I do not speak Italian. I try to just repeat what people say to me and work on my impressions as a means of getting the accent. There is a problem though. Many people on my program are from the East Coast. Now, since I am mainly around the people on my program (ordering food, finding new places, getting directions) I have noticed that instead of picking up my Italian accent, I have developed an East Coaster accent. So now when I refer to "The Duomo" which is the magnificent cathedral at the center of town (my only way of knowing my way around), I say it "Di-yomo" with my tongue pressed against the roof of my mouth and my eyebrows curling with attitude.
I'm adapting well.
17 years ago
1 comment:
Why doesn't it surprise me that you are picking up on accents from other people? You are also probably creating a t.v. show in that little brain of yours.
Part of me doesn't want to read your blog anymore because I am 100% jealous that you get to experience all this and I, on the other hand, get to stay in Westlake Village, CA. :)
Keep updating this...cause you will be happy you did it.
Love you sister.
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