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Reply #920 eima80's post
so do i....
let's hope we can get more forum members
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british english vs malaysian english
WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in
your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for
you.
Malaysians: No Stock.
RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments
ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who page?
ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY .
Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kew me
WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians: No-need, lah.
WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter
through this door?
Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?
WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah!
WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?
WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Malaysians: Don't want la...
IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're
coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the
issue.
Malaysians: You mad, ah?
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I'm trying to
concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shut up lah!
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU.
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time.. Do
know you?
Malaysians: See what, see what?
WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!
WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that....
WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you,
Malaysians: like that also don't know how to do!!!!
WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians: Celaka u.
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Originally posted by arianie_s at 21-12-2007 05:40 PM 
hello..i like this thread..
glad you do -
welcome and hope to see more of you - |
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Hiya folks, hi dex
Anybody here knows how much does it cost(fee and cost of living) to pursue postgraduate degree (masters degree) in US? I am thinking of going to states to continue my masters degree.....And, I am considering these states-Alaska, New England, Colorado, Virginia, Nebraska, South & North Dakota.
Cheers |
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Originally posted by lukman44 at 26-12-2007 10:49 PM
Hiya folks, hi dex
Anybody here knows how much does it cost(fee and cost of living) to pursue postgraduate degree (masters degree) in US? I am thinking of going to states to continue my master ...
hi lukman -
i will try to find out for you too -
(one of my good friends took her masters
in U of Colorado - i will find out from her
if i can get hold on her(
in the meantime i am sure some of the forum members
can help out too -
all the best - |
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Thanx dex:victory:
This thread is great! I really like it , keep up your good work, dex...and other forum members too:handshake: |
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Reply #926 lukman44's post
Hi lukman44,
My friend was in Nebraska. She did her masters degree in 2 years then she pursued her PhD at the same university. As she told me, cost of living in Nebraska was not too bad. I suggest you Mid-west too. I have been in Michigan for several years. I had a wonderful time and I missed my life so much.
All best wishes,
~nuha~ |
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Originally posted by dexa at 19-8-2007 04:11 PM 
you are welcome --
true about ' lah'
most malaysian are using it at the end
of the sentence -
and pardon me --
everytime i talk to my friends -
i always say the word , eh -
cuz in c ...
that's true dexa bout msian using "lah" at the end of sentence...one of my neighbour,her grnddaughter's english is very good b4 she entered school but when she minggled with her schoolmates,she starts using 'lah' as she went to chinese school....and now it is a habit for her to use 'lah' when converse in english... |
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Reply #930 bLu3p3nGu|n's post
that's true dexa bout msian using "lah" at the end of sentence...one of my neighbour,her grnddaughter's english is very good b4 she entered school but when she minggled with her schoolmates,she starts using 'lah' as she went to chinese school....and now it is a habit for her to use 'lah' when converse in english...
well - nowadays in school - whereby there're chinese in there -
lots of time they will add 'mah ' -- easy, mah!! -- i think to speak
proper english we should try to advise the students to avoid using
'lah' or 'mah' in their everyday conversation - |
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Reply #247 nuha's post
Originally posted by nuha at 10-2-2007 07:49 PM
Guys.. would you please help me?
I tried to search the english word for "ayam pencen" 
Normally what we've is "baby chicken" right, what about "ayam pencen", is there any English words?
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nuha,
thanks for the post. It made me laughed. I needed it after a horrible day at work today.
"ayam pencen" hahahaha, what a term to use!!!!!!
brilliant
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Haven't visited this thread for quite a while and it is nice to see how enthusiastic everybody is in improving their english. learning a new language is never an easy thing to do, but what joy once you conquer it.
[ Last edited by enot66 at 20-2-2008 04:09 AM ] |
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Reply #936 sherry's post
ah correct -
should be the -
thanks |
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I have no idea how many it's gonna cost you...try email the university that you would like to study in ... I guess it's the best way... |
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Originally posted by Ustaz_SUFI at 13-3-2008 10:06 PM
I have no idea how many it's gonna cost you...try email the university that you would like to study in ... I guess it's the best way...
how much *
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anyway - good suggestion ~ - thanks al-ustaz -
[ Last edited by dexa at 25-3-2008 09:42 PM ] |
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is there any online english course?I really want to talk english via voicechat... |
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Post time 20-12-2007 07:05 AM
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