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Sat 28 May, 2011 11:35 am
Do native speakers use the phrase "In my country..."? For example, do you say "In my country, British English is used."
Thanks.
@tanguatlay,
It's not a common phrase that I hear anymore but I've heard it used on occasion in the past.
@tsarstepan,
Not common, but really not rare, either. I would probably only use it when I were in someone else's country.
@roger,
I agree on that, though I'd probably attempt to say that in that country's language.
@tanguatlay,
Yes. Although the question is rather tautological, since I come from Britain.
I would probably say something more like ""Don't you guys speak funny?"
@tanguatlay,
I wouldn't say it.
I'd say, In Canada, we speak English.
Does anyone specify what type of English they speak? in what context would you do that?
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