How Do I Speak Texas English?
To an untrained ear, a Texas drawl may sound like a typical southern accent. But to linguists Guy Bailey and Jan Tillery, a Texan expresses himself differently than inhabitants of other states. If you are visiting Texas and want to blend in with the locals, you'll need more than a big hat and pointy-toed boots. You'll also need a few local expressions.
Instructions
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Speak slowly and be friendly.
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Substitute "y'all" for the plural you, as in "Where are y'all going?"
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Replace "preparing" with "fixin' " in the phrase, "I am preparing to do that task."
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Practice saying "warsh" and "lard" for "wash" and "lord."
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Make sure that you can correctly pronounce some common Spanish terms, like "frijoles," "arroyo," and "olla."
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Use "fahr" for both "fire" and "far."
