Dunrobin
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In London like any big city it is difficult to strike up much a conversation with strangers on the street, but you can try. If you took some sort of guided walking tour you could ask questions of the guide and chat with some of the other people in the small group; this would also work on guided tours of historic places like the Tower of London. I don't go to bars or clubs as they're noisy, but people do go there to meet new people so you might be able to strike up conversations there. If you go to a market you could talk to the stall-holders about their wares; your guidebook should list some.
Your written English is already better than many native speakers on this site - good work! |
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lofty550
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just go to the pub and start talking most people are nice. |
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Here's Danny
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Well, I must compliment you on your use of written English.
You possess a far greater command of the English language than most people who use this website! |
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David R
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Effy, I'm sure you'll have a good time in London. You know, most people there speak some English so it should be easy to find some to converse with. |
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IrishLassie
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eh everyone in London speaks English!!!!!!!! |
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Anya M
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You can try striking an English conversation with lots of people in England but not necessarily the Brits themselves. Most Londoners are quite rude and won't even look at you |
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eejonesaux
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Hi Effy,,,, i dont think you will have a problem speaking in English in downtown London.....
Have fun.....
good luck |
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Benno
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Go to the pub and talk to the locals! |
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resortcaroline, hedonistic, 18 +
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I'm English and I have never found anyone in London who speaks English. Go to Oxford or Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. |
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mel
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Go down to a pub. There are literally hundreds of them around London (and the UK) and people tend to get very talkative when they're there. |
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idiotinlondon
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It is a shame as i am leaving London when you visit to go to Australia but the majority of people speak English in London so you will be fine.You write very good in English so i think you will be able to use your English without any problems.Have a great time in London but beware it is very very expensive. |
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Tallulah
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Find an Asda and talk to the colleagues. They r always happy to help! |
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Curious1usa
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Come to the beaches in San Diego instead - it is warm and everyone is friendly and speaks English at the nightclubs and cafes! |
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cozjeanda
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when you go shopping ask people questions or on the underground when your riding ask questions , if you go to a club just start talking to people , people in london are going to talk to you and they speak english |
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John
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MySpace! |
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Insomniac
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Hello Effy,
Firstly, I must tell you that your English is coming along nicely. I am not an English teacher, but if you would like to e-mail me, I will be happy to help with any particular problems. I use English in a very correct manner, always with attention to spelling and punctuation. I can also advise you on slang, and the idiomatic use of English we meet everyday.
I am at home today, feeling ill. If you like, I could call you, and we could converse. I have skype, so it's either very cheap or free.
All the best for your visit in the Autumn.
Frankie. |
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nige_but_dim
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Kak si?! :+)
It's a shame that you are going to London, as there are very few English people left there! Pubs are probably the best place to try, though.... at least all the Australians and South Africans speak reasonable English as well! |
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misfit
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Yes, try leaving your friends house and talk to ANYONE in the nearest pub you go to!!!! |
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Chris O
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Go to any pub, pull up a stool, and away you go. |
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sanja77
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ha ha and where would you speak englis if not in England.In Spain you stayed in hotel 24/7 or what? |
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