OK, I cannot remember what the stuff stuck to the bottom of a pot is called. I think you ‘teach’ the right way.” -Marshelle Fair, “I’ve just bought your Standard British – It’s fantastic and helped me right away!” -JJ Whitehead comedian, “I wound up booking that regional gig I prepped the Scottish accent for! ", "Ta Tie" I don't know how to spell this one in French, so I spelled it phonetically. Gratin=stuff stuck on bottom of the pot. I don’t know what could help the situation, but it sure makes me sad…. Like societies throughout the world, Acadiana has it's own share of these phrases. Thank you. I'm very grateful." Some common phrases are listed below: "Come see" is the equivalent of saying "come here" regardless of whether or not there is something to "see." Cajuns [kaˈʒœ] ( Anhören?/i), Cadiens [ka.ˈdjɛ] ( Anhören?/i)) sind eine frankophone Bevölkerungsgruppe, die im Cajun Country im US-Bundesstaat Louisiana lebt. It also saddens me a little because I’ve been able to make a long-term observation, and it is clear that our Cajun language is slowly diminishing. (November 2016)-Claudia McCotter theatre teacher, "I really appreciate all the work you do - it is an extremely helpful resource in my work. ", To wah pa ca. Although Cajun English has made a comeback, the bilingualism that originally created it, a knowledge of both French and English, has not. Also last names that end with eaux is pronounced "o", Thibodeaux (Thibodo). I love your dedication to this. Thank you! We only guarantee this for one download - we don't want you to buy all of them and then ask for your money back and then just keep them... Basically, let's all play nice, okay? Thanks!" It is very helpful to hear you talk about the comparisons of West and East Texas. I really appreciate it. My wife and me have the "Duhon" argument all the time. I love it and have been recommending it to friends. I've been looking for such a source for at least 7 years-- so, it was an absolute goldmine to find this website! I bought the Russian one, and then, of course, had to have more…. Mum...addresses a mother you don't know her name , it replaces ma am. I had to say "come over here" so that she knew what I meant! All thanks to AccentHelp! This is one of the many reasons I keep coming back to you!" "I'm Patton's (pronounced pah-tan-s) duck" means that they are not particular, or don't have a preference of the options available. I am from Mamou third gen, ti tie was a bug and be tie was an amimal. I practiced with my uncle who has lived in London for the last 40 years and he thought my Cockney accent was convincing. You'll also hear recordings of Jim leading you through a monologue using the accent. (December 2014)-Drew Rogers actor, Free updates on all products: "You are so cool!! :) Thanks!" I’ve just bought my third accent pack from there and am very excited to be getting to work on my Estuary for a monologue I’m preparing. is kind of the Cajun version of "Whatever! I love the download, and the accompanying booklet. I needed a mid-western accent for a commercial. To "save the dishes" means to "put away the dishes into cupboards where they belong after being washed". is the Cajun equivalent of "But I never!". (August 2017)-Ben Crawford actor, "Thank you so much for the Boston update! This is really good stuff, thank you so much for the help. like we have known them for years :). Rock on!" We know "Ice Boxes" did exist way back when... WE ALL STILL HAVE ICE BOXES for our refrigerators! You'll receive a link via email so that you can download all of the materials as ZIP files directly to your computer. Same thing with his Taunte "Mahryee" who was Taunte Marie. Cajun English speakers can exhibit a tendency to use "for" instead of "at" when referring to time. ", "Mais, J'mais!" ("Wha dat ting ya got?" It means "you.". Lydia was actually my great-aunt's name. English is now spoken by the vast majority of the Cajun population, but French influence remains strong in terms of inflection and vocabulary. The previous accent pack, Scandinavian, was fun to learn and easy to understand for a beginner such as myself." Yes! (Es -pez)-"phonetic spelling" is another great Cajun expression showing annoyance and or disdain towards someone's actions or character. I have never had a service that responded to me so fast. Most people do not know this, but if you ask an older Cajun they will inform you to shut your mouth and not say that in front of a older black person. The confusion originates from the direct translation of the American French phrase "faire l'épicerie" which is understood by speakers to mean "to do the grocery shopping." In recent years, due to influence from tourism and a resurgence of pride in their cultural identity, a new era of linguistic innovation for Cajun English has begun. Anybody know what this means? Though I've always had an ear for picking up accents/dialects, I really had no feel for this one at all when starting, so my fear was palpable. Yep, that one through me! Accent Help is my go-to resource for accents. I was told its because of the slave traders. Ta Tie is what parents tell little kids when they're about to get spanked... Ima Ta Tie Ya. It may surprise many people to learn that most Cajuns under the age of 50 don't speak French; even those who do don't usually speak it as their first language. Some of us here also like peanut butter or coffee with our " Cush Cush or Corn Bread.". Just finished the run here in Minnesota and it went really well.