Week Ten -- Oral Blog Porfolio Post Entry Seven Diploma Lecture 2

This lecture was given by Philippa Fox. She talked about New Zealand English.

Firstly, she talked about different kinds of English, such as Indian English, African English, American English, Korean English and so on. But there are two major types of English---standard British English and American English. New Zealand English is close to standard English. Secondly, she explained about mixing vowels and also about how new accents are created. This usually happens when people move and mix in New Zealand. There are many influences, including normal change, pioneering spirit, national identity,media characters, Maori, American and class. Then, she talked about the differences in the kiwi accent, such as vowels, diphthongs, disappearing differences, extra syllable, "L" and high rising intonation. She also talked about vowel change shifts. For example, English speakers say fish and chips. but kiwis say fush and chups.

Finally, she also give us some references, such as the video "NewZild", which is about the "the story of New Zealand English". If you want to know more information about New Zealand English, you should watch it.