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Monthly Archives: July 2014

28 Jul

Munting the Queen’s English

Janet Eriksen Goldmine Experience 0 0

In case anyone hopes to visit New Zealand, here are a few suggestions to help you understand the language.

The New Zealand accent sounds slightly more “British” than the Australian accent. And be warned:  in general, Kiwis talk very fast and lengthen all vowels.

I found this on a site for French visitors to New Zealand. You can read the original in French on KaplanDownUnder:  l’argot néo-zélandais

Here are a few expressions that are very common to Kiwis. This is…..

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03 Jul

Does anyone else like cross-country skiing?

Janet Eriksen Goldmine Experience 2 0

Does anyone else like cross-country skiing? In Europe, small children as well as older people enjoy this relaxing sport. It’s so much fun – all you need is a pair of cross-country skis. It helps to be fit, but is no more strenuous than hiking, because you can go at your own pace. There are no queues for chairlifts, and you don’t have to buy any tickets or day passes. If you like hiking, and you love looking at mountains,…..

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