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The Voices Recordings
Interviewee Donald Mzungu

Born: 22 November 1970

Lives: St Saviour, Jersey

Time lived in area: 1 to 4 years


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Donald explains why his English has declined rather than improved since coming to Jersey.

Language of interview: English

Duration: 00:27 (mins/secs)



About the interview

The participants were asked to describe how they spoke in their own words.

How do you describe your accent: "Oxford English."

Have there been other influences on the way you speak: Not Given

Do you have skills in languages other than English?: Yes

Other languages: German, Kauma, Swahili

About this interview
DONALD: At first when we were coming to Jersey we thought we were coming to Europe or rather to England so we were expecting to speak more English or to polish our English, but the vice versa is happening, that the truth is our English has really been affected or spoilt since we came here, for the simple reason as to what Irene explained that we are working with people from different countries who cannot speak English very well.
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