How many different forms of English do you know?
"British English and American English" - If thats your answer, then, Hello and Welcome to India.
Here each state has its own style of English...
Kerala English, TN English, AP English, Orissa English, Bengal English, Karnataka English..... (i've noticed only these varieties but i bet there are far more out here)
English flavoured with the native language spice.
When we were in school, we were under the impression that speaking "Perfect English" w/o any trace of local accent is the ultimate goal.
Years later, entered into the magical world of IT. The perfect meeting place for people from different states.
It was such a surprise then to realise that English can be pronounced in so many ways and still sound so perfect and musical.
If you don't agree, just stand back and listen.
Take out the nativity and English here in India will never be the same.
My personal favorites - the way "sh" is converted to "s" in Orissa style, and the pronunciation of words with "o" in Kerala style.
I hope that these native English flavours will remain forever and ever and ever....
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Panda, this one's dedicated to you, for letting me tease and laugh everytime at your accent and not teasing me back for my native English :)
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