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Why is it hard to understand Indian English?
The top reason Americans don’t understand Indian accented English is because you say words using the wrong syllable stress. Two common examples are the words development and alternative. When you say these words, you stress the wrong part of the word. Americans put stress on a different syllable.
Why do Indians speak English?
Reason is some of Indian states are against Hindi particularly dravian states are opposing it because they believe that it was of aryan origin.. With the advent of British western education has its roots in India which was taught in English. So in order to pursue this secular education they began to speak in English..
How does slang words affect communication?
Some slang words are new and older persons may not know them. Using these words can inhibit conversation greatly. Sometimes a language gap resulting from slang usage can manifest a language block between people of different generations.
Why do Indians doubt?
The expression ‘I have a doubt’ is not used in any dominant varieties of English, but it is a very common expression in India. When someone says they are in doubt, it implies that the person is not sure of the answer to something or is in the process of doubting something.
How does slang affect the English language?
When people speak using slang, it broadens the English language by adding more words. Language isn’t static, and a language such as English is a collection and reinvention of the words of many other languages, including Latin and Greek as well as the romance languages of Europe.
Why is slang important to the English language?
Slang makes it easy for you to communicate more freely and informally. What’s more, it also helps to figure out what to say. If you are learning, keeping up with contemporary slang will prevent you from misusing particular terms.
What does doubt mean in India?
I learned from this question that in Indian English the word doubt is used to mean question, that is, as a countable noun.