h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Hello Jim!

I am liking the rat also! Have you the menu book of short memos? It is good, no?

I like one has rat.

Thank Q

I'm sorry Q, I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about!

Is English not your primary language? I don't think so.

Try again, maybe!

jd

Jim, Jim, Jim,

Don't you think you're being a bit harsh? I'm sure you would struggle to express yourself in a second language. I think it was a brave attempt, if a little obscure.

If you don't like the way I write, then don't drink my beer!

Hello Jim!

I am sorry english not so good.

You are right. I use dictionary for english word, but it give many word for equal word in my language.

I am watching many english TV show. I get many phrases from show, example: Minder. Perhaps you can help tell what meaning have they?

"In a right two and eight!"
"Whats the damage chief?"
"Who rattled your cage?"
"Her indoors" (I think this is wife, no?)

Thank Q!

Q,

Well maybe Minder isn't the best choice for learning English. You might fare alright in The Blind Begger but outside East London you may find you have a communication problem (again.)

Thank you for advising!

I am also watching other shows for to learn English. And films.

I like Bill and Ted films and Waynes World. Many practisings with video!

Many words give confusing. Example is "Bodacious". And not knowing what is 69?

Thank Q!

Arthur Daley? A little dodgy maybe, but underneath he's alright

"You what?" says Terry
"Who rattled your cage,
You oughta be ashamed
A man of your age"
"Cheap jibe Terrance,
Try to understand
Got a punter coming round
Gonna take 'em off me hands
Got a part-exchange
Claret from Japan
Vintage year
And 'e does 'em in five gallon cans!"



And then there was the posh version on the B-side! ("So, he's got a couple of Nelson Riddles going. It doesn't make you a villain, do it?")