How to Speak Like a Chavette (Female Chav)

So babes, you looking round for how to speak like a Chavette? (We ain't ALL perfect, right?) Well, here you go! It's the best prezzie ever, innit!!!

Steps

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    Watch programs like The Only Way Is Essex and Educating Essex. Also, try to find any of the 'Diary of a Chav' books by Grace Dent - They are a big help![1]
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    Start picking it up slowly. Instead of saying 'how are you' to a friend say 'All right' (Should be pronounced Aw rate ) Also, instead of saying someone's name, call them 'babes' or 'bruv' (Works for BOTH genders!)
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    Every time you are going to say 'isn't it', say 'Innit' and change 'was' for 'were'. This will help to get into the habit of saying it.
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    Try saying "was like", whenever you would have said, "said". Especially within a monologue : for example, "I was like... an' she was like.... an' 'e was like .... "
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    Never say, "here you are". Instead : "'ere you go !"[2]
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    Never issue an invitation, to a meeting. It's an invite to a meet, innit ![3]
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    Add 'like,' 'well' and 'proper' into your sentences. for example: "That were a well good lesson! Ms________ is a proper good teacher, like!" This will make you sound natural.
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    Don't go round shouting 'That were proper good innit bruv!' This will make you look fake and stupid. Instead, try out one new word at a time.[4]
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    Stop pronouncing 'h'. Aitches are to be dropped (this has no chav status in North/Midlands, where it's normal). [5] But when saying the letter aitch, pronounce it "haitch" (ditto)
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    Be casual! Don't act like you're trying too hard!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Does this work on Germans?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It doesn't matter what your nationality is, if you practice and get a voice coach, you can do it.
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Warnings

  • People may not like the new way you speak. Only make the change if you have thick skin and can stick up for yourself!
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  • Don't put anybody down! Always be nice, just say it in a different way!
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  • Because the word "chav" is often used as an insult, be mindful of how associating certain behaviors with a "chavvy" personality may be perceived by others.
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  • Swearing is proper chavvy, but it isn't pleasant. Don't use bad language! Especially around younger children.
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Reference

  1. ↑ https://books.google.rs/books/about/Diary_of_a_Chav.html?id=j8VfX6CiduEC&redir_esc=y
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VWz-FObOmI
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VWz-FObOmI
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VWz-FObOmI
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VWz-FObOmI

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