The longest e*pvp Thread I [English only]

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Originally Posted by Patato​ Isn't it ennoying as hell to see the lips not matching the sound? And with some dubs they don't even remove the actual language which results in two languages being spoken at once. This is common on French tv here (although I rarely ever watch it).

It is, yes. It's horrible.
Dubs over the actual language are common for public speeches (from politicians etc.) and interviews, and yes, it's incredibly annoying because the translated dub always has a delay of a couple of seconds.
There was an article about English TV recently by German news-site Zeit Online: [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] - the short of it: German folk's English is somewhat average compared to other EU countries despite incredible demand for English speaking workers. Non-dubbed TV could substitute English lessons. Folk are for non-dubbed TV.
Spoiler: It won't happen though, hell will freeze over before anything changes in Germany.

Btw, has anyone of you read The Kingkiller Chronicle? I've started reading the books again, now in English, and they're sooooo fckin good! Read them, go go! They're like 6-odd€ for the Kindle edition (the German edition is like 50-ish€, wtf?) so it's kind of a no-brainer. :p

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Originally Posted by snow911 Sky offers English and German dubs, but yeah, public TV seems to detest English. :( A nice exception (which is due to lack of funds) is EinsPlus, they don't dub interviews etc. and sometimes air shows with English speaking narrators (e.g. sports events).

I think I once saw an interview with Edward Snowden which was actually in English, but aside from that, nothing.

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Originally Posted by snow911 I used to listen to TED talks and the like for my C1 certification which was pretty useful since the listening part was pretty hard in my opinion. Do you aim for C1 as well?

Yep, C1.

I have to admit that I have absolutely no clue what TED talks is/are, is this [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] what you're talking about?

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Originally Posted by Patato​ Sure, I just have to watch one episode of an anime and when it looks intresting I'll probably watch the entire series.

That's the spirit!

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Originally Posted by Patato​ Isn't it ennoying as hell to see the lips not matching the sound? And with some dubs they don't even remove the actual language which results in two languages being spoken at once. This is common on French tv here (although I rarely ever watch it).

How many different languages do you guys have on TV over there? lol

Just finished another anime, which now makes it two in 4 days. #YOLA

Why isn't there any tv channel for just anime with original voice and subs.
I would watch it everyday, no matter which anime.

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Originally Posted by Requi Why isn't there any tv channel for just anime with original voice and subs. I would watch it everyday, no matter which anime.

even naruto? :o

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Originally Posted by Requi Why isn't there any tv channel for just anime with original voice and subs. I would watch it everyday, no matter which anime.

Wish there was. It'd be like a dream come true. #YOLA

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Originally Posted by Oldsqwl even naruto? :o

But please no Mainstream Animes :o

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Originally Posted by Requi Why isn't there any tv channel for just anime with original voice and subs. I would watch it everyday, no matter which anime.

I actually wouldn't mind an English synchronization, find myself enjoying it a lot more than the Japanese ones for the most part. There are exceptions, obviously, but in SAO for example, I thought that the English dubs were absolutely great. Or maybe I'm just too lazy to read subtitles all the time. :P

I hate dubs. They make my favorite character voice sound like a girl. That sounds gay. I rather like the Japanese voices and subtitles. I love to read a lot, so It's my way. :D

I guess I'm the only one around that doesn't like anime.

Hm. I'm just going to wait until the thread is either dead or the conversation topic changed.

:(

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Originally Posted by Mostey I guess I'm the only one around that doesn't like anime. Hm. I'm just going to wait until the thread is either dead or the conversation topic changed. :(

We will never change the topic [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

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Originally Posted by Yusago How many different languages do you guys have on TV over there? lol Just finished another anime, which now makes it two in 4 days. #YOLA

Official languages in Belgium are French, Dutch and German they all have their tv stations. The thing is (atleast in the dutch part of Belgium) we don't like dubs. We always keep movies in their original language, whatever that language might be, and put subtitles. When you'd go to Belgium, most people will be able to speak English.
Also, dutch isn't really an international language, so it really comes in handy to know other languages!

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Originally Posted by snow911 It is, yes. It's horrible. Dubs over the actual language are common for public speeches (from politicians etc.) and interviews, and yes, it's incredibly annoying because the translated dub always has a delay of a couple of seconds. There was an article about English TV recently by German news-site Zeit Online: [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] - the short of it: German folk's English is somewhat average compared to other EU countries despite incredible demand for English speaking workers. Non-dubbed TV could substitute English lessons. Folk are for non-dubbed TV. Spoiler: It won't happen though, hell will freeze over before anything changes in Germany.

It's a shame. I guess when you have a country the size of Germany and you only have a single official language, you don't need a second language the way you do in smaller countries.

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Originally Posted by Mostey I guess I'm the only one around that doesn't like anime. Hm. I'm just going to wait until the thread is either dead or the conversation topic changed. :(

Pls, this thread is never going down again! Not on my watch atleast. :mofo:

When there's brotato, Arby, John, this conversation or the thread will never go down! I will bet on this!

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Originally Posted by Mostey I guess I'm the only one around that doesn't like anime. Hm. I'm just going to wait until the thread is either dead or the conversation topic changed. :(

Your fault :p Start watching anime and join our convo.

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Originally Posted by Requi We will never change the topic [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

You just copied the killer bear from skype? Requi pls, you destroyed my life. :/

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Originally Posted by Mister Aiden When there's brotato, Arby, John, this conversation or the thread will never go down! I will bet on this! Your fault :p Start watching anime and join our convo or else don't post here again (since we won't change the topic :<) We will recommend you what to watch.

Stop in being my boss, I will recommend you what to watch next and guess what? It's not an anime. :rtfm:

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Originally Posted by Mostey You just copied the killer bear from skype? Requi pls, you destroyed my life. :/ Stop in being my boss, I will recommend you what to watch next and guess what? It's not an anime. :rtfm:

If you say so, fine. Sorry for the trouble.

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Originally Posted by Mister Aiden If you say so, fine. Sorry for the trouble.

I was being sarcastic, I hope you know that.