The participants were asked to describe how they spoke in their own words.
How do you describe your accent: "Pinglish (Punjabi/English)."
Have there been other influences on the way you speak: "I spent 21 years in my native village Bhikhi, Punjab. Then five years in Patiala, Punjab, and again, one year in Bhikhi."
Do you have skills in languages other than English?: Yes
'Twirlies' is the name given to pensioners by Liverpool bus crews. Their free bus passes become effective at 9am but if they arrive before this, they enquire 'Are we too early?'
