Language Blooper—Eggs and Apples
It's easy to confuse words in any language, but especially when learning a foreign language. A good dose of laughter is all that's needed!
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March 16, 2021
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Beware! The Danger of Direct Translation
Beware! A story of a major language blooper as a result of direct translation from one language to another . . . meeting a "false friend."
November 18, 2019
Language Barriers—That’s Not What I Meant!
Sometimes, a mispronunciation of a word in a foreign language can lead to some major barriers, bloopers, and misunderstandings.
October 28, 2019
Bloopers—The Powerful Importance of Prepositions
How can tiny words have so much importance—drastically changing the meaning of a sentence? That's the power of prepositions—leading to laughter!
April 8, 2019