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
Learning Language—Eating ‘Humble Pie’
Learning a foreign language can be challenging, embarrassing . . . and yes, humbling. It's a time to eat "humble pie"!
February 11, 2021
Learning a Foreign Language Through a Mask!
Learning a foreign language is challenging. Now, we have an extra barrier and roadblock to learning—the mask!
November 17, 2020
Mistakes With False Cognates in Language Learning
Language learning is exciting, challenging, and even confusing . . . if you don't know about false cognates. Know before you open your mouth!
November 20, 2019
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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