In some countries students add extra sounds to the end of words (e.g. Korea or Japan)Β Β  In some countries students miss the last sound off.Β  Either way can lend to humorous misunderstandings.

Just now the waitress asked the table next to me “Are you finished?”

The reply was a confused face and “No,Β  we’re Danish!”

πŸ™‚

Richard Graham

I'm on a mission to make education Genkiβ€”fun, exciting, and full of life! Genki English has now been researched by Harvard University and licensed by the British Council around the world. The results have been magical! Now I'm here to help you teach amazing lessons, with all the materials prepared for you, and to double your teaching income so you can sustainably help many more students in the future!

2 Responses to “Are you finished?”

  1. Spencer

    One of the funniest words for me that I heard in Japan was the word “earth.” You said it is interesting how they had extra sounds or leave it out completely, but I also find how they substitute sounds, combine words, or shorten words all together very interesting and frustrating. However, it is still a fun thing to hear, I agree with you. “Save the γ‚’γƒΌγ‚Ή!” ^^ Good times!

  2. Rosebud

    That certainly brought a smile to my face. Thanks for a great start to the day.

Comments are closed