If you’ve ever thought that another language made no sense compared to your own, you are not alone. In fact, it is part of the natural process all language learners go through in coming to terms with the peculiarities they encounter in the target language.
However, looking at other languages through the lens of your own can cause you to Continue reading “How to ask a question”
Embarrassing mistakes and how to avoid (or at least rectify) them
As far as embarrassing mistakes go this one isn’t the worst of the bunch, but can still make for some awkwardness during conversation.
Imagine it’s summer, heatwave weather, and you’re labouring under the sweltering heat trying to do everything you can to keep cool. Fanning yourself vigorously with a newspaper, you say Continue reading “Oops, did I just say that?”
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