Comments | thinlizzy2: Nihongo wa muzukashii desu (Japanese is hard)

thinlizzy2

Nihongo wa muzukashii desu (Japanese is hard)

Feb 07, 2011 19:19

I've made a few of the classic language learner blunders in my time in Japan. A few highlights ( Read more... )

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peachpai February 7 2011, 13:32:16 UTC

Oh man, that's a good one. XDD Once I accidentally said eat the baby instead of feed the baby in ASL.

thinlizzy2 February 8 2011, 08:37:13 UTC

You know ASL? That's so cool! I know a few makaton signs, but nothing in real sign language.

peachpai February 9 2011, 00:52:21 UTC

I'm pretty rusty now, but I passed my competency exam for ASL in college.

mab February 7 2011, 14:24:36 UTC

Hahaha! That's hilarious. I know I'd totally flub up too if I had to learn a foreign language in that manner. It's great that you're able to laugh about it though.

thinlizzy2 February 8 2011, 08:37:48 UTC

I need to laugh about it, or else it gets to me. And sometimes it really is too funny!

1_rhiannon_1 February 7 2011, 17:20:51 UTC

OMG I am DYING laughing here!!

thinlizzy2 February 8 2011, 08:38:07 UTC

LOL - mission accomplished!

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thinlizzy2 February 8 2011, 08:38:31 UTC

Go on and laugh - i know it's funny! <3

jaimeykay February 7 2011, 18:27:03 UTC

:DDDDDDD

That's adorable! Japanese can have really subtle differences - I had problems with the kawaii vs. kowai thing, too. I had a friend try to tell someone she liked puppies, but she ended up saying she liked it doggie style. Oops!

thinlizzy2 February 8 2011, 08:38:53 UTC

LOL - poor girl! What was the reaction?