Category Archives for Language

The English Language In 24 Accents

Young English lad attempts 24 different English accents. It’s not perfect, but still… impressive! He has a good ear.

02. October 2010 by Caroline
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Not even funny like interwebs

I wish people would stop using the word ‘cyberspace’. I’m looking at you, Jeremy Paxman.

17. January 2008 by Caroline
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Franglais, Freutsch

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15. July 2007 by Caroline
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Dressing down Bulgaria

The Dutch commentator of the semi finals of the Eurovision Song Contest in Athens just made a classic slip of the tongue. Introducing Bulgaria’s backing singer he says: ‘He sings from his underpants. Um… that should be underbelly. And in … Continue reading

18. May 2006 by Caroline
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Drink like a fish

Ever wonder why salmon is called ‘sake’, as in ‘Nigiri sake’, and the rice wine (that’s really a beer) you drink with it is called ‘sake’ too? Apparently the Japanese language is just rife with homophones. ‘Kiki’, for example, means … Continue reading

23. April 2006 by Caroline
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Feed your children well

Vicky Pollard just commented on a 2001 entry about Jamie Oliver: 1. annonimous says: hi Jamie me and my friends have nothing against you but we HATE THE NEW SCHOOL DINNERS!!!!!!!! We understand you think its healthy but you could … Continue reading

08. June 2005 by Caroline
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Dutch and Dunglish spoken

Fabulous. Someone’s started a ‘Dunglish‘ weblog. The Dutch are known for and pride themselves on their command of the English language, but they’re a lot less good at it than they think they are. (Have you ever heard Dutch politicians … Continue reading

21. March 2005 by Caroline
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