Different countries,
Different cultures
one common language... the ukulele.
If you’ve been trying to learn French lately and have used the following method, well… you might have found it dead easy too.
I am however not convinced that you have managed to impress any French speakers.
All right, don’t look so miserable, I do sympathize. Let me try and suggest an alternative method for improving your French vocabulary. An alternative method involving our favourite instrument, the ukulele.
Just like my previous trips to China, last week’s trip to Beijing brought quite a few opportunities to chuckle at some weird uses of English displayed on various signs.
Let me show you some examples, ahem… this way please… I mean, this way…
One thing you can’t complain about in China is the lack of directions… nothing is left to your imagination…
Feel like an English language and ukulele challenge today ?
Today I’d like to share a very funny song, The Court of King Caractacus written by Australian singer songwriter Rolf Harris and covered on the ukulele by itallstartedthere.
Try to learn the lyrics and chords (easy chords : C, G and F) for the song from this site first and then attempt to sing along at the right speed whithout making any mistakes while strumming in time…
Have fun !
A trip to Australia without the mention of didgeridoos
Today’s post might change your perception of English as a language!
British people often find it very frustrating when their English is not understood by foreign people.
A British woman came up with a rather unconventional idea…
Ever wondered why most French people are so reluctant to speak English?
This might be the beginning of an explanation. (Warning: not to…
I find the subject of swearing extremely fascinating from a language lover’s point of view. When you travel abroad to a country speaking a different language than yours, swearwords are among the first words you pick up as they are overwhelmingly present in nowadays everyday life.
The way those swearwords are used and combined with ‘regular’ language reveal a lot about the culture of a country, especially when you start looking at their etymology.
Warning : As the subject of…
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