How many languages do you speak?
Being able to speak a language is subjective. I have many Japanese friends who speak beautiful English but do not consider themselves to be English speakers.
How a Buddhist Death Vase Gave Me Peace
Without knowing the heart of the student, the intent of the mother, and only looked at this act through the lens of Japanese culture, the act could be seen as morbid nefarious aggression. I.e., The student wished for my death.
Homophone Mishappenings
I was teaching a Mommy and Me English as a Second Language class to a lovely young mother and her two-year-old son. […]
Peace is Foreigners Eating Sushi
“When foreigners eat sushi, it really is peace, isn’t it.”- Jichan, 92 #sushipeace
Double Meaning Wacks & Smacks
“How did you hurt your face?” Asked my concerned coworker. “I hit my car,” was my matter-of-fact reply. Their looks of consternation […]
Classroom Conversations
Sensei: What is your favorite insect?
Student: My sister.
Sounds Beautiful
Isn’t it interesting that humans have feelings about the words that we use to express feeling?! This is property is called Phoneaethetics.
The McDonald’s House
A haiku about my unconventionally colored home.
Homophone Horrors
Butterfly pea Makes an excellent tea, Unless you are three. Then butterfly pee Sounds rather nasty, And will make you scream, “No, […]
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