Ever wonder what it would be like to learn English as a second language? Or what you might sound like to non-English speakers?
English language learners are incredibly diverse, and are increasingly present in every single region of the US.
So, what is it that makes English so tricky? Just look at some of these sentences and idioms:
The bandage was wound around the wound.
She was too close to the door to close it.
Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
She’s as honest as the day is long.
Don’t spread yourself too thin.
Are you okay? You’re looking blue today.
In conversation, concepts like these seem pretty straight-forward. But imagine reading them for the first time!
So when you get a little stuck or frustrated with learning a new language, remember—every language has its tricks and irregularities, especially your mother tongue!
Here’s a fun video to get the feel of what English really does sound like to English learners:
How English sounds to non-English speakers
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