Thread: English is a crazy language

yeah crobertson, the pronunciation of words that are spelt the same or similar way is a big issue for non-english native speakers

How much trees you try?
I try three trees! xD

Salvadorm, I hadn't realized it until reading your response, but that is so true.

Exactly salvadorm, it's definitely more challenging and not to mention when you have to choose the correct pronunciation for either American or British English.

Hi vincente,

I re-read it, and found myself laughing again in amazement of how crazy the English language really is. I agree with your statement of never being able to speak a language as someone who is native to their country and or origin. The natural flow and expressions somehow get lost. I speak English. In Hawaii we speak what is called broken English which unique and understood only by Hawaii natives so I totally know where you're coming from.

Hi vicente,

Exactly! I could not have said that better myself. I feel the same way. I would be nice if there were more individuals like you. Unfortunately, many do not share our views. Back in Hawaii we are constantly being "reminded" by non-native speakers as to the wrongness of the language. I'm sure it has a lot to do with the fact that they can't understand it but that is no reason to try and change what has been for as you say decades. When need be we can speak properly but when among each other we choose to speak what's native to us, no matter who thinks its wrong. Luckily we are easy going people who doesn't let the haters bother us much. If we weren't then it would be something entirely different.

This is great. There was one that I didn´t know.

20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?

I understand the second intimate but what does the first intimate mean?? It appears to be used as a verb here. Does anybody care to shed some light on this for me?

My mother has always told me when I was growing up and learning to read Spanish that it was very easy and not as complex as English. Which is so true!! In English you have the same words, written in the same way, but pronounced differently and it changes the meaning of the word. You have words that have Ps in them but it's silent. It is funny how when growing up you don't understand and you think your parents are crazy and don't know what they are talking about, but now it all makes sense!!!!