Why English is hard to learn

Why English Is Hard To Learn

Youve gotta admit, its a pretty stupid language. Id hate to be a foreigner trying to learn it. Heres 21 reasons why English is a pain in the ass.

1. The bandage was wound around the wound.

2. The farm was used to produce produce.

3. The dump was so full it had to refuse more refuse.

4. We must polish the Polish furniture.

5. He could lead if he would get the lead out.

6. The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.

7. Since there was no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.

8. A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.

9. When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.

10. I did not object to the object.

11. The insurance was invalid for the invalid.

12. There was a row among the oarsmen on how to row.

13. They were too close to the door to close it.

14. The buck does funny things when does are present.

15. A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.

16. To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.

17. The wind was too strong to wind the sail.

18. After a number of injections my jaw got number.

19. Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.

20. I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.

21. How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
 

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August 5, 2008

haha english is stupid. this was fun to read. thanks for sharing (random noter)

August 5, 2008

Actually, English is an amazing language, with a vast vocabulary that gives its users an amazing range of expression. It isn’t perfect though, because it is a slow fusion of other tongues, Saxon, Norse, and Norman, chief among them, but adopting words from all around the globe. It’s messy and frustrating sometimes, but it more than does the trick.

August 6, 2008

Fourth son took my response. I think for anyone that already knows Latin and/or Germanic languages that would be able to grasp and appreciate the complexities of English.

August 11, 2008

yeah there were a few i was kinda slow on. i kind of laughed at myself. and ryn: i wish everyone could see how beautiful the sky was there. you should go someday 🙂

August 18, 2008

Yes we do have a funny language LOL. Hope all is good with you hon! * HUGS x