Speech as sport: Speaking, reading and writing have to be trained Not only Freudian slips of the tongue can have far-reaching consequences. Writing too, can cause difficulties, especially when relying (…) Read more
Posts in Category ‘pronunciation’
Unclear Imperatives
Different countries, different signs “Booze and ride?” Not to be taken literally by Germans is this sign discovered in southern France. The non-French speaking tourist is still lucky, at least he (…) Read more
Inspiring tongue-twisters
Pronunciation stumbling blocks Spitze Steine is only spoken with s-p and s-t in northern Germany. – wenn überhaupt – nur noch im Hamburger Raum „Ich bin über einen spitzen Stein gestolpert“ (…) Read more