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Lost in Translation - Literal Edition
Taking idioms too literally.
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Teaching idioms to ESL students is like explaining memes to your grandparents. I told them, "It's raining cats and dogs," and now they're convinced it's a weather forecast for the world's weirdest pet show.
English Teacher's Frustration
Dealing with ESL students' creative interpretations of English.
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I asked my ESL student to use "brevity" in a sentence. He said, "My friend brevity a big snake yesterday." I think he meant bravery, but now I'm worried about what's happening in his neighborhood.
Cultural Confusion
Navigating cultural differences and language nuances.
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My ESL student asked, "Why do people say 'break a leg' for good luck?" Now, every time he wishes someone luck, he carries around a cast just in case.
Vocabulary Vortex
Getting caught in a whirlwind of new and misunderstood vocabulary.
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Explaining the concept of "bittersweet" to ESL students led to confusion. One student brought a chocolate-covered lemon to class, convinced it was the perfect example.
Pronunciation Predicaments
Navigating the tricky terrain of mispronunciations.
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Teaching ESL is like being a language detective. When a student said, "I need to buy a new 'mouse' for my computer," I was ready to call animal control until I realized he meant a computer accessory.
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