The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #37618   Message #525324
Posted By: Bill D
10-Aug-01 - 05:56 PM
Thread Name: BS: Reasons why English is so hard to learn
Subject: RE: Help: Reasons why English is so hard to learn
"The wind was rough,
And cold and blough..
She kept her hands
Inside her mough."

there is a newsgroup called japan.lang.english.communication, where Japanese trying to learn English post questions & comments, trying to discern 'rules' and correct usage...it can be funny, sad, silly, astounding...and more. One of the funniest was a LONG discussion of the meaning of "hold the mustard" when referring to a hamburger...