LL-L 'Funny foreign' 2007.01.17 (02) [E]

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L O W L A N D S - L - 17 January 2007 - Volume 02

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From: "Bryan E. Schulz" <bryans at lodging1.com>
Subject: LL-L 'Etymology' 2007.01.16 (05) [E]

Hi,
My friend's last name is Wilfahrt.  He is a teacher and also shares a good
laugh with the English speaking school boys (regardless of age) about how
his name should be pronounced.  He plays a  harmonica in a local musical
group.  Excellent, excellent musician!  His uncle, "Whoopy" John Wilfahrt
played the accordian for a German polka band here in eastern Wisconsin.  He
was considered one of the best ever.

So, you can see that it is simply a matter of perspective when it comes to
pronouncing foriegn words.

Bryan E. Schulz

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From: "Bryan E. Schulz" <bryans at lodging1.com>
Subject: LL-L 'Etymology' 2007.01.16 (05) [E]

Hi,
RE:  Jim Wilfahrt
I forgot to add- this is their website.  Excellent music actually.
http://www.donnadonnajazz.com/wst_page4.html

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From: "clarkedavid8 at aol.com" <clarkedavid8 at aol.com>
Subject: LL-L 'Etymology' 2007.01.17 (01) [E/LS]

Many English people find the name of the Dutch politician Ruud Lubbers very
funny, if they have heard of him.
David Clarke

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From: wim <wkv at home.nl>
Subject: LL-L 'Etymology' 2007.01.17 (01) [E/LS]

Hi Everybody,

About words looking funny for foreigners,

This website comes to my mind..

http://www.engrish.com/

have fun!

Wim Verdoold  Zwolle city netherrands

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