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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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