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Are You Hungry? How About a Peacock Sandwich?

February 17, 2008 By: Andrew Category: General, funny 1 Comment →

Came across a link to a humorous post in my feedreader, by a couple teaching English in China. They analyze a set of alphabetical blocks, used to teach English vocabulary. Predictably, hilarity ensues.

Is that a panda? NO! it’s a bear cat! Someday, your Chinese friend might ask if you want to see his wecker. Don’t slap him! He just wants to know if you want to see his new VW Bug. And if they offer you a peacock sandwich, relax. It’s just turkey. :lol:

Chumble Spuzz! » peer-see:

One of the things that is so amazing about teaching English as a foreign language is that it forces you to rethink components of English you take for granted and experience the language in a completely new way.

Um, isn’t that what a teacher is supposed to do? :razz:

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