2. Write in print rather than cursive—they’ll have no idea how to tell “r” and "n" apart.
3. Say “so” or “then” before starting a new phrase—they will think that “so” is part of the whole phrase.
Me (holding up a flashcard): Hands
French children: Les mains
Me: In English!
French children: In English!
If you ever come across a French child who thinks that the English word for “hands” is “inenglish,” you will know that I was her teacher.
I was thinking it would be pretty amusing if you taught them nothing but slang. I wonder how long it would take the principal to catch on.
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