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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Thank You Day

I like word play in any language. The "TH" sound in English is difficult for Japanese speakers of English because that sound doesn't happen in Japanese. March 9th (3/9) is San Kyu, or Thank You!  


free chart can be found here

I say Thank You to my students for allowing me to enjoy this little joke, while also practicing the correct "TH" sound.

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7 comments:

  1. QueeniepatchMarch 9, 2023 at 10:32 AM

    Yes, the Japanese take every opportunity to play with words. It is sometimes hard for us foreigners to follow.

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  2. TokiMarch 9, 2023 at 12:13 PM

    I also practice.
    「Thank you.Thank you Thank you…」

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  3. diamondcMarch 9, 2023 at 8:15 PM

    Hi Pamela: Sweet design, thank-you for posting.
    Some people who speak English in America have a problem with th.
    I know many people who say ca for car, it makes me chuckle sometimes.

    Catherine

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  4. Leonore WintererMarch 9, 2023 at 8:16 PM

    I just relayed this to Steffi, who also loves clever word play, and she says san kyu!

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  5. roughterrain craneMarch 9, 2023 at 8:44 PM

    Your teaching will lead the students to get the correct English pronunciations and give them lots of chances to enjoy different cultures.

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  6. VireyaMarch 10, 2023 at 4:04 AM

    The idea of a "Thank you" day is quite nice, even if it is only because of a bi-lingual pun.

    I'm from a part of the world that speaks non-rhotic English. The person who commented above about "ca" as a laughable pronunciation of "car" better never come here or their head might explode.

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  7. JeanieMarch 10, 2023 at 7:32 AM

    I love it! Thank YOU for all you bring us!

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