#mydeutschfail

We can contest to the fact that it IS possible to be both of these things.

This week’s #MyDeutschFail can be found in the dictionary under the word “awkward”.

What a gross American delicacy!

It wouldn’t be a family gathering without one epically awkward moment. Right?

Depending on what type of language learner you are, sometimes embarrassment can be an effective tool for vocab memorization.

There is a sense of relief for a German-learner when they find out how many English words exist in German--from chillen to googeln to cool. A natural reaction is to think that any English word can just be inserted into a German sentence, maybe with an accent for good measure. That is, until you run into a situation like this where it has ANOTHER meaning or no meaning at all.

Another teachable moment, brought to you by #MyDeutschFail. 

TMI, Joe, TMI.