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Language mimicry

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Curated Tumblr@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 3 months ago

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There was a stand up act about a guy who was learning German, and decided to listen to German speeches as he slept to help him absorb the language quicker. You can probably guess how that can backfire.
- The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.worldOP
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  Why? Lemme just google the ‘most famous German speeches’ really quick…
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  Trevor Noah! :D
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    Yes! I completely forgot his name, but I love the skit!

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