Guest guest Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 Back when the body was able I used to mispronounce words in spanish for one of my students ( I was a teachers aide ) the student was non - verbal, severely retarded, but understood english, spanish and sign. correct pronunciation got a smile and yes head nod - mispronunciation got major giggles and head shake no. of course i went for the giggles!! another student , another school, aphasia (speech problem) student, other kids laughing when she said my name Ahn he la instead of An gel a - I complimented her (very loudly) on how perfect her pronunciation was and how my name is so much prettier in spanish. and oooooooooooooh if you saw how her expression went from sad mad frustration to absolute joy and pride at doing something cool ....................( the teasers were now saying wow how cool ) mispronouncing can be a good thing LOL such happy memories, had to share, glad this came up -((((((smile))))) Peace, Angela great grandma recycled, she called it making do. who I am is fine, it's just this body that's disabled! middle age = that time of life when we realize yesterday's sex, drugs and rock and roll are todays memories, prescriptions and golden oldies! Ring'em or ping'em. Make PC-to-phone calls as low as 1¢/min with Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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