We've been having many laughs and challenges while studying Spanish in an intensive four hour-a day course. We are learning quickly, but still have a long way to go! When we learn a new verb, our teacher asks us both to use it in a sentence as an example. Unfortunately, with a limited vocab I have often panicked when answering, with some disastrous results:
(All these conversations take place in Spanish, which will hopefully explain any confusion)
Teacher: Chris, what are the main exports in New Zealand?
Me: We milk bulls. They give us many products.
Teacher: *laughs* "No no no, you don't want to drink bulls milk!"
After learning the words for 'difficult', 'easy', 'wet', 'dry', 'on' and 'off', I decided to pre-empt the teacher and blurted out
"My pants are wet!"
*Awkward pause follows*
Teacher: "Um... do you need to go to the toilet?"
My heart sank as I realised I had got wet and dry mixed up.
Teacher: Chris, what is an example of the verb 'to shave'?
Me: (Experiencing internal panic, as I don't know the words for face or legs). "I want to shave my dog"
Teacher: Ok.....
Teacher: Chris, what do you say when a young lady asks you out?
Me: Sorry but I have just been beaten up.
Teacher: Do you mean married?
Me: Yes.
You'll be pleased to know that Jess hasn't spared herself from embarrassment.
Teacher: "When are you returning to New Zealand?"
Jess: "We are returning in November, because my brother is gay"
Teacher: "Do you mean, he is engaged?"
Jess: "Oops.... yes!"
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