When English Fails You
(I am a substitute teacher looking after a year-six class, all 12 years old. I am from England.)
Student: “Miss, what language do you speak in England?”
Me: “We… We speak English.
Student: “Oh, so you got your language from Australia, then?”
Me: “Uh, no. England is the origin of English. That’s why it is called English…”
(I go on to explain history in a maths lesson. Some things are more important than lesson plans!)
Question of the Week
What is the absolute most stupid thing you’ve heard a customer say?
