Tag Archives: language

Spot the mistakes

Can you tell what’s wrong with these notices, signs and extracts taken from newspapers, magazines and TV programmes? “The police have been urged to stop drinking at football matches.”“A piano is being sold by a lady with carved legs.”“Warning Guard Dogs Patrolling”“Apologies Work In Progress”“Ronaldo unleashed his left foot and it hit the back of… Read More »

You’ve been warned

This is a true account. Overheard on a flight from Shenzhen to Qingdao: “Good afternoon, Ladies and the German. This is your cheap purser Wang Lui speaking. On behalf of China Sudden Airlines, I would like to welcome you on board our Bowling 737 from Shenzhen to Qingdao. Members of my crew speak Chinese and… Read More »