People Share The Times When The English Language Confused Them The Most

Without a doubt, the English language is the actual universal language mainly because it is the most spoken language worldwide. This is why it is important for those who are working in global workforce to learn this language. It’s also no secret that the confusing English language is one of the most difficult languages to learn. There are so many confusing oddities in the English language. Of course, native English speakers don’t have any trouble with this. But for those who need to learn the language, these oddities can put their logical sense in a jumble.

Here are some hilarious and mind-boggling examples of how English language makes no sense

fingertips confusing english language
Suave-Matthews

 

weird synonyms confusing english language
RedBombX

 

defenestration confusing english language
weeping-wandrian

In the English language, there are several words that are spelled differently but are pronounced the same. There are also those words that have the same spelling but have different pronunciations and meanings. Not only that but the use of synonyms (similar terms) can become complicated at times. Not to mention some inconsistent spellings and grammar rules, making this language so hard to understand. But why is the English language so confusing and harder to learn than other languages?

william shakespeare past tense confusing english language
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you are shit confusing english language
just-shower-thoughts

 

horrific terrific confusing english language
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Let’s try to go back from the origin of the confusing English language. In the 5th century, the Anglo-Saxons introduced a language that is a mixture of various dialects from England and Scotland. Between 9th and 10th centuries, the Viking conquest brought the influence of the Old Norse (medieval Norwegian language). The Norman invasion of England in the 11th century later brought the influence of Norman-French language. Additionally, the English language also borrowed many words directly from Latin which was brought by the Roman occupation.

jailer prisoner confusing english language
thinice41

 

cut past tense confusing english language
apollinares

 

use and five times confusing english language
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queue confusing english language
cherlishPanda

 

double v confusing english language
saranowitz

 

ough words confusing english language
madamplease

 

handy confusing english language
bisexualgambit

 

roman numerals confusing english language
dailybadjokes

 

quite british confusing english language
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Based from its tumultuous origin, we now understand how the confusing English language developed its share of oddities. Different words and rules from different languages and dialects, you can just imagine the conflict this language has carried over. But despite its complexity, learning the English language is both a challenging and amusing experience. Get ready to have your mind blown as these people point out some of the most perplexing oddities and curious inconsistencies with the universal language.

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nose run feet smell confusing english language
MooSaysCow

 

scent confusing english language
Vaxtin

 

kansas arkansas confusing english language
Sherman_Beardman

 

read lead confusing english language
TweetSmarter

 

housework homework confusing english language
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i before e confusing english language
qikipedia

 

fat slim chance confusing english language
volcanichamster

 

contractions confusing english language
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slang confusing english language
dylandipzz

 

the other day confusing english language
_charlmorgan

 

terrible spelling confusing english language
invite-me-to-your-memories

 

on the bus confusing english language
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humen confusing english language
Marimelida

 

steven stephen confusing english language
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zoey zoe confusing english language
Djimmieboy

 

fridge confusing english language
AdventurousMan

 

i understand shit confusing english language
emblian

 

philippines filipino confusing english language
GabbieHanna

 

fingers fing confusing english language
Grammarly

 

plural you confusing english language
Unrelated96

 

awful awesome confusing english language
kanoe170

 

food drink confusing english language
MundaneRiot

 

pony bologna confusing english language
rudy_mustang

 

laughter manslaughter confusing english language
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