Arte: ich or isch?

Among my go-to resources is Arte, specifically their delightful series 'Karambolage'. You might notice their videos sprinkled throughout my courses, offering enlightening tidbits about Germany and the German language. A hint of entertainment with a dash of education. Don't forget the little trick I just showed you in the last lecture about how to turn on English subtitles for any YouTube video.

Enjoy this unique linguistic and cultural journey.

Video Summary

  • The video mentions efforts to teach French speakers about various French nasal sounds.
  • The show discusses the importance of pronouncing the German letter "ch" correctly, as in "ich."
  • French people often mispronounce "ich" as "isch" in Germany.
  • They provide several examples of words that cause problems for French speakers
  • The video instructs French speakers to open their mouths slightly, pucker their lips, and release air to pronounce "ich" correctly.
  • The show humorously mentions the possibility of awarding a "Karambolage medaille" to those who master the pronunciation.