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.