Eddie Izzard - Learning French
This is a hilarious sketch by Eddie Izzard. It's about high school French... and you will love it. Promise. That is if you have even first year french. You'll laugh. ADB and I got into Eddie Izzard when we lived in London. I'd forgotten just how funny he is. I'm going to find my favorite clip, and post that one as well.
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I've just discovered this guy thanks to you and... Oh my god, he's so excellent!!! I laughed all the way!
And he's totally right!! We always learn phrases which never help. Like, in english class : My tailor is rich O_o.
Honestly... do these situations really happen?
Thank you for this great vid ^^
Posted by: Stéphanie | February 02, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Too funny! I've not seen him before.
While I don't speak much French, most of the same probably holds true for high school Russian.
To this day I can fluently ask Marta what she wants.
Posted by: Elona | February 06, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Just lurking by, but now I have to spend several hours searching youtube for MORE MORE MORE.
Absolutely hilarious!
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Posted by: Karen | February 09, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Well written article.
Posted by: Minnie | April 26, 2009 at 11:33 PM
ok just love it. Being French myself makes it even funnier. too much I thing I busted something from laughing so hrad. Send me your favorite clip when you find it. I need more! Tout de suite!
Posted by: karine | May 19, 2009 at 04:20 PM