'Straya: Let's talk Aussie - "th" and " Wolkswagon" Part 5

Wir Deutschen haben es nicht leicht mit der englischen Aussprache.

Wir Deutschen haben es nicht leicht mit der englischen Aussprache. Source: Getty Images

Learning English grammar is one thing, but the correct pronunciation is for Germans a major challenge! Words like three, thunder, throttle or throne are usually avoided and the whole "W - V" swap isn't pleasant either. Nevertheless, German-speaking English teacher Vicki Drozdowski has a few viable tricks. Why don't Aussies say "Volkswagen" correctly?



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