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67 Hilarious Reasons Why The English Language Is The Worst
FunnyFEB 14, 2017

67 Hilarious Reasons Why The English Language Is The Worst

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The English language is a mystery to all of us, whether you’ve been speaking it since day one or just started learning it. From its bizarre spelling rules to its free-for-all grammar, it’s a daily struggle just trying to form sentences that make sense. No wonder people are turning to emojis to express their thoughts rather than coping with weird grammar rules that lead to some of the funniest English language jokes.
Unless you live in the Tibetan mountains or belong to an Amazonian tribe, you’ve definitely come across weird English words in use. It’s the most widely-studied language globally, linking countries and continents. Because of the rise of American power and influence, English has spread like wildfire across the globe through movies, music, and literature. That doesn't mean it’s a walk in the park.
Take a look at some of the most frustrating moments with this language, which will make you realize why English is so hard to learn. You don't have to look long for funny English language jokes, as they’re all there in our everyday vocabulary. Don’t forget to check out our similar posts about French and German language jokes; they might be even better than these jokes about the English language.

#1 The Many Meanings Of 'Only'

The Many Meanings Of 'Only'
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#2 Weird English Language Tongue Twister

Weird English Language Tongue Twister
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#3 The Order Of Adjectives

The Order Of Adjectives
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#4 It’s Just English Man, It’s Just English

It’s Just English Man, It’s Just English
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#5 English Language Pronunciation

English Language Pronunciation
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#6 The Odd One Out

The Odd One Out
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#7 Same Word, Opposite Meaning

Same Word, Opposite Meaning
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#8 Same Sentence, Different Meanings

Same Sentence, Different Meanings
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#9 The Meaning Of Goodbye

The Meaning Of Goodbye
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#10 Words That Don't Rhyme

Words That Don't Rhyme
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#11 English Is Weird With Its Silent Letters

English Is Weird With Its Silent Letters
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#12 Know Your A’s

Know Your A’s
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#13 Correct Grammar vs Kinky Pirate

Correct Grammar vs Kinky Pirate
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#14 Why Don’t They Sound Like They’re Spelt?

Why Don’t They Sound Like They’re Spelt?
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#15 Backward Pairs

Backward Pairs
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#16 English Essay

English Essay
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#17 English Is a Funny Language

English Is a Funny Language
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#18 Practice Your Pronunciation

Practice Your Pronunciation
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#19 A Flawed Language

A Flawed Language
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#20 The Mind Cannot Compute

The Mind Cannot Compute
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