Chinglish Lesson.

Hi Gio .. I love your comment ‘oh I see we have just started working together’. Amazing thought .. thank you .. you really do teach us so much with your Chinglish.

I know my challenge .. now I don’t need to ponder that it’s tough on others .. it’s my attribute and I can use it, will use it, am using it - it’ll give me strength .. I’m in

Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters

Hi Giovanna,

In Singapore we speak ‘Singlish’ which is Singaporean English with totally different grammar and a unique vocabulary compared to English. It’s good to be proud of your roots, and accept imperfection. I do think it helps to master a language though, and be able to use both Chinese and English fluently. Just my view though.

Hi Giovanna,

Having spent the last four years in Korea, I will probably go back home later this year and start being corrected on my ‘Konglish’ the equivalent term for Korea, so I’m afraid I am going to have to pass on those ‘Chinglish’ lessons!

Having not heard any Chinglish in the past, I am not in a position to make informed comment about Chinese/English, but with Konglish, any native English speaker applying a dose of common sense should be able to understand what the Korean/English speaker is trying to say anyway. I have personally grown used to it and don’t see it as a big deal.

Also, I must say that however you speak, your writing certainly reflects full fluency and a complete grasp of the English language.

Hi Giovanna,

You know that I love all your posts but this one was absolutely what I needed to read this morning. Thank you so much for showing us all how to take a so-called “disadvantage” and turn it into our advantage. You should be really proud of yourself for being able to do that…not many would.

This is very interesting. I had never heard of “Chinglish” before today. Like Nadia said, I really appreciate reading about how a negative (or perceived negative) can be turned into a postive. Thanks for the uplifing post!

Good move - make your “weaknesses” into your strengths! Use your opponent energy to win. The Aikido way! I liked it.

You get lemons and make lemonade with it.
I am glad to see you didn’t get depressed over it and start like an argument.

In the end, you are here to please yourself, not others, so it is about finding those who will fit YOUR criteria

That’s a great reminder of how a difference can be turned into a weakness or a strength.

I like what you’ve done with Chinglish.

Hi Giovanna,

Thank you for an interesting post on your experiences! There is a good and bad side to everything! Maybe getting fired was a good thing in the long run….it brought out the fighter in you. It is hard to keep a good woman(or man) down!

Pete Baca
The Car Enthusiast Online

Hi, Giovanna. This was a terrific story! You are very wise. Thank you for sharing this! ~Julie

Thanks for this post. I cracked up when you said “Chinglish is marketing at its best!” You’re a remarkable woman Giovanna. Best, Chris

Ahhh, Giovanna!

You are wise and enterprising! Your spirit never ceases to amaze and inspire me! Thank you so much! Hmmm, my native tongue is Tagalog so maybe I speak “Tinglish?” Sounds so funny and sexy, no? lol! :~)

Your story is inspiring! I love how you made Chinglish your own and spun it in a way that helped you to grow! Thanks for sharing.

Giovanna,
You are AWESOME.

That is an example of a PERFECT U-TURN. You are so SMART. You are truly a leader and an inspiration.

Hi Giovanna, In addition to the training today, this was great story. This is real “Reverse Strategy” to change the weakness to the strength. I myself speak Jinglish. So, it is very encouraging. The winner this time will lose next time not because of his weakness, but because of his strength. The loser this time will win next time not because of his strength, but because of his weakness.

Thank you for your sharing.
Shaw Funami
Fill the Missing Link

To encourage others to expand their learning curve is a meaningful initiative. English also combines with other languages. Chicanas is a version of French and English used in Atlantic Canada.

When I lived in Israel for a year, I spoke Hebrish. Most people were forgiving. I have a really poor memory and often make up words for (English) words I can’t remember how to pronounce. Some people think I’m crazy, but it works for me.

Hi Giovanna, Shaw again. You talk about a thing which generally cause inferiority complex and get this many favorable comments. This is amazing. You definitely have a message. There is no wonder your blog can win successful blog.

Thanks again
Shaw Funami
FIll the Missing Link

This is why I love America so damn much for stories like this!

Meaning it’s one of the only places where there are so many amazing people like you - truly a melting pot, or a “salad bowl”!

I LOVED this post. English is not my native language, and I often feel self conscious about it. Thank you!

English + Chinese = the ability to communicate with 2+ billion of 6 billion people. Not bad.

Hi Giovanna!

Chinglish Lessons! Sounds Awesome!
There’s definitely no one better to learn it from than YOU!
Thanks for the inspiring story.

Many Blessings….
Hugo and Roxanne ~ Believe Achieve