Thanks a lot for your encouraging feedback and interesting input. I also learned a lot when I was trying to interpret this episode. When I watch these popular sitcoms, I am not just trying to memory those idioms or slang, but I am also trying to follow the way that Americans banter or joke with each other.
This part is very subtle and elusive to grasp since we Chinese have been brought up in a totally different culture. We have our own way to express ourselves. It is hard for us to think or talk as Americans. That is why no matter how large vocabulary we have or how accurate our grammar is, we still somehow sound like speaking Chinglish.
Language and culture are inseparable. One can’t fully understand a culture without accessing its language. Same thing, one can’t master a language well without understanding its culture either. These two are complexly intertwined and evolved together.
So the natural way for one to learn English is from reading original English books, newspaper and magazines or watching English movies instead of being spoon-fed by single words or grammar. In this way, the word you learned has its context, its implication as well as its cultural subtlety. It is a whole package for us to take and digest.
I agree with you that Joey was plotting to bring Bob’s attention to Angela’s annoying sound to turn him down. I saw Bob frown at Angela’s chicken wings nibbling. Joey was cunning.
That “gentle cycle” line is very smart and funny. It also embodies American culture well, which teems with sexual innuendoes.
Also look forward to reading more of your witty and insightful articles.
"查泰萊夫人的情人" - 在俺們那兒曾一度淪為吸引農民工的三級片，哈
This part is very subtle and elusive to grasp since we Chinese have been brought up in a totally different culture. We have our own way to express ourselves. It is hard for us to think or talk as Americans. That is why no matter how large vocabulary we have or how accurate our grammar is, we still somehow sound like speaking Chinglish.
Language and culture are inseparable. One can’t fully understand a culture without accessing its language. Same thing, one can’t master a language well without understanding its culture either. These two are complexly intertwined and evolved together.
So the natural way for one to learn English is from reading original English books, newspaper and magazines or watching English movies instead of being spoon-fed by single words or grammar. In this way, the word you learned has its context, its implication as well as its cultural subtlety. It is a whole package for us to take and digest.
I agree with you that Joey was plotting to bring Bob’s attention to Angela’s annoying sound to turn him down. I saw Bob frown at Angela’s chicken wings nibbling. Joey was cunning.
That “gentle cycle” line is very smart and funny. It also embodies American culture well, which teems with sexual innuendoes.
Also look forward to reading more of your witty and insightful articles.
"查泰萊夫人的情人" - 在俺們那兒曾一度淪為吸引農民工的三級片，哈
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