Comments on: The Name I Couldn’t Quite Pronounce

By: Cat

Cat — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:03:44 +0000

I always try to educate myself on how to pronounce names of people or cities from/in other countries or to write them. I just wrote a post the other day about my pet peeve of incorrectly spelled words in other languages in books that should have been checked by professional editors.
It’s a sign of respect, I think, and also I enjoy the beauty of names foreign to me.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:15:48 +0000

What an experience and What a God to provide just the right book at the right time!! amazing

By: Lisa Blair

Lisa Blair — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:35:55 +0000

I’m so glad you are helping this young lady to learn to speak and read. Teach Your Children to Read Well by Michael Maloney is an excellent resource. I used it with my three youngest children, and a friend used it with an eight-year-old in a situation similar to yours. Especially the tests against the clock, as the kids are encouraged as they practice their letters, phonics, and reading skills. It’s a combination of phonics and sight reading, and is really well done. Maloney is from Canada, but hopefully it’s not too hard to find this resource. Another thought for your next visit: perhaps she can say her name into your phone’s recorder, so you can practice saying it correctly at home.

By: Martha Orlando

Martha Orlando — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:06:59 +0000

Oh, yes, Lisa, I’ve always had difficulties when it comes to pronouncing foreign names. That’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s a fact, and I’m glad to know I’m not alone in this. This little girl, I believe, will go far in life and will learn English before we can turn around. Thanks for sharing this heartfelt story. Blessings!