English as She is Spoke

Pedro Carolino
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Explore the whimsical world of language and miscommunication with "English as She is Spoke," a podcast that celebrates the hilarity of linguistic blunders and the absurdity of translation. Drawing inspiration from the 19th-century phrasebook that humorously showcases lost-in-translation moments, this rotating collection invites listeners to delight in the quirks of language as presented through a variety of classic and contemporary audiobooks. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that reflects the rich tapestry of cultural misunderstandings, playful phrases, and the delightful chaos that arises when words fail us. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the humor and challenges inherent in communication. Join us on this entertaining journey through the intricacies of language, and discover a new book with every episode that will leave you laughing and pondering the delightful messiness of expression. This show includes AI-generated content.

  1. Aug 27

    Sonnets-Christina Rossetti

    English as She is Spoke is a 19th century Portuguese-to-English phrasebook that has become a classic of absurdist humor, owing chiefly to the apparent fact that its writer had absolutely no knowledge of English. It is thought that for utterly obscure reasons its unknown author, Pedro Carolino, used a dictionary to translate Portuguese words to French, then a second dictionary to convert French to English, producing an incoherent but hilarious result. Mark Twain said of this book, "Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." - Summary by J A Carter This episode includes AI-generated content.

  2. Aug 26

    Write it Right-Ambrose Bierce

    English as She is Spoke is a 19th century Portuguese-to-English phrasebook that has become a classic of absurdist humor, owing chiefly to the apparent fact that its writer had absolutely no knowledge of English. It is thought that for utterly obscure reasons its unknown author, Pedro Carolino, used a dictionary to translate Portuguese words to French, then a second dictionary to convert French to English, producing an incoherent but hilarious result. Mark Twain said of this book, "Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." - Summary by J A Carter This episode includes AI-generated content.

  3. Aug 25

    House of Cobwebs and Other Stories-George Gissing

    English as She is Spoke is a 19th century Portuguese-to-English phrasebook that has become a classic of absurdist humor, owing chiefly to the apparent fact that its writer had absolutely no knowledge of English. It is thought that for utterly obscure reasons its unknown author, Pedro Carolino, used a dictionary to translate Portuguese words to French, then a second dictionary to convert French to English, producing an incoherent but hilarious result. Mark Twain said of this book, "Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." - Summary by J A Carter This episode includes AI-generated content.

  4. Aug 24

    Fables for the Frivolous-Guy Wetmore Carryl

    English as She is Spoke is a 19th century Portuguese-to-English phrasebook that has become a classic of absurdist humor, owing chiefly to the apparent fact that its writer had absolutely no knowledge of English. It is thought that for utterly obscure reasons its unknown author, Pedro Carolino, used a dictionary to translate Portuguese words to French, then a second dictionary to convert French to English, producing an incoherent but hilarious result. Mark Twain said of this book, "Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." - Summary by J A Carter This episode includes AI-generated content.

  5. Aug 23

    Spirit of the Curé of Ars-Alfred Monnin

    English as She is Spoke is a 19th century Portuguese-to-English phrasebook that has become a classic of absurdist humor, owing chiefly to the apparent fact that its writer had absolutely no knowledge of English. It is thought that for utterly obscure reasons its unknown author, Pedro Carolino, used a dictionary to translate Portuguese words to French, then a second dictionary to convert French to English, producing an incoherent but hilarious result. Mark Twain said of this book, "Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." - Summary by J A Carter This episode includes AI-generated content.

  6. Aug 22

    Third Person-Henry James

    English as She is Spoke is a 19th century Portuguese-to-English phrasebook that has become a classic of absurdist humor, owing chiefly to the apparent fact that its writer had absolutely no knowledge of English. It is thought that for utterly obscure reasons its unknown author, Pedro Carolino, used a dictionary to translate Portuguese words to French, then a second dictionary to convert French to English, producing an incoherent but hilarious result. Mark Twain said of this book, "Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." - Summary by J A Carter This episode includes AI-generated content.

  7. Aug 21

    John Donne's Satires-John Donne

    English as She is Spoke is a 19th century Portuguese-to-English phrasebook that has become a classic of absurdist humor, owing chiefly to the apparent fact that its writer had absolutely no knowledge of English. It is thought that for utterly obscure reasons its unknown author, Pedro Carolino, used a dictionary to translate Portuguese words to French, then a second dictionary to convert French to English, producing an incoherent but hilarious result. Mark Twain said of this book, "Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." - Summary by J A Carter This episode includes AI-generated content.

  8. Aug 20

    France At War On the Frontier of Civilization-Rudyard Kipling

    English as She is Spoke is a 19th century Portuguese-to-English phrasebook that has become a classic of absurdist humor, owing chiefly to the apparent fact that its writer had absolutely no knowledge of English. It is thought that for utterly obscure reasons its unknown author, Pedro Carolino, used a dictionary to translate Portuguese words to French, then a second dictionary to convert French to English, producing an incoherent but hilarious result. Mark Twain said of this book, "Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." - Summary by J A Carter This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Explore the whimsical world of language and miscommunication with "English as She is Spoke," a podcast that celebrates the hilarity of linguistic blunders and the absurdity of translation. Drawing inspiration from the 19th-century phrasebook that humorously showcases lost-in-translation moments, this rotating collection invites listeners to delight in the quirks of language as presented through a variety of classic and contemporary audiobooks. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that reflects the rich tapestry of cultural misunderstandings, playful phrases, and the delightful chaos that arises when words fail us. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the humor and challenges inherent in communication. Join us on this entertaining journey through the intricacies of language, and discover a new book with every episode that will leave you laughing and pondering the delightful messiness of expression. This show includes AI-generated content.

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  • Creator
    Pedro Carolino
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Westerns Genre
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