I've read some of it, haven't seen the TV show. Typically there's a bit of "incorrect" language in that they misunderstand the culture, and there's not as much incorrect grammar as one might see in a JSL class.

My favorite scene was when they're explaining what parts of Japan are weird to them personally, but they end up picking completely mundane things that just so happen to be different in their part of the world. The teacher is hilarious.

I totally forgot that there was a drama version, thanks for the reminder! Gonna start watching this tonight.

Last edited by Khakionion (2013 June 11, 3:43 pm)

Zgarbas wrote:

Loads of mistakes. It's intentional.

Even in the "filler speech" where the story isn't revolving around their mistakes?

Yes. The foreigners will usually have mistakes seeping in, even when they're not pointed out. Or they just sound unnatural. Of course, they will usually still be comprehensible, but try not to imitate them . Some characters speak better than others, but they're all supposed to sound like silly foreigners. I did enjoy the random lessons though, and some of the mistakes they pointed out I made myself (like confusing たまたま with たまに) so I did find the show quite useful.