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Comment by Wanisa Ali on October 18, 2012 at 22:12

Thanks a lot , because you are doing well.

Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on October 16, 2012 at 22:43

I'm glad we could help you understand part of this movie Blue. :)

Comment by Blue Peace on October 14, 2012 at 15:09

Today when I watch the trailer of "The ghost of Frankenstein" film, I saw a boy keeping his finger crossed when telling lie. I immediately remember this topic. :D

Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on October 14, 2012 at 14:48

We do a similar thing - cross our fingers behind our backs when we are telling a little fib. :)

Comment by Du Su on October 13, 2012 at 19:28

Thank you teacher.For me I crossed my finger when I say something that not really truth, something like kidding :). Example if someone asked me " How old are you? " I will keep my finger crossed and asy " I am 25 years old." :D

Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on September 29, 2012 at 13:54

Thank you Blue. Is the crane bringing good luck a Japanese or Chinese tradition? I'm not sure.

My Thai students who studied Japanese all used to make stars and give them to each other for luck. Maybe this is part of the same - or similar - tradition. A lucky star necklace sounds very cool!

Comment by Blue Peace on September 29, 2012 at 6:34

I don't know any gestures in my country's culture that bring good luck. However there are many symbols that bring good luck, the closest ones to us are cranes and stars. Their origin isn't in Vietnam but they are very popular in our country nowaday.

We often make paper cranes and paper lucky stars and give them to each other on birthday or some special day. Some people make paper cranes and hang them near the window as the decorations. They are so beautiful. We also make lucky star necklaces to give someone.

Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on September 17, 2012 at 11:04

Thanks Tammy. I agree, it's a nice way of showing concern or showing that we care about someone. 

I have never heard that song before! I'll try and find a version online so I can hear the melody.

Comment by Tammy on September 16, 2012 at 20:19

I surely know the names for fingers. Also I know a very funny song for kids to teach them how each finger is called:

So, you need to clench your fist and then show one finger after the other singing:

-Where is Mr, Thumb? Where is Mr.Thumb?

-Here I am. Here I am.(showing just this finger)

-How are you this morning? How are you this morning?

-Thank you, well. Thank you, well. , etc...

Comment by Tammy on September 16, 2012 at 20:07

 

I have known that superstition before. And I often keep my fingers crossed  for either my foreign friends or those who live in my country. I think it is known in most countries and many people believe they will have luck. Moreover it is really nice to know that your friends or close people are worried about you and want you to be a success.

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