False Friends: 51 Ways to Be Misunderstood

This bilingual book (German and English) explores the world of false cognates, otherwise known as false friends, through humorous cartoons. With a total of 51 scenes, this book celebrates in the humor of when similarity falls apart when it comes to actual meaning. You’ll learn why some words become faux pas, when trying for something innocent becomes something you probably shouldn’t say. It’ll show the pitfalls in communication when it comes to these false cognates and hopes to incite a good laugh in the reader.