unnatural English

I young man wearing a mask, standing between the words lock and down. Introduces how desperately the Seoul government could've used an English copywriting or English proofreading service before they published their new Level 4 COVD-19 guidelines

Is it any wonder so much unprofessional and awkward English in Korea abounds?

July 25, 2021

The number of errors, the awkwardness of the English, and the formatting used in this official government announcement on new COVID-19 regulations does little to motivate citizens to attempt to display properly written English in their place of business.

A woman wearing a purple hoodie standing against a purple background. The woman is wearing headphones, has her eyes shut, and is screaming. Introduces the topic of how angry I get when hearing poorly-written English lyrics in K-pop

Grammar

Do poorly-written English K-pop lyrics drive you up the wall?

July 18, 2021

English K-pop lyrics are common, but with the global popularity of K-pop, you’d think the artists and agencies would want to get them right.

A picture of a bored looking dog resting on the lap on a worker in an English copywriting office, resting his chin on the keyboard drawer

Copy Fails, copywriting, proofreading

The butcher’s natural ingredient quasi-drugs PETS poo—how’s that awkward English?

March 21, 2021

Typical examples of awkward English on Korean product labels, instructions and signs.