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Title: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on August 09, 2010, 03:59:43 PM
The AKB48 English Thread
because Japanese idols and English is always full of win


The first time I heard any of them speak English was on TomoTomo's podcasting show, talking about the sort of food they like:

Download TomoTomo in English! (http://www.mediafire.com/?y20pvcmvx9dncns)  :lol:

Then there was Oshima Yuko who had some English lines in one of the drama's she did. I can't recall the name of the drama, nor find the vid on YT, must've been removed. However, I managed to find an audio clip:

Download Oshima Yuko in English! (http://www.mediafire.com/?pcpamq131okmwl4)

They talked some English on the Nemousu Season 3 eps 4 and 5 (?) when they made the different PVs for River.
Then there was the 091211 Shukan AKB episode in which TomoTomo, Rie and Acchan spoke English!

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1823/091211shuukanakbenglish.jpg)

Download (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=21101.msg756260#msg756260)

And of course there are various clips from the NY and LA concerts in which they introduce themselves in English. Haruna went to a drugstore. Excellent.  XD And more English on DVD Magazine Vol 3.  :thumbup

Who has the best skills? Akimoto definitely impressed on all the occasions... who else?
Feel free to post more clips and sound-bites!

Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on August 10, 2010, 05:45:29 PM
Crush (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1CkpsRumJg#ws)

----

Everybody better dl that tomotomo clip, it's too awesome.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on August 11, 2010, 05:04:52 AM
Recent ep3-4 of Nemousu TV Season 4 had them cooking with english instructions.

AKB48 ネ申テレビ シーズン4 100718 1/3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq4EPruPumU#ws)
AKB48 ネ申テレビ シーズン4 100718 2/3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF6mRtZfKvA#ws)
AKB48 ネ申テレビ シーズン4 100718 3/3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrpKqc3Q1As#ws)
AKB48 ネ申テレビ シーズン4 100725 1/3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GrCJtVgkiI#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on August 11, 2010, 05:24:27 AM
Visuals:

(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/kake1.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/kake2.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: atskv9 on August 13, 2010, 06:29:07 AM
Myao and Takamina encounter a group of touring gaijin kids and Engrish ensues! (Shukan AKB)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/?qa2jj2mymzm)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on August 21, 2010, 03:54:56 PM
What do you think about Rie's skills? She was the 'English captain' in that Shukan ep, but she kinda failed at it  :nervous

However, I know speaking a foreign language ON THE SPOT is much harder than studying it..
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Masa on August 21, 2010, 06:08:28 PM
Sayaka is pretty much the only AKB girl who speaks decent English. Even her pronounciation is quite good and she definitely ain't speaking dat typical Engrish. Proves once again that Sayaka is overall the most talented girl in AKB :yep:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Sayange on August 29, 2010, 07:17:44 AM
Masa is smart.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on September 01, 2010, 07:46:04 AM
We spelt it wrong all this time! :O

(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8713/acchanthursday1.jpg)

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6015/acchanthursday2.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: maliciel on September 01, 2010, 11:12:44 PM
It seems so!

It's not like Acchan could ever be wrong. She's a Twilight fan!
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Masa on September 05, 2010, 06:03:55 PM
AKB48 Tomomi Itano introductions in English New York Webster Hall Live Concert USA Debut 2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krCgV7GQtrQ#)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: aznnerd on September 05, 2010, 06:07:44 PM
There's that Shukan episode where Yagami, Kasai, Ono, and Shinoda had to retake that test.
Yuka (from SKE) shows her awesome English editing skills and Shinoda can't name the days of the week
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on September 05, 2010, 06:13:44 PM
Shinoda can't name the days of the week

She started of well, but the 'some day' messed it up  :lol: great Shinoda moment

Same ep: Kasai misspelled 'February' and Sae thought it was cute because she was close.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Sayange on September 06, 2010, 03:08:37 AM
When K6 started, Sae wrote RISET instead of RESET. Even Akimoto laughed at her xD
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: hina on September 07, 2010, 12:51:59 PM
lol yeah I remember that, that was cute.

and somehow I thought they would put that on the studio album cover, just for the lulz.  XD
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on September 10, 2010, 02:50:15 AM
100122 SHUKAN AKB. I don't care if it was right or wrong. Lovetan + english = cute~ :heart:

(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/751/snapshot20100910063137.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on September 10, 2010, 02:18:17 PM
^Lovetan also loves to make fun of people who speak Japanese with an English accent.. sometimes she just starts talking like that  :lol: Can't think of a specific scene atm though.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on September 13, 2010, 12:37:04 AM
Nemosu TV Season 2 ep06 and ep07. Just over a year ago.
Acchan, Shinoda, Yuko and Kana go to pre-school. NO JAPANESE!! :lol:

Kana had the most problems with english, she tries.

(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5043/snapshot20100913051636.jpg)

Princess Ariel and Bell's balance of cool and cute breaks language barriers.

(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/5438/snapshot20100913055124.jpg)

While Yuko seemed to understand some basic words, she did everything with a sunny smile. Therefore..

(http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8236/snapshot20100913055556.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on September 16, 2010, 12:38:30 PM
Acchan's English is cute:

MA - One more chance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kogUxAdYKiY#ws)

She stated she's becoming more interested in studying English. As a front girl, it almost seems like a must, especially if they want to conquer the world. They can't keep depending on Sayaka and Yuko to do all the talking abroad.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on October 02, 2010, 02:13:10 PM
OMG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCoJYyaju0Q#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: ohno on October 07, 2010, 06:34:14 AM
let's takamina (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJFVQHVax_0#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: mode107 on October 14, 2010, 03:25:22 AM
Myao and Takamina encounter a group of touring gaijin kids and Engrish ensues! (Shukan AKB)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/?qa2jj2mymzm)
Damn! I traveled with that group, People to People, two years ago in Japan, and we went to a Hard Rock Cafe! I wish AKB48 members came up to me back them, hmph!
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on October 31, 2010, 11:38:57 AM
It's the long-forgotten tradition. Trick or Trick~ :heart:

(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/3098/snapshot20101031030542.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: jafeijai on October 31, 2010, 07:26:25 PM
^ Not even Trick or Trick; it's Trick Trick! :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Anariel on November 26, 2010, 01:57:00 PM
Rena-chan! kawaii :shy1:

Matsui Rena (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic4TJB0Ol88#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on November 26, 2010, 02:31:47 PM
Rena's such a pro. She also pwns at French!
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: hina on November 27, 2010, 08:27:25 PM
French? made me think of Rena's Paris inspired puns segment on the radio show, but I'm betting its from AKB48 concert in Paris. I don't remember seeing the MC of that though.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on November 27, 2010, 10:17:39 PM
MR02 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXJsKGKH8l8#)

 :inlove:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: hina on November 28, 2010, 09:57:26 AM
oh duh, how can I forget the spoken part from Kinjirareta from Paris.  :nervous

anyone can translate what she said?
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: ChrNo on November 30, 2010, 05:55:03 PM
Could someone translate this (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=25996.msg816593#msg816593), svp  :)
man that was french ?  XD

ok ok...so somthing like...quand tu seras fatigué... tu te reposeras...éteindras la lumière...et m'aimeras ...car c'est dans nos rêves que notre amour sera éternel.

sorry, that's all i got... probably meant something like "honey blablabla when you come home tired blabla you will get a rest, shut the light off blabla will love me because it's in our dream that y/our love will be eternal"
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: riama on December 03, 2010, 08:45:04 AM
 :lol:  XD Oh rena
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: writerserenyty on December 04, 2010, 03:22:42 AM
I don't know what this is from, but it's cute Miichan, so..  :grin:

miichan_likes_shrimp.avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEtCLoyLYjA#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Melchizadek on December 04, 2010, 09:18:08 AM
^ That was from when they were in New York for the anime festival. I think it's from the DVD that had clips from both that and when they were in Cannes.  But it could also be from the TV special they did about the trip.  It's been a while since I've watched either one.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: writerserenyty on December 04, 2010, 07:07:03 PM
Ahh, OK, that makes sense. It was just cute Miichan Engrish, so... XD
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: riama on December 23, 2010, 02:47:53 AM
Takamina speaking engrish .Cute :cry:
高橋 みなみ Takamina CUT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smH_obNYvis&feature=player_embedded#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on December 25, 2010, 09:16:18 AM
They tried.

(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/eigotried.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Trickfew on January 09, 2011, 02:16:45 AM
Visuals:

(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/kake1.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/okamisama/.Pictures/kake2.jpg)
I Like the way the girls talk english
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on February 11, 2011, 05:42:56 PM
14 year old Tomochin likes:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip58219.jpg)

"Black to the Future"  :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Masa on March 01, 2011, 04:52:34 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip60140.jpg)
http://twitter.com/730myao/status/42562480207167489 (http://twitter.com/730myao/status/42562480207167489)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip60141.jpg)
http://twitter.com/730myao/status/42505964737413120 (http://twitter.com/730myao/status/42505964737413120)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Meania on March 06, 2011, 06:52:28 PM
Haruna! XD

Kojiharu speaking english (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlyUbOdJNGE#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Scatterbrain on March 07, 2011, 02:18:58 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip60140.jpg)
http://twitter.com/730myao/status/42562480207167489 (http://twitter.com/730myao/status/42562480207167489)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip60141.jpg)
http://twitter.com/730myao/status/42505964737413120 (http://twitter.com/730myao/status/42505964737413120)

English Beginner's Course with Myao xD
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on March 26, 2011, 09:39:44 AM
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/JPHP/snapshot20110326162453.jpg)

Objection!!! That's how cute people say it~ :nervous
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: jafeijai on March 26, 2011, 02:30:12 PM
^ :lol:

On another note, did they typo the parentheses?! :panic: XD
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on March 27, 2011, 10:54:39 AM
Miichan takes a shot at some English in 110325 Shuukan AKB. She can understand it pretty well, but it seems hard for her to form a response.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on March 28, 2011, 01:34:18 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip62044.jpg)

Amina: "How do you say 'umai'... Yummy!"

 XD
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Scatterbrain on March 30, 2011, 05:19:44 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip62044.jpg)

Amina: "How do you say 'umai'... Yummy!"

 XD

Is there any videos of this? xDD
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on March 30, 2011, 10:59:34 AM
^AKB48 and SKE Live in Asia DVD. That is from disc 2, the Macau bonus footage.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Scatterbrain on April 01, 2011, 05:52:30 PM
^AKB48 and SKE Live in Asia DVD. That is from disc 2, the Macau bonus footage.

I have disc 1 only... I think I'll download it

*searching*  :cow: :cow:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Masa on April 05, 2011, 06:49:43 PM
YES! AMERICA! (AKBINGO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljjlrO_aEvY#ws)
YUKO FOR PRESIDENT :usa:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Amplifier on April 05, 2011, 07:43:46 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip03294.jpg)

Myao going all out :rofl:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Yoshio on April 05, 2011, 08:05:21 PM
^ :lol: :lol: Yeah, German too!!  :twothumbs :twothumbs
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Anariel on April 24, 2011, 12:49:07 AM
小笠原茉由 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItxVaSyauTE#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on April 24, 2011, 10:28:41 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip65065.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip65065.jpg)

The miracle comes surely!
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on May 04, 2011, 06:36:13 PM
Sasshi learning English @ "Onegai! Ranking" aired on May 2, 2011.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip66229.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on May 04, 2011, 09:37:03 PM
^ AKB48 お願い!ランキング 110503 指原莉乃 (編集) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qyFPQ7Ujtg&NR=1#ws)

 :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Melchizadek on May 04, 2011, 10:48:17 PM
^  :rofl:

I've probably used the first phrase before.  The second one could only be useful in a very specific circumstance.  And if I ever heard anybody use that last one I would be worried.
Title: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: amecchan on May 05, 2011, 12:05:37 AM
That vid with Sasshi was hilarious
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Meania on May 05, 2011, 11:36:43 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip65065.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip65065.jpg)

The miracle comes surely!
>  w > I spy JPH!P font and colours!~~
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on May 10, 2011, 01:56:23 PM
指原莉乃 【お願いランキング】 インパクト・イングリッシュ 110509 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrHwx1DFsXg#ws)

More impact English  :lol:

The previous ep is on the same channel in case anyone missed it.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Anariel on May 10, 2011, 02:34:14 PM
指原莉乃 【お願いランキング】 インパクト・イングリッシュ 110509 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrHwx1DFsXg#ws)

More impact English  :lol:

The previous ep is on the same channel in case anyone missed it.

^ The man who is subbing english texts is fucking ridiculous, with such teachers I have no doubts that they can't be able to learn english.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on May 15, 2011, 09:38:33 AM
happy mayuyu is saying it so fluently, but they should learn something that can actually be used. :bow:

scott (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJzcqzIyUQA#)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: YKT on May 15, 2011, 12:31:59 PM
^OMG I love scones!!!  I wish I could go to Scotland though :P
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on May 17, 2011, 01:21:19 PM
More impact English  XD

AKB48 お願い!ランキング 110517 指原莉乃 「インパクトEnglish」#3 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYVI9FGGaQI#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on June 28, 2011, 11:20:28 PM
(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/letselegant.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on June 30, 2011, 09:48:52 PM
(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/billia2.jpg)
(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/billia3.jpg)
(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/billia4.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: jafeijai on July 01, 2011, 12:52:49 AM
^ "No." :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on July 01, 2011, 10:54:00 AM
There is an English quiz in the latest SKE Gakuen with KII talking in English... surprisingly, they're pretty good!  :O2  :thumbup
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on July 03, 2011, 05:34:52 PM
browsing JPH!P = bad influence to idols :P

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/o0480064011328776616.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: jafeijai on July 03, 2011, 08:05:58 PM
^ Supposed to be ちゅー :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on July 03, 2011, 09:02:15 PM
but i think we all agree my version is way funnier. :D
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on July 06, 2011, 02:22:24 PM
From 110606 episode of PigooRadio~Mousa.
All that iPhone-gadgetry and google-tech can't handle Nakaya's awesome seiyuu voice. Decides to spurt random words instead. :sweatdrop:

Mo~usa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMQpcVTOS30#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on July 09, 2011, 05:52:07 AM
(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/yukostar.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on July 12, 2011, 10:23:14 PM
Kojiharu translated the english below as something like "Cover the helmet with several hands!"

(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/helmlet.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: spec8 on July 13, 2011, 07:58:51 PM
TokyoHive posted a Tomo interview in English that will come with the DVD of Fui Ni:

it_interview (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjwbv1)

Unfortunately the whole thing feels too staged, at least to me, and the interviewer is annoying.  :doh:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: DoctrineDark on July 14, 2011, 12:34:28 AM
^
I posted this in the Tomochin thread, but i see you beat me to it  :nervous

Anyway it seems staged to me because the interviewer gave odd responses to some of her opinions and stories. But Tomo's english speaking ability is pretty decent  :twothumbs
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: boykun on July 14, 2011, 01:17:13 AM
I didn't understand anything she said :lol:

Yay for scripts I guess. Tomochin looking lovely :heart:

Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: spec8 on July 14, 2011, 01:48:55 AM
^
I posted this in the Tomochin thread, but i see you beat me to it  :nervous
Didn't notice that. Gomen. ^^'

And I agree, the interviewer's acting is off by a mile, though it does seem Tomochin tried her best to sound natural.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: DoctrineDark on July 14, 2011, 02:59:28 AM
^
I posted it way after you did so it is all good.  :twothumbs
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on July 14, 2011, 03:07:58 AM
I'm sure the clip is just to promote english learning, so it's all good.

"AKB48 is like my farmaly" <- Tomochin should use that as a godfather impersonation. :D
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on July 18, 2011, 07:08:50 AM
Here's what tomo was reading from:

(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/tomoscript.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on July 18, 2011, 07:18:36 AM
"Thursday"

(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/sathday.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on July 29, 2011, 09:01:08 PM
Kojiharu counting to ten...

(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/kojifive.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Masa on July 30, 2011, 01:44:05 PM
[110727]第三回AKB48才藝表演大賽 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9eTbw1CDL4#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on July 30, 2011, 07:31:11 PM
ビークワイエット (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4bB3MRwN-I#)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: DoctrineDark on July 30, 2011, 09:12:26 PM
大島優子 English - AKB48 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR12zNnfR6Q#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on July 31, 2011, 02:25:43 AM
Sex Pistols!

(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/spistols.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: muppet on July 31, 2011, 05:01:24 AM
AKB48 helping with English language instruction   AKB 48 から電話?{With thanks to ICHODORILANGUAGE} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC-Ai6NHjXU)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Shirokuma on August 01, 2011, 08:58:19 AM
AKB48  秋元才加の英語スピーチ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glDe1ReuySI#)

I don't know if this is repeated, if it is sorry ><
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Kid_Alpha on August 01, 2011, 10:37:12 PM
Oshima Yuko (大島優子) -What's Next?!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS-JI1LyQW0#)

Never gets old.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on August 13, 2011, 09:56:13 AM
Never leave home without a happy!!!golden box… :-)

(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/happygolden.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: muppet on August 14, 2011, 04:27:05 AM
Sae, you are always awesome!! :wub:akb funny moment #59 - when miyazawa speak english {with thanks to Park2KimJungShim05} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCv1sl5GMxY)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on August 15, 2011, 11:38:17 AM
Airi and Sawako writing numbers in English:

Starts at 3 minutes:

SKE48 イッテ恋48 #16 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7En1CMjgX8#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: MarikoYuki48 on August 16, 2011, 06:48:00 PM
AKB48  秋元才加の英語スピーチ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glDe1ReuySI#)

I don't know if this is repeated, if it is sorry ><
how to watch this? it private..
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: crono1036 on August 16, 2011, 08:13:58 PM
Airi and Sawako writing numbers in English:

Starts at 3 minutes:

SKE48 イッテ恋48 #16 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7En1CMjgX8#ws)

I imagined Yuko in that situation. LMAO. She'd be writing every number down  at once
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Kid_Alpha on August 16, 2011, 08:51:31 PM
Crush (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EkLSoxGeHA#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on August 18, 2011, 05:37:22 AM
Three letters for Very Important Person:

(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/sayakafbi.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: jafeijai on August 18, 2011, 12:29:13 PM
^ Would've been hilarious if she put 'NMB' there :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Shirokuma on August 18, 2011, 09:05:36 PM
AKB48  秋元才加の英語スピーチ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glDe1ReuySI#)

I don't know if this is repeated, if it is sorry ><
how to watch this? it private..

Its coming up just fine for me
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: reina's eyes on August 20, 2011, 09:37:09 AM
Kasai flexing her… Moscow.

(http://idisk.mac.com/okamisama//Public/tomomockba.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on August 20, 2011, 10:35:14 AM
Get your official 'learn English with AKB48' study book! (with CD!) (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=30180.0)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Masa on August 20, 2011, 10:17:37 PM
Nakayan engrish:
AKB48 石田晴香 ニコニコクリエイティ部! #06 - 6/6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkecwEY_xlo#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: pocky on August 31, 2011, 03:14:22 PM
more myao :lol:

(http://i.imgur.com/PHPdo.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/LxZcG.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Kid_Alpha on September 14, 2011, 03:52:14 AM
Acchan practises her english (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyRqRRvYJOs#ws)

Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Masa on September 22, 2011, 05:54:41 AM
山内鈴蘭と島崎遥香「イングリッシュ」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX2qz5lj3ks#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: pocky on October 17, 2011, 08:05:57 AM
one tow tree~

(http://i.imgur.com/Uz8sx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/lRobB.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: muppet on October 19, 2011, 02:19:38 AM
I think she learned English from Tweety

Clip Tweety And Sylvester - Bird In A Guilty Cage {With thanks to bubs241} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx43vcV2aX0)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on January 07, 2012, 11:39:43 AM
AkiWasamin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5URjhh7oTpU#ws)

 :twothumbs
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Trickfew on January 09, 2012, 07:24:14 PM
one tow tree~

(http://i.imgur.com/Uz8sx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/lRobB.jpg)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Yuling on January 15, 2012, 07:30:05 AM
AKB48's Oshima Yuko's "YES AMERICA!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTD3LVZto_s#)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Masa on January 22, 2012, 05:51:31 PM
【SKEショートショート】ゆりあ 「テンキューは何ですか?じゃあ・・・」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWgOD5gGU7Y#ws)
Saying "thank you" instead of "sank you" :thumbup
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on January 26, 2012, 05:11:28 PM
Hirata Rina / Hillary:

https://plus.google.com/106758056094193397775/posts/MVn8iPTTaZK

Somehow it's less fun when their English is too good  :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: pastil on January 26, 2012, 06:05:46 PM
Less fun maybe but Hirarii sounds soooo cute. And Sayaka sounds really sexy when she speaks English. :oops:

Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: ohno on January 27, 2012, 06:09:40 AM
Pretending to be foreigners? :doh:
110406 松井珠理奈 vs. 高柳明音 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtrNFN1XWX8#)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: pastil on February 01, 2012, 07:31:37 PM
Thanks to gugutranslations48@tumblr (http://gugutranslations48.tumblr.com/post/16858969337/thisyatu-the-new-sathday-acchan-your-shirts).

(http://uppix.net/c/0/b/a85988c64862e5a8c0e373d476f5a.png)

Close enough. :thumbup :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Kid_Alpha on February 03, 2012, 12:59:38 AM
SKE48 1+1は2じゃないよ! BB 111104 中村優花&平田璃香子 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h2PzODnRLY#)

"I am Benjamin."
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: paraspam on March 09, 2012, 01:04:37 AM
we are friends (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZtfW5K7S08#)
Rina Hirata and Wasamin.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: pastil on March 12, 2012, 09:18:11 PM
AKBforuteeito

(http://uppix.net/0/6/b/4ea1c95ab45e85cb1b8d132ec3b16.jpg)


Sayaka on the other hand...

(http://uppix.net/2/4/3/7c3a0db9cf504f380a80645de1727.jpg)


April - according to Shiichan.

(http://uppix.net/a/e/2/fbd6a91dc362b25b2ca116df4111a.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on March 12, 2012, 10:37:52 PM
^Kasai's the only one who got it right!  :twothumbs
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: sakura_drop_ on March 12, 2012, 10:48:50 PM
Miichan kinda is right about ee being pronounced as i:, hehe   :grin:

Kasai...  :grin: :grin:

Sayaka, you're awesome  :twothumbs

And Shiichan...  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: oist on March 18, 2012, 05:29:47 PM
^^^ eh eh eh. What show is the Eoperil from?


When I thought of laughing at these English mistakes, I always think of myself being on these kind of shows trying to write/say stuff in Japanese...
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: pastil on March 18, 2012, 05:58:27 PM
^^^ eh eh eh. What show is the Eoperil from?

They're all from 120223 Naruhodo High School (episode 28).
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Kid_Alpha on April 12, 2012, 05:12:19 PM
Not really sure if it's already a known fact but now there's English Captions on AKB pvs.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on April 14, 2012, 03:52:43 PM
"Ancients is Fade"

(http://uppix.com/t-Momoiro_Clover_Z4f89810a000fbcd0.jpg) (http://uppix.com/s-Momoiro_Clover_Z4f89810a000fbcd0-jpg.htm)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: J-Triumf on April 15, 2012, 05:40:11 AM
This girl is getting Hillary-ous with these increasingly complex English lessons:
120410 AKB48 平田梨奈 まちがいさがしだよ!やっちまったじょー!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te1plZMF-e8#)

What's next? Translating a Shakespeare sonnet? An Eric B. & Rakim album? The entire Bolo Santosi script from Just Cause 2?
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: LMM913 on April 15, 2012, 07:14:43 AM
^ Who is this and what the hell is up with her voice? Lol I know that when certain people speak different languages their voices may change a bit but she is ridiculous. Was she born and raised in Japan? Because even if the phrases she recites in the two videos I've seen are the only thing she knows, her English skills are quite impressive. Her pronunciation is excellent, which I'm sure was so small feat for her.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: J-Triumf on April 15, 2012, 07:24:42 AM
That's Rina Hirata (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=29377.0), AKA "Hillary", currently a Research Student for AKB. She's listed as being from Fukuoka but I've read elsewhere that she's actually from Arizona, hence the English proficiency. And yeah, her Japanese voice (and the fact that it changes so drastically in English) is definitely something. :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on April 20, 2012, 06:01:27 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip108699.jpg)

Ishida Anna: "Everyday!"

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip108700.jpg)

Akaeda Ririna: "Lain! Lain!"
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Shirokuma on April 20, 2012, 09:13:51 PM
That's Rina Hirata (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=29377.0), AKA "Hillary", currently a Research Student for AKB. She's listed as being from Fukuoka but I've read elsewhere that she's actually from Arizona, hence the English proficiency. And yeah, her Japanese voice (and the fact that it changes so drastically in English) is definitely something. :lol:

Just to confirm, yeah she is from Arizona. When they came to DC she said that's the reason why she can speak well in English.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on June 08, 2012, 06:51:21 PM
120530 SKE48 no Sekai Seifuku Joshi ep33 had some English  :twothumbs

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip117158.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip117158.jpg)

Matsumoto Rina, Ooya Masana and Suda Akari had to do an interview in English  :lol:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip117159.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip117159.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip117160.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip117160.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: ohno on June 10, 2012, 04:34:18 AM
This seems to happen a lot on this show.
SKE48 木本花音vs原望奈美.20120528 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMrS0OpD5xI#)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on August 17, 2012, 01:50:31 PM
Kinoshita Haruna:

(http://uppix.com/f-111012_Naniwa_Na502e2fe90010a18f.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: WindCaliber on August 19, 2012, 03:38:26 AM
This girl is getting Hillary-ous with these increasingly complex English lessons:
120410 AKB48 平田梨奈 まちがいさがしだよ!やっちまったじょー!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te1plZMF-e8#)

What's next? Translating a Shakespeare sonnet? An Eric B. & Rakim album? The entire Bolo Santosi script from Just Cause 2?

It's so weird because I know someone who kind of looks and sounds like her(in English of course).
I thought that was creepy :smh
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on September 16, 2012, 08:12:12 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip130999.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip130999.jpg)

Asking Milla Jovovich: "Love, men, type, please."

 :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: J-Triumf on September 24, 2012, 10:41:06 AM
Looks like someone's English needs work...but hey, practice makes perfect, Sayaka!

Thank you for AKBfans and cheer for me fans all over the world. Autumn has come to Tokyo! How about you country?
https://twitter.com/akimotooo726/status/250072691908939778

I'd like to know all country. Please is it told to me? Is a picture also shown to me,please ? I'd like to feel you around here.
https://twitter.com/akimotooo726/status/250122209564172288

Mariko's response to all this: oh.yes
https://twitter.com/mariko_dayo/status/250128040791777281
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: boykun on September 25, 2012, 04:18:50 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/u1gA3.jpg)

Yes. Thank you, Miss Kizaki Yuria.

Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on October 27, 2012, 07:08:50 PM
More Yuria English on SKE48 - Senyou Gekijou wa Aki Made ni Dekiru no ka (Gaishi Hall 2012) Disc 5 # 3:12!

"I am big... tall... I am big tall... tall.. big tall. Fighting big! Me fighting!"

 :twothumbs

Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on November 06, 2012, 04:36:38 PM
Oh HKTers. So close yet so far. :)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB%20Diary%202012/2012-11/snapshot_1643_20121106_230210.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: GekiDan on November 07, 2012, 07:17:37 AM
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/391666_485389001501447_488599473_n.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: YKT on November 07, 2012, 01:26:49 PM
Conferred with SomethingWild, this can be posted here.  :jphip:

Paruru and the English Language

(http://i.imgur.com/yseU3.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Crests on November 09, 2012, 03:23:33 PM
I made a tumble that was originally just an akb English one but is now all idols, there's a bunch of pictures not in here on there
Www.aidoru-english.tumblr.com (http://Www.aidoru-english.tumblr.com)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Rust on November 09, 2012, 08:18:45 PM
This thread is usually for English fubs... :sweatdrop:
But what about members whom have impressive encounters with English language?
Here's a clip of Nogizaka's Ando Mikumo speaking fluent English during the Confesta event!
At around the 41 sec mark:

121025 乃木坂46 コ・フェスタ2012 グランドセレモニー—在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDY2NzE4OTA4)

In case you are wondering, methink she studies abroad before!
It a shame Nogizaka management do not make use of the many talented members in Nogizaka.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: pastil on November 10, 2012, 01:05:34 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip139573.jpg)

Micha... :panic:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Hotaru on December 23, 2012, 01:29:35 AM
bigeeneer:

(http://i.imgur.com/Jikzp.png)

oh mariyannu.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: cisda83 on December 30, 2012, 09:07:08 AM
To be honest until now I have no idea whether any of AKB members can speak, write or even read English or not?

I only know a bit that Akimoto Sayaka seems to be able to write English and her English pronunciation seems to be good too.

How about other members?

Because to be honest, I can not read Japanese, except when there is some Kanji in the sentences so it's very hard for me to understand anything from their blog, websites, etc.

I can only listen very well and speak a bit, not fluent at all.

Is there any blog of AKB members that have English in them, I prefer if everything is in English?

Thank you in advance for anyone that can give me any info on above matter.

PS: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013

 :love: :heart: :yep: :wub: :inlove:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: WindCaliber on December 30, 2012, 09:23:35 AM
Alot of the AKB members have English Google+ profiles translated by their staff(?).
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: cisda83 on December 30, 2012, 10:39:01 AM
Thank you WindCaliber.

I knew about the google+ but they seem not really active there at all.

eg. Oshima Yuko last entry was Dec 7, 2012, Takahashi Minami was Jun 6, 2012, Kojima Haruna was Dec 30, 2012 (once a day only), Itano Tomomi was Dec 17, 2012 and Minegishi Minami was Dec 25, 2012.

I know they have twitter right? I saw lots of entries there... but unfortunately for me, they were written in Japanese so I can not read them at all even if they are people asking me things I wouldn't have any ideas what they are saying at all.

Well it's okay... I just thought looking at their entries can be fun sometimes, killing my time during my breaks or when I have nothing to do.

 :wub: :inlove: :love: :heart: :yep:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Hotaru on January 06, 2013, 06:32:15 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ogz5n.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on January 18, 2013, 04:32:30 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip152266.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip152267.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: miayaka on March 21, 2013, 08:11:27 PM
wanna (want a) bite [credits 009GUARDIOLA]

130321 AKB48 平田梨奈 ひとくちいる? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr9fQ23z-vM#)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: crazywota on April 08, 2013, 11:16:50 AM
Donald Duak  :lol:

(http://media.tumblr.com/c0bbd8d546b90519f8f003381dcac1ca/tumblr_inline_mkxj2yIBAE1qz4rgp.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: deviantone on April 15, 2013, 02:35:48 AM
This thread...the english...so bad..but so funny
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on April 21, 2013, 05:33:04 PM
Hilary's English test questions (https://plus.google.com/+%E5%B9%B3%E7%94%B0%E6%A2%A8%E5%A5%88/posts/KCbHZ3VGJJw) getting some funny responses~ :D

Kojima Natsuki
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/snapshot_0610_20130421_230850.jpg)

Ishida Anna
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/snapshot_1104_20130421_231331.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: WindCaliber on April 21, 2013, 08:39:13 PM
Ricchan's Self-Introduction :V
Posted by Jul3

AKBバカセンター(AKB映像センター) / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayz8G1SQevo#ws)
川栄李奈 AKBバカセンター(AKB映像センター) AKB48[公式]—在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTQ2MjI4NjQ0)
I love how she says
"My name is Rina! Kawaei!"
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on May 05, 2013, 11:53:32 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip163885.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip163886.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: paraspam on May 16, 2013, 09:59:21 AM
(http://i.minus.com/jblEGV7Nqm7Psc.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on May 17, 2013, 02:10:21 PM
(http://i.minus.com/jblEGV7Nqm7Psc.jpg)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love her imperfect english. It's so CUTE~! :heart: :love: :inlove: :wub: :deco: :cathappy:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: nori on May 31, 2013, 08:14:29 PM
(http://s14.postimg.org/4qlgjnfk1/tumblr_mngqtjf4m_S1ru1kc4o1_500.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip163615.jpg)

I genuinely question if these girls know what they have written across their tops. Pretty sure Jurina's says "Hore's Act Heard" which is pretty suggestive and the other one is, well I don't think I need to explain  :nervous
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: AshuraX on June 13, 2013, 02:45:19 PM
Safe to say that most japanese are NG in eNGrish

Ahhhhh
Sathday OwO
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: YKT on June 26, 2013, 08:02:38 PM
From AKBINGO 2013.06.26
(http://i.imgur.com/ZIY6N8j.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SShZfJ1.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: chewybacca on July 07, 2013, 06:38:22 AM
A small recent little gem from SKE48 land.
Churi and Annya attempts to read a fan letter sent from Taiwan. The catch? It's all written in English...  :D

(start from 17:29)

2013年07月07日 SKE48 高柳明音の暗黙の了解 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVLePKYRCvY?t=17m49s#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on July 08, 2013, 05:08:09 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip169773.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Joe on July 14, 2013, 04:16:56 AM
Pervert?  :O2 (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip170172.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on July 14, 2013, 04:09:55 PM
From 130711 NMB to Manabukun

Spell 山 in English

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB%20Diary%202013/2013-07/snapshot_3554_20130714_215430.jpg~original)

Mounten   Mountany   aluPuSu (woah!)   Sun XD
Just saying. Mountain in mandarin is "Shan" and cantonese is "San". So is Haru a baka or language-genius? only she knows. :)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: muppet on July 15, 2013, 12:16:27 AM
aluPuSu. = Alps.   :twothumbs
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Joe on July 15, 2013, 06:01:05 AM
Muppet knows his stuff  ;) I never could imagine that  :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on July 15, 2013, 07:33:53 AM
Yeah, Kondo had those in capitals so only really smart people would get it. :thumbup
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: WindCaliber on July 26, 2013, 09:53:02 PM
(http://s14.postimg.org/4qlgjnfk1/tumblr_mngqtjf4m_S1ru1kc4o1_500.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip163615.jpg)

I genuinely question if these girls know what they have written across their tops. Pretty sure Jurina's says "Hore's Act Heard" which is pretty suggestive and the other one is, well I don't think I need to explain  :nervous

I think that says "Hore's Act Weird"  :lol:
"Can't Rational People 'Create' Mad Work?"   :?

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip171124.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip171125.jpg)

Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on July 31, 2013, 10:55:01 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip171462.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: J-Triumf on August 06, 2013, 02:14:53 AM
Sayaka is honest with awkwardness:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip171699.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Seigus on August 11, 2013, 05:00:56 PM
Augusut :sweatdrop:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip172280.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: YKT on August 18, 2013, 04:39:42 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/w1DyTFdl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/w1DyTFd)

According to MGleadhill

Quote
it's supposed to read,  Eat your vegetables
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: YKT on August 19, 2013, 02:24:17 PM
Yukirin's Engrish (the correct answer is on the bottom left in red)

(http://i.imgur.com/JH0nEqKl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/JH0nEqK)

Sasshi's Engrish (the correct answer is on the bottom left in red)

(http://i.imgur.com/AIFtSVCl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/AIFtSVC)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Jul3 on September 05, 2013, 02:58:41 AM
Cap'n Chihiro says "FUCK YOU THUNDER!"


(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip174587.jpg)    (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip174588.jpg)

Kinda fitting given the storms hitting Kyuushuu (http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/09/04/national/torrential-rain-warnings-issued-as-typhoon-makes-landfall-in-kyushu/#.UifW_ZJOSy4)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: YKT on September 08, 2013, 06:42:38 PM
Tenks  :grin:

Sure hope this isn't an adidas ad  :rofl:

(http://i.imgur.com/lYm9Saml.jpg) (http://imgur.com/lYm9Sam)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: WindCaliber on September 09, 2013, 03:40:42 AM
Dat Gyoza Studium.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip174915.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on September 11, 2013, 06:25:04 PM
Summer! :)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB%20Diary%202013/2013-09/snapshot_1401_20130912_001507.jpg~original)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB%20Diary%202013/2013-09/snapshot_1406_20130912_001518.jpg~original)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB%20Diary%202013/2013-09/snapshot_1413_20130912_001532.jpg~original)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on September 11, 2013, 07:08:52 PM
And some Mariyagi from [noembed]Anta, Dare (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvh1l4Q-NzE)[/noembed]. :wub:

130905 mari yagi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex-tF6R2i7Y#)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on October 07, 2013, 09:40:22 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip177743.jpg)

 :nervous
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: muppet on October 07, 2013, 10:42:01 PM
Mitsuki Maeda, pleas spell 'Team 4'

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip177546.jpg)


(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip177545.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on October 25, 2013, 03:16:31 PM
Looks like Yuko is attending her english classes~ :lol:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/1301229677.jpg~original) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/1301229677_1.jpg~original)

Yuko T-shirt: http://www.7netshopping.jp/cd/detail/-/accd/1301229677 (http://www.7netshopping.jp/cd/detail/-/accd/1301229677)
Other members: http://www.7netshopping.jp/spc/static/akb48/tshirts2.html (http://www.7netshopping.jp/spc/static/akb48/tshirts2.html)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on October 31, 2013, 01:20:40 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip179453.jpg)

Dat cleavage. lol
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on October 31, 2013, 09:21:02 PM
AKB48 in ニューヨーク 外国人になりきり演技 - MJ 2013-10-31 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1JWMi2A9F4#ws)

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:.......

Basically, I'm laughing so hard, I'm crying.
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on November 02, 2013, 01:08:57 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip179623.jpg)

Catchy nickname gets!  :lol:


(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip179624.jpg)

She admires Paruru (no kidding)  :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on November 11, 2013, 09:43:50 PM
Official BII logo used in the Draft:

(http://uppix.com/f-131110__________52814164001487a7.jpg)

 :oops:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Jul3 on November 11, 2013, 09:47:44 PM
^ tryin to secure votes for Almond Croissant at Request Hour?  :lol:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on November 22, 2013, 05:11:07 PM
Keep trying Juri. Practice makes perfect. :)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/131122_1319tj.jpg~original)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/131122_1319.jpg~original)
https://plus.google.com/107910364578005352567/posts/JCWAWWVNxZ8 (https://plus.google.com/107910364578005352567/posts/JCWAWWVNxZ8)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Jul3 on November 30, 2013, 04:21:09 PM
I'm not sure that should be written there...

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip182272.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip182272.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on December 21, 2013, 01:56:17 PM
Haruppi. :theking

131219 howareyou (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WVtnrKF3fg#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on January 10, 2014, 01:14:23 PM
Sashihara's sweater says "DIE HIPPIE SCUM" on the front and back:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip185096.jpg)

 :huhuh
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: crazywota on January 14, 2014, 10:30:47 AM
(http://s28.postimg.org/6w6sk9jj1/Screenshot_2014_01_04_14_18_05.png)
Neckless  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: WindCaliber on January 14, 2014, 07:22:38 PM
Looks like Yuko is attending her english classes~ :lol:

 :lol:
It started off good, though...
Yuko's G+ (https://plus.google.com/105229500895781124316/posts/hKw1ra1RHWs):
Quote

Good morning everyone:)
I came back to Japan at last.
I was a little side trip...♡
I also speak some day☆
(http://i.imgur.com/KRIZqzz.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: YKT on January 16, 2014, 04:53:30 PM
MJ in London

AKB48 平田梨奈 MJロンドン特派員としてワン・ダイレクションをおもてなし (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtPkTjm_bZo#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: muppet on January 19, 2014, 01:33:58 AM
YKT san, thanks for above post! Rina did really well!

Omotenashi (Hospitality)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip185693.jpg)

Rina: Read between the lines, Harry!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip185694.jpg)

Red Balls!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip185695.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: imintoyou128 on January 26, 2014, 05:11:55 AM
sathday  :hip smile:
I've read a story regarding this,
how takamina made atsuko remember the correct spelling of thursday  :luvluv1: :ding:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on January 29, 2014, 07:46:14 PM
Q: What does JR stand for?

Kawaei Rina:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/9eb3fd14649a35635a70088f9d55225b/tumblr_n069medCDL1r31n4zo2_400.gif)

Okada Nana:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/7e59273154982500799ec12a390a754c/tumblr_n069medCDL1r31n4zo3_400.gif)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Jackobob on January 29, 2014, 09:39:36 PM
well they all tried but omg it's like us getting japanese writing tattoos that we don't know what they mean its exactly the same
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: WindCaliber on February 03, 2014, 01:14:08 AM
your = you're  :doh:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip187127.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Jul3 on February 23, 2014, 04:24:03 PM
Not content with boring fans to death at handshake events, Shimazaki decides it's time to end it all...

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip188761.jpg)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Masa on March 20, 2014, 07:56:33 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip190595.jpg)

Apparently a kiss ain't enough to satisfy Manatsu :nervous
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on March 21, 2014, 12:30:43 PM
I just couldn't resist

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mQBNS4GRf0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mQBNS4GRf0#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: SomethingWild on April 01, 2014, 01:13:59 PM
Awesome Hilary English Lesson:

https://plus.google.com/+%E5%B9%B3%E7%94%B0%E6%A2%A8%E5%A5%88/posts/atG53AbmRnf

 XD
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: Jul3 on April 27, 2014, 05:27:58 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip193527.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip193527.jpg)

Not just a highly inappropriate t-shirt for a 12 year old to be wearing but the G+ from the HKT girl posting this said she ate ice cream and went to bed together with this girl, so apologised to all the lolicons across the country (yes, actually using the word lolicon) https://plus.google.com/107241677527739013868/posts/WgREgRFNapJ (https://plus.google.com/107241677527739013868/posts/WgREgRFNapJ)

 :banghead:
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on September 12, 2014, 01:54:40 PM
On 140910 HKT48 no Odekake!
HKT visiting a share-house for foreigners = english fun! :)

Komada! :nervous

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB%20Diary%202014/2014-09/snapshot_1627_20140912_194616.jpg~original)

Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on November 04, 2014, 08:02:34 PM
141102 大人の K I S S 英語 ② (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJFHfpMs3i8#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on November 28, 2014, 06:44:09 PM
More Kawaei :)

大人のKISS英語 Otona no Kiss Eigo (Kawaei Rina 川栄李奈) 141123 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr5ycKyAx50#ws)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: emprezz48 on December 19, 2014, 01:27:58 PM
"Ohhh!! Big!! Ohh!! Tokyo Dome! Big!!"

Takamina's most epic Engrish  :lol: :lol: :lol: XD XD XD
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on August 16, 2015, 10:04:14 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCwnkzqd8Zw
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on November 02, 2015, 07:15:01 PM
150917 NMB to Manabukun. an old episode all about english.

More Fuuko. XD Here trying to translate "My head hurts. Please call an ambulance"

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB%20Diary%202015/2015-11/snapshot_04.49_2015.11.02_02.45.36.jpg~original)

And Milky showing the universal language :P

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB%20Diary%202015/2015-11/snapshot_34.42_2015.11.02_03.17.07.jpg~original)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: J-Triumf on November 04, 2015, 09:04:09 AM
SKE research student Rara Goto speaking English with an American fan at a handshake event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi83_MafIi8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zwCIxPcLN0
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on December 14, 2015, 02:30:35 PM
Not sure if genius trolling. :lol:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/AKB2015/151212_0623.jpg~original)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: winner on June 06, 2016, 03:27:44 PM
Checking out Yukirin's Green Flash watch for 10th anniversary.
http://event.rakuten.co.jp/fashion/rba/special/akb48/
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/stylife/369373/?s-id=rba_akb48entry_kashiwagi

 :lol:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/AKB2016/369373-01_6.jpg~original)
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: J-Triumf on August 20, 2016, 09:31:47 AM
Old video (from 2013) but still an interesting interview with Rina Hirata and Rena Nozawa, both of whom speak English as their first language:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBxiH6-OacY
Title: Re: [Discuss] AKB48 and the English Language
Post by: J-Triumf on March 04, 2017, 06:55:12 AM
Remember Rina Hirata's English lessons on Google Plus? SKE's Rara Goto is doing the same thing on Instagram now:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRLi3M2B9fB/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRI9iLRhj_X/