Confusing words, endless laughs, and still, we secretly love it!
If you’ve ever thought English was easy, think again. This language doesn’t just bend the rules, it throws them out the window.
Consider: “We must polish the Polish furniture.” Polishing is one thing, but polishing an entire nationality? That’s multitasking on another level. Or the classic: “Upon seeing the tear in her painting, she shed a tear.” One “tear” breaks the canvas, the other breaks your heart.
These clever curveballs are called HETERONYMS, words that wear the same spelling but reveal different personalities when spoken. They’re part of what makes English both maddening and magical.
At first, I fought against it. Why should one word live two lives? But slowly, I realized it’s what keeps English alive and fun. The confusion forces us to think, to laugh, and to see that communication is more than perfect grammar. It’s about connection, flexibility, and resilience.
Embrace the chaos. English might not always make sense, but it always keeps us curious. Laugh at it, learn from it, and keep moving. And when in doubt, just blame the dictionary.
Divya Prakash
Head of English Department
PHASE 3 (Grades 6-8)
