After discussing the matter with her parents and language tutor, Rhiannon decided to undergo an operation to correct the condition, despite the fact it has never caused her any problems in speaking English. 在与父母进和语言导师商讨后,里安农决定接受手术改善现状,虽然她的结舌对说英语没有任何影响。
Rhiannon is currently awaiting her A-level results, and hoping to study Korean Studies and Business Management at the University of Sheffield. 目前,里安农正在等待高考成绩,她希望能够在谢菲尔德大学学习韩国研究和工商管理。
Rhiannon Brooksbank-Jones, Nottingham girl who dreams of living and working in South Korea once she finishes university, has her tongue lengthened to help her pronounce Korean words better. 英国诺丁汉女孩里安农•布鲁克斯班克-琼斯梦想着大学一毕业就去韩国工作生活,为使自己的韩语发音更标准,她给自己的舌头做了增长术。
After the operation, an excited Rhiannon said she can now say words that were impossible before. 术后她兴奋地发现:原来不能发的音,现在都能发了!