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Reading an English Dictionary for Language Learning: Beneficial or a Waste of Time?
My native language is Turkish. Do you think it makes sense to read English - English - Turkish Oxford Wordpower Dictionary like a book? Can I develop my vocabulary properly this way? Will I benefit from this or will it just be a waste of time?
Ask vs. Axe
I just spent 7 weeks of training for work mostly in a classroom environment. I’ve noticed that African Americans in my training would say “Axe” instead of “Ask.” I hope this does not come across as ignorant or anything to that nature but I am genuinely curious as to why that is and maybe the origin of it.
What is called that place?
What is the name of a room inside a company where a corporate party is held, where people can sit and talk, with background music and a self-service table? (image, but in a closed place). Banquet hall? Break room? What is the most commonly called?
Raising a bilingual child without knowing English?
I had an argument with my friend because they don’t speak English but still want to raise their child using the bilingual method (where one parent speaks only English and the other speaks only the native language). Honestly, I wouldn’t have a problem with it if at least one of them were fluent in English or if they had a native speaker in the household. But my friend insists that they just need to learn basic English to talk to their child since the kid is still very young. I completely disagree. If they’re not fluent, there will be so many situations where they say things incorrectly or struggle to express themselves. I mean, speaking English with a child isn’t just about saying 'Good morning, sweetheart,' 'Let’s eat,' or 'Goodnight.' It’s about being able to communicate naturally in all kinds of situations. Has anyone actually succeeded in raising a bilingual child this way, where neither parent speaks English fluently?
Today I learned new idiom 'fit as glove'
You look as fit as glove' in this dress..make a comment of idiom that u learnt today
I can't learn English. Help me please
I am Turkish, and my native language is Turkish. I took English lessons from the age of 8 to 22 in school. I also attended an English course for a short period when I was 25. I don't watch movies or TV series, play computer games, or listen to songs with lyrics. I am currently 36 years old, and my English level has dropped from A2 to A1. I forget it more the less I use it. Do you know any effective method to learn English?
Can someone explain why the original sentence is wrong?
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What does née Stage mean?
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Hi. Does Pinch a loaf mean take a shit ?
I'm watching a movie and a guy said this and then went to the toilet.
Can "apparently" be used as an alternative to "it's said that"?
For a long time, I thought "apparently" is quite similar to "obviously". The biggest reason I have this confusion is that when I first met this word, my vocabulary provided a really bad translation. I didn't take it seriously at the very beginning, so I was misled for a long time. Today, I watched a video, in which I came across "apparently" again. I looked it up in an English-English dictionary, and it dawned on me that my previous understanding is wrong. "So, **apparently**, if you walk on the street in Miami, you're probably as likely to hear people speaking Spanish as English." The vlogger has never been to Miami. He just provided some views, that's why he uses "apparently". Does it mean, "apparently" is basically equavalent to "it's said that"? Thank you in advance. https://preview.redd.it/3o4cq97y7dbe1.png?width=1914&format=png&auto=webp&s=4a786fd54b90a3948eda6f7b4b55814c1cc30087