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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.
Can the expression "let me sleep on it" be said in the early morning?
Hi, I'm a English learner and I'd like to ask you all this question. Can the expression "let me sleep on it" be said in the early morning? ChatGPT said, "It's theoretically possible, but it can be awkward. Because \*\*"Let me sleep on it"\*\*" is usually an expression used at the end of the day, such as in the afternoon or evening. In other words, if you use this expression early in the morning, the listener may feel a little awkward, saying, "The day has just begun, and you're going to think about it until tomorrow already?" So glad to get to ask grammar questions here:D \++adding another question : Do I have to answer or make a decision the next day? Is it weird to say "let me sleep on it" and then say it on the same day?
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?
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?
Do you use inversion in everyday conversation?
Hi. Could someone tell me if native speakers actually use inversion in sentence like, "Ugh. Did I say something dumb!😱 " (meaning "Ugh. I totally said something dumb! 😱") or "Had I known about the traffic, I'd have left earlier!" meaning "If I had known about the traffic, I'd have..." ) in everyday conversation? Or, is this something that's mostly used in literary writing? English classses in Japanese schools or English textbooks teach this kind of thing. I think it's good to know this as general knowledge since it can be useful when reading novels and such, but I still don't know if it's something I should actually use in conversation. Thank you in advance!
And 'Preface' too...
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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
Do native speakers ever use the word "stigma"?
I can feel that my stigma has gotten worse. Does this sound natural? What I mean by this is that I can feel myself getting exhausted easily, and my health isn't as good as it used to be. Edit: Sorry, I meant to say "stamina".