Community Discussions
Does “impeccable flow” sounds unnatural or weird to you?
So i am having a debate with a friend. I think it sounds unnatural to define a musical piece’s/rap song’s flow with the word “impeccable”. They say it is not. Decided to ask here.
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 have questions for native english speakers
I’ve often heard black people vocalization is distinct which makes them different from other races. Does this applies to other races too? Like, can you spot who’s asian or who’s hispanic just by their vocalization EVEN they are fluent in english?
Never use 'to' after (Request/Recommend/Insist/Suggest/Dare/Demand)?
I am starting to notice a trend where native speakers avoid using 'verb+someone+to'' structure after certain verbs. Specifically, I hear 'I suggest (that) you do it' instead of 'I suggest you to do it'. 'I recommended (that) he go' instead of 'I recommended him to go'. 'I demand (that) he leave' instead of 'I demand him to leave'. 'How dare he speak to me like that' 'I request (that) you disappear' instead of 'I request you to disappear'. So always use 'that + he/she/they/it + base form of verb' after these verbs? Am I on the right track?
What’s the difference between amount and number?
Hey everyone, so I’ve realized I might be using number and amount incorrectly and I’m afraid of teaching my students wrong English. As far as I get it, “amount” is used for uncountable nouns, while “number” the other way around, correct? Same as “much” and “many”, right? So it’s NEVER “amount of people/attempts/gazes/etc”, only “number of people/attempts/gazes/etc”, right? Is there a word that would mean number/amount but could be used for both countable and uncountable nouns? Like “a lot of” instead of “much/many”? Thank you everyone in advance, any input is much appreciated!
Do these plastic things tie socks together ?
1. What are they called? 2. I just got some socks I had ordered and every two pairs of socks were tied together with this thing. What’s a natural way to say this sentence? Thanks in advance!
The context is someone is injured and is bleeding. Does “we need to stop the blood” sound right instead of “…stop the bleeding”?
https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1i5wss7/the_context_is_someone_is_injured_and_is_bleeding/
Where to practice English speaking skills?
Hi everyone! I’m pretty good at reading and understanding English, but when it comes to speaking, I’m totally out of my comfort zone. I want to improve my fluency and pronunciation and I know that I need to practice more. Do you know any apps, tools, or resources that help with English speaking practice? Thanks in advance!
Subway sign: "for" instead of "to" - is this grammatically correct and comprehensible?
https://i.redd.it/l7yp9o4shcae1.jpeg