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At the corner or in the corner?
Question G. The book selected "at" as correct, but I think isn't correct. We have to use "in" on this case right?
Does the word "collidee" exist?
Kinda Employer - employee Collider - colidee huh?
What do you call these?
I sometimes have to talk to foreigners at work and I stumble when I try to explain these to them. I get by just fine and can make myself be understood but I'd prefer if I had a script to follow. First image: would we call it a turn? Turn number? Your number??? Second: Cubicle?? It's where you go to see a representative (?) that will help you with your personal procedure (????) Third: USB??? Flashdrive???? For context, most foreigners I see are american seniors. And also I need proof of their address. So should I say "can you show me a home bill? Utility bil? Proof of address???"
In front vs behind a car dilemma
Hi there, I just have had another heated argument about if something is in front or behind a car. Yes, sounds silly but: Think of typical parallel street parking: If cars are parked and I say I want to park behind the next car. Does that mean I will park after I surpassed the next car or do I park at the rear side of the next car. For me both makes sense and for whatever reason I always apply "my perspective", that smth is behind once I surpassed it. But a car has a frontside and a backside so it makes sense as well to identify "behind" as the rearside of the car. What is correct & is there a name for that dilemma?
Do native speakers hear the difference between -ing and -in'?
I have no idea what the difference is.
Trots mean diarrhea?
In a series, one character said,’ She has trots,’ which was translated as ‘She has diarrhoea.’ Is this the correct usage?
“Professor of what?” Is this natural sounding?
Or “Professor of what course?”? Or “what course’s professor?”? Provided someone mentioned a professor. I didn’t hear that clearly, so I want to ask for clarity.
saying it's ok instead of i'm good
Can I say "it's ok" to say no when someone offers me something instead of "i'm good" (Chatgpt) Yes, but **"It's okay"** can sometimes sound like you're rejecting the offer rather than accepting it. Here’s how they differ: * **"I'm good."** – A casual and polite way to decline an offer. * **"It's okay."** – Might sound like you're refusing, but it depends on tone and context. If you want to accept the offer, say: ✔️ "Yes, it's okay." (if confirming it's acceptable) ✔️ "Yes, please." (a clearer way to accept) If you want to decline politely: ✔️ "No, thanks. I'm good." ✔️ "No, but thanks for offering!" Would you like some more examples based on specific situations? 😊
What is this called and for?
On my way home, I saw this machine. What is its name, and what is it doing here?
I am looking for people to practice English with
Hey everyone! I (F) live in Poland but I speak Russian and am learning English 😅 I am looking for connection partners to practice English because without regular communication my speaking skills weaken very quickly. I am open to discussing and supporting any topics