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Can v2 still be done in English by using the do support
So, instead of saying "At night, I eat sweets", If "v2" was used it'd be "At night do I eat sweets. " This is just an Idea that came to mind. Thank you.
Struggling with Vocabulary While Reading Books
I am not a native English speaker, but I can understand and speak English well enough. Since I’ve been a cinephile for a long time, understanding dialogues in films or TV shows has never been an issue for me. But reading books is a different story. I often come across unfamiliar words and have to look them up, which slows me down. Tbh i enjoy it, but it’s time consuming. Any tips on improving vocabulary or reading faster without constant dictionary checks?
Counting days 101?
Greets y’all! I’ve got a question. Assume it’s 3rd of March and someone (say my colleague) tells me he’s got a 10-day vacation in 10 days. Does that mean that: 1. His last work day is March 13th and he goes on vac. on March 14th? 2. Starting on March 14th and ending on 23rd, getting back to work on 24th? More of a math question I know, but still. Thanks!
"The gulls coiled over the gathering" - how unusual is this sentence?
I know snakes, springs and tales can coil. I know "coil of smoke". So I guess this sentence means that seagulls arranged themselves in a circle over a group of people. But I've never heard the word "coil" being used with birds before. Is this something unique the writer came up with? Would it sound weird if I used it in conversation/my own writing?
is there a way of not getting confused with these body parts?
well, let me explain first before you think i’m too dumb: i know it’s obvious that forehead is on the head and foreskin is down there, but both have a head and a lot of times i say foreskin meaning forehead. the same happens with cheeks and buttcheeks. obviously buttcheeks are not on the face, but i still manage to say it super often and it’s just so embarrassing. it happens with ankle, uncle and knuckle too. sometimes i say “uncle” when i mean ankle or knuckle, or ankle when i mean knuckle, and vice versa. i’m 28 already, i should have learnt it by now
Apps to study English
Hey Redditors! I have intermediate English level, and I noticed that most English learning apps are focused on new learners and almost useless for me. So I decided to make a list of apps that can help you study and improve your English if you’re already at an intermediate level or higher. Here are my top picks: Grammar: I recommend **Grammarly** because it directly corrects your grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes as you write. It also gives helpful explanations, so you can learn from your errors and improve over time. Speaking: **GetFluently** is a great app to study and practice English. It creates personalized exercises based on your conversations and helps to fix common mistakes in your spoken English. It also generate ai feedback on your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, which helps to sound more natural. Reading: **Beelinguapp** shows you the text in both your language and in English, so you can easily compare and understand new words and sentence structures. Accent: **Boldvoice** offers specific exercises to help you speak more clearly and reduce the influence of your native accent. Writing: I like to use Journal app on iPhone to write my thoughts in the end of the day. Both great for practicing writing and reflecting on your reflecting on your experiences. Let me know if you have any recommendations to add!
the English word "new" seems to have the 4 tones in Chinese, but I as not so sure
I found the English word "new" seems to have the 4 tones in Chinese: - new year --------the "new" reads like the 1st tone in Chinese. - new or old? ------the "new" reads like the 2nd tone in Chinese. - New Zealand ----the "new" reads like the 3rd tone in Chinese. - news -------------the "new" reads like the 4th tone in Chinese. - but I am not sure, would like to hear the friends comments.
How much native English speakers use phrasal verbs
https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1hub54q/how_much_native_english_speakers_use_phrasal_verbs/
Can Ma here be short for Ma'am? Can you address someone unrelated as Ma?
I know Ma is usually short for mum but can Ma here be short for Ma'am or a different way to address older women? Can you address someone unrelated as Ma? Does it have to be a motherlike figure? Is it a cockney word or universal? Context: The novel is *Hickory Dickory Dock* by Agatha Christie.The woman is the matron of a student hostel and the man is one of the students.
What Does "let" Mean Here?
My friend sent me this picture of a inner page of an Israel passport. I wonder what "let" means here? P.S. I'm not endorsing any political side. I support peace in Gaza. I condemn any attacks on civilians no matter who conduct it. I am just wanting to learn an English word. Thank you!