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I can’t understand this sentence, someone can help me, please?!
There’s no doubt about it if you compile, as I do, dictionaries of slang for a living, ONE IS DRAWN INEVITABLY NOT ALAS TO THE GREAT CLASSICS, who are on the whole rather light on slang, but to someone like this fellow who has this amazing ability… I have no idea what the man means by this sentence, especially that part with capitals isn’t clear at all. I understand every single word but not the whole concept.
Non-native speakers, how common is English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in your countries?
In my country, Malaysia, English is the default language of basically every institution of tertiary education (university, college, etc). I simply thought this was the remnant of British colonialism but maybe it's just due to the status of English today, since there tend to be international lecturers and students in tertiary education. In addition, academia is heavily dominated by English. Research papers published in English tend to receive more recognition. Despite this, there's a university founded for the purpose of elevating the status of the national language, where most courses are taught in Malay. What about your countries?
Am/Can English: Is the "r" before vowels the same as the "r" after vowels?
Growing up, I didn't have to pronounce the "r" after vowels. Now, I live in the US and I am having a hard time pronouncing the "r" after vowels, such as "earn" I have no problem pronouncing the "r" before vowels, such as "real". I looked up in Marriam Webster and noticed the phonetic symbols for r in "real" and "earn" are the same. So, I just roll my tongue a little bit? That's it?
Trouble pronouncing "the other"
I was practicing my pronunciation like usual, but eventually I had to say: "I killed the other Maurice" And I just constantly stutter when trying to say: "the other" quickly. I just don't understand how your tongue is supposed to go from the "TH" formation to the "O" and then to "THR" so quickly without stuttering. Any tips?
What did i do wrong?
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Is "reek out" Phrasal verb?
Is it even correct to use "out" in this case instead of using "of" ?
How many grammar lessons are there in English?
Just wanna make sure that I didn’t miss anything.
What is the meaning?
This is song that I really like but I don't understand what they mean by this sentence
“Please find attached your confirmation of enrolment letter.” Why is “attached” put before “your”? Would “..your attached …” mean something else? Thanks.
https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1iffw6i/please_find_attached_your_confirmation_of/
Did you notice it?
https://i.redd.it/dtxckrrk1mfe1.jpeg