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My bad or I'm sorry
Whats some other ways to say "my bad" during casual conversation. Im sorry is too formal.
What's something in English that really surprised you?
Hey everyone! I’ve been learning English for a while, and I keep noticing little things that aren't in the textbooks, like how "That's interesting" can sometimes mean the opposite, depending on the tone. Have you ever come across something like that? A phrase, habit, or rule that just felt totally unexpected? Would love to hear your stories!
...by saying something stupid like "I love you."
Now, this is something more to do with culture than language, per se, but why is it always such a big deal when, at least in the US, when people say "I love you"? I mean, as a Latin American we pretty much day it like it's "good morning". Is it some kind of verbal contract in English speaking countries? Are people afraid of being sued? edit: of course I'm exaggerating on the being sued comment. it's just that Americans have a certain reputation .
Can I learn English by playing Games?
I heared there are some people became fluent in a language just by playing games, which allows commuincation with real people, what games are they, I wanna try? And what do you think?
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
Is this a legitimate phrase? It sounds unnatural to me for some reason.
I have two doubts which this news piece emerged in my mind as I finished reading it. 1. I looked up the meaning of *in one fell swoop* online and it helped me understand what is being said. I'm a little perplexed about the literal meaning of this phrase however. The etymology of a word or pharse places the word in the permanent memory of non-native people. Hence, your assistance in learning this word for good is welcomed. 2. I've always regarded the word *fraud* to an unlawful activity from where one obtains money. However, in the US only employees of USAID have been laid off. There hasn't been any money made illicitly from this lunatic decision. So, why is it termed as *mass employment fraud* by this plaintiff? Thanks like always! Also, let me know my mistakes in this post.
Is there any quick trick or tips to get the accent??
I know the grammar and I can speak English quite well. All I’m worried about is I can’t just sound like native speaker
What does née Stage mean?
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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!