📚｜english-questions

[dense oasis]

most likely

[flat rune]

🤨 Well, dang.

See?

I barely know.

Yet I'm supposedly smart. Lol

[dense oasis]

u can get around in the UK and not die so i guess smart enough

[flat rune]

Lol

It's the UK, not the Amazonian jungle.

I suppose some roads can be a bit dangerous.

[dense oasis]

you gotta pray to the god the shots work cuz if they dont, or its too late, then you end up dropping dead sooner or later lol

[flat rune]

That's scary. Didn't realise that.

We're (usually) taught as a young age to stay the hell away from wild or feral animals.

[dense oasis]

i always am scared of stray dogs because of this

[flat rune]

I have no desire to go near an unknown animal, if it can bite me or I get any sense it's dodgy in some way.

[flat rune]

I bet!

Remember: if it bites you, bite it back. It can't eat you if you eat it first!

[dense oasis]

yeah and its worse if they got rabies cuz they start to be aggressive for no real reason, or very oversensitive, and can attempt to attack even tho human didnt make any suspicious moves

woah, scam

[dense oasis]

Ok, gonna fry that dog

hopefully the viruses will be fried too

[flat rune]

Lol Damn, I literally just reported it. That's quick.

[dense oasis]

its either like they get a special notification/channel for them or theyve got some bot which judges by the keywords

if i typed the same and you reported me, maybe i would be banned very quickly too, cuz maybe there is some mechanism quicker than humans

Not gonna try

[flat rune]

Lol

Yeah, maybe. That could be problematic.

Not my most diplomatic of messages.

[dense oasis]

lol i swear i was sure it got deleted by some lurking mod

[flat rune]

Lol No, just me.

...maybe I'm a mod?! 😮

[dense oasis]

youre the mod? oh damn secret powers

Du hast der Macht

[flat rune]

With great powers...

[dense oasis]

Or something

[flat rune]

I think it's die Macht, but aside from that, perfect.

[dense oasis]

i know it from a song lmao

[flat rune]

...yes, it is. Just checked.

Awesome.

I'm quite aware that we're chatting up a storm in the wrong channel, but the other places seem to be swamped with toxic nonsense or heavy debates. I really think there should be more general channels. At least 1 more.

There's another server I visit that has 2 general channels, and it works perfectly.

[dense oasis]

found it!

[flat rune]

Lol

Yes. Little princess, you have the power, you are the Queen of the night. You are young and wonderfully beautiful, and every arse wants to go with you.

Doesn't all translate too well, but there you go.

[dense oasis]

yesss i know that, its funny cuz i would never say that myself

[flat rune]

Oh, OK.

[dense oasis]

but i comprehend this in this particulat context

*r

cuz i remember myself checking it multiple times

[flat rune]

The Arsch bit is weird as heck.

But I suppose we have similar idioms in English. I assume it's an idiom.

[dense oasis]

They could even do something like creating three of them, just in case, there are thousands of users on this server

[flat rune]

There. Better safe than sorry.

[flat rune]

Right! 3 would be great, given the number of people here. The other server is tiny.

[dense oasis]

yeah, and depending on the time of the day, all you get in "general" is israel vs palestine debates, or people insulting each other

or people spamming hi

pretty classic crowd

I recall seeing something fancier than "crowd", it was like... rabble?

[flat rune]

Yeah, rabble might work.

Rabblerousers come to mind.

[dense oasis]

in a british book, it was a description of a crowd, and the crowd was probably referred to as a rabble, the people were said to "teem as ants"

[flat rune]

Not sure if that's one word. Probably not. German compound words are messing with my English.

Oh yeah, that sounds familiar.

I've heard that teeming with ants idiom before, mostly when I was younger.

Or maybe I'm just thinking of „teeming“ in general.

[dense oasis]

or another weird one, thats probably the most bizzare, i recall there was a word like pullulation, it was used to describe how dense they are, like there were many in a narrow place

Or maybe more like... there is a looot of them, and they move, so maybe thats what pullulation truly is

[flat rune]

Oh wow.

The act of germinating or budding.

Lovely word.

[dense oasis]

germinating, ive no idea what this is, gonna check

[flat rune]

So, when everyone gets together in General, they're pullumating, I guess. Hah

To spread germs, I believe.

Or maybe to spread as if a germ; in the nature of a germ.

[dense oasis]

pullumating?

[flat rune]

No, germinating.

[dense oasis]

am sure ive seen pullulation

ah

[flat rune]

The quote block above is for pullumation.

[dense oasis]

ahhhh

okay i see

[flat rune]

One of the definitions I found online.

I actually have a German dictionary enabled on the browser. The English one is uninstalled. EVERYTHING is apparently a big red ERROR. Lol

I think I underestimated how much English I'd be typing.

Please learn German. 😛

I'm kidding, don't, it's horrific.

[dense oasis]

ok but if a plant grows, then the plant can bud, burgeon i think, thats a word, and umm... idk what else, it can develop blossoms

[flat rune]

Bloom.

Blossom.

[dense oasis]

ahhhh, yeah

i knew it but i couldnt recall

[flat rune]

Flowers bloom, they blossom into lovely pretty flowers.

[dense oasis]

yes, they bloom, amazing

[flat rune]

I assume budding is the early stage, when they grow buds.

[dense oasis]

they can also proliferate

[flat rune]

Many things can proliferate.

Language proliferates.

Diseases.

Culture.

[dense oasis]

so it develops and grows bigger, more complex, generally spreads

[flat rune]

I guess so.

[dense oasis]

Probably just spreads

[flat rune]

Spreading is what I think of with that word.

[dense oasis]

i know prolific too

like productive

[flat rune]

That's another good one.

[dense oasis]

i suppose

[flat rune]

I speak English prolifically. I can't remember how to spell it. I think that's right.

Not 100% sure what it means, other than by context.

To a much greater extent.

To do something a lot.

That's all I have.

[dense oasis]

Maybe something like "The author published many new books that year, he was truly prolific"

[flat rune]

Maybe.

It's not a word I hear too often. If I do, it's usually in the context of doing something a lot, or spreading prolifically.

Producing or characterized by abundant works or results: synonym: fertile.

OK, that's good, I more or less had it right. Lol

[dense oasis]

i kinda got it right a bit

[flat rune]

Yep.

[dense oasis]

british authors trained me

in reality am just AI

[flat rune]

Not a chance.

You're C1, at least.

Unless you're hiding your true skill. Lol

[dense oasis]

yeah, its way less amazing when i speak aloud lol, i think longer and i stress, unnecessarily

[flat rune]

Oooh.

My spoken German is crap. I also take much longer, and my pronunciation can be a bit rough sometimes. The pronunciation isn't too bad, but the ability to form sentences „live“ is really difficult.

[pallid elm]

Hi

[dense oasis]

hi, if youve come here to ask something then please do

[flat rune]

Hi. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[dense oasis]

yeah, its quite awkward when you forget some important word, accidentally, you remembered that word very well just a while ago

[flat rune]

Exactly. It's so difficult sometimes, in German, because you have all those dangling words on the end of sentences or clauses, which you have to keep in mind. And then there's keeping track of prepositions and/or what they're referring to. It feels more like a memory exercise.

[dense oasis]

Even if you get them right, you can forget some simple word

like, a leash

[flat rune]

Yep.

[dense oasis]

or to bloom, like in my case

[flat rune]

Like:

Ich habe Interesse darauf, wenn man ein Auto kauft, und dann geht man zur Schule, und man spielt mit einer Katze, und ...

At that point, it's... where was I?

That block might as well have come straight from Duolingo, come to think of it.

The „darauf“ is referring to something or everything afterwards, per the context.

So you have to keep that in mind.

[dense oasis]

it happens in english too, just not so much, its not that complex usually

german grammar makes it more complex

anyway i gotta go, bye bye and thanks for the talk

[flat rune]

Okidoke, likewise. Bye!

[echo epoch]

What is "boo boo" in English?

[faint mountain]

A bruise I think...?

[sterile junco]

its any accident or injury, typically used when talking to a child

[gilded ingot]

What's different between "I did like" and "I liked"?

I've often heard "<Noun> did <verb in present>", but what's the difference between this and "<Noun> <verb in past>"?

[languid citrus]

A boo boo simply means that you have made a silly mistake. For example: "I made a boo boo connecting the CD player to my computer, and now it won't boot anymore." It has nothing to do with children.

[errant kettle]

We might call that a “boo-boo” when you make a silly mistake but it is a small injury like a scrape or a bruise that a child would get. “Oh what happened to your knee? Did you get a boo-boo?” Maybe there is a regional difference in the use of this phrase.

[errant kettle]

^

[errant kettle]

“I liked it” could mean yes I enjoyed it.
Person 1: What did you think of the film?
Person 2: Oh, I liked it.

“I did like” emphasizes that I liked something but now I have learned new information and don’t like it anymore.
Person 1: What did you think of the concert?
Person 2: I did like it, but now that I know more about that artist, I am not sure how I feel about it.

Or it can just emphasize that “Yes, I DID like it!” Like the person was surprised because they expected not to like it.

[gilded ingot]

Likee... "I did like" means that I'm liked it, but now i don't?

[errant kettle]

Right it could mean that. If I asked my friend how they liked their date and they said, “I did like it.” I would ask if something happened to change their mind.

[gilded ingot]

When I say "<Noun> did <verb simple>", i mean that noun no longer executes the verb?

[errant kettle]

Hmmm, I am trying to think if this formula holds for every construct…no I think it is unique to the word “like”.

Maybe it depends on context.

[gilded ingot]

Okay, thank you for help

[errant kettle]

“I asked you to do your homework after school.” response: “I did do it!”

I thought you were going to bake cookies. response: “I did bake them.”

[gilded ingot]

Well, It seems that I understand

[delicate glen]

Good afternoon.

[echo epoch]

What does "cooked" means in slang?

[runic trench]

Cooked could mean a lot of things in slang, as in cooked or being roasted when someone in a way makes fun of you with a comeback, or Cooked, example "Who let bro cook" as in who gave him responsibility (Best not to use slang in the English language)

[echo epoch]

One of the context is like "she is cooked."

[cloud ravine]

"[pronoun] cooked" could also mean they did something very well

[cloud ravine]

if it's someone is cooked that mean they ugly

or f#cked

[hollow night]

Grammar Question. Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

**A) "See? I told you I'd be fine."

B) "See? I told you I'll be fine."**

This was spoken by a man who has just returned from the battlefield. Before leaving, he had told his wife he would survive the war. So upon his return, he reminded his wife of what he had said previously.

[dense oasis]

thats reported speech, A is correct

reported speech occurs after phrases like to tell, to say, etc, and the tense after it is changed to its equivalent in the past

so "She told me she would be here" is also reported speech

or "He was told he would win this competition"

[hollow night]

thanks for your feedback! 🙂

[runic trench]

Yup I can confirm it's A

[alpine pier]

Bill: -“Where can we meet?” – Joanna: “___________.”
A. at your house B. I do not know
C. I do not want to meet you D. It’s up to you

the corect answer is D

why not A?

[dense oasis]

honestly, if you make me think about this in terms of real life situations, then every single one of these is possible

although most of them would be quite funny

[alpine pier]

ye

but

uk

we have to pretend to be polite when doing the test

lol

[dense oasis]

okay so, my thinking is that A can not be correct, since youre literally forcing it onto the other person

"at your house", it sounds as if you were deciding for that person instead of them

as if you implied that they dont matter, and you can choose that for them, and furthermore, you can even choose their own house even tho it is not yours

[alpine pier]

ohhhh ye

[alpine pier]

lol logicc

[dense oasis]

yes

i would answer:
E. Biết chết liền

[alpine pier]

lollll trueeee

okay so do you wanna know how to say answer D in Vietnamese?

[dense oasis]

of course i do want to know that

[alpine pier]

it's "tuỳ mày"

[spice crescent]

Guys can someone tell me is this correct?

[wind portal]

I think correct

[errant kettle]

I really don’t know for certain. But I would say the adult with the child would be casual. The two people on the bench I would describe as formal.

[floral gazelle]

hi guys! i have a question, can i use or say ''wanna'' instead of ''want to'' like an abbreviation? they will have the same meaning?

[dense oasis]

yeah, "I wanna go walking" = "I want to go walking"

I wanna have a drink = I want to have a drink

I wanna meet you = I want to meet you

wanna is very casual tho, so dont use this in formal settings

[floral gazelle]

okay! thank you very much

[graceful leaf]

Is pass this photograph BY him or pass this photograph TO him correct? tryna write something but Idk which is correct

[flint hazel]

If you're giving the photograph for them to check something then you would pass it by him, otherwise I would say you would pass it to him.

[graceful leaf]

OK THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCHH

[midnight finch]

How do you call something that is like a gift from birth?

something like golden ticket

[dense oasis]

hm, you can say that if someone was born with seemingly natural skill to, lets say, play violin, then they have a flair

a flair is like a natural talent, ability to do something well

so, this kinda is a gift, in a way

[midnight finch]

thank you actually it is an inanimate thing I am trying to apply this notion

company, country, estate

[errant kettle]

Do you mean like intrinsic value?

[midnight finch]

Thanks not exactly, say your recently bought estate has an oil field(?) on it. That is something that you would try to capitalize upon right? That is like a golden ticket not to be wasted

you would not build a regular house on top of that

[errant kettle]

Hmm….but you want something fancier than natural resources

[midnight finch]

I am sorry I don't understand

[errant kettle]

I am trying to think of how you would word it.

Treasure?

[midnight finch]

yeah treasure is close, but isn't there a regular expression maybe from slang for such things?

this is like a cousin of "bargain"

[errant kettle]

After purchasing it, he discovered his new land had a cache of natural resources upon which he could build his future wealth.

[errant kettle]

Could use the words “flush” or “loaded”

These would both mean a wealth of something

[midnight finch]

I guess I am looking for a synonym for goldmine

they know how to make use of their kind of given goldmines

[errant kettle]

Motherlode, bonanza, abundant source

[errant kettle]

They know how to make use of their motherlode of natural assets.

[midnight finch]

thank you

[true light]

Not completely sure what you're looking for, but I'll suggest "windfall" just in case...

https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/windfall

[echo epoch]

What doesn "ocean's " means? like ocean's thirteen.

[boreal ingot]

yo, you're here too!

I jus joined

[green wolf]

If you're talking about the movie, Ocean is the protagonist's last name, Danny Ocean.

I'm not sure what "Thirteen" refers to but if you've watched the film you probably know more than me.

It appears to be part of a movie trilogy, Ocean 11, Ocean 12 and Ocean 13.

's is the possessive suffix if you were wondering

[scenic nexus]

What does the word "to sprawl" mean?

[brittle thistle]

It refers to the numbers of thieves involved in the heist

The apostrophe is posessive. The theives "belong" to Danny Ocean

[sterile junco]

iirc it refers to the team of 13 people so "Ocean's 13" is just ocean's team

[brittle thistle]

"to sprawl" means to take up a lot of space. For example: the city is sprawling. He sprawled on the couch.

[noble wasp]

"looking for practicing" and "looking to practice"
which is correct here?
"i'm looking ___ english"

[quartz cloud]

If I understood you right, you should use phrasal verb 'look for'. Verb 'to look' has a different meaning.

but with generic noun 'practice' not ing... although I don't know if ing would work here at all....

[quartz cloud]

and, maybe, 'look forward" is a better choice.
I'm looking forward to practicing my English.

[marble oyster]

what is the difference between "is" and "does" when asking a question?

[quartz cloud]

What is the rabbit eating?
What is bitten by the rabbit?
What does the rabbit eat?

[acoustic spindle]

When there is one verb in the sentence then you use "is". And when there are multiple nouns in the sentence then you would use "are".

And when using "does" it should be used when referring to something in the third person in the present tense.

[marble oyster]

is your dog bite?
or
does your dog bite?

[acoustic spindle]

Does your dog bite

[marble oyster]

is your English is fluent?
or
does your English is fluent?

[quartz cloud]

do is auxiliary
be is auxiliary and linking verb
Is your dog scary? -Is here a linking verb scary is an adjective

[acoustic spindle]

Is your english fluent

[marble oyster]

I'm so confuse

sorry

[quartz cloud]

If your question about adjective you should use be (is/are etc) because it's linking verb. Are you newcomer?
If your question about action you should use be or do, It depends on your verb tense

[acoustic spindle]

I can see why you're confused yerin lol

[marble oyster]

alr. it's getting more clear now

[true light]

Welcome dude! If Andy is ever bullying you too hard this can your safe haven 😄

[acoustic spindle]

Okay so I might have figured it out

[marble oyster]

what do you mean

[acoustic spindle]

So you use "is" when there's no verb in the sentence. And you use "does" when there's a verb

[boreal ingot]

nooo, sloth is nice!

[acoustic spindle]

Like with "is your English fluent." There's no proper verb in that so you use "is" But with "does your dog bite?" bite is the verb in the sentence therefore you would use "does".

[marble oyster]

"What does my poison TASTE like?"

how about this line? I don't see any verb

[quartz cloud]

like is a verb

[acoustic spindle]

taste is a verb

A verb is an action word and when you're tasting something the action is tasting

[boreal ingot]

is it monday tho?

[acoustic spindle]

That hurts my eyes 🥹

[boreal ingot]

CAYTTTTTTT

I love cats!

[hoary pulsar]

https://tenor.com/view/dog-dogs-doggy-angry-thinking-gif-18088194

[acoustic spindle]

I really don't mean to be rude about this but I don't think is the right chat for this current convo @bold hemlock

[boreal ingot]

smh, that's not a cat 😔

[hoary pulsar]

Ik , that's the reaction of a dog to ur statement

[quartz cloud]

huh, what is the noun then?

[acoustic spindle]

It would be posion

[bold hemlock]

It's not a convo, it's unhinged bonkers recluse trying to socialise while being completely off the gourd

[quartz cloud]

yeah, I see.

[boreal ingot]

well that dog is very wrong

[acoustic spindle]

I really have no idea what you mean by that but bet. I don't mean to interupt.

[acoustic spindle]

👍 you have any more questions?

[bold hemlock]

Wishing you a pleasant day ahead my lord.

[acoustic spindle]

Thank you sire, and I wish you the same.

[quartz cloud]

No, thank you. I can't say that I usually meet verb "like"... that's strange but it's true... ... I just realized that.

not in the questions definitely.

[acoustic spindle]

I don't really understand what you're trying to say there...

but reguardless I am going to go back to sleep, I'm an eepy man. So if anyone has any more questions I will be back when I have re-awoken 🫡

[quartz cloud]

right. It must be a preposition not a verb. I don't see it often anyway.

[quartz cloud]

"He rushed straight up to the monster and aimed a slash of his sword at its side."
What is a slash here?

[hot elm]

Hi everyone, can someone explain the difference between "in court" and "at the court", please?

[quartz cloud]

"at" - for kings "in" - for law... ?

[bright pulsar]

"in" is often used to suggest active participation at a particular location. e.g. "in class" signifies that they're in a lesson in a classroom. likewise, "in court" signifies participation in an ongoing court proceeding or hearing. the use of the propositional is often contextual as a result. "at" is usually reserved for physical presence. "at the court" doesn't imply there's an active session, but that someone is physically at a court.

"in" can often be both, but "at" isn't used to suggest active participation as often.

[hollow night]

Question. Is the following sentence proper English?

Sentence: There are at least a thousand people here to register.

Context: They are at a certain place to register for a certain event.

[bright pulsar]

yes

[quasi pivot]

Do think so, @bright pulsar ?

At least a thousand people are registering here.
What do you think about this, @hollow night ?

Or Here are at least a thousand people registering.

[bright pulsar]

uh... yes.

[hollow night]

thanks for your feedback, Akira!

[whole obsidian]

Hey, would anyone be so kind and help for a minute or two. I got the quest to interview some people from different countrys (not germany) about the topic what christmas means to you. I thought Discord is the best place to do this because their is such a variety. I would take a Screen recording so i need People with Video. This is a school project, so the Videos are i would say privat. I need it for a English Task so i'm looking forward for help

[gilded elm]

Hello! Are these two sentences are same ?

Jane invited all of her friends but Alya to her birthday party.

Jane invited all of her friends but not Alya to her birthday party.

If they're different, could you please explain why it's so ^^

Ty for help

[coral relic]

Helloo

Neither would I smoke

Is that correct?

Neither do I eat onion

[gilded elm]

It's correct but you can say neither would I instead 😇

[gilded elm]

Neither do I would be more suitable 🙂

[past karma]

Hi, pull and pool have very close pronunciations. Do guys pronounce them at the same way or you differentiate between them?

[coral relic]

Ohh thanks 🙏🏻

[true light]

She does have a certain je ne sais quoi, I'll give her that

And yeah, she is actually very nice; she's helped me multiple times 😊

[flat rune]

Qual é a diferença entre “Hello” e “Hey”?

[magic scarab]

where i can find the questions?

[sterile junco]

The "not" in the second sentence is unnecessary as the "but" already excludes "Alya". They both make sense and but the first sentence is more concise and flows better.

[signal cloud]

Hello é uma saudação mais formal, geralmente usada em contextos profissionais ou entre pessoas que não se conhecem ou que se conhecem pouco já Hey é mais informal e geralmente usada entre amigos e familiares acho que é isso

Hello is a more formal greeting, typically used in professional settings or between people who don't know each other well or at all. Hey is more informal and is typically used between friends and family I think that's it

[sterile junco]

They have a slightly different pronunciation, "pool" uses a more elongated "oo" sound as in the "ue" in "blue, while "pull" uses a more relaxed "u" sound as in the "oo" in "foot".

[flat rune]

Thank you.

[signal cloud]

you're welcome

[scenic nexus]

What's the difference between "to compel" and "to obligate"?

[acoustic spindle]

So compel is usually something that you are doing to yourself. Like you are compelled to help someone. You're the one forcing yourself to do it. And obligate is usually when an outside force is forcing you to do something

[acoustic spindle]

They're both correct, but you could instead of using "but/ but not" use "except" to make it sound more smooth.

For example: "Jane invited all of her friends, except for Alya, to her birthday party.

[copper spade]

For what uses"used to"?

[forest solar]

They both are understood to be the same.

The first is using 'but' with the meaning of except. It is usually nice to use except in this form, as but is more casual.

The second sentence is a contraction of the sentence "... Invited all her friends but (did not invite) Alya... ". In this sentence 'but' is used with the meaning 'however'.

[forest solar]

'used to' refers to a thing that you did in the past but no longer do now. Example 'I used to go to school' (but don't now). This is only used to refer to a past action.

If you combine it with the verb 'to be' it means to be accustomed to. Example 'I am used to (accustomed to) standing all day at work'. This usage can be used in the past present and future.

[copper spade]

Thanks!

[forest solar]

Both mean the same. They are just used more often in different locations of the world, or by people of different cultures or ages. 'hello' is the most basic form of the greeting and is used everywhere. 'hey' is considered slightly more casual compared to hello, and it's used because it doesn't sound like you've just learned English. But that is just a nuance to help you gauge the words. Basically both are fine.

[forest solar]

For the various meanings of court... Law court, tennis court, at the court means you are there but not a participant in the events of the court, and in the court usually means you are a participant of the court,... a player or criminal or judge or umpire.

But there are people who will use them interchangeably also, so it's not a set rule. A judge will say anyone sitting listening is also 'in' the court for example, but the news journalists waiting outside are 'at' the court.

[charred hedge]

but I've resigned myself to it , but I have given myself up to it

which one much more sounds better

[normal brook]

Is it okay if i say to bunch of people sitting somewhere “hello guys” when there are couple of girls there? Is it correct way of saying smth to people? If it is not, how can i greet boys and girls at the same time?
That is a strange question, but anyway I’m curious because i often say it

[supple holly]

Resign sounds cooler 😎

[hot elm]

thanks for your help @forest solar and @bright pulsar

[flat rune]

It's usually fine to use guys for a mixed-gender group. But some places are having a lot controversy over gender, like America.

[normal brook]

Oh, ok, i got you, thanks for the help

[forest solar]

Yes, 'guys' is generally fine for a mixed bunch but as Hawk says, there could be some controversy. I tend to use 'hello folks' although it may sound slightly quaint, it's good for mixed groups and it's gender neutral.

[gilded elm]

Oh I see Tysm for the help ^^

[gilded elm]

Tysm for the help ^^

[gilded elm]

Oh I see tysm for the help ^^

[past pasture]

what is the differ betwean "im very busy" "im too busy" and what is more better (sorry for poor english)

[flat rune]

The latter implies you're too busy to do something. The former is just stating that the speaker is very busy. Neither one is better than the other, as it depends on the context.

[waxen bison]

Can I substitute "but" with "apart from" or "other than" in this case? I feel that the latter doesn't fit here. Am I right? Thank you!

[dense oasis]

you could go for "except for"

"i invited all my friends to the party, well, except for that girl"

except comes from "exception"

[forest solar]

Yes, that's okay also

[sterile marten]

Guys

from what I understand, the term "get" seems to combine some meanings of other terms with the idea of ​​"getting" them.

[gilded elm]

Hi! Does anybody know a website or PDF book for the subject **participle ** and ** **"ing" clauses" / "ed" clauses / having been / having know / knowing that /

[languid citrus]

The past participle of a regular verb usually ends in -ed, just like the simple past tense. But the past participles of
irregular verbs don’t follow this rule. When forming a past participle, it will usually end ‘-ed’. But this depends on whether the verb is regular or irregular. The difference here is:
Regular past participles are all formed by adding ‘-ed’, ‘-ied’, or ‘-d’ and match the simple past tense form of the verb (e.g. the simple past tense and past participle forms of ‘kick’ are both ‘kicked’).
Irregular past participles do not follow a regular pattern and have a range of word endings, not just ‘-ed’. And while some irregular verbs use the same form for the simple past tense and past participle (e.g. bend/bent/bent), others use different forms (e.g. drive/drove/driven).

[pseudo condor]

Hey !does anybody knows or help me in writing a SOP?

[supple holly]

Why would you do that to her

[strange compass]

I'd love to know that too!

[timber scarab]

hi, guys, is the following sentence right? "Do you have any idea about that?" Someone told me the phrase is awkward. is that so.

[keen coral]

i need help with merchant of venice by shakespear .My question is-Describe any person in real life who you feel posesses or displays characteristics of shylock.Justify with atleast 2 illustrations and i cant find any most suitable person like him even if i find kim jong un hitler and other i cant justify it bc shylock was greedy jealous vengeful and also pls not i havent studied merchant of venice but ik only trial scene

[sacred frigate]

This is how I practice my English, watching a movie and writing useful sentences, also trying to voice some actors

It's a good tip for intermediate level I guess

[supple holly]

Crazy

[sterile junco]

"do you know anything about that?" flows better in my opinion

[sacred frigate]

Thanks 😄

[supple holly]

"Do you have any idea" works better with anything that's not "about"

Do you have any idea if they sell cars?
Do you have any idea how they make cars?

It's also used in rhetorical questions
Do you have any idea how hard I worked?

But generally, it's just a fancier way of asking "do you know?"

[timber scarab]

oh, got it. thank you so much~

[waxen bison]

Do you mean I can use either "apart from" or "other than" in place of "but" in this case? Sorry, I'm a bit slow on the uptake :<

[keen coral]

who can answer my question related to merchant of venice pls help

[next fog]

What is the difference between Passive Voice (I’m said to do my homework = someone says to me I do my homework) and Complex Subject (They’re said to have a lot of money = people say they have lots of money) ??

[wanton cedar]

what is difference beetwen lot, very and much?

[amber junco]

Frist, the sentence is incorrect, it would use the present perfect

I'm said I have been said

I've been said to = the subject is you and the event happened without any actions from you

They've been said to = the subject is still simple cause it only use "they" and to become complex it should use a modifier, to rewrite as complex it should be like:

A lot of people have said to...
To indicate not group of people but some of what you can consider "people"

[amber junco]

A lot is to indicate a quantity of things
(I have a lot of homework to do)

Very is a word that add intensity to another adjective, I've saw that "really" is more common in the UK but they have the same meaning
(I have becomed very strong)

Much is used like "a lot" to count things although I've noticed they mostly use with negative phrases
(There isn't much to do)
To use much in the first phrase I showed you with "a lot" you have to add "so" but here you sound more annoyed
(I have so much homework to do)

[amber junco]

Sounds like a book exercise, you'll probably have more understanding by reading the text rather than us responding by chat

[forest solar]

Use this site and type in your verb. It provides all the conjugational forms

https://conjugator.reverso.net/conjugation-english.html

[forest solar]

Is that 'standard operating procedure'. If yes then ping me again and I'll add some comments.

[forest solar]

@strange compass

[wanton cedar]

thank you so much for helping me

[keen coral]

i dont have the book i only kno abt its trial scene teacher gave us project all i know shylock was greedy vvengeful jealous ic ant find any person

[amber junco]

It's a text comprension exercise, just write stuff

[forest solar]

Generally you are already taking about the thing you know nothing about. So you just need to say "Do you have any idea?" or more commonly "any ideas?".

[keen coral]

shall i write kim jong un?

[forest solar]

I'm glad the Oxford dictionary lists 'ur' or you'd have to write a lot more. 🧜‍♀️

[forest solar]

Yes, they both work for 'but'
"I invited everyone other than Alya" . Or "I invited everyone apart from Alya" .

[forest solar]

Just describe a family member. Even if they are not like Shylock. You can just say they are like him. Make it up.

[keen coral]

okk i will try thanks

[wise anchor]

Hello does anyone know about Phrases and Clauses

[sweet crest]

Practice makes perfect, Keep up!

[amber junco]

A phrase is basically a bunch of words that need a context to have sense
"Have been running lately"
... For what, and who or what is running?

A clause is a set of words that have subject and a verb and have comple meaning
"I run"
is an activity that you do and you don't need to add anything else to say what's your hobby.

[sacred frigate]

Hehe

[supple holly]

Not just roasted. But flambé'd, sauteé'd, marianted then deep fried with a layer of chilli powder

[rapid ingot]

what's the difference between a writer and a author?

[rapid ingot]

look how thick that book is💀

[chilly berry]

What's the difference between THOUGH and ALTHOUGH?

[hot elm]

clause and sentence have the same meaning?

[serene plinth]

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/although-or-though

[chilly berry]

Writer and author are sometimes the same. Meaning a person who writes something: book, articles and so on. Writer can also mean a job. Author is more general. It is not necessarily writing only books, texts, but also creating something like music, video or plan. That is author is the creator of that stuff.

[chilly berry]

Clauses contain a subject (which is the actor) and a verb (which is the action the subject performs). Sentences are made up of independent and dependent clauses that describe a subject, where they are, the mood, and the action they are taking.

[candid wraith]

Does someone can explain me the idiom "a hell of a lay" please ? I got different translations in French when I use some translation tools

[supple holly]

it means that person is good in the bedroom. And I don't mean their ability to sleep

this phrase is a little vulgar though

[waxen bison]

Thank you so much

[candid wraith]

Okay, to use surrounded by friends so 😂. Thanks !

[runic trench]

if you live in an environment where cooking is a thing, it could mean another thing

[runic trench]

It is only vulgar if you believe its vulgar

https://tenor.com/view/believe-kungfupanda-gif-5316498

[candid wraith]

Mean ?

[modest zenith]

hi, I've got a question about articles
lately I've been noticing that on websites the button that changes the language usually has the text written on it
"change language"
why is the article missing? and it's not "change the language" instead
not only that but also, do natives omit articles even in situations where the article should be taken into account
Actually I understand the way articles work but at times when I listen to natives I do struggle explaining article omission

[obtuse sequoia]

Native speakers take a lot of context into account when it comes to speaking. It's why we have abbreviations and contractions. Our brain tends to fill in the article naturally even if it's not there.

In the case of "change language", it's probably used for efficiency. Since native speakers assume that there's an article there, even though there's not, it makes it more convenient to not include it.

In the case of natives not using articles when they should be taken into account, that could probably be narrowed down to specific ways of speaking. If one is speaking a little too quickly, they may accidentally skip over an article in order to not sacrifice speed.

I hope i interpreted your question correctly. if you have any further comments or questions, let me know

[modest zenith]

thanks a lot for your thorough answer , guys it's such a good thing that I can simply enter this discord channel ask any question that bothers me and get such a deep explanation for free
I've just found an article where it's said that articles are usually omitted in newspaper headlines, notices and user guides that pretty much fulfils my concerns
thanks a lot one more time!

[runic trench]

Like if you're laying out dough, they could say the phrase

[sterile junco]

lmao i think if someone said that in a kitchen even when laying out dough it would just be interpreted as a dirty joke

[noble drift]

Hi. I am looking for somebody, who would teach me English.

[thorny meteor]

hey guys, i am italian but overmorrow i kind of got overnight the dream of becoming an actor, i would love to get to the us someday, but my major problems are with pronunciation, can some of you give me some tips on it ?
for an accent i think i am more into a new yorker one (i know there are plenty of them), probably because i am italian

[obtuse sequoia]

Honestly i suggest just listening and then mimicking. american youtubers/streamers are a good way of doing that, since you're able to pause videos to repeat after them. that's just kind of the thing i've picked up on while learning other languages!

[somber acorn]

check the international phonetic alphabet. it’s about the sounds. when you learn it you can easily understand how to pronounce words in american or british accent.

[flat rune]

hi maybe i can help you

[thorny meteor]

okk i’ll do it

[thorny meteor]

the major problem is about doing those sounds

[somber acorn]

you can find youtube videos about how to make those sounds with a lot of examples. its all about imitation. search for “ipa sounds and symbols american accent” and boom.. lots of sources 🙂

[thorny meteor]

tyyyy

[somber acorn]

https://tenor.com/view/youre-welcome-gif-25058970

[compact grove]

better off just asking meaning

[noble drift]

Hi. I wanna someone to teach me English from United Kingdom.

[reef notch]

Hi, what is the difference between "seduction" and "sedition"?

[noble drift]

Find these words in online dictionary and compare a definition of them both.

[true light]

"Seduction" is mostly used with the meaning "persuading someone to have sex with you"

[reef notch]

Thank you!

[forest solar]

Notwithstanding Robbie's answer,

What you are looking at with computer programs, are buttons with labels. The labels are adjectives that describe the button. This is the critical point. The active are used to list the meaning of describe the object.
The use article would be: "the change language button.". As it is known that the object is a button, this is left off of the label. It does not need to say button, as it is a button. Similarly it requires no article, as the label is just a description.

This is similar to when you wear a name tag at a meeting. The tag does not say 'the Iraqi name tag'. It would just have "iraqi" written on it.

If you go to s hotels and ask for the bridal suite, the for will have written in it "Bridal Suite" as it is a description of the room. It will not say "the Bridal Suite door"

Also with computer buttons, what you are looking at can be thought of as options to answer an assumed question which is what would you like to change? (Name, address,age,language). When spoken it is only necessary to say the answer without the article, so for example you would respond 'address' or to the question "what color would you like: red, blue or yellow". You would respond 'yellow' without an article.

I hope this has made some sense..

[sacred frigate]

I know, right? It's a pocket book

?def vulgar

[hazy herald]

Word: vulgar

Definition 1 (adjective): being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
Definition 2 (adjective): conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
Definition 3 (adjective): lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by mus_simahin

[sacred frigate]

?def persuade

[hazy herald]

Word: persuade

Definition 1 (verb): win approval or support for
Definition 2 (verb): cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

Definition requested by mus_simahin

[supple holly]

[olive parrot]

Because natives do not follow Grammar rules as we don't follow them in our mother tongues.
Non-native speakers are learning that language, so they must follow the rules. But natives, on the other hand, they have learned it since they were born, so they don't really need and care about the rules in informal/spoken English.
However, when they want to speak formally, they do follow the rules.
A wrong belief which is very trended nowadays, is that learners should mimic natives. That's wrong! Because you don't know the correct form but they do.
But, yes! After we learn the rules, we can mimic natives and speak like them in informal/spoken English.
First, learn the rules.

[wise anchor]

What is a noun phrases? and also how do I know where the noun phrases are in a sentence?

[supple holly]

Noun phrase is basically a noun with words that give it more information. The whole phrases functions as one noun

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/noun-phrases#google_vignette

They have good examples

[wooden hamlet]

what is easier to learn/teach....american or british english?thanks in advance

[cold pumice]

hey guys, can someone answer me this? is it correct to say "How do you pretend me to..." or should it be "How do you expect me to..."?

[echo epoch]

What does alpha female means?

[thorny meteor]

is there an actual difference between “i am used to” and “i got used to”? i know the first means that you are used to it, and the second one means that you did it in the past, but i can use both for the same thing, right?

[sterile junco]

from how i understand it "I got used to" implies that you will elaborate on how you got used to the thing
i.e. "I got used to taking care of a dog by living with my aunt". I think it would sound a little weird if someone just said "I got used to taking care of a dog." without elaborating.
On the other hand, "I am used to" doesnt carry this connotation so you could just say: "I am used to taking care of a dog." without elaborating.

[sterile junco]

"How do you expect me to..." is correct

[acoustic geyser]

Hello I don't understand those parts

[stark garnet]

Guys

I wanna ask y'all a quick question

My teacher says that the sentence " she has done her homework all day yesterday" is incorrect grammatically
Is he right?

[acoustic geyser]

Help

How do I distingush between be going to and be V-ing to easily?

[rapid ingot]

Can husband reference to a woman?
I saw a man who said his husband was italian
I hope he wasn't gay

[thorny meteor]

why do you hope such a thing? anyway, as far as i know you can’t

[rapid ingot]

does it mean he was gay?

he looked like a gentle man😭

[errant kettle]

To correct your sentence you need the past simple, because yesterday is over. “ she did her homework all day yesterday”

[stark garnet]

Yeah

[hot elm]

we dont know if he is a gentleman or not, but we know that you arent

[thorny meteor]

somebody can be gentle and be gay at the same time

[desert lodge]

https://tenor.com/view/surprised-sorprendido-shaquille-oneal-gif-23222312

[flat rune]

Hello ! Sorry to disturb you😅 I wrote a little text but I am scared some sentences seemed “too French”. Could you read it and tell me how I can improve or if there is any mistakes please?

[acoustic geyser]

Excuse me

Is be going to more use than be v-ing to?

[noble drift]

Hello. Recommend me a totally free speaking e-places on Internet to practice English in groups.

[river junco]

I always use " hopefully" when I am not sure about something for example;
we will get good marks hopefully this semester
It will be clean hopefully
Can you guys suggest any alternatives for that word

[noble drift]

Try search a synonyms of hopefully on online dictionaries.

[narrow coyote]

hello

[hard pilot]

Hi. I am wondering, to what level of proficiency on the server's scale does C1.2 (upper C1) equate? no longer important

[sacred frigate]

?def equate

[hazy herald]

Word: equate

Definition 1 (verb): be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
Definition 2 (verb): consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
Definition 3 (verb): make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by mus_simahin

[true light]

Did you get the question answered elsehwere? If "yes", would you mind relaying the answer you received?

[limpid orchid]

does anybody know a website to practice identifying classes?

[echo chasm]

hello everyone, what is the correct form > i'm being about... i'm be about or just i'm about....???

[noble drift]

Does English Classes and Debate Clubs have before planned schedule? I want to write dates of them in my calendar.

[noble drift]

Hi.

Can you recommend me a different ways of learning grammar? Not only from traditional book's exercises.

[calm carbon]

Could you give me an example? What do you want to express?

[calm carbon]

C = fluent, C2 being the highest one regarding proficiency, you can take a few tests to evaluate that online

[calm carbon]

You can phrase those in different ways as well, like: I'm expecting good marks, I wish I get good marks... all them will express your expectations regarding your marks, but they will convey a slightly different meaning tho

[frank glen]

Close to the server's banner there is a tab called "events" where you can find the server's schedule for events such as classes/debates/conversation classes

[true light]

So is b2 considered advanced? A2-b2 intermediate and a1 beginner or what? I thought c1 and c2 were considered advanced speakers but not necessarily fluent

[calm carbon]

A = beginner, B = intermediate and C = advanced

1 is the lowest, 2 the highest

[true light]

But there is a third option on the server lol: advanced

[calm carbon]

I consider C2 to be fluent for personal resons, my bad tho, its actually advanced

Corrected

The fourth option here would be Fluent

[echo epoch]

What does “get owned” means?

[frank glen]

In a slang context get owned have a few meanings: 'get beaten by', 'to be humiliated', 'to be made fool of'.

[timid forum]

Bro's has a beginner role.

[supple holly]

We're like superheroes. Beginner role is our disguise

[frank glen]

yesss!

[supple holly]

Are you the Moonie I talked to like 1 month ago

The one who was OG

[frank glen]

Yup it's me

I miss the old times ngl

[supple holly]

Me too lol. But I made some new friends here so it's not so bad

[frank glen]

Aww that's good! I'm glad you are here. You are a familiar face and makes me feel more comfy

[runic trench]

I consider C1 or B2 to be fluent

B1 as advanced

A2 as Intermediate

And A1 as Beginner

C2 could be considered as Native or Fluent in my opinion

[late coyote]

what are the letters n number for?

[runic trench]

They are like rankings to know how advanced you are in speaking english

[late coyote]

oh

how do i find out mine

[runic trench]

You could either take a test online or ask a professional

or you can just assume'

[late coyote]

aight got it

thanks for lmk

[frank glen]

the official one is like thoskie said tho

[runic trench]

I'm just saying my opinion

C2 Is a very high level of english

It not just Fluency

its about mastery of the language

The word Fluent is an Understatement for C2 Speakers

(or am i just overestimating?)

[late coyote]

i did cambridge's test for general english and got 22/25

it said i was either B2 First or C1 advanced

[frank glen]

I got you. Maybe you are overestimating Haha. Because if you look at what skills should the speaker have in each CEFR level it is way less hard what you think

[runic trench]

HUH!!?!?!

[frank glen]

Isn't that a good thing? Congrats!

[runic trench]

Thank you

but I thought I was B2

[frank glen]

You were underestimating yourself

[noble drift]

I don't believe in English tests because they not show a real abilities and skills.

[hard pilot]

How on Earth did so much happen here while I was away?
For some reason, I can't post images here, but my result in the same test is 23/25.

[frank glen]

they are good to estimate your english level but I think that make your judgement on real live interactions is better.

[runic trench]

Unless you do, then it is PURE SKILL

[limber dome]

How old are you

[runic trench]

7

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

[flat rune]

guys,I took an English exam online and my grade is

[flat rune]

A2 elementary

How can I improve my level?

[runic trench]

Read Books, Like Harry Potter, It dosen't have to be a mature book since you want to improve upon your skill. The last time I read it, it had some notable Advanced English Words, it might Help Beginners like you learn how to use it and what it means

[runic trench]

Oh you lil'

you edited it didn't you?

[limber dome]

Dumb

[runic trench]

https://tenor.com/view/lotr-so-you-have-chosen-death-chosen-death-lord-of-the-rings-gif-15767548

[limber dome]

Yes

[limber dome]

In this case ur the you

[flat rune]

thanks you

[runic trench]

Whatever you say

[runic trench]

You're welcome!

[limber dome]

You

How many days are there in a week

How many days are there in a week How many days are there in a week

How many days are there in a week How many days are there in a week

How many days are there in a week

How many days are there in a week

How many days are there in a week

[runic trench]

No spamming!

Last Chance

[limber dome]

Who are u

[runic trench]

I'm your friendly neighbourhood GlassHead

The Duke Of Hot Chocolate

Prince of Fiction

Master Of Ego

[sterile sequoia]

How can i improve my vocabulary

[outer turret]

App/site the name is anki, work with flashcards

[outer turret]

.

[charred hedge]

what does no "pun intended" mean

[errant kettle]

It means a person is saying something that could have a humorous meaning, depending on how it is said it may or may not be intended.

This is an intended pun

“Then it hit me”. Could mean the ball hit me or it could also mean then I understood why the ball was getting bigger.

[marble flare]

Can anyone tell me the meaning of "hosed with" in the sentence?
"The grass is like layers of
GREEN threads that have been
hosed with water."

[forest solar]

It's a marketing scam to get you to sign up for lessons. The word is 'might be' ready for c2. I've you sign up, they throw you in a lower grade and suck the money out of you until you reach c2 which could be a few years away. It's not a true test of your proficiency, just a very simple sample.

[forest solar]

To hose means to be using a hose. In this case the hose is pushing out water that is watering the grass. To hose the garden means to water the garden.

To water means to supply water so that plants for example can survive.

[echo epoch]

What does "on gear" means?

[sacred frigate]

What's the difference between "may" and "might" and how to use em?

[sacred frigate]

"On gear" can mean:
To prepare to do something or to start taking action, especially after having delayed doing so
Also "gear up" means arm yourself soldier, like grab your weapons

[sacred frigate]

No pun intended is a phrase that means you did not mean to make a pun or a wordplay that has a double meaning. For example, if someone says "I'm feeling blue today", this could be a pun on the color blue and the emotion of sadness. If they add "no pun intended", they are saying that they did not mean to make a joke.

[warm ferry]

They are often pretty interchangeable. Technically, "may" indicates a slightly higher probability than "might."

You can use "may" to express wishes or permission, too.
"May you have a good day."
"May I help you?"

[sacred frigate]

also try playing video games in english and voicing some actors

[sacred frigate]

Might I help you is never a good option?

[warm ferry]

Hmm, in that case it works too.

Statements are usually using "may." For example, "You may enter." "You may leave."

[noble drift]

Hi. I am looking for a serious partner who would teach me English.

[sacred frigate]

I thought polish people easily speak eng

[warm ferry]

Oh, I think I realize why "Might I help" works! lol, it confused me for a second.

This question is asking permission, but also asking for the likelihood that you will be allowed to help.

[sacred frigate]

can we maybe teach each other?

[sacred frigate]

ok thx!

[sacred frigate]

"don't think less of me" what does it mean?

[kind plaza]

Hello. Does this sentence make sense ? Its a starting sentence for resume profile summary or something. "With a self-disciplined disposition toward communication, a role in aviation industry where i ould use my language skills would be an ideal place to start my career" especially firs sentence

[mint seal]

It means to not underestimate or think that person is less valued than the others

[mint seal]

It does make sense but it sounds odd for a resume profile summary, I would say

[cosmic spoke]

Guys can you look these questions

I made 8 of them but I need correction I am not sure about answers

second and 9 th question is hard for me also I need help about them

[cosmic spoke]

https://imgur.com/a/SSkM2vT

[forest solar]

Can, can't @merry basin

[merry basin]

Thanks Peo 👍

[forest solar]

There is only one sentence. As an employer, I would think you are being overly complex, in communicating what you are trying to say. And yes, complexity in language is the message, and use of complexity provides an example, but the reaction could be taken as negative. Sometimes good communication is better expressed with simplicity.

[forest solar]

Are you able to type your solution for review in the text. I am having issues opening that link, but maybe someone else will answer it for you eventually.

[cosmic spoke]

can I send the pictures in dm and can you send the pics in this channel pls

[forest solar]

The images are being blocked in DM

[cosmic spoke]

ok give ma a few minutes I'll write them in my phone

[cosmic spoke]

||1-)Have you ever wanted to sell a birthday present?. You don't like it

2-)February is the month. It is the second month of the year. Many of my colleagues take vacation for skiing

3-)The lady was interviewed last night. Her daughter was involved in a bank robbery. It was one of the biggest heists in the country

4-)Omidyar was born in Paris. He is the son of Iranian parents. They had immigrated to France for higher education

5-)In the early 1990s, Pierre Omidyar came up with an idea of eBay. People started to use the internet then. He was working as a computer programmer

6-)Buying online requires you to trust seller. You have never met them

7-)In 1998, Omidyar brought in Meg Whitman. Her knowledge of business helped make ebay a success.
eBay became bigger then.

8-)When there was a lot of activities on eBay, the eBay's internet service provider upgraded his site to a business account. It was no longer free

9-)Whitman changed eBay from a company to a large marketplace of seventy-eight million items,both new and used,in fifty thousand categories.It sold used things in several categories.

10-)In 2008,John Donahoe fired many people. John Donahoe became a new CEO of eBay then. They had been working for eBay for years.||

theese are my questions

||1-)Have you ever wanted to sell a birthday present which you don't like
2-)??
3-)The lady whose daughter was involved in a bank robbery, which was one of the biggest heist in the country, was interviewed last night.
4-)Omidyar who is the son of Iranian parents,who had immigrated to France for higher education, was born in paris
5-) In the early 1990's, when people started to use the internet,Pierre Omidyar who was working as a computer programmer,came up with an idea of eBay.
6-)Buying online requires you to trust sellers whom you have never met them.
7-) In 1998's when eBay became bigger, Omidyar brought in Meg Whitman whoose knowledge of business helped made eBay a success.
8-)When there was a lot of activities on eBay, the eBay's internet service provider which was no longer free, upgraded his site to a business account.
9-)??
10-) In 2008 when John Donahoe became a new CEO of eBay, he fired many people who had been working for eBay for years.||

and theese are my answers

[forest solar]

Checking presently

[forest solar]

1-)Have you ever wanted to sell a birthday present which you didn't like
2-)Many of my colleagues take a vacation for skiing in February, which is the second month of the year.
3-)The lady whose daughter was involved in a bank robbery, which was one of the biggest heists in the country, was interviewed last night.
4-)Omidyar, who is the son of Iranian parents who had immigrated to France for higher education, was born in Paris.
5-) In the early 1990's when people started to use the internet, Pierre Omidyar who was working as a computer programmer, came up with an idea of eBay.
6-)Buying online requires you to trust sellers whom you have never met them.
7-) In 1998 when eBay became bigger, Omidyar brought in Meg Whitman whose knowledge of business helped make eBay a success.
8-)When there was a lot of activity on eBay, eBay's internet service provider upgraded his site to a business account which was no longer free.
9-)Whitman changed eBay from a company which sold both new and used things in several categories, to a large marketplace of seventy-eight million items in fifty thousand categories.
10-) In 2008 when John Donahoe became the new CEO of eBay, he fired many people who had been working for eBay for years.

[cosmic spoke]

Thank you so much for your help, you are the best

[noble drift]

Hi. I have a question: I write with a few of people in English, but they don't correct my grammar mistakes. I'm sure, that I do them, when I'm chatting with other. Do are exist a ways and exercises to write correctly?

[forest solar]

You can always ask your friends if they could correct your English, but generally friends are just communicating and accept errors and ignore them as they understand you are not fluent. However also remember that they may not want to correct you, as it is time consuming to resend everything back to you. The best way to keep your friends happy, is to keep reading your text books and doing the exercises in them. You will continue to improve. You can also throw in a few sample paragraphs here for people to look at, over time, to see how you are progressing.

[forest solar]

@noble drift, Sorry, I'm not a formal teacher

but feel free to ask questions here. I'm sure you will get help each time

[noble drift]

It's not a problem for me. It's not easy to find a formal teacher, so I prefer native or fluent partners.

[sterile sonnet]

TIP: ... "do them, when I'm chatting with other" --> do them when chatting with others.

[runic trench]

Alright, Thanks For letting me know!

[noble drift]

Can you recommend me a totally free Android apps with English articles from A1 to C2 level?

[wooden yacht]

what is the difference between "as far as I understand" and "insofar as I understand"?

[visual umbra]

I do not know such apps, but you may start by trying the BBC site for learners of English:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
There is no need to go step by step from A1 to C2. A1 texts are rather boring. Consider any interesting story in your native language presented in an extremely simplified way for the beginners, and you will see how this story will become dull.

[visual umbra]

Both variants have the same meaning, though some people may point out some very fine nuances, so fine that most people do not notice them. However, if you use "insofar as I understand", people may think that you try to sound exotic.

[noble drift]

I need read a texts for remember grammar structures, because I think, that It's a good way.

[visual umbra]

Indeed, reading improves your understanding of grammar structures and expands your vocabulary. For that, you need to read a lot. But you will not be able to read a lot of boring texts. Look for texts that may be interesting for you, even if they are not adapted for learners. Do not worry if you do not understand something. Try to guess and keep reading.

Still better if you find a book (a long novel 200 to 400 pages), which may be interesting for you - a love story, a spy story, a cops-and-gangsters story, a science fiction story, etc. It is easier to read one long story than many short stories. If you start reading and see that this story is not interesting, drop it and start another story. An interesting (for you) story will keep you involved in reading, and when you make breaks, it is easier to return to a long story than a short one.

[languid citrus]

Switch off your mobile, join a library, and borrow some classic novels and short stories, such as those by George Orwell, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, etc. Then find a comfortable chair and read, read, and keep reading. Your vocabulary will improve, your writing skills will improve, and your conversational skills will improve. Start today!

[hollow night]

English Question. Is the following sentence correct?

Sentence: Why are you trying to fight me for my contribution?

Context: A group of students are working on a project. But one of them is being ostracized and the other group members are trying to make it look like he hasn't contributed anything. So the bullied student asked them why they are trying to take away his contribution to the project.

[supple holly]

The first word that came to my mind was "undermine", so the version I would use is:
Why are you trying to undermine me?

[hazy herald]

Word: undermine

Definition 1 (verb): hollow out as if making a cave or opening
Definition 2 (verb): destroy property or hinder normal operations

Definition requested by _kimcheese_

[supple holly]

Ehhh this definition is not accurate. You can check Cambridge or Oxford

But the version you use is perfectly fine to get the meaning across. There just might be a more accurate way to say it

[hollow night]

thanks for your feedback! 🙂

[waxen trench]

blud sent a cia document

[cosmic spoke]

😂

It looks better like this, not confusing

[errant kettle]

You could also say “Why are you trying to steal credit for my contributions?”

[main imp]

Is "Engaging in convivial ambience" a good alternative to saying "vibing"?

[errant kettle]

I mean, in a comically formal sort of way, yes.

[main imp]

What would be another appropriate way to communicate this idea in an academic setting?

[lunar token]

What do you mean by "vibing" where you need to use it in an academic setting?

like is there a sentence you want to use this in or are you just wondering about it for funsies

[errant kettle]

Getting along well…hitting it off…enjoying each other’s company…

[main imp]

The latter. Vibing is a slang, so in the event of requiring its meaning in an academic setting one would not be able to use it.

[lunar token]

The thing about it is that you likely won't write any academic articles where you have to talk about this action

unless you go into some sort of social science, in which case you can probably use one of what iotter said to get across that idea of "two people need to like each other"

[main imp]

It would be needed if an article is a recount.

[lunar token]

? explain what you mean by recount

[main imp]

A description of what and how something happened.

[lunar token]

oh, like a narrative

If you're narrating a story with two people in it and you need to say they were sitting together and getting along well, iotter's words sound pretty good

I was just wondering about a specific use case because the word "vibe" tends to get used for a lot of stuff (not just getting along with a person)

[main imp]

What if you want to replace the word vibe with a different one in these sentences: "You did not pass the vibe check" , "I do not feel a good vibe here", "This song is a vibe"?

[lunar token]

again, because of the way academic writing works, you likely won't even approach this kind of situation the same way you would when speaking casually

[main imp]

The truth is I just want to avoid using slangs when speaking, even if it gets me weird looks.

[lunar token]

theeere we go lol

some good, neutral ways of rephrasing those three sentences if you don't like "vibe" are things like "You didn't seem right to me", "I don't trust this at all", "This song is great/super catchy"

But there's no need to avoid using slang entirely (whatever you might think of as slang) because not every word has the same connotation; even "catchy" might fall under the umbrella of slang because it's informal, but it's established enough that people from all over the place use it and don't see anything wrong

[main imp]

Though for catchy one could use "Instantly captivating" in its place.

[lunar token]

one could if one wanted to sound so formal it's comical in context, like iotter said

just like using a casual register in a formal place sounds unnecessarily weird, using a formal register in a casual place sounds unnecessarily weird

[main imp]

I don't mind that. In fact I don't mind regressing to Shakespearean times and sounding like the King James bible.

[lunar token]

can I ask if you have any particular reason you feel that way, just since I'm curious?

[main imp]

I believe word choices can affect how an individual is perceived; I do not agree with the mindset held by a great number of people from my generation, so I do not want to be lumped in with them by folks due to speaking in the same way they do.

[lunar token]

that's at the heart of a lot of sociolinguistic differences, the way you speak mirrors the way you see yourself or want to be seen by others

Even with that though, there are different types of norms depending on what situation you're in, and that's what I meant by registers

people from one generation aren't monolithic in how they speak all the time, and the way you're thinking about is probably a reflection of a situation that they're very comfortable in but you aren't, which is fine

just wanted to make sure you realize there's probably a lot of vocabulary you still share with them that doesn't feel so uncomfortable, like the quotes I made up above that still aren't "shakespearean" language lol

[main imp]

Regressing to Shakespearean times is an exaggeration, but incorporating at least some formal words and sentence structures into my speech is really what I want.
I still want to be understood though.

Heigh, my hearts! Cheerly, cheerly, my
hearts! Yare, yare! Take in the topsail. Tend to th’
Master’s whistle.—Blow till thou burst thy wind, if
room enough!

Bifil that in that seson on a day,
In southwerk at the tabard as I lay
Redy to wenden on my pilgrymage
To caunterbury with ful devout corage,
At nyght was come into that hostelrye
Wel nyne and twenty in a compaignye,
Of sondry folk, by aventure yfalle
In felaweshipe, and pilgrimes were they alle,
That toward caunterbury wolden ryde.
The chambres and the stables weren wyde,
And wel we weren esed atte beste.
And shortly, whan the sonne was to reste.

[main imp]

//Employee goes to his daily McDonald's job and speaks to his co-workers in Shakespearean English.

[errant kettle]

I get that you are not interested in using slang, but if you use such erudite and in some cases archaic words it may not lead just to someone not understanding you but to them thinking you are trying to come off as more intelligent (or better) than they are. I love big fancy words, but most people do not appreciate when they are used in informal conversation. Add onto that the possibility of an accent and people will just throw up their hands and walk away from you rather than trying to figure out what you are saying. Please remember the primary purpose of language is communication.

[spring condor]

hi everyone! can someone help me find a word? i'm looking for a word to express being scared with the suffix -ness since i can't find one

[main imp]

frightenedness

[spring condor]

thanks so much!!

[lethal rock]

Is this clear? "College students face many challenges, including adjusting to independence and freedom."

I am currently practicing clarity.

[visual umbra]

The word "challenges" is a noun. Therefore, it is better to use "adjustment" instead of "adjusting". And it is not completely clear what "adjustment to independence and freedom" is. Perhaps, they learn to get control over their own lives rather than rely on their parents, but this does not follow from your formulation.

[vale wyvern]

Trust me, if you knew what I really (am), you wouldn't want me to stay around.

Should the sentence be “Trust me, if you knew what I really (were), you wouldn’t want me to stay around.” ?

I thought second conditional required to change the tense from present to past.

…..

[runic trench]

Oh. this is a tough one

well, I guess it's got to be (am) in my opinion since,

• Ravin (the character) is Canonically still a demon, it's not like she magically turned into a human with powers. If she were talking about past mistakes, it would have applied the rules which you just mentioned.

[vale wyvern]

I posted on other English discussion group too, let’s see how they will answer this one.

[runic trench]

sorry if I have given you any spoilers for the show

[vale wyvern]

No worries, I am a comic book reader and I am familiar with their lores. I just don’t know why the rule of second conditional doesn’t apply on that part of the sentence.

It just bugs me

Oh lord I wished I was a fluent speaker

[runic trench]

If it were talking about past events, Like Kratos from the God Of War game, Only then will the conditions apply

[runic trench]

Practise makes perfect!

[runic trench]

@forest solar could you take a look at this?

[amber junco]

It's not possible cause immagine the phrase splitted in multiple tenses
If you knew (conditional in past)
What I really am (present simple)

The present simple part that it should be true and it is what the conditional is refering to

[vale wyvern]

Are you saying the original sentence has some mistakes? I am sorry for being a troublesome learner. Can you explain more?

@amber junco @runic trench these are the explanations from other English group. Once again thanks for cleaning up my mind

Explanation from A : The "what I really am" part is not a part of the conditional. Grammatically, it is an object clause of the conditional sentence "If I knew...(What?). From the classical grammar standpoint, the rule of sequence of tenses applies here, which requires "was" (with the exception explained by Stanislaw). I don't think you should be splitting hairs though as no-one seems to be caring this about sequence of tenses.

Explanation from B: if you keep 'am', you refer to a general state that is still true now. If you go with 'was', you refer to the past (something that is not true now). In this case 'am / was' has nothing to do with 'conditionals'.

[hollow night]

Grammar Question. Can a technique be said to consist of many moves? For example, can I say, "My Body Breaking Technique consists of 5 moves - Breaking Fist, Breaking Palm, Breaking Elbow, Breaking Sweep and Breaking Jab." Or must I use "techniques" instead of "technique"?

[visual umbra]

This is the second conditional in your sentence:
Trust me, if you knew [this], you wouldn't want me to stay around.
And this is about the present or future time.
...if you knew what? - what I really am ... - this is also about the present time.

No contradiction, no agreement of the tenses (the same time - present), no violation of the second conditional.

[forest solar]

The use of 'were' is the 'subjunctive mood' should you wish to read more on this.

The use of were is applied if the conditional is not real, or can never happen.

If i were you, i would go home. (I am not you therefore 'were' is used).

In this story although it's a story and fiction, the character actually is (whatever) in the story so the use of 'am' should be used.

@runic trench

[visual umbra]

A technique is usually not just a set of moves or steps, it is usually the exact sequence of those moves. And, in writing, numbers between 1 and 9 are usually written as words rather than digits, unless you have many such numbers in your text.

My... Technique is a sequence of five moves...
My... Technique consists of a sequence of five moves...

[hollow night]

thanks for the feedback!

[visual umbra]

If " Breaking Fist, Breaking Palm", etc. are not just simple moves, but individual techniques that can be applied separately in any combination, or just one of them, then:

"My Body Breaking Techniques are: Breaking Fist, Breaking Palm, Breaking Elbow, Breaking Sweep and Breaking Jab."

Instead of "are" you may use "include", if you want to hint that this is not a complete list of your techniques.

[sacred frigate]

Dang bro, nice way to practice english, do u only watch teen titans go?

[errant kettle]

This is clear to me as I read it, the second half of the sentence could be clarified with a little more detail such as “adjusting to independently managing their own time and freedom from the structure imposed by their parents.”

[glacial lintel]

Can anyone tell me how should I improve my English
I have read the grammer but can't able to memorize them and not able to use them .
Pls I need some advice for this

[sacred frigate]

try playing vid games in eng, turn ur phone fully in english, watch cartoons in english and always take notes. When you watch also try to voice some actors for improving ur pronunciation.

[visual umbra]

You will not be able to remember or even understand grammar rules until you have some models in your head, to which you can apply the grammar rules you are trying to learn. So, before you learn grammar, develop a set of models of different kinds of sentences (affirmative, negative, questions).

One of the ways to do this: Choose several texts and audios - at least 50 pages of texts and at least a couple of hours of audios. Prefer audios with transcriptions. Read texts aloud. Listen to the audios and try to repeat. or just listen and read the transcription. Do this for two or three hours every day (no "weekends") with the same texts and audios, for about two months. Do not hurry, work with each text or audio for two or three days, until the text starts popping up in front of your eyes when you shut the book and the audio starts sounding in your head when you switch off your player.

Still better, try to find an audio course for beginners. and do the same with this course.

This will give you a set of model sentences, to which you will be able to apply grammar rules and see how they work.

[sacred frigate]

my version is better

[glacial lintel]

I don't play games but watch everything in English I guess it's not goona work that much but I will do it this time harder

[glacial lintel]

Will give it a shot

[runic trench]

Thanks Peo!

[rapid ingot]

how do you call your sister in english ?

[dense oasis]

In english, you call your sister like: "you stupid witch carry your ass down here now"

[rapid ingot]

That's rude

I think sis might be the best

[noble drift]

Holka. Question to fluent people: How you achieved a fluent level? Please share all your ways. :Pikalove1: :Pikalove1: :Pikalove1:

[echo epoch]

Why someone call a man "sunshine" as his name?

[vale wyvern]

Thanks

[vale wyvern]

Thanks

[vale wyvern]

Nan I also read comic and practice my English by having conversations with English speakers

[amber junco]

I live in the UK, talking with natives helps a lot

[vale wyvern]

@amber junco sorry to bother you again….Does the word “Hear or Heard” obey the rule of reported speech and Backshift

I heard you were secretly an outstanding home cook.

or

I heard you are secretly an outstanding home cook.

[native forge]

Do you guys prefer to call it duvets or blankets, or are there any other alternatives?

[oak canopy]

Hello! I'm a native English speaker from the Midwest US, and we usually call them blankets or comforters

[errant kettle]

So the overall category is blankets, some blankets are comforters or duvets. A duvet usually has a cover on it. A comforter is similar to a duvet but does not have a removable cover. These are used on a bed or other sleeping surface to keep a person warm. There are other kinds of blankets also, thermal blankets, lap blankets, throw blankets, etc…that have specific uses.

[worldly folio]

Had a dispute with my friends just a second ago about this:
What is the best definition you'd attribute to "performance edge"?

[supple holly]

Practice and maybe some passion with the language same applies for every language in the world

[supple holly]

But accurate

[forest solar]

If I was to just hear that term(which is what i just have) i would say that the edge is the little bit more that one thing has over all others, when it comes to performance.

[dense oasis]

@supple holly Sorry guys, this might have been rude. I recalled that I should add "...or I will buy a new washing mashine designed for your head to make you stuck"

[halcyon wolf]

Please I want a teacher can help me when I have exams

[ember fog]

I am a native Arabic speaker
And i need a teacher to teach me English please

[forest solar]

Mary

[forest solar]

It's an old American Western name. Probably cause he was born at sunshine.

Or is some gen 00 trend

[forest solar]

We call the single layer knitted items .. blankets, and the stuffed covers .. doonas.

[amber junco]

Duvet is definitely what UK people refers to for a heavy cover for the bed

Blanket is a thinner cover, most likely used in less cold periods

[stuck timber]

Studying from a young age or INTENSE studying.

[amber junco]

If the two are married or in close relationship they just call themselves with nicknames just to be cute to eachother.

[stuck timber]

As a Metaphor perhaps? Or maybe they are married? That to like the short nickname "Honey" and in Hindi we say "Listen" in hindi AKA "Suno".

[sacred frigate]

What's the difference between You scared me / you startled me

[stuck timber]

Scared in context could mean you knew about something but were still frightened. And startled could be scared because you didn't notice them. ( Im not that sure tho )

[pulsar patrol]

hello

[sacred frigate]

What's the difference between Roger that/ copy that

[sacred frigate]

You're not sure ahahah

[supple holly]

No difference

[supple holly]

Is that a book cover in your profile pic? Looks very interesting

[stuck timber]

No just LIke snakes so I put it there XD

[native forge]

How to pluralize different types of pokémon? For example, would jolteon just be jolteon in its plural form or would it be jolteons? pikachu/pikachus ??

[noble drift]

Please share for me totally free source of English texts to reading on A1-C2 level.

[errant kettle]

It could be used as others have said a term of endearment like “honey” or “sweetie” but it could also be used in a derogatory or ironic way the tone of delivery is important.

[errant kettle]

I think this is a pretty good description. Startle has a more immediate connotation to it, like a jump scare startles you. While you could be scared for a more sustained period of time. Even after the movie was over I still felt scared and had to turn on all the lights in the house.

[errant kettle]

Yes I think you can just add “s” squirtles, pikachus, jolteons, etc

[runic trench]

Practise, Books and Anime (People really underestimate reading subtitles while watching anime, that's how I learned to read fast, I also learned a lot of new words as well)

[sacred frigate]

?def rejuvenate

[hazy herald]

Word: rejuvenate

Definition 1 (verb): return to life; get or give new life or energy
Definition 2 (verb): become young again
Definition 3 (verb): cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by mus_simahin

[sacred frigate]

Anything else?

[dense oasis]

i once told my teacher she looked "rejuvenated"

[sacred frigate]

I don't get it, what does it mean exactly?

[dense oasis]

if an old person looks rejuvenated, this means they look as if they were young again

[sacred frigate]

Hmmm ok 🤔

[sacred frigate]

This is something I write sometimes on my shift as a waiter 😄

[dense oasis]

lmao

thats a lot of philosophy for a waiter

[sacred frigate]

What do you mean?

[runic trench]

Hmm, Have more conversations with someone whom you want your accent or language to be like (best notify him that you're trying to improve on your English and ask him/her for help)

[wooden path]

testing command

?def hello

[hazy herald]

Word: hello

Definition (noun): an expression of greeting

Definition requested by codeego

[wooden path]

neat

[wet cobalt]

There are a lot of....countries in Africa
1)Much
2)a few
3)Little
4)Many

what is the correct answer? with an explanation

[spiral lynx]

None

U can't say many/much when there is "a lot"

"A few" doesn't make sense also

Little? Can a country be discribed little?

Dunno

U need an adjective instead

[sharp horizon]

@spiral lynx appears to be right.... let me try help you:
"There are many countries in Africa. They are beautiful and have plenty of funny people"

[spiral lynx]

[supple holly]

Little is an adjective

Classic English test question. Trick you into thinking they are all quantity determiners while one has another POS/definition

[mint warren]

affect vs effect? never knew the difference

[supple holly]

The answer is C) little.
There are a lot of little (small) countries in Africa

[supple holly]

Affect is the action you do
Effect is the result of that action

[mint warren]

aight thx

[spiral lynx]

Noo i didn't mean it's not
But it doesn't feel like it fits for a continent and countries

[mint warren]

lol clearly ur not a beginner

ur english is better than mine

XD

[spiral lynx]

Small it is

[supple holly]

I just like the color pink. I'm one of the English helpers here lol

[mint warren]

Little

[mint warren]

i see

[spiral lynx]

The color changes according to the role?

[supple holly]

Yes

[spiral lynx]

Dam

[mint warren]

the role that is highest determines a user's color

ofc admins can drag the role wherever they want

[lucid pelican]

I learned a new word today , can someone give me sentences with the word "broadly" I read it in a book

[spiral lynx]

Hmm

It means to be spread broadly

[sterile marten]

Is the word “off” related to the concept of turning something off, staying outside and pausing an activity or behavior?

[hollow night]

Grammar Question. Which one of the following sentences is correct?

#1. The first to third tier IS known as the Beginners Stage.

#2. The first to third tier ARE known as the Beginners Stage.

Is or Are?

[quiet yoke]

@hollow night is.

[hoary pulsar]

definitely "is"

[hollow night]

thanks for your feedback! 🙂

[sacred frigate]

?def philosophy

[hazy herald]

Word: philosophy

Definition 1 (noun): a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Definition 2 (noun): any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation
Definition 3 (noun): the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by mus_simahin

[sacred frigate]

Is "knock yourself out" offensive?

[charred hedge]

guys i forgot how its called, the word which is means like debatable or Disputable, like i dont have exact answer how long the movie will last, so it depends, another ideas guys if you understand my question

[sacred frigate]

maybe argue?

[charred hedge]

no but thats good one

[sacred frigate]

Guys what's the difference, and what's the right one?
If we rig that path with traps
If we set that path with traps

[solar bay]

[flat rune]

We can set traps on a path or we can rig a path with traps. We can also use the „up“ preposition with „set“ in this context, such as when we say we're setting something up. I'm not sure your second example is something we'd really say.

I'm setting down some traps on this path.

I've set so many traps up on that road.

The room is rigged with traps.

The entire path is rigged with traps.

Just some examples.

[sacred frigate]

?def rig

[hazy herald]

Word: rig

Definition 1 (verb): arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
Definition 2 (noun): a set of clothing (with accessories)
Definition 3 (noun): gear used in fishing

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by mus_simahin

[sacred frigate]

ok thx now @flat rune help me with this

[flat rune]

It depends on the context, as with many things in language. It's not inherently offensive, but context matters. It's usually just a harmless expression.

It's a weird expression, now that I can think about it.

[sacred frigate]

?def shaft

[hazy herald]

Word: shaft

Definition 1 (noun): an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Definition 2 (noun): the hollow spine of a feather
Definition 3 (noun): a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by mus_simahin

[spiral lynx]

Depends on the context
But guess it is

[spiral lynx]

I feel it is

[spiral lynx]

Argueable

[flat rune]

Broadly speaking, animals also have bones.

The use of the „broadly“ adverb here indicates that the following clause (the statement) is generally true.

The paint was midnight black and the canvas clear. I broadly painted several strokes until an image formed before me.

I'm no painter, but in this case, I don't think we'd usually use „broadly“ as an averb, but would say for example that we painted „broad strokes“.

I think „broadly“ is primarily used when speaking about something generally, such as the first example. It's generally true that animals have bones, but some don't.

[flat rune]

Yo

Can anyone tell me how and when i should use "during" ?

[runic trench]

"During" is used when you want to tell someone what had happened or what to do during a period of time

for Example:
"During class, Jessica asked me for my notebook"
"**During ** the 1800s, My great- great Grandfather Used to be an emperor"

[flat rune]

Thank you so much

[runic trench]

https://tenor.com/view/youre-welcome-gif-2309461136654146376

[dense oasis]

As an addition to what has been said above, I can give you a little quote, might end up being a bit difficult for you, but i think it may give you a nice example:

"In New England the only counterpart to the mysterious emptying of Jerusalem’s Lot, or ’salem’s Lot as the natives often refer to it, seems to be a small town in Vermont called Momson. During the summer of 1923, Momson apparently just dried up and blew away, and all 312 residents went with it. The houses and few small business buildings in the town’s center still stand, but since that summer fifty-two years ago, they have been uninhabited."
from "Salem's Lot" by Stephen King

[dense oasis]

so, during that summer, all residents disappeared

during that summer, so while that summer was passing, they disappeared

[cyan flame]

controversial

[strange zephyr]

Hi, I've been writing a file for a project I started on my own, I'd like to know if the english I used is good, I'll send it here

The protocol aims at creating a cozy and admirable workspace on a computer by offering a path to both optimal general organization and management.
The idea is to demonstrate that a good work environment usually consists in significantly better results.
DOCUMENT GOALS
The document contains the full description, step by step, of the protocol realized by Drip.
The document functions as a guide and it can be used by anyone.
PRECONDITION
Before starting the protocol’s procedures, it is necessary to verify the following pre-requirements:
This protocol only works for computers that have Windows 10 or 11 as their operative system, so it is necessary for the computer to follow this requirement.
Whoever decides to apply the protocol to a computer, it is important for them to be the owner of the computer they are operating on, in order to avoid uncomfortable situations and guarantee more effective results.
A stable internet connection is necessary.
The desktop’s trash bin must be empty, so it is necessary to empty it in order to avoid filling it or slowing down the erasing process.
If all of these fields are respected, you may start with the protocol.
PROTOCOL STEPS
DIRECTORIES CLEANSING
The first step consists in going through every directory of every available hard drive to get rid of outdated, useless and forgotten files you might not want to keep anymore and to move the ones you care about where you want to conserve them.

Before you start, create a folder you can easily access at all times so you can copy the files you want to keep in there the moment you find them, you’re gonna need this folder the time you want to relocate every single file you found.
Creating the folder on your desktop surely makes it very easy to access and keep track of, but it unfortunately exposes it to higher risks of accidentally erasing it, so it is recommended to create the folder in any other directory and then create a desktop shortcut in order to avoid any risk

[runic trench]

"This idea is to demonstrate that a good work friendly environment would usually consist in significantly better results"

And you could write the PRECONDITIONS in a bulletpoint structure
-like this
-and this

• and this

[severe oxide]

Whats the word for “staring at someone in a loving way”?

[acoustic geyser]

Hello

How do I distinguish those sentences like I feel or I’m feeling?

Like present simple and present continuous

[sacred frigate]

Am I not = aren't I ?

?def distinguish

[hazy herald]

Word: distinguish

Definition 1 (verb): identify as in botany or biology, for example
Definition 2 (verb): detect with the senses
Definition 3 (verb): mark as different

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by mus_simahin

[noble drift]

Please write for me any good English Speaking Clubs here - only free.

[shell gust]

I felt that man, seek for God to know that question

[sudden kite]

for that is gazing

[faint mortar]

A: How long have you been teaching french, eric?
B: Since I ___ from school.

A) Had graduated B) Graduated C) Have graduated D) Will have graduated

is it a or b

@flat rune can you help sis?

[flat rune]

B because it’s present continuous

I mean A

But I kinda wanna say V

B

[opaque topaz]

Oops-

It’s B

[flat rune]

Wait lemme check

[faint mortar]

🤨

[flat rune]

But I guess in present continuous you would say I have not had

For the pronoun

Wait

[opaque topaz]

it’s B!! 🫢

[faint mortar]

🫡 👍

I have one question more btw

[flat rune]

Okioki B

Tbh B sounds more correct

Like audibly

But idk why tbh

[opaque topaz]

just ask!! I think everyone loves to help each other here

[flat rune]

Like in terms of grammar

[faint mortar]

we will wait until diane ___ through with her book
A) will get B) gets C) Is getting D) got

[opaque topaz]

it’s b again

We will wait until Diane gets through with her book.

[faint mortar]

oookkey

[opaque topaz]

that feels weird though omg

[faint mortar]

is this because easy for you?

[opaque topaz]

I would’ve typed it as We will wait until Diane gets through her book

[opaque topaz]

It’s natural. I still love to help though!!

[flat rune]

Yeah usually I keep the doors closed

[faint mortar]

is though and tho same thing?

[opaque topaz]

yes

[flat rune]

What country are you traveling to next

[faint mortar]

thanks, Can I let you know if I have a question. like in 5-10 min.

[opaque topaz]

Yes ofc! I would love to help

Tysm

[faint mortar]

The little boy burst into tears when he saw that his brother ___ his jigsaw puzzle apart.
A) will broke B) break C) Has broken D) Had broken

[opaque topaz]

had broken

It’s D

[faint mortar]

I ___ tony and his wife since they moved here two years ago
A) knew B) Have been knowing C) have known D) had known

is it c

[opaque topaz]

have known

YES

[opaque topaz]

Wait a second

I feel like it’s D for some reason though-

I think it’s still C

[faint mortar]

the knowledge isn't finished so its c

with my logic

😄

this one is hard

(the last one)

I --- well recently so yesterday I --- to the hostpital to see my doctor.
A) Haven't felt / Have gone
B) Haven't been feeling / went
C) didn't feel / went
D) didn't feel / have gone

[opaque topaz]

Oops-

[opaque topaz]

I it’s B

I haven’t been feeling well recently so yesterday I went to the hospital to see my doctor

Srry I was doing something just ping me

[faint mortar]

okey

[sacred frigate]

@opaque topaz Hello there, I didn't expect to see you here 😄

[sacred frigate]

kassy what city are you from in Kazakhstan?

[stuck timber]

B)

[thorny charm]

what deos "ironically" and "unironically" mean

[stuck timber]

As In, the meaning of Ironic iss (the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.) So like someones name could be Mr. Mean and they are ABSOLUTELY nice.

It's like saying something thats the opposite.
E.g :

1. Team Rockets hide out is Unironically on a rocket!

2. My mom, Mary is ironically single!

3. My friend , Alan , from Canada is unironically always sweating!

[supple holly]

Since + a specific point in time. Because it's a specific point, you can't use continuous tenses. Usually you only use simple past

Note: "Since" has two definitions. The above only works for the definition "from (a point in time)"

[sacred frigate]

how to use perhaps, probably, maybe

[supple holly]

(Lovingly) watch, behold, admire? It's probably one of these words plus the adverb. I can't think one word that means "look at someone lovingly", but the verbs I suggested have varying levels of how much focus you're using to look at this person. You can think of more focus = more love you have for this person

[supple holly]

Depends on the sentence/words you use. Both of the examples you give have little difference.

You'd be better off learning about the differences between simple present and present continuous

[sacred frigate]

why do people say "I better go and I'd better go

Can somebody explain me this
Why did he say "There's" but not There are" ??

[cyan flame]

whats the context?

[sacred frigate]

miles texting sms

[cyan flame]

"I better go" is used in an informal context
Example: "It's getting late; I better go."

Whereas "I'd better go" is used in a formal context
Where, "I'd" is a contraction of "I would" or " I had"
Example ("had"): "I'd better go before I miss the train."
Example ( "would"): "I'd better go if I want to get there on time."

[cyan flame]

Can you elaborate?

[sacred frigate]

?def elobarate

[hazy herald]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[cyan flame]

?def elaborate

[hazy herald]

Word: elaborate

Definition 1 (verb): make more complex, intricate, or richer
Definition 2 (verb): add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Definition 3 (adjective): marked by complexity and richness of detail

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by x.maxx

[cyan flame]

@sacred frigate

[thorny charm]

thanksu

[cyan flame]

Can you provide more context of the situation? @sacred frigate

[sacred frigate]

just a sec

[sacred frigate]

no need

[cyan flame]

sorry?

[sacred frigate]

kid just keeps typing so dad says there's bubles

[cyan flame]

Pardon?

[sacred frigate]

you know when we r typing

it's usually on iphones

[cyan flame]

buddy can you change your role from Advanced to Intermediate or Beginner, It is an advise

[sacred frigate]

heck you, man

i AM advanced

[cyan flame]

Buddy, if you say so.

[sacred frigate]

ur the one who can't understand simple text

ur not even fluent

liar

[cyan flame]

My dear friend, Words can differ in different contexts.

They could be sarcastic or metaphorical sometimes.

[cyan flame]

Buddy, I just advised you, Be respectful.

[sacred frigate]

my bad

[cyan flame]

I believe that following sentence is sarcastic or metaphorical, it can have different meanings.

[cyan flame]

This doesn't consist a literal meaning

The phrase "there's bubbles now, hold on" seems to suggest that something unexpected or interesting is happening, and the speaker is asking the listener to wait or pause for a moment to witness or experience it.

[sacred frigate]

stupid english, it's supposed to be there are bubles not there is

how could native say that

[cyan flame]

No, In this context "There's bubbles now" should be used.

it's not a literal meaning as I said.

[sacred frigate]

there you go

[sacred frigate]

sorry man for my behavior

[cyan flame]

yeah it's not a literal meaning

[cyan flame]

It is alright man

People can get angry sometimes

the speaker is likely using "there's" in a general sense to refer to the presence of something interesting or noteworthy, Since this doesn't literally mean bubbles, this can be used in spoken language.

@sacred frigate

[sacred frigate]

When else do we say There's?

For example There's a lot of students here?

[cyan flame]

Correction, Use "where else" in that sentence.

[sacred frigate]

Right

[cyan flame]

We can use that sentence aswell.

[sacred frigate]

?def marinating

[hazy herald]

Word: marinating

No definitions listed.

Definition requested by mus_simahin

[cyan flame]

i think you meant marination

[cyan flame]

marinating is a present continuous form of marinate

?def marinate

[hazy herald]

Word: marinate

Definition (verb): soak in marinade

Definition requested by x.maxx

[cyan flame]

yeah

[cyan flame]

so basically he used a metaphorical context here aswell

words aren't always literal

[cyan flame]

He asked "How's your essay?"
Other person said it was "Marinating" which means that they are allowing ideas, thoughts, or information to soak in and develop over time.

hope it's clear

[sacred frigate]

ok got it thx

[cyan flame]

Tip: Don't always take words in their literal meanings @sacred frigate

[sacred frigate]

alright

[cyan flame]

alright

[sacred frigate]

what this mean?

[cyan flame]

It means that, we aren't talking anymore or aren't friends anymore

It could differ in different contexts, I believe it means the above in that context, im not sure about the context in that scene tho

[obtuse light]

It could also mean their phone conversation stopped for some reason i believe ?

[cyan flame]

Yeah probably, Since we aren't aware of the context