📚｜english-questions

[real oasis]

thanks!

[errant kettle]

She thought she wasn’t cute enough to make an impression on him. Makes it grammatically correct. Maybe “she never imagined she was cute enough to capture his attention.”

[dense oasis]

maybe just say she thought she wasn't cute enough to impress him

or wasn't cute enough to make him impressed

So many ways

[fathom helm]

Alright perfect, thank you guys

[dull bough]

Thank you!

[west plover]

Hello

Ive just seen a British man who used this sentence like this:

• I know you are seeing this *
  Isnt see a stative verb?

[round jungle]

Some stative verbs (eg. "to know", "to have [possess]") are essentially never used with progressive forms. Others like "see" are rarely used with progressive forms, but can be in the right context. In this case, it's presumably to emphasize the "right now" aspect.

Also note that it's not unusual for idiomatic expressions using stative verbs to allow progressive tenses. For example, "to be seeing someone" is an expression that means "to be dating someone" and only exists in progressive form.

[green wolf]

Some stative verbs are more flexible

You will learn them in time

[formal compass]

Between “Majority of scientists obsess with contemplating faster-than-light travel” and “Majority of scientists obsesses with contemplating faster-than-light travel” which sentence is correct?

[past temple]

What does overrated and underrated mean?

[acoustic solar]

hellooo, im in a exam and i dont under stand this question

My mother always _______________ of me when I go home to visit.
Choose 1 correct answer.
takes off the carpet
takes the biscuit
does the best
makes a fuss

Can somesome help me? xd

[shut pulsar]

Makes a fuss

[acoustic solar]

what does mean?

[shut pulsar]

It's usually implying excessive and unnecessary attention, but in this context it's positive attention - a mother showing special care for a child

That's how I see it

[dense oasis]

"to make a fuss of somebody" is the phrase in this context

"to make a fuss" is a different thing

[dense oasis]

make a fuss of

[dull bough]

'Overrated' means that something is rated or praised more than it should be. For instance: ''The Mona Lisa's reputation seems to be overrated due to the famous artist". 'Underrated' has an opposite meaning - something is rated too low, not appreciated in a way it should be. '' These two singers are underrated , they deserve more attention on social media"

[dense oasis]

you probably meant "is praised more than it should be"

"praised too highly than it actually is" makes no sense

[dull bough]

Oh yeah! Thank you, I changed it

[dense oasis]

overrated is, for example, having me, when my parents believe that making me will bring them happiness and make the world a better place, but in reality it creates an another supervillain to destroy the society

[acoustic solar]

Tyyy

[dense oasis]

and underrated is... well, never, cuz it means that somebody would have to not appreciate me while I deserve to be appreciated, but I do not deserve to be anyway, so it is never

Your daily dose of pessimism. You're welcome

[past temple]

Thanks man 🤝

[round jungle]

Neither is correct.

"The majority of scientists obsess over contemplating ..." or "The majority of scientists are obsessed with contemplating ..." would be correct grammatically, but it doesn't make a lot of sense. What do you mean by "obsess over contemplating"?

"The majority of [X]" is considered plural.

[fading solar]

Good evening all, in a famous quotation, Emerson asserts: ‘In every work of genius we recognise our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty.’, could anyone tell me what does that quotation mean?

[dense oasis]

in everything that is beautiful or that has a lot of effort put into it, we see something we would do the same way. We recall the way we would do this (the thoughts that would suggest to do this), even if they seem strange and foreign to us

it means that we see similarities between the way something was done, and our thoughts we once had

but we rejected them

therefore, we did not create that genius thing

We can just observe our thoughts and recall them, but they were never put into practice. Somebody else had the same thoughts. And somebody else actually used them

[fading solar]

Thanks, btw, why he said "...with a certain alienated majesty"?

[dense oasis]

Maybe because they are not ours anymore

Majesty, cuz we are surprised, so they make an impression. The impression might be majestic

[fading solar]

"majesty" here means majestic or excellent impression?

[dense oasis]

That's just a quote. You interpret it the way you want to. For me, it sounds like the feeling of them coming back to us is majestic, great, strong

We are impressed by the thing we saw. And maybe, simultaneously, depressed that we did not work hard putting our own ideas into practice

[fading solar]

Ok, thanks again bro🙏

[fading cobalt]

im trying to say ''in my opinion'' in some advanced ways... does ''in my estimation'' sound pretty good?

[woven gale]

can i write In conclusion, despite it's comforting zone having upsides, the negatives of this should never be ignored. it is recomended that, doing a lot of exercises and being healthy in conclusion?

i feel like the suggestion is weird

[spiral lynx]

The conclusion should reformulate the introduction,the thesis especially or be an answer to a question that has been asked in the intro it should also summarize the body paragraphs in no more than 2 or 3 lines

[woven gale]

i did the all parts but i feel like there's a mistake in my conclusion

is the sentence correct though?

[spiral lynx]

Can i have the full essay?

I should read it to tell

[woven gale]

i cant take a picture of it

but isnt there a grammar mistake in the last sentence?

[spiral lynx]

I didn't really understand the context

It's about doing exercises and if it was negative or positive for the body?

[woven gale]

the topic was ppeople are now on sedentary lifestyle compared to the past. and the question was do you think this is a positive or negative development

the introduction:

in today's world, there's an increasing rate of those who has an imbalaced lifestyle. some think that more people are depending on this way of lifes compared to the previous. since it has many drawbacks, this phenomenon is a totally negative development. since, this type of lifestyle might ruin their life and it might influence the people's health

[woven gale]

are you here?

[spiral lynx]

Yes

[woven gale]

btw im just learning to write an essay it's been like 2 weeks since i started the english course

[spiral lynx]

You have some mistakes

[spiral lynx]

I see

I'll tell you then

In today's world
You can replace that by: nowadays ,recently, the world today..

[spiral lynx]

Of those who have*

Imbalaced..imbalanced

Some think that more people are depending on this way of life*
= Some people think that many others are more depending on this lifestyle compared to the previous one years ago.

You used since twice,you can change the second one by hence,thus...

[woven gale]

is it the same meaning as because?

[spiral lynx]

I'm not really good at following the essays forms and techniques
I can just tell ur mistakes grammatically or so

[spiral lynx]

Since and hence?

[woven gale]

they are improving day by day

[spiral lynx]

??def hence

[hazy herald]

Word: hence

Definition 1 (adverb): (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
Definition 2 (adverb): from this place

Definition requested by kassy_000

[woven gale]

thank you

[spiral lynx]

??def since

[hazy herald]

Word: since

Definition 1 (adverb): From a definite past time until now.
Definition 2 (preposition): From the time of; in or during the time subsequent to; subsequently to; after; -- usually with a past event or time for the object.
Definition 3 (conjunction): Seeing that; because; considering; -- formerly followed by that.

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by kassy_000

[woven gale]

the first one was the worst of all

[spiral lynx]

If u need a word or synonyms u can just type ??def (word)

[spiral lynx]

It's okay
If this one is good then u r improving

[woven gale]

yeah

[spiral lynx]

Are more dependent*

[fathom helm]

Hey everyone

I fell into that sentence, which I can somehow figure the meaning out but not really quite as I would be able to translate it on my natural language

He introduced his arguments with the observation that his task was to go beyond “international principle to the nuts and bolts of proving the case”.

Philippe sands, financial times

[pastel jay]

that's one complicated sentence

to make it simpler

[fathom helm]

Yeah, I hope someone can help to make it more like straightforward

I also need it to put it in my anki cards haha

Alright

The reset: how Britain can restore its global reputation - https://on.ft.com/4c5Vkka via @FT

Uh

[pastel jay]

that dude in context presented his point, which were made through his observation, that his task is to prove the case in great detail by any means necessary, even beyond international laws

I think something like this

Sounds like something someone would say in court

after breach the international law to solve a case

this article is about

post-brexit kinda stuffs

I'm not very fond of politic

but, my mate over there told me that

it was never came from the people's vote haha

and what kind of global reputation did they have before?

fish and chips? lol

[fathom helm]

Where are you from?

[crimson vortex]

Hello, what is the true meaning of "to yield"?

[pastel jay]

I would say it depend on the context

1. give up or surrender to the pressure of the opposition
2. (smt) give result or produce a product, for example: The farm yields rice

[crimson vortex]

So recipe can also yield a product, right?

[fading solar]

Good evening, what's a word to describe a person who feel totally hopeless and even want to die?

[supple holly]

Depressed?

[fading solar]

Thanks, is 'desperate' suitable here?

[supple holly]

The way I understand it, "desperate" is more like you want something but you can't get it, and that makes you sad. It's a different kind of sad than "depressed"

But it depends on the context. You can want something so much that if you can't get it, you want to die

So yes, I think it's suitable

[fading solar]

Thanks, it translate 'desperate' in our language just as "hopeless in everything, the most hopeless state of someone..."

[supple holly]

It's a hard emotion to describe accurately, especially because there are different causes and behaviors. So if you use any of these words in context, the context will help convey the emotion better than the word itself

[fading solar]

What would u describe the state when someone feel totally hopeless, like almost want to die? (more than depressed)

[supple holly]

Maybe "devastated." It sounds like a pretty serious word

[fading solar]

Thanks, that's probably the word i look for. Btw, what do u think about 'despair', does it apply here too?

[supple holly]

That's a noun. Cambridge says there's an adjective for it (despairing) but I've never seen anyone use it ever

I'd just use "desperate" instead

[fading solar]

Ok, plz correct me if it's used incorrectly:
he has lost everything, and now everything seem going against his will, feeling totally devastated, he decide to not stay

[supple holly]

He has lost everything, and now everything seems to be going against his will. Feeling totally devastated, he decides/decided not to stay.

The usage itself is correct, I just made some grammar corrections

[fading solar]

Thanks for the tip and correction, thank u🙏

[dense oasis]

Desperate is sad but you are angry as hell, like your prey escapes

Then it's sad but you wanna catch this stupid piece of banh mi

[half torrent]

Which one is correct? "do a mistake" or "make a mistake"?

[dull bough]

''make a mistake'' is correct

[languid ferry]

can someone explain me abt "drain out" I can't get it (；ＴДＴ)

[spiral lynx]

When you feel exhausted from a trip or work or..
Another meaning is related to water or any liquid source that is being emptied to dry

[true light]

If sb tells me that they’ve had pizza. Does it make more sense for me to ask “with what topping?” Or “with which toppings?”
Or is there a better way of phrasing the question?

[spiral lynx]

Flavor?

[supple holly]

You can just say "what toppings?" without the "with" because they'll know you're asking about the toppings belong on the pizza anyway

But if you must use "with" then "with what toppings?" sounds better in my opinion. No real difference between the 2 versions though

[true light]

Okay, thanks a bunch. What are your thoughts on choosing to go with “flavor” instead of “toppings”, as Kassy suggested?

[supple holly]

I never referred to different pizzas as flavors before lol. Because the "flavor" is determined by the toppings, so toppings just make more sense to me. But I'm sure everyone will still understand you perfectly either way

[true light]

Okay, thanks ☺️ And thanks to you too @spiral lynx for trying to help

[spiral lynx]

I never actually asked anything about pizza
Welcome tho

[spiral lynx]

True

[errant kettle]

You also could ask, "what kind?" as the type (or kind) of pizza is determined by the toppings.

[true light]

Yeah, makes sense. You’ve been a helpful otter. Here, have a cookie: 🍪

[charred hedge]

"That stuck with me to this very day" is this right?

[bronze lagoon]

not really

while its passing, it sounds bad

[round jungle]

Yeah, "What kind (of pizza)?" or maybe ""What did you have on it?" would probably be most natural.

"What toppings?" works, but doesn't sound as good.

You definitely wouldn't use "flavor" when talking about kinds of pizza. "Flavor" is used for different flavors that are an integral part of one single food item, like ice cream or candy. It's not used for separate flavor added with toppings. "What flavor pizza?" would imply the pizza itself was flavored, like you want to know what flavor the dough was.

For example, if you have chocolate flavored ice cream and drizzle strawberry sauce on top, the sauce would not be considered part of the flavor. If you were asked what flavor you had, you would only say "chocolate"; if you were asked what kind, you might say "chocolate with strawberry sauce".

[green wolf]

That has stuck with me to this very day.

that stuck with me to this very day.
This is incorrect

Don't spread misinformation

[sleek fulcrum]

what does 'low bar' mean in this context?

[civic spindle]

@sleek fulcrum like a low bar to jump over. So a low standard, easy to achieve, not impressive

[errant kettle]

It means that the standards are low

[sleek fulcrum]

alright thanks

[fading solar]

Good afternoon, what's the word to describe the taste of cooked pumpkin that's like powder or nut?

[pastel jay]

maybe powdery or nutty?

[inland steppe]

maybe herby if you're talking about pumpkin spice. if not I feel like herby may still be able to describe the taste. sometimes there may not be an exact word to describe a taste so it might be better just to compare it to another food/taste (example: saying something taste like chicken because at least in the U.S. most people know what chicken taste like)

[round jungle]

I'm not sure exactly the flavor you're describing, but I agree with The_Dark_Plague that we would probably compare it to something else or just describe it (eg. "nutty with a powdery texture"). There's no single word that means "the taste of cooked pumpkin" 🎃

[true light]

Grazie mille for that wonderful explanation

[crimson vortex]

Hello guys

What is the true meaning of "an official". Does it mean only a government politician or it means any famous, important person, who is in charge of something? For example, is the CEO of a big company an official? Also, who are law enforcement officials? Are they just members of the police?

[pastel jay]

An "official" applied for any person with authority, both government and non-government, for example: CEO of a company or prime minister are both applicable
Not famous people though

[fading solar]

Thanks

[fading solar]

It's bit like the taste of a boiled cooked egg yolk, powder-like

[fading solar]

Or taste like taro

[acoustic geyser]

Whats up

[heady jolt]

Hi, I have a question
What does it mean hangover?

[pastel jay]

It's that feeling after you drank 20 cans of beer

or 8 bottles of soju

maybe a pint of whiskey

[heady jolt]

Aa okay, it has a similar meaning with drunk

[pastel jay]

yep

[quaint tinsel]

It’s the headache the next day you wake up after a large and funny night of pure drinking

[heady jolt]

Oh gosh, I wish I won't feel like that in the future, I don't want to drink

[pastel jay]

Yeah, best avoid those if possible

This came from me

[quaint tinsel]

You don’t have to, I mean you can go to the gym instead to have a great and healthy life

[heady jolt]

Yes exactly, that's the perfect life

[quaint tinsel]

Por example…

[heady jolt]

Yeah, this is a bad habit even it seems enjoyable in the beginning

[quaint tinsel]

I wake up in the morning around 6am and 7am then I go outside take the sunlight because it increases you testosterone levels after that I do some workouts cardio especially, drink at least 1 or 2 liters of water with salt and lemon because of the electrolyte and in the evening I lift weights 🏋️

[heady jolt]

I see that you're a good athlete, nice for you

Having a good sleep is also an important habit

[quaint tinsel]

👋👋🙏🙏🙏🙏 have a great life

[heady jolt]

Hope so

[red trench]

Hi guys

I am from Brazil 🇧🇷 and i am learning to speak English now

How are you?

[heady jolt]

Good

How about you

[grizzled burrow]

hi

i'm from türkiye 🇹🇷 and i'm learning to speak english

please you teach

[snow goblet]

merhaba, ask a question and we will try to answer

[fading solar]

Morning, how do u usually say about the texture of potato in daily life?

[snow goblet]

mostly smooth with little bumps and divots

[fading solar]

the content of potato that folks usually eat

[snow goblet]

there are dozens of ways to cook a potato and they all have different textures

mashed potato versus baked is different. fries can be soft or crispy

[fading solar]

Like when it's cooked and tasted like egg yolk, what do u usually call that texture?

[snow goblet]

mushy?

[fading solar]

like the boiled egg yolk

soft🤔

it's probably between hard boiled and overcooked

When it's translated from my language, it say "starchy", do u use that word often?

[round jungle]

"Starchy" just means that the food has a high amount of starch. Potatoes are always starchy, but that doesn't describe the texture or the taste. The texture of boiled potatoes is "soft" or "mushy".

[round jungle]

Between this and your previous question about pumpkin, it seems like there may be some confusion about the difference between taste and texture. "Texture" refers to how something physically feels when you touch it. "Taste" refers to the flavor as you eat it.

You asked about the "taste" of cooked pumpkin and then described it as "powdery" (a texture). Now you're asking about the "texture" of potatoes, but describing it as tasting like egg yolk. Boiled potatoes can have a similar texture to egg yolk, but I wouldn't say they taste like eggs.

If you're asking about the taste of potato, I would say maybe "bland and earthy". The texture as mentioned is "soft and mushy" if they're boiled or baked.

[fading solar]

Thanks bro and everyone for the detailed explanation, really appreciate that🙏

[acoustic geyser]

Hello

Whats difference between will you and can you?

[snow goblet]

will you is more proper. they are usually used interchangeably

[round jungle]

In the general sense, it's the normal difference between "will" and "can".

"Will you come to the party?" is asking if the action will happen.

"Can you come to the party?" is asking if you have the ability to do the action.

But in the secondary usage of requesting that somebody do something, both "will" and "can" can be used interchangeably.

"Will you come to the party?" and "Can you come to the party?" mean the same thing in the context of requesting that the person come to the party.

Note: Using "will/can" to make a request can be considered impolite. It's more polite to use "would/could" instead.

[meager wave]

Good morning

How do you say that I am tired in daily life

[round jungle]

"I'm tired."

If you've very tired, you could also say "I'm exhausted."

[acoustic geyser]

Which one is correct?
On the internet
In the internet

[pastel jay]

On the Internet

[meager wave]

Thank you

[blissful kestrel]

if I had worked hard before, I would have found a good job now.
if I had worked hard before, I would have found a good job three years ago. Are both correct!

[errant kettle]

The second one is correct but sounds a little awkward. The first sentence should have "good job by now" at the end.

[blissful kestrel]

if I had worked hard before, I should have a good job by now. right？

and how is the second one more natural?

[errant kettle]

I don't think there is anything that would make it flow better, there is nothing wrong with it grammatically. Maybe putting the then in. "If I had worked hard before, then I would have found a good job three years ago. "

[blissful kestrel]

Thank u for your patient answer.

[fading solar]

Good evening, what's the difference between fake, feign and masquerade?

[flat rune]

Is the word 'clothing' actually an uncountable noun?? Because it sounds so weird to me, "i have so much clothing". Does that feels very strange to you guys? Clothing is not an abstract word, you can literally count how many clothes you have, unlike other uncountable nouns. Your explenation regarding this problem will be appreciated

[fading solar]

They translated almost same in my language

[fading solar]

Thanks, yeah, i mean when they all mean to 'deceive', what are their differences on that?

[charred hedge]

I was pretty pumped

Can you explain this

[fading solar]

Thanks bro, really appreciate that, tbh, i still bit puzzled between the difference between fake and feign when they all mean 'deceive'

[fading solar]

Thank u for taking time explaining all these🙏

Thanks, i shall

[dense oasis]

"iotter" corrected you, but I have a slightly different way to approach this problem, so maybe I should say something too.

If I had worked hard before, I would have found a good job by now.
This is the 3rd conditional. Both parts talk about the past, even the by now part is in fact kinda about the past right. By now, so before the current moment we are living in happened. Past and past, both parts of the sentence.

Now, you wanted to do something else here. You wanted to say "now", that you can't find this job right now, not by now, right. So you want to use an entirely different conditional for this very specific usecase. You can do this instead:

"If I had worked hard before, I would find a good job now."

Different, right? That's not the third conditional anymore. That's not past + past in both cases. That's past in the first part, but current time in the second part

This one is called "a mixed conditional"

Because it mixed the past with the present

Mixed conditionals are not the same as the third, or the second, or the first, or the zero conditional. They have very different usecases and the one you gave is a perfect usecase

"If I had worked hard before, I would find a good job now."
that's a mixed conditional, talks about "if + past, then something in the present"
You can notice it, because when people use it, they tend to follow this rule:
If I had done something, I would be/eat/have/do/verb something now
If + subject + past perfect, subject + future simple with would instead of will

"If I had a good job, I wouldn't have worried about saving money that day."
this one is also a mixed conditional, but this one talks about "if + general condition, then something in the past"
If + subject + past simple, subject + future perfect with would instead of will

You can look this up by searching for "mixed conditionals"

[austere moss]

Well well well

Friend cat herr black cat you are an interesting man

[blissful kestrel]

wow I admire u r so serious about my question. Thank u very much

[blissful kestrel]

the example if I had a good job means i don't have a good job now right?

[dense oasis]

It doesn't directly say this, but it makes me think this way, yes

Cuz like, if you wanted to really put it in the past

Then you would not use mixed conditionals

You would just go for the third conditional

like "If I had gotten myself a good job, I wouldn't have worried about saving money that day"

which is the third already

while "If I got myself a good job..." is a mixed conditional

[dense oasis]

Pretty sure I recall myself asking the same exact question you had, but like, a month or few ago. Gotta find it, wait

Damn I can't find it lol

[blissful kestrel]

Conditions are too difficult to understand for Chinese. No a good book explains cleanly. And it is difficult for me to read an original English Grammer book

[dense oasis]

Well I don't really speak Chinese so I can't help you while using it, but what helped me the most is just looking at the examples all over again and see that they are actually following the same pattern all over again

like

when it is a thought like "if general condition, past result" then I immediately see the pattern like "If I had a car, I would have driven there yesterday already"

i relate these to what I want to say right. Kinda trying to make myself recall them when I need to use them

[blissful kestrel]

It is a really good way to learn English

[dense oasis]

yeah. Just wanna make it almost mechanical, almost as natural as when I see red, I call it "red"

[blissful kestrel]

Could u add u to chat a little while. i don't want to take up much room here.

[dense oasis]

I sent a friend request, so I guess you can accept it and then just text me if you want to

[echo epoch]

Why is the "be" in behave and behold pronounced differently?

[earnest oriole]

Where to use supposed to in the sentence?

Oh okay thank you

Thanks i understood 💚

[dense oasis]

it is pronounced the same way

[errant kettle]

I think this is a dialectic variation where the "be" in behave and behold is pronounced as "buhave" or "buhold"

[dull bough]

Hello! What does "high-five in someone's face" mean?

[snow goblet]

to slap them

[trail slate]

“I could afford to be more driven”
What does it mean??

[snow goblet]

'driven' in this case means motivated and committed to a goal. so they are saying they could work harder

[trail slate]

Got it, thanks

[dull bough]

Oh, I heard this phrase as encouraging

[stark horizon]

a high-five is, but a high-five to the face is not

[dull bough]

Okay, thank you!

[copper sparrow]

Hey guys, one question 🙋‍♀️
What’s the difference between “just” and “only”? And Can you tell me two examples for have a idea, please

I really don’t know the difference and is a little bit hard for me understand

[stark horizon]

they can be used interchangeably sometimes.
"there was only one bed"
"there was just one bed"

but sometimes not
"can you just stop?"
can you only stop?" - nonsense

"were you the only one?"
"were you the just one?" - nonsense

i think if used in context of the amount of something, they are about the same

[copper sparrow]

Hum…ok

So, can you correct this phrase please? I sent this message on the chat “share a books” but I don’t if is correctly

“I don’t find the recursion, this book I have just in Portuguese”

[stark horizon]

'just in portuguese' means it is only in that language, which is correct

[copper sparrow]

Ok, I am understand it.

[copper sparrow]

Thank you so much ziggy💜

[stark horizon]

yw

[round jungle]

"Just in Portuguese" is correct, but the sentence has some other grammatical issues. It should be:

I can't find the recursion*. I only/just have this book in Portuguese.
(Or: "... The book I have is only/just in Portuguese.")

*I'm not sure what you mean by "recursion". Could you explain what you're trying to say?

[copper sparrow]

Recursion is the name of the book hahaha

[copper sparrow]

Oh!! Thank you so much Schuyler

[round jungle]

Ahh I see lol.

So do you mean that you only have the book "Recursion" (book titles should be capitalized) in Portuguese and you can't find it in English / a different language?

[copper sparrow]

Yeah!

You are correct, I was searching a pdf called “recursion” in English but I only have in Portuguese

[acoustic geyser]

Excuse me, has sex got another usage?

[lunar token]

#3 is the way it's normally used literally; #4 is an example of how you can extend it to things even if it's not literally about sex (basically "time to make this sexier")

[acoustic geyser]

But I found it

[lunar token]

yep, that's what i mean by extending

[acoustic geyser]

But it sounds weird as hell.

[lunar token]

i mean I don't really know what to say about that other than they still used it lol

This isn't unique to sexing something up as a verb either, you can also call something "sexy" to mean it's appealing/attractive (especially if it draws a lot of attention to itself)

so the game is probably saying it's time to make the video less boring by doing something eye-catching

[acoustic geyser]

Well, it would be weird if I used that phrasal verb to talk with my friend.

[lunar token]

that mostly depends on how comfortable you and your friends are with the idea of sex

(like, the fact that it exists)

if your friend is okay with hearing the word sex then feel free to use it 🤷

[acoustic geyser]

Oh, anyway.
Is " she might have been drinking " like present perfect continuous but it is in the past, right?

[lunar token]

it doesn't have any tense, but yes it's talking about drinking before another time that you're talking about

(that could be before now, before a party, during a party last weekend, etc.)

[acoustic geyser]

Modal verb have been ing, right?

[lunar token]

i don't know what you're trying to ask

"might" is a modal verb, and the word after it isn't marked for any tense ("might have" instead of has, had, etc.)

[acoustic geyser]

Well

Anyway thanks

[dry estuary]

What's the difference between "Impassion" and "Passion"? Or they are the same?

owe you one buddy

[dense oasis]

it doesn't

I mean, it does only if your native doesn't have this right

But in english itself it doesn't

Especially in American, idk if that's a coincidence, but I heard "that's sexy" or "that's not so sexy" in it so many times

[brazen cloud]

if someone is asking "what are you a data scientist?" and youre like the third person that was thinking of the same question but didnt ask but then you wanted to reply to that first person asking would you say "fr lol ive been wondering the same thing, probably are" or "fr lol ive been wondering the same thing, probably is" or probably am?

[dense oasis]

I've been wondering about the same thing

[brazen cloud]

i got confused on the second part

[dense oasis]

Well it comes back to some usual questions right.

• Are you mad at me?

• I am.

• Are you interested in this?

• I am not

[brazen cloud]

i dont get what youre tryna tell me😔

[dense oasis]

so:

• are you something

• am not/I am

• what are you, a data scientist?

• I guess I am

[brazen cloud]

but im like a middleman

so should i say

haha, probably am

?

[dense oasis]

Ohh got it

Then tell them "I've been wondering about the same thing, he/she probably is"
or
"they probably are"

[brazen cloud]

ohh i seee

okay dude thanks a lot

[dense oasis]

Third person right

[brazen cloud]

ya im like the third persob

[dense oasis]

So you conjugate to the third person

[brazen cloud]

like im just a guy

ya

[dense oasis]

Yes. You are the third person to these people talking to each other, but this person who is not addressed by you when you say this, is also a third person to you

if you have a bunny, a cat, and a dog, and the cat is talking to the dog, then the bunny is a third person for them. But when the bunny interrupts the dog, then the dog is not a third person anymore to the bunny, and the bunny is not a third person to the dog anymore

Because the dog and the bunny think about each other and address each other directly

Then in this conversation between them, the cat becomes the third person

It's hard to understand, but when you visualize this like in front of your eyes, then it works

[hollow night]

Question. Without checking a dictionary, how many of you recognize the word "factotum" and know what it means?

[errant kettle]

Not me

Never heard it before

Not ever

Just looked it up

Probably gonna forget it

[round jungle]

Never seen it before either

[round jungle]

Hmm, in that case I'd probably say it like "I only have 'Recursion' in Portuguese and can't find it in English."

Note that we don't use "the" with titles, so it would be "I can't find 'Recursion'," not "I can't find the 'Recursion'." (Unless the title is "The Recursion".)

[dense oasis]

Schuyler. We got a problem. I can not find the recursion. The recursion I can not find. Problem got a we. Recursion the find not can I. Recursion. A problem got. Recursion the can not find. Recursion!

||idk if you're gonna get this joke lmao||

||...that it's like recursive sequences in mathematics||

[copper sparrow]

“I couldn't find the book "recursion" in English” That's the translation😂

But

Thank you so much for help me

[round jungle]

Yeah, that works, too, but it depends on whether you're still trying to find it or not:

I can't find ... = Simple present tense. You haven't found it yet, but you're still searching.

I couldn't find ... = Simple past tense. You weren't able to find it and you're no longer actively trying.

[noble wasp]

whats correct, "it is best to use" or "it is better to use"?

[plain kindle]

I think second one

[errant kettle]

it really depends on the context. "It is best to use the right tool for the job." "It is better to use a mixer than trying to blend by hand if you want your batter to come out evenly."

[noble wasp]

so to use "better" it's necessary to say the thing i'm comparing the first thing to in the phrase?

[errant kettle]

Well, for example you could say. "It is better to be honest." In this sentence the comparison of honest opposed to dishonest is not clearly stated it is just implied. You could say "It is best to be honest" but in this case, "It is better to be honest." sounds more natural.

[noble wasp]

its clearer now, thanks!

[scarlet helm]

Hi, Im new here. I was reading an article and found this:

I’m also an adventurer. I hike, cruise, and travel to places where cell signals don’t exist.

Why have they used ‘don’t’ here. Why not does not?

[pastel jay]

Because "signals" is a plural noun

"signal" is singular noun while "signals" is plural noun

The basic rule is, singular noun go with singular verb
While plural noun go with plural verb

In this case, "don't" is plural verb while "does not" is singular verb

So, "signals" will go with "don't" since plural verb goes with plural noun

[scarlet helm]

Ohhh okay! Got it. Thank you sooooo much. 🙏🙏

[charred hedge]

How to say thats a thing which answer is not only one or sure, like it depends.

[pastel jay]

From what I understand, you want a phrase to convey that there's no certain answer, right?
Then, we'll have:

It depends
It's subjective
It's situational
It varies
It's context-dependent

[charred hedge]

How to say it depends on person, in another way

[pastel jay]

"It's subjective"
"It's up to personal preference"
"It's individual-dependent"

[charred hedge]

Thank you so much

People use this "its up in the air?"

[dense oasis]

Why wouldn't they use it?

If a word exists in a dictionary, or an expression, then somebody uses it somewhere

[pastel jay]

Well yes, but it depends , I think
Have you ever seen anyone used "maudlin", "plangent", "lachrymose", "saturnine" or "mawkish"?
I've ever seen them in old books

[dense oasis]

I have seen all of them

In books, yes

But that's still used

If someone wrote this in a book, this word was used

[pastel jay]

Oh ok

[dense oasis]

Plangent I also heard many times, outside of books

The fact that words are rare or limited to some specific contexts does not mean they are not used at all, they still are, just you're less likely to see them right

[pastel jay]

[fading solar]

Good afternoon,
He is so fragile, he can't even take ( failure? ), even a breakup in relationship could devastate him.

What would u write to make the sentence above sound natural?

[dense oasis]

"He is so fragile, that he cannot even take it when a relationship ends with a breakup"

Or "...that he cannot even put up with the failure when a relationship ends with a breakup"

Although, we seem to be able to just go for "take the failure" only, very interesting. I found it just now.

https://www.westpointcoh.org/interviews/take-the-failure-cheating-and-redemption-in-the-calculus-honor-scandal

[dense oasis]

we can also make it into "He is so fragile, he cannot even take the failure. Even a breakup in a relationship could devastate him"

[fading solar]

Thanks, if 'failure' in parenthesis is replaced with "blow, hit, loss, losing", would it work too?

[dense oasis]

yes

it would

I checked these words just in case, and I found them being used in some contexts, in this way, so it seems like it would make sense

[tight juniper]

hi eveyone I wan't to know about the meaning of theese words " wanna , gonna and gotta" can you tell the meanings please

[fading solar]

Which one sound most natural to native?

[dense oasis]

gotta wait for a native to specify such things

[fading solar]

thought u r

[celest dust]

Heyyy

Who are anyone had exam ielts exam?

[dense oasis]

nah just a hobbyist, tryin to help some people out whenever I feel confident about the topic they look for

[dense oasis]

wanna - want to do something
gonna - going to do something
gotta - have/has to do something

[tight juniper]

thank you very much

[acoustic geyser]

What is difference between:
Why would you and why did you

Thanks dude.

Also whats the difference between
Your computer needs fixing
Your computer wants fixing

[wooden oak]

How can I improve my English level so that I can be a native speaker?

what i should learn and how ?

And what is the best resource to learn

[acoustic geyser]

Learning all 12 English tenses first.

[wooden oak]

okay

i will do that

[flat rune]

that's all?

what about pronunciation

and communication skills

I need tips on how to write an article

and make it sound more intriguing

@supple holly

[dense oasis]

Kimcheese enlighten them

[dense oasis]

if you were never raised in an English speaking country, you will never be a native speaker

fluent at max

[acoustic geyser]

I forgot

Anyway

If I dont remember anything.
Which one should I use?
I forget or Ive forgotten?

[visual mantle]

I've forgotten

[flat rune]

[small escarp]

which would be grammatically correct??
a. the jury is divided on its decision
b.the jury are divided on their decision.

[unborn hollow]

The jury is divided on their decision is correct.
Jury is a group of people that make decisions, so they may be in agreement or conflict.
Jury is also a singular collective. Therfore, the subject jury must agree with a singular verb such as is.

[acoustic geyser]

Get that man out of here, he is a bloody scammer.

[stark horizon]

i already reported and blocked

reported and blocked

[delicate beacon]

I’ll do the same then

[dark stratus]

hello

[acoustic geyser]

What is the difference between
I know some guys
I know lots of guys.

There arent lots of book here
There arent few book here

Thanks

[silk turtle]

What is the meaning of 'Cranky'?

is it madness or something?

same as the sensitive..?

hm

Oh i got it

Thanks master,

I understood finally

[mossy field]

it's basically just about the quantity.
some = not many, you know few people.

a lots of = You know many people, larger number of people.

[fossil cedar]

hello i have a question . how i can make a noun sentence ??

like the eaten cake for breakfast

to which language ?

[shrewd dust]

Chào các bạn

[fading solar]

I have a question, do most native speakers have no problem mimicking other dialect of English? Like Americans speak like British and vice versa?

[dense oasis]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YZEjk4KognI&pp=ygUbQW1lcmljYW5zIHRyeSBicmlzaWggYWNjZW50

They do have a problem

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=84U7OTV_wR8&pp=ygUbQW1lcmljYW5zIHRyeSBicmlzaWggYWNjZW50

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gx4APp8Ir6g&pp=ygUdQnJpdGlzaCB0cnkgYXVzdHJhbGlhbiBhY2NlbnQ%3D

[fossil cedar]

let me tell you a better example : mr Omid . who was sleeping soundly , didnt hear the telephone ring noun form : mr. Omid sleeping soundly ,didnt hear the telephone ring or sleeping soundly mr Omid , didnt hear the telephone ring i have heard it is caled reduction

[dense oasis]

they struggle, but like they have an idea of what it sounds like. They can quickly absorb them if they move out to some other English speaking country. I remember one american tellin me he had a friend who came back from Australia with an Australian accent, they knew each other for years, and this friend used to speak with an American accent before lmao

[fossil cedar]

how i can reduct me sentences ??

like my example

[round jungle]

Depends on the person. Some people are great at mimicking accents and others aren't. I can't even do a particularly convincing American accent lol

I would say most can do at least a very rough approximation of common dialects, especially just individual words, but very few are actually accurate at it unless they've had specific training or extensive experience with the dialect (eg. lived in the area a long time)

[fading solar]

Australians should have no problems doing British accent, right, lol

[fading solar]

Understood, i thought u r American

[dense oasis]

they are tho lmao

[dense oasis]

Mmmm it seems so to me, but I gotta consider the fact that my hearing is still not perfect and the way we hear English and the way natives do is different, like they can pick up on subtle things that we often can not. So I think Australians and British do not sound so close to each other after all

[round jungle]

I am lol. But one with a speech impairment ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Everyone I talk to here in my hometown immediately asks where I'm from

A lot guess the UK, probably because I drop Rs xD

[dense oasis]

Few days ago I had a case when a shopping assistant had to ask me to repeat the same sentence 3 times, because all she heard was mumbling. It was in Poland, I spoke polish, she was polish. But I slur so many words and stuff

I don't even have a speech impairment, I just, am lazy, and cut words or misshape them as I wish

[dense oasis]

Bottle of water? What, nah, I wanted to get a bah-hwa-hwa-tah

[round jungle]

😆

[fading solar]

They both say 'mate' as often as each other, right😂

[fading solar]

U meant u speak British accent to folks there?

[round jungle]

Not really. I speak an American accent, but I don't really pronounce R after vowels, so people guess I'm British based on that and that my pronunciation in general is just off

Basically, everyone thinks it's an accent that they can't quite place. Brits would probably guess I'm from Australia or something

[near dove]

Hello, what does never mind mean? Is it a proper reply for sorry or thank you?

[round jungle]

"Never mind" means "don't worry about it" or "don't bother"

You wouldn't use it for "sorry" or "thank you"

[fading solar]

Consider this an advantage😂

[round jungle]

Maybe. I don't think it is, though, lol. It's not only pronunciation, but also just physically and mentally hard for me to get the words out at all 😅

[thin root]

oooo interesting

[fading solar]

Dude, i gotta ask u a English question, how would u correct this:
"English is probably the simplest comparing with other western languages, which also attribute to being the no.1 choice for learner of English."

[proven heart]

"However little known the feeling or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood" I didn't understand this sentence well, does it convey that little do people know the feelings and views of such a man might be the first time that man entered a neighbourhood?

[dense oasis]

what did you want to express by saying "which also attribute to"?

it doesn't match the context

[round jungle]

English is probably the simplest compared to other western languages, [which also attribute to being the no.1 choice for learner of English].

I'm not sure about the second part. Do you mean that English being the simplest language is one of the reasons why so many people learn it?

[near dove]

emm... what about don't mind?

If someone said "sorry (for the trouble)", and I want to express "don't worry about it/it's nothing serious", is there a common saying for it?

[fading solar]

Yes, by saying 'simplest', would it have any negative meaning and cause misunderstanding?

[fading solar]

see my reply to Schuyler

[dense oasis]

the negativity or positivity of the meaning would be dependent on the speaker who perceives it right. The second part is not correct and could create misunderstanding. Although Schuyler guessed what you meant lol

[round jungle]

In that case, I would say "... which contributes to it being the no.1 language people choose to learn."

"Simplest" isn't necessarily negative unless it's used in a negative context. Although I'm not really sure how accurate the statement actually is. English, like most languages, is simple in some ways and complicated in others.

[fading solar]

Got it, thanks

[dull bough]

Hello! Why in this sentence : '' She was an American writer and the older of two daughters born to ...(a name) '' they say born to ? Can we use 'born from' or 'born of'?

And another question , is it common to say ''whereabouts"?

[dense oasis]

https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-be-born-of-and-be-born-from

I normally would not send a link to a site like Quora, but there are comments from natives so yeah

[quartz ore]

I was watching house of the dragon, the king says
"Powerless over mine own daughter of seven and ten"
What does he mean by seven and ten.

[dense oasis]

It is very common

i heard it in pretty much every context

but I notice it being said, rather than being written, so there is a possibility it is used predominantly in the spoken language

[unborn hollow]

Yes, to say born to and born of are okay and interchangeable as they do have the same meaning. However, a slight difference would be that born of is a more generalized observation and born to gives more spefic information to a question.
Born from is also more specific as it indicates a place of origin and matter-of-fact about a person/thing.

[errant kettle]

I say “no worries”

[noble wasp]

does it make sense to say something like "talking to you made the pressure on me go apart"? i don't know which verb to use to make it sound natural

[noble wasp]

"this behavior is unhealthy for any kind of relationship". is that correct? i mean, with "relationship" i mean between friends, a couple, strangers etc. idk if its usage is this broad

[errant kettle]

You could say, “talking to you released all the pressure I was feeling.” Or “talking to you helped to dissipate the pressure I was feeling.”

[errant kettle]

Yes “relationship “ could encompass all of those different levels of familiarity

[noble wasp]

thank you!

[noble wasp]

1. if a person complains too much, people around her tend to avoid her. is it correct to say they drift away from her?

2. can a person dodge a situation? eg: a person messages me only to vent, so this time i tell her i won't listen to her anymore cuz im feeling used. so i'm dodging this situation

[near dove]

I got it, thank you!

[earnest oriole]

Hello can anyone tell me what's the difference between 'say' and 'tell' ?

[dull bough]

Got it now, thank you!🙏

[dull bough]

Thank you!

[compact shard]

hello, I would really appreciate it if a teacher confirmed if this is correct: in the word “enumeration”, the root word is “number” and its affixes are “en-” and “-ation”

I meant the English basic form of the word, not its origin from Latin or some other language

[compact shard]

i got it, thank you

[hollow night]

Question. "Property" vs. "Properties."

Which of the following sentences is correct?

1. I've extracted all the medicinal property from these plants!

2. I've extracted all the medicinal properties from these plants!

Context: An alchemist speaking. He specializes in extracting the good stuff out of plants, while leaving the toxins behind. Previously, during a demonstration, he said he was going to extract "all the medicinal property from this plant here." But that was one plant, so I used property. But now, he's just performed extraction from a dozen plants.

thanks for your feedback! what do you think of this line?

"I’ve extracted every last dreg of medicinal properties from these plants!"?

[acoustic geyser]

Hello

If I say * he is at school now *, does it mean both the speaker and listener know the school where he is studying?

I dont know how to use at

How do I use at

[nimble fossil]

Hi People, I am speaking english but i find myself using lot of wrong grammar. Can anyone help me?

[nimble fossil]

Yeah, Thank you for suggestions!

[nimble fossil]

is it a website?

could you share the link

[nimble fossil]

Thank you!!!

[rigid delta]

How to know when to use: that, this and it

[hollow night]

Grammar question. Can someone tell me if the following sentence is correct? I want to do if I should place something like an "and" or "but" or something after the comma...

Sentence: All mages above the eighth level, sling your best spells at the dragon!

[hollow night]

Thanks for your feedback! 🙂

[flat rune]

is it buck like dolar?

[plucky pawn]

hello everyone , i am getting difficulty in fluent english speaking and grammar problem also so give me any idea to correct these problem !!

[acoustic geyser]

Whats the difference between:
Looks like she is going to do that
As if she us going to do that

[serene plinth]

1. She might actually do that
2. She might actually not do that

[acoustic geyser]

So the second use in negative form and vice versa?

[serene plinth]

Well kinda but not exactly

In the 2nd sentence there IS a chance she might do it

But it's rather unlikely

Basically

When you believe something is unlikely/not possible

“As if it's going to rain”- I don't believe it's going to rain

[round jungle]

Are you asking about the difference between "Looks like ..." and "Looks as if ..."? This mean the same thing and are interchangeable. I would say "looks like" is more common.

I think Captain Olympus is answering about "As if she is going to do that" as a complete sentence without "looks", which is a different meaning.

[hushed dock]

Hey, I'm in Liverpool right now on a vacation and cashiers tend to say something like "thank you love" to me, I've read that people in the UK call people "luv", but only females, I am a man, do they mistake me for a woman then? :p or do they say something else than luv?

[dense oasis]

nah British say this

especially older british ladies

[unborn hollow]

I wouldn't say it's exclusively British as I've seen older American folk say "Thank you, love." or "Thanks, sweetie." I will say it's definitely more common for the older folk to say these nicknames, but again, not exclusive to British vernacular.

[dense oasis]

Didn't know this lol. I heard about it only in the UK, from people who went there

I should start to say it too

Lmao. Thank you love!

[unborn hollow]

Anytime, love.

[noble wasp]

can anyone help?

[unborn hollow]

1. Yes, it would be correct to say "drift away" here. However, avoid and drift away have differ connotations.
   "Drift away" indicates something/someone/group of people/things are slowly disassociating with someone until they entirely avoid, or not pay attention to, the person.
   Side note: it doesn't make logical sense to shift from "a person" to "her" unless specifically named earlier. It would be better read as "If she complains too much, then people around her tend to avoid her."

[unborn hollow]

2. It is possible for a person to dodge a situation. However, in this certain scenario, you stopped the entire encounter altogether rather than avoiding, or dodging, the uncomfortable situation.
   A better example would be like:
   Your MIL(Mother In Law) wanted to take you out for lunch, but you don't enjoy her company because [insert reason]. Instead, you tell her that you can't make it due to [insert excuse]. Thus, you have dodged, or avoided, an uncomfortable situation with your MIL.

[noble wasp]

which pronoun should i use instead of "her" if i wanna keep it neutral? them?

[round jungle]

To add to Foxy Box Trot's side note: If you're speaking about a generic person, you should use "they" as the pronoun (in conservative language, you might find "he or she" instead).

You would only use "she/her" or "he/him" is you're speaking about a specific person whose gender you know

[unborn hollow]

If you want neutral, then they/them is correct.

[noble wasp]

guys, thank you for the explanations and corrections

[charred hedge]

On God, whats means

[static sorrel]

Brit here, yeah like Black cat said older women say it usually to their husbands, families or friends depending on how well they know the person. They both mean the same amount of affection obviously. Younger people rarely say it each other even partners

[errant kettle]

It is like an affirmation that something is true. It is like saying “for real”. I think it is shortened from “I swear to God this is true.” But it is a slang phrase. So it can be used as an interrogative as well meaning you are asking the person if they are being serious.

[static sorrel]

*What does this mean?

[forest sparrow]

If someone has a keen eye for details, can I say that they're "well-observed"?

[round jungle]

You could say that they're "observant".

"Observed" would mean that they are being observed by someone else.

[forest sparrow]

thanks!

[dull bough]

Hello! I was wondering, is there any term or phrase to describe an action when a cat hunts for grass?

[dense oasis]

you mean, it is consuming grass?

there probably is not a common word or a common, well-known term for this

there might be if you delve into some deep biology or something but that's not something a normal speaker would know

[dull bough]

Not really, like when a kittiy jumps on grass and rolls on it. Idk, here we call it hunting

[dull bough]

Hmmm yeah, it can be so

[stark horizon]

i'd say that was more playful, not hunting

[dense oasis]

She's just enjoying herself

having her playtime

amusing herself

Idk. Can't find something so specific that it would apply only to this thing and never to humans

[pure wyvern]

agree, "hunting" implies a more purposeful or predatory behavior, which is not so suitable in this context

[dull bough]

Thank you guys!

[dense oasis]

Your break from discord doesn't seem to work

But I admire the idea. I hope I was able to abstain from it as well. By now, I have written almost 5500 messages here on this specific channel, according to the stats of one of the bots lol

[dull bough]

I am naughty😭

[dense oasis]

Naughty cat

[dull bough]

Ohh that's a lot, you are english final boss hehe. Still you can try to make it too, just starting with a few days, week and so on

[dense oasis]

I joined this in 2021

Been a habit lol. Although I have deleted all my old messages, because in 2021 I was a beginner and my English sucked terribly

Maybe not terribly, I could communicate and stuff. But I still made a lot of mistakes and kinda, it just didn't work so well, the flow wasn't there

[stark horizon]

hey, it means you were learning. and look at your progress! be proud of yourself!

[dull bough]

Indeed! That's awesome how far you have come since that time

[dense oasis]

you did too

gotta reciprocate

what was given

only you know the amount of stuff you had to think through to reach a certain point right. It is only you, who knows how far you have reached now

[dull mica]

Is flapped T really pronounced like the unthrilled R sound found in the Slavic languages, Spanish and Italian?

[opaque topaz]

— black cat

Let it be memoralised!!

[charred hedge]

Whats the meaning of this phrase "we aint on the run"

[brisk nexus]

To be “on the run” means to be literally running away or can also mean to be evading the police

[dense oasis]

it is not pronounced like slavic R

it is a different sound

[green wolf]

I don't know the phonological way to explain it, but I would say that it's the beginning of it

So Native English speakers can replicate that R sound easier than they think

[last comet]

Hi everyone, can you help me do this question? I think all of the answers r suitable in this situation

‘Children in my village often fly their kites in dry rice fields.’ ‘_______’
A. It’s right up my street!
B. That’s awesome.
C. Exactly what I want.
D. How interesting!

[supple holly]

For dialogue exercises, usually you want to pick the most general (appropriate) response to the question that doesn't need any specific context to work in.

You only use A if someone is asking if you like something or not. Because the question is just stating a fact, this answer doesn't work.

C would work if for some reason you have something to do with the children being able to fly their kites, which isn't mentioned in the question, so the answer is inappropriate.

That leaves B and D. I agree that both answers work

[last comet]

Thank you so much

[acoustic geyser]

Whats the difference between
They are either a boy or a girl
They are a boy or a girl.

[dense oasis]

C would work if you were hunting for these kids and wanted to meet them there

Exactly what I want!

[supple holly]

911 alo

[acoustic geyser]

What does we have a good run mean?

[vale portal]

Idk why I’m reading this but idk if there’s a b

[dense oasis]

D seems like a deep sarcasm

but most tests never have questions that include sarcasm

so maybe it's not

[sudden elm]

for those who want to learn English through audiobooks
https://youtu.be/bfYavsjCuB8?si=hnoo4irgkla8f7-D

[round jungle]

I think it's most likely supposed to be D, but both B and D work. A or C would not make much sense without further context

[earnest oriole]

Hello can anyone tell me is "how is you" grammatically correct or not ? I have seen alot of people saying it

[round jungle]

I'm not aware of any natives saying that. It should be "How are you?"

[earnest oriole]

Ohh okay
Thanks

[crimson vortex]

Hello guys

What is the difference between to unite and to unify

What is the difference between union and unification

[stark horizon]

To “unite” can mean to bring two things or groups of people together, but they can still be separate. For example, when two people get married, they are “united” in (i.e. connected by) marriage - but they are still separate individuals. When you “unify” two things, you make them one single thing.

A "union" is something created/formed from the "unification". The couple are being "unified" and after unification, form a "union".

[worldly island]

Hey guys!
I've been in B2 level for years now and it seems impossible to hit C1
Do you have any track to follow to reach that advanced level ? For career development

[lusty oak]

What is required to reach C1

[worldly island]

I wanna reach C1 to be able to speak more confidently in English for career purposes

Sometimes when i watch a movie or a TED speech for example, there are some words that i don't understand and it's so disappointing as i want to reach the level where i can understand evey single thing just like natives

What do you mean by well written stuff ?
Where can i find them ?

And if i practice writing, who will correct my mistakes for me ?

[lusty oak]

Well from what you typed here.... you're written English looks fine

You need more practice talking english

[worldly island]

Thank youu

[lusty oak]

It's basically practice

Read, watch, speak as much English as you can

Don't worry too much about understanding everything...I talk with a couple of dutch guys on another discord server. They are 98% fluent, but still get stuck for a word or sentence.

As long as you can understand enough,and make yourself understood.

[worldly island]

I can understand 95% yea

Thank youu

[dense oasis]

abandon any media or content in your native, switch everything to English and watch/read only in English. Would help if you could speak English, either with somebody, or to yourself, for example answering questions about random topics found online or generated by AI. But immersion is the most important thing. If you need to note down new stuff, do not use any random app, use Anki cuz it's got spaced repetition system and is used among professionals in different fields like pharmacology

[unborn hollow]

To add to ..,, suggestion, you can try reading and practicing styles from published articles about natural sciences, human sciences, literary bibliographies, etc. to get a better feel of how to improve structure in your writings.

[dense oasis]

Stephen King's books are your best choice

to read

unless you hate horrors

then no

[dense oasis]

You will most likely never understand 100% constantly, but 99% is a nice spot to be in. Depending on the context, there are so many words that eventually you will fall below 100%, but this doesn't matter. You can start addressing your issues by watching content related to different contexts and theeeen you start to learn as a native would, because they were exposed to many different contexts before

YouTube is probably the best tool for this. It's got you covered no matter what you want, gardening, driving, city structure, furniture, fashion, cooking, whatever you need

[worldly island]

Where can i find that ?

[unborn hollow]

Many sources. Online, newspapers, books, novels, magazines.

[proud musk]

Would be cool to find yk an english pal to talk with almost every day

[worldly island]

Yea ikr that's what helps the most

[proud musk]

But that's not easy at all

[dense oasis]

immersion helps the most

[unborn hollow]

With the way this phrase is structured, it just seems off. It sounds better to say "I appreciate [person] for that." to show you're thankful for whatever gratitude was offered.
You could also say "To show my appreciation, [action]." for the same purpose.

[unborn hollow]

If you must start with "For that," you can say "For that, I thank you."

[opaque topaz]

Wait what-

R u not allowed to begin like this?

It also feels a bit off for me but it might match the connotation you want depending on the context

[flat rune]

I just saw a sentence like that. I'm so confused. Which one is correct? "Is your mother at home?" or "Is your mother home?"

[lusty oak]

They are both correct

Grammatically correct is with "at home". however we brits use both

[dry estuary]

Can anyone give me some tips for writting? My paragraph usually ends up short and it's content is somewhat awkward

[rapid bison]

can it be that "home" is an adverb that modifies the "is" 🤔

[acoustic geyser]

Hello

What is the difference between
You are + Adjective
You are being + Adjective
Example:
You are weird
You are being weird

[vale shard]

Hello

I am Alex.

Are you interested in me?

Hi #Alone

[acoustic geyser]

I aint.

[turbid shard]

😭

[flat rune]

Hi! I have encountered phone wallpapers with a phrase : ''Our who e life is but walking through a dream''. What does it mean? It looks illegible

Alright, thanks! But what does it mean? I am still a little bit confused

Yes yes, now I understand. Thanks!

[burnt epoch]

Hi everyone, could someone explain the difference things between gerund and infinitive? Or I just should memorize the grammar rules?

[errant kettle]

I think it is just that for expediency the at is omitted but everyone knows it is implied

[rapid bison]

and I'm asking if it's also possible to understand the "home" as an adverb instead of "at home" shortened 👀

[errant kettle]

You are being (adjective) focuses more on the behavior the person is exhibiting, while you are (adjective) is more of a qualitative statement about the individual. Focusing on a behavior is less likely to generate a defensive response.

[errant kettle]

Do you mean to identify them or in the way they are used

DeeDee you mean like in this sense? Adverbs of place
Also called spatial adverbs, these describe where an action happens, such as "up", "left", "close by", or "inside". They are usually associated with the action of the verb in a sentence and don't usually end in "-ly".

I really don’t know if in this circumstance “home” serves as an adverb

[rapid bison]

definitely not this, but the "home" could be modifying the "is", which is a verb, making "home" an adverb 🤔

[spiral lynx]

Guys

Learn or learnt

I mean as far as i know learnt is british and learned used by Americans?

[unborn hollow]

Correct. Learnt is more common in UK English while learned is more common in US English.
However, the difference of learn v. learnt is tense usage - specifically present and past, respectively.

[burnt epoch]

I mean the way they are used

[lusty oak]

Actually in the UK we use both....Learnt is used like "i learnt to read" but we use learned for "my learned friend/colleague" to imply that the person is educated. More commonly used by professional people such as politicians and the legal profession.

[hybrid cave]

We use that terminology in Canada as well.

[opaque topaz]

A gerund is a verbal that's acting as a noun. A verbal is just an action word acting as an adjective, adverb, or noun! For example: "I like playing" or "Dancing is so much fun!" Do you see how dancing and playing are action words, but they're being used as a noun? Changing it to a noun you're used to might help to see it!

An infinitive is a verbal (verb that's acting as an adjective, adverb, or noun) with "to" and then a verb in its most simple form. For example:
"To dance today is an outrageous idea!" Or: "She must continue, to play."

Tbh, I don't believe you really need to figure out the differences because it's easier to just memorise what they are. Also, I'm not the best at the specifics of grammar, but this is my understanding of them.

[proven walrus]

Hi

[charred hedge]

Whats means "you don't seem that phase"

[round jungle]

Is it possible you heard "You don't seem that fazed?"

"To faze" means "to disturb or disconcert [someone]". It's most often used in the negative: He was not fazed by the criticism. Nothing seems to faze him.

"You don't seem that fazed" means "You don't seem that disturbed [by something]."

[charred hedge]

Yeah thanks

YouTube subtitles dumb😂

[twin phoenix]

Hi, I am Vietnamese, and I am in the process of self-studying English. Now I need someone or more people who can help me with speaking.

[vocal egret]

I might be able to help?

[twin phoenix]

yes , ok

[stone elk]

I'm seeking native English speakers to participate in my online experiment (grammaticality judgment) for my graduation thesis. Would anyone be willing to help?

[twin phoenix]

then let's go into a room up here and help me or you can call me privately

alo

[stark horizon]

you are = the person is always that thing. it is part of them
you are being = they are just acting that way temporarily

[dense oasis]

I would love to help but I have no time to talk, I guess. Good luck tho, you can make it. If you prioritize listening regularly, then sky is the limit, you will succeed eventually

[pallid jacinth]

I can help but i’m 15 if that’s out of your comfort zone

[rapid ingot]

are u BRiish?

[pallid jacinth]

American

[twin phoenix]

ok , i'm fine

age doesn't matter much

[fading pasture]

hi

i know that here is not a room of learning, but anyone could me to say how learning english more fast or speed up the process, i'm Brazilian, i'm learning english for travel the world 🙏🏻

[burnt epoch]

Thank you for explaining. However my question also was about "when" I should use Gerund? Because I don't know when and I just use it as I feel it.

[charred hedge]

whats means "farda"?

its maybe word that connected with dice

"On a PJ shootin' dice with Dlow, Farda on the four"

yeah

oh alright

[neat island]

What mean suburbs?

[charred hedge]

"an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one." i think thats the meaning

[neat island]

Thanks a lot an what difference between "for instance" and "for example"

[charred hedge]

idk that one

[quiet yarrow]

thank you

[twin pulsar]

hi

[west plover]

What is the difference between:
You cant bring the food to the theatre
You aren't supposed to bring the food into the theatre

[errant kettle]

They are the same

[errant kettle]

I think if you are able to immerse yourself as much as possible…listen to music with English lyrics, podcasts in English, watch series in English and try translate the things you say and hear others saying into English as much as possible.

[errant kettle]

I mean generally speaking the Gerund is used for present and/or continuous action.

[magic bough]

can someone tell me what's the difference between a half-brother and a stepbrother? I'm confused right now because I thought it means the same but I have to explain the differences in meanings these words...

[round jungle]

A step sibling is someone who is not your biological sibling, but rather became your sibling when your parent and their parent married. In other words, they are the child of your step parent (someone who is not biologically related to you but marries one of your biological parents) from a different partner/marriage.

A half-sibling is a sibling that you share only one parent with. For example, if your parents divorce and then one of them marries someone else and has a child with that person, that child would be your half-sibling because one biological parent is the same and the other is different.

[charred hedge]

"im not trying to pimp you out like that"

whats means

[errant kettle]

So a pimp is a person who broker's another person's sexual favors. So the phrase means "I am not trying to sell you out (or use) you like that."

[charred hedge]

like a slang

not in regular english

[errant kettle]

I have no idea

[round jungle]

"To pimp someone out" is already slang. You wouldn't use it in formal English. It means that you're exploiting or hiring someone out to someone else, especially in a sexual way like as a prostitute (literally or figuratively).

It can also be used with the meaning "to make something showy or extravagant," but that would normally be with an inanimate object and not a person. Eg. "He pimped out his car" or "His car is pimped out."

If that doesn't make sense where you found the phrase, it's probably being used with a meaning specific to the context.

[flat rune]

In is use for cities/states/countries like I live in New York "on" for street or floor for example I'm on the 3rd floor

[thorn scaffold]

Does anyone have tips on speaking with a British accent? It feels unnatural and forced when I try. I’m thinking of watching British reality TV to get more accustomed to it, but I’m not sure if that will help. I don’t want to sound American 😆

[proud musk]

Watching british TV Series, listening to podcasts and stuff like that for sure will help you, as well as talking with an English native.
Also you could move in England too if all i said before doesn't work

[barren oar]

You can just take a free test that is available online

[neat island]

My family and me or me and my family?

[proud musk]

I'd say me and my family

[robust depot]

i dont understand this grammar.

Although the monkeys prefer to eat vegetation and land-dwelling invertebrates, those food sources may become unavaiable because of extensive snow and ice cover, forcing the monkeys to hunt for marine animals in any streams that have no frozen over.

why is it forcing and not forces. thanks

[magic bough]

oh, thank you... now I understand the difference

[swift tulip]

The sentence uses "forcing" because it is part of a participial phrase that describes what happens as a result of the previous clause. Here's a breakdown of the sentence structure:

Main clause: "Although the monkeys prefer to eat vegetation and land-dwelling invertebrates,"
Dependent clause: "those food sources may become unavailable because of extensive snow and ice cover,"
Participial phrase: "forcing the monkeys to hunt for marine animals in any streams that have not frozen over."
The participial phrase "forcing the monkeys to hunt for marine animals" explains the consequence of the food sources becoming unavailable. The word "forcing" (present participle) is used to indicate an ongoing action or result that stems from the situation described in the main and dependent clauses. If you used "forces," it would create a separate, new clause and change the meaning and structure of the sentence.

Here's a clearer separation:

The food sources become unavailable (main situation).
This unavailability results in (forces) the monkeys having to hunt for marine animals (ongoing consequence).
So, the correct form is "forcing" to indicate the ongoing consequence of the unavailability of the usual food sources.

[last falcon]

"Flowers Delivered / Reporter wanted for Selton Times" hi are this sentences passive if they are, why there isn't "be" between object and verb.

[swift tulip]

The sentences "Flowers Delivered" and "Reporter wanted for Selton Times" are both examples of passive voice, albeit in a shortened form often used in headlines or advertisements. In passive constructions, the object of an action becomes the subject of the sentence.

so

helping verb "be" is implied to keep the headline concise and impactful. This is common practice in headlines and similar contexts where brevity is crucial.

[last falcon]

thank you so much

[swift tulip]

Ur welcome 💕

[final sleet]

Im cumming actually means im coming

[dense oasis]

I'm come-on-ing

[errant kettle]

No, "I'm cumming" means someone is ejaculating.

[charred hedge]

Guys is this sentence like a quote or made up? "The biggest shark on that water dont be swimming too long" its a rapper said in the video

[acoustic geyser]

Hello

What is the difference between:
I see
I know
I understand

[proud musk]

I see is used for instance in a conversation, when someone told you something and if you got it you say: "I see"

@acoustic geyser

[harsh stirrup]

Hello

[low ivy]

What is the difference between provoke and Invoke and evoke ?Feel free to just provide example sentences pls

[wanton ore]

What wyd means ? Wdym!??

[lofty wraith]

What you doing?, What do you mean?

[lofty wraith]

Provoke: To make someone react, usually by annoying or upsetting them.

The cat's loud meowing provoked the dog to bark back.
Invoke: To ask for help or support from something or someone.

The magician invoked the power of his magic wand.
Evoke: To make you remember or feel something.

The smell of cookies evoked happy memories of baking with Grandma., (note most of these will rarely be used)

[austere phoenix]

nice

[low ivy]

thank you sir 🙏

[quick peak]

Whats the difference between document and documentation?

[lofty wraith]

Documentation is the process of writing/ documenting something it is a verb, document is a noun for the paper the documentation was written for

[stoic mauve]

Context:
Someone is talking to their friend and says:

1. I am reading a really good book at the moment.
2. I have been reading a really good book.

What is the difference? Because both of them can emphasize that they started reading book and they haven’t finished yet.

[swift tulip]

Seems like made up

[celest schooner]

From ChatGPT:
Document: A single piece of information (like a report or contract).
Documentation: A collection of documents or the process related to creating and managing those documents.

[sly pier]

Made-up, I have never heard it before.

[tight tundra]

Is "such a no pointer" is even a thing to say that something is useless?
If so is it commonly used? Or is it a sort of dialect thing?

[errant kettle]

I have never heard this phrase before. I imagine it would come from a sports reference of some kind, perhaps.

[tight tundra]

From context I took it as "to do something that will not lead to any result". But never heard it either

[halcyon zenith]

It is 9:12 p.m.
How to greet someone ON text?

@spice grail

[prisma dock]

Hi Dmitriy, I think the difference is:

1. You're currently or at the moment reading a really good book.
2. This one is you are reading a really good book in the past that you still reading in the present.
   I'm not sure though, I'm new here and would like to know the difference as well.

[errant kettle]

I mean we will say something is pointless, but I have never heard “no pointer “ before

[errant kettle]

I would say, good evening

[errant kettle]

What sort of questions are you interested in being asked?

[dreamy spear]

Which one is grammatically correct and makes more sense?

A. If they had left earlier, they would have missed the traffic.

B. If they had left earlier, they wouldn't have missed the traffic.

Can you help me ?

[errant kettle]

"A" sounds the most natural

[round jungle]

Both are equally correct and mean different things.

A means that they did not miss the traffic and hypothetically would have missed it if they had left earlier.

B means that they did miss the traffic and hypothetically would not have missed it if they had left earlier.

[round jungle]

If the context is formal, I would recommend "Good evening".

If it's informal, you would just say "Hello/hi/hey/yo/etc."

[round jungle]

I've never heard that, either.

[crimson vortex]

Hello guys

I have a question

What is the difference between "evil", "wicked" and "mean"?

I often hear "mean witches"

And by the way, i know that "high-handed person" is the one who disregards feelings of others, but i have heard that "to have a high-hand in situation/conversation" means that this person currently has an advantage in this situation. Is it true?

@flat rune

[river pewter]

Hello, I am Turkish. I want to learn English and make friends. Can you help me?

[finite turtle]

#1198318349868863529

[unborn hollow]

All three of these words roughly have the same meaning; however, the difference lies in their level of intensity when describing negatives.
"Mean" is a soft description to minor inconveniences.
E.g. Don't be mean! It's not nice to throw food at your brother!
"Wicked" has a bit more intensity to higher caliber situations(Can't think of an example at the moment). "Wicked" is also used loosely in slang when you think/believe something is appealing and/or interesting.
E.g. That skateboard flip was wicked!
"Evil" is the highest level of negative when you see someone/something so egregious.
E.g. The bandit has no remorse for those he killed. He is evil.

[unborn hollow]

The phrase "with a high hand" means a situation/conversation is in an arrogant, dictatorial, or arbitrary manner.
E.g. The owner of the industry carried matters with a high hand and expelled two workers who were slacking.
The example emphasizes that the owner was especially strict in dealing with the underperforming workers.

[frigid coyote]

Hi guys, I've been wondering for a long time, can anyone tell me the difference between ''guess'' and ''think''?

[unborn hollow]

Guess is more spontaneous without much thought into a response/action.
Think is more calculated and conscious in decisions.

[frigid coyote]

thxx

[tame surge]

Hi, I need some guidance about improving my English speech. Whenever I speak English, it seems that I try too hard to imitate the natives, and end up with exaggerated tones and pronunciation distortions. I often read aloud from passage to practice.

Maybe it is just that I need more practice, but I am at loss because it does not seem to improve.

I learn my pronuncations from online dictionary, and some videos from youtube if the words are uncommon.

[thorn condor]

have you tried elsa?

[tame surge]

No, never heard of it

[thorn condor]

it's an app with an AI assistant, and the best part about it is that Elsa gives you instant feedback about your pronunciation, so that you can correct even slightest mistakes.

[tame surge]

Just tried and looks promising, thanks for the suggestion

[thorn condor]

you're most welcome

[crimson vortex]

Thank you a lot

Honestly, i thought "wicked" would be the most intense among all the options while evil is the most general one

[crimson vortex]

By the way, you used "appealing" while describing "wicked", so i wonder what "to appeal" means apart from "to make an urgent and serious request" (it is how the dictionary explains the meaning)

[tepid badger]

whats the difference between either and neither

[past temple]

Either is used before the first of two or more options or to indicate a link with another statement. Either can also indicate one or the other of two people or things. Neither is used before the first of two options to signal that they are untrue or won't occur. It can also be used to emphasize a negative statement.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjM0c35t-eHAxXDB9sEHQy7B_gQFnoECBoQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammarly.com%2Fblog%2Feither-vs-neither%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DEither%2520is%2520used%2520before%2520the%2Cto%2520emphasize%2520a%2520negative%2520statement.&usg=AOvVaw3mMycsepJfXz9Tk7WLMIJC&opi=89978449

check this link

[past temple]

here's some examples

[crimson vortex]

Can anyone explain pls?

[crimson vortex]

Look, we use "either", where there are 2 things/objects and we want to refer to any of these two. For example, "There are 2 books, you can take either", here we can replace "either" with "any", so, "you can take any book". We use "neither" when we refer to none of the two things. For example, "There are two books, but you can take neither", here we can paraphrase it like "There are two books, but you cant took any".

[tepid badger]

ohh

like one of them is negative

[tidal lynx]

https://youtu.be/O-oF9M3m7LM?si=IKdJZnD48PCEi6OO

[acoustic geyser]

I reckon guess is like prediction.

[native forge]

Would it be weird to write "impulsive" as "Impulsational" or "Impulsional"? I know it's not standard English but I feel like it could work.

[wanton moss]

I see where you’re coming from but it could just be an impression, couldn’t it ? Perhaps in reality you don’t come across as sounding « exaggerated ». With that being said, practice definitely makes perfect !

[errant kettle]

I suppose if you want to push the evolution of language you could, but they are not actually words. One could use impetuous or spontaneous.

[dense oasis]

impulsive is a word

[errant kettle]

I know impulsive is a word…"Impulsational" or "Impulsional" are NOT words.

[dense oasis]

Ah, yeah, makes sense now

[silver fulcrum]

hi @forest solar, your bio says i can't friend req you based on your pfp but the universe wants me to talk to you

ok basically i have a ques to ask

can i?

[forest solar]

sure, but I am asleep for 8 hours . I can answer it now, only if its a fast answer

[silver fulcrum]

ok what shall i do to be in your friends list (its a quick ques) @forest solar

(the universe wants it, not me 👽 )

[forest solar]

[silver fulcrum]

ok how bout insta. just lemme grab yo Insta real quick

[dense oasis]

what the actual f-letter

[wanton moss]

Good evening everyone,
I’d have a quick question to those who are learning English as their 2nd/3rd language. Do you also find yourselves in situations where your brain suddenly « shuts down » and the words don’t seem to come out as smoothly as they usually would ? No matter how hard or how long you’ve practiced your spoken language for, the words don’t seem to come out. 🥲

[restive parcel]

Hi, as a tringual and English is my third language I could say I experienced it a lot. Our brain has a complex system and having a lot of verbs from more than one language sometimes made it "overwhelmed" I guess 😅

The words got mixed and tangled up in there haha

[stoic bridge]

Hello. Can anyone help me? I know dozen means 12 of something. I would like to know more words like that. Like... is there a word for 10? 20? 100? quarter.. half.. something like that

I really want a list of words like that.

That concept of word=number, is there a term for it? I dont know what to search for those word in Google. Sure measurements but it's different.. yknow?

if anyone's got a link or something, that’d be awesome!

[rapid bison]

you probably won't find a word for such alternative numerals.
have fun with this, however:
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:English_numerals

[dense oasis]

Pretty sure there is some explanation for this, I think this is called basically like "active and passive vocabulary"

active vocabulary are basically words that you hear often, studied many times, you clearly know what they mean and when they are used

in case the context you are in reminds your brain of them, your brain will draw connections and recall them

Based on context

This is why when I study new words, I always take additional ~5 seconds or more to imagine myself using it in a very specific context

maybe up to a minute. Depends on how many I want to study

[dense oasis]

this is actually what rescued me so many times when I wanted to remember that "aubergine" and "eggplant" are the same vegetable. I looked up their images, stared at them, and repeated these in my head. Later imagined these again. Some brainwashing, I know, but it actually made me recall them whenever I see them irl

Am not saying that's mandatory for every single word. It's definitely not. You also recall words quickly if you hear them used often. That's why immersion (listening especially) is so effective

So, making you imagine them being used or existing in front of you helps you to associate the word with the exact thing it represents

Same for hearing it often

Of course you always forget, even natives forget their words btw

Sometimes it just is like this

[dense oasis]

it works quite often for me, it made me remember even difficult words and terms like idk, "meninges" or "cerebral cortex"

Pretty sure this is related to human senses and some neurology, like the fact that humans learn better by experiencing something with many senses. So if you visualize you also use your vision way better than looking at plain, bland text

like, the stronger stimulus is, the better humans remember this. So you gotta make it stronger. That's also why people remember trauma from war or accidents

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dmEOJyWVQj4&pp=ygUSU3RpbXVsaSBhbmQgbWVtb3J5

Pretty useful to understand what I said

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TXfVRs47EdM

especially 4:19 timestamp

[wanton moss]

I love me a thorough and detailed answer 🥸 lemme read through everything

[dense oasis]

Have a pleasant read

https://tenor.com/view/steam-tea-hot-calm-early-morning-gif-5431927

[wanton moss]

I do this as well however as I accumulate more and more words in my vocabulary repertoire (I fancy French words), it feels as though what I’ve sought to acquire so far starts to stack up in my brain in a very messy and jumble-like way. 😔

[dense oasis]

Do you use SRS

algorithms

or you note down/store/study words in some other way

If you don't, then I suggest using them. Anki is a great, free software that uses them. SRS basically distributes notes over weeks and makes you study what you forget the most

SRS stands for spaced repetition system

[wanton moss]

I do absolutely ! I might just not revise them as much as I should, which might constitue the answer to my own question 😭

Wait u use anki for ur vocabulary ? Would you know any AI that can generate flash cards based on my notes ?

[dense oasis]

no, am not aware of any AI that would do this

I always make my Anki cards myself

[dense oasis]

I use Anki for everything in life

Vocabulary in English, vocabulary in vietnamese (am learning it), mathematics, sometimes people's names or some numbers I need to memorize

[dense oasis]

I don't think it's only you not revising them. There are chances that you do not listen regularly, or do not even pay attention to listening at all. Or you get anxious and stressed while speaking, this is a great way of making you forget

@wanton moss would you mind telling me what your native is. It doesn't really matter anyway, am just curious

[wanton moss]

Sure no problem, I’m native in french !

[wanton moss]

Oh yeah I do get insanely nervous when it comes to talking to someone one on one in English even though my English is pretty decent since I’ve managed to acquire the legendary C2 certificate

[dense oasis]

woah

french is related to English so I guess that's convenient

mine isn't

[wanton moss]

Absolutely they are very intertwined ! Most words that I know of have French roots but overtime they’ve been butchered.

[dense oasis]

Yeah. Like these classics, revolution, suffering vs souffrance etc

[willow gull]

i think i typed in wrong channel, but question how do you pronounce "hidden" ?

[dense oasis]

https://forvo.com/word/hidden/#en

here you have a list of natives pronouncing it

[willow gull]

thanks!

[dense oasis]

Yeah

[wanton moss]

The online Cambridge dictionary provides the prononciation of words you look up in both British English and American English 😁

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hidden?q=hidden+

[willow gull]

thanks a lot! 🫡

[wanton moss]

You’re more than welcome 🫡🫡🫡

[quick peak]

Thanks!

[quick peak]

You too. Thanks a lot guys!

[severe seal]

Guys

Is there anyone available to help me pronouncing the Flapped T sound

American accent

[round jungle]

There isn't really a list. A dozen is 12, a baker's dozen is 13, and a score is 20. I can't think of any more. If there are others, they're dialectal or just very rarely used. Even many native speakers don't know exactly what a "score" is.

"Quarter" and "half" refer to fractions and not specific numbers. A quarter is 1/4 and a half is 1/2.

There are also a few words that mean a certain number of years: decade (10), century (100), millennium (1000).

[stoic bridge]

For some reason I thought there would be a lot of words like it. Baker's dozen and score are definitely new to me. I asked chatgtp.. Non-numerical words for quantities is what they are called apparently. I also found a list from wiki. Very interesting!

[sharp oar]

We don't use "of" after the word "comprised" and this is a common grammatical error made by lots of people. So, are there any more such cases where almost 90% people make an error.

[rapid bison]

well, well, well.
@sharp oar, I have just the source for you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comprised_of

[sharp oar]

Thank you so much for this!

[rapid bison]

you are welcome.
the problem is, @sharp oar, my stance is that you were most likely wrong.

[sharp oar]

WDYM

[rapid bison]

"comprised of" is not an error.
it's just misunderstood.

[sharp oar]

I think you are right @rapid bison it's misunderstood but still if someone uses "comprised of" they may be criticized.

[rapid bison]

that is also correct. the use is acceptable, but not to all.

just chalk it up to what we call language prescriptivism.

(language purism is also applicable)

[sharp oar]

Because I remeber this was asked in an exam and the task was to find the error in the sentence and the answer was ofcourse comprised of

[rapid bison]

I am, myself, a victim of many other examination errors because the question prescribed the answer ;)

[dense oasis]

there is also a grand which is 1000

and mill which is just million

[sharp oar]

Do you know even more cases like "comprised of".

[rapid bison]

you can stop mentioning me now :p

[sharp oar]

Ok got it

[rapid bison]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_with_disputed_usage
:3

[round jungle]

Ah yeah, that too

[round jungle]

I would say the exam was wrong then, or it was referring to the basic verb "to comprise" and not the phrasal verb "to be comprised of", which requires "of".

If the majority of native speakers naturally "break" a linguistic rule, it's the rule that's incorrect, not the usage. Native usage IS the language and is what defines what the rules are, not the other way around.

Of course, teachers can still disagree and may mark certain things wrong even though they aren't really, so for the purpose of getting a good grade, you probably want to follow whatever they tell you to do as long as you're in their class

[dense oasis]

I also heard about umm, damn what even was it... something with the word president

it was referring to notes

in the US

[blissful salmon]

hello my homies

i have a question

what difference between:

1. I understand
2. i have understood

[unborn hollow]

Understand is a verb meaning to comprehend something and understood is the past tense of understand.
E.g. I understand the assignment.
I understood the orders from the last meeting.

[sacred perch]

But I have understood would have done just as well instead

[flat rune]

did someone have better english after discord?

[green wolf]

What is your native language

@flat rune

Spam

[flat rune]

Thanks dealt.

[hollow night]

Question. Should "lingzhi wine" be capitalized?

"Lingzhi" is the name of a herb, so I was wonder if I should capitalize "Lingzhi" when I write "Lingzhi wine" or not.

[supple holly]

Herb names generally aren't capitalized, so I would say no. Unless Lingzhi is the name of a region, and the herb takes its name after that region (maybe?)

[hollow night]

no, "lingzhi" is just a name. like "ginseng."

thanks for the feedback!

[hexed harness]

The difference between "I understand" and "I have understood" lies in the tense and the implication of when the understanding occurred.

I understand is a present simple tense. Indicates that you currently comprehend something. It implies that your understanding is in the present moment. For example, if someone explains something to you, and you grasp it, you might say, "I understand."

I have understood is a Present Perfect Tense. Indicates that you came to an understanding at some point before now, and that understanding is still relevant in the present. It emphasizes the completion of the process of understanding. For example, if someone explains something, and you want to confirm that you’ve fully grasped it, you might say, "I have understood."

in short, "I understand" focuses on your current comprehension. "I have understood" emphasizes that you have already grasped the concept and that this understanding continues to be relevant.

PS. Please correct me if wrong ^^ this was only based on my understanding 💗

[wraith iris]

hi

[dull bough]

Hello! I got a little problem, can't recall one word. It means something like ''truly, sincerely, really'' and you can use it in a sentence like: '' I am ... happy to hear that''. It starts with the letter i

Sorry if it is a crazy request to find a word that I can't recall lol

[swift tulip]

the word you're looking for might be "indeed." You can say, "I am indeed happy to hear that." Does that fit what you had in mind?

[stark horizon]

https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/another-word-for/sincerely.html

[modest zenith]

which one is correct?
''I am interested in areas of biology and mathematics''
or
''I am interested in the areas of biology and mathematics''
for me the second one seems correct and more natural though I can't find or come up with an explanation for the usage of the definite article there so can you explain the definite article in this instance to me?

[stark horizon]

second one is correct

you're specifically talking about those 2 areas, which is why you're using 'the areas of'

the first one makes it sound like you're interested in specific parts within those fields, but not naming them

[swift tulip]

both r correct

[stark horizon]

linden can listen to the intermediate, or they can listen to the native who used to teach english

[swift tulip]

cuz they have slightly different nuances

[swift tulip]

i understand .. but i will show why they r both correct

[stark horizon]

oh, yes, please. i've been waiting all my life for an english learner to show me how i'm wrong about my own language

[swift tulip]

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[swift tulip]

we just disccus no need to be mad 🙂

"I am interested in areas of biology and mathematics"
Meaning: This suggests that you are interested in some areas within the fields of biology and mathematics, but not necessarily all of them. It’s a more general statement.
Article Use: No definite article is used because "areas" is being used in a general sense, implying that there are various areas you might be interested in without specifying which ones.

//////////////

[stark horizon]

lovely mansplaining, just repeating what i already said

[swift tulip]

I am interested in the areas of biology and mathematics"
Meaning: This sentence suggests that you are interested in specific areas within the fields of biology and mathematics. The areas you're referring to might be understood from context or might be specific to the subject at hand.
Article Use: The definite article "the" is used here because it implies that there are particular, identifiable areas within biology and mathematics that you're interested in. It assumes that either you or the listener knows what those specific areas are.

The definite article "the" is used when referring to something specific or previously mentioned, or when it's clear which particular thing is being discussed. In your sentence, "the areas of biology and mathematics" would imply that there are known or specific areas within these fields that you are interested in. This makes the sentence sound more specific.

In summary, use "the" if you’re talking about specific, known areas of biology and mathematics, and omit it if you’re speaking more generally.

[modest zenith]

again the second one feels way better and natural for me but I just want an explanation for myself and thank you for yours btw but
would this explanation fit here? Actually makes sense
Here, the use of the Definite Article indicates that your friend is referring to an area that you both know about not just some indefinite one

[stark horizon]

seems fine to me

[modest zenith]

thank you guys

[swift tulip]

yup of course .. u can say

[dense oasis]

You'd be surprised how clueless some natives are lol. Most likely not you, am not accusing you

[swift tulip]

The use of the definite article 'the' in this context indicates that your friend is referring to specific areas within biology and mathematics that are known to both of you, rather than just any indefinite areas

[modest zenith]

yeah it makes it clearer though I feel like in English it's almost required to hear certain structures first after using various words correctly

[stark horizon]

yeah, fair

[modest zenith]

like sometimes articles are really odd or omitted

or even contradict each other in terms of usage

[stark horizon]

english is terrible and weird and stupid, yes

[swift tulip]

s like building a mental library of patterns and phrases. The more you encounter them, the more naturally they come to mind when you're speaking or writing

[modest zenith]

hell we don't have them in my own language xD

yeah, no hate though I love this language a lot but the article situation is really frustrating at times

[dense oasis]

Soldier, stop speaking this colonialism language, we need to squeak like squirrels to unite not only humans, but animals too

[dull bough]

Yey I found it, thank you for sharing such a good website!

[stark horizon]

it's my favorite dictionary/thesaurus site

[blissful salmon]

hello hello my friends. I'm here again

how can I improve my vocabulary?

I find just learning new words boring

maybe it can do another way?

[echo epoch]

Guys, how to say "jalapeno"?

[unborn hollow]

Jalapeño pronounced: haa-luh-pay-nyow

[sick thunder]

Is it not better to say 'The shelves are empty' than 'The shelves are bare' ? My question is about word-of-the-day

[blazing owl]

ask me english questions

[molten scaffold]

'The shelves are empty' is what I would say in casual conversation, although 'The shelves are bare' does mean the same thing. 'The shelves are bare' feels abit more formal to me, but if you were in casual conversation, empty is the more suitable word in my opinion 🙂

[sharp oar]

Which is right and more accurate ?

1. What is the capital of Isreal?
   2.Which is the capital of Isreal?

[pastel jay]

1. What is the capital of Isreal?

[sharp oar]

Ok ok but what's rong in which then?

[pastel jay]

'Which' is used when there are several options to choose from
While in this case, there's only one capital of Isreal, right?

[sharp oar]

oh ok got it great

[hexed harness]

Both sentences are grammatically correct, but they convey slightly different nuances:

"I am interested in areas of biology and mathematics" refers a general interest in various aspects within the fields of biology and mathematics. It does not specify particular areas, suggesting a broader interest.

"I am interested in the areas of biology and mathematics"

This version suggests a more specific interest in particular areas within biology and mathematics. The use of "the" can imply that you are referring to specific, possibly pre-defined areas within these fields.

[hexed harness]

Hey there! If you want to boost your vocabulary, here are some fun ways to do it: read books like novels, dictionaries, and short stories, watch movies with English subtitles, and listen to English podcasts. If you learn new words or phrases, write them down. If you're stuck on the meaning of an English word, just look it up in a dictionary or online. My personal favorite is the Merriam-Webster Dictionary – it's super helpful!

[severe seal]

What’s the difference between present perfect and past simple tenses?😭

How can I use the narrative tenses correctly

Thanks a million🫶🏻!

[hexed harness]

heyyy I saw your question on the other English server!

The present perfect and past simple tenses are both used to talk about actions in the past, but they differ in how they connect the past to the present and in the context in which they are used.

✨ Present Perfect Tense
Form: has/have + past participle (e.g., "I have eaten.")

for unspecified time: To describe actions or events that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and have relevance or impact in the present.
example: "I have visited France" implies that at some point in the past, and it’s still relevant now.

for recent events: To describe recent events that are still relevant or newsworthy.

example: "She has just left."

for life experiences: To talk about life experiences without specifying when they occurred.

example: "He has seen that movie ten times."

✨ Past Simple Tense
Form: verb + ed (for regular verbs) or the second form of the verb for irregular verbs (e.g., "I ate.")

for specific time: To describe completed actions or events at a specific time in the past.

example: "I visited France last year."

for sequential actions: To narrate a sequence of actions or events in the past.

example: "He entered the room, sat down, and started reading."
""She opened the door, walked into the room, and sat on the sofa.

[severe seal]

Thank youuu🫶🏻✨!!

[hexed harness]

[hollow night]

I have a grammar question about the use of past and present tense. Can someone tell me which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

**Sentence #1: Even though he is just a level three mage, he managed to defeat someone who is a level five mage!

Sentence #2: Even though he was just a level three mage, he managed to defeat someone who was a level five mage!**

Context: Somebody talking about a mage duel. A level three mage fought a level five mage and won. The level three mage is still a level three mage and the level five is still a level five mage. The duel only happened moments ago. So my question is, should the speaker say "he is" or "he was"? I'm confused about the tenses because the duel was a past event but the levels of the mages still remain the same at the time of the dialogue.

[bronze path]

In my opinion it should be sentence#1 as he is still a level three mage when the comment was made.
if his level had changed after the duel, i believe then sentence#2 would have been more appropriate.