📚｜english-questions

[flat rune]

Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. What is your opinion about this? Discuss with appropriate examples.

I know but at least some good points

1- when malls replace local shops the local culture disappear
2-malls can rise the price of real state making it harder for local people to live there
3-it replaces the demand for experienced workers with non experienced workers

malls usually produce a lot of waste hurting the local environment

compared to local shops

honestly no

malls encourage tourism

encourage the local culture to spread more

helps make new jobs

while building malls the infrastructure gets developed too

helping the local population more

tourism and spreading the local culture more

or maybe the jobs and infrastructure

I see I will start with another paragraph

after 20 minutes I will return again

since I have to see and write in 20 minutes

I don't have a separate time to actually write

[flat rune]

well

I got a good idea

and wrote it

but the ai graded it lower ?

@timid mason

I felt more confident about this but the ai doesn't look like it liked it very much

Tourism is a big source of income to a wide variety of countries ,and some countries depend on it as a main source of income ,however it may also have some disadvantages .

One of the main disadvantages of tourism in underdeveloped countries is encouraging the government to spend resources away from the public’s need : for example in the Brazil olympics games the government of the Brazil built a new metro line to transport tourists to the olympic stadiums , but after the olympics was finished it was nothing but a big expensive burden as it costed around 2 billion dollars and didn’t connect any major parts of the city . While it could have been spent on any other lacking parts in Brazil like healthcare or water filtering plants, it was spent on a temporary event that showed no actual returns and instead it did only harm Brazil .

When tourists came to Brazil they expected a beautiful country full of life and vibrant colors but to their dismay their expectations crashed with reality as the real Brazil was contaminated with industrial pollution and filled with corruption and it showed as in the last few years tourism in Brazil declined significantly .

Tourism has the ability to show what is beautiful in a country but it can also show what was long ago a hidden reality from the rest of the world destroying the country's reputation and economy as a huge amount of money was spent with no returns .

@timid mason

[rapid ingot]

why doesnt English have plural form of You

[flat rune]

what about that now ?

the ai said the last one was B- and this was C @timid mason

[flat rune]

this was graded C

yeah that was stupid

ok

mhmmm yeah the whole paragraph was only about the Brazil

and Olympics

what do you mean stand alone ?

ohhh I understand

but how could I develop am introduction then ?

do you think I got better ?

or worse

[forest solar]

The formal plural form is 'you'. Its just spelt the same as the singular. Now thats not to say natives, like this either. Common forms are "Y'all" and in Australia we use "yous" but we all know its wrong, but its just accepted that its a language protest become colloquial.

[flat rune]

I see I didn't notice that I am making sentences too long

[rapid ingot]

I didnt know yous

[forest solar]

As I say, its probably an Aussie thing, I've never heardit in US or British speech

[forest solar]

Oh and never written. Is just toooo crass

[forest solar]

Another thing that is done, is add a plural group noun to make it sound like you are addressing more than one person, for example you folks, or you people

you guys, you girls

[rapid ingot]

I know this just it sometimes its confusing thanks

[fluid shale]

can we start a sentence with the word "but"

[flat rune]

it's just a picture

one picture

[crimson vortex]

hello guys

Can i use "to incline" exactly the same as "to lean". I am particularly interested in whether i can use "to incline over" as to "lean over", "to incline to someone" as to "lean to someone" and "to incline on/against something (table, wall, for example)" as "to lean on/against something"?

I know about figurative meaning of inclining (to tend to), but i am more interested in the aforementioned matter

[hoary lichen]

“we” can also be used in the place of “you” without including the speaker. “how are we”, when they obviously don’t mean themselves too

[flat rune]

bro why did you delete your help @timid mason ?

wait so I can apply an auto cleaner to my messages ?

nice

yeah it came without the comments

just the fixed paragraph

[white yew]

Sorry guys what is the difference between article and essay

i know its same meaning but what is better to say

[hoary frigate]

An article provides information about a paticular topic
An essay is used to express personal opinions

does that help

[white yew]

how but essay is used to provide information

we used it in english book

[hoary frigate]

An essay helps to share inforrmation about a specific issue or topic
An articles is intended to be published in magazines, newspapers, etc.

[white yew]

ok thanks for information

[flat rune]

Hi guys, I'm having problems converting this sentence to active voice, the sentence : " its functionality and comprehention would have been evaluated by its strength and limitation" what bothers me is the possessive adjective "its" if you have some information or an article, web, ect for me to learn more pls I'll be greatful 🙌🏻

[forest solar]

The royal we

I do hate that

[forest solar]

An essay can also be considered a longer piece of writing than an article, and both can sometimes be found in magazines, with articles being short and concise and essays being a number of pages relative to the articles.

[white yew]

ok thanks for information

[delicate tinsel]

how is "nevertheless" used in a sentence?

[coarse onyx]

Can someone rate my text

[uneven crest]

What is the difference between a shop and a store?

Oh thank u so much! ✨

[crimson vortex]

Hi, so can anybody explain it to me?

Some synonyms and their usage confuse me a little

[hoary mortar]

incline is used for nouns and lean is used as a verb i think

for example : steep incline of a road = the (slope) of the road has an (angle)
while lean is used as an action to be (towards) something
he (leaned) against the chair

thus you cannot use incline as a verb

[crimson vortex]

I can

At least in figurative meaning

[hoary mortar]

but it's not the same.

[crimson vortex]

So one cannot incline to something physical?

[hoary mortar]

you can have an incline, if the thing is sloping

but you cannot "incline" against something

I already told you, the hill is sloped, thus it has an incline (noun)

he leaned (verb) against the chair

incline (noun) simply means at an angle, while lean means the process of creating an incline by (the action of) being at an angle

[ripe monolith]

Hi! How can I improve on this paragraph?
I'm writing about how Romeo + Juliet rushes into love, thus leading to their downfall.
(this paragraph is just about Juliet)

In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare presents the idea that rushing into love can have various consequences, especially through Juliet’s character. Upon their first meeting, she expresses concern for the rapid pace of their relationship, where she realises that their promises to each other are careless. Juliet compares their swift progression to lightning, remarking that their actions are “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden”, suggesting the potential dangers that its fleeting nature could have on them. Although Juliet recognises the hasty pace of their newfound love, both protagonists are still too young and immature to fully grasp the situation. Juliet showcases the internal conflict between her infatuation with Romeo and her rational thinking, reflecting on how youth often lacks patience, jumping head-on. Shakespeare constructs her as a teenager who is swept up in infatuation, despite knowing the major flaw in their relationship. Despite understanding the need for patience and acknowledging their immaturity, Juliet ultimately agrees to marry Romeo. This creates a sense of dramatic irony, as the audience is aware of the tragic outcome that their impulsive decisions will lead to.

Moreover, her impulsivity is further highlighted after Juliet discovers her awaited marriage to Paris. She is overcome with panic and rushes to Friar Lawrence, urging and desperately threatening him for a solution. After the Friar gives Juliet the vial as a way to escape her marriage, Juliet’s internal conflict is heightened, expressing her concerns about his intentions, asking “What if this mixture doesn’t work at all?“. In her soliloquy, she reveals her true thoughts about the situation, she worries about the potential outcomes of their plan and almost regrets her decision. Despite her fears, Juliet decides to overcome them and put her life on the line, drinking the vial as a devotion to their romance. This scene underscores how love causes individuals to act out rash decisions, which ultimately drives them to their downfall amidst their desperation. Romeo and Juliet provides a cautionary tale on the hurried pacing teenagers often take in the pursuit of love. Both characters defy the dangers that are possessed when falling in love with each other despite their rivalling families.

[crimson vortex]

Thanks

[crimson vortex]

Do you write your own fan versions of popular fragments?

[crimson vortex]

By the way, can you explain the difference between leaning and tilting?

[hoary mortar]

lean is usually two dimensional of objects pressing against each other , but tilt is three dimensional.

lean means (against something), but tilt can be on its own, tilt forwards.. backwards..

also tilt usually means sloping (downward)

[crimson vortex]

Thanks

But i found examples of to lean not necessarily being used with "against"

Just on it own

[hoary mortar]

it can be, leaning against it's just one of the most common usage

[crimson vortex]

Okay

[hoary mortar]

because if it's on its own usually we just use slope or tilt

oh yeah one more thing

tilt usually also means the thing is not supposed to be like that

[flat rune]

"Notwithstanding", "Nevertheless" and "Nonetheless" are all utilised similarly to "however" or "in spite of that".

[flat rune]

Hello.

No.
English does not utilise "incline" like that.
As a noun, it merely means that something is sloped.
As a verb, it means that the person tends to do something. "He is inclined to gossip." It likely also employs the noun's use as a verb.

"To lean" means that you rest against or are bending toward someone. You cannot "slope" on somebody.

[ripe monolith]

?? this is my analysis of Romeo and Juliet, and im writing about how rushing into love ultimately leads to their downfall

[forest solar]

There is no real difference. They are interchangable. But local usage may prefer one over the other. Shop may be linked to British regions and store may be more common in US English, but in my place Aus, both are heard.

[uneven crest]

ohhh thank you very muuuuuuch 💓
I have been tormented by this question for a long time 🥲

[blissful kestrel]

the teacher required his students do/did their homework

Could someone tell me which is right or both right?

[forest solar]

I'm inclined to disagree with you, but i looked up the conjugations of "to incline" and really could not imagine having heard them ever used by anyone in my lifetime, except for usage such as, i am inclined, i was inclined, i had been inclined etc.

@crimson vortex

[forest solar]

Do, Definitely not did.

[forest solar]

How r+j rush into love.

They rush

These may be better in #📝｜proofreading

[forest solar]

These may be better in #📝｜proofreading

[blissful kestrel]

is there only one form when a clause followed by require?

[forest solar]

Inclining to believe someone is basically saying you are leaning in the direction of their opinion.

[flat rune]

I am well aware. Thank you.

[forest solar]

Sorry, i picked the wrong person, i was trying to post to.

[flat rune]

All's well.

[wise anchor]

can som1 tell me the modifier in this sentences

A) The discrimination of race, religion, or gender is disrespectful

B) Some people are racist based on skin color

C) Racism is a form of discrimination

A) Some people are racist, and they don’t realise how harmful their words are to others

B) People often make fun of others because of their appearance, but this behavior is immature

C) Racism and discrimination hurt people deeply, yet many still people engage in this behaviour

A) Although racism is spread all over the world, some people don't understand the harm they cause

B) When people make fun of someone based on race, they are showing their immaturity

C) Discrimination can happen to anyone who looks different, whether it is due to race, gender, religion or a combination of this

I need it for tomorrow 😓😓

ASAP

pleasee 🙏

🙏🙏

anyone?

[rapid ingot]

Someone replied beats me

What does it mean

[wise anchor]

(A) race, religion, or gender
(B) skin color
(C) Racism

(A) harmful
(B) Immature
(C) deeply

(A) harm
(B) immaturity
(C) discrimination

is this correct

[wise anchor]

please anyone

[rapid ingot]

oh
He lost to understand

[wise anchor]

(A) disrespectful?

then on (B) ?

that people are racist

and then (C) is form of discrimination?

ohh

[wise anchor]

then here

(A) is it also racist? or harmful

okayy

(B) is then

what are the modifiers in (B)

then (C) is deeply?

so deeply and many

okay last part

[wise anchor]

this one

also the modifiers

on (A)

it's

spread?

okay wait

all over?

oh

is it harm

ohh I see

caused?

I don't have any other guesses that I think is the other adjective

[covert jolt]

hi everyone

[wise anchor]

what's the answer 😞

OHH

OKAY

I really don't know 🥲

some?

AHHH OKAY I GET IT NOW

[wise anchor]

now on (B)

so (A) is spread and all over?

(B) immaturity?

ohhhh okay okayy

[timid mason]

it can be confusing :/

[wise anchor]

yeahh kinda

[wise anchor]

is this correct

A) Although racism is spread all over the world, some people don't understand the harm they cause

B) When people make fun of someone based on race, they are showing their immaturity

C) Discrimination can happen to anyone who looks different, whether it is due to race, gender, religion or a combination of this

no...

so what's the modifier then?

ohh

(c)

different?

okayy

so (C) is different

are there others?

I don't think there are others

[rapid ingot]

r u taking a english test rn?

[wise anchor]

nope

so there's no others??

no more

(A) disrespectful
(B) racist
(C) none

(A) racist and harmful
(B) immature
(C) deeply and many

(A) all over and some
(B) none
(C) different

this are all the answers then

okay so very very last one, Identify what type of speech 😅

like if it's adverb, adverb of time etc.

yes

where these modifiers belong

okayy

[wise anchor]

then (A) is disrespectful which then describes the discrimination?

adjective?

correct then

(A) adjective
(B) Adjective
(C) none

(A) adjective
(B) adjective
(C) Adjective

(A) Adjective and adverb
(B) none
(C) adjective

are these correct

noun

adjective?

[wise anchor]

correct?

verb?

okay

can you double check, just in case

https://eslgrammar.org/adverbs/ I used this website to check

okay no worries ^^

thank you for helping btww

[flat rune]

When in doubt regarding modifiers, check what is being described.

[jagged lake]

When can I use “that”, “there?”

[unreal glen]

you use them to point to something, ig that's it i dont really know either

[jagged lake]

Oh yes, I got it

[coarse juniper]

That is used when ur far away from object

There is used for locations

There is my house

[jagged lake]

Now I understand, thank you

But when the “that” is used how “this” example: That’s true?

Is this structure correct?

[dull bough]

Hello! I was wondering, is it appropriate to use present perfect or past perfect with the construction "supposed to"? For example a sentence: " I have been supposed to call him, but I haven't done it yet". Seems like it's incorrect

[dense pulsar]

bro my teacher told me that circling the choice with since is more correct than the one with "for", like wtf??!!! he's wrong right?

[spring holly]

@dull bough that particular sentence is definitely incorrect. a better way to phrase it is "I was meant to call him, but i haven't done it yet" or "i should have called him, but i didn't yet"

@dense pulsar what do you mean?

[flat rune]

im fluent in english and all thar shit but i genuinely cant understand what a pseudovowel is and how/when to use it. someone PLEASE help me im DESPERATE

[upbeat sinew]

https://xero.gg/player/Hla

[flat rune]

Hello.

"That" has two uses in English.
"That (thing)", meaning something which is somewhere far away (or close).
"That", which is a conjunction. It's used to connect verbs to sentences. Usually, however, it is omitted.

"I think (that) you are smart."
"That (thing) is not good."

[flat rune]

Yes!

"That (thing) is true?"

[flat rune]

"I was supposed to."
"I am supposed to."
"I have been supposed to-" -- this does not exist! It is wrong.

It is used this way because "supposed to" means that something was to happen, or is to. It's a binary.

If you want to use something like that, then you would say, "I have been meaning to".

[flat rune]

Hello.

This is not taught in any English language curriculum. Instead, this discusses linguistics and how the mouth moves.

I think you are referencing the "semi-vowel". Pseudovowels don't exist. Semi-vowels are just certain vowels, like /y/, /w/ and /r/ - that sound like vowels but are treated like consonants when breaking a word into syllables.

For example - W:
"Cow", "Now".
The "w" in those words sound like "ou-a". You'll hear it when kids scream the words, or when someone demands, loudly, "I want it 'no-ou-ah!'."

[upbeat sinew]

https://xero.gg/player/Hla

[dull bough]

Oh, makes sense! Thank you!

[flat rune]

Is there any difference between do not vs don't? Or it can be using interchangable.

[frigid shale]

Both “don’t” and “do not” mean the same thing; however, the difference lies in their usage.

Usually, like other contractions, “do not” is used in formal contexts, such as essays, reports, work e-mails, etc...

For example, you might find this at the end of a business e-mail:

• “Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions.”

Or you might find this in the instructions page of some product:

• “Do not use this product near open flames.”

Furthermore, “do not” is considered to be stronger than “don’t”, especially when you stress the “not” when speaking.

For instance, you might have noticed that many signs use “do not” instead of “don’t” to emphasize the importance of not doing something.

• “Do not enter.”
• “Do not smoke.”

On the other hand, “don’t” is used in informal speech and writing, such as conversations, text messages, an e-mail to a friend, etc...

For example, if your friend is spiraling about something in your DMs, you might say this:

• “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything.”

Or if you’re simply stating a fact about yourself during a conversation, you might something like this:

• “I don’t like spicy food that much.”

[flat rune]

Thank you

[frigid shale]

No problem. 👍

[lean wedge]

Hello

[meager scarab]

Hi everyone

[drowsy galleon]

It's here now with the first clue being "this word is not a short one" they usually give hints each day but today might be another hint because it says there might be back to back hints

[remote current]

1. I hear you very well now.
2. I'm hearing you very well now.
   Why first is correct?
   But second isn't...

[frigid shale]

I'm pretty sure both are correct.

It's just that the first one is in the present simple tense, while the second one is in the prsent continuous tense.

What gives you the idea that the second one might be wrong?

[remote current]

App for studying English

Thx for answer

[native forge]

Scruff = fur on neck
And
Ruff = fur on chest?

[forest solar]

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

[drowsy galleon]

hahaha

[acoustic geyser]

Is this true?

[frigid shale]

Yep, they do exist.

Sometimes, people even write them as "kinda" and "sorta."

[sonic aurora]

Hi everyone, I have problems with this word --> ARRAY. Do you know how to use it?

[hoary frigate]

• array means it's a beutiful displayof a paticular thing
  Example: There is a vast array of literature on this topic
  There is also the math meaning:
• an arrangement of objects in rows and columns
  this is an 4 by three array

[sonic aurora]

nice, thank you so much!

[red mantle]

Why do people say you said what instead of what did you say

[lime ember]

over the time people get used to the words used in phrases its some theory i don't remember

[red mantle]

I always say you said what. Everyone does that in atlanta but in other states they dont

Its like in new york we say word to my mother which means i swear on my momma

[lime ember]

its just modified part of a sentence or question or phrase

like curiosity killed the cat, nobody says satisfaction brought it back because everyone knows the next part or what it means

[red mantle]

Because Im from atlanta foo we aint proper round here. You gon have a problem wit that or you gon keep yo mouth shut feel me?

[lime ember]

No wonder theres people telling yall have ego

and also no

[red mantle]

Wym mh

[lime ember]

Mh they say

[red mantle]

Wym bruh

Nah im jp, all luv

[errant kettle]

What did you guess?

I would guess “elongated”

[drowsy galleon]

Haven't guessed anything yet tbh, waiting for the next clue

[drowsy galleon]

Tried that just now it's incorrect

[errant kettle]

If someone guesses it does it end the puzzle for everyone?

[drowsy galleon]

Yep

[errant kettle]

Thanks for humoring me 😊

[drowsy galleon]

Hehe you're welcome

[proven wyvern]

Hey fellas, I hope you're all doing great. I was hoping you could help me understand what ''bending your knee inwards'' means? Thanks in advance!

[bright crown]

hello

[opaque topaz]

Oh wth

Ive never heard that in my life

The closest guess I have is to swear allegiance to or show that you support someone

OR it could mean the opposite as that's what bending ur knee means

so it could be to show that you don't show support or allegiance or faith

i think they mean as like an idiom

[hoary frigate]

oh my bad

[proven wyvern]

Hello! No I actually don't think it's an idiom haha

It's supposed to be a common sentence during physical therapy sessions

[hoary frigate]

oh

[opaque topaz]

OMG im sorry

send it again

[hoary frigate]

https://www.google.com/imgres?q=bending your knees inwards&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stoneclinic.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2018-09%2Ftissue-replacement-leg-curvature-knock-kneed-arthritis-with-labels.png&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stoneclinic.com%2Fblog%2Fcurved-legs-fast-bodies-and-tissue-replacement&docid=Ioxa1C3uCwdfsM&tbnid=3syNRwiId3oteM&vet=12ahUKEwiuhZW5vsuIAxXaJNAFHYq6A00QM3oECF4QAA..i&w=996&h=613&hcb=2&ved=2ahUKEwiuhZW5vsuIAxXaJNAFHYq6A00QM3oECF4QAA

[opaque topaz]

that shocked me

[hoary frigate]

it's the first pair of legs

[opaque topaz]

if therapists say it then its probably just literally what it's saying

[proven wyvern]

Oh wow so is the one that says ''Valgus Alignment'' supposed to represent bending your knees inwards?

[opaque topaz]

bending ur knees inward

[hoary frigate]

yup

[proven wyvern]

Wow that sounds uncomfy

[opaque topaz]

No. it's a condition

or smthing

[proven wyvern]

That makes more sense

I'll keep that in mind

[opaque topaz]

why would a therapist say that though?

"bending your knees inward"

[proven wyvern]

I have no idea. I read it in a book

[opaque topaz]

"please bend your knees inward." 😭

[proven wyvern]

I was so confused

[opaque topaz]

is there more context?

[proven wyvern]

No it was just a bunch of common phrases during therapy sessions

[hoary frigate]

knock-knee syndrome

[proven wyvern]

I was so confused

[opaque topaz]

the ppl who name diseases and conditions r crazy

[proven wyvern]

Anyways thank you guys

You've been really helpful

[opaque topaz]

maybe its just something physical therapists ask u to do

[proven wyvern]

Maybe

[hoary frigate]

yeah, it's a genetic thing or hereditary

[proven wyvern]

Gotcha

You guys are a life saver

[hoary frigate]

no problem

[crimson vortex]

hello there

What are the all meanings of "legit" apart from "legal"

I am totally confused

Some people use it as "good", some as "true" (for example, real, true image can be called "legit" image)

[drowsy galleon]

New clue came in @errant kettle @forest solar

Clue 2: It's part of a group of 3 common words of its type.

[forest solar]

Legit, is a shortening of legitimate. Its usually a casual word to say something is true/real. Legal means that there is a law for, or not against something.

[crimson vortex]

Okay, thanks

[crimson vortex]

By the way i encounter with "casual" every time. Cam you explain what it means? Does it mean something kind of "informal"

[forest solar]

Think of it also as a collection of things. Usually in some sort of pattern or order

[forest solar]

Oh Look, I just used 'sort of' in the previous post by coincidence.

I could have left it out, but I was trying not to be too exact, asd I may not be 100% positive with the statement.

[forest solar]

I've never heard that second part in all my life

[forest solar]

did you try my word?

[sonic aurora]

Yeah, it has a lot of meanings

[drowsy galleon]

no actually, let me try

incorrect

[forest solar]

Like Governor said, I have never heard the term in my decades of life. I had a look for some slang in Urban dictionary and could not find anything that was remotely close to it. Bow down to a higher authority is bended knee, but not inwards. There was a sports reference I found, that it is a bad technique used in basketball for shooting the ball. The only other reason would be the medical term, that its actually a knee condition that could be treated.

[forest solar]

The physio may have been asking someone to do it, to demonstrate tot he physio how bad their condition was. They would then provide a plan for strengthening it or working to rectify it.

@proven wyvern

[charred cliff]

Hii i need help with something but i can't send the pict here, can someone help me on dm?

[real mortar]

You must be level 5

[charred cliff]

Ooh no wonder

[hoary frigate]

what do u need

[charred cliff]

Idk its about linking word with other word but i don't understand

[hoary frigate]

you can send it to me

[charred cliff]

Okk

[hoary kernel]

How do I lose the french accent with english?

[acoustic geyser]

You cant lose an accent

[native forge]

Beastiary or bestiary? I've always thought it was beastiary and that's how I've heard others refer to it, but today someone pointed out that I was pronouncing it incorrectly.

[past temple]

Guys, quick question. What does Humble means?

please keep it simple

[unborn hollow]

Humble is defined as:
Adj - having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
Verb - lower (someone) in dignity or importance.

[hoary frigate]

can't loose the accent, but try to sttess your syllables more and try to be more clear

[rapid ingot]

would u call a fireman fireman if the fireman is a woman?

[dull bough]

You would better say firefighter because it sounds neutral to both genders

Also you can emphasize and say firewoman, but it's not that common

[still raft]

Hy

[opaque topaz]

I’m pretty sure u can

But that would be rlly weird

I would use firefighter

[rapid ingot]

thanks

r u british ?

[opaque topaz]

Canadian

Hbu

[rapid ingot]

sono Iraniano

[plush escarp]

"Romantic Relationship, At this age many teenager starting to become interested about romantic and sexual relationship and this will cause teenage pregnancy"

this is topic about middle adolences

[scenic belfry]

So do you want a whole para about this?

[drowsy galleon]

A hint recap

Hint 1: This word is not a short.
Hint 2: It's part of a group of 3 common words of its type.
Hint 3: It has it's origins in Europe.

[errant kettle]

These are challenging puzzles

[drowsy galleon]

yep

I thought that since it has it's origins in such a big area as Europe it is something that exists globally on more than 1 continent

But I can't make up any ideas from the 2nd hint

[keen wind]

I had a question. Why is i
clear expectations in classroom management important

[elfin estuary]

how can i remember words more better, spaced repetition seems uneffective for me

[valid hill]

chat can you help me
I wanna know the difference between distracted and sidetracked
I can’t really tell the different

[loud parrot]

Distracted: This means your attention is pulled away by something, causing you to lose focus on your original task.

Sidetracked: This refers to being led away from your original task or goal by something else. It implies that you started focusing on something else entirely, sometimes for an extended period.

So in short;
Being distracted means you're struggling to focus on the task at hand, and getting sidetracked means you are doing a completely different thing.

[dense pulsar]

Hey!!
This trend is highly likely to continue
This trend is bound to continue
This trend is extremely likely to continue

do these sentences convey the same meaning?

[hoary frigate]

yes

[hoary frigate]

yes they do, if you're looking for a formal sentence, use the 2nd or third sentence. They are many ways to say just one sentence
If you realize the only thing that's changing in the sentence is the words that describe what is how the trend is going to go

[dense pulsar]

Alright! Thanks so much! ❤️

[hoary frigate]

no problem

[flat rune]

when to use the words "specially" and "especially"??

[dull bough]

Hello! Is it appropriate to say : ''My hunch says that it's..." ? I was just learning the word hunch and not sure about its usage here

[median crown]

hey Are you referring to how often they should be used or the context?

[flat rune]

The context

[median crown]

Yeah that sounds fine in casual conversations

[flat rune]

Both ig

Like when to use

[median crown]

Well they both have similar definitions and sometimes they are interchangeable depending on the sentence. That said, specially usually means for a certain thing, ie "This gift is specially for you". Especially is used to refer to something is better or more than the rest, ie "that day is especially hot"

[dull bough]

Alright, thanks!

[ashen canyon]

hello, someone can explain me the conditionals sentences

[crystal herald]

do set me free and liberate me are the same meaning right ?

[proven wyvern]

Yeah that's what I thought honestly, that it would be used as demonstration of a certain condition. I can't think of any other reason. Thank you still!

[round jungle]

They're mostly the same, but not exactly. They convey similar but slightly different levels of probability.

I feel like "highly likely" would be maybe 75%+ likelihood, and "bound to" and "extremely likely" both maybe 90+. Language doesn't work like math, of course, but that should give you a decent relative comparison.

[forest solar]

"Do set me free" , could be used by you when speaking to your captor. It could also be used if you are able to speak to someone who is not your captor, but may be able to work to free you.

"Liberate me" will only be used when speaking to someone other than the captor. It is never used when speaking to the captor.

[forest solar]

Usually said as, "I have a hunch that....". I have a hunch that you are wrong, i have a hunch that jack will be president after the election.

[dull bough]

Thank you!

[hollow night]

Sentence syntax question. Can someone tell me if the following sentence is correct?

Sentence: John resembles his father in all physical aspects except for the brain.

Does the sentence sound awkward to you?

[flat rune]

ah i see! thanks for explaining!

[hoary frigate]

Very! Instead you can say: Except for the knowledge, John resembles his father's physical aspect.

[rapid ingot]

Guys

what verb do u use when u wanna say an addictive person drugs ?

is it just drugs?

can i say he drugs meth?

[fading totem]

No. We usually just say someone ‘takes’ a drug.
If you know the drug, and HOW it’s taken, you can say ‘he smokes weed’ or ‘he snorts cocaine’ etc.

He takes meth.
He injects meth.
He’s addicted to meth.
We don’t say ‘he drugs meth’.

[soft cape]

What is your method of learning English? Can you share it?
Do you memorize and copy words every day?

[ocean raft]

there're bunch of guidance videos on yt

but for short most of them are watching podcasts, listening to videos, shadow speaking

also if you want to expand your vocabulary i think repetition is still among the best

[civic brook]

https://youtube.com/shorts/JirBV0uYONo?si=3f-6yiPIFIN2Q0Ke

Can anyone help me transcribe what vowel he is using in the word 'court'
Is it 'ɔ' or 'ɒ'?
To me sounds like the latter.

Thank you for the tip! I have been having trouble differentiating the two sounds because as you can see from the clip Indian english tends to merge them it seems.

Ahh I see . Will keep that in mind

[supple holly]

Hello. I have a rare question for people who read a lot of books:

If writing a novel in past tense:
a) Can you use "should" in the narrative, or should it always be "should have" (since the novel itself is written in past tense, so the past form of "should" is "should have")?
Example: A book fell from the shelf. John picked it up and put it back where it should be.
vs. John picked it up and put it back where it should have been.
Also refer here. I feel like the latter puts more emphasis on the original location of the book, which isn't actually important and attracts attention to itself, so the former seems better?

b) Do you also have to change up the tenses of idioms? I came across this question and answer on StackExchange, but I couldn't find any other reference so not sure if it's an actual practice.
Example: Jenny was a mysterious woman. One might even say she was more than meets the eye.
vs. She was more than met the eye.
Both versions have their own reason for being. The first rolls off the (mental) tongue better, but attracts attention to itself since the rest of the novel is written in past tense. But the second also does that, just that it stays in line with the rest of the novel.

Thanks in advance. Do ping me if you have any thoughts

[supple holly]

Not at all. Kinda have a feeling it'd sound better without "physical," but I think it's good either way

[supple holly]

You do whatever works for you. You should also determine what your goal of learning English is: writing, speaking, or for taking exams? Then you do whatever activity that involves the skill(s) you're trying to improve

But like Derek said, podcasts and Youtube are good ways to learn English generally. I prefer writing and reading for expanding my vocabulary

For grammar, Grammarly has a lot of good articles that are also easy to understand

[soft cape]

got it，thanks

[rapid ingot]

i see
Thanks British miss

[supple holly]

You can just say "he does drugs."

[rapid ingot]

can i say he does meth?

[supple holly]

yes

[rapid ingot]

thanks

[dense pulsar]

yeah i see, thanks so much

[rapid ingot]

jessy pinkman used to take meth

[hollow night]

I have a question about American vs. British spelling.

In American English, do you use "midstage," "mid stage" or "mid-stage"?

[dense pulsar]

Heyo
In this conversation:
A: Dad won't return the car because he loves it, but he's hoping to get some compensation though.
B: Really? I don't think they __________ everybody, will they?
A: We'll see...

are both of these (will compensate, will be compensating) correct to write down as answers?

and thanks in advance ^_^

I'm confused with whether using both of future simple and future continuous in such questions is correct, but seems like the same except when there's a state verb

For example:
The rail pass will (allow, be allowing) me to .... for one month.
Both of these work as well, right?

alr 👍🏿

oh yeah, I see now, thanks a lot 💙

[brave olive]

The brain in this context implies intelligence, which is not a physical aspect. You are better to say "John resembles his father in all respects apart from brainpower. (or some such descriptor)

[hollow night]

thanks for the feedback! 🙂

[wise anchor]

https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/health-and-wellness/things-to-know-cabin-fever/

can anyone tell me the citation of this MLA style

[forest solar]

I remember as a native speaker, when i was in school 1-7, we were given like 20 words a day for homework, that we had to memorize, spell and use in a sentence. Each day we had a quiz to write down the 20 words correctly, and then random students had to use them in a sentence. (The bad old days.... Or was it?)

20x300x7 = 42000 words

Maybe we got 20 words every few days.

It was a long time ago.

Maybe i failed mathematics

[soft cape]

I think I should start learning this way.

[forest solar]

Yes, i think the latter sounds better.

[forest solar]

Try using a flash card program. You can get through a lot of words each day.

[forest solar]

If picking up the book was not important, then maybe the whole sentence should not have been there. I would have expected " where it should have been". If it was real life, like a person you knew, then the "where it should be" would also work, as it's probably still the rule that it's got to be there, even if the book was on the floor today.

[neat bone]

I usually write down new words on .TXT, and revise whenever I feel like it

[soft cape]

okay,thanks

[forest solar]

With the idiom, keeping it in the standard tense may not work always. If the tense moves to the past, then you need to work it into the story and potentially break the basic idiom. In your example the second still does not sound natural, and needs " There was more to her than met the eye" this is the narrator's words. I world say both of your examples sound strange.

[flat rune]

What is English used for?

[forest solar]

Didn't use the continuous. There will only be one instance of compensation.

Also the same for the second
The pass will allow you to travel for 1 month. The single event is travel for a month. You will be traveling, but you are granted permission once with the purchase of the month pass.

[forest solar]

Arnaldo, Steph. “Cabin fever in lockdown? What it is and what you can do about it.” RAPPLER, 1 Sept. 2020, www.rappler.com/life-and-style/health-and-wellness/things-to-know-cabin-fever.

From an mla bot
https://www.scribbr.com/citation/generator/folders/2GOBVde3L8bNQeIHnV2zk5/lists/4tuGniP7P3PrkpCywOR0OI/?lastAddedSourceId=b8967ca2-1a35-4102-afe9-e1e2bbd91c2f

[forest solar]

I think communicating between humans.

[supple holly]

<@&852814479569059840> scam link with .exe file type

[acoustic geyser]

Hello

What is the difference between:
I will be camping with my mates for two days
I will have been camping with my mates for two days

[acoustic geyser]

It is British's language.

[dusky lynx]

the difference is that the second sentence is a possibility

i thinks so

[bronze oar]

I think it's really hard to explain because if you could not intuitively grasp the feeling of the difference of those 2 tenses, you wouldn't be able to understand in other contexts no matter how much you get explained

Let's try this, you go to ChatGPT and ask exactly that question and add "can you provide me some comprehensible contexts for those 2 tenses for me to actually grasp the feeling of the differences between to tenses". I think ChatGPT does a really good job

[south fjord]

I m not a teacher, I m just giving my opinion here.

I think in the sentence "then again Michael is no ordinary teenager", 'no' can be replaced by 'not an' . Both sentences will have same meaning, but the impact and style of saying would be different.

Saying 'not an ordinary teenager' is less impactful as it just suggest he is not an ordinary teenager, just the idea. Whereas saying 'he is no ordinary teenager' is more impactful and suggests the idea that he is not an ordinary teenager by any means.

It's just the tone and style of saying the same.

[charred hedge]

Whats means " put his ass in the clouds" whats means guys

From a song this phrase

[neat bone]

Second one is grammatically incorrect

[sleek egret]

non finite and finite

help

[charred hedge]

Not this chat sorry😂😂

[untold crane]

Looking for a female friend anyone here who needs a friend for long term can message me back or reply to me age don't matter

[spring holly]

@untold crane this is not the place to be asking for friends, this is for questions.

[livid copper]

I need help with a presentation that I have to do in english. I don't really know what to write on the slides and totally have no idea of what I should talk to when I will present it to my class

[spring holly]

@livid copper what is your presentation on?

[gentle kettle]

Yall know any accurate tests online to test vocabulary?

[livid copper]

On Finland

I have to make a presentation and then talk about it for 10 minutes.

[lyric hornet]

Hello. When is your birthday?

[supple holly]

September 25th. Why

[limpid nebula]

Wich is more usual: more or less; so so ; sort of; kinda?

[umbral pewter]

kinda/sorta are probably the most common in informal contexts. I wouldn't say that 'so so' is entirely interchangeable with the other options provided - either way, I'd say it is the least common of bunch.

[limpid nebula]

Thank you very much ❤️

[rain flicker]

I have a question from about modals

[limpid nebula]

say it

[rain flicker]

I'm just wondering how to know what a modal looks like

[ivory root]

I have an Eng teaching Demo tomorrow
My first one ever, and I’m wondering, is Terminology important?
Cuz if I go in there tomorrow and they tell me to teach “conditional type 3”
I’m not gonna have a clue what that’s referring to
Or even sentence parts like “past participle” and etc

[rain flicker]

👍

[past minnow]

I can tell you some basics if you want

[steep eagle]

HMMMMMMMM Hİ GUSY I AM A DELİBOY MAHMUT

[ivory root]

Yes please 🙏🙏
Although it’s 3am here rn and I’m heading to bed
But I’ll read anything u send in first thing in the morning
Before my demo obv lol

[past minnow]

k

So we have 4 conditional structure:

• Conditional type 0
• Conditional type 1
• Conditional type 2
  and Conditional type 3

The conditional type 3 is an impossible condition in the past unlike from type 2 (imagine present or future situations that are impossible or unlikely in reality).

That meant that these conditions are truly hypothetical and unreal

Condition type 3:
If + past perfect, S + would + have + past participle

[supple holly]

How do you expect to teach people without knowing the terminologies
You should read this Grammarly article. I go there for all my grammar needs. I'm also an English teacher so I'll help you if you need it. There are also a lot of reliable people in this channel/server too

[past minnow]

and I'm 13 years old

@ivory root are u here

@supple holly I keep finding sites that give out misinformation

[ebon jackal]

does anyone know what it means when a person clucks

[past minnow]

cluck is sound made by chicken right?

[ebon jackal]

yeah but what does it mean when someone clucks

[supple holly]

Grammarly is the most reliable one I know of. There are some others but I don't remember their names

[past minnow]

@supple holly You're a lifesaver. Thank you so much

[opaque topaz]

i dont think thats a real thing

but if someone does then id guess like someone chickens out

[brave olive]

It is grammatically correct; future perfect continuous tense, but it is not another way to say the first sentence, which is future continuous tense.

[noble wasp]

hello. how do u call smn that acts like they have a knowledge they actually dont have?

by using google translate it gave me "pedantic", but the meaning seemed different when i googled it up

[supple holly]

maybe "pseudo-intellectual?" I have a feeling I know a shorter word but can't remember it

maybe "poser"

[deft monolith]

Honestly a Liar

simple

[noble wasp]

that works i think

[noble wasp]

im looking for something more specific though. maybe "pretentious"? would you use it naturally?

[supple holly]

that's a good word

[deft monolith]

I mean, google is your best source

just search up what you want and it'll show you a million options

[noble wasp]

of course, also a lot of unnatural and ridiculously formal words. im asking here cuz i can get a word i can actually use naturally, hehe

[deft monolith]

Lol alright

[ivory root]

Well, that’s the thing I’m legit JUST starting teaching
An well, I learned the language without the terminology
But yea for teaching it specifically after the elicitation,CCQ,Drills u need to write it
That’s when it’s needed from what I’ve heard

Also this is a demo
So I really can’t make a lesson plan
Otherwise I wouldn’t have had this problem 😭

[charred hedge]

Whats means the toss here "Make a wrong move, I'ma up and just toss"

[civic brook]

Which syllable to stress in these words:-
1)** highlight**
2)underline and
3)** underscore **

When using them as verbs and not nouns.
As a noun it's the first syllable

[brave olive]

So so means fairly average, as in "Our meal was only so-so". The other three are completely interchangeable.

[brave olive]

#1- first syllable. #'s 2-3, both syllables equal stress.

Depends heavily on which region you are saying it in.

[acoustic geyser]

Most of and most have got a same meaning, havent it?

[brave olive]

My answer refers to Australian form.

[brave olive]

No. Most of means a majority of something. Most have means a majority of something share a common property.

[acoustic geyser]

That sounds confusing

[acoustic geyser]

Also except have.

Most of and most only

[clear sky]

Hi! I don't know if this is the right place or if I'm allowed to ask, but I'm looking for someone who could record themselves reading a text, adapting their reading speed for different levels (A0 to B2).

[brave olive]

I may have misinterpreted your meaning. Did you mean, for example,
Most of the people voted yes" or "Most of the people have voted yes".?

[acoustic geyser]

Remove the have

Uh yeah

[brave olive]

In that case, yes, the two forms mean the same thing, but just need a different syntax.

It's a minor difference, and can be stated several different ways for the same meaning.

[umbral pewter]

Perhaps the word you are looking for is 'charlatan'

[umbral pewter]

Indeed.

[lyric hornet]

Happy birthday to you soon.

[supple holly]

Thanks. That's not my real birthday though

[flat rune]

happy fake birthday 🎂

[plucky prawn]

مرحبا

[cyan iris]

Huhu does someone has an advice how I improve my writing and speaking skills? I read, play and watch everything in english. Also listening to audio books and understand everything perfectly fine. But my writing and speaking sucks. I wanna get good enough to apply to english jobs.

[edgy sigil]

i mean talk outloud when reading and talk to people in english

[desert cape]

Name: Saif Gr
From: Tunisia
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Major: Developper
About me: I'm eager to practice English and would love to help a language partner improve their English, French, Arabic, and even a bit of German!

I'm not very good at English yet, so I want to improve my speaking skills and make friends.

Let’s connect !

[rapid bison]

😭

[rapid ingot]

not here buddy

[round axle]

Find someone with whom you can comfortably speak. That will help you in speaking. And about writing just try to write 1 or 2 pages everyday. I hope that will be helpful for you .

[rapid ingot]

How should i call the king if i went to london?

my majesty?

[nimble holly]

When do I use it's or its

[flat rune]

I understand that an independent sentence must contain a subject and verb and you can also add a preposition:

The tomatoes in the greenhouse grow.

But then you can replace the noun with a pronoun:

They in the greenhouse grow.

This sounds weird, but is it grammatically an independent and correct clause?

[brave olive]

It's is short for it is. Its is a possessive, such as in "Each apartment has its own bathroom."

[safe holly]

Hi I want someone to teach me English and teach him Arabic

[acoustic geyser]

Hello

Could must used for possiblity only in the present or future too?

[bronze acorn]

"I could go to work" Future and acts as a possibility. "Could you do this for me" Can be a small example of present possibility

But I've seen native speakers interchange "Can" and "could" depending on the context, "Can you help me?" "Could you help me?".

[acoustic geyser]

I see.
Nevertheless, if I wanna deduction something, should I say:

• she must be sleeping now
• she has to be sleeping now.
• he must be a student
• he has to be a student

[spring holly]

@acoustic geyser if you are making an inference or guess, it's much better to use must as in "she must be sleeping now"

[acoustic geyser]

Which modal verb should I use to predict something is happening in the present?

[tidal lily]

May, might?

Could

[supple holly]

I think that depends more on the verb, not the modal verb

Ex: He must be sleeping right now.
=> "Must" is a modal verb, but "be sleeping" is how you know it's happening in the present

[flat rune]

I've a question. I would be very delighted if someone can answer.

I've been listening to a song and came across a word "Fein". What does that mean?

[supple holly]

which song is it? Send me the link. It'd be good to have some context

[flat rune]

It might come across as NSFW, so is it okay to share?

[supple holly]

I don't think anyone minds lol

[flat rune]

https://youtu.be/B9synWjqBn8?si=GQ-KdA-l5K3P96-J

Alr, there you go

[supple holly]

not a real word, but I found people discussing the song's/word's meaning. Most likely his spelling of "fiend," which in this case means an addicted person

see here and here

[waxen wigeon]

Being a (nosy - respectful) type, he never stopped to ask us what we were doing

Is it nosy or respectful

My teacher says nosy, I am not convinced though. Doesn't "never stopped to ask us" literally mean he never asked us

How would the answer be nosy in this case

[flat rune]

Acknowledged. I deeply appreciate your highly informative and insightful response. 🙂

[supple holly]

I agree. A nosy person tends to interrupt other people's business to ask what they're doing or force his/her way into it. Here, it makes more sense to choose "respectful" because this person didn't ask what they were doing (not interrupting them)

[round jungle]

You're correct. "Nosy" makes no sense here. Not trying to find out what you're doing is literally the opposite of being nosy. Unless we're supposed to assume that he was trying to find out what you were doing without directly asking, which is not context given in the sentence.

"Respectful" can't necessarily be assumed here, either (there could have been other reasons he didn't ask), but if you only have those two options, then "respectful" is the only logical answer.

[waxen wigeon]

Yeah I thought so, thanks a lot. I think my teacher might have been confused between "never stopped asking us" and "never stopped to ask us"

[pliant wyvern]

Hi everyone, I am so confused about this sentence “Temperature will remain 10 to 15 degrees with highs at 22 degrees.” How can the highest temperature be at 22 degrees when it remains 10-15? Anyone can help explain?

[supple holly]

I think it means, average temperature is 10-15, but it can possibly reach 22 (which is the highest point it can reach)

[pliant wyvern]

Thank you!!! That really makes sense

[brisk perch]

Hi,
In the case of a cafe/restaurant, is there a specific way to describe:

• the state of it at a time of having few customers with a calm and relaxed mood and soft chatting here and there
  at variance with:
• "full" (very packed, bursting with conversation, very energetic vibes)
  or
• "empty" (zero customer and super quiet beside the staff attending to their tasks)?

Thank you in advance.

[tawdry perch]

How to learn the grammar rules? Is it necessary to study grammar rules to improve my English?

[tidal lily]

Full can be called rush hours

[supple holly]

You mean what words to use for each of the 3 examples?

1. You can just say you have "a few customers." Not sure if there's a single word to describe it
2. Rush hour, peak hours, crowded, or you can just say that timeframe is the busiest (time of day).
3. Empty is empty.

[supple holly]

Yes. If you don't study it, you should at least be familiar with it if you want your English to be understandable

Try sites like Grammarly or British Council for grammar articles

[tidal lily]

Yes it helps, otherwise the onus to decode the message will be on the speaker. It can be stressful for the speaker to figure out every time

[trail tide]

Hello, can someone rate my IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 essay? and maybe give advice and answer some of my questions? My aim is 7.5

[supple holly]

"Onus." Very cool word. Thanks for showing me

[tidal lily]

Proof reading

I have forgotten how to tag channels 😭

[supple holly]

#📝｜proofreading

with a #

[tidal lily]

Thanks

[trail tide]

thank you

[tidal lily]

Now, coming back to your first question and assuming you're an Indian by your username you should buy wren and Martin's high school English grammar and composition book.

Advice - learn grammar english to english.
Not Hindi(or any other local language) to english.

[tawdry perch]

Yes, I'm an Indian. And I have that book with me. Is it necessary to remember the grammar rules you have studied? How does the learning grammar process be like for you? Is there any practical way to learn the rules instead of just learning the theories and doing exercises? Is there any active way to learn the rules of grammar?

I don't remember most of the rules after studying them. I also don't know how to apply the rules I have learned while talking and writing.

[tidal lily]

1)Yes necessary to remember but trust me you forget half of them.
2) learning process is simple, learn a rule and make sentences out of them immediately + do back exercises questions.
3) practical ways are writing dairy every night, making random long comments on social media platforms on the topics that interests you(just be respectful though)
speaking is the best way, it'll become natural.
4) active way is giving it time. One topic at a time and after that take 2- 3 days off, learn another topic after the break and so on. Otherwise it'll be laborious.
5) humans have tendencies to forget. That's why achools make students learn grammar for multiple years until class 8th.

Speak, write and read more volume of English than* your local language for 2-3 months* straight. You'll make progress for sure

[tawdry perch]

Thank you very much!

[tidal lily]

Dattebayo! 🤜🤛

[alpine sigil]

I have a question what is the best way to introduce yourself ?

[errant kettle]

I think you meant to say listener in this context?

[round jungle]

It depends on the situation. A very formal introduction would be different than a very casual one, and introductions are also different in person compared to online. For example, online people usually share some background about themselves in their introduction, like "Hi, I'm [name]. I'm [age] from [place] and I'm posting here because [etc.]." You wouldn't usually share extra information like that right away when you introduce yourself in person.

The most typical introduction in person would be just "Hi, I'm [name]," shake hands, and then say something like "Nice to meet you." If the situation is casual, you might skip the handshake.

[exotic coyote]

Yes, it is right

[swift echo]

question: Does it still make sense if you use "your" more than two times in a sentence?

[buoyant star]

"My sharply professional Harvard university lawyer confers about why we need evidence in the court for the just judge."

Why chatgpt is saying that the above sentence is incorrect? I wrote that for an email smh...

[buoyant star]

"Your book has a really understandable story about why your mind was out of the proper place at that time."

You see it makes dramatically sense. Don't be obsessed.

[swift echo]

thanks 👍

[brave olive]

Gaelic word for "self" or "selves".

[tidal lily]

Yeah lol my bad

[rapid ingot]

what does it mean when someone says skill issue

[dull bough]

It means that someone has a lack of skill / ability. Like someone is not the best at what they're doing. For example, a sentence : ''He can't wash the dishes due to the skill issue"

But mostly you encounter this phrase in video games

[tidal lily]

Lack of capabilities to comprehend and operate

[lucid pond]

Hello!
When is "that" used as a subordinating conjuction?

[acoustic geyser]

Can I use would for future hypothesis?

[supple holly]

You're talking about a future conditional, so you should use "will" instead

"Would" is for present conditional

[acoustic geyser]

Thanks

[acoustic geyser]

Hey

Do you think that Present Perfect is basically a bridge between past simple and present simple

[lyric hornet]

Hello. When is your birthday?

[iron ibex]

People, I have a quick question. Does it sound weird to say "you're being too flattering". Context: I was talking about being humble about someone's skills and someone replied with that sentence.

[white yew]

A chemistry question for my studies

Which is the best material to make an airplane from?

Aluminum + titanium or aluminum + vanadium

Aluminum + vanadium is an alloy characterized by lightness + hardness

Aluminum + titanium is an alloy characterized by its ability to withstand high temperatures + hardness

Which is better?

[young garnet]

I have a question, what womp womp means

[young garnet]

Oh, I see

[opaque topaz]

"too bad"

[errant kettle]

“Lick” here means a tiny bit. Think like the taste you take from an ice cream cone or a lollipop. It is informal.

[errant kettle]

@brazen hill

[errant kettle]

I am not sure I am understanding you properly. So they said you were being too flattering, meaning you were too generous in your praise, because you were feeling humbled by someone else’s skill?

[supple holly]

Personally I think it sounds weird. The only better alternative that comes to mind is "You flatter me."

Pretty common phrase. You'll almost always see people use this to mean what you asked about. But I don't get the context of you or whoever saying that phrase, so I'm not sure if it's being used in the correct context

[supple holly]

more like a bridge between past simple and present continuous, because the action is still happening at present. It's also easier for new learners to visualize if you use these 2 tenses

[supple holly]

wrong place to ask but my birthday is on October 1st

[acoustic geyser]

Why did you ask such a personal information?

[supple holly]

skill issue is when you can't do something because your skills/ability is lacking. Kinda like how you not knowing what skill issue means, is a skill issue itself 😎

[acoustic geyser]

Its the same as noob

[supple holly]

haven't seen that used in a long time. But yes, you're right

[tight parrot]

Hi

[iron ibex]

Sorry, I'll explain myself better. Imagine two people talking, one of them is really good at cooking but he never says that he's good, whenever the other person asks him whether he can cook he says "not really" when in reality he can and well too. One day though, the 1st person, when asked whether he can cook he says "yeah, I'd say I am decent". In this case person 2 can say "you're being too flattering of yourself"?

[supple holly]

you can say "Don't let it get/go to your head," which is telling someone not to get a big ego (overestimating themselves). This line is mostly used as a joke

you can also say "Don't flatter yourself," which sounds more natural than what you suggested

[iron ibex]

Thank you so much 👍❤️

[acoustic geyser]

Is it true that "have got" is more used in Britain than in America?

[errant kettle]

Person 2 would only say “you are being too flattering of yourself” if they think person 1 is a bad cook. It would come off as a rude thing to say. @supple holly advice is good it is a way to downplay the person but would not be considered rude.

[eternal reef]

anyone know how to improve writting skills and grammar as well?

[flint wadi]

Try to read books like rich dad poor dad and try free hand writing. As example I usually try to write about a topic in my own. It makes better skills over Writing😊

[acoustic geyser]

Whats the difference between:
It wont work
It is not working

[cursive halo]

"Won't work" is future tense (going to happen), whereas "not working" is present tense (happening currently)

[iron ibex]

i think it is more used "on my own" rather than "In my own" but i am not an expert either xd

[junior kindle]

is it "im on second floor" or "im in second floor" or "i am at second floor"

[flint wadi]

I am very bad at prepositions bro...if anything goes wrong, please try to forgive me🥺

[supple holly]

It's always "on," and you should add "the" before the floor number. So: "I'm on the second floor."

[junior kindle]

thankyou! :)

[iron ibex]

Of course, I mean we are both learners, I won't judge you based on your English level it would be silly. I think here it's correct to say "on my own" which means "by myself"

[flint wadi]

Yeah just try to understand what I say and if you get any grammatical or any other problem then try to aware me cause it would help me too. (after all, English isn't my mother tongue🥲)

[flint wadi]

I am on the second floor.
I think this is the right way.(not 100% sure)

[spring holly]

it is i'm on the second floor.

[high tartan]

Where's the questions

[flint wadi]

here #📚｜english-questions message
she forgot to mention

[high tartan]

Okok

[rapid meadow]

Can i send a picture here of my english homework ? Its a text wifh 28 mistakes

[high tartan]

Im on the second floor, im in is for inside a place or object example : im in library

[rapid meadow]

Can i send a picture here of my homework

I dont have access to send pictures here

[brazen hill]

It depends on the type of airplane. For a small plane like the Cessna 172, I'd use an aluminium vanadium alloy because it's lightweight but still strong. Since the plane doesn't fly faster than about 130 knots, we don't need titanium's high heat resistance. For a larger plane like the Airbus A320, I'd choose an aluminum titanium. The A320 flies at higher altitudes, faces more aerodynamic stress, and deals with temperature changes from air friction.Titanium is also great for resisting corrosion.

[nimble phoenix]

Can any one tell me how can i practice new words?

Okay thanks!

[next osprey]

Hello , could someone help me I have an exercise to complete in English and I am completely lost

[white yew]

thanks dude

[flat rune]

Can anyone help me to improve my English?

[umbral pewter]

I believe that is the entire idea behind this discord server 👍

[tidal lily]

Being more specific would help

[flat rune]

read books or watch movies if there are words that you don't know list it in paper and search the meaning later.

[buoyant star]

Has anybody took the IELTS over here?

||"Cooperating the European countries of which the nuclear energy administrators was fired by authorities for security purposes is a really considerable approach for inflation rate"||

I wanna know whether this style of writing is good and enough for IELTS

[crimson vortex]

hi

what is the difference between "between" and "in between" as prepositions?

By the way, is my understanding of the following prepositions is correct: "below" means "under", but there is either some space between two objects or they are just in the same plane. (For example, "the ball is below the bridge"). "underneath" means that something is directly under something else to the degree that it's covered by something else. (For example "cat is underneath the blanket"). And "beneath" is the same as "underneath", but is more formal

[spring holly]

@crimson vortex Your understanding is mostly correct, but "under" can't be used to talk about two objects that are at the exact same height or plane. Would it make sense for me to say the ball is under the bridge if it is at the same height? Of course not. Underneath is correct and its more colloquial or casual than beneath

i would say that the difference between "between" and "in between" is pretty small but an important difference. As a native speaker I don't think I would ever use "in between" to talk about anything but a physical space, whereas i can use "between" for more functions. For example, i can use "between" in the sentence: "Between the both of them, they agreed to keep it a secret". So I would say that "in between" can only really be used for physical spaces, such as the space "in between" the both of them.

@buoyant star To be honest, I didn't understand that sentence and it made no sense. What were you trying to say?

[dull swan]

Hi, I am a new here

[crimson vortex]

So i can't say "tell me the difference in between these two ideas", right?

[crimson vortex]

But i said that the ball is not "under" the bridge, but is "below" it.

So will "bellow" be suitable for this context?

[spring holly]

@crimson vortex your right you can't say that, you have to say "tell me the difference between"

and yes, below is suitable as long as it is at a lower level, they can't be equal in terms of their height.

[buoyant star]

That is the ultimate intention of lecture or philosophy texts, understanding nothing in order to activate your gray brain cells. I was trying to just making no sense in case somebody understand it easily.

I was playing with words, ambiguous sentences are likely interesting.

[thin fractal]

hi, I am a new here

[umbral shard]

Sup, I need help with this question since my classmates have doubts.
In "We need to finalize the budget today, ___ we won't meet the project deadline.
Which is correct here? "but" r "or"?

[wispy flame]

or is correct, but is more for like if you are unable to reach it!

[umbral shard]

Ty

[acoustic geyser]

Hello

Which modal verb should I use to talk about expressing certainty in the present/future?

I am currently confused about which I should use.

I mean 100% that it will or it is happening

[high island]

Anyone in here available for an interview about their culture? It will take 5 - 10 mins. Add me if anyone is available

[fallen swift]

Hi chat, I need your help.

My teammate fell asleep and didn’t send me some English recordings that were needed for a project (She had all day to do it, but she’s a beginner, so I can understand). I tried replicating her voice with AI, but unfortunately, it required her saying something specific, so now I’m looking for an English speaker, it doesn’t matter if you are native or not, to record her part. I'd really appreciate it

[supple holly]

sus

[fallen swift]

HUH

Thanks anyway, it's no longer necessary hhh

[acoustic geyser]

Yo

Can you help me man

[supple holly]

I think it largely depends on the context or how you word the sentence. For now, I can only think of "will" for the future:

• The concert will happen tomorrow according to the schedule.
• Tim will return from his trip in a few days.

For the present, I can think of "cannot," but it's only used in a negative context, so it's not exactly what you're looking for:

• This cannot be Jenny's shirt. It's too big.

[tidal lily]

100% use Will

100%> but still a good chance ? Use May

Very unlikely it will happen ? Use might

[acoustic geyser]

Present right?

[supple holly]

If you have an example sentence, you can send it here too

[acoustic geyser]

She will be sleeping right now?

[tidal lily]

May and might only for present

[acoustic geyser]

I saw it on a youtube channel that teach how to use will as a present tense

[tidal lily]

She is sleeping right now : 100% sure

But if still want to add an expression,
She's possibly sleeping right now

I don't see the need tbf

[supple holly]

if you're sure she's sleeping right now, you use present continuous

you can also say "she must be sleeping right now," but that's more of a sure guess than a fact

[tidal lily]

@supple holly

Will in a present tense ? Is it possible?

[supple holly]

I don't think so lol. The fact that you use "will" already means it's not a present tense anymore

[tidal lily]

@acoustic geyser bruh i think it's high time to test your source of learning. Find a better one

[acoustic geyser]

Thanks

[simple zenith]

Hi, what is the difference between affluence and opulence?

[unreal cypress]

I believe Affluence is a state of increasing money and opulence is straight up luxury but pretty much there's not a huge difference

[simple zenith]

Alright. Thank you, gloryyy!

[clever swan]

1. trespass on private property
2. trespass a private property

Is the first only or both correct? I'm confused.

[thorn condor]

when you're in doubt use this site or similar 👀

[clever swan]

Thanks!

I'm afraid she's saying "trespass a private property", not "trespass on private property." Maybe it's just that my listening is bad?

[supple holly]

Very strange. That's exactly what I heard too. Either this woman needs to pronounce it more clearly, or maybe it's because of the sound-link between "on" and "p(rivate)." Try reading "on" and "p" quickly; you'll notice it sounds a lot like in the file

I can't confirm though because I'm not native

[clever swan]

I see. Thank you.

[hoary frigate]

she says trespass a private property

[acoustic geyser]

Whats the difference between firearm and gun?

[unborn hollow]

Firearm is any form of a portable, hand held gun.
Gun is more loose being any weapon with a metal tube where bullets, shells, or missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically emitting a loud, sharp sound.

[chilly crag]

I bought one from the market, I came home with a thousand. What is the think that i ask

[lyric hornet]

When is your birthday?

And what is your star sign?

Star sign is very important to me for understanding a person's soul.

[hoary frigate]

did you mean zodiac sign

[hoary frigate]

may 5, 2008
taurus

[hidden patio]

What is the difference between C3 (C2) and F1 levels? They can all speak English fluently, why any extra levels?

Why call a voice channel a level that simply does not exist?

[round jungle]

I'm pretty sure they're saying "on" and just not pronouncing the N clearly. But you're right, it sounds a lot like "a".

[tidal lily]

How about Vibrant with life?

Radiating life ?

[balmy heart]

What are these levels A1 B1 C1

And what do they mean

I still dont understand

Pls ping me when you answer, otherwise ill prolly wont see it

[supple holly]

CEFR levels. Basically the level of how good someone is with English, with A1 being the lowest and C2 being the highest level

[supple holly]

The voice channels are divided into: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Fluent. The letters + numbers before them are not the English levels, but just the room number (to differentiate between rooms with the same level)

[cosmic cargo]

what is **one **unusual word that you can remember?

[green wolf]

Penchant

[cosmic cargo]

Accismus

which means: pretended of refusal

[supple holly]

acquiesce

bonus: the one usual word I can never spell right the first time is "ocassion". I always type it as "occasion" first then backspace because it doesn't look right

or maybe I just typed it wrong again lmfao

[spring holly]

pusillanimous

[nocturne notch]

underscore and underline are the same, right？

[marsh yacht]

well, underline is the text formatting that you use to put a line under the words, underscore is olny the character "_"

U (underline)
_ (underscore)

[acoustic geyser]

Whats the difference between:

• I saw him this morning
• Ive seen him this morning

[nocturne notch]

Ok, thanks

[supple holly]

Same meaning. First one is for American English; second is for British

[acoustic geyser]

Thanks

[nova spindle]

75r-ü
ÜĞİ

[supple holly]

Real.

[nocturne notch]

past tense and perfect tense?

[spring holly]

yes, it's a difference in tense, aka the way the action was carried out in terms of its duration at a specific moment. I intuitively know when to use one over the other, but can't explain why. Also, it's definitely not limited to American or British English, that is utter nonsense

[supple holly]

Source

[nocturne notch]

so they mean different things

[spring holly]

@supple holly why would they be differentiated in either dialect when both of them are modern english and perfectly understandable?

also yes they do mean different things, but it's a very nuanced difference that only grammarians could really explain

but a native speaker would intuitively know how to use them in their correct context

[supple holly]

Did you at least read the first part of the article

[acoustic geyser]

Excuse me

Are "as if" the same as "as though"?

Thanks

[nimble phoenix]

What should i start learning first vocabulary or grammar?

❓

[thorn condor]

both. grammar helps see the structure of the language and how it works. just don't dwell on it too much and too deep and you'll be fine. the same goes for vocabulary. you don't need a thousand words to make a thousand sentences, so pick only those that are useful for you and put them into Anki or a similar tool.

[nimble phoenix]

thank you bro!

[thorn condor]

you're most welcome. when you start making flash cards I would recommend combining sentences with images/videos/gifs and for every word make at least four-five examples. otherwise you'll forget them pretty quickly. oxforddictionary is great to look up words and common patterns to use them later

[random iris]

[noble wasp]

does "ayo" mean "hey"? can i say "ayo bro" to greet a friend in text?

[nocturne notch]

yes. ayo and yo are the same

[simple citrus]

do you guys know how to give some intructions use simple present? i need help

[thorn condor]

do you mean sth like this?
the site is full of materials for learners

[dull bough]

Hii! If you want to give some instructions remember to use such words as "first, then, next, after that, in addition, finally" and other words like these. With them you express a consistency of actions. Step by step. For example: "Take the bottle of water first. Then open it using your right hand. After that give it to your opponent..."
Better to do not use modal verbs like should, ought to and others. Use imperatives. Instead of saying “You should give it to your opponent” say “ Give it to your opponent” because you’re expressing what to do directly

[simple citrus]

yea almost like that. thank you for help me

[simple citrus]

hi! thank so much for the explanation<3

[static sorrel]

It also means when someone says something out of nowhere, usually something offensive. It's kind of like saying "Woah! I can't believe you've just said that!"

[neat bone]

What does it mean to not give someone leverage?

[errant kettle]

In this context leverage means “the power to do something” often to put a plan into action or to carry out a negotiation of some sort.

Tom wanted to enact the discussed changes to staffing but without approval from the Board of Directors he did not have the leverage he needed to make changes to the program budget.

[neat bone]

Thanks

[wanton zinc]

Hello. Do you have room with bot, who can download fragment with anу (random) text to chat ?

[clever swan]

The ship was cast _______ on the coast of Africa.

Please tell me what word in the blank is correct.

[acoustic geyser]

Whats the difference between:
Id rather you to do something
I want you to do something

[neat bone]

Away

[stark garnet]

I have a question y'all

I just had a test but there was a confusing question for me but I asked chatgpt and it answered me but I'm still not sure

The question says : the baby is .... on the bed
" Lying or laid"
Aren't both grammatically correct?

I chose laid because I thought that the baby couldn't lie on its own

[neat bone]

Lying is the correct answer

[stark garnet]

But laid is also correct

I mean it would be more precise if I say is being laid

But

[neat bone]

Not really good with grammar, but I know that this is present tense

[stark garnet]

It's passive

The baby is laid on the bed means that someone put the baby on the bed

[neat bone]

What's passive?

[stark garnet]

Like for example

The pizza is eaten

The man had his hair cut

The ass 🐴was hit against the tree by someone

[neat bone]

Well, you gotta wait for someone else's confirmation

[agile torrent]

technically both is correct if we only judge it by that context since laid is past tense

for example "the baby is lying on the bed" is correct but "i laid the baby on the bed" is also correct with added context

[stark garnet]

That question was confusing

Ngl

[halcyon yew]

Both correct but second option sounds somewhat uncanny with this sentence alone. The only difference is that one describes the state of the baby (lying) and the other describes the action the baby undergoes (is laid)

[acoustic geyser]

Hey

[halcyon yew]

Hi ?

[halcyon yew]

First sentence expresses preference, second one is a request

[acoustic geyser]

Thanks

[halcyon yew]

Welcome

[brisk hedge]

Hey does anyone know what the idiom "having a foot in his mouth" mean?

[trim summit]

Hey
Can someone explain morbid meaning here

Despite his somewhat morbid opening conversation

[dull bough]

This idiom means saying/doing something inappropriate and awkward

[brisk hedge]

thank you!

[opaque topaz]

morbid means gruesome

[opaque topaz]

In that sentence it simply means he had a bad conversation

[errant kettle]

adjective
characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease:
ghoulish
macabre
unhealthy
gruesome
grisly
grotesque
ghastly
horrible

In the example you gave I took it to mean the conversation was grim or had a dark tone to it.

[vital ferry]

I have a question.
"Covered in snow" and "snow all over", are they have a same meaning? The context is when someone's got snow all over their body

[acoustic geyser]

Which one is correct?
We've won
We won

[errant kettle]

Yes, I would say they basically have the same meaning. You could also say "snow covered"

[flat rune]

They are used on different occasions.
We have won( We've won) is used when the result is still relevant to the present (Present perfect tense)
We won is used for simple past tense.

[acoustic geyser]

Thanks!

[trim summit]

Thank u

[trim summit]

Thank u , and yes this is what I thought but I just want to make sure

[clever swan]

"When he lived in the dormitory, he only ate out of tomato soup and corn cans."
Does this sentence make sense? Shouldn't it be "he only ate tomato soup and corn cans"?

[thorn condor]

the second sentence at least for me sounds awkward. eating cans can't be good for his health

[tidal lily]

Your suggestion seems wrong. Using transitive Verb 'eat' for a noun 'can' is wrong

[flat rune]

Welcome mate!

[acoustic geyser]

As a Brit, how do you use the slang "bloody" and "bloody hell"?

[flat rune]

A better way to represent it can be:
He would only eat tomato soup and cans of corn while living in the dormitory.

[rapid bison]

yeah, you're indeed eating corn cans :p

my vote is that the original sentence does make sense, and the suggestion fails

[static sorrel]

It's usually used when someone is shocked in either a good way or bad

[carmine topaz]

What is W and "lock in" actually stands for in slang?

[static sorrel]

W = Win, usually used when something/s has/have gone well.
Lock in = means to focus

[carmine topaz]

Thanks

[static sorrel]

You're welcome

[manic pelican]

Hello

[flat rune]

In the case of bloody it can be used as an intensifier, similar to very, e.g., ''it's bloody cold out today'' or it can be used as a tmesis, e.g. ''abso-bloody-lutely."
hope this helps somewhat

[dull bough]

Hi! I have a question about the idiom : "Blow off some steam" As far as I know it is used when we want to relieve stress or anger, get rid of them. But can we use this idiom with such feelings as happiness, love and other?

[flat rune]

Nah, because the idiom is used and associated with negative emotions (anger or stress). I've never seen it used with feelings of happiness or love. E.g. "she took a walk to blow off some steam," basically everyone would think she's taking a walk because she's angry and wants to calm down.

I hope this makes sense, is correct, and helps 🙏

[dull bough]

Alright, got it! Thank you

Btw, is there any other idiom to express what I mentioned?

[brave raft]

to express other emotions like hapiness or love you can use "im on top of the world" or "jumping for joy"

[stark garnet]

My teacher confused me
I wrote down a sentence and he was like no this is not its usage

The sentence is
"I'm hungry ; otherwise, I wouldn't have eaten.

Am I tripping"

It's like

For example

I didn't like the food

But I'm hungry

So i said "I'm hungry ; otherwise, I wouldn't have eaten"

Yk what I mean?

I ate it because I was hungry otherwise if I were full for example I wouldn't have eaten it

This is the meaning behind my sentence

I can't take in what you mean

I'm talking about the usage of otherwise in this case

So it's wrong?

Yeah I know that's the problem but he pointed out the usage of otherwise

It should've been was

I was hungry otherwise I wouldn't have eaten

But he pointed out the usage of otherwise

He said it should be used in cases like " do your homework ; otherwise, I will beat you up"

Something like that

[knotty pine]

Hi! Is this correct??? I was speaking with my tutor today and Bliko gave me this:

✨ Better Vocabulary Choices

• I will assist attend to the meeting tomorrow.
  • 💡Tip: "Assist" means to help, whereas "attend" means to be present at an event.

[spring holly]

to begin with, you can't really say i will "assist" to the meeting tomorrow. So it isn't even a possible sentence. You could say i will assist with the meeting tomorrow. But to attend to the meeting means you will be there tomorrow or pay attention to it.

[stark garnet]

Attend the meeting

Attend doesn't take "to"

[spring holly]

well you can say attend to the meeting

but it just a slightly more different meaning than the first sentence which you said.

[stark garnet]

Oh yeah it means to give necessary help

It's a phrase that means to help or give attention

[dull bough]

Thank you!🙏

[manic salmon]

Hello everyone, I'm a beginner. Can someone help me learn English? What can I do as a beginner

[spring holly]

@manic salmon ideally you would have a teacher who would help you and create a plan/curriculum to teach you. Thats the best possible way to learn.

Oh, and also immersing in english literature and media.

But learning in isolation is extremely difficult

especially if you don't have a ready plan yet.

[winged gyro]

i have an assignment from my lecturer to have a 15-20 minute conversation with native english speaker

if you are interested in helping me, you can dm me.

thanks in advance 🙂

[granite tree]

I need help with these 3 questions it says correct the underlined part but I don't understand what I did wrong on these 3 questions can anyone go to DMs and explain to me the rules

[zenith ether]

u can send it here😊

[umbral shard]

Hello again! In the phrase "The company offered a generous benefits package, ___ the salary was lower than expected."
what would be the correct answer or the best?
a) so
b) but
I'm really confused bc the sentence does not have context.

[flat rune]

answer B because "But" introduces the contrasting statement ("the salary was lower than expected" which contrasts with the "generous benefits package"). It can't be "So" because "So" implies cause and effect. It indicates that the salary was lower because of the benefits. "So" could work if it didn't have the phrase, "was lower than expected." "Lower than expected" implies a comparison, which isn't what "So" does.

[untold sequoia]

Hello

[last comet]

hi i have a question. In this paragraph, what does "i declare she is the beatin'est child" mean? and what does the beatin'est mean? i search it on google but still confuse.
"Well, you've got no call to be prayin', any more than swearin', in the middle of the road," said Miranda; "but I'm thankful it's no worse. You're born to trouble as the sparks fly upward, an' I'm afraid you allers will be till you learn to bridle your unruly tongue."
"I wish sometimes that I could bridle Minnie's," murmured Rebecca, as she went to set the table for supper.
"I declare she IS the beatin'est child!" said Miranda, taking off her spectacles and laying down her mending. "You don't think she's a leetle mite crazy, do you, Jane?"

This is from the book Rebecca of the sunnybrook farm

[hoary frigate]

hey idk if someone has already helped you, but i am a native english speaker. if you'd like help, i can help

[acoustic geyser]

Whats the difference between
I died
I am dead?

[tidal lily]

I died ? Either you're reincarnated and talking about past life or a supernatural magical being brought you back to life.

I am dead is pretty casual phrase for indicating you in a big trouble

I am dead also being used for I'm laughing so much it's killing (dead) me*

[acoustic geyser]

Should have used present perfect tensed :>

[tidal lily]

Died is a verb (2nd form/past participle)

Dead is noun

[tidal lily]

Passive form

[acoustic geyser]

What do you mean, present simple?

[raw eagle]

guys

what does this mean, we need to put this stuff up

[meager marsh]

to put out i think

[tidal lily]

Literally meaning putting something on higher shelf

Figuratively, putting up a facade, window dressing, making up a fake story/image ig

Context matters

[true glen]

hi guys im new here

[twin crow]

Hello! Can someone explain the difference between "with either" and "either with". Is there a difference in meaning? or is one of them grammatically wrong?

[glacial reef]

They're both correct, but there can be a subtle difference depending on context
Eg.

1. "You can go either with Jess or with Sarah." -- Choose who you want to go with. You must make a choice.
2. "You can go with either Jess or Sarah." -- Both choices are acceptable/equivalent in some way. Kind of like saying "I don't mind which one you go with"

[dry estuary]

May I know the difference between "Disappear" and "Vanish"?
Is there a difference between their meaning?
And when to use them?

Thank you!

[green wolf]

No difference

Vanish may sound more mystical/magical

But they are synonymous

I can't think of a big difference

[native forge]

Since when is criterion a thing? I've only ever heard people say criteria for both singular and plural.

[rapid bison]

it has always been a thing; similar examples include "datum"/"data", "die"/"dice" and a few others that I can't remember.

[native forge]

I did know about die but not datum. I suppose they're just rarely used.

[tidal lily]

Because data is usually a collection of info

Bacteria/ bacterium.
Usually a whole of bacteria is present everywhere even on a tiniest spot.

You're absolutely right these usage are extremely rare

[rapid bison]

aha, "medium"/"media" 😎

[stark elbow]

What are the uses and differences between
Step in
Step down
Came off
Came through/about ?

[errant kettle]

Can also mean “we need to put these things away”

[warm dragon]

"Step in," for the most part, refers to "stepping into" someone's role. If a coworker calls in sick, you might step in for their duties.
"Step down" is a very formal way to say that you quit a role. After two terms, a U.S. president must step down from the role.
"Came off" has two main meanings: David was hot, so his shirt came off. OR: After taking his shirt off, David came off very cocky. The first is simply the perfect past conjugation of "to come off." The second meaning refers to how someone is perceived.
"Came through" also has the literal meaning: David came through the door. AND: David really came through after he brought more wine. This refers to someone, usually to the speaker's delight, that was helpful.
"Came about" is a way of saying "happened". David forgot to turn the air conditioning on, so that's how this all came about.

Hope that's marginally helpful.

[acoustic geyser]

Is "almost" the same as "nearly"?

[vapid slate]

Guys please if anyone here have a book wich called "raed people like a book by Patrick King " please send it to me in the private chat 🙏

[tidal lily]

Possibly

🤭

[trim summit]

Hey
What is Fjn means ?

[spring holly]

Fjn is not a word, phrase or a sentence that exists

[trim summit]

Yeah but what does it mean when some said u like to do fnj

[spring holly]

Why don't you ask them? It might be an acronym that they invented.

[blissful saddle]

Y'all I need help understanding the differences between American English and British English, I want to do the SAT, and its American English Standardized.

Do you guys have any material?

[trim summit]

Ok , I thought it’s common used

[molten stump]

Why when you want to leave a place do you say "I need to go" and not "I need to leave"?

[knotty pine]

Is this correct? I've said that while i was taking a lesson with my teacher using https://bliko.ai/ chrome extension.

❌ Grammatical Errors

• I am knowing know the answer to the question.
  • 💡Tip: Stative verbs like "know" are not used in continuous tenses.

[gritty oxide]

help english question?

[stark elbow]

Ah ok, really thank you

[gritty oxide]

what to say when im want play on field

outside soccer

[vale portal]

You say

“Do you want to play football on a field”

Just saying

Or “Do you want to play football”

Yeah they said “field” so I figured they wanted that

[dark lake]

is simple past when you have a specific time in the sentence and present perfect when you dont?

[dapper dagger]

It's '' I drunk tea'' not ''I drank tea''

[thorny swan]

What I have to say when I have to introduce myself self to another person

?

[tidal lily]

Formal informal setting matters

And circumstances

[jaunty mason]

Introduce yourself with your name, current education, hobbies and interesting facts abt yourself

[rain spear]

guy how to make a good point and topic sentence in an essay

[umbral pewter]

"I drank tea" is fine. "drunk" is the past participle: "I have drunk tea".

[dapper dagger]

@vale portal

[vale portal]

?

[dapper dagger]

Cuh I tried to troll but they corrected me instead:(

[vale portal]

Dang

[dapper dagger]

Rs

[round jungle]

Depends on the situation and whether you're introducing yourself in person or online. Online, people often do what Florence said and share a brief background about themselves along with their name.

In person, you usually just stick to "Hi, I'm [name]," and maybe something like "Nice to meet you." If the situation is more polite/formal, you also shake hands. But you don't usually share other stuff like your hobbies and education right away. Only as it's relevant to the conversation.

[thorny swan]

Amazing bro got it Thanks man

[thorny swan]

I want to become your student?

[jaunty mason]

I meant like when you have to introduce yourself in a professional setting where you are being interviewed.

[last comet]

hi i have a question. In this paragraph, what does "i declare she is the beatin'est child" mean? and what does the beatin'est mean? i search it on google but still confuse.
"Well, you've got no call to be prayin', any more than swearin', in the middle of the road," said Miranda; "but I'm thankful it's no worse. You're born to trouble as the sparks fly upward, an' I'm afraid you allers will be till you learn to bridle your unruly tongue."
"I wish sometimes that I could bridle Minnie's," murmured Rebecca, as she went to set the table for supper.
"I declare she IS the beatin'est child!" said Miranda, taking off her spectacles and laying down her mending. "You don't think she's a leetle mite crazy, do you, Jane?"
This is from the book Rebecca of the sunnybrook farm

[acoustic geyser]

When do I use "aint" in what context

Do English speaker use that word random?

[summer warren]

It's just a slang for not, isnt and all that (is not, are not, am not, do not or does not)

[dull bough]

Hello! Which one would you choose; why?
They are really popular among some countries in/of Southern Europe

[limber depot]

Okay, so I'm doing a survey on what different people think about the school system, would it be okay if I posted a link to the google forms here?

[tidal lily]

Among some South European countries

[simple jacinth]

Can you guys share me some website that I can read whatever book I want for free?

[umbral pewter]

Project Gutenberg, if it still exists

[dull bough]

Hmm thank you! But why is it so? Why can't I use prepositions

[tidal lily]

You can. Among some 'of' the South European countries.

I mean* you already using among so what's the need for in ?