Forum: Vocabulary
October 10, 2013, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,676
I'm with Rusty on all the statements. We would...
I'm with Rusty on all the statements. We would never use "wide" for vocabulary. I have a "broad" vocabulary is how I would describe what Perikles mentioned. But in general, "large" or "extensive" are...
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Forum: Other Languages
August 15, 2013, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,128
I would think simple English would be the...
I would think simple English would be the easiest. Easier conjugation of verbs, no gender, etc... However, English is VERY nuanced with tons of words that all mean similar things with slight tweaks. ...
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Forum: General Chat
August 08, 2013, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,248
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Forum: Translations
May 16, 2013, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,318
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Forum: Idioms & Sayings
March 22, 2013, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,033
Always badass, not bad ass.
I would say in...
Always badass, not bad ass.
I would say in modern day times, it usually is a good thing.
"That motorcycle is so badass."
or "That guy is such a badass" - It is slang and it usually means...
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Forum: Introductions
March 21, 2013, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,091
A couple of notes from above.
"mother...
A couple of notes from above.
"mother language" is not commonly used in America. We use "native language".
Capitalize Spanish and English to be correct.
" I thought I spoke a pretty english...
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Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques
March 08, 2013, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,734
Angelica,
What you say is true. I agree a...
Angelica,
What you say is true. I agree a mix is good.I definitely agree that as adults, we (especially myself) don't really "try" enough for experimentation. If I'm not sure I am right, I usually...
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Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques
March 07, 2013, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,734
I have used both SpanishDict.com and Michel...
I have used both SpanishDict.com and Michel Thomas's course. I personally did not like Michel's course. I found his speaking to be poor and distracting. As for SpanishDict.com, I can only say that it...
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Forum: Vocabulary
February 27, 2013, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,736
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Forum: Vocabulary
February 26, 2013, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,736
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Forum: Translations
February 18, 2013, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,457
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Forum: Practice & Homework
February 13, 2013, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,935
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Forum: Practice & Homework
February 11, 2013, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,935
Note: "a ways" is an informal item used in...
Note: "a ways" is an informal item used in American English that is grammatically incorrect, but is used in common speech. I do not know if the phrase is used in British English. I only used it to...
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Forum: General Chat
February 01, 2013, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,775
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Forum: Vocabulary
January 31, 2013, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,040
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Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques
January 31, 2013, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,948
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Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques
January 30, 2013, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,948
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Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques
January 29, 2013, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,948
Teaching English Abroad
Has any one of the native English speakers here done an English teaching trip abroad in a Spanish Speaking country? I had a friend who did it and seemed to enjoy it, but I'm interested in how it...
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Forum: Grammar
January 14, 2013, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,854
"I work at my computer all day" sounds very...
"I work at my computer all day" sounds very normal.
"I work on my computer all day" is different. That makes me think you are repairing a computer. "I use a computer all day" would get the point...
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Forum: General Chat
January 11, 2013, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,775
Some of the thick Irish/Scottish stuff is near...
Some of the thick Irish/Scottish stuff is near impossible for me to understand as a native English speaker. I have no issues with most of the normal British English. Thick Australian can be pretty...
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Forum: Grammar
January 10, 2013, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,522
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Forum: Vocabulary
December 03, 2012, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,477
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Forum: Vocabulary
November 05, 2012, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,528
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Forum: Vocabulary
November 01, 2012, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,528
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Forum: Vocabulary
October 19, 2012, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,537
I agree that SUVs are different than "estate"...
I agree that SUVs are different than "estate" cars. In AmE, we call "estate cars" station wagons, or just wagon for short if it is clear it is a car.
Going back to the Volvo, they usually came in...
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