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Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques January 15, 2015, 09:24 PM

Replies: 19 Study recommendations? Views: 13,333 Posted By ookami Study recommendations? Hello, I'm starting to study English again... Actually, my whole study plans are: to read some short-stories (like Saki's ones), and to listen to BBC London, as I already do. But I'll need a...

Forum: Grammar January 14, 2015, 09:23 PM

Replies: 3 Pasarlo bien Views: 2,363 Posted By ookami I would use them in that order. Regards I would use them in that order. Regards

Forum: Idioms & Sayings January 13, 2015, 09:44 PM

Replies: 5 Meterse en caja fuerte Views: 3,444 Posted By ookami I have never heard that expression. I'll add it... I have never heard that expression. I'll add it to my collection :) " ¿Dónde es el carnaval? " It's my motto for teasing on fashion... a very worn out expression because of it's frecuent use...

Forum: Culture January 13, 2015, 09:31 PM

Replies: 11 ¿Puedo leer Borges? Views: 9,732 Posted By ookami Thank you Rusty! I'm glad to see you again. My... Thank you Rusty! I'm glad to see you again. My English is rustier than ever.... nothing that can't be solved with a rusty nail, and Mr. Rusty at the screen!

Forum: Culture January 12, 2015, 06:04 PM

Replies: 11 ¿Puedo leer Borges? Views: 9,732 Posted By ookami I would start with a simplier book by Borges,... I would start with a simplier book by Borges, like "El informe de Brodie". Everyone can read Borges -or any author- and in any language. But a very different thing is to understand it....

Forum: Translations August 18, 2012, 06:13 PM

Replies: 5 Todo ello confluye ... Views: 2,658 Posted By ookami Ben, where is this sentence from? Ben, where is this sentence from?

Forum: Grammar August 18, 2012, 06:06 PM

Replies: 5 Fifteen hundred Views: 3,025 Posted By ookami Gracias, crystal clear! Gracias, crystal clear!

Forum: Grammar August 14, 2012, 08:31 PM

Replies: 5 Fifteen hundred Views: 3,025 Posted By ookami Fifteen hundred "A total of probably more than fifteen hundred engineers have passed through my classes." fifteen hundred = 15 x 100 ? Wouldn't it be: one thousand and five hundred?

Forum: Translations December 10, 2011, 04:53 PM

Replies: 3 "for japanese's ears..." -Translation practice Views: 6,923 Posted By ookami Thanks Rusty! all clear... Just one more... Thanks Rusty! all clear... Just one more question: Been is always used after have?

Forum: Translations December 09, 2011, 09:52 PM

Replies: 3 "for japanese's ears..." -Translation practice Views: 6,923 Posted By ookami "for japanese's ears..." -Translation practice Well, here is another translation I've made in order to practice, this time a short one from a book: Para los oídos japoneses, es verdaderamente impactante oír palabras sagradas o las...

Forum: Translations November 29, 2011, 11:03 PM

Replies: 1 Translating a text in order to practice Views: 1,900 Posted By ookami Translating a text in order to practice Well, here is a text I've written in order to practice some translation ability. Please correct every big or small thing you think that isn't translated in it's best possible way. Thanks in...

Forum: Grammar August 03, 2011, 07:48 PM

Replies: 15 Usted Views: 6,656 Posted By ookami But that's a simple way of reducing the question... But that's a simple way of reducing the question for Spanish learners, but I don't see that use on the streets. For example, I've never seen someone of high social level talking using "usted" with...

Forum: Grammar August 03, 2011, 08:59 AM

Replies: 15 Usted Views: 6,656 Posted By ookami I would say that the best thing for her is to say... I would say that the best thing for her is to say "¿Cómo está :)?". And if she wants to make it more complex, to add the ¿Cómo estás ;)? variant with young people and with... let's say... cool people...

Forum: Grammar August 03, 2011, 08:04 AM

Replies: 15 Usted Views: 6,656 Posted By ookami As you said, it depends on many things, as age,... As you said, it depends on many things, as age, country, cultural knowledge of the speaker, etc. Here (Argentina) young people use it only on specific situations, as a job interview, or with your...

Forum: Introductions August 03, 2011, 07:46 AM

Replies: 8 Finalmente! Views: 2,353 Posted By ookami Welcome :) in which zone of Japan are you... Welcome :) in which zone of Japan are you living? are they still very hostile to foreigners?

Forum: Translations August 01, 2011, 09:47 AM

Replies: 12 Una pila o una batería Views: 14,201 Posted By ookami To make it simple, lets use some images. Here,... To make it simple, lets use some images. Here, 99% of the time (unless you are talking with someone unconvencional and trapped in the past) when you say pila, you are refering to:...

Forum: Practice & Homework July 30, 2011, 07:25 PM

Replies: 2 Talking about a House, client Views: 3,056 Posted By ookami Gracias chileno En la primer parte ?! quise... Gracias chileno En la primer parte ?! quise decir que no tiene terreno libre, no sé cual palabra usar para terreno... Terreno libre es el espacio del lote que no está construido. Generalmente area...

Forum: Practice & Homework July 30, 2011, 02:14 PM

Replies: 2 Talking about a House, client Views: 3,056 Posted By ookami Talking about a House, client Hola a todos nuevamente. Tengo un cliente en el exterior y tengo que responderle en inglés. Hace casi un año que no hablo inglés y no estoy muy lúcido para escribir algo correctamente en dicho...

Forum: General Chat January 22, 2011, 10:48 AM

Replies: 17 Just got back from Mexico Views: 6,170 Posted By ookami I think it's difficult to be talking about... I think it's difficult to be talking about "safest countries"... it's better to talk about safest places/zones, because you can find two places in a country with extreme different security levels....

Forum: General Chat January 22, 2011, 12:42 AM

Replies: 17 Just got back from Mexico Views: 6,170 Posted By ookami What's dangerous for you? It's not the same for... What's dangerous for you? It's not the same for all the people. For example, I walk (and work) in a place that is a looooot more dangerous than Playa del Carmen can be in it worst day... So I would...

Forum: Translations January 22, 2011, 12:33 AM

Replies: 6 Translation for a tattoo, needs to be perfecto! Views: 2,942 Posted By ookami And when it gets uncomplete again? (or when you... And when it gets uncomplete again? (or when you realize it wasn't complete at all in the first place) what are you going to do? Ah, yes, maybe just a line can solve it... Welcome to the forums...

Forum: Grammar January 22, 2011, 12:29 AM

Replies: 11 Vió or vio? Views: 15,404 Posted By ookami No. (but "mas" without á... más = plus) No. (but "mas" without á... más = plus)

Forum: Translations January 22, 2011, 12:20 AM

Replies: 4 ¿Qué te va bien que lleve? Views: 2,954 Posted By ookami The meaning is something like: What do you want... The meaning is something like: What do you want me to bring? / What would you like me to bring? (I'm not sure if the verb is bring or carry) Context: A: Hey, next Saturday I'm giving a party,...

Forum: Translations January 16, 2011, 12:15 PM

Replies: 10 El verbo fiar Views: 6,126 Posted By ookami ¿No es "and I don't know"? (o un verbo de ese... ¿No es "and I don't know"? (o un verbo de ese estilo) La pregunta se basa en que ya he visto varias veces omitirse verbos de esta manera en distintas páginas virtuales, ¿es normal o yo me estoy...

Forum: Vocabulary January 16, 2011, 12:10 PM

Replies: 26 Scotch, whiskey and whisky Views: 7,884 Posted By ookami "neat spirits" = "alcoholes puros" ? I don't... "neat spirits" = "alcoholes puros" ? I don't like those drinks either, red wine or beer for dine time.

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