Is this sentence correct?
Is this sentence correct?
I'm looking for language exchange partners with an interest in Japan and a good command of English.
or should it be with interests in Japan and good commands of English?
Thank you in advance!*By an interest in Japan, I meant in general.If I say, partners with English skills and an interest in Japan, would it sound OK too?I decided to write, "I'm looking for language exchange partners with an interest in Japan who is fluent in English."
Thank you everybody for your advice!
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Answers · 18
3
I wouldn't use the word 'command' at all. I would say
I'm looking for language exchange partners with an interest in Japan who is fluent in English.
2
Your sentence is fine as it is. Don't change it.
'Interests' is the equivalent of 'hobbies', so it would be the wrong word to use in this context.
'Command' in the sense of 'command of a language' is always singular.
1
Just my opinion, but I think it would sound better to say " a good command of the English language." I also agree with Corne, "do you mean Japan as in the country as a whole or a particular aspect of it, such as the language"? If it's the language, then you may try, .. I'm looking for language exchange partners with an interest in the Japanese language, and a good command of the English language.
1
First one is correct. Just to be sure, do you mean Japan as in the country as a whole or a particular aspect of it such as the language?
1
Your first sentence was best. If you use the second it should be "are" not "is", more than one language partner.
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