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Hello! My name is Andrew and I live in the Midwest in the United States. I have a Bachelors in English Studies and would be more than happy to help anyone with questions about the language. I'm currently learning Japanese. I've had a fascination with Japanese culture since I was a young child. I took three years of Japanese in high school but didn't do much with the language after graduating. Around 2006 I started listening to JapanesePod101 to refresh my skills but didn't keep up with it due to a combination of graduating, starting grad school, moving to a new city, and getting married. Fast forward to the past year and I've been working my way through the podcast again and reading grammar books. My goal is to be fluent in Japanese eventually. The only problem is that there isn't a large Japanese population in my area to get practice in. So I'm looking forward to meeting with native speakers here! I also have two years of Latin under my belt from college, but that's not much use outside Vatican City! I'm a huge language and grammar nerd so if you have any questions about English feel free to send me a message. I look forward to meeting new friends on here!
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  • Answered
    To expand on Candi's answer a bit "for now" can also mean that something is good enough for the moment but that someone will have to come back at a later date and finish or improve on what they've done. Example: "The duct tape repairs on those pipes are good enough for now." The implication is that the repairs are okay for the moment, but a more permanent solution will have to be put in place eventually. Contrast that to Candi's definition which would fit more in a sentence like "We can hold off on doing this for now." Again it means that something is being put off until later. Now always means now. Right at this moment. Immediately. 今。
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    November 15, 2013
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    Not everyone dates at a young age, and it also varies greatly depending on your definition of dating. Some people come from strict households where dating is prohibited until they reach a certain age. Other families are more permissive and let their kids date. It really depends on the location and family. And of course what is meant by "dating" also varies widely. Kids in elementary school will sometimes say they are boyfriend/girlfriend, but to say they're dating in the same way that a couple of kids at 16 or young adults in their early 20s are dating is silly. Usually it's just puppy love, holding hands etc. Most parents look on these early relationships positively. They see it as preparing children for more serious relationships later in life.
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    November 15, 2013
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    A Little Tired Day (part 2)

    In the 'Speak Your Mind', I and my teacher Jagger, my only male teacher, first talked about the Nov. 11, which is the Chinese Single Day. Second, We we talked about bad traffic and the big car sale last year in China. At the end, we talked about the car license plate limit policy in Beijing and Shanghai.

    The last class today is a group class, 'Picture stories'. In this class, we introduced our homeland using 'To Add Information' words. I said:"My hometown is a small city, called HanZhong. ADDITIONALLY, it local is located at the centre of China…"


    Eight classes in one day made me a little tired. I think it is a little too much for me. I don't have enough time to review and do my homework. I think maybe six classes in one day is a better idea. But idea, but I have no choice, because I had have paid and cannot change my schedule. So, I will just insist on studying hard!

    Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any specific questions about usage. I'm happy to assist.

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    November 14, 2013
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    November 14, 2013
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    Two muffins.

    I led took the students and we went to visit and observe ("and observe" isn't strictly necessary here. It's implied. This isn't wrong. More of a stylistic choice.) a wedding hall in Okayama.

    Before that time, (Did you mean they did this before the trip? If so it would be written as follows.) Before the visit they took an examination of the studied/looked at/viewed flower arrangement and made some their own flower arrangements for the wedding hall.


    They looked very tired.

    But, that it was a very good experience to for them. They were glad to see their works that were displayed at the entrance of to (of also works in this sentence, but to sounds more natural) the wedding hall.

    After that, (This comma isn't necessary) they had a cup of coffee and some cake.
    I wanted to have a break, (This comma also isn't necessary) too. But too, but (In this case you're using but as a conjunction that links the subordinate clause "I had to go to work" with the main clause "I wanted to have a break." You use a comma before these conjunctions, not a full stop period.) I had to go to next work place my second job. (You could also say your "next job," but most English speakers call it a second job. If the "next place" was your first job but you were doing that job at a new location then ignore this note. Instead you'd say something like "I had to go to the next location.")

    When I was working at the next place at my next job, they came to that place and gave me two muffins.


    I was glad!


    I thanked them for their kindness.

     

    I hope this helps! 頑張ります！

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    November 13, 2013
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    It depends on the native speaker and their skill level. I majored in English in college and had a couple of years of Latin so I know the ins, outs, hows, and whys of the language. I also agree that most native speakers just talk the way they learned and don't know their grammar from a hole in the ground. It all depends on who you talk to!

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    November 13, 2013
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    MY DEAR DIARY

    It's 2013.11.13. Today I get got up at 6:00. I think it's so late. I don't didn't study English and i I feel tried tired.I hope have a people will help me with my English. I'm sad.

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    November 13, 2013
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  • Answered
    I've never heard the phrase "sociable party." Sociable usually applies to an individual. A sociable person is friendly and outgoing. If you're referring to a gathering of friends then social party is correct, but most would just call it a party.
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    November 12, 2013
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  • Answered
    They both mean the same thing and the meaning for both would be understood. I've never heard "speak to you later" used in my area of the U.S. "Talk to you later" is way more common.
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    July 1, 2013
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