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I'm a native-born American that loves languages and the international community. I lived in the Netherlands for several years and since returning, I've been interested in maintaining my Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese (plus the dialectic variations of each). Skype username is hyer.trent. Feel free to add me!
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  • Answered
    That's a great question. In speech and casual writing, there's no problem at all with starting a sentence with the word "but." In more formal writing (especially for class or if you're trying to impress somebody), you should avoid beginning a sentence with but.
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    October 31, 2014
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    Estoy de acuerdo con todos...'phrasal verbs' son dificiles. I recommend practice and listening. With sufficient experience, you will learn better than a book or website can teach you. Find a friend that you can ask questions when they come up (there's a good phrasal verb!). Good luck!
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    January 6, 2014
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    Travel sounds a bit more formal, whereas trip sounds shorter and more relaxed. Here are some examples to help you see how each word can be used in context: "I enjoy travelling." (but not I enjoy trip). "He took a trip down to the baker." (short duration) "If your English improves, we'll travel to England together." "If your English improves, we'll go on a trip to England together." "Would we be able to travel to Buenos Aires via Miami?" Hope this helps!
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    November 12, 2013
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    Uitdrukkingen Engels-Nederlands

    Er zijn een paar handige uitdrukkingen in het Engels die moeilijk te vertalen zijn. Kunnen jullie mij helpen om een mannier te vinden deze dingen in het Nederlands te zeggen?

     

    To take the cake

    "John got three correct, Monique got seven, and Jack [took the cake] with nine correct answers"

     

    To get down on yourself

    "I was [getting down on myself] because I couldn't get a date."

     

    Suit up

    "It sounds like there's a party down the block. Let's [suit up] and go!"

     

    Alvast bedankt!

    November 3, 2013
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    October 9, 2013
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    My rommie Tayde!

    I was born in a city called Oaxaca, but I'm living in Carmen, an island to 13 hours from the city where I was born. I'm living here for my studies (Chemical Engineering), I enjoy the time here, especially when I get to spend my time on the beach. Unfortunately, my family is too far and I can't see them very often. Thanks to my friend and my roomie, I don't have time for missing my family. My roommate is Tayde, she is a 24 years old girl, she is studying the same subject as me. I have lived with her for 4 years and I think there is no one who can support me more than her. I have a very volatile character and she's so different, she's so quiet and she can give good advice! We have many things in common like dancing and watching movies. I think the only problem is the TV. We haven't usually got time for watching it but when we do, I prefer watch soccer matches and she loves the soap operas (ewww) . There is one tv so, it's really a problem.

     

    Well done! Good variation in vocabulary.

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    October 4, 2013
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    Nederlandse Geschiedenis

    Ik hou me onlangs bezig met de Nederlandse geschiedenis en leer nu over de Republiek van de Zeven Provinciën. Zou iemand mij kunnen vertellen over hoe dit toen geregeld werd? Ik ben in het bijzonder geïntereseerd in Friesland en hun relatie met de reste van Nederland.

    October 2, 2013
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    Ik geloof zelf niet in reïncarnatie, maar ik begrijp wel waarom sommigen daarin zouden geloven. Veel mensen hebben het idee dat er iets is na de dood, maar het klopt niet dat wij ook de mooie dingen van dit leven achter moeten laten onderweg naar een betere hiernamaals. Voor deze personen, is het vanzelfsprekend dat wij verbeterd terug kunnen komen om nog meer van het leven te ervaren. 

    Ik vind dat reïncarnatie een mooie mannier van denken is, want het spoort je aan om goed te doen. Hoewel ik in een dood, opstanding, en hemel geloof, meen ik dat wij veel kunnen leren van de denkwijze die deze mensen hebben. Gemoedsrust, vrede, etc. Het zijn allemaal goede dingen.

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    October 2, 2013
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    Advanced Translation Practice: English - Dutch 2 Article source: http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/di-marks-75-years-serving-workers-communities ORIGINAL TEXT: This week, Deseret Industries celebrates 75 years of operation with the opening of its newest store in Sandy, Utah. Though much has changed in the thrift stores over the years, their purpose and mission have remained constant. In 1936, as the United States began its climb out of the Great Depression, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints established a welfare program to help provide food and fuel to those in need. Two years later, unemployment was still high, and many could not afford to buy clothing or household items. TRANSLATED TEXT: Deze week viert Deseret Industries 75 jaar handeling met de opening van haar nieuwste winkel in Sandy, Utah. Hoewel veel verandered is door de jaren heen met de kringloopwinkel, het doel en de missie blijven constant. In 1936, net als de Verenigde Staten uit de Grote Depressie begon te klimmen, stichte de Kerk van Jezus Christus van de Heiligen der Laatste Dagen een welzijnsprogramma om voor de behoeftigen voedsel en brandstof in te zien. Twee jaar later stond werkloosheid nog hoog en velen konden zich kleren en huishoudelijke artikelen niet veroorloven.
    August 27, 2013
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  • Answered
    "A huge profit" makes sense, but just sounds wrong. I would render the sentence as, "Panasonic Electronics released its FY13 Q1 financial results on July 31. Net profit stood at a whopping JPY107.8 billion.
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    August 24, 2013
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