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HI - I'm a Native UK English Speaker and swimming teacher amongst other things. I study French because I love the Language
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    A thing about English that's very hard for me.

    Hi, I'm learning English but I do it slowly and quietly, and a thing that's very hard for me is the fast speed of English conversation. It's like a connection in the words of the prayer, and this confuses me.

     

     

    Don't worry.  French conversation is fast. Spanish is. German is.  All languages are.

    Just keep listening to podcasts, ted.com, youtube.  Practise as much as possible.

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    March 13, 2014
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    To sleep soundly
    Why if someone has a good sleep is an expression "a sound sleep" used? Is it because a sleeping person makes any sounds?

     

     

    HI
    No, It is not in connection with the noises the sleeper makes.

     

    'Sound' has a number of meanings.
    The first and main one is, of course, in relation to noise.

     

     

    But another main meaning of 'sound' is when something is "Free from defect, decay, or damage; something in good condition."

     

    Example 1 - "The ship was sound and should not have sunk" = The ship was in very good condition and should not have sunk


    Example 2 - "He is a sound man... I really like him" = He is a great man... a wonderful man... I really like him

     

    And in relation to sleep:-
    "I had a sound sleep" = I had a wonderful sleep, with no disturbances and I am now full rested.

     

    Go to http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sound for more examples.

     

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    March 12, 2014
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  • Answered
    If USA and Canada were to have a battle, then the loser would have Justin Bieber live in their country as a penalty.
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    March 8, 2014
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    March 8, 2014
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    Electric hammer drill

     I intend to destroy an old cracked terrace at the front of my house. 

    Yesterday I bought an electric hammer drill to do it with.

    It is heavy. I have never used this kind of tool, it seems to me that the shaking is very strong.

    I have no doubt, the terrace will be removed eventually, but my next message might be like this:
    IIII ssssuuuuucccceeeddeeeddd  iinnnnn dddoooiiiinnngggg iiittt.

     

    MDR.Bonne chance avec votre projet! 

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    March 8, 2014
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    I need to learn how to speak English

    So I use Italki!!

    But I am good at speaking Chinglish……

    Then I get angry…

     

     

    Keep trying... the learning is part of the fun. 

     

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    March 8, 2014
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  • Corrected

    'I will teach you how to become rich'  would read better. 

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    March 8, 2014
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    oh wow.I never knew that Amanda!   I'm really surprised!

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    March 8, 2014
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    I hate going to school

     

    Hi everyone.

    I hate school because it never seems to end.

    I want to go to work instead and, who knows, maybe I can travel the world.

    But school won't let me leave.

     

     

    Enjoy school whilst you can!

    No bills, few responsibilities and lots of holidays!

    ;-)

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    March 7, 2014
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  • Answered
    In the UK Employee 1 - " I'll be on annual leave next week " Employee 2- " Oh... are you going on holiday? Or staying at home?" Employee 1 - "I'm going on Holiday. I'm going to Spain" Or Employee 1 - " I'll be on annual leave next week " Employee 2- " Oh... are you going on holiday? Or staying at home" Employee 1 - "No.. I'm not going on Holiday. I'm staying at home for a week, just relaxing" To a School Child Dad - "Son.. when do your Easter holidays start?" Child - "Next Friday, Dad" Dad - "I thought so. I've booked a holiday in Cornwall for us all" And Mike is correct that Vacation is a US word. I did once use the word 'Vacation' in an email to UK work colleagues, many years ago... And everyone made jokes about it, saying I had become American overnight. :-s
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    March 7, 2014
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