MARIA EDNA
Portuguese
Jul 26, 2021
Martha é uma aluna muito interessada. Já tem um bom conhecimento da língua portuguesa, somente precisa um pouco mais de prática oral.
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MARIA EDNA
Portuguese
Jun 25, 2021
Martha é uma aluna muito simpática. Já tem um bom conhecimento de língua portuguesa, somente precisamos praticá-los mais.
Kristine
Filipino (Tagalog)
Jun 14, 2021
Napakasaya ng aming naging leksyon. Isang matiyaga at magaling na estudyante si Martha. Thank you po Martha hanggang sa susunod nating leksyon.
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- Hello, We use this phrase in different ways. Generally, it introduces something that the speaker considers a bit hypothetical. That's why it is sometimes followed with "but". "Supposed to" is very similar to "should" or "(have to). It can connote that the speaker does not believe or agree with the statement. Ex: This soup is supposed to be served cold, but I like it hot. We're supposed to do our homework first, then have a snack.(but we don't always do that) You were supposed to clean your room, not watch TV. (but you watched TV instead) I can't go with you to the movies. I'm supposed to wash the car this afternoon. The repair was supposed to be done already. Call and check on it. What's wrong with the car? It's not supposed to make that noise. It can also express something that people say is going to happen or to be. It reflects uncertainty Ex: It's supposed to rain tomorrow. Let's plan to golf another day. It was supposed to be a sunny day, but it rained all day. There's supposed to be some more examples in the back of the book. (I can't confirm that there are more examples, I am just saying that there are "supposed to be") It's not generally used in a future tense. At least I can't think of any examples. Hope that helps a bit! Martha0 votedAugust 5, 20200
- Hello, I often hear and use "(It's)funny how" to mean "It's strange that" not to mean "funny" as in amusing. I think it is frequently neutral or negative in this usage. Frequently the subject -verb (It is) is just dropped and understood. "Funny how" is similar to saying "That's funny." when you hear unusual or unexpected news. EX: "(It's) funny how he always disappears when there is work to do." Means I am suspicious about why he leaves. EX: "Funny how I hate coffee, but I love coffee ice cream." Means I think this is a little unusual or without explanation EX: You say "John just left me a message in Spanish." I say "That's funny...he told me he didn't speak Spanish." Hope those help a bit! Martha0 votedJuly 28, 20201
- Hello, I agree with Fedieson. "Way" is also used here simply to emphasize the distance, even if it might not actually be far. For example, your brother asks you to hand him the pencil that is right by him, and you say sarcastically, "Sure, because it's way over there." If I am cooking and need a spoon, but can't reach it, I might ask my husband, "Can you get me that spoon? It's way on the other side of the stove." Hope that helps, Best, Martha0 votedMarch 28, 20200
- Hello, "Common sense" means good judgment and decisions based on a simple observation of facts. It also is used to mean the intelligence that everyone should have. It does not depend on education, advanced degrees, etc. When someone tells you to look before you cross the street, or not to touch a hot stove, they might say "It's just common sense!" "Prevail" in this context means to win. He hopes that ridiculous or extreme decisions do not prevail (are not made by experts). "To hope common sense prevails" is a phrase often heard or read when a decision has to be made and one is hoping that the people making the decision do not do something foolish. Hope that helps! Best, Martha0 votedMarch 28, 20201
- Hello, These are basically interchangeable. Generally speaking, in the US I think "crossroads" is used for rural roads, where there might not be a traffic light or stop sign. "Intersection" suggests a light or signage. Junction is used more for for railroads. I have never heard it used conversationally for roads. Hope that helps. Best, Martha0 votedMarch 24, 20200
- Hello, a few suggestions, The phrasing would be "As for me, I...." or "As far as I'm concerned, it's not very good." We don't usually say "For me,..." Instead, we could say, "To me , it's a bad song." other phrases: In my opinion, (for a song: "To my ear,"). " Hope that helps! Best, Martha0 votedMarch 24, 20201
- Hello, Another way to think about this is "to bring someone up" refers to the person or people who care for and raise the child to young adulthood, for example parents, relatives, nuns, etc. In addition to your example: When my parents died, my aunt brought me up. My sister is bringing up three very lovely girls. I was brought up in an orphanage. Who brought you up? To be educated usually means to be taught or acquire knowledge, as in a school, a church or at home. While parents may do this, as in home schooling for example, it is used to refer to the school or situation in which you learned reading, math, science, etc. It sounds a little strange to my ear to hear "I was educated by Mr. X " Maybe in a written or formal way: I was raised by my parents until I was sent to the academy to be educated by the priests. I hope that helps. Best, Martha0 votedMarch 21, 20201
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