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- Both words can be used for similar things, but there might be a slight difference with the emotion attached to the words. Squeaked = sometimes a shorter, high-pitched noise, can be used for somebody who is frightened (She let out a squeak when she saw the spider.) Squealed = sometimes a longer, high-pitched noise, can be used for somebody who is experiencing distress (The pig squealed as it ran away from the fox.) It's a little tricky...they are similar enough that it can be used to describe a lot of high-pitched noises but certain phrases use each word more often. e.g. a mouse squeaks, a door or floorboard squeaks a pig squeals, a car tire can squeal Sorry, I hope that helps a bit.0 votedFebruary 16, 20181
- "Stringing me along" usually means you are wasting someone's time. You've been stringing me along = You have been wasting my time. or You have been leading me on. = not being honest with the person, maybe lying to them about wanting their help with something or wanting to be their friend or wanting to date them.0 votedFebruary 6, 20180
- I agree with Robert Davies, when you compliment someone, it should be the truth. Say compliments only if you really mean to say them. Good compliments to use could be: "You have good taste!" or "I like your style."=compliment their clothing style/choices "What a great ____"=compliment something specific (What a great scarf!) "I think you are ____" =compliment their character (I think you are intelligent. I think you are a kind person. I think you are very funny. I think you are insightful.) <--use adjectives to describe the person0 votedFebruary 6, 20182
Public announcement pt.2
Hello, thank you for reading my notebook.I have to translate part of a public announcement for a concert from Japanese to English. I would be grateful if you could check my translation when time permits.
(1)We are going to have a twenty-minute intermission.
(2)The concert is about to start. *If you are still in the lobby, please return to your seat.
*I cannot come up with a suitable expression, so I would like you to give me a better phrase.*At this time, we ask that you please make your way back to your seat. Thank you.
(I worked at an art centre in Canada and during intermissions they would say this phrase ;)
0 votedDecember 14, 20171- Depending on your language partner and each person's language level, you can try to speak/write to each other using the target language (language you want to learn). If someone makes a mistake, I'll usually use "..." or (...) to show them the correction. If you are just starting out maybe use your native language with as many target language words as you can: e.g. いま、it's a nice day ですね？ Or you can go entirely in person's target language for a certain amount of time, and then entirely in the other person's target language (e.g. 5 min english and 5 min spanish) Hope that helps :)0 votedMarch 31, 20161
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