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- 1. Yes, it’s the past tense of “break”, and you’re correct, it should be “broken.” So if you wanted to say it in a grammatically correct way, it would be: “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” In American English, we sometimes use incorrect grammar. At times it is a culturally understood thing (colloquial speech), and at other times the phrase may be unique to a certain location in America. Sometimes we even use the grammatically incorrect way of saying things as a way of emphasizing our point or adding humor to what we say. 😊 For example, the word “ain’t” is more commonly used in the southern part of the US, but it is not grammatically correct. However, that doesn’t mean that it isn’t used. So the proverb you quoted here is often used in the way you were asking about. 😅 I hope this answer helps a bit.0 votedAugust 31, 20201
- 上次旅行最有意思的事是: 2018年，我因为失恋去旅行，我希望旅行可以让我变得开心一点。 旅行的第一天:一直哭😭。 第二天:啊！怎么这个很好吃！那个也很好吃！😋 第三天:这个太好吃了我不想回家了!!! 第二十天:我胖了6斤。😱😱😱 😭😭😭又开始伤心起来。 The most interesting part of my last trip was: Because I was heartbroken/ (had just gone through a break up) , I tried to go on a trip to make myself a bit happier. The first day of the trip: I was soooooo sad!/ I kept crying. 😭 The second day: OMG this is too delicious! That is delicious too!😝 The third day: God! I don't wanna go back anymore, the food here is soooooo nice/good! …… The 20th day: I was 3kg heavier than before!/ I gained 3kg.😱😱😱 Sad again! / That made me sad again.0 votedAugust 31, 20200
- Yes, you could say “I am the same way” but I wouldn’t say it would be our first choice when saying we have something in common with someone. Translated to Chinese, it would likely be “我也是那样“ or “我跟你一样“ 。Most people would probably just say “Me too” “我也是“。I hope this answers your question ~^^0 votedDecember 26, 20192
- Hello Endless Learning, I didn’t go to school in China, but I lived there for a couple of years and I also often went to the universities to hang out/ eat. Many of the foods you have listed are what they would typically serve at a university canteen or in the restaurants found outside of the campus. ^^ It’s really nice that you’re trying to understand more about the culture and food in China! It’s definitely a large part of learning the language. Kudos!0 votedJune 26, 20190
- Hmmm... I translated it as "It's my first time seeing Finland's white aurora." The last part is a bit questionable, because I'm not Korean, lol 😂... but I was thinking it said "angel-like and beautiful" There was also this info I found online: http://www.mykoreanramblings.com/2017/09/13/기도-하고-기도하다/ Another note :기도하다 means to pray... So maybe they were saying they prayed..? Hope you can find a good answer 👍0 votedMay 18, 20190
- Hello Emily, what you wrote was understandable , but we wouldn't consider it to be 100% grammatically correct. :) -Short version, English speakers would not use "in the same way of" ... we usually would say "in the same way as." (Suggested) In order to purchase a ticket, you must first know the name of your destination translated into English . You can find this by choosing the first letter in the name of the station you wish to go to, the same way you would find a word in an English dictionary. ---------------- (Also understandable) In order to purchase a single-journey ticket, you need to know the name of your destination translated into English. It (you may want to specify what "it" is ^ ^）will let you choose the first letter in the name of your destination, the same way you would find a word in an English dictionary .0 votedDecember 17, 20180
- Hello Victoria,
I would say this is pretty normal! Learning a language is a life-long endeavor. I think the key is to do our best to be positive learners, and to not give up! Something I learned from a friend one time that helps (and maybe you already have this habit) is setting goals.
Some goals (small, simple ones) can be short-term goals, goals that we want to accomplish within a short period of time. For example: learning 5 new words a day, or studying the language for 30 minutes a day. Other goals can be long term, such as being able to hold a complete conversation with someone.
Something else that is helpful is comparing where you were as a learner one year ago or when you first started learning to where you are now in your language learning journey . :)
You'll realize that actually, you have learned so much!
Another thing to remember is that when you are learning a language, it's not just words you are learning, but a culture, too! Embrace and treasure the experience you gain and ways that the culture changes you, because inevitably, there WILL be changes. ;)
Finally, <em>expect greatness from yourself, but don't expect perfection. </em>Accept the fact that you will say things wrong and have times when you don't know how to say things exactly as you would like to. (I've dedicated over 10 years to learning one language, and I still feel like a total beginner sometimes.)
<em>Have fun with learning and instead of focusing on</em> <em>things you find difficult as hard, view them as interesting</em>. I know you'll do great!
Wishing you all the best! Fighting!<em>~
- Your fellow student :)
P.S.; Sorry I couldn't write it for you in Portuguese (T^T)~</em>
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