672 Answered Questions for the topic ESL/ESOL

06/27/19

Should the first word after a dash used as self-interruption be capitalized?
When writing dialogue, a dash can be used to denote interruption. For example: > “Hello, can I ask you about—” > “No.” If a character is interrupting themself, should the first word of the... more
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06/27/19

Usage of too while comparing two places?
While in a conversation about a place `xyz` which is facing water scarcity, if another place `abc` is also having water scarcity, which sentence would be correct:- I know `xyz` has water scarcity,... more
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06/27/19

What are the best ESL vocabulary games and activities that you use?
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Esl/esol Speech Usage

06/27/19

This is true or That is true?
When someone says something that you agree with, should you say "that's true" or "this is true"? I have heard people say it both ways. My question is for both formal and informal usage.
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06/27/19

What are some vocal warm ups to improve speaking abilities?
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06/27/19

Unconscious versus "nonconscious" in everyday dialogue?
These words have subtle distinctions in related research fields, but even there are often considered interchangeable or just an matter of tradition/trendiness in a particular field. Since I am a... more
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06/27/19

Non-native English speakers, what was the hardest thing about learning English?
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Esl/esol Speech

06/27/19

Requesting someone to give a speech?
I need to anchor a very formal event. However, I am having trouble with using different phrases in my speech. For example, when I want to call upon someone to deliver a presentation/ speech, I am... more
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06/27/19

Since I started to talk in English, I lost my sense of humor. Has anyone had the same experience? How can I improve my EQ in English?
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06/27/19

Is there any significant difference between learning English as a foreign language and learning "other languages than English" as a foreign language?
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06/27/19

Why is it so hard to learn words in English? I have tried every possible way, and still, I am not learning enough words.
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06/27/19

What are some current trends in English language teaching?
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06/27/19

Why are other countries so interested in speaking American English?
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Esl/esol Speech

06/27/19

spoken exam/speaking exam?
Here's the test: We hope you will be able to pass the __________ examination (speak). I'm confused with those two words: "spoken exam" and "speaking exam". I know they say "spoken English exam"... more
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06/27/19

What happened to the superlative?
For some time now I'm hearing more and more people saying "that's one of the more interesting things I've seen", "that's one of his better dishes", etc. Even when talking about something very... more
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06/27/19

What author book you will suggest me to improve my grammar in English and in easy manner?
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06/27/19

Word for a sudden flow of ideas? Is 'brainwave' good enough?
Imagine you are thinking about a problem you need to solve, nothing's coming to mind, and all of a sudden you get a dozen different ideas at once. Is there a word that expresses this ***sudden flow... more
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06/27/19

Punctuating short quoted speeches?
I'm a copywriter editing some text for a client who is a life coach. She has written this sentence which I'm stumped by having to punctuate in Australian English. It explains the excuses people... more
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06/27/19

Your Mileage May Vary?
In the United States we have a saying, "your mileage may vary", which means "your experience may be different". In English-speaking countries that don't use Imperial miles, is there an equivalent... more
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Esl/esol Speech

06/27/19

Speaking Problems?
Being from Argentina, my native language is Spanish, but I love English. I started learning when I was six years old and I can't stop finding it wonderful. I always read long books in English and... more
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06/27/19

What is a particularly difficult Russian word for native speakers of English to pronounce?
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06/27/19

Why do I have to take the tofle exam when my native language is English and all my schooling was done in English?
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Esl/esol

06/27/19

Is there a more natural way to say this sentence in English, an idiom maybe? "Who often oversleeps might miss terrific opportunities out there."
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Esl/esol Speech

06/27/19

Using word "hate" in American English?
Having lived in the USA for several years I've noticed that Americans use the word "hate" a lot. What do they mean? Do they have hate emotion attached when they use this word? Or do they really... more
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Esl/esol

06/27/19

What is the best way to start English speaking conversation online?
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