672 Answered Questions for the topic ESL/ESOL

Esl/esol

04/23/19

How do you know when to use "of" and when to use 's in English?
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Esl/esol

04/23/19

What are the best tips to improve one's English speaking skills?
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Esl/esol English English

04/17/19

English Language

Is interested to know and interested in knowing the same thing
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Esl/esol Proofreading

04/17/19

Do I write this correct, as in spelling, grammer and sentence structure?
Hi, my name is Bram and I'm from the Netherlands. My English isn't that well and I'm uncertain if the stuff is in correct English. Can someone help me out?It's about the following text: Step 1:... more
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04/11/19

Will you really make my accent go away?
Can you make my accent go away? I have lived in the US for several years.
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Esl/esol

04/10/19

Do you work with couples on their English skills?
Yes, I love working with couples! I don't charge more for a couple; it's the same price as for one person. It's a great way for shy people to take lessons, and it creates a fun environment for... more
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03/31/19

What do you call private and public boxes where letters are put?
According to Cambridge dictionary, in US, a `mailbox` is a box outside a person's house where letters are put, but in UK, it's a box in the street or other public place in which you can put letters... more
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03/31/19

American vs. British English: meaning of "One hundred and fifty"?
I've noticed that Americans do not say "and" when speaking numbers: for example, 150 would be pronounced "one hundred fifty". I and most other British-English speakers would pronounce it "one... more
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03/31/19

I realized now how far important this information was?
Is this sentence grammatically OK? > I realized now how far important this information was.
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Esl/esol Speech

03/30/19

Changing from 1st Person to 2nd Person in the same paragraph?
I want to know if it's okay to change from 1st person (our,we) to 2nd person (you, your) in the same paragraph as follows: TV need not dictate our lives. There is a choice. We can either submit... more
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Esl/esol Speech Terminology

03/30/19

Which speech impediments contain the phonemes affected by said impediments?
There are at least a few terms used to describe specific speech impediments which are themselves difficult for a person with said speech impediment to say. For example: - Li**s**p: Frequently... more
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03/30/19

What do people usually mean when they ask "Do you have a family?"?
When American people ask you, "Do you have a family?" does that mean "Do you have any children?" or just "Are you married?"
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03/30/19

Why does "I was happy to do my homework" work, but "I was tired to do my homework" doesn't?
I'm teaching ESL, and I came across a question from one of my students that I don't know how to answer. Using the form "{subject} {verb} {adjective} {infinitive phrase}" we've been going over... more
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Esl/esol Speech Conversation

03/30/19

The way to ask if "everything is done and I can leave"?
For example, you go to the social security office to replace the lost SSN card. The government workers examined all your materials, and after some time they give you something back. However, they... more
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Esl/esol Speech Formality

03/30/19

Gentle alternative for "abused the crap out of something"?
I really like the saying "abused the crap out of....." because it feels strong. Recently I am asked to prepare a speech and I don't think it's appropriate to use the saying. Are there any formal... more
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03/30/19

Why is most North American speech rhotic?
Most North American speech is rhotic—why is that? Does it come from the early English settlers or perhaps from the Irish settlers?
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Esl/esol Speech Nouns Pronouns

03/30/19

See you all or "see you everyone"?
When leaving from work, how to say "see you" to colleagues? Which one is appropriate, "see you all" or "see you everyone"?
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03/30/19

Punctuation of "what?" in the middle of a sentence?
I'm transcribing an interview and the man says, >"There were, what, 4,000 people at the concert." I'm not sure how to properly punctuate this. He's asking "What?" in the middle of the sentence... more
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Esl/esol Speech Dickens

03/30/19

Some words in The Boy at Mugby?
I'm trying to read my way through _The Boy at Mugby_ by Charles Dickens. The story is written in an 'accented' language, and there are a few words I'm having trouble making out: (The text excerpts... more
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Esl/esol Speech Terminology

03/30/19

What is the sentence that is said before the real statement, to let the other person know what is coming, called?
Example: **Don't be angry at me for asking this question**, but are you rich? Is there a term for the sentence in bold?
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03/30/19

ESL text: "I notice similarities between myself and . . . ": Acceptable use of reflexive pronoun?
In an ESL class, a student asked a difficult question about the use of “myself” in the following sentence: > I notice similarities between myself and other people more than >... more
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03/30/19

What do you call the process of formally addressing someone by using honorifics?
My native language is Macedonian, and in my language, we have a special term that describes the process of formally addressing someone. The idea is that you treat that person in plural instead of... more
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03/30/19

How can I improve my speaking?
When I speak I use a small vocabulary, even though I know a lot more than that. Those words tend to be vague and boring. I know other alternatives for those words, although it doesn't come out... more
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03/30/19

Term used when answering a question with a lowered tone?
Is there a term/phrase that can be used to describe the answering of a question with such a tone that would indicate that the answer isn't as all it seems? For example, if one person were to ask... more
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03/29/19

Connected speech resources?
I am very interested in British pronunciation, so I am looking for resources about connected speech and IPA in general. The ideal would be a book with the transcription of dialogues or just... more
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