672 Answered Questions for the topic ESL/ESOL

07/23/19

Can you provide any reason _____ the hunter’s strange behaviour? A) to B) for C) in D) on
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07/11/19

How can I remember the difference between "lay" and "laid"?
I often confuse *lay* and *laid*. For instance, in selecting the appropriate word in these contexts:> She lay/laid a hand on his arm. He lay/laid across the bench lazily. We lay/laid down... more
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07/03/19

What are the punctuation rules for two pieces of direct speech in a single sentence?
Please help me with the punctuation rules for sentences with two pieces of direct speech within quotes, with the following as example. > “It’s fun to get out on a Sunday and race,” said... more
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07/03/19

Punctuation within quotes?
When I was at school I was told that a quote should end with a comma. For example: > "The car is on the road," said Tom. "No it isn't," replied Dick. "He's right — it's over there!" said... more
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07/03/19

Listening understanding problems when something is said "out-of-context"?
I have studied in UK since I was 15. I have now been here for around 8 years. I have never noticed that I have any issues with language until I started working full-time. I am very used to academic... more
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07/03/19

Polite/professional alternative to 'It turns out'?
I have been tasked with coming up with a nicer phrase to use than 'It turns out'. It is to be used in situations like this one: > - 'It turns out' that we cannot... - 'It turns out' that we... more
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Esl/esol Speech Rules

07/03/19

Mystery behind silent letters?
I have doubts about words in the English language that have a silent letter. So I want to know how to understand whether a letter is silent or not.
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Esl/esol

07/03/19

What could you suggest to do while learning English as a second language and how to do it better, depending on your own experience? What language do you think in?
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Esl/esol

07/03/19

Why am I able to make sentences in English in my head but as soon as I speak I start stuttering?
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Esl/esol

07/03/19

My English is terrible. Who can help? Can you tell me the correct direction of learning?
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Esl/esol

07/03/19

Explain why "Who is she playing the piano?" is incorrect?
A teacher asked me this question and I am having a hard time finding a simple way to explain it for her to share with her students. I`m looking for the easiest way to explain it to her because she... more
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Esl/esol

07/03/19

What are the new training techniques for students of a spoken English course?
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07/03/19

What are your tips to make English muffins or bread?
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07/03/19

What one should reply to - "Can I talk to Jeremy?"?
> **Situation** I receive a call caller asked me;" Can I talk to Jeremy?" What is correct reply and What should I respond to this situation with. > 1. *he has gone for lunch.* > 2. *he... more
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Esl/esol

07/03/19

necessarily /'nɛˌsɛrlɪ/?
is the pronunciation necessarily /'nɛˌsɛrlɪ/ the one gaining currency in the U.S.? I'd like to read a good academic paper about it. 0:53 https://youtu.be/1pEzp-Bn1Lk
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07/03/19

What is the appropriate phrase to say if two people are on the same track?
I am sharing my understanding regarding a particular matter with a colleague just to make sure that both of we have same understanding. This is just to avoid any conflict or confusion among us.... more
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Esl/esol Speech

07/03/19

What's another way to say "which station should I get off?"?
In the context of "Which station should I get off?" (asked when you're on the train), what would be another way to say this, without using "get off" (which has other connotations) and still... more
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Esl/esol

07/03/19

Which language other than English, is globally spoken and would help me while travelling?
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07/03/19

Is this worded correctly if it was spoken in an interview?
I am like a clean slate. I do not have any preconceived notions about how the company runs
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Esl/esol

07/03/19

Why can’t I speak fluent English and write on broad categories even though I read a lot daily from every field?
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Esl/esol

07/02/19

What causes the distinctive but amiable Russian accent when speaking English?
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Esl/esol

07/02/19

What are some tips for English precis writing?
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Esl/esol

07/02/19

Multiple people speaking to a group?
A single person speaking to another person or a group is called a * *monologue* Multiple people speaking to each other is called a * *dialogue* How is it called when multiple people speak to... more
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Esl/esol

07/02/19

Why do all schools teach English?
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07/02/19

The word "dear" in public speech?
I am a member of a Toastmaster club in the Czech republic where people work on their public speaking skills. It is a usual to open a speech by > Dear fellow Toastmasters, dear guests,... It is... more
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