672 Answered Questions for the topic ESL/ESOL
06/29/19
Relative pronouns after prepositions: is it okay to use them in speech?
Consider the following usages of relative pronouns:
1. The lecturer introduces a study *in which* participants were asked
to choose one attractive picture.
1. At the university I met famous...
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06/29/19
Simplicity or Complexity, which is more important in speech and writing?
English or any other language could be written or spoken in both the forms, either the user could use simple words or he could use some technical words, my question regarding English is which has...
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06/28/19
What is it? "So live with it you will"?
So live with it you will
I wonder how this structure called, when "will" or "shall" are put at the end of the sentence. Is it just re-arrangement of parts or has any special name? Is it only...
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Esl/esol
06/28/19
Once you managed to become rather fluent in a language, how do you keep progressing towards a native way of speaking?
Esl/esol Speech
06/28/19
Should I pause before or after the "that" of an object clause?
For example, if I want to pause in speech, which way is better:
> I {a very long adverb phrase} realized | that English is so
> useful but not easy to master.
or
> I {a very long adverb...
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Esl/esol
06/28/19
Should grammar be taught to native English speakers in the same way as it is taught to people learning English as a second language?
Esl/esol Speech
06/28/19
What is correct: "You've got to be kidding me" or "You are too kind"?
There is a question in my test that makes me confused. Here is the dialogue and I need to fill in the blank:
> A: You are a great dancer!
>
> B: _____. I dance terribly.
That is what I...
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06/28/19
Why is English so difficult for non-English speakers?
Esl/esol
06/28/19
What is the best way to increase vocabulary in a language without native speakers nearby, after you've learned the basics?
Esl/esol English
06/28/19
Which language comes near to English to learn easily?
I want to learn multiple languages but looking out for nearest languages to English, only to speak.
I currently speak Hindi, English, Telugu, and Urdu, where Hindi and Urdu are the nearest relatives.
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06/28/19
Simple present vs. present continuous?
What is the difference between saying:
> Are you still working there?
> Do you still work there?
Which is more common in spoken vs written English?
Google books returned results for both...
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Esl/esol
06/28/19
Non-native English speakers, what are some of your favourite songs in your native language(s)?
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06/28/19
Suppose I am in a very remote area and if I want to have a fluency in my English, what should I do, and how can I be innovative in my writing skill?
06/27/19
Should I learn english from UK if am I learning english from USA?
Hello everyone I looking for any expert about this topic I'm learning still english and in some blogs and friends always say me that should I learn english from Uk and American to same time but for...
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06/27/19
What does "At least X to Y" mean?
What does it mean to say "at least..." and then give a range of values?
"At least 10" means anything greater than or equal to ten.
"10 to 15" means anything greater than or equal to 10, but not...
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Esl/esol
06/27/19
Which is the best English speaking app in 2019?
Esl/esol
06/27/19
Non-native English speakers, what made the least sense to you when learning English?
Esl/esol
06/27/19
Which is the best book for English speaking for beginners in 2019?
Esl/esol
06/27/19
Why is it necessary to use silent letters in English if it is not considered for pronunciation?
06/27/19
Is this worded correctly if it was spoken in an interview?
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
Log a ticket or Lodge a ticket?
I am not a native English speaker.
I work in IT and we have a kind of ticketing system to track reported issues.
I am not sure whether it is correct to ask people to file a ticket by saying...
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