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Do sentences like 'They had just had lunch' or 'She had just had a baby' sound weird in English? I’m asking because in my native language, that kind of repetition feels really awkward.
Do sentences like 'They had just had lunch' or 'She had just had a baby' sound weird in English? I’m asking because in my native language, that kind of repetition feels really awkward ngl
Would you say “She's blonde” or “She's brunette”??
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Dear Native speakers, which English grammar rule do you find tricky or often see other native speakers misuse?
I was chatting online with an American guy, and one day he hit me with “I wish you are here.” As an English learner, I was taught it should be '”were” and I'd never heard or seen anyone say it the way he did. And it wasn’t just a one-off, he kept writing it that way. So it got me wondering: Have you ever caught yourself messing up grammar like that? Or noticed other native speakers consistently getting something wrong?
Practice English with Me!
Hey guys, I'm born and raised in the US, my favorite subject in school was English, particularly grammar, and I've always been interested in some form of teaching. Now, I'm not saying I will teach you with a curriculum but I'm more than open to having an hour long conversation with you in English and give you some pointers if you want. It can even become a weekly thing if you think it's beneficial enough. This is a new thing for me so I'm kindly asking for some patience lol. It's free btw!!
Is "I says" ever correct?
I have an American friend who's a native speaker. But when he retells conversations, he often says things like: > "He says..., and I says..., and then he says..." Why does he say "I says"? Is this some kind of dialect or just informal/slang speech? Also, how common is this? Is it something you often hear from native speakers?
Perk(s) not being understood
I was told by my English teacher that this word is only used in a very restricted area. According to her, this word is only ubiquitous in New Zealand English but not as common in other English speaking countries/ areas, hence why it may not be comprehended in a wide array of places. Is that true?
Will I sound weird if I do not use any contraction when I talk ?
By contractions, I mean things like “you’re” for “you are,” “don’t” for “do not,” or “I’ll” for “I will.” It is something I have been wondering because most people use contractions in everyday speech, and it feels more natural. But if I avoid them, will it make my speech sound stiff or formal? Does using contractions really affect how people hear you? I am curious if it would make a big difference in how I come across.
An online test says A is correct for (29). Is it correct? If yes, why not D?
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How is this called?
Ever since I started learning English I've had a trouble naming this piece of clothing. In my language, it has it's own word, but every site I visit says it's just called a shirt, but everytime someone heard shirt, they think of this type of shirt "👕", is there any better word to say it?
Can you really only call men "handsome"?
My whole life I've been taught that a correct way to compliment a man would be to call him "handsome", not "beautiful", that it's almost insulting for men to be called that. Is it true tho? Especially now, in 2025? Maybe things have changed