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Which one sounds natural?
1. I have low pressure in the rear right tire. 2. The rear right tire has low psi. 3. The rear right tire has low pressure. 4. The pressure of the rear right tire is low. 5. The rear right tire’s pressure is low.
what does 'bladder' even mean here?
https://preview.redd.it/r81b38oo9zde1.png?width=1027&format=png&auto=webp&s=921c613ef7ef1f9f7114b63f7b0737070037f9ae like the actual bladder that holds your urine??
Uses of "I guess" for assumptions (?)
Hi everyone, I'm familiar with "I guess..." marking hypotheses, impressions, opinions, and such. How do you feel about someone using "I guess" to lead into a supposition/guess about something that has a clear correct true answer or real state? (e.g. "I guess Paris is the capital of France." "I guess I rolled a five with my die.") Does this feel normal, unusual or weird to you? Looking forward to your opinion!
What actually meaning of "to cause" in dictionnary?
Hi guys, i have some problem with understand "to cause" in dictionnary. what meaning of "to cause" in this case? https://preview.redd.it/680p2uowkide1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=bb3e04a3efdff8ca930e4527296a89678d8f08d5 https://preview.redd.it/oko2xdoxkide1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=c96060236b7ed91b4577730ffa45f3298ae824ca
Small talk struggle
I recently joined a free English conversation class, and I noticed that I really struggled with thinking of what to reply when someone says something. For example, the speaker asked us who the funniest person we know is. I told her that it is my sister, and that she always makes jokes, even in inappropriate situations. The speaker told me that her sister does the same thing. I wasn't able to reply with anything except an awkward, forced giggle lol. That was the only response I could think of at that moment, as I didn’t want to come across as rude or dismissive. And this was not the last time this happened. Do you have any tips on what I should look out for when someone says something, so I can easily come up with a follow-up question? Thank you in advance for any suggestions or help you can provide!
Where I can get new words?
Hello dear learners, Can you send me app or site where I can learn new words? For example I knew before funny, but I didn't know hilarious and I need to find out the method to learn new words. Now I already reading books and Reddit, watching YT etc. So I want to find new sources. Thx
Is “bed her in” the same as “bed her”?
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What is the difference between "vote" and "ballot"?
"The committee decided to hold a secret ***ballot*** to ensure that all members could vote without fear of judgment or pressure." When I read this sentence, I thought "vote" would sound more natural than "ballot" because a ballot is a method or device used for casting a vote, and a vote is the actual act of voting. Can someone explain what the difference is ?
How understandable is my English accent? How fluent am I to you?
My background: I was born and raised in Taiwan, and I didn't attend any international schools or any English camps. I have been learning English for more than 10 years and I also went to a college (in Hong Kong) that primarily used English. I believe my accent is for the most part American because I watched a lot of American media growing up. But that's just my self-assessment, so here are some of the questions I am very curious about: \- How understandable am I to native speakers? \- Would you say you can easily understand my English? \- Are there any mispronunciations or mistakes in the clip? \- What stood out to you that shows I am a non-native? \- What does my accent sound like? It would be fantastic if you could satisfy my curiosity by answering some of the questions. Thank you! \---------------- Audio: [https://voca.ro/1dXh6BmGTjlk](https://voca.ro/1dXh6BmGTjlk) Transcript: “So, this is the first time I've been to this sub, and I came here because I wanted to get an accurate judgment on my accent. So, I'm not really looking to sound like a native speaker from any specific countries, I just want to be as understandable as possible. Like, if I go to the US, I hope people there are able to understand me easily. Oh, and one key problem with my accent that I have identified is that I notice I tend to rush my speech when I get a bit nervous, like right now. So, well, let me know what you think about that. So, now I'm going to read the rainbow passage. Rainbow Passage: When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air, they act like a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long, rough arch, with its path high above, its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is, according to legend, a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look, but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond reach, his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
With or within?
I've seen in many texts the word "within" which apparently means "with" so... what's the difference between them? Someone gifted me a bracelet with the phrase "God is within her" in this case "within" has a further meaning than "with"?