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Did you all know? That shakespeare introduced 1700+ words in his plays
https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1i3hsjl/did_you_all_know_that_shakespeare_introduced_1700/
1. Does anyone say “a course quiz” or “a class quiz” to refer to a quiz in school? 2. “A quiz of/for this course.” Which preposition is correct? Thanks.
https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1i1fxpa/1_does_anyone_say_a_course_quiz_or_a_class_quiz/
Im confused
Why did they say "a kindness", "a cruelty", as if they're countable nouns?
1. Is “ON your feed” correct? 2. Can we use feed as a verb? Does “TikTok always feeds me some poor contents” sound right?
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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 ?
What does "rank" mean here?
*Several members of the party broke* ***rank*** *and voted against the proposed bill, despite the party leadership's instructions*
“He slack off his way through the course and still managed to pass.” “He slack off through the course…” which one is correct?
https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1hxh1ti/he_slack_off_his_way_through_the_course_and_still/
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.
Is there any awkward expression?
Q: what specific activity helps you unwind after a long and stressful day? At some point, I felt like it was a waste of time. I want to spend a lot of time on self-development, but sometimes I want to take a full rest. In that case, I try to spend it like a child. Don't worry about the future, do what you like, eat delicious things, and spend enough sleep.
I need tips on reading and vocabulary.
Hello, I am a foreigner whose first language is not English, and I intend to take the SAT in 2025. Even though my English is good, I believe I can reach even higher levels of proficiency in the language. Which books would you recommend to acquire greater richness in vocabulary and expand my linguistic repertoire? Thank you in advance. PS: This is not just for the SAT; I aim to improve my level in the language regardless of the exam. Therefore, I consider any recommendation here to be valid.