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Is there an actual translation for this concept in English?
Hi, everyone! Italian speaker here. While writing in an informal context, I was going to use a word traslating it literally from my native language: something that I shouldn't have done, I know, but sometimes it still happens. Specifically, after so many years practicing English, I realized I never saw the direct equivalent of a very common Italian word, that's to say "ideali" (plural form of "ideale", both noun and adjective). While in the singular form the meanings are pretty equivalent to the English ones, in the plural form the meaning slightly shifts, and indicates - more or less - a set of moral standards and aspirations that an individual, a group or even a generation might have (i.e. "gli ideali dei giovani"...youth's ideals?). While I know that it's possible to use "ideals" in Law English (i.e. *the ideals in legal theory*) or in Mathematics and Physics, I am not aware of the usage I'm referring to. Would the word "ideals" be used in this regard too? Would you use a different word at all (i.e. aspirations)? Or is it something you wouldn't say at all? TIA!
Can’t speak English
Hey guys i have been watching movies and series since 5/6 years I can understand and I know a lot English also I can know when something is wrong or right in written English but Iam unable to speak english In Duolingo practice test i got score of 110-120 Which is equal to B2 in CEFR Any tips guys?
Should I take it?
I've found collins therasaurus(Actually Idk what is it) probably its about synonmys. My cousin said I could get it, should I? Also I'm learner ig my level B1 plus-B2.
"Insurmountable" means "too great to be overcome"?
According to the Oxford dictionary, "insurmountable" means "too great to be overcome". I don't know why it isn't "too great to overcome". Because when describing a book, I can just say "this book is easy to understand.", instead of "this book is easy to be understood." The Oxford dictionary uses the passive voice here is absurd to me. By the same token, shouldn't it be "too great to overcome"? Well, my question is, is there a general rule to this? Or I just got confused, this question actually shouldn't exist?
Is my accent really that noticeable? I’m probably in denial but please be super honest!
https://voca.ro/1dPYyHpfMg65 here’s my recording, I had to be somewhat quiet to not disturb the others and startle them. What does it sound like to you? Any opinions/ feedback on my accent?
Does my sentence sound natural?
To learn a language, you need not only motivation but also discipline. Does this sound natural?
Avoid followed by infinitive
I usually avoid to look at his face, he’s scary. How can this sentence be wrong? I have a lot of comments about the verbs that can be used with gerund or infinitive and this makes me sick 🫠🫠ðŸ«
Is this a correct sentence?
"The first woman ever to command a submarine". I rarely see a construction like this and I like it. Is the Form grammatically correct? I wonder about the Infinitiv phrase.
Learning with The Big Bang Theory - why is Bernadette so hard to understand?
I've been watching The Big Bang Theory without subtitles to improve my listening and comprehension skills while having fun. It's been going well with most characters, most of the time, but not Bernadette. Is it just me, or is there anything peculiar about the way she speaks? I don't think it's the high pitch or her speed. Maybe a regional accent? Any native speaker care to share their thoughts?
Could you check me ?
What daily habit is most important to you and why? My important habit is read a book for more than 30 minutes a day. The reason why I think it’s most important is because i can checking myself. I’ve been trying to look back at myself after reading a book.