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David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12 |
The misuse of the apostrophe gets me every day. To me, the latter implies that the misuse of the apostrophe is the only thing that gets you, which I doubt is the case. To me, it's mostly just an irritation that I can usually ignore. And as you can see, I myself am a big infinitive splitter. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. |
AriZonaMoon* Send message Joined: 26 Apr 06 Posts: 5556 Credit: 1,541,289 RAC: 0 |
I know I`m a coconut, and mostly write Norwenglish. ;-D but I went through the exam, and I think I would pass.. hehe - Anyway, I will never get to know the final outcome.. and I will continue to go with my Norwenglish.. After all the most important is to be able to communicate.. when I want to. ;-D Ive not read all the posts in this thread... so how did it go ? @ Chris; What would happen to me if i read too many of your posts? ;-D If one know what one is up to, one can take precautions. hehe |
soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
I just received a cable with some other things I ordered It is made in China, and advises me of the following:: Caution Insert securely lest should be detached in set :: While the general message seems clear enough, push it all the way in.. the language is a bit confusing, and not in a manner we would be familiar with speaking. I guess what I am trying to say is that with minimal English skills, you too could write technical guidance. It is a confusing language, as the one comic strip played with: GNU(a type of animal) New(recent, not old) Knew(Previous knowledge of) All pronounced the same. and it is common for us to play with the phonetic similarities in much of our humor. Our slang vocabulary is always changing and near limitless, and should probably be reserved for advanced studies. You could even go to urbandictionary.com, but it may have a high content of vulgarities. Janice |
soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
Tokyo Hotel - Is forbitten to steal hotel towels please. If you are not person to do such thing is please not to read notis. Thought I would try to break down some of the problems here.... Tokyo Hotel mostly spelling, and in the notice it is telling if you are honest do not read it. Too late! Clockwork toy: They are saying it will work until it stops. Temple: It comes across as do not have sexual relations with a woman even if they are dressed as a man. At least they spelled Forbidden right though.. Hotel: They are telling us if we see a fire to scare the porter. Charging at them naked with a kitchen knife should work. Janice |
celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
Now let me see, What was the Japanese word for toilet?...... |
j mercer Send message Joined: 3 Jun 99 Posts: 2422 Credit: 12,323,733 RAC: 1 |
washiki ... |
celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
Shitzupoopoo Roomu? |
Bill Walker Send message Joined: 4 Sep 99 Posts: 3868 Credit: 2,697,267 RAC: 0 |
Way back in 1970, I had to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in order to be accepted at a US College. Apparently they were not aware that people other than Americans spoke English. After arriving at said American College, I realized that many US citizens would have had a hard time with the TEFL. |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
Way back in 1970, I had to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in order to be accepted at a US College. Apparently they were not aware that people other than Americans spoke English. After arriving at said American College, I realized that many US citizens would have had a hard time with the TEFL. During my Naval career, I spent over 10 years in Hawaii. To this day I still get asked "Do they speak English there?" (sort of), and "Do they take American money?" (most definitely). Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12 |
Way back in 1970, I had to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in order to be accepted at a US College. Apparently they were not aware that people other than Americans spoke English. After arriving at said American College, I realized that many US citizens would have had a hard time with the TEFL. By the same people, no doubt, who claim Obama isn't a citizen. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. |
Rolf Send message Joined: 16 Jun 09 Posts: 114 Credit: 7,817,146 RAC: 0 |
Nous que tous savent que l'Angleterre est le meilleur pays en Europe, nous devons juste convaincre les neanderthals à travers le canal ! N' oubliez pas la Suisse! Meme nous on a des neanderthals, au nord de notre pays! |
celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
Tut tut. |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
Way back in 1970, I had to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in order to be accepted at a US College. Apparently they were not aware that people other than Americans spoke English. After arriving at said American College, I realized that many US citizens would have had a hard time with the TEFL. I really don't know. I don't engage such people in political discussions. When you argue with a fool, you only make him look smart. Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
Right Ya' Hosers, no politics here eh? |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
Way back in 1970, I had to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in order to be accepted at a US College. Apparently they were not aware that people other than Americans spoke English. After arriving at said American College, I realized that many US citizens would have had a hard time with the TEFL. A few years ago, before i started my PhD, i knew i had the place from conversation with the supervisor, however, i had to register with the university's application system as a formality. Fairly standard questions; name, DOB, ethnic background etc, until i got to page three which said: Please upload a copy of your ELTU English language competence certificate, or acceptable equivalent from this list. Which of course i didn't have, never having needed to attend an English language class, and there was no option to skip. So i created a PDF saying "English is my first language!" and uploaded that in place. It seemed to do the trick as i was accepted. However, it's a strange omission on the form to give no way round such a question for native English speakers. Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
显然,人们å¯ä»¥åœ¨ä»»ä½•è¯è¨€ç²—é²ã€‚ Janice |
soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
显然,人们å¯ä»¥åœ¨ä»»ä½•è¯è¨€ç²—é²ã€‚ å’Œä½ ä¸ºå¥½ã€‚ Janice |
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