i dont speak english very well, yet im too shy to speak infront of ppl bcs i feel that im promoting broken eng. so what should i do? hm thanks
That's OK. If you're too shy to speak English with other people, then do this really useful thing: READ BOOKS OUT LOUD TO YOURSELF. If you like manga, then it works even better. Go to a site that has translated manga (in English, not your native language), pick a manga, and read it out loud—EVERY DAY. The reason why manga works better than books is that manga is full of DIALOGUE (people talking to each other). By reading dialogue out loud, it will help you with your communication skills. If you don't like manga, then find a play or a book with a lot of dialogue. Give it a try!Good luck! 👍
"Did I just HEAR" is right. After DO, DOES, DID, DON'T, DOESN'T, and DIDN'T, use the base form (bare infinitive) of the verb:- Did she EAT? (not "eats" or "ate") - Didn't Peter UNDERSTAND the question? (not "understands" or "understood") - Why did she LAUGH at my answer? (not "laughs" or "laughed")
What is the difference between historic and historical? Thanks in advance.
"Historic" means something that is important in history. For example, when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, it was a *historic* event."Historical" means "from the past" or "relating to history." For example, "One Piece" is based on a popular historical period: the era of pirates.
thank you kindly for your time and kind consideration. is this true? thanks!
It's not wrong, but it's a little repetitive. "Thank you for your time and kind consideration" is better, e.g., "Thank you in advance for your time and kind consideration."
which one is right "consulted to" or "consulted with"?
Actually, the best way is to just use "consulted" + a noun: Nan consulted a doctor when she felt strange stomach pains. Henry consulted a lawyer regarding copyrights.However, there are many people who insist that there actually is a difference in meaning between “consult WITH“ and "consult” by itself. In a sentence such as “I will consult WITH my wife,” the meaning is that I am on the same level as my wife, so rather than just get her advice, I will actually discuss the matter with her; after we advise one another, I will reach a decision.On the other hand, in “I will consult my wife (who is a doctor, for example),” the meaning is that my wife knows a lot more about this than I do, so I will seek her advice.
My grammar is so bad. How to learn grammar correctly and easily?
Practice! (Read a lot. Listen to a lot of podcasts—not songs! Speak English as often as you can. Write in English as often as you can, i.e., every day.)Read this article (http://bit.ly/1rOMbVx) and focus on tip #4. Good luck! 👍
when do you is don't and doesn't? please answer this asap
DON'T (do not) is the present tense form for I, you, we, they, and plural nouns:- We don't like working outside when it's hot. - They don't go to our school. - I don't know what you're talking about.DOESN'T (does not) is the present tense form for he, she, it, and singular nouns (except "I" and "you"):- She doesn't like working outside when it's cold. - He doesn't go to my school. - Nan doesn't share many people's feelings about Sasuke.
idk if im grammatically correct. so i mix it up with malay words. is it that good for a starter like me?
Different strategies work for different people, so feel free to experiment with mixing words from Malay (or any other language) in with English when you're starting to learn English grammar. Once you feel more confident and comfortable, replace those Malay words with English ones. (When Henry, our main admin, was learning Spanish, he did the same thing: he mixed English with Spanish until he learned enough Spanish to use only Spanish.) Good luck! 👍
"The cherry on top" is something good that follows a series of other good things or a bonus. For example, "Nan got a brand new Macbook Pro, and the cherry on top was that she got it for just $200.""The cherry on top" is very similar in meaning to "the icing on the cake."
does after word 'never' must be past tense? eg: nver had......
No. For example,- Henry never EATS after midnight. - Peter never SLEEPS without his favorite teddy bear. - We never BUY souvenirs at amusement parks.We use the present tense form after "never" for actions that are a habit or a routine action.
how to pronounce NIKE actually?
is it like "naiki" or just "nai-k"
Most Americans pronounce it [NY-kee]. Many Europeans pronounce it the same way as "bike" and "like." (For the record, the founder and CEO of Nike, Philip Knight, said that the official pronunciation is [NY-kee].)
I feel so relieved. is it correct? I still don't know how to use feel and feels.
Yes, it is correct. "Feel" is the present tense form for I, you, and plural nouns. "Feels" is the present tense form of he, she, it, and singular nouns (except "I" and "you").- She FEELS fine. - I FEEL terrible today. - Henry and Nan FEEL dizzy after spinning around for three minutes. - They FEEL sorry for hurting your feelings.
how can we use "-ED" beside it as in past tense. when do we use it? and what does it actually mean?
eg: I'm bored. You have to feel needed.
What you're asking about are *participle adjectives* (-ing and -ed words that function as adjectives). Here's a helpful explanation of what they are and how they work: http://bit.ly/1deFBBN
Hey.. Which one is correct "What's Happen?" "What happens?" "What happened?" Thank you..
"What's happen" is never correct. "What happened?" is right when you're asking about something that already occurred. "What happens?" is correct when you're asking about something that generally happens: What happens when you push this button? What happens when we forget to do our homework?