Languages - June 2006

2006-06-30 06:39:32 · 19 answers · asked by Casey G 1

I want to stopping using fillers in my conversation and public speaking - "like", "um", etc. Any tips on how to do this?

2006-06-30 06:33:25 · 22 answers · asked by Shadowlands 1

2006-06-30 06:15:48 · 2 answers · asked by modern-Golliath 1

Some people say "Mmm" or "Ummm" or "Um-um-um". What's up with that? What do you say when you're thinking?

2006-06-30 06:11:54 · 16 answers · asked by Jose 2

Why is the letter W pronounced as "Double U" when it neither starts with D nor does it resemble the letter U at all when if anything it looks like two v's placed next to each other? Every other letter in the english alphabet has a name that represents the short or long sound it makes except for W.

Why not call and pronounce the letter "Wha" or something or to parody the existing name such as, "Wubblewoo?" It's such a simple question it's mind boggling that no one has ever pondered this or desired for some educational or languistic authority to correct it.

2006-06-30 05:32:27 · 14 answers · asked by Drew 2

What one word just makes you cringe, and why?

I hate the word "munch". It's not appealing.

2006-06-30 05:19:48 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-30 03:34:20 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know its a strange phrase but I need to know how to pronounce it so could someone please spell out how to? by spell out i mean like "happy birthday" would be spelt out as "HAP-pee BURTH-day"
Putting the stressed syllable in cap letters if you please.
thanks for those who help.

2006-06-30 03:09:54 · 5 answers · asked by Pursue Happiness 3

my messenger in biotech1611@yahoo.com

2006-06-30 03:07:05 · 14 answers · asked by dora 1

Tengo que decirte algo, que puede alegrar a tu corazon. Te quiero.....

2006-06-30 03:02:37 · 19 answers · asked by Chgo1978 5

they all look the same?

2006-06-30 02:59:38 · 9 answers · asked by arigont 2

2006-06-30 02:45:06 · 7 answers · asked by buzzbabeuk 1

Is French your mother tongue? If not, how did you learn French?

I am Canadian, but have lived and worked in France or its territories for several years.

2006-06-30 02:43:33 · 15 answers · asked by 2 shy 4

2006-06-30 02:40:38 · 28 answers · asked by Marxsparx 3

2006-06-30 02:07:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also the ridiculous way they mispronounce words like tomato and mispell colour, for gods sake they have stolen our language and proceed to butcher it we should invade and get it back !!!!!!!!!!!

2006-06-30 02:03:08 · 14 answers · asked by maddogs 2

2006-06-30 01:56:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

(When) I cooked curry by myself, and cooked it for myself.

I think this sentence is redundant.
well..I have been wondering this regarding for years from time to time.

2006-06-30 01:51:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-30 00:45:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I 've always been taught to speak the language properly and now i want to sound a bit more rough around the edges to fit in with my peers, as ppl say i sound very posh

2006-06-30 00:38:36 · 19 answers · asked by THE ONE 3

2006-06-29 23:41:16 · 21 answers · asked by Mars 1

Aren't the results funny,sometimes? (To say the least?)

Which one(s) do you prefer?

Are they better for some languages than for others? Which ones?

How do they work for different alphabets?



Thank you for sharing your experiences with me!:)

2006-06-29 23:29:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

well...you'll know about the harsh words who usually displayed in * symbols. Do you know who INVENT this?

2006-06-29 23:26:04 · 7 answers · asked by nazq_ni9e 4

2006-06-29 23:24:08 · 7 answers · asked by nazq_ni9e 4

2006-06-29 22:41:17 · 5 answers · asked by josh 1

2006-06-29 22:23:15 · 12 answers · asked by tobeornottobe 4

2006-06-29 22:09:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

thank you

2006-06-29 21:51:17 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i was a yound student my english teacher pointed out when i told someone that "My cousin sister works in US" that it's wrong to say cousin sister or cousin brother... one should only say "My cousin works in US".

If its right how can one decide if the cousin is a girl or a guy.

2006-06-29 21:44:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-29 21:31:23 · 3 answers · asked by nhl 2