Languages (Society & Culture) - June 2006

The European Commission has just announced an agreement whereby English will be the official language of the European Union rather than German, which was the other possibility. As part of the negotiations, the British Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a 5- year phase-in
plan that would become known as "Euro-English".

In the first year, "s" will replace the soft "c". Sertainly, this will make the sivil servants
jump with joy.

The hard "c" will be dropped in favour of "k". This should klear up konfusion, and keyboards kan have one less letter.

There will be growing publik enthusiasm in the sekond year when the troublesome "ph" will be replaced with "f".

This will make words like fotograf 20% shorter.

In the 3rd year, publik akseptanse of the new spelling kan be expekted to reach the stage where more komplikated changes are possible.

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2006-06-28 19:14:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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How do so many people go through life not being able to spell? Or use spellcheck? Isn't it embarrassing?

2006-06-28 19:12:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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what are some words or phrases from the name Emily?

2006-06-28 18:50:28 · 2 answers · asked by Emily B 1

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What is the difference between these two?

One: I had heard the symphony many times before.
Two: I have heard the symphony many times before.

2006-06-28 18:45:38 · 16 answers · asked by donotmisstony 2

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What is the difference between "to go over" and "to go through"?

If I said " I went over your letter, but your explanation was not satisfactory" and "I went through your letter, but your explantion was not satisfactory" is there difference.

2006-06-28 18:32:12 · 7 answers · asked by Inquisitive 2

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For the people who are at least bilingual, what language do you choose to speak? Just curious.?

This is Calvin. As for me, I am Chinese but I prefer to speak English. I speak Chinese only when there are people who cannot speak English and only understand Chinese.

I know that as a bilingual at least, one can speak more than one language. But my question is do you prefer the most as speaking English or other languages you are fluent? Of course, there are Filipino people who prefer to speak English in general.

I am just a very curious person in an appropriate way.

2006-06-28 18:11:35 · 28 answers · asked by caltam84 3

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spanish specifications?

i can speak spanish fairly well but if i go to spain on exchange will i be screwed if i don't know vosotros conjugations?

2006-06-28 17:56:41 · 10 answers · asked by thunderwear 4

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How do you say "I decide" and "I miss you" in French and German ?

plus, how do you pronounce those ?

2006-06-28 17:51:54 · 11 answers · asked by chuckstephan 3

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Does anyone know how to say "sidetracked" in Japanese?

When you make an excuse you say that you were sidetracked and is there a handy excuse catch phrase like that in Japanese?

2006-06-28 17:47:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

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What does nukka mean?

as in "see you nukka".

2006-06-28 16:45:08 · 4 answers · asked by Yanni 2

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What does "Feliç dia de la dona" mean in English?

This is Spanish or Italian.

2006-06-28 15:51:57 · 13 answers · asked by GloBee 3

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Please can you translate this to French?

Hi my name is Carolina. I am from Ecuador. Jorge is my nephew and gave this email. I have always wanted to meet my french ancestors. I am the dauther of Carlos. Now we had the great opportunity to send ower son to Europe. We were wondering if there is the possibility he can meet you. We will be very happy if that is possible. He will be arriving Paris these days. Is there anyway to contact you in these days? Thanks,

2006-06-28 15:41:04 · 8 answers · asked by grapes 1

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Old friend of mine?

was asked the following: “You f***ing dumb stupid s**t-sucking cretins and a**es, couldn’t be there found just something like nursery or a kindergarten or just something??” so he told me truth was so much hurting him, but I told him everything is all right, was I right about??

2006-06-28 15:02:56 · 9 answers · asked by bornwitttthepunk 3

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What is the fastest way to learn Tagalog?

What are your suggestions for learning tagalog, I can get the gist of what they are saying, but I am not certain. Can't really speak it either
Thanks Po!

2006-06-28 14:56:45 · 21 answers · asked by wanderer 2

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what does the conqueror mean in spanish?

2006-06-28 14:46:14 · 9 answers · asked by irock 1

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What does this say in spanish/english?

la isla bonita

2006-06-28 14:41:24 · 18 answers · asked by • Jen • 2

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I'm lost, what does soy un perdedor mean?

2006-06-28 14:41:13 · 12 answers · asked by lorikhasanidea 1

Languages - June 2006