Languages (Society & Culture) - August 2006

I'm not a reader. well i read but sometimes just a few pages, or fun interesting things, or histories..but i don't like books full of words or fiction or novels, with no pictures. i'm trying to get better at language so i want to start reading more. i also want to improve my vocab in all areas..so what can i read?
By the way i'm 26 an american with below average speaking skills but want to improve

2006-08-28 06:27:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

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How do you translate "shigoto wa kirai" into english?

2006-08-28 06:13:35 · 7 answers · asked by shawna_nory 1

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My english not improving and my cousin looks up to me,what to do?

Hi all . 26 male here.American born of mexican parents. living here 26 years and being an adult now, supposedly i would be good at speaking like many of you out there. but i'm not, I'm not because 1.do't have friends, don't talk since was child 2. i still don't 3. my mind seems slow to process language. Perhaps too ,i'm not good english, because i'm not good at spanish. spanish was my mother tongue, but i don't even speak it well. So, i'm trying to improve my english by learning words and idioms, i really don't know alot of stuff that other people my age know. But thing is, my parents and my cousin, keep saying "Stop saying that, YOU"RE GOOD AT ENGLISH AND SPANISH".. I feel i'm not, and when my cusin who just came from mexico asks me things about english.. i'm to the point now that i just shrug my shoulders and say " i don't know ,ask my sister's husband( he's white american)" My english keeps being simple and that's about all i can speak, even though i've been here for years.

2006-08-28 06:11:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

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How can I say Y'all in French, Italian or Spanish?

2006-08-28 06:10:21 · 11 answers · asked by Opie 1

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Firefly or Lightning bug? Do you itch yourself or scratch yourself? Snake feeder or Dragon fly?

2006-08-28 06:08:14 · 8 answers · asked by Opie 1

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Can you yodel? How do you know if you've never tried?

2006-08-28 05:58:09 · 4 answers · asked by Harris 4

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why translation soft wares are so funny and not translating like humans?

2006-08-28 05:15:46 · 5 answers · asked by Hitomi Love 1

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what is******* in your own language?

2006-08-28 05:11:06 · 14 answers · asked by Hitomi Love 1

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Do you know what "sarmale" means? it's a romanian word.?

do you know anything about Romania, except DRACULA?

2006-08-28 04:59:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Where did the phrase, "That's the last draw" come from?

2006-08-28 04:31:24 · 15 answers · asked by no_kicking21 1

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I want to learn how to speak Japanese. Local university does not teach. Any suggestions for the best way?

I need to learn Japanese to get a possible promotion on my job. This will be a great benefit to my career.

2006-08-28 04:27:17 · 27 answers · asked by sherwood_regina 1

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if a deaf mute had no arms how would they communicate?

2006-08-28 03:38:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Where can I purchase an American to English dictionary? I'm visiting England soon and can't find one anywhere!

This isn't Oprah, it's Opera!

2006-08-28 02:56:21 · 14 answers · asked by Opera 3

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If you asked a llama its name in Spanish...?

Wouldn't that be "Como se llama, llama?" Working from memory here.

2006-08-28 02:47:30 · 16 answers · asked by Vosot 3

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Is there a course or program that teaches Japanese phonetically?

I mean with writing in English .. eg.. canechiwah or ali gato
Anyone know?

2006-08-28 02:28:11 · 1 answers · asked by oneblondepilgrim 6

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Re. fabrics: when tiny dots form on wool etc, what is it called?

I hope you understand me, it's a phenomenon that most often occur in knitted materials, as if some lint/thread form tiny, tiny sometimes hard "balls", due to having washed the garment too hard or due to fricion, I don't know. There is even a little device one can buy with which one can remove them, but I can't for the life of me remember what these dots, or "balls" are called! Can anyone help, please?

2006-08-28 02:20:18 · 7 answers · asked by Kim Linklater 2

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Whats the meaning of this CHINESE characters???? http://h-wizzle.hi5.com?

WASSUP PEOPLE, THIS IS FOR THE CHINESE PEOPLE, PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THIS TATOO MEANS,IF INDEED ITS A WORD.THANKS. http://h-wizzle.hi5.com

2006-08-28 02:19:28 · 7 answers · asked by H-WIZZLE 1

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I want to learn the meaning of the word said, "Mailpiece".?

2006-08-28 02:16:03 · 3 answers · asked by togo y 1

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What does "grow blue" mean?

Or at least can you plz tell me where can I find a good website for english phrases. Thanks!

2006-08-28 01:35:37 · 2 answers · asked by LITHIUM _ 女の子 2

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Does anyone know three French guys who were in London recently?

I know this is a long shot but.... one was black, i think called Pierre and wore shades a lot and one was tall and jewish with dark hair and a there was a shorter one with darkish hair. They stayed at the Generator about 4 to 6 weeks ago. I need to ask one of them something.

2006-08-28 01:25:09 · 4 answers · asked by Seth.G 2

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