Languages - December 2006

Can anyone help me understand the way of doing this in a basic form as my grammar books confuse me by expressing so many forms and tenses, im sure there can be a easier way of explaining this.

E.g. 1. She is beautiful. Main
E.g. 2. She is getting more beautiful every day. Auxiliary

3. He does his homework every night.
4. Does he work hard at school?
5. I don't like ice cream.
6. They have finished their assignment.
7. She has long, black hair.
8. Do you like opera?
9. It is a lovely day.
10. I have been learning Italian.

2006-12-11 03:28:51 · 6 answers · asked by aramis110 1

Im learning german.
but its different because the word that transelate in english
you dont use it in the same way.
like if you said hello how are you today.
eachword that translates to the word of english is in a different form.
so how do i know if im saying a sentence correctly.
and not all mixed up.

2006-12-11 02:49:10 · 7 answers · asked by ~**Milanou**~ Z 1

does anyone know how to use the japanese addresses which are -chan, -kun, -san, N -sama??? any examples??? any other japanese addresses??? thnx a lot!!

2006-12-11 02:37:31 · 6 answers · asked by shin_koxo 2

Here is following a flyer i'll pin on a wall at the university, but since I don't speak english, it sure needs to be corrected and turned into good english :

"Any american native speaker needed.
I’m a 24 yo french girl who wants to improve her english. My level is correct, but not fluent. I need conversation lessons with possibly a student (male of female).
10 euros p. Hour or 15 euros for two hours. Conversation exchanges possible.
Please phone me at : XX XX XX XX XX and ask for Marielle."

Could you change it into sthg better?

THANK YOU!

2006-12-11 02:09:46 · 14 answers · asked by Marielle 1

Every Christmas, I have to suffer through people calling it a poin-set-a. It is pronounced poin-set-ee-a. It grates my ears when people don't pronounce it right. Hello? There's an "I" in there! It doesn't magically become silent just because you're too damn lazy to pronounce it!

Merry Christmas!

2006-12-11 01:41:16 · 11 answers · asked by Neerdowellian 6

They run into something counter to what they think or what their group of friends thinks they should think, they will immediately throw it under the bus.

2006-12-11 01:41:01 · 5 answers · asked by ahmed S 1

2006-12-11 01:39:57 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2

Need to know how to write the following message in italian:
'Congratulations and Happy Birthday, I hope you have a great day.
All the best!'... or another appropriate birthday wish in italian!

Thanks in advance people!

2006-12-11 01:27:39 · 17 answers · asked by d1amondgeezer 1

i can understand english very much bt the probelm is that i can not speak english very well .when i speak with someboby i foeget the words .i mean i forget what word or verb should be use etc.pls help me to learn english.and also tell me is there any site for learn english.or what should i do first ?

2006-12-11 01:18:09 · 9 answers · asked by abcd 1

English isn't my native language. Thanks in advance!

"You can't be killig people when you decide to."

2006-12-11 01:15:57 · 6 answers · asked by ayakofeminine 2

2006-12-11 00:57:11 · 20 answers · asked by laura s 3

English isn't my native language, and I want to know the equivalent word for the "but" in this context. Thanks in advance!

"He would sometimes see himself, but in overalls, weighted down by hopelessness."

2006-12-11 00:52:37 · 17 answers · asked by ayakofeminine 2

- and Norwegians and Germans for that matter?

2006-12-11 00:51:42 · 7 answers · asked by gaijin san 1

Who can help me?
What does it mean?

2006-12-11 00:44:22 · 19 answers · asked by Rita L 1

Why do you use gerund form instead of the infinitive?

Sth like this: "I'm looking forward 'to hear' from you soon..."

Why "it's nice to meeting you" instead of "...to meet you"?


Does this questions make sense? I think so...

2006-12-11 00:34:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

here one
in Canada 2
in Switzerland 4

2006-12-11 00:29:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here is how you do it on a standard British QWERTY keyboard using Microsoft Windows programs:
Ensure the 'Num Lock' is off, press and hold the 'Alt' key, and type the following numbers using the numbers keypad to produce the following German characters:

Ä = 0196
ä = 0228
Ö = 0214
ö = 0246
Ü = 0220
ü = 0252
ß = 0223

2006-12-11 00:16:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

9. If more people were connected to the Internet, it is likely that they ________ the Internet for more than just general information gathering.

a. use
b. used
c. would use
d. will use


I'd like to know..

2006-12-10 23:45:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

can this happen ?

Coz it is the Indian Unity we are lacking

I have came across the Hindi unaccpetance in south and etc
The question is simple will a North or East Indian, if given a chance or having a need to opt to learn a Dravidian language, will he/she learn ?

Because the language problem seem to be the main issue in here

2006-12-10 23:43:14 · 13 answers · asked by Varma 1

4. (A) Some the several hundred packages (B) that arrive at the warehouse everyday (C) are damaged (D) during the shelving process.

a. Some the
b. that arrive
c. are
d. during


I'd like to know..

2006-12-10 23:26:31 · 6 answers · asked by Iamman 1

6. The warranty on the digital camera is valid _______ in the country where the customer purchased the product; overseas customers will be charged for repairs.

a. only
b. however
c. also
d. even

I'd like to know..

2006-12-10 23:04:47 · 11 answers · asked by Iamman 1

3. Since the inventory computer was infected with a virus, all receipts must be made ______for records.

a. individually
b. individual
c. individualism
d. individuals


7. ________ for faster courier services imply that our services are not quite satisfactory to our clients.

a. Technologies
b. Elevations
c. Requests
d. Elections


I'm a foreigner.

I'd like to know..

2006-12-10 22:50:23 · 6 answers · asked by Iamman 1

2006-12-10 22:36:15 · 4 answers · asked by Jake M 1

1. Hundreds of potential students have gathered at Stanford University _______ the many different facilities at the famous school.

a. explorer
b. to explore
c. exploring
d. exploration

2. Please (A) be sure to (B) check of the condition of (C) all packages for damages when (D) they are delivered.

a. be sure
b. check of
c. all packages
d. they


I'm a foreigner.

I had done my best but I am not equal to this task.


I'd like to know,,

2006-12-10 22:24:11 · 13 answers · asked by Iamman 1

i want to learn these words but my teacher believes the best way of learning it is to use them in a story.would you do it?it really helps me.
you can use some of these words: (thanks alot)
corpse
conceal
dismal
frigid
inhabit
numb
peril
recline
shriek
sinister
tempt
wager

2006-12-10 22:18:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to learn these words but my teacher believes the best way of learning it is to use them in a story.would you do it?it really helps me.
you can use some of these words: (thanks alot)
abandon
keen
jealous
tact
oath
vacant
hardship
gallant
data
unaccustomed
bachelor
qualify

2006-12-10 22:13:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-10 22:12:56 · 18 answers · asked by WT 2

Can Anyone Translate This into English?
片, 么所有人想要，但只有妇女能给

Thanks

2006-12-10 22:05:55 · 8 answers · asked by cool_big_sam 3

Whatever their language is called?

2006-12-10 21:57:34 · 15 answers · asked by Queen of the Stone Age 3

2006-12-10 21:50:38 · 5 answers · asked by june 1