Languages (Society & Culture) - February 2007

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Why do Germans pronounce English 'v' as 'w'...sometimes?

I have a German friend who speaks fluent English, but she'll say things like "surwive" (survive), even though the German language clearly has a 'v' sound, and she can pronounce it sometimes.

I've noticed this among other Germans too. "Inwariable", etc.

Are Germans taught that English speakers sometimes pronounce "v" like "w"? These are educated people, so I have no idea why they do this.

2007-02-28 17:42:32 · 6 answers · asked by JP 7

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What makes it hard for native Japanese speakers to differentiate between "L's" and "R's"?

I have some Japanese friends at college, and have noticed that they mix up "r's" and "L's" quite frequently. i was wondering if anybody out there understands why that is.

Please no racists jokes, serious answers only.

2007-02-28 17:24:50 · 8 answers · asked by Lucie 2

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How can I memorize all the english grammar rules?

any advices for memorizing the english rules of grammar? for me it's very hard sometimes how to make a sentence in what time.. I speak spanish and all the tIME I need to translate spanish to english, just thinking if that sentence has to be in past or present, or what will be the best thing?

2007-02-28 17:14:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

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language jobs?

I love languages. I love to learn new languages, so much so, that I want it to be my career. my problem is, I son't know where to start. SHould I be a translator/interpreter? Who could I work for? I DO NOT want to be a teacher. But I do want a job where knowing a second language is essential. I have no idea who I can work for, FBI, peace corps., any one else? I speak french sifficantly, I am learnong ASL, Italian and japanese. what else ahould I learn> I'm so confused? And while your at it, know any college I shouold go to??? That's been giving me a headache as well...Thank you!!! :)

2007-02-28 17:05:02 · 3 answers · asked by animespaz 2

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what are Gransazers?

Any one know about Gransazers? Are they Japenese Gender Signs?

2007-02-28 17:04:14 · 1 answers · asked by waQQas 1

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Irish Gaelic translation of the phrase "He is the master, I am the slave."?

I would appreciate any Gaelic scholars out there who could help me out with this translation as it is of personal importance to myself. I am a Tipperary man, so I'd appreciate a favor from a fellow Irish person

2007-02-28 17:01:03 · 1 answers · asked by Cathal 1

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how do you say hi and hello in malaysian language?

2007-02-28 16:47:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

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what is the meaning & Language of "Amigos para siempre"?

i want to know the meaning of it as well as in what language is it?

2007-02-28 16:47:04 · 9 answers · asked by S_Marshy 1

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what does bhebik habibeti means?

2007-02-28 16:26:18 · 7 answers · asked by gracie 1

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What is the best way to learn Chinese?

The Chinese Language has 3500+ characters and four tones, what is the best way to learn this languager

2007-02-28 16:25:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

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how do you say that in a different way ?

The processes that lead to the creation of English language

2007-02-28 16:25:27 · 2 answers · asked by what ever ? 2

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Which is the best spoken and written spanish? Mexican or Colombian.Only post the word ¨MEXICAN¨ or ¨COLOMBIAN¨

2007-02-28 16:25:01 · 6 answers · asked by ricaca123 2

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Can you translate this,please?I need help!! (German->English)?

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2007-02-28 16:18:46 · 2 answers · asked by tzanak 1

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what does this mean in English? "HUM YAR HAIN TUMAHARAY, DILDAR HAIM TUMHARAY, HUM SA MILA KARO"?

I believe it is Nepali.. and thanks to whomever posted it.. I wanted to ask what the words all translate to in English and in Nepali

Thank you thank you

2007-02-28 15:56:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

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What does Francis Bacon's word mean?

Bacon said, "Nature to be commanded must be obeyed; and that which in comtemplation is as the cause is in operation as the rule." what is he saying?

2007-02-28 15:29:01 · 2 answers · asked by vivogenia 1

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I don't remember is it- yo me ducho, or is it - Me ducho?

2007-02-28 15:13:10 · 3 answers · asked by Jace 4

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How do you say "Doctor" in Italian?

2007-02-28 15:10:44 · 10 answers · asked by Mizaki Kimoto 1

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Shinbun or shimbun?

Quick question. I've seen both shinbun and shimbun. Which is the correct way? I don't think it's a mistake, because I've read a book or two that sort of explains which one is correct. Sort of. Thanks.

2007-02-28 15:07:20 · 3 answers · asked by Need answers! 1

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