Dame6089
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I am guilty of using bomb in both of the ways you mentioned. It does indeed become confusing. I can imagine that this particular idiom troubles foreign speakers of languages.
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Does anyone know the origin of this? Is it recent aka 1900s or is it something that has been around for centuries.
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My favorite would be "double edged sword". The whole idea of a sword that could hurt other people as well as yourself clearly paints the picture of what this idiom means.
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I always use these right except for one, "free rein". I get why it is "rein" and not "reign", but I always assumed it was "reign" because of kings and queens reigning.
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What Are Some of the First English Idioms You Learned?
Dame6089 replied to LauraM's topic in English Idioms
It is hard to say which one I learned first, but one of my favorites is "double edged sword". I think my inner little boy who loves swords and things like that make me love this idiom. -
It is strange to me that I was taught cursive so much as a child, only to never use it as an adult. I remember having to write a paragraph on the SATs in cursive. It was the hardest part of the test because I hadn't used it in so long.
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Are there any techniques to help me memorize words?
Dame6089 replied to IssamH's topic in Language Learning
I'm a big supporter of flash cards. It is a old technique, but it is a technique that works. At the end of the day, repetition and practice is the best way to learn anything. -
Yeah I think that is the issue. Most people who make flash games aren't making them for educational purposes. I am not sure how many language flash games you will find out there for free.
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Breaking Bad (SPOILERS)
Dame6089 replied to Hemingway's topic in English Lounge - Conversations in English only
I think it was fitting. I wanted him to live, but knew it couldn't end that way. It was really hinted at way back when Walt and Walt Jr were watching the end of Scarface. That is the way all drug dealing movies end. You get rich and die in a blaze of glory. -
Have you ever met someone who could speak multiple languages.
Dame6089 replied to mareebaybay's topic in Language Learning
I had a Spanish professor in college who could speak English, Spanish, and French. She said she tried to learn German, but it was too difficult. Funny that someone who knows 3 languages would say anything was too hard. -
Why does repeating a word devalue the word?
Dame6089 replied to JoanMcWench's topic in Language Learning
I'm not sure I understand what you are saying here, but I will give it a go. Ultimately words are just letters jumbled together. They only have meaning because we decided they have meaning. So it is all how you look at it. You can look at "Apple" and see a fruit. Or you can look at "Apple" and just see the letters A p p l e. -
I can say that it only takes a few weeks to develop a new accent. I have developed a sort of Brooklyn accent from 2 months on New York. It is pretty funny. Can't wait to take it back home and hear what people think haha.
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Do you Start sentences with Conjuctions like But?
Dame6089 replied to wameyo's topic in English Language | Discussion
I believe that it is ok to do on occasion in formal writing. People seem to think that it is incorrect to start a sentence with And or But. However, it is actually not incorrect. -
Does your library have a good foreign language book selection?
Dame6089 replied to pdxchristine's topic in Language Learning
I have yet to go to the library in my new neighborhood. My old neighborhood didn't have much in the way of foreign language books. The are didn't have many non native english speakers, so it wasn't necessary. -
I use Spanish Dictionary app to look up words. Every day, they send you a word of the day. This has helped me stay sharp and even learn a few new words.
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Do any native English speakers use this section?
Dame6089 replied to a topic in English Language | Discussion
Even as a native speaker, there are things that I don;t know. I have learned a few rules and tricks about English from reading these comments that I never learned in school. -
F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of my favorites for a few reasons. Firstly, I of course love The Great Gatsby. It is one of the most brilliantly written novels ever. Secondly, I am fascinated by his tragic personal life. The man died thinking he was a failure because Gatsby was not popular until 20 years down the line after he had already passed.
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Has anyone read works by Chaucer before?
Dame6089 replied to jodiann12's topic in English Literature
In my english class, we read "The Canterbury Tales". Well, truthfully we only read some of the stories. I enjoyed them, though some of the tales were more interesting than others. -
Learning Language And Grammar Through Comic Books
Dame6089 replied to Baburra's topic in English Literature
Hmm, that is an interesting way to learn English. I imagine that comics would be an awesome resource for young non-native speakers. It doesn't matter how many years pass, kids still love Spiderman, Superman, and Batman. -
What is the first novel you read in english. I am not talking about a Dr. Seuss book, I am talking about a full length novel. For me, it was Charlotte's Web when I was very young. My dad helped me read through it.
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This sounds fun! Is this available on Apple devices? I am always looking for something to pass the time.
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Have anyone tried the Ginger App on their Android device?
Dame6089 replied to jodiann12's topic in Language Study Apps
I am an iPhone owner, so this confuses me. Do Android devices not automatically have a spell checker on them. I can't see this being useful unless there isn't already a spell checker on the device. -
Hello, welcome to the forums. I'm sure you will have lots of great contributions. How far along are you with your Korean studies?