How is English the worst subject compared to social studies?
Q. for a history project, i have to do a propaganda poster on why english is the worst subject compared to history. this is what i have so far:: english is the worst subject compared to history because: english doesnt teach us the ways of history. tell me what you think. any different ideas? please?
Asked by Lindsey - Thu May 29 16:52:10 2008 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. That argument doesn't necessarily work b/c if you look at what used to be acceptable for writing & what is now, the strictures have been relaxed. Which shows the progression of our society from a more rigid society to one that is looser. Hard for me to answer the question as English was one of my fav subjects in school. History teaches where we've been & shows us where we could be going. English only shows us where we are now. (might work)
Answered by ChattyT - Thu May 29 16:59:48 2008

How can mastering the English language improve my way of life?
Q. I am a non-native English speaker and I am relentlessly seeking to improve my English skills. However, I live in a non-native English speaking country where English is not very used.
Asked by --- - Fri Jun 19 14:58:33 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Many linguists and language researchers compare English to the Latin of old. It has become the favored Laguna Franca due to several reasons - the most influential being British colonialism and American expansionism. As mentioned by others who answered this question, English is widely used in international business and commerce, tourism; but also in education, research and literature. Additionally, English is not going anywhere soon, even though it may become a less popular language with the rise of Chinese global influence. There are about 600,000,000 native English speakers in the world and another 1.5-2 billion people who speak English as a second or foreign language. This number is only set to rise due to the popularity of learning… [cont.]
Answered by Michael - Wed Jun 24 10:39:15 2009

Has English entered your language? How often would you say you use English words?
Q. This is a question mostly for non-native speakers of English. I would also like to ask you to specify your nationality.
Asked by Mikemetal - Fri Mar 12 19:33:55 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes it has . Very often. Infact when I watch tv the host are speaking like 2 or 3 senteces in English and then a few words or 5 or 6 sentences in Urdu. But very few people can speak english continuosly and fluently without speaking Urdu .
Answered by Crystal - Sun Mar 14 23:26:01 2010

Write a paragraph in colloquial English describing the difference between colloquial and formal English?
Q. 1. Write a paragraph in colloquial English describing the difference between colloquial and formal English. Capitalize all the colloquialisms. 2. Rewrite your paragraph in formal English. Be sure your spelling and punctuation are correct. 3. Read your paragraph aloud to two or three classmates. Ask them for feedback on your selection of words and on how clearly your paragraph covers the topic. Revise your work as needed.
Asked by ANON - Tue Oct 6 13:51:59 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hey dude -- U know man, U shouldn't be cheatin' on your homework! It really ain't cool at all. That is colloquial English. Now do your own work! If you copy something we've done that's plagiarism and, btw, it's a violation of the community guidelines to ask us to do it. A side grammatical note -- you never asked a question.
Answered by Feisty - Tue Oct 6 14:23:23 2009

What english speaking country or state has the high woman to male ratio?
Q. If its the United states please pick the city and state. Example of an english speaking country would be New Zealand or another country where at least 50% of the population has english as a secondary language.
Asked by Vin - Fri Jun 13 23:41:05 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. try a websearch like this english speaking country +census +gender
Answered by awesome - Mon Jun 16 01:36:47 2008

What interesting english short novel is good to write a literary analysis essay on?
Q. Hi English experts, I haven't read many books and am planning to do an english essay. I've chosen some themes but cannot find good books. I'm just looking for a good short novel (100-200 pages). This book should have literary criticism written about it and should be wellknown as a classic. I've looked at some books but they don't seem very fun to read. Finally, no dystopian fiction please. Thanks for the help.
Asked by Josh1 - Mon Jan 7 20:31:55 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The Yellow Wallpaper It's a short story, and you may have to read it a few times to fully understand it, but when you do, and you realize what different things mean, it's really creepy, and it'll have you thinking. It's written by one of those women who protested against the entire institution of marraige, so it about a married women who slowly goes insane. It might be exactly what your NOT looking for, but trust me, it's worth your time.
Answered by Swingwize - Mon Jan 7 22:40:48 2008

What are some good english learning websites for chinese speakers?
Q. The websites should be chinese-english learning. For example, there could be a chinese word, then the english word after it, then the definition of the word. It does not have to be chinese-english, but it is preferred.
Asked by jc22493 - Fri Jun 29 14:48:16 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you get NJ Star 5.0 Chinese WP, it has a Chinese-English Dictionary in it. It allows you to type in or copy and paste Chinese characters in it. Then it'll give you the English equivalents. You don't have to be online to use it. Also, www.zhongwen.com does the opposite (English-Chinese), but you could probably put it to some use. You can search in English and it'll give you the Chinese equivalent.
Answered by Mousie - Sat Jun 30 19:41:02 2007

What is it called when english is used to express japanese pronunciation?
Q. Alright. This question came to me when I was watching the openings of some anime. The lyrics for the song are originally japanese, and there are 2 subtitles for this. The first subtitle is the direct english translation, and the second subtitle uses the english alphabet to express how to pronounce what is being sung in japanese. I was wondering what the second second is called. If it helps, I wouldn't be surprised if the same type of subtitles are used for english karaoke of japanese songs.
Asked by Hugh - Sun Apr 11 19:58:11 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it's called Romaji. Ex: konnichiwa - Romaji Hello - English - japanese
Answered by RAwr. - Sun Apr 11 20:13:41 2010

How widespread would you say knowledge of English is in Finland? Can most young people speak or undersand it?
Q. Could a Finn please tell me to what extent English prevails (if it does) in Finland? I'm not planning on going there or anything, I'm just curious about it's linguistic situation with respect to English. Is English heard everywhere in the media, or can a person living in Helskini, say, go for weeks or months without hearing or seeing any English? Thanks for any and all responses!
Asked by Chris - Wed Dec 31 21:49:43 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In Finland, pretty much everyone knows english, just with terrible accents ;) It's taught in all the schools, so everyone knows it, particularly people in Helsinki because it's got the most foreigners and tourists. Maybe in small towns in Lapland there's not as many english speakers. All the American TV shows and Movies (and there's a lot of them), apart from the children's ones are kept in English, with subtitles. Many of the music they listen to is also in English. There's always some exposure to english in Finland.
Answered by hahahenri1 - Fri Jan 2 12:34:30 2009

How did the English come up with the name Hungary for the country?
Q. I am Hungarian and I have always wondered especially because when the English chose names for countries, it was usually the name of the country, just with an English pronunciation. Hungary, in Hungary as well as some other countries (Turkey, Poland etc) refer to the country (or people) as Magyar. So how on earth did Hungary become the name of a country that's known in Europe as Magyar?
Asked by Peter - Sat May 22 20:35:15 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The word "Hungarian" is thought to be derived from the Bulgar-Turkic Onogur, possibly because the Magyars were neighbours (or confederates) of the Empire of the Onogurs in the sixth century, whose leading tribal union was called the "Onogurs" (meaning "ten tribes" or "ten arrows" in Old Turkic; see below). The "H-" prefix in many languages (Hungarians, Hongrois, Hungarus etc.) is a later addition. It was taken over from the name of the Huns, a semi-nomadic tribe that briefly lived in the area of present-day Hungary and, according to medieval legends, were the people from which the Magyars arose. The identification of the Hungarians with the Huns has often occurred in historiography and literature. Hun names like Attila and Reka have been… [cont.]
Answered by Beardo - Sun May 23 11:19:37 2010

What English Skills Would Someone Need To Learn For Forensic Psychology?
Q. I'm doing a project on a career I would like to do. And I need to know what kind of english skills a forensic psychology would have to study.
Asked by Loko - Wed Apr 28 18:36:10 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I recommend the book Fifth discipline which is worth for reading.
Answered by leonskysea@yahoo.com.cn - Fri Apr 30 01:44:36 2010

Where can I study to improve my verbal English here in Canberra Australia?
Q. Is there Australian Government Program for the Immigrants to Study and Improve their English? I almost 1 year working in Canberra, Australia but still I m not improving my verbal English. I am planning to take IELTS by next year for my Sponsor Permanent Resident visa requirement. Do you know what ESL means? Where can I get Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) in Canberra Australia? They said AMEP is cheaper to study English Language. I will be grateful for your answer.
Asked by Cruncher - Fri Sep 4 16:41:06 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. ESL means "English as a Second Language". You can find AMEP courses in TAFE colleges near Canberra. Queanbeyan is the closest one. This is the address of the Department of Immigration page about the AMEP program I think that you may not be eligible for free AMEP courses but you should check this with Queanbeyan TAFE College as they will also be able to tell you about other options for improving your English. Improving your spoken English will take practice and the best way to do this is going to be to socialize and speak with people who speak English as a first language. This might be at somewhere like a sports club or a community volunteer group. You could also try something like 'Toastmasters" clubs which are groups which teach people… [cont.]
Answered by Mike - Mon Sep 7 07:19:38 2009

How hard is it for an English speaking immigrant to get a job in Finland?
Q. I live in Canada and here, even if you have a university degree from another country, it can be pretty hard for an immigrant to get a good job if they are not fluent in English. Immigrants usually work in fast food, factories, are janitors, etc. Is it the same in Finland? English is a pretty wide spread language, so would an English speaking person with limited Finnish be able to find a decent job?
Asked by G - Wed Jan 20 21:19:37 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Don't generalize too much. Everything in life is not written on stone in advance and it's all about what skills you posses. If you don't believe in your abilities on job hunt and in yourself then nobody else will do that for you and nobody else will have trust on you. It's simple and evil as that. Nevertheless it's very important to have faith in oneself, it's not enough if there's no jobs around or too many applicants, too much education, rising academic unemployment levels. It's all reality in Finland currently and we're going to see rising unemployment rates this year and later on. New IKEA store opened in Tampere and they currently are looking for staff. They received well over 8000 applications and they only have about 200… [cont.]
Answered by J - Sun Jan 24 17:35:48 2010

What will happen to english speakers countries if England make their language trade mark?
Q. England was the country wich made english and if they make it trade mark what would other english speakers country have to do?
Asked by smh_sadeghi - Tue Jan 15 09:34:24 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I don't know what you are talking about. What trade mark?
Answered by Henpecked - Tue Jan 15 09:38:11 2008

What is the difference between an English report and an English essay?
Q. My teacher(college) said for us to write an English report. I figured it is the same as an English essay but I wanted to be sure before writing. She said we can write it on anything we like and I plan on writing it on abortion. Plz help ASAP so I can write this paper because it is due soon. Thanks!
Asked by It's a boy! 10/22/09 - Thu Feb 5 22:42:56 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. reports basically collect information from other sources (such as experiments that other people have already done and written articles about) and then give a general summary about the subject. essays are more structured, and usually aim to prove a point or an opinion.
Answered by 1993 - Thu Feb 5 22:52:02 2009

What country offers excellent English speaking level and the most cost-effective staff?
Q. What country offers excellent English speaking level and the most cost-effective staff? I am looking to set up a call centre abroad but am unsure which country would offer the highest quality level of English speaking staff as well as cost-effectiveness. Thank you in advance.
Asked by Sam - Fri May 14 09:33:11 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It depends what country you are currently in? If you are in India etc then I would say the best country to set up your call centre is the UK but I presume you are in the UK and want somewhere with cheaper labour, if so the banks use cheap labour in the Philippines but the British worker can be trained better in product knowledge and already speak fluent English, there is nothing worse than the foreign call centres phoning you when they do not understand what you say, especially the Scottish accents and they only know 4 sentences - What is your name, your date of birth, your postcode and when are you paying? - Give the UK worker a chance.
Answered by jackie m - Mon May 17 19:04:02 2010

How to tell the difference between American and English english?
Q. I kinda can. But some british say they just need one word or two to realize. I think that's exaggeration. My friend said that english english sounds posh, cold, snobbish and sometimes they drag vowels. And they pronounce all the t's like t's. American english the people pronounces the ''r'' exaggeratedly and speak singing. And they speak through the nose. But it is always like this? What you think?
Asked by Neto - Wed May 5 14:28:29 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It really depends on the accent the British person has - like in America, you can tell which city, or at least which part of the country a person is from from their accent, they are that different. Some accents, particularly in South Wales (not New South Wales, that's the wrong place entirely), have quite a 'sing-song' accent. Others, as in the 'Queen's English' do have very posh, rather scary accents, which are quite clipped. They definitely pronounce their t's like t's =) For a good 'overview' of various accents, plus a few stereotypes, to be found on our lovely Isles, try this guy (sorry, I couldn't get a hyperlink, paste it into your searchbar)
Answered by unknown - Wed May 5 14:43:01 2010

What is a website that can translate English to Japanese only in English syllables?
Q. What is a website that can translate English to Japanese only in English syllables? Please, it's urgent.
Asked by Lancington - Fri Mar 27 21:24:34 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sorry but..that just doesn't exist.Are you trying to translate a kanji? but it your looking to change hiragana or katakana into romaji you'll have to do it yourself via a chat lol =D
Answered by Fenrir - Mon Mar 30 01:41:48 2009

What country in Scandinavia speaks the most english, and how much english do they speak?
Q. I'm an american and plan on moving to live somewhere in Scandinavia when I get out of college. I do plan on learning dutch but I would like to know which country speaks the most English and also how much English they speak.
Asked by John Sveum - Wed Jun 2 17:27:37 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. All the Scandinavian countries have a very high percentage of English speakers.. official statistics are around 90%. English is a required subject in school from age 7-8 and all media is subtitled (not dubbed as in some countries) so there's a lot of exposure. Almost everyone speaks decent English, except young kids, some older people (60+) and some immigrants. Most people are fluent, there's not much difference between the countries. That said, Dutch won't help you much in Scandinavia. And if you want to get a job here (with a few exceptions) or integrate socially, learning a Scandinavian language is a necessity.
Answered by Elizabeth - Wed Jun 2 18:13:48 2010

How many English words can you make from the letters lgnea?
Q. How many English words can you make with the letters lngea and what are they? How many English words you can make with the letters LGNEA? You must use all 5 letters...
Asked by rglasby - Tue Sep 23 22:22:49 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. have you tried doing your own homework? and thats an upper case 'i', not an L, n00b
Answered by Paris - Tue Sep 23 22:27:06 2008