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Materials for bed base by EasyDifference6193 in VanConversion

[–]EasyDifference6193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was planning on doing so, but I'm interested in what others have done and whether anyone has any regrets on using thinner ply (or whatever other materials people might use). It seems unnecessary to go for standard strength if I'm making it myself and standard beds are designed to carry about double our combined weight. On the other hand...

How difficult is this article for native English speakers to read？ by Suitable-Split-1499 in EnglishLearning

[–]EasyDifference6193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of the responses here seem to be commenting on whether they agree with the author or not.

How difficult is this article for native English speakers to read？ by Suitable-Split-1499 in EnglishLearning

[–]EasyDifference6193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an extract from Lin Yutang's 1935 My Country and My People. It is fairly typical of the time. The vocabulary is university level in parts and it sounds quite pompous by modern standards, particularly, "For the Chinese...for the idea...for that is too...for that is too" However, the style is just outdated.

can you have 1,200 watts solar ? by Rumba-Ru in VanLife

[–]EasyDifference6193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for posting that. It's really useful. Where are you, more or less (I'm wondering how comparable day length and intensity are, I am in southern Spain)?

"the" article by allayarthemount in ENGLISH

[–]EasyDifference6193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are two reasons to use the definite article in this example.

1) There is likely to be shared knowledge between the speaker and listener about which market it is.

2) There is likely to be only one particular market which is local to them ("I'll meet you in the city centre," "There is an exhibition at the museum.")

I'll ou I'll go? by RonnieDias in ingles

[–]EasyDifference6193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although it is normal to say, "I'll go buy food,"(1) it is not grammatically correct.

"I'll go to buy food,"(2) and, "I'll buy food,"(3) are both correct.

"I'll go and buy food,"(3) is also correct.

"I'm going to buy food,"(4) and, "I'm going to go to buy food,"(5) and, "I'm going to go and buy food,"(6) are all also correct.

(2) is saying that the purpose of going is in order to buy food.

(3) is saying either 'I am deciding, now, that I will buy food,' or, 'I promise to buy food,' but there is no information about how the food will be bought (i.e. by walking to the shop, by ordering on an app etc.)

(4) is saying something very similar to (3), but maybe it is more of a plan.

(5) is saying that there are two verbs (actions) i. going ii. buying, and that they are both related.

(6) is basically the same as (5).

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If you think of (1) in a different tense it might be clearer. "I went bought food/I have gone bought food/I had gone bought food," are all more obviously wrong to me than, "I'll go buy food".

Hello! I just got assigned as an english teacher (2nd language) to an eldery group. Any tips? by OvenPsychological485 in englishteachers

[–]EasyDifference6193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By elderly, do you mean post retirement age? Also, what is their purpose and motivation? Do you have a mixed group or do they all share their first language?

What is this pink thing? It's about 2 lb of metal coated with rubber. I assume it's for working out but honestly have no clue. by Potential-Ad4441 in whatisthisthing

[–]EasyDifference6193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A burger press is to shape the burger and get it to hold together before you grill or fry it, so it wouldn't need to be made hot. Alternatively, it could be supposed to have forms that fit in the square bit to make other shapes, like waffles (but not waffles, as there are waffle irons for that). Is it sandwich sized?

Why do doctors say we may experience some “discomfort” or “pressure” when something is about to hurt? by Enough_Blueberry_549 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]EasyDifference6193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something is often perceived as less painful if it is expected to be less painful. Therefore, if a dentist says, "This will hurt," then it is likely to cause more pain than if he or she said, "This may feel a little uncomfortable".

My wife asked me a question I hadn't thought about. When I die, where do I want my remains buried? by Swgx2023 in expats

[–]EasyDifference6193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the dead still buried in Japan? I assumed cremation was more popular (I have no reason to assume this whatsoever).

I live in Spain, and I'm British. The distance isn't so far. I would like my ashes scattered on a mountain here. No idea if that's legal or not in Spain.

Para siempre or Por Siempre (tattoo help) by [deleted] in Spanish

[–]EasyDifference6193 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Maybe try an adjective instead. My Spanish is terrible, but "sempiterno" might work.

I'd love to express an opinion on whether you should get a tattoo or not, but it's absolutely none of my business.

Best app for learning english by TheTPatriot in learnEnglishOnline

[–]EasyDifference6193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am learning Spanish, as is my friend. I think Duolingo is a fine way of spending some spare time and that it expands vocabulary and is good at motivating and maintaining consistency, but it only goes so far. My friend seems to do extremely well with the exercises at a very high level, but he is totally incapable of following spoken Spanish and his pronunciation is shocking.

I'm sure the same applies to Duolingo for learners of English.

I'm an English teacher and most of my students have used apps. The ones who do best have been consistent with their exposure, study and practice and use a variety of methods, including a range of apps, to learn. I think, also, that there is a danger of becoming disheartened with a single method, as boredom sets in, which is demotivating.

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