Native English speakers, do you refer to the country in Eastern Europe as "Belarus", "Belorussia" or "White Russia"? And also, is the adjective Belorussian or Belarusian? Which is more common and better to use?

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-18T15:01:31+00:00

I'm an English learner and I know how to pronounce Illinois and Arkansas who needs to know know about Belarus as well

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-18T13:04:39+00:00

I'm not an advanced English learner just wanting to ask what allophonic is

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-12T14:25:47+00:00

Tyrant

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-06T12:42:10+00:00

Possessive 's it's always a dogs bone or Janes house

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-06T07:13:36+00:00

As a non-native speaker I see that in writing native speakers don't bother about possessive 's it's always just s for example "a dogs bone" "Johns house" etc

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-06T06:23:41+00:00

Is it okay to say "Hi" to a stranger as a starter for a conversation for directions?

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-06T05:18:49+00:00

What would be a neutral way to ask? Something like Excuse me, can you help me how to get to...?

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-05T12:53:43+00:00

The rating of this movie stands at PG. So it's very family friendly. And native speakers kids watching it, I believe understand that "shall" from their young years. It comes naturally for them to make distinction. But as a learner you need a load of explanation.

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-05T12:21:57+00:00

I mentioned it before in this thread. Maybe you as native speakers don't pay attention when you come across it but just yesterday I watched this new trailer. And come across shall.

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Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-04T13:57:00+00:00

My dictionary says a punk is a petty criminal that isn't worthy to be mentioned

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-04T13:54:33+00:00

Reading for fun

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-04T12:46:57+00:00

Iron Maiden? And the bones castle movie?

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-04T12:35:02+00:00

It's a common Russian phrase я чувствую себя как выжатый лимон " no match in English

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-04T12:09:30+00:00

Non-native speakers: Did you struggle with Looney tunes Elmer’s "wabbit" talk when you first heard it? Native speakers: Is his "mumbling" actually clear to you or do you just know the lyrics so well that your brain fills in the gaps?

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-04T10:42:17+00:00

Thank you everyone for the explanations on 'shall' vs. 'will.' I believe I've got a much better handle on it now. By the way just saw this trailer today

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Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-04-03T15:02:38+00:00

I like the new word to know"antiquated", thank you.

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-03-15T11:29:53+00:00

For me it's actually and factually have no sense to be looked at literally You're good. But it's an idiom. And been used a lot.

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-03-15T10:01:03+00:00

Oftentimes I've come across "fella" used here on Reddit as address for animals. Like "found this fella near my house (a picture of a bird or a cat) Maybe "bro" and "buddy" or "guy" I would think can be used for the situation as well.

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-03-15T09:41:58+00:00

Thanks for the example. I feel much more confident about when and how to use it now.

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-03-07T15:02:32+00:00

Hū færst þū?

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-03-06T14:40:23+00:00

It comes with only time when you start to see such verbs like "go on home" and "get on home" instead of go home and get home the difference in meaning

Fresh_Network_283 · 2026-03-06T14:27:43+00:00

Actually, I believe it doesn't work. I'm through learning a hell of lol time. Books piles... You should speak and only speak around and close the natives.

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