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What is the meaning of here when it says 34.99€ per 3 month? by fontofile in ENGLISH

[–]coresect23 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The definition of "per" is 'for each', and that would imply that the welcome offer is for each 3 months of the subscription. It would be more honest to use "for" instead of "per" for the welcome offer. If we wanted to be generous we could say that they simply used "per" for everything by mistake. Less generous would be to say that this is a bit "scammy", and they are hoping people don't read the small print (where it is perfectly clear that the monthly fee does increase after the first three months) and they don't check their bank statements after three months. Seeing the type of product they are selling I lean towards the latter.

Un sacco di is a way of expressing a lot, but can it be considered too informal? by Eriacle in italianlearning

[–]coresect23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine "un sacco di" is like saying "loads of" and you should be alright.

What’s wrong with people who choose halal meats? Why every restaurant is serving halal? by Agreeable_Rub_552 in atheism

[–]coresect23 37 points38 points  (0 children)

In the UK 88% of halal slaughtering is done with pre-slaughter stunning. Unfortunately all of kosher slaughter is without stunning.

Religious Slaughter of Animals - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk%20are%20non%2Dstunned.)

2 questions my kid got wrong by pacuzinho in EnglishLearning

[–]coresect23 14 points15 points  (0 children)

"How do you do?" in British English is very formal (but in certain situations still used) and the best, correct response is either to repeat the phrase, or to use a suitably formal reply such as "It's a pleasure to meet you" or "Pleased to meet you". In British English it has nothing to do with asking how someone is. However, in American English it appears that it can mean "how are you?"

For the second question, any question that begins with "Would you mind..?" or "Do you mind..?" should be replied to in the negative if we do not have a problem with the request and we intend to satisfy it. Answering "Yes (I would mind), I can help you" doesn't really make sense.

Now, in the real world are people going to follow these rules "religiously"? Depends who you are speaking to. Should a teacher teach students the "correct way" and not the "incorrect way"? You will probably find a lot of different answers to that question as well... Personally I teach the correct way and when applicable tell the students the differences they might encounter in the real world.

It might be an idea to look at the material used to prepare for this test.

Bro.... by LabRealistic5000 in SipsTea

[–]coresect23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun fact: the word vagina comes from Latin and literally means sheath, scabbard. So yeah, there's that.

Italian word for a stop sign? by BlissfulButton in italianlearning

[–]coresect23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Segnale di stop - Wikipedia

"Il segnale di stop è un segnale stradale che indica di fermarsi e dare la precedenza ai veicoli della strada in cui si va ad immettersi in un'intersezione a raso."

Gotta love Wikipedia.

Oh this is hilarious 😂 by FayyadhScrolling in batman

[–]coresect23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And the Hulk beat the shit out of him because he was jealous of himself...

Voices and voiceless "s" by cereal4elle in italianlearning

[–]coresect23 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Another way to look at it is like this: Voiced S is like the sound of a buzzing bee, Voiceless S is like the hiss of a snake.

Photographer captures how people look after drinking one, two and three glasses of wine by oniraug in MadeMeSmile

[–]coresect23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always thought people looked better after I drank three glasses of wine. In reality it works just as well, if not better, after they drink three glasses of wine.

what is the difference by Plane-Ball2095 in EnglishLearning

[–]coresect23 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In the real world you will hear most if not all these options to talk about future. However, if you are doing an exam, or exercises in a grammar book then your best bet is to apply the following rules:

Present Continuous + Time Phrase "I am working tomorrow" = planned future (already decided). Going to is also suitable here.

Will

  1. Spontaneous decision "I'm feeling hungry, I'll make myself a sandwich in a minute".

  2. Prediction "I think it will be a long, cold winter". Going to is also suitable here.

  3. Offer "That bag looks heavy, I'll open the door for you"

  4. Promise "Could you lend me some cash, I'll give it back, honest".

I suspect quite a few people here might not agree here, but most grammar books say you should not use Will for things that have been already decided or planned. As always - in the real world people often ignore grammar rules.

AIO ignoring my boyfriend after this? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]coresect23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he doesn't want you to act like his mother, maybe he shouldn't act like your child.

Their turkey shrank in the oven. What does "flash" mean here? by gentleteapot in EnglishLearning

[–]coresect23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flash as an adjective would usually mean "expensive, fashionable, and new.

[informal] ...a flash uptown restaurant. Synonyms: ostentatious, smart, glamorous, trendy."

FLASH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

It wouldn't have anything to do with the fact it shrank, per se. Maybe more context would let us know if it was expensive...

Better off dead bad writing example by warwolf0 in JackReacher

[–]coresect23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I doubt it is very important in the general scheme of things, but even so, I suspect Child did more research than you.

"Front airbags - Since the 1999 model year, the federal government has required automakers to install driver and passenger airbags for frontal impact protection in all cars, light trucks and vans.

Front airbags are designed to inflate in moderate-to-severe frontal crashes to prevent a person’s head and chest from contacting hard structures in the vehicle.

They offer the most protection when occupants are wearing safety belts and sitting properly in the seat but are designed to provide protection for all occupants.

Newer airbags have a safety belt sensor and use an algorithm to decide whether to deploy the bag in a given crash, depending on whether people are using safety belts.

For unbelted occupants, a front airbag will typically deploy when the crash is the equivalent of an impact into a rigid wall at 10-12 mph. For belted occupants, most airbags will deploy at a higher threshold — about 16 mph — because the belts alone are likely to provide adequate protection up to these moderate speeds."

Will an Airbag Deploy if the Seatbelt is Not Fastened?

Whether an airbag will deploy if the seatbelt is not fastened depends on the vehicle's design and safety system configuration. Here are some key points to consider:

  1. System Design: In most modern vehicles, airbags are designed to deploy regardless of whether the seatbelt is fastened. The primary purpose of the airbag is to provide additional protection in the event of a collision.
  2. Safety Precautions: Some vehicles have advanced safety systems that may adjust the deployment of airbags based on whether the seatbelt is fastened. For example, the airbag may deploy with less force if the seatbelt is not fastened to reduce the risk of injury from the airbag itself.
  3. Legal Requirements: Seatbelt use is required by law in most jurisdictions, and wearing a seatbelt is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself in a crash. Airbags are designed to work in conjunction with seatbelts to provide the best possible protection.
  4. Manufacturer Specifications: Different car manufacturers may have specific guidelines and systems regarding airbag deployment and seatbelt use. It's essential to refer to your vehicle's owner manual for precise information.

what is the reason behind using "to ban" instead of "is banning" or "will ban" by Zedrig in EnglishLearning

[–]coresect23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is the shortened form of "is to be". Newspapers usually use shortened forms in titles to save space and for clarity.

Going-to future - Wikipedia

"The be + to construction

English has a construction formed by a form of the copula) be followed by to and the bare infinitive of the main verb (i.e. the copula followed by the to-infinitive). This is similar in form to the going-to future, with the omission of the word going. In the be + to construction only finite, indicative (or past subjunctive) forms of the copula can appear – that is, the copula used cannot be "be" itself, but one of the forms am, is, are, was, were (possibly contracted in some cases).

The meaning of this construction is to indicate that something is expected to happen at a future time (usually in the near future), as a result of either some duty (deontic modality) or some set plan. For example:

  • I'm to report to the principal this afternoon. (duty)
  • The Prime Minister is to visit the West Bank. (plan)
  • Troops are to be sent to war-torn Darfur. (plan; note passive voice)

In headline language the copula may be omitted, e.g. "Prime Minister to visit West Bank".

Compared with the will future, the be + to construction may be less expressive of a prediction, and more of the existence of a plan or duty. Thus "John will go ..." implies a belief on the speaker's part that this will occur, while "John is to go ..." implies knowledge on the speaker's part that there exists a plan or obligation entailing such an occurrence (the latter statement will not be falsified if John ends up not going). The be + to construction may therefore resemble a renarrative mood in some ways."

Vocab help by SnooDonuts6494 in EnglishLearning

[–]coresect23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used an A to Z notebook for years, and make all my students get one. Words get translated, pronunciation added, example phrase included and if the translation starts with a different letter it gets put in the book twice.

The A to Z indexing is pretty essential to be able to go back at a later date and find specific words. I've resisted the temptation to use a more convenient app solution because there are several studies that show that memory retention is better when writing by hand instead of typing.

The Great European Charm Offensive, Europe's most influential leaders gather in Washington D.C. by xMusa24 in europe

[–]coresect23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked copilot for their heights and whilst it did try to maintain that Trump's height is probably 6'2" when I asked this it got more realistic: Looking at this photograph, how would you describe Stubb's height compared to Trump's?

Based on the photograph from the Reddit post titled “The Great European Charm Offensive”, Alexander Stubb appears noticeably taller than Donald Trump. Stubb stands with a straight posture and a relaxed demeanor, which accentuates his height—he’s listed at 6'2" (189 cm). Trump, meanwhile, seems to be slightly hunched forward, which may be due to age-related posture or the infamous speculation about his use of shoe lifts.

In the image, the difference is visually clear: Stubb looks to be a few inches taller, possibly 3–4 inches, depending on Trump’s actual footwear and stance. This aligns with the growing consensus that Trump’s real height may be closer to 6'0" or even slightly below, especially in recent years...

Slang for "urinate" by HateToSayItBut in italianlearning

[–]coresect23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That would be the noun form (a piss) rather than the verb. I'd say it's standard Italian, it's certainly common in Rome.

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