Category Archives: Languages

What is the phrase “sala de classes” in english?

kelse645 asked: I can’t seem to figure out what this is! sorry i am a tad bit slow Ann

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Why is it so hard for adults to learn to speak english as a 2nd language?

Eric L asked: How come adults have a hard time learning another language where as kids can learn things like instantly?Eusebio

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Why do “experts” say that kids have more capacity to learn languages than adults?

Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot asked: I’m not sure how much I buy the theory of children having the capacity to learn languages
so much faster. Picture this: Family moves from another country (doesn’t matter which one) where dad works, there are a couple of people who speaks his native language. Mom stays in the house all day cooking and [...]

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Where are these kids learning how to swear?

Shocking_Wired asked: Swearing doesnt bother me at all, i can swear my mouth of and usually do most of the time as i see it as an extension of the English language to be honest. ( I dont really like seeing kids under 14 swearing mind)
But what im seeing now days, especially on sites like [...]

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What is a good English movie for an ESL boy of 8 years old?

Ladybug asked: I need a suggestion for a good kids’ movie for an 8 year old boy in Russia who has just started to learn English. Russian subtitles is great, but not necessary. Something simple, but interesting. Thanks!Trinidad

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Easiest English language music to sugest to a Japanese man learning English?

Toilet Finger! asked: Hey kids! It’s like this. I am teaching English in Japan at the moment. A student in my class says that he has trouble listening and understanding English. I suggested he watch some English movies or maybe listen to some music in English that does not use much slang and is clear.
He [...]

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Who thinks that the spanish speaking english not us learn spanish?

party@myplace asked: I don’t think kids should have to learn spanish because the government can’t keep the mexicans across the border. We didn’t make them come here why should we have to learn their language they should have to learn english.Jesus

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Which one will be the mother-language for my kids?

Styloroc asked: My mother-language is “A”. My partners is “B”. We live in a country who they speak “C”.
Where should we stay when we decide that we want to make kids?
I would like my kids to learn english as well. Is it posible or I look for too much ?
Thank you people until now but [...]

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language difference! kids who don’t speak english came to VBS- how do I communicate with them?

NOOOOOOOOObama! asked: They speak an asian language. They have never been to our church. We don’t know anyone who speaks this language and they parents don’t speak english. How can I manage the class if 1/2 my students can’t understand english????Wesley

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How do you think I can make friends with Japanese kids?

mwells0629 asked: I came to Tokyo about 3 weeks ago. I’ve been studying Japanese for a few years but I don’t really know that much to get into any in depth conversations so generally I resort to talking like a 4 year old. At my university, the Japanese kids are too easily intimidated by foreignors. [...]

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