-Living la vida Laowai-
Wikipedia describes Laowai as a commonly used Mandarin Chinese word, and a shorter, informal version of wàiguórén 外国人 ("foreigner").
Laowai is not intended as a negative word. Of…
In a recent 'Dayne's Dictionary' post, We looked at the word 'snooze' as a noun or as a verb eg. "I like to snooze in the morning" (verb) or "I like to have a snooze in the…
Translating is really hard. Most Languages don't usually translate directly. However, when we are using our second language, we naturally translate it in our heads, using our native language.
for example; Lets assume your second…
Studying Grammar vs Using Grammar. (ESL)
By Dayne Collins.
I think I could spend my whole life studying the patterns and structure of a language without learning how to speak, write, or read it. I would probably know…
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"The reason I'm reporting this is, it looks like we may be moving from our awesome centre in the…"
"Peppo, I used to do that! But I guess my sleeping pattern changed"
"setareh, you could set you alarm early and hit snooze! Apparently that's not effective."
"Sheba, 3 or 4 times! That's a good effort. Dedicated to sleep! haha :)"
"Evangeline, that's fair enough. I don't like to be rushed or late, ever!"
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Hello Dayne ,,, how are you doing ? ,,, Hope you are doing well. Have a nice time!
Dear Dayne,
Have a nice day!
Thank you Dayne for add me as a member of English club.
Bon appetite :)
In my country this week is a pancakes' week so some delicious pancakes for you :) Have a great day :)
p.s.Freud was right about mistakes we do on purpose :) Shakesbeer proved it ;)
"2 beers or not 2 beers..that s the question" (William Shakesbeer)
:D
Dear Dayne,
Just stopped by to say hi. How're things? "Flippin'" awesome, I hope. =D
Take care
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