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- Fri Sep 16, 2016 1:41 am
- Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
- Topic: Use of Translation Apps
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Use of Translation Apps
Here in China smartphones are ubiquitous and it is difficult to dispute their power in aiding communication or their use as a learning tool. Furthermore, translation is a quick and convenient method of assertaining meaning without losing focus on the source. However, I am concerned about whether the...
- Mon Nov 08, 2010 3:45 pm
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: 3 English grammar questions you often get asked...?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3049
questions
Spanish speakers often ask:
(1) about the meaning of the 'dummy auxiliary' verb do in questions
(2) why we use the ordinal numbers in dates
(3) why "I born..." is wrong!
Good luck
(1) about the meaning of the 'dummy auxiliary' verb do in questions
(2) why we use the ordinal numbers in dates
(3) why "I born..." is wrong!
Good luck
- Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:03 am
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: An investigation into /of
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1967
An investigation into /of
An investigation OF the facts. An investigation INTO the facts.
OF seems to suggest that the investigation will simply be looking at past events and drawing some conclusions.
INTO sounds like there will be some new discoveries expected.
Anyone know a rule??
OF seems to suggest that the investigation will simply be looking at past events and drawing some conclusions.
INTO sounds like there will be some new discoveries expected.
Anyone know a rule??