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Comment on What common misunderstanding do you want to clear up? in ~talk
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Comment on What common misunderstanding do you want to clear up? in ~talk
Vito Link ParentI think it's interesting that in Spanish we have something called RAE (real academia española), which is an organization which decides what is "proper Spanish" and what is not. It sounds terrible,...I think it's interesting that in Spanish we have something called RAE (real academia española), which is an organization which decides what is "proper Spanish" and what is not.
It sounds terrible, as in why would we police language, but in my opinion it's actually pretty great.
I find it particularly useful when I have to write something academic. You have an easily accessible place where we can all agree about how things work.
Spanish is also very complex because of all the different cultures that speak it. I speak a variation that is basically only used in two cities and RAE, even though it's from Spain, includes everything we say as a correct variation.
They are also willing to evolve and as people start using new words or using words differently, they just add them, even if they are borrowed from other languages (looking at you, French).
They even have a doubts section which I find extremely helpful. It's not just about grammar or spelling, it's about punctuation too for example.
I teach English and I wish I could just check an English RAE to make sure I'm not making mistakes. I know I can check the big dictionaries, but they sometimes differ.
Not every Spanish speaker shares my opinion, but I think it's great and they do a very difficult job in a great way.
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Comment on The neo-Victorian neo-nazi lesbian BDSM cult that made video games in ~humanities.history
Vito Link ParentThank you so much for sharing, I'm obsessed. I love everything about this video. I'm going to look for more :)Thank you so much for sharing, I'm obsessed. I love everything about this video. I'm going to look for more :)
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Comment on McDonald’s is cutting prices of its combo meals to convince customers it’s affordable again in ~food
Vito Link ParentOk, I thought it as a general situation, but I can see it. Thanks.Ok, I thought it as a general situation, but I can see it. Thanks.
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Comment on What's a question you could ask to determine if someone is an expert in your line of work? in ~talk
Vito Link ParentThose examples are great! The last one I would change slightly to: If I wanted candy I would have bought some. And that one is none of the structures I mentioned because it's a mixed conditional...Those examples are great! The last one I would change slightly to: If I wanted candy I would have bought some. And that one is none of the structures I mentioned because it's a mixed conditional (a mix of 2nd and 3rd)
I'll do another one. Why is 'been' part of the formula for present perfect continuous?
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present continuos: to be + (verb+ing)
present perfect: have + past participle
present perfect continuous: have + been + (verb+ing)
(been is the to be for the continuous and the past participle for the perfect) -
Comment on What's a question you could ask to determine if someone is an expert in your line of work? in ~talk
Vito LinkWhat is the relationship between different conditional structures? job English teacher as a foreign language answer 1st, 2nd and 3rd conditionals are linked by reporting their structure, you can...What is the relationship between different conditional structures?
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English teacher as a foreign language
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1st, 2nd and 3rd conditionals are linked by reporting their structure, you can form one from the other by going one step to the past.
If + present simple, will
If + past simple, would
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Comment on McDonald’s is cutting prices of its combo meals to convince customers it’s affordable again in ~food
Vito Link ParentSorry for the unrelated comment, but I was wondering. Why is it their Mom specifically you're not judging? They didn't mention any family members.Sorry for the unrelated comment, but I was wondering. Why is it their Mom specifically you're not judging? They didn't mention any family members.
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Comment on The vast majority ~90% of us only consume, never post and never comment. So come on in, leave a tildes-worthy comment, and join the 10% my dear lurker in ~talk
Vito Link ParentTildes Is the first "social media" I have ever dared to comment on, so maybe.Tildes Is the first "social media" I have ever dared to comment on, so maybe.
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Comment on In the future all food will be cooked in a microwave, and if you can’t deal with that then you need to get out of the kitchen in ~tech
Vito Link ParentMy favorite thing I cook from scratch in the microwave is corn. Raw corn in the cob. No adjustments, I just put them 5 minutes at 100% power, turn them a little, 3 more minutes or so and done,...My favorite thing I cook from scratch in the microwave is corn. Raw corn in the cob. No adjustments, I just put them 5 minutes at 100% power, turn them a little, 3 more minutes or so and done, perfectly cooked and it doesn't lose flavour to the boiling water.
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Comment on Interview with José Mujica, a.k.a. the Poorest President, former President of Uruguay - #Human in ~society
Vito Link ParentIt honestly is a great place to live and visit, the biggest drawback is that it's expensive. I consider it the price of living in a stable democracy with no natural disasters where you can live in...It honestly is a great place to live and visit, the biggest drawback is that it's expensive. I consider it the price of living in a stable democracy with no natural disasters where you can live in peace. If you do visit let me know and I can give you some recommendations :)
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Comment on Interview with José Mujica, a.k.a. the Poorest President, former President of Uruguay - #Human in ~society
Vito Link ParentHi! I'm Uruguayan :) When Pepe was elected I was quite young, not old enough to vote yet. The impression amongst my very conservative upbringing was that having him as president was embarrassing...Hi! I'm Uruguayan :)
When Pepe was elected I was quite young, not old enough to vote yet. The impression amongst my very conservative upbringing was that having him as president was embarrassing and would make us a laughingstock internationally. For those of us who followed his every word he could say some ridiculous nonsense every now and then because he didn't have the habit of filtering his words. It was surprising to me at the time, but now I understand why, that everything we thought was embarrassing was what made him popular around the world and that the fear was proven completely wrong. He was definitely an interesting, honest person whose politics still affect my country on a daily basis, mostly for good. With so much corruption in other Latin American countries, I can see why he was so popular. -
Comment on What’s something that’s more complicated than most people realize? in ~talk
Vito Link ParentThanks so much for the info! I've learned so much on this thread.Thanks so much for the info! I've learned so much on this thread.
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Comment on What’s something that’s more complicated than most people realize? in ~talk
Vito Link ParentI'm South American and in my country more and more people are getting dryers, but adoption is definitely slow and most people still hang dry. I would say that about 10 to 15 years ago nobody even...I'm South American and in my country more and more people are getting dryers, but adoption is definitely slow and most people still hang dry. I would say that about 10 to 15 years ago nobody even considered getting one. I want to get one and my mother is worried about it destroying my clothes.
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Comment on What are some examples of media that really captured lightning in a bottle? in ~tv
Vito LinkTrue detective season 1. I've lost count of my rewatches. Just magical.True detective season 1. I've lost count of my rewatches. Just magical.
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Comment on Confess your food crimes in ~food
Vito Link ParentI understand what you're saying about the structural integrity, it's definitely more impractical. It depends a bit on the type of pizza though. In my country we generally eat rectangular pizza...I understand what you're saying about the structural integrity, it's definitely more impractical. It depends a bit on the type of pizza though. In my country we generally eat rectangular pizza with a strong dough base throughout.
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Comment on Confess your food crimes in ~food
Vito LinkOf course I don't eat pizza with fork and knife. I eat it with my hands crust first. I know, apart from being backwards it's more impractical. But, hear me out, the crust is the least flavourful...Of course I don't eat pizza with fork and knife. I eat it with my hands crust first. I know, apart from being backwards it's more impractical. But, hear me out, the crust is the least flavourful part. Some people just leave it, but I'm not ok with food waste. So I eat it first and leave the yummys for the last bite. Sue me.
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Comment on The story of Chespirito, a Latin American comedy legend in ~tv
Vito Link ParentAs a Uruguayan, I can say the same thing, El Chavo was massive here. I used to watch it every day as a child and loved it. Thanks for sharing the video.As a Uruguayan, I can say the same thing, El Chavo was massive here. I used to watch it every day as a child and loved it. Thanks for sharing the video.
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Comment on US Transportation Security Administration workers who are trans forbidden from performing pat down searches in ~society
Vito Link ParentWow, I hadn't considered that. However, I'd rather be ogled at than gropped. I had a TSA agent pat me once 6 years ago and I have to say, I'm a little traumatized still.Wow, I hadn't considered that. However, I'd rather be ogled at than gropped. I had a TSA agent pat me once 6 years ago and I have to say, I'm a little traumatized still.
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Comment on I hate the new internet. I hate the new tech world. I hate it all. I want out, and I can't be the only one. in ~tech
Vito Link ParentThere's another option for me too. I could commit a serious crime and turn myself in. Then I would be in jail, without worrying about rent or paying for food, and I wouldn't even be bothered with...There's another option for me too. I could commit a serious crime and turn myself in. Then I would be in jail, without worrying about rent or paying for food, and I wouldn't even be bothered with using technology.
There are always options of course.
I don't think complaining about an aspect of your job means you should quit.
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Comment on I hate the new internet. I hate the new tech world. I hate it all. I want out, and I can't be the only one. in ~tech
Vito Link ParentI understand that. I just wanted to point out an example of a job that I didn't get into using computers and has transformed into one that does.I understand that. I just wanted to point out an example of a job that I didn't get into using computers and has transformed into one that does.
Thank you so much for your reply, and for all the resources. I'll definitely check them out. I understand what you mean by saying that you're glad a language academy doesn't exist for English, but I think RAE is proof that it can be done well.