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maandag 1 juni 2009 om 13:40
Difficult English Words
Practise / Practice
In many parts of the English speaking world (UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and South Africa) “practice” is the noun, “practise” the verb. However, in the U.S.A the spelling “practice” is more often used for both the noun and the verb. Contrary to popular belief a significant minority of the American population also observe the distinction. If you are not sure about what a verb or noun is, it might be safer to just use the spelling "practice", as many Americans do!
Practise / Practice
In many parts of the English speaking world (UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and South Africa) “practice” is the noun, “practise” the verb. However, in the U.S.A the spelling “practice” is more often used for both the noun and the verb. Contrary to popular belief a significant minority of the American population also observe the distinction. If you are not sure about what a verb or noun is, it might be safer to just use the spelling "practice", as many Americans do!
maandag 1 juni 2009 om 13:41
maandag 1 juni 2009 om 13:41
Sorry, I forgot to mention the website: http://www.world-english.org/practise_practice.htm
Maybe this is of any help?
Maybe this is of any help?
maandag 1 juni 2009 om 13:43
quote:robo schreef op 01 juni 2009 @ 13:37:
Aren't you the one who needed to improve her political vocabulary?
If you want to practise, I'm here
Yes, unfortunately, that's me. But actually, I think it's just ok to just write a bit (), not to talk about politicians and other (boring) stuff
Pff, it's already hard to write now I guess...
Aren't you the one who needed to improve her political vocabulary?
If you want to practise, I'm here
Yes, unfortunately, that's me. But actually, I think it's just ok to just write a bit (), not to talk about politicians and other (boring) stuff
Pff, it's already hard to write now I guess...
maandag 1 juni 2009 om 13:52
quote:Kym schreef op 01 juni 2009 @ 13:49:
And no Digi, I don't have to speak it fluently and I'm happy for that!
Besides that I'll work in a French team and since their English isn't that great in general (?) I think it'll be ok...but well, it's exciting...
There are a few exceptions but most people aren't fluent in their second or third language.
(By the way, I'd say 'Besides, .... instead of 'besides that')
And no Digi, I don't have to speak it fluently and I'm happy for that!
Besides that I'll work in a French team and since their English isn't that great in general (?) I think it'll be ok...but well, it's exciting...
There are a few exceptions but most people aren't fluent in their second or third language.
(By the way, I'd say 'Besides, .... instead of 'besides that')
