In Plurals^x, Translation^x

Yes, it's odd way not to use "a". Indeed, "any=some" implies itself plural noun to be used. So the difference in translation some of constructions in English seems to be slightly smoothed between two meanings you mentioned above. At least it's so in my language.

The problem with non native speakers could be because of the translation from their native languages. It could also because of the fact that most of the non native speakers think in their native languages when they have to speak and try to put words in english that would be of close match. If we...

Hi everyoneI just wondered if anyone could help - I have to write a profile of a chinese learner of English (completely made up). In it I must put any difficulties that the learner has in learning English as an L2. I have got so far:Intonation transfer from L1 may cause them to be perceived as...

Thank you Grammar Geek very much. From what you explained , am I right when I say : a comp day = a compensatory day off ? Just to be sure , please kindly tell me whether this translation sound natural or not: In my country office workers are allowed to have/take 02 days off at weekends...

Hi NewguestThe 'a' (singular) doesn't fit with the word 'studies' (plural). I would only hyphenate 'one-year' and say something such as 'a one-year translation course'.

Mister Micawber wrote:Heaven: plural use in sense of "sky" is probably from Ptolemaic theory of space composed of many spheres, but it was also formerly used in the same sense as the singular in Biblical language, as a translation of Heb. pl. shamayim. Heavenly "beautiful, divine" is from 1460,...

Heaven: plural use in sense of "sky" is probably from Ptolemaic theory of space composed of many spheres, but it was also formerly used in the same sense as the singular in Biblical language, as a translation of Heb. pl. shamayim. Heavenly "beautiful, divine" is from 1460, often (though not...

Tbsukt wrote:1) A new year is at the open with new joys and new opportunities. As they always say, carpe Diem, seize the day! Live each day to the fullest but never forget to save some time for both your bodies and souls to rest.2) Your friendship and loyalty to one another inspires me. Cherish...

Hi Hela, My French, I'm sorry to say, is not good enough to verify the precision of the translations (though I was happy that I was able to understand the general meaning in all of them), so I'm going to comment only on the naturalness of the English. 4) Normally or Usually (either is okay),...

Is this another translation? Are you limited solely to having "the reader" or "the readers"? Because I wouldn't write it that way all. I would say something like "It's important to remember the needs and expectations of your reader." (And in that case, you can use either singular or plural,...