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Re: an awkward sentence

Clive — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:24:58 GMT

Hi,

I found the following sentence a little awkward.

The Park can accommodate corporations with hundreds of employees as easily as it can operations with only two employees.

Can someone explain how the sentence above is structured, especially the part marked in red? And what does whole sentence mean verbally? Please advise. Thanks.

I think you will see the structure better and understand the meaning better if we replace a word that is usually omitted.

IThe Park can accommodate corporations with hundreds of employees as easily as it can accommodate operations with only two employees.

Here's a simpler example.
Mary is bilingual. She can speak English as fluently as she can (speak) Chinese.

Best wishes, Clive

Writing for Easy Translation

Catchaotica — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:04:36 GMT

I recently heard of this concept, writing for easy translation, but I haven't been able to find any information on the subject. Is anyone aware of resources for native English speakers writing for a diverse audience of non-native English speakers?

Background Information: I am a marketing writer for a small company that sells lightning protection devices internationally. Our company sells a lot to South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and Europe. Given the wide variety of languages spoken in these areas, and our limited resources, it is not feasible for us to translate our documentation into several languages. In general, all of our clients speak English, however we would like to write in a way that accommodates varying degrees of English fluency.

Thanks!

Comments on Motivation Letter asked

Claire* — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:15:48 GMT

Dear members,

I am a Dutch scholar in my exam year of grammar school. Upcoming Friday I need to have sent in all my application papers for university. I saw the excellent help offered by all of you to correct motivation letters and give advise. I just finished my motivation letter and I would like some comments on it. I am applying for a university which is very selective. It is an international orientated institute and offers broad education (I want to study litarature, political theory, business and maybe some law) It is very intensive studying and I will be living on campus if everything turns out okÃ© and I will be accepted. But... only one out of five scholars get the chance to be accepted. So I can use all help offered by getting the best motivation letter ever. The yellow gaps represent fitting words I did not just come up. (sorry for some Dutch but thats for translation)

One special thing: I find it quite difficult to limit myself to two pages so if you have any advise on what to delete in this text it would be great (it is too long)

My motivation letter:

Dear Sir/Madame,

Hereby I am applying for a place in the liberal arts programme at University College Utrecht for fall 2008, and in this letter I will elaborate on the reasons of my motivation and why I am perfectly fit for the concept.

My name is Claire. I am a sixth form student at the Koningin Wilhelmina College in Culemborg, I will be graduating from grammar school (Dutch: gymnasium) in June 2008.

I must say I like all my subjects and in particular English and Social Studies. I started learning English from a young age and it has always felt like my second language. Sometimes I feel I can express myself better in English than in Dutch, or at least more beautifully.

I enjoyed the fact that my (former) secondary school is rather innovative. In 2006 Bizzgames was introduced; a simulation of a business environment. This is an excellent way of putting management and organisation skills into practice. Consequence was I came in first as a two-person team with a student I did not know. On the one hand working after school did result in less active extracurricular activities, on the other hand I did learn to â¦

I know people see me as an open-minded, ambitious, passionate and hardworking student. Academically I am a critical thinker. I am almost always passionately interested in a subject Travelling is one of my enduring passions. It gives me an indescribable feeling boundlessness.

From my point of view current students are definitely well educated; however we are also quite restrained by the borders of Europe. I think this attitude will no longer serve. We are naturally ignorant of â¦ I, on the contrary, am very driven and interested in breaking through this boundary. From these I want to get good the elements. I am eager to develop. I find it interesting to put economic/political problems into the pillory. I can be quite taken up by thinking of a balanced policy.

Having experienced the concept of liberal arts and science in 2006 my conviction to apply for University College has grown stronger as time passed. The completed Roosevelt Junior Academy days (see enclosed certificate) and the open day visited at University College Utrecht have only served as reinforcements. I am appealed by UCâs curriculum, campus, professors, students, students associations and ambiance. I felt at home immediately with the campus and I felt a connection with the students I spoke to. I want more than offered by general universities. General universities do not strive to exploit ones individual academic abilities and they do not offer academic excellence. I want to be challenged. My future prospects are at the limit of what I want to consider reachable by own means, and no less. This is because I know I will do the best I possibly can and therefore I identify my future with endless possibilities.

In summer 2007 I took an educational travel to Cambridge. I stayed in a host family, for the reason I wanted to experience British living closely. It gave me renewed my energy to focus on what I want to achieve and therefore made me so much stronger and more motivated. For me this was a very special/changing experience. I finished with the intensive English course, specialized in Academic English at Advanced level. My English has improved â¦ in England. My environment had continuingly existed of a very rich diversity of cultures, which I experienced as very inspiring. I think it takes quite some adaptability to get settled in a totally new country and culture, and I think this is a very important talent to posses. I can easily find a way and socialize in unfamiliar surroundings.

In my exam year an opportunity occurred. I was selected for the School of Economics programme. I signed up and I intensely wanted to participate, for several of itâs aspects appealed to me; the academic education, the English language in studying and specialising in one of my most favourable subjects. This rather demanding extracurricular activity I enjoyed fullest, I am convinced studying in English will increase my satisfaction of studying and turning to English education will cause least trouble. I wanted more of my education and this challenged me.

Furthermore I arranged I will not be making a general PWS, but to complete this in a more academic, specialized and scientific way at School of Economics (Utrecht University) in the British language.

I put a lot of energy and satisfaction into the art of debating. When I was fifteen, I joined the students association Utrecht Debating Society. Speaking in public now represents one of my skills. As a scholar I had to catch up the gap between me and the student members. This only stimulated my ability in learning faster. Besides regular debating I am very interested in performing eloquentia en Iâm considering making that one of my extracurricular activities in the future. I have also been a co-judge at the NK debating tournament 2007 in Tilburg. In my leisure time I like to â¦ in the ancient theory of pleading, especially to read the great works of Cicero, Socrates and Plato.

I am already making efforts to make arrangements to go abroad upcoming summer. My aunt and uncle are very active in Africa concerning charity and voluntary activities, with this connection I hope it is possible to obtain a safe and valuable place to analyze and learn about unbalanced political/economical systems, and experience helping people for whom I think I can contribute to transfer knowledge to people unable to get education. There are still two sides of the badge, because I think such an experience enriches me as a human being. I also like to analyze the as it seems bottomless situation.

I have a broad range of interests and I have quite a few requirements fit for a study to my personal wishes. My contribution to University College Utrecht would be valuable, if given the opportunity. One of the reasons I am so passionately firm about studying liberal arts and sciences is the great international orientation. I would be honoured to join/strengthen the Future Leaders Project. The living environment of a large diversity of cultures does seem only tremendously inspiring to me. Considering UCU students make use of â¦ a lot, my debating skills will definitely be an advantage for me and liveliness in class. My active class-participation will be a mentionable contribution. I would also like to be actively involved in several committees at University College Utrecht. In my high school there was no occasion to have been involved in MUN, Model United Nations. Since Iâm aware of the MUN at university level is offered at University College Utrecht Iâm determined to become member of this organisation.

UCU could give me the possibility to fulfil my academic needs, such as Future Leaders Project and an MUN-foundation. It will also shape me exactly fit for my future plans.

I think it is a huge prÃ© for a student ambitioning an academic international carreer to be all-round. UCU is able to offer, in my opinion, optimal âvormingâ. Highly academic skills, an intensive network with motivated people all over the world, an international âblikâ, broad but good knowledge and ability to speak English almost as a native speaker.

During my high school I have personally been through a hard time regarding my domestic situation and I have no doubt this had also restrained me in performing to my fullest academic capability. Especially in de 4^th and 5^th class I was most affected by this, and therefore my exam grades averages started at a lower rank. It took me a while to be able to remain least affected by this negativity with help from a psychologist. I managed to get my grades up with hard work and high grades, but considering my own personal capability this couldâve been a lot more and will be at University College Utrecht. I think it did make me a lot stronger as an individual. In my opinion a human must strive to take advantage of every event.

Enclosed you will find a form of recommendation from Dr. Verbraak and Dr. Filius. Mr Verbraak is my teacher of management and organisation. Mr. Verbraak knows me well as a student and as an individual. Mr Filius has been my mentor in the sixth class and has been most aware of my personal circumstances. Mr Visschers has been my English teacher for several years and is well aware of my English level of proficiency, enclosed you find his comments on this matter.

Finally, I consider myself a suitable candidate for this program. In my time at KWC I have really showed my motivation, both academically and socially. I hope that I have convinced you of my motivation and that you will grant me this opportunity.

Yours faithfully,
Claire Wientjes

Juan Roman Riquelme

Fadi1000 — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:13:27 GMT

Juan Roman Riquelme

First I am new here,

I wrote the report in Arabic language and I change it to English with some mistakes

I do not speak English very well

I wish you to understand what I wrote

Enjoyâ¦.

Born Date: 24 jun 1978

Sate: father for 3 children

High: 1.82

Weight: 75

Cognomen: Romy & ball poet

Transfer:

Jan 1996 from Argentinos Juniors to Boca Juniors

Jun 2002 from Boca Juniors to Barcelona

Aug 2003 from Barchalona to Villareal

Feb 2007 played for Boca Juniors and went back

Start:

He began to play with Argentinos Juniors club, after that most Argentina club want him.

Boca Juniors gave him 95800 when he 17 years old.

First ceremonial match recorded to him in 1996 â 1997.

The last season with Boca Juniors, he played 22 matches and with 10 goals.

He played with Boca Juniors 151 match with 38 goals.

Barcelona pay by 9 million uro

Unfortunately in most matches he was not primary player, he played with Barcelona 41 match with 11 goals.

It was bad season for him.

Season 2003 â 2004 he played with Villareal for 1 season and he lead them to 8 position.

He played 50 matches with 12 goals.

Season 2004 â 2005 he leads them to 3 position, he played 35 match with 15 goals and he made 12 goals.

Marka newspaper chose him to be the best maker player in this season.

Season 2005 â 2006 villa real pay all the contract

He played 10 match from 12 and he recorded 2 goals and made 2 goal that means he help the team by 50%.

First match with the national team in 16 Nov 1997 with Colombia.

In the same years he wins with the national team for younger players the world cup.

In 2006 in world cub in Germany they chose him to be the best maker player.

International nonconformity:

It was bad thing happened this year

He international nonconformity with the national team because some big problem with the newspaper and his mother she was sick in the hospital in the most time.

(((((((And this interview with him

What is the reason to international nonconformity?

Because I want to care to my mother I love her more than football.

But she is ok now?

Yes, but I can not play again. Think that I will play again with national team and she became sick again, what you want me to do?

Why you do not let other person to stay with her?

She is my mother. And this is my job I most care to her, what the people will say on me?

What you feel with you said that you want international nonconformity?

It was easy. I know it is difficult foe other players, because national team t-shirt is dream for players to wear it.

What you want to say to the player in the first shampionship without you?

My heart with them, and now I am far and I want to say for some people who hate me I am not here now and nobody say Riquelme was reason if the team lose and I think they should choose other player to do that.

What you said to Basili?

He is good person he listens to me and he understands me.

What is the thing you did not do in Europe?

In Europe football as not as Argentina football. It I big different, in Europe they did not play to help their family they rich and play to be rich. But in Latin America the most player are poor.

What Boca Juniors fan did after they know?

Boca Juniors fan is different from any fan in the world, they are special fan you can feel that you are playing and more, one day in Boca better that years in other place you can not feel if you do not play with them, when they start to sing the stadium vibrate. I can not explain to you because there no word to tell you happen there In Europe they didnât do that, and I miss this thing in Europe.

What you will say if i tell you there is some people do not love your style?

I can not change my style for some body. The important thing the fan love me and love my style in the match and the people in argentine love my style.))))))))))))

With the Tango:

World cup under 21 years old in 1997

The second in continents cub 2005

The second in Copa America 2007

The new thing that he went back to national team, and you will see him again.

And I leave you with some video

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2413869211102633874&q=riquelme&total=2477&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=8

Providence have or Providence has?

I Got Doubts — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:55:40 GMT

1. Providence have make me a lady after a fashion.
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2. She sings after a fashion.
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3. He can speak English after a fashion.
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4. I can play the piano after a fashion.
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Is "Providence have" correct english? If so why? Does it have to do with it being in capital 'P' ?
And another question is do all the 4 "after a fashion" have the same meaning? i.e. to a certain extent but not perfectly.(not so well)
For me it seems the first one doesn't have this meaning because the chinese translates as è´µå¦äºº=noblewoman.

According to www.answers.com :
after a fashion
Also, after a sort. Somehow or other; not very well, as in John can read music, after a fashion, or He managed to paint the house after a sort. The first phrase, in which fashion means "a manner of doing something," has been so used since the mid-1800s, when it replaced in a fashion. The variant dates from the mid-1500s. Also see in a way;

What does it mean when it says when it replaced in a fashion? Does it mean the 'after a fashion' in the first sentence means following a fashion/vogue? And what does read music mean?
Talking about reading music, what do you call those books and charts which have muscial symbols denoting how to play the music with piano/guitar ? Can they be called guitra cords? or piano ____ ??

Re: please help me now..

whl626 — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:40:46 GMT

Anonymous wrote:

- My friend is in a restaurant?
-My friend is at a restaurant?

Did you finish your lunch?
Have you finished your lunch?

i went to boracay last month.
I have visited boracay 8 times

I will love you forever
I am going to love you forever.

I can speak english
I am able to speak english!!!!

in a restaurant means inside a place
at a restaurant means he is probably standing in front of a restaurant. Say, waiting for somebody. Because the use of at refers to the particular spot of a place

Have you finished your lunch ? You want to know whether he has finished his lunch not long ago.

I have visited boracay 8 times. ( just tell how many times you've visited a place and not about the exact date you went )

That I will love you forever is better than the second one as I am going shows a sense of urgency

That I am able to speak English intends to show your capability

Please help me correct my motivation letter for a exchange program.Thanks!!

Sophie1985 — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:29:51 GMT

Heey,

I just finish my motivation letter for a exchange program to go study abroad after a lot of adjustments. Could somebody please help me correct this letter?

Thank you very much in advance ,

Sophie

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Concerning: application for the Master Exchange Programme autumn semester 2007

Place, date

Dear Ms. ***,

I am writing to apply for the Master Exchange Programme with specialisation *** at the *** for the upcoming autumn semester.

Since 2004 I am studying Economics at the ***. At the end this academic year (July) I will graduate for my Bachelor degree in Economics with major Financial Economics. After my Bachelor degree I would like to pursue my education by studying for my Master degree in Financial Economics.

During this Master I would like to study for a couple months abroad because that has been always one of my wishes. My main motivations to go studying abroad are that I would like to meet new people and other cultures, learn another language and experience another educational system. I think also that studying and living in a foreign country encourages initiative, independence and responsibility.

Why Iâve chosen Norway as my preferred destination, is that I would love to find out more about the Norwegian culture and society. Years ago I have be on holiday to Scandinavia. I have also visited Norway and was impressed by its beautiful nature, nice people and lifestyle. I would love to go back and revive this experience for a much longer time.

Another reason for choosing Norway is that (most of) the Master programmes that are offered are in English so that it will be possible for me to follow lectures and take part in discussions with other students. I am certain that my English will improve drastic because of that and I will overcome my shame to speak English. This will benefit me greatly in persecution of my Master program since the Master Financial Economics at the *** is also in English.

When I decided at which university I would like to study, the *** was my first choice. This university has great facilities for international students, like the student campus and the buddy system, and has also a strong international focus.

I was also impressed by the way the classes will be taught. There will be demanded a lot of active contributions from the students in form of presentations, discussion groups and projects. Because of this, my presentation and debating skills will improve much and this will come very helpful in the rest of my (academic) career.

Another reason is that Master Financial Economics is taught at ***. In the academic programme of this master there are a lot of courses that I like and that I also can introduce into my curriculum of the master Financial Economics at the *** as an elective course.

I hope that I will be accepted as an applicant in the academic year 2007/2008. I am confident that I am qualified and prepared to meet all requirements of the application.

Yours sincerely,

Sophie ***

Re: Who's learning Indian English?

Marvin A. — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:00:15 GMT

This site provides links to online newspapers in English from around the world.

Front page of "The Hindu: Online edition of India's National Newspaper: Now, pay bills from your mobile

PayMate is currently being offered to Citibank customers and credit card holders who need to sign up with the bank for this free service. Once registered they will receive a PIN number which they can send to authorise any payment. Both the merchant and the customer will receive a confirmation message from the bank approving the transaction. The payment model is said to be very secure as no credit or debit card information is exchanged. It has been built by Ernst Y& Young, which has put in place the security features.

Well, if this is an example of Indian English, then I don't know what all the fuss is about. It's no more difficult to read than a newspaper from here. If that's any indication of how well most Indians can know English, then I must say "jolly good show".

<I think the difference, is that English originated in England, and some of the native speakers were exported to the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.>

When were native speakers exported to the US? The US became the US at what date?

It has nothing to do with politics. The native speakers were exported to the 13 colonies. But the point is that, they were native speakers from Britain that settled the 13 colonies. Of course there were a few people from other countries as well, but they were culturally assimilated and became completely Anglo-Saxon in culture and language. The only exception I can think of would be the Pennsyvanian Dutch, who speak German, and live on little farms.

<The situation in India is about the same as that in France. The French learn English at school, and/or from their parents. >

Was France ruled by Britain for a few hundred years?

It doesn't matter really. They all seem to be able to speak English now.

<most people I've talked to have rated it far below say a strong Chinese, or Vietnamese accent in comprehension. >

How many people would that be?

Several. They were complaining that they couldn't understand the new employee at the sandwich shop, and he was fresh off the boat from India, so I would assume that he would be a good example of a speaker of Indian English.

Re: Who's learning Indian English?

milky — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:09:14 GMT

When were native speakers exported to the US? The US became the US at what date?

Was France ruled by Britain for a few hundred years?

<Now, we could certainly call this a "dialect", and even a "standardized dialect" of English-->

As is Standard American English.

May Americans would not eveb know that Denmark is a country. So, time to educate yourselves?

How many people would that be?

<Remember, that we have a different mentality over here, since we are not often exposed to people with a strong accent. >

Not even Spanish speakers? I think what is really happening here is that you and your mates don't have much contact with "foreigners" who live in your country.

I've been teaching EFL for 26 years all over the globe. Most of the studtent complaints I get about understandability are related to the way white Americans speak.

Re: CV and mistakes

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:57:23 GMT

Brevity can be good but this is just a collection of lists at the moment. You need to make some areas more complete.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am a self-motivated and knowledge-hungry IT-Specialist with more than five yearsâ experience in the technical department of an Internet Service Provider. I have excellent communication skills and I am flexible, accurate and service-oriented with the ability to explain complex technical details. I work harmoniously and effectively in a team or alone , even under time pressure. I love challenges.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

*Excellent troubleshooting and technical skills in a Network Operations Centre / Help Desk Support environment based on Service Level Agreements
*Strong knowledge of assembling, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades of computer hardware, computer networks, peripheral equipment and systems
*Extensive expertise in installation, configuration, troubleshooting of Windows Server 2000/2003/SQL, desktop clients 95/98/ME/2000/XP and Mac OS X workstations
*Good knowledge of Linux/Unix with use experience of Debian and RedHat / Fedora
*Strong documentation skills including experience reviewing technical documents

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jul 2001 â Present: ISP Technician Company, Germany

My duties include

*1st and 2nd level help desk support, solving computer, server and network problems
*Installation and permanent support of over 100 Windows customer servers
*Responsibility for sourcing, purchasing and inventory of hardware and software
*Testing and evaluating of computer programs and new computer hardware
*Administration of two computer centres with more than 300 computer racks
*Documentation, coordination and scheduling of a 24x7 duty engineer team
*Sales assistance, recommendations regarding hardware and software acquisitions
*Assessing user training needs and training users in effective use of applications
*Writing and maintaining technical process documentations and user manuals
*Selecting and interviewing of IT related job applicants
*Responsibility as health and safety engineer

Sep 1995 â Jan 2001: Communication Engineer Company, Austria

My duties included

*Adapting server rooms, assembling equipment frames, cable ducts and computer racks
*Installation, configuration and repair of DSL telecommunication equipment
*Laying, connecting and running link tests of copper and optical fibre
*Topographic measurement and technical line position plans drawing

EDUCATION (what qualifications did these lead to? It's no good just saying where you studied - you have to say what you studied and the qualification)

Sep 1992 â Aug 1995: Company, Austria
Telecommunication engineering apprenticeship.

Sep 1991 - Jul 1992: Handelsakademie Location, Austria
Equivalent commercial academy ( I don't know what this means)

Jul 1991 â Aug 1991Company, Austria
Technical internship

Sep 1987 â Jul 1991Hauptschule Location, Austria
Secondary school

INTERESTS

I am very interested in computers and enjoy using the internet, web design and computer games. I also do a lot of travelling and have a strong interest in adventurous backpack travelling. I enjoy most outdoor sports, including jogging, cycling and skiing. I also read a lot, especially technical articles and science fiction.

PERSONAL

*Date of Birth: 1st July 1900 are you quite sure about that?
*Nationality: German
*Driving Licence: Full, clean licence
*Health: Excellent health record

LANGUAGES

*I am a native speaker of German. I also speak English fluently to an upper-intermediate level and have a basic knowledge of Spanish.

REFERENCES

Referees available on request.

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Re: an awkward sentence

Writing for Easy Translation

** Comments on Motivation Letter asked **

Juan Roman Riquelme

Providence have or Providence has?

Re: please help me now..

Please help me correct my motivation letter for a exchange program.Thanks!!

Re: Who's learning Indian English?

Re: Who's learning Indian English?

Re: CV and mistakes

Comments on Motivation Letter asked