Search results for 'tag:United Kingdom' matching tag 'United Kingdom'

Is to verb versus verb

forlan — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:37:43 GMT

Are both sentence different mean? The United Kingdom Prime MInister Gordon brown is to consider addition troops in Afghanistan. United Kingdom Prime MInister Gordon brown considers addition troops in Afghanistan.

Re: UK

califjim — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:11:36 GMT

Yes. I'm not surprised. That part was a little less clear. Leave to remain in the United Kingdom on condition that the holder does not engage in employment, paid or unpaid, and does not engage in any business or profession is hereby given for one month. CJ

Re: UK

coloraday — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:04:51 GMT

Leave to remain in the United Kingdom on condition of ...(the holder maybe) doesn't engage in any employment paid or unpaid and I can get the rest. But my problem lies there on ... . Thanks

Re: Perfect and future tense

califjim — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:41:16 GMT

You need a lot more articles than you have! The people of Afghanistan have defeated Alexander the Great, the Mongols, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union, and they might defeat the United States as well. CJ

Perfect and future tense

forlan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:35:36 GMT

Hi, Is below sentence right? Afghansitan people have defeated Alexander the Great,Mongol, United Kingdom, and Union Soviet and they might defeat United States.

Re: Other meanings of "melbourne"

anonymous — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:22:04 GMT

Hello. Note: England didn't have a Prime Minister in 1837. I think you are referring to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Take a swipe at someone

mr. tom — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:30:49 GMT

Hi Could you please tell me how frequently native speakers use these idioms in their everyday English? Take a swipe at someone Till kingdom come Till the cows come home Thanks a lot, Tom

Re: Reign/patronage/rule

bob m — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:00:34 GMT

which would one say: Canada is under the rule/reign/patronage of queen Elizabeth. I wouldn't say any of these. In fact, I wouldn't say any of these either: "The United Kingdom is under the rule/reign/patronage of queen Elizabeth." Could you expand on the point you are trying to express? Thanks.

Re: What's the difference among Holland, Dutch and Netherlands

anonymous — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:00:07 GMT

Hello all, Here are my two bits. Holland is not quite a nickname. Industry and, especially, a brewer of beer in green bottles have long been promoting the misnomer "Holland" because it saves some time and ink. They even use it as an adjective: "Holland beer!" This is clearly wrong, but used very deliberately. Minor point: Correct Dutch spelling requires 'Noord-Holland' and 'Zuid-Holland'': the "-" is obligatory. (I'm not sure about English usage, but might 'North-Holland' and 'South-Holland' make it clearer that one is using official names of provinces?) Nederland s is genitive. The Netherland s is plural. There were many Lowland s - that's the...

English writing help please!

henny — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:14:44 GMT

Hello! I am learning to write & also to improve my english phrases & grammar/sentences. Shall be very grateful if you can please help me to make my below article more interesting!Because, I am helpless of there's few repetitions & I do hope you'll try your best to reduce as well- if poss. Manythanks in advance. -- The story of her life and a new birth for Egypt Talented Cleopatra became Queen of Egypt at the age of 18 (51 B.C.) She rapidly attained the existing conflict with the Roman Empire. Two sons of the Roman consul were murdered in Alexandria one year back. To guise her genius goodwill, Cleopatra supllied the presumed murderers to Pompejus, one of the two powerful Roman leader who was...

Re: Profits in the united kingdom

clive — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:03:30 GMT

Hi, can a US citizen with a business in the united kingdom take the profits of the business out of the united kingdom? Why did you use capital letters for 'us'? Best wishes, Clive

Re: Profits in the united kingdom

feebs11 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:16:26 GMT

Yes - though he must make sure he is certainof the tax position in both countries.

Profits in the united kingdom

anonymous — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:02:42 GMT

can a US citizen with a business in the united kingdom take the profits of the business out of the united kingdom?

UK Resident Mystery Shopper Needed

mystery customer services — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:56:19 GMT

My name is Leonard Benson, owner of Mystery customer services. A private security service located in the United Kingdom. This job offer is for people residing in the UK. We are a company that conduct surveys and evaluate other companies. We get hired to go to other peoples companies and act like customers in order to know how the staffs are handling their services in relation to their customers. once we have a contract to do so, you would be directed to the company or outlet, and you would be given the funds you need to do the job(either purchase things or require services), after which you would write a comment on the staffs activities and give a detailed record of your experience. Examples of details you would forward to us are 1) How...

Re: Longest name of the country...

anonymous — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:37:07 GMT

Also, "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" has 48, the long name of the UK

Job Offer u.k

wu fengxin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:41:41 GMT

Hello Sir/Madam, My name is Mr.Wu Fengxin and I am a manager of Beijing Richcash Textile Co.Ltd. China, there is an opportunity of home base business, and I am contacting you because we are now in need of a Payment Representative in the United Kingdom. So I would like to offer you a part time job as our company Representative and you can earn between 1000 - 2,000 pounds in a month depending on your Speed,Accuracy and Devotion to your work. You will NOT be required to pay any FEE'S or ANY MONIES at ANYTIME rather you make money by working with us please reply if you are interested and i will give you more details. Thank you. Regards, Mr. Wu Fengxin Beijing Richcash Textile Co., Ltd. http://www.richtextile.com

Re: Letter

clive — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:44:48 GMT

Hi, to whom it may concern as a russian citizen living in the United Kingdon, I am very eager on representing my community in this country. I have attached my CV for your review and I would be grateful if you let me know of any position which becomes available at the Consulate. I look forwards to hearing from you soon. Dear Sir, (better is to call the Consulate and ask for the name of the person you should write to) As a Russian citizen living in the United Kingdom, I am very eager to represent my community in this country. What do you mean by 'my community'? I have attached my CV for your review and I would be grateful if you let me know of any position which becomes available at...

Letter of Motivation

anonymous — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:02:36 GMT

Dear all, I just want to get some oppinions about my letter of motivation. I'm going to study in England, and I need this letter for an application for a scholarship. Thanks for your help. Saludos. -- Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits. This quotation of an unknown author reflects my pursuit of a continuous personal development. In today’s fast moving working environment, it is more than ever necessary to be open minded, to have excellent understanding of foreign cultures as well as a founded knowledge of the English language. I will work hard not miss any chance to enhance myself constantly and therefore I am going to study for one semester at the University of XXX. I am XX years old and I successfully...

Medical school in UK

anonymous — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:25:24 GMT

Hey there, I'm a 12th grade student from the U.S, and I want to attend a medical school in the United Kingdom. My 12th grade year ends on June 5th. If this is the case, what time should i apply to the universities and the UKCAT? I would really appreciate any information and it would be great if someone could walk me through the process. Thank you so much in advance!

Re: Need Help with My Introduction.

julielai — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:37:44 GMT

Highlighted a few things you may want to fix. In this project, I will be designing and building a model that will estimate the costs to operate? different vehicles with different performances in different parts of the United Kingdom. I will model changes in factors (What do you mean?) such as the price of petrol, the zone charges, miles travelled in each zone, average mileage and the effect of changing to a different car, for example, a small car like a Peugeot 206, 1100cc engine car might achieve an average of 40 miles per gallon, whereas a larger car, 2000cc engine Freelander car might only achieve 25 miles per gallon. (You already have a "such as", so you may want to cut out the "for example" and...

Need Help with My Introduction.

josephtsui1994 — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:59:05 GMT

I am Chinese and I need some help with the introduction of my school project. (I have been living in the UK for the past 2 years) Introduction: In this project, I will be designing and building a model that will estimate the costs to run different vehicles with different performances in different parts of the United Kingdom. I will model changes in factors such as the price of petrol, the zone charges, miles travelled in each zone, average mileage and the effect of changing to a different car, for example, a small car like a Peugeot 206, 1100cc engine car might achieve an average of 40 miles per gallon, whereas a larger car, 2000cc engine Freelander car might only achieve 25 miles per gallon. Parts...

Re: Freedom of speech in the US, Russia, China & other countries

adrenochrome — Sat, 02 May 2009 19:38:58 GMT

Ruslana I'm afraid that you have overlooked the Cold War and the USAs anti-Communist stance. American society is raised with a very right wing view, in comparison with the rest of the world. I've even heard people describe Barrack Obama as a socialist/communist, yet in global terms he is a moderate right wing politician. When you talk about 'freedom of speech', you fail to remember that criticising the US government is unpatriotic and anti-American, according to the Patriot Act. The rights of 'Habeas Corpus' and trial by twelve men and true did not apply to thousands of people held without any charge for years in Guantanemo Bay. Where was the freedom of speech during the McCarthy era? The...

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clive — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:35:14 GMT

Hi, I would agree that such names are pretty idiomatic. However, here are a few examples that may possibly help you a little. He lives in France . No article. There is only one France. He lives in The United Kingdom . The article (sometimes with a capital, sometimes not) recognizes that there are other kingdoms in the world. He lives in the United States . Again, the article recognizes that there are other states in the world. He visited the Statue of Liberty . There are other statues in the world. He visited the Grand canyon. There are other canyons in the world. He works for the Ford motor company. There are other motor companies. He works for Ford . There is only one well-known Ford....

Re: I saw her about to do it.

pructus — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:01:01 GMT

Hi! Thanks all, Avangi, Iris, and Goodman.. Here are some examples of "saw someone to do something". Iliad by Homer translated into English. http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/iliad.16.xvi.html The son of Phyleus saw Amphiclus about to attack him, and ere he could do so took aim at the upper part of his thigh, where the muscles are thicker than in any other part; the spear tore through all the sinews of the leg, and his eyes were closed in darkness.

Re: A go...

adrenochrome — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:57:32 GMT

Mr Micawber I would have thought that you would comprehend that English is the language of England, not Britain nor the United Kingdom. If the latter applied the language would be called British or United Kingdomesque! Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all have their own tongues. Welsh is once again commonly taught in schools in Wales and my own grandmother spoke Welsh fluently. She also watched television which was broadcast in Welsh, as it continues to be broadcast today. The Scottish of the highlands and islands still commonly speak Gaellic, though the Sassenachs (lowlanders) have adopted English. In Northern Ireland, the Catholic community kept Celtic alive and the Protestants often speak Gaellic as...

Re: Spanish girl looking for international friends

adrenochrome — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:24:26 GMT

Hi Lucille I am a middle aged Mancunian (person from Manchester) and would be glad to exchange information with you about the United Kingdom, its history and culture. If you have any questions about our strange cultural ways ('welly-wanging', 'gurning' etc) please contact me or post a question. There is a chatroom on the site too, where you can practise your English with people from around the world. Perhaps you would be kind enough to help me with a query? I was recently in Alicante (I am so sorry for what the British and Germans have done to that area - creating non-Spanish speaking ghettos) and was criticised by my stepmother for using the phrase 'por favor' for please. She informed me that...

Re: Passive voice

yoong liat — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:24:02 GMT

As regards very poorly written grammar books on the market, I cannot find any in the bookshops in my country because they are very selective about the grammar books they sell. I think the books must meet their stingent standards before they are put on the shelves. That's interesting. So, who decides what can be sold? Where I live, there are only a few book companies, the most popular being Popular. It has many branches. I visited the branch near my house a few days ago and the title of the grammar books on sale is 'Grammar' published by Oxford. There are no other grammar books available. I believe the director of Popular decides what grammar books are good enough to be put on the shelves. The company wants only the best...

Motivation letter

jdaniels — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:04:10 GMT

Hello, I wrote this letter for international studies..I'd be very thankful if somebody could correct grammar and style in this letter. Thank you in advance :) I have always been fascinated about computer impact in our daily life. In this twenty first century no business organization can imagine its existance without computer related systems. I believe that as years go by this impact will become more and more significant not only in business organizations but also in everyone‘s life. I am convinced this degree would provide me with all the necessary information and skills I need to build an attractive career opportunity in my life and become a really competent specialist in computer science. I have decided to relate my life with...

Please check my personal statement

jdaniels — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:36:03 GMT

Normal 0 19 false false false LT X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Hello, I wrote this letter for international studies..I'd be very thankful if somebody could correct grammar and style in this letter. Thank you in advance :) I have always been fascinated about computer impact in our daily life. In this twenty first century no business organization can imagine its existance without computer related systems. I believe that as years go by this impact will become more and more significant not only in business organizations but also in everyone‘s life. I am convinced this degree would provide me with all the necessary information and skills...

Re: My Movies Continue To Attack the UK

mr. neeek, sr. — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:19:26 GMT

My movies continue to attack the United Kingdom... Every week they show at least 2 on the Movies For Men ... ago (ask Mr. Neeek, Sr. who was subjected to the remake and was nice enough not to kill me afterwards). I enjoyed every action-packed moment of it. "Hollywood is the only place in the world where you can die of encouragement." - Pauline Kael

My Movies Continue To Attack the UK

wcmartell — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:25:10 GMT

My movies continue to attack the United Kingdom... Every week they show at least 2 on the Movies For Men Network (their version of Spike) - and there have been weeks where they showed one a day. I wish to apologize to everyone who lives in the UK who may have accidententally watched one of these films... though BLACK THUNDER is much better than the big budget remake that came out 2 years ago (ask Mr. Neeek, Sr. who was subjected to the remake and was nice enough not to kill me afterwards). So if you are in the UK, and you are watching M4M2, here are the times and dates to click the channel to something else... Sunday 2/22 - 20:05 - Steel Sharks - When a United States submarine is seized by terrorists, a rescue attempt by Elite Navy Seals...

Re: Please check my motivation letter

ahelaumakani — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:34:51 GMT

Dear Sir or Madam: As a student from Lithuania, I have always dreamed of studying in the United Kingdom. I discovered that the University of Derby has exactly what I am looking for in higher education. I am interested in your programs for Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Massage, and Exercise Therapies Studies. I am interested in these courses because my mother has been a doctor for twenty years and I admire her for what she does. My older brother is my other source of inspiration. Growing up, we would exercise together regularly at a fitness club. My brother is very physically fit and has won many sporting event awards. The owner of the club took note and gave him a part-time job as a consultation trainer. When my brother when away...

Please check my motivation letter

anonymous — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:46:41 GMT

Dear Sir or Madam, I realy admire United Kingdom, and have always dreamed to study there. I heard you got there High education so it is just what I need. I, Pavel Guschin, am an 18 year old Lithuanian student who is interested in Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Massage and Exercise Therapies Studies at University of Derby. I am interested in these courses because my mother has been a doctor already for 20 years and I always admired her for what she is doing. My second inspirer would be my elder brother who was attending fitness clubs with me. Because of his good physical skills and sport event rewards the owner of the fitness club gave him a part time job as a consultation trainer. But when my brother started seriously studying at...

Re: Personal Statement

almas — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:09:56 GMT

Hi everybody!!!! Pls can you comment on my ess????? Final Version Temptation to study and absorbing the knowledge was present to me since my childhood. I was witness of my parent’s desperate actions to run a successful business. They were the victims of Soviet Union Collapse who faced with many problems of adapting to market economy, however, hard work and strong intention of making money triggered to start first business steps. Nevertheless, due to insufficiency and absence of education, they were not able to take any significant decision. They had to bring a lot of efforts to achieve tiny goals. That had overwhelming affect on me and I realized that presence of strong wish only, doesn’t always yield needed benefits. Therefore,...

Re: By-laws

ahelaumakani — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:03:08 GMT

When an organisation makes by-laws, what kind of rules will be written as by-laws? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bylaw "Most common bylaws include parking & stopping regulations, animal control, building and construction, licensing, noise, zoning and business regulation." "Bylaws widely vary from organization to organization, but generally cover topics such as how directors are elected, how meetings of directors (and in the case of a business, shareholders) are conducted, and what officers the organization will have and a description of their duties." amended means changed. Either added to the original bylaw or changed something about it “ … the disqualification shall cease on the date on which the payment is...

By-laws

chariot — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:42:47 GMT

I am reading Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and have difficulty understanding a few phrases and texts. Hope you can help me. When an organisation makes by-laws, what kind of rules will be written as by-laws? " 1986. c. 45 as amended by Enterprise Act 2002 ( c. 40 )" . What does "amended" mean? “ … the disqualification shall cease on the date on which the payment is completed and in any other case it shall cease on the expiration of three years from the date on which the terms of the deed of composition, arrangement or individual voluntary arrangement are fulfilled ." Disqualification shall cease three years after the payment is completed ? "" For the purpose of this regulation there...

By-laws

chariot — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:42:34 GMT

Re: What is the meaning of crossed fingers?

anonymous — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:22:41 GMT

To cross one's fingers is a hand gesture used to superstitiously wish for good luck or to nullify a promise. The supposed loophole of crossing one's fingers whilst making a promise is usually exploited by school-aged children. Crossing one's fingers, by curling the middle finger over the index, is thought to bring good luck. This dates back to when crossed fingers were used as a gesture to ward off witches and others considered to be or possess evil spirits. It is also seen as bad luck to cross your fingers on both hands. Christians believe that crossing one's fingers is to affirm one's faith in Jesus Christ who died on a Cross (thus crossed fingers) in Israel under Roman rule. Crossing one's fingers may have...

GREETINGS.

mr: robinson joseph. — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:51:01 GMT

Greetings. As you read this, don't feel sorry for me, because it is the destiny of everyman to die someday. I am Mr. Robinson Joseph a naturalized Briton by birth and a business merchant based in the United Kingdom I have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer. Right now I have only about a few months to live, according to medical experts.I once asked members of my family to aid me in giving of alms to those organisation catering for the less privileged in Bulgaria and Pakistan,they refused and kept the resources to themselves. Hence,I do not trust them anymore ,as they seem not to be content with what I have left for them.The last of my belonging which no one knows of is the Huge deposit of Eight Million US Dollars,($ 8,000,000) that...

Re: Is the UK a nation or a state consisting of four nations?

alpheccastars — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:30:11 GMT

According to the CIA factbook, the (link ->) UK is one nation with one government. Its long name is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; (Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales ) Dependent territories are Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, Saint Helena, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Re: An American and a British

clive — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:38:32 GMT

Hi, I'm studying English and have some questions about the name of American and British. I think a person who possesses American nationanlity is an American . Is that correct? Yes. On the other hand, in the United Kingdom, what is a person who possesses British nationanlity called? Is it a British ? No. Some people say 'I'm a Brit'. Some people, including me, don't like that term very much. Others have no problem with it. Many people simply say 'I'm British', using the adjectival form. Best wishes, Clive

An American and a British

anonymous — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:19:33 GMT

Hello, everybody I'm studying English and have some questions about the name of American and British. I think a person who possesses American nationanlity is an American . Is that correct? On the other hand, in the United Kingdom, what is a person who possesses British nationanlity called? Is it a British ?

Re: Help me with two short sentences

grammar geek — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:04:41 GMT

There are some differences between English as it's spoken in England and as it's spoken in the US. They are not usually big differences, but there are some. LRR has given you her answer, and she is from the United Kingdom. I was confirming that the same thing could be said in the US.

Re: Longest name of the country...

anonymous — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:37:15 GMT

How can the "english" forum not include The united Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 49 Letters

Motivational Letter to queens univeristy in canada

mmansour02 — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:03:32 GMT

(Please look over this motivational letter, the uni is looking basically for what awards u obtained, personal experience, ur main motivation to go to the uni and such) If any language/grammar or such errors are noticed in the text please do correct. Thank u for ur time and efforts Dear admission officers. First of all, as an introduction, I would like to present myself. My full name is Mehdi Mansour and I was born in Algiers, which is the capital of Algeria. I attend a British/Dutch oriented school, where I have focused my secondary studies on a vast British patterned Syllabus, which was followed on from The University of Cambridge, from the United Kingdom. I have attended this school since 2002, and will end my secondary studying...

Re: Origin of English literature

anonymous — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:37:07 GMT

by abdull kamaldiin. i hope it will be fun an exciting ! ORIGIN OF ENGLISH We speak English but do we know where it comes from? I didn’t know until I started to study on this subject and I learned where it comes from and how it has developed. The history of English begins a little after A.D. 600. The ancestors of the language we

The 10 greatest sci-fi films never made

mc — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:05:46 GMT

From Times OnlineJuly 15, 2008 The 10 greatest sci-fi films never made The unfinished masterpieces of fantasy cinema Since Georges Melies' 1902 'Trip to the Moon' cinema has been in love with science fiction. The romance has been rocky though, with many potential classics lost to spiralling budgets or studio whim. David Hughes the author of a new book, The Greatest Sci-Fi Movies Never Made, shares his favourites with us 1: Vincent Ward's Alien 3 Having rejected a script by sci-fi author William Gibson, the producers of the Alien franchise planned to follow James Cameron's ³Vietnam in space² Aliens with an ambitious, arty third instalment by Vincent Ward, the visionary New Zealand-born director of The Navigator and,...

NORTHERN PLC-UK (JOB VANCACIES)

northern consultant — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:05:14 GMT

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Re: "Born Again" - is the MCN (UK) angling for a footnote in the OED?

don phillipson — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:42:42 GMT

The term "born again bikers" has been around a while now . . . Well, I thought I'd better look ... place, such that the dichotomy of "Born Again" and "Convert", in relation to motorcycles, has no meaning . . . The source is St. John's Gospel, 3,3, "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." The practical point is found in the pathology of religion when one sect claims special privileges on the basis that it alone is authentic and others professing the same religion are inauthentic and thus disqualified. The word "Reform" was the main badge of difference between Christian sects in the 15th-19th...

Re: [skynews] the canoe man story

robin bignall — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:20:45 GMT

We do not have Identity Cards in the United Kingdom ... are public documents and official copies are available to anyone. It shouldn't have be that easy as the copy would have been clearly marked as such and that should have ... with interviews etc but only, I suspect, until the fuss has died down enough to avoid spending money on it. As Peter said, all birth certificates are copies of the original. That scam of using a dead person's details to get a valid passport in someone else's name was first brought to the attention of a wide audience in Freddy Forsythe's book "The Day of the Jackal", where the Jackal found the tombstone of a boy who'd been born around the time he was and who had died in infancy. He...