It's clear now. Thanks. Yes, I AM "too much of a good (?) thing": moderation isn't my strong point, indeed. But I want to change.

Well, as for your first question: my sentence reflects the idea that every nation – as every individual – has got a peculiar identity, which is expressed by her history, tradition and culture (by her language, for example), and that by expressing

"You're too much of a good thing": what does it mean? (I was told that myself: that's why I'm curious.)

I'm Italian, and I love Germany and German culture. In my opinion, the main problem with Germans is nowadays very much the same as with us Italian people (and a little bit with all of the European nations): you are not German enough, as we aren’t

Is the game over? Do I owe you 5 pounds?

According to J. C. Wells’ "Longman pronunciation dictionary", the surname spelt "Baez" is pronounced by some of the people who bear it, and by other people; nevertheless, "the singer Joan Baez prefers ", rhyming with "wise" or "(French) fries" .

So, it seems that "optionals" is generally considered incorrect in English, isn't it? Thank you for your remarks.

It's very clear. Many thanks for your answers.

Which of these two sentences is correct: "Today is Thursday" or "Today it's Thursday"? Are they both correct? And what about "It's Thursday today"? And if I want to ask you a question, should I say "Is today Thursday?" (but it

Thanks, Miriam. I think that "accessory" is properly an adjective, and can be used as such: as, "the essential and the accessory words (in a sentence)". In "car accessories", and other similar phrases, the adjective has become a noun, as we