Author Topic: Discussion in English (Read 39232 times)

wtf · « **Reply #140 on:** September 18, 2006, 06:29 PM »

Wow, having 2 children within 5 years. I bet you must like the-process-of-making-child very much

Mine is not that simple so I only plan one year ahead. Able to decide my own salary, do the work I like, have some time to travel (oh yeah, Stockholms and Venice in the next 5 years would be nice). I got all the details, so I can't tell you

And getting married in the next five years, of course. I'm getting old to fool around with teens now (sighed).

majesty · « **Reply #141 on:** September 18, 2006, 10:28 PM »

Quote from: wtf

"Difference in form always implies some difference in meaning". I do not question the use of "something" and "anything" in simple positive/negative statement, but sometimes when they can be used interchangeably, the meanings may matter.

"Something" can be used to refer to the particular idea while "anything" implies more generic idea. Try these:
There's something I need to tell you. RIGHT
There's anything I need to tell you. WRONG
Not only grammatically, but the second sentence is meaningless.

Dad - I want you to tidy your room.
Son - Anything you say, Dad. RIGHT - not really a negative statement, right?

I want something sweet. A strawberry? No. A soda? No. Some ice cream? No. I just can't make up my mind.
vs.
I want anything sweet. It doesn't matter what it is, as long as it's sweet, I'll take it!
Different meanings.

Would you like something else?
Invites a positive respone.

Would you like anything else?
Invites a negative response.

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So, please think about the reason why I used the phrase "I can do ANYTHING". Have you heard anyone saying "I can do something" without a second phrase attached to it? I guess not.

And, please do not use the word "must". Language is used to communicate and express views, so everyone can use it the way they see fit, as long as they can express what they think (eventhough somebody may not understand). It will discourage others to try using English here knowing that they have some problems speaking it fluently.

Not to mention that you are nobody to tell me what I "MUST" do

I didn't mention that idea but if you see that it's necessary we can speak E without mentioning grammar and we can use E naturaly ...
I think it's also great idea

majesty · « **Reply #142 on:** September 19, 2006, 09:23 AM »

Get married but it's also a big problem

freeoluv · « **Reply #143 on:** September 22, 2006, 05:06 PM »

Sorry SS nha! Oh...forget...

Lets change topic! Who can offer a good thing to discuss?

Sleeping_Sun · « **Reply #144 on:** September 23, 2006, 08:20 AM »

Quote from: freeoluv

Sorry SS nha! Oh...forget...

Lets change topic! Who can offer a good thing to discuss?

VNese once again

Anyway , let's discuss 'bout Vnese

What do U think 'bout Vnese ?

majesty · « **Reply #145 on:** September 23, 2006, 09:28 AM »

VNese is so difficult to study
And If you don't care , you'll make mistake

Sleeping_Sun · « **Reply #146 on:** September 23, 2006, 10:48 AM »

Vietnamese is complex but very interesting to discuss about
I love Vietnamese

freeoluv · « **Reply #147 on:** September 23, 2006, 05:08 PM »

Vietnamese is one of hard languages to study.

majesty · « **Reply #148 on:** September 23, 2006, 06:02 PM »

I want to change the topic..
Let's talk about the rose.
Do you like it?

freeoluv · « **Reply #149 on:** September 23, 2006, 08:38 PM »

Yes I like it, especialy red rose... I wish someday there's a man bring me 100 roses

Sleeping_Sun · « **Reply #150 on:** September 24, 2006, 03:28 PM »

I love roses , but not the red , not the white , not the pink , not the yellow , I like the black and blue

freeoluv · « **Reply #151 on:** September 24, 2006, 08:54 PM »

I don't think it have black rose

whiteeyes · « **Reply #152 on:** September 24, 2006, 10:04 PM »

Too easy to make them. Bring a blue or black ink pot and then....

I love the one who give me roses, not the roses

Sleeping_Sun · « **Reply #153 on:** September 25, 2006, 09:48 AM »

Yup ! Whiteeyes was right , the only thing we have to do to have black or blue roses is to put black or blue ink pot into them

Next topic ?

alex · « **Reply #154 on:** October 10, 2006, 08:09 AM »

Excuse me, I need a help. I want to know about Cable television's market in Ha Noi and HCM. Who are using Cable TV already? What do you think about it?

majesty · « **Reply #155 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:50 AM »

I don't know much but I can introduce a person who understands clearly about and he will explain everything for you .

alex · « **Reply #156 on:** October 10, 2006, 04:18 PM »

You don't understand my question. I want to know how do you think about the Cable TV now in HN and HCM. Things I want to know are:
1. They are good or bad quality?
2. Don't they have any progam that you really like ( for example, RAI TV, EURO SPORT, ... to watching Juve's matchs in Serie B, etc, ... )?
3. What do you think about the monthly fee? low or hight?
4. What do you want when using Cable TV?
............
Help me!

majesty · « **Reply #157 on:** October 11, 2006, 10:55 AM »

Quote from: Sleeping_Sun

Who is he , maj ?

He is JFC's president

Sleeping_Sun · « **Reply #158 on:** October 11, 2006, 11:23 AM »

Quote from: majesty

He is JFC's president

Oh oh , I see...
Well I don't have much time watching TV , so Cable or not Cable doesn't really matter

Sleeping_Sun · « **Reply #159 on:** October 11, 2006, 11:31 AM »

Sorry alex I have no way to help you