#english as a second language

[ao3demographicssurvey2024]

In the AO3 Demographics Survey 2024 - an unofficial demographics survey of 16,131 AO3 users - 71% of respondents were native English speakers, and 57% lived in part of North or Central America.

To see more analysis, including comparisons to the userbases of other websites, please view the full results on AO3.

[languageboutique]

[jolteonmchale]

Ken Jeong and Joel McHale Community (2009) Dr. Ken (2016) Animal Control (2024)

[mysecretboringlife]

there is something so magical about reading Babel by R.F Kuang when english is not your first language

[luuuna-rambles]

Community gifs - 205/?

1x24, English as a Second Language

[uncanny-tranny]

Sending so much respect and love to people whose English is "broken." Whether that is because of disability, immigration, age, you haven't been studying long - it doesn't matter why your English is the way it is.

The best thing about language is how versatile it is - that means there are an infinite number of ways to express yourself. Your broken English is beautiful! It is a vital part of the English language. It doesn't need to be "perfect" to be valuable. There are people out there who will put in the work to make sure both of you are understood, just like you are putting in the work to communicate 💐

[letitrainathousandflames]

Constantly delighted by the words y'all have for messing up or being goofy/confused in English. Fumbling. Bumbling. Dawdling. Stumped. Dumbfounded. Idk these words sound round and squishy when I say them.

[thecrashcourse]

Crash Course Biology: The Building Blocks of Life

On the surface, we see lots of differences between a single-celled bacterium and an elephant, but on a biochemical level, all living things are actually shockingly similar. This week on Crash Course Biology we're getting to know the players for the most important team: Team Life! https://youtu.be/y7raEBOvLwU

¿Quieren ver este episodio en español? ¡Exploren nuestro canal “Crash Course en Español”! https://youtu.be/Ux5iIQwR2tI

[whitealiselights]

GUILTY FOR LIKING YOU ➡︎ [PART ONE]

AUTHORS NOTE¡ hi friendss ! , this is my second post so, this one might be just a bit better than the last ofc. also, thank you so much for 10 likes on my last post ! love you all, mwuah!

Genre; Fem reader x Spencer Reid angst (age gap¡ Spencer is in his early 20s , reader is in her mid 30s)

summary; you love spencer — but does he love you¿

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you had been working at bureau for almost two decades. everyone knew and loved you. it was hard for you to make friends when you were younger but, being in this job where you had to talk to people nearly everyday, and risk your life, made it somewhat easy.

You’re closest friend? Spencer Reid. You always thought he was the cute, sweet, shy kind of guy. it was what you first noticed about that sweet boy. It was something that you loved about him.

There He was. That sweet lucious brown hair, and those beautiful hazel eyes. “Hiya, Spencer!” You Said happily, Walking to get a cup of coffee. “Hi, Y/n” Spencer replied, waving back with a smile on his face. “Did you sleep well last night? I know after yesterday’s case it kind of had a toll on you.” You said. “Yes, im okay” He replied back. “Oh well, Thats good!” You exclaimed while walking back to your desk.

“Y/N , Y/N , Y/N , WHERE ARE YOUUU ???” You noticed that yell of excitement. Your favorite person of the whole entire world. Penelope Garcia. “Hiya Penelope, Im hereee !” You giggled waving at your favorite person who, surprisingly is pretty good at running in heels. “JJ just had her son, Henry. and omggg !!! , hes so adorable.!” Penelope yelled in excitement “WAIT OMG, I FREAKING MISSED IT?!” you screamed in excitement aswell.

“Ladies Keep it down in here.” There he was. Mr. Derek Morgan. He was a fine sexy man but, never really had a thing for him. “Whatever Morgan” You and penelope say in unison. “Hey Pretty boy.” Morgan Said Walking with spencer to go see what you guys were so excited about. “Hi Morgan” Spencer Replied. “So, You and Miss Pretty lady over there? You guys are thing yet?” Morgan Asked Reid.

“O-oh, I dont know, im not sure im ready for that.” Spencer Spoke. “Pretty boy really??, She likes you. like alot.” Morgan exclaimed. “I know but, im not sure im ready for that yet. atleast not now.” Spencer Told Morgan.

“Hi Friends, Whatcha talkin about over there?” You spoke in your Strong spanish accent. “Oh nothing, just talking with Pretty Boy here. Right Reid?” Morgan Looked at him. “Y-yeah.” Spencer spoke. “Oh alright well, I have paperwork to do. Sooo..I’ll see you guys later.” You spoke while you walked back to your desk.

“Well, We’ll get going, we have paperwork to do too.” Derek Spoke as he patted spencer’s back and went to his desk. “L/N I need you in my office.” Spoke Hotch leaning against his door frame. “Alright, Im coming.” You excused yourself.

“What do you need Hotch? If its about the paperwork, i swear im working on it right now-“ You were speaking so fast because you were nervous. “No, No its not that. You already have enough on your back.” He cut you off. “Oh then, what is it?” You questioned. “Are you okay? You’ve been looking sad and stressed.” Hotch asked.

Ofcourse You felt sad and stressed but, you didnt think anyone could tell. In your opinion you thought you hid your feelings well. “No, Im okay Hotch. I promise.” “Alright well, i was just making sure.” He said. “Well, thank you. may i go now? i have paperwork to finish.” “Yeah.”

Jesus. You didnt know why you felt sad. maybe it was work, or maybe just maybe it was what spencer had said earlier? About how he wasnt ready for a relationship yet. I mean, He treated you like he loved you, or that he wanted more than just what you had. A relationship. You knew that wasnt going to happen though. Not after what he had told Morgan atleast.

There you were again. infront of your computer and desk. Filling out papers that needed to be turned into Hotch before you left. “This is going to take forever” You thought. So you got straight to work.

You looked at the clock. It was 12:32 Am. You had been here for what felt like days. Everyone was gone so, It was time to go home. “Jesus, Never done so much paperwork in my life.” You sighed, already packing your things and putting your papers on Hotch’s Desk for the morning.

You walked back to your desk, grabbed your bag and headed out.

Finally, you were at home. “There he is!! Hey sweet boy” You hugged your cat, Leon. “I missed you like crazy buddy” You said while picking him up to move to the couch. You sigh and feel your phone vibrating. It was penelope.

“Hiya penelope, Whatcha doing calling at this hour?” You asked her. “Just wanted to check up on you. you looked kinda sad before i left for work today. are you okay?” She asked. “Honestly? No, not really.” “Oh no, why not cupcake?” She questioned.

“Penelope, I dont think spencer likes me anymore. I heard him and morgan talking earlier.” You replied. “Oh sweetcakes, ofcourse he likes you! he talks about you all the time. He never knows how shut his face when it comes to you.” She told you. “Yeah well, He told Morgan that He wasnt ready for a relationship. I feel like im Just sitting here looking dumb and vulnerable.” You told her. You want spencer to like you. but, sometimes we dont always get what we want.

“I really want him to like me. I dont know pen, i really like him. like really, i do.” “I know cupcake, and i promise you, he does like you. hes just not ready yet.” She explained. “Yeah, I guess.” “I think im gonna head to bed pen, i’lk see you tomorrow okay? Love ya” You spoke to her. “Alright sweetheart, Sleep well, See you tomorrow, I love you!” She said before hanging up.

You sigh and put your phone on the table. “Well, Looks like its time for bed Leon. Come on” You groaned before picking him up.

You were finally laying bed, sleepy and tired with Leon cuddle next to you. “I dont know what im gonna do leon, i want him to like me. I just dont know if he does, and thats maybe on me. You know?” You spike to your cat. He meows.

You pat him on the head. “Come on, Its time to sleep.” You turned off your side table lamp, and drifted off to bed.

Your alarm went off. The time was 8:30 AM. Hotch let you sleep in today since you had texted him late last night about how you had just gotten off work. He understood how important but, also how tiring this job could be. Hell, He was your boss, so you would imagine his job is alot harder.

Your phone vibrates. Its a Text from JJ. “Hey Y/N where are you? You arent here yet.” “Hotch Let me sleep in today so, I’ll be in a little later around 9:30” “Alright stay safe Y/N, I love you” “I love you too JJ.”

you loved your friends. they were your only family. sure, you had only known them for a couple years but, that didnt mean a thing to you. You’d do anything for them. Anything.

“Well, its time to get ready” You told yourself. Sometimes it was hard for you to get ready in silence, but you liked it. It made you feel calm.

You were finally in the car. You were running a little late but thats okay. You always took the freeway so, it didnt really matter.

“Hey, Has anyone seen Y/N?” Spencer asked. “Oh, yeah, Where is she?” Morgan Asked after. “She’ll be here soon, Hotch let her sleep in today.” Spoke JJ. “Oh yeah, I forgot about that.” Spoke Emily.

You finally found yourself a parking spot. “Jesus, theres barely any parking spots” You spoke to yourself.

You eventually get into the bureau and set your stuff down on your desk. “Hi Y/N! How are you feeling?” It was penelope. she always checked up on you no matter what. “I’ve felt better, thanks pen.” You smiled at her as you walked to get coffee.

“Hey Pretty Lady, How are ya?” Asked Emily and JJ. “Im good Ladies Thanks.” You spoke as you leaned against the counter. “Theres the pretty lady!” Exclaimed Morgan walking over to hug you.

“Hi Morgan” You chuckled as you gave into the hug. “So, How are you and Pretty boy over there?” You turned to wear Derek was pointing. There he was. Spencer Reid, filling out his paperwork and talking to another Girl.

TO BE CONTINUED….

[not-your-asian-fantasy]

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[aaiieell]

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS SHEET IN PDF FORMAT HERE :

Ever pondered over phrases like "put something to someone" or "put someone to something"?  Whether it's putting someone to shame or putting a question to someone, these expressions pack a punch!

Have a look at the examples on the sheet below and uncover the nuances of language!

[languageboutique]

[zims-left-antenna]

does anyone know of any commentary youtubers (be it video essays or whatever) that DON'T have american or canadian accents ???

my english teacher told me that i should improve my ear regarding other accents (irish, australian, new zealand, british, etc) but i cant find any other youtuber besides izzzyzzz

[matan4il]

There’s a certain ease to writing in your own language, that can’t be paralleled in any other. It’s among other things in the richness of connotations for every word, the certainty of knowing how to use them, the freedom to play against conventions because There’s no fear someone would mistake the intentional breaking of rules for not knowing them.

Accordingly, there’s a certain heaviness to writing in a foreign language. A certain... going against the stream, struggling to find the right words, labor that has to be put into understanding the nuances of certain phrases, and a general lack of certainty that what's written is enjoyable due to that added heaviness. I can say that, for myself, I feel like when I write in English, it will never float out the way writing does for English speakers, and I will never be as free, creative and sure of myself in English as I am in my mother tongue.

I love you, people writing fic in a language foreign to them. For not letting it stop you. For not letting that extra weight immobilize you. For your incredible fics that, heaviness and all, make everyone’s life richer and more beautiful. 

I love you, people writing fic in their native tongue which is foreign to most humans out there, you who choose to swim around joyfully in your own language’s waters, even though you know a lot less people are likely to be diving into your writing. You’re making the lives of the people not speaking the lingua franca better and more beautiful. 

I love you, people writing fic, no matter in which language and whatever challenges you’re facing when you write. This is me wishing for all of you to always be cherished, appreciated and celebrated for your contributions.

[luuuna-rambles]

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1x24, English as a Second Language

[naranjapetrificada]

This is what happens when I think about fanfic genre and language conventions for too long on a Saturday afternoon.

As my fanfic consumption has recently grown by an exponential degree and I a) have the autistic-with-strong-language-skills brain that I have and b) speak two languages, I've started noticing some really interesting patterns in English-language fanfic writing that I can't unsee. And not being able to unsee them isn't a bad thing, it's just started to make me curious about what's going on behind the scenes. Specifically, I'm wondering about patterns that scream L2 English to me, and are the kind of thing that would have been significantly less likely to spread quickly before the internet? Or maybe I have no idea what I'm talking about?

So a quick google tells me that the tense in question is the present perfect, meaning the "have [verb]" construction. Have been, have got, have worn, have seen although I'll be paying special attention to the possessive have got. English loves a contraction, so it's 0% surprising "person + have" becoming I've, you've, they've, etc. What's interesting to me is when it's how often I'm seeing people drop "got" when it's possessive, so instead of "I've got a purple hat" it will be the much more archaic-feeling (to me) "I've a purple hat"?

Maybe it's not about multilingualism? Maybe there are plenty of L1 or monolingual English speakers doing it too? Maybe it's not about fanfic. Maybe that construction isn't even that archaic? I'm not a linguist or even that good at explaining grammar in either language I speak because I didn't learn them academically, but being someone who Thinks About Language a lot means I pay way more attention to usage. And that's a usage I noticed so I figured I would ask around!