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Quick English language tip for international SWeeps!

In "standard" English, questions are often formed using the word "do" in a way that doesn't seem to come naturally to English learners.

Here are some examples:

Non-standard: Why people like ice cream?
Standard: Why do people like ice cream?

Non-standard: Why you play so many video games?
Standard: [b]Why do you play so many video games?
[/b]
Non-standard: What "copacetic" means?
Standard: What does "copacetic" mean?

I am posting this because the non-standard variations are very common on SW and they always aggravate me; and I know I am not the only person who feels aggravated.

If you are not going to post in your own beautiful languages, but in English, the more standard your English, the less aggravating it will be to sensitive people like me 😂

You're welcome 🤓
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sarabee1995 · 26-30, FVIP
Wow. You should have my job!! I interact with many non-native English speakers, mainly from Eastern Europe. I very often get Slavic syntax with English words.

Communication is a complex topic, as you well know. Language is the tool we use to communicate, but effective communication takes effort from both the speaker and the listener.
Thinkerbell · 41-45, F
@sarabee1995

At least English grammar is much easier than Slavic language grammar...
sarabee1995 · 26-30, FVIP
@Thinkerbell Lol, I'm not sure the rest of the linguistic world would agree with you! 🤣