Feb 7, 2015 · Here are some correct expressions: I would be [very] grateful if you could help me practice English. I would be [very] grateful if you would help me carry this piano upstairs. I …

Feb 10, 2018 · Looking for some feedback on the stock answer I usually give to Korean learners of English when they use the phrase "It would be grateful if..." Quick background: I'm an …

Jul 3, 2011 · Grateful and gratitude, though, actually come from an archaic adjective "grate" meaning thankful, which derives from the Latin "gratus" (not to be confused with "gratis"), …

Jul 28, 2020 · Welcome to ELU. I would be so grateful if you would take a moment to tour the site and read the FAQ. It is hard to interpret tone in texts.

Feb 9, 2018 · The first one. When an adverb is meant to modify an adjective, another adverb, or a participle, it always precedes it. E.g.: She is incredibly beautiful (adverb + adjective). He was …

Jan 2, 2026 · This seems too vague a question. Please identify a specific feature you're interested in - the pronunciation of some phoneme, a particular word, stress, tone, etc. And what do you …

Sep 14, 2010 · From a recent article on CNN: Aboukhadijeh, who is from Sacramento, California, said he’s been blown away by how quickly his tool went viral and is grateful for all the …

Aug 11, 2011 · You know, instances where you are too grateful to express your feelings of gratitude. When this happens face to face (or even over the phone) your body language/voice …

Jan 20, 2023 · Word enthusiasts, do you have any recommendations? Because this is a letter, I would probably choose to say "things I am grateful for" before using an uncommon word, but …

Jan 5, 2012 · Both are polite, and no reasonable professor would take objection to either. If you wanted to sound a little more formal, you could say I should be most grateful if you would send …