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  1. I started this thread before I had been to Latvia.

    by , December 9th, 2011 at 11:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Throbert McGee View Post
    First, "I started this thread before I had been to Latvia" is completely normal English. Although I often disagree with наша шведская приятельница Hanna on questions of politics, when it comes to English grammar I can promise you that she is very trustworthy!

    Marcus -- you're right that, technically speaking, it might be more correct (or at least more clear) to say "I had started this thread before I had been to Latvia." However, it's a mistake to think that the
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  2. Спасибо in English

    by , October 18th, 2011 at 09:24 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Hanna View Post
    Some ways of saying thanks, in order of "strength".

    Thanks!
    Thank you!
    Thanks a lot!
    Thank you very much!
    Thank you so much!
    Thanks a million (informal)
    Thank you, that was really helpful! (OR that really helped me)
    Thank you, I really appreciate it! (I am really grateful).
    Thank you, you are so kind!
    Thank you, I can't tell you how grateful I am!

    It sounds a bit more serious and like you *really* mean
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