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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Are they both acceptable?

The best way to learn another language to get to know (. ).

1) the speakers of the language
2) its speakers

Is it possible to use these two expressions almost interchangeably?
  

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The best way to learn another language is to get to know the speakers of the language. The best way to learn another language is to get to know its speakers. As written, yes, you can use either one.

— Blue Jay

  • The best way to learn another language is to get to know the speakers of the language.
  • The best way to learn another language is to get to know its speakers.
  • As written, yes, you can use either one.
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The best way to learn another language is to get to know the speakers of the language.
The best way to learn another language is to get to know its speakers.
As written, yes, you can use either one.
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Oh, sorry!! I forgot to say "is." Thank you very much for your answer! However, I have difficulty figuring out when to use "the." Are there any particular reason why you don't use "the?"
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Here the might suggest you are referring to all the speakers of the language rather than just some of them.
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Ah, I see! So it can be interpreted as all of them:) Thank you for your further help:)
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