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since

English translation: [awkward construction]

15:00 Nov 20, 2009
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
English term or phrase: since
Part of a dust cover for a bilingual book for children.

"This book was designed for our children who live
in a world where knowing a second language
is no longer just a privilege, since it has
become an essential part of everyday life."

Does it sound right?
Lietta Warren-Granato
Italy
Local time: 07:35
Selected answer:[awkward construction]
Explanation:
The language is marginally acceptable, but rather awkward. A more elegant and concise version of the last part of the text would read something like:

is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.
Selected response from:

Robert Forstag
United States
Local time: 01:35
Grading comment
Thank you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
4 +9[awkward construction]
Robert Forstag


  

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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +9
[awkward construction]


Explanation:
The language is marginally acceptable, but rather awkward. A more elegant and concise version of the last part of the text would read something like:

is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.

Robert Forstag
United States
Local time: 01:35
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Liam Hamilton
14 mins
  -> Thank you, Liam.
agree  Henry Schroeder
27 mins
  -> Thank you, Henry.
agree  Veronika McLaren: too many clauses; make the last part a new sentence
31 mins
  -> Thank you, Vero.
agree  Jutta Scherer: with Veronika: ... privilege. It has become .... Much more powerful!
35 mins
  -> Thank you, Jutta.
agree  Vicky Nash: ...but has become...
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Vicky.
agree  Suzan Hamer: Or maybe, "This book is for our children who live in a world where knowing a second language is not a privilege but a necessity."
1 hr
  -> Thank you, Suzan.
agree  Yasutomo Kanazawa
1 hr
  -> Thank you, Yasutomo.
agree  Rolf Keiser
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Gold.
agree  eski: Nice! :)) eski
1 day 49 mins
  -> Thank you, Eski. :)
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