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b'How do you talk about people in English?\\nIs the word \\u201cpeople\\u201d plural or singular?\\nRead the full notes for this episode\\nToday, in #5 of the Top 15 Fixes, we discuss a mistake you might be\\xa0making when you translate your native language into English\\xa0\\u2013 and how to fix it!\\nIn some languages, the word for \\u201cpeople\\u201d is singular. But it\\u2019s important to remember that, in English, this word is plural.\\n\\nPeople are interesting.\\n\\nNOT: People is interesting.\\n\\n\\xa0\\nThe singular term for \\u201cpeople\\u201d is \\u201cperson.\\u201d This is similar to the situation with the words \\u201cchildren\\u201d and \\u201cchild.\\u201d\\n\\nThe children are good.\\n\\nThe children are energetic.\\n\\nThe child is good.\\n\\nThe child is energetic.\\n\\n\\xa0\\nOther Entries in the 15 Fixes Series:\\n\\n\\nEpisode 165: Listen or Hear?\\n\\n\\nEpisode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say?\\n\\n\\n Episode 173:\\xa0Wish vs. Hope\\n\\n\\nEpisode 177: Talking About Age in English\\n\\n\\nEpisode 181: Future Tense in English\\n\\n\\nEpisode 185: Interested or Interesting?\\n\\n\\nEpisode 189: Talking About the Past\\n\\n\\nEpisode 193: How to Borrow Money\\n\\n\\nEpisode 197: Who Pays for Lunch?\\n\\n\\nEpisode 201: Will vs. Going To\\n\\n\\xa0\\nHave you had trouble with the plural and singular of these words?\\nDoes it come from translating from your own language?\\nLet us know in the comments section below!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'