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    Hello,

    I'd be glad if someone would have a look at my sentences. I'm wondering if the second alternative is correct:

    -I went to Stockholm at the weekend. I visited my friends.
    -I didn't know you speak Swedish.
    -No, we spoke in English (1)
    ... we spoke English (2)

    Thank you in advance.

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    Both are fine.
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    Oh, thank you for such a quick reply!

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    Default Re: spoke in English

    Quote Originally Posted by Verona_82 View Post
    Hello,

    I'd be glad if someone would have a look at my sentences. I'm wondering if the second alternative is correct:

    -I went to Stockholm at the weekend. I visited my friends.
    -I didn't know you speak Swedish.
    -No, we spoke in English (1)
    ... we spoke English (2)

    Thank you in advance.

    In AmE it's "on the weekend".

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    Quote Originally Posted by freezeframe View Post
    In AmE it's "on the weekend".
    Yep, I know, thank you I'm in a BrE mood today.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Verona_82 View Post
    I'm in a BrE mood today.
    Long may it last.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fivejedjon View Post
    Long may it last.

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