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    The country where you are - alternatives

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    I've read the following sentence and I'm sure that something is wrong there but what exactly?

    "You can also learn more about the culture of the people in this country YOU ARE."

    I think you either would have to add "in" or "where".

    a) You can....of the people in this country where you are.
    b) ...in this country you are in.

    Second, I am not sure about the verb. Is it probably better to use "to stay/live in" in this context?

    And finally, the structure "of the people in this country" sounds odd to me as well. But obviously, I am not a native speaker, and maybe it is possible to say this.

    Can someone help?

    Thank you in advance.
    AuthorJacob30 Nov 05, 21:02
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    ...of the people OF the country you are in is my choice, while
    ...where you are in does not sound right.

    Whether you want to use 'stay' or 'live in' depends on the situation of the person you are addressing. Does he/she live there (permanently) or is the 'stay' a limited, but longer period of time, then go and use either. If it's just a relatively short visit, stay with the intitial translation.
    As long as the person's studies are of the people there is nothing wrong with "culture of the people"
    #1AuthorWerner30 Nov 05, 21:24
     
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