Search from various English teachers...
Min
Community TutorWhich one sounds more natural to native English speakers?
1. I've hardly seen anyone who said Japanese is easy actually be good at it.
2. I've hardly seen anyone who said Japanese is easy and was actually good at it.
3. I've hardly seen anyone who said Japanese is easy who is actually good at it.
Jul 25, 2024 8:52 AM
Answers · 13
2
3 is perhaps more natural to my ear, but I would probably say "I've hardly seen (or met) anyone who says Japanese is easy who is actually good at it."
My top choice would be: "I rarely meet anyone who says Japanese is easy and is actually good at it."
It is a surprisingly complex sentence to put together, but all three of your versions get the idea across.
I hope that is helpful.
July 25, 2024
This content violates our Community Guidelines.
July 26, 2024
I think 3 is best, then 2. 1. seems weird. MET is probably better than SEEN, unless you're specifically talking about some sort of visual experience.
Also, (this is my thought, you might want to check on it), in my opinion:
HARDLY means never., i.e. you have never met anyone . . . etc.
If you just mean that an experience is rare, you need,
HARDLY EVER
July 26, 2024
I think 2 is most natural
July 26, 2024
This is how I would say it (I've changed the words a bit in an intent to make it easier for me).
I have never seen anyone both saying that Japanese is easy and actually also being good at it.
Ps. I am not a native speaker.
July 26, 2024
Show more
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!
Min
Language Skills
English, Korean
Learning Language
English
Articles You May Also Like

How to Answer “How Was Your Weekend?” Naturally in English
42 likes · 17 Comments

Why Some Jokes Don’t Translate: Understanding Humor in English
12 likes · 2 Comments

How to Talk About Your Strengths and Weaknesses Professionally
12 likes · 4 Comments
More articles
