My expectations about English
I'm trying to learn English now because I was a very procrastinated person during my childhood. In Brazil, we used to say "antes tarde do que nunca" that means "better later than never". That gives me some comfort. I've traveled a lot and I've been in many countries, but I think I never could enjoy all that travels had to offer because of the language. It's always a problem. Next year, my husband and I are going to Australia again. We were there last year. He works in a TI company and speaks English well, but I felt lonely because I was not able to have a conversation in English while he was not with me.
I hope I can overcome this barrier with some commitment and the help of italki friends.
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My expectations about English
I'm trying to learn English now because I was a very procrastinated person during my childhood. I procrastinated during my childhood. In Brazil, we used to say "antes tarde do que nunca" that means "better later than never". That gives me some comfort. I've traveled a lot and I've been in to many countries, but I think I never could enjoy all that travels had to offer because of the language. I was never able to enjoy all that those travels had to offer because of the language OR I could never enjoy all that those travels had to offer It's always a problem. Next year, my husband and I are going to Australia again. We were there last year. He works in a TI company and speaks English well, but I felt lonely because I was not able to have a conversation in English while he was not with me.I hope I can overcome this barrier with some commitment and the help of italki friends.
but I think I never could enjoy all that travels had to offer because of the language. I was never able to enjoy all that those travels had to offer because of the language OR I could never enjoy all that those travels had to offer.
"Could" can be used as both an imperfect:
"Back then, I could speak French, but not Chinese."
and a conditional:
"We could go to the zoo."
I suggested that you re-word this because at first glance it seemed like the conditional.
GREAT job on this paragraph!
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My expectations about English
I'm trying to learn English now because I procrastinated and did not do it during my childhood. In Brazil, we used to say "antes tarde do que nunca" that means "better later than never". That gives me some comfort. I've traveled a lot and I've been in many countries, but I think I never could enjoy all that travels has to offer because of the language. It has always been a problem. Next year, my husband and I are going to Australia again. We were there last year. He works in a TI company and speaks English well, but I felt lonely because I was not able to have a conversation in English while he was not with me.I hope I can overcome this barrier with some commitment and the help of italki friends.
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@Jørgen Hansen
Thank you for your words of encouragement. I hope we can find friendly people like you in Australia.
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I'll try @charlescuy. I really believe it's possible to learn everything with some dedication.
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I think you write very well, Clarissa. Traveling somewhere is really a great motivator for learning a language. I've never been to Australia, but I wish you and your husband a great time there, and I hope that you can find some easygoing people to chat with in a relaxed and unhurried manner. Australians are known to be down-to-earth people who are open and friendly. I'm sure you and your husband will enjoy your stay there.
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