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I think that what holds many people back, is self-consciousness about sounding less sophisticated than they would like others to perceive them. When you begin with a language, you naturally struggle with vocabulary and grammar and I think many people decide that they are going to become almost fluent, before they will be ready to speak with others (rather than speak like Frankenstein's monster). I know, I fight that feeling all the time (a big part of why I'm here on Italki).
Of course, it is nearly impossible to become fluent without speaking, so a lot of people simply give up, after a few weeks, or months with books and software. Those who persevere can make great strides, but even then, there are periods where it takes a lot of discipline to keep progressing. I've studied, on and off, for more years than I care to admit. I still struggle mightily to recall words I already know, but won't come to me when I need them. That struggle is necessary, but it can be mentally exhausting, (almost physically painful sometimes) and more than a little embarassing.
I am currently in a bit of a rut, after Skype problems and a two week vacation have made it too easy to make excuses. I've got to force myself to sit down and work on another session of vocabulary and reconnect with my language partners, or it'll be another 10yrs of frustration.0 votedMay 15, 20130- Today "Tin" and "Can" are synonymous in British slang "Have you got a tin [beer]?" or, "I think I'll have a tin of beans." This usage is fairly well established and I was able to find the news headline "Rat Found in Tin of Beans" online just moments ago. In this usage, "tin" refers to what was historically the most common material for can construction. The move toward aluminium hasn't displaced this usage much in the UK. In American English, the phrase "a tin of..." meaning a metal container, was never as widely used as in the UK. As mentioned, "Tin Can", meaning the sort of can soda and beer come in, fell out of use shortly after aluminum became prevalent here.0 votedApril 9, 20130
Is there a soul in animals and plants?
The question that me have long been interested. A question that has interested me a long time.
I must say that I stick to the idea that there is a soul.
And it is the existence of the soul is that distinguished distinguises living from nonliving.
Recently, I read the works of St.. Thomas Aquinas "The immortality of the soul."
He clearly says that the there are souls is in plants and animals.
She is just at different levels of development. I totally agree with Aquinas.
Therefore I don't pick flowers. I do not deprive them of the life.
In this photo, I admire my favorite daisies.
P.S.
Why you wrote the slander on do you write false reports about me to the administration?
"Your account profile will be deactivated."
This is my entry may be the my last ... [<em>I hope not!</em>]0 votedApril 9, 20130Mark Levy "Between Heaven and Earth"
If you really want to understand what a year of life means; ask a question to a student who flunked an annual exam. If you want to understand what a month, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby, waiting for it will derive to emerge from the incubation chamber. If the A week - ask someone who works on the an assembly line,or in a mine, to feed his family. If the A day - ask lovers who are waiting for a meeting. If Time An Hour- ask the claustrophobic person who is stuck in the elevator. A second - look at the expression on his the face of the man that is who has, in the thousandth of an instant, escaped death. Or, ask an athlete who has just won a silver medal at the Olympics, instead of the gold, for which he has trained all of his life.
0 votedMarch 15, 20131- Объясняя свой подход к Языковой обмен-второй попытк Здравствуйте, Спасибо за запрос на подключение. Как лучше использовать 30 минут разговора? Я хотел бы попробовать в следующем формате, так как это будет моя первая попытка на развитие моего разговорного русского языка. 1) Я буду выбирать тему для русской части вызова и изучать ряд фраз, перед разговором. 2) Я начну говорить на какую-любо тему (хобби, например). Я попрошу Вас задавать простые вопросы, связанные с тем, что я сказал. 3) Если я не могу понять вопрос, пожалуйста, повторите его медленно и введите его в окне чата Skype. Затем повторите его в естественном темпе, так, чтобы я услышал, как правильно. 4) Во время английской части, вы вольны применять любой подход, который вам нравится. Мой родной язык — американский английский язык, (я говорю на американском английском без выраженного акцента); я работаю менеджером в высокотехнологичной компании. 5) Для подготовки к следующему вызову, я буду изучать ваши типизированные вопросы, чтобы¹⁶ ответить на них как можно лучше и начать другую тему. Я надеюсь, что в течение приблизительно 3 месяцев, моя уверенность в себе и умение общаться будут продвигаться настолько, что я буду чувствовать себя комфортно в чате с русскими, что я буду готов сделать что-то новое. Я благодарю вас за ваше терпение, так как я уверен, что там будут какие-то долгие минуты, в первые несколько звонков.March 14, 201324
An American English perspective, to complement the British English above :)
Dear Sir,
I knew heard about your plan to open a fast food chain will open in my town. I’ll try to convince you not to do it.
5 reasons why you shouldn’t open a fast food chain in this town:
1. There are already a lot of fast food restaurants in this town. It isn’t won't be as popular as it can could be elsewhere.
2. Because of unpopularity in this place here you will lost lose a lot of moneys money.
3. More and more people are against of fast food now. Would you like to see a negative article in a magazines? (Depending on your intended meaning, either) Haven't you seen the negative articles in magazines? (or) Would you like to see negative articles, written about you in magazines? (or) Would you like to see a negative article, about your restaraunt, in a magazine? (I'm not clear what you meant exactly).
4. Making people fat is not cool.
5. If you open a sport centre center (American spelling), you will do make people happier and healthier. Here allowed to be You could have lots of sports equipment. and it will be if you make it cheap for people., This people they will talk about this place and you’ll become the most famous person in a town.
The right choice depends on is up to you.
Best wishes,
Kate.0 votedMarch 14, 20130- Another good resource is http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/540/01/ As mentioned a/an are 'indefinite articles' meaning they don't clearly specify a single thing. The is a 'definite article' meaning it points out a single specific example. Specific cases where you do not include an article are... Names of languages and nationalities: Chinese, English, Spanish, Russian (unless you are referring to the population of the nation: "The Spanish are known for their warm hospitality.") Names of sports: volleyball, hockey, baseball Names of academic subjects: mathematics, biology, history, computer science Names of most countries/territories: Italy, Mexico, Bolivia; however, the Netherlands, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, the United States Names of cities, towns, or states: Seoul, Manitoba, Miami Names of streets: Washington Blvd., Main St. Names of lakes and bays: Lake Titicaca, Lake Erie except with a group of lakes like the Great Lakes Names of mountains: Mount Everest, Mount Fuji except with ranges of mountains like the Andes or the Rockies or unusual names like the Matterhorn Names of continents (Asia, Europe) Names of islands (Easter Island, Maui, Key West) except with island chains like the Aleutians, the Hebrides, or the Canary Islands0 votedMarch 12, 20130
- Объясняя свой подход к Языковой обмен Здравствуйте, Спасибо за запрос на подключение. Какие есть хорошие раза в течение 30 минут разговора (я в Тихоокеанском часовом поясе GMT-8 часов)? Я хотел бы попробовать в следующем формате, так как это будет моя первая попытка на развитие моего разговорного русского языка. 1) Я буду выбирать тему для русской части вызова и изучить ряд фраз, опережая время. 2) Я начну, говоря, немного о теме (хобби, например). Я прошу Вас задавать простые вопросы, связанные с тем, что я сказал. 3) Если я не могу понять вопрос, пожалуйста, повторите это медленно и введите его в окне чата Skype. Затем повторите его в естественном темпе, так что я слышу, это правильно. 4) Во время английской части, вы вольны принимать любые подход вам нравится. Я родной английский (американский английский язык), высшее образование, с нейтральным акцентом и работу в качестве менеджера, в высокотехнологичные компании. 5) Для подготовки к следующему вызову, я буду изучать ваши типизированных вопросы, ответить на них как можно лучше и начать другую тему. Я надеюсь, что в течение приблизительно 3 месяцев, моя уверенность в себе и умение общаться будет продвигаться настолько, что я буду чувствовать себя комфортно в чате с русскими, что я должен сделать что-то новое. Я благодарю вас за ваше терпение, так как я уверен, что там будут какие-то долгие минуты, в первые несколько звонков.March 12, 201395
There are some good suggestions above. Below, are my recommendations for the first and last sentences. They might sound more 'native' this way.
11 of March was beginning of Pancake week. Maslenitsa, or "Pancake Week" began on the 11th of March.
In next Monday will begin Lent which proceed till Easter. Lent begins next Monday and continues until Easter.
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