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My name is Allen and I live in the desert southwest of the United States. I enjoy learning but I am new to modern languages. I have learned some German and Spanish. I have only officially studied classical languages such as Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. Everything I know about modern languages I learned on my own. One of my goals is to become fluent in Spanish as I want to travel more in Latin America. Of Spanish-speaking countries, thus far I have been to Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica and thoroughly enjoyed those experiences. I'm a self-proclaimed nerd and I actually enjoy grammar. Other interests include gardening, tennis, walking, cooking, reading, eating, socializing, watching TV, road biking, and being outside. I am involved in a wide variety of interests and activities in addition to full-time employment, so focused language study is challenging for me. I am hoping that regularly engaging with a community of language learners will help.
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    Many people claim that universities should encourage students to study a range of subjects.

    After graduating from High School, most students will go into a university to study a subject they are interested in, most of them will only focus on one specific subject. However, other people think universities should encourage students to study a range of subjects. This has grown into one of the hottest topics in daily life. Although, learning more is good for students’ education, I still think that focus on only one specific subject is a better choice.

    It is said that students who put more effort into one subject are more likely to succeed. It is no doubt that studying only one specific subject is much easier than studying several subjects in one time. Dividing time between several subjects, if you study or review your homework for 14 hours a day and you only have one subject, you can get the whole 14 hours. For students who have two or more majors, they will have to split the time equally in order to learn all the classes. So, learn specific one subject can make students learn more convenient and get more confident.

    It can’t be denied that learning a range of subjects can give students a wider horizon for their future life, but choosing one subject that you like to study can make you more successful in your future career. This can make you think earlier and prepare earlier for your future.

    From these points of view, concentrate on one appropriate course can make you succeed easier.
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    May 7, 2018
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    Meal Problem in Foreign Country

    This spring was a big change for my life. I and my husband moved from Japan to Bangladesh because his job has transferred. Starting our new life, I felt many differences between Japan and Bangladesh.
    I think that meals every day are important for people living foreign countries. The most important ingredient for Japanese is rice. Japanese rice is moist and can be a little sweaty and chews well. Meanwhile, Bangladeshi rice is dry and smells. However, I tried to cook Bangladeshi rice for Japanese menu; but, I was  unsuccessful. The Japanese meal was bad; but, Bangladeshi meal like spicy curry was tasty and good.

    I think, rice is not role to support, but member of making taste as Japanese meal. [I am unsure what this previous sentence is saying. If you rephrase in the comment section below, I will try again.] An ingredient’s taste is important to Japanese meals. Bangladeshi meals set much value on spice. They have different approach for meals.
    I want to search tastes I like in Bangladesh from now on.

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    May 7, 2018
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    espacio seguro es difícil de encontrar Hola, mi nombre es Allen. Quiero crear un espacio seguro en Internet. El mundo puede ser un lugar difícil lleno de ira, miedo y circunstancias difíciles. Sé que no puedo arreglar el mundo, pero espero poder hacer mi pequeña parte para que sea mejor para alguien. Soy gay. Ser gay es solo un aspecto de mí. Al igual que usted, hay muchos aspectos de mi vida. Problemas relacionados con las personas en las comunidades gay, lesbianas y transexuales. Puede ser alguien que esté luchando por descubrir quiénes son y cómo encajan en el mundo. Respire hondo, respire y exhale lentamente. Lo que sea que estés luchando, nunca olvides que aquí hay personas en el mundo que te quieren y personas que se preocupan por ti. Hay personas que quieren que seas tu ser auténtico y vivir una vida de felicidad y plenitud. No dejes que los demás te roben.
    May 6, 2018
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    Pensamientos de lenguas En Español: Parte del razon me gusta lenguas es ellos dan voz a nosotros emociones y pensamientos. Las palabras dan forma y expresión a nuestros ideas, nuestros esperanzas y nosotros visiónes del futuro y el pasado. Las palabras de su lengua materna es cómodo. Ellos son las cuentas de su abuela, la lecciones de su padre, y la conexión de su communidad. Enseñar su lengua a otros personas, es compartir su vida. Recuerda, cuando alguien comparte su lengua con usted, comparten algun muy personal. In my native language: Part of the reason I like languages is that they give voice to our emotions and thoughts. Words give form and expression to our ideas, our hopes, and our visions of the future and the past. The words of our native language are comfortable. They are our grandmother's stories, our father's lessons, and our connection to our community. To teach your language to someone else, is to share your life. Remember, when someone shares their language with you, they are sharing something very personal.
    March 2, 2017
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    How to become an early bird, especially if its already too late to go to bed early.


    I will feel better tomorrow, if I go to sleep now. Anyway, I will sleep long, just because I woke up at 5am today (and yesterday and the day before yesterday as well).
    Probably, I would be asleep already, if conditionals were learned by themselves.
    If I had practiced them earlier, everything it would be done.
    That's too much for today.
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    March 2, 2017
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    It can be a noun and refer to a small item you eat between meals- whatever that is. So, you have breakfast and then you have a snack at 10am. As often happens in English, the same word functions as the verb. So, "I am snacking on this snack." Either usage is considered informal. My mother might say, "stop snacking or you won't be hungry when dinner is ready."
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    February 28, 2017
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    My interpretations: 1) "Sort out" implies there is some confusion. To 'sort out' means to work through the details and make sure the confusion is resolved. For example, we received conflicting customer requirements for a software product we are developing. We need to 'sort out' what the customer really wants. 2) "Straighten out" means that you've got some explaining to do. For example, something happened that shouldn't have and now you need to explain to the parties how to keep it from happening again. They need to be 'straightened out." 3) "Work something out" generally means there is a conflict between two parties that needs a solution. For example, my neighbor's dog barks at 5am. He and I need to 'work something out' so I can sleep. 4) "Smooth something over" means there is a fracas over something and you need to calm it down. For example, your mother insulted your mother-in-law. You have to go to your mother-in-law and 'smooth things over.' Then you go to your mother and 'straighten her out." :-) 5) "Get to the bottom of" is an investigation into some wrongdoing. For example, someone at work broke the copier and left it. You have to solve the mystery of who did it by 'getting to the bottom of it.' I hope this helps! Allen
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    February 28, 2017
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    Newspaper article

    This is the translation of a newspaper article. Please, help me!

    Today, phenomena such as racial prejudice, religious intolerance and discrimination against the disabled are very common and have destructive effects on both the intolerant person and on the victim. Therefore, it is essential that individuals are, from an early age, educated by both parents and teachers to think of others as individuals and not as members of particular groups. In this way, the school lays the groundwork for the development of a mentality open to diversity, of any kind whatsoever.


    The function of the school is not only to transmit knowledge , but also to create favorable conditions for the formation of citizens and  the creation of a civil consciousness. Individuals can feel part of the same community on the basis of a mutually agreed upon set of rules, principles, and cohabitation criteria. The teacher has to give to his or her students a frame of reference inside which they can define their rules of citizenship. The teacher has to communicate the principles on which democracy is founded and through which they can become free people. When we lose the right to be different, we lose the right to be free.


    So, it is essential to enact measures protecting children and their families and and all immigrants. Therefore, there must be cultural mediators that can communicate with immigrant children's parents and give them valuable assistance.
    Additional strategies that can be used to facilitate the full school and social integration of immigrants minors include: after-school activities, creative workshop which teach the correct use of the Italian language, and activities that stimulate children's various forms of expression.

    Encounters with other cultures cause individuals to review their concept of identity and to consider more and more culture as a product of trade and thus not conflict-free. It is challenging and if individuals are able to deal with it, they can achieve enriched new interpretations of unknown aspects of reality.

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    February 28, 2017
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    Introduction

    Hello, everyone. I'm Silver. I used be a website programmer. But now I'm a software product manager. I like my job. Not only do I have a sense of achievement, but I also have a lot of fun.

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    March 18, 2016
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    pronombres en los verbos Tengo una pregunta acerca poniendo los pronombres en el fin de los verbos. Por ejemplo, "ayuda" y "yo" es igual a "ayudarte". ¿No? Entonces, "Ayuda" y "yo" es igual a "ayudarme". ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre los significados? Por favor, da respuestas y correcciones. ¡Gracias por su ayuda!
    September 3, 2015
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