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I'm a university student in Scotland studying Economics, although I am originally from England. I love learning languages and have studied a number of different languages at school and university, some for 2 or 3 years. Despite all my hard work in the classroom, I shy away from speaking these languages (often I am too scared to make mistakes!) and therefore I find it it very difficult to converse in any of these languages. My current target language (as of March 2015) is Spanish, as I will be travelling in Mexico this summer. For the first time I will try to learn a language without buying a textbook! Once I've had a few italki lessons I'll be looking for a language partner! I can help you with your English, and love talking about current affairs (politics, the economy, law, etc)
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Azael
Spanish
May 28, 2015
Un gusto hablar contigo de nuevo. Espero que tu viaje a Mexico resulte de maravilla. Estoy seguro que podrás comunicarte bien. Aunque al principio pueda resultar un poco complicado, tienes una gran habilidad para los idiomas y estoy seguro que aprenderás muchísimo español. ¡Que estes muy bien!
Azael
Spanish
Apr 19, 2015
Creo que recordaste muchas cosas y al final hiciste una muy buena plática. ¡Que te la pases muy bien!
Azael
Spanish
Apr 12, 2015
Todo un gusto hablar contigo. Como dije antes, es increíble la facilidad que tienes para el Español. ¡Que tengas un buen fin de semana!
Azael
Spanish
Apr 4, 2015
Todo un gusto hablar contigo. Though you hadn't study Spanish before, you did did a very good job. I can see that you are very good at learning languages. ¡Que tengas un excelente fin de semana!
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    I use this word a lot, it's very British!

    When referring to a person, it usually means the person seems untrustworthy or even criminal: "That man looks a bit dodgy"

    When referring to objects, it can mean fake or fraudulent, or sinister: "I just received a dodgy email from a stranger who asked for my credit card details!".

    Or just generally bad, for example if you suspect you failed an exam: "hmm that exam was a bit dodgy..." It can even be used to describe food that is going bad: "This milk smells a bit dodgy"

     

    Also, for your question:

    What's mean the expression: That’s quite dodgy? because I headed some times.

     

    I would say: What's the meaning of the expression: That's quite dodgy? I've heard it a few times.

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    April 17, 2015
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    I laugh by my self myself

    Dear dairy diary

     

    "Dairy" is a word though! It's a type of farm just for cows which produces milk :)

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    April 9, 2015
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    حادث سير على الرغم من أني ما شاهدت حادث أبداً إلا أني زرت قاعة المحكمة مرةً واحدةً و سمعت مجريات الحدث الكثيرة و بدأت أشعر كأنّ الحادث حدث أمام عيناي! جرى الحادث حوالي منتصف النهار في يوم الجمعة و تضمن امرأة و حافلة. وكانت تنتظر المرأة صديقتها في محطة للحافلات عندما وصلت الحافلة. المرأة رأت صديقتها التي كانت تركض في اتجاه المحطة للحافلات. كذلك المرأة وضعت قدمها على السلم و ثم طلبت من السائق أن ينتظر حتى تصل المرأة الأخرى. ولكن تجاهل سائق الخافلة طلبها و ثم أغلق باب الخافلة الذي كان يعني أن قدمها حُصِرَت بين الأبواب! و ثم السائق بدأ يقود على طول ببطئ و المرأة أجبرت على أن تقفز على ساق واحدة و قالت المرأة أن السائق ضحك على ذلك. و بعد الحافلة كان تتحرك حوالي عشرة أمتار ثم هي توقفت. استطاعت المراة أن تسحب قدمها بعيد من الأبواب و قاد السائق بعيداً بدون أن يقول إليها كلمة واحدة ولكن عندما حاولت المرأة أن تمشي شعرت بألم كبيرفي الكاحل و كذلك الناس الذين رأوا الحادث ساعدواها على المشي إلى سيارة أجرة التي نقلتها إلى المستشفى. و فحصها الطبيب و خلص أن كاحلها كان مكسوراً. و أجبرت أن تلبس جبيرة في ساقها لمدة أسبوعين و لم تستطع العمل طبعاً نفى السائق هذه القصة. السائق سأل هيئة المحلفين "ما هو السبب الذي عندي لجرح هذه المرأة؟". بوضوح فكرت هيئة المحلفين هذا سؤال صالح لأن القاضي حكم على السائق بأنه " غير مذنب"
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    Teenagers and young people should share housework equally with their parents. Do you agree?

    (140 - 190 words)

    Notes:
    1. Who has more time for housework. –both have same time for housework
    2. Who does housework better. – it’s only practice but some chores are dangerous
    3. (your own idea). – fair play sharing chores / tasks

    Housework is one of the most controversial issues at home. Nobody likes doing housework but it’s necessary.

    The little ones usually have homework and activities after school, so they don’t have much time or patience to do the chores. However, parents need to relax after work, so both of them have the same reasons to claim free time. However, it’s known* that parents tend to care more about a healthy lifestyle and it’s important to make children understand that sharing the chores means that everybody can enjoy their leisure time equally.

    Parents usually do housework** better because they have spent more time doing it. Some of the tasks are dangerous, like cooking or cleaning on top of the furniture, but it only requires practice. The solution is to share chores according to each person's abilities so everyone can help.

    I advise to choose one day a week when (everyone is ordered to clean/it is compulsory for everyone to clean) and for the rest of the week to follow a schedule which accounts for everyone's time constraints/availability. 

    In conclusion, it’s a sensitive issue, but if we cooperate everyone should be able to enjoy their free time!

     

    *If you want to be sophisticated when using the word 'however', don't put it at the front of the sentence but, instead, after the first clause. This sentence would, therefore, read "It's known, however, that parents tend to care more....". It's not essential (many English speakers would put it at the front of the sentence!) but it sounds more professional :)

     

    **You could also say "perform chores"

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    April 8, 2015
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    My new school

    Five years ago I started studying in Toruń. For the first year I studied economics. One year later, however, I decided to stop studying economics and I took up a completely different specialism - Librarianship. Books have always been my passion, and the study program was perfect for me. I felt that I had found my place.
    Unfortunately, I still felt torn between my dreams.
    When I finished the Librarianship course/program I decided to try again. This time I started to study Finance and Accounting in Szczecin. My new university is very different from the previous one (particularly in terms of organization). Some members of the teaching staff are old and I have a lot of problems with communication. For example, I would like to write my thesis about crowdfunding, but my thesis supervisor (yes! 'thesis supervisor' or just 'supervisor' is correct!) does not know what it is ;)
    Although the other students/staff are very cool, I can not find a place for himself there.(...are you talking about your supervisor? In that case you could say "he doesn't seem to fit in!")

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    April 8, 2015
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    The Subways gig

    Last week the British band called The Subways gave a fantastic concert in Madrid. (You can say "a British band called The Subways" or "the British band, The Subways")

    I'm always checking the webpage of the main concert halls in case a band I like is coming.

    I was lucky this time because The Subways had planned to give a gig in Madrid, and I was there on the appointed day. Thus, I could attend the event.

    I was eager to go because I have been listening to this band for many years. Nevertheless, I had never had the opportunity to watch them live and direct.

    The concert hall was a pretty big two-storey place. Perhaps that is why it didn't fill up completely. What is more, the second floor was closed.

    Anyway, the show was amazing. Billy got along very well and the audience reacted lively. I even think
    that the artists left pleased as Punch. Billy's spirits were so raised that he jumped off the stage over the public. It was awesome.

    Come back soon!

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    March 24, 2015
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    A little about me.

    Hello, this is an entry to write a bit of information about my life. I want to know if I express what I'm trying to say correctely when I introduce myself:

    Hi, my name is Beatriz and I'm from Jaén, a small town in the South of Spain, also known as Andalusia. I've been living here since I was 12 years old, and before that, I lived in Linares - an even smaller village - but I was forced to move because of my parent's job. I left behind a lot of friends but I've met some nice people here too. I prefer living in Jaén because it's bigger and there are some great places to visit, like the cathedral and the castle, which has nice views. But I'm 24 years old and obviously I spend my free time going out and partying with my friends, so I'd love to have more nightclubs where I could dance all night long.

    I'm 24 years old and I'm currently finishing my Law degree at University. I'm learning English because I want to move to the UK or the USA - I have not decided yet - next curse (?) and continue with my studies, this time focusing on finance and business administration. I have several reasons to emigrate, first of all, I think my education will be better if I study in a foreign University and I will be obliged to talk in English. Furthermore, there are no jobs for young people in Spain - in fact, we have the highest unemployment rate in Europe - It would be perfect to find a job in another country. Moreover, I've always dreamed about living in UK. It's not that I dislike Spain, but I want to know more about other cultures.

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    March 23, 2015
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