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I'm currently in the early stages of Japanese, which is taking up most of my study time. However, I also want to make sure I maintain my level (and hopefully even improve a little!) in Polish, French, Swedish and Italian, as well as getting started in Welsh and BSL.
I'm looking for teachers who have patience with my very limited speaking ability, and who are willing to speak in my target language for as much of the session as possible. At the moment my main aim is to improve my pronunciation and comprehension, in order to make basic conversation more comfortable.
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Japanese
Swedish
French
Italian
Polish
British Sign Language (BSL)
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- A review about a barThis is <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">a</s> homework/ this is a piece of homework. Could someone correct it, please? Thank you very much.If you have asked what's the best bar for students, I am going to tell you about Dragon Tavern. This is a typical bar in the student area near to the university.This is a cosy airy place where you can see a lot of old barrels with exquisite wine. <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">Besides</s> By/ Next to the wall, there are photos of celebrities who were there.You can sit <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">on</s> at a table to have a drink or a meal, but also you can sit beside the counter to drink and have some “tapas”. The service is good in both places.This place is frequented not only for its excellent bar and drink specials but also for its great menu of typical Andalusian food items like spinach stew, some kind of mushroom, meat with fried tomatoes, paella, Spanish omelet and much more. Moreover, the price is well-balanced so students can afford it.Another interesting thing is that this place offers is <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">exchange</s> language<s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">s</s> exchanges, for that reason, many <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">English</s> young English people <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">get</s> go there to speak with Spanish people.I recommend Dragon tavern if you're looking for a traditional Spanish bar with good drinks and better food.0 votedDecember 7, 20191
- My English essay assignment (The wirting requirement is in the picture😊 and thanks for your help)Being a woman is betterWith society developing, men and women are treated equally more than before. But social discriminations which men suffer more from still exist, so being a woman is better than being a man in today’s society.First, men were educated to be stoic and independent, macho and athletic, powerful and dominant, and phobic of anything close to feminine when they are little boys. Due to the pressure to be constantly strong, they learn to wall-off feelings which make<s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">s</s> them lose the opportunity to develop their emotional intelligence. However, women can express their feelings openly so that they can master <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">the</s> emotion(s)* better.And in the workplace, women are largely protected from workplace fatalities and men are not. Although people use the “Glass ceiling” to describe <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">the</s> how women <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">has</s> have invisible obstacles to get promoted to higher positions within a company. But far more men than women <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">dying</s> die on the job. Because men need to do very dangerous jobs that will lead to death. People’s it’s men’s duty to work in crappy jobs like mining or operating oil rigs.Finally, people think that one element to define maleness is men’s bank accounts. Even today, when women have more chances to get jobs and their income is increasing, men are still expected to be as wealthy as <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">it</s> possible, to provide for their family at the bare minimum while women are not required to <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">be</s>. And if they fail<s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">ed</s>, they will be looked down on others. So, they are under <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">the</s> greater economic pressure than women.<s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);"> All is mentioned</s> As detailed** above, in today’s society, men face more harmful pressure from the work place, social discrimination, and they <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">were</s> are told to hide their feelings and be independent. On the <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">contrary</s> other hand***, women can express their feelings freely, have more safe jobs and even less economic pressure. So, it’s better to be a woman obviously.* "Emotions" = specific feelings, for example happy, then sad, then lonely. "Emotion" = feelings in general.** "As detailed", "As outlined", "As explained", "As argued"...*** "On the contrary" is correct - however, "on the other hand" is more natural-sounding English.0 votedDecember 7, 20192
- Lesson of Growing UpI haven’t been writing for a long time, until italki reminded me recently. Unconciously, this year flew, again. The <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">biggest</s> greatest lesson of this year is that I am starting to learn who I am, what I prefer and what I am good at. More importantly, I am learning to <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">take the</s> steer <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">of</s> my own life.*It is interesting to realize that I have never made a really momentous decision in my life. When I reflected on my own life, I found that the past decisions that I made were most of the time going with the flow. I tend to take the less risky path which has a reasonable return: I stayed at university all the time. But now <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">that’s</s> I'm at the end of my education. I need to make real choices!It is definitely hard to feel my own preferences. It is interesting to see myself write this down. How can a person <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">does</s> not know himself or herself? I guess I am just too greedy. A painful lesson of growing up is that you can’t have both! My strategy now is to follow my instinct. Just like between a hamburger and a sandwich, I know I will choose sandwich.Let’s see how it goes. How did you discover and learn more about yourself?* "Take the steer of my life" is an expression that is unfamiliar to me, so I corrected it. However, it's possible that it's an American rodeo expression that I don't know!0 votedDecember 7, 20192
- I'm a human, it doesn't make any difference if you are white or black.Have you ever met people before who treated you in a bad or racist way because you are black or different.It is very shameful that there are people who think <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">in</s> that way.We are all the same if you have a white, black, or brown complexion (skin) it doesn't mean you are less than others.I have heard a lot of stories and read the news <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">are</s> talking about racism, a man attacked a woman because she is black, brown or doesn't have the same race.Despite the openness which is happening now in all the world there are people who still think stupidly, they think they are the best and <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">the</s> others who<s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">se</s> are different should <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">be</s> die or become slaves, hey man we don't live in 1950.If you see someone different don't say <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">offended</s> offensive words like black man or woman <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">appear your</s> be respectful to everyone.0 votedDecember 7, 20191
- Mobile phonesThe arrival of technology in our lives is a good thing, for example, mobile phones. If you are a mother or father with [teenage<s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">rs</s> children] or [teenagers <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">children</s>], you (can) always know where they are. If you need to send an important document to someone who is far away, you scan it and send it to them, just like that. And much more, but it also has its downside. For example, when you are walking the streets, you can see how many pedestrians <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">crossings</s> cross zebra crossings without looking because they're looking at their mobile phone. Also, when you are in a hospital waiting your turn to see your doctor, you can see how everyone is looking at their cell phone and when they are called, they don't hear and make the wait longer. Anyway, everything has its positive side and its downside.0 votedDecember 7, 20192
How can I be[come] a happy guy?
I don't know why I become a negiative perosn, when I was young, I think everything was simple, I don't didn't need to face any complicated things, just think about how to enjoy my day in everyday.Now, I am growing up, I need to face many diffucuties difficulties in every day, like a replationship, my career path and how to clean my souls...
Maybe, it's the reason why the adults doesn't want to become a adults...we just wants to stay at in childhood. And now, I have the same feelings about this.. this is really sad:(
0 votedMay 10, 20193Past tense, please someone check my note, thanks.
1- After I got my driver's license, I started to travel with my own car.
2- After you get your driver's license, you find out that all your friends want rides.
3- Before I had my driver's license, I was really upset of about it. [or maybe "worried about it"? I'm not 100% sure of your intended meaning]
4- Once I had a driver's license, I started to travel.
5- As soon as I got my bachelor's degree, I found a new job.
6- Until I graduated, I'd never had any job.
7- By the time I graduated from college at with a Bachelor's degree, my brother had already graduated at with a Master's degree.
8- As soon as I got my first job, I started to save money.
9- Until I had my first job, I'd had just a bicycle in my life. [this is fine, but it might sound more natural to phrase it as "I'd only ever had a bicycle"]
10- The moment I opened a bank account and got my first paycheck I asked my for a credit card from the manager. [you ask a question, but you ask for an object, a favour etc.]0 votedMay 10, 20192Can you correct my mistakes, please.
Exams.
We've got a have special exams after 9th and 11th grades in our country. They take place in our schools at the end of May for [to/until/or] the beginning of June.
We have to do Russian and Maths tests.
And 2 subjects at of our choice. I chose English. After In 2 weeks I will have exams.
I find it difficult to learn English, but I can use my skills in the future. For example, when travelling.Notes:
"We've got" is correct grammar, but "we have" is more appropriate here (it's hard to explain - it just "feels" more English!)
I'm not sure what you meant with "end of May for beginning of June", so I gave some options in the correction.
Someone else corrected "maths" to "math" - it depends if you want to speak US English (math) or UK/Australian English (maths).
There are several ways you could express "subjects of our choice", for example: "subjects of one's choice", "subjects of our choosing", "optional subjects" etc.
Expressing something happening in the future, you say "in two weeks". "After two weeks" implies that something is happening for those two weeks, for example: "After two weeks of exams, we will go on holiday".
Well done!
0 votedMay 10, 20191- <s>the</s> Adam's dayAs Adam was getting out of bed, he tripped over the rug, fell and hurt his leg. When he was making breakfast, he spilled coffee and burnt his fingers. Later while he was waiting for the bus it started to rain. In the evening when he was watching TV, the cat knocked over an expensive antique vase and it smashed on the floor0 votedApril 13, 20192
- Advice on whether to major in science or humanities at collegeIf you are good at math <s>physical</s> or physics, I will <s>advice</s> advise you about your major in science at college. Then I will explain why <s>advice</s> I advise you to choose science.Firstly, interest is important <s>for you </s>. If you like science, it will <s>inspire your motivation</s> inspire/ motivate you. When you want to give up, feel lost or <s>feel depression</s> depressed, interest can help you solve <s>this</s> these problems. Secondly, science is important in our <s>life</s> lives, it can improve development speed.0 votedApril 13, 20192
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