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Things that shouldn't happen
Tonight, at class, my teacher asked me, "Maria, how often do you have sex?" and I couldn't believe it. He asked me a question about something very private! I really don't think that there's hope for future generations.
Don't get me wrong, I know there are people with open minds but I can't stand invasions of privacy.
To each his own, but I don't think it's right for a teacher to ask this question that could be so misconstrued.
However, I decided to ignore it just this once.
Thanks for reading.--------------------------
Nice start, Maria. I'm sorry you were put in such an uncomfortable and inapprporiate situation!
0 votedApril 12, 20151- journal 4/50 Il est un peu tard, néanmoins, je dois écrire quelque chose aujourd'hui! Alors, je parlerai de ma famille. Il est quatre persons dans ma famille: mon père, ma mère, et mon frère. Mon perd, qui s'appelle Wes, a travaillé pour la militaire américain pendant vingt-cinq années. Maintenant, il ne travaille plus car il a pris sa retraite. Ma mère est aussi une retraitée. Elle est une volontaire à l'aéroport et aide les gens avec l'information concernant leurs voyages. Les deux aiment beaucoup voyager et dans leur retraitement, ils ont visité beaucoup de pays. Mon frère a vingt-quatre ans et il est pompier. Nous sommes très different! Il habite encore dans la même ville de notre jeunesse et j'ai habité dans beaucoup des places à travers de monde.April 12, 201530
Email for a friend
Thanks for your last email. It was really nice to hear from you. I’m really sorry not to have written before. I’ve been up to my ears in some work projects but I have some free time and I wanted to write you back as soon as possible since you are coming next month. I’m really keen to see you.
I’m sure we’ll have so much fun decorating your new apartment! I went there last week and I think you’ll love it. It will be the perfect place to start our language exchanges. I know you were worried about that part, but relax! You’ll quickly get some useful language tricks. In fact, one of the most important tricks is finding a partner and you already have one!
While learning English I realized that having fun is vital, so I decided to do some activities that were of my interest (such as watching original versions of series or movies, reading books, chatting with people around the world via Skype or going to some language exchange cafés near home).
So I really recommend that you to think about some fun activities that you can do to learn Spanish. Sometimes it will require leaving your comfort zone, which can be scary, but it’s the only way to improve.
I hope these small tips have been of some help but don’t hesitate to ask me whatever you need. Do write soon and let me know about your final preparations before coming.
Please say “hi” to your parents from me.
All the best,
Mib----------------------------------------------------------
Muy bueno! It's very good work and I'm very impressed with your use of idiomatic expressions (i.e. "up to my ears"). Just a few small tweaks but otherwise, excellent job.
0 votedApril 11, 20151- journal 3/50 Aujourd'hui j'ai parlé pour la première fois sur Skype avec un ami ce qui j'ai rencontré sur italki. J'étais un peu nerveuse avant notre conversation parce qu'il y a beaucoup d'années depuis que j'ai parlé avec quelqu'un en français, mais c'était pas mal. Je faisais mieux que j'ai anticipé. Il étudie l'anglais alors, nous avons bavardé au premier en français et ensuite, en anglais. C'était difficile de trouver quelques temps libre de bavarder parce que nous avons 9 heures entre nous (il est à Belgique et je suis au Canada). Cependant, j'espère que nous continuons de parler parce qu'il est le meilleur manière d'apprendre une langue, à mon avis, et nous sommes passé des bons temps.April 11, 201520
Why do you want work here?
My husband has worked at your company for several months, so I have seen you that have interesting projects and adequate customers. I'd like to be a part of your highly qualified team. I think I am a worthy person :) Maybe it sounds boastful, but it is true. Give me a chance to prove it.
Does it sound good and polite enough?--------------------------------------------------------
I can see your overall message and tone but maybe try something more like this:
"My husband has worked for your company for several months now and I have become aware of your impressive client base and interesting projects. I would like the chance to be a part of your highly qualified team. I believe that I will be an asset to your company."
Personally, I find that a direct tone sounds more professional and assertive, which is what it sounds like to me that you are going for :)
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