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I am a native Californian from Los Angeles, California. I am a criminal defense attorney for the indigent and my specialty is representing children charged with crimes. Since my grandparents emigrated from Calabria, Italy, I have always wanted to learn Italian. I am hoping to become fluent (someday) in Italian. Right now I am looking to learn the basics and be able to speak it conversationally with the eventual goal of fluency. :) As for hobbies, I enjoy cooking, photography and travel.
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Claudia
Italian
Jul 4, 2015
Grazie Rourke, see you tomorrow for the second part of the lesson. :)
Claudia
Italian
Jun 23, 2015
Thank you for your nice feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson. You're a fast learner and it's really a pleasure to work with you. A presto :)
Claudia
Italian
Jun 21, 2015
I enjoyed the energy you put into your learning and the quick way you get new things! A martedì :)
Claudia
Italian
Jun 16, 2015
Thank you Rourke, I enjoyed our session and it's great to see how motivated you are! I have just sent you the file. A presto :)
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    Oggi Ho Cucinato Oggi, ho cucinato pasta con basilico, formaggi, peperone giallo, carne di manzo macinata e pomodoro. È stato delizioso. Amo cucinare. :)
    January 10, 2016
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    Hi Everyone

    Hi, It's (or I'm?)(either one is fine) Michael from Italy. I'm here because I would like meeting and talking with people from all over the world. Even in this website it seems to be difficult to have a simple conversation. I don't know if girls women come here to looking for the love or for improving a their language skills. It is the same for the boys men.

     

    Nice job Michael! 


     

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    January 8, 2016
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  • Posted
    Io sono stanca Oggi, ho lavorato dodici ore e Io sono stanca. Sono felice che io sono a casa e posso andare a dormire.
    January 8, 2016
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    Hans Andersen's fairy tales

    We all have heard, at some point in our lives, one of a Hans Andersen's fairy tales.


    The quaint and colorful world was populated by long-haired mermaids, and brought to life kitchen articles  gadgets and nursery toys. 

    Andersen used to say that his fairy tales were as much for older people as for children. In fact, the naive childlike innocence is only a part of his stories; humour was the real salt in them.

    For indeed, During his lifetime, the author's Andersen's reputation both in America and Europe, came also from grown men and women adults who had been transported by the eerie mysterious atmosphere he created. by andersen.

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    January 6, 2016
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    Hello!

    Hi! This is my a presentation. I hope to receive a lot of contacts.

     

    OR you could say

     

    Hi!  This is my presentation.  I hope a lot of people contact me. 

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    January 6, 2016
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    a little about myself

    I like travelling, love reading books,... i want to study abroad in canada someday

     

    I like traveling, and love reading books.  Someday, I want to study abroad in Canada. 

     

    Note:  Traveling is the American Spelling,   the British spelling has two l's  Travelling. :) 

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    January 6, 2016
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  • Posted
    Intoduzione Io sono Rourke. Io vivo di California. Io non parlo bene l'italiano. Spero di saperne di più!
    January 6, 2016
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  • Answered
    f. not involving anything more than the thing that you are mentioning We just wanted to make sure everyone was safe. In my opinion, the argument is just about money. No, I don’t want to buy anything. I’m just looking. g. exactly the right thing, place, or person Thank you so much. It was just what I wanted. just the thing/place/person etc.: It’s just the place for a picnic. h. used for emphasizing a statement (generally spoken, not written) It was just awful seeing her so miserable. I just can’t believe what’s happened. Just exactly what do these numbers represent? i. used for emphasis when you are telling someone to do something Now, just calm down and tell me what the problem is. Just look at that dress she’s wearing! j. used for saying that although something happens, it almost does not happen The four girls just managed to squeeze into the back of Rick’s car. We should just get there on time if we hurry. only just (=by a very small amount): He did pass his finals, but only just. k. SPOKEN used for making a request more polite Could I just borrow your pen for a second?
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    January 5, 2016
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    Here are the examples: a. soon, or at a particular time I can’t come now. I’m just putting the kids to bed. just now: We’re just now beginning to understand how much work this project will be. just then/at that moment: Just then a knock at the door interrupted our conversation. be just going/about to do something: Mark was just about to leave when someone called him. I was just going to ask you the same question. just when/as: Just when you think it’s all over, something else happens. b. short time ago, or a short time before something that happened in the past Mom just left to go to the grocery store. Andy had just arrived in Australia the day before. Susan was just telling me about your new job. only just (=a very short time ago): I’ve only just started, so I can’t tell you anything yet. c. used for emphasizing how recently something happened just yesterday/last week etc.: Just last week it was freezing, and now it’s too hot. d. Only not more than a particular amount, number, distance, etc. The medicine costs just a few cents to produce. He quit the project after just four months. There’s a little bookstore just around the corner. e. not better, worse, more important, etc. than what you are mentioning We’re just a small business with 15 employees. It was just a stupid mistake.
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    January 5, 2016
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    Just can be used for saying when something happens--I have broken it down into different ways below (a. b. c.) Just can be used in place of "only" (example d. below) Just can = not better, worse, more important, etc. than what you are mentioning (example e.) Just can be used for: not involving anything more than the thing that you are mentioning (example f.) Just can = exactly (example g.) Just can be used for emphasis (example h.) Just can be used for emphasis when telling someone to do something (example i.) Just can be used for saying that something almost did not happen (example j.) In speaking can be used to make a request more polite (example k)
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    January 5, 2016
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