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Bonjour ! J'étudie le français depuis belle lurette maintenant, mais j'ai rarement l'ocassion de parler en français en dehors du travail. J'aimerais me sentir plus à l'aise en parlant dans des situations diverses et je veux aussi m'améliorer au niveau de la grammaire et l'expression.
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Christelle
French
Jul 17, 2015
Une excellente conversation et des pistes sur le volontariat solidaire. Merci Liz :)
Christelle
French
Jul 11, 2015
Excellente conversation et bravo pour les recherches :)) à la semaine prochaine Liz.
Christelle
French
Jul 7, 2015
Sujet oh combien intéressant avec plusieurs élargissements possibles:) conversation fluide (comme d'habitude), quelques (rares) ajustements. Je souhaite que tu trouves des infos concernant les pistes de sujets pour la prochaine fois ^^ à Samedi Liz :) merci à toi.
Christelle
French
Jul 3, 2015
Et la TVTS ^^ Merci Liz, à mardi :)
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    Bonjour ! Ici, "lourdeur" fait référence aux nombreux obstacles auxquels les entrepreneurs doivent faire face (par exemple, la paperasse). C'est une manière de décrire les difficultés. Quant à la deuxième partie, "bien française" veut dire "typique de la France". Est-ce clair ?
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    June 28, 2018
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    Soutenir des femmes et jeunes filles à travers l'isirika Je viens de regarder une vidéo dans laquelle Musimbi Kanyoro explique l'idée d'isirika. Le mot vient de sa langue natale, une langue de l'ouest du Kenya, et il veut dire "générosité réciproque". Selon Mme Kanyoro, cette idée est essentielle pour l'avenir de la philanthropie parce qu'elle souligne d'abord l'humanité des acteurs impliqués (non pas les différences entre donateurs et bénéficiaires). L'idée met l'emphase sur l’entraide et le soutien mutuel, des principes qui sont essentiels pour le progrès et l'égalité. Cela m'est intéressant parce que je vois souvent une sorte de déséquilibre qui se crée dans les relations de philanthropie parce que les donateurs risquent de se croire supérieurs à cause du privilège qu'ils ont par rapport aux bénéficiaires. Mais si nous réussissons à voir que le fait que nous avons plus à donner ne nous rend pas supérieurs aux autres, nous pouvons alors voir tout ce que nous avons à apprendre et à recevoir de ceux que nous aidons financièrement : des connaissances, du savoir-faire, de différents points de vue, etc. Mme Kanyoro souligne aussi l'importance du soutien accordé aux femmes et aux jeunes filles. En éduquant et soutenant les femmes, on crée des communautés résilientes car les femmes ne cherchent pas seulement à s'enrichir et à améliorer leur propre vie mais aussi la vie de leurs enfants, leurs voisins et tous ceux qui font partie de leurs communautés. L'argent dans les mains des femmes est réinvesti dans la communauté et crée un circle vertueux qui enrichit la communauté pour des années à venir. Pour cette raison, il est important de soutenir des entrepreneures en leur accordant des subventions, mais aussi en achetant leurs produits et en amplifiant leurs voix. Si vous le souhaitez, vous pouvez visionner la vidéo (en anglais) ici : https://www.ted.com/talks/musimbi_kanyoro_to_solve_the_world_s_biggest_problems_invest_in_women_and_girls
    June 27, 2018
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    The Dragon Boat Festival is in memory of a man whose name was Qu Yuan.

    He very loved his country a lot, but his country was dying.
    He felt sad and he couldn't do anything, so he killed himself in the river.
    Other people knew Qu Yuan died, and they were very sad.
    Because they were scared fish would eat Qu Yuan's body, they made more sticky rice dumplings to throw in the river.
    To this day, people eat sticky rice dumplings during the Dragon Boat Festival.

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    June 18, 2018
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    Advertisement

    Given the mounting numbers of companies producing a wide variety/range of products, advertisement has become an integral component in the competition between these companies. Unfortunately, some of these adverts are unethical and unacceptable. This essay tries to shed light on some of these unacceptable aspects.


    Nowadays, we are bombarded with adverts everywhere and at every moment [or: at every turn]; on TV, radio, streets, newspapers, and even on our cellphones. This extensive [or: pervasive/ubiquitous] way of advertisement is extremely disturbing and violates our private life [or: privacy] and peace of mind. Moreover some adverts are promoting harmful products such as tobacco and alcohol. When these ads are presented to youths and teenagers it lures them to try these products, which brings with it unwanted effects on their health.


    Furthermore, advertisements in most situations are misleading, exaggerating the benefits of the product and hiding its side effects. For instance, some advertisements claim cosmetics are claimed to have magical effects on our skin, while concealing the fact that some of the ingredients may be carcinogenic. Last but not least, the extensive advertisement of products that attract the attention of teenagers, such as garments and electronic devices, creates a financial pressure on most families. Families are usually compelled to buy things that they cannot afford or that will turn out to be unnecessary.


    In conclusion, it is obvious that some methods of advertisement are unethical and unacceptable because they have a deleterious effect on individuals, families, and societies.

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    June 12, 2018
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    le 19e jour

    Je fais des exercices de français sur duolingo et hier j'ai appris que la glace, c'est "ice-cream" et "ice" en même temps. Je ne sais pas pourquoi, mais je ne pense jamais de ça. Pour moi en russe, ce sont très différents choses. J'aime la glace mais en mange assez rarement. Quand j'ai l'envie d'en manger.
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    June 12, 2018
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    Should we spend money on exploring space?

    The space exploration program is a controversial issue nowadays because its cost is measly. In my opinion, however, we should invest in space programs [either "the space program" or "space programs" would work grammatically here] for the following three reasons.

    Firstly, the most controversial point is the space exploration program needs significant funds, and there are other things more important to invest in, like health or education. And it’s true. Nevertheless, in fact we are spending for sure more money on armies, wars or even political corruption than what would be needed for space exploration.

    Secondly, our planet is becoming insufficient for us since the human population is increasing day by day. Space exploration could provide us a new planet as a source of resources, or even could be a place to live.

    Lastly, space exploration brings us some benefits in the short-term. For instance, without space exploration we would not have invented the teflon, the building material of source pans which makes them non-stick.

    On balance, I believe we should spend money on space exploration since, as I have shown, it brings us benefits both in the short- and in the long-term, and we can take the necessary founds from other things less important, by far.

    Great job! You have a very good vocabulary. Don't forget to check your subject-verb agreement.
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    June 12, 2018
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    La dénucléarisation Aujourd'hui, on parle beaucoup de la dénucléarisation dans les médias à cause d'un sommet international à Singapour entre le président américain et Kim Jong-un. Les deux leaders ont signé un accord historique dans le but d'un démantèlement complet, vérifiable et irreversible de la péninsule coréenne. Comme ce n'est que le premier jour de l'application de l'accord, nous ne savons pas encore si la Corée du Nord respectera les dispositions de la convention. Ce serait révolutionnaire pour les citoyens des deux Corées si le conflit "froid" entre eux terminait pour laisser place à une paix durable. Bien sûr, la situation reste difficile pour les Nords coréens, dont la moitié vit dans la pauvreté extrême. Cependant, si la dénucléarisation a vraiment lieu, le repris d'échanges entre la Corée du Nord et les autres pays du monde pourrait insuffler un nouveau dynamisme à l'économie chancelante. Un autre résultat positif de la dénucléarisation serait que les ressortissants de tous les pays voisins pourrait pousser un soupir de soulagement en sachant que leur vie n'est plus menacée par la possibilité de tirs de missiles balistiques ou d'armes nucléaires. Il reste à voir si les parties impliquées respecteront leurs obligations !
    June 12, 2018
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    Animal Testing

    Animals were used in experimentation for many decades; this caused a lot of controversy in society [1]. Some people argue that animal experimentation is a necessity, while others believe it should be banned altogether. This essay will highlight the advantages and disadvantages of this issue.
    On the one hand, people who support the use of animals for testing claim that this is the only successful way to discover new drugs. For [2] years, scientists used animals for testing new drugs, which helped the field of pharmacology advance. Thanks to these experiments, now we have treatments for many diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiac diseases. Proponents of animal testing opine that it is unethical to test new drugs directly on humans, as this may lead to serious harm.
    On the other hand, opponents of animal testing believe that using animals for these purposes is cruel and inhumane. They add that animals are living beings, just like humans, and have their own sensations and feelings. Animal welfare activists claim that animals are treated and killed in a brutal way during these merciless/ruthless experiments. With breakthroughs in technological innovations, some believe that computerized robots could be used instead, yet this still needs more research [or: but more research is necessary].
    In conclusion, animal experimentation will continue to be a contentious issue for a while, as long as no suitable alternatives appear [3]. In my opinion, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of animal testing, but strict policies should be implemented to guarantee a humane way of dealing with these animals.

    [1] Many people dislike "in society" or other references to "society" unless it is accompanied by an explanation of what society you are talking about (for example, someone might say, "In the past, such and such was common, but in Modern American society, that practice is no longer widespread").

    [2] "Over the years" is most often used when talking about changes over time

    [3] This isn't incorrect, but the meaning isn't immediately obvious. I would recommend avoiding the negation by saying "until a suitable alternative is found"


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    April 2, 2018
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    Social Interaction and the Internet

    Nowadays, many people are concerned about the effects that the internet can have on social interactions. A recent study concluded that the amount of time people spend on face-to-face communication is inversely related to the time spent on the internet. That said, some people believe that the internet has a detrimental impact on real social relations, while others think that using the internet may open up a new communication possibilities. This essay will examine both sides of the argument.
    Without a doubt, the internet has been a popular means of communication, especially between teenagers. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are a few examples of websites that enable people to communicate with each other all over the world. The possibility of chatting with people from remote areas on the planet was unimaginable before the advent of the internet. Moreover, people now can talk to each other over the Internet in their spare time without spending a lot of time traveling to meet up face-to-face. Through the internet, we can learn about other cultures and traditions.
    On the other hand, the overuse of Internet has clear drawbacks. Firstly [1], young people may spend a lot of time surfing the web, paying little attention to their families which leads to weak relations between family members. Secondly, reducing the amount of time spent on real communication with other human beings has a deleterious effect on building our personalities and our social skills. Thirdly, social websites sometimes provide young people with untrustworthy, misleading information.
    In conclusion, although Internet has clear benefits, it also has a negative impact on interactions between human beings. In my opinion, people should cut down on the amount of time spent on the Internet in favor of face-to-face social interactions.

    [1] "Firstly" and "secondly" are grammatically correct, but they can sound a bit childish in English and contrasts with your overall style which is fairly refined. You might consider "first of all" or "first and foremost" (depending on the context). There are also other non-numbered transitions (see: http://education.wichita.edu/caduceus/examples/essay_student/transitions.htm) that might be appropriate

    Another great essay! Don't forget to pay attention to articles (such as the, a, an). We almost always say "the internet" in English, not just "internet."

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    April 1, 2018
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    Food Additives

    During the last century, the food industry experienced huge expansion with a mounting number of people relying on processed food in their meals. These processed foods contain chemicals that some consider toxic to our bodies. Still others see it as a necessity in our modern life. Personally speaking, I agree with the later point of view.
    Over the centuries, humans learned how to prevent their food from decaying either by adding vinegar or a lot amount of salt. Life was simple then. The [1] marked growth of the food industry and the advent of endless kinds of processed food this created the need for various types of food additives. These additives serve many functions. For instance, food preservatives prolong the life of food by preventing microorganisms from growing on it. Food colorings and flavors are added to enhance foods’ color, flavor, and smell. Moreover, fortifying agents such as vitamins and minerals may be added to enhance the nutrient value of some foods. Here, we should keep in mind that neither all food additives are harmful nor all of them are artificial [2], as some food additives come from natural sources.
    On the other hand, some people are concerned by the deleterious effects that these food chemicals can have on our health. Some of these chemicals may increase the incidence of certain diseases such as cancer, diabetes, or hypertension. A recent study pointed out that sodium glutamate - a common food preservative - has neurotoxic effects on the developing brains of children and may lead to hyperactivity in this age group.
    To conclude, the harmful effects that may arise from the overuse of food chemicals are undeniable. Nevertheless, they have become a necessity in our modern life. Moreover, the judicious use of these chemicals with strict regulation can efficiently eliminate these effects.


    [1] I think you meant "given" here, but it is a little awkward in this case and the sentence works better if you leave it out and then get rid of the "this" later on

    [2] What you wrote here is correct, but it it would be more natural to say "that not all food additives are harmful or artificial"

    Overall, excellent job! You have a great vocabulary and express yourself very clearly. My only advice is to be careful to avoid run-on sentences.

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    April 1, 2018
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