Die Studentenschuld in den USA Die Studentenschuld in den USA Heute möchte ich die Frage der Studentenschuld in den USA vorstellen. Die Idee, dass der Erwerb eines Universitätsdiplomes ein besseres Leben sicherstellt, wird tief im Verstand beider Studenten und ihrer Eltern eingepflanzt. Es gab eine Zeit, als Studenten einen akademischen Grad erhalten konnten ohne schwere Schuld einzugehen und auch einen zahlenden Job nach ihren Studien leicht landen konnten. Der Finanzwert der Hochschulausbildung wurde fast garantiert. Heute jedoch werden zahlende Jobs schwieriger zu landen. Außerdem nach einigen Quellen hat die durchschnittliche Studentenschuld $33.000 erreicht. Es ist offensichtlich geworden, dass der Erwerb eines akademischen Grads die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines besseren Lebens nicht notwendigerweise erhöht and sogar dass es einige Leute an der Unterstützung einer Familie wegen der schweren Schuldenlast verhindert. Schlüsselelemente zu erwägen, wenn man entscheidet, ob man  ein Universitätsdiplom erwerben müsste, wären möglicherweise die Kosten von Unterricht- und Jobaussichten auf irgendjemandes ausgesuchtem Gebiet. ------- Same text in English if it might be of any help : Today I would like to introduce the issue of student debt. The idea that getting a university degree will ensure a better life is deeply rooted in the minds of both students and their parents. There was a time when students could get a college degree without contracting heavy debt and easily land a highly paid job after their studies. The financial value of higher education was nearly guaranteed. Today, however, highly paid jobs are becoming more difficult to land and, according to some sources, average student debt has reached $33,000. It has become apparent that getting a college degree doesn't necessarily increase the likelihood of a better life and might even prevent some people from supporting a family because of heavy debt burden. Key elements in deciding whether or not to undertake college studies might be the cost of tuition and job prospects in one's chosen field.

Student debt Today I would like to introduce the issue of student debt. The idea that getting a university degree will ensure a better life is deeply rooted in both students' and their parents' minds. At the time when firstly students could get a college degree without contracting heavy debt and secondly students could easily land a highly paid job after their studies, ensuing financial gain was nearly guaranteed. Nowadays, however, highly paid jobs are becoming more difficult to land and, according to some sources, the average student debt is about $ 33 000. So it becomes apparent that getting a college degree doesn't necessarily increase the likelihood of a better life. It might even prevent some people from funding a family because of heavy debt burden. Key elements in the decision as to wether or not undertake college studies might be cost of tuition and job prospects in the field of chosen studies.

Reported speech Let's suppose that Jack told me yesterday : "Anna is nice." Which is the correct form of reported speech? Yesterday Jack told me that Anna was nice. or Yesterday Jack told me that Anna is nice. or both?

At the psychotherapist At the psychotherapist Patient : « Well, I'm still worried about my young son. He's still quite high strung whenever I'm around. I feared he might even be sort of backwards in English and that I would have to send him to a speech therapist or something. So yesterday I decided to have lunch with him, I wanted to chat with him in order to see if he would understand indirect speech or a summary of what he would have told me. He seemed to get it, I'm so relieved... Well, anyway at one point he told me that his little friend John had always plenty of marbles. There seemed to be some hint of a meaningful glance in his eyes so I thought he was going to ask me to buy him some marbles but no, no way, he got cold feet or rather he kept his usual cold feet, and didn't ask for anything. I told you, didn't I ? That whenever he catches sight of me, he always looks like a deer caught in headlights or alternatively like some ethereal ghost. I don't know which I prefer... But with my second daughter, he is quite different. Once, by sheer luck, I happened to see them unbeknown to them. With my daughter, he's quite relaxed, he might even laugh heartily, play tricks or even demand for toys. When she was younger, I suspected she would steal some money from my purse, not for her though since every time it happened, I saw my son a few days later with a new toy , gadget, book or whatever. I should have punished her for stealing the money of course but I didn't feel like it so once in a while I would surreptitiously put some money in her piggy bank. Since the thefts stopped, I pretty sure I was right about the culprit. Oh, well... Topsy-turvy world... I think she got it about the situation just after my son was born. She may have decided then to take care of her baby brother. But now he's eight years old and she's still on duty. She will soon turn fourteen and soon after she will take an interest in boys and friends and going outs. I fear he might feel abandoned then. » Therapist : « How about his father ? How do they get along ? » patient : « My husband told me he seemed more relaxed when the two of them are by themselves, but only slightly so. And anyway, as I told you, I'm not sure our marriage will continue so I think I had better tackle my son's problem as soon as possible. » Therapist : « This is the end of today's session. »

我通常在星期一购物整天。 Generally, on Mondays, I go shopping all day long. 我通常在星期一购物整天。 (On one Monday, at eight o'clock in the morning.) Today, I won't go shopping. I am going to practice sport all day long. (星期一,早晨八点钟) 今天我不购物,实践体育整天。 (On one Monday, at eight o'clock in the evening). Today, I didn't go shopping. I practiced sport all day long. (星期一,晚上八点钟)今天我没有购物,实践了体育整天。 (End of year). Generally, on Mondays, I go shopping all day long. This year in June I didn't go shopping on Mondays, I practiced sport all day long. (年底) 我通常在星期一购物整天。今年在6月每星期一,我没有购物,实践过体育整天。

Please tell me which of the four sentences at the bottom are correct and if the meaning is different Jack and Robert are chatting. Jack : "I haven't told you yet? I am going to fly to Madrid on Saturday." Robert: "That's great news. Tell me more!" The phone rings. Jack picks up the phone and answers after listening : "Ok then. Thanks for calling". Jack hangs up the phone and says : "I am not leaving on Saturday after all. My flight is delayed. I am leaving on Sunday." or "I am not leaving on Saturday after all. My flight is delayed. I'll leave on Sunday." or "I won't leave on Saturday after all. My flight is delayed. I am leaving on Sunday." or "I won't leave on Saturday after all. My flight is delayed. " I'll leave on Sunday.

question for a perfect bilingual English / French J'ai besoin d'aide pour traduire le petit dialogue suivant en anglais (l'action se passe dans une maison) : -"Tu es où?" -"Ici!" -"Où ça, ici?" -"Ben là, quoi!" Merci d'avance pour votre aide:)