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Érica
Portuguese
Jun 22, 2022
Aluno muito interessado! Muito obrigada pela aula/conversa!
Susana Resendiz
Spanish
Jun 13, 2022
Nick, muchas gracias por la clase, eres una persona super agradable y fácil de entablar conversación, tu español es muy bueno, expresas de manera muy clara tus ideas y en general eres muy fluido, espero poder verte otra vez y quizá enseñarte algo de jerga mexicana
Zbigniowa
Spanish
Jul 21, 2021
Nico es un estudiante curioso y sediento de información sobre otras culturas y otras formas del habla hispana.
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    There is a small difference between the phrases “to be down for" something and “to be up for" something, though we often use them the same way in casual, spoken English. 
 * "Up for" something: This phrase generally indicates that you’re willing or ready to do something. It's often used when someone is considering whether to engage in an activity or is open to the idea. Example: “I was sick yesterday, but I’m feeling better today, so now I’m up for going to the movies.”
 * "Down for" something: This phrase is more casual and means you are not just willing to do something, but you are also excited or very interested in doing it. 

 Example: "I’m totally down for a road trip this weekend!"

 In everyday conversation, the difference is not very big, and you can use both phrases in a similar way. But “down for” might sound a bit more casual or excited.
    December 12, 2023
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    Hi, I'm new here
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    January 18, 2023
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    We save gain time with online shopping and we can get a big variety of products. Also, we can compare prices quickly. The return process can be a disadvantage for online shopping when we do not receive the correct product.
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    March 4, 2022
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    I love horror movies although not all of them are good. I believe a horror movie should not include jump scares, because this is something everyone reacts to, and not that it really scared the audience. A good horror movie, in my opinion, should have an interesting plot; it should be able to drag you into the situation so you are able to feel the fear along with the main character. My favorite horror movie is “Hereditary” and if you have not seen it, I highly recommend it!
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    February 26, 2022
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    I've an eclectic taste in books. In regards to fiction, my favourite genres are crime and horror, but I also enjoy reading sci-fi, drama and thrillers. If we're talking about nonfiction, I love knowing more about human behaviour, and that includes history, philosophy, psychology, law, politics, anthropology, sociology and so on.
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    February 26, 2022
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    Hi Isaac! Even though “aren’t I” is technically grammatically incorrect, it’s very commonly used in everyday speech. Here’s some more info: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/arent-i-or-are-i-not-correct-usage
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    February 24, 2022
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    A local festival in Colombia is "Rock al Parque." This event is every year in July or August. The secretary of Bogotá organizes a concert with great artists at national and international levels. I recommend this event for metalheads.
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    February 24, 2022
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    "Material" in this context means "jokes." It's a term often used by comedians to describe their comedy routines.
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    February 18, 2022
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    last night I was at a bbq in Colombia. It’s very traditional. We call this asado. Also, we listen to music and dance all night.
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    February 6, 2022
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    A recent study from NYU showed narcissism is driven by insecurity. I am not a narcissist, but I sometimes get weird feelings about my face like when I was thin, my face was quite pretty so if I lose weight, I can have a perfect face. It can be narcissistic, but I don't accept this feeling because I don't want to be a narcissist. However, I definitely think this narcissistic feeling comes from my insecurity, so I really agree with the NYC study. The study said narcissism is a way to protect ourselves from insecurity and low self-esteem. Thanks for reading and have a nice day
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    February 4, 2022
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