Uma nota para mim mesma no futuro Todas estas semanas tu tens aprendendo português. E pois ja podes comecar seu dia cantando com cantoras e cantores portugueses. Tu lês notícias e revistas online de dia e entendes tudo. Depois do trabalho tu relaxas assistindo series em portugues sem legendas. Tu gostas disso e o mais importante, agora, já sabes que o viagem a portugal vou vai ser maravilhoso.

Please explain the difference between Todo homem pensa assim. vs Todos homens pensam assim.

Minha primeira tentativa de escrever Eu sou da Russia, moro em Ufa. Como a maioria das pessoas eu gosto de ler (quase qualquer livro vai dar), assistir bons filmes e series, comer. Desejo visitar outros lugares maior número possível, aprender outras culturas, história, línguas e ,acima de tudo, provar comida nova. Este ano eu finalmente voltei para casa de uma viagem de negócios muita prolongada. Então eu sou tão cheia de esperanças apesar de acontece que foi ainda mais difícil estudar aqui, desde que eu passo cerca de três horas para vinha para casa, do trabalho e voltar cada dia. Eu tambem tenho de dividir o tempo com minha familia que eu senti muitas saudades no ano passado. Eu acredito no melhor ainda.

My favourite historical family Recently I decided that learning language is not enough for me and knowledge of history wouldn't be redundant. So I hit the books and dowloaded quite a bunch of bbc series. And after all my efforts I should confess the best thing I've ever seen on the subject of british history was Disney's Robin Hood of 1973. I understand that even besides animal characters it was hardly historically accurate account but for me it was the first glimpse of the English history, the royal history in particular. Images of the two king brothers: john and richard depicted as mighty lion and maneless one along with references to their severe mother were among the most memorable in my childhood. I would even venture that my whole interest in Britain is rooted in this childhood impressions. Now, years later, having studied most of the british history, I'm still fascinated by this family of four: Henry, Eleanor, Richard and John (I know there were other siblings too). Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages and a great beauty too. She had a remarkably long life, has been a queen of both France and England, went on the Crusade, supported sons rebelling against their father, been imprisoned for 16 years by her own husband, outlived her favorite - the Lionheart, lived well into the reign of her youngest son, John. Henry II was one of the most effective kings ever to wear the English crown and the first of the great Plantagenet dynasty, notoriously known as a murderer of Thomas Becket. Richard I still remains an iconic figure both in England and in France. John Lackland is remembered mostly by signing the magna carta, though he also the one who lost almost all the English possessions in France. I like the idea that despite all their provenance it was still a family with the same family issues that any other family might have. Anyway, back to the main idea behind this article. I love Disney so much, so glad I had it in my childhood.

"Fortysomething" Review I have just finished watching british series Fortysomething. And now I'm utterly confused. The show somehow managed to be both unwatchable and charming at the same time. The characterisation and performances (Hugh Laurie, Anna Chancellor, Peter Capaldi, Benedict Cumberbatch) were all excellent, though it was expected. What I didn't get was the plot. Maybe I'm too young to understand all this stuff, or maybe I'm just not English to get the humor. I'm ashamed to say, I haven't seen any of the actors playing the roles they are best known for. Dr.House, Dr.Who, Sherlock - missed them all. And still it was delightful to see the actors. I can only imagine what a pleasure it must be for their fans.

My greatest achievement I always set achievable goals and pursue them daily. So in the end it doesn't really feel like achievement, more like a natural result of my working. The accomplishment I feel the most proud of is doing 21 push ups in a row. I guess it sounds pretty unserious but for me it was quite a challenge. Never, through my whole life, I have ever been able to do even 1 push up. Being a child I underwent a surgery on my wrist and it left me scared of any activities which could cause trauma again. Many years later I was still afraid and it made me feel weak and powerless. So oneday I've decided to change it and started training. It was very slow, safe and terribly boring. But then the day X has come. In the beginning I was hoping for just 10 times but the results exceed my expectations. At this day something's changed in my attitude towards myself and my potential. Since then I like to think that everything is possible and achievable even if not right at the moment but later you will definitely find the way. Maybe it's naive and silly but living like this is way easier.

Is it okay to use a word 'limey' or is it offensive? Could you please explain in which situation the term would be appropriate?

Language tasks for summer It's time to make the final push. In September my own year of All the things British will come to an end so the next 2 and half monthes will be aimed at total immersion in English in every sphere possible. From previous experience I can say that most notably my English suffered from lack of collocational competence. First on the list, fix this problem. Second, grammar, it can never be too much. I will try to use both by writing entries on italki whenever possible. I always somehow managed to skip pronounciation part this time I won't. Speaking. I'm not a great fan of this even in my native language, not quite sure I must force myself in doing this in English. Well, odds are, speaking won't be my priority.