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Marcello
Italian
Jul 5, 2017
Thank you, Susan. See you on Saturday. ;)
Massimo
Italian
Jun 25, 2017
In bocca al lupo per il restauro di casa!!! :))
Marcello
Italian
Jun 25, 2017
Sure, we will continue the discussion. Thanks.
Massimo
Italian
Jun 18, 2017
Dal sole, alla pioggia, all'aurora boreale, all'Islanda, alla... grammatica, i fonemi, le sfaccettature della nostra lingua! Sempre molto piacevole! :)
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  • Corrected

    Formal letter: the library shouldn't be closed

    Dear Sir or Madam,
    I'm writing with regard to the article which appeared in your newspaper a few days ago about the <font style="background-color: yellow;">proposed</font> closure of the public library in Baltchington's Parkdale. I would<font style="background-color: yellow;"> like to</font> express my concern about <font style="background-color: yellow;">this and state that I disagree with the accuracy of the information the article is based on (or: on which the article is based, but this correct way is more formal and traditional).</font>
    Firstly, I would like to draw your attention to the<font style="background-color: yellow;"> survey we conducted with </font>Parkdale residents, that demonstrates that almost half of the interviewees visits the library at least once a week;<font style="background-color: yellow;"> just a small percentage was not interested in</font> using the library facilities.
    Moreover, I speak on behalf of the residents when I <font style="background-color: yellow;">say/state that</font> the Central Library is far too distant, and it would be utterly <font style="background-color: yellow;">impractical</font> to go back and forth at least once or twice a week. <font style="background-color: yellow;">(Or: the Central Library is too far away and that going there and back more than once or twice a week is not at all practical).</font>
    In addition, I cannot really see the point in converting the structure into a <font style="background-color: yellow;">sports</font> facility: priority should be given to the improvement of existing services and not to an <font style="background-color: yellow;">uncertain (<font style="background-color: yellow;">or: even risky</font>?)</font> investment of public money.

    I trust you will publish my letter <font style="background-color: yellow;">on behalf</font> of the people who still use this library and believe in its usefulness.
    Kind regards


    Hi Niccolo, this is a very good letter and would get your message across as it is.  I've made some suggestions and explanations (in italics) to make it sound more 'native English'.  Hope they help.



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    May 6, 2017
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    Check it please

    Today I <font style="background-color: yellow;">want to</font> describe what kind of shopping I prefer and why.
    I prefer <font style="background-color: yellow;">the</font> traditional way of shopping because it easier <font style="background-color: yellow;">for </font>me.  I want to see <font style="background-color: yellow;">everything that</font> is in stock now <font style="background-color: yellow;">and</font> if I do not <font style="background-color: yellow;">know</font> what size <font style="background-color: yellow;">I need,</font> I can try it <font style="background-color: yellow;">on. </font> But <font style="background-color: yellow;">nowaday</font><font style="background-color: yellow;">s,</font> <font style="background-color: yellow;">the more</font> traditional way of shopping <font style="background-color: yellow;">is disappearing</font> because of online shopping. If you do not want to go to the shop, you can by things online and <font style="background-color: yellow;">they </font>will be sent to your home. But you do not <font style="background-color: yellow;">know</font> how fast it will be or <font style="background-color: yellow;">if it will be</font> more expensive that in <font style="background-color: yellow;">the</font> shop or <font style="background-color: yellow;">if</font> it will be too small or too big.  <font style="background-color: yellow;">In conclusion</font>, I<font style="background-color: yellow;">'</font>d like to say that I prefer <font style="background-color: yellow;">the</font> traditional way of shopping because it is <font style="background-color: yellow;">easier </font><font style="background-color: yellow;">for </font>me.
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    May 6, 2017
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