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Hi! I’m a Native American English speaker living in Seattle. I love to travel with my husband and toddler and practice learning languages for travel purposes. We like to do extended stays to immerse ourselves in languages and cultures.
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Katrin
German
Aug 16, 2016
Hi Jessica, I am really impressed by the German you've managed to learn in such a short time! Even in the "free conversation" you were able to get your point across. Have a great trip! Regards, Katrin
Katrin
German
Aug 13, 2016
Hi Jessica, vielen Dank für die gute Stunde! Your German is amazing after only 4 weeks of language course! Bis bald, Katrin
Silke Streit
German
Aug 10, 2016
The pleasure was mine. You speak good German already after only 4 weeks learning the language! See you!
Activities
  • Answered
    It means that you have done well with the previous company. You have done a really good job there, and we would be happy to have you at our company.
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    June 17, 2021
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  • Answered
    “Wrapped up” can just mean “finished”. For example, “Let’s get this meeting wrapped up so we can go home.” However, in this context, it means something completely different. Something “wrapped up in red tape” means that it’s hard to use/access. People can’t get the information that they need without going through and getting authorization from the people in charge. For example, if you were wanting to access some files/paperwork for some research, but were told no, you can’t have it because you aren’t authorized. That would be an example of something being “wrapped up in red tape”.
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    June 17, 2021
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  • Commented
    Hi, Inez. I’m an a Native American English speaker. My family (husband and toddler) will be spending 2 months in Barcelona this fall, so I’m hoping to practice my limited Spanish ahead of time. And if it works out, we can meet up in Barcelona when I’m there to practice. Let me know! Jessica
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    June 16, 2021
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  • Commented

    Scene would be used for either a scene in a movie/play or for describing the atmosphere of something. 

    "In the next scene, the actor trips."

    "That bar really wasn't my scene. Too loud."

    "It was a horrific scene."


    However, "scenic" can mean beautiful to look at. 

    "The boat ride was very scenic."


    View would be used to describe what you are looking at, what you can see.

    "The balcony has a lovely view!"

    "Look! We have a view of the park!"

     

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    August 18, 2016
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  • Corrected

    Okay, I wasn't sure how to show markings of the changes that I made, but here is your text with the corrections:

    My name is Gilberto, and I'm from Brazil. I'm living in Itapeva, but I am from Sorocaba.
    I'm a procurement specialist, but I'm currently unemployed and looking for a job. I speak three
    languages: Spanish, a little English, and my native language is Portuguese. I'd like to learn
    English because it is important for my job. Also, I'd like to be able to speak with other people around the
    world to learn other cultures. I have a small family, just two sisters and my mom. My mom and my sister, Fabiana, are both hairdressers, and my sister Laurie is a housewife. Laurie is 38 years old, Fabiana is 40 years old, and I'm 31 years old. I like reading books and technology.
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    August 17, 2016
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  • Posted
    American living in Germany wanting language partner

    Hello! I am a beginner in German, and I'm looking for a native German speaker to practice with over Skype. I can help you with your English in exchange. 

    Thanks! 

    -Jessica [emoji] 

    August 17, 2016
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  • Corrected

    Original:

    About maize

    Do you like a maize how it like me?
    Near my block of flat situated a small market with fresh fruits and vegetables. After work I come to the market and buy two ear fo maize. I like eat a maize with salt. What I don't like in a maize, it stick into a tooths.


    Corrected:

    About corn

    Do you like corn? (I'm not actually sure what you were trying to say here.)

    By my home there is a small market with fresh fruits and vegetables. After work, I go to the market and buy two ears of corn. I like to eat corn with salt. What I don't like about corn is that it gets stuck in my teeth. 

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    August 10, 2016
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  • Commented
    A stint would be a short period of time. It's not used very often in the US, but when it is used, it seems to devalue the amount of time discussed. Like if someone said that he had " a stint in jail" they would be just mentioning the short time in jail, but probably continuing the sentence with what happened after the fact. For example, "After a stint in jail, he cleaned up, got a job, and started a family."  I've usually heard it used in combination with the word short - "a short stint". 
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    July 28, 2016
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