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Mónica
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Mar 31, 2017
It's been great to meet you and have the trial with you! Muchas gracias Javiera:)
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    ' Tie the knot' always refers to the act of getting married to a partner.

    For example: They are going to tie the knot in June. 

    Whereas 'settle down' is more ambiguous. It can mean to have children/ to buy a house/ to get married/ to stay situated in one place and so on. 

    For example: Paul thinks thirty is the perfect age to settle down and have children. 

    I am from the UK and I would say drama (when talking about relationships) has negative connotations. People can state they want a "drama free relationship" and so on. People don't tend to go looking for drama and generally avoid it. 

    Hope this is useful!

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    May 24, 2016
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    What's the weather like where you are? Over here it's a bit rainy and cloudy. 

    I hope you and your family are doing great.
    Sorry I have not written to you in a while. My little son is keeping me quite busy.
    He is so demanding and he always wants to be held in my arms. As soon as I put him in his cot he demands that I pick him up back into my arms.
    I am sleep-deprived most nights. He wakes me, about five or six times a night, and after that it is difficult for me to get back to sleep.
    I try to have a nap, during the day while my son is asleep, but usually in vain.
    Even though I need a nap in the daytime I find that I can't fall asleep. It is like someone is propping my eyes open with matchsticks.
    Even as I am typing this letter my son is sound asleep on top of me.

    Just a few corrections/suggestions - this is a great piece of writing! 

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    May 20, 2016
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    Be Nice to Children

    To a large extent, I believe that children are given too much free time.
    Free time, in my opinion, refers to time that is not spent under the direct supervision of a parent, a teacher or a carer. Their time is often spent on several things; such as watching television,playing with friends,going to parties, doing homework, and playing games on their own or with others.
    Among all of the above, a child could either be negatively (?) influenced by what he or she watches on TV, as most programmes are not meant to be viewed by the child's age group.*
    In my opinion, most of the formative years of a child should be spent doing school work, and engaging in recreational activities that would develop the child emotionally and mentally. I strongly believe this, because from a young age, a child is quick to grasp most of what is seen or heard around them.


    This is an interesting argument and you make some good points! Try not to over complicate your language, becomes sometimes your writing is difficult to follow!

    *Do you mean this is the most problematic activity? Try and expand on this point.

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    May 6, 2016
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    It's called a fridge magnet, because there is a (magnetic) metal layer underneath. This also means you can put it on the fridge and take it off again whenever you like. Whereas, if you put a sticker on the fridge this is more permanent and difficult to remove. Hope this helps!
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    May 3, 2016
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    *These dogs are trained to the highest standards and are a credit to their owners.

    In the sentence a 'credit to' means that the dogs are valuable and advantageous for their owners.

    This phrase has positive connotations and is used to describe something/ someone that is an asset.

    Example: Jenny was a credit to her office, because of her enthusiasm and intelligence. 

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    April 29, 2016
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    Both of these are correct! However, I think these sentences could be improved by omitting 'the'. 1. I'm studying Korean at university. 2. I study Korean at university. Only use 'the' if you are going to say the exact university you are studying at. Example: I'm studying Korean at the University of Nottingham. I hope this helps!
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    April 27, 2016
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    (oops, see the answer below)
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    April 27, 2016
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    1. A composer is someone who puts/ arranges things together and it's most commonly associated with musicians, but this usage isn't incorrect. The word composer fits the context. Yet, I do agree 'composer' could be exchanged with 'author' for more clarity! 2. I think this is a stylistic choice. Perhaps the author wanted place a greater emphasis on the first clause.
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    April 27, 2016
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    Amsterdam: Land of Freedom

    I have spent a few days in Amsterdam for a little break. Overall, it has been good. Usually, on holiday, I relax by looking at monuments and art works around Europe, but during this holiday I have felt different. Dutch people are helpful, simple and open. They have no problems with anything. I appreciate this way of life. The hospitality is plentiful and without compromises. I think the Netherlands is the perfect country to raise children. I strongly felt a human connection, which I have never experienced in the rest of Europe. They steer clear of problems, they look at ways to overcome them and they don't complain about it. So, for the first time, my holiday has not been beneficial for my cultural growth, but for my personal growth instead.


    Interesting topic! 

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    April 27, 2016
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    I'd personally use 'can I have' and 'can I get' to ask for food, because these can be made into interrogatives. Examples: Can I have the pie please? Can I get some chips too? You can also use 'I'll have', but this is more of a statement. Example: I'll have the chicken please. I'd avoid 'let me get', because it may be seen as too direct (in Britain anyway)!
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    April 27, 2016
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