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I have taught English in Japan for over twenty years and have learned Japanese as well. I plan to spend sometime in Spain and would like to learn basic conversational Spanish for me to enjoy my stay there,
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    じゃ ありません is the informal form of では ありません and means is not/are not. They come together at the end of a negative sentence. Your sample sentence, 私はからい食べものがすきじゃありません is the same as 私はからい食べものがすきではありません and literally means ( I+spicy food+like+not). The affirmative sentence would be: 私はからい食べものがすきです。 Got it? Now try translating this sentence: 私はあまいのみものがすきじゃありません
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    April 14, 2019
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  • Answered
    Both expressions mean the same but are to be used with discretion. Simply put, the the first expression is more polite ( can be used in formal conversations) and the second one is more colloquial (often used in informal conversations).
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    April 14, 2019
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  • Corrected
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    April 13, 2019
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    103rd day 2019

    Hi there. I am just writing next the following note without any particular topic.

    I had planned to describe a picture today, but now I am too lazy for that now. I got up late and don't want to spend much time describing a picture. After writing this  the note, I am going to read an article and then to walk to a pharmacy to buy some medicine. When I am get back, I will have lunch and go to my new flat to work on it.


    Note: In English, a comma is needed after a conditional clause. Example: After xxx,------. or When xxx, ------.

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    April 13, 2019
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  • Corrected

    Do you agree that we should live near our parents?

    Yes, I do agree with the statement. because first, as our parents getting older, their state of health may get worse will decline.  Sometimes  They may get sick and may need us others to take or to have them taken to a hospital in time.For example, one of my friend's, his father once got had a heart attack, but because he lived nearby, it was possible for him to take  ( or send  his father by ambulance?) to the a nearby hospital and his father finally (fortunately?) got out of danger.
    Furthermore, living near our parents will allow us to talking with them parents face to face and that  may bring us more happiness than chatting with them online and talking through cellphones.


    Note: 1. Saying " may get worse" implies that they are already in a bad state of health. A person's health naturally declines with age.

    Have a good day!

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    April 13, 2019
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  • Corrected

    Coffee

    A: Don't we have coffee more?
    B: I bought one at the beginning of the month. Did you see on the shelf?
    A: I haven't seen there yet. I'll check it.

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    A: Don’t we have coffee more? —-> Don’t we have any more coffee ?
    B: I bought one at the beginning of the month. Did you see on the shelf? —-> I bought some at the beginning of this month. Didn’t you see  it on the shelf?

    A: I haven't seen there yet. I’ll check it. —-> I haven’t checked the shelf yet but I’ll do that now.

    Now, please check my Japanese:
    A.  コーヒーもうありませんか?
    B.  今月の初めに買いましたわよ。棚に見えませんでしたか?
    A. 棚はまだみていませんでしたが、今するわ。
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    April 13, 2019
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  • Corrected

    Do you think that school should teach subjects such as pPainting and pPhotography?

    I think all schools should teach these subjects because they help to develop different skills like creativity or concentration. Also they are more enjoyable and relaxing than other subjects such as Maths  or Language. On the other hand Moreover, these subjects might encourage some students could want to work as a painter or photographer in their future. For these reasons, I think these subjects should be compulsory, not voluntary while children study at all schools.


    Note: 1. Painitng, Photography, Math and Language are proper nouns ( names of the subject) and should therefore be capitalized.

               2. It is better to use the word "Moreover" here, because you are stating another statement that supports your assertion.

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    April 15, 2018
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  • Commented
    Hello. I am curious about midwifery in Japan. What are the requirements to become a midwife in Japan?
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    January 19, 2017
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    For my diary_ピザ食べて後悔してる

    :) Please correct my English for natural & casual expression, thanks!
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    Recently, I often eat a pizza which is leftover on a Italian store next to my workplace after working.
    I have to lose weight actually but I really love a pizza so can't handle my appetite.
    After eating I regret it.

    Wanna stop eating a pizza anymore...

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    Hello. How about mentioning your love for pizza and your desire to lose weight first before saying what you have been doing lately? Assuming that you are NOT eating "leftovers"(残り物) but discounted ones, below is my suggestion:

    I love pizza and I could not resist eating it even if I know I have to lose weight.
    Recently, I often eat priced-down pizza sold at an Italian pizza shop next to my workplace after work and I always regret having done so afterwards. 
    How I want to stop eating pizza from now on! ( or, I must have more self-control to break this new habit!)
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    January 19, 2017
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