day 1 Day 1. I decided to keep a diary in English. Firstly I want to sya some facts about me. I was born and raised in a small village in Russia. My parents used to be a pediatrician but they are retired now. I have two elder siblings: brother and sister. Sister has two sons so I am an aunt. I have a baby too. My daughet is 1 year old. She can already walk. Her favourite toy is shoe. She likes sucking it. I am a student. I am on a maternity live right now. I'm going to press charges to continue me education. I am a keen reader. Last book that I've read was 'Poor dad, rich dad'. I liked it. I can honestly reckon that this book changed my mind. I think it's enough for my first time. Till tomorrow!

The first note Today is 27th of August. I decided to keep a diary in English. I recently read about morning pages. It is everyday activity. You need to write on a paper anything that in your mind. So you can make you mind clear and full it with things that are important for you. I decided to combine my morning pages and developing writing skills. I hope you will help me improve my English. As I wrote above, today is the August. For me it means only that it will be a new months in 5 days.

Meine Nachbarin Wie heisst meine Nachbarin? Sie heisst Urim. Wie ist sie von Beruf? Was macht sie beruflich? Sie ist Studentin. Was studiert sie? Sie studiert Russisch Sprache. Wie ist seine Wohnort? Sie ist aus Korea. Wie ist siene Telefonnumer? Ich weiss nicht Welche Sprachen spricht sie? Sie spricht sehr gut Russisch und ein bisschen English. Siene Mutersprache ist Korean Wie ist seiene Familienstand? Sie ist ledig Was liest sie gern? Sie liest Romane gern

A letter Hi Julia, Thanks for your letter – it was great to hear from you. I’m sorry I haven’t written for a while, but I’ve been really busy preparing for my English exam. I think it’s an excellent idea you to play. Summer is the season of all kinds of gigs and musical festivals. They may last for several days, so you’ll have enough time to put in touch with young people and ask them what kind of music they are into. On the corner of my street there is a pub. Every Friday a youth band play there. It’s lead singer is really nice guy, you must meet him! I have a couple of questions. What another countries are you going to visit to? Do you want to play in a band or only you? Do you need another help from me? All the best, Lena.

Letter to friend Dear Haika, Hello! I was glad to receive your letter. Sorry I haven’t been in touch for a while. I’m writing to let you know that I’m okey. I live in a dorm. There are three another girls in the room except of me. We are study at the chemical class, so we do our homework together. They are much clever than me. But it makes them smart alec. At night we discuss our classmates so I feel myself a nosy parker. I’ve made friends with some boys already. They are one year elder me, and they give me a hand with my adaptation in new school and city. It’s a pity that they graduate school next year, and we’ll have less time to spend together. All my classmates are busy as a bee. They are always doing homework and additional tasks. I suggested to go to the theatre or museum, but nobody accepted my offer. I am missing my silly billy former classmates. Well, that’s all from me. Write back soon and tell me your news. Love, Monica.

Neighbor and friend ***As everybody I have neighbors. They are couple of students. His name is Fedor and her is Rinata. The way I feel about them is contradictory. I’m grateful that they don’t play loud music late at night. But they drop litter in our common place. And it drives me crazy. Also he is a keen smoker, so coughs a lot. The most awful thing that he makes loud belches. I try to keep stiff upper lip. ***My mother is the best neighbor I’ve ever met. She is easy-going and all her neighbors become her friends. I can’t call her nosey parker because she hates rumors and gossips. Although she is clever woman she isn’t smart alec. *** My mom is my best friend. I am fond of her because she is always as busy as a bee, so I can call her a workaholic. I take after her mostly and resemble a little a father.

About me for Coursera My name is Lena, and I'm from Russia. I study geochemistry in the MSU, so English isn't my specialisation; it is just the tool for job. In this specialisation it is my second course. I've just finished Grammar and Punctuation course, and I found it very useful because there ale lots of differnences in rules in my native language and English. I start Writing Course therefore these my skill upset me. I can write neither formal nor informal essays. But it is very important to write correctly and effectively especially if I want to pass International exam.

what freedom means to me I value my freedom, because it's very important for me. I chose schools and university where I wanted to study. I choose people with whome I want ot be friends. No one makes me do what i really don't want to do. For me freedom is one of the most splendid gift gotten since our birth.