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- This was really good! My only comments are that the word "if" should have more of an [ɪ] sound, not an [i] sound. So, "ih-f", not "ee-f". Also, the word "natural" should be an [æ] sound, not an [ei] sound. So, "nah-tural", not "nay-tural". Other than that, I didn't notice anything unusual! Your intonation and rhythm were all really fluent-sounding, I could tell that you knew what you were saying and weren't struggling to come up with the words or grammar. Your students will have a wonderful example!0 votedAugust 11, 20211
- Most challenging thing in learning English for me is learning/trying to use all the words, rules and idioms. Becoming an active user for all knowledge that I have learned. In a stressful situation (and speaking is still a stressful situation for me) I tend to use basic language instead of more complicated tenses and new idioms. In fact, it's a complete disaster for my motivation to learn English. When you can’t see the results it’s so disappointing. And almost every time I think I’m not enough. Even though I learn something everyday. I’m really into it and try to do some exercises and activities. I thought that maybe this is because I don't have a bigger idea/plan. You know, my studying exists by itself with no real goal. I just want to have a B2 level that’s it. Watching a tv series and stand-up shows without translation. So today I had a sudden insight! I have to have a big goal and a deadline for it. I made up my mind to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. Didn’t decide which one yet. And I’ll have a deadline to pass it by next summer! I need a learning plan for this year I think! How do you like this idea? Or maybe you know how to be proactive with all this language learning and to see more results. I can really relate to your frustrations! When you don't have a lot of chances to practice verbal conversations, it can be hard to incorporate new words, phrases, and grammar. I think your idea of trying to pass a specific exam is a really great strategy! I really like using italki for this kind of learning. For a long time, I tried to teach myself, and so my progress was very slow. But when I started using italki, I found teachers who could help me find specific goals, and help me follow a textbook or other curriculum! It's a great idea to have a goal to work towards, if you just try to "get better" then you're right, it's very hard to see results. But this is a great idea! And a deadline will help you stay focused too. This was really well written! Keep going!!0 votedJune 20, 20211
- Are there any errors in the sentence? I told you that files that have been saved in the Word program are definitely impossible to recover. I wish I didn't have cerebral palsy. I could sit beside you, and prove it. If I proved it, you would be embarrassed. Even though I'm a professional, I don't know even how to begin recovering them, let alone promise their recovery. Here, you tell impossible tales!0 votedJune 13, 20211
- Hi everyone. I’m from Taiwan. Two months ago, due to my boring job (or, due to my job being boring, or, because my job was boring), I quit. My colleagues held a goodbye party for me, and wished me luck. One month after that (or, one month later), our department was suddenly shut down without any notification. Everyone was shocked, because they worked for the company for over fifteen years, and they were not prepared. And all of a sudden, Taiwan got the pandemic COVID-19. It’s getting harder to find a job during this difficult time. It’s a bad coincidence happened to me and my colleagues.0 votedJune 13, 20210
- Animal Sounds
What are the animal sounds/onomatopoeia in your language? For example, in English:
Dog says bark/arf/woof/yip/bow-wow
Cat says meow
Horse says neigh
Cow says moo
Sheep says baa
Pig says oink
Donkey says hee-haw
Bird says cheep/tweet
Rooster says cock-a-doodle-doo
Frog says ribbit
Chicken says cluck
Duck says quack
Goose says honk
Turkey says gobble
Lion says roar
Cricket says chirp
Bee says buzz
Dove says coo
Snake says hiss
Mouse says squeak
Parrot says squawk
May 7, 201910 Practice new vocabulary!
Yesterday, I went to the shopping center with my sister.. She said that she was going to the car..it's good for me.. but when she picked me up the car had run out of gasoline..
Sometimes I don't put up with her bag memory! She always tries to give me a fall out for this situation but for me it's so difficult to figure her out.
I have told her that you should be focused on your task, but do you know what happens? She forgets it again!
In spite of this, we get on well! I love my sister!What is "bag memory"? Is it perhaps a Spanish idiom I am familiar with? In English, we might say "her spotty memory", or "her hole-y memory". We might also say that "she has a memory like Swiss cheese".
0 votedFebruary 7, 20191

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