It suggests that the person was worried and held their breath out of fear. When the feared event did not occur, the person lets out a "sigh of relief." In other words, an expulsion of the breath they had been holding.

Growing older

When we are very young, it seems to us we have a lot of time (all the time in the world). People o<strike>e</strike>lder than us seem<strike>s</strike> very old (elder has limited use in English) in <strike>to </strike>our eyes (expression that I traslated from Italian, but I don't know if it is used in English -- yes, but with a different preposition.) I remember a thing that happened when I was 14. A 18 y.o. girl joined <strike>came in </strike>our group of friends, but she seemed too old to me to be part of our group. It is strange to think how <strike>much </strike>a 18 yo girl seems very young to me, now. The unusual thing is that as you grow older, everything appears normal to you. I admit that I'm learning about myself and life, so I can say it (what is it?  growing older?  learning?) is worth <strike>of </strike>it (what is it?  growing older?  learning?) , but when I see myself in <strike>at </strike>the mirror...well, sometimes I need <strike>one </strike>a moment to realize who <strike>is </strike>that woman is! :D

I don't understand this girl that I have worked with <strike>her</strike>

<strike>I knew this Girl 3 weeks ago, she work with me </strike>as a waitress in some restaurants in the Amalfi Coast.
<strike>in totally i</strike> I have worked with her twice, <strike>2 times </strike>because we both work at  <strike>have</strike> different places <strike>to work</strike>.
The first time we worked together, I thought that she was great.  <strike> when w</strike>We talked in my car about <strike>more things of </strike>ourselves. Aand, the second time was better than the first.
The following day, I founded an excuse to ask my friend for her telephone number, <strike>at my friend</strike> and he gave it to me. I started to text <strike>chat with</strike> her anonymously <strike>with slyness</strike>. [<font style="background-color: yellow;">If she texted back, then "with" is ok]</font>
One night a female friend of hers called [<font style="background-color: yellow;">if texted, say texted; if voice call, then call is ok</font>] me <strike>with</strike> on an unknown number, so I played along with those 2 "unknown" people (as a <strike>for </strike>joke because I <strike>have</strike> understood that it was probably <strike>was</strike> her and her friend).<strike>, a</strike>Anyway I gave up my anonymity <strike>put apart my slyness</strike> the following day, and I began to chat with her <strike>for tell</strike> about the joke of the preceding<strike>ent</strike> night. We both
<strike>She </strike>laughed <strike>and me too</strike>.
When I asked her to go out for <strike>take a </strike>coffee with me, she said, "NO... NO ...NO."<strike> more times. </strike>
So, I wanted understand the reason, and she told me to ''imagine that I'm like engaged.''
The following day, I got another call/text from <strike>prank</strike> <strike>with</strike> unknown number, but that time I was not interested in her and her games <strike>more COLD</strike> and turned off the ringtonecalling after <strike>one</strike> a minute.
Yesterday, I sent <strike>disturbed </strike>her <strike>with</strike> a text message, and she said <strike>me</strike> that she is engaged to <strike>with</strike> an ex-boyfriend.
I think that this was <strike>a proof /</strike>a test for her to see<strike>ing</strike> how <strike>I'm </strike>crazy I am for her.
I<strike>i</strike>nstead, I<strike>i</strike> told her, ''Wwell you are e<strike>i</strike>ngaged with your ex...congratulations...I<strike>i</strike> have news <strike>another notice </strike>for you...I<strike>i</strike>'m going abroad for many years, because in I<strike>i</strike>taly Ii don't have anything <strike>nothing</strike>.... [<font style="background-color: yellow;">in English, I don't have nothing means I have something -- the two negatives (not & nothing) negate each other, kind of like multiplying two negative numbers</font>]
Today, she <strike>have </strike>changed the phrase of her Whatsapp to ''I'm going to find my place in the world because here I<strike>i</strike> have nothing'' and her avatar is <strike>now she has a profile picture where there is a </strike>text that says, '' I don't believe in love...''
So my question <strike>point </strike>is why did <strike>''Why </strike>she tell me that she has a <strike>have </strike>boyfriend when she really meant that <strike>instead</strike> she doesn't <strike>don't </strike>believe in love????'

Thinking about Learning English <font style="background-color: yellow;">(title case, but never capitalize articles or prepositions)</font>

I have to say the truth; it is difficult for me to start speaking English. Maybe this is hard for me, because I have not spoken <strike>never talk </strike>much in English with someone else until now, or maybe I haven't found the right occasion yet. With <strike>And</strike> regards to learning English, I want to <strike>'ll </strike>ask your opinion about what is the right way to study English from movies? Should I <strike>should</strike> choose a movie I like and that I have seen <strike>saw</strike> many times?  Should I <strike>should</strike> watch it in the original language (English) without subtitles <strike>(maybe </strike>the<strike> </strike>first time <strike>thing?) </strike>and then watch it again with subtitles?
Should I <strike>should</strike> <strike>make</strike> pause when I don't understand a word or a verb, and check it in <strike>on </strike>the dictionary?.  Pausing and using a dictionary sounds timing consuming <strike>But this work could be too long </strike>and so boring that maybe I w<strike>c</strike>ould stop and give up. What is your opinion?  Any<strike>,</strike><strike> and some</strike> tips or advice?

Hi and thanks :)

Awesome question.  I would suggest children's movies or movies with pretty simple plots (action, romance, or comedy).  The only issue with comedy is a high potential for lots of slang.  Soap operas might work, too, if you like them.  I think your idea of watching it once without subtitles and again with subtitles is really good.  And, one more time without?  I'd skip the dictionary approach; who cares if you don't understand a word or two?  By the way (BTW), your proper use of the past perfect (haven't found) means you're doing really well -- better than many native speakers!  Since the past perfect is the second part of that sentence and the talk/speak concept occurs over the same time period, the verb "to speak" also needs to be in the past perfect tense. 

 

 

 

 

My expirience with italki.

Recently, I've written a notebook asking how I could improve my English on iltalki. After receiving answers and corrections, I've realized how helpful italki is . I have studied English in a language school called " Projeto Inglês para São Paulo" in Brazil since February 2016.  The teachers there are excellent, and the classes are dynamic.  In all classes, we sing music to strengthen our grammar and pronunciation. So, I'm enjoying using italki.

[IELTS Writing Test Exercise] Complain Letter

You are a member of an organisation that meets regularly at a particular restaurant. Your most recent meal there was unsatisfactory. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
• introduce yourself and explain why you are writing
• explain what was wrong with the food and the service
• suggest what he/she should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant

Dear Sir Robert,
My name is Stella Pranoto. I am writing this letter to complain about the last meal I had at The Gnome Restaurant. I regularly have a meeting with my colleagues in your restaurant. I find that The Gnome is a strategic and conducive place for a work meeting. Besides, we like the menu, and the prices suit us.

We didn’t have any problem with your restaurant until last Saturday (22/10/2016), at around 6 p.m., I ordered salad for our meeting. When it came to me, I smelled (smelt is only when have is an auxiliary verb) rotten tomatoes. My colleagues confirmed that the tomatoes were rotten and smelled. Furthermore, it was not just the tomatoes, but all the vegetables were soggy and decayed. Therefore, I complained to the waitress, but disappointingly she refused to change my food or refund the money.

For the sake of the continuity of The Gnome Restaurant and the health of its customers, I suggest that you take great caution in the quality of your raw materials and the hygiene process in the kitchen. I truly hope that this little extremely low level of food quality will not happen again in the future. Thank you for your kind attention.

Sincerely,
Stella Pranoto 

Do you agree with "Hate makes power"

Nowadays, mMore and more people realize that love gives people power, while hate don’t does not.
People have not reached a consensus on common point whether hate will cause damage to people or groups, even countriesy , but, frankly, it becomes a popular psychological issue. Some people assert that hate will motivate press and activate them, whereas others hold the opposite view. Based on the latent harm to the group work and waste of one’s energy and, time, I prefer the latter view.

Firstly, hate could exert a negative impact on one’s work. In this case, one could not focus on the project and not be able to finish the target on time. According to a recent report by Linkedin, 22 percent hate their a colleague, manager or boss in regular companies. People spendt too much time and energy on those tiny issues, causing damages to the company’s financial loss. Hate truly gives people a reason (or an excuse?) not to focus on their work.   

Secondly, hate could lead to a bad influence on one’s social life. People are social human beings. Without understanding one's friends and families, one could possibly get lost in hate. For instance, one of my friends named Joshua was who has been punished by his boss the other day. After From that day, he stayed in his small house, devoting himself into the what? game. Without connections to his girfriend, she then broke up with himer. Because he one could not move past his hatred, he was not able to socialize normally.

Admittedly, hate might make one smart and logical. Joshua focused his hatred of his boss to work against his boss and develop strategies to get even with the boss. However, with hate in his heart, he lost his beloved girlfriend and got lost in work and retribution.  

In conclusion, considering the negative impact on one’s work and social life , I agree that haste makes waste.

18.08.16

on this I started high school at Fredrik ll and avd. Nye Sandveien, which are two independent departments at Fredrik ll VGS. My high school Which focuses on teaching people with physical and/or mental disabilities.  A, at 08:00 AM every the same day, I and et my fellow students and teachers met many for the first time. I reunited with Marigona, with whom which I spoke about in "my life.", I also made some new friends firends as the weeks went on., I also learned how to bond with my linguistic teacher I, mostly via the subject English and my English teacher who which has lived in an Africa country for a year with her family when she was 5. She also made me fall in love with the language again, as she`s also very enfthusiastic and energetic as a teacher of English,. I think that`s because she loves the language, too. Now I`d like to speak about my study line, which is ST (service and transport)., ST which focuses on sales, and manufacturing,.and other sub themes in that area such as the term "Sservice" etc. My teachers in the subject are also very energetic and enthfusiastic in teaching it. Then there is my "Soon adult" teacher, who which mainly focuses on teaching us how to build a life after school and trainee work., The topics we go over in this subject include: economics, how to cook food, national geography in Norway, and how to get a rescidence. And, she also helps two students study to the theory exam in order to get a driver`s license. Then we have mMy P.E./science teacher, he teaches us how to write repports etc in science.