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I am a retired science librarian who loves to learn about other cultures. I am working at improving my Spanish. My reading comprehension is improving but I am stuck at a lower intermediate level in conversation. I volunteer in English classes and would love to exchange English practice for Spanish practice. My hobbies include reading, bicycling, hiking, music, literature, and more. Soy una bibliotecara de scientists pero jubilado. Mis pasatiempos son lectura, ir en bicicleta, culturas, el senderismo, y otros.
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Luddey
Spanish
Aug 11, 2020
Con gusto Christine, para eso estoy, para brindar acompañamiento adecuado de acuerdo a tus necesidades. Hasta la próxima. :)
FABI
Spanish
Mar 10, 2020
Muchas gracias por la clase, me alegra mucho verte bien y el hablar de arte fue como "la cereza de la torta".
FABI
Spanish
Jan 22, 2020
Cómo siempre me alegró mucho verte, sé que todo saldrá perfectamente 😉 nos vemos pronto 🙂
FABI
Spanish
Nov 5, 2019
Estoy muy feliz de verte otra vez :)
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    In my opinion, credit cards is so useful (are very useful. - cards is plural so use "are" instead of they. You could use either "so" or "very". "Very" sounds more natural.). But, it has (they have - you are referring to the plural, "cards" which is "they") disadvantages, too. I have two reasons. First, you only have credit cards, you can pay for money. (This sentence is a little confusing. Do you want to say, "First, you can use credit cards for money." ?) Especially, when you haven't enough money. I think it is helpful. Second, it has a possibility of leaking your private information from credit cards. If security cord is leaked, your money are spent by unknown people. (If the security code is leaked, your money can be spent by unknown people.) I'm so scared, so I don't still use it. (... so I still don't use them. - Them refers to cards, which is plural. The word "still" would normally go before the verb.) Great start on your writing. I've fixed some things in() with explanations after the - . Most of your errors are in the use of pronouns (they, them, it ) and the verb, to be (am, is, are). This grammar is difficult for most people. Hang in there.
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    July 3, 2021
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    "Keep your chin up" usually means "stay cheerful" or "don't let it (whatever the difficulty is) make you sad". "Hold your head high" means something slightly different - "stay proud" or "don't act downtrodden". You might use them in similar situations as they both refer to how to act when faced with difficulties.
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    December 28, 2020
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  • Corrected
    The weather here has been a little bit colder than usual. It was noticeable even at home! Later this evening, I went out for a walk and the wind was freezing! Tomorrow's expected to rain, so let's see whether the temperatures improve or just get even colder.
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    December 27, 2020
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  • Corrected
    My last trip was to Machupichu. I went with a friend and when we were walking through "Valle Sagrado" there was there a couple of stones where spread watter and tourists guide told us that if you touch it you can live more,if you wash your face with it you could look like younger. It's only a leyend 'cause in fact isn't possible to close that water to probe haha. Thanks for your corrections.
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    December 27, 2020
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    Este mañana mi esposo y yo fuimos a un parque natureleza en las afueras de nuestro ciudad. Es invierno pero la temperatura hoy es cálida. Es raro durante diciembre. En el parque hay un valle profundo. Y porque es invierno, los arboles no tienen hojas. Entonces pudimos ver más lejos. El parque está cerca de la carretera entonces había sonidas de la ciudad - carros, helicópteros, y un tren. Nosotros paseamos por un sendero donde hay muchos pájaros carpinteros. Pero sus cantos son mas similar de los graznidos. Este parque tiene arboles con troncos anchos. Creo es porque los bancos del arroyo son escarpados y fue dificil a cortar.
    December 27, 2020
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    This is a great overview of some of the pronounciation pitfalls for English speakers learning Soanish. I'll return to it from time to time.
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    August 21, 2019
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  • Corrected
    describing a photo 7

    Perhaps, this photo was taken in a library and shows a family who<s> is</s> are reading books. In the center ,we can see a boy who has short ,brown hair and <s>he </s> who is wearing a red jumper (I believe this is British or Australian usage. In the U.S. we would call this a red sweater) and is looking at a girl. In the background there are some shelves with some books on<s> it</s> them. On the right hand side of the photo there is a man who has short hair and is wearing a pair of glasses. At the bottom there is a stuffed animal and on the left <s>hand side of the photo</s> there is a girl who has her back to the camera.it seems to me that the boy is talking to the girl and the man is<s> hearing </s>listening to what they <s>say </s> are saying.

    Most of these corrections are simply to make your paragraph sound more like a native speaker. A few are errors. for instance the shelves are plural, so the books are on "them" not "it". While listening to and hearing have similar meanings. At least where I'm from we would generally use "listening to" when it refers to what a person is saying. "what they say" isn't wrong but we would generally use the present progressive - "what they are saying". Great job. Good luck with your English.
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    July 10, 2019
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  • Corrected

    Milan's Cathedral

    The Milan's Cathedral, better known as the Duomo, is a huge gothic cathedral located in the heart of the city. It's the most important touristic attraction of Milan.

    At 157 meters long, 11,700 square meters (what is this dimension?  the volume?  floor area?) and room for more than 40,000 people, Milan's Duomo is one of the biggest Catholic cathedrals in the world.

    The location was originally occupied by the Basilica of Saint'Ambrogio until the fifth century V, and, in 836, the Basilica of Santa Tecla was built adjacent to it. In 1075, both buildings were destroyed by a big fire and, in 1386, construction began on the Duomo. started being constructed.

    Your english is very good.  While the majority of your essay is easy to understand, I made some changes that would make it sound more as a native speaker (in the United States) would write it.  I also corrected a few small mistakes.  The only thing that isn't clear is the 11,700 square meters.  YOu would want to clarify that dimension.  Hope this helps.

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    August 18, 2018
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  • Commented
    I took Spanish in Oaxaca Mexico for 2 weeks.  Though the small group class moved a little fast for me - the other students were much younger, I still learned so much.  My husband and I stayed in a small hotel and we travelled to some of the very interesting local sites.  The classes were immersion but because my husband didn't speak Spanish, my full experience wasn't.  Still being in a country, taking local buses, visiting local museums and learning about the culture - even in a 2 week experience can't be beat.  I highly recommend it.  
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    August 12, 2018
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  • Corrected

    Chinese Valentine's Day- Qixi Festival

    Could you please help me to correct this short essay? Thank you very much!

    The Qixi Festival is in five days. Qixi is on the 7th of July by the lunar calendar. It will be on the 17th of August by the Solar calendar this year. Qixi is also called the Chinese Valentine's Day by Chinese young people. Qixi originates from a romantic fairy tale. Long long ago, a beautiful fairy named Zhinv fell in love with an ordinary man who was called Niulang. However, Zhinv's parents were very opposed to them being a couple. The queen mother prohibited her daughter Zhinv to meet with Niulang. Zhinv lived in deep affliction with Niulang, as well as Niulang. Zhinv's siblings symathized with them very much, so they begged the queen mother to overlook those two fateful lovers. Finally, the queen mother allowed Zhinv to meet Niulang one time in on July 7th each year. There would be a bridge  made by magpies for Niulang and Zhinv's meeting. Even though they only have one day to be together, they still love each other so much until now! This festival was also called the Qiqiao Festival or Daughter's day In ancient China.

    At Qixi/Qiqiao, young girls send an embroidered item such as a fine sachet to a boy to show her love. If the boy has same feelings for  her, he accepts her gift. If not, he will refuse her politely. Nowadays, lovers also show their love to each other in Qixi. Nevertheless, the ritual is changing unknowingly. For instance the gift has changed to money, we call it "Hongbao-red envelope". Some girls will ask their boyfriends for a big Hongbao in wechat. Wechat is a social app by which you can send money to your friend by electronic payment. The sum is from ¥520 to ¥1314, maybe more! Girls show the numbers to the Moments to show off to their followers. I very much dislike this way to celebrate a pure lover's day! Why can't we follow the example of ancient people? 

    Anyway, happy Qixi Festival! and, you are a lucky boy if you are a single man, because you don't need to pay for your love. If you really love a girl secretly, buy a gift or make her something as a gift to her, It will be more touching!

    Nice job.  I hope this helps.


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    August 12, 2018
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