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Hello! My name is Thandi. I am a native English speaker, and I am learning Spanish. I am currently living in Wales, in the UK and I have also lived in Cape Town, South Africa. I am really excited to be here on italki, as I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with different people around the world; I am looking forward to sharing my stories and hearing yours!
My interests include music, fashion and film; I love the beauty and power of storytelling, which allow us to learn about unique perspectives and human experiences. In my spare time, I love dancing, writing, spending time outdoors, and experimenting with fashion. I am also interested in social sciences, which I plan on studying at university.
¡Hola! Me llamo Thandi. Soy un hablante nativo de inglés y actualmente vivo en Gales. En este momento, estoy aprendiendo español, por lo que me encantaría conversar con cualquiera que sea fluido o que también esté aprendiendo.
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- ¿Deberíamos realmente elegir olvidarnos de 2020? Hola. Han pasado casi 4 o 5 meses desde que escribí mi primera entrada en el cuaderno, 'Mi Vida Actual en Cuarentena'. El tiempo ha sido raro este año; por un lado, no puedo creer que el tiempo pase tan rápido (casi estamos en el octavo mes del año, y apenas estábamos en el año cuando la pandemia se extendió por todo el mundo) y por otro lado, ¡siento que hemos estado en cuarentena por años! En mi país, Sudáfrica, todavía hay ciertas restricciones porque los casos siguen aumentando. Pero, una economía ya débil ha luchado para manejar una cuarentena prolongado y la desigualdad aquí es severa. No cabe duda de que este ano han sido muy importante, para todos. Una cosa que ha hecho es destacó la fragilidad de nuestros sistemas y enfatizó la medida en que se han construido sobre la inequidad y la injusticia. Ha habido protestas, (confío en el poder de las protestas) y mas a medida que más personas cuestionen sus sistemas y nuestra humanidad. Creo que, ya es hora.July 28, 202030
- A simple summer dayIt was a simple summer day. The sun was shining brightly and the weather was extremely hot. The air was very dry and nothing, not a even light wind, was blowing. I was sitting in the garden, <s>and</s> watching blue clouds passing by. The <s>suffocating</s> potent smell of grass and flowers from <s>adjacent</s> a nearby meadow <s>covered me with dense fume</s> enveloped me in an invigorating aroma. Sometimes it seemed that I was a part of this <s>blowing</s> abundance. Nothing could <s>offend me</s> bring me down. It was <s>entire</s> the epitome of relaxation. Only in this atmosphere <s>you can</s> can you examine how wonderful our world is. How much do you need to be happy? Fresh air in your lungs, freedom to do what you want and your healthy family and friends. Could great sums of money, expensive world-class cars <s>of world-famous making</s> or luxury cottages make you feel absolutely happy? Especially if you don't have somebody to share it with? I assume not. The clouds were passing by and <s>the</s> a butterfly was flying around me. I was still sitting in the garden and saying thanks for every happy moment in my life.This was a great piece of writing! Well done!Here are some notes which you might find useful:<ul><li>The word "suffocating" generally has negative connotations. In this case, it would imply that the smell of grass and flowers felt overwhelming or unbearable. To replace the word "suffocating", I have suggested using "potent", which suggests that the smell was powerful and strong. </li></ul><ul><li>The phrase "covered me" is correct, although I have suggested the phrase "envelope me" because it creates a feeling of being completely surrounded or wrapped up in something. It gives the impression that the smell was comforting and embracing. </li></ul><ul><li>Similarly to the word "suffocating", "dense fume" has more negative connotations. The word "dense" is usually used to describe something that is very heavy, thick or murky. I have replaced "dense" with "invigorating". This implies that the smell was refreshing and uplifting. The word "fume" is usually used to describe a type of gas which could be dangerous to inhale, or to describe a very sharp odour (a smell that is quite unpleasant). I have replaced "fume" with "aroma". This implies that smell was pleasant and fragrant. </li></ul><ul><li>"Nothing could bring me down" means 'nothing could make me unhappy' or ' nothing could upset me'.</li></ul><ul><li>"The epitome of" means 'the perfect example of' or 'the embodiment of'. </li></ul>Hope this helps! :)0 votedJuly 28, 20201
- Kazán And its favorite dessertKazán And its favorite dessertHi good evening😀<s>Some</s> A few days ago I read an article that <s>tolk</s> spoke about <s>the favorite dessert of</s> a very popular dessert in KazánKazán is the capital city <s>od</s> of the republic of Tartaristán; it's located on <s>Tha</s> the <s>B</s>banks of the Volga river. <s>And</s> I can see by pictures that is a very beautiful city. I like its architecture and its landscapes. I never had been there, but I would like to visit some dayIn this article I read that its <s>dessert most famus</s> most famous dessert is <s>the </s>Chak Chak, <s>it's</s> which is made with <s>a frite</s> fried dough, sugar and honeyAs it is a <s>dessert very traditional </s> very traditional dessert in the city, each family has its own way to <s>do</s> make it, <s>its</s> their own recipe, <s>bit</s> but they all <s>has</s> have <s>its</s> two <s>mein</s> main ingredients: love and good mood.I <s>never</s> have not tasted it yet , but <s>all the</s> many people write sweet (or "lovely" or "great") things about it, so someday I hope eat <s>ir</s>itThanks for your correction 👍Greetings from México😀Hola Miguel! This is a great piece of writing. Well done!I'd love to try this dessert one day too.These are just a few points to consider:<ul><li>In english, adjectives come before the noun. Por ejemplo, en el texto que dijo "dessert most famous" En español, este orden es correcto, pero en inglés es correcto decir "most famous dessert"</li><li>In the text, you explain that the two main ingredients in the dessert are "love and good mood". I understand what you are saying, but it would make more sense to say "love and joy" or "love and enthusiasm". </li></ul>Kazán y su postre favoritoHola buenas nochesHace unos días leí un artículo que hablaba de el postre preferido de la ciudad de Kazán.Kazán es la capital de la República de Tartaristán ; se encuentra a orillas de rio Volga y por las fotos pue do ver qué es una ciudad muy hermosa, me gusta mucho su arquitectura y sus paisajes , nunca he estado ahí pero me gustaría visitarla algún díaEn el artículo leí que su postre más famoso es el Chak chak , está hecho de una masa frita con azúcar y mielCómo es un postre muy tradicional en la ciudad , cada familia tiene su propia forma de hacerlo , su propia receta , pero todas llevan sus dos ingredientes principales que son : amor y buen humorYo no lo he probado aún pero todas las personas escriben cosas muy ricas de él, así que algún día espero probarloGraciaspor tu corrección 😀Saludos desde México0 votedApril 28, 20201
- Otra entrada de cuaderno sobre la obra, Yerma Buenos dias, Espero que estés bien. Por favor ayúdame a corregir las siguientes oraciones. Muchas gracias! En la obra llamado 'Yerma', la iluminación del escenario, moviéndose progresivamente de la luz a la oscuridad, paralelos y simbolismo El viaje de Yerma de la esperanza inicial y el optimismo a la desesperación creciente y final. Debido a que instintivamente asociamos los buenos momentos con el brillo y las desgracias con la oscuridad, el oscurecimiento progresivo del escenario tiene el efecto de involucrarnos, como audiencia, emocionalmente en la vida de Yerma, universalizándola de la manera que Lorca (el autor) deseaba. El lenguaje de Yerma es muy evocador de las fuerzas positivas y negativas evidentes tanto en la experiencia de Yerma como en el mundo de la naturaleza que la rodea. En cuanto al movimiento físico en el escenario en cuestión, hay dos tipos contrastantes: uno evocador de energía vibrante y creativa, el otro sin vida.April 28, 202041
- Por favor corrija! Una breve biografía de Federico García Lorca Actualmente, estudio la obra se llama 'Yerma' de Federico Garcia Lorca. - Lorca creció en Andalucia rural. - Estudió derecho en la universidad, antes comenzó a escribir poesia, prosa y obras de teatro en 1917 (a la edad de 19). - En 1919, Lorca e mudó a Madrid, donde se unió a un grupo de artistas conocidos como 'Generación del 72'. Este group incluyó Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel. Lo presentaron al surrealismo. - En su trabajo, Lorca rechazó el naturalismo del teatro del siglo XIX a favor de una técnica dramática que sugiriera la resonancia universal de situaciones dadas. - El método de Lorca fue uno que transforma la realidad en algo mucho más significativo - Vivia en una sociedad muy tradicional, de mente estrecha. España estaba dominada por la Iglesia Católica, y ser gay era visto como un pecado. Lorca fue criticado por ser gay, y fue objeto de muchos chismes. Esto se correlaciona fuertemente con el tema del chisme en la obra. Muchos personajes chismean sobre 'Yerma' y el estado de su relación y su falta de hijos. - Creía que los niños encarnaban la vida. El uso de Lorca del tema de la falta de hijos en la literatura puede haberse derivado de su conciencia de que, como hombre gay, no podía tener hijos propios. - Sintió una inmensa presión social, como lo hace Yerma en la obra. Al vivir en un país donde los niños son tan importantes y tan apreciados, el reconocimiento de Lorca de que fue excluido de tener hijos propios fue evidentemente una fuente de angustia para él. Muchas gracias!! Aprecio tu ayuda :)April 21, 202060
- La Moda Sostenible ¡Hola! Ahora, voy a escribir sobre una tema que resuena conmigo. Esta tema es la moda sostenible. En este momento, la moda es una industria muy largo. Creo que industria tiene muchas aspectos positivos; es una industria muy creativa, fascinante y innovados. La ropa que la gente usa puede hacer una declaración sobre su personalidad o antecedentes. Sin embargo, no cabe duda de que es peligroso porque no solo tenga consecuencias negativas por el medio ambiente, sino también por muchas personas quién trabajan en condiciones inseguras o injustas. Dado que no es sostenible ni ético. Necesito ser más innovados en la manera en que reutilizamos and reciclamos nuestra ropa. Por ejemplo, podemos comprar ropa de segunda mano, o podemos reparar cualquier daño. Es posible adaptarse, en lugar de ser arrastrados al frenesí de comprar y comprar cosas nuevas. Según ‘Fashion Revolution’, una organización que hace campaña por la mode sostenible, si 1 million de nosotras decidiéramos hacer nuestra próximo compra de segunda mano, evitaramos que 6 million es de kilogramos de contaminación entre a nuestra atmósfera.April 15, 202051
- My lifehacks in quarantine1. I do exercises and <s>doused</s> wash/rinse with cold water every day<s>Almost all the time</s> I spend the majority of my time at the computer, <s>that </s>which is why my back is <s>poor </s>weak/sore/stiff. Every morning, I wake up at 6.30 and <s>do</s> exercise for 40 minutes. Then I take a warm shower and finish it with cold water. I <s>am staying</s> stay under a cold stream for 10 seconds. Then I <s>should</s> wipe <s>the</s> my body with dry towel. This is my cryotherapy. It relieves inflammation, <s>makes</s> making me sprightly and young.2. During the day I drink <s>much</s> a lot of water.In order to drink water with <s>glad</s> ease, I add lemon, ginger or mint. This water is tasty and I can drink it all day.3. Ventilating and humidifying the room is a must/is essentialThe windows in my apartment are always open slightly. If it is chilly I <s>get into the</s> put on a sweater and socks, because it is dreadfully important to breathe fresh air. I also have humidifier, <s>it is</s> which works <s>all</s> twenty-four hours a day.4. I take a bath with sea saltThe virus attacks our pipes. <s>You</s> We should provide right <s>environmental</s> environment/conditions <s>and</s> in order to help our body eliminate mucus. <s>Use not</s> Do not use less than 1 kg per bath.Share your lifehacks in quarantine!Well done! Thanks for sharing your tips!0 votedApril 14, 20201
- La Obra 'Yerma' de Federico Garcia Lorca Hola. Actualmente, Estoy escribiendo un análisis sobre una obra de teatro para mi trabajo escolar. Esto es lo que tengo hasta ahora :) Simbolismo y Imaginario 1. El nombre de la protagonista, ‘Yerma’. En español, 'yerma' es un adjetivo que se usa para describir algo que es seco, estéril o sin cultivar. Esto representa el tema central de la obra: la fertilidad. Por lo tanto, su nombre se refiere a su incapacidad para concebir un hijo. 2. Imágenes conectadas con la naturaleza. Los aspectos de la naturaleza con connotaciones positivas que mejoran la vida incluyen el agua, el sol y las flores. El agua es un imagen central. En la obra, la riachuelo es vital a la pueblo. Es donde las mujeres lavan su ropa, les proporciona agua potable y les da riego del que dependen los agricultores, incluido Juan (el esposo de Yerma) para el cultivo de sus cultivos. Además, la lluvia ayuda a las semillas obstinadas a crecer. Esto es evidente como en Acto Primero, Cuadro Primero, Yerma dice, “A fuerza de caer la lluvia sobre las piedras estas se ablandan y hacen crecer jaramagos, que las gentes dicen que no sirven para nada.”April 14, 202030
- Me in Covid-19 SeasonSo, the Covid-19 <s>have been effected</s> has affected earth for more or less 3 months already. <s>And</s> It seems to take forever to end the Virus. I am so afraid of <s>the</s> Covid, at first I was afraid <s>being</s> of <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">getting</s> contracting the virus but now I also afraid of running out of money<s>, too</s>. I am so scared and don't know what the situation will be like in future. We waited and waited with hope but now the hope <s>has become blurrer</s> is fading away. I try to stay at home and <s>try</s> not <s>to</s> think about <s>the financial</s> finances. Instead, I just try to do something useful and keep myself busy. <s>But</s> However, when it comes to face the fact, I am scared. I have a lot to pay: the rent<s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">ing</s> for the shop, <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">the</s> my credit cards, <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">the</s> taxes, <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">the</s> interest<s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">s</s>, <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">the</s> loans and <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">the</s> daily costs... The savings are now <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">coming to zero</s> running out. <s>Even</s> Ultimately, <s>I am becoming a bigger debter</s>. I am getting into deeper debts.Luckily, the fear doesn't appear all the time. I am forgetful and optimistic so there are still <s>a</s> times when I believe <s>the</s> that Covid will over soon and I will earn enough money for all <s>the stuff </s>my necessities.I hope so. Everything will be O.K as long as we are safe.Thank you!Hello! Well done! Although I have made a few corrections, your writing is very good; I understood everything you explaining. I just have a few comments:<ul><li><s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">getting</s> contracting The word 'getting' is correct, but the word 'contracting' is more specific when talking about a disease or virus. </li></ul><ul><li>the rent<s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">ing</s> for the shop, <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">the</s> my credit cards, <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">the</s> taxes, <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">the</s> interest<s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">s</s>, <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">the</s> loans and <s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">the</s> daily costs You don't need to put a definite article ( 'the') in front of every noun. </li></ul><ul><li><s style="background-color: rgb(204, 224, 245);">coming to zero</s> running out If something has 'run out' it means that it is finished or used up. </li></ul><ul><li>the fear doesn't appear all the time You can also say, "I don't feel fearful all the time".</li></ul>I hope this helps! :)0 votedApril 14, 20200

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