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A couple of new words in use
1) Jim walked through the square and was suddenly conscious of people dancing all over the place.
When Alice arrived at the office she was conscious that nobody was there. Then she realised that it was a Bank Holiday.
2) You should not make any excuses about a lack of free time for your hobby. Not having sufficient time for it just means that you're not interested enough.
If the firm does not have sufficient resources to cover the losses during the crisis it'll have to go bankrupt.
3) He was not certain if he could carry the table upstairs by himself.
The last thing I heard from him was: 'I'm certain of who made it', and then he suddenly dissapeared.
4) We weren't able to manage all orders, therefore we decided to hire an auxiliary.
One of the difficulties Russian learners face is that there's no auxiliary verbs in it.
5) It's difficult not to succumb to temptation when you have just given up smoking
Some people feel a strong temptation to eat when they wake up in the night, though they know it's bad for their health.
6) Fred's strongest desire is to own a motorbike.
Experienced workers don't have the desire to work for a small salary.
She decided to satisfy her desire for peace and find herself a less stressful job.
7) Did you hear the rumour about her new boyfriend? Some say he's going to win the award this year.
The spokesman denied rumours that they won't provide free healthcare next year.
8) -Here's my prescription. How much will it cost in total?
If they want to stabilise the economy they should follow the prescribed plan.
9) Learning new skate tricks is challenging.
My new job is quite challenging.
10) Dmitry was not thrilled about repeating the same word over and over again. (Birds trill.)
Stacey was thrilled to death about her new car.
11) Did you see 'Fifty Shades of Grey'? I found it spectacular. (of course I don't, the more stupid example is the more easily remembered :P )
Everyone was discussing his spectacular bankruptcy.
12) I've got a potentially lucrative idea. Let's find out if we can earn some money with it.
The contract we have signed seems to be lucrative.
13) It's rather difficult to find genuine food in the modern supermarkets.
-Was he nice with you? Indeed, he was humble and genuine.
14) She looked fabulous at the party last evening.
He's got a fabolous car.
15) I must admit, I do not like the idea of moving to another city.
I admit that I have very poor English skills.0 votedApril 25, 20152- What is the difference between through and via? You can go straight through the living room to the kitchen or you can go via the dining room, but it takes longer. Via means through but when you go via somewhere it is on the way to somewhere else. For electronics, for example, you can send files or attachments via (or through) email. You listen to music on your phone or mp3 player via (or through) earphones. I hope this helps!0 votedApril 9, 20151
Hello World!
I'm a Spanish software engineer who needs to speak English every day with colleagues from all Europe. I work for a European i+d project and when I speak English I have a lot of problems.
Take a look at this page, it has useful explanations about the use of talk and speak.
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/speak-or-talk
What does i+d stand for? It should possibly be capitalised.
I need but someone who needs.
Otherwise, well written. :-)
0 votedApril 7, 20151- Why hasn't anyone corrected my post? Hi! Yesterday I wrote a post in my italki diary but no-one has corrected it yet... I am so sad :( If someone can correct it, I would be grateful!! Thank you very much :) Maria, I have corrected your post! Good luck with your writing and learning English. I admire your enthusiasm, keep working hard and you will get there. Karen0 votedMarch 22, 20151
Today I'm writing about... music!
Hi!!
How are you?
I'm a little tired, 'cause I was studying all afternoon and I think it will be a long night owing to the fact that I have much to study. But, as I have to take a break too, I'm dedicating ten or fifteen minutes to write a post. Today I've decided to speak about music!!
As I've mentioned many times, I study music, specifically, I play the piano. I believe I started when I was eight years old but I'm not sure, it's too long ago. But my first contact with music was when I was five years old. My parents took me to a concert in which my cousin and another girl were playing. My cousin played (and plays) the piano, and the other girl, the violin. I remember that my parents said to me a million times before entering the concert that I must neither speak nor cry. I said to them that I wasn't going to cry or speak. As I promised, I didn't speak or cry, and the best surprise of all, I enjoyed the concert. When it finished, my parents and all my family asked me if I liked it, I said to them that I loved it so much.
Three years later, my mum enrolled me at the music school in my village. The secretary asked me what instrument I wanted to play. I said very seriously that I wanted to play the violin, like my cousin's friend. But the secretary answered that this instrument wasn't available, and that I must choose another. Again, I said to her very seriously that if there was no violin, I wanted to play the piano, like my cousin!
Years later, my piano teacher, who I love so much, proposed that I take the entry exam for the conservatory. I said, "yes, of course!"
I passed the entrance exams and I met my new teacher, who I love too, so much, and who's for me like my sister. I also made a lot of new friends!
Now, I continue with music, and I will continue for many years!
I love the piano, and I'm grateful to destiny for offering me the piano and not the violin! Now, it's more beautiful for me than the violin!
Also, I love music and all that she brings with her.
I hope to not have a lot of faults, but I don't think that this is possible, haha.
Bye, bye!
See you in two days.
With love,
Mary.0 votedMarch 22, 20152
