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I was born in the USA and went to Depauw University studying Political Science. After graduating, I began working as a commodity broker in New York. I moved to London after 3 years and continued to trade commodities which involved travelling all over the world. I then did a degree in Economics at Birkbeck College, University of London. I followed this with an MSC in Economics at London Guildhall University. I also did a masters in teaching. I then taught Economics at London Guildhall University part time whilst still continuing trading in Commodities. I have written books and articles on Economics. I enjoy teaching Economics and English. I also enjoy reading, hiking, sailing and cooking. I now live in Italy with my wife in a small village.
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    The best way to deal with the disruptive child, is trying to understand him and help him.no
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    September 13, 2021
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    First notebook entry: Introducing myself

    I am lerning English becouse it's need for my job

     

    I am learning English because I need it for my job.

    Cheers

    Douglass

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    January 1, 2013
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  • Answered
    All 3 are correct in their comments but I would go further and say that in the USA buddies would be a good friend more for a man than a woman. I have never come across a woman using that expression.
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    December 27, 2012
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    "To kill time" means to make it pass quickly. For example if you are meeting someone at 6pm and it is 5pm what do you do to make the time pass quickly. You are killing time.
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    September 13, 2012
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    one of our years is said to be 7 dog years. So a dog which has lived for 10 years would be 70 dog years. It is an approximation due to the ways dogs age but varies according to breed and other factors. So if someone is 30 years old and you are 20 years old you would be 140 years old in dog years.
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    September 13, 2012
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    Hi , Every Day means each day as in "I go to School every day." Everyday means common as in "This is my everday dress I wear to school"
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    June 11, 2012
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    First the word is to introduce yourself or oneself. You can say "nice to meet you my name is Douglass" or "Hello , I am Douglass." Pleased to meet you, my name is Douglass." As you can see there are several ways but what is important is to state your name clearly particularly if it is a difficult foriegn name.
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    June 2, 2012
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    annica's answer is the basic reply.However, It can also mean that your partner has given you their "permission" to go out without them. ex My wife has given me a "pass" to go the football game with you.
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    May 18, 2012
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    "Get something off your mind" refers to something bothering you and by verbalising it(telling somone) you take the pressure off of yourself. An example could be that someone spoke to you in a way you did not like to you have a word with them about it. "Get your mind off something" means that you cannot stop thinking about something. The thought keeps reoccurring in your mind. It could be something that happened or something said to you. An example could be a horrible image you cannot forget.
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    May 11, 2012
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    Adapt- Fit, make suitable, modify, alter for a purpose Adjust-arrange, put into order, harmonize Ex I adapted my kite so it would fly I adjusted the furniture in the room so it looked better
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    May 10, 2012
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