Sentences to be corrected

1. What was the roof made of?

2. Do you think that a 17 year old guy will know what he'll want to do?

3. Have you been feeding yourself?

4. Don't be late so much/so often.

My second entry

I don't like writing/to write personal things on the internet, but it is a easy way to say something and practise ('practice' for American English) my written English. Besides, the chat isn't working (right) now (it crashses a lot, I think it happens because there are a lot of people connected at the same time at this hour), so I can't find anyone to practise my spoken english.

So, here I am trying to write about something. For example, yesterday and today I corrected some diary notes from English speakers (ok, only two :P), and I've seen that they put a lot of accents or "tildes" correctly (correctly or 'incorrectly'?). In Spanish the accent is the term for the sound and the "tílde" to expresses it in writing. When I went to the school I hated them, and I rarely used them because for me, it did not make any sense. When I read a word with a "tílde" within a phrase in spanish/in/within a Spanish phrase, I understand immediately how I should pronounce this word. Many years ago, in my country you couldn't pass an exam in any subject with more than two or three wrong "tíldes", fortunately (or not) when I was in/going to school and university they were less strict than in olden times/in times past/in the past. Indeed, now I admit that I forget them a lot when I write/when writing in spanish if I do not pay special attention. It is sad, I know, however I convince myself by saying (that) I'm a man of science/scientist, hehe. But I understand now that to non-native speakers, it must be important knowing exactly where they have to put the accent when they talk/when speaking.

Wow, finally I wrote a text! I'm sure it has a lot of mistakes and weird expressions :). If you are a non-Spanish speaker... Do you hate the "tildes"? Does it help you to have a better pronunciation?

Bye!, and thanks for reading :)

Claro, me gustan las tildes, son sumamente útiles. :D

The Weather

What to say in a notebook entry? I'm a newbie in writing on the internet/online and it's somehow/kind of strange for me to write/talk on here. Let me take a typical conversation that you'd probably have when you have nothing to say in an elevator.
Today has been a cloudy day in the city, not so cold but with a high degree of humidity, the sensation/it feels like it/the heat index is about 3 degrees less than the temperature shown on the thermometer.
It's being a strange autumm with high temperatures and not so rainy, it's expected/you'd expect that in these days you should put on sweaters and thick socks but two weeks ago I just wore a thin sweater without a jacket or anything else...
And that ends my little contribution to improve/for improving my poor/bad english!

Excellent. Your English is not poor! blue = more natural sounding options (to me), red = corrections. Great job.

My first sculpting class

Today I started my clay sculpting classes. I'm studying to work in the videogame industry and this step will help me to better understand better the shapes of the objects and human anatomy. ('better' can also go at the end, "help me to understand the shapes of objects and human anatomy better.")

I'm really motivated by this beginning and the works of sculpture that are waiting for me in these classes.

Obviously, my first clay head is a crap, but all can be improved... like my English!

(or "it is crap" (without the 'a') or "it is a piece of crap" are both fine)

Haha, that's true. Your English is far from crap though. Sounds like fun! :p

First notebook entry: Introducing myself

I'm learning English because I want to improve my knowledge and get the opportunity to study abroad.
My native language is Spanish and I grew up in Mexico.
I enjoy listening rock, pop, electronica, classical, and opera.

Very good. It's not necessary to capitalize genres of music. Also, the comma after 'classical' (called the 'serial comma') is optional; it is usually left out in British English and usually included in American English.

Traditional Celebrations in Colombia

Today, December the seventh, "El Día de las Velitas" is celebrated allover Colombia. This tradition consists of lighting some candles at night and praying. It is customary to go out to the streets in order to see the public lighting arranged/set up by the government in celebration of Christmas.

I think it's an excellent opportunity to pray for our friends and family. This light represents hope in a new beginning; it's like the fire that everyone has in their heart and motivates them to continue fighting for their dreams and the well-being of their relatives.  (or, "it's like the fire that's in everyone's heart.. " but your version isn't incorrect.)

If you want to celebrate this tradition, regardless of your religion, you could buy a simple candle and to light it at night. (or, "you can simply buy a candle... ") Look at the fire and think about your family and dreams with all your soul/heart. Next year, your family will be healthy and your dreams will come true, but, don't forget that you have to do your best everyday and to do/be good to your neighbor.

P.S. Happy "Día de las Velitas" to everyone. Enjoy your families and celebrate this Christmas in peace and cheer/joy. :D

Really good! Red means it was a mistake, blue means it's optional/more natural sounding. =)