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I'm on a train
I'm writing this while I'm on a train from San Antonio de Padua to Buenos Aires city to check if my English has become more fluent since my trip. Later, when I get home I'm going to post it on Italki.
It's raining, it's raining very very bad(informal) (I'd say heavily/hard talking about rain), and this train HAS (got)(though some people do say just 'got', but it's very informal) some differences with those ones (this is a bit clumsy - I think, this train is different TO/FROM/THAN... sounds way better) I took when I was in Europe. Let me tell you all a little about them. First of all, there's no glass in some windows, so it's cold here - sometimes people throw rocks at A (any) train to brEAk its windows. I don't know why they do that, but it happens. Some cars HAVE also got (or some cars also have) roof leaks, so while you're sitting (you're seated-more formally) water might/could/may drip/ leak all over your head, but to be fair, not all (the) trains are like this one. This is an old one and they're being replaced(or this is an old, which are...). The new ones HAVE (got) (or are equipped with/fit with) AC and TV. So now you're asking yourself "Couldn't he have waited for one of those?"(not talking about ability in the past but about possibility, so 'have' is essential) No, I couldn't, I'm running late (in progress) for my appointment with my dentist. I think I might/could/may have to use WEAR brackets (braces), but not sure yet. Here in Argentina trains don't (only 'don't' in negatives agees with plurals)arrive on time, at least not at the time they were (are) supposed to( do it), so you just go to the train station and wait for one to come. The girl sitting next to me IS watchING me(she's doing it right now) while I'm writing this and now is smiling because she realizes I'm writing about her. It seems she knows English too.There are also some vendors walkING along the aisle between the (in this car)seats, talking loudLY. Thanks God I HAVE (got) my music on, so I can't hear anything(double negation is rare in English) but Lagwagon. Selling things on a train is forbidden, al least it's supossed to be SO (to avoid repetition); but the police let them do it, after all, it is an honest jo. Well, I'm almost there, so I'll finish this right now.
Thanks for reading!0 votedAugust 14, 20121First notebook entry: Introducing myself
Hello !
I am a French student and I am learning English. Speaking English is a really big deal to find a job ( 'a big deal' is mostly used in negatives, I'd say "matters a lot if you're looking for a job/want to find a job") , this is why I HAVE (talking about experiences without indicating a specific time) spent a semester in Scotland ! I HAVE (not necessary, though, but this is directly connected with the present moment and means you can apply those skills now) learned a lot of things and my oral comprehension (maybe you meant to say 'fluency') really improved during my stay but I have still some issues on my speaking skills (a bit clumsy: I still have difficulty (in) speaking). I've got some issues on the pronounciation (the same: I have some problems with...), I HAVE (you still do) always had that kind of problem, even in French. Anyway, since I'm quite shy, I find IT difficult to really work on that.
I think you already know that I am French ! I'll be glad to help anyone willing to learn my native language.ASide from the present perfect issues, it looks very good. Keep up the good work)
0 votedAugust 14, 20122Аbout yourself
I am from Russia. I live in Altaj.There are many mountains, lakes, rivers. One of THE lakes (you're talking here about the lakes in your area) IS called (passive: it IS called (by people)- People call it Aiya) Ayia. Rivers are not go INto (DO not go(I'd say FLOW here)) the lake and out of him (IT - is ALWAYS used with objects that are not alive). But in Ayia is more and more water. (awakward phrasing: but there is becoming more and more water in Ayia)
Good, keep on trying))
0 votedAugust 14, 20120make friends with me
Hello,everyone ,I am journey,I come from China,I want to improve my English.
I want to find a friends (you shouldn't use articles with plurals) who can have a talk with me .I can talk you some kownledge (awkward phrasing: I can tell some information) about China,such as food,clothes,history and so on.And if you want to learn Chinese,I can tesch (incorrect spelling: teach)you.
So ,please keep in touch with me ,I will write back soon.On the whole, well done)))
0 votedAugust 14, 20122- MIjn baan Ik hou van mijn baan. Ik ben leraar Engels aan een universiteit. Ik leer meestal technische studenten. Ik werk ook in een avond taalschool van de universiteit om extra geld te verdienen, maar de studenten er hebben meer interesse om Engels te leren en ze ook betalen voor hun cursussen. Ik werk liever met gevorderd studenten want het geeft me een kans mijn taal te ontwikkelen. Bovendien stellen ze vaak lastige vragen die me verbijsteren, maar ik vind het aardig om hun te antwoorden. De enige ding die ik niet blij met ben is mijn salaris. Aan de andere kant kan ik privé lessen gevenAugust 14, 201280
