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I already got the result. I got fifth out of sixth levels. It is high-intermediate level. The class will be starting after spring break. Are you ready for spring break? I am ready and I am looking forward to being home with my cats.
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English nowadays is almost the language that a lot of kids is using when communicating to one another. It as if it is becoming very own common language. The whole is very diverse with different races and cultures. And each of this diverse groups are equipped with different languages and dialects. But what's cool is that we can actually communicate with everyone despite the differences and barrier gap we all have. All because we have the language, ENGLISH. One might not be that good at speaking,
"A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity."
Hi, dear friends! And you, enemies, be blessed too! You know, many years ago I was presented with a nice book ’14,000 things to be happy about. The Happy Book by Barbara Ann Kipfer’. It was published in 1990 by Workman Publishing New York. “This book represents 20 years of recording all the little things that make me happy. … I flip through this collection to cheer myself up; often use it to get ideas about what to cook for dinner or something fun to do with my son on the weekend”, says the auth
The picture below is a bulleted entry from a list titled "Useful facts" in a document that I am writing. I posted it because I was worried that it wasn't written in proper English.
I've reviewed and rewritten the text in the bulleted entry in the above picture so that it's easier to understand and highlighted any text in it that was changed or inserted in yellow (but the highlighting does not show what was removed).
In one of my previous blog entries; I mentioned some flowery idiomatic expressions. It seems like I'm not done with idioms yet. How about another category? Fruits. Mmm, yummy, huh? All righty, then. Let's get to work. It'll be fun and fruity!
apples and oranges: (of two people or things) fundamentally different
Comparing the average salary of a worker and a manager is like trying to compare apples and oranges.
not give (or care ) a fig: not have the slightest concern about
Carl didn't give
We must have heard about Koythu Songs, Are these songs outcome of sorrows or happiness? A man or woman belonging to the Delith community who belonging to the low caste has no rights to decide their ways of life, they are denied the basic rights of deciding things their own. The society had already set rules for them to live and even the work they indulge in is passed on over to them by the previous generation. Koythu songs are often the cry of the under privileged, expression of their rights of
I wake up with new dreams every day
My dreams make me the perfect
I checked my beauty with the mirror
It makes s me proud of my glamour
Mirror is taking me to great heights
I turned and looked into the mirror
Something is happening in its layer
A man looking at me a sternly
I felt my physical and inner strength splitting
Two people in the same spot
Both in and out, something is happening
Deadly silence, making arbitration
Both saying I am perfect
Each one yelling the fact of moral
Need to know who good one is
Helloo,
I had English placement test today. There were two parts of the test: first was written test, and another was oral test. I haven't known the result of oral test yet, but the lady told me that I did well in written test. I was absolutely happy after I had heard what she said.
I don't really understand why I am always nervous about speaking English. There are bunches of resources on Internet to advise us to deal with speaking English such as taking a deep breath, or planing a head and so on.
I guess 2016 really brings out another side of me.. In my last blog, Running Towards Happiness, I said, maybe I'm facing a mid life crisis of which I'm changing my lifestyle. Hmm... come to think of it, I think I'm having a mid life crisis at the cross road of my life. Not only nowadays I love running and hiking, that's already a total alien experience for me, but I started a new hobby, 'colouring for adults'.
Some people say it's a form of therapy, a stress release mechanism, but for me, it's j
How to speak English clearly and fluently.
(For upper intermediate and advanced ESL learners)
By Dayne Collins
If you are learning English as your second language, and you are now at an advanced level, then you are likely to have a large vocabulary, as well as an understanding of the language equal to, if not better than many native speakers. However it is a safe bet, that like most learners of english, you probably find that speaking is the hardest part.
English speech has a complicated rhyth
Hi This is the first time I write a blog, I have never done this before so I 'm sorry if my blog isn't interesting or something :D because this is my very first time. I'm not a blogger not a good writter either, I'm just sharing what I thoughts in my mind :) OK here we go :)
Do you have a penpal from another country? yes an old fashioned penpal through letter? I do have penpals. I and my penpals like to send letter through post office, and sometimes we exchange small gift as well such as keychain
Comparison of language exams: English
To demonstrate the attained level of competence in English, there are various examinations, each with their own certificate. Although the institutions providing these examinations all do so on a commercial basis, the certificates are widely recognised by institutions (universities and universities of professional education, organisations and employers) in English-speaking countries. The TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is from the USA, the C
TOEFL , IELTS , TOEIC : The Differences
Ever wonder the difference between the these prominent English tests for university admittance? The TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC & the new PTE are the most common English tests administered at this time and prospective test-takers might wonder the differences between them. Here’s a quick 101 on the differences between each.
TOEFL : Otherwise known as the Test of English as a Foreign Language, this exam is currently the most common for non-native English speakers. T
My dear ladies and gentlemen! Tomorrow is International Women's Day and I'd like to congratulate all the EC girls and ladies with this great but strange holiday. I have been born in the country where any man has never had any idea about it, but where all women have always been respected and loved all year round. When I met my wife who is Ukrainian born and she told me about their men, I could hardly believe, but when I came to Kiev and saw them, I got what she meant! Perhaps, they really need so
Its been about a week already, and i am coping up with my new colleagues and my new school rules. The School seemed to be OK and good, with a lot of strict rules to follow. And if i talk about my friends, they are great. Though some are a little weird, scary, many more. I have some friends who are very generous, kind and most interesting. This year i think i would have the best times and improve a lot ! Talking about my teachers, I have a good set of them though they are a little strict. And t
To put it simply, collocation means 'some words are often used/placed together', for example, 'make a mistake', 'make your bed', 'do the warshing up', etc.
Some people may not agree that collocation should include idioms, fixed expressions or phrasal verbs, such as 'keep it up', 'here and there', 'shut up'. So, what's really a collocation is still arguable.
It makes sense, however, to take the time to learn about collocation if you really want to sound natural. You say 'fast food' or 'heavy smok
Hi, my friends! This blog is a continuation of the previous with the same title. I was recommended to do it and I completely agree So, I am adding five more expressions for you to have something to think about! LOL!!!
1. to have it in for.
He expected to lose his job because the boss had had it in for him for a long time.
2. to take on.
We have to take on somebody to take care of our pets.
3. to break in.
It is better to break in a new car slowly.
4. to be bound to.
With business improving they are boun
My house
My house has many rooms
with windows that catch the sun.
Outside the house are trees and grass
where I can jump and run.
I stand near my mother in the kitchen
and watch her make a cake.
If I watch her well,
then I will learn to bake.
My father has a room with tools
that I can sometimes use.
Saws and hammers, nails and string-
my father lets me choose.
But all of the rooms inside my house,
my room's the best by far.
I have books and planes and cars and
