Alice is a B2-level student of English and a mother who manages to juggle learning with family responsibilities. See how she constantly makes progress by reading her posts below.
Monday, February 14, 2011
JANUARY. (words)
1.Many times I say to my daughter that she should mind her manners.
2.The first thing that I look when I set foot in a place is if it'clean.
3.Every day I give my daughter a lift to her school because it is far from here.
4.I don't like betting money on horses.
5.I rejected your marriage proposal and I regretted my rushed decision.
6.It's nice when people's dreams come off.
7.I hate these days when I feel let down, without energy at all.
8.When somebody offers me a chance,I take advantage of it.
9.If I want to be member in a gym club, I should sign up for that.
10.If I was a manager in a company, I wouldn't give the elbow to my employees.
11.I will not allow myself to be impolite to anyone.
12.To protect my children I take some precautions.
13.If you run a company, you don't want any counterproductive employees.
14.Some times, I become disrespectful to my parents and then I feel very bad about it.
15.I would like to confront all the problems in my life with optimism.
16.As I grow up, I notice that I try hard to memorize things.
17.I know some people who don't want to face facts because this is a grim truth.
18.If I happen to break somebody's heart, it will be only by mistake.
19.When I must take a serious decision for my life, I don't make up my mind about it quickly.
20.When I got the elbow from the company, I felt angry with my boss.
21.Every day, I have my hand so full that I wish to have more hours in a day to finish what I have to do.
22.My wonderful teacher Christina wants me to learn all the new English words by heart!
23.Nowadays it's very difficult to find someone who you can see eye to eye with.
24.I always wonder, why children are so cheeky to people of older age.
25.I don't like to be nosy, especially about matters pertaining to other people.
26.Always I find a way to catch somebody's eye without being perceptible.
27.My sister asked me to give her a hand to clean her house, because she had an accident and she broke her arm.
28.Today my son sat for an examination so I keep fingers crossed for him.
29.I can't overlook the fact that he has some negative feelings about me.
30.When I go abroad, I want to liaise with my business partners there.
31.Women cope with many things compared to men who are able to do only one job.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
In search of Happiness!
This is the story of Green's family.Peter and Ann Green are married, with two children.They seem happy, but their life is not easy because the money which Peter earns isn't a lot.
So all the time Ann nags to her husband for a better life,which means:a bigger house, a modern kitchen and more money in general.However, when Peter achieves this target under different conditions,Ann isn't pleased with the new way of life again.There is always something else:a bigger house to buy, a larger swimming pool e.t.c.Peter starts to wonder where all this stops.They had everything they wanted but they weren't happy.He worked very hard and he never was at home,while Ann was often lonely in the big house.
Thus, Peter thought that he must do something about all these, because they were unhappy.So he decided that he didn't want to be rich anymore.They sold the house and the big car and they bought a little sweet shop where Ann made special sweets from all around the world.They made enough money to live, they worked together and finally, they were happy.
So all the time Ann nags to her husband for a better life,which means:a bigger house, a modern kitchen and more money in general.However, when Peter achieves this target under different conditions,Ann isn't pleased with the new way of life again.There is always something else:a bigger house to buy, a larger swimming pool e.t.c.Peter starts to wonder where all this stops.They had everything they wanted but they weren't happy.He worked very hard and he never was at home,while Ann was often lonely in the big house.
Thus, Peter thought that he must do something about all these, because they were unhappy.So he decided that he didn't want to be rich anymore.They sold the house and the big car and they bought a little sweet shop where Ann made special sweets from all around the world.They made enough money to live, they worked together and finally, they were happy.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Another world
This book is about a city named Eden City which is a part of another world.All the people in Eden City are always happy:they never fight,they are never ill,they never grow old. The "Team" was the group of people that was responsible for the people's happiness.They made the laws.They were the most important people in Eden City.
Student BZXY741 was the best student of the year and the teachers and all the Students loved him.He dreamed to be part of the "team".Eve was a beautiful girl in the College for Advanced Studies in Personal Happiness, together with BZ.A man from the Ministry of the People's Happiness gave Eve an important job:to find out if BZ was the right man for the "Team".She tried to persuade him that she comes from another world, and that her world was better than Eden' City which was an artificial world because the air,the sky, the moon and every single thing was artificial.She told him that in her world people live real lives,they don't learn how to think and to feel.They live together in families,not just as friends.They love, they hate,they fight, they get ill and they grow old and die.They are free!
All this contrary Eden's City world where people have no freedom and they can't decide about anything because the " Team" decides for them.Eve led him almost five kilometres above to the real world and showed him how real people live there.He felt very unhappy and he saw only dad things like the noise and dirt, the tired depressed faces,so he decided to be back in the college with his friends.
After Eve's report to the Ministry of the People's Happiness, they decided that BZ was the perfect man for the "Team".
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
"Out of Africa"
Out of Africa is the most romantic film I have ever seen.It is based on the memories of a Danish writer Karen Blixen who runs a cofee plantation in Kenya.Meryl Sreep is great as Karen Blixen. The role was very coplex and she performed it beautifully. Robert Redford is also excellent as Denys-Hatton, the hunter who keeps her company.
But the best feature of this film is the outstanding photography of Africa. The beautiful African scenery is breathtaking. Also the soundtrack is out of this world. Sydney Pollack directs this brilliant movie who is one of the best directors of the cinema. There aren't special effects in the film, but I think that it doesn't matter because the test of it is so rich that makes you feel so emotional and touches you in a unique way.
I recommend it to anyone because it is an absolutely brilliant film which was worth every penny!
But the best feature of this film is the outstanding photography of Africa. The beautiful African scenery is breathtaking. Also the soundtrack is out of this world. Sydney Pollack directs this brilliant movie who is one of the best directors of the cinema. There aren't special effects in the film, but I think that it doesn't matter because the test of it is so rich that makes you feel so emotional and touches you in a unique way.
I recommend it to anyone because it is an absolutely brilliant film which was worth every penny!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
September (words)
- 1.I am very happy because I'm going to put up my best friend from America for a week.
- 2.My mother always nags me that I don't look after her.
- 3.If we eat every day in moderation it will be good for our health.
- 4.When I come in a room where some people smoke, I can't breathe because the atmosphere is stuffy.
- 5.My house isn't spacious so many times I feel suffocated in it.
- 6.I was sorry, when I heard about this child who was found drowned on the beach.
- 7.Many people feel isolated in this era, because of the different societal problem.
- 8.Our houses are more cosy when they are painted in natural colours.
- 9.One of the feature that I want for my house is to be intimate to anyone.
- 10.It's nice for a house to be chilly in the summer, but what about the winter?
- 11.My bedroom is drafty, so when the weather is hot, it is very relaxing to sleep in.
- 12.My sister's brand new house has a balcony which overlooks the sea.
- 13.I like the high shutters with green colour.
- 14.Iraklion is a cosy town;on the downside, it's full of cars.
- 15.Now I live in a block of flats, but I dream of having a detached house.
- 16.As a housewife, I can day that the most useful room in a house is the warehouse.
- 17.My daugther likes to do up her room very often.
- 18.Many of the things which people do, must be ecologically friendly, in order for us to save the planet.
- 19.I have a friend who is claustrophobic and doesn't go in the elevator.
- 20.I had a quarrel with a person last night because he stared at me continously.
- 21.I believe that when you are keen on something it's certain that you are going to do it very well.
- 22.All of us like to have some amenities when we stay in a hotel.
- 23.Parents must be negotiable with their children, especially when they are adolescents.
- 24.When somebody revolutionizes education,the result of this revolution may benefit many people.
- 25.All of us saw the blazing forests this summer on T.V because of arsons.
- 26.Usually a rager is very noisy and full of people.It finishes at dawn.
- 27.In these days youngsters swear and behave very badly to each other.
- 28.It makes me feel better if I treat myself to some candy.
- 29.I like staying in my beloved place for some days every year.
- 30.Talking with a friend cheers me up, takes my mind off any problem,and I get though the day.
- 31.It isn't worth splashing out so much money on clothes.
Two important events that happened when I were growing up.
When I was a kid I was very reckless and I liked doing things which boys occupied with, like hunting.
So, one day, many years ago, my brother and I left out house in the village at 10 o'clock in the morning.We took a weapon and we went far away in the forest to hunting birds.Our mother was very concerned about out safety because she didn't know where we were and because around the village there were many wells.We were absent all the day because when you are a kid you don't realise the passing of time and you find many things to do. I remember this event because of the severe punishment which our mother gave us.I also remember that she made a fusse about it.
Another event which I remember is when I was 5 years old and I wanted to go from my village to the town by bike.It was a distance of 24kilometres and I didn't understand that I coudn't go on my bike.So one day, I made my mind up that I can try to go alone.While my parents were busy with their affairs I found the chance to achieve my goal. My uncle found me in the middle of the street as he coming to the village after 2 hours and he took me to my house.
As you understand I had a new punishment again and I remember this event because I really was frightened when I was far away from my house!
So, one day, many years ago, my brother and I left out house in the village at 10 o'clock in the morning.We took a weapon and we went far away in the forest to hunting birds.Our mother was very concerned about out safety because she didn't know where we were and because around the village there were many wells.We were absent all the day because when you are a kid you don't realise the passing of time and you find many things to do. I remember this event because of the severe punishment which our mother gave us.I also remember that she made a fusse about it.
Another event which I remember is when I was 5 years old and I wanted to go from my village to the town by bike.It was a distance of 24kilometres and I didn't understand that I coudn't go on my bike.So one day, I made my mind up that I can try to go alone.While my parents were busy with their affairs I found the chance to achieve my goal. My uncle found me in the middle of the street as he coming to the village after 2 hours and he took me to my house.
As you understand I had a new punishment again and I remember this event because I really was frightened when I was far away from my house!
Monday, July 12, 2010
JUNE (words)
- Because of my child's naughtines I have a word with her\him every now and then.
- When something annoys me very much, I make a fuss about it.
- I know a person who is opinionated and he insists on everything.
- It's something that I always do; to apologize when I annoy others.
- Every day I eat whole grain bread because it's good for the otganism.
- Anna bought a new dress from a store but it doesn't fit her, so she asked for a refund.
- My sister is so nervous that she drives me crazy when we discuss something.
- When a friend of mine has a problem, I like to comfort her.
- I have more to learn about blogging, but every day I am increasingly aware of new developments.
- It's very significant for me, when I come to do something, to do it right.
- I will go to the bank tomorrow to meet the deadlines for my bills.
- The number of tearways in our society increases every day.
- I f every school in our country had some funding,our education would be better.
- Every gang culture follows specific rules of conduct when it has to tackle something head on.
- I prefer to nip a fight with a friend in the bud.
- Anyone who is excluded, possibly feels angry with the other people.
- When I had a serious problem I decided to turn my life around.
- The citizens of a country are obligated to abide by the law.
- Whoever breaks the law is in danger of going to jail.
- Parents dread to think that the crimewave menaces their children.
- It's to be regretted that the juvenile crime destroys the life of the children who intervene in this.
- When you are a manager in a company, you should rely on your employee.
- I always give credit to my children for their good behavior.
- All the parents think that, it's worth the try to instill good principles into their children.
- Yesterday, my sister asked me something that made me feel bad and I dodged the question.
- Animals seek only affection from people.
- It's very difficult not to get into troubles when you are a teenager because of impulsive reactions which dominate this age group.
- I like it very much when I take up a new hobby and I am very enthusiastic about it.
- Yesterday, a robbery was committed in the National bank, but the thief escaped and nobody knows anything about it.
- I want to be surrounded by people who have a personality.
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