1. My sister’s backpack is on the chair.
2. The mirror is hanging on the wall.
3. My grandma’s painting is reflected in the mirror.
4. There are nine chairs on the picture.
5. My mom’s watch is next to the lamp.
6. Those earrings are on the side table.
7. My grandma’s picture is in front of the window.
8. My sister’s skincare products are on the bathroom.
9. The mirror is above the sink.
10. My moisturizer is next to the hand soap.
Hello blog! I can’t believe that the semester is already coming to it’s end, everything happened so fast. I’m very proud of everything I archived this yea. And this semester in comparison to the first one, was a little bit difficult, but I like when things get a little challenging.
Eventhough English course got harder this semester, I did it, I pass, and I’m very happy to be finishing my first year in this beautiful carreer.
Well this semester was more challenging than I thought, but I still had fun. I got to meet Miss Claudia and Miss Flora, and I worked again with Professor Aragú and Professor Jaime.
This semester I got to meet Miss Flora. I must say that I really liked her class, and reading has never been something very difficult for me. The problem begins when I have to write a summary of a long story, because I’m the kind of person who thinks every detail is important, so my summary ends up being the whole story jajajaja.
Well and I find out that Writing is a little bit difficult for me, mainly because it’s hard for me to focus on one specific topic. I also have a lot of ideas in my head, so at some point I have to organize them, and I end up getting confused in the text I’m writing.
On Listening we worked again with Professor Jaime and it was a nice experience, but I would’ve liked to listen to less AI and more real people jajajaja. But it wasn’t difficult at all. We also worked Speaking with Professor Jaime, and I have to say that working with AI wasn’t my favorite way to practice in class, but I think it was fine. It wasn’t difficult at all, and I actually felt more confident speaking in English this semester.
This semester I also got to meet Miss Claudia. I really liked her classes because in her class you have to work even if you don’t want to, and that really helps us as students. Even though this was one of the most difficult classes I had, I really enjoyed them, because we worked a lot but Miss Claudia always tried not to make it boring.
We worked on Phonetics with Professor Jaime, and I must confess that I’m not a huge fan of it, but it’s okay. Even though Phonetics is not my favorite area, I understand how important it is for improving our pronunciation. With a little more practice I’ll eventually start to get better at it.
At the end, this semester has been a journey of learning and growth. I faced challenges, worked hard, and learned a lot about myself and my abilities. I’m proud of what I achieved, and I feel ready to keep improving next semester. I hope the next year brings even more opportunities to keep learning!!
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Episode 132: Childhood traumas
Dentist: Now the receptionist told me you’re a bit frightened of dentists. Is that right?
Khalid: Yes I’m terrified actually.
Dentist: Well I hope I can change your mind about me! So first of all, let me ask you a few questions about your dental history.
Khalid: OK, if you think it will help.
Dentist: I’m sure it will. Now can you remember your first visit to the dentist?
Khalid: Yes, I was only young but I had to have a … a filling.
Dentist: And why was that?
Khalid: I ate lots of sweets when I was a boy. You see, I’ve always loved sugary things.
Dentist: Go on.
Khalid: But the dentist didn’t explain anything. He switched on the drill and when that horrible noise started, I just started screaming!
Dentist: That must’ve been scary, but don’t worry, things are different now.
Khalid: I hope so. The drill sound still makes me panic.
Dentist: I’ll explain everything before I start, and if you feel bad, raise your hand.
Khalid: Thanks. That makes me feel safer already.
Dentist: Good! Let’s make this your first good dentist visit.
Khalid: As long as there’s no drill yet!
Dentist: Promise, it’s just a check-up for now.
Episode 130: “A note in the kitchen”
Helen: Hiya! Where is everyone? Mm Bronka do you know where they’ve all gone? I know it’s Tim’s first day at the cafe but Alice should be back from her night shift and Khalid doesn’t go to college till later. Oh there’s a note.
‘Hi Helen. I am holding Khalid’s hand at the dentist. He’s as scared of the drill as I am of heights. See you later, Alice. PS Help yourself to the chocolates. Don’t think Khalid will be wanting any more!’
Oh scrummy! Now, what do you think Bronka? Am I going to be good and stick to my New Year’s resolution or will I just stuff my face with chocolates right now and start my diet tomorrow?
You know what Bronka, I’m already thinking about next year’s resolutions. One of them is to eat whatever I want to, and the other is to make more exercise, in that way I’ll have a balance. You know what else? It’s quite nice to be alone, I mean with you. What do you think I take you out on a walk?
Episode 116: Khalid’s DIY
Tim: What’s all that banging about?
Khalid: Oh I didn’t realise you were in. I thought I had the flat to myself. Do you like the new shelves?
Tim: You can’t just decide to start hammering things into walls. You need to get permission first. Have you checked with the landlord?
Khalid: Of course I have. Calm down Tim. I got his number from Helen, gave him a call and he gave me the thumb up.
Tim: Oh OK. Well in that case. Can I give you a hand?
Khalid: Sure, I need to checking if this one is straight.
Tim: Well, let me just put these books on it here and see if…
Khalid: No, wait, wait!
Tim: Sorry, was I a bit too quick?
Khalid: Yes, you were! The paint isn’t dry yet. Now my shelf has a handprint on it.
Tim: Oh no, sorry about that! I didn’t see the wet paint sign. Do you have a cloth?
Khalid: It’s OK, I’ll fix it later. Can you just hold the shelf while I tighten the screws?
Tim: Yeah sure. Wow, you’re pretty good at this DIY stuff. Did you learn it online?
Khalid: Yeah, I watched a few videos last night. It looked easier than it really is!
Tim: I know that feeling. Last time I tried, I broke my table in half!
Episode 108: Sight-seeing
Helen: The guidebook says ‘The Eiffel Tower Weighs 7,300 tons and is 324 metres tall’.
Alice: Really?
Helen: Yes, but who cares about the facts and figures, let’s go up!
Alice: Up there? Oh it’s so much nicer seeing it from the ground. Tell me more about this fascinating piece of architecture.
Helen: Mmh, let’s see, ‘The tower can sway up to 7 centimetres in the wind.’
Alice: Oh no! I’m definitely not going up now.
Helen: You can’t come to Paris and not go up the Eiffel Tower.
Alice: Just watch me!
Helen: You’re not scared, are you Alice?
Alice: The technical term is acrophobia, if you must know.
Helen: Oh come on, take my hand. We’ll go up slowly, l promise.
Alice: No!
Helen: Okay, okax, no pressure. How about we just take some pictures from the base first? We can admire the tower without going up.
Alice: That sounds perfect. I’d much rather look at it from here than feel like I’m going to fall.
Helen: The details are amazing close up, aren’t they? The ironwork is really something
Alice: Yeah, it’s beautiful. But honestly, the thought of going up there still makes me dizzy.
Helen: I get it. But the tower’s been around for over a century. It’s designed to sway a little in the wind, which actually keeps it safe.
Alice: That’s good to know, but l’m still not convinced. Maybe another time.
Helen: Fair enough. But one day, I’ll et you to the top. Imagine the view of Paris spread out below.
Alice: I’ll hold you to that. For now, though, let’s just enigy it from here, and maybe get some crepes?
Helen: Great idea. Crepes always make everything better.
Alice: Lead the way!
Episode 96: “Babysitting”
Alice: Well it’s almost bedtime. Time for you to go upstairs.
Ellie: I don’t want to go to bed. I want to stay down here
with you.
Alice: Well you know I’d love to have your company.
Ellie: Then let me stay down and watch TV.
Alice: Ellie, I don’t think that’s such a good idea. You have to
get up for school in the morning.
Ellie: School? I hate school!
Alice: I’m sure you don’t.
Ellie: I do. I hate school and I hate bed. You can’t make me
go upstairs.
Alice: Oh I think I can.
Ellie: No you can’t. You’re not my mummy. You can’t make
me do anything. I hate you!
Alice: Ellie, I know you’re upset, but shouting won’t help.
Ellie: I don’t care! I want to do what I want.
Alice: If you calm down, I’ll read you a story upstairs before bed.
Ellie: A story? Hmmm… maybe. What kind of story?
Alice: Your favorite one about the dragon who learns to fly.
Ellie: I like that one… but only if I can bring my teddy too.
Alice: Of course you can. Teddy can come and listen as well.
Ellie: Alright… but just one story, then I’m not closing my eyes!