Welcome to Stop & Smell the Roses, our community blog.
Here we share reflections, stories, and creative pieces as we grow in confidence and expression.
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Comics and Language Learning by Jess
I love reading comics – I think they are a really fun and interesting way to learn a language. Personally, I feel that sometimes reading ‘bare text’ (i.e. words only)… Read more
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The First friendship lasts by Pat Tsang
“We could’ve met on the plane”, YC said. “Yeah, were you the one sitting in the last row?” Pat replied. These are the first conversations we have in a church’s… Read more
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THE OLD WOMAN’S DAUGHTER AND THE OLD MAN’S DAUGHTER by Yuliana Savchuk
Yuliana retells us, in her own words, a Romanian folk story by Ion Creangă. Once upon a time, there was an old man and an old woman living together. Each… Read more
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What? Free e-Books, e-Audiobooks, e-Magazines, and e-Newspapers! by Esther
Did you know if you live in the UK, there is actually a place to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers FOR FREE? (Well you actually pay for it; it’s… Read more
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A Poem about Things we love By Esther, Kisanet, Pat & Rachel
I love the feel of the sun’s heat. I love the sound of the leaves when the wind is crossing by. I love the smell of the green grassy ground… Read more
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Good friends can make any place feel like home by Yuliana Savchuk
When I first came to the UK, I was worried that it would be difficult to make new friends. However, English classes helped me meet amazing people from different countries.… Read more
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Easter in Ukraine by Yuliana Savchuk
Easter is the most important religious holiday for Ukrainians. It always brings the whole family together at the festive table. Even if some family members are in foreign countries, they… Read more
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The Best Way to Spend a Weekend – East Lancashire Railway Station by Eve Li
Do you like seeing old trains? Do you want to have a riding experience on a steam train? You must visit the East Lancashire Railway Station. It is an amazing… Read more
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My Grandmother by A.b.b
Hello everyone. Today I would like to share my story with you about my best grandmother. Over 40 years ago, when I was 8 years old., my grandma lived with… Read more
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