Tag: Women
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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) in another language can be difficult, frustrating or just, well, plain old boring. I’m learning Turkish and I find the sentences are really long, with…
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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 after rain. I love when a book is written in Chinese because I can read faster. It’s closer to my soul. I love feeling peace…
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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. I met two wonderful friends there: Esther from Hong Kong and Afaf from Libya. Even though we grew up in different cultures, we quickly found…
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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 will make some parcels with traditional food to send them, so that everyone could enjoy the Resurrection Day. Ukrainian people have a lot of traditions…
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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 day out! Why do I recommend this spot? I remember my first time there for the “Flying Scotsman” event. The event about the train have…
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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 us. She was a wise lady. She had wisdom in life. She told me lots of tales before sleeping but when I was grown up…
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My teapot’s cover letter by Eve Li
Have you ever wondered what your favourite object might say in a job application?
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Women Who Built Me by Yuliana Savchuk
“Life is not about how you survive the storm, it is about how you dance in the rain.” Women have an important role in society and are special in every person’s life. They give life, they love, they support, they are the warm fire of their family. Now I can analyse and realise what women…
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My Ocean by Pat Tsang
My Ocean “Why don’t you buy an e-reader (electronic digital book reader)? It’s different from reading on a tablet. Trust me, you would love it.” My husband said. Even though my husband had said it repeatedly, I didn’t buy his idea. I need a good reason to justify my spending. But finally, the time…
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