Hello my dear friends!
Today is my last day with you as a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½LE bloger. Thank you all for your attention, patience and interesting comments during this month! It was a huge pleasure for me to share with you my world and my experience! I hope I could help you with it somehow! And of course, I'm glad, that you found it possible to share your thoughts with all of us and with me! I really feel that I've got many fiends from here, and I hope to continue our friendship in future!
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Hi Diarmuid!
Nice to meet you too! It's always interesting to work with different teachers; you're used to none of them! I mean, their style.
Well, I'll try to manage the homework, which seams to me quite difficult, but exciting!
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Hello Jan,
You are probably surprised to be hearing from me rather than Nuala.
Nuala is away this week so I am stepping into her shoes temporarily.
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Hello everybody!
At the end of this week I'm going to visit Spain. And I'm very exciting of it! I'm sure it'll be a great adventure! I suppose to cross the whole country! I expect to fall in love with it! But firstly, the flight from Sofia to Madrid is in store for me! The truth is that I adore flying!
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Hi dear friends!
In my last article I told you about my family hobbies. But I wrote nothing about the hobby of my husband. That's why today I'd want to draw special attention to it.
Yesterday, on June 27, was International day of fishing. Congratulations to all members of the club! And especially, to my husband!
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Hi everyone,
In one of the magazines my Mum reads, there is a guest columnist each week. At the end of the column, each guest makes a short series of statements - along the lines of: This week I've read..... This week I've been to..... So, I thought it might be fun to do the same - and to ask you to tell everyone what you've been up to! Here's my week:
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Hi everybody!
Today I'm going to write about hobbies in our life. And also I want you to meet with my family. Well, it consists of my mam, dad and my sister. Also we have one special member. It's my sweetie cat, a favorite of whole family!
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On June 24 Christian and Catholic Churches feast the birthday of Saint John the Baptist. Also today is a summer solstice. The sun has a magical reviving power. They say, it rises earlier, stays in the sky longer and as from that day begins to die. That's way in many countries people celebrate this day as an ancient pagan holiday. In Russia we call it «Kupala day», in honor of ancient pagan god of midsummer. And in Bulgaria the name of this day is «Enyovden». It bears the name of Enyov, which means Ivan or John. As you know, Bulgaria and Russia are both Slavic countries, that's why we have quite similar traditions, connected with this day.
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Hello, I'm French and very disappointed by the Football french team behaviour! Their behavior is ridiculous and it's a shame for all French people!
It's not a team but only an addition of individualities and there is no manager!
The World Cup is not a national championship but the most important football tournament and each national team must show the best "image" of the country which he represents.
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Hi Nuala!
As Britney Spears sings, you did it again! You're right about Possessive case in Russian. We haven't got it in this form (s and apostrophe). But there is Genitive case in Russian, which corresponds with Possessive case in English. And we use an adjective before noun. Unfortunately, they seldom coincide.
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This is a reply to this blog from Jan
Hi Jan,
Your job as an events organiser sounds fascinating. You must get to meet lots of interesting people and work in lots of amazing venues. I find it complicated enough just having a few friends round to dinner, so I can't imagine being able to do a job like yours because it sounds like a logistical nightmare to me. But that is the great thing about work - everyone has different skills and aspirations - and for every one of us there's the perfect job if we're lucky enough to find it.
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Hi everybody!
In my introduction I promised you to tell about my profession. I afford to remind you, that during last five years I have been working in the event management environment. Actually, I've got economic degree. And after the graduation, I have been working as an economist and accountant for two years. As my director said, I was a promising financial specialist. But one day everything has changed in my life!
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Hi Nuala!
First of all thank you for the vocabulary! It's really important to know how English speakers say something rather than to translate phrases form Russian into English.
Honestly, I haven't read these books, you mentioned. But I've seen this film «The Road». It's quite frightening and cruel to my mind, but if we'd abstract away from the fact of eating people, the history of the main characters, the father and the boy, is very touching! And it was interesting to watch, how it could be, if there is no civilization on the Earth.
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Hi Jan,
It's always exciting to find out what other people's favourite books are and to see if you have any titles in common with them.
It's also interesting to learn about books you might never pick up in a bookshop until you hear they're someone you know's favourites. I fall into the latter camp with you because I haven't read any of the books you mentioned. Indeed, apart from The Forsyte Saga and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living', I hadn't even heard of your top books before. And here's me thinking I read quite a lot!
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Hi guys!
What a beautiful summer time! Today's blog I'm going to devote to my godsend! Several years ago I was on one presentation of event management, organized by my colleague Alexandr Shumovich. It must be admitted, he is a genius of the great events! As usual, I came earlier to the hotel, where presentation should be held, to help him with decorations. We'd begun preparation, when suddenly I heard magnificent sounds of the music. Next moment I was frozen on the spot!
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Hello ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Friends:
I'm Miguel from Valencia Spain, of course I'm supportes of Spain National Team " LA ROJA", this is the nickname that the supportes aloud when the Spain is playing. All the supportes wears t-shirts, scarves, and wigs of red colour. Red is passion, Red is force and Red is Spanish fury. We can, everybody with "LA ROJA".
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Hi dear friends!
Remembering my promise, today I'm going to tell you about the books, which deeply affected on me. I like reading indeed! I think my mom is guilty of it! Just joking! I am very much obliged to her! During all of my life books were my best friends, advisers and teachers. Moreover, my muse!
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Hi Jan,
This is just a short note to send all our best wishes from everyone here in the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Learning English offices. We're very sorry to hear you were in an accident but happy to hear that no-one was hurt.
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Hello all!
I'm Silvia from Buenos Aires, Argentina and... of course... my prays are for the team coaching by Diego Maradona... the number 1 ever !
Yes... I know we are very very football fans here and yes... we're feeling a sort of deep World Cup fever these days... but... it's sooo special...
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Hello dear friends,
I'd like to share with you my trouble. Yesterday I've got into a car accident. Don't worry, nobody has been hurt and I'm alive and kicking as well. Thank God!
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Hi Nuala,
Answering your question about the trams on Vitosha Boulevard, Sofia still has such a romantic transport. I like riding on it on Saturday or Sunday nights, when the city is brightly lit. And during a day it's the only way to cope with traffic jams and to be on time wherever you need. In Moscow we also have trams. But they don't help in this aspect, Moscow Metro takes this function on itself.
I'd say, you catch me! Every day I wake up and go to the window. I can't believe, I live in the city with such an amazing view! There are no hills or mountains in my native city, that's why I admire Vitosha Mountain. And the Campsies are magnificent! Do you miss the view, living in London? Have you ever been on the top of them?
After lyrical digression, it's time to study!
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Hi everybody! On June 12 Russia day is celebrated. It's the annual national holiday of the Russian Federation since 1992. It must be admitted that the attitude to this holiday in Russia is rather ambiguous. Many people consider this day as a tragic date, when the process of disintegration of the USSR starts. However the fact is that after this day Russia has got its present look with its national flag, anthem and emblem of the Russian Federation.That's why today I dedicate my blog to Russia or, to be more exact, cruise.
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Over the last few weeks the English countryside has been at its best. The sun has been shining and the hedgerows have been bursting with flowers - blue, pink, white and yellow.
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Hi Jan,
Your blog around Sofia was brilliant. I've never been to Bulgaria but if I ever do get the chance to go there, the first thing I'll do when I get to the capital is find a map, get out my red pen, copy your circular route and know that if I follow it, I'll have a fantastic tour of the city. Thank you!
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It only happens every four years and each time it comes round I think - and hope - that I might have grown up a little and care less about the World Cup. But I can't. I'm simply addicted.
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Throughout this summer's football World Cup we are running this special blog and we want to hear from you.
Have you gone football mad or are you mad about football taking over your television?
We want to hear all about your World Cup experiences. Are you following a team? How are they doing? What emotions does the World Cup bring out in you?
Send us an email and we'll publish our favourites as blogs on this site.
Please include a photo of yourself as well as any other photos you'd like to appear on your blog.
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HI, everybody! Today I invite you to take a walk around the city, where I live now. Sofia is the capital and the largest city of Bulgaria. Its population is about 2 million people. It is located at the foot of extinct volcano Vitosha. Here were founded the structures, dated the 4th century BC. The present motto of Sofia is «Ever growing, never old! »
Yesterday I decided to pretend a tourist! I took my photo camera and went sightseeing. I'd say it was quite unusual pastime, taking into account, that I've viewed local attractions several times. Unexpectedly, I liked it very much! Now you have an opportunity to get an idea of Sofia without leaving your place. Take a comfortable position and enjoy!
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Hi, Nuala!
Thanks for the diverting article, you've mentioned in you last blog. I prefer to bike around Sofia as well. It's an advantage of small cities as opposed to big cities with heavy traffic like Moscow.
You were right about the meaning of the phrases I'd used in my previous article. Thank you for the correction! And I must confess this homework was quite difficult for me! You chose the examples, in which I hadn't been sure! Anyway, this is it!
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Hi Jan,
Thanks for doing your homework so promptly and for blogging again so soon after your last posts. You really are a very fluent writer and the topics you've covered so far have been original and thought-provoking.
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Hi, everybody! Today is Monday! What a lovely day of a week! Or not? Well, I won't tire your eyes with long stories this time! I'll show you something amazing! Yesterday I spent some time surfing the Internet. It all has started with the video of Ukraine artist, who . I've seen the pieces of this kind of art before, but this woman is incomparable! And it gave me something to think about! A momentary art!
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Hi Nuala!
Many thanks for your advices! They've enriched my vocabulary! And you are absolutely right! In the Russian language there are no definite and indefinite articles. Moreover in Bulgarian there is the same difficulty for me as in English! As we all know, this problem can be solved practicing. So, let's start!
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Hi Jan,
How lovely to read the story behind your move to Bulgaria. It seems for you that the saying 'love conquers all' really is true, even if it takes a while to figure out who - or where - you're in love with!
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Today I suppose to finish the story about the realization of the dreams! To start with, I just want to say. When you make a plane for the future, think well! Do it carefully and as detailed as you can. Otherwise, you take the risk of achieving something, but not what you want exactly! And finally, you won't be able to know what to do with all this unexpected success!
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Informal language
Nuala said: There were a few instances when you used more formal language than is necessary in a blog. So your first piece of homework is to try to rewrite the italicised words in a more informal way.
Answer: Ok, I'll try!
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Hi Jan,
Lovely to meet you! And thanks for posting your first blog.
Like everyone who's been reading your blog, I'm looking forward to learning more about the woman who's Russian but who spends almost all her time speaking Bulgarian!
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Today I'm going to write about dreams and the way to realize them. Everyone must have a dream! It gives us courage to live, not just to exist! Everybody has his own way to achieve the goal! But in general, every dream always begins with the castles in the air, and then it turns into defined plan. All you need is strong desire!
First of all, thanks everybody for your comments. I tried to answer to you below my first entry. Yesterday I promised you to tell why I spend almost all my time speaking Bulgarian. Well, my story began almost 7 years ago.
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Hello everybody! Here is Jan and I'll be with you during this lovely summer month - June! First of all I'd like to express gratitude to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ team for the opportunity to improve my English in such an amusing way! Guys, I'm extremely happy!!! And secondly, I'd like to say thank you as well to my friend Gursel, who has discovered for me ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Learning English!
At the beginning, I'd like to mansion that the 1st of June is International Children's Day! In my opinion, It's important that our society care about the observance of children's rules and gives them an opportunity to have fun and laugh during that day! It'll be interesting to know, how is this day celebrated in your country?
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