Kerin
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We are on the same page Chiara, the issue is so complex. Beautifully expressed 👍
It makes me think of the app in the UK that they were trying to get people to use for covid – in theory it is a good idea, but in the wrong hands, could be a disaster…. Personally I too hate the idea that people can snap our picture and potentially find out about us. I find it creepy beyond words!
Just a few notes for you:
– a comma here (after used) would help this flow much neater: from who and for which purpose it is used, might be dangerous.
– From the other hand > On the other hand
– anaware > unaware
–Again, the problem is that we need more transparency on how technology works and on in which hands is the control of it. > … better like this (few options):
and in which hands has the control of it.
and in whose hands the power lies.
and who has control over it
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Wonderful examples Chiara. Excellent work.
If you move the position of still in the first phrase it adds more emphasis: I still can’t figure out how all this mess got started.
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Good morning @sonim 🤗
Well done. If you add ‘around’ to make it a phrasal verb, I’ll give you 100 points 😂
I’m used to runNING around all the time …
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/run-around
Have a lovely Monday xxx
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Morning @sonim,
This piece of writing is lovely. You raise some interesting points and your descriptive writing is moving. You’ve used some excellent vocabulary and managed to talk about a complex issue fluently in English. Excellent, really!
Notes;
> when we talk about an artist’s work, we don’t need the article ‘the’:
NOT – Though the De Bottom’s extract ….. and ….effects as the Hopper’s paintings….
BUT – Though De Bottom’s extract … and ….effects as Hopper’s paintings.…
* unless we talk about in the singular e.g. The Hopper painting, ‘The Lighthouse…’, is …..
> As most of the human being, > it sounds more natural to say, As most people, …. (or As most human beings …)
Can you try and correct these?!
> I’m used to run all the time
> Finally, I don’t know any other artist that communicate
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Hello! Well done Vale.
1. Correct!
2. Yes, correct. You can also use: I’ve been studying ….
3. Yes, correct. You can also say: I’m starting to get used to ….
(Character with ‘H’)
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Hi Vale, I think watching TV series is really one of the best ways to improve comprehension and pick up new words and expressions – and as you say, to start to hear differences between US and UK English. I think it’s fascinating!
I agree that The Crown is good for studying: the dialogues are slow and the English is ‘standard’. Keep it up!
Can you try and make some corrections here:
1. I’ve not a lot of … >
2. I’ve been studied … >
3. I’m starting getting used to … >
ps. Spelling: characters
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Hi Chiara, I’m quite surprised to hear that. I thought it would be the opposite for you! I’m glad that you are noticing the vocabulary and accent differences. (Great job on using some of the new vocab – esp this phrase: while speaking are still putting a strain in my comprehension and the pronunciation and the fact they often eat the words to boot.)
notes:
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Good effort @sonim 👍
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts @sonim – I like that era and Chagall too, (but I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen one of his paintings🤔). It’s curious, I am a bit the same – I love visiting museums and galleries when I travel, but I don’t tend to do it in my own town (I have only been to the Uffizi once 😱…although I have been to the Triennale Milano quite a few times!)
I think we are all agreed about the importance of art in our society! How terribly dull life would be without it!
NOTES:
> Specially that one of the XIX th / beginning of XX th century – I would replace ‘that one of’ simply with ‘from’: Specially from the XIXth …To use ‘that one’ isn’t correct because you are talking about a collection of something rather than something individual or unique.
> I always thought that behind a set of masterpieces (not only paintings) a very interesting and turbulent life hides…This sentence is so poetic and rich, I am reluctant to correct it! Because it isn’t wrong, and as I say it is rather lovely. However, a native speaker would say:
I always thought that a very interesting and turbulent life lies behind a set of masterpieces (not only paintings) … (https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/lie-behind)
> lastly, evidence is uncountable so we don’t need an article with it: Not only as evidence of the
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@sabr
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@sabri I confess ….something I am missing a lot right now is the art deco Odeon cinema in Florence! I love going there, even if the film isn’t so great, I just love the building. Anyway, I agree with you, we are realising in this period the importance of such things and art can take us out of daily life.
Corrections below!
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@Aojewel that is fascinating. I’m afraid I have a lot of questions for you! What inspires your jewellery design? What materials do you work with? Do you have your own website or do you sell through retailers? Do you have a favourite Turkish artist? Okay, I’ll stop now!
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> Related to my profession I am in design … for 20 years
> Here you need to use the present perfect to show that it is something that started in the past and continues to present time: Related to my profession I’ve been in design … for 20 years
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Great effort @rubina – keep it up!
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@chiara I loved reading this account and imagined having a tea together discussing it! Extremely well expressed Chiara, I don’t think this task is in any way easy, especially in a second language. Your writing is fluid and your vocabulary is perfect.
I’ve written a note on a few things to check, but I think I’m being a bit picky. I really can’t say enough how good this piece is.
(ps. I, on the other hand, would love a Hopper hanging on my wall … it appeals to my moodiness… I find such comfort in melancholy. I’m such a weirdo 😂😂)
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I think that’s spot on @Gabriela – in general we are apprehensive of the unknown. It’s human nature I imagine.
ps. spelling> leaving (maybe it is just a typo)
