to read books that bore me too. 2. Watch English movies with subtitles. This would be my favorite way of learning English. Not only do I get to have a fun time watching the movie, I’d be learning new words at the same time and knowing how to pronounce them! Usually, you can get movies with English subtitles on DVDs. 3. Listen to English songs. Read the lyrics as you listen to the songs. Listen to your favorite songs and sing along to them. 4. Start a blog in English. This is one way for you to
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My name is Noemy. I was born in Chicago, Illinois. I’ve been moving around all my life. I first started out in Boca Raton, Florida when I was a little baby and then I ended the moving in 2010, when I moved to Austin, Texas. I love traveling, whenever I see photos of my friends that travel to Europe I’m just in awe because I wish I was them. The only place I’ve been to outside the United States was Mexico. My family from my mom’s side lives there. I love the culture and food from there but sometimes
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importantly myself. Even the pieces of writing that I didn’t like I could connect with, there was always an underlining symbolism or metaphor that made it possible. But like any person I had favorites and least favorites. Walt Whitman’s ‘I saw in Louisiana a Live Oak Growing’ all the way from week one was one of my favorite pieces of writing we have read all semester. The writing speaks, telling the reader to reach out for friendship and companionship. The last two lines ‘uttering joyous leaves all its
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group” My friends and being active are two important things in my culture. Whenever my friends and I hang out we are usually doing some kind of activity. Ever since my Senior year in high school, my friends and I have been going bowling every Monday. It’s one of our many traditions. It’s a fun activity to do and it gives us a chance to catch up about our busy weeks, especially now that we all go to different schools. We always do dollar bets every game to make things interesting. My friends
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them times. I think we should eat at Steak-N-Shake or Chix. Steak-N-Shake is probably the best place to go eat if you want to drive all the way there. They are known for their steakburgers and milkshakes, hence the name. They have the best food and service for a cheap price. Their milkshakes are handmade and the fries are always fresh. Plus, you can add different seasonings to the fries. One of my favorite sandwiches I like when I go there is the Frisco Melt. You get two
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Everyone has a place they love to be. Mine so happens to be Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tuscaloosa is also called t-town which means title town. Tuscaloosa is called t-town because of the sixteen national championships the football team has won. Tuscaloosa is my favorite place to visit. Some reasons it is my favorite are the University of Alabama is there, everyone is friendly, and the weather is amazing. First and foremost, Tuscaloosa is home to the University of Alabama. The University is one of the
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Dave Ramsey Baby steps My favorite Financial system is Dave Ramsey's baby steps system. I like how it really can apply to anyone not just people in debt. So really anyone can utilize this system and help make their financial life seem like less of a burden. It starts with an emergency fund. We will all have rainy days in our lives so what better way to be prepared for them than to well prepare for them. He starts by saying have at least $1,000 on standby for emergencies. This was very important
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small then but have come to be a favorite memory. Of all the aspects of my childhood one of the most influential and memory filled was cooking in the kitchen with my mother. In addition to cooking being a favorite memory for me I believe it is a great activity to do with children, it is a useful lifelong skill and it is relaxing and enjoyable. I am grateful that I was taught how to cook and how to enjoy cooking as a child. It has filtered into my life as an adult and my family now. I can recall the
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My philosophy of life is that we all have to set goals for ourselves and be responsible for ourselves. Everyone must have certain expectations for themselves. I believe that happiness comes from within an individual, and that if you are not happy with yourself, no one else can make you happy. Although teamwork is important, we should all learn to be independent. I believe this because if you are independent, then you can help other people. I don’t believe that anyone should be completely reliant
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Big Nate: Game On is a novel that is written by Lincoln Peirce. It is about 3 little friends who are playing every sport with each other. Most of the story takes place on every sports property. Nate and the two of his friends are holding, carrying each other to be successful. Nate is trying to be the best at every sport. This story is told in 3rd person. The book doesn’t tell the age of any of the boys. But, Nate is
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