What does it mean when we say "the crackdown on for-profit schools is said to go idle"? I know what the word "idle" means, but I'm not quite sure if I understand the meaning in this context. Thanks in advance. :)

AuPair experience Hello everyone! Has anyone here gone abroad to work as an AuPair in a host family? Where to? What is your experience?
I think it is a great opportunity to meet new culture, new people and above all, to improve your language, especially speaking skills. 

Movie recommendations

Hi everyone! :) I really like watching movies of all genres, but lately I'm out of ideas. These are mostly American and German movies, but I would also like to hear about some good one from your native countries. So, it would be nice if you could suggest me your favourite movie, and tell me something about it. :)

Übung 1. Hallo! Ich heiße Maja und ich bin 19 Jahre alt. Ich komme aus Serbien und ich studiere Englisch Sprache. Ich habe eine Schwester. Meine hobbys sind Musik, Bücher und Filme. Ich liebe spielen Volleyball. Ich habe viele Freunden und wir lachen viel. Ich war einmal in Deutchland. Das ist ein schoünes Land. Ich möchte Deutsche Sprahe lernen.

Can you help me to understand these verses? If there is anyone who read "An Essay on Criticism" by Alexander Pope, I would appreciate your help in understanding some of his verses. "...True wit is nature to advantage drest, What oft was thought, but ne'er so well exprest, Something, whose truth convinc'd at sight we find, That gives us back the image of our Mind..." "True Ease in Writing comes from Art, not Chance, As those move easiest who have learn'd to dance. 'Tis not enough no Harshness gives Offence, The sound must seem an eccho to the sense. " "Be thou the first true Merit to befriend; His praise is lost, who stays till All commend; Short is the date, alas, of modern rhymes; And 'tis but just to let 'em live betimes." "And never so dire a thirst of glory boast, Nor in the critic let the Man be lost! Good-nature and good-sense must ever join; To Err is Humane; to forgive, Divine." Thank you for your answers. :)

Homework: A letter to the fan Dear Anna, I'm so happy because I have a fan like you. You have supported me from the begging of my career and you still believe in me when nobody does. Thank you for writing again. I'm so glad to introduce you the life of a movie star. You'll be suprised how it's almost the same as yours. I spend most of the time with my family. They are my biggest support in life. We like going together to football games, concerts or just for a walk. I'm really trying to find balance between my work and private life. And now the only difference is paparazzi. They stalk me everyday and very often ruin my family's routine. But I know that is just their job. You'll see that when you also become famous. I know how you feel, because when I first started acting I was also very insecure. But you have to be very patient and to take step by step. That's the key to everything. First, I had some small roles, but as the time went by, I made big progress and look at me now! You have to work on your talent, to practise a lot and you'll definetely succeed. And the main thing when you become famous is to protect your family and private life. You have to stay what you are and don't let the fame change your mind and attitudes. I hope that this will help you in your future progress. And please remember me and my words one day when you become famous. I'm looking forward to your next letter! And I wish you all the best! Sincerely, Your Maja

What do you think? :)

Are celebrities worth the enormous they are paid? And should they give more money to charities?

How would you answer this question? She drove quickly, so that we _____ on time. a) had arrived b) were to arrive c) must arrive d) might arrive I think it's D, but not so sure. :)Well, I found somewhere that there is a construction: so that + would, should, could, might + infinitive To express purpose, but I wasn't sure whether I understood.

Homework Hi! My name is Maja. At the moment, I am going to the Secondary School for Economics, but I don't want to be an accountant, manager or maybe a director of some company. My true love is language and travelling around the world. :) Anyway, our school system is quite different from the systems in other countries. I had been going to Primary School for eight years, then in Secondary for four years (I am going to graduate in May) and at the same time I am preparing for the Faculty of Philology. It's hard, because our test consists of four sections: grammar and vocabulary, reading, listening and writing. So, you really have to give your best. One of my biggest wishes is to visit the United Kingdom, London especially. But it's quite difficult because here, in Serbia, we need visa and it is a really long procedure. And because of that students of the English can't easily go to an exchange programs, like the students of the other languages, German for example. And it would be very useful for everyone. Right now I am doing my best to become better speaker and start to study English language and literature from October, when our teachings will begin, I hope. Also, I'll do my best to finally visit London and meet British culture. I have heard a lot of nice things from my school teacher and I am sure that it would help with my progress. However, language is something that enable us to travel around the world. And it is something that will be my occupation for the rest of my life. Maybe I will be a teacher, translator or reporter. Or something completely different. Who knows. :)