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Hello everyone! Last weekend, I took the TOEIC, and it was a much tougher experience than I had imagined. Over the past few weeks, I studied hard—reviewing vocabulary, practicing listening, and taking practice tests. Even so, sitting in the actual test center felt more difficult than studying at home, and the nerves added even more pressure. The listening section started smoothly, but as the pace of the questions quickened, I realized how hard it was to maintain concentration. There were moments of anxiety, but I tried my best not to lose focus. The reading section, however, was even tougher. The sheer number of questions was overwhelming, and by the time I reached the final long passage, the clock was ticking faster than I'd anticipated, making me panic. In the end, I had to rush through the last few questions, leaving me unsure if my answers were correct. Reflecting on this experience, I realized I need to improve not only my English skills but also my time management abilities. For next time, I want to practice solving problems while timing myself more often and learn to pace myself to avoid rushing at the end. Although it was tough, taking the test strengthened my desire to improve further. Next time, I want to approach it with more confidence and composure.

If I could predict the future, I’d want to know the turning points — not every detail, but the key decisions or moments that would shape my life the most. Knowing exactly when to take a leap, when to wait, or when to walk away could make all the difference. I wouldn’t want to know every outcome, though — just enough to guide me without stealing the surprise from life. After all, part of what makes a story worth living is not knowing every chapter before you turn the page.

My language is Arabic and I am Egyptian girl

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What’s the most effective way to help learners internalise the use of the subjunctive in both formal and informal contexts?

I started another book last week. The book was quite confusing, the prose was too poetic and I couldn’t really understand it. An acquaintance told me that it was like that at first and later the brain would adjust to the style. Therefore, earlier, I continued reading slowly this time; it becomes easier and the poetic lines gives off vivid mental images. The main character is now sick, he saw something horrendous, and couldn’t stop thinking about it. He has started pondering, he’s doubting his reality, his already extinguished fire is slowly reigniting. Suddenly his boss appeared, and saw that light on his eyes, he knew what was happening as he has gone through the same process. After some pause, he is telling him the origin of everything. As the meaning behind of the book's title was starting to reveal itself… someone frenetically started ringing my home bell. My delivery arrived.