Can “august” imply commanding dominance, as in Augustus Caesar? And to what extent is a word’s nuanced meaning in context subject to personal interpretation? The verdict was delivered by an august tribunal, whose wisdom was unquestioned.

Recently I became interested in baking again. My older sister is good at making sweets, and I started baking after watching her. I am a careful person, so baking fits me well because it needs correct amounts and clear steps. I like following recipes and making things the right way. When I was in high school, I often made sweets for my friends on events like Valentine’s Day. I enjoyed giving them my sweets, and my friends looked happy. After that, I moved to a new place and became busy, so I did not have much time to bake. Also, my mother started coming home late at night, so I began cooking my own meals. Because of this, I spent more time cooking than baking. Cooking is interesting, but I did not come to love it as much as baking. One day a friend said she wanted to eat some sweets, so I baked again after a long time. It was very fun, and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. This week I already baked three times. I have many club practices these days. One of the practice days is my friend’s birthday, so I am planning to make a cheesecake for her. I want to bring it to practice and surprise her. I hope it goes well, and I hope she will be happy.

2/3 Contrary to his judgment, the Vietnamese student was not attempting to “force something” she was incapable of doing. Instead, she spontaneously expressed her thoughts — shaped by her two academic subjects — without being excessively hindered by a language barrier. Grammatically, she used nearly perfect inflexion, employed linguistic tools such as complements, infinitive constructions, and a wide range of connectors, and was fully capable of speaking spontaneously and appropriately about complex topics with highly suitable vocabulary. The second candidate’s question, about a negative experience in Germany, was difficult to answer — especially since the student from Vietnam demonstrated a reflective, mature approach to experiences in general, whether positive or negative. She not only addressed the content of the question but did so in a culturally sensitive (!) and socially intelligent way: she framed the negative experience in terms of her self-perception of her own German language skills. What could more clearly demonstrate an excellent command of language than the ability to express both intercultural tact and a complex personal life situation in an entirely appropriate and comprehensible manner?

I’m looking for a female language exchange partner to practice speaking English. My level is around B2+, and I want to improve fluency, confidence, and natural expression through conversation. I’m interested in talking about daily life, culture, education, books, movies, and tech . My native language is Arabic, and I can speak Turkish at a B2 level, so we can do a language exchange or practice English together. Feel free to message me if you’re interested.

Many of us have a preferred way of dealing with conflict. However, the way you respond to conflict should depend on the situation. So, take time to consider the situation and decide on the best way of dealing with that conflict. Giving in: You’re probably right. I’m happy to do it your way. Avoiding: I’d prefer not to talk about this now. I’ll leave it to you to decide. Forcing: Let me tell you how this made me feel. This is what I think we should do… Compromising: If I (do this) can you (do this)? I’m happy to agree on (this) if you can (do that). Working together: I’d like to hear your side of things. What do you think is the best way forward? Follow me for more Everyday English.

Hello everyone, I'm looking for an english native speaker or who has the level C2 for a language exchange. I'd really like to improve my English and can help you study or improve your Italian. Thank you. Best regards, Sonia

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