My first experinces as a receptionist I had spoken with my manager before about to gain more skills and they gave me this opportunity to learn receptionist skills in my own time. Now I am doing my training at the front desk in the hotel where I have been working 2 years as a housekeeper. I usually stay over after my shifts for a couple of hours. I really enjoy to spend my time there. It is very useful for me more than just because of 1 reason. First of all I can learn a profession for free and I can practice the language in a lot of different situation with all kind of people. It is so many to learn and everybody is so helpful. I am trying to do my best both in my works. Many people ask me the following question " Are you crazy? Why are you doing this?" I always say the same "because of my future". I want a better life and a better job. I would lie if I said I am not tired but it is worth for me. I hope I can learn everything that I need to a better job.

Gain new skilles I have been working as housekeeper for 2 years in a hotel. I studied a lot English while I was doing my full time job there. I can say now my english is much better when I started to work there. I had decided to ask my general manager to gain new skills especially receptionist skills in the hotel. I was hoping that they wil understand my desire. She was very happy about my request and she asked the other managers about my willing/claim/request. I've got positive answer so I can start to achive receptionist skills on the next week. I am very happy about my decision, although I know it will be hard to do extra hours at the desk but it is worth it. This is my first step toward my dream. So don't be shy , ask for it and work hard for it!

rumour vs gossip What is the difference between rumour and gossip?

Learning languages Do you like to learn new languages or do you need to learn? I think if you like to learn something you will achive it more easier than otherwise. When I started to learn English in the UK I needed just for a better work. Now if I don't study on a day I feel really badly about it, I miss it. When I arrive home after work I feel so tired and I think " Okay, maybe I can miss one day" but I finally start to learn and I can't stop it myself because I want to know more and more about the language. Although I am very unpatient about my learning process but I must admire for myself I don't able to do more to learn faster. I think it is okay until I do every day something and I enjoy it. I would like to learn French after I finished my English studies. Do you like learn languages?

Using the new vocabulary I have been thinking about how I can learn new words but not just learning them use them in speaking and writing. I've read a lot of article and blog about this subject but non of them can give me the right answer. My biggest porblem is how I can use them in speaking because I can learn them relatively quickly and I can recognise them everywhere. This is a very big problem for me because I want use them and I would like to speak neatly and nicely. I need these words I am so desperate to reach them in speaking but it is so hard. I read a lot and I watch movies and series too. I also write down the new words and memorise them every day. Besides I try to use them in my writing as well but I am not 100% successful with my project. I don't know what else I can do.

Family When I was a kid we went on Holiday every summer to a nice place. I always enjoyed it although the journey was usually very long every time. I think these family holidays are so important because you can fill yourself up with memories about your happy days with your loved ones. You can know you parents and your sisters/brothers more. If you want a happy life you need to take care of your own family as well. These holidays will be valuable moments in your future. It doesn't need to be an expensive trip. The main thing is to be spend time together. Sometimes we just made a grill party in our garden or played badminton. When I remember these moments I smile and I wish I can go back in this time. I feel the happiness that I felt when I was on these holiday or family events. I also loved Christmas and Easter. These were just so perfect. I'll try to do my best to creat a similar athmosphere in my own family.

then vs than How and When do I need to use then and than? What is the different between them?

How do you know.... I have been thinking about a question that I always ask from myself " How do I know my English is good enough?" The reason why I've started to learn English is to develop my carrier from a very bad job to my dream job in the UK. I thought on some part of my language learning journey I am ready to move on to a better job. I applied for some than I went to an interview and I felt really stupid although I didn't know what the interviewer thought about me. I always blamed my language skills about I didn't get the job. So I just stopped to apply for jobs and I started to learn more English but everybody said to me " Your English is too good for this job you can find better somewhere else" and I always said the same " My English is not good enough". When I speak I always feel I make lot of mistakes and the people won't understand me. I don't have self confident even if I don't speak badly. Maybe I just need to step out from my comfort zone and try to do something new. I hope on one day I will be satisfied with my English and I will be able to see my language skills how it is in the reality.

phone call problem

Hi everybody

 I have a big problem, maybe a little bit strange. My English is good and I can hold conversation in face to face but when I need to speak on the phone I am terrible. I am afraid from I won't understand what they want say to me. I feel so stupid. What can I do with it? How can I practice? Is it a common trouble or unique?