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I achieved my goals on the Toefl Test Hi everyone! As I says before, I was studying for the Toefl test. My English is not so good, actually I think that speaking is my weakness. When I need to read, listen and even when I need to write something in English I think it is easier than when I need to speak, and the test has 6 speaking questions and it was really hard to me, but fortunatelly I achieved my goals. My first attempt was January, 5, but my grade wasn´t enough. I needed 83 and I got 75. On February, 23, my second attempt, I felt more confidence and I got 84. I know that this score is not a big grade, but it is enough for what I will apply, and for me it is a huge achievement. I will share with you what I did to improve my grades for the second attempt. Maybe it will help someone that is facing the TOEFL: - I bought a package on the site called BestMyTest (www.bestmytest.com), because it has lots and lots of exercises. Some questions I think that are easier than the actual test, but I´ve learned how to answer the questions in a better way. For example, I had difficulties to understand Summary Questions and there I could learn the best way to answer this trick question. - I stablished a routine for everyday: - learn new 10 words from previously tests; - practice 1 section of Reading, Listening and Speaking; - Write an article here, on Italk or write an essay with the same time of actual test (30 mim) - Read an article from Times Magazine or Science Magazine (it´s free) - Watch videos on Youtube or TedTalk about subjects that you are struggling with. For example, I watched videos about Biology, because Biology´s Lectures on the Listening was hard to me. - 3 times per week: full test You don´t need to buy a package on that site. You can find some exercises on internet (Google it), but you need to know that in the actual test you will answer the test in a specific time, so don´t spend too much time to answer. Another way to practice Listening and Speaking is on Youtube: seach for Toefl Listening/Listening Practice. There are many channels with this content. Practice Listening a lot: you will use it skill in 3 sections: Listening, Writing (Integrated Question) and Speaking (every questions). Practing is a secret to do it. I studied until the day before the test, and on the day of my test I woke up early, listened some audios in English and read some articles loud. Keeping your mind thinking in English before the test. Good luck! Bye :)
2019년 3월 9일
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Part 2 - Thank you professor! Some years later without English classes, I moved to another city and I meet my second favorite English teacher: João. I was in another stage of my life: I needed to improve my English for Toefl because I had an opportunity to study abroad. I haven't been studying English since Sandra died and I needed to learn and practice English for the test. I had luck with João because he had patience and also liked prepared classes specifically for me. However I changed my plans and decided to stay in Brazil and I studied with him almost two years. I learned a lot! When I watch something in English or when I read articles in English I always remember our classes. I know that I need to improve my English skills and I believe that when we learned something new, it takes time to develop in our mind. I'm feel more comfortable with the language and my confidence is increasing. I took the Toefl last month (yeah, again I´m thinking to move to abroad) and I will retake the test next week because I need few points more. I hope to call to João to tell the news: I passed on Toefl! My dream came true!
2019년 2월 9일
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Thank you professor! Part 1 In my opinion, one of the most professional that can inspire people is the professor. I believe that they can change our lives in a way that they can´t imagine. Today I´m going to talk about my two favorite English teachers. Two people that I'm really thankful for their dedication and because I can understand things and watch videos in English for their teachings. I need to confess: English is my weakness. When I started to study the language I had problems to like the language. When I was a teenager I didn't have a lot resources to study the language like we have nowadays. Youtube, Italki, Instagram didn't exist. When I need to search something on internet I used to go to the library, because I didn't have computer at home. I believe that situation difficulted my developing in English. So, when I started to work I could paid an English course and I meet my first English professor. Her name was Sandra. She loved the language and the North American culture. When she talked about New York city her eyes were bright. I started to learn since the beggining, with verb to be and simple past. She was so patience with me! I remember that she tried to teach with different sources, and one day I arrived at school and one guy from England was there and we talked during the class. It was awesome to me! It was my first contact with someome from other country. Sandra was a dedicated professor. She loved teaching. Although she loved United States, she didn't have opportunity to visit there, and unfortunately she passed way some years ago without realizing her dream. I was very sad when I recived the notice...
2019년 2월 9일
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Meet Iguazu Falls - Brazil Have you heard about Iguazu Falls (Foz do Iguaçu ) in Brazil? I´ve had an opportunity to live there for 7 years and I´m not still visit everything. The city has some activities for families and singles and I would like show a litlle bit about this amazing place. - National Park: The wonderful falls with strongly power of water are shared between two cities: Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and Puerto Iguazu (Argentina). I went there many times and every time was unique: the nature and animals there are incredible and in my opinion it is the most beautiful place you can visit in Brazil. The park has activities like tree climbing, boat trips, hiking and also has good stores that sells a lot of kind of suvenirs. I went to a boat trip near the falls and it was awesome. I really recommend spend one day to visit the park. - The Itaipu Dam: it is a big hydroletric dam located on the Parana River. "The Itaipu Dam's hydroelectric power plant produced the most energy of any in the world as of 2016. In 1994, the American Society of Civil Engineers elected the Itaipu Dam as one of the seven modern Wonders of the World". You can schedule a visit to see how the Itaipu Dam was built and another information. It is really big structure that worth a visit. - The Dreamland Wax Museum: it is like Madame Tussauds, but small. A good point is the Valley of Dinosaurs that is very interesting and funny for children. - Argentina: why I talking about Argentina? Because it is near and you can go to there and enjoy the city and their casinos. You can also buy good things at Dutty Free Puerto Iguazu and eat the traditional empanadas argentinas at a free fair near the boarder. Iguazu Falls is a beautiful city that you do not regret to visit. There are another places to go, but I will show more in the future. And you my friend? Do you know Iguazu Falls? What do you think about it? Would you like to visit it?
2019년 1월 23일
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Try again! Today I would like to talk about life. Talk about how much we need to be persevering to achieve our goals, even when someone says that we can´t do something. I like to tell people about the beginning of my college. In Brazil, country that I live, universities are expensive and 14 years ago when I started to apply for a course, loan to pay tuition was almost impossible. So, I decided to apply for a public college and I needed to take a test called "vestibular". This test is about subjects that we learn on high school, like math, science, history. The test is difficult and the number of college positions is always fewer than the number of people that apply for the course.I´ve always been a dedicated student and I my grades was good at high school, but the level of the test was high. People from different schools were competing for the same position as me. My first try, on 2001, I made few points and didn´t get a good score. On the next year I studied a lot and I dedicated all my free time studying. I tried again and I almost got it, but 6 people made more points than me and I couldn´t register in a course in this year. I was very desappointed when I saw that I could´t register in a course for few points. Moreover, I lost parties and time with my family because I was studying. On 2003 I changed my plans and I started to work, because my mother needed help with house expenses. But I knew that I was giving up on my dream. I really wanted to go to college. Six months later, I was still working and I could pay for a couse of preparation for the test. I worked during the day and studied at night. It was hard, but in the year 2004 I tried again and fortunatelly I got it! I could apply for a public university and in 2008 I graduated in Administration. Remembering this period is like a piece of motivation on my life. Every difficult moment of my life I remember difficulties that I have overcome. Yesterday I received my score on Toefl test. I got 75 and I need 83. I will try again because this test is the first step of another dream and I believe on me! Motivation is inside us. Do not agree with "no" that you will listen on your life. You can do everything you want. Work hard. Belive in yourself. Love yourself. Try again. And you my friend? Do you have something that you are struggling with?
2019년 1월 16일
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Killer Whales Since I was a child I have never found an animal to call "my favorite animal". Some years ago I watched a documentary on Netflix called Black Fish and I was very impressed at how they are smart and lovely. I don´t work with science, but my interest of killer whales incresead and I started to watch every video on Youtube about them. I learned about how they live as a family, how much years they can live and differences of hunting at different places. For example, killer whales at Argentina hunting on shallow water, and orcas at ice regions hunting seals moving the ice where seal is. In my opinion, the best caracteristic of killer whales is how they live in family. I really respect and admire them. They live their whole life with the same orcas, their feelings between them are strong, they hunting together and have their own "language". The language is differente among orca´s groups, and it is the reason why whales from different families put together in the same tank on Sea World have problems. They don´t speak the same language. These incredible animals are entertainment for people at aquariums around the world and I feel so sorry about that. They are too smart, powerful and much more that we can realize. They don´t deserve this. For example, at Sea Aquarium in Miami, there is a whale called Lolita that lives in a small tank. She was captured when she was only 4 years. Now, she has 44. It´s very sad to me that things like that still happen for animals at our society. She does tricks everyday for food because people buy tickets to see her. Very sad. For these reasons, killer whales have a special piece of my heart and I really love them. And you: What is your favorite animal? Comment below and share your impressions. :)
2019년 1월 14일
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I´m trying... I´m trying to find someone here to speak English with me. I have already tried find somebody on Facebook Language Exchange groups. All the messages I got were from men looking for dates =/ I hope to meet here, on Italki, people who are committed to learning English. I sent some messages to people who are learning Portuguese, my native language, for exchange English - Portuguese, but I´m still waiting for answers... So, today I´ve decided start writing here some things about my day, my life, my country and vegeterianism. I hope you like it. =)
2019년 1월 14일
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