The other day, I received the TOEIC results that I had been looking forward to. Before checking my score, I was worried that it might not have changed much from last time, or that it might even be lower. However, my score increased by about 100 points compared to the previous test, and I was very happy. I feel that my daily efforts, such as memorizing vocabulary little by little and practicing listening, have finally shown results. What made me especially happy was that my listening score improved compared to last time. Recently, even though I cannot understand everything, I have started to catch key words and understand the general flow of conversations. Seeing this small improvement reflected in my score gave me a lot of confidence. I still have not reached my target score, and there are many points I need to improve. In the reading section, I could not manage my time well, and I hesitated on many grammar questions. I want to use these reflections to do better next time. From this result, I learned that even if effort does not lead to immediate big results, it will take shape if I continue. To improve my score even more, I will keep studying as I have been and continue to work hard step by step.

Hello! I live in Moscow, Russia. I’d love to make new friends from different countries. I don’t speak Arabic yet, but I really want to start learning it. I’m looking for Arabic-speaking friends for motivation and cultural exchange. I have a 9-month-old baby, so I’m especially interested in calm, friendly conversations. 😊

Anyone wants to practice English with my little nephew?

some people are really afraid of spiders what are you afraid of? after I drank my coffee, I stood up to leave what did you drink today? are you all enjoying yourselves? how do you enjoy yourself? I enjoy myself by boating. it's that contagious smile all the leaders were disgruntled she's disgruntled because there's too much work you feel more sluggish a dog is speedy, and another one is sluggish we were instilled knowledge when we were at school you just have to prove your competency Competence is as important as knowledge. you are making the merchandise be second you see this turquoise jacket I might look pretty dapper we are living in the kryptonite world you are feeling politically ambivalent his answer of this question is ambivalent we are just going to slurp down some buns this is some conspiracy business I had a nice blubber of rice to slab it down with.

How do you say this another way? Everyone's out for themselves

I was explaining the synecdoche “a friendly face” to a student today, and it got me thinking about how often we use this figure of speech in everyday English. A synecdoche (pronounced si-NEK-duh-kee) is when we use a part of something to stand for the whole, or the whole to stand for a part. Some common examples: All hands on deck → “hands” means the sailors or workers. Nice wheels → “wheels” means a car. The crown will decide → “crown” means the king or queen. England won the World Cup → “England” means the football team. It’s one of those things we hear all the time without noticing! I’d love to hear your examples (either in English or in your own language). What synecdoche do you use every day?

It’s difficult to say goodbye I know that for me it is hard, but I can make it. Letting go is hurt, but holding on hands even more hurts. I have been tried my every effort to keep this relationship going. I am toooooo stupid, at the end, it doesn’t work. It seems always only me. Don’t think that you are super busy and no any time to chat or talk with me, so I can understand the signal. Thank you for part of life for a while. Whatever, my best wishes for you.

😀👂‘Heel’ and ‘heal’ sound the same – but they have very different meanings! Can you complete the sentence correctly?

Tianjin is a beautiful, vibrant and Lively but also peaceful City. you can head to get some delicious Tianjin food. this is Apparently one of the most famous things in the city. they got probably the most famous dish. you can get the stuffed meat buns which is apparently from this place. it's delicious. but there are many cars in Tianjin, sometimes you may see there's no more sidewalk. you can see a ferris wheel. you can eat some moon cakes. it's get to be good. you can also try walnut chicken. it has a nice smooth sweetness. it's really good, tender chicken, really flavorful. the Walnut is crunchy. there is no rice at some restaurants which is interesting. cuz in America rice is literally just straight up associated with China, like rice China, those two go together. you can get some hot lemon water. China's just full of dumplings and buns.