You can actually make a profit from your hobby! Some students want to find a part-time job in summer without working. Yeah, I know, that sounds weird, but wouldn't you like to get money for not doing anything? So, I was one of those students. It would have been a sort of challenge "summer fun" vs "summer job" for, but not this time. All of my friends had left me alone in my hometown. That's not fun at all, as you understand. And also I (somehow, huh) got sick right in the beginning of summer, so I didn't get any official summer job. Then, oneday I was surfing the web and found a very cool book that was called "How to make business from your hobby". To be honest, I didnt' read the book. The title was enough for me to realize the whole point of it. So, I made a list of my hobbies, at the same time trying to discover what I can do best, adn what is actually useful for the market. And next thing that I did was posting a free ad on one of web-sites about me giving private English lessons. II supposed it would have become a failure in the end, but no! Now I have some studens, young and adults, that take my classes. And I don't take as a drudgery, I really enjoy my work! I bought many different textbooks and extra stuff for lessons, create worksheets, mini-games, and presentations. I try to find the best way to explain new material to my students. I get money for my hobby.How could it be any better than this?

What does this word mean? I hear this word like everywhere - "suck". And I can't get it. I try to find a similar word in Russian language, but I can't. Online translators translate it like a super-very bad word in Russian. Although, I feel it's a normal word, because our teachers often use it. So, guys, what does it mean? Could you explain to me?

What does this word mean? I hear this word like everywhere - "suck". And I can't get it. I try to find a similar word in Russian language, but I can't. Online translators translate it like a super-very bad word in Russian. Although, I feel it's a normal word, because our teachers often use it. So, guys, what does it mean? Could you explain to me?

My attemp to write a letter in English (informal) Hello, Bill! I’m grateful for your letter. It’s very important for me that you don’t forget about writing to me. I’m really sorry I hadn’t written back to you at once. As I remember you had asked me about my plans for the further future. Well, I have lots to tell you about. Now I think I have the most difficult time. I need to choose my future profession. For the first time I thought of being a doctor, but now I have some doubts about it. I’m not sure this profession suits my temper and at the same time I have no other options. That’s why I’m planning to enter a Medical University. I’m thinking about entering a foreign university. The universities of Sweden seem me to be the best variant now. They have many advantages over other universities: low fees for education and living in residence, new Science Centers, an international diploma. If I graduate from a Sweden University I wish I would stay there or move to Canada. May be this is just a fantasy, but nobody can forbid to dream. I’m sorry but I have to stop writing to you. It’s too late and I’m falling asleep. So I hope you’ll tell me about your plans for a future. Best regards, Helen

How would you say this? What is correct? At the English lesson we faced with the following situation. We needed to translate the sentence with the meaning "We haven't met for a long time". I translated it like "I haven't seen your for ages" And two of my classmates translated it like "I have NEVER seen you for ages". Could you explain to me, please, whose version is correct? Or, may be, all of these is right?

My first trip to EMT country. Gosh! I'm really lucky this year! This summer I'll visit English Mother Tongue country! I really can't believe in it! My parents have recently decided to send me to ILAC - language school in Toronto, Canada. I'm very happy to have a chance to practice in English. I'm leaving in the end of June and I'll spend a month and one week in Toronto. And now I'm making a list of must-see sights and places. Residents and just people who were in Toronto, what places can you advise me to visit? I'm especially interested in malls, cafes, parks, jazz clubs, etc. In a word, I want to visit places that can tell me a lot of about local culture. P.S. How to say it in English in one word "a passport that is nesessary when you go abroad"?

What do you think about horoscopes? Generally, I don't believe in such kind of nonsence like horoscopes. It seems to me that people (journalists or somebody else), who write them just write the things we want to be mentioned about or about usual things. They always write something like "Today you're very busy", "you can loose you job", "you'll buy something today" etc. It's just daily routine we always face with, nothing more. I think it's better to read old horoscopes. Sometimes I read my last year's horoscopes to compare, if some of statements were true. And in some occasions old horoscopes are the reflections of my real life. They guessed everything; my financial situation, my private life, my health and so on. Why am I writing about it? I've just read my new horoscope and there was said that this year will be very lucky for me. There was mentioned about frequent trips, difficulties in autumn, and if I work hard this year, I'll give smiles of fortune. If everything that was written is true, it means that my cherished dream will come true. In general, I want to say that such stuff like horoscopes just make you feel better, be optimistic and work hard to reach your aim. Read horoscopes!

What does this expression mean:"of the first water"? Please, explain me what the phrase above means. And if you can, give a few examples of using.

Are there differences between "don't break" and "unbreak"? Are there differences between "don't break" and "unbreak"? When can I use the latter one?