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Hi! I’ve categorized several commands used to tell someone to enter a space. Could you please check if my classification of these phrases and their usage contexts is correct? **1. Commands or Urging in Emergencies:** * *Phrases:* Get in! ; Get inside! ; Go in! ; Go inside! **2. Urging someone you know (friends/family) who is blocking the entrance (e.g., they are on the phone or looking for something in their bag).** I avoid "Please" or "Excuse me" here because it feels too formal for close relationships: * *Phrases:* Go in! ; Go inside! ; Go on in! ; Go on inside! ; Go ahead! ; Head in! ; Head inside! ; Head on in! ; Head on inside! ; Step inside! ; Step on in! ; Step on inside! * *My Note:* If speaking to my children, I use "**Go**" for a firm command, and "**Head**" for a more friendly, cooperative tone. Is that right? **3. Urging a stranger who is blocking the entrance.** I should add "Please" or "Excuse me": * *Phrases:* Excuse me! + (Go on in! ; Go ahead! ; Head in! ; Step inside! ...etc) + Please! **4. Inviting/Urging someone to enter together with the speaker:** * *Phrases:* Head in! ; Head inside! **5. Inviting someone into your own home or room:** * *Phrases:* Come in! ; Come inside! **6. Inviting a customer into a service establishment (restaurant, hotel, etc.):** * *Phrases:* Step inside! **7. Encouraging someone who is hesitating or lingering at the door:** * *Phrases:* Go on in! ; Go on inside! ; Go ahead! ; Come on in! ; Come on inside! ; Step on in! ; Step on inside! ; Head on in! ; Head on inside! **8. Crowding control/Directing a group (e.g., a security guard or a tour guide):** * *Phrases:* Move inside! ; Move on

Last month was the Halloween. I opened a Halloween party with my friends. I love Halloween so I dressed up as a black cat for a Halloween party. We took many pictures and ate a lot of snacks. We made pumpkin scones and pumpkin donuts. They were very good. After that, we watched horror movie in my home. The movie tittle is "IT". The story and animation were very scary so we screamed. This movie has a season 2, so I want to watch it again with my friend on Halloween next year. I became interested in Halloween, so I’m going to explain its origin. Halloween started about 2,000 years ago with an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. It was a day to celebrate the end of autumn and the beginning of winter. People believed that the spirits of the dead came back, so they wore costumes to scare away bad spirits. Later, it became known as Halloween when it mixed with Christian traditions.

I’m looking for a language partner, mainly in French but also in Vietnamese and Arabic. I am A native English speaker from the UK and I speak Chinese to a B2 standard and A1 French

Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

🇺🇸 From Piano to Proficiency: My Unconventional English Journey How I accidentally became an Assistant Teacher—and why games were better than lessons. Introduction Every language learner has a story. Mine started when I abandoned my piano lessons for my brother's computer. This journey is a testament to the power of immersion and finding unexpected ways to learn. 1. Accidental Immersion (The Keyboard Shortcut) When I was 6-7 y.o , my focus shifted from the piano keys to the computer keyboard. I quickly realized that the operating system and most computer games were in English. Since the Serbian language option didn't exist, I was forced into natural immersion simply by playing games and navigating the interface. I absorbed vocabulary like a sponge—even while watching films with Serbian subtitles. 2. The Unofficial Assistant (High School) In high school, most of my classmates were absolute beginners. I quickly became the class's unofficial assistant. Once, when correcting my friends, they complained: "You are not our teacher!" My amazing teacher smiled and said, "Just keep correcting them. I might as well rest my brain for a while!" It was a precious moment that confirmed my aptitude. Later, during an official inspection, I spoke so passionately and fluently about the language that the inspectors looked at me with a surprised, amused expression—the look that said: "Too much information, slow down girl!" 3. The Final Proof (University and Italki) While in university, I continued to develop my English by reading articles, listening to interviews, and writing academic papers (translating from English to Serbian). My final professor was a queen! When I passed my exam with a perfect 10, she laughed and said: "I understand. You deserve a 10 and nothing less!" The true peak of my fluency came when I started working on italki. Through continuous conversation and feedback from my students (mostly Americans), I gained nuance and confidence. Thank you ITALKI for everything.

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I'm a junior high school student from China. I want to find a friend to chat in English, mainly via email. Since I have a busy school schedule, I may reply slowly, but every reply will be carefully prepared—just like sending a real letter, but electronically. I’m really interested in learning about American culture and daily life habits. Looking forward to your reply!

Today is a nice day. In the morning, I try to remember lots of English words. I plan to learn Tof and GRE in the coming days.

I don't have anything to do today. But I have to go to work in the afternoon. I think I go to work every weekend this month. But my weekend work is like standing at the booth at the event. It is not paper work. It is fun but still makes me tired. I think I want to stay home alone and just don't do anything.