✈️ “That’s Terrific!” — My Awkward Moment with a Native Speaker 馃槼馃槀 I still remember the first time I ever had a real conversation with a native English speaker. His name was Tom, an American and I was just a student (well I still am). This story that ‘m about to tell you happened, I think, around the fifth session out of eleven. So yeah, you can imagine… I was still a bit shaky. Every time I turned on my camera or had to speak, I would overthink every single word I was about to say. Classic overthinking mode. 馃槄 Anyway, that day we were talking about something really serious: airplane crashes. 馃様 We were discussing how tragic they were and how many people had died in different incidents. Tom even mentioned some statistics like, real numbers of people who had lost their lives. It was sad. The kind of conversation that makes you stop and reflect. So, there I was, trying to sound engaged and thoughtful, and I wanted to respond to something he said. I meant to say "That'...
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Tips for Writing Essays in English (Even If It's Not Your First Language) Writing essays in English can be intimidating, especially when it’s not your first language. However, it becomes much easier when you understand the purpose of your writing, choose the right topic, and design a clear outline. These are the foundation of every essay. It is important to recognize that each type of essay whether it's argumentative, informative, persuasive, or cause-and-effect requires a different structure. That’s why the very first step is to identify what you want to share, select a topic, and understand the purpose behind your writing. Once you’ve done that, the next step is to familiarize yourself with vocabulary related to your topic . For example, if your essay is about society, you should look up vocabulary commonly used when discussing politics, social issues, or the environment. If you're writing about animals or the weather, immerse yourself in the specific terms used in t...
How I Organize My Writing Process Writing is more than just putting words on a page, it’s about sharing a message, expressing ideas, and connecting with the audience. My writing process has developed with time and experience, and today I follow a clear structure that helps me stay focused and creative. In this essay, I’ll explain how I organize my writing process based on personal experience and the type of writing I want to produce. The first thing I focus on is what I want to share . This means I ask myself: What do I want my audience to take away from this piece of writing? Whether it’s a message, a feeling, or specific information, identifying this purpose helps me stay on track. It also helps me connect with my audience by keeping their needs and interests in mind. After that, I decide what type of essay I’m going to write . I consider whether it should be informative, argumentative, persuasive, or a cause-and-effect essay. This is important because each type of ess...
Quote: "Not even a single scar came from the enemy. Read that again." Have you ever read something and felt it hit right where your heart is still healing? This quote did that for me. At first, it sounds simple, but it reveals something uncomfortable and real: The deepest scars don’t always come from the people we label as “enemies.” Sometimes, they come from the people we love. Let’s pause there. Why does it hurt more when the damage comes from someone close? A friend. A family member. Someone you trusted. It’s confusing, right? Because these are the people who care about you and yet, they sometimes cause harm through harsh words, silence, or repeated mistakes. It’s not always intentional. Sometimes they don’t realize what they’re doing. But other times… maybe they do. And that’s where the pain multiplies. “Is this someone I need to set a boundary with? Or is this someone I need to pray for and understand better?” This quote makes me reflect on how we often prepare ou...
Has the internet positively or negatively impacted human society? The internet is a global system of communication, that was released around 1960 and the develop of new technology has contributed and has allowed that all people already have electronic device, therefore it is easier for them to access the internet, even children from 3 to 10 years old already have their own device which was not like that before, although technology is advancing there are aspects in which they are good and others are not, in general, the internet has changed the lives of human beings over the years, and it has come to make our life easier but at the same time has bad consequences and there are two things that comes along with the internet, positive or negative change? We are going to find these actions through experience and cases that have had a positive impact or negative impact in the society. And this leads us to think if we really are using it in a good way or if we are using it in a ba...
A teacher might ban cell phones from the classroom to avoid distractions while maintaining students' focus on learning. Could banning cell phones from the classroom be the key to a more focused learning process? A teacher plays an important role in the student learning process, and can therefore ban cell phones from students in order to create an environment without distractions. With a technological device students are able to do several things that disturb the classroom, such as unauthorize use, chatting, cheating. These behaviors are very common in a classroom and if the teacher wants to create an environment that supports students’ success, banning cell phones from the classroom might be necessary. The teacher might ban cell phones to capture student’s attention, in order to create a focused learning process: distractions of texts, calls, video games, to avoid cheating, unauthorized used, to maintain a proper environment. First, if a student uses a cell phone in a class...
Vegetarians may encounter health issues that prevent them from being healthier than meat eaters. Firstly, vegetarians may not meet the necessary amino acids, protein, and vitamins that the human body needs. 1 According to a report from Self Hack by Joe Cohen (2023), Vegetarians lack amino acids that are essential, and if vegetarians don’t have a proper diet to supplement these amino acids, they may encounter health issues. 2 This shows how vegetarians cannot be healthy if they lack of essential components for the body. 3 Consequently, there is a risk of fracture and anemia when vegetarians lack of amino acids such as lysine and methionine. 4 Research conducted by Lauren David (2021) explains how lysine helps the body to produce protein which make the muscle grow and repair among others aspects. Meanwhile, methionine like lysine is essential to produce protein, but helps to break down lips and fats as well. 5 Since the human body cannot produce these amino acids on its own,...
Healthy eating can help you live a long life , a s it can prevent illnesses and improve your well-being. Firstly, consuming food that contains essential nutrients for the body helps our organisms work properly, maintaining a good state of mental health and leading to happiness and joy. 1 In addition, including in your daily diet the three main macronutrients, which are proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, like fruits and vegetables that contain natural vitamins, minerals, and sugar, can prevent illnesses or help the body recover more easily. 2 But not only that, healthy eating leads the body to prevent, resist, and reduce chronic illnesses like overweight, diabetes, and many others. 3 The impact of healthy eating makes a huge difference in people’s lives, avoiding the consequences of diseases such as pain and fatigue. 4 In fact, those symptoms affect mood and feelings, leading to depression and physical deterioration. 5 As a result, living a life where you are not sick...
I want to share a personal reflection that may help if you're currently trying to figure out your love life. Whether you’re wondering if you should remain single or pursue marriage, I hope these words give you clarity and peace. As a Christian, I live by specific values and beliefs that shape the way I see relationships. This post isn’t about what the world says, it’s about offering two pieces of advice based on faith, prayer, and trust in God. These are my perspectives, and they’re meant to guide anyone who might feel confused or unsure. Step One: Set Clear Goals. Before anything else, you need to know what you want. Do you want to remain single forever? Or do you desire to get married one day? Be honest with yourself and set clear goals. That’s the first and most important step—because without direction, it’s easy to be swayed by feelings or pressure from others. If You Choose to Remain Single. If your goal is to stay single, then pray every day and ask God fo...
Having Siblings and Being the Only Child There are four distinctive differences between having siblings and being the only child. 1 First, having siblings means that children will have friends for life because they are more than just friends; they are also family. 2 Secondly, the presence of siblings facilitates the sharing of responsibilities, such as household chores and caring for one another. 3 Third, having siblings means sharing resources, which can limit them in some areas, such as children’s parents' attention, money for school, toys, and other things. 4 The number of siblings that the child will have can also influence in limitations on their material possessions. 5 Having siblings helps to socialize at a young age because children communicate daily not only with their parents but also with their siblings, who are friends, depending on their age gap. 6 On the other hand, being the only child is complicated sometimes because once the child gets home, friends are g...
To have a good friend, be a good friend. A friendship is something special that has a big impact in our personality, and also it can be a fundamental aspect for our society, so today I want to share a little bit about a person that has been my friend in many years, so stick around and let’s get to know her. I have a friend and her name is Marilyn who is 20 years old, she is 6-month-old than me. She lives in the city where I live, we’ve been friends since I have memory, we grow up together and my mother who is her aunt used to buy some toy for us to play, at this point everything was fine, we could be playing for hours and never get bored, but when we started going to school some things changed our friendship. It stared to fade when we both discovered a new environment, we were meeting new people of our age and we distance from each other for certain things, because she enjoyed doing activities that I didn’t like, and this happened because we had different pers...
When I was chosen to be part of the Teaching English for Tourism course, I was very excited. It felt like a door of opportunity had been opened, and I was really thankful to have been selected. I saw this as not just a learning experience but as a chance to grow both professionally and personally. From the very beginning, I truly enjoyed everything about the course. The classes were engaging and well-structured, and the materials provided were useful. Sharing ideas and collaborating with my peers made the experience even better, as it gave me the chance to learn from others’ perspectives. I remember one assignment we had to collaborate with a peer to create a communicative activity, and that was really helpful because my partner had different aspects that I was not aware of. Weekly assignments and quizzes, which some might see as stressful, were interesting for me. I felt really proud of myself every time I completed an assignment, even when they challenged me to think critica...
Welcome to My Blog! 馃槑 I’m so glad you stopped by. Ever wondered how technology is shaping our lives or what my dream house would look like? Would you like to hear a story from someone who lived through a war? Or maybe you just need a quiet corner with words that speak gently to the heart. Let’s grow, reflect, and think deeply together. Hi there, and welcome! This space was born from my love for writing and my desire to share stories that inspire, inform, and connect. Whether you’re here to read a personal reflection, explore thoughtful essays, or learn something new from a faith-based perspective. There’s a little bit of everything waiting for you. Are you curious about what it’s like to be a student in El Salvador? Whatever brought you here, I hope you find encouragement, truth, and maybe even a smile. Feel free to browse around, leave a comment, or just enjoy the journey with me.
My dream house. My dream house would be located in the countryside in Cuscatl谩n. 1 My dream house would have two beautiful gardens where I could grow my own vegetables, but it would also have different kinds of trees and flowers. 2 In order to feel connected, I would like my dream house to be green with a bit of gray. 3 Talking about interiors, the entrance would be focused on the kitchen and the living room; both of them are going to face each other. 4 I have read that it is important to keep the house clean and organized, in order to feel in a good mood . 5 Another aspect that I want to include is brightness, so to achieve that, I want my dream house to have six long and wide windows to let the light of the sun come inside . 6 Besides the kitchen and the living room, there would be two bedrooms and a bathroom with a fragrant smell. 7 The kitchen would have a little brown table where I could eat. 8 I would like to have wooden furniture because it would add...
Hi! I’m Dania Abigail Garc铆a Ventura , and welcome to my little corner of the internet. This is a personal blog where I share a variety of things—from essays I’ve written for university to short reflections, stories , and even interviews (starting with my grandpa!). Here you'll find a mix of educational content , personal thoughts , and everyday topics that inspire, inform, or simply make you think. I’m passionate about writing and expressing my ideas, especially from a perspective grounded in Christian values and a heart that seeks to make a difference. Oh, and just so you know, English is my second language , so if you spot a grammar mistake here and there… let’s just say it adds character. 馃槈 This blog is a place for growth, learning, storytelling, and sharing what’s on my mind. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you find something here that speaks to you.