Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28

Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28
Message de here4u posté le 15-03-2025 à 15:56:18 (S | E | F)
Hello dear Friends!

Another easy exercice that everyone can do!

Je sais que l'Expression libre est la compétence la plus difficile à bien acquérir dans l'apprentissage d'une langue, même si elle est notre langue maternelle, d'ailleurs...

Certains m’avaient dit être gênés d’exprimer des idées personnelles ( - ils avaient l’impression – souvent fausse – de les exprimer maladroitement. ) Vous savez que je ne vous demande pas de " raconter votre vie " si vous ne le désirez pas... Je souhaite juste vous voir vous exprimer sur tout sujet aussi " librement " que possible.
De plus, je pense que vous aurez maintenant compris que pour moi, toute expression, même maladroite, est intéressante et a de la valeur. Elle nous stimule tous à " trouver mieux " !

Voici les questions auxquelles vous pourrez répondre :

1) «You can only appreciate things when you have lost them...»?

2) What is 'home' to you?

3) Is writing in a diary a good idea?

4) Do you think appearances are important?

Vous pouvez répondre à 1 ou 2 questions au choix – en notant bien les références - et développer celle(s) que vous voulez, jusqu’à atteindre en tout un maximum d’environ 150 mots.

Envoyez-moi vos réponses en mp et je publierai une première série que vous 'corrigerez' (en bleu d’abord pendant deux jours) puis en vert… Une fois la première réponse corrigée au mieux, je publierai ensuite la deuxième série... (sans changements donc ! ) Vous gagnez de la liberté (celle de ne pas parler de plusieurs sujets, ceux qui ne vous " inspirent pas "... Vous écrivez la longueur que vous voulez, vous pouvez choisir d'inventer, de plaisanter, ou de répondre avec sérieux... Nous vous suivrons !

Cet exercice sera pour vous un ou en fonction de la qualité de vos écrits et des difficultés (surmontées) dans la prestation...

Cet exercice sera corrigé (j'espère !)le mercredi 26 mars 2025 ! Go for it! with THE FORCE.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de here4u, postée le 16-03-2025 à 11:03:04 (S | E)
Hello dears,

First ANSWER please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy.

ANSWER A: topic 3: Is writing in a diary a good idea?

Why write a diary? Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts, and relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.

When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became restrictive.
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving house and when I reread it I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that have been edited and some have even become historical documents.

for your help! Have a great weekend!

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de here4u, postée le 17-03-2025 à 23:06:09 (S | E)
Hellllooooo!

Personne pour aider notre rédacteur ? d'avance !

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de happynutmeg13, postée le 18-03-2025 à 11:07:42 (S | E)
Hello!

Here are my suggestions, but I'm not really sure of them..


ANSWER A: topic 3: Is writing in a diary a good idea?

Why write a diary? Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts, and xx relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and xx alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.

When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became restrictive.
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving housex and when I reread itx I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that have been edited, and some have even become historical documents.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de here4u, postée le 18-03-2025 à 17:15:49 (S | E)
Green allowed!

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de here4u, postée le 19-03-2025 à 11:01:31 (S | E)
Hello dear correctors and writers,

ANSWER A: topic 3: Is writing in a diary a good idea?

Why write a diary? B Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts, and relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.

When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became restrictive. (not clear...)
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving house and when I reread it I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that have been edited and some have even become historical documents.


Green required!

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de happynutmeg13, postée le 19-03-2025 à 14:07:36 (S | E)
Hello!

I suggest this:

Why write a diary? B Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts , exteriorise/materialise their thinking and relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.

When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became restrictive constraining. (not clear...)
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints Personnally, I do my best to avoid constraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving house when I moved house, and when I reread it, I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that have been edited have been published and some have even become historical documents.

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Modifié par happynutmeg13 le 19-03-2025 14:08

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de here4u, postée le 19-03-2025 à 21:46:19 (S | E)
Hello dears!

Thanks for your perseverance !

Why write a diary? Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts , exteriorise/materialise their thinking and relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.

When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became (restrictive) constraining.
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints Personnally, I do my best to avoid XXX constraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving house when I moved house, and when I reread it, I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that (have been edited) have been published and some have even become historical documents.

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ANSWER B: Topic 2: What is 'home' to you? Please, indicate any possible mistake and underline what looks clumsy.

I once came across this sentence, which struck me: 'I feel I belong here': This is exactly what 'home' is to me... For when you call a place 'home', it's like being somehow part of it.
From the moment I pass my door, I'm overwhelmed by a comforting and reassuring feeling of being wellcome. My home wellcomes me, for I have arranged it as a reflection of myself: here are my books, my family photos, as well as those objects that remind me of particular moments in my life; my cat too is part of my home: in her own way, she brings a quiet liveness to this cosy feeling, as if embodying it. And I especially relish staring at a pouring rain from the windows of my familiar and protective home...
But beware of loving your home too much! Remember what the Tuaregs wisely say: 'Houses are the graves of the living'... This could apply to homes too...

for your help!

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de happynutmeg13, postée le 20-03-2025 à 08:38:41 (S | E)
Hello!

Why write a diary? Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts , exteriorise/materialise their thinking give substance to their thougts (or thinking?) and relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.

When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became (restrictive) constraining.
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints Personnally, I do my best to avoid XXXanyconstraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving house when I moved house when moving house, and when I reread it, I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that (have been edited) have been published and some have even become historical documents.

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Modifié par happynutmeg13 le 20-03-2025 08:39

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de gerold, postée le 20-03-2025 à 21:49:30 (S | E)
Hello!

ANSWER B: Topic 2: What is 'home' to you? Please, indicate any possible mistake and underline what looks clumsy.

A good text!

I once came across this sentence, which struck me: 'I feel I belong here': This is exactly what 'home' is to me... For when you call a place 'home', it's like being somehow part of it.
From the moment I pass xx my door, I'm overwhelmed by a comforting and reassuring feeling of being wellcome. My home wellcomes me, for I have arranged it as a reflection of myself: here are my books, my family photos, as well as those objects that remind me of particular moments in my life; my cat too is part of my home: in her own way, she brings a quiet liveness to this cosy feeling, as if embodying it. And I especially relish staring at a pouring rain from the windows of my familiar and protective home...
But beware of loving your home too much! Remember what the Tuaregs wisely say: 'Houses are the graves of the living'... This could apply to homes too...

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de here4u, postée le 21-03-2025 à 14:08:19 (S | E)
Hello dears!

ANSWER B: Topic 2: What is 'home' to you?
A good text!
Thanks for your indications! Here are mine... Green allowed;


I once came across this sentence, which struck me: 'I feel I belong here': This is exactly what 'home' is to me... For when you call a place 'home', it's like being somehow part of it.
From the moment I pass xx my door, I'm overwhelmed by a comforting and reassuring feeling of being wellcome. My home wellcomes me, for I have arranged it as a reflection of myself: here are my books, my family photos, as well as those objects that remind me of particular moments in my life; my cat too is part of my home: in her own way, she brings a quiet liveness to this cosy feeling, as if embodying it. And I especially relish staring at a pouring rain from the windows of my familiar and protective home...
But beware of loving your home too much! Remember what the Tuaregs wisely say: 'Houses are the graves of the living'... This could apply to homes too...

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de happynutmeg13, postée le 22-03-2025 à 14:51:26 (S | E)
Hello
Thank you for all your remarks and suggestions


I once came across this sentence, which struck me: 'I feel I belong here': Tthis is exactly what 'home' is to me... For when you call a place 'home', it's like being somehow part of it. it somehow feels like you’re part of it
From the moment I pass xx through my door, I'm overwhelmed by a comforting and reassuring feeling of being wellcome welcome. My home wellcomes welcomes me, for I have arranged it as a reflection of myself: here are my books, my family photos, as well as those objects that remind me of particular moments in my life; my cat too is part of my home: in her own way, she brings a quiet liveness she quietly brings life to this cosy feeling, as if embodying it. And I especially relish staring at a pouring rain from the windows* of my familiar and protective home...
But beware of loving your home too much! Remember what the Tuaregs Tuaregs wisely say: 'Houses are the graves of the living'... This could apply to homes too...

* I don't know how to change it... I'd suppress 'a', because rain is uncountable... What I mean is that I like to be at home, looking at pouring rain; it makes me feel still more protected and sheltered inside

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de gerold, postée le 22-03-2025 à 17:20:26 (S | E)
Hello!
Thank you Happynutmeg!

I once came across this sentence, which struck me: 'I feel I belong here': Tthis is exactly what 'home' is to me... For when you call a place 'home', it's like being somehow part of it. it somehow feels like you’re part of it
From the moment I pass xx through my door, I'm overwhelmed by a comforting and reassuring feeling of being wellcome welcome. My home wellcomes welcomes me, for I have arranged it as a reflection of myself: here are my books, my family photos, as well as those objects that remind me of particular moments in my life; my cat too is part of my home: in her own way, she brings a quiet liveliness/ she quietly brings life to this cosy feeling, as if embodying it. And I especially relish staring at a pouring rain out of the windows* of my familiar and protective home...
But beware of loving your home too much! Remember what the Tuaregs Tuaregs (why not "the"? we say "the Japanese say, the Germans say ...?) the Tuareg (already a plural in the original language, English dictionaries mention -reg or -regs) wisely say: 'Houses are the graves of the living'... This could apply to homes too...

* I don't know how to change it... I'd suppress 'a', because rain is uncountable... What I mean is that I like to be at home, looking at pouring rain; it makes me feel still more protected and sheltered inside

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Modifié par gerold le 22-03-2025 21:33

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Réponse : Let's Suggest 82/ Taking it easy 28 de here4u, postée le 26-03-2025 à 22:31:31 (S | E)
Hello dears,

Voici la récapitulation de votre très bon travail de la quinzaine :

ANSWER A: topic 3: Is writing in a diary a good idea? Initial text

Why write a diary? Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts, and relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.

When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became restrictive.
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving house and when I reread it I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that have been (edited and some have even become historical documents.
Un bon texte.

ANSWER A: topic 3: Is writing in a diary a good idea? Happynutmeg’s indications 'I'm not really sure of them':

Why write a diary? Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts, and xx relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and xx alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.

When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became restrictive.
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving housex and when I reread itx I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that have been edited, and some have even become historical documents.

ANSWER A: topic 3: Is writing in a diary a good idea? My indications:

Why write a diary? B Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts, and relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.

When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became restrictive. (not clear...)
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving house and when I reread it I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that have been edited and some have even become historical documents.

Happynutmeg suggested this:

Why write a diary? B Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts , exteriorise/materialise their thinking and relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.
When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became restrictive constraining. (not clear...)
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints Personnally, I do my best to avoid constraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving house when I moved house, and when I reread it, I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that have been edited have been published and some have even become historical documents.
De bonnes suggestions!

Gerold's suggestions following Happynutmeg's:

Why write at diary? Some people say that writing helps to externalise their thoughts , exteriorise/materialise their thinking give substance to their (thougts (or thinking?) and relieve their torments. Writing would help to free and alleviate what is too difficult to bear and impossible to express orally.
A diary can also be used to remember each day of happiness.
When I was sixteen, I used to write a diary, but after a while it became (restrictive) constraining.
As far as I'm concerned, I avoid as much as possible any constraints Personnally, I do my best to avoid XXXanyconstraints that are not compulsory. The diary was put away at the bottom of a drawer and forgotten. A few years later, I found the diary again when I was moving house when I moved house when moving house, and when I reread it, I found these writings so stupid and inconsistent that I destroyed the notebook.
However, many diaries are genuine works of literature that (have been edited) have been published and some have even become historical documents.
Bon travail.

- rappel de la construction de HELP : se construit suivi de l’infinitif complet, ou sans, mais surtout pas avec –ing.
To help give substance/ ou : to help to give substance.
- To move houseS: en effet, lorsqu’on déménage, il y a deux maisons : celle que l’on quitte, et celle où l’on arrive.
‘When moving houses’ is OK
- To edit: modifier, corriger, revoir. Alors que ‘publier’ : to publish. De même : an editor (letter to the editor): un rédacteur en chef// a publisher: un éditeur.


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ANSWER B: Topic 2: What is 'home' to you? Initial text

I once came across this sentence, which struck me: 'I feel I belong here': This is exactly what 'home' is to me... For when you call a place 'home', it's like being somehow part of it.
From the moment I pass my door, I'm overwhelmed by a comforting and reassuring feeling of being wellcome. My home wellcomes me, for I have arranged it as a reflection of myself: here are my books, my family photos, as well as those objects that remind me of particular moments in my life; my cat too is part of my home: in her own way, she brings a quiet liveness to this cosy feeling, as if embodying it. And I especially relish staring at a pouring rain from the windows of my familiar and protective home...
But beware of loving your home too much! Remember what the Tuaregs wisely say: 'Houses are the graves of the living'... This could apply to homes too...

ANSWER B: Topic 2: What is 'home' to you? Gerold wrote: A good text! His indications;

I once came across this sentence, which struck me: 'I feel I belong here': This is exactly what 'home' is to me... For when you call a place 'home', it's like being somehow part of it.
From the moment I pass xx my door, I'm overwhelmed by a comforting and reassuring feeling of being wellcome. My home wellcomes me, for I have arranged it as a reflection of myself: here are my books, my family photos, as well as those objects that remind me of particular moments in my life; my cat too is part of my home: in her own way, she brings a quiet liveness to this cosy feeling, as if embodying it. And I especially relish staring at a pouring rain from the windows of my familiar and protective home...
But beware of loving your home too much! Remember what the Tuaregs wisely say: 'Houses are the graves of the living'... This could apply to homes too...

ANSWER B: Topic 2: What is 'home' to you?
A good text!Thanks for your indications! Here are mine...

I once came across this sentence, which struck me: 'I feel I belong here': This is exactly what 'home' is to me... For when you call a place 'home', it's like being somehow part of it.
From the moment I pass xx my door, I'm overwhelmed by a comforting and reassuring feeling of being wellcome. My home wellcomes me, for I have arranged it as a reflection of myself: here are my books, my family photos, as well as those objects that remind me of particular moments in my life; my cat too is part of my home: in her own way, she brings a quiet liveness to this cosy feeling, as if embodying it. And I especially relish staring at a pouring rain from the windows of my familiar and protective home...
But beware of loving your home too much! Remember what the Tuaregs wisely say: 'Houses are the graves of the living'... This could apply to homes too...

Answer B: topic 2:
Thank you for all your remarks and suggestions: Happynutmeg’s suggestions:

I once came across this sentence, which struck me: 'I feel I belong here': Tthis is exactly what 'home' is to me... For when you call a place 'home', it's like being somehow part of it. it somehow feels like you’re part of it
From the moment I pass xx through my door, I'm overwhelmed by a comforting and reassuring feeling of being wellcome welcome. My home wellcomes welcomes me, for I have arranged it as a reflection of myself: here are my books, my family photos, as well as those objects that remind me of particular moments in my life; my cat too is part of my home: in her own way, she brings a quiet liveness she quietly brings life to this cosy feeling, as if embodying it. And I especially relish staring at a pouring rain from the windows* of my familiar and protective home...
But beware of loving your home too much! Remember what the Tuaregs Tuaregs wisely say: 'Houses are the graves of the living'... This could apply to homes too...

* I don't know how to change it... I'd suppress 'a', because rain is uncountable...OUI. What I mean is that I like to be at home, looking at pouring rain; it makes me feel still more protected and sheltered inside. (and you most certainly are! - We had got it!!)

Answer B: topic 2: Thank you Happynutmeg! Gerold’s suggestions.

I once came across this sentence, which struck me: 'I feel I belong here': Tthis is exactly what 'home' is to me... For when you call a place 'home', it's like being somehow part of it. it somehow feels like you’re part of it OK
From the moment I pass xx through my door, I'm overwhelmed by a comforting and reassuring feeling of being wellcome welcome. My home wellcomes welcomes me, for I have arranged it as a reflection of myself: here are my books, my family photos, as well as those objects that remind me of particular moments in my life; my cat too is part of my home: in her own way, she brings a quiet liveliness/ she quietly brings life to this cosy feeling, as if embodying it. And I especially relish staring at a pouring rain out of the windows* of my familiar and protective home...
But beware of loving your home too much! Remember what (the Tuaregs Tuaregs (why not "the"? we say "the Japanese say, the Germans say ...?) the Tuareg (already a plural in the original language, English dictionaries mention -reg or -regs) wisely say: 'Houses are the graves of the living'... This could apply to homes too...

* I don't know how to change it... I'd suppress 'a', because rain is uncountable... What I mean is that I like to be at home, looking at pouring rain; it makes me feel still more protected and sheltered inside

- Bravo pour vos auto-corrections et inter-corrections ;
- Tuareg/ Tuaregs [‘To:rig] (à la rigueur) mais pas ‘the’ pourquoi le mettre juste pour imiter les Japonais ou les Allemands… ??? Alors, j’ai recherché d’autres exemples différents et j’ai trouvé : Spanish (adjectif) a Spaniard/ Spaniards. Que gerold se rassure, ‘Spanish people ‘ est aussi accepté (et tend maintenant à prendre le dessus, dans la mesure où c’est une simplification de la règle. Donc, hélas, les locuteurs vont toujours – ou disons souvent – au plus facile… ) Les Espagnols aussi se sont posé la question :
Lien internet

J’ai également retrouvé une autre exception : Poland/ polish/ a Pole (mais 'Polish people' existe aussi pour la même raison…) et désolée, je ne comprends pas le polonais…
Comme d’autres exemples me revenaient, (a Scot— a Swede- a Briton- a Swiss…) j’ai recherché dans « la Bible » de l’anglais pour futurs anglicistes ! Les différentes manuels de grammaire de Monsieur Berland-Delépine publiés chez Ophrys sont toujours en bonne place dans ma bibliothèque … et bien sûr, j’ai trouvé ! p222 Grammaire Pratique de l’anglais. Toutes les règles sur les 4 catégories de noms et adjectifs de nationalités… très pointues (trop pointues même pour faire une leçon qui ne serait sans doute pas travaillée) parce que… mieux vaut simplifier (en faisant une faute !)

Voilà! pas beaucoup de corrections nécessaires, et encore, elles ne sont pas très "importantes" ! Bravo donc !
Si vous ressentez la nécessité de faire un Follow up Work de quelques lignes, n'hésitez pas !
Encore BRAVO et merci à vous !

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