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Elisabeth B

Elisabeth B

I'm a fond reader and I started reading in English back in 2006. A friend told me about this group, so I hope we can share our love for books and learning reading-skills, to choose next book and so on. I was born in Barcelona, Spain and right now we live in a little village, near Montserrat mountain... a spiritual spot full of fresh air,... more »
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  • gamiila

    gamiila says

    I'm with londonpenguin on this one: 92.58 is a very respectable score, and you should be really proud of yourself! You really have done very well.

    Funny, just now that your computer is all up to speed and everything, mine's slowly but surely giving up the ghost...well, it is coming up to 5 years since date of purchase and it's had extensive use since then, so I suppose I shouldn't really complain...but I do!

    I've been toying with the idea of taking conversational Spanish instead of the course I did previously. I've found I still have the rudiments of grammar, all I need is to build up my vocabulary...and practise, lots of practise!

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • londonpenguin

    londonpenguin says

    Congratulations!!!! 92.58 out of 100 is an amazing score! (In French class in high school, I also used to have trouble with the listening bits.) Anyway, I'll bet you're relieved that it's all over. We went to a friend's house for a barbecue on the 4th; didn't go see fireworks though: decided it was best to be at home with our kitties just in case there were people setting off firecrackers in our neighborhood. Have a wonderful summer, and try not to work too hard! -Teresa :-)

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • WickedAenna

    WickedAenna says

    Ola Elizabeth,

    Thanks for the compliment!
    Well, I will be visiting Spain most probably by 2011, two years more:) we will be attending World Youth Day!

    Cheers,

    Aenna

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • WickedAenna

    WickedAenna says

    Ola Elizabeth!

    Como estas? Confío en que usted está bien.Bueno saber que usted está leyendo el tal Dalai Lama y el otro libro del esfuerzo personal. Mis apologías por mi español quebrado.

    I'm currently reading one the book of Dalai Lama, that is Western Psychology and Buddhist Psychology. Try to read also Psychology of Winning.

    Be Happy always!

    Cheers,

    Aenna

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • gamiila

    gamiila says

    Dear Elisabeth,

    I hope your nerves have held and you aced your exam last Friday. Of course I'll keep everything crossed for June 25th and your results, but I'm sure you'll come through with flying colours!

    I've given up on my Spanish course, sad to say...I just couldn't find the time. Oh well, it's a project that'll keep; along with the return to yoga class and the pottery course and all the other fun things I plan to do when I'm retired...

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • londonpenguin

    londonpenguin says

    My goodness you're busy! And impressively polylingual, too. I didn't know that you're also studying German. Do you hope to teach languages, or get a job in the hospitality industry, or is it just for your own edification? Anyway, I will cross my fingers for you on the 19th. Bonne chance!!!

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • londonpenguin

    londonpenguin says

    Bonjour, Elisabeth! I'm dying to know if you've taken your exams yet. Also hope that your husband is mending well. -Teresa

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jassafari

    Jassafari says

    Great!

    Sounds like the perfect place to live. Good to have made your acquaintance.

    JASS!

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • gamiila

    gamiila says

    Sean Young? Really? I'm flattered! The picture was taken at a recent work's do, so I got dressed up to the nines for once -- I'm usually much dowdier looking than that...though I'm not sure dowdy is the word I'm looking for. You know what I mean though, more ordinary, less glamorous.

    I think I'm starting to get the hang of things at work now; it's been a long time coming (4 months) and I'm not sure it's an environment I want to spend the rest of my working life in, but it's okay for now and in this day and age, with the credit crunch and all that, beggar's can't be choosers. They've offered me a year's extension on my contract so I guess I must be doing something right ;-)

    Glad to hear your husband's on the mend, and congratulations on passing your exams, that's really good. Enjoy your reading when, with all that's going on in your life right now, you can still find the time for it!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • gamiila

    gamiila says

    Hola Elisabeth!

    I was wondering how you were since you've gone unusually quiet; then I found out that you've been studying for exams and all has been explained! I also read about your husband tearing his shoulder; I hope he's getting better now although, having injured my shoulder myself a year ago, I know it can be a long hard road to recovery. According to my orthopaedic surgeon, shoulder injuries are notoriously tricky to heal, and the best thing one can do, is give it time. Good luck with the exams!

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • londonpenguin

    londonpenguin says

    Oh, no! I hope your poor husband is on the mend. At least you get extra time to study! I remember studying the subjunctive in French and basically sitting there whimpering. I usually ended up getting it right, but only after much thought.

    Work has, in fact, been tremendously busy lately. The last two days, however, have been fairly relaxed. I've been able to spend a little time going through my files to see if I overlooked anything over the last few weeks. Things will pick up again in another week or so because we have a trial starting in April. Fortunately, I have a vacation in Hawaii to look forward to at the end of April.

    The weather was crazy with all the snow we got, and then it melted and started to rain and so many areas around western Washington were badly flooded. The last couple of weeks have been cold but mostly weather-free, but it started snowing again today. It's supposed to turn to rain, however.

    How sweet that your daughter is writing to our president! I wouldn't be surprised if she received a reply from the White House. I was, of course, at work during the inauguration festivities, but I did get to see the Oath of Office and the inaugural speech. Then it was back to work!

    I've been reading quite a lot in January. Have you read "People of the Book"? I really enjoyed it. Parts of it are set in Ferdinand and Isabella's Spain.

    Well, a tummy rumble has reminded me that it is lunchtime. Off I go to devour my yogurt!

    T.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • londonpenguin

    londonpenguin says

    Buenos dias, lovely lady! Have you taken your exams yet? If not, best of luck! If you have, how did they go?

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Oel

    Oel says

    err, should be Three Dog Life, ;op

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Oel

    Oel says

    Thanks for the warm thoughts! A great year ahead of you! ;o)

    I am thinking to read Three Dog Years, will you recommend it?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Jassafari

    Jassafari says

    This was such a beautiful thought of you:

    Thanx for caring!

    JASS!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Elaine Littau

    Elaine Littau says

    Thank you for the Christmas greetings. I hope yours was great! We had a lot of fun with our grown sons and their families. God bless you and have a Happy New Year!
    Elaine

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Doris T

    Doris T says

    Have an abundantly joyful New Year!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • SouthWestZippy

    SouthWestZippy says

    Thank you and a late Merry Christmas to you.
    :0)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • gamiila

    gamiila says

    Happy Boxing Day, and Gelukig Nieuwjaar!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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