Midday!
By José Valera
@jvicentevalera (13671)
Santiago, Chile
October 15, 2020 10:37am CST
I posted today later than I expected, but for a good reason that I will clear up later. Guys last week was a good one, full of good news for me, and I am looking forward to making the next week even better and more fruitful. I confess I have had my dark days before, some of them I let them all out here on mylot because I do think this is a good place to find good advises, and helpful comments. Last night I caught up with my reading, and I couldn't be happier, I tell you a secret? I personally feel more fluent in English when I read English books, it is hard to explain, but it feels like my mind adjusts itself to the language, so when writing things down, or typing, my ideas pop up easily. I am loving it! (I was taught that that phrase was grammatically wrong) but I have seen it on TV in McDonald's commercials. Haha.
Any plans for today?
Photo credit. Google Image.
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@arunima25 (85540)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct 20
Reading is a good way to build up any language and get fluent with it. Glad that your weeks are going good
Wish you a good day ahead
It's past 10 PM here and I am in bed mylotting for a while. 
Wish you a good day ahead
It's past 10 PM here and I am in bed mylotting for a while. 4 people like this
@arunima25 (85540)
• Bangalore, India
16 Oct 20
@jvicentevalera It's the same thing... Reading and more reading. Also to write and speak more in English. We can improve any language only if we use it more.
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
Thanks @arunima25 out of curiosity what do you do to improve your English skills?
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
Oh Julia, I truly appreciate your insight. What a splendid way to put it. I am wide opened to hear any suggestions when people do it gently.
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@Juliaacv (48537)
• Canada
16 Oct 20
@jvicentevalera To be completely honest with you, based on your posts, I can tell that you have a very good command of the English language.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
@Juliaacv oh Julia, I am beyond greatful fof your words. I feel confident in myself when writing in English, but you know what I really need to do for myself? It is to speak one on one with a native English speaker. I worked at a hotel, here in Santiago before the Covid-19 outbreak, during those days, I had the chance to speak with some guests, some of them Americans, others British and it felt so good that they understood me, and vice versa. However it wasn't a conversation that lasted more than three minutes, I need a 30-40 minutes conversation to fully believe that I can master the language. Call me dumb but I do it sort of to validate myself I can do it. Haha
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@Marilynda1225 (79962)
• United States
15 Oct 20
English is a difficult language but you seem to be doing well with your writing here
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@thelme55 (76481)
• Germany
15 Oct 20
I think the German language is more difficult to learn than the English language. Well, that was what I have experienced @Marilynda1225
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
Thank you @Marilynda1225. Learning English means the world to me. I will always love such universal and helpful language. Reading, watching TV and any other way to develop my skills are always a pleasure.
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
@thelme55 German is one hard language to learn too!
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Oct 20
@jvicentevalera You can do it. I only know one word of Spanish. 
. Adios!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
I try to do it on a daily basis Dianne. It has paid off so far, let's see If I can find other ways to continue on building up my English in the future.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
@DianneN haha that's one useful word to know in Spanish, that's for sure.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
15 Oct 20
Reading does help and will build your vocabulary
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
That's so right! Thanks for dropping by!
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
15 Oct 20
You are right.It is easy to learn the language if you write and speak it.Congrats!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
That's so true. The more one practices it, the better.
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
I couldn't agree more Thelma!
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
15 Oct 20
Reading English books as well as watching English movies and TV shows can really be of help in improving your English skills.
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@Nevena83 (65280)
• Serbia
21 Oct 20
@jvicentevalera Yes, I haven't been here in a long time.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
21 Oct 20
@Nevena83 glad to see you around!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
18 Oct 20
Thank you @Nevena83 , it has been a while since I last saw you around.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
I did have a wonderful day, thank you. Thanks for commenting.
