English courses
July 30th, 2009Are you currently studying English at a language school? Have you studied English in an English-speaking country? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing an English course?
Keeping your cool
July 26th, 2009It's baking hot outside, and every time I step out of the house, it's like walking into a wall of heat. How do you stay cool when the temperature is so high? Drink lots of water? Sit in an air-conditioned room? Cover up, or wear the minimum? What's your advice for keeping your cool in the heat?
Keeping fit
July 12th, 2009It's a losing battle, it seems. Keeping fit, staying in shape, fighting the "flab" (= staying slim) – we know we're supposed to do all this, but what actually works? We're often told that crash diets (= very severe, short-term diets) don't work, and that regular exercise plus healthy eating habits are the only way to maintain ideal body weight. What do you do to stay fit and healthy? I'd love to hear your secrets!
Financial crisis in California
July 7th, 2009The BBC reports that the US state of California is facing a budget deficit from the property crisis and economic recession.
The governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has declared a 'fiscal emergency'. If politicians can't reach an agreement, California may have to stop paying welfare support to those in need.
How is your country dealing with the economic crisis? It is becoming harder to find a job?
The perfect summer's day
July 5th, 2009I've been waiting for the perfect summer's day since summer began. Unfortunately, this summer has been wet with lots of rain and thunderstorms. So I'm back to dreaming about my perfect summer day. A long leisurely lunch with friends, followed by an afternoon on the beach, swimming in the beautiful blue Adriatic Sea.
What about your perfect summer's day? Who would you spend it with? What would you do?
