Polish word spotlight: “JAK” The word “jak” in Polish usually means “how”, but it has several other uses. It can mean “what…like”, “like/as”, appear in fixed expressions (jak zwykle – as usual), and even refer to an animal – a yak (W zoo widzieliśmy jaka. – We saw a yak at the zoo). Context decides the meaning every time.

Prompt: What effect did living in the forest have on Thoreau? Include evidence in your answer. Living immersed in the forest profoundly transformed Thoreau, deepening his understanding and love of nature while fueling his creativity and improving his health. Contrary to the idea he sought loneliness, Thoreau found Walden Woods vibrant and teeming with life. This direct experience allowed him to grasp nature as essential to life, as stated in "Walden": "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life." The environment also provided vital inspiration for his masterpiece. The wildlife, plants, essential solitude, and freedom from societal pressures led to the success of "Walden". Finally, forest living significantly improved his well-being. Escaping urban noise and pollution, breathing clean air, and absorbing nature's restorative beauty contributed directly to his physical and mental health.

English Vocabulary

What do you prefer? Spanish classes with a native speaker (like me) or with someone who was a student? If you prefer a native speaker, take advantage of my promotion and book a class with me. 你喜欢哪种？是跟像我这样的西班牙语母语人士上课，还是跟曾经的学生上课？ 如果你更喜欢跟母语人士上课，那就利用我的优惠活动，预约我的课程吧。

Hello everyone :) The main goal I have is to improve my English. I have been trying to learn it on my own for several years, mostly by reading and listening, but speaking is what I miss and need the most. Thus, I am looking for a language partner, so that we could master our speaking skills. I am a Christian, so I am interested in following Jesus, reading the Bible and talking about faith. That's why I would be very glad to meet someone here who has a similar worldview and would be wiling to talk about deep topics, especially concerning faith. Of course, I am open for a discussion with anyone who is open-minded, even nonbelievers who would be eager to challenge my view. We can text or do a live chat. Feel free to contact me!

Why do you want to be a volunteer tutor? for the past several years, I have been working for a non-profit company. the population we serve is diverse. but the majority is Latino and Spanish speakers. I gained the CELT-P (Certificate in English Language Teaching – Primary) after several after teaching practices in a classroom. I have a great deal of contact with the learners. part of my responsibility is to contact learners. I teach with the help of Translate. some of the Learners are illiterate, so I also teach with the pictures or videos. but I can only help with basic English and teach online; English is not my native language.

What's time out? About work. The to leave work or to end work?

Vocabulary Challenge