Learning the finer points of the English language, with all
its idiomatic expressions, multiple meanings, and verb tenses
can be challenging.
Emily Rose and Valerie would like to share their dialogues with
you as they learn to master the language.
EmilyRose: Hi, Valerie!!! How are your end-of- term assignments shaping up?
Valerie: In a nutshell, all right. However, in a couple
of courses, I am not out of the woods yet. A few stumbling
blocks remain.
Emily Rose: I get the message. In my grammar course, I
am finally beginning to see the light. I am glad I got
those computer assignments finished early. I guess it is the
case of the early bird catching the worm. With the preliminary
work completed, I have time to concentrate on other courses.
Valerie: It's the time of year when I feel that I am running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Assignments, presentations, Christmas preparations!!!!!!!! And you know how I get goose bumps and lily-livered when I have to present in class??
Emily Rose: Ya?
Valerie: Well, I decided to stop being a worrywart and start from scratch. When my name was called to present, I strode confidently to the front of the room. I pretended everyone in the room was naked. Then, I started the ball rolling, moved into top gear, and kept the show on the road. I felt like a million dollars.
Emily Rose: That's great, Valerie. You are really on top
of things. Well done!!