I really enjoy an atmosphere at this ESL Forum!

[Yankee]

Hi Englishuser

Why in "behind the curtain"? An odd question. It seems to me that Michael has been quite straightforward here, albeit probably uncomfortably so.

Why not engage him in some other type of conversation? I think you'll find that Michael is quite likable. Just as Tamara is.

Amy
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[Tamara]

Hi Michael

Sorry, for unintentional fanning a fire. Forget.

Just congratulate me: yesterday, in Adult Literacy, Level 2, pre-test, I got 33 out of 40 (the ‘pass mark’ is 26).
That's even better than I expected to get.
So... My (next :) ) national exam is on 15, July, not in August.

Like to see you,
Tamara
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[Yankee]

Hi Tamara

Congratulations on your successful test-taking!

[Pamela]

And you, Tamara, take my congratulations! :D Well done!

[Hercules]

[Tamara]

Hi Amy :)

Thanks for the congratulation!
I have a great chance to get a strong and stable addiction to the UK national certification tests. :) :D

Sorry for my unintentionally unfunny fanning a fire.
If it’s better – thanks you a lot!

Tamara
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[Pamela]

Listen to my opinion, please. I think all of you should be on friendly terms with each other, do try to avoid quarrels :D

[Yankee]

Hi Tamara

Just a comment on the "-ly" thing ;)

It would be better to use the adjective if you say "fanning of a fire" or "fire-fanning". :lol:

Amy
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[Tamara]

Hi Pamela and thank you.
Unfortunately it was only pre-testing, and only real test will appear my actual literacy level.

About "quarrels" – it’s not a quarrel. Just face-to face meeting, a part of people’ communication.
Great and useful experience (as I consider), even though – unpleasant, of course.

I generally think, that in addition to learning English, this Forum gives an excellent opportunity to get experience to resolve difficult and clumsy situations – in a group.
And using English :)

Also, as now we know each other better, this is might be a way to become true friends. That’s great.

Like to see you :)
Tamara
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[Pamela]

Of course, Tamara. I think we are almost like the members of a big family. :D
Wish you luck with your test! I'm sure you'll copy with it quite easily!

[Tamara]

[Hercules]

A BIG congratulation to you..

T A M A R A

YOU ARE THE BEST

GOOD LUCK

Herc

[Tamara]

Hi Herc and a big thank to you :)

…To be honest, I have no intention to become "the best" ;)
Moreover, I often feel pity to people obsessed by this feverish striving.
One of my close and old friend is now infected it and, to my deep regret, got involved to
the rat race (do you know the meaning of the term?).
He used to be a cheerful guy, but now he knows no rest… :(

Anyway, thanks for your warm wishes. I like it :)
See you,
Tamara
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[Dark Magician]

Hi tamara :o
Hey what happened here!
I am always come late :oops: :

anyway congratution (Huge) To you Tamara
Mba
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[Foah]

Hi all! Hi Tamara in particular here!

I enjoy your success! I think, I was sure that you made it. Well done. 8) I also hope that you?re not longer afraid of your next exam, as your skills in English (formal and informal) are more than most of us others do have.

Tamara, your introduction seems to become a marathon :wink: , possibly because I did something silly :( , that don?t belong here. Yesterday, I thought about writing a topic at the forum "What do you want to talk about" concerning my opinion to Englishuser as moderator. I decided against it because I wanted to see what happens with him. But now, seeing all the confusion I?ve brought up with my silly try to talk to you :oops: , I think, I must do that. But please, give me a bit time, as I first have to provide my horses.

By the way, I hope you can know spencer now, as I saw that he was using this site and hope to see spencer here.

See you later

Michael
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