Wow, blink and it’s gone. That’s how April has felt to me anyway. I haven’t even seen the month and here I am again writing to tell you all my plans for the month and how I got on over the last 30 days. In case this is your first time here, I will let you know what’s going on today. Clear the List is … Continue reading #Clear the List – Language Goals May 2018
Happy Easter everyone! How time flies when you are having fun, and I have had a lot of fun this month. As my free time seems to be getting less and less, I am taking more pleasure in the little victories and finding those small moments everyday to put a smile on my face. What’s the point of working so hard all the time if … Continue reading Language Goals April 2018
And another one bites the dust! Even though February is the shortest month of the year, I was still a little surprised how quickly it has flown by. I was still as busy as January but I managed to get a much better routine for my studies. I am still terrified of the C1 exam that I’m going to take at the end of the … Continue reading #Clear the List – Language Goals March 2018
Welcome back amici. I hope you’ve all had a great week and you are looking forward to the next installment of my Welsh diaries. Last time we had set up camp in Betws y coed and visited Swallow falls after a delicious lunch. And now our story continues… We strolled back to the car after enjoying Swallow falls but our appetite for waterfalls and natural … Continue reading Welsh Diaries Day 1 – Conwy Falls, Fairy Glen Gorge and a Lamb Wellington
Sorry about my recent radio silence guys! My schedule this month has been crazy and coupled with being really ill last week it has taken me a lot longer than expected to get the post ready for your enjoyment. But worry not I am feeling much better and ready to share our recent Welsh adventure with you all. Enjoy! When it comes to the fiancèe’s … Continue reading Welsh Diaries Day 1 – Starting our next Adventure
Wow! That went quickly, didn’t it? I feel like January has vanished in the blink of an eye and I am already back to tell you about my language goals for another month. I always knew it would be hard coming back from Christmas and trying to get on track with writing and language learning, but January has really knocked me for six. My routine … Continue reading #Clear the List – Language Goals February 2018
As part of my New Years Resolution I am ramping up my Italian and trying my best to develop my skills to a more advanced level in preparation for the infamous C1 CILS Italian exam I plan to take in December. Luckily, I have been given lots of Italian themed gifts for Christmas which will help me along this journey. One such gift is a … Continue reading Cucino Italiano – Pistacchio crusted Lamb cutlets and fanned potatoes
Happy New Year Everyone! New year, new start and new language goals. As you may know I have set myself the ambitious resolution to pass the C1 Italian exam by the end of the year. It will take a lot of work but I am confident I will be able to do it. The first step in climbing this language mountain is to break it … Continue reading #Clear the List – Language Goals January 2018
Christmas is over, leftovers are finished (just about) and it is time to start getting back into the usual routine that will await in the new year. Most people think the week between Christmas and New Year is a little strange but I really like it. For me it is the perfect time to rest, relax and recentre myself before going full steam ahead on … Continue reading Reflection and Resolution
For my first English challenge I’ve decided to do something a little different. Surprisingly, I already know all the English Christmas greetings so it didn’t feel much like learning these would be much of a challenge. If you haven’t already read it, check out my Clear the List post for December where I explain my special festive Advent challenge. If you are anything like me … Continue reading What a ‘Pun’derful Christmas!
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