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maandag 10 maart 2014 om 21:26
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 11:14
Hi everyone!
I hope you are all well?
Great timing for this topic, as I will be heading to the UK tomorrow. I was wondering what the weather forecasts look like for the next week or so. I will be spending the weekend in the Oxford area and will be in London for the beginning of next week.
Thanks!
NZ
I hope you are all well?
Great timing for this topic, as I will be heading to the UK tomorrow. I was wondering what the weather forecasts look like for the next week or so. I will be spending the weekend in the Oxford area and will be in London for the beginning of next week.
Thanks!
NZ
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 11:28
quote:Scamp schreef op 11 maart 2014 @ 21:33:
Anyone ever been admitted to an English hospital?I have never been admitted, but I have had a great experience at a London hospital once. I managed to bump my head into the door frame of the mini cab . I had a huge cut in my head, and was bleeding all over like in a horror scene. The cab driver noticed (whilst I didn't), and immediately turned his car and drove me to the closest hospital. The interior was indeed very outdated, back to the 60's it was. But other than that, it really was a wonderful experience! They were very responsive and helped me immediately. The doctors and nurses were very nice and helpful, explained all about the need for 7 stitches instead of them using glue, and even washed my hair for me (when I explained that I had to go to a corporate meeting straight afterwards and that I had already checked out of my hotel room
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Anyone ever been admitted to an English hospital?I have never been admitted, but I have had a great experience at a London hospital once. I managed to bump my head into the door frame of the mini cab . I had a huge cut in my head, and was bleeding all over like in a horror scene. The cab driver noticed (whilst I didn't), and immediately turned his car and drove me to the closest hospital. The interior was indeed very outdated, back to the 60's it was. But other than that, it really was a wonderful experience! They were very responsive and helped me immediately. The doctors and nurses were very nice and helpful, explained all about the need for 7 stitches instead of them using glue, and even washed my hair for me (when I explained that I had to go to a corporate meeting straight afterwards and that I had already checked out of my hotel room
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woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 11:32
I once ended up in a NHS walk in centre with a deep cut in my hand. Had to wait for two hours between hysterical babies, worried-looking teenage girls and rather aggressive and/or crazy men. In the meantime blood was slowly soaking the kitchen towel wrapped around my hand. I was alone, scared and crying but no one even looked at me.
That said, once I got to a nurse everything was fine. She was lovely and fixed my hand within minutes. I now know that NHS walk ins are better avoided, try to talk to a GP or NHS direct instead.
That said, once I got to a nurse everything was fine. She was lovely and fixed my hand within minutes. I now know that NHS walk ins are better avoided, try to talk to a GP or NHS direct instead.
De maatschappij maakt jou echt niet gek, dat doe je zelf veel beter (bootje_op_de_golven)
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 12:50
You know the film with mr. Bean where he has his hand stuck in a teapot and needs to go to the hospital? Well, that's what I encountered. People everywhere. My aunt is a doctor and she works for the NHS. When I hear her stories I am always glad we did not have these situations in our hospital in Germany.
In Saudi we have a clinic on our compound but it is not very busy luckily. It's only for the people who work here. I never wait and the doctor always helps me straight away.
Now to prepare for the birth of our child I need to go to the hospital in the big city. That is something completely different...
In Saudi we have a clinic on our compound but it is not very busy luckily. It's only for the people who work here. I never wait and the doctor always helps me straight away.
Now to prepare for the birth of our child I need to go to the hospital in the big city. That is something completely different...
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 15:13
Slofje, my dentist is very very good. And they are cheap.
I've always feared the dentist but ever since I go to my dentist here, my fear has gone.
It does look dated but the equipment is not.
A&E and NHS walk ins in some places are terrible and in some they are very good. ''My'' NHS clinic in town is very good and very quick.
It's free.. so there's a lot of waiting.
NZ, that was so kind of the taxi driver and the nurses
Liubi, I can imagine that hospitals in Saudi big cities can be quite chaotic.
I've always feared the dentist but ever since I go to my dentist here, my fear has gone.
It does look dated but the equipment is not.
A&E and NHS walk ins in some places are terrible and in some they are very good. ''My'' NHS clinic in town is very good and very quick.
It's free.. so there's a lot of waiting.
NZ, that was so kind of the taxi driver and the nurses
Liubi, I can imagine that hospitals in Saudi big cities can be quite chaotic.
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 16:06
quote:Slofje schreef op 12 maart 2014 @ 11:04:
Morning girls!
Absolutely fabulous weather in "De Achterhoek" also.Definitely true. Also in Twente. But the mornings tend to be cold (a few degrees above zero) and then, in the afternoon, about 17 degrees: wonderful weather. On Sunday and Monday it was warmer than yesterday and today.
Morning girls!
Absolutely fabulous weather in "De Achterhoek" also.Definitely true. Also in Twente. But the mornings tend to be cold (a few degrees above zero) and then, in the afternoon, about 17 degrees: wonderful weather. On Sunday and Monday it was warmer than yesterday and today.
World of Warcraft: Legion
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 16:28
Rozehandoek, good to see you here. How are you doing?
Nummerzoveel, are going on a vacation to Oxford and London?
This summer, my boyfriend is going to Thailand with his brother. A great oportunity to plan a trip of my own. Have you guys ever travelled alone? What do you think are good places for someone travelling alone? It has to be a city trip, I think, because I am dependent on public transport.
Nummerzoveel, are going on a vacation to Oxford and London?
This summer, my boyfriend is going to Thailand with his brother. A great oportunity to plan a trip of my own. Have you guys ever travelled alone? What do you think are good places for someone travelling alone? It has to be a city trip, I think, because I am dependent on public transport.
This is an unacceptable timeline
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 16:37
I've mostly been in and around the UK on my own. Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, London of course, Wales, Yorkshire. Wouldn't recommend Glasgow (nice city, but a bit freaky if you're on your own).
Alternatively, I'd love to go back to Lisbon even though I went there with friends. But it's an amazing, friendly city, cheap, and lots of nice things to see and do.
Alternatively, I'd love to go back to Lisbon even though I went there with friends. But it's an amazing, friendly city, cheap, and lots of nice things to see and do.
De maatschappij maakt jou echt niet gek, dat doe je zelf veel beter (bootje_op_de_golven)
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 16:55
Hi all!
I would love to join as well, if that's ok! This topic nearly feels as an 'immigration' topic and I really like to read about your lives aboard. And I really need to write more in English because I have the feeling that my skills are deterioting, so feel free to improve me!
At the moment I am living in Sweden and I speak here so much Swedish that I sometimes use Swedish grammar structures to Dutch (and to English as well).
I would love to join as well, if that's ok! This topic nearly feels as an 'immigration' topic and I really like to read about your lives aboard. And I really need to write more in English because I have the feeling that my skills are deterioting, so feel free to improve me!
At the moment I am living in Sweden and I speak here so much Swedish that I sometimes use Swedish grammar structures to Dutch (and to English as well).
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 17:10
quote:ricochet schreef op 12 maart 2014 @ 16:37:
I've mostly been in and around the UK on my own. Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, London of course, Wales, Yorkshire. Wouldn't recommend Glasgow (nice city, but a bit freaky if you're on your own).
Alternatively, I'd love to go back to Lisbon even though I went there with friends. But it's an amazing, friendly city, cheap, and lots of nice things to see and do.Thanks! I'm leaning towards the UK or Scandinavia. Stockholm, Kopenhagen, Edinburgh... But I'm a bit scared to find myself bored or scooped up in a hotelroom. And how to have dinner on your own in a strange place - that will be interesting.
I've mostly been in and around the UK on my own. Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, London of course, Wales, Yorkshire. Wouldn't recommend Glasgow (nice city, but a bit freaky if you're on your own).
Alternatively, I'd love to go back to Lisbon even though I went there with friends. But it's an amazing, friendly city, cheap, and lots of nice things to see and do.Thanks! I'm leaning towards the UK or Scandinavia. Stockholm, Kopenhagen, Edinburgh... But I'm a bit scared to find myself bored or scooped up in a hotelroom. And how to have dinner on your own in a strange place - that will be interesting.
This is an unacceptable timeline
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 17:27
Hi hallon! Welcome. How did you end up in Sweden?
I did some nitpicking on your post. When I write in English I use online dictionaries all the time.
quote:hallon schreef op 12 maart 2014 @ 16:55:
Hi all!
I would love to join as well, if that's ok! This topic nearly almost feels as like an 'immigration' topic and I really like to read about your lives aboard abroad. And I really need to write more in English because I have the feeling that my skills are deterioting deteriorating , so feel free to improve correct me!
At the moment I am living in Sweden and I speak here so much Swedish here that I sometimes use Swedish grammar structures to Dutch (and to English as well).Are you planning to stay in Sweden? And is living there very different from living in the Netherlands?
I did some nitpicking on your post. When I write in English I use online dictionaries all the time.
quote:hallon schreef op 12 maart 2014 @ 16:55:
Hi all!
I would love to join as well, if that's ok! This topic nearly almost feels as like an 'immigration' topic and I really like to read about your lives aboard abroad. And I really need to write more in English because I have the feeling that my skills are deterioting deteriorating , so feel free to improve correct me!
At the moment I am living in Sweden and I speak here so much Swedish here that I sometimes use Swedish grammar structures to Dutch (and to English as well).Are you planning to stay in Sweden? And is living there very different from living in the Netherlands?
This is an unacceptable timeline
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 17:37
quote:tyche schreef op 12 maart 2014 @ 17:10:
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Thanks! I'm leaning towards the UK or Scandinavia. Stockholm, Kopenhagen, Edinburgh... But I'm a bit scared to find myself bored or scooped up in a hotelroom. And how to have dinner on your own in a strange place - that will be interesting.
I used to feel the same. I've done a lot of work-related travelling, so when I travel I often have dinner with other people. But when I'm on my own I try to pick a restaurant where eating alone isn't frowned upon. Usually not the most sophisticated places, but that's not the kind of place I'd go for anyway. Wagamama for example (UK restaurant chain) has decent food and they don't mind serving single customers.
I'm mostly out and about during the day so I spend my evenings watching tv in my room, or I read/e-mail/listen to music/take a hot bath/sleep early. Or I go to the theatre, cinema, a concert, something like that.
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Thanks! I'm leaning towards the UK or Scandinavia. Stockholm, Kopenhagen, Edinburgh... But I'm a bit scared to find myself bored or scooped up in a hotelroom. And how to have dinner on your own in a strange place - that will be interesting.
I used to feel the same. I've done a lot of work-related travelling, so when I travel I often have dinner with other people. But when I'm on my own I try to pick a restaurant where eating alone isn't frowned upon. Usually not the most sophisticated places, but that's not the kind of place I'd go for anyway. Wagamama for example (UK restaurant chain) has decent food and they don't mind serving single customers.
I'm mostly out and about during the day so I spend my evenings watching tv in my room, or I read/e-mail/listen to music/take a hot bath/sleep early. Or I go to the theatre, cinema, a concert, something like that.
De maatschappij maakt jou echt niet gek, dat doe je zelf veel beter (bootje_op_de_golven)
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 17:43
Hi hallon great that you are joining us!
I just need to correct another mistake. And I am living in Sweden is also incorrect. You Need to use te present simple Tense as it is a fact that you live in Sweden. So it is: "I live in Sweden"
The Weather here is also fine. I went to work by Bike today. So I cycled 30 kilometers today. It took me 45 min to get to work and 35 min to get back home. Now i'm very hungry and tired.
I just need to correct another mistake. And I am living in Sweden is also incorrect. You Need to use te present simple Tense as it is a fact that you live in Sweden. So it is: "I live in Sweden"
The Weather here is also fine. I went to work by Bike today. So I cycled 30 kilometers today. It took me 45 min to get to work and 35 min to get back home. Now i'm very hungry and tired.
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 18:06
quote:tyche schreef op 12 maart 2014 @ 17:10:
[...]
Thanks! I'm leaning towards the UK or Scandinavia. Stockholm, Kopenhagen, Edinburgh... But I'm a bit scared to find myself bored or scooped up in a hotelroom. And how to have dinner on your own in a strange place - that will be interesting. book a room with a kitchenette if you feel uncomfortable dining out alone. But do try it once, it's not as bad as it seems. Start off with a lunch somewhere and bring a book, you'll be fine.
[...]
Thanks! I'm leaning towards the UK or Scandinavia. Stockholm, Kopenhagen, Edinburgh... But I'm a bit scared to find myself bored or scooped up in a hotelroom. And how to have dinner on your own in a strange place - that will be interesting. book a room with a kitchenette if you feel uncomfortable dining out alone. But do try it once, it's not as bad as it seems. Start off with a lunch somewhere and bring a book, you'll be fine.
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 18:07
Why can't one use the present continuous in this case, tv-fanaat?
I would say 'I live in Sweden' as well, but I'm not sure why. For example 'I'm currently living in Sweden' sounds good to me. Maybe because 'currently' indicates that it is a temporary or special situation?
I would say 'I live in Sweden' as well, but I'm not sure why. For example 'I'm currently living in Sweden' sounds good to me. Maybe because 'currently' indicates that it is a temporary or special situation?
This is an unacceptable timeline
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 18:10
quote:elfje26 schreef op 12 maart 2014 @ 18:06:
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book a room with a kitchenette if you feel uncomfortable dining out alone. But do try it once, it's not as bad as it seems. Start off with a lunch somewhere and bring a book, you'll be fine.
Good idea!
I have one of those 'talk to me'-faces. A book would be a useful barrier if need be.
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book a room with a kitchenette if you feel uncomfortable dining out alone. But do try it once, it's not as bad as it seems. Start off with a lunch somewhere and bring a book, you'll be fine.
Good idea!
I have one of those 'talk to me'-faces. A book would be a useful barrier if need be.
This is an unacceptable timeline
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 19:37
Tank you for correcting me! I am a little sloppy when I write at the forum and my English isn’t perfect. I think that it is a difficult language with very illogical grammar and pronunciation. I always struggled with it, so I am happy that I can communicate in English. Swedish is easier to learn because the grammar is easier and there are logic rules in pronunciation.
I think that life in Sweden is more or less similar. It’s just Europe, but there are some small differences. Swedish people are often indirect in communication (‘maybe’ often means ‘no’) and they don’t talk loud in busses or trains. Further, there is really beautiful nature around and clean fresh air. Every time I am back home, I think it’s crowded and it stinks.
I think that life in Sweden is more or less similar. It’s just Europe, but there are some small differences. Swedish people are often indirect in communication (‘maybe’ often means ‘no’) and they don’t talk loud in busses or trains. Further, there is really beautiful nature around and clean fresh air. Every time I am back home, I think it’s crowded and it stinks.
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 19:44
Because the continuous tense indicaties that you are doing something right now, at this moment!
I can't talk to my BF because currently i am writing / i am writing right now.
I live in Sweden is a fact. I can't discuss that. I can't say: no... You live in Denmark! And when something is a fact, you Need to use the simple Tense.
Another mistake that i often read here is when you indicatie that something is a possession. For example I often read: my boyfriends family. When writing this, it should be: my boyfriend's family. Also I am going to peter's (house). I often buy meat at the butcher's.
I can't talk to my BF because currently i am writing / i am writing right now.
I live in Sweden is a fact. I can't discuss that. I can't say: no... You live in Denmark! And when something is a fact, you Need to use the simple Tense.
Another mistake that i often read here is when you indicatie that something is a possession. For example I often read: my boyfriends family. When writing this, it should be: my boyfriend's family. Also I am going to peter's (house). I often buy meat at the butcher's.
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 19:46
I often travel alone! I have been on my own to Liverpool and Barcelona. No problems with it. In Barcelona I booked a bicycle tour with Orange Monkeys, that was fun! They recommended a restaurant and I brought a book with me to read while waiting for my dinner. And sometimes I just looked around and enjoyed the surrounding. A great city!
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 20:00
Scamp IC had the same problem but then in a very bad way. Don't wait with the operation the sooner the better tbh. Both shoulders same time?
Haha bless your mum in law
Hi koekkie , any more news on your company ?
And for all the rest hi too
We had lovely day today , had a lovely drive to Cornwall , got some paint , had a publunch , never did any painting haha
Haha bless your mum in law
Hi koekkie , any more news on your company ?
And for all the rest hi too
We had lovely day today , had a lovely drive to Cornwall , got some paint , had a publunch , never did any painting haha
woensdag 12 maart 2014 om 21:12
My British friends tell me all the time that they're living in London/on Bedford Street/near the coast. In formal situations I live is probably best (as it indicates a continuous situation rather than a specific moment in time) but informally no one really cares. As a matter of fact, some native speakers don't even know the difference between present continuous and present simple, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.
De maatschappij maakt jou echt niet gek, dat doe je zelf veel beter (bootje_op_de_golven)
