Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47

Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47
Message de here4u posté le 14-01-2026 à 17:34:41 (S | E | F)
Hello dears,

Another easy exercice that everyone can do! Let's write together...

Comme l'Expression libre est la compétence la plus difficile à bien acquérir dans l'apprentissage d'une langue, il nous faut nous y entraîner, même si c'est notre langue maternelle, d'ailleurs...

Certains m'avaient dit être gênés d'exprimer des idées personnelles ( - ils avaient l'impression - souvent fausse - de les exprimer maladroitement ) Vous savez que je ne vous demande pas de " raconter votre vie " si vous ne le désirez pas... Je souhaite juste vous voir vous exprimer sur tout sujet aussi " librement " que possible.
De plus, je pense que vous aurez maintenant compris que pour moi, toute expression, même maladroite, est intéressante et a de la valeur. Elle nous stimule tous à " trouver mieux " !

Voici les questions auxquelles vous pourrez répondre :

1) What makes you proud?

2) What memory of your childhood is still making you smile or laugh?

3) Who are you when nobody is looking at you?

Vous pouvez répondre à 1 ou 2 questions au choix ? en mpen notant bien les références - et développer celle(s) que vous voulez, jusqu'à atteindre en tout un maximum d'environ 150 mots.

Envoyez-moi vos réponses en mp et je publierai une première série que vous 'corrigerez' (en bleu d'abord pendant deux jours) puis en vert. Une fois le premier texte 'corrigé' au mieux, je publierai ensuite la deuxième série... (sans changements donc ! ) Vous gagnez de la liberté (celle de ne pas parler de plusieurs sujets, ceux qui ne vous " inspirent pas "... Vous écrivez la longueur que vous voulez, vous pouvez choisir d'inventer, de plaisanter, ou de répondre avec sérieux... Nous vous suivrons !

Cet exercice sera pour vous un ou en fonction de la qualité de vos écrits et des difficultés (surmontées) dans la prestation...

Cet exercice sera corrigé le mercredi 28 janvier 2026 ! Go for it! with THE FORCE.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de here4u, postée le 16-01-2026 à 11:21:01 (S | E)
Hello dears,

J'aurais donné ma tête à couper que j'avais posté ce sujet le 13, mais impossible, encore, de le trouver... donc... It must be one of my present lapses, and here it is. Sorry!

ANSWER A: Topic 2: please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you...
What memory of your childhood is still making you smile or laugh

At that time, we were four kids between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into a bit of mischief. There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided to lay that thing on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were dead of laughter, imagining her surprise when she discovered the content of the item.
In the evening, however, we no longer laughed, because we were not clever enough: the neighbour had seen us and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it, how silly it was. Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

Thanks for your help.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de happynutmeg13, postée le 20-01-2026 à 13:06:35 (S | E)
Hello!

Here are my suggestions

At that time, we were four kids between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into a bit of mischief. There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided to lay that thing on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were dead of laughter, imagining her surprise when she discovered the content of the item.
In the evening, however, we no longer laughed, because we were not clever enough: the neighbour had seen us and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it, xxxxx how silly it was. Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de here4u, postée le 20-01-2026 à 14:57:47 (S | E)
Hello you All!

a lot, dear Happynutmeg, for indicating the mistakes you spotted.

Please, everybody, you'll have to be quicker, as I have a long waiting list for these questions. I suggest we shorten the time for each production so as to have enough time to review them all.

Suggestions (in green) will be allowed as early as tonight for the students who have already indicated possible mistakes. If you haven't 'indicated' mistakes (blue) please start with these necessary indications first and give your suggestions (green) afterwards.

I know I can rely on you, your work and your motivation.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de here4u, postée le 20-01-2026 à 15:06:52 (S | E)
Hello dears,

Here are Happynutmeg's indications and mine:

At that time, we were four kids between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into a bit of mischief. There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided to lay that thing on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were dead of laughter, imagining her surprise when she discovered the content of the item.
In the evening, however, we no longer laughed, because we were not clever enough: the neighbour had seen us and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it, xxxxx how silly it was. Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

for your help!

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de magie8, postée le 21-01-2026 à 11:09:27 (S | E)
HELLO
MON ESSAI DE CORRECTION avec l'aide des indications et mes remerciements

At that time, we were four ( young girls between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into (some mischieves. There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided (( laying that thing on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were (dying of laughter, imagining her surprise when she discovered (the item contents.
In the evening, however, we (were no longer (laughing, because we ( had not been clever enough: the neighbour had seen us and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it,( as how silly it was. Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de here4u, postée le 21-01-2026 à 21:04:40 (S | E)
Hello dears,

Il reste plusieurs corrections à faire au travail de Magie, mais vous pouvez encore vous y essayer...

ANSWER B: Topic 2: What memory of you childhood is still making you smile or laugh?

I was seven or eight old and was the third of four girls. We lived with my parents in a little house surrounded by a garden. My eldest sister, eleven or twelve old, was very imaginative. She loved to organize little shows, plays or dances, we would perform with our friends of the moment. I can still picture « the wings », a semi basement opening into the garden, the chairs we put outside for the audience, our parents and those of our friends. I smile thinking about our costumes made of crepe paper. I will never forget the amused and tender smiles of the adults at our clumsy, but so enthusiastic performances.

Please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you... for your help!

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de happynutmeg13, postée le 22-01-2026 à 09:43:08 (S | E)
Hello!

At that time, we were four ( young girls between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into (some mischieves. There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided (( laying that thing* on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were (dying of laughter**, imagining her surprise when she discovered (the item contents.
In the evening, however, we (were no longer (laughing, because we ( had not been clever enough: the neighbour had seen us and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it,( as*** how silly it was. Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

* I suggest 'we decided to leave
**we cried of laughter
*** about instead of as (but the meaning is not the same) La nuance (still with a bit of shame) est dans la phrase suivante. C'est l'auteur qui pourrait nous renseigner!...

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de happynutmeg13, postée le 22-01-2026 à 09:50:19 (S | E)
Hello!

My suggestions:

I was seven or eight old and xxx was the third of four girls. We lived with my parents in a little house surrounded by a garden. My eldest sister, eleven or twelve old, was very imaginative. She loved to organize little shows, plays or dances, we would perform with our friends of the moment. I can still picture « the wings », a semi basement opening into the garden, the chairs we put outside for the audience, our parents and those of our friends. I smile thinking about our costumes made of crepe paper. I will never forget the amused and tender smiles of the adults at our clumsy, but so enthusiastic performances.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de gerold, postée le 22-01-2026 à 10:38:49 (S | E)
Hello!

ANSWER B: Topic 2: What memory of you childhood is still making you smile or laugh?

I was seven or eight xx old and was the third of four girls. We lived with my parents in a little house surrounded by a garden. My eldest sister, eleven or twelve xx old, was very imaginative. She loved to organize little shows, plays or dances, we would perform with our friends of the moment. I can still picture « the wings », a semi basement opening into the garden, the chairs we put outside for the audience, our parents and those of our friends. I smile thinking about our costumes made of crepe paper. I will never forget the amused and tender smiles of the adults at our clumsy, but so enthusiastic performances.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de gerold, postée le 22-01-2026 à 11:57:19 (S | E)
Hello (again9!

At that time, we were four ( young girls we don't know, perhaps there was a boy too, but I don't understand why "we were four kids" is clumsy between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into mischief (usually uncountable, the plural would be mischiefs). There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided ((laying that thing* /to drop that thing off on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were (dying of laughter**, imagining her surprise when she discovered (the item contents.
In the evening, however, we (were no longer (laughing, because we ( had not been clever enough: the neighbour had seen (us) and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it,( as*** how silly it was/recall it: How silly it was!). Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

* I suggest 'we decided to leave
**we cried of laughter (yes, but they were supposed to remain silent)
*** about instead of as (but the meaning is not the same) La nuance (still with a bit of shame) est dans la phrase suivante. C'est l'auteur qui pourrait nous renseigner!...

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de here4u, postée le 22-01-2026 à 15:17:58 (S | E)
hello dears,

We'll put ANSWER A on hold for now and will go on in green tomorrow for answer B.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de magie8, postée le 23-01-2026 à 02:14:37 (S | E)
hello dears ANSWER A

NOUVELLE CORRECTION des phrases incorrectes Merci pour vos remarques

. Next, we decided (( laying that thing* on our neighbour's doorstep = We decided to leave or to abandon
We were (dying of laughter**, imagining her surprise when she discovered (the item contents= je veux traduire nous etions mortes de rire =we almost died laughing/we rolled on the floor laughing/we cracked up
we still laugh about this prank when we recall it,( as*** how silly it was/recall it: How silly it was= je voulais dire nous en rions encore tellement c' etait idiot (still with a bit of shame= mais quand meme avec une pointe de honte

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de here4u, postée le 23-01-2026 à 13:58:58 (S | E)
Hello!

Green required for ANSWER B ( I have an ANSWER C, D? and E!)

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de gerold, postée le 23-01-2026 à 17:02:50 (S | E)
Hello!

ANSWER B: Topic 2: What memory of you childhood is still making you smile or laugh?

I was seven or eight years old and was the third of four girls. We lived with our parents in a little house surrounded by a garden. My eldest sister, eleven or twelve years old, was very imaginative. She loved to organize little shows, plays or dances, we would perform with our friends of the moment. I can still picture « the wings », a semi-basement (hyphen) opening into the garden, the chairs we put outside for the audience, our parents and those of our friends. I smile thinking about our costumes made of crepe paper. I will never forget the amused and tender smiles of the adults/grown-ups* at our clumsy, but so enthusiastic performances.

* "Adult" is formal and neutral; the word "grown-up", which is generally used when speaking to children and by children among themselves, seems more appropriate in this context.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de alouettelulu, postée le 24-01-2026 à 07:34:44 (S | E)
Hello!

Voici mes corrections. Merci à tous pour les indications fournies.

ANSWER B: Topic 2: What memory of you childhood is still making you smile or laugh?


I was seven or eight years old and I was the third of four girls. We lived with our parents in a little house surrounded by a garden. My eldest sister, eleven or twelve years old, was very imaginative. She loved to organize little shows, plays or dances, we would perform with our friends of the moment. I can still picture « the wings », a semi-basement opening into the garden, the chairs we put outside for the audience, our parents and those of our friends. I smile thinking about our costumes made of crepe paper. I will never forget the amused and tender smiles of the grown-ups at our clumsy, but so enthusiastic performances.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de here4u, postée le 24-01-2026 à 15:29:03 (S | E)
Hello dears,

Thanks for your suggestions about ANSWER B:

Here is now ANSWER C: Topic 1: What makes you proud? please, indicate possible mistakes and underline whatever feels unnatural to you...

What occurs to me is the way I now manage to cope with figures and numbers
I remember how at school I was good at every litterary thing, like languages and philosophy and so on ; but as soon as math or even logic was the matter, I immediately felt something shutting down in my brain and everything in me at a loss. What a panic I went through when I had to sweat in front of the blackboard, trying to solve whatever equation !
Then I had my children and I had to help them do their homework, and it was as if I was going back to school, learning everything from the beginning ! Simple problems, simple calculations, then more tricky ones and suddenly I was more at ease with it !
It was some victory over my natural lack of skill (if I may put it this way) and this is why I am proud of it.

for your help!

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de gerold, postée le 25-01-2026 à 09:05:05 (S | E)
Hello!

Here is now ANSWER C: Topic 1: What makes you proud? please, indicate possible mistakes and underline whatever feels unnatural to you...

A good text!

What occurs to me is the way I now manage to cope with figures and numbers
I remember how at school I was good at every litterary thing, like languages and philosophy and so on ; but as soon as math or even logic was the matter, I immediately felt something shutting down in my brain and everything in me xx a verb is perhaps needed here at a loss. What a panic I went through when I had to sweat in front of the blackboard, trying to solve whatever equation !
Then I had my children and I had to help them do their homework, and it was as if I was going back to school, learning everything from the beginning ! Simple problems, simple calculations, then more tricky ones and suddenly I was more at ease with it !
It was some victory over my natural lack of skill (if I may put it this way) and this is why I am proud of it.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de here4u, postée le 25-01-2026 à 21:09:48 (S | E)
Hello dears,

Green allowed!

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de magie8, postée le 26-01-2026 à 07:54:54 (S | E)
hello answer C
correction en vert avec les indications de Gerold que je remercie


A good text!

What occurs* to me is the way I now manage to cope with figures and numbers
I remember how at school I was good at every (literary/ Art thing, like languages (or philosophy and so on ; but as soon as (maths or even logic was the matter, I immediately felt something shutting down in my brain and everything in me (seemed to go at loss( going to rack and ruin / I got flustered. What a panic I ( have gone through while sweating in front of the blackboard, trying to solve whatever equation!
Then I had my children and I had to help them do their homework, and it was as if I was [coming back to school, learning everything from the beginning/starting from scratch: simple problems, simple calculations, then ( trickier ones and suddenly I was more at ease with them!
It was some victory over my natural lack of skill (if I may put it this way) and this is why I am proud of it.

What occurs to me = je ne vois pas de faute= on peut dire aussi : What springs to mind/ What comes to my mind

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de gerold, postée le 26-01-2026 à 10:40:26 (S | E)
Hello!

Answer C. Topic 1:

hello answer C

Magie


A good text!

What occurs* to me is the way I now manage to cope with figures and numbers
I remember how at school I was good at every (literary/ art thing, like languages (or philosophy and so on ; but as soon as (maths or even logic was the matter, I immediately felt something shutting down in my brain and everything in me (seemed to go at a loss( going to rack and ruin / I got flustered. What a panic attack I ( have gone through while sweating in front of the blackboard, trying to solve whatever equation!
Then I had my children and I had to help them do their homework, and it was as if I was/were** [coming back to school, learning everything from the beginning/starting from scratch: simple problems, simple calculations, then ( trickier ones and suddenly I was more at ease with them!
It was some victory over my natural lack of skill (if I may put it this way) and this is why I am proud of it.

*What occurs to me = je ne vois pas de faute= on peut dire aussi : What springs to mind/ What comes to my mind, you are right, occurs is correct.
** "Were" is better, particularly when speaking of a totally unreal situation.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de here4u, postée le 26-01-2026 à 16:06:15 (S | E)
all of You!

Hello dears,

Here is ANSWER D: Topic 1

What makes me proud is the way I keep moving forward despite challenges and difficult moments. I remember one day when I had to take my driving test, which was important to me. I was nervous and afraid of failing, but I decided to stay calm and trust myself. I took my courage and tried my best, even though I was scared and unsure of what would happen. When I finally passed the test, I felt an incredible sense of pride, happiness, and relief. That moment showed me that hard work, determination, and persistence always pay off, and it made me realize I can overcome any challenge in life. It also reminded me of the importance of believing in myself, staying positive, and never giving up, which makes me proud of who I am today. Every small achievement in life teaches me something valuable, and lessons make me very proud.
Have a good day 🤗

for your help!

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de gerold, postée le 28-01-2026 à 18:08:16 (S | E)
Hello!

Here is ANSWER D: Topic 1

I think this is a very good text.

What makes me proud is the way I keep moving forward despite challenges and difficult moments. I remember one day when I had to take my driving test, which was important to me. I was nervous and afraid of failing, but I decided to stay calm and trust myself. I took my courage and tried my best, even though I was scared and unsure of what would happen. When I finally passed the test, I felt an incredible sense of pride, happiness, and relief. That moment showed me that hard work, determination, and persistence always pay off, and it made me realize I can overcome any challenge in life. It also reminded me of the importance of believing in myself, staying positive, and never giving up, which makes me proud of who I am today. Every small achievement in life teaches me something valuable, and lessons make me very proud.

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Réponse : Let's Suggest/ 101- Taking it easy/47 de here4u, postée le 28-01-2026 à 23:38:58 (S | E)
Hello dears,

Here are the corrections of your EXPRESSIONS.

- ANSWER A: Topic 2: initial text:
What memory of your childhood is still making you smile or laugh

At that time, we were four kids between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into a bit of mischief. There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided to lay that thing on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were dead of laughter, imagining her surprise when she discovered the content of the item.
In the evening, however, we no longer laughed, because we were not clever enough: the neighbour had seen us and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it, how silly it was. Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

- Happynutmeg’s indications:

At that time, we were four kids between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into a bit of mischief. There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided to lay that thing on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were dead of laughter, imagining her surprise when she discovered the content of the item.
In the evening, however, we no longer laughed, because we were not clever enough: the neighbour had seen us and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it, xxxxx how silly it was. Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

- Here are Happynutmeg's indications and mine:

At that time, we were four kids between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into a bit of mischief. There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided to lay that thing on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were dead of laughter, imagining her surprise when she discovered the content of the item.
In the evening, however, we no longer laughed, because we were not clever enough: the neighbour had seen us and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it, xxxxx how silly it was. Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean

- Magie’s CORRECTION avec l'aide des indications.

At that time, we were four ( young girls between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into (some mischieves. There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided ((laying that thing on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were (dying of laughter, imagining her surprise when she discovered (the item contents.
In the evening, however, we (were no longer (laughing, because we ( had not been clever enough: the neighbour had seen us and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it,( as how silly it was. Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

- Happynutmeg13’s indications.

At that time, we were four ( young girls between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into (some mischieves. There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided (( laying that thing* on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were (dying of laughter**B, imagining her surprise when she discovered (the item contents./ the contents of the item.
In the evening, however, we (were no longer (laughing, because we ( had not been clever enough:B the neighbour had seen us and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had (some fun. Devrait être plus emphatique : we had so much fun !
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it,( (as*** how silly it was. Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

* I suggest 'we decided to leave
**we cried of laughter / you’ll laugh all your socks off/ died of laughter/
*** about instead of as (but the meaning is not the same) La nuance (still with a bit of shame) est dans la phrase suivante. C'est l'auteur qui pourrait nous renseigner!...

- Gerold’s suggestions (and my indications)

At that time, we were four ( young girls we don't know, perhaps there was a boy too(Là, tu changes un peu le sens de l'histoire…) J’aurais voulu la forme correcte : on est 3, on est un groupe de 10…, but I don't understand why "we were four kids" is clumsy (It’s not British anyway…)between 6 and 9 years old, always ready to get into mischief (usually uncountable, the plural would be mischiefs). There were my sister, two friends and myself. That day, we had found a wallet in the street: it was empty, in good condition but dirty. We cleaned the wallet, then we had the crazy idea to fill it with a piece of dog mess. Next, we decided ((laying that thing* /to drop that thing off B on our neighbour's doorstep. In the end, we hid behind the fence in the alfalfa field, waiting for the neighbour to open her door and find the wallet. When the woman came out and saw the object, she looked to the right and left, then picked it up and quickly closed the door. We were (dying of laughter**, imagining her surprise when she discovered (the item contents.
In the evening, however, we (were no longer (laughing, because we ( had not been clever enough: the neighbour had seen (us) and heard us laughing, therefore she went to tell our father everything and of course we were punished, but we didn't care because we had had some fun.
Nowadays, we still laugh about this prank when we recall it,( as*** how silly it was/recall it: How silly it was!). Still with a bit of shame because it was really disgusting and mean.

* I suggest 'we decided to leave
**we cried of laughter (yes, but they were supposed to remain silent)
*** about instead of as (but the meaning is not the same) La nuance (still with a bit of shame) est dans la phrase suivante. C'est l'auteur qui pourrait nous renseigner!...

ANSWER A : Magie’s New CORRECTION of the incorrect passages. Merci pour vos remarques

Next, we decided (( laying that thing* on our neighbour's doorstep = We decided to leave or to abandon
We were (dying of laughter**, imagining her surprise when she discovered (the item contents= je veux traduire nous etions mortes de rire =we almost died laughing/we rolled on the floor laughing/we cracked up B
we still laugh about this prank when we recall it,( as*** how silly it was/recall it: How silly it was. je voulais dire nous en rions encore tellement c' etait idiot (still with a bit of shame= mais quand meme avec une pointe de honte.

- to lay, laid, laid : poser, pondre un œuf, étaler.
- Crotte de chien : déjection canine : dog mess/ dog’s doings/ dog’s turd/
On était 4 : there were four of us. Vous arrivez quelque part, et vous voulez dire que « vous êtes 6 » : on ne dit pas « we are 6 » (qui serait compris, bien sûr), mais ‘there are six of us. There are two of us/ there’s a party of twelve of us. I have a party of twelve…
- ( as*** how silly it was/recall it: How silly it was. : No matter how silly it was

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ANSWER B: Topic 2: What memory of you childhood is still making you smile or laugh?

Initial text and my indications.
I was seven or eight (XXXXX old) and was the third of four girls. We lived with my parents in a little house surrounded by a garden. My eldest sister, eleven or twelve (XXXXX old), was very imaginative. She loved to organize little shows, plays or dances, we would perform with our friends of the moment. I can still picture « the wings », a semi basement opening into the garden, the chairs we put outside for the audience, our parents (and those of our friends. I smile thinking about our costumes made of crepe paper. I will never forget the amused and tender smiles of the adults at our clumsy, but so enthusiastic performances

B pour l’usage du ‘would’. Un joli texte très tendre...


- Happynutmeg’s indications;

I was seven or eight (xxxxx old) and xxx was the third of four girls. We lived with my parents in a little house surrounded by a garden. My eldest sister, eleven or twelve (xxxxx old), was very imaginative. She loved to organize little shows, plays or dances, we would perform with our friends of the moment. I can still picture « the wings », a semi basement opening into the garden, the chairs we put outside for the audience, our parents and those of our friends. I smile thinking ? B about our costumes made of crepe paper. I will never forget the amused and tender smiles of the adults at our clumsy, but so enthusiastic performances.


ANSWER B: Topic 2: What memory of you childhood is still making you smile or laugh? Gerold’s indications :

I was seven or eight xx old and was the third of four girls. We lived with my parents in a little house surrounded by a garden. My eldest sister, eleven or twelve (xxXX old), was very imaginative. She loved to organize little shows, plays or dances, we would perform with our friends of the moment. I can still picture « the wings », a semi basement (no pb for me) opening into the garden, the chairs we put outside for the audience, our parents and (those of our friends. I smile thinking about our costumes made of crepe paper. I will never forget the amused and tender smiles of the adults at our clumsy, but so enthusiastic performances.


ANSWER B: Topic 2: What memory of you childhood is still making you smile or laugh? Gerold’s suggestions

I was seven or eight years old and was the third of four girls. We lived with our parents in a little house surrounded by a garden. My eldest sister, eleven or twelve years old, was very imaginative. She loved to organize little shows, plays or dances, we would perform with our friends of the moment. I can still picture « the wings », a semi-basement (hyphen) opening into the garden, the chairs we put outside for the audience, our parents and those of our friends. I smile thinking about our costumes made of crepe paper. I will never forget the amused and tender smiles of the adults/grown-ups* at our clumsy, but so enthusiastic performances.

* "Adult" is formal and neutral; the word "grown-up", which is generally used when speaking to children and by children among themselves, seems more appropriate in this context. OK


Alouettelulu wrote : Voici mes corrections. Merci à tous pour les indications fournies. Her suggestions :
ANSWER B: Topic 2: What memory of you childhood is still making you smile or laugh?


I was seven or eight years old and I was the third of four girls. We lived with our parents in a little house surrounded by a garden. My eldest sister, eleven or twelve years old, was very imaginative. She loved to organize little shows, plays or dances, we would perform with our friends of the moment. I can still picture « the wings », a semi-basement opening into the garden, the chairs we put outside for the audience, our parents and those of our friends. I smile thinking about our costumes made of crepe paper. I will never forget the amused and tender smiles of the grown-ups at our clumsy, but so enthusiastic performances.


- Seven (years old)/ twelve (years old)
- Bien pour l’usage de would qui indique la répétition.
- Surrounded by/ with/
- Semi-basement ne me gêne pas.
- Chairs we put outside for the audience : put ( ?)/ placed/ ordered/ arranged/ organised/
- ‘our parents and (those of our friends.’ Our parents : possession/ parenté : (those of our friends.’ Il fallait également un cas possessif ! and our friends’. Je sais que vous n’aimez pas cette forme possessive (‘parce qu’on ne la voit pas ou ne l’entend – pas trop. A vous de la faire sentir !)
- I like the costumes made of crepe paper… It rang a bell…
- Lien internet

- Retenir : SO + adjectif ! /./ SUCH + nom ! It’s so expensive ! // It’s such an expensive book… ici, ‘such enthusiastic performances’.

- C’était un très joli texte, bien écrit et qui a été très bien amélioré !


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ANSWER C: initial text: Topic 1: What makes you proud?

What occurs to me is the way I now manage to cope with figures and numbers

I remember how at school I was good at every litterary thing, like languages and philosophy and so on ; but as soon as math or even logic was the matter, I immediately felt something shutting down in my brain and everything in me at a loss. What a panic I went through when I had to sweat in front of the blackboard, trying to solve whatever equation !
Then I had my children and I had to help them do their homework, and it was as if I was going back to school, learning everything from the beginning ! Simple problems, simple calculations, then more tricky ones and suddenly I was more at ease with it !
It was some victory over my natural lack of skill (if I may put it this way) and this is why I am proud of it.


Here is now ANSWER C: Topic 1: What makes you proud? Gerold’s indications : A good text!

What occurs to me is the way I now manage to cope with figures and numbers
I remember how at school I was good at every litterary thing, like languages and philosophy and so on ; but as soon as math or even logic was the matter, I immediately felt something shutting down in my brain and everything in me xx a verb is perhaps needed here at a loss. What a panic I went through when I had to sweat in front of the blackboard, trying to solve whatever equation !
Then I had my children and I had to help them do their homework, and it was as if I was going back to school, learning everything from the beginning ! Simple problems, simple calculations, then more tricky ones and suddenly I was more at ease with it !
It was some victory over my natural lack of skill (at maths?)(if I may put it this way) and this is why I am proud of it.

Magie’s correction en vert avec les indications de Gerold que je remercie Merci

What occurs to me is the way I now manage to cope with figures and numbers.
I remember how at school I was good at every (literary/ Art thing, like languages (or philosophy and so on ; but as soon as (maths or even logic was the matter, I immediately felt something shutting down in my brain and everything in me (seemed to go at X loss( going to rack and ruin / I got flustered. What a panic I ( have gone through while sweating in front of the blackboard, trying to solve whatever equation!
Then I had my children and I had to help them do their homework, and it was as if I was [coming back to school, learning everything from the beginning/starting from scratch: simple problems, simple calculations, then ( trickier ones and suddenly I was more at ease with them!
It was some victory over my natural lack of skill (if I may put it this way) and this is why I am proud of it.

What occurs to me = je ne vois pas de faute=(il n’y en a pas… !) on peut dire aussi : What springs to mind/ What comes to my mind (J’aime bien celui-ci ! )


Answer C. Topic 1: A good text! Gerold’s final touch.

What occurs to me is the way I now manage to cope with figures and numbers
I remember how at school I was good at every (literary/ art thing, like languages (or philosophy and so on ; but as soon as (maths or even logic was the matter, I immediately felt something shutting down in my brain and everything in me (seemed to be at a loss( going to rack and ruin / I got flustered. What a panic attack I ( have gone through while sweating in front of the blackboard, trying to solve whatever equation! (Je crois que je mettrais le pluriel pour montrer que c’était à chaque fois : ‘What panic attacks….)
Then I had my children and I had to help them do their homework, and it was as if I were** [coming back to school, learning everything from the beginning/starting from scratch: simple problems, simple calculations, then ( trickier ones and suddenly I was more at ease with them!
It was some victory over my natural lack of skill (if I may put it this way ! You’re hard on yourself !) and this is why I am proud of it.

* What occurs to me = je ne vois pas de faute= on peut dire aussi : What springs to mind/ What comes to my mind, you are right, occurs is correct.
** "Were" is better, particularly when speaking of a totally unreal situation.
- to be at a loss : unable to understand : perdu, incapable de faire
- To be at a loss for words : ne pas trouver les mots pour …
C’était un très bon texte, qui a été très bien amélioré. Bravo et merci à tous ;


(Le texte E était un doublon ! Ouf! )
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Here is ANSWER D: Topic 1: initial text.

What makes me proud is the way I keep moving forward despite challenges and difficult moments. I remember one day when I had to take my driving test, which was important to me. I was nervous and afraid of failing, but I decided to stay calm and trust myself. I took my courage and tried my best, even though I was scared and unsure of what would happen. When I finally passed the test, I felt an incredible sense of pride, happiness, and relief. That moment showed me that hard work, determination, and persistence always pay off, and it made me realize I can overcome any challenge in life. It also reminded me of the importance of believing in myself, staying positive, and never giving up, which makes me proud of who I am today. Every small achievement in life teaches me something valuable, and lessons make me very proud.

ANSWER D: Topic 1: gerold's indications: gerold says: I think this is a very good text.I totally agree ! Very good text.

What makes me proud is the way I keep moving forward despite challenges and difficult moments. I remember one day when I had to take my driving test, which was important to me. I was nervous and afraid of failing, but I decided to stay calm and trust myself. I took my courage and tried my best, even though I was scared and unsure of what would happen. When I finally passed the test, I felt an incredible sense of pride, happiness, and relief. That moment showed me that hard work, determination, and persistence always pay off, and it made me realize I can overcome any challenge in life. It also reminded me of the importance of believing in myself, staying positive, and never giving up, which makes me proud of who I am today. Every small achievement in life teaches me something valuable, and lessons make me very proud.


Oui, un très bon texte. (Je n'ai pas top aimé 'I took my courage' qui est tronqué. Dommage...)

Bravo à vous tous qui avez travaillé toute cette quinzaine à chercher, et trouver mieux ! CONGRATS! and thanks for your work and your time...

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