Laila and the wolf

One day, when Laila was playing outside her house her mom called 'Laila come and take this cake to your grandmother's house', 'I'm coming mom' said Laila.


Laila went into the house and put on her coat, 'Be careful darling the woods aren't safe and watch out for the wolf. Don't speak to him' said her mother. Laila already had gone on her way between the trees, holding a full basket of her mother's delicious cake. The wolf smelt the cake and came forward to Laila. 


'Where are you going you beautiful girl?' asked the wolf. 'Go away. I won't talk to you, you are a bad wolf' said Laila. 'No, no Laila. I want to help you. It's very dangerous here' said the wolf. 'So where are you going Laila?' asked the wolf. 'I'm going to my grandmother's house to give her this delicious cake' said Laila. 'Mmm, but you have to take this way, it's much shorter' said the wolf. But the wolf lied to her, that was a very long way to her grandmother's house. Laila agreed to take that way. When she had gone the wolf smiled and said 'Haha! I'll arrive at granny's house first. And the wolf got there first and ate the granny and put on her clothes and glasses and laid on her bed.


Laila finally arrived at her grandmother's house, she knocked on the door. 'zcome in my darling' said the wolf, pretending that he is the granny. Laila opened the door. 'Hello granny. How are you?' said Laila. 'I'm OK. Happy to see you. What's in your hands?' asked the wolf. 'Oh it's the cake my mom baked for you' said Laila. 'Thank you . Put it there honey.'


After that Laila sat by the bed and stared at her granny. 'Why are your eyes so big? asked Laila. 'Because I see you by them' said the wolf. 'And why is your nose so big?' asked Laila. 'Because I smell you by it' said the wolf. 'And why are your ears so big? asked Laila. 'Because I hear you by them' said the wolf. 'And why is your mouth so large?' asked Laila. 'Because I eat you with it!' Then the wolf jumped on Laila to eat her but she escaped and ran to her grandfather screaming 'Grandfather! The wolf ate granny and is going to eat me!' 'What? The wolf ate your granny> asked the grandfather. Then he ran into the house and killed the wolf and also saved the granny.

And they lived happily ever after.

Alaa Elmezoki
Jenna Bader
Sohaib Elrghi
Pre-Intermediate A

Book Review: Diamonds are Forever - By Ian Fleming

James Bond, the secret agent of the British Secret Service, the double 'O' licensed to kill agent, well trained, charming, good looking, men want to be him and women want to be with him, is off on another adventure to save the world. This time the diamond industry is at stake.


In this adventure, James takes on a job to stop the diamond smuggling from Africa. This takes him to England and to the United States of America to take down a big mob responsible for diamond smuggling. James did his homework and was tipped off that these diamonds taken from the diamond mines of Africa into this network of smuggling to the place where they can be sold without the control of the diamond corporations. This is an easy task for the world's top agent. He uses his wealth and charm to get the job done.


This is not your typical James Bond story. In this book it shows how the main character spends a lot of time stalking and trying to life the life of a smuggler just to reach to the head of the 'pipeline' as the book calls it. James meets a lot of interesting people along the trip. Some of them he already knew, some are real life crooks, but as we are used to seeing a love interest in every adventure of his, this time the girl is stuck in the middle of everything.


In my opinion, we are past the age that heroes need to win at the end of a story, but James Bond fans would love this story as it has all the action, secret agent work, gun fights and at the end the hero always gets the girl. This is an entertaining, full of action story that needs to be read to complete the series of James Bond.

Wael Aradi
Upper Intermediate A

Book Review: The Treasure of Monte Cristo - by Alexandre Dumas

"Too good to be true", that old saying is exactly what the life of Edmond Dantes was. The first officer of a ship called The Pharaon was just about to be captain, get married and live happily ever after, when he was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit.


The epic story of this man's search for freedom takes place in France between 1815 and 1829. After being sent to prison for a false letter written and sent by his two jealous enemies, he meets an old man in the dungeon in the cell next to his and becomes like a son to him. Then his new friend told him about a treasure that he had the map for. So he escapes and finds the treasure on the island of Monte Cristo and he becomes a rich man. After hearing the awful news of his father's death and his fiance's disappearance, he decides to go back to his hometown, Marseilles, to take revenge on his enemies!


The story was very interesting and well written. It's an adventure story that took place in quite a historical period on time in France. This story is a demonstration of the fact that justice must come along even if it takes too long.

Alaa Samir
Upper Intermediate A

Book Review: Shake hands forever - by Ruth Rendell

My own choice of this novel was because of it's cover. The picture on it indicated that this novel is about a murder; these kinds of books are my favourite because I love puzzles and mysteries.

Anyway, when I read the novel I found it telling a story of a detective who investigates the murder case of a woman and through the chapters we start meeting some of the characters such as the victim's husband who was somehow involved in the crime. This novel and all it's details, which lead to a big surprise in the end when you find out that the husband wasn't the killer, his wife wasn't a victim - she was a criminal and the body was that of another woman.

In this novel you discover that the novelist has tried to make a kind of picture, in this picture there is a series of events, apart from one thing - there weren't that many details about the characters; their interactions, feelings and their internal thoughts. But I must admit, Ruth Rendell made this novel a very interesting one, especially the end when exciting moments changed the facts upside down. Because of that the final chapter was my favourite, meanwhile the 7th chapter was not a very good one for me, maybe because it was very short and didn't give enough explanation of the title's meaning and why the novelist chose it.

The story-line was entertaining and all the characters were connected, although I was disappointed by the incongruity of the characters as there wasn't a strong chemistry between each other, apparently the author's style was realistic, rich but without involving humanitarian feelings. So when you reach the end of the novel you'll know that there isn't a perfect murder, also the truth appears sooner or later.

This is a terrific novel, appealing to most, but for someone who admires puzzles, they may want to look for more action and suspense in another novel.

Ahlam Ziat
Upper-Intermediate A

Tripoli, a good place to live and visit

My favourite place is Tripoli. It's a nice, beautiful city and it's the city where I was born, and it's in Libya.

Tripoli Medical Centre

There are many nice places in Tripoli. I live in a place called Fkany's Sania. It's behind Tripoli University. There aren't any interesting places near my home except the university, Tripoli Medical Centre, Hadba Hospital and the busy motorway, Alsaria Road.

There are many shops, but they are far from us. There is a school near my home, and there is a square whee the boys play football. There aren't any restaurants, markets or hotels. There aren't any lakes or rivers in Tripoli, but there is the sea and a nice beach. There are two museums in Tripoli but they are far from my home. In Tripoli there are many good places to go at night.

I like my city Tripoli, it's a good place to live and visit.

Mohammed Al Zeiat
Elementary A

Zawia is my favourite place

My favourite place is Zawia. It's the city where my uncle lives. There is a famous square called Maydan Al-Zawia where the rebels gathered and fought the Gadaffi mercenaries to free Zawia from them. There are a lot of markets and there is a beach a few minutes away. We go there with bikes or with cars. There aren't any mountains in Zawia, and no rivers. There's a mall in the city centre and there's a university called the Seventh of April. There's a lot of cafes and good places to go at night.

Feras
Elementary A

The places and things I love

My favourite place is Yefren. I love the mountains so much because it's a sweet place and my town is the mountain town called Yefren and it's my favourite place. I love shopping and there are interesting shops there. I can't go swimming there because there isn't a beach. I love my college because it's interesting and also Gharian because it's my future husband's town. I love Rome, Italy and Morocco and nature too.

Mawada Mousa 
Elementary A

Tokyo

My favourite place is Tokyo, Japan. It's the city where my friend lives. There are big markets near her home and long roads. There is a beautiful lake near the city but there aren't any mountains. The is a bus station but there isn't an airport near my friend's home. It's a beautiful place to visit.

Mawada Ali Hashem
Elementary A

Seoul

My favourite place is Seoul, Korea. I like this city. It's very developed and there are a lot of restaurants and there are so many lovely people you can communicate with. There are lots of small cars and there are a lot of buses. There are interesting supermarkets and there are some houses. There are beautiful parks and there are many cinemas and there are karaoki bars.


I like to visit Korea.

Tasneem 
Elementary A

I will love Tripoli forever

My favourite place is Tripoli. There are two nice parks, there are some intereting shops but there isn't a market. There are some restaurants and nice cafes. There are big hotels and there are some small hotels. It's not a good place to go at night. It's a quiet place. I will love Tripoli forever. 

Retaj Zlitne
Elementary A

Yefren - my favourite place

My favourite place is Yefren. It's the town where my parents were born and where my grandparents live. It lies on a high mountain and it's a small town. Yefren is a comfortable place. There are great mountains there and it has a good hotel. It's on the edge of a mountain. There is a nice park in the town and there are interesting shops but it has a little market and there are no restaurants but it has some cafes. There is a museum about the revolutionaries of Yefren and the February 17th Revolution. It's a nice, interesting museum.


There aren't any good places to go at night with your family but boys like to go camping out in the nature because it has a very nice feeling. It's a quiet place to visit.

Rema Mousa Abuqasea
Elementary A

My family's city - Tripoli

My favourite place in Libya is Tripoli. It's the city where my family lives. In Tripoli there are two nice parks near our home and only one shop. There aren't any nice cafes by my home. There is one cinema and a theatre, it's nice. There is a market and there are big hotels. There is a city centre that my family sometimes visits. I like my family's city. It's a quiet place to visit.

Raneem Zleetny
Elementary A

Tripoli - the capital of Libya

My favourite place is Tripoli. It's the capital of Libya. Tripoli is the city where my family live. There are one or two nice parks. There is an interesting museum and there is a five-star hotel. 

Libya has a long coastline. It's about 1,170 kilometres long and in Tripoli there's a beach. There aren't any lakes or rivers. There are malls and shops. There are markets and lots of restaurants and nice coffee shops. There is lots of traffic. It's not a good place for quiet, but it's still my love forever.

Aya Swissi

Elementary A

Tunisia

My favourite place is Tunisia. It's the country where my brother lives. He is a professional basketball player there. There are nice malls near his home and good hotels. I like going there in summer because I meet all my friends there and I like a small city there named Sedi Abosid. It's a nice city and they make traditional food there.


Mahmud Belhaj
Elementary A

Martyr's Square

My favourite place is Martyr's Square. It's the place where my grandfather lives in Tripoli. There is a big hotel called AlKabira and a park near the flat. There are lots of shops and cafes by the flat and there are lots of expensive restaurants. There are two small fountains and two museums just five minutes away by car. And there's a small square in front of the flat. There's a cinema only ten minutes away by car. There are lots of things you can do. It's a good place and I love it so much.

Maha Hamouda

Elementary A

A birthday meal with friends

The last time I had a special meal was last month. It was my best friend's birthday. She decided to have her birthday party in a restaurant called Ewan Express. Our friends were there too.


All of us wore black jackets and pink scarves. It was lunchtime so we ordered rice with chicken wings, kebab, shawarma and of course pizza. The meal was very delicious and we had a wonderful time chatting and laughing.


After the party, we went to her house where her mother had prepared another meal for us. It was an unforgettable day.

Aya Elmishre
Pre-Intermediate A

A graduation celebration

The last special meal I had was three weeks ago. We went to a very nice restaurant and celebrated my graduation from high school. My family and I were so happy that night. We got to the restaurant at 8:00pm, but we didn't get home early. Actually we went back home at 12:00am. We spent four hours there and I tried to be dressed up. I wore a nice jacket that my uncle brought to me and a beautiful pink scarf. Also, I wore my mom's expensive watch.


At dinner we had some very delicious grilled beef and Pepsi for all, and cheesecake for dessert. Oh.... I met my favourite teacher there. She was so happy to see me - I was happy to see her too.

Alaa El-Mezogi
Pre-Intermediate A

A birthday meal adventure

My mom made the best meal on  my birthday. We were at home - my brother, my sister and I. I can't remember exactly when but I think it happened on a Saturday. I wore ordinary clothes, and the party started at about 7 o'clock and ended at about 8:30 pm. I remember we ate a very delicious trifle and swiss-roll and a lot of chocolate. 


My mother burned herself in the kitchen and most of the trifle and candies were eaten by my brother. I didn't cry - just letting you know because nothing is perfect in this life. I forgot, that night I didn't sleep, not because I was sad that my brother ate everything or we didn't have a candle and no one remembered to buy it, I didn't sleep because I had a toothache. I suffered until the morning you know what's really interesting is when I went to the doctor and he said don't eat chocolate. When he finished he gave me a smile and said God help us all and this is my advice - try to be happy.

Radwan Zait
Pre-Intermediate A

A birthday meal

My special meal was last night for my friend's birthday in her home. All of my friends were there. It was very cold so I wore my heavy black dress. We ate some sweets and pizza. It lasted from 6:30 pm until 11 pm. I had a really nice time.

Marwa Ayad
Pre-Intermediate A

A restaurant in London

In 2006 I visited my uncle who lives in England, in Ipswich, and one day my uncle's family and I decided to visit London. One of the places we visited was a restaurant called Sandoz, I think, I'm not sure about the restaurant's name. 


We had a chicken meal, and it was really amazing. One of the advantages of Sandoz is that it's halal and drinks are free. So once you enter the restaurant you can drink whatever you want without paying for them.


I hope there will be a Sandoz in Libya one day. Then I think I will not eat at home at all.

Ibrahim M. Baour
Pre-Intermediate A

Corruption

Corruption is a broad term that can apply to so many behaviours, also corruption can involve people or institutions. Broadly we can say corruption is any act that is against the law, from which some benefit could be harvested. Generally it is government personnel who are usually incriminated in such acts. 

As a matter of fact, many countries are economically and scientifically retarded as a result of the spread of corruption in government sectors. It is the main reason behind the failure of reform projects as it may drain the financial support of any project and leads to it's death.

On a smaller scale, corrupt government personnel usually try to gain benefit from their positions at work to earn money, using twisted methods and bribery. In Libya, for example, nobody can have his business run without facing such problems. On the other hand, the loose hand-grip of the judicial system promotes such corrupt activities and persuades others to commit such crimes.

To fight corruption we should build a strong judicial system and well-equipped monitoring body that will pick any corruption that may rise in government circles.

Riyad Abuserwil
Upper Intermediate A

Should everyone have to learn at least one foreign language at school?

It is an important thing to make progress in education systems, especially for developing countries and one of the most important factors is supporting and building a strong, modern, highly educated generation.


Multilingualism has become a passport for all prized jobs. More and more often English is becoming a global language, so for that reason we must include it in the learning programme. Indeed, some countries, such as America, are now entering Spanish as a second official language to be learnt in school.


In my opinion, time is changing and no one can turn this fact at all. So why don't we move on and enhance our schools with a huge amount of programmes and courses to make sure that all students have got one extra foreign language?

Ahlam Zait
Upper-Intermediate A

A special birthday meal

My special meal was in October last year for my birthday. It was a very nice meal, it was at home.


When I finished my work in the hospital it was 8:00pm, so it started at 9:00pm. Mummy made rice, pizza and she bought cake from the market.


I didn't know about the party because it was a surprise. Once I opened the door my family were there waiting for us (me and my twin Areej). My little sister took me to the site of the party. Everything was perfect to me.


We cut the cake, ate the pizza and the rice and drank Pepsi of course. I wore my blue hospital uniform because I didn't have time to change. We finished at 11:00pm.


I liked it so much. My favourite part was the opening presents time. I liked them all.


Before the party, I was so tired. When I was in the car I was sleepy and I couldn't keep my eyes open, but once I reached home and saw my mother waiting and what she had done for me I forgot everything and enjoyed the party.

Ainour Elmishre
Pre-Intermediate A

Travelling Abroad - Safety Tips

Travelling abroad is a very exciting thing to do, especially if it's with your family or your friends. However, small tips and precautions before travelling could help in keeping your property safe from burglars while you are away.

• If you have a vehicle and you don't have a garage, take it to relatives or friend's house and ask them to keep it until you come back.
• You might like to ask a friend to take care of your pets and your garden because these things need daily care, especially during summer when the days become hot and long.
• Don't ever take your house keys with you when you are travelling, they may get lost in between your suitcase and your hotel room. Think about whether you would like to keep them in a safe place, such as with an honest neighbour, or whether you would prefer to keep a copy under the doormat.
• Try to turn off all electrical appliances in your house before travelling and make sure that you've informed the electric and phone company about your trip.
• You should always think about taking out your valuables and money and keep them in the bank or with someone you trust.
• If you're still worried about being burgled, be aware that installing a security system may help a lot.

Ahlam Zait
Upper Intermediate A

The last meal out

I think it was last month. I went with my family and my aunt to a pizza shop, Pizza Family. We went there for lunch before my English course. It was at 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm. We only stayed for an hour.


I wore a red shirt with a grey scarf and a pair of pants. We ate pizza and drank cola. We had a nice time and we enjoyed the meal. It was raining that day, too.

Sara Bader
Pre-Intermediate A

Special meal for a special occasion

Actually, this occasion was a dinner invitation. It had been arranged by my friend Tarek when he got a new good job with an electrical projects company as an engineer.That was 4 months ago. So Ali, Marwan and I were invited to attend this occasion. That was in Tarek's farm and we all shared to prepare that dinner meal. We got started at 8pm until midnight. Then we left the farm to go back home. 


By the way, we wore summer clothes because the weather was still warm. I wore a checked short sleeved shirt and black short pants with abrown cap and slippers. 


Actually the meal was a barbeque. It consisted of roasted meat and three types of salads and some fried potatoes. We drank soft drinks and some juice. So first we slaughtered the sheep, after that we started to chop the meat into small pieces to be ready for roasting on a quiet fire.


Oh, I can never forget that special meal. It was really enjoyable occasion, to be honest it was a big banquet. The meal was extremely delicious, and we are looking forward to doing it once again.

Ashraf Othman
Pre-Intermediate A

A Most Special Meal

A friend of mine invited me and some other friends to a picnic and we had a special meal. That was at his farm. I can't remember when it was exactly but it wasn't a long time ago. I think it was on a Friday. The friends gathered were classmates from our university. There was Ahmed, Sliman, Hatem, Mohamed and me. I hadn't seen Sliman since I graduated. I arrived about 6 pm and it finished about 11:30pm.

I wore blue jeans with a coat because it was cold and a scarf around my neck. We ate grilled fish with seafood salad and fresh orange juice. The funny thing was that Ahmed doesn't like fish so he stayed without dinner. He only had a glass of juice.

Mohamed Tarhoni
Pre-Intermediate A

Special Meal

My special meal was last Friday for my friend's new job. 


When my friend Kaled got a new job he invited me for a special meal on Tuesday evening and I stayed with him until friday afternoon. The meal was in my friend's new house and it consisted of barbeque with salad and some bread. After that we made macarona imbakbaka (a Libyan dish). It was very delicious and we had some drinks with that like Miranda, Seven-up and pear juice.


There were some friends with me at the meal; Ahmed, Osama, Mohamed and Hatem. The meal started at nine pm and finished the next day at about four pm. We were very happy when the picnic was finished and we had a nice time together.

Mohamed Alalem
Pre-Intermediate A

What's Korea Like?

Korea is one of the most beautiful countries that I'd love to visit. It lies in the northeastern part of the Asian continent. It consists of South and North Korea. Korea is a small country with different cultures. The climate is hot and humid in summer and too cold in winter.


Koreans like to build their homes from wood to protect them from the cold. They speak a different and the stangest language I've ever known in my life. But I think it's beautiful and I'd love to learn it one day. Also they have a traditional dress for a woman of course for wearing on special occasions. But on normal days they just wear normal clothes just like us. 


Koreans like to spend their time with family and buiding emotional bonds.


Last but noit least, Korea is a beautiful place. You'll want to vist and know everything about it.

Sara N. K.
Pre-intermediate B

A Dream House Like No Other

Jeef: Good evening everybody and a big welcome to our guest tonight, Miss Rahged Derriga.


Raghed: Thank you Jeef.


Jeef: Can you tell us about your newest house design?


Raghed: Yes, of course. You see this house isn't just my newest design it is also my dream house. The house is on top of a mountain so that when you look out of your window you'll see an amazing view.


Jeef: It sounds so high but beautiful.


Raghed: Hhhhhhh... ya ya. In this design I'm concentrating on the natural elements, you know, like wood and marble. I also want a big amount of sun beams to get inside the house so there are large windows with thick glass.


Jeef: That's very healthy too.


Raghed: Yes, it is, and I love the sound of water falling so there will be a fountain that looks like a waterfall and a big cage with different kinds of birds in it.


Jeef: How many floors is the house going to have?


Raghed: It's going to be four floors with half circle balconies. On the ground floor there will be the reception hall and other rooms and there will be a chandelier hanging from the forth floor. On the underground floor there will be a swimming pool and sport equipment.


Jeef: What about bedrooms?


Raghed: The bedrooms will be divided between the second and first floor. 6 bedrooms with their bathrooms.


Jeef: What about the colours?


Raghed: The colours are maroon, oil painting, dark yellow, dark green and black. I love mosaics so you'll find many parts of the house are decorated with mosaics.


Jeef: That sounds like a wonderful house.


Raghed: Yes, it is. This is my dream house and I'd love to share it with my family and beloved ones.


Jeef: Thank you Raghed. That was the famous engineer, Raghed Derriga, and thank you for watching our show, Dream House. And remember you too can build your dream house with some help from us.

Raghed Derriga
Pre-Intermediate B

My Trip to London

I travelled to the UK two years ago as a tourist. I vivsited London the capital of the UK. The city itself is very beautiful and the center is touristy, especially Picadilly Centre. It is very cosmopolitan so you can buyt anything from different shops of origins and you can eat any kinds of food from multi-cultural orgins, such as Indian restaurants which serve very spicy, hot food.

You can feel you're in your country especially when you go to Edward Road which means Arab Street. There you can smell, eat and drink everything related to our tradition from Turkish, Syrian, Lebanon, Moroccan restaurants. In these restaurants you will be in safe site about what you eat because all of them serve hallal food, which means there isn't any sources of pork. Sometimes you can eat from an English cafe, like healthy delicious sandwiches that consist of basel and tomatoes with cheese and meat. Also you can have very tasty cakes free of gellitin.

In most cases or conditions you will not be confused because the people are very honest and helpful. They are a welcoming people, they like foreign visitors. Also they are very friendly and kind with children. So they always say hello and kiss my children. They are really respectable people.

In London everything is smooth, even their weather. When I was there in the summer season it was sometimes foggy and quite wet, but usually it was warm and sunny wonderful days. We stayed in a hotel located in Basely Water Street in Prince Square close to Hyde Park.

Hyde Park is the biggest park in the UK. It's very fantastic place with amazing nature, however there are many small cafes everywhere and restaurants withg fast food with a big area especially for children with different kinds of games and toys and all the ways of fun and comfort. It is important to mention that in this place many people come at the weekend to express and talk about their thinking and opinions for hot topics and about everyone, even in political and government topics. The discussion is open for anyone and no one can hit or hurt or even stop you.

Also I visited there the most famous sightseeing, such as Madam Tussad's Wax Museum. There everytime the place is crowded by the tourists and you have to wait in queue until you can reach inside. I took many photographs with some famous and popular people like the President of France, Sarcozi, and of the USA, Obama and Lady Diana. The most interesting thing there was seeing films in 3D (three dimentions) which describe the city and in the smae place you can see some models of previous charecters that look like they are breathing; you see their chest move up and down as normal breathing. 

We also went on a package trip that included different places (on a big bus) which is one of the most tourist transportation. It consists of two stories and it's red or blue in colour.The second level is exposed so you can see, smell and hear while the guide explains everything that has an important meanign by different languages as you want (by using an earpeice presentin every chair). 

During this trip we saw the palace of Queen Elisabeth (Buckingham Palace), Big Ben and Picadilly Centre. After that we directed to another trip with the same programme but it was different and more exciting because it was on the river on a huge boat. On this trip we passed by the most historic and traditional sights in London. One of the interesting things was London Bridge where it had been opened it was very wonderful veiw and rare to happen as the guide said we were very lucky tourists.

On this same day we went on the Eye of London, from which you can see the whole city from the top while you drink and eat some snacks. I think the strangest thing was when I saw a group of people (friends) had enjoyed their time and anm groom and his bride on their wedding day. Really is was very strange and exciting to see, more than the view of the city from the top. 

Then, for sure like any normal woman in the world loves shopping so you should go to Oxford Street where there are really all the better national shops and department stores. Don't forget to go to Harrod's department Store. It is very amazing and I amazed by it and I did not believe I was on the planet Earth!

As Muslims we decided that we had to go to the International Islamic Centre which is one of the most common places you should visit. First we did our prayers and then had a look in it's big library which explains the nature of Islam and the distribution. Behind the mosque is a rose garden which contains all the kinds of flowers of the world. You can see there many of them with different colours and smells. 

We were advised to visit the London Zoo but unfortunately when we arrived we found the place closed and it was the last day before the day we had to leave. So at this time I hoped and asked God that one day my country, Libya, becomes like the UK. Maybe, why not?

Dakera Abubaker Ben Amer
Pre-Intermediate B

Some things about my city

The Problems In My Neighbourhood

• There's too much traffic.
• There aren't enough places for children to play.
• There aren't enough places to park.
• There's too much noise in the daytime.
• There are too many children in the streets all the time.
• There's no place to park my car.
• There's too much rubbish beside my neighbourhood's houses.
• Next door to me there's a house where the people make too much noise at night. It's a big problem for me because I can't sleep.

Things I'd Like To Do To Improve My City:

1. I'd like to improve my city by building new places for children to play.
2. Improve public transport
3. Improve and build new car parks
4. Improve bus stations
5. Improve drivers' skills because I think there are a lot of accidents all the time.
6. Build new places for free time activities like new places for playing football.
7. Build new streets.

Sara N. K.
Pre-Intermediate B

My Neighbourhood

There aren't enough cinemas in ny neighbourhood.


There aren't enough plaqces to play.


There is too much noise at night.


There aren't many places to park.


There aren't many parks in my neighbourhood.


There aren't enough sport centres around.

Hawa Altomi
Pre-Intermediate B

I'm too busy!

1. I'm very embarrassed in front of my friends because I haven't got enough free time to connect with them. I can't even say hi.
2. I can't go out with my family these days because the weather is too cold.
3. I am always tired because I am mother of three small children so I have got too much work to do.
4. I've got enough money to do activities but I haven't got enough free time to do them.
5. I am stressed and depressed because I haven't got someone to help me at home.
6. There aren't many babysitters in our country. 

Dakera BenAmer

Pre-Intermediate B

What's Lebanon like?

Lebanon is a very beautiful historical and religious country and it has so meany beautiful landscapes. There are some famous places you can visit with your family and friends. 

First in the capital Beirut visit Al Hamra Street. It's an unusual street with nice buildings and a very big and beautiful mosque, but it's a very expensive street. You can visit the American University, then you can visit Jaata cave. It's the most famous place in Lebanon and it's a candidate to be one of the wonders of the world. And if you are interested in philosophy and art you should visit the home town Bchara of the philosopher and artist Jobran Kaleel Jobran. But if you're looking for excitement you can drive an all terrain vehicle (ATV) up the mountain and go jet skiing. You can visit the monuments of Baalbak. The people there are so friendly and welcoming.

The most special thing about Lebanon's  weather is that it's hot enough in the summer but cold in the winter, so you can do summer activities. Also you can do winter activities. So in the summer it's as amazing as in the winter.

About the food: The traditional dishes are so delicious and the national dishes are available. 

So I hope you have a great time in Lebanon!

Raghed S. P.
Pre-Intermediate B

Too many, too much, enough, not enough

1. Yesterday I bought a new jacket but it's too big for me.
2. She drinks too much coffee everyday.
3. Can you turn the radio up? It isn't loud enough.
4. There were too many people at my party.
5. They haven't got enough sponsors.
6. This is very expensive. I don't think there's enough money.
7. We found a house for my sister yesterday. But it's not clean enough from inside.

Sara N.K.

Pre-Intermediate B

Some thoughts...

• I'm very stressed because I've got too many responsibilities.
• I'm confused because I have to do many things but I haven't got enough time.
• I'm worried about my country these days because there are too many problems which need urgent solutions.
• I feel depressed and I have to go on holiday to change my mood but I haven't got enough money.
• I'm worried about my future because nothing is clear yet and I can't continue my career or my pursuit of my objective in life.
• Finally, I'm tired of thinking about my future because there are too many changes taking place which I can't control and making my life upside down.

Rabie Mostafa

Pre-Intermediate B

Happy to write to you!

Dear friend,


I'm really happy that it's the first time to write to you. I'm 21 years old and I'm a student at dentistry college. My daily routine is nearly the same as yours.


In the week I get up very early, at 7 o'clock. I always have breakfast at about 7:45 at the university. I go with my friend Ibtehaj by her car. We study until 2 o'clock but we sometimes finish classes at 4 o'clock. We have lunch in the cafeteria of the university but we have another course after that at about 5 o'clock. I usually have lunch in a pizza house before I start the course. I finish the course at 8:30 pm and I usually get back home at 9 o'clock. After that I often watch TV for one hour, then have dinner at about 11 o'clock. I go to bed at about 1 o'clock.


I don't do my homework or reading everyday but I study once a week.


Please write to me soon.


Your friend,
Rema

Rema Mousa Abuqsiea
Elementary A

Some things about my daily routine

Dear friend,


I'm really happy that you are my new friend. I'll tell you some things about my daily routine. I'm 18 years old and I'm an accounting student. I really like university.


In the week I get up very early, at 6:30. I always have breakfast at 6:50; milk and a sandwich. I go to university at 7:15. I go with my friend - she has a car. We study until 2:00 but sometimes finish at 3:00 and then I go home. After that I have lunch at 3:30. I often take a nap until 5:00, then I get up and do my homework. 


I eat dinner with my family at 9:00. After that I watch TV and then I open Facebook chat. I go to bed at 12:00 because I'm usually very tired. That's it.


I'm happy to send you this letter. Please write to me very soon.


Your friend,
Sarah

Sarah Mousa
Elementary A

My very busy day

I'm really happy that you are my new pen friend.


I'll tell you some things about me. I'm 20 years old and I'm a student at university. I really like university but I have a very busy day!


I usually get up at 7 o'clock. I sometimes have breakfast at 10:00, orange juice and cake. I go to university at 8:00. I go by bus. We study until 2:00 and then have lunch in the cafeteria. They have Pepsi and pizza!


I finish university at 2:30 then I go home. My family always eats dinner together at 9:00. After we watch TV. I go to bed at 11:00 because I'm very tired.


Good luck,
Mawada 

Mawada Mousa
Elementary A

My daily routine

Dear Hameda,


I miss you so much. Say hello for all your family and a big hug. My daily routine, I'm always at work, and I get up at about 8 o'clock and I'm back home, I finish work at 2:30. I eat lunch then I usually take a nap. In the afternoon I go with my sister for a walk until 8:00. So after that we eat fast food for dinner and then I go to bed at 12:00.


We will visit the museum next week. Please come with us if you can. Write me. See you soon.


Your friend,
Nahed

Nahed Aleman
Elementary A

What about you?

Dear friend,


I'm really happy that you are my new pen friend. I'll tell you some things about me. I'm 16 years old and I'm a student at school. I really like school but I have a very busy day!


In the week I get up early at 7 o'clcok. I sometimes have breakfast at 7:20, milk and a sandwich. I go to school at 7:40. I go by car with my brother Moein. I finish school at 1:00 then I have lunch at  home. I sometimes take a nap until 4:00. I get up and go to work. 


My family always eats dinner together at 8 o'clock. After that I do my homework. I go to bed at 10:00.


What about you? Please write and tell me about your day.


Your friend,
Mohammed

Mohammed Nasser
Elementary A

Happy to write

Dear Hameda,
I'm really happy to write this letter for you. I want to tell you something about me. I'm 16 years old and I study English mow. I don't like to study but I have to study. I get up early in the week but in the weekend I get up so late. I always have breakfast at 2 o'clock, coffee and biscuits. I go to school at 8 o'clock and I leave it at 1:30. I don't eat at school.
I have five sisters but I don't have any brothers.


Love,
Tasneem

Tasneem Hasan Alrmali
Elementary A

Let me tell you about my life

Dear Hameda,
I am fine. How are you? Let me tell you about my life. I am 15 years old. I first get up at 7 o'clock. I have breakfast at 7:30, tea and a sandwich and juice. I go to school at 8 o'cloock. I finish school at 1:15. My favourite friend's name's Sabren.
I have lunch at 4:30. I study for the rest of the day and I have dinner at 11 o'clock. 
I go to bed at 12 o'clock because tomorrow I have school.
Thanks for your message.


Good bye,
Retaj

Retaj Zlitne
Elementary A

I'll tell you something about me

Dear Hameda,


Thank you for being my friend. I'll tell you something about me. I'm 17 years old and I'm a student at high school. I really like to study in the school with my friends. In the week I get up early at 7 o'clock. I have breakfast with my family and I do sport with my sister. I go to school at 7:45.


I have lunch with my friends. I stay at school until 1:30 and then I get back home at 2:30. I go to bed. I sleep for five hours and then I get up and start to study. When I finish I listen to music. At 10:30 I visit my friend. We have a lot of fun and at 12 o'clock I go to bed.


Best wishes,
Mawada

Mawada Ali Hashem
Elementary A

Nice to meet you

Dear Hameda,


Thanks Hameda. I'm so happy. I'll tell you some things about me. I'm 13 years old and I'm a student at school. In the week I get up very early, at 7 o'clock. I always have breakfast at half past seven, coffee and a sandwich. I go to school at 8:30 and I get home at half past one and then I have lunch at 3:00. I usually take a nap until 4:30. Then I get up and after an hour I do my homework and after that I watch TV. I go to bed at 12:00.


Nice to meet you.


Your friend,
Heba

Heba Altwil
Elementary A

Busy days

Dear Hameda,

Hi. How are you? I'm not happy because I have very busy days.

On Mondays I get up very early, at 6 o'clock. I never have breakfast. I go to school at 7:30. I go by car with my sister. We study until 9 and then we have breakfast inthe school cafeteria. I finish school at 1:30. Then I go home. I usually have lunch at 3:00. I do work at 4:30. I finish at 7:30. I have a break at 7:45 and I watch TV.

My family always eats dinner together at 8:15. I go to bed at 9:30.

What about you? Please write and tell me about your day.

Good bye,
Tasneem

Tasneem Zlitni
Elementary A

A letter for Noha

Dear Noha,

Thanks so much for your SMS. It's the weekend so it's a good time to writie a letter. We're all fine here, and all my family say hi to you, and we really miss you honey!

You know I had my birthday party last week! It was wonderful... I'll send you pictures to see them.

Oh! I forgot to tell you that my mother's studying to get a PhD in family medicine. As for me, I'm good, just still studying as you know. My exams will start soon, so wish me luck!

Tell me how is everything there? How is the weather? Here it is so cold!!

So I'll be happy if you reply as soon as possible. Take care.

Best wishes,
Dania

Dania Sokni
Pre-intermediate B

Visit Cairo

It's very big and busy, characterized by archetecture. It has very wonderful popular places. It's always crowded and there's no difference between morning and night! However, there're other quiet places and usually away from the city centre.


The streets are very wide, but they're polluted. You can see various tourists in different seasons. The people are welcoming and the food is spicy and delicious.


When you want to go anywhere you shouldn't have to wait, because the public transport is very abundant, but it's too expensive!


The shops are fills the streets and there are different prices depending on where it is. The shops in public places are cheap but in malls are expensive. 


The weather's hot and dry in summer, moderate with little rain in winter.


I think the best time to visit iis in Ramadan!

Dania Sokni
Pre-intermediate B

Turkey is amazing!

Turkey is an amazing country with historical cities like Istanbul. Istanbul is where I wish I could live in because it has got lovely streets and the people are nice too. The weather there is great, not so hot in summer and icey in winter. Food is a piece of heaven, everything there has got another taste.


The have got a lot of shops like 'Jawaher Mall'. I love it there... I really wish that someday I'll live there.

Sondos Gabroun
Pre-intermediate B

A reflection on me - my dream home

My dream house would be a reflection on me. Where you look at this house it would be almost as if you were looking into my soul. My dream home is a place of beauty, serenity and inspiration. 


It is a big house with a huge garden planted with fruit trees and flowering plants. There is a dining room with a large screen television and a private room for my kid's toys. Of course, a large swimming pool and a private room to myself. I also want to have a cinema in my house because I like watching movies any time. And of course a room for sport. Last but not least, there is a room for music because I can't live without it. 


I hope that I design my home myself and live my dream, I've waited for years. And I can't wait to sharte this beautiful house with my family and all my friends.

Sara N.K.
Pre-intermediate B

Rome

Rome is a beautiful city but it's freezing in the winter, warm in the summer and windy some seasons. It's not polluted and sometimes it's crowded. It's people are helpful of course. Italian food is very delicious, especially Italian pizza. It's an old hitoric city. The best time to visit Rome is in spring and fall.

Zeid Al-Saywan
Pre-intemediate B

My Dream House

My dream house would have at least 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms upstairs. It would also have a wide living room connected with an open kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a guest room on the ground floor. It would have air conditioning in the summer, while central heating in the winter.


I'd like to have a game room with table tennis, a pool table and video games... etc in the basement and a big garden arround the house with green grass, flowers, a hammock, a swimming pool and a basketball court.

Dania Sokni
Pre-intermediate B

My Castle

As everyone, I want a dream house with a special design.


My dream house is a big one of a kind house with a pool in the middle of it. So it's like a circle and with an open kitchen and a large living room and an underground cinema.


It's a 3 floor house, 'My Castle' as I would like to call it, it has a big garden. I want it to be an unusual inspiring house. Stone from the outside and hand made wood inside. I want a fabric room for all kinds of fabric, and a music room too, you can record anything in the studio.


The house is a warm place in winter and cool in summer. You can control the security and electricity from the 'master room'. In thew master room there are only three walls, the 4th one is made of glass, 'unbreakable glass'.


I hope I can make my dream come true.

Sondos Gabroun
Pre-intermediate B

Visit Jordan

The country that I'm going to talk about has a positive impact on my life and it's one of the best places I have ever been to because it's rich with touristy places such as Jarash city which is one fo the oldest Greek cities and the Dead Sea. Also, I can't forget the city which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world, Petra city.


I think by now you know what country that I'm talking about, it's Jordan. When I first arrived there I felt at home because of the hospitality of the people, They are so kind and welcoming and they have a beautiful way of speaking. Also I found very easy to visit a lot of places because the transportation system is very organized and cheap. Moreover, in Jordan there are many famous restaurants cooking delicious traditional Jordanian food, which I really like. This country has healthy weather with no pollution and that makes Jordan a target by the tourist from all over the world.

At the end I strongly recommend to any one who hasn't seen the beautiful Jordan to visit it to relax and enjoy.

Khawla Albokary
Pre-intermediate B

Dear Hamed,


I'm really happy that you are my new pen friend. My name's Feras. I'm 20 years old and I'm in architect and art college. I also study computer engineering in night school. I have a very busy day. I wake up at 8:30 and I have breakfast at 9 o'clock. I go to college at 10:00 until 3:00pm. Then I go to work in my coffee shop until 1:30 am. That's all.


Best wishes, your friend,
Feras

Feras Abusbita
Elementary A

My usual day

Dear Hameda,


Thanks Hameda for the letter. I am fine. I'll tell you about my usual day. I am 14 years old. In the week, first I get up at 6:30am, then I have breakfast. It's usually a sandwich and milk. I leave home at 7:30 and go by buss with my friend and my brother. We start class at 8:30 and I finish school at 1:00. I have lunch at 2:30 then I study for the rest of the day. I have dinner at 10:30 and I go to bed at 11:00pm because I am very tired too. I have a busy day more than you. So that's my usual life. 


Thanks for your message. I love you. Take care of yourself.


Bye,
Aya

Aya Swissi
Elementary A

A bit about me

Hi! I'm 15 years old. I usually have a busy day. I get up at 9 o'clock, have breakfast at 9:12 and then do sport. My school is boring. My teacher's name's Sondos. She's difficult. I'm an English student in the evenings. On the weekends I have coffee with friends. I have got a beautiful long dress. It's red. I like Thursday because I visit my friends. Oh, and my grandmother is going to get false teeth. Good bye!

Raneem Zlitni
Elementary A