tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572501698854836939.post531159925999902675..comments2024-03-26T06:07:35.453+01:00Comments on Kalinago English: Noticing the newsKALINAGO ENGLISHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202016406865561740noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572501698854836939.post-26624676741766511572009-01-17T19:31:00.000+01:002009-01-17T19:31:00.000+01:00Thank you for creating and sharing another excelle...Thank you for creating and sharing another excellent lesson! <BR/><BR/>The plane's safe landing on the river touched millions around the world, but I suspect that New Yorkers and ex-New Yorkers were especially touched. Partly because they understood just how unlikely - even miraculous, this happy ending is given the Manhattan skyline. Another factor, however, might be the sense of dread about another 9/11 and feeling that so many situations have turned out worse than they first appeared. Expect the worst is a common, cynical New York attitude. <BR/><BR/>So this happy ending, just outside Manhattan, created exceptional waves of relief and optimism. Naturally, many observers and passengers credit the pilot's training and skill. His exceptional ability - under extreme stress - also demonstrates Americans can still do amazing feats. <BR/><BR/>Who doubts this? Well, many Americans - after eight years of apparent incompetence and corruption in the White House - many Americans do. This safe landing has generated an exceptional number of conversations, renewing a sense of possibility and hope even in very difficult times. Americans are grateful for this wonderful sight. <BR/>Enough said. <BR/><BR/>As for your lesson, focusing on transitions is an excellent idea. Far too many English language learners speak and write in a choppy, awkward style because they often overlook the importance of establishing clear connections between sentences and within paragraphs. Listeners and readers need signals to effectively follow a story. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Again, good job!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765320883510788501noreply@blogger.com