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Hi @Kerin , thanks so much for your correction! I did not swallow an English pill hahah the simple thought of it made me laugh! Can you imagine? It would be an easy way to learn new languages, but I think I’d miss the challenge!
Truth to be told, I have been reading a lot in English lately, and I am currently devouring the Bridgerton books (guilty!). I always find that the more I read the better I write! In fact, when my friends ask me how do I prepared myself for my English exams I always tell them the same: I read and I watch thousands of things in English. I am not the one to sit in front of the book and do exercises, I prefer to learn by doing something that provides me some opportunity to amuse myself! (Some may call it “being lazy” but yet, here I am!)
I think Ireland is an amazing country for learning English, people are usually really kind and patient when it comes to talking to non-native speakers. My experience in this country has been completely different to the one I had when I went to Lowestoft (East of England) for a summer, where people used to get annoyed when I asked them to speak slowly or to repeat something for me. Furthermore, I think one of the reasons why I am a big slang supporter is because of the way my Irish friends have taught me how to use their expressions in such a kind and respectful way.
If anyone is interested in learning Irish slang or getting familiar with it I recommend the Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling! series. They are an easy read, full of quirky characters and really funny! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36161350-oh-my-god-what-a-complete-aisling
Feel free to contact me if you do come to Ireland, the craic isn’t as good as it used to be and there is not much we can do this weather… but sure it’ll be grand!