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Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58
Message de here4u posté le 03-07-2026 à 12:05:48 (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 ). Dautre part, 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 vos sujets "de réflexion"!

1) What is your favourite series?

2) Should we yield to temptations, or resist them?

3) 'Actions speak louder than words'! Do you agree?

choisissez 1 ou 2 sujet(s) au choix en mp en notant bien les références - et développez celui (ceux) 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, sans donner 'votre solution') 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 samedi 11 juillet 2026 ! Go for it! with THE FORCE GO FOR IT!

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de here4u, postée le 03-07-2026 à 13:08:54 (S | E)
Hello!

Vous l'aviez tous remarqué... Le topic sur les séries était de la quinzaine précédente... Les choses étant ce qu'elles ont été, je n'avais pas eu le temps de mettre une réponse qui attendait sagement, sans râler !

Voici donc notre ANSWER A :What is your favorite séries? Please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you!

Definitely Downton Abbey. I am not usually fond of séries but I came across Downton Abbey on Netflix and became a real fan ; it is kind of addictive.
It is so British, so funny, moving, smart, gentle, sensitive... I fell under the spell. It is the cream of the genre.
This saga follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and its servants in a country estate. Everyone knows their place. Genuinely conforting!
I appreciate the cohérence of historical setting and the characters. I love the authentic clothing : perfect dresses and hair styles.
The characters painting is accurate : strong characters indeed and great acting too.
I particurlarly loved Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley dowager Countess. Her witticism is unrivaled. All her ripostes are worth quoting.
"You Know me never complain never expain".

for your help!

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de gerold, postée le 03-07-2026 à 16:57:31 (S | E)
Hello!

ANSWER A :What is your favorite series? Please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you!

A good text with a few spelling mistakes.

Definitely Downton Abbey. I am not usually fond of séries but I came across Downton Abbey on Netflix and became a real fan ; it is kind of addictive.
It is so British, so funny, moving, smart, gentle, sensitive... I fell under the spell. It is the cream of the genre.
This saga follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and its servants in a country estate. Everyone knows their place. Genuinely conforting!
I appreciate the cohérence of xx historical setting and the characters. I love the authentic clothing : perfect dresses and hair styles.
The characters painting is accurate : strong characters indeed and great acting too.
I particurlarly loved Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley dowager Countess. Her witticism is unrivaled. All her ripostes are worth quoting.
"You Know me something missing here? never complain never expain".

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de here4u, postée le 05-07-2026 à 07:47:58 (S | E)
Hello,

J'ai deux autres réponses en attente. Afin d'avoir le temps de les traiter toutes les 3, il me serait agréable d'avoir vos indications, à tous. Je mettrai les miennes en fin d'après midi, et le vert sera autorisé ce soir.

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de happynutmeg13, postée le 05-07-2026 à 10:19:46 (S | E)
Hello!

Personnellemnt, Je ne vois rien à ajouter aux suggestions de Gerold...

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de chocolatcitron, postée le 05-07-2026 à 12:43:39 (S | E)
Hello,

Je rajouterai un point à corriger, dans le topic de Gerold : their place.

See you soon,

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de gerold, postée le 05-07-2026 à 17:01:15 (S | E)
Hello!

Everyone knows their place ... Il est généralement admis d'employer au singulier they, them, their ... pour éviter de dire he or she etc. On peut préférer contourner le problème en disant They all know their place.

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de chocolatcitron, postée le 05-07-2026 à 18:04:01 (S | E)
Bonjour Gerold,

Merci.

Test [108924] de Here4u, le cours : partie 3. 😉

See you soon, 😀

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de here4u, postée le 05-07-2026 à 22:28:53 (S | E)
Hello!

Bravo pour ce brainstorming!

ANSWER A:What is your favorite series? my indications

A good text with a few spelling mistakes.

Definitely Downton Abbey.(Aurait gagné à être introduit!) I am not usually fond of séries but I came across Downton Abbey on Netflix and became a real fan ; it is kind of addictive.
It is so British, so funny, moving, smart, gentle, sensitive... I fell under the spell. It is the cream of the genre.
This saga follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and its servants in a country estate. Everyone knows their place. Genuinely conforting!
I appreciate the cohérence of xx historical setting and the characters. I love the authentic clothing : perfect dresses and hair styles.
The characters painting is accurate : strong characters indeed and great acting too.
I particurlarly loved Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley dowager Countess. Her witticism is unrivaled. All her ripostes are worth quoting.
"You Know me something missing here? never complain never expain".(no, but should be introduced too...)

Green required.

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de gerold, postée le 07-07-2026 à 08:54:48 (S | E)
Hello!

ANSWER A:What is your favorite series? my indications

A good text with a few spelling mistakes.

Definitely Downton Abbey.(Aurait gagné à être introduit! 1) I am not usually fond of series but I came across Downton Abbey on Netflix and became a real fan ; it is kind of addictive.
It is so British, so funny, moving, smart, gentle, sensitive... I fell under the spell. It is the cream of the genre.
Please insert in 1): This is a saga which follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in a country estate. Everyone knows their place. Genuinely comforting!

I appreciate the coherence (consistency between?) of the historical setting and the characters. I love the authentic clothing: (no space before perfect dresses and hair styles. (Do hairstyles (usually one word) belong to clothing?)
The characters' painting is accurate: strong characters indeed and great acting too.
I particularly loved Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham. Her witticism is unrivaled unrivalled (better especially in this context!) . All her ripostes are worth quoting.
"You know me: something missing here? never complain never explain".(no, but should be introduced too...)

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Modifié par gerold le 07-07-2026 08:58

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de here4u, postée le 09-07-2026 à 15:28:26 (S | E)
Hello dears,

Thanks for your suggestions and help.

LS 112: ANSWER B: topic 2) Should we yield to temptations, or resist them? Please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you!

For many reasons, I think everyone should yield to their temptations.
First of all, the temptation will logically disappear once satisfied, whereas if you resist, it may enslave you for ever. Of course this is not true for every kind of temptations, and we know a lot of them which turn into addictions, but let's keep it general, (and by the way the topic is not 'addictions')
Also, resisting temptations can lead to severe obsessions, even neurosis in the worst cases. Why would you impose yourself such psychological suffering, involving long and sometimes expensive medical treatments?
But above all, think of your family, of your friends, of your colleagues, who'll have to stand your bad mood and probably your aggressiveness... You'll put everyone through hell!
Therefore, my conclusion is : if you want to keep your mental health, your joie de vivre, your friends... yield to your temptations!

fot your help!

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de gerold, postée le 09-07-2026 à 18:35:53 (S | E)
Hello!

LS 112: ANSWER B: topic 2) Should we yield to temptations, or resist them? Please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you!

A very good text! I can't see any real mistake.

For many reasons, I think everyone should yield to their temptations.
First of all, the temptation will logically disappear once satisfied, whereas if you resist, it may enslave you for ever. Of course this is not true for every kind of temptations, and we know a lot of them which turn into addictions, but let's keep it general, (and by the way the topic is not 'addictions')
Also, resisting temptations can lead to severe obsessions, even neurosis in the worst cases. Why would you impose yourself such psychological suffering, involving long and sometimes expensive medical treatments?
But above all, think of your family, of your friends, of your colleagues, who'll have to stand your bad mood and probably your aggressiveness... You'll put everyone through hell!
Therefore, my conclusion is : if you want to keep your mental health, your joie de vivre, your friends... yield to your temptations!

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de here4u, postée le 10-07-2026 à 21:20:02 (S | E)
Hello!

LS 112: ANSWER B: topic 2) Should we yield to temptations, or resist them? my indications:

A very good text! I can't see any real mistake., gerold wrote.

For many reasons, I think everyone should yield to their temptations.
First of all, the temptation[ I think I wouldn't have put 'the', but would have written tempatations in the plural, to give the word more strength a,d a more general value] will logically disappear once satisfied, whereas if you resist, it may enslave you for ever. Of course this is not true for every kind of temptations, and we know a lot of them which turn into addictions, but let's keep it general, (and by the way the topic is not 'addictions')
Also, resisting temptations can lead to severe obsessions, even neurosis in the worst cases. Why would you impose yourself such psychological suffering, involving long and sometimes expensive medical treatments?
But above all, think of your family, of your friends, of your colleagues, who'll have to stand your bad mood and probably your aggressiveness... You'll put everyone through hell!
Therefore, my conclusion is : if you want to keep your mental health, your joie de vivre, your friends... yield to your temptations!

It is a very good text!

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de here4u, postée le 10-07-2026 à 21:31:43 (S | E)
Hello dears,

ANSWER C: Topic 3: Actions speak louder than words. Do you agree? Please, indicate possible mistakes and underline what looks clumsy to you!

Speech is less reliable than action. Words must be supported by consistent actions.
An action shows the example and provides proof of the veracity of the words.
The action establishes a concrete model and demonstrates the commitment of a leader promoting loyalty, trust within a group.
Haranguing a crowd or a team is not enough.
A smooth- talker is not credible.
If you want to achieve excellent results with your team, you need to roll up your sleeves ; This is the best way to be listened to, understood, and followed up.

for your help

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de here4u, postée le 12-07-2026 à 21:14:14 (S | E)
Hello dears,

J'avais attendu (expected) que les commentaires arrivent pour ANSWER C, mais il est clair que les vacances sont ici et que l'ombre et l'eau fraîche vous attirent !
Je vais donc faire comme pour la quinzaine précédente et reprendre ce travail dans la prochaine série.

Voici donc les textes sur lesquels vous avez eu le temps de travailler.

ANSWER A :What is your favorite s(éries? Initial text

Definitely Downton Abbey. I am not usually fond of séries but I came across Downton Abbey on Netflix and became a real fan ; it is kind of addictive.
It is so British, so funny, moving, smart, gentle, sensitive... I fell under the spell. It is the cream of the genre.
This saga follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and its servants in a country estate. Everyone knows their place. Genuinely conforting!
I appreciate the cohérence of historical setting and the characters. I love the authentic clothing : perfect dresses and hair styles.
The characters painting is accurate : strong characters indeed and great acting too.
I particurlarly loved Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley dowager Countess. Her witticism is unrivaled. All her ripostes are worth quoting.
"You Know me never complain never expain".
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ANSWER A :What is your favorite series? A good text with a few spelling mistakes. Gerold’s indications :

Definitely Downton Abbey. I am not usually fond of séries but I came across Downton Abbey on Netflix and became a real fan ; it is kind of addictive.
It is so British, so funny, moving, smart, gentle, sensitive... I fell under the spell. It is the cream of the genre.
This saga follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and its servants in a country estate. Everyone knows their place. Genuinely conforting!
I appreciate the cohérence of xx historical setting and the characters. I love the authentic clothing : perfect dresses and hair styles.
The characters painting is accurate : strong characters indeed and great acting too.
I particurlarly loved Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley dowager Countess. Her witticism is unrivaled. All her ripostes are worth quoting.
"You Know me something missing here? never complain never expain".
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chocolatcitron :Je rajouterai un point à corriger, dans le topic de Gerold : their place.
Gerold writes : Everyone knows their place ... Il est généralement admis d'employer au singulier they, them, their ... pour éviter de dire he or she etc. On peut préférer contourner le problème en disant They all know their place. OUI.

Bravo pour ce brainstorming!

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ANSWER A:What is your favorite series? my indications

A good text with a few spelling mistakes.

Definitely Downton Abbey.(Aurait gagné à être introduit!) I am not usually fond of séries but I came across Downton Abbey on Netflix and became a real fan ; it is kind of addictive.
It is so British, so funny, moving, smart, gentle, sensitive... I fell under the spell. It is the cream of the genre.
This saga follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and its servants in a country estate. Everyone knows their place. Genuinely conforting!
I appreciate the cohérence of xx historical setting and the characters. I love the authentic clothing : perfect dresses and hair styles.
The characters painting is accurate : strong characters indeed and great acting too.
I particurlarly loved Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley dowager Countess. Her witticism is unrivaled. All her ripostes are worth quoting.
"You Know me something missing here? never complain never expain".(no, but should be introduced too...)

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ANSWER A:What is your favorite series? gerold's indications

A good text with a few spelling mistakes.

Definitely Downton Abbey.(Aurait gagné à être introduit! 1) I am not usually fond of series but I came across Downton Abbey on Netflix and became a real fan ; it is kind of addictive.
It is so British, so funny, moving, smart, gentle, sensitive... I fell under the spell. It is the cream of the genre.
Please insert in 1): This is a saga which follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in a country estate. Everyone knows their place. Genuinely comforting!
I appreciate the coherence (consistency between?) of the historical setting and the characters. I love the authentic clothing: (no space before perfect dresses and hair styles. (Do hairstyles (usually one word) belong to clothing?)
The characters' painting is accurate: strong characters indeed and great acting too.
I particularly loved Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham. Her witticism is unrivaled unrivalled (better especially in this context!) . All her ripostes are worth quoting.
"You know me: something missing here? never complain never explain".(no, but should be introduced too...) Explaining that she followed here Queen Victoria’s and Queen Elizabeth II’s examples in her desire to show no weakness.

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ANSWER B : 2) Should we yield to temptations, or resist them? Initial text

For many reasons, I think everyone should yield to their temptations.
First of all, the temptation will logically disappear once satisfied, whereas if you resist, it may enslave you for ever. Of course this is not true for every kind of temptations, and we know a lot of them which turn into addictions, but let's keep it general, (and by the way the topic is not 'addictions')
Also, resisting temptations can lead to severe obsessions, even neurosis in the worst cases. Why would you impose yourself such psychological suffering, involving long and sometimes expensive medical treatments?
But above all, think of your family, of your friends, of your colleagues, who'll have to stand your bad mood and probably your aggressiveness... You'll put everyone through hell!
Therefore, my conclusion is : if you want to keep your mental health, your joie de vivre, your friends... yield to your temptations!

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LS 112: ANSWER B: topic 2) Should we yield to temptations, or resist them? Gerold’s indications: A very good text! I can't see any real mistake.

For many reasons, I think everyone should yield to their temptations.
First of all, the temptation will logically disappear once satisfied, whereas if you resist, it may enslave you for ever. Of course this is not true for every kind of temptations, and we know a lot of them which turn into addictions, but let's keep it general, (and by the way the topic is not 'addictions')
Also, resisting temptations can lead to severe obsessions, even neurosis in the worst cases. Why would you impose yourself such psychological suffering, involving long and sometimes expensive medical treatments?
But above all, think of your family, of your friends, of your colleagues, who'll have to stand your bad mood and probably your aggressiveness... You'll put everyone through hell!
Therefore, my conclusion is : if you want to keep your mental health, your joie de vivre, your friends... yield to your temptations!

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LS 112: ANSWER B: topic 2) Should we yield to temptations, or resist them? my indications:

A very good text! I can't see any real mistake, gerold wrote.

For many reasons, I think everyone should yield to their temptations.
First of all, the temptation[ I think I wouldn't have put 'the', but would have written tempatations in the plural, to give the word more strength a,d a more general value] will logically disappear once satisfied, whereas if you resist, it may enslave you for ever. Of course this is not true for every kind of temptations, and we know a lot of them which turn into addictions, but let's keep it general, (and by the way the topic is not 'addictions')
Also, resisting temptations can lead to severe obsessions, even neurosis in the worst cases. Why would you impose yourself such psychological suffering, involving long and sometimes expensive medical treatments?
But above all, think of your family, of your friends, of your colleagues, who'll have to stand your bad mood and probably your aggressiveness... You'll put everyone through hell!
Therefore, my conclusion is : if you want to keep your mental health, your joie de vivre, your friends... yield to your temptations!

Revoir la construction de 'impose', please.

It is a very good text!

But what corrections are we going to give you if your texts are better and better?
Un grand et aux travailleurs fidèles et constants !

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de gerold, postée le 13-07-2026 à 12:43:30 (S | E)
Hello!

LS 112: ANSWER B: topic 2) Should we yield to temptations, or resist them? my indications:

A very good text! I can't see any real mistake, gerold wrote.

For many reasons, I think everyone should yield to their temptations.
First of all, the temptation[ I think I wouldn't have put 'the', but would have written temptations in the plural, to give the word more strength a,d a more general value] will logically disappear once satisfied, whereas if you resist, it may enslave (to strong perhaps : subdue, subjugate, control?) you for ever. Of course this is not true for every kind of temptations, and we know a lot of them which don't* turn into addictions, but let's keep it general, (and by the way the topic is not 'addictions')
Also, resisting temptations can lead to severe obsessions, even neurosis in the worst cases. Why would you impose ~~yourself~~ such psychological suffering on yourself, involving long and sometimes expensive medical treatments?
But above all, think of your family, of your friends, of your colleagues, who'll have to stand (to put up with) your bad mood and probably your aggressiveness... You'll put everyone through hell!
Therefore, my conclusion is : if you want to keep your mental health, your joie de vivre (italics or quotation marks), your friends... yield to your temptations!

* I think the negation is more consistent with the overall reasoning.
Concerning who'll have to et you'll put, I don't know what the problem is.

Réponse : Let's suggest 112/ Taking it easy 58 de here4u, postée le 14-07-2026 à 14:00:58 (S | E)
Hello,

LS 112: ANSWER B: topic 2) Should we yield to temptations, or resist them? my indications:

A very good text! I can't see any real mistake, gerold wrote.

For many reasons, I think everyone should yield to their temptations.
First of all, the temptation[ I think I wouldn't have put 'the', but would have written temptations in the plural, to give the word more strength a,d a more general value]** will logically disappear once satisfied, whereas if you resist, it may enslave (toO strong perhaps : subdue, subjugate, control?)[I would say: obsess] you for ever/ forever. Of course this is not true for every kind of temptations, and we know a lot of them which don't* turn into addictions, but let's keep it general, (and by the way the topic is not 'addictions')
Also, resisting temptations can lead to severe obsessions, even neurosis in the worst cases. Why would you impose ~~yourself~~ such psychological suffering on yourself, involving long and sometimes expensive medical treatments?
But above all, think of your family, of your friends, of your colleagues, who'll have to stand (to put up with) your bad mood and probably your aggressiveness... You'll put everyone through hell!
Therefore, my conclusion is : if you want to keep your mental health, your joie de vivre (italics or quotation marks), your friends... yield to your temptations!

* I think the negation is more consistent with the overall reasoning.

**I DO agree with gerold. Putting temptations in the plural gives more strength and especially a more general value to your sentence.

Concerning who'll have to et you'll put, I don't know what the problem is.Here, I had understood these two verbs as the consequence of what had been said before. Therefore, if you follow the tnse agreement, I'd put an unreal present, which, in my opinion is more logical with your purpose.
I'd put 'joie de vivre' with quotation marks.

This was a very good and humorous text and gerold gave very good suggestions to improve it.

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