September 13
Hi Journal! It's me, Maria! I arrived in New York city two weeks ago. I am writing this journal for one of my classes. My teacher says it is a good way for me to practice writing in English and to write about my experiences here in the United States. So far, I like New York and my school. I have three classes a day. Most of my classmates come from Japan, Korea, Poland['poʊlənd], Germany['dʒɜːməni] and Brazil[brə'zɪl]. There aren't many Italian[ɪ'tæljən] students, so I have to use English most of the time. I am learning a lot! I am living in student housing, and I have my own[oʊn] comfortable['kʌmfərtəb(ə)l] room.
October 20
My English is hopeless['hoʊpləs]! I was on the bus this morning and a man spoke[spoʊk] to me, but I hardly understood him. I was so embarrassed[ɪm'berəst]. Why is my English improving so I slowly? I want to make lots of American[ə'merɪkən] friends, but this isn't happening so easily. I feel shy[ʃaɪ], and it is hard for me to talk to people, even my classmates! I like them, but sometimes I can't understand them very well. I'm feeling homesick. I miss my friends and family.
October 27
went to a school party last Friday and it was awesome['ɔsəm]. I talked with a Japanese man named Kenji and a Polish['pɑlɪʃ] woman named Anna. We talked about our countries’ customs and our experiences in the States so far. We are going to walk around the city together this weekend. Also, Kenji wants me to write for the student newspaper here at school. Maybe things are getting better!
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