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Message de here4u posté le 14-08-2026 à 22:52:07 (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) Do you read during your holidays? If you do, what sort of books?
2) "Too little, too late!" What does the expression bring to your mind?
3) Tell us about your latest dream (or nightmare)?
Répondez à 1 ou 2 sujet(s) au choix en mp en notant bien les références - 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 vendredi 28 août 2026 ! with THE FORCE, GO FOR IT! 
Message de here4u posté le 14-08-2026 à 22:52:07 (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) Do you read during your holidays? If you do, what sort of books?
2) "Too little, too late!" What does the expression bring to your mind?
3) Tell us about your latest dream (or nightmare)?
Répondez à 1 ou 2 sujet(s) au choix en mp en notant bien les références - 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 vendredi 28 août 2026 ! with THE FORCE, GO FOR IT!
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de here4u, postée le 15-08-2026 à 16:05:06 (S | E)
Hello dears,
Here is our first ANSWER. Thanks for helping its author.
ANSWER A: topic 3: Please, indicate possible mistakes, and underline what you think is clumsy.
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when I came home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived... since it only passed every half hour. I decided to walk. Going through the park, the path was shorter. I moved quietly when I heard a quick step behind me. Although not very reassured, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me behind, a body rubbing against me. I shouted at myself but no sound came out of my mouth. So I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted "OUCH"
What is happening to you? I woke up screaming aloud, let me go, let me go. But you bit me! said my husband, showing me his bloody arm.
Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare.
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it.
for your help! Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de gerold, postée le 15-08-2026 à 21:25:24 (S | E)
Hello!
ANSWER A: topic 3: Please, indicate possible mistakes, and underline what you think is clumsy.
an interesting text!
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when I came xx (add something) home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived... since (is this logical?) it only passed every half hour. I decided to walk. Going through the park, the path was shorter. I moved quietly when I heard a quick step behind me. Although not very reassured, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me xx behind, a body rubbing against me. I shouted at myself but no sound came out of my mouth (contradiction?) . So I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted "OUCH"
What is happening to you? I woke up screaming aloud, let me go, let me go. But you bit me! said my husband (punctuation), showing me his bloody arm.
Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare.
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it.
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de magie8, postée le 17-08-2026 à 12:07:22 (S | E)
hello correction Merci Gerold pour les indications
ANSWER A: topic 3:
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when I came (back) home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived...( As the bus only (ran every half (an hour,( instead waiting for, I decided to walk.( Cut through the park, the path was shorter. I moved quietly when I heard a quick step behind me. Although not very reassured, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me (by behind, a body rubbing against me. I( wanted to scream but no sound came out of my mouth.(Then I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted "OUCH"
What is happening to you? I woke up screaming aloud, let me go, let me go. But you bit me! said my husband: showing me his bloody arm.
Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare.
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it.
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de here4u, postée le 17-08-2026 à 14:15:48 (S | E)
Hello dears,
ANSWER A: topic 3: my indications:
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when I came (back) home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived...( As the bus only (ran every half (an hour,( instead waiting for, I decided to walk.( Cut through the park, the path was shorter. I moved quietly when I heard a quick step behind me. Although not very reassured, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare xx turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me (by behind, a body rubbing against me. I( wanted to scream but no sound came out of my mouth.(Then I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted "OUCH"
What is happening to you? I woke up screaming aloud, let me go, let me go. But you bit me! said my husband: showing me his bloody arm.
Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare.
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it.
Il serait bien de mettre des guillemets pour le discours direct rapporté de la fin du texte. Bon texte, intéressant.
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de gerold, postée le 18-08-2026 à 13:54:02 (S | E)
Hello!
ANSWER A: topic 3: my indications:
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when I came (back) home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived. ( As the bus only (ran every half (an hour,( instead of waiting
) behind me. Although not very reassured, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare to* turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me (from behind, a body rubbing against me. I( wanted to scream but no sound came out of my mouth.(Then I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted "OUCH"What is happening to you? I woke up screaming aloud, let me go, let me go. But you bit me! "said my husband", comma showing me his bloody arm.
Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare.
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it. (I keep shivering
"The original sentence with "since" was correct, with different punctuation: "I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived. Since it only ran every half an hour, (comma)I decided to walk ..."
* Is "to" necessary because "dare" is used with "did"?. Would "nor dared I turn "... be correct?
I think "I shouted at myself" is not appropriate here because it means you're angry at yourself.
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de here4u, postée le 18-08-2026 à 14:55:32 (S | E)
Hello gerold,
a lot for your excellent suggestions. (The whole text will be reviewed and explained during the upcoming correction...)Yet another point sounds clumsy and unnatural to me: 'Although not very reassured,' - A native would say something different...
Can we let Magie correct herself and suggest only if she can't see what I mean, please...
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de magie8, postée le 20-08-2026 à 06:57:54 (S | E)
Complement de correction hello dears THANK YOU FOR HELP
I Heard quick step (pace)
I heard the sound of a rapid pace
Although not very reassured, I didn’t want to show my fear by accelerating my step nor did I dare turn around. .
Although I was frightened, I didn’t want to show my fear by accelerating my step or dare to turn around
"What is happening to you?" I woke up screaming aloud: "let me go, let me go." "But you bit me!" my husband said, showing me his bloody arm.
"Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare."
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it.
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de here4u, postée le 20-08-2026 à 16:06:04 (S | E)
Hello dears,
Thanks a lot, dear Magie for your corrections. I'll explain in the collective correction.
hello Happy, I hope you've had wonderful holidays and haven't suffered from the heat too much...
Here is ANSWER B: Topic 3- Tell us about your latest dream (or nightmare)? Please, indicate possible mistakes,
and underline what looks clumsy to you.
From times to times, I have this dream, which I wouldn't describe exactly as a nightmare, but which leaves me always with a very uncomfortable feeling, and after which I'm very happy to awake; the circumstances may be quite different, but the general pitch is always the same: in some cases, I cannot find the classroom where I'm supposed to teach; in some others, I realise I've lost my satchel, and therefore I'm unable to teach lessons properly; or still, one by one, my students stop listening, a few of them even beginning to take the floor without been asked. In all these nice situations, I'm entirely out of my depth, absolutely overwhelmed with powerlessness. This dream usually came to me at the time when I was a teacher, but I still have it nowadays, yet more rarely. And, all things considered, I'd definitely call it a nightmare...
Thanks a lot to the writer and to the future correctors.
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de gerold, postée le 21-08-2026 à 11:23:20 (S | E)
Hello!
Here is ANSWER B: Topic 3- Tell us about your latest dream (or nightmare)? Please, indicate possible mistakes,
and underline what looks clumsy to you.
A good text, there is not much to say.
From times to times, I have this dream, which I wouldn't describe exactly as a nightmare, but which leaves me always with a very uncomfortable feeling, and after which I'm very happy to awake; the circumstances may be quite different, but the general pitch is always the same: in some cases, I cannot find the classroom where I'm supposed to teach; in some others, I realise I've lost my satchel (not appropriate for teachers
), and therefore I'm unable to teach lessons properly; or still, one by one, my students stop listening, a few of them even beginning to take the floor without been asked. In all these nice (ironical?) situations, I'm entirely out of my depth, absolutely overwhelmed with powerlessness. This dream usually came to me at the time when I was a teacher, but I still have it nowadays, yet more rarely. And, all things considered, I'd definitely call it a nightmare...Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de gerold, postée le 25-08-2026 à 17:59:56 (S | E)
Hello!
Here is ANSWER B: Topic 3- Tell us about your latest dream (or nightmare)? Please, indicate possible mistakes,
and underline what looks clumsy to you.
A good text, there is not much to say.
From time to time, I have this dream, which I wouldn't exactly describe
powerlessness. This dream usually came to me (at the time) (can be omitted) when I was a teacher, but I still have itRéponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de happynutmeg13, postée le 28-08-2026 à 11:02:27 (S | E)
Thank you Gerold for the correction
I suggest this new version
From time to time, I have this dream, which I wouldn't exactly describe as a nightmare, but which always leaves me always with a very uncomfortable feeling, and after which I'm very happy to awake; the circumstances may be quite different, but the general pitch is always the same: in some cases, I cannot find the classroom where I'm supposed to teach; in some others, I realise I've lost my satchel*, and therefore I'm unable to teach lessons properly; or still, one by one, my students stop listening, a few of them even beginning to take the floor without been asked. In all these "nice" situations, I'm entirely out of my depth, absolutely overwhelmed by powerlessness. This dream usually came to me when I was a teacher, still I have it sometimes, yet/but though? (more natural?) more rarely. And, all things considered, I'd definitely call it a nightmare...
* je maintiendrais satchel, car on dit aussi "cartable" en français pour les enseignants (c'était mon cas) affaire à suivre
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Modifié par happynutmeg13 le 28-08-2026 11:02
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de gerold, postée le 28-08-2026 à 15:53:59 (S | E)
Hello!
I suggest this new version
From time to time, I have this dream, which I wouldn't exactly describe as a nightmare, but which always leaves me always with a very uncomfortable feeling, and after which I'm very happy to awake; the circumstances may be quite different, but the general pitch is always the same: in some cases, I cannot find the classroom where I'm supposed to teach; in some others, I realise I've lost my satchel*, and therefore I'm unable to teach lessons properly; or still, one by one, my students stop listening, a few of them even beginning to take the floor without been asked. In all these "nice" situations, I'm entirely out of my depth, absolutely overwhelmed by powerlessness. This dream usually came to me/or : I used to have this dream when I was a teacher. (full stop) I still have it sometimes, yet/but though? (more natural?) more rarely (or: less often). And, all things considered, I'd definitely call it a nightmare...
* je maintiendrais satchel, car on dit aussi "cartable" en français pour les enseignants (c'était mon cas) affaire à suivre
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de here4u, postée le 28-08-2026 à 23:24:03 (S | E)
Hello dears,
Voici la correction de vos ANSWERS. Cette correction était prête avant la reprise de Happynutmeg et celle de Gerold pour ANSWER B. Je vais vous la livrer telle quelle et reprendrai et complèterai demain, car je ne vais pas pouvoir m'attarder trop ce soir...
Là, j'étais occupée à commencer le transfert de vos corrections de thème.
Je tiens à vous féliciter tous les trois de votre rapidité à poster et surtout de la qualité de vos travaux ! Bravo, vraiment !
Vos textes et les suggestions de correction faites étaient très bons et toujours judicieux. 
ANSWER A: Tell us about your latest dream or nightmare. Initial text :
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when I came home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived... since it only passed every half hour. I decided to walk. Going through the park, the path was shorter. I moved quietly when I heard a quick step behind me. Although not very reassured, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me behind, a body rubbing against me. I shouted at myself but no sound came out of my mouth. So I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted "OUCH"
What is happening to you? I woke up screaming aloud, let me go, let me go. But you bit me! said my husband, showing me his bloody arm. Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare. In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it.
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ANSWER A: topic 3 : gerold’s indications :gerold wrote: an interesting text!
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when I came xx (add something) home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived... since (is this logical?) it only passed every half hour. I decided to walk. Going through the park, the path was shorter. I moved quietly when I heard a quick step behind me. Although not very reassured, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me xx behind, a body rubbing against me. I shouted at myself but no sound came out of my mouth (contradiction?) . So I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted "OUCH"
What is happening to you? I woke up screaming aloud, let me go, let me go. But you bit me! said my husband (punctuation), showing me his bloody arm.
Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare.
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it.
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ANSWER A: topic 3: Magie’s suggestions. Merci Gerold pour les indications.
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when I came back home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived... As the bus only (ran every half (an hour,( instead waiting for, I decided to walk.( Cut through the park, the path was shorter. I moved quietly when I heard a quick step behind me. Although not very reassured, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me (by behind, a body rubbing against me. I( wanted to scream but no sound came out of my mouth.(Then I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted "OUCH"
What is happening to you? I woke up screaming aloud, let me go, let me go. But you bit me! said my husband: showing me his bloody arm.
Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare.
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it.
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ANSWER A: topic 3: my indications:
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when I came (back) home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived...( As the bus only (ran every half (an hour,( instead waiting for, I decided to walk.( Cut through the park, the path was shorter. I moved quietly when I heard a quick step behind me. Although not very reassured, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare xx turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me (by behind, a body rubbing against me. I( wanted to scream but no sound came out of my mouth.(Then I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted "OUCH"
What is happening to you? I woke up screaming aloud, let me go, let me go. But you bit me! said my husband: showing me his bloody arm.
Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare.
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it.
Il serait bien de mettre des guillemets pour le discours direct rapporté de la fin du texte. Bon texte, intéressant.
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ANSWER A: topic 3: Gerold’s reactions at my indications:
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when I came (back) home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived. ( As the bus only (ran every half (an hour,( instead of waiting for, I decided to walk*, cutting through the park, for the path was shorter/for it was shorter. I moved quietly when I heard a quick step (pace ) behind me. Although not very reassured, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare to* turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me (from behind, a body rubbing against me. I (wanted to scream but no sound came out of my mouth.
(Then I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted "OUCH"
What is happening to you? I woke up screaming aloud, let me go, let me go. But you bit me! "said my husband", comma showing me his bloody arm.
Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare.
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it. (I keep shivering
"The original sentence with "since" was correct, with different punctuation: "I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived. Since it only ran every half an hour, (comma)I decided to walk ..."
* Is "to" necessary because "dare" is used with "did"?. Would "nor dared I turn "... be correct?
I think "I shouted at myself" is not appropriate here because it means you're angry at yourself.
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Yet, another point sounds clumsy and unnatural to me: 'Although not very reassured,' - A native would say something different...
Can we let Magie correct herself and suggest only if she can't see what I mean, please...
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Complement de correction hello dears THANK YOU FOR HELP
My last dream was an awful nightmare. It was a winter evening when/ and (1) I came (back) home from work; at that time of the year, it was already dark. I had just missed the bus that was leaving when I arrived. ( As/ Since it only (ran every half (an hour,( I decided to walk*, instead of waiting for(2), cutting through the park, for the path was shorter/for it was shorter. I’d prefer : for the path was a real shortcut. I moved quietly when I heard a quick step/ quick footsteps (pace (3) behind me. Although I was frightened, I didn't want to show my fear by hastening my step, nor did I dare to (4) turn around. In an instant, I felt arms gripping me (from behind, a body rubbing against me/ mine. I (wanted to scream but no sound came out of my mouth.(Then I bit the attacker's arm hard. At that moment, my husband shouted : "OUCH"
«What is happening to you?» I woke up screaming aloud, «let me go, let me go ! » « But you bit me! » said my husband my husband shouted, (comma) showing me his bloody arm.
«Oh my love, I'm sorry, it was a nightmare.»
In my sleep, I had actually grabbed and bitten my partner's arm. I still shiver as I tell it. I’m still shivering as I tell it…(5)(I keep shivering (why not, mais ce n’est pas le problème…)
(1) Je préfère ‘and’ à ‘when’ qui sous-entendrait que les autres soirs, le narrateur ne rentrait pas chez lui après le travail.
(2) To wait for somebody/ something : wait suivi de ‘for’ (attendre) lorsqu’il est suivi d’un COD.
(3) le plus souvent, ‘pace’ signifie ‘une allure’ ; un pas : step/ footstep.
(4) Gerold asked : Is "to" necessary because "dare" is used with "did"? Would "nor dared I turn "... be correct?
He dared turn – He didn’t dare to turn- Ici, dans le texte initial, les deux formes sont mélangées : ce qui est faux. Si l’on commence avec la forme « normale » du « quasi-modal », en employant l’auxiliaire ‘did’, il faut le considérer comme ‘normal’ jusqu’au bout et utiliser l’infinitif complet.
A la forme interrogative, ou avec une inversion du sujet, il faut employer la forme en ‘did’.
- Lorsque je dis que : 'Although not very reassured,' n'est pas très naturel, Magie corrige en " Although I was frightened..." ce qui est beaucoup plus fréquent. Les Anglo Saxons ont moins tendance que les Français à donner la négation (pas très rassuré: effrayé/ pas très grand: assez petit etc), mais donnent le contraire à la forme affirmative.
(5) ‘as I tell it’ prouve que l’action se déroule au moment de la narration : => aspect en ing nécessaire.
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ANSWER B: Topic 3- Tell us about your latest dream (or nightmare)? Initial text.
From times to times, I have this dream, which I wouldn't describe exactly as a nightmare, but which leaves me always with a very uncomfortable feeling, and after which I'm very happy to awake; the circumstances may be quite different, but the general pitch is always the same: in some cases, I cannot find the classroom where I'm supposed to teach; in some others, I realise I've lost my satchel, and therefore I'm unable to teach lessons properly; or still, one by one, my students stop listening, a few of them even beginning to take the floor without been asked. In all these nice situations, I'm entirely out of my depth, absolutely overwhelmed with powerlessness. This dream usually came to me at the time when I was a teacher, but I still have it nowadays, yet more rarely. And, all things considered, I'd definitely call it a nightmare...
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ANSWER B: Topic 3- Tell us about your latest dream (or nightmare)? Gerold’s indications.
Gerold wrote: A good text, there is not much to say.
From times to times, I have this dream, which I wouldn't describe exactly as a nightmare, but which leaves me always with a very uncomfortable feeling, and after which I'm very happy to awake; the circumstances may be quite different, but the general pitch is always the same: in some cases, I cannot find the classroom where I'm supposed to teach; in some others, I realise I've lost my satchel (not appropriate for teachers ), and therefore I'm unable to teach lessons properly; or still, one by one, my students stop listening, a few of them even beginning to take the floor without been asked. In all these nice (ironical?) situations, I'm entirely out of my depth, absolutely overwhelmed with powerlessness. This dream usually came to me at the time when I was a teacher, but I still have it nowadays, yet more rarely. And, all things considered, I'd definitely call it a nightmare...
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ANSWER B: Topic 3- Tell us about your latest dream (or nightmare)? Gerold’s suggestions.
A good text, there is not much to say.
From time to time, I have this dream, which I wouldn't exactly describe exactly as a nightmare (or : call a nightmare(yes !)), but which leaves me always (better : always before leaves[YES !]) with a very uncomfortable feeling, and after which I'm very happy to awake; the circumstances may be quite different, but the general pitch is always the same: in some cases, I cannot find the classroom where I'm supposed to teach; in some others, I realise I've lost my satchel (not appropriate for teachers ) bag (Yes !), and therefore I'm unable to teach lessons properly; *or still, one by one, my students stop listening, a few of them even beginning to take the floor without been asked. In all these "nice" (if it is ironical and not a mistake[it obviously is !]) situations, I'm entirely out of my depth, absolutely overwhelmed with (better : by powerlessness. This dream usually came to me (at the time) (can be omitted [Yes]) when I was a teacher, but I still have it nowadays, yet/ now[vert]/but (more natural?) more rarely. (And, ??) All things considered, I'd definitely call it a nightmare...
- To take the floor: parler, prendre la parole sans autorisation.
- To be out of my depth: être dépassé. Ne plus avoir pied. (littéralement, 'hors de la profondeur' où je sais bien ‘nager’ !)
- To be overwhelmed with/ by : both are correct.
Well done ! Congrats to both of you.
The text was well-written and rich, and the suggestions were very satisfactory. - FIN DE LA CORRECTION :
ANSWER B: happynutmeg's new adjusments: Thank you Gerold for the correction.
I suggest this new version:
From time to time, I have this dream, which I wouldn't exactly describe as a nightmare, but which always leaves me
* je maintiendrais satchel, car on dit aussi "cartable" en français pour les enseignants (c'était mon cas) affaire à suivre
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ANSWER B: Gerold's second thoughts at Happynutmeg's new correction:
I suggest this new version
From time to time, I have this dream, which I wouldn't exactly describe as a nightmare, but which always leaves me
- Bonne correction de la place de 'always".
* je maintiendrais satchel, car on dit aussi "cartable" en français pour les enseignants (c'était mon cas) affaire à suivre
Sorry, but I'll side with Gerold! I've never heard "satchel" used for teachers in British Secondary or Comprehensive Schools, or in an American Academy or High Schools. "Bag" was currently used. But of course, if a teacher spoke about "my satchel" here, everybody would understand...
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That text was a relief for me... Happynutmeg,
I must admit I had never spoken about this sort of dream with my coworkers and friends... Though I repeatedly discussed it with my family... (who were calling me 'stupid'!)I used to have this 'nightmarish-dream' every year of my teaching, from the beginning of August to the day we went "back to school/ Lycée". I think mine were even worse than yours: I was required to teach 38 or 39 giggling students (no big deal, I'm used to that...
) History or MATHS (my real nightmare...)! Like you, at first, I couldn't find the classroom... and then, when I started teaching, the walls of the classroom started distorting, so that wherever I was standing, I couldn't see the whole 'class'... A horror! 
and my students were not disciplined:
some even started smoking, and playing cards! Then this uproar and confusion were so unbearable that I used to wake up... I couldn't bear that total bedlam... These 'dreams' have been very useful to me: they showed me how terrible teaching could be if you weren't ready for the different classes...
and if you didn't pretend you could be 'hard and demanding', though 'understanding and prone to joking and laughing'... They systematically stopped when I met my students... and started again the year after... A terrible experience! ...leading to a lot of work and unbelievable enjoyment... Thanks for your work and commitment.
and again! Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de happynutmeg13, postée le 30-08-2026 à 11:30:42 (S | E)
Thank you for your comment, dear Here4U!
What a terrible nightmare indeed
I have especially liked: 'Students giggling, smoking and playing cards!'
Réponse : Let's suggest 115/ Taking it easy 61 de here4u, postée le 30-08-2026 à 15:53:35 (S | E)
That, no doubt, was a nightmare, wasn't it?
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