I would write something like the following: I strongly desire to attend your school; however, I simply cannot afford it on my own. My father is deceased, and my mother earns only $250 each month. She simply can't help me achieve my

Work on your listening skills. You can't pronounce a word correctly if you aren't hearing it correctly. I suggust listening to songs in English and learning them. Speak out loud, even when thinking to yourself. If you know any native

yes you can say "by local bus" Personally, I feel it is not very common, but sounds like a phrase that would be more often used in England.

"to celebrate your impeccable taste" = to celebrate his incredible preference, style, choice "but he means well" = Even though his priorities are out of whack, his intentions are good. He tries to do the right thing.

Obviously the best way to learn English is to live in a English-speaking country. However, that is not possible for many. Studying abroad is a great opportunity also. If these are not options, then you need to expose yourself as much as possible

I'm a little confused on what you are asking, because in English, there are exceptions to every rule. And some of the above sentences seem ok while others may be "correct" but would not likely be spoken by a native speaker. When in

It is better to accept sadness now rather than to hope for something impossible and much later discover that the things you have been hoping for never happened.

I don't think there are any exact synonyms, but you could say "My date didn't show."

It means simple, He was happy (at the moment being described.) Not "he became happy." "He was in a state happiness" is one way to think about it.

Sir, Regarding your email dated September 15, 2008, you agreed to a 5% discount on item number 2 in invoice number 41857 (TPP 1600 pcs). Please revise the invoice. Thank-you. If I understood correctly what you were trying to say, this is what I