http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=user%3aPilita&o=DateDescendingSearch results for 'user:Pilita'en-USXMOD (Build: 3607.32596)http://www.englishforums.com/English/HelpImproveParagraphPlease/bvkwv/post.htm#106491Wed, 08 Jun 2005 05:32:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:106491pilitaThank you abbie, I really appreciate your helphttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HelpImproveParagraphPlease/bvkwv/post.htmTue, 07 Jun 2005 05:16:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:106203pilitaFarm workers have to work under a blazing sun and freezing temperatures that make their job more difficult. Farm workers are exposed to harmful pesticides. These are some of the problems that farm workers face every day. Farm workers break their backs for minimum wages so that people can eat fresh fruits and fresh vegetables. It is a key point in “The Plum Plum Pickers” by Raymond Barrio and “The Organizer’s Tale” by Cesar Chavez. These essays recognize that farm workers face lowest wages, deplorable working conditions, and the power of their employers oppress them.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HelpTheseSentences/bvjmv/post.htm#106190Tue, 07 Jun 2005 04:29:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:106190pilitaThank you for your helphttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HelpTheseSentences/bvjmv/post.htmMon, 06 Jun 2005 07:23:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:105982pilitaThese sentences are part of my essay, I need grammar suggestions please;) 1) I had the chance to gain some knowledge about physicians working conditions when my sister was hospitalized in a Peruvian Hospital for three years. 2)It had also demonstrated to me why the health care system is the best in the world. 3)There are so many different kinds of careers in the medical field that interest me 4)Second, physician education and training are the most demanding of any other occupation. 5)The best way for people to find the right career is to understand their own personality and see what careers they like most. 6)The best way for people to find the right career is to understand their own personality and choose careers that...http://www.englishforums.com/English/SuceedOrSuccess/bvvkx/post.htmWed, 01 Jun 2005 06:33:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:104513pilita1. However, for most Latinos education has always been key to "succeed" or "success" in the U.S. I am unsure about using suceed and to success 2. Latinos see college as an opportunity to increase their employment opportunities in society that those offered to uneducated people. (Does it makes sense?) Is this a clear sentence?)I need suggestions please! 2.Latinos see college as an opportunity to increase their salaries and employment opportunities that those offered to uneducated people.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IfAskedFormatEssayFirstPerson/bvckg/post.htm#103994Mon, 30 May 2005 09:15:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:103994pilitaI am confused with this essay because my teacher said write an essay using MLA format, but the essay is about this question: what has been the most valuable lesson you have learn in the Transfer College Student Program in this semestre?so, I think I have to use first person, 'cause the question is for me right?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatRightSentence/bvcmq/post.htm#103983Mon, 30 May 2005 08:14:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:103983pilitaThank you for your suggestions!http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatRightSentence/bvcmq/post.htmMon, 30 May 2005 07:58:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:103971pilitaDuring this semester, one the most valuable experiences that I had was the opportunity to attend the Southern California Puente Conference at UCLA. or I should say.. One the most valuable experiences that I had during this semester was the opportunity to attend the Southern California Puente Conference at UCLA.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IConfusedFragment/bvcjl/post.htm#103937Mon, 30 May 2005 03:32:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:103937pilitaThank you rvm for your suggestions.I appreciate it;)http://www.englishforums.com/English/IfAskedFormatEssayFirstPerson/bvckg/post.htmMon, 30 May 2005 02:19:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:103927pilitaIf you are asked to use MLA format for an essay. Can you use first person?http://www.englishforums.com/English/IConfusedFragment/bvcjl/post.htmMon, 30 May 2005 01:07:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:103915pilitaIn addition, this program assists students in three areas that prevent students from succeeding: lack of writing skills, lack of professional role models, and insufficient knowledge of the educational system in The United States.http://www.englishforums.com/English/YeahThatsMe/bdkxk/post.htm#101690Sat, 21 May 2005 06:35:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:101690pilitaThanks David!;)http://www.englishforums.com/English/ToeflToeicCambridgeExams/bdknb/post.htm#101399Fri, 20 May 2005 08:07:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:101399pilitaI think should take the TOEFL ,I am from a non-English speaking country, and when I came to the US, I had to take the TOELF in order to get accepted into any university and It is internationally recognized as an examination of the English Language.http://www.englishforums.com/English/YeahThatsMe/bdkxk/post.htmFri, 20 May 2005 07:58:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:101398pilitaHi everyone! I am peruvian, but I live in the US.http://www.englishforums.com/English/GrammarQuestionAdjectiveWithout-Comma/bcxwv/post.htm#97540Mon, 09 May 2005 03:03:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:97540pilitaThis is what I think: In the United States there are approximately four million miles of roads, streets, and highways.http://www.englishforums.com/English/GrammarQuestionAdjectiveWithout-Comma/bcxwv/post.htm#97534Mon, 09 May 2005 02:36:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:97534pilitaI think you are right! "d" is the correct answer.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseCorrectMySentences/bcxcz/post.htm#97524Mon, 09 May 2005 01:39:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:97524pilitaThank you Temico for your suggestions!!!.I am getting confused using comma between items in a series. I got these examples from a website: Use commas to separate items in a series. 1. The street vendor sold watches,necklaces,and earrings. 2.The exercise instructor told us to inhale,exhale,and relax. 3.The pitcher adjusted his cap,pawed the ground,and peered over his shoulder.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhereCommaSentence/bcxcx/post.htm#97523Mon, 09 May 2005 01:30:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:97523pilitaThank you guys for your helpful suggestions!:)http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhereCommaSentence/bcxcx/post.htmSun, 08 May 2005 20:28:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:97441pilitaI have a hard time with this long sentence,are the commas in the right place? The majority of Latinos are hard working people and will sell roses, oranges, and strawberries in the streets before they go out begging for money and food like many homeless people. Moreover, most people have the misconception that poverty, hunger, and misery is exclusively for Latinos. In contrast, many of these day-to-day issues are equally affecting other minority ethnic communities such as Asian, and African-American.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseCorrectMySentences/bcxcz/post.htmSun, 08 May 2005 19:36:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:97432pilitathis is a formal essay, I mean using formal english, but I think these sentences are so simple.I need help please! 1#Latinos made up the upper and lower class in the U.S society. 2#In spite of the fact that the government has been closed many educational programs for Latinos by lack of economic resources, Latinos are interested in learning English and going to college. 3#Along with being stereotyped uneducated, Latinos are considered poor people.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IIdentifyThesisStatementIntroduction/bcxcd/post.htmSun, 08 May 2005 19:29:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:97430pilitaDo the paragraphs of the body have individual unity?That's is, does each one develop an important idea and only one idea.Are the subject and the accompanying issues introduced early?Thanks for your help... Latinos:Breaking Down Stereotypes The Latino population is growing faster than any other minority in the United States. Nevertheless, with the growing population and acceptance of Latinos, long-standing stereotypes categorize them so that everything makes sense. These mainstream stereotypes are assumptions to classify Latinos in a narrow way based on skin color, clothing, and physical appearance. For example, the most common stereotype people have in mind when thinking of Latinos is that everyone who crosses the border is Mexican....http://www.englishforums.com/English/SomeoneCorrectEssay/bcmjg/post.htmSat, 07 May 2005 08:26:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:96974pilitaLatinos: Breaking Down Stereotypes The Latino population is growing faster than any other minority in the United States. Nevertheless, with the growing population and acceptance of Latinos, long-standing stereotypes categorize them so that everything makes sense. These stereotypes are assumptions made by the dominant culture to classify Latinos in a narrow way, based on skin color, clothing, and physical appearance. For example, the most common stereotype people have in mind when thinking of Latinos is that everyone who crosses the border is Mexican. However, Latinos come from all different cultures. There are many Latinos out there from Central and South America, and the Caribbean Islands. Understanding these stereotypes are essential...http://www.englishforums.com/English/INeedHelpWithThisSentence/bcjcn/post.htmWed, 04 May 2005 07:53:53 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:95995pilitaHi there! I have this idea(sentence) that I want to include in my essay, but I think is wordy.Can someone help me pleasE? *These stereotypes are part of how the mainstream culture makes assumptions on how Latinos look like instead of who they are.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsThisACompleteSentence/bblwz/post.htmWed, 20 Apr 2005 08:49:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:91754pilitaErnesto leaves his birthday party and takes a night swim across the river where the doctors stayed to the other side of the river where the leper patients lived.http://www.englishforums.com/English/FindNeedAPenFriend/32/czpp/Post.htm#91708Wed, 20 Apr 2005 06:37:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:91708pilitaHi Savitri! Are u peruvian too? I was born in Iquitos, Peru. But I am far away from my country now. I hope we can be good friends! P.S: we can chat in MSN messengerhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/FindNeedAPenFriend/32/czpp/Post.htm#91704Wed, 20 Apr 2005 06:33:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:91704pilitaHi Peskov! I am from Peru, but I am currently living in USA. I love Peru! yes, Macchupicchu is considered "heart of America", send me your e.mail.see you!!http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseCorrectEssayPlease/bbwxb/post.htm#91698Wed, 20 Apr 2005 06:24:29 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:91698pilitaThank you Julielai for your suggestions! I know I am still confused with the present and past tense. So, Should I put poverty instead of social classes?Am I not clear about social classes? (the question and answer disrupts the flow of your ideas) Alberto and Ernesto gained a *first-hand experience with *poverty and exploitation that led them on a journey of self-discovery. Understanding these issues *are (agreement, and make this past tense too) essential to understanding the challenges that every Latino *has to *face at some point in his or her life. Thank you for your helpful suggestionshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/CorrectMyIntroPlease/bbwmb/post.htm#91692Wed, 20 Apr 2005 05:54:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:91692pilitaThank you for your suggestions! I really appreciate your help!http://www.englishforums.com/English/ShouldCharactersLastName/bbkbk/post.htmTue, 19 Apr 2005 02:42:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:91351pilitaShould I use the character's last name instead of his first name? The Motorcycle Diaries: A Journey of Self-discovery The Motorcycle Diaries, directed by Walter Salles, is a film based in a true-life story of Ernesto “Che” Guevara, the famous Argentine leader of the Cuban revolution. It chronicles a journey that occurred before he became the “Che”. During 1950’s, Ernesto Guevara, a medical student, and his biochemist friend Alberto Granado decided to take an adventurous motorcycle trip across South America—from Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela. Throughout the journey, Ernesto and Alberto discovered the reality of a land filled with suffering, oppression, and injustice affecting its people. Understanding these issues...http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsOkIfISay/bbjdd/post.htmMon, 18 Apr 2005 09:02:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:91089pilitaCould you please check my sentences?Are they complete sentences or sound ok.I'm still struggling with my english.Thanks 1.In contrast, Ernesto and Alberto found out that the few upper class—capitalists—have a higher quality of life. 2.Wrestling with these problems is what drive Ernesto and Alberto to a journey of self-discovery. 3.Alberto and Ernesto gained a face-to-face experience with social classes, and exploitation that led them on a journey of self-discovery. 4.Throughout the trip, Ernesto and Alberto discovered the reality of a land filled with suffering, oppression, and injustice. (I put this sentence in my intro, so Do I have to talk about these issuse, even know MY thesis is :. Alberto and Ernesto gained a...http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseCorrectMyGrammar/bbwpp/post.htmMon, 18 Apr 2005 03:17:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:91016pilitaThe Motorcycle Diaries: A Journey of Self-discovery “The Motorcycle Diaries”, directed by Walter Salles, is a film based in a true-life story that had a profound impact on revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara de la Serna and his friend Alberto Granado. During the 1950’s, Ernesto Guevara, a medical student, and Alberto Granado, a biochemist student, decided to take a motorcycle trip through Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela. Throughout the trip, Ernesto and Alberto discovered the reality of a land filled with suffering, oppression, and injustice affecting its people. Understanding these issues are essential to understanding the challenges that every Latino has to experience at some point in his or her life. Wrestling with...http://www.englishforums.com/English/FindNeedAPenFriend/31/czpp/Post.htm#90993Mon, 18 Apr 2005 01:52:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:90993pilitaI am a 19-year-old girl from Peru, but I have been in USA for almost three years. I graduated from high school last year, but I still improving my english.I'm looking for a pin friend who can help me to improve my english.You can contact me at joannisgs@hotmail.com(only MSN messenger, hi5,or Orkut).See you guys!!!;)http://www.englishforums.com/English/CheckMySentencesPlease/bbwxc/post.htmMon, 18 Apr 2005 01:26:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:90986pilitaCould you please check my sentences?Are they complete sentences or sound ok.I'm still struggling with my english.Thanks 1.Wrestling with these problems is what drive Ernesto and Alberto to a journey of self-discovery. 2.Alberto and Ernesto gained a face-to-face experience with social classes, and exploitation that led them on a journey of self-discovery. 3.Throughout the trip, Ernesto and Alberto discovered the reality of a land filled with suffering, oppression, and injustice. (I put this sentence in my intro, so Do I have to talk about these issuse, even know MY thesis is :. Alberto and Ernesto gained a face-to-face experience with social classes, and exploitation that led them on a journey of self-discovery. ...http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseCorrectEssayPlease/bbwxb/post.htmMon, 18 Apr 2005 01:24:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:90985pilitaThe Motorcycle Diaries: A Journey of Self-discovery “The Motorcycle Diaries”, directed by Walter Salles, is a film based in a true-life story that had a profound impact on revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara de la Serna and his friend Alberto Granado. During the 1950’s, Ernesto Guevara, a medical student, and Alberto Granado, a biochemist student, decided to take a motorcycle trip through Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela. Throughout the trip, Ernesto and Alberto discovered the reality of a land filled with suffering, oppression, and injustice affecting its people. Understanding these issues are essential to understanding the challenges that every Latino has to experience at some point in his or her life. Wrestling with...http://www.englishforums.com/English/CheckMySentencesPlease/bbwmw/post.htmSun, 17 Apr 2005 23:37:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:90958pilitaCould you please check my sentences?Are they complete sentences or sound ok.I'm still struggling with my english.Thanks 1.Wrestling with these problems is what drive Ernesto and Alberto to a journey of self-discovery. 2.Alberto and Ernesto gained a face-to-face experience with social classes, and exploitation that led them on a journey of self-discovery. 3.Throughout the trip, Ernesto and Alberto discovered the reality of a land filled with suffering, oppression, and injustice. (I put this sentence in my intro, so Do I have to talk about these issuse, even know MY thesis is :. Alberto and Ernesto gained a face-to-face experience with social classes, and exploitation that led them on a journey of self-discovery.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CanIPostMyEssayHerePlease/bbwmc/post.htmSun, 17 Apr 2005 22:44:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:90952pilitaI posted my essay in the other section, but nobody gave me any suggestions.But I noticed that in this section people give you a lot of feed back. gOOD FOR YOU GUYS!!http://www.englishforums.com/English/CorrectMyIntroPlease/bbwmb/post.htmSun, 17 Apr 2005 22:39:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:90951pilita“The Motorcycle Diaries”, directed by Walter Salles, is a film based in a true-life story that had a profound impact on revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara de la Serna and his friend Alberto Granado. During the 1950’s, Ernesto Guevara, a medical student, and Alberto Granado, a biochemist student, decided to take a motorcycle trip across South America—from Argentina to Venezuela. Throughout the trip, Ernesto and Alberto discovered the reality of a land filled with suffering and injustice. Understanding these issues are essential to understanding the challenges that every Latino has to experience at some point in his or her life. Wrestling with these issues is what drive Ernesto and Alberto to a journey of self-discovery. What does...http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsDashesSentence/bbwvz/post.htmSun, 17 Apr 2005 10:55:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:90819pilitaIn this leper colony, the river plays an important role separating treated patients—sick people—from doctors and nurses —healthy people.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SomeoneHelpMePleaseee/bbwvd/post.htmSun, 17 Apr 2005 10:50:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:90817pilitaCan someone please chek out my essay? I'm still struggling with my English “The Motorcycle Diaries”, directed by Walter Salles, is a movie based in a true-life story that marked the future of revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara de la Serna and his friend Alberto Granado. During the 1950’s, Ernesto Guevara and Alberto Granado traveled throughout South America on a motorcycle. It is a story of a journey throughout South America—from Argentina to Venezuela—by motorcycle. During the journey of self-discovery, Ernesto and Alberto endured many hardships like many Latinos in The United States. Alberto and Ernesto gained a face-to-face experience with poverty, and exploitation that led them on a journey of self-discovery. Alberto and...http://www.englishforums.com/English/ThankYouPerdurable/brlbp/post.htmMon, 04 Apr 2005 22:37:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86732pilitaI would like to thank "Perdurable" for all your grammar suggestions in my essay about "assimilation". I got an "A" man!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! Sincerely, Pilita P.S: Thank you all you guys too!!!!!!http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsThisACompleteSentence/brkvj/post.htm#86729Mon, 04 Apr 2005 22:28:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86729pilitaI was trying to connect the two clauses in the present tense. Thank you for your suggestionshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ACompareContrastEssayCouldWritten-ThirdPerson/brjdg/post.htm#86726Mon, 04 Apr 2005 22:22:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86726pilitaThank you julielai for your suggestionshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/IsThisACompleteSentence/brkvj/post.htmMon, 04 Apr 2005 05:26:50 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86488pilitaWhile farm workers have to wake up every day asking themselves how feed their families, the guero--the oppressor--grew happier and wealthier. thank youhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/CanRecognizeThesisStatement/brkvw/post.htmMon, 04 Apr 2005 05:20:29 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86487pilitaI like englishhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LifeIsStupid/2/gmhv/Post.htm#86475Mon, 04 Apr 2005 02:50:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86475pilitaI agree with you guys.Life is stupid!!!!, and by the way, I don't believe in marriage. lol!!!!http://www.englishforums.com/English/MaySomeoneCheckSentences-Please/brkdm/post.htmMon, 04 Apr 2005 02:40:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86474pilitaI am struggling with my essay(due tomorrow). I have a hard time figuring out fragments and complete sentences.So can someone check my sentences? Thanks 1#Along with minimum wages and deplorable working conditions, Chavez’s “Organizer Tale” and Jorge Soto’s “The Plum Plum Pickers” point out how the gringo oppresses people who work in the fields. 2#They have been humiliated and denigrated by their employers for their skin color. 3#While farm workers have to wake up every day asking themselves how feed their families, the guero--the oppressor--grew happier and wealthier. 4#Soto freely acknowledges, after all, that farm workers have to work hard to survive and feed their families. Thank you for your help.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HelloAgain/brkdl/post.htmMon, 04 Apr 2005 02:35:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86473pilitaI am struggling with my essay(due tomorrow). I have a hard time figuring out fragments and complete sentences.So can someone check my sentences? 1# Can you imagine the sun blazing blistering your skin, freezing temperatures making you breathing difficult, or being exposed to harmful pesticides?. 2#It is a key points for “The Plum Plum Pickers”, written by Raymond Barrio, and “The Organizer’s Tale”, written by Cesar Chavez. 3#Farm workers are provided with poor drinking water, food, and toilets are not always available for them. 4#Their desperate need for survival and to feed their family force farm workers to work under those conditions. Thank you for your help, Pilitahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/IHaveAQuestion/brkcd/post.htm#86472Mon, 04 Apr 2005 02:25:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86472pilitathank you guys!!http://www.englishforums.com/English/SomeHelpMePlease/brkrx/post.htm#86449Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:02:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86449pilitaThank you for your suggestions!!http://www.englishforums.com/English/IHaveAQuestion/brkcd/post.htmMon, 04 Apr 2005 00:01:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:86448pilitaIs ok. If a say : These essays agree with the fact that in addition of being the most exploited people in the United States, Farm workers face minimum wages and deplorable work conditions. They have to break their back for minimum wages, so that people could eat delicious fruits and fresh vegetables in home. or should I say in their home?