He performed a classical Beethoven piece. I felt so proud and even a little emotional. After the performance, we took pictures and celebrated with cake. It was a special evening.

performance – uno spettacolo o un atto presentato a un pubblico
amazed –molto sorpreso o impressionato
emotional – mostra sentimenti forti, a volte con lacrime

dough - un impasto morbido e denso di farina e liquido utilizzato per preparare prodotti da forno come pane o torte

savory – una parola usata per descrivere il cibo salato o piccante, non dolce

unforgettable – qualcosa di così bello o significativo che lo ricorderai sempre

I used past continuous to describe what was happening while we were cooking, and past simple for completed actio

I also invited my Argentinian friend, who had never tried Peruvian food before. Upon taking her first bite, she was amazed by the combination of flavors. She said it was crispy, juicy, and full of flavor.

Sharing that meal made me feel nostalgic, but also proud of my culture.

nostalgic →ricordare il passato con emozione

crispy → consistenza croccante

amazed → molto sorpreso

I used reported speech to tell what my friend said about the food.

At times, I felt a little overwhelmed by everything I had to study, but I made a study plan and stuck to it. I even asked my friend to quiz me on the topics I needed to study.

Although it wasn't the most exciting week of my summer, it was very productive. I realized that with discipline and a good plan, I can study well and still have time to rest.

overwhelmed → sentirsi come se avessi troppo da fare

stuck → incollato

focused → prestare la massima attenzione a qualcosa; concentrato

To celebrate, I went to the Genova Aquarium with my cousins. It was my first time there, and I was truly impressed. The place was huge and had a wide variety of fish.

We saw jellyfish, sharks, sea turtles, and even a huge octopus. One of my cousins was amazed, especially when he saw the penguins.

We took tons of photos and spent the whole afternoon exploring. I felt truly free and happy. It was the perfect way to start my vacation after studying.

relieved → sentirsi rilassati dopo lo stress

variety → a mix or range of different types of something

We sat under a tree and chatted for hours. Some played cards and volleyball, while others listened to music. I felt very peaceful and happy spending time outdoors.

It was great that everyone could take a break from studying and work. We stayed until the sun began to set. It was a simple but fun afternoon with good friends and good food.

peaceful → calmo, tranquillo e rilassante

chatted → parlato in modo amichevole

set (sun) → quando il sole tramonta alla fine della giornata

At night, we went to a Mexican restaurant because she's from Mexico and has always wanted to celebrate with Mexican food. The place was colorful and welcoming, with Mexican music filling the room. We ordered tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole, and they brought her a dessert as a gift, where we sang Happy Birthday.

It was an unforgettable day, and I felt so grateful to have spent this special day with her.

grateful → sentirsi grati e riconoscenti

The festival was full of people, music, and decorated with the colors of Peru (red and white). We saw traditional Peruvian dances, where the dancers wore colorful costumes and performed with great energy. That day I remember feeling very proud to see so much diversity in my country.

After the show, we walked around the venue and tried different traditional dishes. We ate anticuchos and papa a la huancaína, which reminded me of home.

It was one of the most exciting days of my summer because I felt happy to share a part of my customs with my friends, even though some of them weren't Peruvian.

venue → il luogo in cui avviene un evento

customs → abitudini o tradizioni culturali

colorful → pieno di colori vivaci o varietà

I used past simple to describe completed actions and events during the festival.

We swam a lot, relaxed in the sun, and played beach volleyball with other people. It was fun, and I hadn't played in a long time.

In the afternoon, we went to a small restaurant near the beach and tried pasta alle vongole for the first time. Honestly, I didn't expect to like it so much, but when I tried it, it was fresh and full of flavor. It was a quiet yet eventful day, and I felt lucky to have discovered a new place and tried something new.

crystalline → molto chiaro e brillante, come il cristallo

eventful → pieno di cose interessanti o importanti

flavor → il sapore di qualcosa

I used past simple to describe what happened, and present perfect to talk about past experiences that are still relevant.

We ate some delicious arepas from a Venezuelan food stand; they were warm and filled with cheese and meat. After eating, we danced and laughed a lot while we waited for the foam to fall.

When it finally started to fall on us, we all screamed and jumped like children. It was a refreshing and fun experience; I'm so glad I went back to the festival.

foam → bolle fatte di acqua e sapone

stand → una piccola struttura o bancarella dove vengono venduti cibo o oggetti
screamed → ha fatto un suono forte e acuto

Sandy: coperto di sabbia
Forgot: passato remoto di dimenticare, che significa non ricordare qualcosa

Enjoy: mi piace o mi diverto

I used the past simple to talk about things that happened and finished in the past.

(I chose pasta alle vongole)

There were also many other interesting things to see, such as small boats, colorful houses, and people kayaking or biking around the lake. I took some photos and recorded some videos enjoying the nature around me.

That day was relaxing because I felt so connected to the peace and nature. I would love to return someday and explore the area more.

Shore – il bordo di uno specchio d'acqua

Kayaking – pagaiare una piccola barca (un kayak)

Took – ottenere o catturare qualcosa (come una foto o un video)

I used past simple for completed actions (“I visited,” “I took photos”) and past continuous for actions in progress (“people were kayaking”).

I took some photos of the pool because I was more focused on enjoying the moment than using my phone. It was a great day to recharge with my sister.
Slide – scivolo, una superficie liscia su cui si scivola, spesso usata in piscina o nei parchi giochi
Sunbathe – prendere il sole, esporsi al sole per rilassarsi o abbronzarsi

Recharge  – ricaricarsi, recuperare energia o forza

Through these experiences and the exams I took, I learned several things in English. I still need to learn much more, especially when using past tenses, such as the simple past and the past continuous. Vocabulary related to nature, food, festivals, and emotions was helpful in describing several examples. For example, words like "crystalline," "traditional," "delicious," and phrases like "I felt proud" helped me express my thoughts clearly. Writing about these happy moments improved my grammar and vocabulary.