Fast Food, Hard Work
By Herrializ Ruiz Ortiz
ESL 3
My first job in the U. S. was in Chipotle Mexican Grill in Washington D. C. I prepared sauce and served as a line cook. For starters, I didn’ t like this job because it was hard and too far from my house. Second, I felt anxious because it was rough and one person had to do three things at the same time. Third, the place was small and wasn’ t comfortable to work and, paid minimum wage. This job was very hard for me because I was standing all day and felt exhausted. Also, Chipotle sold spicy food and I can’ t eat spicy food. Every night I came home late and starving. To conclude, working in fast food and preparing food and offering good service is difficult for me but, I tried and gained experience for future jobs.
My Experience Learning English
By Oliver Ngounoue
When I arrived to the United States I didn’ t speak English. It was so difficult to say something on the bus, at the market or store. One day my friend told me that he knows a school where I can learn good English. That is why I am happy here at Carlos Rosario School. I want to learn how to speak, write, and understand English. I am so happy to be here because I have a nice teacher. She takes time to take care of all students. She has a lot of material to explain English to me and to other students. Grammar and writing are difficult. I know I need to work hard next semester.
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