1.03 – Reading Comprehension

Hi everyone,

Well, the fi rst week has nearly passed, with no real problems to tell you about so far. It hasn’t been
easy though. So many things are different from what I’m used to. There’s the language, for one
thing. As you know, I’ve been studying English for many years, but this is like being a beginner
all over again. It seems as if everyone is speaking a different language from the one I studied at
school! Still, I’m beginning to get used to hearing English all around me.

Lectures don’t start till next week, so this week has been a time of settling in: fi nding my way
around, meeting people on the same course, joining clubs and societies and so on. There’s
actually a Palestine Society (which I’ve joined of course). They have guest speakers and discussion
groups, organise cultural events and even food evenings, so at least I’ll have some connection with
home. I’ve joined two other clubs as well.

I hope you’re all well. I’ll write again soon.

Love,
Mahmoud