Dear Teachers,<br/><br/>1. I don't think you realize how much of what you write comes across as sbide criticism.<br/><br/>- What does "come across" mean here?<br/><br/>2. Anyway, that's my take on it.<br/><br/>- What does "that's my take on it" mean here?<br/><br/>3. I'm really thankful to him for what he has done for me.<br/><br/>- Is this natural?<br/><br/>4. - In this choir, I'm the one who understand her the most / best.<br/><br/> - In this choir, no one can understand her better than me.<br/><br/>- Are these natural?<br/><br/>5. In order to succeed / to be successful in life, you have to get along with other people.<br/><br/>- Is this natural?<br/><br/>Thanks very much to Teachers,<br/><br/> Stevenukd.