woes= malheurs

a vow= voeu

to be summoned = être cité

it still gives me a thrill to sow seeds = une grande joie de semer

a minor burn = une petite brulure

to choke = étouffer

emergency medical help = assistance d'urgence

a casualty = un accident

to be at rock bottom = etre au plus bas

to bedevil = tourmenter

to unravel = défaire

to get bursary = avoir une bourse

why learn?= Pourquoi apprendre?

Why I got started = Pourquoi je me suis lancé

The skills I had were hands-on skills= compétences manuelles

a solicitor = un avocat

I just felt elated = heureux

to search for a course = chercher un cours

progression opportunities = opportunités de progression

the remainder of the timetable = le reste de horaires

There is controversy over the discussion that

find a course= trouver un cours