Translation of scheuen

My mom and dad used to speak English when they wanted to say something I shouldn't understand. In this way I have learned English. I did not tell them till late, but I did understand every word they said.
True, I forgot the 'I' when I have copied and pasted the entire text field. I assume it is the regular form, isn't it? However, the formal form in Spain is a little different to what we are using in Mexico.
I do not like London, my home is in southern England, and there is a lot of work there too. A lot of people are moving to London just for work. I've been here for 10 years and I am studying chemistry.