My experiences in italki

Frankly, I have been in Italki for almost three years. And I wanna share you with my experiences here.

Gains:

1, I have made many friends via this stage(lucky and happy), but also encountering weird and strange persons here who are not for study(quite scary and horrible).

2, I really like the Discussions and Articles here which expand my horizon;

Problems:

1, After I did have some fixed partners here, I found that i am a bit tired of getting to know other friends I added later cuz I have to intduce myself again and again. All the topics mentioned are always similar.(I feel so sorry) Besides, even as for old partners here, I also gradually noticed that it's hard to find more great topics to discuss. ( I feel a bit frustrated)

2, Seeking stable and similar-level partners is quite difficult. (different time zones, cultural discrepency,etc)

3, The most tough thing is that after i graduated from university, I feel the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Working life is much busier than before. I tried to spare more time studying but not so effective and efficient. 

Hope:

Keep touch with my old partners and try to make new friends. (Efforts will finally pay off)

So, dear all people here:

Do you share similar feelings wiith me? And how do you manage it? Or what else do you wanna add?

杨绛Yangjiang------最贤的妻，最才的女

On 5.25th,2016,a great Chinese translator just passed away forever with 105  year old age. She is a great transltor who masters chinese, english,french and spanish. If without her, we can never know much about western literature world in the early periods. And all her words to readers are so meaningful and enlightening.Wish her everthing good in another world!

And here i really wanna share you with one of her great words.

人生最曼妙的风景，竟是内心的淡定与从容。

我们曾如此渴望期盼外界的认可，到最后才知道：

世界是自己的，与他人毫无关系！

Is there any Meetup for language exchange in Shanghai?

Hello, everyone. Recently i have moved to Shanghai for my internship because I am gonna graduate this semester. And i plan my future career in Shanghai.  Although work life is probably much busier than before, i still hope to keep improving my language levels. Hence, does anybody here studying or living in shanghai ever try meetup for language exchange in shanghai? Could u share experiences with me? I hope to participate in such kind of groups.

Looking forward to your reply. Gracias.

My tips of pronouncing Spanish or Italian "RR" within a month

Dear friends,

As a native Chinese,pronouncing "RR" is extremely hard for most of us since we seldom vibrate our tongue when we speak Chinese.Personally,as a language fan,I am absorbed in studying western languages.In my opinion,English and French pronunciation are not a big problem.But when I first touched Spanish,I found that most pronunciations are quite similar to French ones except "RR".After watching many videos to study how to pronounce it,I still cannot catch that feelings.Until these days,It is so amazing that I can suddenly pronounce it!And Here are my tips!

Step1:Keep pronouncing "Da Da Da Da Da.....",and gradually increasing the speed;

Step2:Keep pronouncing "La La La La La.....",and gradually increasing the speed;

Step 3:Keep pronouncing "Da La Da La Da La Da La......",and gradually increasing the speed;

After following these three steps,you will gradually feel that your tongue can vibrate a bit,and then keep trying,the vibrating time can be prolonged.If you can totally do that later,keep trying combining it into the real words such as Perro,Carro etc.

If you still cannot pronounce it,don't give up.For me,I kept practicing for many days but still failed.However,I can suddenly pronounce it.The happiness just came so unexpectedly!I always believe,when quantity is accumulated to a certain state,quality then will jump!

Do you have similar stereotypes for Chinese and American females?

Dear friends,

Recently, I am doing some researches about Female culture refected in Chinese and American advertisements, particulary for advertising translation under two quite different cultures. Generally speaking, there always exist many stereotypes among chinese and western females, especially American females(because American culture is very powerful and influential now.) Most people probably think that many chinese females are very traditional, shy, loyal and considerate and dependable. While American females are independent, open-minded, outgoing and assertive.

Here, I wanna say everything is changing with time going by, even for females. Nowadays, more chinese females are more independent, not exactly what they looked like before. And American females are also changing all the time. From my perspective, I think it is worthwhile to deeply study and it can greatly help me understand American culture more, to some extent, improving my translating ability.

So, really hope you guys who can share me some links or resources about American Female Advertisements and American Females Images. 

Thanks, I would be extremely grateful!

A Tres Metros Sobre el Cielo

Recently,I watched two Spanish movies:A Tres Metros Sobre el Cielo and Tengo Ganas De Ti.
Honestly,I didn't hear of much about Spanish movies,especially under the powerful influence of American movies.Personally,I found this series are very different,which explores the meaning of family,friendship and relationship.
So,could you recommend me more Spanish movies?I think via movies,I can grab more Spanish culture and values.Gracias!

Do you like dogs?How about dog movies?

Personally,I guess most of you like small animals such as cute cats and dogs owing to various reasons.For me,I really love dogs.Hence,I am also absorbed in all kinds of dog movies.For instance,Hachi,Firehouse dog,especially Air Bud series.I am surprised and moved by these movies.The main character Buddy,a golden retriver,is totally an all-round sportsman!He can play basketball,soccer,football and baseball etc.So amazing and stunning!

If you are also like dogs and watching dog movies,I strongly recommend this series--Air Bud!

Besides,I will be extremely appreciated that you could recommend me more dog movies!

Winter Solstice---Dongzhi Festival,do you hear of it?

Winter Solstice is a time for the family to get together. In Gregorian calendar, it is around Dec 22nd or 23rd.The origins of this festival can be traced back to the yin and yang philosophy of balance and harmony in the cosmos. After this celebration, there will be days with longer daylight hours and therefore an increase in positive energy flowing in.

In China,One activity that occurs during these get togethers (especially in the southern parts of China and in Chinese communities overseas) is the making and eating of Tangyuan or balls of glutinous rice, which symbolize reunion,while Northerners may have dumplings and raviolis that day Some places even have the tradition to offer sacrifices to the heaven and earth.

Personally,I really like this festival.I can go back home to have a gorgeous short rest.Today I can eat lots of delicious food like Jiaozi,Dongzhiyuan,especially Maijiao(like an amplifying spring roll,full of various tasty ingredients.I can choose anything i like to wrap in).Wow,mentioning it,i cannot help eating it.Hope that I will not get fatter.Futhermore,i rather enjoy the making process with my families!

Besides,I see that spring is coming soon after this bloody cold winter.Ah,it occurs to me that Christmas is on the way,Merry Christmas to you all!Just enjoy beautiful moment and be happy-go-lucky!