Is there anyone to help me out with basic Vietnamese? Looking for good friends and language partners in Ha Noi, anyone there to help me out?
I like Viet Nam, it's people and it's culture and traditions. I have lots of admiration for Vietnamese people. I would love to socialize and explore more. <img alt="" src="http://www.italki.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" />

Study in Germany Can anyone, especially native Germans, suggest any website/university/other resources for a Chinese student who wants to study in Germany? She has learnt German language in a language school and has a fairly bright academic background in China. ** A former student of mine, she just sought my help on this matter.... However I know little about it. On Google search I just found this website: https://www.aps.org.cn/web/indexe.jsp Is there any other useful website? Your suggestions are highly appreciated. Thanks.

where to use "imasu" and "desu"? 彼女は年をとっています。(Kanojo wa toshi wo totte imasu.) = She is old. 彼女は太っています。(Kanojo wa futotte imasu.) = She is fat. but............. 彼女は女の子です。(Kanojo wa onnanoko desu) = She is a girl. 彼は背が低いです。(Kare wa sega hikui desu.) = He is short. Is there any rule of grammar to decide where to use です and where to use います in very simple sentences like those above? Many thanks for your suggestions.

The Island of Komodo ... Has anyone here been to the island of Komodo to see the world's longest and fiercest living reptile the  "Komodo Dragon"? Is it confined to only one island or found in several islands? What do you call it in Bhasa Indonesia? ....<img src="http://www.italki.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" alt="" />

Adjective form of the word "Synergy" What's the adjective form of the word "synergy"? Is it .... 1. Synergic 2. Synergetic 3. Synergistic I think, 'Synergic' ought to be the right one for common use. However, when I looked it up in the dictionary, I found that all these three words exist. Can you please suggest, which one means what? Do I need different contexts to use these three words? Better still, if you can just write 3 simple sentences to show how to use each of them. That will be enough. Thanks in advance.

What is a "Tatame Room"? Suggestions please... The hotel I want to book for my upcoming travel has offered me a "tatame room". Not sure what it is like...is there any special feature there?

International Dialects of English Archive

I just came across an amazing archive!!
Here is an awesome collection of varied English accents from all over the world. It includes a free, online archive of primary source dialect and accent recordings, literally from four corners of the world (including both native and non-native speakers of English).

Even you can submit your own sample (regional English accent) to this archive.

I just listened to some of the typical variations of common English accent (of which I am aware!) from certain parts of the world. Honestly, as per my experience with real people from those countries and regions, I must say that the sample recordings here are nearly 90% accurate.

So, just browse down to your chosen country and keep listening to the samples. Hope you enjoy it!!

http://web.ku.edu/~idea/index.htm
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Well, all I was searching for was some resource on my favorite Yorkshire Accent. Is there anyone here who can give me a lead on that?

Watch (if accessible) this video clip. So cute and <em>fonny</em>...isn't she? ^^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB3ieNhEsDY&feature=player_embedded

English Movies or English Documentary Films - which one do you suggest? Which one, in your opinion, can be more productive for young learners, when it comes to 'Listening Practice'...... and of course, enhancing their oral skills later on?

Thanks for your comments!

Chinese - English @ Skype / MSN (voice) Hi there ~

I need to brush up my "extrememly poor" oral Chinese in the next one and half months. I want to perfect the tones .... which I always mess up with<img alt="" src="http://www.italki.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/tounge_smile.gif" />. ... especially, for everyday conversation among friends and on streets etc. My current standard in oral Chinese is at  "survival level".

In return .... you can talk as much as you like in English .... or do some reading practice ..... or little role plays ... whatever you want.

Since I am NOT always available on Skype/MSN, plz let me know in advance if you are interested.

Thanks and Cheers!!

Please have a specific plan for your exact 'English' needs. Feel free to suggest new ideas!

P.S: I can only add a few more outside of my existing friends' list. Sorry for that!!