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I enjoy the language learning process, but finding native speakers willing to speak with a beginner can be difficult. I'm currently learning Spanish and French, although I'm also interested in starting with Russian as well. I'm from Northern California - and before you ask, no, I don't surf or know any Hollywood stars. The beaches here are freezing cold (even on sunny days) and any stars that live here are hanging out in mansions getting stoned.
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Mbarka
French
May 13, 2013
Merci Ace, ça me ferait tellement plaisir de travailler avec vous.
Carla
Spanish
May 7, 2013
¡Muchas gracias!
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    All of these works

    Alexander wrote under my leadership (I was his teacher, is “leadership” correct here? - Yes, this is fine) term papers on the following topics: "A1", "A2", "A3". All of these works are distinguished by the depth of paradoxical formulation of philosophical problems, and, moreover, his explanations are based on the author’s solid philosophical erudition. Alexander comes across as a man capable of independent search and review of the philosophical paradoxes: (that's a colon replacing the comma that was there) communicative, disciplined, responsible, and having a desire and capacity to realize itself distinguish himself in the field of philosophy.

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    May 14, 2013
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    That first one has a sentence structure that might seem odd to a native speaker. Try this instead: He has committed his government to the path of economic reform. As for the second one, it would be more natural to say this: He has committed himself to supporting his brother's children.
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    May 10, 2013
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    Technically, yes, you could. However, the sentence structure might sound a little stilted and formal to a native speaker - particularly your usage of the word "certain." A good way to reorganize this would be "I have some questions that I'd like to ask the class."
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    May 10, 2013
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    Yes, you could say that. I would even go so far as to say that you'd sound like you have a pretty advanced vocabulary if you used "exhibit" in that instance. As a small correction to your sentence, it is "depression" and not "depress."
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    May 10, 2013
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    To say that you "study in school" would be to imply that you study as a student in general. Here in the US, saying "I'm in school" is often used to convey that someone is enrolled in a school, although it can also mean that they're currently at the school itself. If someone says that they "study at school" they're more likely to be saying that they study at the physical location of the school. Unfortunately, context can change the meaning of either of these, but those are the most likely reasons someone would say either of them.
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    May 10, 2013
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    I Say What I Think!

    In life we confront a both good and bad times, so enjoyed the joyful moments and forget the bad ones. because We always have the choice ability to choose our course of in life, so are always smile and say "yes" to every new encounter that presents itself in your life. thank you

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    May 7, 2013
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    May 7, 2013
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    Question about One

    Recently I was listened to a podcast. During the program the host said "Well, let's now move on to the quick tips and jokers sections" and the co-host replied "Oh! I have been waiting for this one". My question is about the second sentence. If the co-host had been said "I have been waiting for this" without the word "one", have been the sentence wrong or incomplete?

     

    To answer your question:

     

    No, it would not have been incorrect to leave out "one."  By saying "this" he already stated that he had an expectation of that object.  Saying "one" is just adding extra emphasis to the idea that he had been waiting for that specific thing, but it was not needed.

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    May 7, 2013
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    Fear is a response that evolved in our minds as a result of humanity's pre-civilization lifestyle, so overcoming it is nearly impossible.  Some people find ways to cope with it, but I'd wager most of us are only capable of suppressing a small percentage of the fear we feel.

     

    Whenever I start to feel it creeping in, I just remind myself that everyone dies at some point.  To me, that simply means that it doesn't matter how frightening or painful a situation is - it will end.  It could be hours, days, months or even years, but it will end.  Then again, I'm living in a pretty safe place with abundant resources, so my perspective is certainly skewed.

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    May 7, 2013
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    Using "folks" is perfectly fine with most English speakers, although you mostly hear it from politicians in order to sound more humble than they really are. It's also very popular as a greeting in the Southeastern United States (along with "Hey ya'll"). It might seem odd if you're in a big city, in which case you could use "guys" instead. Anyway, to answer your question, I would say you could easily just ask this: "Is chess as hard as it seems?" The rest of it isn't really needed, as you've already expressed what you're trying to figure out. If you want to get a more in-depth answer about WHY chess is difficult, you could use these: "Why do people say chess is so difficult?" "What makes chess so hard to learn?" "Why is it so hard to master chess?"
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    May 6, 2013
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