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Hello, I am a newspaper reporter in West Central Florida looking to improve my ability to talk with people in Spanish and follow news events in Latin America. Hope to find a teacher that I am comfortable with.
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Elias-chile
Spanish
May 12, 2016
Siempre son muy agradables las conversaciones con Pat, Saludos. Espero podamos seguir hablando en el futuro.
Elias-chile
Spanish
Feb 7, 2016
Próxima session gratis. Pat
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    Which place do you prefer to visit: big cities or small towns? Formal discussion.

    The kind of area where you will live is one of the hardest of decisions in life. Being asked this question, some might choose a small town, while others prefer big cities. Personally, I prefer to live in a small town due to the proximity of  nature and closer relations with neighbors.

    First of all, living in contact with nature is one of the most important aspects of my life, since it gives me a great feeling of peace and joy. For instance, I love to take my bike and ride through the countryside in the morning. However, this would be more complicated in a big city, as it takes a long time to leave the urban jungle behind. Nature makes anyone more respectful toward the environment and offers a clean and healthy atmosphere, both being essential in this polluted world.

    Secondly, life in a small town strengthens the relationship among residents, People in big cities may have completely forgotten the meaning of this kind of solidarity and friendship with neighbors. For instance, people in small towns are aware of any problems their neighbor may have and are generally prone to help even without being asked, more so than people in big cities, who are more likely concerned about not missing their public transport. This is an utterly human feeling that characterizes small towns.


    In conclusion, despite the advantages living in a big city might have, I would undoubtedly choose to reside in a small town for the undervalued happiness of being able to enter nature anytime I wish and for the sincere connections with other residents..

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    September 30, 2017
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    We use phonemics
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    April 1, 2017
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    English learners and pronunciation My ESOL students in Ecuador have trouble pronouncing ng and nger words like singer? Is this a common problem?
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    May 26, 2016
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    May 26, 2016
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    Seguro Bogota is la ciudad mas intersante, en mi opinion. Segunda es San Pedro Sula.
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    May 26, 2016
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    Just returned from a month in Colombia. Usted was much more common than vos and never heard tú in the cities.
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    May 26, 2016
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    I just got a copy of "Fiesta" a translation of Hemingway´s "The Sun Also Rises." Having recently read "El viejo y el mar," Hemingway´s "The Old Man and the Sea," I have found his basic simple writing style makes for an interesting and not overly challengin, very readable l translation for a low intermediate learner.
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    May 24, 2016
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    Improving Spanish writing ability for Spanish learners. I am looking for some partners -- people learning Spanish - who are interested in trying to improve their writing ability. My idea is take a specific topic such as a current event or popular trend or just a general subject, and each of us write about it to some specific length in Spanish with a deadline. W e could then exchange or post our efforts for comments. I am very open to ideas for changing this format, but mainly want the writing practice. Also, due to work obligations, I will be off line until late Wednesday, Thanks.
    May 24, 2016
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    It appears English is becoming the lengua franca for governments and international business, including entertainment.
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    May 24, 2016
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