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    This is very well covered in the book<em> Hong Kong Unveiled</em>, by Betty Hung & Claire Baillieu. From the last paragraph of the part that deals with adopted English names:

    <em>Chinese names are not gender-specific and when it comes to choosing an English name little, if any, thought is given to the gender of the person being named. Women calling themselves Jeremy, Noel, or Toby, for instance, or men named Sue are not uncommon.</em>

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    January 30, 2015
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    It's not RP, no. I'd say it's definitely not estuary English/mockney. Incidentally, I'd also disagree with Peachey that that's the typical accent of London and the SE. I listened to a selection of the videos. There's definite classic saaf (South) London pronunciation in parts. Pronunciation of the word 'manner' on the Pride and Prejudice video, for example. However, she's also frequently "well-spoken", yet not quite to the extent of an RP accent. In addition there is...something else there, another region. I honestly can't place it. The shires maybe? It's intriguing. As a voice actor she is excellent. The varying accent gives her voice a captivating charm.
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    January 29, 2015
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    January 25, 2015
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    I think it is important for a teacher to be passionate about the subject they teach.

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    January 25, 2015
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    I am looking for a job that allowS me to... is correct. I am looking for a job that will allow me to... is an alternative.
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    January 25, 2015
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    No, that is the not correct usage. You can say "turn right", "take a right turn", "take the next right turn", "take the next turning on the right", or even (slang) "do a right after the traffic lights".
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    January 25, 2015
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    "Hello everyone, I need to improve my English speaking and writing, is there anyone who can help me?" Welcome to the site. I see that you joined today. italki is a very good place to improve your language skills. To improve your writing, write entries in your Notebook. Native/Advanced English speakers will correct any mistakes. Study the corrections, so that you do not make the same mistakes next time you write a Notebook entry. To improve your speaking skills, search for a Language Partner. The search page is under 'Community' in the pink-purple navigation bar. You are a native Italian speaker who is learning English. Therefore, look for native/advanced English speakers that want to improve their Italian. Help each other! During a language exchange with a Language Partner, each person practices speaking in the language that they are studying. Each person listens and provides corrections or suggestions to help their partner improve. You can also pay for lessons with professional or community tutors. This is a great way to improve. Good luck!
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    January 25, 2015
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    Happy New Year

    Today is 1st Jan and 2015 comes arrives. It is normal to recall the memories of 2014. However, I can only remember something important and the big news in Hong Kong. In addition, I am not delighted after thinking these thoughts.
    On the other hand, I think my poor English level causes me a lot of trouble. So, I want and need to improve my English!

     

     

    I wish you every success in your goals for the coming year.

     

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    January 25, 2015
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    I referred someone else here to this video the other day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3gvjrh5_TY Its topic is the use of "for" and "to" of course. It's good. :)
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    January 24, 2015
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    Me and my 'interesting' poem

     

    When the lights
    light up the night,
    color the wall
    till it's not longer white;
    enjoy the life
    'cos,
    you can't call 911 to get your time back

    when the sky
    holds the stars tight,
    you are right there,
    with your grey eyes;
    don't be so upset
    'cos,
    you can't get high by just saying hi,
    am I right?

     

     

    Good work. There was little that needed correcting here. I fixed the title, struck out a 't', added commas here and there; an apostrophe, and a slight verb tense adjustment. All small stuff. I did change the coz to 'cos, as I'd seen an author (Martin Amis) use that form in print, and it retains the casual style of your verse; so, why not. Like most poems, yours could be interpreted in more than one way. The only word choice I wasn't sure was intentional was 'high'. It was unclear from the context if it meant high as in a drugs high (euphoria), or to succeed in life (advance to great heights); perhaps 'can't [ever/really] fly' would be a good substitute. Still, there's no rule that poems always have to make sense, and I'm no poetry critic. So, that's quite enough from me!

     

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    January 24, 2015
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