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I am lucky to have so many wonderful teachers on italki who have helped with my language learning. Thanks to their assistance, I was able to pass the HSK 5 in September 2016 and HSKK Advance speaking in March 2017. Currently I am working on speaking and writing.
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Dan
Chinese (Mandarin)
May 31, 2020
Welcome back Pearl . I will find some new videos for you .
Dan
Chinese (Mandarin)
Feb 28, 2020
Thank you Pearl .
Dan
Chinese (Mandarin)
Feb 16, 2020
Good job Pearl . We talked about her students and the Van life . See you next time .
Dan
Chinese (Mandarin)
Feb 10, 2020
Good job Pearl . We talked a lot about Google Doc , Cromebook . I need to learn about them .Thank you .
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  • Corrected
    Could someone please correct these paragraphs for me?

    I believe that having the opportunity to study abroad and getting in touch to a whole new culture would help me to share my own expericences with others trough my art productions, not only by personal projects like a book I'm working on, but also trying to inspire and teaching others the importance of valuing diferentes world views. For me, sharing experiences and knowledge are the main points to get to a better way of living.

    Currently studying Visual Arts at college. It deals with artistic production and research in fields of visual languages, including painting, drawing, engraving, sculpture, design, photography, video and more, also studying contemporany art and exploring creativity skills as well.

    Thanks in advance!

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    I believe that having the opportunity to study abroad and getting in touch with a whole new culture would help me to share my own experiences with others. I hope to do so through my art production and a personal book project. I would like to inspire and teach others the importance of valuing different world views. I believe that sharing your own experiences and personal knowledge is key to a better way of living.

    Currently, I am studying Visual Arts in college. My major deals with artistic production and research in fields of visual languages. This includes many areas such as painting, drawing, engraving, sculpture, design, photography, video and much more. I am also studying contemporary art and learning about creativity.

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    June 18, 2019
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    Hi, Valentina:  I think it is very important to celebrate and note all your previous successes.  You've already come a long way!  Then set small measurable goals that you can reach either through individual study or with a teacher/tutor.  Make the process enjoyable by choosing study materials that make learning seem like fun.  However, do hone in on vocabulary and structures as well so that you mix in a little bit of work to make sure you are paying attention to aspects of English that you are shooting to acquire.  Reviewing is a normal part of the process so don't get discouraged if you need to review the older material.  Find opportunities to use the language verbally or expressively in writing and share your work with others so they can learn from you and maybe provide some feedback and suggestions as well.  Sometimes you might need a break from learning to figure out your language goals and preferences.  You can then become more strategic in finding ways to learn that are more compatible with your style.  


    Best of luck!

    Pearl

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    September 9, 2017
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    Hi, Jean: I think you should not give up until you've tried materials that fit your level of learning as well as your learning style.  Maybe ask someone who has studied languages who can ask about what areas or language learning habits seem to be more difficult in your particular situation to get through.  It is also important to find a teacher who can truly be a friend and an encouragement in your language learning journey.  I believe all materials can be broken down sufficiently at whatever level that we are at - it may take creativity.  Find a great source of motivation that can spur you on might be important as well.  Best of luck!
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    September 3, 2017
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    Something to add to my earlier comment.  It is difficult to fairly evaluate a teacher through a short comment.  A prospective student might have to read a lot of comments about one teacher to assess whether he/she should take a trial lesson or purchase a package.

    I think it is important to find someone who is really interested in helping students and not here for other agendas like solely building a resume or filling in time until the next task.  It takes a lot of work to find but there are really great teachers here who really understand how to be a friend and a teacher.  If you find one, consider yourself very lucky. I've had my ups and downs as well.  If you sense something is not right with the teacher/student relationship, don't hesitate to walk away.  Some of the teachers with a lot of experience and history might have more to offer.  Usually, they will know more of what they want and how to go about working with students.

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    September 3, 2017
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    According to Mirriam-Webster dictionary, "hide" can mean the skin of a person (Example: "Save his own hide" - Save himself) or skin of a large animal used for clothing or other man made items. Origin according to M-W is old English. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hide Definition of hide 1 : the skin of an animal whether raw or prepared for use —used especially of large heavy skins buffalo killed for their hides boots made of cow hide 2 : the life or physical well-being of a person betrayed his friend to save his own hide
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    August 20, 2017
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  • Answered
    ..................................................................................................................... To Whom It May Concern (Dear Sir or Madam): Re: 4th Semester Examination Absence With due respect, I would like to inform the University as to why I was absent from two examinations in elective subjects, English and Sociology, during the 2017 4th semester exam period. I had a medical condition called Minimal Lesion Nephropathy which made it difficult for me to take these exams during that time. Therefore, I ask you to kindly consider my situation and allow accommodation so that I am able to take these examinations at a later date. Sincerely, Khatung J.
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    July 2, 2017
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    The city that never stops!

    When you try to look for a flight to Brazil, you obligatory going to do scale in São Paulo.

    If you try to book a flight to Brazil, you will eventually end up in Sao Paulo.
    It is almost impossible to say that anyone know the city de San Pablo how is named in Spanish.

    It is almost impossible to know if anyone really knows how the city of San Paulo was named in Spanish. 
    I always want to visit this city and really I didn’t disappoint in know it. It is the third city the biggest of the world. There are 12

    I have always wanted to visit this city and was not disappointed to find out that it is the third largest city in the world.  There are 12 million

    Paulistas according to a census in 2016.  It is the heart of a South American giant and economic capital, Brazil.

    paulistas according to the census in 2016, It is the heart of South American giant, the economic capital of Brazil.
    Many people from different cities of Brazil or until foreign go to Sao Paulo, only to have a better life quality and a better job. This city is great to do businesses or get an excellent job.

    Many people from different cities in Brazil go to Sao Paulo to have better quality of life and job prospects.  This city is great to do business or for finding an excellent job.

    In addition, this state was the capital of the samba and caipirinha country years ago.

    In addition, this state was the capital of Samba and Caipirinha county (?) years ago.
    When you going to this country. Definitely you will be impressed for the natural beauty, because the landscape are  amazing and delightful.

    When you visit this country, you will definitely be impressed with the natural beauty and the amazing and delightful landscape.

    At least three times think in living for ever in Brazil, because I fall in love this unbelievable country. The behavior of the Brazilian people is really kind and friendly. Something that I never see in my whole life.
    At least I have thought of living forever in Brazil because I fell in love with this unbelievable country.  The Brazilian people are so kind and friendly, something that I have not seen before.
    I know many cities of the Sao Paulo state, because my baggage was really light and small, due to I use short, sweaters, etc. I never going to forget when bought a few of my clothes to some local friends, it happened because I had spent so much in caipirinha and restaurants...
    I visited many cities in Sao Paulo because I packed light clothing such as shorts in my baggage.  I never forgot how I sold (?) a few of my clothes to some local friends as I spent too much in Caipirinha restaurants.
    Until now remember the most exciting disco in Sao Paulo named "velho prieto", a Latin disco only has reggaeton, salsa, cambia. Etc. Basically Latin music and no Brazilian. Well in this place was my best festa in Brazil, because dance with Brazilian girls my origin musica. It is something that can’t describe it, in that moment, I would say that was the happiest of the world in that moment, the music, environment, girls, alcohol, caipirinha, smoke, cigarrete. There wasn’t moment happier than that. it is something that I will remember for all my life.
    Until now, I still remember the most exciting disco in Sao Paulo named "Velho Prieto", a Latin disco that only plays reggaeton, salsa, cambia, etc.  They only played Latin music and no Brazilian.  Well, there I had my best fiesta in Brazil because I danced with Brazilian girls in my country's music and songs.  It was an undescribable moment and the happiest moments in my life.  The music, environment, girls, alcohol, caipirinha, smoke, and cigarrettes made it wonderful.
    On the other hand, like one the city biggest of the world, it is dangerous, I could see many
    thefts in the street, bus, etc. Anyway when you get here... anyone is forced to take one açaí (tropical brazilian fruit)
    I earn 5 kg to eating this fruit Hahaha.. Well in Brazil it is impossible don’t earn weight


    You cant lose the opportunity of visiting SAO PAULO.


    THE TEXT ABOUT THE DISCO isnt REAL HAHAAHAH it is only to increase more sentences in my writing..

    I will thank some corrections.
    THANKS"

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    May 26, 2017
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    If anyone is interested in learning or sharing Korean language through k-pop/BTS, please contact me! I am looking for teachers who may be able to teach Korean through K-pop songs.  Would like to focus on listening and speaking skills as well as some foundational reading skills.  Language of instruction can be either English, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Thanks so much!
    May 13, 2017
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    Interesting discussion of an important topic!  I think finding a great teacher is a lot of trial and error.  What one person might think is a great lesson, another would think it is not appropriate or professional enough.  Your own learning experiences and attitudes towards language learning will also affect your feelings about a teacher.  Having said that, I'm sure there's a lot of common ground and basic understanding about teachers that every student would appreciate or understand.  I really draw the line when teachers 1) eat food during the sessions (maybe an exception can be made in an emergency or if very busy that day but not as a usual practice 2) replaces professional techniques or teaching strategies with scare tactics or other intimidating ways of interacting 3) does not jot down some basic observations or remarks about  the student etc (I don't think it would be that difficult to keep a journal with student names and write some quick notes or use some post-its to jot down something about students every once in a while in case you forget.  Other than that, I really think having the teacher follow up the student by posting helpful remarks about student progress is very useful in evaluating how the lesson went and if there is a good teacher-student fit.  I understand that some teachers may be way too busy for that but even periodically would be helpful.  In the end, it does not really matter as much about the strategies used but more important is the consistency of practice and  enjoyment of the process.  The more you practice something you like or find enjoyable, the more you will learn regardless of the teaching style.
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    February 17, 2017
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  • Answered
    You can also say: The knight used his (own) sword to kill the warrior. If for some reason you want to say that the knight used the warrior's sword, you could say: The knight used the warrior's own sword to kill him.
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    February 13, 2017
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