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I am a linguist who is a native speaker of English. I have extensive experience teaching ESL & working with official English examinations like TOEFL & TOEIC. I have taught English both abroad and in The United States in all aspects from business English to writing English. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in teaching other languages like Finnish, Spanish & a few others. Let me know your language goals and I will get you there in a fun and effective way! The advantage I have is that not only have I been educated in the languages I teach and speak, but I understand the common problems that non-native speakers will face and have developed effective methods that help people overcome those challenges.
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    La diferencia entre... ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre estos? ¿Cuántos cuartos hay? ¿Cuántos cuartos son? Gracias todos. :)
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    In Finnish it would be 'Paljon onnea'.  :)  It is pronounced (pal-yon on-neya).  Put stress on the first syllables.  

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    Actually, I think you have this reversed. It should be 'free-spirited'. The other way makes no sense in English. This word, 'free-spirited', is an adjective used to describe a person as being liberated, a bit more on the casual side & unrestricted. It has been used in recent years to refer to hippie-type individuals or those of a bohemian mentality. It's someone who cannot be tied down or made to conform. They are free thinkers and may be somewhat 'gypsy-like'. :)
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    As a learner of Icelandic, I think it is best to integrate all aspects of the language. The best learning resource I have found for this is Teach Yourself Icelandic. You can get it from Amazon or Ebay. Make sure you get the CDs with it to help your pronunciation! Have fun!
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    Yes, Mina they mean the same thing but the first sentence sounds like a more normal flow of English. The second sentence sounds slightly poetic, although you can say that and it will sound a little unique. :)
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    Hi Vadym. Here is the difference below: 'want to' is a desire. 'I want to play a game.' 'to be willing to do something' is more like an ability. You are able to do something but you might not necessarily want to do it. 'I am willing to play a game.' Think of it as this. If your friend asks you what you want to do today, what could you say as a response? Maybe you want to go to the movies or maybe you want to do nothing. It's light, it's fun and a desire (something you like to do). Now, think of that same friend asking 'Are you willing to help me move to a new apartment?' This might not be such a fun thing always. If you are a helpful friend, you might answer that you are or are not willing 'Yes, I am willing to help you'. In English, usually the more common things to say is 'Yes, I can help you.' as a willingness and an ability is synonymous.
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    Everybody is hard to understand; men and women alike. :) Whomever said this is just using it as an excuse for feeling insecure about understanding you.
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    How does one start a language school? Ever since I was a teen, I dreamed of having my own language school. I even tried it once but the small town I lived in and my lack of experience made it flop before it even got started. I had a few students but it wasn't enough to thrive off of and expanding was out of the question as I had no idea about the technical side of hiring other instructors nor did I have the overhead to take on such an expense. Well, soon I will be moving to a large city and want to try this endeavor again. What I want to know is: Is it best to do solely online lessons for this language school I want to create, to have traditional classes or a both? What are the technical things I need to have in order to officially get this language school off the ground? How can I ensure that my school will create enough revenue to allow the business to thrive as well as prevent me & any teachers I would hire from living in poverty?
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    I would highly recommend Teach Yourself Polish.  Anything by that company is amazing as I have taught myself a few languages with these books.  They cover everything; pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, speaking, writing, reading, etc.  Just be sure you get the book with the CDs.  Best of luck to you with Polish!  It's a beautiful language. 

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    I agree completelely with Gerald.  It is very unfortunate that the media does this.  Many people like to believe the media without finding out for themselves how the people really are and are quick to make geralizations so they don't have to do any real thinking for themselves.  I have had several encounters with Iranians and they are very hospitable people.  They will open their home to others and offer them delicious Iranian foods & the delicious teas!  And their homes are often quite elaborate with glorious decor, bright colors and of a unique Iranian styling. The people I have met have also been well-educated, well-traveled, spoke a few languages and were open-minded yet opinionated.  I have a great opinion of Iranian people.    

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