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My name is Simone. I live with my husband in Arizona but I am originally from New York City. Both of my parents are from the beautiful island of Jamaica. I was lucky enough to live there as a child! I have been speaking American English AND Jamaican English (which is based on British English) in addition to Jamaican Creole all my life. This helps me to appreciate the differences between different forms of English. I also recognize how hard it is to study English as a second language because my husband has learned the language as an adult. I will help you improve your ability to speak English with patients, healthcare colleagues and professors. We will also work on interview skills, reading, writing and pronunciation. All lessons are tailored to your needs and goals. Video chat available. My husband is French! I can communicate okay in French when I am in France or with French family or friends but sometimes I want to say something and cannot really express myself the way I would if I were speaking in English. I can get by but I hope to become C2. My grandfather was Cuban so I SHOULD speak Spanish better, but, alas, I don't. Abuelito is gone and it is very important to me to become fluent. I have visited several Spanish-speaking countries and have no problem communicating about basic topics but there is a lot of room for improvement. I am also studying Hebrew and Portuguese but my levels are too low to participate in conversations. Therefore, I am not looking for language partners in either of these languages at this time. Portuguese is going a lot better than Hebrew because of its similarities to Spanish. When I get to B1 (or maybe even A2), I will seek out language partners. Right now my time is limited so I will need to focus on just a few languages. Female language partners would be ideal so that I can try to copy your speaking voice.
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    When people say that money has been burning a hole in my pocket, it means that they have money and they want to spend it as soon as possible. There is only one sentence given but the second part of the sentence with "Ill see where I stand" most likely means that the speaker will see if they have any money left in the future (in a couple of months). If s/he is eager to get rid of the money, there is a chance that it will all be gone soon.
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    Hi,

    I am an Anglophone studying French. I don't know where exactly you are in Canada, but if you are in a large Eastern city, you will probably find language exchanges or polyglot clubs where you can converse in French.  Try the online social groups or start your own.  There are probably some Francophone hospital personnel who would like to learn English.

    When I was in Montreal, I attended such language conversation meetings.  I was hoping to work in a hospital there but, alas, my French has never made it pass C1.  I feel your pain.  

    Good luck!

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    August 20, 2016
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    Try recording your voice saying something and then listen to a recording of a native English-speaker saying the same thing.  Then practice and record each word or phrase until you notice an improvement.  

    Pick ONE English accent to copy.  Do not mix accents because you may become difficult to understand for everyone.  

    There may be some words that you will never be able to say, and this is okay. Accents are cool!

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    August 20, 2016
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    Filipino what?  Food?  People? Books?

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    August 20, 2016
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    I have no idea but I imagine that it was something a child or an English learner once said. It is funny and cute.  A great name for the website!
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    August 20, 2016
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    I agree with Susan.  Despite school, the bulk of learning occurs at home. I was taught to read by my parents before I attended school.  

    I also agree with Dan Smith, that the educational system in the US varies widely.  Even in one city there may be many different types of schools for children of the same age.

    In general, I think that we are taught to "sound it out" and to recognize certain words.  There are many words that sound nothing like the way they are spelled so you need to memorize as well.  



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    August 20, 2016
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    Excellent quiz!  
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    August 20, 2016
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    I say "Go for it!"  It can be done.  There are people who do it.

    I am studying French, Spanish and (sometimes) Portuguese and this is difficult because of their similarities.  I mix them up!  It is also probably easier because of their similarities.  

    Language study is hard but you know two "difficult" languages already.  Therefore, I think that you can study French and Japanese.  


    My recommendation is to find French-Japanese people who speak both languages. They will be very useful to you.  It is also good to search for Italki threads with French people learning Japanese and vice versa. This will help you a great deal.  It will only work if you are at least intermediate in both but try it.

    Good luck!

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    August 20, 2016
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    You are welcome!
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    You are welcome!
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    August 20, 2016
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