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Hello, my name is Josh. I am an American currently completing my PhD in Norway. I am interested in learning more about the Vietnamese language and culture to better communicate with my girlfriend's parents. In exchange for helping me with Vietnamese, I can help you improve your English grammar and pronunciation, as I previously taught Academic English at the university level in Europe.
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    My essay for IELTS Writing Task 2

    The best way for governments to solve the problem of traffic congestion is providing free public transport in 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

    Some people argue that providing continuous free public transit is the most effective way to reduce the traffic congestion problem. In my opinion, I strongly disagree with this idea.
    On the one hand, operating a public transportation network throughout the day is not really necessary. Actually, overcrowded roads occur only at specific times, usually around working hours. During the night and early mornings, the number of commuters is lessened and, as a result, many public transport vehicles are underutilized. For example, in some municipal cites in Vietnam, roads are usually overloaded in the mornings and evenings when people are on their way to and from work. However, not many Vietnamese people go out at night after working hours, thus, most public busses contain no passengers after 10pm.
    On the other hand, supporting no-cost public transport is not an effective measure for economic development. Residents may be required to pay more taxes for transportation services, which they may hardly ever use due to its inconvenience. I therefore believe that Governments should allocate these funds to other essential fields, such as education, health care or transportation infrastructure, instead of investing in a free transport network.
    To conclude, in my perspective, providing continuous public transportation at no cost is inevitably unnecessary and is not a satisfactory solution to tackle the congestion problem.

    Thank you in advance!

    Chào em Bich,
    Làm tốt lắm!  Just a few corrections throughout to improve the clarity of your message.

    Josh
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    January 1, 2018
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    Community based tour

    Hi everybody,

    I'm Daisy from Hanoi. I wrote some tours in English and my native friend said "English is not good" but he's too busy to help me improve it. I need your help :) Thanks in advance!

    Herewith the tours

    Located about 1200m above sea level, Lung Van, or Cloud Valley, is often covered by a mystic haze. Called "heaven in the fog," the valley possesses a peaceful atmosphere and breath taking landscapes. The elderly often tell about origin of Muong Bi, one of its four branches (Bi, Vang, Thang, and Dong), which is the origin of the Muong ethnic group which inhabits the valley.
    Along with the myths and the beautiful scenery, the locals live a simple life. Agriculture is their main occupation. Lung Van has more than 400 households with 2,000 inhabitants, including over 200 seniors who, despite being over 100 years old, remain in good health. It is said that there is an indigenous tea which makes the people live longer.
    The local people will provide visitors with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to soak up a new culture, share the lives of the locals and enjoy being a guest in their homes.
    1 day Tour- Soaking in natural surroundings
    This ethical and authentic adventure into the mountainous province includes cultural and eco-tourism activities, a guided trek through the beautiful landscapes of Lung Van, and a taste of the rich local gastronomy.
    • Activities
    - Cycling through spectacular landscapes and enjoying the fresh air.
    - Enjoying the traditional beverage that’s considered to make the locals live longer.
    - Learning to cook a meal with the indigenous people; Wine-tasting and enjoying traditional food.
    - Visiting Muong ethnic families in Lung Van to experience the lifestyle of the locals
    - Experiencing traditional rural life and activities.
    - Enjoying guided treks through the mesmerizing valleys of Lung Van

    1. 2 day Tour – Lung Van biking/ motorcycle tour

    This tour takes you on a journey through the beautiful landscapes of Lung Van, where you will discover a rich Muong heritage and have the opportunity to immerse yourself fully in nature and thelocal culture.
    • Activities:
    - Enjoying the morning in Lung Van surrounded by fog.
    - Learning how to cook a traditional meal: Sticky rice, streamed fish and grilled meat.
    - Hiking through a scenic mountain pass while visiting the homes of local people.
    - Experiencing traditional handicrafts of the Muong people: How to make a traditional tool to catch fish.
    - Cycling around Lung Van, followed by a ride to the neighboring community of Nam Son, famous for its mandarin orange groves.
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    January 15, 2017
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