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I taught myself to play guitar, one note at a time. I taught myself to paint, mixing colors together and observing what happened. I am learning french--one mistake at a time. Help!
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Sami Faradji 💫
French
Mar 20, 2025
J’ai eu le plaisir d’échanger en français avec Jay, et ce fut une expérience très agréable. Il a montré une belle aisance à s’exprimer et une grande motivation pour progresser. Son écoute attentive et ses interventions pertinentes ont rendu la conversation intéressante. C’était un vrai plaisir de discuter avec lui !
Mégane Côté
French
Nov 24, 2024
Nous avons eu une leçon agréable! Continue tes beaux efforts pour apprendre le français. À bientôt!
Steban Rasmussen ⭐✅
Spanish
Mar 19, 2022
Congratulations for your dedication and effort with learning Spanish. In each class we have been able to learn the meaning of new words and see some corrections that will make this process easier and more bearable. It always makes me happy to be able to give classes and I feel that the time goes by very fast because of the fun we have. Thank you for choosing me as your tutor at Italki, have a nice day and see you soon.
Steban Rasmussen ⭐✅
Spanish
Mar 19, 2022
Congratulations for your dedication and effort with learning Spanish. In each class we have been able to learn the meaning of new words and see some corrections that will make this process easier and more bearable. It always makes me happy to be able to give classes and I feel that the time goes by very fast because of the fun we have. Thank you for choosing me as your tutor at Italki, have a nice day and see you soon.
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  • Answered
    "that's a half-baked idea" "too many cooks spoil the brew" "that's the cherry on top" "you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet" "variety is the spice of life" "it's as American as apple pie" "that's the whole enchilada" "that's not worth a hill of beans"
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    October 10, 2021
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    I see that others are complaining about the loss of community but these posts don’t tell half the story because many of us could not figure out how to post anymore. I finally got the phone app just to add my voice to the protest. I add my voice to those who are upset with Italki for these changes, but there are many who will be unheard and who will just move on to other platforms. Sad!
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    September 2, 2020
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  • Commented
    For every 15 people I contact for a language exchange, it might work out with one. 1 in 15.
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    August 14, 2020
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    Yes! I have exchange partners who are beginners in English and others who are quite fluent; I have partners from ages 25-70, from Algeria to Quebec, scientists to artists. I cannot get enough of these many stories, and I fancy myself a good conversationalist. With some people we just chat, and with others we work on phrases or basics. I love it all! Give me a try!
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    August 9, 2020
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  • Commented
    I looked at the book, and I understand why you would have trouble. There are lots of words that are not used in everyday conversation, there are some expressions, and there are some challenging sentences with complicated syntax. Try reading "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros (there are lots of pdf files with this very short story if you google it). In searching for "beginner" books, do not assume that books written for teens are easier. There are lists on the internet. One list gives John Escott's "The Missing Coins" as a Level 1 book and I glanced at it and think it would be a great beginning spot. They argue that Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" is A2, and I glanced at its first page and it is actually easier than your first page of "The King's Justice."
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    August 2, 2020
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    You definition says "often" this implies intention, but I would say it ALWAYS implies intention. If you accuse someone of beating around the bush, you are calling them out! When do I do it?
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    August 2, 2020
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  • Commented
    When in doubt, state your sentence in a positive way. "Please remember that much goes on during the events and in between the events." Or, "When the speakers are present, magic happens. In the time between speakers, there will also be possibilities for you to make magic."
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    August 1, 2020
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  • Commented
    50/50 English/French. I am always ready to try another exchange. Feel free to contact me to try a Skype meeting.
    Jay
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    July 30, 2020
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    It's just an expression that gets used when two people are facing off. Wikipedia says, "How do you like them apples?" (colloquial, rhetorical question, Ireland, US) Used after an actual or proposed action with which the listener might be displeased. Also used after refuting an argument." There are lots of other expressions that have just as little meaning but pack the same rhythmic punch: "What do you think about that?" or "Don't even think about it." or "Are you fxxxing kidding me!" It is in the beat.
    
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    July 28, 2020
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  • Commented
    Stop LEARNING a language and instead ACQUIRE the language.

    In order to do this, you need to delay grammar lessons--and all lessons--and even corrections, and instead you need to spend a good year just acquiring a language the way a baby does--through a language parent, through talking, through repetition, through interacting with the world and not just learning the word "verre" for "glass" but hearing the word "verre" while touch a glass and handing you the glass and sipping from the glass. By the way, if you want to have an exchange (English/French) contact me. I can't find enough French parents.
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    July 26, 2020
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