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More about me: http://nicholesaadGES.com Italki is a great place to share languages. Since teaching is my profession (it's how I make my living), I am not here for language exchange. I can give professional language lessons, and you can easily schedule time with me through italki. I have worked in education since 2006. I started out as a summer camp instructor, then an ESL teacher in china, and have even managed a school in Shanghai. My other work experience includes academic development (writing tests and textbooks), and teacher training. Besides all of that, I have also volunteered with underprivileged children in Mexico, Palestine, and in the US.
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  • Answered
    For your baby's health, it is best that they breast feed for as long as possible. Baby formula (milk powder), is not the best choice. http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-breastfeeding-benefits-you-and-your-baby_8910.bc
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    October 2, 2014
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    A date is social, while an appointment is professional. A date doesn't have to be romantic, but most of the time it is used to describe a romantic outing with a partner.
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    October 2, 2014
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    Yes, you could, but it might be considered rude. "Excuse you," is a phrase that has a negative connotation. It's almost always said in a negative tone.
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    September 30, 2014
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    Firstly, I'd like to talk about a movie to use new words and vocabulary, plus improve my writing skills :) I appreciate for any help.

     

     

    In fact, this movie is based on a real story of a Hotel manager who helped 1200 people from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. It's made me see the worst side of humanity in this world: the wars and genocides, and how one million people died only because of their race. It made me understand that humans can hate enough to kills other people’s kids, women and the elderly just because they are different in color, race or religion.

     

    However that made me wonder why the world didn't do anything for them?
    Why they were still silent until 900,000 people died?

     

    It also made me think about what is happing around me right now in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, etc. It made me think, “How are the people there?” And, “How are their lives?” Now, I can feel empathy for them, because I know how people feel in the war.

     

    It has made me know how lucky I am. I'm living with my family, and I don't hear the bullets and bombs every day. I really have a lot of grace. Thank God for it, and I wish everyone in this world will have a good life.

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    September 30, 2014
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    Double letters serve a function--usually to make a vowel short. Sometimes with the case of ss, it changes the sound of the 's' from a (z) sound to a (s) sound. When the s comes at the end of a word, it usually takes the sound of (z). Think of the words has, was, his, days, etc. Therefore, using the double ss ensures the sound will be (s). Think of the root word for harassment, harass. If the s were alone at the end, it would sound like haraz. These are just basic phonics rules that we are not taught explicitly in school.
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    September 30, 2014
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    Interested in slang?

    The History Channel filmed a series called, "America's Secret Slang." You can watch many episodes on youtube. It explains the history and meaning of common colloquial or "dialect" words and phrases. I hope you find it as interesting as I do! 

     

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay3V6hVxixI

    December 28, 2013
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    Usually, when speaking of allegory it's a story a religious leader might tell to imply a moral or spiritual message. Like, "The Prodigal Son," http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Prodigal_Son "Journey to the West" could be considered a Buddhist allegory. Some people consider "Lord of the Rings" to contain allegory as well. Red Ridding Hood actually does contain a hidden message about the danger of interacting with strangers (especially for young girls), but it is not moral or spiritual. We would call this a folk tale more than a parable or allegory.
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    December 19, 2013
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    I agree, the third one is the best choice.
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    November 15, 2013
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    American culture is naturally competitive, and sports metaphors are used in daily conversation. There is a book that explains more about this, "The Culture Code," by Clotaire Rapaille. Another point to make is, "Should baseball be used as a metaphor for sex?" See: http://www.ted.com/talks/al_vernacchio_sex_needs_a_new_metaphor_here_s_one.html
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    November 8, 2013
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    I agree with the interpretation that Eric gave. This is referring to communication between people who come from cultures who communicate directly, and those who communicate indirectly (ex. an American speaking to a Chinese person). Someone who comes from a culture that communicates very directly will not completely understand the meaning of someone who comes from a culture that uses indirect communication. For example, one time I was washing dishes and I broke the plate of my Japanese roommate. I asked her if she wanted me to buy a new one. She said, "No, I have many plates." Actually, she wanted me to buy another plate, but I didn't understand the deeper meaning of her sentence. If I came from her culture I would probably have heard it in the way she said it, or in some other clue.
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    November 8, 2013
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