どきん- dokin It's an expression of shock. :)

Yes. It is correct. ＾＾どういたしまして。

I'm not a Japanese Native. I'm just sharing what I've learned. I hope this helps ^^

1. いただきます is usually used before eating a meal. So it's like. "Let's enjoy the food! / Let's eat! / Thank you for the food!" たべましょ - used to invite someone to eat.　ましょ- is used to make an invitation. So, example. We are talking then you would want us to lunch. You would want to say: ひるごはんたべましょ。Let's eat Lunch. 2. I think, both are used. いただきます　－　Said before meals.　たべましょ　－　Invite someone to eat. 3. If you want to ask someone to eat, simply say. たべたいですか。　Do you want to eat? The root verb is たべる. Adding たい gives the expression of "want" so if it becomes たべたい it means "want to eat".

Ngayong araw na ito, gusto kong talakayin sa inyo ang tungkol sa kaibigan kong si Tạ Quang Diệu Tường. Vietnamese siya; hindi ko pa kayang (kaya-able to) bigkasin ang pangalan niya… pero hindi rin siya niya kayang bigkasin ang aking, kaya pantay patas (pantay and patas have the same meaning= equal, but I would prefer the word "patas" for this one) kami! 

(Today I would like to discuss (talk to you) about my friend, Tạ Quang Diệu Tường. She’s Vietnamese; I still can’t pronounce her name… but she can’t pronounce mine either, so we’re equal!)

Nakilala ko siya sa Italki kamakailan lamang. Tumulong ako sa isang kaibigan niya sa kaniyang ingles na talaan noong nag-usap kami sa seksyon ng mga komento, at sa wakas, niya ay pinadalhan pinadalhan niya ako ng ang kahilingan ng tagasudo sa akin. Mula noon, palagi na kaming nag-uusap sa Skype, Viber at Facebook.

(I met her recently on Italki. I helped one of her friend with her English entry, then we talked by the mean of the comments section and finally, she sent me a follower request. Since then, we talk a lot on Skype, Viber and Facebook. )

Nagtatangka na ako ng deskripsyon ng katawan niya, pero hindi ko pa siya nakita nakikita siya kahit kailan sa tunay na buhay (in real life), sa facebook lamang. Mayroon siyang nakaaakit na mukha; mayroon siyang mga itim na matang fino pino at tamihik, magandang ngiti at ilong na bilog. Kaniyang buhok ay mahaba, maganda at itim, hanggang sa gitna ng kaniyang likod. Siya ay balingkinitan, pwede siyang manekin ;).

(I will now attempt her physical description, however I never saw her in real life, only on facebook. She has a charming face; she has black, peaceable and fine eyes, a beautiful smile and round nose. Her hair is long, beautiful and black, until the middle of her back. She is svelte, she could be a mannequin ;).)

Bagay sa personalidad niya, mausisa siya, patuloy na nagtatanong siya sa aking: “Ano ginagawa mo na?” "Anong ginagawa mo ngayon?"/"Ano nang ginagawa mo?" ("Anong" is the short term for "Ano ang") Naging itong Ito ay naging isang “inside” na biro namin. At saka, mabait siya. Palaisip din siya, kaya namin ang mga nakawiwiling pagsasalitaan. Mabuti ang ugaling mapagpatawa niya Magaling siyang magpatawa. Katapusan At isa pa, siya ay napakatalino.

(Regarding her personality, she’s curious, she’s constantly asking me: “What are you doing now”?. This became one of our inside joke. Furthermore, she’s kind. She’s also thoughtful, we can have very interesting conversations. She has a good sense of humour. Last, she is very smart.)

Sa maikling salita, maganda siya, sa labas at sa loob. Gustong gusto ko siya.

(In short, she’s beautiful, outside and inside. I really like her)

Thank you! Please suggest stylistic modifications as well!

 

 -- I'm not really good with explanations but I hope this would help! By the way, you're grammar is really good. Good Luck! ^^

I am currently trying to study Japanese. Not enrolled in any Japanese courses since I'm quite busy with my pre-med studying. I have managed to learn by using online resources such as dictionaries, translators and study materials from various websites. And also, I watch Japanese Films, which I would say really helped me with my pronunciation. When I have free time, I also do my own worksheets and answer it. ^^

 

Like what others have said, learning a certain language is not a piece of cake. You'll need to have a lot of patience, determination and motivation. You wouldn't want to waste time for something you don't really like, right? Have a heart and take it slow. Once you've found a good study material, read the lessons repeatedly, don't move on unless you understood what you've just read. I think, it's still better to have someone to teach you and just enjoy what you are doing. Remember, hard work pays off. Goodluck to everyone. :)

I wouldn't want to, I love my country but I would love to travel around the world.

Most specially, Japan and Europe.