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Practice makes improvement. I want to speak more in order to improve my oral English, both speaking and listening. I am looking for native speakers who can chat with me in casual manner, without any pressure. If possible, I hope the teachers will broaden my knowledge. I come from Hong Kong, a melting pot of Chinese and Western culture.
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阿利
English
Jul 2, 2014
I'm glad this session was as rewarding for you as it was for me. Hope to see you again in the not too distant future. Thank you for the positive feedback, it's much appreciated.
阿利
English
Jun 17, 2014
BB is superb fun. She is passionate about her language skills and for that reason I can't wait for us to speak again. I felt that our conversation was incredibly interesting meaning that I was not at all clock-watching which is always a good sign. I'm looking forward our next conversation. Hopefully I can accommodate your availability, do let me know when the best and most convenient time for you is.
tatsuya
Japanese
Apr 3, 2014
Thank you Apple Tree sann. It was really honor to talk to a person like you who have a good will to study and try to improve always. In fact it was really easy to notice how hard you have been working on improving yourself. And also thank you for pieces of good advice. I appreciate it and work on what you have told me to! Anyway, I hope that I could help you with your future trip. Thank you.
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    Pronunciation of Tasmania (Australia)? Some say "tas-MAN-nia" . Some say "tas-MIN-nia" . Which is correct, or both are incorrect? Thank you.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sorry, the second option should be "tas-MAIN-nia"
    November 29, 2013
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    As an advice: Mobiles should be turned off during the meeting. As a rule (stronger): Mobiles must be turned off during the meeting.
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    October 27, 2013
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    I agree with mariache that traditional Chinese medicine mostly uses herbs as the material.  However, some people take in products made from endangered animals.  This should not be regarded as traditional Chinese medicine.

     

    Whether you like the traditional Chinese medicine or not may depend on your culture and/or diet.  A lot of Chinese will take Chinese medicine when they don't feel well or when they want to keep better health.  On the other hand, westeners may not believe in Chinese medicine since they have different culture.  Also, since they have different diets and habits, Chinese medicine may not be effective to them.

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    October 21, 2013
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    I have taken some short courses on Chinese Medicine before.  I found it rather difficult, especially the part on "yin" vs "yang".  I don't know how to distinguish a person who is lack of "yin" and a person who is lack of "yang".  However, I think Chinese Medicine is amazing.  It can cure many diseases that cannot be explained in "western medicine".

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    October 20, 2013
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    Sorry, I don't know if I have got a grammatical mistake or not. Should 'have the same problem WITH you' be changed to 'have the same problem AS you'? Would someone point out for me?
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    October 14, 2013
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    I also have the same problem with you when watching movies. The subtitles are indeed 'temptations'. I have seen in some book stores in China which sell movie videos with transcripts (all the conversations in the movies are printed out in a booklet). Perhaps you can try by reading a small part of the transcript followed by watching that part of the movie. As for speaking, I think one should speak more since practice makes improvement. Finding a language partner or taking classes with native speakers are both good ways to achieve the goal. Of course there are many other means as well.
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    October 14, 2013
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    I often forget what I have learnt. Now I make a brief note after class / after I learnt something. Review the notes from time to time. Remember, practice makes improvement. Good luck.
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    October 12, 2013
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    "More practice" is the clue. Try to talk to someone in English as often as possible. As far as italki is concerned, this can be achieved by finding a language partner (free) or taking classes with teachers (you need to pay). Don't be afraid you will make mistakes. I realize that when I speak more, my speaking skill really improves. So, don't hesitate. Start to speak more. All the best.
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    June 1, 2013
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    It's difficult to make the sign of 9 by extending the four fingers except the little finger. In my city, people will curl up the first finger to imply 9, just like what is said on the web which is suggested by anita998710.
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    May 5, 2013
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    The basic principle is to pracitse more. Besides finding a partner to speak, you can try: Whenever you see something in your house e.g. an alarm clock, speak in English about this clock . (e.g. The clock tells us the time. It has two hands, one short and one long. It will wake me up in the morning .....) Try to talk as much as you can in 1 min. Then the next day / next hour, try another object. Remember, practice makes improvement. Best wishes.
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    May 5, 2013
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