dejongkimberlee
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When I was in school I did have a Spanish mentor outside of my regular teacher. My mentor gave me extra help with pronunciation that my teacher couldn't. I definitely suggest mentors to everyone
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An open question about writing in general
dejongkimberlee replied to Denis Hard's topic in English Language | Discussion
I think it is how effective the language is used to get the point across. -
Does language shape how you think?
dejongkimberlee replied to True2marie's topic in Language Learning
I really like this idea, not sure why. I think that his idea is true at some extent -
In my opinion words are just words. I don't understand how some words can be frowned upon
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Why foreigners sound rude?
dejongkimberlee replied to Denis Hard's topic in English Language | Discussion
I don't understand how direct questions could be considered rude. Maybe its just me but when I get asked direct questions I am glad to help rather than considering them rude -
I absolutely love poetry. I believe that some lyrics are so perfectly constructed that they can be considered poetry.
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Longest Word you have used in conversation
dejongkimberlee replied to hdejong's topic in English Language | Discussion
I have used this once or twice in conversation before. My most common lengthy word is promiscuous. -
Let's make up a Story...
dejongkimberlee replied to eruvande's topic in English Lounge - Conversations in English only
not noticing the dock below she lands on her butt -
Speaking Spanish Fluently
dejongkimberlee replied to dannyboy's topic in Spanish Language | Discussion
I have been trying to learn spanish for a few years now and I am nowhere near the point where I can speak it fluently. I know a lot about the language but not enough to survive in a foreign land with. -
Any place to find Spanish lesson videos?
dejongkimberlee replied to Denis Hard's topic in Spanish Language | Discussion
Youtube is a great source for language learning. I have provided a link to a website that lists that 5 best youtube pages to learn spanish from. Enjoy http://blog.brainscape.com/2011/04/youtube-channels-learn-spanish/ -
Hey there everyone, my native language is English and I am attempting to learn Spanish. I am here to learn techniques
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5 Reasons the English Language Makes No Sense
dejongkimberlee replied to Kotro's topic in English Language | Discussion
I honestly laughed out loud at this. There are so many reasons that english doesn't make any sense. -
I have been putting a lot of work in lately in learning Spanish and what I find that helps me the most is finding a news video that has a script of everything they are saying. I take this and watch the video and then read the script. Any words I don't know I lookup and add to my list of words to study. This works for me and could benefit you