1st Notebook on Italki ! Hi Italki-er ! I'm profiting of this 1st written Notebook to talk a little bit of myself (and hope i wouldn't fall in the typical pretentious narcissistic biography !) H

Ghizlane

1st Notebook on Italki ! Hi Italki-er ! I'm profiting of this 1st written Notebook to talk a little bit of myself (and hope i wouldn't fall in the typical pretentious narcissistic biography !) Here-we-go. I'm a Moroccan (more by nationality than anything else, I'm currently trying to learn Moroccan and Arabic) twenty year old girl that used to live in France. Advertisement: If someone needs help in French or want to meet errr me for some chat or other (I can't see anything else) stuff, I'll gladly help you all ! I'm Majoring on BA in an American University called Al Akhawayn, in Morocco. I love studying in general, but I get bothered when the course isn't something new, and taught with a monotone voice. I'm basically on italki to speak English. I need to get over my French Pronunciation, and try to learn more Vocabulary by speaking to someone who talks American English. (Well, I have nothing against British English, just, I'm not used to it... this is my chance to make try !!!) I've tried already to speak with other people by errr Skype, Kik Messenger, Facebook, online games (yeah too), but when they ask for Video cam or even just a phone call, I begin to stress and over-think about it as if I were passing an exam ! I don't feel comfortable speaking to international student, or if I do, I lose all my words... For instance, I didn't choose a professor from italki because I don't know which one of the two teaching categories (Community or Professional) would be the most suitable for me. So I'm also asking for your guidance, help, and kindness to make me bloom just like the most colorful flower ! Thank you for reading this until the end, and wish for you a very very very nice Morning/Evening. Goal : Speaking fluently the American English

Sep 17, 2014 7:55 AM

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1st Notebook on Italki!

Hi Italki-ers!

I'm usingthis 1st written notebook entry to talk a little bit about myself (and hope I won't fall into the typical, pretentious narcissistic biography!)

Here-we-go.

I'm a Moroccan (more by nationality than anything else, I'm currently trying to learn Moroccan and Arabic) twenty yea- old girl, who used to live in France.

Advertisement: If someone needs help in French or want to meet me to chat or something else (I can't see anything else), I'll gladly help you!

I'm majoring in BA in an American University called Al Akhawayn, in Morocco. I love studying in general, but I get annoyed when the course isn't something new, and taught in a monotone voice.

I'm basically on italki to speak English. I need to get over my French pronunciation, and try to learn more vocabulary by speaking to someone who talks American English (Well, I have nothing against British English, just, I'm not used to it... this is my chance to try!!!).

I've already tried to speak with other people via Skype, Kik Messenger, Facebook, online games (yeah, them, too), but when they ask for video cam or even just a phone call, I begin to stress and over-think about it as if I were passing an exam!

I don't feel comfortable speaking to international students, or if I try, I forget all of my words...

For instance, I didn't choose a professor from italki because I don't know which one of the two teaching categories (Community or Professional) would be the most suitable for me. So I'm also asking for your guidance, help, and kindness to help me bloom just like the most colorful flower !

Thank you for reading this until the end, and I wish you a very, very, very nice Morning/Evening.

Goal : Speaking fluently the American English

September 17, 2014

I'm taking advantage of this first Notebook entry to write a little bit about myself. I hope that I will not fall into the typical pretentious narcissistic biography.
I'm a Moroccan national, and I'm learning Moroccan and Arabic. I'm a twenty year old girl and I used to live in France. If someone needs help in French, or want to meet me online for some chat, I'll gladly help you. I'm majoring in business administration in Morocco at an American university called "Al Akhawayn." In general, I love studying, except when the course isn't new to me or taught by a professor who has a monotone voice.
I'm using iTalki.com to practice English. I want to overcome my French accent, and learn more vocabulary by speaking with someone who speaks American English. I have nothing against British English, I'm just not used to it, although this may be my chance to try it. I've already tried to speak with people over Skype; Kik Messenger; Facebook; even online games, but when they asked me for a video chat or phone call I became anxious as if I were taking an exam. I don't feel comfortable speaking to international students, and when I do, I sometimes forget the vocabulary. For instance: I have not yet chosen an iTalki.com professor because I don't know wether a Community Tutor or a Professional Teacher would be suitable.
I'm asking for your guidance, help, and kindness so that I may bloom like a flower.
Thank you for reading this, and I wish you a nice Morning or Evening.
Goal: Speak American English fluently.

Ghizlane, you are able to express yourself well through written English. Consider reading modern English literature to gain awareness of sentence structures, grammar, and punctuation. Professional teachers provide lesson plans and coursework. Tutors provide practice in the spoken and written languages. My advice would be to take advantage of the Notebook, Answers, and Discussion web pages; encountering the various students, tutors, and teachers who provide editing and advice to you. One other aspect is the time zones. I correspond with a few people from Spain. We are six hours apart, but often we are able to find time to practice together. Good luck and keep writing.
~ Dan

September 22, 2014

You can see Gina-Marie's comment below for corrections on your grammar but I just want to say that I think everyone gets a little a nervous when meeting someone for the first time. I have taken many lessons on italki over Skype and also met some people on Skype from other polyglot sites and I still get nervous meeting someone new. I don't think it is something that goes away. Just remember no one is here to judge or make fun of you. Everyone here has the same goal to improve their chosen language(s). As far as which lessons to choose community vs professional. Just try a few sessions of each until you find someone that you're comfortable with, fits your schedule, and meets your budget. Good luck!

September 22, 2014

The pic is called : Helleborus Pattern of Winter Blooming Flower The person who took the pic was in Washington, and... I'm guessing you are a specialist on flowers... maybe landscaper ? am I guessing right ? Sorry I misspelled your name Charles :D have a nice day!

September 17, 2014

I was born in Morocco, and I went to France because all my family was there but my mother. I lived in France all my life until 5 years ago. My mother wanted me to continue the university in Morocco. That's it Charle ;)

September 17, 2014

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