Long Time No See Haven't been here for a long time ! How are you doing, mates? Hope you are good. I'm good and I'm still learning English, however, it's hard for me to find some squre time these days to get on italki.com. But I mange keeping the habit of listen to BBC News everyday and had picked up some new words ^__^ p.s. Have you seen the BBC SHERLOCK HOLMES (S2E01 The Woman) !! Benidict is definitely a great actor !! I'm sooooo Sherlocked ! :p

Traveled Taiwan for a week I went on a trip to Tiwan province during 11.30~12.7. It's really good relaxation to take a break from the boring rutine and chilling winter here in Dalian. I went there with my parents (I haven't went on a trip with my parents for a long time, say, about 4 years) and we joint in a travel team to circle Taiwan Island in a week. Since it is near the equator, Taiwan has warm winters. The temperature is around 16~24°C now, so the plants there are green, which is very diffenent from the plants here in Dalian. What's more, I think the air of Taiwan is fresher than Dalian ( especially the air of some places in the southern part of Taiwan, Kending, for example). Taiwan is also famous for it's unique friutes like wax apple (called 莲雾) and custard apple (called 释迦). I like them very much. ^^

recommendation of a pinyin song 推荐一首汉语拼音歌给你 Pinyin is a very basic part for learing how to pronounce Chinese. So, i hope you find it helpful and enjoy it. ^^ Hhis is the link: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTAyOTE3NDA=.html However someone once told me that at some part of the world it is not able to view some Chinese websites. So tell me whether you can listen to this song or not, ok ?

several TV series i'm watching(chasing?) HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER GOSSIP GIRL TBBT THE GOOD WIFE WHITE COLLOR SUIT THE AMERICAN NEXT TOP MODEL WHAT DO U THINK OF THESE SERIES? DO YOU LIKE ANY OF THEM? P.S. THE MOVIE I LIKE BEST IS TITANIC ..........

A decision I took the IELTS test on 5th Nov. Here's my socre: Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking 7 8 8 5.5 5.5 It haven't met the lowest requirement of my dream school ,UCL, which asked for an overall band of 7.5 and the minimum of each section is 6.5 . However, this is the third time I took IELTS. I got 6.5 last time and before. Should I try a other time ? >.< What's more, since I have passed the National Judicial Examination ( the Bar in China) which means I can practising law in China and have a good opportunity in finding a decent job. I'm not sure if I should go abroad. I Love Shakespeare, Dickens, J.K Rowling. I want to go to London to see the Big Ben and the London Eye. I want to view the world from a international perspective.I'm eager to experience something new and different. 中国有句古话：有志者，事竟成。【where there is a will,there is a way】 我会一步一步地努力，不放弃。I will never give up, never, never, never！ 朋友们，让我们一起加油吧！let's move on hand in hand!

recommend you a short video about China Hey my dear friends!~~~Long time no see!^^ I'm quite busy these days ,but I do enjoy everday! How are you? Hope you enjoy your days too~ I saw this short film from internet ,it's quite fun,check it out: <10 minutes and you know about China> http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/zb84YZR--2w/

recently I'm going to take IELTS again this saturday and I’m not ready for it. I'm a little stressed up and lack of self-confidence. Ask myself, will you chicken out like a shameful quitter or struggle to the last moment? I really don't want to be a damn loser, don't want to disappoint people who trust me. So, just strive to make the most of my time and do my best from now on !

how to use "born and bred"? is it right to say: "I'm born and bred in Dalian" ?

First notebook entry: Introducing myself: HELLO~ Hello everyone,nice to meet you here. My name is yawen and you can call me Alice as well. I live in a beautiful city, Dalian,born and bred. I graduated from my universitythis summer. I major in Law & Finance. Since I want to go abroad to have my graduate study next year, I'm looking for a English native speaker as my english teacher, (I prefer someone from UK, beacuse I am planning to have my study there, however, I also want to make friends with people all over the world) I am willling to teach you Chinese in return. Looking forward to any repaly Warm regards. yours, yawen