Does anyone look for a "short term" language partner? For example, I generally practice with the same two people from this site once a week to practice language skills. Does anyone use this site for shorter (week, month long) language partners?

Is a language teacher on this site worth it? Just wondering based on other people's experiences. I think the system is very interesting.

what is the difference between "savior" and "connaissance" in french

What do you think of exchange programs through this site? While trying to learn French I realize the only way I'm going to make real progress is getting thrown in with french speakers. You stay in my home for a week and I stay at yours for a week. Are there any university students who would be interested in such a thing this winter?

First notebook entry: Introducing myself Je m'appelle Eric Corpus. Je suis American mais ma mere and mon pere ont Ukrainian. Je suis un etudiant au un tres grand universite, j'aime joue au volley aux les piscines de New Jersey. Ma petite ami s'appelle Michelle et elle est japonaise. Le photo de mon profile et un photo de un voyage aux japan. Parce que c'est mon premiere entry, je n'ai pas beaucoup de idees. S'il vous plait, aider moi avec mon francaise.