The Catcher in the Rye Today I`ve finished one of the most famous novel in English "The Catcher in the Rye" by Salinger. To say the truth, it was the second book in English, I`ve ever read. I can advise this novel for English learners due to quite simple language, interesting content and all, but I was a bit annoyed at lots of slang and abbreviations. This novel is a story about a 17-year old teen and his comlicated relationships with society. I`ve found out that this novel was prohibited at American schools, and a murderer of John Lennon,Mark Chapman, was obsessed by this book. Have you ever read "The Catcher in the Rye"? Did you like it? What about your reading currently?

Have you ever visited Berlin?

Hi everybody! I`m pondering on visit Berlin during my vacation on October. There are cheap plane tickets to Berlin, but I`m not sure that it`s a good idea. Is Berlin an interesting place? Advise me please.

Koreans from Seoul

Is anybody here who lives in Seoul and speaks Korean and Russian? Let me know please! I`m looking for a translator in Seoul for a few days in August.

What do you think about fast food?

Fast food is very popular all over the world. Even in my god-forsaken city you can find Burger King, Subway, and there will be the first McDonalds soon. I`ve seen queues in these restaurants for instance in Spain and Turkey, though these countries have delicious cuisine. I pity employees of these restaurants since they work hard like robots. And I can`t stand junk food like burgers. What is your opinion? Do you love fast food?

Some notes Tertiary education often becomes useless after graduation. Most former students don't follow their professions. There are no difficulties to get a job in cities. Expats stand a good chance to work as a language teachers. Emloyees usually have long vacation. Sometimes it's about two months. In case of desease you can get a sick-list and days off. But be sure, it's not beneficial. Correct please.

Oriental jorney Hi everybody. I`m going to visit Istanbul in August. I`ve never been to Turkey. Maybe somebody has traveling experience and can advice some exciting places not far from Istanbul like Pamukkale.

Who really wants to learn Russian? I offered language exchange to English speakers who learn Russian but nobody replies. Let me know please if you really want to learn Russian and can help with English.

I congratulate France! I have listened to Sarcosi`s speech today. He conceded an election but I think he was a good president. He spoke and people cried "Nicola". It was a touching sight. There were some funny things when Sarco was a head of state. I`ve heard, that he increased his salary by 140 per cent)). Anyway, I`m glad that France is a democratic republic and people have an opportunity of choice and can influence future of their country.

Holidays! It`s about three weeks until summer and people consider their vacation. I`m planing to go abroad. There are a lot of incredible places all over the world and it`s not simply to choose something. I would like to go to Portugal because i want to see the ocean. And i want to go surfing, it`s my dream. Moreover, I`ve heard that Lisbon is a quiet interesting city. But Portugal is so far from my home. So, i have one more idea. Some of my acquaintances advise me Prague. It`s one of the most touristy city of Europe, "heart"of Europe. Czechs are welcoming but the main aim there is delicious food and beer. Last place is Norway. This country has unique nature, especially fjords and old interesting towns such as Bergen. But i don`t known more expensive country than Norway. Well, i hope somebody will correct my mistakes and maybe express one`s opinion. Thanks in advance!