Paul and I : a poem I wrote a few years ago Paul and I I, like a butterfly, I gaily hopp'd From Rose to Daisy then to Rose, ne'er stopp'd I hopp'd, I hopp'd, I hopp'd, I hopp'd like this My Life was an eternal happy bliss One night I, tired, fell asleep so deep I had a dream: no wings I had to leap Next day my Daisy and my Rose I call They turn'd away and looked in joy at Paul I could a hop and fly but now I can't But Paul is I: we will the Ros's enchant Tarak (April 2008)

A database or wiki to share subtitled tv ads, movies, interviews, etc..?

The other day, an italki member asked about whether anyone happens to know about some good websites with subtitled movies, video clips, etc.. At that time, I couldn't remember the name of a website which I had stumbled upon a few years ago. But, I found it by chance this morning. The website is http://en.englishyappr.com . However, it is no longer free (some of the stuff is, but not all of it) and while you are watching a free video, windows will pop up asking for registration. Still, it is a useful reference. Now, my question is: given the fact that italki is such a large and versatile network of users from all over the world, isn't it possible to start a collaborative project in the form of a wiki or something similar where native speakers would volunteer to transcribe a short ad, a short interview, a song , etc..? The result will be a database of short subtitled videos that can be used to enhance the learining of languages (useful for both students and teachers). Of course, there are subtitled movies out there, but the focus will be on authentic videos that represent real language situations (interviews, recipes, songs, directions, etc..). What do you think? Do you think it is feasible? are there any limitations or obstacles that I didn't think of? Do you have any more suggestions? Thanks for taking the time to read this and even more thanks for leaving a comment :)

Which idiomatic expressions in English do you use the most? Idioms are important to learn not only because they are often used in everyday speech but also because their meanings may slightly differ from what we would expect them to mean. For example, "not to put all one's eggs in one basket" has nothing to do with eggs and baskets: it basically means "Don't risk everything all at once". So, what are your favorites? or which ones do you use most often?

Which idiomatic expressions in English do you use the most? Idioms are important to learn not only because they are often used in everyday speech but also because their meanings may slightly differ from what we would expect them to mean. For example, "not to put all one's eggs in one basket" has nothing to do with eggs and baskets: it basically means "Don't risk everything all at once". So, what are your favorites? or which ones do you use most often?

Which idiomatic expressions in English do you use the most? Idioms are important to learn not only because they are often used in everyday speech but also because their meanings may slightly differ from what we would expect them to mean. For example, "not to put all one's eggs in one basket" has nothing to do with eggs and baskets: it basically means "Don't risk everything all at once". So, what are your favorites? or which ones do you use most often?

Which idiomatic expressions in English do you use the most? Idioms are important to learn not only because they are often used in everyday speech but also because their meanings may slightly differ from what we would expect them to mean. For example, "not to put all one's eggs in one basket" has nothing to do with eggs and baskets: it basically means "Don't risk everything all at once". So, what are your favorites? or which ones do you use most often?

Which idiomatic expressions in English do you use the most? Idioms are important to learn not only because they are often used in everyday speech but also because their meanings may slightly differ from what we would expect them to mean. For example, "not to put all one's eggs in one basket" has nothing to do with eggs and baskets: it basically means "Don't risk everything all at once". So, what are your favorites? or which ones do you use most often?

How superstitious are you?

You've certainly heard about people hating to kick off their day with the sight of a black cat or those who are scared to death when a mirror breaks as this is believed to bring bad luck. Do you believe in superstition? What superstitious practices are common where you come from?

Do you think that tourism is always beneficial?