Anyone can recommend some popular forum websites in US, UK or Australia?
I'm looking for some interesting forum sites in English speaking countries which not for English learners studying the language, but for local people discussing news, fashion, gossip, hobbies and their daily life issues.
I think this could be a good way to see how people use English in really life. Any idea?A bit more explanation:

Sometimes I go to IMDB to read other people's reviews and discussions on the movies I saw, and I can always learn some new words and clever sentences there. I also like reading posts on an Australian internet and technology discussion forum site to find solutions of IT problems, and I learned some technical terms in English as well.

Well, I guess it would be more useful if I could be addictive to a English forum rather than spending a couple of hours a day on reading Chinese forums (I'm a big web addict anyway -_-|||)

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Anyone can recommend some popular forum websites in US, UK or Australia?
I'm looking for some interesting forum sites in English speaking countries which not for English learners studying the language, but for local people discussing news, fashion, gossip, hobbies and their daily life issues.
I think this could be a good way to see how people use English in really life. Any idea?A bit more explanation:

Sometimes I go to IMDB to read other people's reviews and discussions on the movies I saw, and I can always learn some new words and clever sentences there. I also like reading posts on an Australian internet and technology discussion forum site to find solutions of IT problems, and I learned some technical terms in English as well.

Well, I guess it would be more useful if I could be addictive to a English forum rather than spending a couple of hours a day on reading Chinese forums (I'm a big web addict anyway -_-|||)

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A few resources that might fit your needs:

Slate Magazine
http://fray.slate.com/discuss/

The Motley Fool
http://boards.fool.com/

WordPress Freshly Pressed
http://en.forums.wordpress.com/tags/freshly-pressed

Hyphen Magazine community links
http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/community-links

TechIMO
http://www.techimo.com/forum/general-tech-discussion/

CNET Forums
http://forums.cnet.com/

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (subforums on NBC.com)
http://boards.nbc.com/nbc/index.php?showforum=334

iVillage Fasion Advice
http://forums.ivillage.com/t5/Fashion-Advice/ct-p/iv-sbwhatshould

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Hi Terrell, I'm living in Australia so I can use Youtube, Facebook and Twitter everyday. I agree with you that Youtube is a good source of knowledge and entertainment, and I'm going to use it more often as you suggested.

Though Facebook and Youtube are blocked in China, you wouldn't feel isolated if you live there.  You can find loads of substute or similar websites and networks.

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Hmm.. to be honest I don't think it would help you to read forums.. I am not sure about your current location.. it is unfortunate that YOUTUBE is blocked in your country.. it really is a good source for someone seeking knowledge about just about everything - the good and the bad.. If you like we should chat on a messenger so I can get a better Idea of how to help you. Hope to talk to you soon. Take care!!