I am a native English speaker (American). I am starting a NEW conversation group on Skype.

I have been running 2 English conversation groups on Skype since late OCT and they are going really well!

I am starting a 3rd English conversation group for anyone who is: 

1. currently living in the United States and speaks intermediate or above level English

 AND

 2. who is from one of the following Asian countries:  China, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan.

I have particular interest in conversations about adjusting to the US culture, diet, social structure differences, etc., in addition to anything else we may all want to discuss.  :)

If you are interested, mention it here, along with your time zone. :)

 I will send you a message with specific criteria concerning the group, if I think you might be a good fit.

I am looking for 2 more dedicated group members (I already have 4).

 Once I have 6 total, I will close the group.

I look forward to hearing from you!  :)

I am a native English speaker (American). I would like to start a NEW conversation group on Skype.

I have been running 2 English conversation groups on Skype since late OCT and they are going really well!

I am ready to start a 3rd group for anyone who is currently living in the United States  AND  who is from one of the following Asian countries:  China, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, India.

I have particular interest in conversations about adjusting to the US culture, diet, social structure differences, etc., in addition to anything else we may all want to discuss.  :)

If you are interested, mention it here, along with your time zone. :)

 I will send you a message with specific criteria concerning the group, if I think you might be a good fit.

I am looking for 6 dedicated group members.  Once I have 6, I will close the group.

I look forward to hearing from you!  :)

 

Do you think it is necessary for a parent to buy a cellphone for their child who is under 18?

I see fairly young children and teens of all ages having their own cell phone.  Parents often complain about how their children use the phones, etc.

 I often ask what is the reason then, that they have provided the phone if they are so concerned about the behavior of their child/teen.

The answer is usually something like "they HAVE to have a phone!" or "Of COURSE they need a phone!"

What do YOU think? 

I am a native English speaker (American). I have 2 openings in my Advanced English conversational group.

I currently have 2 openings in the group that meets for 1.5 hours starting at 8:30 am on Tues and Thurs EST (Eastern Standard Time).

I run 2 advanced English conversational groups of 6-7 individuals who are already advanced in English writing and somewhat advanced in speaking. My first group has been meeting since OCT 2016 and my 2nd group since NOV 2016.  Both are going well!

I am NOT teaching English.  These are free conversational groups. Italki has already "okayed" my conversational groups.  :)

      *If you are interested in participating, you must do the following:

*** You must send me a message, addressing in detail how you meet each of the criteria listed below, for you to be considered for the group. If your message to me does not contain the above, you will not be considered.  

This is NOT a group for beginners or intermediate English speakers, as I am NOT an English "teacher". I speak and write American English extremely well (I am a native speaker with the "common" American accent"). 

Here are the parameters of being accepted into the group:

1. You must have advanced written and moderately advanced verbal skills in English.

2. You must be available for group chats for 90 min on Tues and Thurs on Skype.     Please note that I am on EST (Eastern Standard Time).  If you can't make this time every week, please do not send me a message. Scheduling conflicts has been the number one reason that people have had to drop out of the group.  

3. You must have a camera and be able to VIDEO chat on Skype. Your microphone must also work well (no unnecessary noise).

4. You must send me a message (via Italki) telling me why you want/need this group and how this group chat might help you.

5. You must be able to make a commitment to the group. If you don't show up (regularly), you will be dropped from the group. You also must show up on time so we can all get the most out of the time we have allotted for the group. 

6. You must be eager to learn 

7. You MUST be easy to get along with and not monopolize conversations! :)

***Please note that I will only send a message back to those I believe may be a good fit for this group.

I look forward to hearing from you!

I am a native English speaker (American). I have 2 openings in my Advanced English conversational group.

I run 2 advanced English conversational groups of 6-7 individuals who are already advanced in English writing and somewhat advanced in speaking. My first group has been meeting since OCT 2016 and my 2nd group since NOV 2016.  Both are going well!

I am NOT teaching English.  These are free conversational groups. Italki has already "okayed" my conversational groups.  :)

I currently have 2 openings in the group that meets for 2 hours at 11 am on Thurs EST.

I am looking for the right fit for each group!

If you are interested in participating, you must do the following:

*** You must send me a message, addressing in detail how you meet each of the criteria listed below, for you to be considered for the group. If your message to me does not contain the above, you will not be considered.  

This is NOT a group for beginners or intermediate English speakers, as I am NOT an English "teacher". I speak and write American English extremely well (I am a native speaker with the "common" American accent"). 

Here are the parameters of being accepted into the group:

1. You must have advanced written and moderately advanced verbal skills in English.

2. You must be available for group chats for 2 hours from 11 am-1 pm EST every Thursday on Skype.                         Please note that I am on EST (Eastern Standard Time).  If you can't make this time every week, please do not send me a message. Scheduling conflicts has been the number one reason that people have had to drop out of the group.  

3. You must have a camera and be able to VIDEO chat on Skype. Your microphone must also work well (no unnecessary noise).

4. You must send me a message (via Italki) telling me why you want/need this group and how this group chat might help you.

5. You must be able to make a commitment to the group. If you don't show up (regularly), you will be dropped from the group. You also must show up on time so we can all get the most out of the time we have allotted for the group. 

6. You must be eager to learn 

7. You MUST be easy to get along with and not monopolize conversations! :)

***Please note that I will only send a message back to those I believe may be a good fit for this group.

I look forward to hearing from you!

I have 2 openings in my twice a week Skype English conversation group.

Please read my profile for more info and what to do if you are interested in joining this group.

To round out this group, I am especially interested in individuals from South Korea or Japan (or any asian country) to fill the last 2 slots.

This group has been meeting for about 6 weeks now and we have had some great discussions!  :)

I am looking for the right fit, so please read the profile info carefully.

I look forward to hearing from you.  :)

I still have 1 Opening in my twice a week Skype American English group.

Please read my profile for more info and what to do if you are interested.

To round out this group, I am especially interested in someone from South Korea or Japan to fill the last slot.

This group has been meeting for about 4 weeks now and we have had some great discussions!  :)

I am a native English speaker (American). I am starting a 2nd Advanced English speaking group on Skype I am starting a 2nd group of 6 individuals who are already advanced in English writing and somewhat advanced in speaking. My first group has been meeting over 3 weeks and is going well!

** There are now 4 openings left. 

*** You must send me a message, addressing in detail how you meet each of the criteria listed below, for you to be considered for the group.


This is NOT a group for beginners or intermediate English speakers, as I am NOT an English "teacher". I speak and write American English extremely well (I am a native speaker with the "common" American accent"). 

If you are having a problem with people understanding you, or you want to become MORE proficient in listening/speaking/conversing in English, then this group might be a good fit. Please note that I am looking for the right fit. Once I have 6 people who are a good fit, the group will be closed. 

Here are the parameters of being accepted into the group:

1. You must have advanced written and moderately advanced verbal skills in English.

2. You must be available for group chats 1-2 times per week for 90 min on Skype. Please note that I am on EST (Eastern Standard Time) The specific times (standing appt time(s) each week) will be announced to the group. Times will fit in with my schedule. 

3. You must have a camera and be able to VIDEO chat on Skype. Your microphone must also work well (no unnecessary noise).

4. You must send me a message (via Italki) telling me why you want/need to learn English and how this group chat might help you.

5. You must be able to make a commitment to the group. If you don't show up (regularly), you will be dropped from the group. You also must show up on time so we can all get the most out of the time we have allotted for the group. 

6. You must be eager to learn 

7. You MUST be easy to get along with and not monopolize conversations! :)

***Please note that I will only send a message back to those I believe may be a good fit for this group.

I look forward to hearing from you!

I am a native English speaker (American). I would like to start a small conversation group on Skype.

I would like to start with a group of 5 or 6 individuals who are already advanced in English writing and somewhat advanced in speaking.

This particular group is only for Chinese or Korean individuals.  

This is not a group for beginners, as I am NOT an English "teacher".  I speak and write American English extremely well (I am a native speaker with the "common" American accent").  

If you are having a problem with people understanding you, or you want to become MORE proficient in listening/speaking/conversing in English, then this group might be a good fit. Please note that I am looking for the right fit.  Once I have 6 people who are a good fit, the group will be closed. 

Here are the parameters of being accepted into the group:

1.  You must have advanced written and moderately advanced verbal skills in English.

2.  You must be available for group chats 2-3 times per week for 60-90 min on Skype.  Please note that I am on EST (Eastern Standard Time)   The specific times will be announced to the group. Times will be convenient for me - to fit in with my schedule.  

3.  You must have a camera and be able to VIDEO chat on Skype.

4.  You must send me a message (via Italki) telling me why you want/need to learn English and how this group chat might help you.

5.  You must be able to make a commitment to the group.  If you don't show up (regularly), you will be dropped from the group.  You also must show up on time so we can all get the most out of the time we have allotted for the group.  

6.  You must be eager to learn and also easy to get along with!  :)

***Please note that I will only send a message back to those I believe may be a good fit for this group.

I look forward to hearing from you!

**Please do not post a response here if you want to be in the group.   Please read #3 above.  Thanks! :)