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- Intrinsic Reward: The "lightbulb moment" when a student finally understands a difficult concept provides a level of fulfillment few other jobs can match. - Long-Term Impact: You have the unique opportunity to shape the future by influencing the values, skills, and confidence of the next generation. - Intellectual Engagement: To teach a subject well, you must master it. You are constantly learning and staying fresh in your field of expertise. - Structured Calendar: While the workload is heavy, the predictable schedule of school holidays and summer breaks is a significant lifestyle perk for many. - Job Stability: Education is a fundamental pillar of society. Skilled teachers are in high demand globally, offering excellent job security. - Varied Workday: No two days—and no two students—are the same. The classroom is a dynamic environment that prevents professional stagnation. - Creative Freedom: Within the curriculum, you have the autonomy to design lessons that are engaging, innovative, and tailored to your students' interests. - Strong Sense of Community: Teachers often form deep bonds with colleagues, parents, and the local community, creating a supportive professional network. - Developing Soft Skills: You become an expert in public speaking, conflict resolution, and leadership—skills that are valuable in every area of life. - Global Portability: Teaching certifications are often recognized internationally, allowing for opportunities to teach in diverse cultures and countries	- Emotional Exhaustion: Caring for the academic and emotional well-being of 30+ students daily can lead to significant "compassion fatigue" and burnout. - High Workload Outside Hours: Grading, lesson planning, and parent communication often bleed into evenings and weekends, despite the official "school day". - Classroom Management Stress: Dealing with behavioral issues, lack of student motivation, or disruptions can be mentally and physically draining. - Standardized Testing Pressure: In many systems, teachers are held accountable for student test scores, which can stifle creative teaching and increase anxiety. - Administrative Burden: Even in 2026, paperwork, data tracking, and bureaucratic meetings take up a significant portion of a teacher's time. - Salary vs. Effort Disparity: In many regions, the financial compensation for teachers does not reflect the high level of education required or the hours worked. - Conflict with Parents: Navigating difficult conversations with parents who may have unrealistic expectations or disagree with teaching methods. - Budgetary Constraints: Many teachers find themselves working with limited resources or spending their own money on classroom supplies. - Physical Demands: Being "on" all day requires significant vocal strain and the stamina to be on your feet and active for hours at a time. - Slow Institutional Change: Educational systems are often slow to adapt to new technologies or pedagogical theories, which can be frustrating for innovative teachers	- Patience: The ability to remain calm and supportive when students struggle, misbehave, or need concepts explained in multiple different ways. - Adaptability: The skill to pivot a lesson plan instantly if students aren't engaged or if a technological tool fails. - Empathy: Understanding the diverse backgrounds and emotional challenges students face to create a safe and inclusive learning environment. - Strong Communication: Clearly articulating complex ideas to various age groups and effectively communicating with parents and peers. - Organization: Managing the logistics of lessons, assignments, grading, and classroom resources for dozens or hundreds of students. - Lifelong Learner Mindset: A genuine desire to keep up with new research, 2026 digital tools, and evolving educational theories. - Enthusiasm: Passion for the subject matter is infectious; a teacher’s energy is often the primary driver of student engagement. - Cultural Competency: Respecting and celebrating the diverse identities of students to ensure every child feels seen and valued. - Problem-Solving Skills: Finding creative ways to reach students who have different learning styles or specific educational needs. - Resilience: The "grit" to handle a difficult day in the classroom and return the next morning with the same level of care and dedication.

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from saranya231 (Sri Lanka) - 2017-03-05
Teacher - "teacher"

My ambition is to be a teacher i still haven't decided the subject but my favorite subject is business studies I an I have high arks for that

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from Elsa170 , 13 yrs (France) - 2017-02-11
Teacher - "Informations"

Hi everybody, I'm Elsa from France, and I don't know that I want to be in the life, but if I improve my English, I would like to become a French teacher in countries where we speak English. If you are any informations at this subject, can you contact me? Thanks.

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33663 - Reply from Florine79 , 14 yrs (France) - 2017-02-24

Slt,je suis française et j'voudrais faire pareil plus tard.

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33643 - Reply from Grace104 , 11 yrs (Australia) - 2017-02-18

I have a french teacher, who can speak three languages, has taught in three different countries, and has taught me so much. I want to be a bilingual teacher, when i grow up as well!

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from Jessie18 (France) - 2017-02-02
Teacher - "Future english teacher, I hope"

Hello everyone, I'm Jessie from France, I have 17 years old and next year I will be studying in college some asiatic languages (Korean, Chinese and Japanese) since I want to become a foreign english teacher in Asia. I really want to improve my Chinese, Korean and Japanese so if you want to talk with me, don't hesitate and send me a message. We can talk with email if you want, it's way easier. I hope you'll be interesting with the knowledge exchange, to my mind, we are children who want to build a greater world and teachers are one of the first, with the parents, to help children to build their own dream in order to become great citizens, so if you want to talk, to learn french or English and to help me with asiatic languages, I will be very glad !

Have a good day!

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Reply from Muwindu134 , 26 yrs (Sri Lanka) - 2018-01-03

Hi,
Dear I'm Muwindu 26 years old I work as an accountant these days I try to develop my English knowledge I chat with you If you like help me please massage me Email- muwindu2@gmail.com

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Reply from Roger228 , 21 yrs (Taiwan) - 2017-03-26

Hello, glad to meet you. I'm university student in Taiwan. If you want something special difference about my country .Please don't hesitate. Write me a letter with my E-mail.

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Reply from quyi128 , 16 yrs (China) - 2017-02-11

hello,nice to meet you

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from Alejandro178 , 23 yrs (Mexico) - 2017-01-29
Teacher - "Hola a todos!"

Me gustaría conocer profesores de distintos idiomas.

Saludos!

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Reply from ntakirutimana68 , 21 yrs (Rwanda) - 2019-12-25

HELLO,
I'm new here I'm studying physics at university and i was a nursery teacher.
nice to connect with you

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35307 - Reply from Ulrich171 (Benin) - 2018-01-30

Hola, yo formo parte de los rangos de profesores hace tiempo pero por cualquier cosa en el dominio de la ensenanza puedo darte informacion

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Reply from Alexandra236 , 18 yrs (USA) - 2017-02-09

I am studying to be a teacher in the US!

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from Toni105 , 20 yrs (Chile) - 2017-01-21
Teacher - "Future teacher"

Hi! I'm Toni from Chile. I'm 20 years old.
This year I'm starting uni and I'm going to study English Literature and Linguistics. After I finish my degree, I'd like to teach Spanish as a foreign language. My dream is moving to Ireland.
If you want to share experiences as a teacher or if you have the same dream, please write to me!

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from Vania223 , 36 yrs (Spain) - 2017-01-18
Teacher - "2 English Penpals"

I was looking for 6 English penpals for my six 13 year old girl students but I found 4 so if there are 2 more that are interested that would be great!! If you have a group of 6 students that couid also be another option.

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Reply from afra157 , 13 yrs (Sri Lanka) - 2017-10-24

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Reply from Vania22 (Spain) - 2017-04-19

Hi! Where are you from? I would like to have 5 girls around the age of 13 to talk to my class, is that possible??

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33926 - Reply from Samson 250 (Tanzania) - 2017-04-11

Hi I'm Samson,i would love to have PENPAL friends to my students,aged 11 to 17, English speaking!

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from Michaela 203 , 14 yrs (Philippines) - 2017-01-15
Teacher - "Teacher"

Hi I'm Michaela and i am a 14 year old student who is willing to teach you English the most commonly known as the universal language, find me on facebook Michaela Flores Styles is my name there

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from Monique73 , 31 yrs (Netherlands) - 2017-01-09
Teacher - "pen-pal for kids"

I'm from an island called Curaçao but currently i'm living in The Netherlands.
I do speak English, Dutch, Spanish & Papiamento.
I'm open for any language or culture (I prefer Spanish or English), If possible I'm looking for language teachers or tutors because I want to start a teen(child) pen-pal program with your school/organisation for children's from 8- 18 years old.

Soy de Curazao pero vivo en Holanda. Hablo Español, Holandés, Ingles y (mi idioma materna) Papiamento.
Me gustaría conectar con maestros o tutores de idioma, porque quiero lanzar un proyecto para jóvenes de 8 a 18 años.

Ik sta verder ook open voor Fries en Papiaments (zowel mondeling als schriftelijk!)

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33622 - Reply from Maria167 , 25 yrs (Greece) - 2017-02-11

Hi, I'm an english teacher and I really want to cooperate with you, and to show you the greek history and civilisation

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Reply from Monique73 , 31 yrs (Netherlands) - 2017-01-09

Hi Vania check ur inbox pls.

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Reply from Vania223 (Spain) - 2017-01-09

Hi again!
Sorry I didn´t realize that you were answering the message that I left before. I am very interested if it´s possible. I also said that I´m from Canada but I forgot to mention that I´m living in Spain right now and the girls that I teach are Spanish. Please let me know what you think!

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Reply from Vania223 (Spain) - 2017-01-09

Hi!
I´m from Canada and I´m looking for penpals for my 13 year old students. I have 6 girls. Do you have 6 girls of the same age that might be interested in chatting with them?

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from Susanna78 (USA) - 2017-01-06
Teacher - "English teacher"

Hello everyone! My name is Susanna. Ever since I was young I have wanted to become a teacher, but not until recently I want to become an English teacher in Korea. I would like to hear from other foreigners or people wanting to become teachers or people that need help with English!

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33580 - Reply from yasser142 (Morocco) - 2017-02-03

hello I am in the same situation
I want to become a teacher in the future or maybe translator
I am open for now
but teaching will be fun
you can contact me on Skype : Yasser.mouladdahra

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Reply from Jessie18 (France) - 2017-02-02

Hello, Susanna, I'm currently a student in high school, next year I will be in college and I will be studying English and asiatic languages because I also want to become a foreign teacher in South Korea, so as you. I don't really need help in English but if I'm doing some grammar mistakes, it's always good to have someone which is graduated to help me with it. Actually, I would like to know how are you doing with your project because I don't find many informations about foreign teachers who want to go in South Korea.

Have a nice day !

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33431 - Reply from Tawfik138 , 27 yrs (Morocco) - 2017-01-08

Hi. Suzanna. I am a teacher of English and a student in an MA program of translation sciences. If you have any questions about teaching feel free to ask

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from Patricia193 , 12 yrs (Canada) - 2017-01-05
Teacher - "I want to be a Teacher when I grow up."

Teaching is Awesome.

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from David3 , 14 yrs (South Africa) - 2017-01-03
Teacher - "history of usa"

Hello all i am learning about usa if any teachers or students want to help me learn about cultures and history then lets talk i am David a 14 years old boy who wants to learn

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from Vania218 , 36 yrs (Spain) - 2016-11-28
Teacher - "Looking for students as penpals"

Hi,
I teach a class of 6 thirteen year old girl students and I wanted to find them a friend online to chat with. If you have another 6 girls that want t chat, please contact me :)

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33929 - Reply from sam250 (Tanzania) - 2017-04-11

We can work together!

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Reply from Monique73 , 31 yrs (Netherlands) - 2017-01-09

Hi,

If u still need penpal kids, let me know.

I'm from an island called Curaçao but currently i'm living in The Netherlands.
I do speak English, Dutch, Spanish & Papiamento.
I'm open for any language or culture (I prefer Spanish or English), If possible I'm looking for language teachers or tutors because I want to start a teen(child) pen-pal program with your school/organisation for children's from 8- 18 years old.

Soy de Curazao pero vivo en Holanda. Hablo Español, Holandés, Ingles y (mi idioma materna) Papiamento.
Me gustaría conectar con maestros o tutores de idioma, porque quiero lanzar un proyecto para jóvenes de 8 a 18 años.

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Reply from Patricia193 , 12 yrs (Canada) - 2017-01-05

i will be one of your penpals.

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from hadassah mutonyi70 , 30 yrs (Uganda) - 2016-11-18
Teacher - "penpal"

hi penpal,
am a nanny,teacher,sports lady and cook.if someone can take on me for any of d job tittle please dont hesitate.am very hardworking and i love my job.thankyou

33097 - from Manchita195 , 21 yrs (France) - 2016-11-13
Teacher - "Improve my English"

Hi

I am a French student, studying English to hopefully become an English teacher. I would love to speak with native American or English to improve my English and in return I can help you to improve your French.

See you soon I hope😀😀

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Reply from anna171 , 25 yrs (Malaysia) - 2017-01-09

hi..im anna..i also want to improve my english language..and communication..

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from Nancy212 , 26 yrs (Mongolia) - 2016-11-06
Teacher - "teacher is good profession"

hello. i am Nancy.I am from Mongolia. i am teacher

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Reply from catherine204 , 54 yrs (France) - 2017-01-07

hi Nancy,
I'm a teacher as well.
I teach English in a vocational school. I 'm looking for pen pals for my 15 year old students... if you have this age category among your classes..
we may work together.....
please answer my mail! even if it's to say no..
but I need to know.
Thanks!

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from Delil 57 , 23 yrs (Turkey) - 2016-11-04
Teacher - "Knowing each other"

Hello everyone,
Who wants to meet me, please leave a message.

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Reply from Delil 57 , 23 yrs (Cyprus) - 2016-11-13

Hello, what's new?

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33098 - Reply from Manchita195 , 21 yrs (France) - 2016-11-13

Hey!!!

We can talk to each other if you want 😀

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from Ghislaine236 , 52 yrs (France) - 2016-10-24
Teacher - "Lecture / Reading"

Bonjour, je suis professeur-documentaliste dans un collège. J'aimerai connaître les titres & auteurs que vous aimez (avec ISBN) et pourquoi ?

Hello, I am teacher librarians in college. I love the titles & authors you like (with ISBN) and why?

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Reply from Ernest134 (Sri Lanka) - 2016-11-08

Hi

I am a retired geography teacher from sri lanka and wish to start a project that benefit students and students with disabilities in France who is capable in arts/crafts to exhibit at exhibitions/ cultural shows music and dance organized by school authorities in other countries. The project will help students in your country to display /demonstrate his/her talents at overseas events and will create opportunities for fundraising for their activities/ and for the school. It is purely a free programme I have designed.
Similarly there should be an opportunity to display talents of overseas students in your country too
If you like to join or support the student project by coordination and wish send more details on your reply including my contact details please

thank you

Ernest Goonetilleke

sri lanka

email crawleyms@hotmail.com

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from Vitor241 (Brazil) - 2016-10-24
Teacher - "Futuro profesor de espñol Brasieño"

hola, soy estudiante de filologia hispanica. A mí me encanta hablar escribir y chatear en español. soy nativo de portugués, estaría muy padre obtener más practica con el español mientras, quizá ayudo alguien con el portugués!

Venga, hagamonos amigos!

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Reply from Vitor213 (Brazil) - 2017-07-15

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from Kailyn133 , 21 yrs (USA) - 2016-09-22
Teacher - "Spanish Teacher in America"

Hello! I am in my senior year of university. I am studying to be a Spanish teacher. I would love to get some extra practice with my Spanish, and maybe I could help your English also?

Let me know if you're interested!

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35308 - Reply from Ulrich171 (Benin) - 2018-01-30

hola! como estas? yo soy un fan de espanol y pienso que podemos chatear

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Reply from anna171 , 25 yrs (Malaysia) - 2017-01-09

hi..im anna..please help my english dear

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from Veronika191 , 29 yrs (Russia) - 2016-08-26
Teacher - "Looking for new friends!"

Hi! My name's Veronika, I work as an English teacher in Russia, and I and my little pupils ( aged 8-11) will be happy to find penpals from different countries!

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Reply from pyabalo167 , 29 yrs (Togo) - 2017-08-13

hi ,i'm interesting in your resquest and i would like to be your friend.i'm a student at english department

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Reply from Monique73 , 31 yrs (Netherlands) - 2017-01-09

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Reply from Vania218 , 36 yrs (Spain) - 2016-11-28

Hi, I´m looking for penpals too but my students are 13. Do you know of 6 girls of the same age who might like to chat with them??

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33037 - Reply from Padmore 66 (Ghana) - 2016-11-04

I am the Founder and Director of CLED-Campaign For Learning Disabilities with the goal of supporting pupils with reading, mathematics, writing, Irlen syndrome and ADHD problems; training for teachers and parents as well.

Our pupils are aged 8-18years and we are looking for penpals from outside Ghana.

Thank you

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Reply from Eric242 , 51 yrs (Taiwan) - 2016-10-30

Hi, Veronika! It's pleased to know you.
This is Eric from Taiwan. I am an English teacher,too. In my class, there are kids also want to make friends from all over the world. Could you help them?
Best of luck- Eric

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from Tabitha113 , 21 yrs (USA) - 2016-08-16
Teacher - "Hello! I'm studying to become a teacher!"

Hello! I am a student about to start college (again, new major!) to teach High school level French, but it's been a good while since I have gotten to study so if anyone wants to help me speak it more, I could hopefully assist with English!

32521 - from Carolina65 , 31 yrs (Mexico) - 2016-08-04
Teacher - "Teaching is my passion!"

Hi everyone! I'm an English Teacher from Mexico, I would really love to meet new people and learn new languages, if you want to practice your English I can help you and you can teach me other languages!

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Reply from Emmanuel181 , 24 yrs (Ivory Coast) - 2019-06-17

Hi , im ready Sr. Im speaking french and im ready to bring to you my help in this language. And i will have need you also in English what do you think ? You can join me on my whatsup. 8797

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Reply from pyabalo167 , 29 yrs (Togo) - 2017-08-13

hi , i'm togolese and i would like to learn english. i speak fluently french

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Reply from Monique73 , 31 yrs (Netherlands) - 2017-01-09

Hi,

I'm from an island called Curaçao but currently i'm living in The Netherlands.
I do speak English, Dutch, Spanish & Papiamento.
I'm open for any language or culture (I prefer Spanish or English), If possible I'm looking for language teachers or tutors because I want to start a teen(child) pen-pal program with your school/organisation for children's from 8- 18 years old.

Soy de Curazao pero vivo en Holanda. Hablo Español, Holandés, Ingles y (mi idioma materna) Papiamento.
Me gustaría conectar con maestros o tutores de idioma, porque quiero lanzar un proyecto para jóvenes de 8 a 18 años.

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Reply from anna171 , 25 yrs (Malaysia) - 2017-01-09

hello,nice to meet you! I am a malay and I really want to improve my English.lets chat

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32533 - Reply from Yuri2 (China) - 2016-08-07

Hello,nice to meet you! I am a chinese and I really want to improve my English.

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from Anggun121 , 22 yrs (Indonesia) - 2016-07-25
Teacher - "Hi."

Hello. I'm Anggun. I'm from Indonesia. I'm an English teacher in Indonesia. If you wanna learned English or bahasa, please contact me. However, I need an expert to teach me more about English. Thank you, salam kenal :)

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from «a§±6 , 18 yrs (Taiwan) - 2016-07-23
Teacher - "Nice to meet you :)"

I am Taiwanese girl and also a university student. I can speak Chinese and English as well. I am really interesting in learning languages and talk to people. My dream is to become a teacher. Would you mind to make friend with me? ¡]¡Ù∀¡Ø¡^

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Reply from anna171 , 25 yrs (Malaysia) - 2017-01-09

hello,nice to meet you! I am a malay and I really want to improve my English.lets chat

I would like to chat or mail in English only.others, we can share together aour language and culture

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Reply from mily154 (Korea) - 2016-09-26

Hi Nice to meet u. I'm mily korean girl.
I want to be your friend :)
I'm interested in tawian and i like so much !
Because I went to there. I want to go one more time.
Bye

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Reply from Zakir251 (India) - 2016-08-16

Hi,

I am Zakir from India. I would like to know about culture of Taiwan, Taiwanese people, languages they speak, religion they practice.

I would like to chat or mail in English only.

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from Lily218 , 26 yrs (China) - 2016-07-06
Teacher - "Here I am"

Hi,friends!Since I want to do better in English¡ªspeaking.I'm glad to make friends from the western here. Ok,if there are grammatical mistakes,please forgive me for the sake of ingnorence,but tell me imediately.Thanks!
Ps.smile,smile,smile

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Reply from Lily107 , 27 yrs (China) - 2017-02-05

Good morning!I'm glad to be your friend!

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Reply from Jessie18 (France) - 2017-02-02

Hello Lily, I also want to become an English teacher but in asiatics countries. May I can help you with your English and you can teach me Chinese ?

Have a good day !

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32532 - Reply from Yuri2 (China) - 2016-08-07

Hi,I am a Chinese,too. nice to meet you!

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32419 - Reply from max143 , 13 yrs (Germany) - 2016-07-13

hi my Name is max what's your Name:)

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from Aishwarya39 , 21 yrs (India) - 2016-06-28
Teacher - "Hi friends"

Hi frnds need help i wanna become elementary teacher in Malaysia bcz i love experience wid kids i wanna knw my qualification enough for that job????

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from Aurora17 , 20 yrs (Korea) - 2016-05-18
Teacher - "I wanna be teacher too!"

Hi guys~ I'm from South Korea and I attend Seoul women's university in capital of Korea. I'm studying mathmatics and security.
I like english and music more but my parents don't wanna choose them for my major.
So I just follow my parent's opinion but now I regret that I chose my major because it doesn't seem to fit to me. I'm junior so I graduate from college after 1years. Do you think I should quit a college or follow my parents? What should I do... I wanna listen your opinion.

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Reply from Ezgi47 , 19 yrs (Turkey) - 2016-12-29

Hi my name is ezgi I am from turkey. I love Korea
I want you to be my korean friend too :))I would love to meet you

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32454 - Reply from hua140 , 21 yrs (China) - 2016-07-22

I do not think u should change ur major.....only 1 year ....maybe u should think about that realistically.U did not change that from ur first grade to third grade,that means there r some special problems here.....

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Reply from Yoojin236 , 21 yrs (Korea) - 2016-07-06

My dream job is a teacher too!! I think people who try to follow their own dream is so awesome.

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Reply from Tham190 (Viet Nam) - 2016-07-06

I agree that you should follow your current choice because you have only 1 year to finish. It seems suitable to follow your parents' advice because they have knowledge and experiences. After completing this course, I think it is not late to learn what you want, such as music and English. I love learning them too.

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Reply from Sophia2 , 13 yrs (USA) - 2016-06-30

Screw your parents and do what makes you happy. Who cares if they are mad at first because they will get over it.

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32207 - Reply from Amy204 , 15 yrs (USA) - 2016-05-25

Hello Aurora! How are you? I read your thread about whether to change your major to English and music. I don't think you should change it, but I do think you should pursue in a major that you really like. It's important that you respect your parents and the advice they give you but to also do what you really like as well. So, I think you should finish college and then you could pursue a major in music, English or both, and then you can do something that you really like! Best of luck! -Amy ^-^

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from Amelie73 (China) - 2016-05-06
Teacher - "Je cherche un aim / une aime correspondante en France ou au Canada."

J'aime tres le francais!

I could teach you chinese (mandarin or cantonese).

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