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作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-4-30 05:01
标题: I NEED WELL-EDUCATED FRIENDS
I need well-educated friends to share viewpoints, and exchange opinions. I wish that my friends are at least university students.

I am a mature man. I graduated from Concordia University in August 2006. My major is Finance. At present I am an English tutor. Most of my students are studying at Concordia University. I also teach an English course for new immigrants, as a volunteer.

Before that, I was a graduate of Hong Kong Polytechnic in Mechanical Engineering. Besides, I had been a prosecutor in British courts in Hong Kong, where English was the only official language at my time.

My interests include human characters and behaviour. To that end, I read widely. In fact I love reading. My favourite sport is Ping Pong.

Please contact Francis at the following email address.
sochitim29@hotmail.com

Thanks,

Francis
作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-1 04:16
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作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-1 14:21
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作者: betterview    时间: 2007-5-1 22:34
Interested.

two questions: 1. can you speak Mandarine? 2. can you post one of your articles?


if you can speak Mandarine, and your article meets my standard, i will contact you.
作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-3 14:51
Hi, Betterview:

Thank you for your interest.

I speak Mandarin, but not perfect, becasue I came from Hong Kong.

It is not my intention to win friends by posting my articles. We may, however, start discussing some current issues to see we have some viewpoints to share. You may choose any topic.

Truly yours,

Francis
作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-6 00:34
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作者: betterview    时间: 2007-5-6 11:59
Hi Francis,


You cannot say YES to both of my question, so I have to say SORRY to you.

Good luck.

Betterview
作者: fai    时间: 2007-5-6 12:47
you use msn?:rolleyes:
作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-7 20:47
Hi, Fai:

Thank you for your inquiry.

Since I wish to think carefully before I write, I do not use MSN for this purpose.

Truly yours,

Francis
作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-9 06:28
When you have trouble, can't fall asleep in the middle of the night, and want to talk to someone, I am your patient listener. Perhpas I will give my opinion on your issue.

Of course, in this case, it is better to communicate through email messages, NOT on the website. Confidentiality matters.

Truly yours,

Francis
作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-9 19:29
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作者: samlfu    时间: 2007-5-9 23:21
I was taking a cost accounting course 3 or 4 yrs ago in Concordia and there was a classmate who had the similar background you described in previous posts. I browse this website occasinally and happened to read your post. It's your name that reminded me of that classmate.
作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-10 15:32
Hi, Samlfu:

Thank you for writing the message. It is not important whether I am the person you met or not. The important thing is that we may share some viewpoints in life now and in the future.

I wish that you live a happy life. Speaking happiness, I don't know your own definition. Different people have different definitions about happiness. In fact, it is an interesting topic.

Wishing to talk to you again,

Francis
作者: yk_ou    时间: 2007-5-12 19:58
It's hard for me to tell  the truth, but ur english really sucks...Please proofread ur messages before you post them. There are too many mistakes including "I was graduated..."
作者: westgogo    时间: 2007-5-12 20:36
标题: I dont think so.

It's hard for me to tell the truth, but ur english really sucks...Please proofread ur messages before you post them. There are too many mistakes including "I was graduated...
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About the human characters and behaviour. interesting topic.
作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-13 06:57
Hi, Friends:

Thank you for your time in reading my messages.

If I am wrong, please point it out. I am learning too. No one can say his or her English is perfect, I suppose.

As a tutor of English, I have to write conventional English, or formal, as some people call it; otherwise my students would not get good grades in their exams.

Furthermore, every person has his or her own style in writing. In this aspect, I am rather convervative. I don't like English with too many colloguial expressions.

Finally, I don't know how to proofread what I write in this forum. I admit that sometimes I write in a rush. However, I will try my best to write carefully in the future.

Once again, thank you very much.

Francis
作者: samlfu    时间: 2007-5-13 11:09
Hi Francis,

It seems that you are looking for an Eng study partner more than a friend. In terms of making friends, I perfer ones with who I can talk in my first language which is definitely not Eng. I dont feel like to  express myself in Eng, especially in particular cases only sharing between friends. If for study purpose, it's another story.

BTW, thanks for your kindly wish, and the same to you!
作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-14 07:03
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作者: yk_ou    时间: 2007-5-14 22:12
Post by liujqw2006
Hi, Friends:



Thank you for your time in reading my messages. (This sentence is grammatically correct, but not a usual expression. Thank you for taking your time to read my messages, or thank you for your time to answer me.)

If I am wrong, please point it out. (please correct me if I am wrong. If you find mistakes in my messages, please point them out. Please point out if I am wrong)  I am learning too. No one can say his or her English is perfect, I suppose. (not necessary, everyone knows  it).

As a tutor of English (As an English tutor), I have to write conventional English, or formal, as some people call it; (Wordy. As an English tutor, I prefer formal writing. )otherwise my students would not get good grades in their exams. (logically this sentence is wrong. How ur writing style would affect students' exam grades? Readers would get confused. BTW, personally I think your writing sytle will only mislead your students and even lead to disastrous consequences on their writing performance. Take some esl writing courses ASAP!!)

Furthermore, every person has his or her own style in writing (writing style). In this aspect, I am rather convervative. I don't like English with too many colloguial expressions. (my opinion, you should learn colloguial expressions. they are very useful in speaking and writing.It's not a matter of writing style. It's about making your writings simple and clear on a forum.)

Finally, I don't know how to proofread what I write in this forum. I admit that sometimes I write in a rush. However, I will try my best to write carefully in the future. (you are not writing an argument. These transition words are unneccessary).

Once again, thank you very much.



Francis

There are some more problems with your writing. I don't know how to fix them.... Hope other people can help you out.
作者: samlfu    时间: 2007-5-14 23:41
Post by yk_ou
There are some more problems with your writing. I don't know how to fix them.... Hope other people can help you out.

Good points! You make it clearly.

And Suns just tied Spurs at 2:2! what an exciting game! Good points, 2!
作者: liujqw2006    时间: 2007-5-15 06:43
标题: Thank you!
Hi, Friends:

Thank you for your criticism and comments. I'll try my best to improve my English.

As a matter of principle, however, I reserve my own opinion on some points.

Francis
作者: betterview    时间: 2007-5-15 15:06
Hi YK_OU,

Pls try to be nice.

He only wants to make friends, not to show off his English.

If you want to make friends with him, just do it; if you don't, just go away.
Your written English is better than his, which doesn't justify your being rude.
作者: @*@    时间: 2007-5-15 16:55
whaz next? oh i know, lets have a spelling contest shall we?
作者: yk_ou    时间: 2007-5-15 22:24
Post by betterview
Hi YK_OU,

Pls try to be nice.

He only wants to make friends, not to show off his English.

If you want to make friends with him, just do it; if you don't, just go away.
Your written English is better than his, which doesn't justify your being rude.

说出他英文里的错误,咋就不友好了?俺只是道出事实,并没有说他什么。他是教英文的,这样的水平去教别人,你看了不着急么?别人用英文写贴,不管有多烂,俺从来没废话过一句,知道山外有山,人外有人,没觉得自己配指点别人,这次实在是忍不住, 再说是他说PLEASE POINT IT OUT的。。。
作者: cloudrain200    时间: 2007-5-16 18:36
Post by yk_ou
说出他英文里的错误,咋就不友好了?俺只是道出事实,并没有说他什么。他是教英文的,这样的水平去教别人,你看了不着急么?别人用英文写贴,不管有多烂,俺从来没废话过一句,知道山外有山,人外有人,没觉得自己配指点别人,这次实在是忍不住, 再说是他说PLEASE POINT IT OUT的。。。

Agree.

As an English Tutor, he'd better improve his English. People should appreciate OU's correction.
作者: diorlancome    时间: 2007-5-16 19:50
the guy is looking for friends, but people transform this corner into an english class. we chinese like judging?!

before correct others, take a second to correct yourself!

the english language skills are not so important to impress a person. the only thing which can impress is the personal touch of your language. we call this the soul of your language.

from his language, i find sincerity and honesty. and from others', i find only narrowness and arrogance.
作者: cloudrain200    时间: 2007-5-17 12:11
Post by diorlancome
the guy is looking for friends, but people transform this corner into an english class. we chinese like judging?!

before correct others, take a second to correct yourself!

the english language skills are not so important to impress a person. the only thing which can impress is the personal touch of your language. we call this the soul of your language.

from his language, i find sincerity and honesty. and from others', i find only narrowness and arrogance.

1. As an English Tutor, he'd better improve his English. People should appreciate OU's correction. This is why Ou-YK criticized LZ's English skills

2. You are judging other people, aren't you?

3. i disagree to other points, but have no interest in  discussing  them.

作者: samlfu    时间: 2007-5-17 19:28
"the english language skills are not so important to impress a person" I agree with you. But Eng writing skills become a vital factor in communication when using writen Eng as a way to exchange viewpoints with friends as LZ suggested.

"the guy is looking for friends, but people transform this corner into an english class. we chinese like judging?!" People are judging each other in every aspect of life explicitly or implicitly, to some extent. In my own judging, I expect that LZ's Eng is better than other because he is an Eng tutor. LZ already put in place his criteria for making friend, and in turn other people express their own judgement correspond with LZ's. It's a 2-way communication and people invloved are better off.

"from his language, i find sincerity and honesty. and from others', i find only narrowness and arrogance" I take for granted that every one is sincere and honest here. I dont think anyone intended to look down on others, so I totally disagree with the sencond half of your judgement.

I am also a graduate from Concordia University and I know how important an Eng tutor is for those stutents struggling to improve their Eng. As most of his stutends are studying in Concordia University, I wish LZ become a qualified Eng tutor soon.

Please forgive my bluntness for saying something off topic. I would like to make friends with you guys if we can communicate in Mandarine or Cantonese. Keep me posted if you think we can make it.
作者: orange1    时间: 2007-6-15 05:52
标题: Hello, everyone.
Hello, everyone.

I enjoy this  post. Thanks a lot.
I think this is a good way to learn and communicate, coz I learned a lot from this post. i mean both English and attitude.

I have an idea, how about we all talk about something that we care about, then let others to corrent it.

My English is bad, that y i would like to join this post. please help me out.  Yes, it's you.

Thanks for your valueable time.


作者: forte    时间: 2007-6-15 06:46
其实,英文好也不代表教养好。
诸位看客,发现没有,都是一名多人在用,好不容易逮到机会把自己的老外男友什么的,拿出来用一下,在这里吓唬下英文崇拜者,得,楼主,你还不如就用中文。
作者: gracegao123    时间: 2007-6-17 10:15
Hello, I like your viewpoint about friends:wink:

i think if we can share and exchange our opinions about life, and everything in our life, then language is not that important. by the way, I won't focus on some "stupid" grammar errors when I talk with some truely friends; but if they are not my friends, then his/her "blar blar blar" means nothing to me.

I am not expecting my friends to accept my opinion completely, but I wish we can respect each other. it's said the opposite word to "love" is not "hate" but "indifference". I agree with this.

talk to you later
作者: gracegao123    时间: 2007-6-17 10:23
Post by diorlancome
the guy is looking for friends, but people transform this corner into an english class. we chinese like judging?!

before correct others, take a second to correct yourself!

the english language skills are not so important to impress a person. the only thing which can impress is the personal touch of your language. we call this the soul of your language.

from his language, i find sincerity and honesty. and from others', i find only narrowness and arrogance.

I agree with you;)
作者: gracegao123    时间: 2007-6-18 07:47
Hello Francis:

actually, I quoted from 张爱玲,a famous female writers from shanghai. but maybe there is better translation.

it is not that easy to find a friend with whom we can talk freely and happily. I often feel dispointed when I know a person much better--maybe others have the exactly same feeling about me :confused: . anyway, we shouldn't stop looking for new friends and searching the new happiness in our lives.   I will also cherish the similarity we share and respect the diversity.

have a nice day

Post by liujqwl2007
Hi, gracegao123:

The purpose of this thread is what exactly you described in your replies today. I am also interested in what you quoted, i.e., the opposite is love is not hate, but indifference. I never heard of it, but it seems to that it sounds good. I often hear people say that the opposite of love is hate. Your quote gives me a new idea about the relationship between love and indifference.

We may discuss more issues in life in the future.

Thank you very much.

Truly yours,

Francis

作者: orange1    时间: 2007-6-18 21:32
标题: upupup!!!!
To gracegao123
I will also cherish the similarity we share and respect the diversity.

I am not expecting my friends to accept my opinion completely, but I wish we can respect each other. it's said the opposite word to "love" is not "hate" but "indifference". I agree with this.



upupup.

Nice
作者: raining520    时间: 2007-6-19 14:17
这个帖子应该改名了.....到底是交友,还是学英语?
作者: angelhouse    时间: 2007-6-20 16:58
标题: only friendship
I have few friends and we want new friends, we are young(inside) , like chatting. if you are not a boring,or ugly or very short person, welcom to contact me.
作者: mckay    时间: 2007-6-21 12:11
I desparately need stupid and uneducated friends; for they make me look good.






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作者: wenjingmontr    时间: 2007-6-24 13:01
i would like to make friends like those guys -well educated .
lisazytj@hotmail.com
作者: heavenbird    时间: 2007-6-28 19:30
有教养的人咋都恁拽呐~~~ :rolleyes:
作者: arden    时间: 2007-6-29 08:56
In any English country, you can find a lot of uneducated people, who are native English speaker.
So well-educated friend is not good English speaker.
作者: potassium    时间: 2007-7-2 03:02
just passing by,,scientists, hating any languages other than Chinese...
have to speak Engsh, Frch here....sucks
作者: westgogo    时间: 2007-7-7 07:35
标题: idea
Climb Mont Royal 6 or 7am insteading uping.
meet metro cote des neiges.
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Ca march?
作者: angelhouse    时间: 2007-7-14 15:12
drop me a line at i_fiona@hotmail.com
作者: 圆明园    时间: 2007-7-28 16:17
junk food is popular
nds is popular
playboy is popular
in montreal strip club is popular
why? i am not very sure, lowest common denominator may play a role.
for me, it is a good reading because 1.funny 2. it is a fantasy world but the characters are human, if you like jinyong, very likely you would like it 3. i like rowling's style
作者: 圆明园    时间: 2007-7-28 16:19
Post by mckay
I desparately need stupid and uneducated friends; for they make me look good.
for they make me look normal
作者: 圆明园    时间: 2007-8-1 14:16
Post by liujqwl2007
Hi, Full Moon Garden:

I suppose that you wrote in response to my question "why Harry Potter is poplular?" After reading your message, I begin to understand. Thank you very much.

Francis
you are very funny.
instead of wondering why a book is popular, how about just pick it up and start to read?
作者: bracelet    时间: 2007-8-3 00:40
Post by liujqw2006
When you have trouble, can't fall asleep in the middle of the night, and want to talk to someone, I am your patient listener. Perhpas I will give my opinion on your issue.

Of course, in this case, it is better to communicate through email messages, NOT on the website. Confidentiality matters.

Truly yours,

Francis




LE GAY ??
作者: dw1987    时间: 2007-8-10 09:09
very funny thread,hahaha! you let me forget my cold,my discomfort.

yes, stay with stupid people, make you think is normal, while stay with educated people, donèt you think trapped?

sorry that i am too frankly,but why the host always uuup his thread instead of open his mind and talk something? we can help!
作者: 圆明园    时间: 2007-8-10 09:28
Post by dw1987
but why the host always uuup his thread instead of open his mind and talk something? we can help!
i found it funny too.
maybe he needs to define "educated", does using the word "enlighten" as much as you can qualify for well educated?
作者: dw1987    时间: 2007-8-10 09:40
enlighten donèt need well educated .sometimes, stupid people can be your teacher or lighter. so dont make friends only with well educated.what you mean well educated? got many master or doctors degree? i dont think so, we are human being,everybody have his shining...his sun shine...
作者: adeline    时间: 2007-9-15 22:17
人家只不过是想交朋友. 有兴趣的就给他写email, 没有兴趣的就算了. 不知道为什么会批评起他的英语水平来? 是不是英语很完美的人才有资格交朋友?

再说他的英语水平虽然不完美, 也足够好了. 否则别人也不会请他当tutor. 即使是native speaker, 也会有犯错的时候. 在中国, 难道语文老师从来不写错别字? 不知道各位是从事什么工作的. 难道你们工作的时候从来不会犯错误?




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