I've been learning Chinese for nearly three years, mostly on my own through casual reading.  I have a fairly decent understanding of the language although my vocabulary is a little limited and I haven't had much listening practise outside of listening to music or watching the occasional movie (with subtitles).  I would like to improve my listening comprehension as well as ability to compose coherent phrasings.  I've had virtually no experience in the latter.  I'm basically looking for someone to communicate in Chinese with who will guide me to a better usage of the language. Following is an example to give some idea of my level.  (Keep in mind I've had time to go to reference materials in writing this...)7 Z; U7 S( r+ t. t! x

% ~& x- o% Y* N6 ^我学习中文几乎3年了，时不时一个人读书学习。我的基本中文水平大概够了，然而词汇量不够，也除了听音乐、偶尔看（有字幕的）电影外很少练习听力。我想提高我的听力和表达能力，经验很少。基本上，我寻找一个人跟我谈话与给我指教，以便我的中文能说得更好。
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6 f! P% p, M' {" b1 e- }1 e7 mI live around the universities in Halifax.  I don't have any money to pay for tutoring but I have spoken both English and French since childhood so I could do some tutoring myself in return.  I'm sure something could be worked out.

Come here, read more Chinese, make friends, join our activities, and improve your Chinese vocabulary.6 b! g4 L) d. F/ O$ W
Also, one very good way to learn is go Skype Chat room. good luck!

great !!! i'd like to be ur partner anyway.  " `% r; |% Q% a7 W% }# L8 e

$ k% z, L/ p' h, x  m8 wMSN or e-mail : joe_xj@hotmail.com