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hi to every one, i must improve my english because to graduate myself i must pass the toefl with 210.
do you tell me where i could find an english chat?
tanks :wink:
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Old 30-Jun-2004, 17:31
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You are chatting now aren't you?

Welcome to the forum!
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Chatting is not a panacea, though it will help for everyday's conversations. I used to spend a great deal of time on IRC #london, a sort of chat service. It didn't help that much for any kind of exam in my opinion, though I learned some colorful expressions
I've had several AE teachers since then, so I got the best of both world

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I go with FRC.

I think the environment is the most critical of all. But it depends on what you need. If you want to pass TOEFL with flying colors, I suggest you self-study or attend some TOEFL courses at academic institute in your country. For listening and speaking, please go find a real human being. On line chatting does help too, but very little.
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I listened to the radio. Everything from BBC to Wolfman Jack.
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Though I spend much of my life on the internet, I have to say that I find chat has no appeal to me at all.
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hi to every one, i must improve my english because to graduate myself i must pass the toefl with 210.
do you tell me where i could find an english chat?
tanks :wink:
he welcome to the forum.
you can try watching tv or listening to radios that helps

reading and paying attention to english grammer is very helpful
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first of all I decided to listen to records of english or american singers. in my country I have no opportunity to listen to radios in english. but I watch many videos in english. it helps!
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If you do decide you want to use chat as a means of learning, try looking here to start with:

http://www.usingenglish.com/links/Co...rums_and_Chat/
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Have you ever thought of chatting with a robot? I just did it 5 minutes ago. I tried provoke or tease the robot, I think his answers are pretty cool and fun. As you know, provoking words are usually forbidden on language forum. So if you really get bored, you can try. :wink: They have a robot(named Chabba) who can speak Deutsch!!!


http://www.pandorabots.com/botmaster/en/mostactive


Have fun!
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