I may say fare well to it here

[mei]

I only come here several days,but I think that I am not fit it here,so should I said fare well??

Yes,I have learned 10 years English on book,I don't know why must we should learn it,my Chinese is immense!!We try hard to learn and learn it again,but overpassed 10 years now,I still can't use it smoothly,how stupid!!

I came here wanted to improve my English,but I think that my poor English may often lead to misunderstandings.I don't want to hurt anyone or make somebody uncomfortable.

English is not my major,we never have a foreign teacher,never said a word with foreigner.Oh, I go near to forget it, last years a foreigner asked me where could he got hot water,I told him that I don't know.what a ironical thing to be a student who have learned English 10 years but can't use it for intercourse!

Maybe I will come back last year or never,I don't know now.I plan to learn German or Japanese.because I have German friends,they will teach me and talk to me. Janpanese is resemble Chinese,it may not difficult for me.

Sorry,I really don't know what I am saying,just goodbye.

[Karen]

I think you fit in here very well. I know you have been here for a short time, but we know you love animals. We understand that English is not your first language. In fact, we would all be willing to help you with any questions about English that you have.

There are people here whose first language is German, Moldovan, Spanish, and other non-native English speakers. It is okay with us! And I have been speaking English my whole life, and still make mistakes, especially typing mistakes.

We love having you here. I hope you decide to stay!

When I was in Beijing, many people there were learning English, but I only knew a few words of Mandarin, so I felt bad about that. But everyone was very nice to us any way. I hope we at Pet Talk can return the favor, and be nice to you!

[Uniqueviking]

Aww, Mei, I think you should stay.

Don't feel bad. More than a few of us don't have English as a first language. Actually, English is my 3rd language.

I have no problems understanding what you post, and you'll soon get used to using the language again.

[Kater]

I agree wholeheartedly with what Karen has said. Please don't leave Pet Talk, Mei!

I have studied Mandarin for nearly 8 years now and your English is probably quite a bit better than my Mandarin!

You can always PM me if you have any translation questions. I would be happy to help!

I really hope you decide to stay.

[AmberLee]

I too hope that you decide to stay. I can't really imagine your frustration trying to communicate in a very tough language... but you do communicate well.

Warm regards,
Amber L.

[mei]

Originally posted by Kater
I agree wholeheartedly with what Karen has said. Please don't leave Pet Talk, Mei!

I have studied Mandarin for nearly 8 years now and your English is probably quite a bit better than my Mandarin!

You can always PM me if you have any translation questions. I would be happy to help!

I really hope you decide to stay.

You can speak and write Mandarin??

I am sorry, just my poor English dismay me

[green_chameleon_girl]

I also think you fit in perfect! we could possibly help you with your english skills! So please dont leave Mei!!

[Kater]

Yes, I can speak, write and read Mandarin.

[NoahsMommy]

Mei,

While its up to you, I don't think you should leave either. Any language is hard to learn if you don't have the opportunity to use it. I think this is a very good place to practice when you can't in person.

Like UniqueViking said, there are many people here who do not use English as their first language and do just fine here.

I do hope you stay.

Take care,
Kelly

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I agree with everybody here too! English is my 3rd language too. I am sure I make many mistakes, but nobody on PT ever laughed at me because if that!! Keep posting, your English might not be perfect, but I always understand what you say!!!He he, I am even proud to have a Chinese member on our forum!! Don't go, Mei!!

[Logan]

Some of us with English as a first language screw it up sometime too! Mei, please don't leave. Your posts are very easy for me to understand, as I'm sure they are for the others. I think you're doing great!!

Logan

[dukedogsmom]

I think you've been doing great! I envy those of you that know more than one language. All I know is English. You need to give yourself time, is all.

[slleipnir]

I think you're doing great as well. If you want help with english, I believe this is a good place to help you learn

I BELIEVE Jenfer speaks Chinese? (I could be wrong)

[carole]

Mei you have not been here very long, so don't give up so soon and leave, you are doing just fine, we are all pet lover's and seriously we understand if you have a few problems with the language, I think most people are more interested in you, your family and pets, I know I sure am.

Hey I only know one language, and that is English, I think you are very clever, the more you practice it, the better you will get, personally I have no trouble with your posts, so chin up and please stay, you are very welcome here, maybe you can teach us all some chinese, now that would be cool.

[moosmom]

Mei,

I think you're doing great! It takes time, so please give it a while. I love reading your posts. We are all here because we love our animals. It's a very special bond. No matter HOW you say it, we understand!!