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  Tanya May 12, 2010 8:36

  Dear Mahmoud!In my opinion, it is always better to learn any subject, especially language, with one teacher. All teachers teach differently and if a student often changes teachers, he has a mass in his brains instead of the clear logical system. If you have attended many courses and can't speak yet, there may be a few reasons:
  
  1. You are not sure in grammar
  2. You don't have spoken practice
  3. You can't overstep so called "speaking barrier", that is fear to pronounce allian sounds. This is a psycological problem and it may exist without your knowing about it.
  
  I haven't read much of your writting but in this comment of yours there is only one mistake. It means that your grammar is not bad. So, it is not a reason. You said you are a little shy. So, I can conclude that the true problem is #3. I will give you an advice that may sound crazy but it always works, trust me! To begin with, you should read any English text loudly, especially if it is your text. Then, you should speak loudly to yourself. It is better to think up some situation and speak to your imaginary interlocutor in two persons, so to say. You should do it until you feel confident. You should certanly do such exersises when you are alone and nobody can hear you. Have you ever tried this method? Believe me, it will work out if you try
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  Tanya May 12, 2010 8:14

  Hi, Levis! I am answering as I promised yesterday. Both expressions have the same meaning. The first one is an active form while the second is a passive form. To be subject(ed) to something means to be affected by it or to be likely to be affected by it. Here are a few examples:
  
  Our life is subject to the laws of nature.
  
  All property is subject to taxation.
  
  He was subjected to a cruel and inhuman treatment.
  
  
  As you see, we use them exactly like other active and passive forms
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  Mahmoud May 11, 2010 16:57

  Hi tanya
  i would like to thank youfor your efforts
  i need your advice , i take alot of cources in different places
  like AUC & British councel to improve my english skills
  but i can't speak well tell now , and i get myself shy a little bit
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  Tanya May 11, 2010 9:30

  Dear Dasha! I am glad to see you here. You can sure take part in any discussions here or start your own. You can also comment any blog posts of mine and those of other members. It is so pleasant for me that you like my city. I can correct your mistakes if you like. Your English in not bad in general but you make some grammar and vocabulary mistakes. I'll be glad to help you
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  Tanya May 11, 2010 9:26

  Hi, Mohamad! There is the only one chatromm here. It is common. But there are also private rooms where you can invite the particular person for a private chat.
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  Mohamed ACHIK May 8, 2010 10:24

  i wonder if there is a room in the platalk in which we can share and exchange experiences in the english language field.the most interesting rooms are not free.so would u please tell me if u have any information about that.
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  Tanya May 6, 2010 8:13

  Welcome, Mahmoud!
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  Mahmoud May 5, 2010 19:52

  Hi tanya and all friends in the group
  i am very happy to be member in this group
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  Tanya May 1, 2010 15:35

  Rozen! You had better ask natives. I realize what you mean but it doesn't sond as a joke for me. I would say:' You are better than any comparison I can ever think up" but it would sound as a compliment
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  Tanya May 1, 2010 12:12

  Hi, Dinh! So long no see! Well, Frank has already answered your question about "human being". As to modals in the past, you can read more about that on the discussion "What do you want to know abouy English grammar?", page 1 (should, must, could) and somewhere at the end (would)