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Right, so I need help, preferrably from a native english speaker. Why? 'Cause on monday, I've got a job interview and I need to get a bit more fluent in my english speech. It's not all that horrible, and I don't need to be the best english speaker in the world either, but I could use some practice.

So, basically: Who wants to do some jolly cooperation? Suggest a game, I've got quite a backlog (PC only) so someone is bound to suggest something I already have fairly soon, and we can get to playing during the weekend. I'd like to play with more than one person for obvious reasons, so it's not like I'm asking anyone to sacrifice the entire weekend.

Well... Please?

edit: Monday, not mondey. How on earth could I have spelled it mondey?
editedit: Bloody hell GOG, fix your forum software!
Post edited October 12, 2012 by Fenixp
Unfortunately I am working at the weekend, but just wanted to wish you all the luck, for your interview.
I'm not a native speaker, but damn, I make an excellent Nazi villain.

Vor you zee war iz over. Englanderschweine!

Oh, and watch a lot of English shows/listen to audiobooks. It really helps.
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SimonG: Oh, and watch a lot of English shows/listen to audiobooks. It really helps.
I do that every day. And if you want to do some jolly cooperation, just write me on Steam, I'm always up for jolly cooperation!
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Fenixp: Bloody hell
That's a good start. What's a jolly cooperation? Sounds like a bunch of board members dancing the can-can...
Post edited October 12, 2012 by jamyskis
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jamyskis: That's a good start. What's a jolly cooperation? Sounds like a bunch of board members dancing the can-can...
Playing coop in a videogame which then turns out to be jolly good.
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jamyskis: That's a good start. What's a jolly cooperation? Sounds like a bunch of board members dancing the can-can...
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Fenixp: Playing coop in a videogame which then turns out to be jolly good.
What's it got to do with learning language?
Poms using proper English
Nice one
I'm free, but I'm guessing it would be a bit too awkward :)
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gameon: What's it got to do with learning language?
I need to learn speaking at least a bit fluently and coherently. I think I'm not all that bad anyway, but talking with someone in english would help to calm me down quite a bit, so I'm not so nervous during interview. And that goes a long way.
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bazilisek: I'm free, but I'm guessing it would be a bit too awkward :)
I've tried doing this with a few friends from Czech Republic. We ended up speaking Czech anyway.
Post edited October 12, 2012 by Fenixp
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Fenixp: I've tried doing this with a few friends from Czech Republic. We ended up speaking Czech anyway.
Yep, it always ends like that.
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gameon: What's it got to do with learning language?
speaking casually with a native speaker to learn normal speech patterns.

Most foreign schools teaches proper 'Oxford' English - which in reality no native English speaker uses in normal everyday conversations,.
My gaming computer doesn't have an internet connection, plus I will be helping a good friend install a generator at his home tomorrow. But, I just want to point out, that if your English speaking is anywhere near as good as your writing, you'll be fine. You definitely seem to have a very good grasp of it, which I know isn't easy for a non-native speaker. Want to wish you the best of luck @ the interview!

ps. and I agree with SimonG, English shows and audio books are excellent for picking up the general gist and flow :)
Poms using proper English
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Crosmando: Nice one
I'm not after proper english per se, I'm after fluent english.
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Fenixp: I'm not after proper english per se, I'm after fluent english.
American, British, European, Indian or Asian English? :)