julia1492 wrote:
Wolfy,

I agree with you wholeheartedly! The only way to improve the communication skills in a foreign language is to (well, what else!) CMMUNICATE with some others in that particular language. It does not matter how good your language level is as long as you try your best to get your message across. That is how I always perceive as the best way to learn. I have seen so many ESL students pass through our school. The chatty ones tend to get over the language barrier faster than others. So, be a chatterbox in the chat room if you truly want to improve. No one knows who you are and no one is there to judge you. All you need is to open yourself to welcome challenges and at the same time, make a few friends.