I think I am supposed to be posting a tip of the bi-week this week - yesterday.  But we are in the process of moving to a new home, preparing for a summer visit to the states and of course the general business of life.  Looking for a new apartment did remind me of the importance though of forcing new situations upon yourself.  Last week I was suddenly immersed in a new world of vocabulary and expressions that I had not encountered much.  I have learned a lot of new words and a lot of new expressions that i probably would not have if it were not for being out shopping for houses.  These things come up in life and we learn - sink or swim.  But as language learners, it is important as well to occasionally intentionally find new arenas, new areas to explore and throw yourself into.  Be creative!  Have fun!  Explore and learn.

As well, jump over to www.english4turkey.com and make a recording via your iphone or follow the instructions on the native speakers page and share your opinion and thoughts about a host of topics - and help Turks learn English.

Looking for ways to help friends learning English?  Wikipedia offers a great resource.  Here is how Wikipedia describes the page:

Simple English Wikipedia is a version of the Wikipedia encyclopedia, written in Simple English. Articles in the Simple English Wikipedia use fewer words and easier grammar than the English Wikipedia. The Simple English Wikipedia is also for people with different needs, such as students, children, adults with learning difficulties and people who are trying to learn English.

Does anyone know of sites like this in Turkish for Turkish language learners?