Hi,

I love this forum and hopefully I'll learn a lot from it.

A little about myself . . . . . . .

I have been learning Russian for about 6 months. My teacher lives in Ukraine, I live in the UK. We speak once a week over the internet. My problem is I don't get a chance to practice with anyone as I don't know anyone who speaks Russian, which I feel is slowing my progress.

I work as a professional magician. I have traveled to Belarus 3 times over the past couple of years for a week at a time performing magic and balloon modelling shows for children in orphanages and hospitals, each time I've been I've hired a translator.

I'm going back again on 30th April for a 28 day tour, and this time I want to learn and speak as much Russian as I can. I use Skype and Hotmail. Please email me at magic@billywiz.biz if you would like to chat, or if you want to practice your English, I would really appreciete any help. Thank you. (I have also copied this post into your PenPals section)

My website address with more info about my previous tours to Belarus is www.makeasmile.co.uk