actually they dont have feet they are called arms -- as per wikipedia people might call them tentacles but that is the wrong name --- so the feet of octopuses are called arms ;)

I think there are a lot of chances for you to find such a job in China, whichever city you will be. Many university English department needs English native speakers to teach their English class, (we call these people 外教). There are also lot of private English schools in China I think you can find a job and the salary should be higher than working in universities, but I am not sure how much it is. It really depends on the school.

I would say "When handling an embarrassing situation, there is nothing more helpful than a send of humor." Cheers, d

If you mean like "table of statistics" or "application form", they're not very different. A table is like what you get in Microsoft excel, with data laid out on a grid. A form usually has text with blanks for you to fill in information (not always numbers).

..how about "保重"(bao3 zhong4)... "慢走" seems to be used only when someone wants to leave

I finish work every day at 5 pm. or Everyday I finish work at 5 pm. or I am done with work everyday at 5 pm. --- Everyday seems too exacting --- it makes it seem like you are working 7 days per week. --- I would probably just say: My job usually finishes (or is done/winds up/ends) about 5 pm.

From this vantage point, he could see when the enemies would start thier attack. Meaning that the person has a position giving a strategic ADVANTAGE, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view Also: If two people are having a discussion and cannot agree one person can say to the other 'From your vantage point, I can see why you think that way, but.....' meaning from your 'point of view'. Let me know if this helped

there really isn't a difference between 'interesting' and 'of interest.' it just depends on the context of the conversation. 'of interest' is usually used in a more formal, professional conversation, while 'interesting' is used informally. 'of interest' is used to determine if something is relevant to a person and 'interesting' could be a synonym for unique or fascinating.

LOL, I know what you mean. Sometimes we say it correctly and announciate the "T" properly but sometimes we chop it off and say "can't" by sort of using an abrupt break at the end of or halfway through the the "n" sound. Usually this is done by someone whose accent on can will include a more fully aspirated "n" sound where they almost carry the can out to a longer pronounciation. The n flowing out more and Cant will chop almost harshly as if we are only saying half an "n" sound. This would be so simple to explain verbally/audibly... I have a microphone on my laptop and if you wont to get in touch w me directly I will email you a recorded wave file or something to show you the difference. Im new here can we post up sound clips? Tingbudong

Since I am a newbie, I guess I'll tell you what i think it is. A Newbie is someone without experience in that subject. Since I have no experience in Chinese, but I am willing to learn, I would be a newbie at it.