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English is a wonderful language with some of the strangest pronunciation rules and words that come from many other languages. This is a list of 20 weird English words.

1. Erinaceous

Like a hedgehog

2. Lamprophony

Loudness and clarity of voice

3. Depone

To testify under oath

4. Finnimbrun

A trinket or knick-knack

5. floccinaucinihilipilification

Estimation that something is valueless. 
Proper pronunciation based on Latin roots: flockə-nowsə-nəkələ-pələ-fək-ation.

6. Inaniloquent

Pertaining to idle talk

7. Lime

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"Who are you and why do you pursue me?"

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Hi everyone, time flies. Today is Wednesday again. This cat is one of my neighbors that lives

know......................................................That tomorrow will be better

And events.........................................................................Will be most beautiful

And the smile.......................................................................... will Shine coolest

Every wishlist ...........................................................................Will be achieved

All dreams ......................................................................................

The American English website provides resources for teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), exploring American culture, and encouraging conversation within the global EFL community.
http://americanenglish.state.gov/

I'm an avid reader and I've read a lot. I've literally read thousands of books. No exaggeration! When I was young, I used to read everything which would come in my way. Newspapers, magazines, novels, books on history, religion, and even politics. Everything except poetry. Poetry has never been my cup of tea. I still read a lot, but now I skip some.

When you're fond of reading, you're always searching for a good book to read. And if a book becomes a bestseller, you crave for it. Don't you?

I was qu

Hello my dear EC friends,

I’m Scarlett,

** I come from Vietnam. I’m here with determination and enthusiasm to master my English and pursue my unawakened dream due to the effect of a busy life. Thanks MyEC for waking it up and motivating me toward my goals. I know now it’s very difficult. But there is a saying “Stay hungry, stay foolish” where everything we do now will make sense in the future It tells us to keep going and hear the voice of our heart. So, I’ll never give up! Today is Dec.19th, 201

To listen to the audio version, please click here:
http://vocaroo.com/i/s09eDXBHXGL5

Few days ago, Tara posted 12-12-12 What should we call this kind of date? to ask for suggesting a word in English for the day 12-12-12 ,and at the end of her post, she asked what other words we do not have in English. She also provided a link to 20 untranslatable words in English. 

This made me think back When I immigrated to Canada. The difference between my mother tongue language and English was so obvious and

My keychain

The blue one is house key.And the other one is my room key.But you know what, my room door actually was broken.And I never lock my room door.But it's not that so trouble.The most problem is my room door have a noise when I open or close it.That's mean every time when I go outside or comeback inside.My neighbor was know that.But there have a more horrible thing that is in the winter or had a big wind night.Because the wind will blow my door.Oh my god, can you image when you slept and s

1. against the clock:

2. cool as a cucumber:

3. neck and neck:

4. call a spade a spade: (Note: Considered offensive by some. Use only with discretion.)

5. tables are turned:

6. be packed like sardines:

7. yen:

8. As mad as a March Hare:

More videos here.

Have you ever heard about this American, Cortez W. Peters Jr.? He was the world-champion typist once. He won twelve typing contests. Would you believe if I say that he set a typing world record of 225 words per minute - or wpm for short? That’s amazing, isn’t it? How many words can you type per minute? 

Obviously, all computer users know how to type. They fall under two typing styles! The first style is called ‘two-finger’ or ‘hunt and peck’ typing. Those who use this style can’t type at all with

Is there anyone  in your  life feels in you  , feels whatever you feel it , understands your way and your words in its reality , believes it  without taken into bad thinking?

Did you meet a  person who understands you without talking to him ,Translates your feelings into words to know what you need and what you want ?

Estimated when you  going through a difficult curves in life , when  you feel in an unstable state  ,stands with you with  sincere and noble feelings, follows you in sorrow and joy e

I dream of a world 

a world of love 

a world of peace 

and happiness all above 

I dream of world 

a world of ambition 

passion with compassion

a humane tradition

I dream of world 

live in equality 

respecting all 

with fairness potentiality 

I dream of a world 

full of smiles

worries and hatred 

run away in miles 

Oh god 

Let me be 

in a world of my dream 

blessed and free

I dream of a world 

a world of love 

a world of peace 

and happiness all above 

I dream of a world 

a world of ambition 

passion with compassion

a humane tradition

I dream of a world 

live in equality 

respecting all 

with fairness in potentiality 

I dream of a world 

full of smiles

worries and hatred 

run away in miles 

Oh god 

Let me be 

in a world of my dream 

blessed and free

My house is so well built that when I go out, the temperature at my room falls by one degree in Celsius.. But when I come back to home and keep the door to my room closed. It will soon again rise back up to +17C! That's how much heat my body produces.

Cool isn't? :D

While the EU officials did ban Incandescent light bulbs too.. the one extra source that could give more heat. :P No I actually would not heat with electricity anyways. I just wanted to point out how stupid are those careerist EU offici

It was a lovely December morning in the faraway lands. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. A fresh breeze was gently blowing, carrying with it the fragrance of blossoming flowers. On an old worn out wooden bench under a huge tree were sitting two young friends.

One said to the other: "Tell me a story, Chris."

So Chris began: "It was a lovely December morning in the faraway lands. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. A fresh breeze was gently blowing, carrying with it the fra

                       With a bleeding heart , worn out feelings, stiff fingers and disobedient pen, i would hardly say that this is the photo of my cousin ,Amjad AL-Montasir AL-Solmi,who passed away today noon in one of the hospitals in Taiz city. He had been injured in an accident yesterday afternoon in AL-Ga'ayda city , while he was with his father on their way to Taiz city. May Allah has mercy on his soul and bless him to his grave. Hope that Allah grant his parents the patience.

sat./15/12/

Why I Love You

You give to me hope
And help me to cope
When life pulls me down
You bring me around

You teach me to care
And help me to share
You make me honest
With kindness the best

From you I learned love
With grace from above
It's for you I live
And I want to give

You are the reason
That fills each season
When I hear love I think of you
You are my world and best friend too

If you wish to share your birthday with other members, You are welcome to MyEC Birtdays. Let's have an endless party and lot of fun 

I guess the blog title is an eye catching for CE members from India. The idea to write this title came out after i read a comment from Bala on my blog... She said that she enjoys a ride on her Scooty when rain is starting to drizzle...

Suddenly appear a scene from 3 Idiots of Kareena Kapor (Pia) riding a scooter towards Aamir Khan..ha ha ha... is funny right..

the 3 Idiots is an Indian comedy film.. you can read about the film from this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_Idiots 

I like this film b