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My summer vacation will be of significance

Posted by Lydia on July 31, 2010
This summer vacation, I didn't go back home, instead, I stayed in the city where my college lies. I'll take part in an activity named China International Coal & Energy New Industry Expo. I will be a volunteer in this Expo, which invites hundreds of corporations to come. I'm very proud of being part of this Expo, and I hope to serve for this program. Meanwhile, I think this is a great chance for me to improve my spoken-English.During my stay in Taiyuan, I live with 3 girls coming from my college.
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The 35th Toronto International Film Festival

Posted by syedstauheed on July 31, 2010

The 35th Toronto International Film Festival will open on 9th September, 2010 with the world premiere of the hit Canadian musical film Score: A Hockey Musical. The 35th edition of the world's premier film festival runs 9th-19th September, 2010 at its new venue of TIFF Bell Light box. The world's top film festival features about 300 films from more than 60 countries each year will have 15 galas and 35 special presentations this year. Organizers have chosen such an opener this year which captures
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My first english blog

Posted by Can GU on July 31, 2010
I give up english so many years after graduated from colloge.Because of few using english at work ,my english level became worse and worse.So when i found MyEC,i make decision that i must pick up english and make progress.i want everybody here can help me to improve my english.this is my first english blog,if any problem,dont tease pls,i need your help,thanks so much.
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Teaching Chinese

Posted by Snow on July 30, 2010
I'm majoring in Chinese language education. But one thing I do know is that if I want to be a good Chinese teacher in the U.S. I need to improve my English skills. Chinese language and Chinese culture are very complecated enough for me to explain in another language. From today, I will keep writing English journal and practice and practice!!
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fool love

Posted by mahsa soltany on July 30, 2010
have u ever felt in love?!have u ever discovered the unknown island of love?!from the first day that god created Adam and Eve,they had a strange feeling that somewhat is love.the forbidden tree is the evidence of my words.even when Ghabil killed Habil,the first laughterin history,it was a kind of love,oh no,it was for love...every thing that happens is result of love,now,how can i avoid it?!it's in my blood,or no,if my heart beats amd sends blood to my vesseles is love.love is like a termite,u c
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Braz-TESOL #2 PHOTO ACTIVITY (Social Networks)

Posted by Joyce Fettermann on July 29, 2010
Do you post lots of pictures on you social nets? So, you know that always we do this we have to add a TITLE, TAGS and DESCRIPTIONS for it, don't you?All right! Now you have this task. Let's do it with my picture... the most creative title, tags and description will be added next Monday.You can write in the comments section. Let's participate! =)

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~ Chpt 23 : I come in peace (^-^)? ~

Posted by Fizzy on July 29, 2010
I received this story from a friend and it is interesting therefor i would like to share it with you...source is unknown via email==================================================

Polar Bear: I come in PeaceNorbert Rosing ' s striking images of a wild polar bear coming upon tethered sled dogs in the wilds of Canada ' s Hudson Bay

The photographer was sure that he was going to see the end of his dogs when the polar bear wandered in.

It's hard to believe that this polar bear only needed to hug..

The
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Song of the Little Bird

Posted by new dawn on July 29, 2010
Abundance TapestryManifest Abundance With Creative Self AlignmentInspirational Story:

Song of the Little BirdThere lived a little bird in the forest. It had been singing songs ever since it was born. It learned how to sing from papa bird, mama bird and all the other birds in the vicinity. It would sing everyday.inspirational story: song of the little bird(A collage made out of printed transparent plastic with photoshopped details against a wooden background).One day, while the little bird was sin
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Natasha Yankovskaya's Wordless Wednesday#6

Posted by Natasha on July 29, 2010
Dear MyEC members, please, submit the caption for this photo. Thank you.

Hello, MyEC members, who've taken part in the Wordless Wednesday#6,I liked all the captions for my picture, but the best was the one by Lucy:"Loves me, loves me not, loves me, loves me not,wow! Mommy loves me ... "My congratulation to you, Lucy!I thank you all of you for active participation!
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Food for the Soul.

Posted by Lynne on July 29, 2010
The Little Girl and the Tooth Fairy.

Sometimes, we find ourselves exhausted with the phase of life we are facing outside. From time to time we seek freedom from all the hardship we face day by day. We hardly smile and always find ourselves on a constant struggle because of the never ending hapless events in our lives. Because of this ill-fated chain of misfortunes, we then forget a lot of things in our lives... the small things that had made us happy and kept us good and safe when we were small c
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Rosenmaiden's Wordless Wednesday#6

Posted by Rosenmaiden on July 28, 2010
Hello, my dear friends!I hope, you are full of energy and interesting ideas for the new contest"Wordless Wednesday#6"! I'd like to suggest you a new photo! Here it is!

We often can meet squirrels in city parks - they are not afraid of peiple and even take food from people's hands!I choose as the winner caption the one by Natasha Yankovskaya:"At last I can be on a low-fat diet!"Many women will appreciate this phrase at its true value - a low-fat diet is very actual now! :-)))My congratulations, Na
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Braz-TESOL #1 - Dynamic Speaking Activities

Posted by Joyce Fettermann on July 28, 2010
The 12th Braz-TESOL National Convention was held in São Paulo, at Escola Beit Yacov. Brilliant educators were there to talk to us teachers of English who loved the talks, workshops and mini courses we attended.I saw many good things that I will adapt to my classes, but something which is really good is that I noticed one more time I'm in the right path, doing what I have done as a teacher.One of the workshops I apreciated a lot was with Jane Godwin Coury. She took great tips to work speaking and
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My Diary #1 : A Letter to Salim (1)

Posted by Nadiyah on July 28, 2010

Hi Salim,
I hope you're doing great there. At the beginning of this year my schedule was so busy, in addition to teaching some new activities and tasks, I have been waiting for a touch of my mind and hand... exhausting and fun! You know, a lot of surprises happened to me these days.... I'll share everything with you when you'll have some free time.

Salim,
I hope you don't forget the bustle of health and always remember me. I want to say that to make friendship with you was part of a miracle. A

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Wherever I go

Posted by Joyce Fettermann on July 28, 2010
paralamas do sucesso e frejat - aonde quer que eu va (acustico).mp3Little poem (adaptation of the song "Aonde quer que eu vá" from Paralamas do Sucesso - a really good rock band in Brazil - by me into English =D).Eyes closed to meet youI’m not by your side but I can dreamAnd wherever I go I take you in my eyesWherever I go, wherever I go…I don’t know certainlyIf it’s just an illusionIf it’s you already nearOr if it’s an intuitionAnd wherever I go I take you in my eyesWherever I go, wherever I go
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