This site was formed by some very courageous people who had a dream. As far as I can see, It's working for many English Learners. During my own short stay here, I've seen so much improvement in many of you regarding comprehension and speaking ability. A year ago, some of you could hardly form a proper sentence in English. Today, I see your posts in blogs and main chat and am so impressed.
Yes, I have a very sharp speaking"California Native Tongue" and always enjoy verbally jousting with those who have the courage to "suit up and show up". My own slang and idioms probably should've gotten me banned more than once. Still, the moderators seem to give me a very long leash when this "California Dog" is barking.
At times, I look at that left hand corner of my screen and see so many members who never write a word or show up in main chat. That makes me sad.
Dimas, Helen, Grape, Vivi, Bassam, Mickey, and many others have showed the courage. That courage has paid off. They've learned the language quickly.
The point I'm trying to make is this, "You never know what will happen until you try".
Sometimes, your own personal courage must override that fear. That fear switch can always be pushed up to the courage setting. Then, the light will turn on and you'll have the ability to see what's sitting right in front of you.
Take care my friends.
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Excellent! really COURAGE your blog to me
Eric, you have a bold sense of humor that sometimes frightens ppl, but who knows you, will know that you have a big heart :)
I like how you care about other members and want them to improve themselves, but they have to know that "Nothing ventured, nothing gained". They have to be braver if they want to learn.
I have one question: How can i turn to courage setting by pushing up or down ? :p
Eric why I understand your words but when You talk in main I always must looking for help of Google translate ?
What is the secret ? :-P
Sometimes I do wonder what are they doing in the corner? It's not fun to be a wallpaper all the time. I do hope some of them will have the courage to talk in the main, and not just talking in private.
Great!
Many English learners here find it so beneficial to talk with a native English speaker like you. Yes, native English speakers may tend to use some slang or idioms, which can be a problem for the learners, but that's what they really need to learn from the native speakers.