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Posted by Tara Benwell on November 22, 2008

Do you want to improve your English writing skills?

I am here to help! My name is Tara and I am a writer and editor. I help create materials and lessons for EnglishClub.com and TEFL.net. In my spare time I love to play with my kids, read novels, and write stories.

The best way to improve your writing skills is to write. So, let's get started. Here's today's writing challenge:
Describe yourself in three sentences. (Use the comments section to write your introduction.)

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Tara Benwell June 19, 2009 15:14

Thanks Ronni. It's great to have someone so enthusiastic as you as a member. I look forward to reading more of your thoughts, stories, and contributions. I can see that you will make the most of the club.
Tara Benwell February 24, 2009 19:50

Hi Cisca,

Thanks for your intro. Here's one thing to remember. When you use the verb "like" you can choose "to+verb" or the "ing" form. "I like searching..I like making"

Also, be careful with word choice after please. (This is a common mistake.) In your last sentence you need the verb "correct" not the noun "correction".
Tara Benwell February 10, 2009 15:18

Hi everyone! Thanks for all of your introductions. These are great. I noticed that many of you say writing is the most difficult thing about learning English. Let's practise some more. Please join me in Writing Challenge #2.
Tara Benwell February 3, 2009 14:39

Hi Cisca,
Great to meet you! Thanks for taking the writing challenge. Your introduction is great. I'm a simple person too. Keeping life simple is one of my main goals in life. This is often difficult in a world where everyone feels the need to be busy.

Here are a few corrections:
"like to make friends" or "like making" -after "like" you need to use the infinitive (to make) or the gerund "ing" (making)
"like to search" (same rule as above)
"Please correct" (correction is the noun; correct is the verb)

You can find more practice for gerunds (ing) and infinitives (to +verb) here.
Tara Benwell January 23, 2009 17:43

Hi Lynne! Thanks for stopping by. Your introduction is great!

I "would like" or "want to" to master my English writing and speaking skills.
Tara Benwell January 15, 2009 18:46

You've written a nice description of yourself on your page, Jennifer. I hope you find many English friends to practise with on MyEnglishClub.