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Over the last few years I have noticed a change in English usage of words that are both singular and plural.

Much of the change, I think, is brought about by people whose first language is not English. Let me explain.

There are many English words that are both singular and plural. However, plurality is now being assigned to these words by the addition of an "s".

For example, I often read an article that includes the word "accommodations" which is written as a plural. But, in English there is only o

Greetings Everyone!

First off, I'd like to thank all those who read my blog "A rant about nothing! :D" and took their precious time to write such awesome comments. A billion thanks to all those, too, who hit the like button. I owe you all a great debt of gratitude. It was so kind of you. I was pretty scared before publishing my blog because I didn't write in a while and I myself found the blog awful. These are not just words, I mean it. So I wasn't really expecting many comments but you proved me

Hello my friends and enemies, 

believe it or not but this blog is my blog number:

Don't you think it should be little bit special? Ok, ok so let me start with my speech. Ohh...by the way you can come across many times two numbers: 1 and 100. Weird coinscidence!

Firstly I want to point out that I still wonder, how I was able to write 100 blogs within even not 1 year. Actually, in 1 month it is going to be 1 year I started blogging here and I think I went totally mad and obsessed with it!!!

Secondly,

Do you still have difficulty understanding what other people say in English on the radio or TV or in a movie?  Do you think that you're still unable to express yourself effectively in an English conversation? If your answer is yes, you're not alone, and you sure need more listening or speaking skills.

You may argue that you've spent so much time reading and writing blogs here on MyEC instead of watching English TV programs or movies. Then, my question is, can your English reading or writing impro

I came back to EC just a few weeks ago but after writing my previous blog, I was absent for a whole week. I didn't want to go away, but I got The Hunger Games Trilogy and was so indulged in reading the books that I couldn't visit the EC as frequently as I wanted to. If you're somebody fond of reading, you must know how people and things come alive in your imagination. I mean reading the books makes you think, fantasize and use your imagination in a way that nothing else could ever do. You become

Childhood

I want to go back to that time

When happiness means toffees and chocolates,

When sorrow means broken toys,

When highest place on the earth means dad’s shoulder,

When touching the roof in the father's arm means touching the sky,

I want to go back to that time

When protective place on earth means in the mom’s arms,

When victories means finishing plate fast,

When goodbye means till tomorrow,

When attending event means wearing new clothes,

I want to go back to that time

When sophisticated work means d

We all were given one life and it is up to us, how we will enjoy it. There is just one enemy we can't ever beat nor kill. Time. Yes, ticking and cruel time sooner or later shows us by losing the closest ones that our mission on this planet is limited, not everlasting. People like playing with the idea of the eternal life. However, I think that to reach the eternity would change values. Wouldn't we become careless, bored and flegmatic?

Hence we should breathe freely and shouldn't burry hope whenev

Oh dear,  you might be thinking that I have left you, may be assuming that I am so out of etiquette even didn’t bother to intimate you to abstaining from coming online.  This is not the case.  I fell ill.  Just came back from my family physician.  He suggested that I should tell a loved one about my sickness, and I have no loved ones but you my love, so the first thing I am doing after returning home, sitting before laptop and write to you.  My physician  said it was advisable that I rest at lea

The other day I noticed that my next blog post (this one now) would be the number 50!!
This means absolutely nothing, but well... "CONGRATS TO ME!" anyway (aplauses)

So you might be wonder: how is that I've reached that number? Well, I must admit that most of my blog posts are just silly funny stuff and pictures... it's not like i've been writing like crazy here :P

Anyway, I've decided to frame this 50th EC post with the sentence: "We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are". Becaus

Hi Sweetheart,

I am sorry to inform you that, right now I am a bit nervous! Actually, I am just from the hospital and I was undergo various examinations. The head of the medicine recommended me that I go more examinations. So, he suggested that I eat nothing tomorrow morning. Along with it, he advised that I  drink adequate water before midnight. And, his assistant told that I  not have any heavy food tonight. You may understand, how did I feel after hearing these. So, my doctor recommended that

Writing Prompt ~ Subjunctive Mood

Hi Carol,

I'm not sure if this is bad news or good news. This morning I went to see a doctor and it turned out there was nothing seriously wrong with my health - I caught a cold. The doctor suggested I get some rest, take some medication, and drink more water.  So, it seems to be neccessary that I take one or two days off. Thankfully, I'm feeling better now. I've learned my lesson, though  - it's vital that I keep working out or keep fit, especially when I'm study

Hello Ec friends!

                 Since I have learnt a lot about other traditions and amazing events in several countries around the world throught interesting blogs, and this is the most important week for Catholic people in Spain, I thought it is fair sharing this tradition in my country : )

Holy Week in Spain is the annual conmemoration of the Passion of Jesus Christ wich is celebrated by “hermandades” (brotherhoods) that perform penance processions along the streets of every town.

Every brot

Thank youuuuuuu EnglishClub!!!!! Thank you sooooo much!!! :-D Ehm... What has happened? Well, if I didn't know Dani (Jack Daniel's – my Czech neighbour) I would have never got to know about the awesome band Scott Bradlee Post Modern Jukebox. If I didn't know this band, I would have never gone to their concert! I would have missed a big amazing event!

Yes, you are right, dear reader...ME and DANI have met. Even though we are from the same country, we became friends thanks to the EnglishClub. Since

Someone asked me to write traveling tips since I always travel, whether because of works or just for leisure. I'm not an expert, far from it. But this is what I always do when I have to travel.

1. Packing

I always roll my clothes. Try to avoid folding your clothes. That way it uses a lot of space. Instead, roll them. Put the bigger rolls first. Then put the smaller rolls or clothes such as underwear in between empty spaces. That way you will maximise every inch of your precious bag's space.

2. Liqu

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Are you on Facebook? Head on over to EnglishClub's Facebook page today to find out your leprechaun name! My leprechaun name is Timid McBlarney.

If you don't like what you get, you could also come up with your own first name by using EnglishClub's personality adjectives. Choose a word that starts with the same first letter as your first name. 

Positive Personality Adjectives

Negative Personality Adjectives

After you visit our Facebook page, come back and tell me what your l

It's been ages since I last "wrote" a blog. Also, I had been away from EC for a very long time. So, first I'd like to welcome myself back to MyEC. :D Second, as I'd like to start blogging again, ......hmmmm.... as I've really nothing on my mind to write about, I've decided to write about "nothing"! :D

Hold on! If you're expecting you're going to read a philosophical, or a logical, or let's say....hmmm... for example, an anatomical, a physiological, an astronomical, or a social account of "nothing

I have been learning English for five years. I feel like I couldn’t make much progress. I know the reason; it must have been because of not following an organized schedule. So I think I must follow a tight schedule. And I also think I could have done better, if I had memorized words in contents. That must be a better way in order to increase my vocabulary effectively. So I’d better reschedule my English learning. I should improve my writing and my speaking as well. In order to improve my writing

What can and can’t they do?

 Every child who comes into this world is born into the religion of Nature irrelevant to the religion of his/her parent. But “Can” & “Can’t” “Do’s” & don’ts” chase him from the cradle to the grave.

In his infancy he tries to understand the movement of his mother’s finger moving right and left showing “don’t” or “can’t”.  Since a child should be inquisitive about any particular action which he can’t understand himself and must have to do something to know,  but  ‘No, yo

I should have been smarter. Yes, now I know that one can hardly trust a man. I can't breathe, I can't eat nor live my life because my heart was broken! I would like to be once more again that one girl I used to be but how can I force my mind to change the way of thinking? Others keep on telling me: "You ought to be more rational than emotional." Pfff, I know this all, however reality might differ. I must overcome it, otherwise it will soon kill me! Firstly, I must get myself together. Secondly,