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How to learn from our mistakes

Posted by Expector Smith on March 1, 2010

When we write or speak English, we may make all kinds of mistakes - spelling, grammar, or collocation. But we can learn from our mistakes. Then, how do we learn from them? My answers are as follows:

1. Reread what you wrote or recall what you said for possible mistakes. Be aware that you may have used some words or expressions incorrectly or inappropriately. We make mistakes even when we write a simple sentence or speak an easy word. English can be so tricky. It's not a breeze for learners to ch

Just wanted to say "Hi" to everybody

Posted by Janet Samson on September 28, 2010

Hi, I'm new here, but I already like this club, I think it's a kind of a family and soon I will become a part of this friendly family.There are so many interesting things to read and learn, different stories. As for me there is nothing better than to meet new people from different countries, to get to know about their cultures and traditions, have a friendly chat and laught together...It was a great idea to create EC.Have a nice day.

how do you spend your free time ??

Posted by nice girl >>> on September 26, 2010

everyone here in english club ..when you have free time ..how do you spend your free time ???..this time for study ..finish vocation>>how sad ...anyway...tell me ..i will wait all my friend ...thank you

A Call

Posted by Robbie on September 24, 2010

Working in a call center industry is a no easy task. Everyday you have to talk to different types of people, especially in an airline account, you have to follow the guidelines that the company provides. You have to make sure you make a correct and accurate reservations.When you receive a call, you have to show to the caller or guest a pleasant and welcoming voice. Having a complete idea and information are necessary. You cannot guide or advise the caller on the products or services that you're

Teaching your Baby English

Posted by Mr. Bob on September 23, 2010

Did you know that English Club has a page on Facebook? Did you know that they have other content there we can learn from? I just saw something amazing there and if you have young children you may want to go there and see it too.

It is designed to let you learn English along with your baby. I think it is a wonderful idea and you may follow this link to see for yourself. What better thing for your baby than to teach her English while you learn too. You can have a child advanced over his classmates

Writing Challenge #23: My PLN

Posted by Tara Benwell on September 21, 2010

PLN stands for Personal Learning Network. These days, English teachers use sites such as twitter and Facebook to create a PLN. We also visit each other's blogs. These sites act as an online staffroom that is open to the whole world. We interact with each other online and share ideas and links.English learners can form a PLN too. You don't want to learn English alone, do you? MyEC is a great space to create your PLN. You can chat, write on each other's walls, comment on blogs, and practise Englis

Adding Images to Your Blog and modifying text

Posted by Mr. Bob on September 19, 2010

To upload photos or videos to your blog or comment is easy, but may take a while to discover on your own. I prefer to sometimes write in my text before the image so it will naturally be above the image. When you are ready for the image click the little camera icon in the little utility bar just below ENTRY it is in the image below with blue square around it. The ADD AN IMAGE window will then pop up.It usually works better to click the [Choose File] just below Upload an image.

That option will bro

NEW: Wordle Wednesday

Posted by Tara Benwell on September 15, 2010

Did you read that title twice? Don't worry. That is not a spelling mistake. ESL Magazine has started a new Wednesday challenge. Instead of Wordless Wednesday we are going to try Wordle Wednesday. What's a Wordle? A Wordle is a colourful tag cloud that YOU design on Wordle.net. Check out this easy guide: How to Use Wordle.The theme for Wordle Wednesday #1 is September. Follow the guidelines to create a September Wordle. Share your Wordle in 1 of 3 ways (or choose ALL three).1. Save it to the Word

BIGGEST

Posted by khadija khadija on September 14, 2010

Hello evry body ...i would like to show you some special pictures About the bigest things in the world ........I hope you will like it **************** Longest cake in the world offered in Berlin

The largest ice cream in the world weighted 10 kg

The biggest gold ring in the world

Image of the largest woman in THe world

The giggest lamp top in the world

The biggest Moshaf QORAN IN THE WORLD

The world's largest statue in Brazil

The world's longest bridge in China

The largest indoor swimming pool in Canada

FREE VIDEO RESOURCES FOR PRONUNCIATION

Posted by Mr. Bob on September 11, 2010

AN INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN PRONUNCIATION VIDEOSI want to dedicate this blog post to all of my friends who have expressed concerns about learning to speak English without their own language accent.Most of them have requested information on American accents. Here are some videos for you by several English teachers and these are focused on American accents.These are all free, but many will suggest that you buy their book or video series.SECTION I. IMPORTANT EXERCISES AND INFORMATION ON ANATOMYArti

A talented lady

Posted by Mr. Bob on September 4, 2010

A few years a go I noticed a talented actress because the part she played seemed so real and human. I saw her again in another movie where she was once again a character that I felt could be real. I am going to post a few photos of her here with some of the changes she has gone through so she can "be" the person she is playing.

This was the first character I saw her play and was set in the 1920's or 1930's.

This role was also very good and I felt a sympathy for her character as she was in love wit

Photo Challenge#2 : Your smile

Posted by Nadiyah on September 5, 2010

I really want to see your smile!yeah, this month's theme of photo challenge is smile. Our goal is to learn English, and hopefully we will achieve it, through one of the miracles we are blessed by God-Smile, be it through Ease, Wealth, Health, and Kindness.

Dale Carnegie in his famous book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People " tells: The face is a mirror that is right for someone heartstrings. Faces cheerful, full of natural smile, sincere smile is the best means of obtaining your friends a

Nadiyah's Store

Posted by Nadiyah on September 7, 2010

on my blog this time, I will try to find another way to learn English. we can improve our English by positioning ourselves as a seller and two assistants.today I opened a new store and I gave it a name according to my name, Nadiyah as the brand. I sell a variety of purposes, especially for women. clothes, veils, sandals, shoes and accessories. I run this business assisted by two assistants, Atika and Nadira Moosin Asad. So, for each transaction, they will both serve you well.

Hi All my friend in

Chat Room for English Learners

Posted by Tara Benwell on September 8, 2010

When the chat room went down for a short time this week, some of you were very upset! It was interesting to see how important the chat room is to many of you. Thanks for your patience during the technical glitch. It was fun reading your thoughts about chat on Nadira's blog.I'd also like to thank all of the members who were chatting in the MyEC chat room with me last night. Your thoughts and feedback about the chat room were very helpful. Here are my observations about the MyEC chat room, along w

remove the stone in my heart

Posted by amber on August 27, 2010

Having a new life in a new country is now a easy thing. everything should let you know again, sometimes it is a pian thing for me. i got many trouble in speaking, i hate the feelings i can not communicate with local people well. it is the big stone in my heart. please let it go !

Writing Challenge #22: Wallwisher

Posted by Tara Benwell on August 26, 2010

We've been busy this month with an audio challenge, a reading challenge and a few photo challenges, but I haven't forgotten about this month's writing challenge. Since you've been working so hard to learn English this month, your task for #22 is short and simple. We're going to make a poster together. It is called a Wallwisher. As usual, I've chosen a topic that is close to my heart: The Earth!Your task:1. Follow this link.2. Double click on the wall. Post a tip about taking care of the earth. (

What do you think?

Posted by Nebia on August 22, 2010

Pretty nothing,You came to my lifeTo be somethingFar from anythingIf I only could knowThat nothingIs the best thingThat will make my lifeSomethingI would have doneNothing...Just waited for you,My nothing,Of everythingButWill you beA real thingA meaningful something,Made from nothingTo reach everythingAnd we can jump fromNothingTo be only one thingAnd get everythingThat started fromNothing...What do you think?A poem for you,My special thing

playing with the title of your photos

Posted by Nadiyah on August 22, 2010

Hi All my friends,The unique and interesting photo title can we use to learn English while playing. It's an easy way to find and remember new words.the rules :1_search an interesting photo title in the MyEC photo gallery.2_copy and put it in the comment box.3_next your friend will search and find another title of photo to string up and to be a meaningful sentence.4_In this game we can use two to three photo titles, notice the last title and so on ...5_you can start again if the title of photos f

taste of failure...

Posted by Anh Tran on August 16, 2010

I failed..I failed my upper English entry test at the university I was transferred to last month. I was a little painful and sad. I need to take it again to be eligible taking other classes for my major. I feel something going off in my way now. It's very annoying and uncomfortable...I thought I would pass the test due to I did well. However, I got a perfect score on my writing part. I did a lot of wrong answers on the multiple choice questions...oh God..so dizzy..Being at the US for 3 years...I

Read in English with Tara

Posted by Tara Benwell on August 17, 2010

I love reading! One of my favourite stories as a child was Anne of Green Gables. This book was written for both children and adults to enjoy. In my opinion, these classics are the best types of books for adult English learners.

Anne of Green Gables is set in Canada (my country). Have you heard of Anne? She is a dramatic red-haired orphan who moves to a farm in Prince Edward Island. P.E.I. is a tiny province on the east coast of Canada.The classic itself is a bit difficult to read. It was first p

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How to learn from our mistakes

Just wanted to say "Hi" to everybody

how do you spend your free time ??

A Call

Teaching your Baby English

Writing Challenge #23: My PLN

Adding Images to Your Blog and modifying text

NEW: Wordle Wednesday

BIGGEST

FREE VIDEO RESOURCES FOR PRONUNCIATION

A talented lady

Photo Challenge#2 : Your smile

Nadiyah's Store

Chat Room for English Learners

remove the stone in my heart

Writing Challenge #22: Wallwisher

What do you think?

playing with the title of your photos

taste of failure...

Read in English with Tara

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