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Writing Challenge #26: A Gingerbread Mystery

Posted by Tara Benwell on December 7, 2010

Have you ever tried to write a mystery? It's not as easy as you think! I recently wrote a mystery for English learners called "The Case of the Missing Ring".

Here are some things I learned about mystery writing:

1. Don't give away "who did it" until the end.
2. Give hints along the way. (The plot must thicken.)
3. Make each character look slightly guilty. (Each one needs a motive.)
4. Give the detective a unique personality.
5. Build interesting relationships between the characters.

It was fun writing

Writing Challenge #26: A Gingerbread Mystery

Posted by nida on December 7, 2010

DAISY : Listen, don't stare like this at me. I told you already that I didn't steal Gingey's candy! And I'm telling you again that I'm not the thief. Why don't you believe me? Am I such a bad person that you still think I'm the culprit regardless of all those explanations I gave you? O my God, I can't believe this! I just can't believe this...... You don't know, I and Gingey are such great friends! Once I met a horrible accident and Gingey saved my life. How on earth I can steal something owned

From your window

Posted by Joyce Fettermann on December 6, 2010

Hi there!I have a new question for you...What can you see from the windows of your room? Please, if possible, post a picture of it!I'd love to see it!Kisses,Joyce.

True Confessions of an Addict

Posted by Ohnie on December 7, 2010

My name is Ohnie and I’m an addict.

It’s really difficult to hear my self say it. And even after finally being able to admit it, still, sharing it is a big challenge. But I feel that for my sake and for those who care for me, I need to come out clean. Hopefully, I can start from here.

At first, I wasn’t interested in trying it. But I did it, anyways. Why? I wasn’t exactly sure myself. Could it be boredom? Curiosity? Maybe I wanted to experiment? Or perhaps, I needed to prove something?

I don’t quit

Virtual Photo Travel (VPT) Challenge #1: Around The World

Posted by James Shin on December 6, 2010

Object:1. Virtual Photo Travel Around The World; that is, virtually to travel around the world through Photographs.2. Virtually to introduce your country to MyEC members who are from all the over the countries around the world.Caption:Virtual Photo Travel #1: Proper or Official Name of your native countryContents:1. The most famous places within your country or the places where you like the most and you would like to introduce to us.2. Name of the place on each photos* Size Limitation: Not more

Quotation.

Posted by Lynne on December 5, 2010

"Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day." -Sally Kock-

Sometimes I wonder if it is necessary for others to know what and how we helped others. Because sometimes I can feel that I have to justify all my actions even if it's just a little act of kindness. Honestly, I always feel shy to say the kindness I have done for others and the reason for this is something I myself cannot understand why. I'm really very sorry if I don't know why I'm shy, maybe bec

My adventure in The MyEC Photo Gallery#2 : What Are You Doing?

Posted by Nadiyah on December 3, 2010

Let me see if you can catch me

Huseyin have chosen this caption that submitted by Expector Smith.

My congratulation for Expector Smith as the winner of My Adventure in MyEC Photo Gallery#2 : What are you doing?

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this adventure was inspired by Wordless Wednesday

Hi All my friends,
Huseyin is very much surprised and wonders to himself, what the girl is doing in the picture. Can you help him in providing the answers to his astonishment?

If you'

2018 & 2022 World Cup Hosts

Posted by Expector Smith on December 3, 2010

Hi fans of football/soccer,FIFA has just announced the hosts of 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Switzerland. Russia is hosting the 2018 World Cup and Qatar the 2022. Did you see the announcement ceremony on TV? Congratulations to Russia (for Europe) and Qatar (for Asia)! The two countries have never hosted a World Cup before.Do you think Russia and Qatar deserve to be selected as the hosts? Which countries do your think should have been selected? Do you think the two countries will each be able to g

Writing Challenge #25: 7 Secrets to...(oops it's a secret).Read it to Find Out!

Posted by deuce666 on November 29, 2010

What can I say? Deuce is still alive so you have no choice except to read this blog or I will chase you to death by leaving constant comments on your page reminding to read it (that was supposed to be a kind of threat).So guys today I'm going to share with you the most cherished secrets...shhhhhh...just don't tell anybody...secrets how to be the best teacher of English in the whole world of all ages and all climes for ever and ever.Hey! Passionate and devoted English learner! I know you want to

How to Be a Good Online Friend

Posted by Tara Benwell on November 29, 2010

I just realized that I have 999 friends on MyEC. Though many of these members are not active participants in the club, there are hundreds of members who consider MyEC a home away from home. If you've heard of Seth Godin, you'll know that he calls a club like ours "a tribe". We are a group of disconnected people with a like interest that brought us together. Though it may seem difficult to keep in touch with so many friends it is possible to touch the lives of many through blogs, photos, videos,

Goodbye my friends

Posted by Nebia on November 27, 2010

For me signing in my ec was seeking knowledge at first. I am still in need for that and I won't stop learning anyway. I am always eager to learn more and more ,and everyday for me is a challenge I take in my learning process. But what I couldn't expect is that my ec wasn't a dead website without life. Inside it, I found a heart beating. Thanks to honest persons working hard in order to make it the best among the best.I couldn't expect I might visit the world simply by clicking sign in to my ec.

Thank you, English Club !

Posted by Grace on November 27, 2010

I took this photo for English Club, members and myself.

Back to two months ago, I started buckling down and being more active in English Club. I kept reading, learning articles and grammar lessons, chatting with friends in the chat room, to comment friends’ blogs with the words or phrases I’ve learned. Besides, I took part in some groups such as collection of phrases, MyEC process, and tried to post some blogs though my writing not good enough. From tracking my progress during the past two months

First Love at First Sight

Posted by Ohnie on November 26, 2010

Last Friday afternoon (November 5th) was very special to me. I got to pick Sam up from school and got to hang out with him at the mall afterwards. Since I'm a working mom, the privilege of taking Sam to school and picking him up is rare while my in-laws normally do this job for me.

So when I picked Sam up, I asked him where he would like to go. I gave him several options. After thinking for a while, he said, "Mommy, I wanna go to the mall!" So then we went to the mall and there we ate and ran a

I am very frustrated

Posted by juan carlo luna on November 26, 2010

I am very frustrated now. I want to express myself in English!There is something inside me that I want to express through writing but I cant do it because I am not confident with my English. There are lots of things that I want to share to other members but my vocabulary is very limited. I am also frustrated because my goal is to become fluent in English this year but I failed I am not fluent in speaking and writing English...

Here's An Idea ...

Posted by Frank DiSalle on November 24, 2010

That should be fun and educational...I would like you to tell me what you would like to see and do, as soon as you arrive in America. Imagine you have landed in a plane, or stepped off a boat. You have a hotel room all set up for you. You have showered and eaten. You are in your preferred destination.Now what?Where do you want to go first?What do you want to see first?You'll have to tell me what city you're in, where you want to go, and what you plan to see there. Now here's the fun part: How ar

Writing Challenge #25: Seven Secrets to Learn English

Posted by Nafis on November 22, 2010

Learning English has been one of the most difficult tasks I have ever done in my life. What makes it so challenging is you have to be persistent, self-motivated and self-disciplined. In my opinion, persistence is the most important and vital factor for learning English because only by practicing, perfection can be acquired. And practicing is nothing than doing one task regularly until got it right. In addition to that, during my English studies, I either had some personal experiences or learned

My goal

Posted by cathy on November 22, 2010

I'm excited and happy to join the English Club. Thanks a lot to the administrator here!English is important and useful for my study and my job, but my English is not good, I can't speak English fluently , and I still make some stupid mistakes, I have many difficulties to face, so I really want to improve my English quickly.I found this website through a book's recommendation. When I see it, I think it is helpful and interesting. There are a large number of special methods to study English, and t

My adventure in The MyEC Photo Gallery#1 : Interview

Posted by Nadiyah on November 20, 2010

Daniel : During your journey in learning English language, you may face many obstacles or frustrations. How do you overcome them?

Daniel have chosen this caption that submitted by Marzouq.

My congratulation for Marzouq as the winner of My Adventure in MyEC Photo Gallery#1 : interview.

thank you all for your participation.

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this adventure was inspired by Wordless Wednesday

Hi all my friends,
Searching unique and interesting photos is my pleasure, a

Writing Challenge #25: 7 secrets to improving English

Posted by Expector Smith on November 7, 2010

Here's my 7 secrets to improving English:1. Make sure that you really want to learn EnglishYou should know why you want to learn English - to pass an exam and go to college or study abroad, to find a good job or excel in the field, or just for fun. The more you're sure, the more progress you'll make in your learning.2. Prepare to take pains and persevereIt takes pains and a lot of effort to improve your English - it's definitely not a breeze (very easy). You'll find it more difficult than you th

Funny moment

Posted by Spider Man on November 19, 2010

Funny moment:Hi All,This blog is about the funny moments.I request you all to share one BEST funny moment that you came across in your life.Moments just the thought of which makes you smile even NOW.Here is One of my best funny moments:During the first year of graduation, as you all know, the juniors are ragged by their seniors.Those were the days when the government in our state started imposing laws against ragging in all the colleges.But my university authorities realized that there should be

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Writing Challenge #26: A Gingerbread Mystery

Writing Challenge #26: A Gingerbread Mystery

From your window

True Confessions of an Addict

Virtual Photo Travel (VPT) Challenge #1: Around The World

Quotation.

My adventure in The MyEC Photo Gallery#2 : What Are You Doing?

2018 & 2022 World Cup Hosts

Writing Challenge #25: 7 Secrets to...(oops it's a secret).Read it to Find Out!

How to Be a Good Online Friend

Goodbye my friends

Thank you, English Club !

First Love at First Sight

I am very frustrated

Here's An Idea ...

Writing Challenge #25: Seven Secrets to Learn English

My goal

My adventure in The MyEC Photo Gallery#1 : Interview

Writing Challenge #25: 7 secrets to improving English

Funny moment

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