It was on 1st October 2014 when I was searching for more explanation about grammar on Google that I found and joined EC. This kind of site was not familiar to me. I didn't know much nor did I really care if there were so many benefits I could get from here. What I saw here was I could have my own page and I would be able to upload photos. I got comments and made friendship. What about you? I wonder how you could get here.
After a few days, I took a visit again and chatted with some members. Wow! They weren’t on my friend list but they could chat with me. Thereafter, I have some friends from here on my Whatsapp. I was so happy because I could practice English every day, though it’s just chat. Later, I got some calls and video calls. But I wasn't really interested in it because I hate the radiation of any gadget. The radiation will be increased when calling.
For some moments, I rarely came to EC again, but still uploaded photos and made more friendship sometimes. In December 2014, a friend of mine invited me to read an interesting blog. I said to myself “Ha? We can make a blog here..? Ooh..I see”, even I didn't know that before. I didn’t notice the activities on MyEC home page. But still, I wasn’t interested. I wasn't a blogger. (Now maybe still not :D)
In January 2015, my friend was being a current star member. I really didn’t know what is that mean. “What is star member? Is it worth to be one of them? What is the requirement to be one of them?” “I don’t know either. But, thanks for congratulating me”, I chatted with my friend. This site seemed to be more attractive for me. I saw the list of star members and make friendship with them. I just felt that they’re great people from whom I can take the benefit from (I’m not sure it’s including me now :D). Being active in commenting photos and a few blogs are my interest then.
With the intention of just for fun, the silly poem of my first blog was posted in late January 2015. Though the comments and likes are not so many, but I started to like blogging. One of my photos has been featured and it encouraged me much. I tried to read and comment more on blogs and get the benefit of learning here. I was so eager to learn and ask questions to senior and fluent or advance members and of course Expector Smith, our blog’s moderator. I learnt a lot from his blogs. And again, wow! They were so generous to explain my questions. It always improves my grammar and increases my vocabulary. As a learner, you could do the same. Little by little, I got a lot of training and until now I’m still learning. English has been my interest since I was in Elementary School.
On the first of March 2015, there was a thing that made me surprised and I can’t forget. English Club featured my profile. Ooh, I’m one of the star members. Really, I didn’t know what I should do then. I just thought that it meant I should be more active. Being a star was not the case but I really felt like blogging and being active here then. The funny true story of mine on my second blog was posted a few days after. Would you read it? :)
I’m having fun of posting blogs and photos. I take a chance to join some challenges. I like commenting and interacting with people here. There are many great bloggers and photographers. I could also upgrade my knowledge by having friendship with great people from many countries. I also learnt a lot from videos. The videos of teacher Vicki Hollett and Alan R Nicol taught me much in English. Their videos are interesting, really helpful and informative for learner. They are so kind and generous, too. I hope I can use all the lessons from them in my writing. I’m not really active in chatting but sometimes I come to chat privately.
In late April 2015, I was more interested in here. Lady Anne who is a teacher came to make quizzes. Well, it was a quite interesting moment. She also liked to correct many blogs. I learnt a lot from her. She said she would be hitting the floor of EC again once she had a vacation. Oh, I miss you my friend Lady Anne.
To tell you the truth, I’m not a teacher but just a tutor and English is not my main subject. I learnt a lot English grammar from the school book in all grades. But, practicing here made my English has really improved. I also had never posted blogs before, neither in English nor in my native. You might say my English grammar is basically good enough :D, but you can see that I lack vocabulary and idioms. Besides, the complicated sentences are often made me confused. That's why I take the training from here.
The wonderful challenge in June 2015 (June Blogathon) also encouraged me much. Many members like me were encouraged to write and it’s good for training. The friendship is also more interesting. Do you agree? :)
Today, 1st October 2015, I’m surprised again. Being the current star for me only means I have to be more active. I will try my best. It’s all about English and friendship that I want to tell you. One year exactly I have been here and I feel this site means a lot to me.
Dear Tara Benwell, thank you very much for managing this site interestingly. You must be a busy teacher, but you still do a great job here. Moreover, I want to thank the founder of EC a lot for creating this wonderful site. This site is very useful and it’s worth to be here. Thank you very much, Mr. Josef Essberger.
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I dedicate this blog to the owner of English Club and all of you who are interested in here and English. I'm not sharing this blog to get congratulations, but only show my thanks and my feelings as my stay here. Enjoy being here and I wish you are pretty good and happy today!
Many thanks for reading my long blog and I would like to know your opinion. :)
Comments
Burn Bakaq,
Yes, Mr.Burn. You got my point. This is my main purpose to write this. I have been here for a year and I got a lot of improvement in my English. I want new members do not let the chance to learn here on EC.
Thank you so much my friend....It's all my pleasure to share my knowledge and skill. :)
My teacher Expector,
It's just incidentally. But thank you..... Always give me idioms, my teacher... Teachers always be stars for me. I enjoyed here because of them, including you my teacher. :)
Evaaaaa.........
I always love the way you write a comment. Thank you thank you dear Eva... You made my day...I'm speechless with your comment. :D
Sir Josef could be so busy... :))
A bunch smiles for you..^^
Oh, ann...hehe, What I mean "shy" here is your compliment to say me cute. :D Thank you dear...:)) Ann, you're are already a star for me and members here. I tell you the truth that I don't feel any different to be a star member. Just because I love friendship, I feel my friends are closer to me. Shine EC always with your great idea, ann! You're doing very great here! Thanks a lot for leaving comment. ^^
Dear Adaline,
I'm happy to know that I could encourage members here. It's all my pleasure. Well, you're just a month old baby, but you're doing great, dear! Congratulations to you, too! ^^
Thanks for liking my writing an leaving comment here. Have a good day! ^^
I’m so happy you read my blog, as I know you’re a busy person. Seeker, I think there are no popular nor star members among my friends. Here we learn English and have friendship, share knowledge and make clever debate.
Wow!! I feel so honored to have such kudos from you. Well, you’re one of my teachers, too. Yeah, the important thing here is learn English and make our English better. It’s all my pleasure to be your friend. Thanks a lot for leaving a comment. :)
My dear Lady Anne,,
What??? See what you did, my dearest Lady! You made me shy....for that big picture.Oh dear...it's a bit exagerrating.hm...thank you a lot...for your sincere congratulation. I do appreciate that. ^^
I'm so glad and thank you so much for coming......:) Eh,hehehe......yeah, you're right, I'm so enthusiastic with English. And friendship here made it more interesting. :)
:D :D :D Oh, please...I think I haven't poisoned or hypnotized yet. lol....... No, I don't want to be one of "them". :D
That's true. We got a great opportunity from this site, indeed.
Hm...don't worry, my dearest Lady, I still do that sometimes. I think, I just think that my spelling is better than my grammar. :D
"A child entering several doors in a mansion and greeting each room with pure delight and enthusiasm" Wow...!! You describe my experience like this....I'm speechless. :D
Does it mean a star is one who is addicted to EC? lol.........
Oh, my brain felt so wanted to burst when making this in hours. :D I was failed to recheck mistakes more. How could I forget about “if”? It was on my previous blog. :D I often made mistakes on my comment, too. :D Thank you so much, your correction always clarifies my doubts and gives me lesson. I’M SORRY, you’re not “HE” lol……..really sorry,haha…
Thanks for taking your time here. Have a great time, my dearest Lady Anne! ^^
Dear Setareh, you are the one who is really active here. You often write and comment blogs. I’m so impressed with your spirits. Well, I’m failed to comment all your blogs and others. I wish I can be active like you this month.
Thanks for the wishes. Good luck for you, too! :)
Dear Saba, :D yes, I remember the first day because it’s the first date. I just guess around the days for chats. For contents of blog and photo, I can remember it by seeing the date.
Lol….saba, You know actually I’m forgetful,, I often forget about what did I do in short time…same like you do…another critical name..”Short Memory Loss. :D :D I’m not kidding, it’s just because I have so much thoughts about many things. :)
Thank you dear, Saba…. I guess many people here are stars for me. :)
Wow! Thanks, Nice sharing...Honestly Speaking, I was a lot of about EC...Thanks..again. You are great, First of all you got teacher..And Congratulations for "STAR MEMBER"---Actually, I didn't understand, What is the reason/benefits of "STAR MEMBER"? Is it encourage? But I really encourage to read this blogs...Thanks, Onee.
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