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This story was originally written and published last year by one of our very own, RATU. Edited and audio recorded by yours truly. Ratu is an amazing writer. I adore her works. I love reading them. This one is my most favorite of all her proses. Not just because it is well written but also because it is a very personal story.

(So Ratu, just so you know, this one is for you. I really miss our Skype conferences.  I miss the good ol' times of reading poems and stories together, singing and la

How  would you describe your  self  addicted  on line 

Do you rush  to your favourite chat  room at My EC  to rewind your selves  with your  friends ?

I am sure you do while  enjoying  your  self  with  care free banter, you may come  across  a minority of  chatters  who wish to be  rude  or think  they rule 

Never  keep away from the chat  room  due  to those who want  to make some  noise ! Make  use  of the IGNORE BUTTON. It is all made  easy  so make  the  best of it  and  enjoy your time  here

"May you live interesting times"  is an expression known as a "Chinese curse". It's used ironically, with the clear implication that 'interesting times' in historical terms are those where lot of things 'happen' (turbulent times of danger and uncertainty: wars, riots and all kind of tragedies) while in times of peace and tranquillity, there are less 'remarkable' things to tell.

We're living "interesting times" now... And unfortunately, there will be more 'interesting' things coming soon. The worl

The Schwa /ə/

Welcome to our very first pronunciation lesson! If your goal is to enhance your accent and pronunciation skills, do join the activity. And if you’re brave enough, you can record your own voice pronouncing the schwa sound in our pronunciation challenge below. You can use Audioboom or any recording apps and you can upload your recording on the comment box.

Now, the schwa is a short vowel sound. Please watch the video below from Ms. Alex of BBC Learning English and imitate how she prono

Love, what is the secret that lies behind that word? I always try to avoid talking or even mentioning it. Of course, the subject needs more than a blog to write about. Naturally, we have to include the general concept of the word.  It is a feeling of liking someone or something very much.  They say that love is a feeling of deep regard, devotion, and fondness. A strong feeling of affection, attraction, and eagerness, you name it, a strong desire to be with someone, and share feelings. I tried i

Please see the following sentence:

I had had an English training for one year long since I joined in the company five years ago.

And what exactly I want to say is:

I had an English training five years ago when I joined in the company. And the training lasted for one year.

So, question comes. Is my sentence correct? And how should I correct it?

Thanks in advance.

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Hi all,

First of all, many thanks to rysperski, cause I think he just answered my question. And I'd like to qu

This time, it's the time we get to know a few  phrasals by using it in some exmple sentences:

go into: to enter(a place);

go off: to leave ( a place) to do sth;

keep*down: to not raise ( a part of your body)

Examples 1:

I used to go into the strangest places you could imagine;

She always was brave enough to go into the crime scenes and look for clues;

I can go into the area reserved to passengers only at the internaional airport because I'm a flight attendant;

The archaeologists went into the most secre

Do Not Be Afraid of Hostile Winds:

Life is full of vicissitudes and misfortunes. ‘All progress implies pain.  Our bodily growth involves pain, and it is through painful struggles that our character is strengthened.  Losses make us prudent, physical ailments teach us to be careful, and force us to adopt proper remedies.

Misfortunes of life are irresistible, but how we face them, makes difference. To some they are bad lucks, evil and painful, but to others, who are wise, they afford from the hostili

My Congratulations to our new chat room moderator : GARFIELD ARCHIVIST.

It was an accident when I accidently clicked on this member ie. Garfield Archivist.

All members here have 3 buttons as you clicked :

1)View Profile

2) Start Chart

3) Ignore

I only found 2 buttons on his name list :

1) View Profile

2) Start Chart

I could not find third button there ie. Ignore button as follow :

I knew only moderators have this magic button, as Moderator has to monitor the chat room as a whole, so a moderator can not be

My Congratulations to our new chat room moderator : GARFIELD ARCHIVIST.

It was an accident when I accidently clicked on this member ie. Garfield Archivist.

All members here have 3 buttons as you clicked :

1)View Profile

2) Start Chart

3) Ignore

I only found 2 buttons on his name list :

1) View Profile

2) Start Chart

I could not find third button there ie. Ignore button as follow :

I knew only moderators have this magic button, as Moderator has to monitor the chat room as a whole, so a moderator can not be

This is my son's graduation day from his elementary school.I was assigned as one of receptionists.The mothers wore the same gown and veil,pink and light blue.This ceremony was held in Swiss Bell Hotel.Can you find where I am in the photo above?

Everybody did their job well such as a chief, treasurer, secretary, documentary,food and beverage committee,etc.

The event was fun.The students performed singing and dancing.The principal gave his speech.I was sad but glad at the same time.My son is not a k

I am quite sure that many are enjoying benefits of online chat. Either by frequent communication or making active friendship. We come across different 'kind' of usages in English and definitely new and newer terms. Here I raise a doubt, at what extent the platform of chat give birth to cultural communication? We know that language can't stand alone. It needs some social support like conversation, culture or creative activity. So in order to enhance a free flow of language, what we need is a free

I'll wait for you until the end of time.

I'll wait for you until you can be mine.

I'll wait for you every day.

I'll wait for you if I may.

I'll wait for you when the sun is down.

I'll wait for you even if I frown.

I'll wait for you through everything.

I'll wait for you no matter what life brings.

I'll wait for you because you are my life.

I'll wait for you, you are my love.

I'll wait for you while the stars are above.

I'll wait for you even if I die.

I'll wait for you at the gate in the sky.

I'll wait for yo

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Subject: "I bid you adieu"

Hola!!!!

As many of you probably know, today is my last day at this company. Before I leave, I wanted to take the opportunity to let you all know, what a great and distinct pleasure it has been to work with you all. During these last two years, the support and guidance provided

Hello folks, this time we're going to write three short stories using the phrasal verbs below:

- get up: to arise (from bed); to rise (for a standing position); to move to a higher  level or position;

- go back: to return (to a place)

- go in: to enter ( in a building)

Text 1:

Every morning I have to get up from my warm cozy bed to work and study. Sometimes I don't feel like getting up from my bed, but, my mother always force me to get up immediately, so that I don't be late for  the job. I have arri

Hey, girls! Do you usually suffer from a bad hair day like me, as in literally? How about we talk about this fun topic - HAIR! I think we can all agree that we all want a great looking hair. Who wouldn't? Oh my, I'd love to hear about your daily struggles in managing your hair. I have my frustrations dealing with mine and probably you too with yours. But maybe we can all laugh at it together.

Let me tell you about mine. I was born with very dark hair. But neither wavy enough nor straight enough.

These are my friends in senior high school in Bandung.Last July we had an awesome reunion.I hope we can have fun by watching rock concert again.I hope we have best friends who always support us no matter what!What do you usually do with your friends on the weekend?