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Writing Challenge #6: Dear Grandma (Transitional Words and Phrases)

Posted by Tara Benwell on April 2, 2009

*NOTE TO ALL WRITERS-We are now WRITING BACK from Grandma! Please read the whole letter in the comment section before you add to Grandma's response to her granddaughter, Julie. Don't forget to use transitional phrases. Have fun!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This month I am going to challenge you to use "transitional words and phrases". These are words (or groups of words) that help your writing flow. (We also use them in speaking.) Just l

Promote Arts on Drawing Day

Posted by Nafis on April 1, 2009

On June 6th, all artists around the world deliver their paintings and videos to this website:http://www.drawingday.orgIt is supposed to deliver one million paintings from artists around the globe so please join this great event in order to promote arts. You can send your paintings, oil paitings, water colors and etc. The number of painting is countless. You can send how many works you would like. There is no limit but promoting arts.

I hope it's not a joke

Posted by Ruzan on April 1, 2009

Oh my God! What a great and interesting thing to happen today.I hope it's not a joke because today is the 1 of April that is the Fool's day!I got a message from Nafis congratulating me and after I've realized that the all winners have got their first message from her.Nafis, you are very attentive and kind person!To be honest I've never have hope for that.This is a surprise for me.I just wanted to say thank you to the "My English Club" team for their appreciation.I will do my best in future too.

Vote for your Favourite Window

Posted by Tara Benwell on March 31, 2009

Thank you to everyone who joined Writing Challenge #5. Before we move on to the next challenge, please stop by and choose your favourite window in the comment section. If you haven't shared your own window, it's not too late!

Canada: First Trip to Abroad (Part Two)

Posted by Nafis on March 31, 2009

“The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” - Samuel JohnsonHeathrow Airport in London is tremendously vast. It is consisted of four separate terminals. Each of which has various duty-free shops, restaurants, airline representatives and so on.I just had thirty minutes to find Air Canada Gate because the Iranian airplane was delayed for an hour. As soon as I got off the plane, I asked a police officer:”Where can

Weddings Around The World

Posted by Ruzan on March 29, 2009

In Armenia, a wedding ceremony is one of the happiest and traditional occasions for family gatherings, when relatives from all over the country and world come together and celebrate this important day with you :) Sometimes these relatives are just so far that when they come, and finally recognize you, they say that "I remember you when you were thiiiis young, and now you're getting married!" The recent years less and less customs are being kept and followed , and couples prefer to organize a sma

Haji-firuz Brings the First Taste of Spring

Posted by Nafis on March 27, 2009

One of my favorite characters is humorous Haji-firuz. Weeks before the end of the year and even shortly after the announcement of the Persian New Year, he comes telling all that spring is in the air.He wears fiery red satin costume, dark-make up and plays his tambourine and trumpets. He wanders all streets and people give him a gift or money for bringing such a good news.He dances like a snake, up and down with wavy movements. As he dances, he sings a very funny song. He is jokey because his mis

Money

Posted by LizAnn on March 27, 2009

Let's talk about money.What is the money in your country called? What do you pay to live in an apartment?Do many people live in houses? What do they pay for a house?Do people drive cars? Are cars expensive?Please answer these questions so we can learn about living in your country.Then, I have an assignment for you. How quickly can you answer the questions below?Write down the answers to all of them in ONE minute and then go back and check.I will give you the answers in two days.1. Is the currenc

How do you control exam stress?

Posted by Nafis on March 23, 2009

Napolean Bonaparte and I have something in common. As it is said, Napolean was afraid of taking an exam and so do I. I am scared of any kinds of exams no matter what I am prepared or not. I am full of stress at the exam day and the night before.I can not sleep very well at night. During the day, I try not to think of the exam and its results. More interestingly, I always try not to think of the result and just enjoy what I am doing. However, I still have the stress.I can not eat breakfast. That

The City and the Country

Posted by LizAnn on March 23, 2009

Here is another assignment for you to practice your English. In the USA, many people live in big cities; some people live in smaller cities and some people live in towns or villages, they live in "the country."I will give you some vocabulary words about each and ask you to add what words you think apply to the city or the country.City: noisy, crowded, __________, _________, ____________Country: quiet, peaceful, fresh air, __________, __________, ___________.Where would you rather live, the city

Practice Conversation in English.....what would you say?

Posted by LizAnn on March 22, 2009

I will give examples of situations. What would you (say) or write in these situations?I.1. Your friend turns 21 tomorrow.Possible Answers: Congratulations! Hey! Happy Birthday!2. Your friend is going to take a driving test next week.Possible answer: Good Luck!3. You know that you will see your friend again in a few hours.Possible answers: See you later. See you soon.4. He/she has just sneezed.Polite to say: God Bless You!II.1. You are in a meeting. Someone comes in and says that you have an urge

Canada: First Trip to Abroad (Part One)

Posted by Nafis on March 18, 2009

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. AugustineMy first trip to Canada was unforgettable. First of all, I was sad and happy at the same time. I had to leave my parents and that made me so sad. At the same time, I was grateful to experience a new lifestyle and new adventures. I wanted to learn more about other people; how they live, how they think, what traditions and customs they have and so on. As a result, my first trip to Canada was thrilling.My departure tim

Business Problems

Posted by LizAnn on March 16, 2009

All of my friends and people I know, and many I don't know, are very unhappy with the situation that the bankers have caused here in the USA. They make TOO much money to begin with and, even when they caused massive bank failures, they continue to draw excessive salaries and bonuses. I really think there will be a revolution inour country if these corrupt bankers are not reined in.I, for one, am very happy that we elected President Obama and hope that the people that he appoints will ease the fi

Writing Challenge #5: Windows of the World

Posted by Tara Benwell on March 12, 2009

For Writing Challenge #5 let's learn more about each other by looking out our windows. Choose the closest window to your computer and describe what you see in 100-150 words.

My WindowI'm looking through my dining room window, which is on the main floor of the house. My backyard is scattered with plastic sand toys that we forgot to store away before winter. The shovels and pails and balls have been buried under the snow for months and they've lost their colourful shine. There are at least ten new

You become a comedian while living abroad!

Posted by Nafis on March 11, 2009

I would like to tell you about my experiences while living abroad. First of all, it is really amusing to read and laugh at funny moments. Second, my friends can know what kind of life they will have while living overseas. Here is one of my stories.One sunny morning in Vancouver, Canada, I decided to dye my hair. In fact, the weather made me do so. A sunny day in Vancouver is so nice because all the streets are decorated with various colorful flowers. The sunlight reflects in shiny store windows

Good Place to Live

Posted by LizAnn on March 10, 2009

Where do you live? Do you like it? Would you rather live in a big city orin a quiet place in the country?Here are my thoughts. I have lived lots of places, both in the USA and in Europe.I like the excitement of going to a big city, for all the things that a city offers.There can be wonderful museums and excellent restaurants. New York City is nearwhere I live now and it is a great place to visit. There is a very large Chinatown withgreat stores and tasty ethnic restuarants. And the museums have

My neigbhours

Posted by Ruzan on March 9, 2009

Hi everybody!Last summer my daugther got a marketing internship in Providence, RI and I stayed with her. We have visited Boston and New Port. The people were friendly to us. My neigbhours were very helpful. Every weekend they took us somewhere interesting. One of my neigbhours was John and the other was Lu Ann. Before our leaving they gave a nice party for us. I think it's wonderful when you are in foregin country and people are friendly to you.

I'm interested about your impression and experience

MY songs.mp3

Posted by param on March 9, 2009

MY songs.mp3

What's wrong with Us?

Posted by Teacher Mario on March 7, 2009

I mean Us nor U.S.why should we hide our feelings?Why should we forget about the problems of our students?why should we hear day after daylet them be if in their homes parents don't care! why you?I love my students!I mean they are the reason of my workI don't care about their parents cause they're donebut every time a student of mine is crying because of its parentsI feel so sad cause sometimes students share most of the time with us than their parentsand parents don't have the!!! I don't know?

This Is my Place!

Posted by Teacher Mario on March 7, 2009

What's the place where you feel graceful, Peaceful, Joyful, wonderful, and all the good uls in your life?for me is my guitar!I mean when I am in a worry or stressful situation I just hang on my guitar, with a pick and with any chords that came in begin to play anything and if the words flow I usually write a song and time flies as a cloud in a windy day!so guitar is my place!what's Your?

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Writing Challenge #6: Dear Grandma (Transitional Words and Phrases)

Promote Arts on Drawing Day

I hope it's not a joke

Vote for your Favourite Window

Canada: First Trip to Abroad (Part Two)

Weddings Around The World

Haji-firuz Brings the First Taste of Spring

Money

How do you control exam stress?

The City and the Country

Practice Conversation in English.....what would you say?

Canada: First Trip to Abroad (Part One)

Business Problems

Writing Challenge #5: Windows of the World

You become a comedian while living abroad!

Good Place to Live

My neigbhours

MY songs.mp3

What's wrong with Us?

This Is my Place!

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