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I Am Nothing

Posted by Nafis on February 5, 2009

Before I came to Canada, I thought that I was born in the best place in the world with the best culture, history, tradition and custom. That was my first immature self-image. Right now, I feel I am nothing and belong to the whole world." I suffered during these thirty years, but I have revived the Iranians with the Persian language; I shall not die since I am alive again, as I have spread the seeds of this language." This poem is from Ferdowsi, one of the most influential poets in Iran with his

Take the Time to say Hello

Posted by Tara Benwell on February 5, 2009

My EC is growing quickly. It was only a short time ago that we were a very small group. We introduced ourselves and began making friends easily. As this club grows, let's all remember to make new members feel welcome. In other words, take the time to say hello.

Each time you log in click on MyEC to see if there are any new members. You can introduce yourself in a variety of ways:

1) Leave a welcome message on a member's wall
2) Add the new member as your friend with a personal message
3) Leave a com

Updating to KDE 4.2, Sucess! :)

Posted by Hardi on January 31, 2009

I wanted to update as soon when The new KDE 4.2 was released at January 27. But because I don't count myself as a big expert of Computer.. Although many people think I'm the one. Really I'm not. Yes I'm using Linux. But when taking manuals away. I'm helpless. I'm not the true Computer guy. Maybe I just dislike Microsoft's unfriendly licensing policy. Anyway. Now it seems, that Everything is working after full system update, together with the KDE update. And I'm happy about that. The new KDE Look

Formatting the blog entry.

Posted by Hardi on January 29, 2009

I noticed that when you add a picture to your blog entry. You can specify the position of picture, if the text is wraped around of it, and u can create a thumbail, but it miss one important thing. Margins around the image. Well. It's fine not to have it, since the dialog wouldn't fit to screen with too many opinions. But it adds 0 pixels of clearance as default. In my opinion it doesn't look nice when text douches the picture. In both cases when picture is aranged to left and also when it's on r

Hello Everyone!

Posted by Teacher Mario on January 28, 2009

Well as you may know by the title of my page I am the teacher Marioa teacher who's seeking everytime how to improve his teaching but alsofightin' against English non-interest by the Mexican students, specially the ones that livein the poorest areas! these students that its everyday life is rounded by violence and laziness something very sad cause without the matter of which nationality a person is, if we live between violence and laziness enviroments the future's not gonna be great but a disaste

Drawing some character.

Posted by Hardi on January 26, 2009

Beside of watching Animes and doing nothing. I like sometimes to draw something. Usually it's some unknown Anime/cartoon-like caracter. It's easier to draw those, because when some limb happens to gome out too big, or bigger than it's partner, when whole posture looks like it falls down. I can allways say, that it's just a feature, not an error. Although when drawing with computer. Mistakes are easyer to fix. Especially when using vector graphic editor like Inkscape. I still have big trouble to

Happy Lunar New Year!

Posted by Expector Smith on January 23, 2009

The upcoming Chinese lunar new year is called 'year of the ox'. Every lunar year has a different kind of animal to name the year. Only 12 kinds of animals are chosen. In addition to 'ox', the others are 'rat', 'tiger', 'hare', 'dragon', 'snake', 'horse', 'sheep', 'monkey', 'cock', 'dog', 'boar'.Why the ancient Chinese chose these animals as the symbols: a long story. Every animal means differently to the people living in the land thousands of years ago. But, to me, what's important is that they

At the end of your life, how would you most like to be remembered?

Posted by Nafis on January 21, 2009

My father told me that he had left three things for me, his good reputation, books and his cassettes. He gave me a notebook filled with famous poems from reknown poets. He gathered this collection since his childhood. This notebook accompanied him in life hardship and now he gave it to me. My father said he did not have huge money or property to leave, except these cultural products and he emphasized that nothing is important than righteousness and good reputation in life.These are his legacy fo

Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address

Posted by Nafis on January 20, 2009

By The Associated Press Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address Tuesday, as prepared for delivery and released by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.OBAMA: My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and co-operation he has shown throughout this transition.Forty-four Americans have now tak

Your Avatar (profile picture)

Posted by Tara Benwell on January 19, 2009

When you look for friends on MyEC or in other social networks do you check out the grey heads? I don't. I usually skip over people who haven't uploaded an avatar. Making friends in a virtual world is already a bit strange. We can't shake hands or look into each other's eyes. However, when I can see your picture I feel like I know you a little better. I can put a face to a name. Even if you choose a setting or a caricature I will look at your MyPage. It will also make it more fun to chat.

If you

Basic Greetings in English

Posted by Tara Benwell on January 14, 2009

We've added a new English Club page covering basic greetings in English. For a preview of the audio component you can go through my music player. If you like what you hear, add the audio to your music player. Simply click on +Add to my music.Why not try adding your voice to your MyPage? How about an audio introduction?

Uh Oh What Happened? Describe that Blooper in English! (Writing Challenge #1)

Posted by Tara Benwell on December 19, 2008

Watch this funny video. Can you describe each blooper in English?

Note: a blooper is an accident or mistake that is caught on film.

Language Challenge

Describe one of the funny clips in our comment section. Here are some words to help.

knocked down
spinning
knocked over
distracted
dizzy
exercising
stair climber
sprayed
balanced
clapped
walked into
bored
poured
pushed over
escape
playpen
bonked
pom pom
folded
simultaneously

ESL Writing Help

Posted by Tara Benwell on November 22, 2008

Do you want to improve your English writing skills?

I am here to help! My name is Tara and I am a writer and editor. I help create materials and lessons for EnglishClub.com and TEFL.net. In my spare time I love to play with my kids, read novels, and write stories.

The best way to improve your writing skills is to write. So, let's get started. Here's today's writing challenge:
Describe yourself in three sentences. (Use the comments section to write your introduction.)

EnglishClub.com Tip

Another grea

Writing Challenge: The World's Biggest Problem (Poaching)

Posted by Robbie on November 30, 1999

Our task must be to free ourselves... by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and it's beauty.
~Albert Einstein

Writing challenge : The land of my birth

Posted by Luci on November 30, 1999

"Home sweet home!" This saying I find so true and if somebody uses it, on my mind is automatically my hometown, the city I can call without hesitation my heart issue.

I am proud of being Czech, I love my country and whenever I hear our anthem, it gives me nice inner feeling, which is for sure one of the proves of my patriotism. Sincerely, I dislike if people talk bad about my country and I am anytime and anywhere ready to fight for it and persuade them how wrong they are ( even though sometimes t

Ms and Mr. EC 2014 - THE FINAL ROUND - LET´S VOTE !!!!

Posted by Luci on November 30, 1999

Hello all !!!!

The final round of the contest Ms and Mr. EC 2014 is here!!!!

Today I will post the works of our four fionalists and you all AFTER READING and LISTENING TO them, plz try to vote for the finalists - ONE GIRL and ONE BOY you consider their tasks best. Try to be fair please, it isn´t about the popularity and about whose friend will win..

!!!! These candidates who participated in this contest and didn´t get to the final round can vote now !!!

We will vote till Saturday June 14, 2014 11:59

Ms and Mr. EC 2014 - THE FINAL ROUND - LET´S VOTE !!!!

Posted by Luci on November 30, 1999

Hello all !!!!

The final round of the contest Ms and Mr. EC 2014 is here!!!!

Today I will post the works of our four fionalists and you all AFTER READING and LISTENING TO them, plz try to vote for the finalists - ONE GIRL and ONE BOY you consider their tasks best. Try to be fair please, it isn´t about the popularity and about whose friend will win..

!!!! These candidates who participated in this contest and didn´t get to the final round can vote now !!!

We will vote till Saturday June 14, 2014 11:59

Ms and Mr. EC 2014 - THE FINAL ROUND - LET´S VOTE !!!!

Posted by Luci on November 30, 1999

Hello all !!!!

The final round of the contest Ms and Mr. EC 2014 is here!!!!

Today I will post the works of our four fionalists and you all AFTER READING and LISTENING TO them, plz try to vote for the finalists - ONE GIRL and ONE BOY you consider their tasks best. Try to be fair please, it isn´t about the popularity and about whose friend will win..

!!!! These candidates who participated in this contest and didn´t get to the final round can vote now !!!

We will vote till Saturday June 14, 2014 11:59

Ms and Mr. EC 2014 - THE FINAL ROUND - LET´S VOTE !!!!

Posted by Luci on November 30, 1999

Hello all !!!!

The final round of the contest Ms and Mr. EC 2014 is here!!!!

Today I will post the works of our four fionalists and you all AFTER READING and LISTENING TO them, plz try to vote for the finalists - ONE GIRL and ONE BOY you consider their tasks best. Try to be fair please, it isn´t about the popularity and about whose friend will win..

!!!! These candidates who participated in this contest and didn´t get to the final round can vote now !!!

We will vote till Saturday June 14, 2014 11:59

The mountains - My love

Posted by Luci on November 30, 1999

People usually ask: Which do you prefer? The sea or the mountains? As for me – definitely the mountains. I am not a fan of „frying“ my body on the beach because to me it is boring. I prefer something more active, for example hiking. Since early childhood I spent my holidays in the mountains with my parents and I would say it influenced me a lot. I tend to the nature, I just love to escape from the rush of the city.

The mountains can give you a lot but sometimes they might be even unpredictable. T

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I Am Nothing

Take the Time to say Hello

Updating to KDE 4.2, Sucess! :)

Formatting the blog entry.

Hello Everyone!

Drawing some character.

Happy Lunar New Year!

At the end of your life, how would you most like to be remembered?

Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address

Your Avatar (profile picture)

Basic Greetings in English

Uh Oh What Happened? Describe that Blooper in English! (Writing Challenge #1)

Watch this funny video. Can you describe each blooper in English?

Language Challenge

ESL Writing Help

Do you want to improve your English writing skills?

EnglishClub.com Tip

Writing Challenge: The World's Biggest Problem (Poaching)

Writing challenge : The land of my birth

Ms and Mr. EC 2014 - THE FINAL ROUND - LET´S VOTE !!!!

Ms and Mr. EC 2014 - THE FINAL ROUND - LET´S VOTE !!!!

Ms and Mr. EC 2014 - THE FINAL ROUND - LET´S VOTE !!!!

Ms and Mr. EC 2014 - THE FINAL ROUND - LET´S VOTE !!!!

The mountains - My love

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