Hi everyone,

Today I'd like to talk about a movie- The first grader, which is a true and inspiring story of an 80 something man called Maruge from Kenya Kenyan. When he was young, he joined Mau Mau rebellion of fighting for freedom of his country. After getting information of free education for everyone promoted by the government on the radio, Maruge eagerly headed for the town for studying. He had to sell his sheep so as to buy books and uniform.

Everyday Maruge spent two hours going to school on

Hello and welcome to Meaningful  Monday!

Today we’ll be learning how to share meaningful topics, through adding a photo we think that it’s expressive and has such importance in our life.

I’ll start this challenge by adding this picture:

Instructions :

•  Give a short description for the photo. (less then 3 sentences).
•  Give a meaningful title to the photo above. (don’t complex it, it could be simple and funny)

 The best title and description will be added to the photo and quoted by the name of member wh

Nowadays, there are more and more people who desire to lose weight and keep slim figure. What’s more, some people catch the disease of obesity. However, if you want to be far away from obesity, you must first learn the causes of obesity, which might owe to the following three main reasons.

The first cause might account for crapulence and dirty diet. That’s to say, drinking or eating too much without regular intervals. For example, traditional Chinese dumpling in Dragon Boat Festival, tasty moon

Hi, guys! We want to announce nominees for chatter awards for November 2012. Some nominees are still the same members, while there are new nominees in some awards. We want to thank you to these members who make the main room, a dynamic, fun and entertaining room for themselves and other members as well.

So, these votes are opened until December, 2nd 2012. Each member only can choose one time, so choose wisely. 

The Most Helpful Members:

Darius, Markteacher, T-Mal, Behnam

To vote, click here.

The funn

This is David Tukhmanov's song based on Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem. The song is one of the tracks from the the famous Russian rock album "Po volne moyey pamyati" (In the Wave of My Memory) recorded in 1975 in the USSR. 

Good-Night

by Percy Bysshe Shelley
I.

Good-night? ah! no; the hour is ill
Which severs those it should unite;
Let us remain together still,
Then it will be good night.

II.

How can I call the lone night good,
Though thy sweet wishes wing its flight
Be it not said, thought, understo

What is love? When it comes to this topic, different people hold the different views. Love is sufferings to those lovers who are unsuited. However, Love is a paradise on earth to those lovers who are really into each other. As far as I am concerned, love just likes vampires, which is filled with mysteries.

  Mystery 1. Love is secretive in her movement and trace. Some people can find his love soon, such as, falling in love with each other at first sight; some people can’t encounter love in his e

Sophia In The White City - Algerian English Novel

"Oh my God!! 9 am! I’m late!" said I. I’m missing the boat! I decided to visit the library this morning.. backward to my memory "Oh yeah! I didn't feel when I slept, the korean darama was so romantic!.. Oh come back to your sense girl! You have an hour in your hands! It’s Friday and the library will close early, you have to harry up!" I jumped from the bed and run to wash and wear my clothes, "No time for breakfast , let’s have a banana!".

I reac

Hello everyone. 

When you are learning a language, not only English; there is a point when you feel that you are no learning anything new or that your level of English can go any farther. Sometimes, you study but you seem being learning nothing new. You think you are speaking at a natural pace and you believe you understand English not only with survival purposes but also with specific goals. Then, we question ourselves, what can I do if I am not improving?. 

Well, I think many people has been in

@MyEC_Readers:

"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing." Benjamin Franklin

So let's get started with Hibernate.. You know, it's winter and it's cold! I think you're asleep..If you're reading this, just don't! Go to bed, cover-up very well and sleep!

At least I know that you're sleeping, so I won't bother myself to write to you! Seriously.. What's the use of writing without reading?!

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It's all about learning the right way to say "No".If you are'nt sure how to do it,here are 7 simple ways for you to  say no.

1."I can't commit to this as I have priorites at the moment".

2."Now's not a good time as I 'm in the middle of something.

How about to reconnect at X time?"

3."I'd love to do this but............."

4."Let me think about it and I"ll get back you."

5."This does'nt meets my needs now and I'll be sure to keep you in the mind."

6."I'm not the best person to best you on this.Why don't

the most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create to overcome, to endure, to transform,to love and to be greater  than our suffering .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBMWSFciVSg&feature=share&list=RD07zBMWSFciVSg

Hi dear friends ,

 Who can answer this  logic question in this song?

Who

can tell this clever boy why is this happening  in our world ?  

Who

is  responsible for all of  this ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBMWSFciVSg&feature=share&list=RD07zBMWSFciVSg 

to day is specical day. that is Teacher in viet nam's day . 20/11. 

Thanks so much all my teachers that who teachs whole- hearted for me. The teacher as my second mother

The times of  going to school is the time that i can’t forget in my life. I’ve been a lot of nice aniversiry in my school. Specicaly, I would nerver forget a teacher that she has an important possiton in me. I want to give heartfelt's thanks  to my teacher. Thank you very much , my second mother. 

happy teacher's day... 

     Hello my Teachers and friends….

        How are you? Hope every thing is fine on your side .

       Ohhh…nothing special…. Just I want you know that : I have some works. Actually, my company opens a new branch and my boss wants me to take care of it. I’m going to come the countryside from next month (December). According my plan…it will take me around one year or more. And maybe, I cannot visit our club frequently. I will try my best whenever I come back my city or on the holidays.

      You k

Hello everyone. 

The year is coming to an end. This time is great for new starting overs, for making new purposes and for learning something new. Plus, these days are ful of memories and remebrances, however, for me it is one of the happiest periods ot the year.

My resolutions for next year are: starting a Master program. I want to profesionalized the knowledge I have about English, Spanish and literature. I want to learn a new language. I've always dreamed of learning Frech for me it is so romant

Hi everyone!

We talk to people every day here. We greet them every day. And one of the most popular questions is "How are You?" 

How often do you ask this question? Do You really mean what you ask or it is just to be polite?

A husband had always been disdainful of people who,in his estimation,talk too much.Recently he proudly told his wife he'd heard that men use 2200 words a day ,while women use 4400.

This wife pondered that a moment,then concluded,"Thats because women have to repeat everything they say to their husbands." 

He looked up and asked ,"Come again?"

Being happy doesnt mean that everything is perfect,it means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.

1 Enjoying the present moment is a habit that takes place.

2.Finding reasons to be happy now can benefit your future.

3.Turning into joy can improve your health.

4.Consistent,long-term happiness depends on your ability to notice and appreciate the details.

5.Every day is a new oppurtunity to be better than yesterday;the pursuit can incease your self esteem,and accordingly,your happiness.

The English Speaking World is a wonderful site, with plenty of information about the United States and the United Kingdom, and listening exercises as well!

http://michel.barbot.pagesperso-orange.fr/hotpot/geohome.htm

  Hello dear EC teachers and friends

          There are many kind teachers in EC who are so interested to share their experiences with others, and this is the reason of writing this blog.

I am a new teacher in university (a math teacher) and I need some experiences in this field.

I would be so grateful to you if you let me know;

-What do you usually say in the first of your class?