Don't forget to listen to the recording after reading the poemStevenson, Robert LouisThe Unseen PlaymateWhen children are playing alone on the green,In comes the playmate that never was seen.When children are happy and lonely and good,The Friend of the Children comes out of the wood.Nobody heard him and nobody saw,His is a picture you never could draw,But he’s sure to be present, abroad or at home,When children are happy and playing alone.He lies in the laurels, he runs on the grass,He sings whe
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Food, like sex, is one of the principal kinds of human activity that engage people when they wonder about how to account for different kinds of human behavior. (Marvin Harris)What do you think about the exotic food? Have you ever eaten something strange or not common in your city?Sometimes we have the opportunity to eat something that is not a common dish. Maybe some dishes are not easy to get in our city, but in other cities this is a typical food.The word “exotic” means from foreign origin or
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In just more than a week, the capital of Hanoi, Vietnam will celebrate its one thousand years' founding. The millenary celebration should be a fanfare as told by media. To concurrently commemorate this occasion, the whole Vietnam has been set on the commotion of all sorts of activities. My part to be contributed to the festive atmosphere was done humbly as this: I joined the social network paltalk the other day, with a new created nick 1KYdragonsoar, of course in rooms for Vietnamese English lea
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I don't have many people from whom I learn now because I used to learn everything myself... but after joining this club I found so many nice people whom I think very intelligent and so impeccable, everybody is talented and can teach me something. In fact EC is a great community it's like a quicksand, you drown in this beautiful world of knowledge and experience , it's like a steep stream, you flow together with it, overwhelming with pleasant feelings and emotions...So, I'm sure my PLN will broad
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We in Maldives are celebrating Teachers' Day on the 5th of October 2010.We have planned a lot of surprises here in Maldives for the teachers at Galolhu Madhrasa where we have a staff of 110.
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Hi friends,I hope this Wordless Wednesday will interest you!
Thanks for your participation!"I'm lucky to be a night guardian! I have enough time for my favourite hobby -- playing with dolls.Time for sleep, I will put them in their places tomorrow early".The best caption submitted by Nebia.
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I don’t know what you think about the phrase soulmate, maybe you still have not found yours or you are with your soulmate in this moment or simply you don’t believe in that, for me soulmate is someone who is like you, she or he is part of you, because you can see through his or her eyes who you are, the soulmate is a reflection of yourself, you don’t need words to communicate what you want to say or express because she or he knows exactly what you want and what you feel so the words are not nece
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Psychologists say that every person lies at least 3 times a day, they say it's our nature; sometimes we lie not to offend somebody , sometimes cause we are scared to admit the truth, sometimes just to please somebody or to smooth things...actually there are lots of reasons.Have you ever asked this question yourself... "Why do I lie"?It's interesting but sometimes people want to hear the lie and don't want to hear the truth... Is it important to always tell the truth or should we lie sometimes?
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Hallow!Everybody! My name is Andy and I was born in China. Very excited to be a member of this big and warm family. I am dying to improve my English together with you. Please allow me to express my thanks to Mr.Josef and you all for your acceptance. I believe all here is going to be impressed and unforgettable
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My name is Sergio and I´d like make friends and Practice the EnglishI´d like to know people of much countriesI live from BrasilI live with my mother and my sonI need learn and practice my EnglishWho want , can be my friend I would stay much happyMy MSN is lobinho99@hotmail.comMy Skype is sergio98x
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We had an interesting discussion at the University today...The topic of our lesson was "Crime and Punishment".The teacher asked us a question " What do you think of a death penalty?"...and there it all began...a great fight....such a variety of views...so many passion during this discussion, I could never have thought it would arise so much emotions in every body...by the end of the lesson it was clear that our class separated into 2 groups : "for" and "against"...the argument was very hectic..l
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About Bad friend or bad personThe out - and- out robber, who only takes from his friend, has four features1. He thinks only of taking.2. He gives just a little only to gain a lot.3. Only when he himself is in danger does he help his friend out.4. He associates with his friend only for his own sake.# The smooth talker has four features.1. He talks only of what is done and gone.2. He talks only of what has not yet come.3. He offers help that is of no use4. When his friend has some business in hand
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