Are you comfortable speaking using Skype? If yes, I would like to invite you to join me in an activity via Skype. We'll try to help each other to practice reading MyEC news and interesting facts live.
I need a few volunteers for this activity. Who would like to join? Let me remind you that I'm not a native English speaker, nor a fluent member. I'm also an English learner myself. I organized this group for English practice purposes only.
Here are the guidelines that you should remember.
1. Our group discussion will be available every Monday and Thursday at 10am/11am GMT (Around 6pm here in the Philippines).
2. This group activity will last only for this month (September 2013).
3. The topics are based on MyEC "News" and "Interesting Facts in Easy English" that are posted/recorded by Teacher Tara Benwell. I'll post a link a day before our activity of what article we're gonna be using. This will allow you time to prepare for the discussion.
4. We are not allowed to discuss politics, religion, and profane topics. Our focus in on the topic provided.
5. It is not advisable to share or ask any personal details such as full name, date of birth and address from other members. Also, asking for money in exchange for English practice is prohibited.
6. Be respectful to other members. During the activity, each of the members will be given enough time to speak. Please don't interrupt a member while he/she is reading the news.
7. If your pronunciation and reading style are being corrected, please don't take it personally. The objectives of this activity are to improve one's speaking and reading skills as well as build self-confidence.
If you agree with the guidelines, you can add your Skype ID below or send a message on my page. Let me know that you are interested. Thank you!
All the best!
Robbie
P.S.
I will try to be on-line on other days (except weekends) and we could talk about different topics. I'll keep you posted!
Let's practice reading, shall we?
Activity 1 - September 02, 2013 Theme Restaurant True To Its Name
Activity 2 - September 05, 2013 Mr. Bean Saves The Day
Activity 3 - September 09, 2013 A Dentist Invented "Cotton Candy"
Activity 4 - September 12, 2013 Tokyo To Host 2020 Olympic Games
Activity 5 - September 16, 2013 PPS Stands For Post Postscript
Activity 6 - September 19, 2013 Long-Named Hawaiian Woman Wins ID Battle
Activity 7 - September 23, 2013 Three Dogs Survived the Titanic
Activity 8 - September 26, 2013 Shark Attacks Are Rare
Activity 9 - September 30, 2013 Honey Does Not Go Bad
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Thanks for the comment Ehab! You're welcome to the group. Perhaps you could send me a message on Skype if ever you see me online during your free time, and show your interest in our reading practice.
Have a great weekend! : )
Hi Skype Challengers!
Do you like to swim in the ocean? Tomorrow's reading activity is about shark attacks! Kindly click the link below for the podcast.
http://edition.englishclub.com/podcasts/interesting-facts/shark-att...
Good luck and see you on Skype!
Robbie
Hi Skype Challengers!
Our third group activity is on Monday, September 9, 2013. Here's the link for the article that we're gonna use for the reading practice. Kindly click the link below!
http://edition.englishclub.com/podcasts/interesting-facts/history-c...
Wishing you all the very best and enjoy your weekend!
See you on Skype!
Robbie : )
Stephen! There was a tech problem, I added a new member then suddenly the text became Arabic. I logged out and tried to sign in but I couldn't. My password is invalid and it looked like I'm typing in Arabic. Could you tell me how I can change it to English. : (
It's finally fixed! See you when you have enough time. : )
Sounds interesting!
I'll try my best to join you people, Robbie!
Hi Nida!
I'm surprised to see you here! Thank you for letting me know your interest for the activity. You're always welcome to join the group!
Kindly wait for my request on Skype, my dear!
See you there!
Robbie
Hi Caroline!
It was marvelous and fun talking with you on Skype! It's my pleasure to help you improved your spoken English in the best way I could. I learned many things about you and your wonderful country as well! Hoping to see you on our next group activity!
By the way, GREAT JOB for being such a good sport. I liked your enthusiasm in learning the language!
Best wishes!
Robbie : )
Hi Caroline,
Great to hear that you're interested to join the activity. Thank you for the comment! I'll add you on Skype shortly. If you have time, you could practice reading the article for today's activity. Here's the link.
http://edition.englishclub.com/podcasts/interesting-facts/heart-att...
See you later!
Robbie