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Do you overestimate or underestimate people more...in general?:)

pln...@gmail.com (pln471) — Sun, 06 dez 2009 09:44:11 UT

Dear all,

I had similar discussions with students whose English levels differed
from the whole language centre.;)

Questions as below:

Do you believe in first impressions?

How long does it take you to form your very first impression on that
person?

What is it based on?(their outfit,body language,smile,voice,etc)

Do you believe in"Love conquers all?":)

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Wed, 02 dez 2009 21:53:11 UT

Dear all in love,out of love or in search of love,

It's a simple question,but is it easy to answer?!

Do you believe in "Love conquers all?"

Looking forward to your replies!

Thank you and best regards,
Claire

P.S.Simone,I'll stand on my feet again!
Thank you for your sincere concern!:)

AJ Hoge

mceli...@gmail.com (Mehmethan Çelik) — Wed, 02 dez 2009 15:51:57 UT

Do you know AJ Hoge who created and developed effortlessenglısh.com ?
Mehmet Çelik

Read to Write

edgn...@gmail.com (Eduardo Costa) — Tue, 01 dez 2009 18:35:11 UT

"Reading is a powerful tool for English learners. Most of our fluency, or
English ability, comes from reading and listening to understandable English.
But that’s not all! Reading also contributes to our ability to write."

[link]

Do you find it easy to switch off after work/school?

pln...@gmail.com (pln471) — Mon, 30 nov 2009 11:52:11 UT

Dear all old and new members,

I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable weekend!

I haven't started any threads for quite some time,so I may be a little
rusty...LOL

Here we go:

Do you think you spend your spare time wisely?:)

Do you find it easy to switich off after work/school?

How good do you think your 'work/life balance' is?

Dictionary Search add-on for Firefox

pchamorro2...@gmail.com (Pablo) — Sun, 29 nov 2009 19:28:29 UT

Hi friends,

I just wrote a help page for setup and using that add-on, it's here:

[link]

"Dictionary Search provides a very easy way to lookup (or translate) a
word in a Web page or an email in an online dictionary such as
thefreedictionary.com. Simply select the word you want to lookup. Then

Wonderful 23rd Birthday,Jason!!!

pln...@gmail.com (pln471) — Sun, 29 nov 2009 11:17:11 UT

Dear Jason,

I don't know if you'll see this message in time,but I'll just have to
try it anyway...:)

You've got another 5 hours left to celebrate this 23rd Birthday of
yours!

I'm sure as someone who's fun-loving as you,you have had a day full of
surprising and delightful moments!!!

Here's your birthday horoscope:

Greeting

mceli...@gmail.com (Mehmet Celik) — Thu, 26 nov 2009 16:57:03 UT

Hi everybody!
I am from Turkey,Istanbul. I am studying at Marmara University in
Istanbul-Kadikoy. This is my first term. Our education system is the
most complicated system I have ever seen. so we will all learn English
for 6 years. Therefore, my english must be progress, if you help me,
of course. :) Without forgetting, you see my name is Mehmet and 18

Mother's 6th sense - Do you think mother's intuition counts or it's just 'bull'?

rafael.osh...@gmail.com (Rafael Oshiro) — Thu, 26 nov 2009 02:10:30 UT

Hello all dear members

I rarely create a new thread at the group, but seeing these last days the
group has been a little quiet, I've decided to start a new discussion.
Check this out and comment what do you think about that.

"I always knew he could understand, says mother of man locked in 'coma'

To Learn English

tech2...@gmail.com (teckiee) — Mon, 23 nov 2009 21:17:08 UT

Hi to everybody,

This is Vel from india. I just want to improve my english
speaking skills. I want to speak and establish a communication with
everybody out in the group..

Hello ESL Podcast group!!!

esl...@gmail.com (John) — Tue, 17 nov 2009 18:48:58 UT

My name is John Campbell. I teach ESL and computer literacy in El
Monte, California. I am very interested in technology and how it can
be integrated into language learning. I have a website at [link]
On the site I have collected many links to ESL related pages. You will
also see student work on the site.

Song of the Week:Sweet Disposition by the Temper Trap

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Tue, 17 nov 2009 10:35:53 UT

Dear all optimistic or pessimistic,;)

The song of the week is Sweet Disposition by an Australian group,the
Temper Trap.

youtube:
[link]

metacafe:
[link]

the lyrics:
[link]

Translating English Into English?;)

pln...@gmail.com (pln471) — Sun, 15 nov 2009 15:55:35 UT

Dear all inquisitive learners new and old,

"Canadians,Americans,Brits and Australians may all speak the same
language,but they don't do it
the same way.
How a single word comes out in a novel can depend on a lot of
things..."

To learn a language is to embrace the whole aspects of culture!

Do you (want to)believe in happy endings?;)

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Fri, 13 nov 2009 21:16:17 UT

Dear all in hot or cold countries,LOL

Do you (want to)believe in happy endings?
Why or why not?

It's a very simple question,isn't it?
So please write as long or as short as you like!

Thank you in advance and WARM regards,;)

Great weekend,as well!
Claire
P.S.Oshiro,don't sell yourself so short.

Blackout

edua...@perfectpixel.com.br — Fri, 13 nov 2009 02:20:15 UT

Hello everyone

I wonder what effect has the blackout that occurred in Brazil, you are aware?

A strange thing that is happening is that so far there is no explanation
for the fact

On the day of the blackout, goes out on the balcony of my house and
noticed something strange when I looked at the horizon, I saw strong