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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

doubt

edua...@perfectpixel.com.br — Wed, 11 nov 2009 19:29:18 UT

Hello everyone, I do not know exactly how things around here.
I white what I think?, Share thoughts, emotions, knowledge?
hug

Use Readability to make online reading Easier

edgn...@gmail.com (Eduardo Costa) — Tue, 10 nov 2009 09:11:50 UT

A advice from our friend Warren Wediger from successfulenglish.com:
Readability makes online reading easier for ESL students - and everyone else
-
Read: [link]
enjoy it.
Ed

Wonderful 22nd Birthday,Mikhail!!!

pln...@gmail.com (pln471) — Mon, 09 nov 2009 22:09:00 UT

Dear Mikhail,

I won't miss being the first to wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY at all.;)

You among Ed,Rocha,Pablo,Oshiro,Anu and all other most senior members
have been the joy of my online life!
Charles,Jason,Vera,Jun,Claire, Simone,Chaya and all others are equally
important of course!!!;)

So on this special day,here's the e-card I chose for you:

New Member

edua...@perfectpixel.com.br — Sun, 08 nov 2009 11:11:23 UT

hello everyone
I always receive messages from ESL Podcast, but I hardly see what is
happening, I would like to participate in this chat with you to learn
English
From now on, I follow everything and I make great friends.
I'm 29 I love 3D and illustrator by profession, married and 2 children.
I live in Sao Paulo - Brazil.

new member introduction

gectigun...@gmail.com (Ali Riza) — Sat, 07 nov 2009 19:52:51 UT

hello,
I am Ali from Turkey. I am 30 years old.
I educated about finance but i am farmer now.
I like to have friends from international community like this group.
I love to travel. I have been in Germany, Poland, Japan, Usa,
Ethiopia, Syria and Cyprus.
Hope to improve my English and have some good friends.

What is your inventive machine about global negative issues?

junxia2...@gmail.com (xia jun) — Fri, 06 nov 2009 17:43:20 UT

Dear Chaya Claire Oshiro Jason Charles Pln and all,

With a lot of negative issues after 50 years as we discussed, I have a
topic today.

If you were able to invent or create a machine, what machine would you
create to heal the world or is useful for the living? Tell about the
its advantages that are likely to bring for everybody.

Which do you think could happen in the next 50 years?Please explain why.;)

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Tue, 03 nov 2009 09:06:57 UT

Dear all,

The business world has changed dramatically in recent times.
Which of the following do you think could happen in the next 50 years?
Please explain why.

1 People will have more leisure time.
2 Fewer people will have full time jobs.
3 There will be cities of 100 million people.
4 There will be a world stock market.

Launching my English Toolbar

pchamorro2...@gmail.com (Pablo) — Sun, 01 nov 2009 17:47:13 UT

Hi friends,

Since some days ago I've been working at times on 'My English
Toolbar', which might be a essential tool for some of us. At the time
being, it's just a work in progress and can be downloaded from here:

[link]

And also, I'm just created an associated website to give additional

What're the advantages and disadvantages of having a native speaker teacher?

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Thu, 29 out 2009 11:50:42 UT

Dear all who are keen on better your English,;)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a native speaker
teacher comparing to a local teacher?

Is it necessary for the teacher to provide students dictionaries while
teaching in the classroom ?

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Part-time job vs studies.

zaka...@gmail.com (dziobak) — Wed, 28 out 2009 10:08:59 UT

I think that part-time job is difficult to combine with studying.
Student is often overloaded and he hasn't time for the learning. In my
opinion students should above all study. But, if sb must work - I
personally am admiring such students. Of course, combinating the work
with studios also has advantages.

Happy 24th Birthday,Jun!!!;)

pln...@gmail.com (pln471) — Tue, 27 out 2009 08:44:31 UT

Dear Jun and anyone who shares his birthday,

Happy 24th Birthday,Jun!!!

Though you haven't been here with us for long,I'm very pleased to know
you're as ambitious,assertive and communicative as those other more
active and regular members such as Jason,Vera,Charles,Gail and
Oshiro...;)
(Eckman must be busy playing his 2 roles as a father of a new-born

Song of the Week:Meet me on the Equinox by Death Cab for Cutie

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Mon, 26 out 2009 09:10:49 UT

Dear Vera and all music lovers,including Jun who stole my thread
unintentionally,LOL

Have a wonderful start of the week,everyone!

Oshiro,wish you a voyage full of terrific adventures in Paris and
Brussles!
Don't come back without any breathtaking pictures!!!;)
Otherwise if bring us some of your favourite Belgian beer will

What do you do to relax?Which of these activities are the most effective for you and why?:)

pln...@gmail.com (pln471) — Fri, 23 out 2009 07:49:43 UT

Dear all relaxed or stressed out,;)

What do you do to relax?

Which of these activities are the most effective for you and why?

In which other ways do you relax?

1 playing a sport
2 reading
3 eating/drinking
4 having a bath
5 walking
6 gardening
7 massage
8 shopping
9 listening to music

Work from Home and Earn Money no Registration Fee apply Resume

moneymakingonlinej...@gmail.com (sturt johnson) — Wed, 21 out 2009 13:01:21 UT

Title: Online & offline Jobs
Description: We Offer Free Online, offline jobs and jobs information
without registration fees.Earn $1000 per month from Part time jobs and
Work from Home Jobs. No Registration fees. No fee

[link]

Eslpod Google Group Talks(now based on Paltalk)

mikhail.yaku...@gmail.com (Dipodidae) — Mon, 19 out 2009 05:32:37 UT

Hello everyone!

I'm suggest you try paltalk.com and maybe we will organize our talks
on this platform. It's web-site where people could orginize rooms and
communicate. You could download programm for pc and use it or
communicate with web-site.

So, when we all try it, we could start out talks again!

Why A Woman Shouldn't Say "I Love You" First :)

pln...@gmail.com (pln471) — Sun, 18 out 2009 15:10:04 UT

Dear all,

Remember Claire's previous thread:
"How easy/difficult is it for you to say 'I love you'?

Now that's a very interesting article related to what she posted and
what we discussed earlier!

I am curious about your feedback,both man and woman members,after you
read it!;)
(Oshiro and Eckman,please don't skip it,will you?!LOL)

Do you believe in 'second chnace?'

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Fri, 16 out 2009 10:57:41 UT

Dear Ed and all old and new members,

A very simple question for us all to think about and respond to:

Do you believe in 'second chance' in life,at workplace,in
relationships or in anything you have experienced in general?;)

Thank you in advance and best regards,

Claire

Are We Training Too Many Scientists ?

edgn...@gmail.com (Eduardo Costa) — Wed, 14 out 2009 20:22:22 UT

I´m shocked! Aren´t you ?
[link]
Take Care
Ed.

Hi. everyone

kjy9...@gmail.com (strongman) — Wed, 14 out 2009 11:28:22 UT

Hello, Chaya Eitan, claire, Rafael Oshiro, xia jun and everybody.

I deeply appreciate your kindness.

I read your replies.

First of all, I was born in South Korea. Of course I can speak
Korean. :)

And my real name is Jin Young Kim, but when I was studiying English
in high scholol and at private educational institute , I needed to

Re: [ESL Podcast] Hi, everybody.

edgn...@gmail.com (Eduardo Costa) — Wed, 14 out 2009 10:45:27 UT

Hello Jin,
interesting to know how and why you choose a english name.
Why do you need to choose a english name in a private education institute ?
was there any rule ?

Jin, this group is called English Study Group because is supported for
English learners and teachers.
This don´t mean that we´ll discuss about grammar rules every time, make

Song of the Weekend:Hostage of Love by Razorlight

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Fri, 09 out 2009 12:40:03 UT

Dear all
Libra,Scorpio,Sagittarius,Capr icorn,Aquarius,Pisces,Aries,Ta urus,Gemini,Cancer,Leo
and Virgo,

Since I have posted too many messages today already,I'll reply to
you,Simone tomorrow!;)
But here's today's horoscope for all who like to take a look:

[link]

what's special about your zodiac sign????????

pretty.avnis...@gmail.com (avnisha) — Fri, 09 out 2009 11:11:30 UT

Hey Everyone!!!!!!!!
We as Individuals possess some characteristics which anyone else in
this world does not possess.This uniqueness of ours makes us all
different from each other in our personalities.But,this is also
because of our sunsigns/zodiac signs.So,let's try to explore the
uniqueness of ourselves in relativeness to our zodiac signs.

Are the worlds of online and offline dating different?

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Thu, 08 out 2009 11:28:15 UT

Dear all in love or out of love,;)

I've been asked of this issue by some members who are new or shy in
the line of love,
and thought it would be nice to share this timely article with them
and anyone who is in need or interested!

According to one dating expert,Rachel Greenwald,the worlds of online

How easy/difficult is it for you to say,"I love you."to someone?;)

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Sun, 04 out 2009 10:02:17 UT

Dear all active or silent members,

I've been wondering lately:

How easy/difficult is it for you to say,"I love you."to someone?

When someone says it to you,how do you respond to him/her?

Do you think relationship between you both can change after such
declaration?

How do you know for sure you have found the one for you to spend the

Advantage and disadvantage of part-time for student?

junxia2...@gmail.com (xia jun) — Fri, 02 out 2009 16:58:29 UT

Dear all,

Advantages and disadvantages of part-time jobs with students.
Obviously, with the social aspect, students learn much things valuable
in the real society. However, their parent concern that they are
likely to be attracted by the power of money and unable to concentrate
best on their study task.

Happy Happy Birthday,Charles!!!

pln...@gmail.com (pln471) — Sun, 27 set 2009 20:40:26 UT

Dear Charles,

As I promised you a couple of months ago:

Here's the e-birthday card I chose for you:

[link]

Here's the birthday star horoscope:(I laughed all the way while
reading it wondering if it's more true for you or my beloved eldest

Hi !! everyone~~ :)

kjy9...@gmail.com (strongman) — Sat, 26 set 2009 15:19:16 UT

Hi. Glad to meet you. I'm Jin Yeong Kim. You can call me just Andy.

I live in Seoul, South Korea. I 'm university student. My major is
Electrical Engineering.

Do you know Samsung or LG cellphone or LCD display? I studied about
that in university.

I really want to work this company or etc. But theseday many company

Song of the Weekend:I Don't Love You Like I Did Yesterday by My Chemical Romance

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Fri, 25 set 2009 08:03:54 UT

Dear all,

A group I learned to love:My Chemical Romance.

Here's a song of theirs that grew on me after I listened to it for the
first time:

I Don't Love You Like I Did Yesterday.

youtube:
[link]

mrtacafe:
[link]

Re: [ESL Podcast] What does a career mean toyou:money,freedom,security,fame,etc?

eckmanoffs...@gmail.com — Thu, 24 set 2009 16:38:54 UT

Hi Claire and all,
I'm sorry recently I've been a little busy to post any comment or send an email, like I have told you I'm in vacation at my hometown now, to celebrate the "victory" from fasting :)

Claire,
Back to your intended question (is this a pooling for your thesis? LoL) :

Same as Chaya, none of options are suitable with my opinion.

What does a career mean to you:money,freedom,security,fame,etc?

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Thu, 24 set 2009 11:31:29 UT

Dear all,

What does a career mean to you?

a)Does it bring you more money,more freedom,more sense of security or
fame?

Or is it just a job you spend 8 hours of your day to make ends
meet?;)

Or does it mean you want to climb higer to the top because you're
addicted to success?LOL

b)What should you do to go ahead in your career?

Hallo,everyone!

wyzb...@yahoo.com.cn (vero) — Tue, 22 set 2009 15:10:48 UT

Hallo,everyone! My name is Vero.I'm writing from China. It's my first
time to this group,which is introduced by my friend.I'm very happy to
join in it.Well,I'm a graduate students in first-year ,my major is
pesticide .I am open-minded, willing and have broad interests like
travelling,reading,sport likes climing mountain and so on.I also like

Hello Everybody

elham.e....@gmail.com (Elham Moazzen) — Sat, 19 set 2009 11:10:04 UT

Hello everybody, and hope you are all fine.
Fortunately, I passed my IELTS the other day and I should prepare for my
TOEFL test.
I am going to pass PBT (Paper-based test), so Does anybody here knows a
valuable source for
preparing for TOEFL PBT ?
Thanks in advance for any useful link.
Regards
Elham

[Movie of the Weekend] - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

rvma...@gmail.com (Reinaldo Matos) — Fri, 18 set 2009 00:08:32 UT

Hi everybody of ESL
As I promissed you, I will start a new topic. Movie of the Weekend.
And to start, I choose one of the last blockbuster movie.
*Starring:* Brad Pitt and Kate Blanchet
*Directed by:* David Fincher
*"He was born under unusual circumstances*
*And so begins The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, adapted from 1920s story

What make you feel are alive?

edgn...@gmail.com (Eduardo Costa) — Thu, 17 set 2009 13:20:37 UT

Hello people.
More one topic to discuss:
What make you feel u are alive?
Take care
Ed.

Google Fast Flip new service

pchamorro2...@gmail.com (Pablo) — Wed, 16 set 2009 03:09:13 UT

Hi friends,

It's here:

[link]

Enjoy,

Pablo

The power of word

eckmanoffs...@gmail.com — Tue, 15 set 2009 23:29:09 UT

Hello all,
This is just an intermezzo.
Learn from my previous topic that I have raised (about fasting) and made you all get confused :)LOL. I have a funny story about me to share.

20 years ago I have a girlfriend, she is dutch, I met her on the way to Netherlands. 3 months in netherlands we were spoke freely and happy in english (please note that our english is not good). Back to Indonesia we start to wrote a letter, in english of course! Since I am not good to speak dutch too! :)

Do you believe in 'the survival of the fittest'?

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Mon, 14 set 2009 10:59:43 UT

Dear all rational men and multi-tasking women,
(Alberto,do I need to pay you for the copyright?;))

This is a question Pln asked before at English Learner's Cafe,but it
was gone for some bizarre reason.:(

Luckily I kept a note of this question,so I thought those of you who
didn't take part in the discussion before can think about it now,and

New Member

bhavsar.pr...@gmail.com (Vikas Bhavsar) — Sun, 13 set 2009 17:29:18 UT

Hello Everyone,

This is Vikas Bhavsar from India.

I am new for this group.

I am beginner in learning English please suggest me some points to be
actively participate in discussion, sharing knowledge, etc.

Thanks
Vikas.

Indonesian's tradition after 30 days fasting

eckmanoffs...@gmail.com — Sun, 13 set 2009 10:30:35 UT

Majority indonesian are Moslems, we've been fasting for 30 days from 21 Aug until 20 Sept , then we will celebrating our victory of fasting (you know we were not only fasting from eat & drink, but we have to fasting from anger, lying, or do something bad).

One interesting is, for celebrating that victory day, a huge numbers (we are talking about million) of people will take a journey, they'll go from capital city (where they have a job) to their home town then one week later they have to go back. No matter what will happen, nothing can stop them to go to their home town! They are willing to take 12 hours in traffic jam, where usually it takes only 6 hours. They are willing to spend borrowed money, just to go home town.

Song Of the Weekend:Wake me Up When September Ends by Green Day

claireletour...@gmail.com (claire) — Fri, 11 set 2009 10:29:52 UT

Dear all old and new members,

This is a dynamic group whose live performance is as perfect as their
cd's!

I'm in a strange state of mind that I find no words for it...:(

Thank you all silent members who have been reading my messages as I
can see there are so many of you viewing them everytime I log on the

Greeting from new member

eckmanoffs...@gmail.com — Thu, 10 set 2009 13:18:10 UT

Hallo all english master,
I am new in this group and I am very happy to found this group as I need a place to practise my english. My english is poor, so it is greatful if you can correct my english.

Regards,
Eckman

new member

stockcha...@gmail.com (headmaster) — Thu, 10 set 2009 08:34:18 UT

I.m learn english and i hope this group help me

Linguagum is now free!

pchamorro2...@gmail.com (Pablo) — Fri, 04 set 2009 02:36:33 UT

Hi friends,

[link]

Enjoy,

Pablo

Learn English in 365 Lessons - YouTube Videos

pchamorro2...@gmail.com (Pablo) — Wed, 02 set 2009 03:05:30 UT

I hope you like it:

[link]

Pablo