[ESL Podcast] How and when do you know you can trust someone ?

2014-11-21 Thread pln471
Question of the Week : How and when do you know you can trust someone ? What do you use to convince yourself that certain someone is trustworthy ? What will you do if he/she turns out to be a liar, a double-faced person or anything unacceptable to you ? Looking forward to your opinions ! G

[ESL Podcast] Skype Voice Conference titled "Travel Experiences " TMRW at 4pm GMT time

2011-12-16 Thread pln471
Dear all, There is a Skype Voice Conference on December 17th,Saturday from 16 to 17:30 GMT time. In conference , each participant has to talk about his /her travel experiences (what they have learnt and seen from the countries) and conference's time is in GMT , so please check your GMT zone time

[ESL Podcast] Re: Question Of the Week : What made this group so special that you are still around ? ;-)

2011-12-16 Thread pln471
Dear Justin,Mona,Pablo and all, Yes,I am Taiwanese and I have been living and teaching English in central Poland for 5 years now. Great weekend to you all ! Pauline P.S. There is a Skype group talk tomorrow hosted by one of the group I was added to and I have tagged those of you here who have fa

[ESL Podcast] Re: Question Of the Week : What made this group so special that you are still around ? ;-)

2011-12-13 Thread pln471
; wrote: > > > > >> Hi all, > > > >> I am new to this group. ;D Well, I was searching for a group where I > > > >> can > > > >> practice my English. I wished to have my own group but I am not good > > > >> enough >

[ESL Podcast] A video of Steve Jobs on the Rules of Success

2011-12-11 Thread pln471
Dear all, When the ex-C.E.O. of Apple passed away,I saw on facebook a post saying there were 3 apples in the world ; one was eaten by Adam in the bibile,the second hit Issac Newton on his head and the third was half eaten by Steve Jobs. His legacy will last for so many more decades and here is a

[ESL Podcast] Question Of the Week : What made this group so special that you are still around ? ;-)

2011-12-10 Thread pln471
Dear all, I have been a member and a volunteer teacher here since April 2008. Looking back at all these years,I cannot help wondering why this group has been unforgetable to me and several of you,as well ... Would you like to share with us all old and new why it has been important to you ? What

Re: 回复: [ESL Podcast] How to revive this group I used to have so much fun in ???

2011-12-10 Thread pln471
Hi Pln, my dear, long time no see,missing u > > I have been Miss Silence for a long time because of the network limitations... > hoping this group can liven up again and if possible,hoping I can sign in > Facebook ~ > > well, winter is coming,and take care ,my dear > have a g

Re: 回复: [ESL Podcast] How to revive this group I used to have so much fun in ???

2011-12-10 Thread pln471
care ,my dearhave a good dayVera > > --- 11年11月27日,周日, pln471 写道: > > 发件人: pln471 > 主题: [ESL Podcast] > How to revive this group I used to have so much fun in ??? > 收件人: "ESL Podcast Study Group" > 日期: 2011年11月27日,周日,上午6:52 > > Dear all, > > I was ask

[ESL Podcast] Re: How to revive this group I used to have so much fun in ???

2011-12-10 Thread pln471
> 2011/12/5 Andre Barbosa > > > > > > > Hello teacher! > > > You know, I put my fingers to work only when the lazy aren´t work... :) > > > But I´m still here! > > > See ya > > > Andrews > > > 2011/12/5 pln471 > > >> Hel

[ESL Podcast] Re: How to revive this group I used to have so much fun in ???

2011-12-10 Thread pln471
t; Hello Pauline, > I am new and I'd like to join you on FB, yet my browser is not working > probably today. Can you send the link please. Thanks in advanced. > > 2011/12/5 pln471 > > > > > Hello Marcelo, > > > Great to receive some feedbacks since I post

[ESL Podcast] Re: it's nice to meet you Vs it's nice meeting you.

2011-12-10 Thread pln471
Daily English has become less formal and the rules have become less strict,too. I would say when you use present tense,they are both for opening greetings while when you use past tense,they are both for ending the conversation... Best Regards, Pauline On Dec 6, 9:22 pm, Cookie Moni wrote: > Hi

[ESL Podcast] Re: How to revive this group I used to have so much fun in ???

2011-12-05 Thread pln471
e is > no problem, I'm just making some noise as you ask :) > > Best wishes, > Marcelo > > > > On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 8:52 PM, pln471 wrote: > > Dear all, > > > I was asked by Jason Chan recently to stay active here though I have > > been so busy mana

[ESL Podcast] How to revive this group I used to have so much fun in ???

2011-12-04 Thread pln471
Dear all, I was asked by Jason Chan recently to stay active here though I have been so busy managing 4 groups on Facebook... If anyone is still around and waiting for any interactions,please make some noise by replying to this message and I will try my best to bring this group alive !!! Great we

[ESL Podcast] How to detect lies?

2011-02-17 Thread pln471
Dear all, I have mentioned earlier the topic of deception in another thread. Below please find 6 questions and if you like to join the discussion with me,reply to them: 1 How to detect lles? 2 When do people lie more,on the phone,in the mails or in face-to-face contacts? 3 Which lies more,men

[ESL Podcast] Bond/Bondage

2011-02-15 Thread pln471
In Global English Forum,we started to have a GEFever for acrostic poems... Even someone like me who'd never written any poems before have written 6 at least so far and it's so much fun and so easy to do!;-) For example,everyone wrote a poem of love for Valentine's Day and mine was done within a f

[ESL Podcast] Re: What tells you more about a person's personality:

2011-02-10 Thread pln471
Hello Kysber,Misha,Ed,Charles,Simone,Rebeca,Briana,Andre,Shan and all, Long time no see!I hope all is well with familair and unknown faces here! First of all,congratualtions on 800 members since the creation of this special and friendly group!!!:-) Though I seem to come less often,it still hol

[ESL Podcast] Re: What tells you more about a person's personality:

2010-12-15 Thread pln471
no matter how many tests u go for but not one is > perfect but yes they help thru their dimension or style of judging.N I like > to go for interviews or meetings as they give U a chance to talk to d person > n that I think is best. > > take care ... > > Simone. >

[ESL Podcast] What tells you more about a person's personality:

2010-12-03 Thread pln471
Dear all, Let's get the ball rolling again by replying to this question of mine: What tells you more about a person's personality: 1 their appearance 2 their voice 3 their attitude 4 or something else? How useful do you think the following are for judging a person's character? 1 personality

[ESL Podcast] Re: Kids...yes or no?

2010-11-26 Thread pln471
sorry,one correction: good luck on BRINGING new lives to this imperfect world...;-) On Nov 26, 9:01 pm, pln471 wrote: > Hello Dani Paulo and all, > > Having children is a big event in life that shouldn't be taken > lightly. > It's something as paradoxical as getting ma

[ESL Podcast] Re: Kids...yes or no?

2010-11-26 Thread pln471
Hello Dani Paulo and all, Having children is a big event in life that shouldn't be taken lightly. It's something as paradoxical as getting married; If you don't,you will never know how it feels no matter how many second-hand stories or anecdotes you hear from others. It's a lifelong bitter sweet

[ESL Podcast] Re: Personal question

2010-11-26 Thread pln471
sorry,one correction: I hope what I have just said MADE you feel a bit better...:-) On Nov 26, 8:28 pm, pln471 wrote: > Hello Kelvin, > > I agree with Ed that the best and foremost motivation has to be the > drive from within; > if you don't find it fun or useful to learn En

[ESL Podcast] Re: Personal question

2010-11-26 Thread pln471
Hello Kelvin, I agree with Ed that the best and foremost motivation has to be the drive from within; if you don't find it fun or useful to learn English,it's very easy to feel discouraged or frustrated. As a consequence,once you feel so,it's harder to make progress... If I were you,I would only t

[ESL Podcast] Re: Paradoxes of Creativity

2010-11-26 Thread pln471
Wow,thanks Ed! I love every creativity paradox you pointed out!!! Though I can't think of any others to add on the list,I have love paradoxes to share with you all: -This is the miracle which happens everytime to those who really love: The more they give,the more they possess. -To love the pa

[ESL Podcast] Re: Inspiration - your story

2010-09-10 Thread pln471
Hello Simone Rohan Nina Ed Pablo and all, Belated greetings from this long lost volunteer teacher!:P My story to share isn't anything grandiose,instead it's something we all expect from others which is kindness. My family and I went to Warsaw for three days during World Cup in July. On our way t

[ESL Podcast] Re: Q.Week - What makes a person happy ?

2010-07-10 Thread pln471
Maybe it's too unrealistic or ideal to say that material possessions don't make a person happy when most people strive to make ends meet. But it's true after you have achieved more or less all your goals and own all the necessary things most people want to have. Needs will never run out so as gree

Re: 回复: Re: [ESL Podcast] learning eng

2010-07-01 Thread pln471
Dear all new members, As your language buddy or motivation partner,I used to start threads for all who would like to practise their writing skills, and after becoming familiar with more active members,I invite them to gmail chat or Skype chat to practise their speaking skills. I become quiet and

[ESL Podcast] Re: Our group talks on June 11th &12th on Skpye

2010-06-14 Thread pln471
Hello Ali,Rocha,Mikhail,Try,Hani,Rohan,Serdar,Ed,Jane,Charles,Paulo,Alberto and all, Try(a new memebr from Indonesia)missed last Saturday's group talk and asked me to brief it to him yesterday... I was thrilled to have found a long lost member,Eduardo Rocha,one of the most senior via gmail chat t

[ESL Podcast] Re: Our group talks on June 11th &12th on Skpye

2010-06-12 Thread pln471
m do we support.;-) Looking forward to today's Skype group talk!!! Great weekend,everyone!!! Happiest 36th birthday,Serdar!!!;-) Pauline On Jun 11, 2:00 pm, pln471 wrote: > Hello everyone free and interested in our Skype group talk, > > Grab your tea,coffee,beer or wine and join me

[ESL Podcast] Re: Our group talks on June 11th &12th on Skpye

2010-06-11 Thread pln471
Hello everyone free and interested in our Skype group talk, Grab your tea,coffee,beer or wine and join me right now!:-) Let's chat away this one hour! Pln/Pauline On Jun 9, 10:57 am, pln471 wrote: > Hello Charles Rohan Ed and all interested in our group talks this > weekend, >

[ESL Podcast] Re: Our group talks on June 11th &12th on Skpye

2010-06-09 Thread pln471
Hello Charles Rohan Ed and all interested in our group talks this weekend, In order for me to invite you to my group chatroom,I'll need to add you as a contact. So I'd like you to give me your Skype name or add mine to your contact list. My Skype name is pln471. So far,Ali from Turk

[ESL Podcast] Re: Our group talks on June 11th &12th on Skpye

2010-06-05 Thread pln471
Warm wWelcome,Try to this big family! Before our group talks on next Friday and Saturday, I'd like to know more of you as a new member if I may. Please go back to our discussions and choose one or more threads to reply to,will you? Or if you prefer to give us a short self-introduction,that will d

[ESL Podcast] Re: Sliding door

2010-06-03 Thread pln471
asier to set my priority straight without any hesitation or guilt! Thank you for this great question,Alberto and you all for your attention! Pln On Jun 3, 2:15 pm, pln471 wrote: > Sliding doors happens to be one of my favourite movies...and if you > are my facebook friends,you'll see it spe

[ESL Podcast] Re: Sliding door

2010-06-03 Thread pln471
Sliding doors happens to be one of my favourite movies...and if you are my facebook friends,you'll see it specified in my 'Info." I love this notion and topic very much and believe we can explore quite a few aspects of life from here. Unfortunately I am running out of time and will get back on thi

[ESL Podcast] Re: Our group talks on June 11th &12th on Skpye

2010-05-29 Thread pln471
Dear all, Sorry for sounding a little too cold last time by giving out some rules... Let me explain to you all why I have to be firm on not talking to strangers whom I have never or barley known via message board... Last year,our group talk was interrupted by this kind who wasted our precious time

[ESL Podcast] Our group talks on June 11th &12th on Skpye

2010-05-25 Thread pln471
Dear all, I'd like to draw your attention to the next annual group talks on Skype with me. I'd like to organize 2 times and two dates for members living in different time zones. I suggest them be hled 1)on Friday,June 11th from 2 to 3 pm(CET:central Europe time) 2)on Saturday,June 12th from 11

[ESL Podcast] Re: What´s the most papular sport in your country ?

2010-05-25 Thread pln471
at sport can bring peace ? > > Take care > > Ed. > > > > > > On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 07:47, pln471 wrote: > > Dear all, > > Since Polish members tend to be shy,I will reply on their behalf: > > > Mainly fooftball(British English term for succer in Amer

[ESL Podcast] Re: What´s the most papular sport in your country ?

2010-05-25 Thread pln471
Dear all, Since Polish members tend to be shy,I will reply on their behalf: Mainly fooftball(British English term for succer in American English) In the town where I have been living and working in It is handball. Plock produces the best handball teams who represent their country to win numerous

[ESL Podcast] Re: How well do you think you know women/men?:-)

2010-05-20 Thread pln471
OK.Andre,your valuable point taken! So you were saying because your senser is often off,women accuse you of being slow. I don't think so!!! Men are too smart to know when to swtich it on and when not to...as to avoid being harrassed by women they're not attracted to,I bet!:P Men are in fact havin

[ESL Podcast] Re: How well do you think you know women/men?:-)

2010-05-19 Thread pln471
How interesting is that so far it's been answered only by men!LOL Form the discussions I have had in my conversation class, my Polish students drew a conclusion as below: Women are very confident that men are far more predictable whileas men complain so much that women have no logics whatsoever an

[ESL Podcast] Re: Music for Relax

2010-05-15 Thread pln471
Dear all 700 of us(though most of the time,it seems as if we are talking to just 7:P) When the world outside seems too overwhelming with all the noises,complaints and problems, I find a refuge in music. But sometimes,when it's too difficult to switch off even with the voices of the singers, I turn

[ESL Podcast] Re: Do you really think time goes fast? (If so) Why?

2010-05-06 Thread pln471
Hi Ed Mikhail Pablo Edward Maria Akun Paulo and all, I only look at my watch when I wish time could go faster... which means if I do,I don't particularly enjoy what I am doing.:-( Time is relevant: When we enjoy what we do,we feel as if it didn't exist and that's why we feel time flies by or slip

[ESL Podcast] Re: Woman rights

2010-04-25 Thread pln471
Now you all get to the core of the question. I had some similar discussion with my students,and both men and women agreed that men tend to live for the present while women tend to worry more about the future. If Serdar thinks we women love money more which may be true in some cases and I dare to

[ESL Podcast] Happiest Birthday,Pablo!!!:-)

2010-04-25 Thread pln471
Dear old friend,Pablo, You have been an inspirational friend since I accepted Ed's invitation and joined this discussion group 2 years ago. On this special day of yours,I'd like to proudly say out loud that I'm so glad being a part of your life!:-) Here's an e-card for you: http://www.bluemountai

[ESL Podcast] Re: What's your favourite Quote?????????

2010-04-24 Thread pln471
> this is very important quote Pauline > " time is eternity for those who love" > you are right .. > I am in infinity now ;) > > > > > > On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 3:39 PM, pln471 wrote: > > Beautiful Sunday,Simone Pablo Andre Claire Mikhail and all, > >

[ESL Podcast] Re: Woman rights

2010-04-17 Thread pln471
Hello Ed Eckman Pablo Zanini Natassia Mikhail Serdar Claire and all, If you consider her as your girlfriend and she agrees with you at it,please don't complain you have to pay for the bills.:) If not,you two should go dutch.(each pays for oneself) May we all have a relaxing and pleasant weekend!

[ESL Podcast] Re: 4 questions to keep us actively thinking and writing...:)

2010-04-10 Thread pln471
> situation. I would have pulled over my car, then got  it off and asked cars > passing by to give me some petrol in order to feed my car. For example in > that case, I would have taken out my vest and shake it in order to make > passing cars pay attention to me. > > Regards >

[ESL Podcast] Re: What to read?

2010-04-01 Thread pln471
Nice!Anyone played any prank jokes on you? My two sons and hubby got such a kick of it playing them on me since I stepped in our door!:P On Apr 1, 7:13 pm, Pablo wrote: > The end of the world;) > > http://www.creators.com/comics/wizard-of-id/58840.html > > Pablo > > On

[ESL Podcast] Re: What to read?

2010-04-01 Thread pln471
Hello Elham Ed Pablo and all, Elham,you didn't specifiy that you need a lot of listening and speaking audio recordings or podcasts to prepare yourself for living and studying,either in the States or Canada. I was extremely thrilled spotting her on gmail chat and asked her about her whereabouts an

[ESL Podcast] Re: What's your favourite Quote?????????

2010-03-21 Thread pln471
Beautiful Sunday,Simone Pablo Andre Claire Mikhail and all, and Happy New Year,all Iranian members and all who celebrate it in your regions, My recent favourite quote: "Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice

[ESL Podcast] Re: 4 questions to keep us actively thinking and writing...:)

2010-03-15 Thread pln471
ally I didn't remember. It was so long ago. > But I remember how we reconciled: I come to our "house" and read > message on it's wall from friend. And you know, I didn't remeber any > fights in our friendship. It's treasure in my life. How my friendship > w

[ESL Podcast] Re: 4 questions to keep us actively thinking and writing...:)

2010-03-14 Thread pln471
g to result something readable. > It's difficult to me by now. > > Q4 is easier, but it depends what "fallen out" means. It's something like > "have a fight", but not as a really fight, is it? > > Andre > > > > On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 10:29 AM, pln

[ESL Podcast] Re: What's your idea of an Adventure????????

2010-03-14 Thread pln471
ite Twitter" > > >http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Twitch-Hiker-Paul-Smith-Will... > > >http://twitchhiker.wordpress.com/ > > > Cool, isnt it ? > > > Ed. > > > On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 08:49, pln471 wrote: > > >> Wow and laugh out loud! >

[ESL Podcast] Re: What's your idea of an Adventure????????

2010-03-12 Thread pln471
Wow and laugh out loud! I know you're crazy but not this suicidally crazy.:P I read about some crazy American guy throwing away all his car keys,apartment keys,credit cards and nearly all his belongings and began his adventures with as little as USD300! He made a rule that he wouldn't ask for mo

[ESL Podcast] 4 questions to keep us actively thinking and writing...:)

2010-03-11 Thread pln471
Dear all, Let's break the ice once more as Simone 'ordered'!:P Q1 Have you ever been in a car which has run out of patrol? What happened? Q2 Have you ever met someone who turned out to be very different to what you imagined they were like at first? In what way were they differ

[ESL Podcast] Re: I got an English certification!

2010-03-06 Thread pln471
Hello Pablo Ed Jason Andre Oshiro Krysber Anu and all, The reason why I have been involved in this discussion group is because of all the motivating and motivated members like you guys!:P It's still a regret of mine that there aren't many female members like Vera,Jane,Claire,Simone,Ria,Gail,Rosa,L

[ESL Podcast] Re: Attention all members in Sao Paulo:A Ukrainian girl student of mine is travelling from Poland to Sao Paulo next Wednesday...

2010-02-28 Thread pln471
> > Ed. > > > > On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 08:51, pln471 wrote: > > Dear all members in Sao Paulo, > > > A 22 year-old Ukrainian girl is flying from my town in central Poland > > to reunite with her Brazilian boyfriend next Wednesday!!! > > > During he

[ESL Podcast] Attention all members in Sao Paulo:An Ukrainian girl sudent of mine is travelling from Poland to Sao Paulo next Wednesday...

2010-02-27 Thread pln471
Dear all members in Sao Paulo, A 22 year-old Ukrainian girl is flying from my town in central Poland to reunite with her Brazilian boyfriend next Wednesday!!! During her 2.5 weeks' visit there,I'd love any of you,especially Ed,Andre or Oshiro to give all the support or guidance she needs in case

[ESL Podcast] Re: Happy Belated 27th Birthday,Oshiro!:P

2010-02-25 Thread pln471
again: http://www.bluemountain.com/display.pd?prodnum=3056183&path=34966 On Feb 25, 11:28 pm, pln471 wrote: > Dear Oshiro, > > I did remember your birthday on February 22nd,this Monday... > I  hesitated to post my wishes for you here because I wasn't certain > if you woul

[ESL Podcast] Happy Belated 27th Birthday,Oshiro!:P

2010-02-25 Thread pln471
Dear Oshiro, I did remember your birthday on February 22nd,this Monday... I hesitated to post my wishes for you here because I wasn't certain if you would come back here to read it. I have become so playful that I did neglect my role as a language buddy or motivation partner here.:P I'm getting

[ESL Podcast] Re: What keeps you going every day?:)

2010-02-21 Thread pln471
ay. > > > I think being healthy and having a job you like or let you get the > > bare necessities is a good reason to get up full of joy. > > > Thank you, > > > Pablo > > > by the way, "Don’t confuse every day (two words) with everyday (one >

[ESL Podcast] What keeps you going every day?:)

2010-02-20 Thread pln471
Dear all, I was chatting with a new found friend a couple of weeks ago. He was saying that his day at work was neither interesting nor boring. Then I asked him "What makes you willing to get up and start a new day?" He answered"Good question!I have no idea..." So I teased him"Is it your work?" H

[ESL Podcast] Re: I got an English certification!

2010-02-17 Thread pln471
Wow,I can never be tired of telling you how proud I am of you!:P C1 is equivelant to BEC Higher(Business English Certificate 3/3,the highest level in business English) and CAE(Certificate in Advanced English) You have another milestone to look forward to only: C2=CPE(Certificate of Proficiency in

[ESL Podcast] Re: As Famous New Yorkers Kiss and Tell on Valentine's Day...:)

2010-02-14 Thread pln471
and this one came just after I posted the previous one... "Love in a Hard Place"LOL http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/14/nyregion/14love.html?WT.mc_id=fb_nyt1085&WT.mc_ev=click On Feb 14, 10:35 pm, pln471 wrote: > Dear all kissers and huggers,including Claire Briana Pablo Ed

[ESL Podcast] As Famous New Yorkers Kiss and Tell on Valentine's Day...:)

2010-02-14 Thread pln471
Dear all kissers and huggers,including Claire Briana Pablo Ed and Vignesh,:P Here's an article I just came across while browing on my facebook group links: Take a look at how they express their love on a day like this!:) http://documents.nytimes.com/love-letters?WT.mc_id=fb_nyt1350&WT.mc_ev=clic

[ESL Podcast] Wonderful Chinese New Year of Tiger!!!:)

2010-02-14 Thread pln471
Dear all,especially those who celebrate Tet or Chinese Lunar New Year, (Charles Jason Vera June Jane Jun Meli Liu Justin,Feng and more;)) I wish you all a prosperous,productive,effective and peaceful year of Tiger!!! Here's something fun for anyone who's interested in Chinese horoscope: The one

[ESL Podcast] What's the most(least) stressful situation for you?:)

2010-02-10 Thread pln471
Dear all, Thanks,Warren for the great question and thanks,Ed for posting it here to remind us how helpful Warren has been for all learners here!:) It's a question I often ask new students to think before starting our courses as well. 1 Now I'd like to list a series of situations and ask you a que

[ESL Podcast] Re: hello from another Eduardo(Rocha):)

2010-02-09 Thread pln471
Sorry to steal your thread,Shveta... I'd like to announce another great news of a senior member from Brazil,Eduardo Rocha. Ed,Pablo,Anu,Mikhail,Oshiro,Andre,Dantas,Liu,Elham,Rosa,Ria and I used to be the most active here.:) He's been on a scholarship doing his research in Illinois,USA since last J

[ESL Podcast] Re: Song of the Week:Resistance by Muse

2010-02-09 Thread pln471
Hello Claire Briana Ed Pablo Vignesh Shveta and all, Briana,no offence but I find your ivory-tower theory more surreal as a matter of fact! It makes me wonder what planet you are from... neither Mars nor Venus,I bet.:P It's very natural that people impose expectations on those they love and care

[ESL Podcast] Re: hello

2010-02-08 Thread pln471
> Take care > > Ed. ;-) > > > > On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 10:15, pln471 wrote: > > Hello Ed Shveta Vignesh Briana Claire and all, > > > Hilarious,Ed!:P > > Thanks for sharing! > > > By the way,Oshiro,a very reliable source told me that you have pass

[ESL Podcast] Re: hello

2010-02-08 Thread pln471
Hello Ed Shveta Vignesh Briana Claire and all, Hilarious,Ed!:P Thanks for sharing! By the way,Oshiro,a very reliable source told me that you have passed the CAE some while ago,but where the hell are you hiding from us??? A role calling to all those who have been too lazy like me!!! ...including

[ESL Podcast] Re: Are you the kind of person who is often late for things? and another 2 pairs of questions...:)

2010-02-05 Thread pln471
Hello Charles,Ed,Mikhail,Krysber(wow!!!) Andre Ali Luciano(welcome;))and all yet hibernating ones, What a pleasant surprise to wake up with...nearly all my favourite members showed up!:P Yeah,Kysber,I got what you mean...being late can cost your job!:P Meetings and more never-ending meetings can

[ESL Podcast] Re: Song of the... marriage?

2010-02-02 Thread pln471
Wow,terrific choice!:P On Feb 2, 4:22 am, Andre Barbosa wrote: > I need to say something: *"Stairway to Heaven" was played in my marriage*! > > Yeah. Thats it. > > I´m really happy about this, I don´t know if you all note! :) > > Enjoy > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9TGj2jrJk8 > > Andre Barb

[ESL Podcast] Re: How to Improve Your English?

2010-02-01 Thread pln471
Hello Pablo Ali Claire and all, Thanks,Pablo! I have read 7 pages and another 5 to go! So far,what he advised is truly useful and practical. I used to try most of his advice out while acquiring English and French before.:P Thanks again for your abundant resources! Keep in mind,will you? If we re

[ESL Podcast] Re: Are you the kind of person who is often late for things? and another 2 pairs of questions...:)

2010-01-31 Thread pln471
Hello Charles Mikhail Ed Pablo and all, 1 a Yes,I am usually late for things. Being an old mom is a good example!LOL Being just in time for classes is very common,too. b My betterhalf is the one who buys CDs. The last purchase he let me know is Snow Patrol's "Final Straw

[ESL Podcast] Re: Happy 33rd Birthday,Andre Barbosa!!!:)

2010-01-29 Thread pln471
to me for this occasion: (in a modern-way speech) "Let me take your hand and let us grow old together";) Congradulations,Andre and Andrea,on a new chapter of your life together!!! Pauline On Jan 29, 11:07 am, pln471 wrote: > Dear Andre, > > Yeah,I remember you quite well. > &

[ESL Podcast] Re: Happy 33rd Birthday,Andre Barbosa!!!:P

2010-01-29 Thread pln471
On Jan 29, 11:07 am, pln471 wrote: > Dear Andre, > > Yeah,I remember you quite well. > > How so? > Because of your quick-wit and cheekiness mostly!LOL > > I know you will probably say that it's just another ordinary day in > your life... > > Still, > I

[ESL Podcast] Happy 32nd Birthday,Andre Barbosa!!!:)

2010-01-29 Thread pln471
Dear Andre, Yeah,I remember you quite well. How so? Because of your quick-wit and cheekiness mostly!LOL I know you will probably say that it's just another ordinary day in your life... Still, I wish your birthday today to be surrounded by all your loved ones! May they give you all the kisses a

[ESL Podcast] Are you the kind of person who is often late for things? and another 2 pairs of questions...:)

2010-01-27 Thread pln471
Dear all, It seems that we have been entering a state of hibernation.LOL or :( My final attempt is as below::) 1 a Are you the kind of person who is often late for things? b Have you bought any new CDs lately? 2 a Is there anything you definitely want to do this weekend? b Have you

[ESL Podcast] Re: Help with Chinese language

2010-01-18 Thread pln471
Hello Ed, I just recalled that a member,Huang June,who's working in Beijing is from Guangzhou. She was active for some while here... She surely speaks Cantonese!:) Here's her e-mail address: jun...@gmail.com If she can't be reached,let me know. Then we may try to reach another acquaintance from

[ESL Podcast] Re: Is there anyone that you sometimes take for granted?...and 4 more questions:)

2010-01-13 Thread pln471
Hello Pablo Andre Chester Vignesh Claire and all, I used the first 4 questions as topics yesterday with my conversation class students. They seemed to have problems understanding the questions. 1 to take something/someone for granted: to understimate the value of something/someone in another

[ESL Podcast] Re: 4 questions to "No venture,no gain?!":)

2010-01-12 Thread pln471
January 30, then after that I will answer > the other questions about this BIG risk :) > > (yes, I'm still reading this english group list) > > > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 7:50 AM, pln471 wrote: > > Dear all daredevils or cautious planner, > > > 4 question

[ESL Podcast] Re: Newbie..

2010-01-12 Thread pln471
Hello Chester, The town where I have been living for the last 3 years is located in central Poland and whose main industry is oil refinery. Has it got anything to do wirh your major?;) On behalf of the rest of the active members,warm welcome to this dicussion group!!! Eduardo Costa is our moderat

[ESL Podcast] Re: Happy Birthday Pln!

2010-01-11 Thread pln471
ky person :(  ok dear. take care yourself :( > > > > > > On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 1:05 PM, pln471 wrote: > > Good Monday morning,Claire Serdar Ed Elham Rignesh Edward Pablo Jason > > Jun Charles Vera Jane Mingzi Ali Simone and all, > > > Ed,How wonderful to hear y

[ESL Podcast] Re: Happy Birthday Pln!

2010-01-11 Thread pln471
reat week ahead to all who study,work or are busy and happy with whatever you do! Pln On Jan 10, 3:02 pm, Serdar Serdaroğlu wrote: > where is my thanks Pln ? [?] > > 2010/1/5 pln471 > > > > > > > Thank you,Skype Facebook Pablo Charles Vera Jun and Ali for > >

[ESL Podcast] Re: Happy Birthday Pln!

2010-01-06 Thread pln471
; > On 1/5/10, Jane Wu wrote: > > > > > Dear Pln, > > > *Happy birthday to you!* > > ** > > It 's also my birthday :). > > > Send you all my best wishes~! > > > Happy everyday~! > > > ^_^ > > ** > > ** > > > 2010

[ESL Podcast] Re: Happy Birthday Pln!

2010-01-05 Thread pln471
res. > Have a nice day to all!! > > Jason C. > > 在2010-01-05?20:15:19,pln471??写道: > > > > >Thank?you,Skype?Facebook?Pablo?Charles?Vera?Jun?and?Ali?for > >remembering?my?birthday!:P > > >I?am?as?happy,healthy?and?wealthy?as?I?can?be?because?I?have?owned?al

[ESL Podcast] Re: Happy Birthday Pln!

2010-01-05 Thread pln471
Thank you,Skype Facebook Pablo Charles Vera Jun and Ali for remembering my birthday!:P I am as happy,healthy and wealthy as I can be because I have owned all the treasures in the world: families and friends!:) Oh,I have to mention it before I forget: Charles,thank you so much for the 'lighthouse'

[ESL Podcast] Re: Macmillan and Wordsmyth online dictionaries

2010-01-02 Thread pln471
Hello again,Pablo! I just opened the link you gave previously,and these are what I will use next Friday with the kids: Brilliant digging job you've done...all the way to Korea!!! Question Games: I say the answers and students give questions.This is an excellent way to make them actively interact

[ESL Podcast] Re: Happy New Year

2010-01-02 Thread pln471
Hello Andy Ali Mikhail Pablo Chaya Simone Claire Jason Charles Edward Ed Jane Mehmet and whoever sees this message, Long time no see,Andy! Brand New Year to achieve whatever you set your mind to!;) Best wishes, pln On Jan 2, 2:28 pm, 김진영 wrote: > Hi Happy new year :) > > Sent from my iPhone > >

[ESL Podcast] Re: Macmillan and Wordsmyth online dictionaries

2010-01-02 Thread pln471
Hello Pablo, I was online,too when you posted the previous message,but I only saw it just now! I was looking for conversational topics that may interest kids of all different English levels regardless of their fluency. They had a great time coming up with a list of questions about pets and anim

[ESL Podcast] Re: 4 questions to "No venture,no gain?!":)

2010-01-01 Thread pln471
Hello Pablo Chaya Claire Simone Rignesh Ali Mikhail and all, Wish us all a brilliant new year balanced with good health,wealth and happiness!:) Sometimes it isn't up to me to take the initiatives to accept the dare life throws at me. I have been asked countless times who I left my homeland and de

[ESL Podcast] Re: Macmillan and Wordsmyth online dictionaries

2009-12-31 Thread pln471
Thank you,the heavy-weight think tank of our group! Hey,Pablo,I was meaning to tell you that I have been having a conversation class with kids aged 9-15 of all levels(Beginner to Upper- intermediate) every Friday since November... I have had a hard time choosing the right materials for them to a

[ESL Podcast] 4 questions to "No venture,no gain?!":)

2009-12-29 Thread pln471
Dear all daredevils or cautious planner, 4 questions to get us talking again...I hope! If you just joined the group and no one knows about your presence yet,it's your big opportunity to be heard and seen while practicing your writing skill!;) 1 When did you(or anyone you know) last take a big ri

[ESL Podcast] Re: Eslpod Google Group Recent Talks!

2009-12-27 Thread pln471
Hello Rui Edward Pablo Chaya and all, Please add me as your Skype contact...with pleasure!:) It's pln471 exactly the same as my gmail account. Whenever you see me online,send me an instant message. If I'm free to talk,I'll respond to you right away.;) If I' don't,

[ESL Podcast] Re: Eslpod Google Group Recent Talk !

2009-12-26 Thread pln471
There were four altogether: Charles,Austin Bruno and I.And yours,how many participants?:) Still bury yourself with your books? On Dec 26, 9:14 am, Dipodidae wrote: > How many paticipators did you have? > > On 15 дек, 01:56, pln471 wrote: > > > > > Thanks Ed!

[ESL Podcast] Re: Song of this Christmas:Happy Christmas(War is Over)by John Lennon

2009-12-25 Thread pln471
Hello Simone Ali Rui Vignesh Pablo Jane Charles Ed Edward Reinaldo Andre Dantas and all, The last time when I said I loved you all,there were 276 of us in last April,I think. This time when Claire said it,there are 651 of us!!!:) We just love this interaction so that we can't even stay away durin

[ESL Podcast] Re: The Chain Story Thread #1

2009-12-25 Thread pln471
Our proactive and witty Rui and Vignesh or whoever alike, Please don't be discouraged. At least Claire and I can't wait to read your brilliant novel!!! I am very sure you two will come up with a story unpredictable and incredible to read!!! Happy holidays to you 2 and the rest of the members in

[ESL Podcast] Seasonal Greetings from snowy and rainy Poland to everyone around the world!!!:)

2009-12-23 Thread pln471
Dear all wherever you are or whoever you are, My most sincere greetings to you all dear to me or unknown to me as yet: It's been my greatest pleasure to be a part of this discussion google group where I have been acquainted with so many unique and beautiful beings from so many different corners o

[ESL Podcast] Re: Why don't we write a chain novel together?

2009-12-20 Thread pln471
Wonderful project!!! Let's try to begin or end a story with the words below: "I had never felt so nervous in my life,but I knew that I had to do it.":) Who would like to take the dare first?:P On Dec 20, 3:44 am, Rui Wang wrote: > Hi Group, > > Considering we have such a big group, we could c

[ESL Podcast] a very different kind of quizz:P

2009-12-20 Thread pln471
Dear all intelligent and quick-witted girls and guys, "Friendship often ends in love,but love in friendship-never." by Charles Caleb Colton What does this quote mean to you? What kind of love did he refer to? Looking forward to your input! Splendid Sunday! Pln -- You received this message be

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