New members Introduce yourself Here

[Eduardo]

Welcome to the list. It´s a pleasure have as a member.
Please take a moment to read about this new community.

Let´s us know whom you are, what do you do, what do you like and so
forth.
Feel yourself free to write what do you want and don´t worry in make
mistakes or write short messages.

Just reply the fist message (on top) and write your introduce.


There are some rules here in order to do of this group a nice place
and not bored anyone,
please read our Group Etiquette:
http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/group-etiquette

I hope that you will find this list to be beneficial to you.
There are several and simple way to help this group, invite other
people is just a example
read our FAQ: http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/frequently-asked-questions


So now, sit down, grab that cup of coffee, relax, and let's have a
great time!


Note: I created this new topic for introduces. the old topic
http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/browse_frm/thread/f5bafa77a488de00/e3de554a2a34b122?tvc=1#e3de554a2a34b122)
was hard to reply

[kasssia]

Hi everyone :) My name's Kate, I'm 21 and I'm from Poland. I study
English teaching at college, 3rd year, now working on my diploma
thesis :)
Besides this, I work as a tutor and I teach lawyers and office workers
at the Ministry.
Ok... now more private :) I've been to the USA three times, have
worked there twice at a Jewish camp, where i met dozens of wonderful
people from all around the world. I encourage everyone to do the same,
some work and travel thing, to have an adventure like this :)
I like watching movies and tv series, i could spend my life on doing
it :) I'm looking for a job offer as a person who decided what is to
be displayed at the movies :D I like reading, both Polish and English
books, magazines, leaflets, bus tickets and ads on streets :) I learn
Turkish, because of my boyfriend's nationality, but I'm a looong way
from being able to say a few sentences in this language :)
I hope to meet some interesting people here and to become a part of
this small community :)

Kate

> Note: I created this new topic for introduces. the old topichttp://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/browse_frm/thread/f5bafa77a...)
> was hard to reply

[Rafael Oshiro]

Welcome Kate!
So you're an English teacher in Poland, great!

It must be nice to know another country. I'm planning to do the same in the end of the year.

Nice to meet you, people here are very friendly, you'll see great discussions here!

Bye
Oshiro

[Rosângela Souza]

Hi Kate!
 Thansk for coming here. You will enjoy to stay with us. I almost never write here, but I've been learning so much for reading everything that other members write to the group. And i say thank you to "Eduardo", because I only stay here because he has invited me.
god bless you dear!
Regards,
Rosa

On Sun, May 11, 2008 at 12:08 PM, kasssia <k.lun...@hotmail.com> wrote:

[edg...@gmail.com]

Welcome Kate,

I hope you enjoy this group and do a lot of contributions letting know your
view point on too many subjects.

See you soon.

Ed.

[styczen5]

Hi Kasia,
Thank you for accepting my invitation and actually making your way
here...Piotrek did mention a couple of times how busy you are.:)
Well,I appreciated your honest comment on my other Polish teachers/
acquaintances and students...They aren't shy but lazy to participate
here.;)LOL

Like I told you in person and I hope all new memebers will do the
same,reply to any messages you find interesting to you...That's how
everyone else like me all started to make friends and help one another
be better at English so as to make living or working with people from
other countries easier and more pleasant...;)

It's impossible for Ed,Rocha,Oshiro,Pablo,Anu,Josney,WARREN and me to
carry this group alone...
THANKS,ANDRE,RIA,ROSA,MIKHAILand KIM for your TAKING INITIATIVES TO
RESPONDE AND HAVING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE INTERACTING WITH OTHERS,NEW OR
OLD...;)

NICE WEEK AHEAD,AS USUAL,EVERYONE!
Pauline

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[styczen5]

Sandro/Sanvegh accidentally e-mailed this to me on Thursday,May 8th,
2008;)

"Hallo to everyone! My name is Sandro,my nickname is Savegn.I'm
writing from Italy.
I'd like to participate in this group.I'm a Music teacher and Music
Therapist.
My principal hobbies are travelling,reading,a little sport like
walking and...life in general.
I'd like to chat,too.I think it's a challenge to improve English.
I"M WAITING FOR AN ANSWER."

P.S.Sandro,I was meaning to ask you what music I should listen to for
grieving...I lost my father and a close friend of our family this
January...:( Sorry for "stealing" this message.Consider this your
first answer!LOL
Thanks and warm welcome to the group!You'll see "too much" of
me...Watch out!;)
Pauline

On May 8, 3:23 am, Eduardo <edgn...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Welcome to the list. It´s a pleasure have as a member.
> Please take a moment to read about this new community.
>
> Let´s us know whom you are, what do you do, what do you like and so
> forth.
> Feel yourself free to write what do you want and don´t worry in make
> mistakes or write short messages.
>
> Just reply the fist message (on top) and write your introduce.
>
> There are some rules here in order to do of this group a nice place
> and not bored anyone,
> please read our Group Etiquette:http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/group-etiquette
>
> I hope that you will find this list to be beneficial to you.
> There are several and simple way to help this group, invite other
> people is just a example
> read our FAQ:http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/frequently-asked-questions
>
> So now, sit down, grab that cup of coffee, relax, and let's have a
> great time!
>

[Lílian]

Hi, I am here to learn and practise English! Thanks for help!

Lílian

[Eduardo Rocha]

Hello Lílian,

How are you? Considering your name, you must be Brazilian, aren't you?
If I am right, which part of Brazil are you from?

You said that you are here to learn English. The best way to do that
is writing as much as you can. So, feel free to write here in this
group. Ask questions and try to answer those which the other member
post. You will see that your English will improve a lot. Well, that is
what I am doing.

Best regards,

Eduardo R.

[anurag barthwal]

Hi Lilian,

 

       Welcome!

       To improve your English, you must take part in discussions and read all the posts.

       Which part of the world are you from ?

      

    
"The happiness of one's own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one's own happiness, the happiness of others. "

-Paramahansa Yogananda

 

Regards

anu

 

[Lílian]

Hi, Eduardo,

Thank you very much for your words!

I am Lílian, 49, public servant, from São Paulo, Brazil. My hobbies
are books and movies.

On 7 maio, 22:23, Eduardo <edgn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Welcome to the list. It´s a pleasure have as a member.
> Please take a moment to read about this new community.
>
> Let´s us know whom you are, what do you do, what do you like and so
> forth.
> Feel yourself free to write what do you want and don´t worry in make
> mistakes or write short messages.
>
> Just reply the fist message (on top) and write your introduce.
>
> There are some rules here in order to do of this group a nice place
> and not bored anyone,
> please read our Group Etiquette:http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/group-etiquette
>
> I hope that you will find this list to be beneficial to you.
> There are several and simple way to help this group, invite other
> people is just a example
> read our FAQ:http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/frequently-asked-questions
>
> So now, sit down, grab that cup of coffee, relax, and let's have a
> great time!
>

[Eduardo Rocha]

Hi Lílian,

Nice to meet you. I have lived in São Paulo, actually, in the
countryside of this state. Now, I am living in Rio Grande do Sul, but
I am originally from Bahia. Well, I like changing place.

> I am Lílian, 49, public servant, from São Paulo, Brazil. My hobbies
> are books and movies.

Nice. What types of movies do you like? I told here before that I like
science fiction.

What was the last book you have read? You can describe it here
shortly. I think that is a good way to practice writing, isn't it?

Regards,

Eduardo R.

[Penguin]

Hello:
everyone, my name is kevin.tian. i come from China.
i am 33 years old, and i am software worker,

i like play football, linux.
i seldom speak English but i can understand all this forum all.
--------------------------------------------------------
Let's write more
it is a little difficult for me to write or speak English. in
order to study English , i give up my job for several months,
i didn't speak to anyone including my buddies because i couldn't get
english feeling.
i have rote many English words but i could not using them, i can
understand them.
------ ???

i am very happy to recognize so many people from different place,
it is amazing.

best wish.

[Eduardo Rocha]

Hello Kevin,

How are you doing?

> i am 33 years old, and i am software worker,

One more guy from the computer science! So what do you do? Are you a programmer?

> i like play football, linux.

I like football, but just seeing. I cannot play it very well. That is
a shame since I am a Brazilain. I am seeing now the final of a
championship here called Brazil Cup. The finalists are one team from
the state of São Paulo and the other is team from the state of
Pernambuco. Do you know the name of any team from my country?

So, do you like Linux? Which distribution do you use?

> i didn't speak to anyone including my buddies because i couldn't get
> english feeling.

What do you mean by "English feeling"?

Well, you can here practice writing and reading and occasionally
speaking in one of our skype meetings.

Best regards,

Eduardo R.

[Mr. Din Go]

Hi!

My name is Rodrigo I'm 18 years old. I descovered the ESL PODCAST
by my English teacher Rita she is very cool and crazy!
I'm studying to be an English teacher because I love English. The
first time I heard something about English I was 7 years old. The
first time I saw a North American I was 8 years old. My dream is
Travel to USA for study or work.

P.S.: I'm from Brazil

[Rosa]

Hi Rodrigo!

I am so happy when a new member comes here.

I've been learning so much for reading everything that other
members write to the group.

You are welcome! Take parte in discussions and read all the posts in order to improve your English.

You will enjoy staying with us. All members here are cool.

All the best!
Rosa - from brazil

[ho kimvu]

Dear Rodrigo   It is very interested to hear about you.I am Vu from Vietnam I am 35 year olds.I also love to study English like you and like to travel to USD but that is a dream only.Hope we will be more closer in order to share each other in Englisg to development our skills.   Keep in touch   Vu. --- On Sat, 6/14/08, Mr. Din Go <mr.r...@hotmail.com> wrote:

[HY]

Hi all.

My name is Hirai. I came from Japan.
Usually we(Japanese) don't need speak English in Japan.
But I changed my job and there I'm required to speak a little.
So I started to study English.

I'm happy to find this ESL Group and to join it.
Mastering English is a far way for me. But I'm enjoying it.

Regards,
Hirai

On May 8, 10:23 am, Eduardo <edgn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Welcome to the list. It´s a pleasure have as a member.
> Please take a moment to read about this new community.
>
> Let´s us know whom you are, what do you do, what do you like and so
> forth.
> Feel yourself free to write what do you want and don´t worry in make
> mistakes or write short messages.
>
> Just reply the fist message (on top) and write your introduce.
>
> There are some rules here in order to do of this group a nice place
> and not bored anyone,
> please read our Group Etiquette:http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/group-etiquette
>
> I hope that you will find this list to be beneficial to you.
> There are several and simple way to help this group, invite other
> people is just a example
> read our FAQ:http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/frequently-asked-questions
>
> So now, sit down, grab that cup of coffee, relax, and let's have a
> great time!
>

[Rosa]

Hi Hirai! You're welcome!

Congratulations! From now on you are taking part in a great group. There are so many friendly people here and every one likes  helping each other. And you need to know Pauline, she helps us a  lot and encourage us to write here.
In order to improve your English, you should take parte in discussions and read all the posts. And, as Eduardo said, don't worry about making mistakes or write short messages.
God bless you.
Rosa

[styczen5]

Warm welcome to Kevin from China,Rodrigo from Brazil,Vu from
Vietnam,Hirai from Japan and to all other new members who haven't
found the courage to introduce yourselves yet,:)

Thank you Rosa for giving such an accurate group induction!
Sometimes I feel a bit discouraged to welcome new members because so
many of them didn't show up later at all or disappeared after 1 or 2
messages...:)

It happens but it's always encouraging to have an active new member
like Dantas who started joining our discussions without hesitation and
last night showed up at the group chat only 2 weeks since he joined
us!
Am I right,Dantas?!BRAVO!!!

I wish there were more members like him who could keep older members
and me busy!LOL

"PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!"----That's the ancient truth and works for
everyone including me.
Besides,you get to make friends with so many REAL & KIND people from
around the GLOBE.There's no better DEAL than THIS!LOL


GREAT SUNDAY TO ALL NEW AND OLD MEMBERS!

Pauline from Poland,originally from Taiwan

[André Dantas]

Hello Everybody!

Hello Hirai, welcome to this fantastic Group, you will enjoy a lot here, because the important thing in the life is to have fun, and here is the place to have fun, improve your English Skills and make friends around the world! It is Amazing!

And yes Pauline, was fantastic to chat to you and Eduardo! Thank you for all!

See You,

Dantas

2008/6/15 styczen5 <styc...@yahoo.com>:

[Wellington]

Hello! How are things going?
My name is Wellington... I'm a student of philosophy (doing master
degree). I'm trying to improve my English... so if someone want to
help me, I need to talk... talk... and talk...
Well... I think it's all.
My MSN is menphys...@hotmail.com
My Skype is menphystofeles

See you soon.

On 7 maio, 22:23, Eduardo <edgn...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Welcome to the list. It´s a pleasure have as a member.
> Please take a moment to read about this new community.
>
> Let´s us know whom you are, what do you do, what do you like and so
> forth.
> Feel yourself free to write what do you want and don´t worry in make
> mistakes or write short messages.
>
> Just reply the fist message (on top) and write your introduce.
>
> There are some rules here in order to do of this group a nice place
> and not bored anyone,
> please read our Group Etiquette:http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/group-etiquette
>
> I hope that you will find this list to be beneficial to you.
> There are several and simple way to help this group, invite other
> people is just a example
> read our FAQ:http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/frequently-asked-questions
>
> So now, sit down, grab that cup of coffee, relax, and let's have a
> great time!
>

[edg...@gmail.com]

Welcom Wellington.. We hope you enjoy this group and be active,
this is the right place for improve your english...

Where are you from ?  Are you doing master degree, nice.. where ?

Take care

Ed.

[Rosa]

Hi Wellington!

You are welcome to this Big family! Thank you for joining us.
Read all the posts and feel free to take parte in our discussions and to interact with all members.
Make sure that your participation is very important for us.
Here we can  learn together and also make nice  friends.
And, as our friend Ed said to you, this is the right place for improving your english.
You can invite more friends to join us, ok?

All the best. God bless you.

Rosa - from Brazil

[Ênio]

Hello Everybody,

My name is Ênio. I'm 28 and I'm from Brazil. I live in Belo
Horizonte.

I'm "new" at this group. I haven't being an active member of this
group. But now I want to start studying English again.

I work as System Analyst and I want to improve my English. "One more
guy from Computer Science".

Sorry for my mistakes.

[Andre Barbosa]

Another one from IT.

Soon we will start a new group, esl-forIT... :)

--
http://phzeroblog.blogspot.com

[ria sieunarine]

Hi Enio 

Welcome and please do not worry about making mistakes 

English is my first language and I make a lot of mistakes

--
Keep Smiling
Ria Sieunarine

[rahul]

hello everyone ,
i am rahul from india. currently pursuing my engineering in computer
science .
i am very much enthusiastic about English literature , even though i
am poor in it . i believe that it only languages that connect humans .
English being the universal language , i guess its the harbinger of
love and affection .i hope i have great fun here .

[ria sieunarine]

Hello Rahul

How are you Welcome to the group I am sure you will have fun here I am a little surprise that you from india do not speak English well as India was rule by the British for a long time I have found that most of the indians from India speak English very well I know quite a few

[edg...@gmail.com]

Hello Rahul.. How doing...

Welcome, talk a little bit about you,
Are you doing engineer degree ? how long and are you working with IT ?

See you


Ed.

[nitin]

Hi everyone,
I am from India. I am from village background so my english is bad.I
am trying so I join this group.
I work as a planning executive. I want to improve my English to work
outside India and make more money.
I aplogise for mistakes.

Nitin

[ria sieunarine]

Hello Nitin 

Welcome Nitin how are you I hope you enjoy your time here and do not worry about making mistake we all make mistakes

[Liu Zhuan]

Hello Nitin,
Just try to say more English,
don't worry about the mistake.

There're so many warm-hearted English teacher,
and everyone is happy to help!

Liu

--
Keep It Simple, Stupid!

[ria sieunarine]

I will really like to know why will someone write "Keep It Simple, Stupid!" at the end of their mail was this meant to be funny I am sorry to say but I do not find it funny

[pchamorro]

Hi Ria,

It's an idiom related to one principle of design that states that
simplicity must be observed in order to avoid unnecessary complexity
in a wide array of disciplines (as I see) [1].

That phrase has been around for at least 40 years, there are books
named after it [2]. Anyway, I agree. It doesn't fit here.

Pablo

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KISS_principle
[2] http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?KeepItSimpleStupid

[ria sieunarine]

Hi Pablo

Are you telling me that there are books name after this phrase "Keep It Simple, Stupid! and if it is so I find it very offensive 

In the household that I was raise in we were never allow to use the word "Stupid" as it was viewed as very disrespectful 

Thank you Pablo for the info

[styczen5]

Pablo Ria Liu and friends,

I was rather disturbed when I read comments like those you,Ria and
Pablo,whom I consider open-minded members made...

Of course,it's not proper to use this word"stupid"to kids or younger
students,but if you have a sense of humour and some common sense to
think as a devoted teacher,you would understand the CONCEPT of this
teaching method...
How to get brand new ideas/vocabulary/verb tenses/idioms,etc(if you
teach a language)across to
students who should learn something important and complex in a clear
and concise way...that's what experienced teachers' definition of
BEING STUPID.(I have seen a lot of SHOWY teachers who try very hard to
confuse their students because they believe if they present their
lessons too easily,students won't feel impressed.LOL)

It's actually a kind of JARGON among language teachers,but it can
apply to any other fields in life or work,I suppose.

So if Liu,as a brilliant student;),found this jargon useful and took
it as a motto for himself,why not?;)

Good day,
Pauline

> Ria Sieunarine- Hide quoted text -

[Liu Zhuan]

LoL! So happy to come back!

First let me explain the meaning of my "Keep It Simple,Stupid". I learn this principle from a book named The Art of UNIX Programming, which deal with the history and underlying philosophy of UNIX. When we solve a big or seemingly hard problem, we should try to break it into smaller and simpler portions, so that we can overcome it one by one.

Of course there's no disrespect at all. It's just a reminder that don't make things too harder than it should be. Maybe I should remove the excalmatory mark, so that it may become easier to read. :D The ! looks like I'm shouting at somebody.

Liu

--
Keep It Simple, Stupid.

[ria sieunarine]

Hi Pauline
Why were you disturbed you were quick to say that you are open minded so be open minded and respect my opinion 
I work with kids and they are not allowed to use that word and it have never been part of my vocabulary you can choose 
to use what ever language you wish I do not have to read it that will be my choice