I hear and I forget
I listen and I understand
I do and I remember
Chinese proverb
One of the things that makes Learn English different to your average website is the input you can have to its content and the accessiblity of its owner (yours truly). You can do this on the forum:-
Multimedia software and the Internet has revolutionised language learning and by using some of the excellent services available we can now have real-time conversations.
Just remember - "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."
Please read and follow the Rules and Guidelines.
Learn English on Skype
Learn English on Second Life (SL)
A new offering from the network is the chance to explore Second Life together.
Other Services
If Skype or Second Life don't grab you, there are other similar services on offer on the Internet:-
Google Talk
MSN Web Messenger
iVisit
PalTalk
Yahoo! Messenger
Hypergrid
Open Sim
Learn English on the English Forum
The forums are a great way to practise your written English, and like everything on the Network they are provided as a free service. They are hosted by Yuku, and supported in part by advertising. The forums allow you to contact me and to meet other people who are learning English. Anyone can read the messages, but only members can add their own messages, or just say "Hello!".
The purpose of the Learn English forum is to provide encouragement, advice, support, enjoyment, and [insert positive word here]! It is a friendly environment in which to share ideas and have fun.
When you first join you are allowed to create one new topic, and write five replies, this is only to discourage spammers and your levels increase as we get to know you.
The Learn English forum is arranged into topics and you can always request a new topic by sending me a "Private Message".
Click here to enter the forum - I agree with the terms.
The Learn English Lessons forum is linked to the lessons. You can only post once a day, and, as long as you've followed the guidelines, I correct your post.
Click here to enter the forum - I agree with the terms.
By entering the forums you agree to follow the rules and guidelines.
Here are some of the benefits of membership:
- It's FREE!
- You can use the Live (text) chat room.
- You can create a network of friends who are learning English.
- You can send and receive Private Messages (PM's) to/from other members on your contact list.
- When you're logged in, you can see which posts are new since your last visit.
- You can choose to receive an email when someone replies to your post. (No need to keep checking back!)
- You can choose a custom picture.
- You can set up a profile.
- You can choose a custom signature once you become an active participant.
- No need to put your email address in a post and expose it to the world. If you want a direct response, have them PM you through the forum for complete privacy.
If you want to you can simply share your Skype / MSN / Google etc. id on the forum, but you will need to say "Hello" in the "New Members" section first (this is to stop spammers).
Please follow the rules and guidelines below.
Live English Chat
As a member of the forum you can text chat to each other at any time using the Forum's Live Chat room. This is a great way to get to know other members.
You will need to install Java on your computer.
Click here to log on and enter the chat room - I agree with the terms.
If you don't want to join the forum there is a Google chat page on the Network.
If no one is online, why not try the Live Chat page?
Please follow the rules and guidelines below.
Rules and Guidelines
I want to create a pleasant place for people to visit, where everyone feels valued and respected, therefore I have set up some rules and guidelines that I would like anyone who uses these services to follow:-
In a nutshell:-
If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.
Leave any political / religious / border issue / personal quarrels at home.
Think of yourself as a guest in someone else's home and don't put your feet on the furniture.
If you have an axe to grind, there are plenty of other forums that will welcome you with open arms.
Rules
I reserve the right to ban anyone from using these services at any time and for any reason, this includes, but is not limited to:
No:-
- Griefing.
- Abusive language .
- Incitement to hatred.
- Intolerance.
- Swearing - Even masked profanity!
- Use of inappropiate nicknames such as HotBabe!
- Disrespecting other visitors.
- Advertising products or services.
- Causing a disturbance.
- Purposefully annoying other visitors.
Membership of the forum may be withdrawn if an account remains inactive for six months.
Guidelines
- Be nice.
- Be kind.
- Be welcoming.
- I recommend that only adults use these services.
- Native speakers are welcome, please do take part in the reading or speaking sessions, it is great to listen to other accents. However, please refrain from answering questions that are obviously for the ESL/EFL students.
- Some people online may be dangerous. They may not be who you think they are. In order to protect yourself you should not tell them your real name, address or give them any personal or contact details or anything that would comprimise your location or identity.
- Because of phishing and other security issues please don't embed urls in posts - they will be removed. Rather post the full url address and then people can choose whether to cut and paste it into their browser.
- Don't give out your email address especially if it contains part or all of your name. The English Forum has a very good (free) messaging system which is like e-mail that you can use by becoming a member (free).
- Don't tell anyone details about your routine. For example don't tell them which college/university you go to or the places you like to go and when you'll be there.
- You are strongly advised to NEVER meet anyone that you know just from the Internet.
- Predatory, threatening, harassing and illegal behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Only English should be spoken (it doesn't matter how good or bad you are).
- Courtesy should be given to others.
- Respect should be shown to others.
- Remember people have different cultures, religions, views and beliefs. You might not agree with them, but that's no excuse to attack them personally.
- No Profanity! The use of vulgar or sexual language or references to such will not be tolerated.
- I realise some people are shy and therefore using a microphone in the discussion group is not compulsory, but do follow the topic when typing in the chat window.
- I recommend that you do not open URLs that are posted by other users whom you do not trust, they may contain links to viruses or sites with disturbing content. You can report anything suspicious to me, and I'll investigate like Miss Marple..
- Family friendly URL's that are relevant to a post may be posted. However URL's to other chat rooms, or to any form of advertisement or adult sites are not permitted. Posting of such URL's will result in being banned.
Just remember - "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all".
Disclaimer
The website(s), chat room, forum and conversation groups are provided as a free service. As such, there are no guarantees given or implied. Use of these services is at your own risk. Your use of these services constitutes an agreement that you will not hold me or my affiliates liable for anything said or done in the service to anyone at anytime, and that I will not be held liable in any case and for any reason.
Use of these services signifies that you are in total agreement to the terms contained here within. If you disagree with any of these terms, then please do not use these services. If you use the services and do not agree to these terms I can and will not be held responsible.
E&OE
! All groups are monitored / moderated and any violations strictly dealt with.
!For safety's sake I recommend that only adults should use these services!
!Do not give out personal information - address, telephone number etc!
!Use a special e-mail address (Google mail etc...)!
