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Dayne's Discussions
Where do we come from?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dayne May 9. 54 Replies 8 Likes
I really enjoy learning about the culture, and natural beauty of the places you all come from.Please share in a comment; Where you are from, and your FAVORITE thing(s) about your home country.I am…Continue
3 Influential Women
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dayne Apr 25. 27 Replies 0 Likes
Across the world, women are very strong, and influential. Who are three women who have been influential in your life?Continue
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dayne Apr 16. 30 Replies 4 Likes
Many of us like to think of the future, plans, goals, dreams.What do you see yourself in 5 years time?I hope I am still teaching ESL, and perhaps I would like to be a respected authourity in the ESL…Continue
If you were King/Queen...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dayne Apr 16. 35 Replies 2 Likes
You discovered a large, uninhabited island, and over many years have established a society.As the leader of your young country, how does your society run? What do you do differently from anywhere…Continue
Dayne's Groups
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Dayne's Blog
Job Interviews - For English Learners
Posted on May 19, 2013 at 13:47 19 Comments 8 Likes
Job interviews - for English learners.
By Dayne Collins.
I am sure we all LOVE job interviews, right? (Perhaps the next article will be about mastering sarcasm.)
Unfortunately for most of us they are something we can not avoid. If you want the job, you must succeed at the interview.
In today's international job market, big companies require the use of English, and as a result many job interviews for the positions people want around the world are… Continue
By Dayne Collins.
I am sure we all LOVE job interviews, right? (Perhaps the next article will be about mastering sarcasm.)
Unfortunately for most of us they are something we can not avoid. If you want the job, you must succeed at the interview.
In today's international job market, big companies require the use of English, and as a result many job interviews for the positions people want around the world are… Continue
Online English Lessons
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 9:00 1 Comment 0 Likes
Click here to sign up for a free trial lesson with me, you can also request a learning plan, or browse other teachers and languages offered at Verbalplanet.
My Links
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 8:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
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Verbalplanet Language Tuition <- Click for Verbalplanet
It would be great if some of you could take some time to check these out, feedback will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Dayne.
Upper intermediates and advanced speakers- Give this poem (the Chaos) a try!
Posted on May 14, 2013 at 2:33 13 Comments 8 Likes
Gerard Nolst Trenité - The Chaos (1922)
Dearest creature in creation
Studying English pronunciation,
I will teach you in my verse
Sounds like corpse, corps, horse and worse.
I will keep you, Susy, busy,
Make your head with heat grow dizzy;
Tear in eye, your dress you'll tear;
Queer, fair seer, hear my prayer.
Pray, console your loving poet,
Make my coat look new, dear, sew it!
Just compare heart, hear and heard,
Dies… Continue
Dearest creature in creation
Studying English pronunciation,
I will teach you in my verse
Sounds like corpse, corps, horse and worse.
I will keep you, Susy, busy,
Make your head with heat grow dizzy;
Tear in eye, your dress you'll tear;
Queer, fair seer, hear my prayer.
Pray, console your loving poet,
Make my coat look new, dear, sew it!
Just compare heart, hear and heard,
Dies… Continue
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- Teacher of English, Native English Speaker
- English level
- Fluent
- Other languages spoken
- None
- Skype user?
- Yes
- Favourite book, movie, song/band etc [in English!]
- Top Gun
- My Favourite Saying(s) [in English!]
- “Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.”
Latest Activity
Tetyana replied to Dayne's discussion What is your favorite English word?"vocation...at the moment!"
Dayne commented on Dayne's blog post Job Interviews - For English Learners"Arif, thanks for you comment, I am glad you liked this blog.
Kanna, you are right, and it is important to learn from those experiences. I am sure you will have much more luck with the next one."
Kanna Hồ commented on Dayne's blog post Job Interviews - For English Learners"I was failed at my first job interview, so I felt very disappointed that time. Now, I think it's one of my life experiences, I hope I can be successful in the future."
Dayne replied to Dayne's discussion What is your favorite English word?"Ok.
Wow, you are right, that was easy."
Dayne replied to Dayne's discussion What is your favorite English word?"Hahahahah!
That is brilliant.
"
Yupa replied to Dayne's discussion What is your favorite English word?"Err.... My favorite word is "OK" because it is easy to say and easy to write. I just learned that because of this word I could made a lot of friends, and because of this word "things" in my life are easy like when I got mad or…"
Dayne commented on Expector Smith's blog post You can be our next active member"I agree with every word you said.
One of the hardest things for English learners is not Grammar, spelling, or vocabulary... It is confidence, and there is no better way for learners to boost their confidence than to see their own…"
I am Vietnamese replied to Dayne's discussion What is your favorite English word?"My favorite English word is : "Alphabet" you can create all words that you want to have from it:))))"
Dayne's Photos
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Comment Wall (29 comments)
- At 7:48 on May 22, 2013,
arif saeed said… That is great!
It means friendship with you helps me enhance excellence in English.
Stormy! isn't it dangerous? I mean rampant or under control.
Have a nice day!
Best regards!
- At 18:55 on May 20, 2013, arif saeed said…
How are you, Friend, Dayne
I hope you are fine. how about weather in your country, sunny or cloudy?
May I know if English is your native language?
Hope to hear soon from you
Regards
Arif saeed.
- At 8:43 on May 19, 2013,
Leah said… Hi! Just want to tell you that I got the highest score for the newbies and a little higher from the experienced agents. A good start, isn't it? :P
- At 4:00 on May 16, 2013,
noaslpls said… Hi Dayne ... over here .. today is a Teacher's Day. So I want to say than you for all your help. Really appreciate it.
- At 2:44 on May 13, 2013, noaslpls said…
- At 1:33 on May 10, 2013, noaslpls said…
- At 22:07 on May 9, 2013,
SpamBusternidα said… Hello Dayne,
Thanks a lot for accepting my friend request.
Have a good one............
- At 10:55 on May 9, 2013,
⊱ Mickey ⊰ said…
- At 3:42 on May 9, 2013, ⊱ Mickey ⊰ said…
Morning! Have a good day! ;-)
- At 14:55 on May 8, 2013,
Zahra said… Hi Dayne.
“Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.”
I really liked your favorite saying. It means a lot. Thanks for sharing.
:)
Please DON'T Plagiarize !
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