Monthly Archives: July 2014

still afraid of making mistake?

When I attended a dissertation defense of a doctor candidate, I could see that the presenter was so calm in answering all the questions addressed to her. She showed no nerve at all. I was amazed. I wondered myself how … Continue reading

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Ever [never] been in tune

Once, I overheard my neighbor was talking English to somebody else over the phone. He sounded to speak like his vernacular language, not natural English! (I guessed) I was surprised that he talked on his phone for more than three … Continue reading

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are you a gadget maniac?

“Hi..bro..look at my new gadget…and this is very costly and timely…” as an old friend of mine happily said. He then went on to say, “be careful…with this!” as I was trying to touch his sophisticated tool. it’s really cool, … Continue reading

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Errors & Mistakes Part I (my speaking class)

Well as a university student(s) who are majoring in English might produce a lot of errors or make ample of mistakes when they are learning a (new) language. However, it is reasonable if one makes mistake or error for the … Continue reading

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Be grateful …

======== once upon a time ======== …… a friend of mine asked me curiously, ‘Are you happy with your life?’ I looked in the eyes and strongly said, ‘absolutely yes.’ ‘What’s wrong with you? Are you OK?’ I asked. In … Continue reading

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