Do you agree? myLot is one of the best way to practice English
By Mavic123456
@Mavic123456 (21893)
Thailand
November 12, 2012 3:47am CST
Hmmm... I am new here as I have posted on several discussions I have made. I am not a native English speaker because I am a Filipino. I found this site very enticing for it encourages everyone to communicate through English. Whew... really thinking and writing thoughts, emotions and so on in English is "nose bleeding" as we call it in the Philippines. In other words, quite difficult for non native English speakers like me. But as English was annouced to be as an International Language and therefore at least one must know at least the basics of the language, in written and oral communications. Now that the postings and comments should be in English, everyone native English speakers or not should be compelled to have our writings in English. Furthermore, though correcting someone's grammar is a big no no here you, seeing somebody posted/replied in wrong grammar or words misspelled you tend to be conscious of not committing that mistake somehow. Do you agree that you can learn and practice English here as well. I am glad I do. Are you?
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16 responses
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Aug 18
@Mavic123456 MyLot can be a good way to learn English but I feel it's only good to learn it in a written form. Some times it can be better to also hear it. I've heard that some people use TV shows or movies to learn English. Cool trick I reckon.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
1 Sep 18
@VivaLaDani13 but actually truth is, it really did. I also met a good friend here until now we are friends.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
30 Aug 18
Yes, just today I have used a different teaching strategy to let my students speaks, and that is "oral reading" by following a script from an audio track. I think that's effective.
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@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
I agree in a way this site can help us improve and practice our written english, there are native english speakers who are registered to this site. So, they can pretty much help us in enhancing our written english. Moreover, the site is using English as it's medium of communication. So, there is no doubt that we are all challenged to write and express our thoughts in the english language. I myself is not a native english speaker. However, with the help of such site, it helps me improve my english. Have fun and keep on participating! :D
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@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
13 Nov 12
Cool, good to hear that you are resourceful on improving your written english skills by using various medium of reference. Have fun! :D
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@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
15 Nov 12
Hey, yeah. i do use the search engine bar here in myLot (not because it can also earn us points) but for multitasking purposes, it is much reliable rather than opening another tab. Thanks for the reply. :D
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
14 Nov 12
I have found out the search button here. My goodness I dont need to go out of the way its just here in front of me. Have you tried it Heay
@Magz1989 (271)
• Philippines
13 Nov 12
Yes, i do agree with you and it helps you to correct your English. Though I have a style in writing that against in English grammars but still the free flowing of thoughts is the best. Though i am conscious on my spelling anyway and my very complicated compounded English construction. Happy to be here.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
13 Nov 12
We came from same country I am glad to know this. true and so true. and that's right we tend to think if the spelling and word we are using are right.
@olivetree27 (495)
• Greece
13 Nov 12
That is the best thing about Mylot. We can speak wrong grammar but no one will make fun of us. People respect your opinions and understand that not all people here have a good command in English language. I admit that I sometimes commit mistakes when I type in English and I'm not really correcting my grammar but Mylot helped me a lot in improving my written skills in English.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
19 Nov 12
NO one it is not allowed to make fun of the others. Yes, this is what good in Mylot, it is sky to the limit. You are much ok now mistika.
Thanks Olivetree and you have inspired other nonEnglish speakers too.
@hlfbldmom (743)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
Yeah I do agree Mavic.
We cannot only learn English here but we can learn a lot of things from others opinion and posts.
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exactly
@Cintantya (34)
• Indonesia
12 Nov 12
I'm totally agree. It will help you improve your writing skill and build up your vocabulary in english. And it is fun to do!
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
8 Dec 12
that's what I do also. and if I have something in mind I try to search for it first in the dictionary
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
12 Nov 12
Yes, and learning is endless and infinite. and this is totally a mental exercise.
@youless (112497)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Nov 12
I agree with you. Mylot is a very good place to practise English. As English is the main language here. No matter where you come from, you have to post in English in Mylot only. And therefore I can learn more new words from others. Meanwhile I can make a progress of my writing English. This is especially beneficial for me because English is a foreign language for me.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
13 Nov 12
youless, i cant disagree with that comment. And that's the benefit of knowing how to speak/write the language, we can go to places and we are sure that somehow someone will understand us. Way to goooo
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
3 Dec 12
It is true that Mylot is where we can practise our English. It does help me a lot in English study. Now whenever I type to respond to a discussion, I can always type very smoothly so long as I have something in mind. I love this site so much that I won't feel myself if I don't visit it every day. Take care, Mavic.
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@sajujohn (1005)
• India
12 Nov 12
Honestly I joined in Mylot with the plan of just to earn some extra money so that I can spend it as my wish. But as soon as I started using this I realised that apart from only earning, Mylot is also helping me to improve my English and ofcourse my General Knowledge also. While start a discussion or respond to a discussion, even though I am making a lot of mistakes it helps me to improve my skills.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
12 Nov 12
ys me too for extra money and i wondered how this thing works. but as I go further, i am beginning to enjoy and able to meet people.
@nelerkz (467)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
Extremely indeed Miss Mavic, this is such a big help for people wants to develop their English written skills and I'm one of those. Not just for making friends, earning but to improve the English skills through written communication. Admittedly, my English is not as great as you contemplate but I'm trying. I'm glad that I knew this site and you too! :)
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
12 Nov 12
yes thanks to you . I am into this site. We make mistakes as it is normal but important thing is we learn from these mistakes and avoid committing same mistakes again. (i mean in grammar and spelling)
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
1 Dec 12
Yes you are right. By reading comments of different people from different places our vocabulary really increases by adding,finding new new phrases, words, examples and feelings, thoughts etc. A wide approach towards life develops and we start thinking and express ourselves in English. That is the beauty of Mylot i think so.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
1 Dec 12
Yes, a lot of things to learn here in fact, even the cultures of different people. How people react on different situations. Since we are variety and we are different.
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
3 Dec 12
Hi friend, you are right, really mylot is a good place to improve our language. I am also from a non English place, but i improved my language a lot after joining with this site, really we can learn a lot from this site while reading others topics and improve our language by placing our replies.Here mylotters are very friendly and they can understand our English well.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
3 Dec 12
Yes, you bet, and for that I give you a... hmmm.. clover leaf.. so you will have all the luck you will need.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
12 Nov 12
Learning a lot of things here, like about life and how people react on certain things. I just wish I have more time so I can express and share more of my thoughts and experiences too.
@mistika1 (82)
• Romania
15 Nov 12
Hi, i am not a native English speaker too, and i ll be honest and say that i come here to practice my English too; even i know that a native Englis speaker can smile when he read my posts, i really want people have patient with me, because they don t talk my languace too...so i am one who want to learn, to listen and why not to be helped.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
15 Nov 12
No you will do just fine. Your grammar and spelling is both very good. Yes, where can we learn the fastest way it is by practicing. Practice makes perfect am I right? by the way check on my other discussion regarding you as a new one here.
@deazil (4730)
• United States
12 Nov 12
Hi Mavic, I have seen that written here many times by members whose first language is not English. And they all agree it's a good place to learn the language. Although I must say, your English is very good. I did not realize at first that English was not your native language until after I saw that you were from the Philippines.
Your spelling and use of the language is very good! Well, it's 5:40am here on the East Coast and I think I will go to bed now. I've been mylotting quite a bit and now I'm tired.
Your spelling and use of the language is very good! Well, it's 5:40am here on the East Coast and I think I will go to bed now. I've been mylotting quite a bit and now I'm tired.@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
12 Nov 12
Deazil, whooaa really? I am so flattered, wow i never thought my written skills had been enhanced and improved. I am so glad. I used to fail in my English subjects when i was in high school and almost failed in college. hahaha.. wheeeeee... Yes i think that's the main concern of Non native english speakers how to express ourselves in English. so you are from East Coast. Glad to meet you deazil. ok rest and mylot again tomorrow. good evening. and sleep tight.
@MarinellaPetBay (89)
• Philippines
10 Dec 12
I Agree!! :D that is the reason why I am doing this mylot because my english professor told us and required us to practice our english skills by posting and commenting here on mylot. and I'm happy about this because I can share my english skills here, because at school I am very shy and scared of showing what I am capable of.. :)
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
10 Dec 12
you are great as I see, almost like the rest of the mylot native speaker teachers. Hmmm your teacher recruited you.. such a nice strategy. I wish I can do it with my students too lol. Yes, you will really see the difference from the time you joined and the next months after. 
