Current newsletter: It's going to cost you!

[Noren]

Hi Cts,
I liked your ponunciation.... keep it up with Alan.

Noren Lee
(NEPAL)
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A person who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.

[Toñis]

Hello, Alan!

Thanks for your explanation about the meaning of some words that I couldn't understand out of context. My comment about the text is that money is a word that mean powerful. All of you have to do needs money because the capitalism compel you to look for it. But, fortunately we can observe the sky, the nature, your feels,your acts, your thoughts, your family freely yet. it is wonderful, isn't it?

[Bayby]

just i want to say for mr. Alan: Tanks alot!!!

Sincerely,

Bayby

[Petermhm]

Townend stories are wonderful excursions into historical venues and they allow one to look at the historical language of an era long gone.

Once an ELL (ESOL student) knows how to listen and speak relatively well, s/he should definitely commence the path of reading literature that is applicable to the current linguistic trends as they relate to the individual student.

[Noor]

thank you Alan

[Morteza]

Hi Dear Alan,
I'm really fond of your newsletters.They are literally quite useful.
But this one reminds me of a belief in my country or maybe in my religion,Islam which says that Satan smiled when human beings invented MONEY.Now we know the reason,don't we?
Best regards,
Morteza

[Noren]

Hi Cts0908,
How are U there in Moscow? You told Alan (a friendly & helpful guide of this Forum) that you will show him some beautiful sights of Moscow if he happens to be there. So, in this context, what do you think about me? Thanks.

Regards
Noren Lee
(M.A in Eng.)
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[Pmoon]

hi every body,
could you explain about the meaning of sentence "just doesn't grow on trees." thanks a lot.

[Pmoon]

hi Alan,
Thank you for your interesting essay. I can't really know about that the special village. our country also has the bartering purchase, it appears some local special in region of ethnic minority. They don't need money to buy something but use these things which are the equivalent value to barter. It is a good custom, it make people feel that money is not all. Nowadays, every body are always thinking about money and they feel stress. if you made something you have to sell it, you receive a mount of money and then you will spent it for your life. It seem very complex so i really want to enjoy a cup of coffee or beer by the bartering way, example: by my comment for Alan's essay and my respect to you. Thank you very much!
best regard!
pmoon.

[Puguh]

How about idiom in English,like no pain no gain

[Mahabhava]

Thank you very much for the essay. It helped me to learn a few new expressions about money.
There is one I have heard from one of my American friends: People are funny when it comes to money!

Thank you once again! You are doing a great job on the site and I really enjoy learning that way.

Warm greetings,
Mariana

[Aida]

Hi ... we are used to no one who gives us for free, we always has to pay in return to those who give us anything, but when the giving is so great... and the person who is giving has dedicated his education and knowledge to others who needs help and cannot afford to pay money for it... I think the best thing to give him is A BIG THANK YOU and our appriciation and respect for his giving for the pleasure of helping others.... I need to learn some other words which describe you and all those kind people like you..... Thank you Mr Allan Townend and Mr Torsten... God Bless you.
Aida
Australia

[Mamidabi]

Hello Alan,
I know how embarrassing it can be to get no feedback that is why I decided to send a message to you.
First of all, I want to THANK YOU for the many newsletters that you sent in order to improve my English. They are really interesting and helpful, but the fact is that I don't like forums. Let me explain. Writing to people all over the world has become one of my hobbies since I “discovered” the Internet. English is another hobby of mine and I find it amazing to use it so much in my e-mails. It is obvious for you that it is not my mother tongue. However, it has become my second language, if not the first, when talking about the Internet.
Well, I find the forums too impersonal and although I have tried to join some and even tried to get in contact with different people , I feel that everyone is a little embarrassed to express his/her views. This is my opinion and I know you are ready to start a debate on this topic…!
I got the “hidden” message of your last newsletter and I agree it is impolite to send no reply; I should send a short message after each newsletter, so you can realize its impact on me, as a reader.
As for the cup of tea, it would be lovely to have one together ( at five o'clock sharp!), but unfortunately that is not possible…! Not yet!
Anyway I will be thinking of it the very first time, maybe each time, when I am having a cup of tea!
Best wishes,
Gabriela
P.S. My intention was to send you a personal message, but this privilege was refused to me, because I am not a good forum member… I am so sorry about it!

[Mamidabi]

The meaning of " Money does not grow on trees " is that you have to work hard if you want money, you cannot just "stand and stare" and pick money as you pick apples from an apple tree that grows on the edge of the road.This saying is addressed especially to children who ask for too much money and ignore the fact that money must not be wasted because it is not easy to get it.

[Alan]

Hi Mamidabi,

Thank you for your kind comments and welcome to the forum. Maybe now that you have taken the plunge and posted a message, you will send some more. Please don't feel embarrassed about expressing views. We are a friendly lot on this site!

Best wishes,

Alan
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