I hope 2011 was an exciting and peaceful year for you! As we begin to move into 2012, I want to share some of the 2011 highlights on Ask John English…

Ask John English Super Stars of 2011

I want to thank all of you who read and commented on Ask John English, also thank you those who sent me messages and liked my new Facebook page!

People visited Ask John English from all over the world. The top three continents were North America, Australia and Europe:

The top 5 commenters on this site for 2011 were:

• Mutsuko
• Zainub
• Mansureh
• Ali
• Robert

The most popular lessons in 2011 were:

•  How to refuse a job offer
•  How to write a letter to reject a job application.
•  How to answer: Do you mind if I sit down?
•  LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION – FUNNY!
•  Thank you for asking your question!

If you missed any of these lessons, make sure you take a look at them!

A lot happened in 2011, but now I am really excited about what is coming in 2012!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Some of the exciting things I have ready for you in 2012 are:

• A great series of free videos on IELTS that will help you do your best in the test!
• A new ‘How to learn English’ free course – I have already written the lessons and am very excitied to give them to you soon!
• I also have some great plans for the forum and chatroom so that we can all learn English and have fun!

Thank you ALL for your support in 2011! I look forward to talking with you more in 2012!

QUESTION:

What do you want to learn most in 2012?

Hi Friends

What do YOU want the Ask John English site to have?

Recently, I have started building some new activities that I think will really help you with your English, but I want to make sure that what I give you will help you!

So please, honestly tell me what you want. Together we can make Ask John English one of the best places to learn English on the internet!

Please tell me what you think here:

 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5HVWQZL

 Thank you for helping make Ask John English a better place to learn English and make new friends!

Your friend

John 

p.s. I know that you will help me because you are a nice person! (There is also a free gift for the first 100 people who answer all questions in my survey! I just want to give you all something good!) 

p.s.s. You want to see a preview of some of the kinds of activities I have started building? Take a look here:

• http://www.askjohnenglish.com/grammar/articles-grammar/quiz-using-articles-a-an-the
• http://www.askjohnenglish.com/grammar/grammar-practice-prepositions
• http://www.askjohnenglish.com/grammar/articles-grammar/grammar-practice-articles

Let me know what you think!

p.s.s.s. ACTIVITY: Do you know what ‘p.s.’ means? Share your answer in the comments!

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You can move your mouse over the pictures to see how the city looked before and after the floods. It is quite shocking!

Click here to take a look at the pictures.

I hope you and your family are well!

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May you always make the right moves.

 May your cup runneth over with love (runneth over = be full)
 

MAY YOU ALWAYS FIND SHELTER FROM ANY STORM
  

May you remain good looking and looking good.

May you find perfect balance in the company you keep.

May you have as much fun as you can before someone makes you stop.

  
May the worst thing that happens to you come in slobbery pink and furry TAN.

 
May  you  manage  to  MAKE  time  for  siesta.

 
May all the new folks you meet be interesting and kind.

May your accessories always harmonize with your natural beauty!  

Should your mouth ever be bigger than your stomach, may you have a chewing good time!

May you always know when to walk away and when to run.

AND MAY YOUR FRIENDS ALWAYS BRING YOU JOY

REMEMBER THAT LIVING WELL

IS THE BEST REVENGE AGAINST MORTALITY  (The best way to have a long life)

May 2011 be your BEST year EVER!!!

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Australia is a very big country, but many places are now underwater. I am fine. I live in Sydney, which has not been flooded.

In other places, many people’s houses and lives have been destroyed.

In this video you can see someone going into MacDonalds using a canoe (a small boat).

WATCH VIDEO

Here is another video. It shows how quickly the water came. Many people were not ready.

WATCH VIDEO

Please remember the people of Australia at the moment. For many, life has become very difficult.

Here is a map showing some of the damage.

If you feel you can help, see here for more information.

I wish you all a safe and peaceful week.

John

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The new mobile phone design is faster and easier to use on your iPhone and your other mobile phones and devices.

If you prefer to view the site as normal on your phone,  just scroll to the bottom of the page and use the switch to change back to normal view.

VOCABULARY TIP:

In the US people say ‘cell’ or ‘cell phone’.

In the UK and Australia, we say ‘mobile’ or ‘mobile phone’.

EXAMPLE: I will call you later on my mobile = I will call you later on my cell.

Activity:

1. Look at Ask John English using your phone!

Now you can read all the new lessons each day on the train, in a restaurant – anywhere!

2. Please tell me if you like using your phone to read Ask John English!

Put your answer in the comments!

HOW IT WILL WORK: The topic of the chat will be announced one week before. Then we can all talk about it together.

You can use voice or text in the chat. If you don’t want to talk, you can just listen!

QUESTION:What day and time would you like to have the special chats?

Click the link below to answer:

http://www.askjohnenglish.com/learn/mod/feedback/view.php?id=181 ]]> http://www.askjohnenglish.com/announcements/when-do-you-want-to-have-the-weekly-scheduled-chat/feed 0 http://www.askjohnenglish.com/announcements/ask-john-english-site-news-voice-chat-room-now-open http://www.askjohnenglish.com/announcements/ask-john-english-site-news-voice-chat-room-now-open#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:41:21 +0000 John http://www.askjohnenglish.com/?p=1571 Hi Friends!

I have two pieces of exciting news for you!

1. The Ask John English site has been improved!
   
   It now has a new look, and I hope it is also easier to use and easier to find the new free lessons. Take a look here:
   
   

   
   PLEASE HELP: Please tell me what you think of the new site. Do you like it? Do you have any suggestions? Let me know here:
   http://www.askjohnenglish.com/learn/mod/forum/view.php?id=8
2. The VOICE CHAT ROOM IS NOW OPEN!You can now go online any time and chat in the new chat room. Take a look here:
   

   The chat room is open all day, everyday! Yes, OPEN 24/7!

   SPECIAL NEWS: Very soon I will be having some special chat sessions in the room. You will be able to chat with other site members and me! Practice using your English for FREE!

   HOW IT WILL WORK: I will tell you the topic of the chat one week before and then we can all talk about it together. You can use voice or text in the chat. If you don’t want to talk, you can just listen!

   QUESTION: What day and time would you like me to have the special chats? Please let me know here:http://www.askjohnenglish.com/learn/mod/forum/view.php?id=169

I am very excited about these two new features of the Ask John English site!

I hope to see you online soon!

Come and join the conversation at Ask John English!

Your friend

John

http://www.askjohnenglish.com/learn/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=197

Take a look and ass something about yourself!