How to Get the Most out of EC's Community

I received a great question today from a new MyEC member:
"How can I join this community?"

Community is so important in life. When you feel like you are part of something, you thrive. To thrive means to live well and grow. It is not enough to join a club such as MyEC. To become part of the community you must greet, meet, participate, and support one another. This is true for learners and teachers.

Here are 25 ways to become part of EnglishClub.com's growing community:

1. Welcome at least one new MyEC member every time you log in.
2. Add a new friend each day. (Please include a short note!)
3. Leave a comment on someone's blog every day! No blog should be left behind.:(
4. Join a group. Introduce yourself to group members.
5. Get to know about 5-10 members more closely. Consider these people your OBF's (online best friends). Find learning partners here!
6. Add a few photos and describe them.
7. Comment on one photo or video each day.
8. Write one blog post a week. Share it. (Don't know what to blog? Check here!)
9. Take the monthly writing challenges.
10. Play the monthly games.
11. Join chat for a few minutes each time you log in to MyEC. Or chat here on EC.
12. Read ESL Magazine and leave a comment.
13. Use EC's forums.
14. Discuss the Monthly News with other learners.
15. Follow EnglishClub on Twitter. Teachers can follow TEFL.net too.
16. Start a new group based on your interests or needs.
17.Record and upload an audio introduction to your music player.
18. Invite a few people you know in real life to join MyEC. (students, colleagues, family members)
19. Ask for advice from teachers or advanced learners.
20. Offer advice to beginners or those who ask.
21. Share links to your favourite EC resources, articles, tips with other learners.
22. Become a Facebook Fan of EnglishClub, MyEC, or TEFL.net
23. Meet the EnglishClub team.
24. Sign the guest book.
25. Share your comments and suggestions with EC's team.

BONUS tip: English Club is now on YouTube! Watch some videos and leave a comment. Bookmark this page: https://www.youtube.com/englishclub

Wordchecker:
get the most out of: have the best experience; benefit from greatly
thrive: to live well and to grow
community: a group that you belong to and participate in; a sense of belonging
left behind: forgotten about; ignored (also "left out")

Does EnglishClub.com help you feel like part of a community? Please share your stories and tips here!

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Comments

Monika April 5, 2010 17:42

Dear Tara!
I find it a very useful approach to guide newcomers by the aid of this blog post.
Hope you won't mind,because I gave already the adress of this site to two of my newly added friends.
It will be a great help and save a lot of time for newbies.
Thank you in advance,this is a nice blog.
Ezo April 3, 2010 16:28

thanks Tara
wirati astiti April 3, 2010 13:14

helo Tara, i love it.
Thank for sharring.
I want to improve my english.
Natasha March 26, 2010 8:53

Hello, Tara! Thank you very much for your advice. Although it's hard to fallow it. Thanks again.
Fadil March 1, 2010 5:13

thanks tara
for good suggestion thanks a lot
Nadiyah October 26, 2009 23:06

hi all,
thanks for your contributions and advices
I wish can improving my english too
thank you, dear Tara for this great blog

-Nadiyah-
Tara Benwell October 23, 2009 14:06

Lynne: Since the beginning you have been a huge part in helping MyEC become a community. Thank you for being a good friend and helping show other members how to make the most of MyEC!
Lynne October 23, 2009 1:28

Thanks for the kindness Tara.
Good day!

-Lynne-
Hardi October 22, 2009 12:34

Well.. yes well... The only reason I'm here is to learn about being a part of a community. If it helps to improve also English, that's fine too. But seriously it's damn hard to be a part of a community.

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