Yes, the amazing, strenuous June Blogathon is over. It's time we waved goodbye to it. That doesn't mean you'll never talk about it, though. In fact, we need to reflect on or ponder over it.
Some members don't think it's a good idea to write so many blogs in such a short period of time. They felt overwhelmed, and didn't have time to enjoy or relish all the blogs, which sounds just like they bit off more than they can chew. They think quality is paramount, not quantity.
Some, however, have really enjoyed the June blogging challenge. They think they have learned a lot and improved so much. They think the quantity or the cram training is key to excellent writing. They augue that you can't be a good swimmer or rider or cyclist without a lot of practice. With the intensive writing training, they've realized how good or awful their writing is, and where they need to enhance or improve. Moreover, they've learned their lesson: Always set a goal and go for it - never give up no matter how hard it may sound to reach it.
When it comes to learning English, it does make sense that 'practice makes perfect'. There seems to be no such thing as a short cut in English learning.
Comments
@Onee
Great! Last month's Blogathon turns out to be such a huge success, and proves that an intensive writing training can be so useful.
I appreciate your contributions to the June blogging challenge.
Sometimes, I really enjoy reading some blogs and/ comments and taking time to smile and do saving some new things....in my brain.lol
I need some relaxation here... Thanks for this great discussion. ^^
What I say about quality is..........when blogs get many readers, at least. I notice that last June, many blogs have just a few viewers. While in my opinion, blogging is about telling some ideas or stories, informing what happens there out side, giving English lesson, etc..........For an intermediate learner like me, it drains my brain and needs time to understand some blogs which have some new words or phrases to me. While, all of us have our own rush......I also agree that once in a while, we need this challenge to encourage the inactive bloggers to write.
As you know I was also encouraging members. I guess you know what I mean, Expector. :))
@setareh
Yes, it's good idea to read some of the blogs you missed.
@Grace
Thanks!
@Tara
Great! Yes, you can say that again. It's so true especially to those who were so actively involved in the Blogathon. I can't imagine MyEC without blogging. Thanks a lot!
I agree with the point about quantity over quality. To me, it's a lot like a marathon. Why run for 40K when 5K is all the body needs?
But, I also think it's fun and useful to set BIG goals once in a while. Sometimes we need to prove what we can do if we put our minds to it. That's why I think the June Blogathon was a great experience.
The blogathon helped bring our community together, too. (We have something to brag about now, don't we?) Also, blogging can be a daily (informal) practice like journaling. It's a good idea to exercise the writing muscle regularly. You don't have to post a full-length post every time. One paragraph is easy on the eyes.
Keep blogging, everyone!
Short comment : "congratulation dear blog admin Expectorant Smith" :)
Thanks Mishaikh, arif!
Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When it comes to learning English, intensive training works, though.
I have already expressed my concerns on Tara's blog. Thank for this wonderful blog! :)
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