Photography Monday

Starting this week I shall be doing a little “photography Monday” sharing with you some websites of some just amazing photographers.

The above picture is of my wonderful wife and my lovely niece (Lilly) taken on our vacation last August. I love this picture so I thought I would launch “Photography Monday” with this picture

So starting this week - check out these specials. The first is from world famous photographer “Joe McNally” - you can view his website here

And finally, possibly one of the most famous photographers ever … Ansel Adams - Check out his inspirational photography right HERE

First Class Business 08

Check out the new First Class Business 08 video HERE ….

Also, don’t forget …. Dirty Jobs is on Discovery Channel tonight at 11pm. Tonight Mike Rowe is cleaning the sewers in New York city. Click here for more details.

BCM Christmas Party 2007

Last night was BCM’s 2007 Christmas Party. You can view the pictures from the party above You can view all the images by clicking HERE

BCM First Class Business 08

Hi Guys,

Introducing BCM First Class Business 2008 - Here’s the images for the new and improved First Class Business program which will be starting in January. There are a lot of exciting new things coming so keep your eyes open and get yourself registered fast. Availability is limited^^

New for 2008 … :-

1. Monthly Assessments

2. Monthly Podcast

3. 24 hr Email helpline

4. Weekly newsletter

5. BCM Business Blog

6. Free Monthly Business Seminars

I want to thank all you guys who helped us out with the new features. Your feedback was fantastic so thank you

Also, check out this blog post from Seth Godin. It’s so true and a great way to look at things. Click here (don’t worry it’s short ^^)

“Allo Allo” Script

Policeman: Gud Moaning
(Good Morning)

Outside your coffee was this bunch of diffadoels and dozies
(outside your cafe was this bunch of daffodils and daisies)

Pinned to them was a nit
(pinned to them was a note)

Pardon me if I love you but I have my dirty to do
(Pardon me if I leave you but I have my duty to do)

Friday’s Post :-)

Hi everybody I hope your week has gone well and you are looking forward to a GREAT weekend

Here’s some great websites to take a look at :

For those of you who have been to London and have used the London Underground - Check out these audio clips from Emma Clarke. Emma Clarke does the voice announcement on some of London Underground stations - they are REALLY funny … Click HERE

For all of you who are interested in photography - I am^^ check out this fantastic photography site … The photographer’s name is Mark Fleming and his photography is just incredible. Click HERE to view.

Finally, the part you have ALL been waiting for …. This week’s Comedy Clip This clip comes from a British comedy classic called “Allo Allo” and is set in 2nd World War France. In this clip the Policeman (an undercover British spy with BAD French) talks to the lead actor, Rene. Very funny French pronunciation I shall write s script later and show you why

That’s for this for today. Have a great weekend and talk to you all again soon

English Learning Secret 4

Here is number 4 in my English Learning Secrets series.

KISS (KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!)

Here’s the thing guys. If you listen to native English speakers talking, they always take the easy sentence or phrase, and drop words that are unnecessary. When using the English language simple is good, complex, long phrases and sentences are bad.

As a teacher, it always amazes me when I find students trying to make their sentences as difficult as they can in the belief that it will make them sound better. It doesn’t. It actually makes you sound bad.

The only group of people who use long, complicated sentences are politicians and lawyers. And believe me guys, you do not want to sound like a politician or lawyer.

Here are some examples:

A: Hello, how are you?
B: I am very good thank you. How are you?

A native speaker would say:

A: Hello how are you?
B: Fine thanks and you?

That’s simple example, but “B:”s answer is 5 words less than the non-native speaker’s answer. But as a student of English it makes sense to learn 5 words rather than 9 yes?

So guys, learn less and KISS - KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID

You can view the previous Learning Secrets by Clicking HERE

“Dirty Jobs”

You’ve got to check this show out. Discovery Channel - Monday nights at 11pm (Seoul Time) called “Dirty Jobs” This show is REALLY interesting and will catch your attention.

Also for all you guys who need some Christmas greetings in English - you can download this PDF file which has 20 Christmas greetings for you —> christmas-greetings.pdf

That’s it for tonight guys. Don’t forget tomorrow is Secret 4 of the English Learning Secrets series

Presentation Ending

Here’s an English tip for all you guys for a Monday morning

When doing a presentation in English, don’t be afraid of putting in a few ‘entertaining’ slides. Here’s an example of such. In a recent presentation I decided to make the ending memorable. So I did this …..

This Week’s Comedy Clip & News

Hi guys, I hope the week has been good for you and that everyone is feeling happy today

Here’s some news for you.

In this morning’s classes we were talking about what you do when you feel a little down or depressed. I don’t usually feel down or depressed, but when I do I have several ways of cheering me up. The first is to watch “Top Gear” (mentioned here before) and another, and this may sound a little crazy, I go to the Aston Martin website. (Click the link to see why^^) I just love the sound of an Aston Martin.

I also mentioned to my students about how to become the next Billionaire (US Dollar) All you need is to create the next You Tube, Google or My Space. So for all my Korean students here is the link to buy your own domain name - Click HERE

Then all you need is a good website design. Check this site out for 30 fantastic website designs (Click HERE)

Finally, here is the bit you’ve all been waiting for This week’s comedy clip. This week I want to show you my favourite Mr Bean clip. Enjoy.

Have a great weekend and see you all again soon