An online discussion forum

An online discussion forum

Learn how to write posts on an online forum.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

Reading text

Katie20

Can you believe it? Someone in another group asked me to write some pages of their website in English and French. But they can't pay because 'I'm starting this business with no money.' He said he's a professional photographer and he can do some photos for me instead. Am I wrong to be angry?

Asher87

Nope! I’d be angry too

JayCee99

I can't help but here's the link to a friend's website. He is a French–English writer and translator www.franco-anglo-translations.com/About

Carla62

Er … asking people to work for free … not cool!

Asher87

^^^ This!

JayCee99

Oops! I thought you were looking for someone. Sorry for the misunderstanding smiley

Carla62

I can't pay my rent with photographs, sorry

Katie20

Exactly!

Mylo45

True, but professional photos cost a lot of money, especially if you're getting married. Sorry I don't speak French or I would do it cheeky

Katie20

Here's a link to his photography if anyone wants the job www.billsphoto.com/portfolio As you can see the website needs some work … wink

Carla62

@Mylo45 Maybe, but people always ask writers to work for free #PayMe

Katie20

Yep, if I need photos OK but I prefer to get paid with money

Tips

1. Writing in online forums is more like speaking.

2. You don’t have to put full stops (.) at the end of sentences.

3. Use ^^^ to show you’re talking about the post above yours.

4. Use @ and a person’s name to show clearly who you’re replying to.

5. You can use emojis.  cool

6. Stay calm and be polite. Some people get angry in online discussions but try to avoid that.

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Average: 5 (6 votes)

Submitted by mouna99 on Mon, 25/05/2020 - 15:56

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No, I don't join forums
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Submitted by Akbarhuja on Sun, 17/05/2020 - 00:09

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It is a good job. I enjoyed it.

Submitted by Jahon_9225 on Sat, 16/05/2020 - 09:46

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I like joining online discsussion It helps me to imrove my writing skill

Submitted by yuldus83 on Fri, 01/05/2020 - 17:56

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Frankly speaking, I don't join any forums, I prefer reading them than writing, it is interesting for me to see what people think of particular subjects, stereotypes are different, sometimes I agree with several opinions

Submitted by ademyonet on Sun, 19/04/2020 - 08:34

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I join discussion forums, because they are funny and also they give up so informations. At the stuations of discussion we can say our opinions freely. Others can say own opinions freely, too. Finally, everybody can speak freely and explain own opinions. Beauty is this. hurray beauty!

Submitted by NicollGonz13 on Mon, 06/04/2020 - 16:10

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I had an opportunity to speak in English by call for an interview and it went very well, I had a lot of nerves and a few mistakes but it was a great exercise for my learning, thanks for the advice.

Hello NicollGonz13

Fantastic -- good for you! Thanks very much for letting us know and we hope you get the job!

All the best

Kirk

The LearnEnglish Team

Submitted by Lauracastanos on Mon, 06/04/2020 - 13:17

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Forums are not fun for me

Submitted by Austin on Thu, 19/03/2020 - 11:29

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I didn't join any discussion forums because I am an introvert person, I rarely express my opinions, but I think maybe I can try it, it is good to improve English.

Hi Austin,

It's not easy when a person is naturally an introvert, but the more you practise, the more you will improve. Keep it up!

 

Peter

The LearnEnglish Team