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Preparation
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 
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 
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 … 
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. 
6. Stay calm and be polite. Some people get angry in online discussions but try to avoid that.
Yes I have joined the online conversation, I have joined a team of hackathon to develop a application for students to travel. I want to give my point of view but I feel that there is communication gap . I can't give my views due to conversation gap.
Thanks!
If a writing test has two questions, where the first one measures the use of capitalization and punctuation; and the second one measures writing complete/simple sentences (SVO/C)--- My question is, do I still have to penalize students if they make mistakes in capitalization and punctuation in the second question where it tests only writing sentence structure?
Hello Alle2022,
LearnEnglish is a site for English learners rather than teachers, so this kind of question falls outside of our scope here. I would say only that this is not a question with an answer in teaching methodology but rather one which is up to the test writer and/or institution. It's really a question of what the test writer wants to assess.
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
Rarely, tho I admit I used to be so hooked with social media before, then gradually I wean that obsession off, Since then I am now able to prioritize what really matters. I rarely join any discussions forum, It's not my thing besides it can cause dispute, People nowadays seem a bit defensive when you try to get your opinion across. We all have different opinion and I respect that, Needless to say I just keep my opinion to myself. That's why I rarely join any online forums.
No, I don't join in discussion forum. I don't like to join these. I never make any comment in social media.
Hello everybody!
Recently worked with a team that helps start software development. I must say that I am pleasantly surprised. If you need it, you can apply.
What's the difference between biodegradable or bio-based?
Hello ecoclicky,
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the term 'bio-based', but it sounds to me as if it emphasises the source of the materials it's made from, whereas 'biodegradable' seems to speak more about what the item will become in the future.
All the best,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
When ı think about a discussion forum ı never wrote a forum ı don't know why however maybe ı like to speak that's why ı didn't write at online forum. But if the assumed the WhatsApp groups is a discussion forum then ı am frequently writing message