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Rain
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
120 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-09-08 08:14:13
September 08 2013 08:07 GMT
#1
Hi guys this is former progamer Fnatic.Rain
I'm writhing this because it will help me to improve my english skills and also i can keep in touch with e-sports.

Since i have retired, my life has changed a lot
I spent most of time in learning english cause i wanted to go university in the states or aboard
but it was harder than i've expected and I was kinda running out of money so I decided to work at WCG.

and I recently started to stream a lot actually I haven't played Terran in hots before because I really hate losing with my Main race so I only played offraces on ladder.
and i started to play Terran like a week ago and it was pretty amusing I was astonished that i still have some viewers

in retrospect, life as progamer was slightly better than now
This is like a prologue and I will post more things later.
thanks for reading this and if you find any grammar mistakes please let me know <3
+


****
Life is not easy, sometimes you need to realize you gotta pack your bags and go back to the real world before you're old and broke with no education.
StimiLant
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States534 Posts
September 08 2013 08:09 GMT
#2
im really glad you are streaming again man, keep improving your english/streaming ^^ hope you are doing good/happy, good luck / have fun!
Kaeru
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Sweden552 Posts
September 08 2013 08:35 GMT
#3
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Joedaddy
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States1948 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-09-08 09:14:45
September 08 2013 09:00 GMT
#4
On September 08 2013 17:07 Rain wrote:
Hi guys. This is former progamer Fnatic.Rain.
I'm writhing this because it will help me to improve my English skills, and also, I can keep in touch with e-sports.

Since i have retired, my life has changed a lot.
I spent most of time in learning English because I wanted to go university in the states or aboard,
but it was harder than i've expected. and I was kinda of running out of money so I decided to work at WCG.

and I recently started to stream a lot. Actually, I haven't played Terran in hots before because I really hate losing with my Main race. So, I only played offraces on ladder.
and I started to play Terran like a week ago, and it was pretty amusing. I was astonished that I still have some viewers

In retrospect, life as progamer was slightly better than now
This is like a prologue, and I will post more things later.
thanks for reading this and if you find any grammar mistakes please let me know <3


Hello Rain. =)

I hope you continue to stream your Terran play. I've always enjoyed watching you play <3 I think your English is really good! I made some corrections to your post. All of the corrections are in bold font. However, despite being a native English speaker, my grammar isn't the best

I think its awesome that you are learning English, and I hope you continue to have success with it. You are doing great so far!

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Since i have retired, my life has changed a lot
I spent most of time in learning english cause i wanted to go university in the states or aboard
but it was harder than i've expected and I was kinda running out of money so I decided to work at WCG.

^ This is called a "run-on sentence." Each sentence needs a subject + a verb. You can combine two sentences into one by using a comma and a conjunction. However, you can't combine more than two complete sentences.

"I spent most of my time learning english because I wanted to go to university in the states or abroad." (1 complete sentence)

"It was harder than I expected." (1 complete sentence)

"I was kind of running out of money so I decided to work at WCG." (1 complete sentence)

You can combine two of those sentences. If you combine all three into one sentence, it becomes a "run-on sentence."


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I'm sure there are some grammar buffs out there that will find plenty of things wrong with own post. Please go easy on me lol T.T; I know I'm terrible at it, but I wanted to try and help.
I might be the minority on TL, but TL is the minority everywhere else.
Scarlett`
Profile Joined April 2011
Korea (South)2446 Posts
September 08 2013 10:08 GMT
#5
On September 08 2013 18:00 Joedaddy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 08 2013 17:07 Rain wrote:
Hi guys. This is former progamer Fnatic.Rain.
I'm writhing this because it will help me to improve my English skills, and also, I can keep in touch with e-sports.

Since i have retired, my life has changed a lot.
I spent most of time in learning English because I wanted to go university in the states or aboard,
but it was harder than i've expected. and I was kinda of running out of money so I decided to work at WCG.

and I recently started to stream a lot. Actually, I haven't played Terran in hots before because I really hate losing with my Main race. So, I only played offraces on ladder.
and I started to play Terran like a week ago, and it was pretty amusing. I was astonished that I still have some viewers

In retrospect, life as progamer was slightly better than now
This is like a prologue, and I will post more things later.
thanks for reading this and if you find any grammar mistakes please let me know <3


Hello Rain. =)

I hope you continue to stream your Terran play. I've always enjoyed watching you play <3 I think your English is really good! I made some corrections to your post. All of the corrections are in bold font. However, despite being a native English speaker, my grammar isn't the best

I think its awesome that you are learning English, and I hope you continue to have success with it. You are doing great so far!

+ Show Spoiler +
Since i have retired, my life has changed a lot
I spent most of time in learning english cause i wanted to go university in the states or aboard
but it was harder than i've expected and I was kinda running out of money so I decided to work at WCG.

^ This is called a "run-on sentence." Each sentence needs a subject + a verb. You can combine two sentences into one by using a comma and a conjunction. However, you can't combine more than two complete sentences.

"I spent most of my time learning english because I wanted to go to university in the states or abroad." (1 complete sentence)

"It was harder than I expected." (1 complete sentence)

"I was kind of running out of money so I decided to work at WCG." (1 complete sentence)

You can combine two of those sentences. If you combine all three into one sentence, it becomes a "run-on sentence."


+ Show Spoiler +
I'm sure there are some grammar buffs out there that will find plenty of things wrong with own post. Please go easy on me lol T.T; I know I'm terrible at it, but I wanted to try and help.

I feel like "was harder than I expected" and "was kinda running out of money" should be kept together if it was a joint cause that caused him to work at WCG. Otherwise, it feels disconnected and that the only reason he decided to work at WCG was the fact that he was running out of money and not that learning English was harder than he expected
Progamer一条咸鱼
Dingodile
Profile Joined December 2011
4139 Posts
September 08 2013 10:17 GMT
#6
I rather think he wanted to say "was harder than I expected to find a university in US".
Grubby | ToD | Moon | Lyn | Sky
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16127 Posts
September 08 2013 10:19 GMT
#7
On September 08 2013 19:17 Dingodile wrote:
I rather think he wanted to say "was harder than I expected to find a university in US".


The way I read it was that he wanted to go study abroad, but the process required to do that was more difficult than he expected so he didn't.

Could be either or. Anyway.

Hi Rain! Nice to see you posting on TL!
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
Targe
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United Kingdom14103 Posts
September 08 2013 10:23 GMT
#8
Nice to hear from you Rain!
11/5/14 CATACLYSM | The South West's worst Falco main
LightTemplar
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Ireland481 Posts
September 08 2013 10:41 GMT
#9
Nice to hear from you and congrats on your enthusiasm for learning English. Thanks for remaining in touch with the community!
"Thoughts are always there, the mind can't stop" - Grubby
Erik.TheRed
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1655 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-09-08 10:55:36
September 08 2013 10:54 GMT
#10
Your English is very coherent and I'm glad to see that you're making an effort to break your ideas into separate paragraphs (something that even many native English speakers don't do). Since this is a gaming-forum, there are certain grammatical errors that people make all the time but even the grammar nerds don't complain about. Things like not capitalizing words that should be capitalized, not always writing in complete sentences (as long as the main idea is still understandable), and using smiley faces and other icons/ meme references (as long as it's not from Twitch chat!) So keep that in mind when you read through the forums!

"See you space cowboy"
Hyeon
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Korea (South)462 Posts
September 08 2013 12:27 GMT
#11
On September 08 2013 17:07 Rain wrote:
Hi guys this is former progamer Fnatic.Rain
I'm writhing this because it will help me to improve my english skills and also i can keep in touch with e-sports.

Since i have retired, my life has changed a lot
I spent most of time in learning english cause i wanted to go university in the states or aboard
but it was harder than i've expected and I was kinda running out of money so I decided to work at WCG.

and I recently started to stream a lot actually I haven't played Terran in hots before because I really hate losing with my Main race so I only played offraces on ladder.
and i started to play Terran like a week ago and it was pretty amusing I was astonished that i still have some viewers

in retrospect, life as progamer was slightly better than now
This is like a prologue and I will post more things later.
thanks for reading this and if you find any grammar mistakes please let me know <3



Am i the only person who thinks Rain's english is good enough?
I've been studying English for.. about 16years, but i think he's better than i am.
oO
Wintex
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Norway16849 Posts
September 08 2013 13:00 GMT
#12
On September 08 2013 17:07 Rain wrote:
Hi guys this is former progamer Fnatic.Rain
I'm writhing this because it will help me to improve my english skills and also i can keep in touch with e-sports.

Since i have retired, my life has changed a lot
I spent most of time in learning english cause i wanted to go university in the states or aboard
but it was harder than i've expected and I was kinda running out of money so I decided to work at WCG.

and I recently started to stream a lot actually I haven't played Terran in hots before because I really hate losing with my Main race so I only played offraces on ladder.
and i started to play Terran like a week ago and it was pretty amusing I was astonished that i still have some viewers

in retrospect, life as progamer was slightly better than now
This is like a prologue and I will post more things later.
thanks for reading this and if you find any grammar mistakes please let me know <3

Rain, your english is pretty good actually! I enjoy watching your stream! I hope you continue to stay in touch ~
The Bomber boy
Japhybaby
Profile Blog Joined February 2013
Canada301 Posts
September 08 2013 13:06 GMT
#13
On September 08 2013 21:27 Hyeon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 08 2013 17:07 Rain wrote:
Hi guys this is former progamer Fnatic.Rain
I'm writhing this because it will help me to improve my english skills and also i can keep in touch with e-sports.

Since i have retired, my life has changed a lot
I spent most of time in learning english cause i wanted to go university in the states or aboard
but it was harder than i've expected and I was kinda running out of money so I decided to work at WCG.

and I recently started to stream a lot actually I haven't played Terran in hots before because I really hate losing with my Main race so I only played offraces on ladder.
and i started to play Terran like a week ago and it was pretty amusing I was astonished that i still have some viewers

in retrospect, life as progamer was slightly better than now
This is like a prologue and I will post more things later.
thanks for reading this and if you find any grammar mistakes please let me know <3



Am i the only person who thinks Rain's english is good enough?
I've been studying English for.. about 16years, but i think he's better than i am.


he's better than me. I'm impressed "pretty amusing" sounds like such natural slang.

@rain in retrospect life as a progamer is better? That's too bad but maybe it's just your mind convincing you. "you want what you can't have"

aboard = on a boat. You mean abroad. Abroad is away from home.

I never thought i'd be on a boat
it's a big blue watery road
poseidon, look at meeee!
hold on! i'm callin' you back to the pool, and we'll dazzle them all!
y0su
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Finland7871 Posts
September 08 2013 13:14 GMT
#14
Really impressive English indeed! Thanks for sharing and it would be really cool to hear more. I'll be sure to watch for you to stream :D
ETisME
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
12902 Posts
September 08 2013 14:17 GMT
#15
you don't need advanced level of english to really study in university.
they care more about whether you can bring out the points that they want.
"precise and condensed" as one of my tutor once told me

your level seems perfectly ok, especially compared to some chinese undergrads that I know
其疾如风,其徐如林,侵掠如火,不动如山,难知如阴,动如雷震。
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States46612 Posts
September 08 2013 15:00 GMT
#16
Hi Rain,

It was very nice to meet you at MLG Providence 2011! You're very nice, and I wish you good luck in the future!

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Rain fighting!!!
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
Alejandrisha
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States6566 Posts
September 08 2013 15:25 GMT
#17
good stuff Rain.
get rich or die mining
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PassiveAce
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States18076 Posts
September 08 2013 15:40 GMT
#18
I'm happy to hear your doing well. your English is quite good! Only a few mistakes and entirely readable.

I look forward to your next blog!
Call me Marge Simpson cuz I love you homie
Deawesome1
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
United States14 Posts
September 08 2013 15:57 GMT
#19
Your English is very good :D
Eggi
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
478 Posts
September 08 2013 16:21 GMT
#20
Rain:

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