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Mikozz Takes the Crown

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First and foremost, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the writers who participated in our June Writing Contest III. Each story brought something unique and valuable to our community. Our contest wouldn't exist without the passionate readers who take time to engage with every story. Your participation transforms individual writing into a community celebration. Thank you for reading thoughtfully - Each vote represents time invested in supporting fellow creators. The Moment of Victory When the final votes were tallied for our June Writing Contest III, one name emerged triumphant from the digital battlefield: Mikozz. With a commanding 44% of the vote, they didn’t just win, they dominated with a story so haunting, so emotionally disturbing, that it left our entire FluentEnglish Community questioning everything we thought we knew about progress, technology, and what it means to be human. About the Winner Mikozz has been our community’s creative heartbeat for mont...

Laxman's on a Date

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In our ever-growing FluentEnglish Community, talent flows in every direction - but every now and then, a story shines so brightly that it pulls all eyes toward it. For the May Writing Contest, that story was Unplanned Date , written by our very own @Laxman. This charming and emotionally engaging story captured the essence of surprise, connection, and how the best moments in life often arrive…uninvited.   About Laxman: Laxman has been an active and supportive member of the FluentEnglish Community. Known for his witty one-liners and comic strips, thoughtful feedback, his programming skills, and eagerness to improve, he has become one of the most important members of our community This was his first time submitting a story to the writing contest - and what a debut it turned out to be! The Winning Story: Unplanned Date “Okay, that’s it for today. You have to complete these assignments by next week… nothing too significant, but make sure your answers are clear and precise. U...

Spoken Word Poetry (06.13.2025)

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The Fluent English Server presents: Open Mic - Karaoke & Spoken Word Poetry. This event is made for literature lovers and anyone who wants to express themselves through spoken poetry and music. The event hosted by aarya57 this Friday on our Discord server had the privilege of welcoming over nine poets who performed spoken poetry in multiple languages. They expressed themselves through powerful verses and impactful lines, while expanding their English vocabulary through this creative exchange. Below, you'll find all the poems performed during the event: 1- @Bruce performed Ozymandias by  Percy Bysshe Shelley “I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said—“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. . . . Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read—” 📖 Read full poem 2- @simbadlemarin_ performed The emissary of death by Anthony ...

Subject - Verb Agreement

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  Have you ever felt unsure about a sentence you just thought of? Or about a little compound of words that just left your mouth without thinking much about the fierce English grammatical standards? Yeah, I can say that it happens all the time to me, but with practice and a good understanding of some grammar rules, I can assure you that you’ll build up stronger confidence to speak more fluently. Today, we will take a look at subject-verb agreement so we can better understand how to match the verbs with the subject. Subject-verb agreement is about matching the verb with the subject of the clause. Let’s start our journey by correcting the sentence above. Why do you think that “The dogs is sitting” is an incorrect sentence? If you guessed that the verb “is” doesn’t match with “the dogs,” you are correct! The first thing that you should look after when building sentences is: Who is the subject? And what is he/she/it doing? In our case, the subject is “the dogs”, and they are doing ...

A Few More Events

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1. Mad Gab with Jaives! (19.04) The winners 🏆  1️⃣🥇Bruce - 38 points 2️⃣🥈Mikozz - 35 points 3️⃣🥉Sara - 28 points 🎉🌟🥳 2. Guess the Flick with Bruce! (05.05) And the winners are: written by marine_0204

Stage Fright. What Monster Lives There? (03.05, marine_0204)

Do you fear speaking in front of the audience? Does the thought of giving a presentation make you nauseated? Do you avoid talking to your boss or other people in authority? Do you get anxious and have a racing heart, blushing face, or shaky hands when you speak in front of others? Do you think you should be much further ahead in your career and social life if you were able to be comfortable and confident while speaking in public? Do you avoid telling stories and being the center of attention in social gatherings?  Do you see yourself in any of these? Check out the following test. Rate each item on a scale of 1 to 5. Food for thought: Do you think people who are naturally introverted are more affected by this fear? Share your thoughts in the comment section below 👇  What is the fear of public speaking? It’s the fear of being criticized, embarrassed, humiliated, or negatively judged. People often worry that they might come across as rude, unintelligent, boring, or awkward. The...