Some things are deemed necessary by virtue of being human. Similarly, there are some English grammar mistakes which you commit by virtue of being Indian! So much so that these are not considered mistakes anymore, they are an accepted way of speaking. There are two reasons for these mistakes: You grew up listening to others …
If you think I’m going to rant about the practical and most obvious benefit that bilingualism has (more job opportunities!) then you are wrong. I am going to tell you how being bilingual makes you smarter than the others. What is Bilingualism? First things first, the ability to know more than one language is called …
Every language has some distinct features of its own, so does English. There are many words that are spelt and pronounced the same way (almost!) but have different meanings and usage- both confusing and amusing! Let’s look at few of them and how they manage to confuse us! Ordinance: Local law or regulation Ordnance: …
Has it ever happened with you that you meet someone for the first time, and are so impressed by their personality that you can’t stop talking about them? You must have also heard people say that so and so has no personality at all. Have you ever wondered why they said so? I can answer …
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The first language of 350 million and the second language of 430 million – English is the one thing that is common across countries and cultures today. And according to experts, it is here to stay. The very fact that I am writing this article in English and you are reading it shows how relevant …
There are so many things that we want to learn and our excitement is always at its peak in the first stage. The thought of positive outcomes it will have motivates us and we swear to work hard. Once the process starts in full swing, we come face to face with reality. We get a …
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Is your boss giving you nightmares? Do you dread going to office every day? If all your attempts to impress your boss have failed, do not be disheartened, these tips are sure to be of help! Always be on time Someone who has hired you does not want you coming in late. He is paying …
Some people say they have been learning English for years and still find it difficult. There can only be one explanation to this: they are doing it wrong. English is not as complicated as it is perceived to be. Like any other skill, it also demands your time, money and of course effort. Let’s take …
“You will not gain much benefit if you don’t take risks in life.” “No risk, No gain” Both of these statements mean the same but the second one must have caught your attention first as it’s more crisp and concise. Such short and to the point sayings are called Proverbs or an Adage. These sayings …
Someone rightly observed, “Money makes the world go round.” It’s money that is the driving force behind the tall (and mostly false!) claims institutes make these days. Students who do not have much time on their hands fall victim to these easily. Today, we attempt to decode top 5 claims that spoken English institutes make! …
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