Pep Talk India
Living things are constantly growing and changing, and in the same way, so does language. If you are a student of literature then you can easily recognize differences between Old English, Shakespeare’s English and modern-day English. Present-day English is evolving at a rapid pace, imbibing scientific and business jargon, social media slang and new words… Continue reading 15 More Idioms That Will Turn You Into An English Pro
The English language is ever evolving and as many as 500 new words are added to the Oxford Dictionary every quarter. The database rapidly expands as new terms are coined in the political, socio-economic, scientific, and literary sphere, not to mention the social media lingo that increasingly finds acceptance among mainstream readers. As you listen… Continue reading Five Steps To Build A Great Vocabulary
Being argumentative is a trait that is much desired among the millennials, as it helps people understand how clear-headed your line of reasoning is, and how capable you are of elaborating your points in group discussions or debates. There are, however, a series of defective arguments, commonly known as ‘fallacies’, where the line of reasoning… Continue reading Top 10 Fallacies (or Defective Arguments) In English
The gift of oratory is something that we all desire to possess- making an erudite and eloquent speech in front of a large assembly gives you a soaring feeling, akin to being on top of the world. Throughout history, there have been many great speeches by famous personalities, such as Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, Winston Churchill’s… Continue reading The Story of Demosthenes- One of the Greatest Orators in History
Any student of the English language willing to tread down the path of hard work and toil in order to attain proficiency similar to that of native speakers soon realizes that life is not a bed of roses, but a shambled road full of thorns and pickles. This has been stressed more often than not-… Continue reading 20 Popular English Idioms That Will Make You Sound More Eloquent
Any person aspiring to be a great writer has to make sure that he or she is sufficiently adept in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and is able to communicate to the reader multifarious ideas in a clear and succinct manner. An effective way to make sure the reader is hooked to your writing is to embellish… Continue reading 10 Latin Phrases To Boost Your Vocabulary
English is a funny language. There exists such a vast repository of vocabulary and plethora of nuances that it is common to see not only a tyro committing grammar gaffes but also seasoned experts making silly errors. One particular area where autocorrect or electronic spellcheckers fail is when similar sounding words, called homophones, are incorrectly… Continue reading 10 Commonly Confused Words In English
Five Effective Ways To Improve Your English Quickly and Effectively Learning English is by no means an easy task. As with most languages, it takes years of rigorous practice and dedication to gain a certain level of proficiency. I have seen many a person stumble and stutter, grappling to use the appropriate word in daily… Continue reading 5 Effective Ways to Improve Your English Quickly
English Conversation between two friends in a party Teena: Hey, How are you doing? Saisha: I am doing well, how about you? Teena: I am also fine and doing great, how’s family? Saisha: The family is also doing well; I am busy with my kids these days as they have got their exams at school.… Continue reading English Conversation: How to talk at a Party