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English is considered one of the easiest languages to learn. It is also a global language. The fun fact is that India is not a native English speaking country but it has the highest number of English speakers. Holding this glory, now let’s try to see the other side of the coin – the dark… Continue reading 5 Unique Methods to Create Your Own English Speaking Environment
We live in a world where a single language has many different dialects. Some languages have so many dialects with a difference to such an extent that you might not be able to understand a major part of a different dialect of the same language. One such language is considered to be the second toughest… Continue reading 60 Word Differences between British and American English
Language is a cognition that truly makes us human. Whereas other species do communicate with an innate ability to produce a limited number of meaningful vocalizations (e.g. pygmy chimpanzee), or even with partially learned systems (e.g. bird songs), there is no other species known to date that can express infinite ideas (sentences) with a limited… Continue reading Language Acquisition in Humans – How do we acquire our first language
Do you prefer to work in a group or by yourself? Why? Working in a group certainly has a number of advantages and disadvantages. In this blog series of group psychology, we will discuss three phenomena that can occur as a result of working in groups: groupthink, social loafing, and social facilitation. Understanding these phenomena… Continue reading Group psychology (part I)- Understanding social groups to facilitate a productive group workflow
“Every time you speak, you are auditioning for leadership.” ~ James Hume At a time when virtual meetings have become the new normal, it’s important to get comfortable with this mode of communication and understand what’s required to make a mark during conference calls. Speaking during conference calls is a totally different ball game than… Continue reading Top Etiquette and Tips To Help You Stand Out During Conference Calls
We face issues in making our talk interesting most of the time. Every time we open our mouth, things sound cliché, be it in a general talk on in a debate. This article will help you make your debate more interesting and grab the attention of people around you. 1. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WELCOME TO… Continue reading INTERESTING PHRASES TO BE USED IN A DEBATE
When you switch on your laptop, you expect it to power up and show the display screen from where you can log in through your password, pin or fingerprint (if you’re using that kind of tech). When the screen doesn’t show, you wonder what’s gone wrong. You proceed to try out various solutions – plugging… Continue reading The Art of Delivering Humour – How to Get More Laughs in Your Presentations!
Have you ever faced the following before/during a public speech? Accelerated heart rate Sweaty palms Clenched fists Nausea Shortness of breath Tingling or uneasiness If you experience one or more of the above symptoms, you are suffering from a very common problem known as speech anxiety. Most people develop speaking phobias in high school and… Continue reading 6 Tips To Help You Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
Anyone who tells you they have attained mastery to a certain level in English is a liar. There are so many nuances and contexts related to usage of several words in the English language that even lecturers, professors and PhDs can’t claim to know it all. You can only get better in English, but never… Continue reading Frequently Misused Words in English – Even Experts Make These Mistakes!
Do people use the colon frequently? This is tough to say, as the dash has often replaced it. From casual writers to professional ones, there has been an increase in the instances of the usage of the dash. However, what many are not aware of is that the colon is a versatile workhorse, and the… Continue reading How to Use Colons Properly – A Short Guide
