According to research, India has the second-highest number of English speaking population in the world. It is a second language for the vast majority of people. In a country where many regional languages are used, a lot of errors creep into the grammar and vocabulary of an average English speaker in India. Writing and speaking in English as a non-native […]
There are a surprising number of idioms that contain the word āballā. This post looks at some of the most useful and intriguing ones. Get/start the ball rolling: It means to do something to make an activity start or to encourage other people to do something similar to you. Example: Iām hoping we can all share our ideas today. Who […]
The way you think about yourself can be described as self-esteem. If you have low self-esteem, you are likely to feel low and depressed. Try these tips to give a boost to your self-esteem. Self-esteem is explained as a set of comprehensive values and opinions about oneself. Typically, the way you think about yourself or self-view. In your day to […]
Non-reversible word pairs always appear in the same order, e.g., back and forth. It would sound awkward if we read forth and back. For many of us, certain words go together and we will automatically use the correct order. CollocationsĀ are also a good idea to learn if you are a non-native speaker. The following is a list of common word […]
Also known as a job resume, a resume is a brief written summary of a job applicantās past employment history, education, and other pertinent information. How are resumes used? Resumes are used to make a favorable impression on a prospective employer. Your resume is often the first impression a potential employer has of you. For this reason, it is often […]
What is the difference between Get and Have? There are many ways in which you can use āgetā as a verb.Ā One meaning of āgetā is to receive something, / come to have possession of something /enjoyment of something/ fetch/ cause for something/emotions and feelings /command. Example – *Get me a glass of water from the kitchen. *Thomas got a […]
It is sheer truth that a person with a charismatic personality is always embraced no matter whether its a meeting or a workplace. However, the question is how can we create it because everyone has its own qualities and traits which makes them different in one way or the other. But still, everyone tries to improve his persona, thatās when […]
Are you a fashionista? A fashionista is a slang term for people who like fashion. It can be anyone: a supermodel, a fashion designer or someone who loves to wear something stylish and fashionable. Being a fashionista, if you deck up yourself with better lexis along with trendy outfits then you can charm the pants off anyone. There is an […]
Alex: Have you had your breakfast? Harry: Not Yet. Alex: I am having brunch. Would you like to join? Harry: Yeah Sure, thanks, buddy! In the above conversation, the word ‘brunch’ has been used. Have you ever wondered how the word is formed or from where has it been derived? In the following article, we will study about the derivation […]
Difference between Action and Non-action Verbs. Zen: You were planning to join some Public Speaking Course since your communication skills are weak. Sam: Yeah, you right. I am planning to join. Zen: Which institute? Sam: Wabs Talk, It seems to be one of the best institutes for Soft Skills Training. Zen: I think, you are right. In the above conversation, […]