IELTS

IELTS

10 ways to be the best speaker

1. TIP 1  If you really want to improve your speaking you need to think of speaking as a skill. Speak or record yourself saying the answer and then write it down. We speak and write differently, and it is a mistake to train yourself to speak in the same way as you write. If you record yourself you will be able to consider whether you said enough. In parts 1 and 3 of the IELTS test you need to aim for two or three sentences per answer. Speaking should still be organized. There should be a structure to the …Read more

Do you have an eye for beauty? 7 ways to turn up your eye for beauty
Advanced Blessings

Do you have an eye for beauty? 7 ways to turn up your eye for beauty

EYE FOR BEAUTY BLESSING  B: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and your eyes will open more when you observe beauty more. L: Loving beauty makes you tingle more with life. E: Enlightenment of the highest kind comes to us when we see beauty in the form of beauty, especially the wonders of nature in the form of flowers, …Read more

iPresent is the way to go for iDENTIFIABLE success. 8 reasons for iPresent mode by Ashraf Chaudhry
Business

iPresent is the way to go for iDENTIFIABLE success. 8 reasons for iPresent mode by Ashraf Chaudhry

Why iPresent? REASON 1: Steve Jobs’ presenting style is uniquely fabulous. He created stage showmanship that no other CEO comes close to. Despite being a geek, he enthralled and mesmerized his audience and media with his style and charisma.He never sold products. He sold dreams. His launch events were ‘shock and awe’ scenes. People literally lined up in the freezing …Read more

Man should not be an ATM machine? The battle of the sexes rages on and on and on
IELTS

Man should not be an ATM machine? The battle of the sexes rages on and on and on

HOME FRONT In the Bible and the Quran, woman is the mate of man – a helper and supporter. Homemakers and caregivers have been the front-line roles for eons. ROLE REVERSAL REVOLUTION Since the 19th century and accelerating in the 20th century, women in the west have gone out to work in droves. Women want a role not just in the …Read more

MISTAKE MAYHEM IN ENGLISH, by Yousuf Rafi.  10 mistakes to avoid
Education

MISTAKE MAYHEM IN ENGLISH, by Yousuf Rafi. 10 mistakes to avoid

THE FACTS OF ENGLISH LIFE Spell checkers never catch all English mistakes. 10 common mistakes you can rectify now. NUMBER 1 – THERE versus THEIR versus THEY’RE “There” indicates location. For example, I want to see that view over there. “Their” is a possessive version of “they” For example: They took their cat to the vet. “They’re” is a contraction …Read more

Live your best life, says Oprah Winfrey. Love letter to you
Business

Live your best life, says Oprah Winfrey. Love letter to you

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE In May 2011 Oprah Winfrey presented the final Oprah Winfrey Show. This show aired for 25 years, a quarter of a century. LOVE LETTER TO YOU The last show was billed as a love letter to you. Life goes on, and, of course, Oprah will continue but with her own cable channel, OWN – Oprah Winfrey Network. …Read more

TERRIBLE OR TREMENDOUS – TECHNOLOGY IS HERE TO STAY
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TERRIBLE OR TREMENDOUS – TECHNOLOGY IS HERE TO STAY

TWEETING NEWS Bane or balm, technology is here to stay. In fact, we are heading in one dirction only - a world where we are more and more wired up. When Christopher Columbus discovered America, it took months and months for this news to get back to Europe. If this happened today, somebody would have tweeted the event even before the ship anchored. …Read more

Bowl over people with listening prowess
IELTS

Bowl over people with listening prowess

  THE SECRET TO SPEAKING WELL IS LISTENING WELL L: Look at the examiner as you talk to him/her. I: Interesting answers are appreciated by the examiner. S: Summarize and paraphrase what the examiner is saying, where appropriate. T: Take note – either in your mind or on paper (part 2). E: Enter the Examiner’s world, play by the Exam …Read more

Put your best voice forward
IELTS

Put your best voice forward

  SOUNDING GOOD FOR A GREAT LIFE  IT IS IMPORTANT TO SOUND GOOD. Here’s how. Watch how you speak, and what you do with your lips. Are they moving? Do you clench your teeth? Where is your tongue? Is your tongue lazy – does it contact the top part of the mouth a lot? Do your lips change shape with each vowel? …Read more

Social skills determine your level of speaking success
IELTS

Social skills determine your level of speaking success

WHAT IS YOUR LEVEL OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE? 1.SHAKE OR NO SHAKE: To shake or not to shake hands. It depends on your culture, but often when you meet people for the first time, it is nice to shake hands. So do think about when it is right to shake hands when you meet people. In the IELTS exam, should you …Read more

Super Speaking Success
Advanced Blessings

Super Speaking Success

POLISHED PRESENTATION BLESSING B: Begin with a bang and Butter up your audience with polished presentation skills. L: Let your audience know that you care for them by showing them good eye contact and professional friendliness. E: Engage your audience with your enthusiasm. S: Seek to be spontaneous in your speech. S: Speak with your heart, mind and soul. Y: Your …Read more

Work your life purpose to maximum purpose
Advanced Blessings

Work your life purpose to maximum purpose

BLESSING FOR A GREAT LIFE PURPOSE B: Be in alignment with your true life purpose. L: Look at how you can follow your dream. Look at your values and what makes you tick. Life will pay whatever you intelligently ask for. E: Explore what you really like, love and get passionate about. Explore your values and work out what your …Read more

20 percent better speaking is doable
IELTS

20 percent better speaking is doable

 20 PER CENT BETTER WILL WORK WONDERS FOR YOUR LIFE Because speaking and listening are skills, you can improve these skills. Learn a number of things, practice them and aim for that 20 per cent improvement. Watch on YouTube BELIEFS ARE AWESOMELY POWERFUL Watch on YouTube You have to believe that you can improve your speaking and listening. We limit …Read more

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