Practical English

Great English lesson by Dr Zakir Naik. Great religious lesson by Dr Zakir Naik
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Great English lesson by Dr Zakir Naik. Great religious lesson by Dr Zakir Naik

QUESTION: Is the Qur’an contradicting science? The Qur’an says that Allah has put a seal upon the hearts of the Kaffar (non-believer) and they will not believe. However, science tells us today that the brain is responsible for understanding and believing and not the heart.  Dr Zakir Nair’s answer 1. Allah has set a seal on the heart of the Kuffar The Glorious Qur’an says: “As to those who reject Faith it is the same to them Whether thou warn them or do not warn them; They will not believe. “Allah hath set a seal on their hearts and on …Read more

Words, language and writing by the one of the greatest innovators in the English language. 7 ways to put a zing in your writing
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Words, language and writing by the one of the greatest innovators in the English language. 7 ways to put a zing in your writing

The greatest words and writing secrets by Virginia Woolf (Part 2) Woolf is considered one of the greatest innovators in the English language. 1. POWER WORDS: “When I cannot see words curling like rings of smoke round me I am in darkness—I am nothing.”  Virginia Woolf Susan McKenzie: In the beginning was the word says the Hebrew Bible – words …Read more

7 writing secrets from the greatest modernist literary figure of the 20th century (Part I)
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7 writing secrets from the greatest modernist literary figure of the 20th century (Part I)

The writing secrets of Virginia Woolf with comments by Susan McKenzie 1.  TREAT ALL WRITING AS AN ESSAY A good essay must have this permanent quality about it; it must draw its curtain round us, but it must be a curtain that shuts us in not out. (Virginia Woolf). SUSAN MCKENZIE: Treat all writing including business writing as a form …Read more

Better business writing – 13 ways
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Better business writing – 13 ways

EFFECTIVE WRITING IS A LEARNABLE SKILL THE FACTS OF THE BUSINESS WORLD Think about it – a significant part of your job consists of communicating with others. This communication will be both speaking and writing. Email, letters, memos, proposals, office materials, promotional copy and a wide range of other documents.  Here are 13 tips to improve your writing impact. 1. …Read more

That’s interesting – tell me more. Never be lost for words again when you use these four phrases
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That’s interesting – tell me more. Never be lost for words again when you use these four phrases

Four phrases that help you communicate more effectively – with these four phrases you will be a savvy communicator You can reply to anything with these four phrases That’s interesting – tell me more. That’s interesting – why would you say that? That’s interesting – why would you do that? That’s interesting – why would you ask that? Interesting communication …Read more

My ‘can’ English lesson from the Ambassador’s wife. What the British High Commissioner’s wife taught me (Part I)
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My ‘can’ English lesson from the Ambassador’s wife. What the British High Commissioner’s wife taught me (Part I)

How high are your standards of English? When I joined the British High Commission I was introduced to the High Commissioner’s wife. We had a lengthy conversation and during this introduction I used the word ‘can.’  We had a good laugh when she suggested my usage was Singlish. I took to heart what she said, so I was quite amused …Read more

Proverbs for the 21st century: Lessons from the curious questioning cat
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Proverbs for the 21st century: Lessons from the curious questioning cat

MODERN MINDSET Do you have a questioning mind? Most people have heard of the adage that curiosity killed the cat. This means if you question too much it could lead to bad results. WHEN CURIOSITY IS GOOD However, it is good to have a reasonable level of curiosity because one of the meanings of this word is eager to learn and we …Read more

7 secrets of how to communicate better in business
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7 secrets of how to communicate better in business

1. Find the best method of communication that works for you In every situation, there may be a better way of communicating. However the biggest secret is that you need to think concise – concise and the to the point – exact and specific. Think of the 5 Ws and the H- who, what, where, when, why and how.  If …Read more

Be a Reading Expert: 10 Effective Reading Tips
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Be a Reading Expert: 10 Effective Reading Tips

LITERACY Literacy is much more than just the ability to read and write, it is also the skill to use language effectively. Phonological sensitivity To be a top reader you need to develop heightened phonological sensitivity – the greatest  skilled readers use phonology when they read. SUPER SPELLING BEE Phonology sensitivity (sound system sensitivity) plays a key role in spelling too. WHAT ARE WORDS? …Read more

ARE YOU COMMITTING CAREER SUICIDE? ARE YOU COMMITTING IELTS SUICIDE? PRESENTATION SKILLS ARE THE NEW COMPETITIVE WEAPON! WE ARE ALL ON THE PLATFORM OF LIFE!
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ARE YOU COMMITTING CAREER SUICIDE? ARE YOU COMMITTING IELTS SUICIDE? PRESENTATION SKILLS ARE THE NEW COMPETITIVE WEAPON! WE ARE ALL ON THE PLATFORM OF LIFE!

What are the greatest fears known to man? Public speaking! Come on, really? Have you ever thought what are the greatest fears known to man? In business, the number one fear is public speaking. How do you overcome your public speaking fears. When I watch Richard Branson I feel that he does not have advanced public speaking skills – too …Read more

Bless you with a love of learning, a love of English and a love of books
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Bless you with a love of learning, a love of English and a love of books

POSTER BOYS FOR KNOWLEDGE A possible IELTS (International English Language Testing System) question is to ask whether books will soon be a thing of the past. Books have been the main repositories of knowledge for centuries. There is no doubt that computers are strong competitors now for books, but it is very doubtful that books in their traditional form will …Read more

Communication is much more than knowing English! Here’s why.
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Communication is much more than knowing English! Here’s why.

Have you wondered why so-called educated people cannot communicate with colleagues effectively? It could be because you are not on the same wavelength. Here is how to get in tune and on the right wavelength more often. TALKING TO A BRICK WALL “I might as well have been talking to a brick wall,” some people say in exasperation. Talking to …Read more

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