English My Language-Part 3

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English My Language- Session 3 by English Teacher English Tutor Namrata Arora

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From Native Language to English

We think in our regional language or mother tongue and then translate it into English.
Here is an easy way out.

http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/27190-Vocabulary-Translation-from-your-native-language-to-English

Time bound preparation for TOEFL-iBT

TOEFL-IBT TIME BOUND PREPARATION


TOEFL-iBT tests the candidates on their Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing Skills of the English Language. There are four separate Modules for testing each of these skills. Again, in the Speaking and Writing Modules there are Integrated Tasks that collectively assess the test taker’s Reading, Listening and Speaking/ Writing skills.

TOEFL-iBT is a time-bound test where each Module / Section and in some sections each question, has a fixed time limit. For instance, in the Speaking Module, when the time (sometimes in seconds) elapses for a question, the screen automatically moves on to the next question. The student should be well aware of this aspect and should keep an eye on the Timer.

Preparation for such a time-bound test entails that even without looking at the timer, the student gets to know that the time is about to elapse. In the Speaking Module, for example, the student gets 15 sec. or 30 sec. to prepare the response. S/He needs to manage the time between finding content for the answer, organizing it and checking for Vocabulary, Grammar and Rhythm. If s/he has to keep track of the time as well, things would definitely go out of control. Therefore, it is highly recommended to practise these questions so well, that without even looking at the stop-watch, the student gets an idea about the time.

The question that springs up here is how do we find and plan the response in this restricted time span. The first step is to leave the mind open, no boundaries of experience, judgement or prejudice. Remember, TOEFL-iBT tests the student’s English language abilities and not the Emotional Quotient. In a way, there’s hardly any need to get attached to what s/he actually think of a particular topic or context in a question. The student should concentrate on Brainstorming points as much as s/he can in the time assigned for the task. In summary, the student should avoid being rigid when it comes to planning and preparing the response.

Next, the student should brief up his notes-making. No full-forms, no sentences, just words and phrases to mark the notes. Again, the notes should be legible and organized, so that the student is able to give the response from the notes and not lose points because of the unorganized scribbled notes.

There are innumerable factors to be kept in mind while preparing for a time-bound test, but the matters ease out when the candidate is good at Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing English.

All the best!

K-12

Heard it too often?
What does it stand for?

K-12 implies Kindergarten through 12th Grade for schools in United States, Canada and Australia.

English Essay- 5 Must do Topics for IELTS, TOEFL-iBT

Here is a list of topics of essays for English Writing. These must do topics come in varied forms in IELTS and TOEFL-iBT.

Just attempt them and put your entries as Comments to the post.

1. Some people like to work in a group or team, while others like to work independently. What do you prefer and why?

2. If you travel back in time to meet a famous person from history, whom would you like to meet? Why?

3. Do you agree or disgree with the statement? "The Government should spend more money on developing or buying Computer Technology than on basic needs." Why?

4. Do you agree or disgree with the statement? "People always want more, they are never happy with what they have." Why?

5. Do you agree or disgree with the statement? "Money always damages friendships." Why?

Community Colleges (Different Meanings)

The term Community Colleges has different meanings in different places and countries.
In the United States, it refers to publicly funded two-year institutions.
In Canada, Community Colleges are simply termed as 'Colleges'
In the United Kingdom, community college is a secondary school, mostly a technology college or providing adult education courses.

Education System in the United States

Here is an overview of the age-wise levels of education in the United States.

1. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten (4-6 years age group)
2. Elementary School- First Grade to Fifth Grade (6-11 years age group)
3. Middle School - Sixth Grade to Eighth Grade (11-14 years age group)
4. High School - 9th Grade (Freshman) (14-15 years age group)
10th Grade (Sophomore) (15-16 years age group)
11th Grade (Junior) (16-17 years age group)
12th Grade (Senior) (17–18 years age group)
5. Post- Secondary includes College or University (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and
Senior years) (varied age groups) and Vocational Education
6. Graduate Education (actually the Post-Graduation)

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Exercise on Slang

Match the meanings in List A with the Words in list B:

List A:

1. to be fully obsessed with something, leaving no time for other things
2. a person who is obsessively silly or stupid
3. I am going to
4. I would like to
5. Not very beautiful but pretty enough


List B:
1. Idiopath
2. Prettiful
3. Ina
4. Quagged
5. Ima

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Slang- What's this?

Slang as a language is socially less acceptable than standard English as slangs is associated with a specific social group.
Again, slang keeps on evolving and constantly changing.

Confidence Level

Confidence is a feeling, an expression that exhibits the superior power or performance of the person possessing that Confidence Level.

There are instances when this Confidence simply oozes out of the speaker and spell bounds the audience into deep silence.

Let's consider a few traits that any confident orator possesses:
1. A clear throat
A strong voice with a clear throat is a very effective tool to catch the listener's attention. How do you feel when the host of the Conference or the Chairman of the Meeting has a sore throat or keeps on saying 'aaaa', 'uh', 'ahem' during his speech? Step into the listener's shoes and deliver your speech with a clear throat.

2. A smiling face
Even if you are talking on the phone, the person at the other end, can make out the expression on your face. Try this out with a friend and you'll understand the importance of smiling while speaking.

3. Glitter in the eyes
This shows the speaker's interest and pride in what s/he speaks. If you speak with a sparkle in the eye, people will enjoy your speech as much as you'll be enjoying.

4. Pauses at the right places
A good speaker knows where to give a brief pause and where to give an elongated silence. This brings out the level of practice that went into preparing for the Speech.