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Reading Time: 2 minutesA good resume is an inevitable tool for job seekers. Follow the tips given below to write a good resume. Dr Aswathy AravindakshanDr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at NSS College…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Words in the English language can be broadly classified into form/content words and function words. Content or form words are nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs that convey specific meaning. On the other hand, function words have grammatical functions and do not have their own meaning in isolation. They glue a sentence together and render meaning….
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Reading Time: 3 minutes PERSONAL BLOG WRITING BLOGS A blog, short for “weblog,” is an online platform where individuals, organisations, or businesses regularly publish content in chronological order. Typically managed by a single author or a group of contributors, a blog is a digital space for sharing information, opinions, and expertise on various topics. Blog posts can take…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes SKILLS REQUIRED To work on social media, you need different skills. You have to write well, making clear and short messages. Being creative in how you use words is essential for developing exciting content. Additionally, you must know when to be formal or informal, depending on the person with whom you’re interacting. Understanding how to use keywords…
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Reading Time: 4 minutes INTRODUCTION A group discussion is when a bunch of people talk together about a specific topic. This often happens when companies are picking new people/ during job interviews. The candidates, or those trying to be chosen, discuss the given topic to share facts, opinions, and conclusions. Employers use this technique to assess how well…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesOPENING AND CONCLUDING CONVERSATIONS WITH FAMILIARS AND STRANGERS Below are examples of opening and ending conversations with familiar people and strangers. We can use formal, informal or semi-informal openings or closings as per the situation/context in which the conversation is performed. GREETINGS Yo (informal) Sup (informal) Hello (semi-formal) Hi (semi-formal) Hey (informal) Good morning (formal)…
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Reading Time: 4 minutes INTRODUCTION STEPS IN A ROLE PLAY SAMPLE CONVERSATIONS CONVERSATION BETWEEN A STUDENT AND A BANK MANAGER INQUIRING ABOUT STUDY LOANS STUDENT: Good morning, Sir BANK MANAGER: Good morning. How can I help you? STUDENT: I have some enquiries on educational loans. BANK MANAGER: Certainly, which institution are you planning to enrol in? STUDENT: I’m planning…
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Reading Time: 4 minutes THE ART OF COMPERING How to prepare for a compering session 1. Write a script – content is the king –understand the purpose and nature of the event – research and prepare an engaging script. 2. Practice – practice makes a man perfect – rehearse till you feel confident to present before an audience 3. Master time…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes EXAMPLE: SAMPLE PRESENTATION PREPARED BY A STUDENT Aiswarya AS Department of History (3 D.C, 2022) HHMSPB NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram Good morning, everyone. I would like to introduce you to my friend Taylor Swift. She is 32 years old. She was born on the 13th of December. She likes to bake and cook…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesIntroduce a classmate to the audience by mentioning their basic details, good qualities, interests, and achievements, and also share some experiences or notable aspects about them. HOW TO PRESENT PEOPLE TO ONE ANOTHER – EXAMPLES Different ways to introduce Riyaz to Diya: – Hi Diya, meet Riyaz, my friend. (Informal) I would (I’d) like you to…
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