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- Are you the little bird? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Steve ScottIn my book, “Wings To Fly” I tell a shortened version of the following story. The story revolves around how we can set ourselves up for harm and failure without realizing that we are doing it. When we do, the consequences can be disastrous. Here’s the story. The owl and his friend, the ...
Views: 884 - Interesting facts about English Language - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from social engtutoDid you know that enneacontakaienneagon is actually a word in the English language? Do you think pronouncing supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is hard? In fact, the meaning of the word is just as bizarre as the word itself: it’s a shape with ninety-nine sides. Compared to other ...
Views: 1055 - If English Was Not The Primary Language Of The U.S., Would It Still Have Its Importance As It Does Today? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Sunil RajpalAmericans might tend to inflate the influence of the United States in the history of the spread of English. Before the World Wars, particularly WWII, the US was a bit player on the world stage. The folks with the big international footprint were England, France, Spain, and Portugal. Look ...
Views: 1069 - Important information about phrasal verbs - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from social engtutoImportant information about phrasal verbs What is a phrasal verb? A Phrasal Verb is a verb that consist of two parts. The first part is always a verb like give, go, come, get etc. and the second part is a preposition like in, on, up, down etc. In some cases the second part is an adverb ...
Views: 963 - How can I speak English like a native- Speak English elegantly? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from social engtutoI was a timid youngster (read unfathomably bashful). I began off timid and experienced a time of verbal and psychological mistreatment by an educator when I was 9 or 10. That sent me on a withdraw from this present reality and into the universe of books and creative ability. Any sort of open ...
Views: 1029 - How can you use proverbs to learn English?- The most important English Proverbs - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from social engtutoHow can you use proverbs to learn English? It's good to know the really common English proverbs because you hear them come up in conversation all the time. Sometimes people say the entire proverb to give advice to a friend. More often, someone will say just part of a proverb like this: You ...
Views: 991 - soul ache: Backbiting - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Divya manochaI never knew how stern backbiting could be and how sinful it is actually, until I gave it a genuine thought. If I start counting how many times I have been a back bird or even engaged with those who have spent countless hours just gossiping for no reason. It would be like counting stars in ...
Views: 710 - soul ache: Backbiting - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Divya manochaI never knew how stern backbiting could be and how sinful it is actually, until I gave it a genuine thought. If I start counting how many times I have been a back bird or even engaged with those who have spent countless hours just gossiping for no reason. It would be like counting stars in ...
Views: 768 - Some Interesting Health Facts You Must Know. - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Sunil Rajpal1. When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate, and they do the same when you are looking at someone you hate. 2. The human head is one-quarter of our total length at birth but only one-eighth of our total length by the time we reach adulthood. 3. Your body gives off ...
Views: 1032 - Some Interesting facts about Rumi- The Persian who made Americans think - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2017 from social engtutoSome Interesting facts about Rumi- The Persian who made Americans think 1. Rumi has several different names Bowl of Reflections inscribed with Rumi's poetry. Early 13th century, Brooklyn Museum.Rumi’s full name was originally Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi.He is popularly known as “Rumi” – a ...
Views: 930 - How To Improve Verbal Ability- Take A Test - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Sunil RajpalVerbal ability is one of the most important parts of any competitive exam. Besides exam, verbal ability makes a huge difference when it comes to crack an interview. The questions in this segment extensively test ability in word control, usage of metaphors, analogies, sentence construction and ...
Views: 1017 - Importance Of Logical Reasoning-Take a test and see where you stand - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2017 from Sunil RajpalLogical thinking is the procedure in which one uses reasoning reliably to arrive at a conclusion. Issues or circumstances that include logical thinking call for structure, for connections amongst actualities, and for chains of reasoning that "bode well." In his book Brain Building, Dr Karl ...
Views: 1362 - Some most important English abbreviations and story behind them - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2017 from social engtutoSome most important English abbreviations and story behind them e.g. - exempli gratia This is an abbreviation of the latin term given above. I suppose quite a few of you must already know this. The "exempli" means "of example" once you take the tense/voice into account. The "gratia" means ...
Views: 816 - When to use what prepositions? Check your knowledge - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from social engtutoWhen to use what Prepositions- Check your knowledge Prepositions are keywords that indicate the start of a prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase begins with the first preposition in the sentence and ends with the object or noun of the phrase. For example, “She sat on the red carpet ...
Views: 948 - What are some good motivational quotes? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from social engtuto100 Best Motivational Quotes 1. “I love teamwork. I love the idea of everyone rallying together to help me win.” Jarod Kintz in A Zebra is the Piano of the Animal Kingdom. 2. “With an enthusiastic team you can achieve almost anything” Tahir Shah, Indian author and journalist 3. “No ...
Views: 1087 - What are some good inspirational quotes? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2017 from social engtutoList of the best inspirational Quotes: 1. “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishment toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” Andrew Carnegie, American ...
Views: 1099 - Why Being "Crazy" Is The Only Way To Evolve - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Geoff BladesThose of you who have been around here for a while and know how I roll, know that part of my life is exploring how deep the rabbit hole goes. It’s “crazy” to tell a “normal” person that you do meditation and hypnosis a couple of hours a day because you perceive that world to be deeper than ...
Views: 1343 - Can Gerunds Be Also Used As Adjectives? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2017 from social engtutoThe present participle (VERB+ing) is also used as an adjective. For example: In Third World countries, many houses do not have running water. Here, the word "running" is a present participle doing the work of an adjective. It describes a certain kind of water (water that flows out of a ...
Views: 8334 - How do prefix change the pronunciation of a word? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from social engtutoTip: See guide to the Most Common Pronunciation Errors in English. It will teach you about commonly mispronounced words, pronunciation patterns, and the basics of English phono-logy. There are a few English prefixes and suffixes that are an especially common source of pronunciation errors, ...
Views: 1086 - What is the best way to learn phrasal verbs? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from social engtutoA phrasal verb consists of a verb with an adverb or preposition or both, which alter the original meaning of the verb. A phrasal verb is usually an idiomatic or less formal way of saying something and, as such, can be a bit confusing for those learning the language. For instance, we might ...
Views: 1253 - Is English grammar really important for a second language learner? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from social engtutoIs English grammar really important for a second language learner? Answer by Eric Lauritzen, Lifelong English speaker My personal opinion is that grammar should not be important so long the grammar deviations do not interfere with communication and meaning. Unfortunately, in a lot of ...
Views: 1098 - How to speak English fluently? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2017 from social engtutoAlmost every non-native English speaker has been through a situation when they found it difficult to speak English with confidence. At times it became a great source of embarrassment and inferiority complex would creep in every time you met someone who would converse in fluent English. So ...
Views: 869 - Common Mistakes in English Language - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2017 from social engtutoSome common mistakes-i.e. vs e.g. Incorrect: I want to drink something cold, i.e., cold coffee, lemonade. Correct: I want to drink something cold, e.g., cold coffee, lemonade. Incorrect: I like only outdoor sports, i.e., football, cricket, lawn tennis . Correct: I like only outdoor ...
Views: 863 - What is an irregular verb? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from social engtutoIrregular Verbs: Regular verbs are the verbs that change their present form to past and past participle by the addition of either e or ed in the end. Irregular verbs are those verbs that don’t follow the spelling patterns of e, ied, or ed for past simple and past participle forms, Here is ...
Views: 811 - Top 5 Must Have Qualities for a Driving School - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Ron SpencerNeedless to say, learning how to drive can be extremely tricky if you try t do it on your own. When it comes to learning how to drive, you need to push your limits and for that taking the assistance of duly accredited driving school in Springwood is essential. But how do you ensure that you have ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Significance of Proverbs in Africa and Beyond - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from social engtutoSignificance of Proverbs in Africa and Beyond (by Israel Mbagu) The sayings of Africa are some of the most profound words you’ll ever hear. My mother never fails to throw in a handful of Ibo proverbs to keep in mind and keep me grounded whenever we’re deep in conversations. Take the ...
Views: 1358 - Driving Instructors Helping Out With 5 Tips For Young Drivers - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Ron SpencerThe renowned driving schools that almost all drivers were once a part of are known to create confident drivers by the end of the session. Most driving schools in Perth witness the presence young drivers come over to enrol in the classes, and the elder ones are probably there to renew their ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - How to Select an Engineering College & Branch after 12th - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Mukesh MaheshwariBasically at present, Engineering is one of the streams after careers in India. If you scored about 70% and 80% in 12th, then engineering is the best option for you. You will want to crack the JEE mains (including entrance exam) to obtain admission in private colleges of engineering, and JEE ...
Views: 915 - The Perks of Opting for Driving Packages at Driving Schools - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2016 from Ron SpencerWhenever you think of a driving school, the first thing that comes to mind is a professional instructor helping out those clumsy and under confident hands to control the wheels in a good way. This is something that you would only get to witness at a driving school and not at those times when ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Scope after B. Tech Graduate in Computer Science Engineering - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Mukesh MaheshwariComputer Science Engineering and Information Technology drive the world and has turned into a fundamental piece of human development. For each scholarly individual, it is an advantage of the information economy. Computer Science Engineering not just grooms looks into researchers who have energy ...
Views: 851 - Best Nursery Rhymes And Children Songs About Human Body Parts - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Nisha KaurPreschool nursery rhymes, fingerplays, singing games and children's song related to human body not only provides entertainment but reinforce kids' sense of identifying the human body parts. By singing songs such as Chubby Cheeks, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes etc., preschoolers will learn more ...
Views: 3228 - Document Scanning Solution the Best way to Implementing Your Organization. - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2016 from Anushka ChakrabartiWith a motive of saving costs, the companies have intended to go paperless by opting for a document scanning solution for their offices. If your office has ever worked with digital files, then you must be knowing how a document scanning solution works and although it seems to be very easy and a ...
Views: 865 - The Lesser Known Benefits of Ballet Dancing - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2016 from Ron SpencerDance is no longer a recreational activity where one performed it for the sake of entertainment or receiving a commercial conclusion. It is, in today’s time, a highly sought after dance form where there are several who intend to excel in a particular style and avail acclamation for it. With the ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - How to start learning English - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Alice ReachBefore we start talking about the main methods you should notice that the huge role plays motivation in the process learning English for beginners. Choose the right strategy and you will make your learning easier and faster. 1. Read everything Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, ...
Views: 1067 - Enjoy Fingerplay Songs And Rhymes With Kids - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Nisha KaurFingerplay is a hand movement or action coordinated with words or singing to engage and sustain kids' interest. Kids often try to imitate the activities and actions of others. This helps them to be a active listeners and they can control attention on their teacher or parents and enjoy the ...
Views: 788 - Driving Tips - Beware Of Traffic Hazards And Be Secured - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2016 from Ashis KumarWhen you start learning driving, one of the things you will learn is on your security and taking care of your safety and other car occupants is paramount whenever you are driving. Life should be protected by all means. It is apparent most car accidents happen because people are not aware of road ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - The 2 Elements You Need To Feel Internally Satisfied About Life - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Michael TawiahDo you feel like you’re in rut? Are you bored with your life or don’t know what to do with it? On paper someone could have an amazing life but still be bored: you could have a successful job and loving friends and family, however without the two elements that I’m about to talk about ...
Views: 1366(2 votes) - How to Make a Camera With Your Own Hands - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Irene RuffertyNowadays, in digital photography ear, people forget about the fact that any camera can exist without a lens. In fact, it was created with out it and successfully functioned giving people incredibly artistic pictures. Remember the first making a camera obscura? In today's post, you 're gonna find ...
Views: 1022 - Steps to survive defensive driving school - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Ashis KumarDefensive driving school is one of the best schools offering driving courses in today's market. One of the reason is that you may want to go to this school is to lessen penalties. Another reason is to improve your personal for example you may want to travel for long journeys or to cities where ...
Views: 779 - How to Write a Good Article - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")How to Write a Good Article Also see the original version from “many moons ago” at http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/How_to_Write_a_Good_Article_from_Online_Writing_Course.html and Craig’s other articles on writing and “the writing ...
Views: 1398 - Traveling As an Opportunity for Self Growth - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Osamudiamen OmereIn the words of Saint Augustine, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." This implies that if you do not travel you will end up having a very narrow vision and in fact an incomplete knowledge of exactly what the entire world is like. In this period of ...
Views: 2799(1 vote) - 4 Effective Driving Tips to Follow While Being out in the Rain - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Ron SpencerDriving being a passion for several and for the rest being a profession is a task that involves a lot of risks. You are to ensure the fact that your car is under control and isn’t causing any hindrances while on the road. To keep things under control, you are expected to be aware of the ...
Views: 2204(1 vote) - The Importance of Defensive Driving Lessons - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2016 from Ashis KumarIt is an obvious legal requirement that before you hit the road in your car, you must have gone to a certified driving school, met the required standards by passing supervised driving tests, and be in possession of a valid driving permit. However, many people do not look beyond these basic ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - 8 Top Tips for an Effective E-learning Experience - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2016 from Josh CarlyleeLearning is taking the academic world by storm! Technology is becoming ubiquitous by the day and therefore, it is no wonder that the number of eLearners is significantly increasing. The ability to learn from the comfort of your home cannot be neglected. It is helping innumerable students ...
Views: 1755 - How Can You Find The Leading And Reputed Salsa Tanzschule - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Mauro IacovielloWith its roots in the New York City, Salsa has emerged as one of the highly revered social dance forms. Enthusiasts will also discover Cuban and Puerto Rican influences in this particular dance style. Spectacular moves, foot-tapping music, and a unique verve define the splendid dance style of ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - School Pride: How Educators Can Create a Sense of Community - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Anica OaksSchools are an essential part of any community. Aside from education, extracurricular activities play a big part in people’s lives. Everything from school plays to sports teams help to define the community and bring residents together. Let’s look at some of the ways that educators can help to ...
Views: 867 - Making choices – HARD or EASY? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeMaking the right choice is indeed aha! The catch – one can only know if a choice is right or wrong in retrospect. Every day we are faced with multiple choices and as society is progressing choices are increasing multi-fold. With this multi-fold increase, decision making is becoming complex ...
Views: 1318 - Things to consider when you learn guitar - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2016 from Adler ConwayMusic is one of the things which always keeps an individual happy and calm. Most of the people tend to listen to music or play their instrument early in the morning because it makes your mind fresh and gives you the motivation to stay the day with a goal. Every individual today listens to music ...
Views: 680 - End Procrastination Around Homework: A 3 Minute Strategy for Teens - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurThe Homework Bottleneck Do you wish sometimes that there was a simple way to end procrastination around homework? First, take a minute and ask yourself which of these scenarios sounds more like your teen? Both students have the same class and homework assignment. Student 1 walks in the ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - End Procrastination Around Homework: A 3 Minute Strategy for Teens - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurThe Homework Bottleneck Do you wish sometimes that there was a simple way to end procrastination around homework? First, take a minute and ask yourself which of these scenarios sounds more like your teen? Both students have the same class and homework assignment. Student 1 walks in the ...
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