Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Mother Teresa
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
Swami Vivekananda
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Legend's Biography
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Mother Teresa
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
Swami Vivekananda
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
ఓం నమో వెంకటేశాయః
ఓం నమో వెంకటేశాయః నామావళి
శ్రీ రామానుజ యతి గురుభ్యో నమః
7 దివ్య మంత్రములు
శ్రీ మహా విష్ణు శోదశ నామావళి
ఓం శ్రీ మహాలక్ష్మీ సమేత శ్రీ కేశవ అష్టోత్తర శత నామావళి
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Better Speaking
Better Speaking we look at how you can become a more fluent speaker of English, and at some of the skills you need for effective communication.The topics we look at include…
- Becoming A Confident Speaker
- Fluency Or Accuracy?
- Finding The Right Words
- Learning Language In Chunks
- Showing Where You Are Going
- Keeping The Listener Interested
- Being A Supportive Listener
- Sounding Natural
Each page looks at a different area related spoken English. On each page you’ll find…
- a short introduction to the topic which explains why this aspect of speaking is important.
- an extract from one of the Better Speaking radio programmes related to the topic.
- a reading and a language task to accompany the extract.
- key tips to help you improve your speaking.
- a task to help you practise what has been explained.
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On the final page you will find a glossary of the terms which have been used to talk about Better Speaking.Words which are in bold and italics (like this) in the text can be found in the glossary.
Here is a list of some of the terms we use when we talk about speaking.You will find all of these terms used in this booklet.
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Upgrade Your English
Learning English can be exciting and stimulating. Finding out that you can have a good conversation or write a letter to a friend in English can give your confidence a tremendous boost. However, it can sometimes be difficult to recognise the progress you are making. Learning English, like learning any new skill, takes time and patience – but there are some shortcuts which can help you make an almost instant improvement to your English language skills.This booklet introduces you to some ideas which can help you upgrade your English.
Using extracts from BBC World Service Learning English radio programmes, this booklet will help you to…
- Get out of a learning rut.
- Widen your vocabulary.
- Give yourself time to think in conversations.
- Change the tone of what you say.
- Keep the conversation going.
- Change your pronunciation.
- Improve your spelling.
- Upgrade your emails.
How to use
Each page looks at a different topic. On each page, you’ll find…
- a short introduction which explains the topic.
- a reading task to accompany the extract.
- key tips to help you upgrade your own use of English.
- a task to help you practise what has been explained
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On the final page you will find a glossary explaining some of the words and phrases in the booklet.Words in the glossary are underlined.
stimulating (adjective)
if a subject is stimulating, it catches your interest and makes you think.
when we give someone a boost, you do something to make them feel happier or more confident. When you give something a boost, you improve it very quickly.We often say ‘It gave my confidence a boost’.
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Effective Reading
Reading – and listening to – literature can support your English studies in many ways.The ideas and opinions which you discover can give you insight into countries and cultures where English is used every day.The language you discover while listening or reading can help enhance your own use of English. Every year, BBC World Service broadcasts many short stories, plays and abridged novels in English, as well as discussions about literature.This booklet is designed to show you how you can use these programmes to increase your understanding of English literature and to improve your own use of English language.
Each page looks at a different area related to literature. On each page you’ll find …
On the final page you will find a glossary explaining some of the words and phrases in the booklet.Words in the glossary are underlined.
to enhance (verb)
to improve something.We often talk about enhancing skills or enhancing our appearance.
an abridged novel or story (adjective) verb = to abridge a story
a novel or story which has been shortened, often for publication in a magazine or broadcast on the radio.
- improve your general understanding of literature.
- develop strategies for dealing with unfamiliar words.
- recognise the sequence of events in a story or novel.
- identify the narrator’s point of view.
- interpret mood and atmosphere in literature.
- find opportunities for speaking, based on your reading or listening.
- improve your own creative writing in English.
Each page looks at a different area related to literature. On each page you’ll find …
- a short introduction which explains the topic.
- an extract from one of the BBC World Service’s literature programmes.
- a reading task to accompany the extract(s).
- key tips to help you read more effectively.
- a task to help you practise what has been explained.
- Making the most of the cover
- Getting started
- Following the plot
- Finding the right perspective
- Getting into the atmosphere
- Talking about reading
- Writing your own stories
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On the final page you will find a glossary explaining some of the words and phrases in the booklet.Words in the glossary are underlined.
to enhance (verb)
to improve something.We often talk about enhancing skills or enhancing our appearance.
an abridged novel or story (adjective) verb = to abridge a story
a novel or story which has been shortened, often for publication in a magazine or broadcast on the radio.
- Making the most of the cover
- Getting started
- Following the plot
- Finding the right perspective
- Getting into the atmosphere
- Talking about reading
- Writing your own stories
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The Language Of The Media
Welcome to The Language of the Media, a booklet designed to introduce you to some of the styles of English you will hear when listening to this.
The aim of this booklet is to help you become a more effective listener in English. So we have identified eight types of programmes or parts of programmes and have created tasks to help you recognise and understand them more easily.
The types of broadcasts we look at are:
The aim of this booklet is to help you become a more effective listener in English. So we have identified eight types of programmes or parts of programmes and have created tasks to help you recognise and understand them more easily.
The types of broadcasts we look at are:
- News headlines
- News reports
- Sports commentaries
- Holiday programmes
- Arts reviews
- Interviews
- Financial reports
- Internet
How to use
Each page relates to a different type of broadcast. On each page you will find a short explanation of the type of broadcast, along with extracts taken from BBC World Service programmes.
After reading the extracts, you will find tasks designed to help you identify the key features of this type of programme or broadcast. You may be asked to look at the grammar or vocabulary of the extracts, or at how information is organised in the text. Answers to these exercises can be found at the back of the booklet.
Following the exercises, you will find an explanation of the key features of the language of this type of programme, along with a follow-up exercise.
On the inside back cover, to help you expand your vocabulary, you will find a glossary of the words which are underlined in the text.
Each page relates to a different type of broadcast. On each page you will find a short explanation of the type of broadcast, along with extracts taken from BBC World Service programmes.
After reading the extracts, you will find tasks designed to help you identify the key features of this type of programme or broadcast. You may be asked to look at the grammar or vocabulary of the extracts, or at how information is organised in the text. Answers to these exercises can be found at the back of the booklet.
Following the exercises, you will find an explanation of the key features of the language of this type of programme, along with a follow-up exercise.
On the inside back cover, to help you expand your vocabulary, you will find a glossary of the words which are underlined in the text.
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We hope you enjoy The Language of the Media and find that the extracts and exercises help improve your listening skills.
Glossary
- News headlines
- News reports
- Sports commentaries
- Holiday programmes
- Arts reviews
- Interviews
- Financial reports
- Internet
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Learning Circle
Every day, all around the world, people study English. Most learners want to be able to use English to communicate with others – for work, for study or just for pleasure. But learning English on your own can be a long, difficult journey
This is designed to help you set up and run your own English Learning Circle. If you are already part of a Learning Circle, club or ‘English Corner’, it may provide ideas and suggestions for new activities to try.
The blog will help you to:
- understand how Learning Circles can be useful – and fun!
- set up a Learning Circle with your own group of friends
- use the Learning Circle to improve your listening and speaking skills
- use the Learning Circle to improve your active vocabulary
- create language games to use in your Learning Circle
- plan English projects for your Learning Circle
- use the internet to support your Learning Circle
If you are a teacher, there is also some information on how you can help your students to form their own Learning Circle.
- Introducing Learning Circles
- Setting up your own Learning Circle
- Learning Circles and listening skills
- Learning Circles and speaking skills
- Activating your vocabulary – the Learning Circle way
- Creating language games for your Learning Circle
- Planning projects for your Learning Circle
- Using the internet to support your Learning Circle
- Learning Circles – Teachers’ Page
How to use
Each page is filled with information telling you how Learning Circles can help improve your English. On each page, you will find:
- a description of how the Learning Circle can help with a particular area of learning
- ‘top tips’ to help you in your own Learning Circle
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Learning Guide
This blog is full of tips to help you improve your English and exercises to help you practise what you’ve learnt.
How to use the Learning Guide
How to use the Learning Guide
The Learning Guide is divided into eight sections.
- How to build your vocabulary
- How to make useful phrases
- How to use past tenses correctly
- How to use future forms correctly
- How to choose the correct preposition
- How to use phrasal verbs
- How to compare and contrast things
- How to correct your own errors
In each section you will find ...
- an example of the language point being discussed.
- an explanation of the language point.
- a short exercise to encourage you to think about the patterns of the language.*
- a learning tip to help make your learning more effective.
- follow-up tasks to help you practise the language of the section.
*It is important to remember when you are learning English that there are very few ‘rules’ which are true in all situations. Instead, we can identify ‘patterns’ which may be true most of the time.
At the back of the booklet, you will find guidelines on these patterns for each section as well as answers to the exercises.
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Self Study
All over the world, millions of people are studying English. Some study in a school, a college or in a club. Others study at home on their own.Whatever your situation, this Self Study booklet is designed to help you. It is filled with ideas and helpful suggestions for making the most of your study time.
The blog will help you ...
- access English around you.
- set your own goals and see your own progress.
- make decisions about learning vocabulary.
- make the most of your dictionary.
- improve your pronunciation.
- make the most of the books you have.
- use the internet to improve your English.
- create networks of English learners in your own village, town or country.
How to use this booklet
Each page looks at a different area related to self study. On each page you’ll find ...
- a short introduction to the topic which explains why this aspect of speaking is important.
- an extract or extracts from a range of BBC World Service radio programmes related to
the topic. - a reading and a task to accompany the extract(s).
- key tips to help you improve your study skills.
- a task to help you practise what has been explained.
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On the final page you will find a glossary explaining some of the words and phrases in the booklet.Words in the glossary are in bold and italic (like this).
Setting goals and seeing your progress
Planning your vocabulary learning
Making the most of your dictionary
Improving your pronunciation
Making the most of the books you have
Using the internet to improve your English
Creating networks of English learners
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The Language Of Study And Work
Welcome to the Language of Study and Work.This booklet is designed to introduce you to some of the language and language skills which are important if you are planning to study or work using English.
The blog is divided into two parts.
The first part looks at some of the language skills which are necessary if you need to use English for academic study at college or university.The topics covered in this section include …
- improving your reading skills for academic study
- developing your writing skills for academic work
- the language of essay questions
- developing effective listening skills
The second part of the booklet focuses on some of the language and skills you might need if you would like to have a job which involves using English.The topics in this section include …
- writing a CV to apply for a job
- writing letters of application
- developing your interview skills
The final topic in the booklet is designed to be useful for both students and for people whose work involves using English.
- developing effective presentation skills
How to use
Each page looks at a different language skill or topic related to the theme of study or work. On each page you will find …
- a short introduction to the topic which explains why this language area is important
- an extract or extracts from a range of BBC World Service programmes related to the topic
- a reading and a language task to accompany the extract(s)
- key tips to help you improve your language and skills
- a task to help you practise what has been explained
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At the end of this booklet, you will find an ‘Answer key’ and a ‘Glossary’ of useful words and phrases for each topic. The words which are underlined in the following pages are included in the ‘Glossary’.
- Effective reading skills
- Effective writing skills 1: interpreting essay questions
- Effective listening skills
- The language of CVs
- The language of covering letters
- Developing good interview skills
- Effective presentation skills
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Interview Questions (Guidelines)
How to Answer The 64 Toughest Interview Questions
General Guidelines in Answering Interview QuestionsQ01. Tell me about yourself.
Q02. What are your greatest strengths?
Q03. What are your greatest weaknesses?
Q04. Tell me about something you did – or failed to do – that you now feel a little ashamed of.
Q05. Why are you leaving (or did you leave) this position?
Q06. The “Silent Treatment”
Q07. Why should I hire you?
Q08. Aren’t you overqualified for this position?
Q09. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
Q10. Describe your ideal company, location and job.
Q11. Why do you want to work at our company?
Q12. What are your career options right now?
Q13. Why have you been out of work so long?
Q14. Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss (company, management team, etc.)…
Q15. What good books have you read lately?
Q16. Tell me about a situation when your work was criticized.
Q17. What are your outside interest?
Q18. The “Fatal Flaw” question
Q19. How do you feel about reporting to a younger person (minority, woman, etc)?
Q20. On confidential matters…
Q21. Would you lie for the company?
Q22. Looking back, what would you do differently in your life?
Q23. Could you have done better in your last job?
Q24. Can you work under pressure?
Q25. What makes you angry?
Q26. Why aren’t you earning more money at this stage of your career?
Q27. Who has inspired you in your life and why?
Q28. What was the toughest decision you ever had to make?
Q29. Tell me about the most boring job you’ve ever had.
Q30. Have you been absent from work more than a few days in any previous position?
Q31. What changes would you make if you came on board?
Q32. I’m concerned that you don’t have as much experience as we’d like in…
Q33. How do you feel about working nights and weekends?
Q34. Are you willing to relocate or travel?
Q35. Do you have the stomach to fire people? Have you had experience firing many people?
Q36. Why have you had so many jobs?
Q37. What do you see as the proper role/mission of… …a good (job title you’re seeking); …a good manager; …an executive in serving the community; …a leading company in our industry; etc.
Q38. What would you say to your boss if he’s crazy about an idea, but you think it stinks?
Q39. How could you have improved your career progress?
Q40. What would you do if a fellow executive on your own corporate level wasn’t pulling his/her weight…and this was hurting your department?
Q41. You’ve been with your firm a long time. Won’t it be hard switching to a new company?
Q42. May I contact your present employer for a reference?
Q43. Give me an example of your creativity (analytical skill…managing ability, etc.)
Q44. Where could you use some improvement?
Q45. What do you worry about?
Q46. How many hours a week do you normally work?
Q47. What’s the most difficult part of being a (job title)?
Q48. The “Hypothetical Problem”
Q49. What was the toughest challenge you’ve ever faced?
Q50. Have you consider starting your own business?
Q51. What are your goals?
Q52. What do you for when you hire people?
Q53. Sell me this stapler…(this pencil…this clock…or some other object on interviewer’s desk).
Q54. “The Salary Question” – How much money do you want?
Q55. The Illegal Question
Q56. The “Secret” Illegal Question
Q57. What was the toughest part of your last job?
Q58. How do you define success…and how do you measure up to your own definition?.
Q59. “The Opinion Question” – What do you think about …Abortion…The President…The Death Penalty…(or any other controversial subject)?
Q60. If you won $10 million lottery, would you still work?
Q61. Looking back on your last position, have you done your best work?
Q62. Why should I hire you from the outside when I could promote someone from within?
Q63. Tell me something negative you’ve heard about our company…
Q64. On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer.
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Interviews Tips
Interview Tips
Questions to Expect
Questions To Ask The Employer
Closing
Thank You Notes
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