English Conversation: How To Talk To Your Colleagues In a New Job

Whether you are in a government job or the private sector, a time eventually comes when you are transferred to a new place or have to join a new location or change your job. Now, whether you are a complete introvert or an out-and-out gregarious person, there is a certain way you should talk to… Continue reading English Conversation: How To Talk To Your Colleagues In a New Job

A Brief Guide to Proper Use of Parentheses () and Brackets []

Parentheses or () are widely used by writers to convey additional information in a sentence. They can be considered as a mild digression from the subject and the information included within it is normally not integral to the sentence. In English writing, however, parentheses are abused left and right, with people placing them at all… Continue reading A Brief Guide to Proper Use of Parentheses () and Brackets []

8 Common Punctuation Mistakes That Can Be Easily Avoided

Words are a powerful mode of communicating your thoughts, your ideas, and your products and services (if you are in business). The efficacy of your idea depends on the kind of marketing you do- the jingles, the slogans, and the catch phrases you use. While writing down these ideas or your next selling point in… Continue reading 8 Common Punctuation Mistakes That Can Be Easily Avoided

125 Words To Use Instead of ‘Very’

If you have seen the movie ‘Dead Poets Society’ then you must remember a scene in it where Robin Williams tells his classroom of students- “So avoid using the word ‘very’ because it’s lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don’t use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason,… Continue reading 125 Words To Use Instead of ‘Very’

10 Common English Speaking Mistakes You Should Avoid

Fluent English speaking is not a trait that comes to many people in the world. Even native speakers cannot claim perfection as they tend to mix up phrases, confuse verbs, use slangs, and accentuate their own dialects (Irish, Welsh etc) so that the end result is seemingly incomprehensible for speakers in other parts of the… Continue reading 10 Common English Speaking Mistakes You Should Avoid

Commonly Mistaken Words In English

We are often scared of making mistakes. The whole idea of speaking English fluently has become a difficult task altogether. But here we tell you that making mistakes are great opportunities. Opportunities that allow you to improve and progress. To be able to identify your mistakes and work upon them is one of the biggest gifts… Continue reading Commonly Mistaken Words In English

Preparing for Interviews the Pep Talk Way!

No one like to be judged. Yet, to convince the interviewer that you are the right choice, one must be confident and be able to prove their worth. While feeling anxious before an interview is a very natural thing, being able to perform well is also a very easy task. Keeping a few things in mind… Continue reading Preparing for Interviews the Pep Talk Way!

8 Hilarious Images That Will Convince You to Use the Oxford Comma

The Oxford comma is a thing of beauty. It can change the entire meaning of sentences and give completely new interpretations and understanding of different situations. In fact, as recent as in February, the Oxford comma was at the center of a legal dispute in the U.S. state of Maine. After all, what is the… Continue reading 8 Hilarious Images That Will Convince You to Use the Oxford Comma

How to prepare for an Essay or a Speech?

You may be often required to speak on a topic or give a speech, and if not deliver it verbally, then maybe just write an article or an essay on the topic. Whatever the reason, speaking or writing about a topic at length can be demanding and a slightly frightening idea for some. Irrespective of… Continue reading How to prepare for an Essay or a Speech?

Service ‘No’! Saying No without saying No!

The Scenario Imagine a situation where you have been able to wrap up your work at the office earlier than usual. You are about to leave for the day and a colleague or a senior notices you and asks for a favor. A favor that can mean another 2 hours in the office. Imagine another… Continue reading Service ‘No’! Saying No without saying No!

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