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How to Tackle Language Learning

karthikeya Boyini
karthikeya Boyini
Updated on 20-Jan-2020 320 Views

There is a process involved in learning a language. And if it is a foreign language, then the learning process brings its own idiosyncrasies and difficult territories to tread with it. Wish we had some kind of language equipment that could help us learn a language. This would hide a great deal of gear-churning and behind-the-scenes fussing. The other down-side is that we cannot learn a language in the fourth gear. Technology has intruded our lives while offering untold comforts to us. It has still not invented a language learn equipment. Till it invents something for us we got to ...

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Learn English Easy in 2020: Everything You Should Know About Learning English

Swetha Prasanna
Swetha Prasanna
Updated on 11-Nov-2019 551 Views

English is the most common language that we ever come across in our daily lives; be it in media, entertainment, education, profession, travel, and other aspects. It means with good knowledge of English; we can lead our lives better and achieve much more than we do without it.Many of us who fear English would have included learning English in our new year resolutions many times. But, we often neglect to learn English as time passes due to plenty of reasons −Lack of timeFear of being laughed at for speaking wrong EnglishUnaware of the importance of EnglishWell, as career guidance experts ...

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How can I improve my spoken English?

Shankar Bhatt
Shankar Bhatt
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 340 Views

No one can deny the value of English in the current era where it becomes difficult to survive without the knowledge of this precious language. Moreover, you receive a fine bouquet of respect and honor by folks around you if you are a good orator of this language. Knowing English also gives you a great social status and adds value to your personality.Therefore, it becomes imperative to speak in English. But how? Because, for some, it’s extremely difficult to utter even a few words in English when asked. They literally start trembling. But what? Speaking in English is must as ...

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What are the new English words you have learned today?

Aakanghsa
Aakanghsa
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 344 Views

Ragtag: A group of people perceived as disreputable or undesirable.Lynch: (of a mob) kill (someone), especially by hanging, for an alleged offence with or without a legal trial.Gimcrack: A cheap and showy ornament; a knickknack or flimsy or poorly made but deceptively attractive.Vogie: Conceited, proud, cheerfulCarte Blanche: Unconditional authority; full discretionary power.Tummler: Any lively, prankish, or mischievous man.Hoity-Toity: Assuming airs; pretentious; haughty.Magisterial: Authoritative, weighty; of importance or consequence; of, relating to, or befitting a master: a magisterial pronouncement by the director of the board.Coeval: Of the same age, date, or duration; equally old: Analysis has proved that this manuscript is ...

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Who are the three musketeers in the historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas?

Knowledge base
Knowledge base
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 1K+ Views

Alexandre Dumas was the French author who wrote “The Three Musketeers” historical novel in 1844. This novel got popular because of the adventures, plot and the then political scenario consisting of the issues between Monarchists and Republicans that were discussed. The war between France and England during the time of King Louis XIV was also mentioned in this novel.The Three MusketeersThe three musketeers are actually four, with the protagonist who is the young man named d’Artagnan. He befriends three musketeers named Athos, Porthos and Aramis before joining the elite corps in Paris. This is a well-written novel involving loyalty, betrayal, ...

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Why is Sanskrit known as the mother of all languages?

Knowledge base
Knowledge base
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 6K+ Views

Sanskrit is the Holy and Divine language of India, written in Devanagari script which is also known for its clarity and beauty. Sanskrit belongs to the Indo-European languages family. The meaning of the word "Sanskrit" is refined, decorated and produced in perfect form. This is the oldest language ever attested on Earth.Covers A Larger PrecinctThough not for all the languages, Sanskrit is surely the mother of many languages, especially languages spoken in Northern India. Even many words from Dravidian languages are derived from Sanskrit. Almost all of the ancient kinds of literature such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Epics, Shastras, Puranas ...

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What is the difference between assonance and consonance?

Ridhi Arora
Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 791 Views

All assonance, consonance and even the literary device of alliteration are related to one another. They are used to denote the idea of repetition. Let us look at the definitions of assonance and consonance for a better understanding.ConsonanceConsonance is defined as the repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase. It has an emphasis on the final consonant letters or sound. This repetition often takes place in quick successions, such as in “dapple dawn drawn " in Gerald Manley Hopkins famous curtailed sonnet named as "Pied Beauty". But if consonance is related to repetition in terms of consonants, ...

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How can I earn from learning a new language?

Vihan Rodrigues
Vihan Rodrigues
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 211 Views

Getting acquainted with local and foreign languages is opening the doors to plenty of opportunities. Languages like Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Urdu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and many other Indian languages as well as the foreign languages like French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Russian and Persian, etc. not only boost your chances of getting a job but also offer you an opportunity to get to know a completely diverse world with a unique viewpoint.Educational QualificationHowever, there is no educational qualification required to learn any language. You can choose any local or foreign language as a subject during your schooling. ...

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What is the difference between on, over, and above?

Vihan Rodrigues
Vihan Rodrigues
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 6K+ Views

All these are prepositions and impart a sense of being something on the top of some other object. Therefore, we can say that all of them have a similar meaning-not largely but at least to some extent. However, similar meaning yet varied definitions still confuse many learners. So, here I explain the correct and simple definition along with the usage of these three confusing words.1. OnDefinition: Having covered something; part of the surfaceA simple definition of ‘On’ is-One thing is covering the other. Generally, it touches the other object or its surface. Also, it can a part of the surface in ...

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What are the other expressions for the word ‘Amazing’?

Vihan Rodrigues
Vihan Rodrigues
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 287 Views

Stop using ‘Amazing’ and end up being considered an amateur! Rather, try these expressions instead and get labelled as seasoned.AdorableAlluringAmbrosialAstonishingAstoundingAwe-InspiringAwesomeBeauteousBeautifulBewitchingBeyond WordsBlue-ribbonBonnyBreathtakingBrilliantCapitalCaptivatingCharmingClassyDarlingDauntingDazzlingDelectableDelicateDeliciousDelightfulDevineElegantEnchantingEnthrallingEnticingEtherealExaltedExcellentExceptionalExhilaratingExquisiteExtraordinaryFabulous (absolutely, dahling!)FantasticFascinatingFearsomeFetchingFirst-classFirst-rateGloriousGorgeousGracefulGrandHeavenlyIdealImpressiveIncomparableInconceivable (for my fellow Princess Bride fans)IncredibleIndescribableIneffableInspiringIrresistibleLovelyLusciousMagneticMagnificentMajesticMarvelousMesmerizingOutstandingProdigiousRadiantRapturousRavishingRefinedResplendentSavoryScrumptiousSensualSexyShockingSpectacularSplendidStaggeringStrikingStunningStupefyingSublimeSuperbSupremeSurprisingTantalizingThrillingTop-notchTranscendentTremendousUnbelievableUnearthlyUnutterableUpliftingWonderfulWondrousYummyAnd, if you totally amazed then this one.... (+_ +)Amazeballs

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