Reading is often treated as a leisure activity but very few people know that it is actually a technique. Skimming and scanning are the two often confused techniques for reading or to be specific reading strategies.SkimmingSkimming often refers to the way in which one reads at a faster rate to gain the general idea about the text without paying heed to the intentional and detailed meaning of the text.For Example - When one reads the text only in order to understand the thesis statement, in one or two lines.Skimming is achieved by reading that text only which is considered to be ... Read More

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 ... Read More

A language can be easily learned by attempting the use of the things you see around, especially the phrases, which can help you improve your written as well as spoken English. The following Idioms belong to the word 'Blue’. Take a look!Blue-Sky (Fictitious)Usage − Blue sky thinking will yield nothing.Bluestocking (A Wise and Educated Lady)Usage − A bluestocking like her is not approved of by some men.Make Me Blue(Depressed, Melancholy)Usage − That music always makes me blue.Blue Jokes(Obscene, Vulgar, Dirty.)Those blue jokes don’t go over very well around here.Out of the Blue(The Sky, The Heavens)The idea came to me right out ... Read More

Soft skills always revolve around your personal relationships such as your attitude and character. You have to slowly develop and nurture these skills by working and increasing your work performance, build stronger relationships and work very hard towards your promotion.You need to develop your communication skills, strengthen your personal relationships and demonstrate your personal enthusiasm to show your managers and superiors that your soft skills are top notch.These can be done through the following ways:Express yourself − First focus on your communication skills. This could be very simple as something as determining whether your colleague is free for lunch or ... Read More

Left side driving is followed by the British and the habit dates back to the period when people used to ride on a horse. Historians believe it has started with the idea that It will be convenient if you keep your right hand free to greet someone or to draw a sword if someone attacks you.During the 17th and 18th centuries, most of the countries were British colonies and they also followed the same rule, including India. Along with UK and India many countries like Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Kenya, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand etc., still have ... Read More

It really depends on your comfort level at your place of work and that's as basic as it gets. The irony here is that you just can't afford to feel comfortable in any place of work for the simple reason that these places aren't designed for comfort. You have to operate like a special forces soldier in enemy territory, alert and alive to the slightest movement in your immediate vicinity or beyond.Find Your Comfort In DiscomfortAs they say in the special forces, you sleep with one eye open and your boots on and you will have to find your comfort ... Read More

An Interpreter or a Professional translator is a very good career. There are some basic requirements to become one.You need to be a graduate to become an Interpreter.Should be fluent in at least 2 languagesYou can attend formal Interpreter training and attain some kind of certification which is optional.Strong communication skills i.e., fluent speaking skills and excellent listening skills are a must to become an Interpreter.

Knowledge is not the only component that is taken into consideration while selecting an employee to an organization. Skills inevitably compliment to the knowledge and it is only through skills that various components of knowledge get executed appropriately.The expected skill set that makes a person more employable and competent for any kind of challenge is as follows:Leadership skills − A good leader paves way for success in the organization and thus leadership is an integral part of an organization. Leadership is a continuous process of influencing and motivating your subordinates. Some important aspects of leadership that help in accelerating the ... Read More

Education today has become all about getting a job and good packages that can help you keep up to the rising standard of living. However, as many people are now joining this rat race, specialization and commitment to work reduce over a period of time. People also start taking a fixed path which has been set by the majority of the people. Hence it is now important for the younger generation to find the calling of their heart and discover what is their real career passion.Plan for a long term CareerPeople today function with a fixed mindset. These individuals want ... Read More

The MLA and the Chicago citation and writing styles are the most commonly used styles for writing and submitting college research papers. These two styles are mostly favored because of the proper citation they provide and commonly used to create papers on the subjects of history and humanities.While the Chicago style is used for History subjects, MLA style is mostly used for English subjects.There will be a title page in the Chicago style of writing where you have the information like the title of the paper, the name of the student, the subject or course code and the name of ... Read More