English Learning

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English Learning

Several times I have given emphasis on writing for yourself. You will be shocked to know that if you remove the autobiographical element from the literature, you will be left with a few insignificant pages. This clearly establishes how important it is to write for yourself.

A general rule is that the more you practice, the quicker you excel. I provide writing tips and some rhetorical expressions here - but remember your progress depends on your practice.

Words of the day

Odds-on: adj. (Informal) More likely to win. From the very beginning it became clear that Barrack Obama is the odds-on for the president post of the US.

Artisan: n. A person skilled at any craft. Joe is an excellent artisan - the windows he trims look very attractive.

Rollicking: adj. Carefree and very cheerful. It was a rollicking moment when after solving our financial problems we fixed our marriage date.

Idioms of the day

A four-letter word: A short word that is very offensive. The moment news of Obama’s victory flashed, many Americans started chanting several four-letter words in joy.

If you cannot stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Something that you say which means if you aren’t able to face difficult circumstances, you should leave. Tom was with his sad neighbour to encourage him, but driven by his negativity, sadness struck him as well. A simple rule is that if you cannot stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

A greasy spoon (informal): A cheap and small restaurant which chiefly serves fried food of low quality. Eating meals at a greasy spoon should be avoided because it is injurious for health.

Combinations of words

Aching desires: It has often being noticed that aching desires of humans compel them to achieve success.

Burdensome business: Looking after the kids and working for the whole day is really a burdensome business.

Clear insight: Many prefer reading The Hindu because it provides a clear insight on all the current issues.

Over with the class. But I want you to write at least a page everyday.