English Class

English Class

I think that languages reflect the culture and environment of the place they originate from. Communicating creatively in a language which isn’t your mother tongue means you are taking a fleet from your culture. I, therefore, feel that if you are trying to communicate creatively in English, it is very crucial for you to understand the English culture and environment. By doing this, you will understand the spirit of the language, which will enable you to communicate more effectively in English. Remember being fluent is a different thing and sensing the spirit of the language a different one. The latter will need your acutest sensibility.


Words of the day

Suave: adj. Smoothly agreeable and courteous. Most of the salesmen pretend to be suave.

Belie: v. To misrepresent, to picture falsely. The media belied Tata Nano.

Fraught: adj. Filled with a specific element or elements. A discouraged person’s way is fraught with difficulties and sadness.

Idioms of the day

A watched pot never boils: Something that you say which means that if you anxiously wait for anything to happen, it seems to take a lot of time. I am waiting for my friend’s email, but alas, a watched pot never boils.

Sweet nothings: Romantic things that people who are in love say to each other. Instead of having a sensible talk with us, both idiots kept on saying sweet nothings to each other.

Not for quids (Australian, informal): If you say you will not do something for quids, you mean you would hate to do it. Boss, mind your language otherwise I won’t do your work for quids.

Combinations of words

Integral element (integral = adj. Essential, necessary): Jon thinks that a robust pickup is an integral element of a motorbike.

Obstacles and disasters: Crush your obstacles and disasters otherwise they will crush you.

Kindled enthusiasm: George was feeling very dull and sad but a gentle smile of his child kindled enthusiasm in his heart.

The class is over.