3. Only 10% applicants are found
employable by Top Rated
Companies.
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Poor
Communication Skills
English Language Skills
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4. Be understood exactly as intended
Be thoroughly intelligible
Be clear, concise, creative
Suit the audience
Let your tone & body speak
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5. Pairs discuss
Arrive at possible reasons
A global language
(official language in over 50 countries)
International communication
Business & travel needs
Professional & educational needs
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7. MNCs & BPOs
Trade & Commerce
Hospitality & Tourism
Aviation & Navigation
Software & Communication
University Studies & Research
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8. Better job
Higher pay
More authority
Easier Growth
Bigger opportunity
Happier Life
“I Don’t Know English”
Limited opportunity
Your own place
Small job
Low pay
“ I K n o w E n g l i s h ”
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9. lack of confidence
insufficient exposure
fear of making mistakes
lack of motivation
not an examination task
lack of language skills
Why Don’t You Use English?
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Spring is the season, that drops the reason of lovers who are truly true
Young birds are mating, while I am waiting waiting for you.
Darling you haunt me, say do you want me
And if it is so, when are we meeting, cause love you know
That time is fleeting, time is fleeting, time is fleeting.
My heart is beating, keeps on repeating
I am waiting for you
My love encloses a plot of roses
And when shall be then our next meeting, cause love you know
That time is fleeting, time is fleeting, time is fleeting.
Spring is the season, that drops the reason of lovers who are truly true
Young birds are mating, while I am waiting waiting for you.
Darling you haunt me, say do you want me
And if it is so, when are we meeting, cause love you know
That time is fleeting, time is fleeting, time is fleeting.
My heart is beating, keeps on repeating
I am waiting for you
My love encloses a plot of roses
And when shall be then our next meeting, cause love you know
That time is fleeting, time is fleeting, time is fleeting.
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Reading comprehension skills help students do far more than
just read. Reading enhances other essential ESL skills like
speaking, listening and writing. Putting reading comprehension
to use will also allow students to build vocabulary, practice
pronunciation and develop grammar knowledge subconsciously.
Once students begin improving by reading, their thirst for more
reading material will grow. They’ll most definitely turn to reading
for education and entertainment. Reading comprehension opens
the door to infinite knowledge. Reading comprehension is also a
key component to almost all formal ESL tests they may be
required to pass in order to go abroad or get their dream job with
an international company.
Reading comprehension skills help students do far more than
just read. Reading enhances other essential ESL skills like
speaking, listening and writing. Putting reading comprehension
to use will also allow students to build vocabulary, practice
pronunciation and develop grammar knowledge subconsciously.
Once students begin improving by reading, their thirst for more
reading material will grow. They’ll most definitely turn to reading
for education and entertainment. Reading comprehension opens
the door to infinite knowledge. Reading comprehension is also a
key component to almost all formal ESL tests they may be
required to pass in order to go abroad or get their dream job with
an international company.
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Interviews in pairs
Discover 5 things in common
Avoid obvious things
Include
one common achievement
one common like/dislike
one common goal
A few pair presentations
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Hello Bhaskar, how are you?
Hey Padma, how have you been?
Hi Mary, what have you been up to?
Malik, how are you dear?
Ram, I haven’t seen you in a long time.
Hi, how are things?
Hello, how's life?
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Fine thanks, and you?
Everything is great.
I’m good, what about you?
Not bad/Not too bad, and how are you?
The same as usual.
I'm doing very well. How about you?
I am relieved. I’ve just finished my exams.
I'm pretty busy preparing for exams.
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I'm a college teacher.
I am studying.
I am working at a bakery.
I work for a software company.
What are you (doing)?
What do you do (for a living)?
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She's fond of ice-cream.
I like swimming very much.
I don't mind waking up early.
I dislike wasting time.
I hate waiting for anyone.
He detests being late.
She loathes onion.
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When I’ve spare time, I like to …
I am interested in …
I enjoy …
What do you like doing?
What sort of hobbies do you have?
What do you do in your free time?
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Are you sure you are coming?
Can you come again tomorrow?
Did you come here yesterday?
When are you coming back?
You are not coming?
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Excuse me, what time is the train?
Pardon me, when is the next class?
Could you get me a ticket?
Why are you here, please?
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How do you spell the word _____ ?
How do you pronounce the word ___ ?
What's the meaning of ____ in Telugu?
What does the word _____ mean?
What is the English word for ______?
How do you say ____ in English?
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Please reduce the TV volume.
Could you reduce the volume?
Would you mind reducing the volume?
If you don’t mind, please reduce the volume.
Do you mind if I reduced the volume?
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I’m so happy.
I’m delighted.
I’m really pleased.
I couldn’t be happier.
That’s fantastic news!
I’ve been waiting for this so long.
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I’m so sorry to hear that.
That must have been awful.
Oh no, what did you do?
If there’s anything I can do, just let me
know. OK?
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Have a crush on someone
(feel romantically attracted)
Flirt with someone
Hit on someone
Ask someone out
Fall in love
Love at first sight
Going out with
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I was shocked to hear that ….
The news came as a complete shock.
We were completely taken aback by …
I just can't believe/imagine …
It's so terrible/awful/It's a tragedy.
What terrible news!
This’s the worst that could have happened.
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I'm hoping for / to …
Something I've always wanted is …
I'd be delighted if …
What I'd like more than anything else ..
On my wish list is …
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I'd prefer (noun)
I'd rather have (noun)
I’d prefer it if you (simple past)
It would be better if …..
If I had a choice, I would go for…
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I thought you might like this.
It's something small, but I hope you like it.
It's something I've always wanted!
Wow! What a thoughtful present!
Thank you so much!
I wish you a happy _____.
With best wishes for a happy ____ .
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I'm not feeling well.
I've got a cold / sore throat.
I've got a slight / splitting backache.
I feel a little faint.
I'm sorry to hear that.
You don't look very well.
You look a little pale.
Why don’t you go home and get some rest.
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You're absolutely right.
I agree with you (entirely).
I couldn't agree with you more.
I think you're right.
I agree with you up to a point, but…
That's quite true, but…
I agree with you in principle, but…
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I'm not sure I agree with you.
(I'm afraid) I don't agree. / I disagree.
(I'm afraid) I can't agree with you.
I don't share your opinion.
I don't agree at all.
I totally disagree.
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I beg to differ.
I am not sure about that.
Not necessarily.
I don’t see it that way.
Yes, but. . .
Well, in my opinion . . .
Actually, I think . . .
No way!.
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I suggest that . . .
You should perhaps…
Why don't you…
If I were you, I would…
You could always…
Have you thought about…
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I think…/ I feel that…
In my opinion…/ In my view ...
As far as I'm concerned…
I'm absolutely convinced that…
I'm sure / I have no doubt that …
I strongly believe that…
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Would you like to come . . . .?
Are you free next weekend?
Are you doing anything next Friday?
Would you be interested in coming ...?
How do you fancy going out . . .?
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Thank you. I'd love to come.
That's very kind of you, thanks.
What a great idea, thanks.
That's very kind of you, but actually…
Well, I'd love to, but I'm already …
I'm really sorry, but I've got …
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Can we meet on the 27th July?
Are you free next Saturday?
Would Friday suit you?
What about sometime next week?
Is 3 pm a good time for you?
Yes, Thursday is fine / Thursday suits me.
I'm afraid I can't on the 27th. What about the 28th?
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Could you …, please?
Would you mind …, please?
Can you …, please?
Can I use your … , please?
Could I borrow … , please?
Do you mind if …?
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Can I … / Shall I … / May I …/ Could I …?
Would you like me to … ?
If you like, …
Yes, please.
If you wouldn't mind.
No thanks. / No, thank you.
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What I meant to say was …
What I want to say is …
Let me put this another way …
Let me rephrase that …
Perhaps I'm not making myself clear
Another way of looking at it is …
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Show interest:
Really?/ Right/ Sure
Use a short phrase/Ask a short question:
Oh no!/What a pity!/You're joking.
Did you?/Are you? /Is it?
Repeat what the other person said:
“He has won the gold medal.”
“The gold medal!”
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First of all, / Secondly, / Finally, .......
Previously / Later (on)
Then / Again
Before that / Immediately after that
Because…./ As a result, …
Although, / In short,
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Excuse me, I think ...
Sorry, I think ...
Excuse me, but there's a problem …
Sorry to bother you, but I think …
I'm afraid I’ve to make a complaint.
Sorry to hear that...
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When you don't understand:
Sorry, could you repeat that?
Sorry? I didn't get that.
Taking time to express yourself:
Well…/OK…/So…
To change the subject:
Anyway, . ./ However, . ./ But . . .
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Everything will work out just fine!
Things do happen.
I hope there's nothing serious.
That's how rumors get started.
Something might have come up!
I'm tied up for the moment.
I’ve got a tight schedule today!
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English sentence starters + Verb
I’d rather (not)…
to express your preferences
I’ll help you…
to offer or promise assistance
Let me… / Can I…? / Do you mind if I…?
to ask permission to do something
(from most informal to most polite/formal)
You could / You should…
to give advice – could is weaker, and should is stronger
Please don’t…
to ask someone not to do something
Let’s not…
to suggest that a group doesn’t do something
Why don’t we…? / Why not…?
to make suggestions
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English sentence starters + to + verb
I used to…
for something you did frequently in the past, but you don’t do now
I’d like to…
for something you want to do
I’m about to…
for something you’re going to do in the immediate future
I didn’t mean to…
to talk about something you did accidentally
I’m here to…
to announce your purpose for being in a place
I’m dying to…
for something you REALLY want to do
There’s no need to…
to talk about an unnecessary action
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English sentence starters + verb-ING
I’ve been…
to talk about your recent activities
I’m busy… / I was busy…
to say how you are/were occupied
I’m not used to…
to talk about something you’re not accustomed to
I’m having a hard time…
to talk about something you’re having difficulty doing
I’m looking forward to…
to talk about something you’re excited about in the future
How about… ?
to make suggestions
It’s no use… / There’s no point…
to say that something will have no result/effect
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English sentence starters + subject + verb
I’ve heard that…
to talk about news or facts
I’m not sure if…
to express uncertainty
What if… ?
to bring up a potential concern
Let’s say that…
to introduce a hypothetical situation
That’s why…
to explain a logical result
How come… ?
to ask “Why?” informally
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English sentence starters + past participle
I’ve…
to say something you’ve done in the past
Have you… ?
to ask about something someone has done in the past
I should(n’t) have…
to express your desire to have done something differently
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What am I willing to do today onwards to build
my English language skills?
1. I will speak English at home.
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