🎉 Today me and my team have been awarded the 3rd place at the national business case championship. This is a contest with 3 stages where teams are given 3 different real business problems and need to solve them in the best way possible.
We took the 3rd place out of 750 teams 🎉🙈
3 weeks of work, lots of business insights and new connections with cool people.
This is just a reminder that everything is achievable. Set goals, work hard and you will conquer the world 💪
We took the 3rd place out of 750 teams 🎉🙈
3 weeks of work, lots of business insights and new connections with cool people.
This is just a reminder that everything is achievable. Set goals, work hard and you will conquer the world 💪
📚 One of my favourite books, that helped me a great deal when I was preparing for IELTS – "IELTS Trainer".
It is perfect for people who have not been familiar with the test structure before. It guides the reader accross all sections, comprehensively describing their main features.
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It is perfect for people who have not been familiar with the test structure before. It guides the reader accross all sections, comprehensively describing their main features.
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📰 Reading practice!
Today I have a very cool article for you with a podcast that I enjoyed listening in the morning while doing yoga. It is essential to work on your listening skill alongside with reading, so I suggest you to pay some attention to this one, especially since it's about emoji 😉
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/person-lotus-position/
#reading
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Today I have a very cool article for you with a podcast that I enjoyed listening in the morning while doing yoga. It is essential to work on your listening skill alongside with reading, so I suggest you to pay some attention to this one, especially since it's about emoji 😉
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/person-lotus-position/
#reading
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99% Invisible
Person in Lotus Position
Tech analysts estimate that over six billion emojis are sent each day. Emojis, which started off as a collection of low-resolution pixelated images from Japan, have become a well-established and graphically sophisticated part of everyday global communication.…
💃🏻 There are verbs in English that require a special form after them - either an infinitive, or a gerund. This is the continuation of the post 1.
Let's look at the verbs, that require GERUND:
He completed renovating the house.
She considered moving to New York.
He continued talking.
He delayed doing his taxes.
He denied committing the crime.
She despises waking up early.
We discussed working at the company.
She dislikes working after 5 PM.
I don't mind helping you.
He encourages eating healthy foods.
We enjoy hiking.
#grammar
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Let's look at the verbs, that require GERUND:
Complete
He completed renovating the house.
Consider
She considered moving to New York.
Continue
He continued talking.
Delay
He delayed doing his taxes.
Deny
He denied committing the crime.
Despise
She despises waking up early.
Discuss
We discussed working at the company.
Dislike
She dislikes working after 5 PM.
Don't mind
I don't mind helping you.
Encourage
He encourages eating healthy foods.
Enjoy
We enjoy hiking.
#grammar
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📓 New Idiom
TO FILL SMB IN ON SMTH
(informal) to inform somebody or tell someone about something.
💬 Can you fill me in on what's going on around here?
💬 I thought he will fill me in on the situation, but I was left unaware.
#idiom
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TO FILL SMB IN ON SMTH
(informal) to inform somebody or tell someone about something.
💬 Can you fill me in on what's going on around here?
💬 I thought he will fill me in on the situation, but I was left unaware.
#idiom
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📺 Video lesson "Dark Side of Media"
Do you know how disinformation, misinformation and propaganda are connected? Prepare to learn more on media and critical thinking in the modern world.
WHILE WATCHING: turn on subtitles, pause and write down new words with translations each time you hear them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR7j11Wpjiw
Do you know how disinformation, misinformation and propaganda are connected? Prepare to learn more on media and critical thinking in the modern world.
WHILE WATCHING: turn on subtitles, pause and write down new words with translations each time you hear them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR7j11Wpjiw
YouTube
The Dark(er) Side of Media: Crash Course Media Literacy #10
Propaganda! Misinformation! Disinformation! Today we’re talking about the dark – or, shall we say, darkER – side of media. Understanding these media bogeymen is essential to being a more media literate citizen.
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Resources:
The Persistent Mystery: How…
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Resources:
The Persistent Mystery: How…
🖇 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON IELTS (Reading section)
These are the questions that require choosing the right one from several options.
MCQs test your ability to understand the main ideas contained in a text and then look for specific information.
You will need to quickly identify the main idea in order to locate the correct section of the text.
When you do this it will seem like two or three of the options could be the correct answer and you, therefore, must read in much more detail to find the specific information that gives you the correct answer.
STRATEGY FOR MCQ:
1. Read the questions carefully.
2. Skim the text to get the general meaning.
3. Underline any keywords in the question and think about any synonyms that might appear in the text.
4. Read the choices and underline any keywords. Think about the difference in meaning between the different choices.
5. Predict the correct answer.
6. Read the text and using keywords and synonyms locate the part containing the answers.
7. Read that part of the text very carefully, thinking about the difference in meanings.
8. Think about not only which options are correct but how the other options are wrong.
9. Go back and read the question again and mark your final choice.
Don't hesitate to make changes in this strategy as long as it takes you to the correct answer!
#IELTS
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These are the questions that require choosing the right one from several options.
MCQs test your ability to understand the main ideas contained in a text and then look for specific information.
You will need to quickly identify the main idea in order to locate the correct section of the text.
When you do this it will seem like two or three of the options could be the correct answer and you, therefore, must read in much more detail to find the specific information that gives you the correct answer.
STRATEGY FOR MCQ:
1. Read the questions carefully.
2. Skim the text to get the general meaning.
3. Underline any keywords in the question and think about any synonyms that might appear in the text.
4. Read the choices and underline any keywords. Think about the difference in meaning between the different choices.
5. Predict the correct answer.
6. Read the text and using keywords and synonyms locate the part containing the answers.
7. Read that part of the text very carefully, thinking about the difference in meanings.
8. Think about not only which options are correct but how the other options are wrong.
9. Go back and read the question again and mark your final choice.
Don't hesitate to make changes in this strategy as long as it takes you to the correct answer!
#IELTS
@worldspeaksenglish
💕 Synonyms for NICE
When your speech/essay is too saturated with this word, try using instead:
- amiable
- agreeable
- fair
- superior
- lovely
- approved
- attractive
- charming
- delightful
- favourable
- helpful
- pleasant
- fine
#synonyms
@worldspeaksenglish
When your speech/essay is too saturated with this word, try using instead:
- amiable
- agreeable
- fair
- superior
- lovely
- approved
- attractive
- charming
- delightful
- favourable
- helpful
- pleasant
- fine
#synonyms
@worldspeaksenglish
🌪 When to use COMMAS?
I often get confused when to use a comma, because the rules are different in English and Russian 🤷🏻♀️ But here is a brief guide for you.
1. Commas are for lists. The final two items in the list are usually separated by "and" or "or", which also should be preceded by a comma.
2. The same works with a series of independent clauses (sentences).
3. Use a comma to enclose non-defining relative clauses and other non-essential details and comments (that might be omitted).
4. Tag questions are always separated by a comma.
5. Interjections or "added words" enhance the speech and are separated as well.
6. Particular phrases (answer the question "While doing what?").
#grammar
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I often get confused when to use a comma, because the rules are different in English and Russian 🤷🏻♀️ But here is a brief guide for you.
1. Commas are for lists. The final two items in the list are usually separated by "and" or "or", which also should be preceded by a comma.
I love eating avocado, smoothie, nuts, and berries for breakfast.
2. The same works with a series of independent clauses (sentences).
After I met Harry, we went for a swim together, and afterwards Harry went home.
3. Use a comma to enclose non-defining relative clauses and other non-essential details and comments (that might be omitted).
Cats, unlike dogs, do not respect their masters.
4. Tag questions are always separated by a comma.
She lives in Paris, doesn't she?
5. Interjections or "added words" enhance the speech and are separated as well.
Wait, I didn't mean to scare you.
6. Particular phrases (answer the question "While doing what?").
Hearing that her father was in hospital, Jane left work immediately.
#grammar
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📥 Check your inboxes!
Yesterday I sent a new letter with free English materials – this time with "English Grammar in Use" – the ultimate grammar guide.
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Yesterday I sent a new letter with free English materials – this time with "English Grammar in Use" – the ultimate grammar guide.
If you are not subsctibed to my mailing list but want to do it – use this link https://bit.ly/2I1fxv5
@worldspeaksenglish
📣 Speaking time!
Grab your friend and try to tackle this IELTS speaking cue card.
Describe an accident you saw
You should say:
– Where the accident occurred
– Where you were then
– How the accident affected you
– Give detailed information about the accident.
If you don't have an English-speaking friend around, record yourself and post to our group (@worldchatgroup) to practice with other members. Together we can achieve more!
#speaking
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Grab your friend and try to tackle this IELTS speaking cue card.
Describe an accident you saw
You should say:
– Where the accident occurred
– Where you were then
– How the accident affected you
– Give detailed information about the accident.
If you don't have an English-speaking friend around, record yourself and post to our group (@worldchatgroup) to practice with other members. Together we can achieve more!
#speaking
@worldspeaksenglish
😡 Synonyms of ANGRY:
- annoyed
- bitter
- enraged
- exasperated
- furious
- impassioned
- indignant
- resentful
- sullen
- antagonized
- displeased
- exacerbated
- ferocious
- fierce
- hateful
- ill-tempered
- inflamed
- infuriated
- ireful
- maddened
- provoked
- raging
- irritated
#synonyms
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- annoyed
- bitter
- enraged
- exasperated
- furious
- impassioned
- indignant
- resentful
- sullen
- antagonized
- displeased
- exacerbated
- ferocious
- fierce
- hateful
- ill-tempered
- inflamed
- infuriated
- ireful
- maddened
- provoked
- raging
- irritated
#synonyms
@worldspeaksenglish
🤔 Confusing words in English.
I am sure you have encountered words that look and sound very similar, but have actually different meanings. Let's break them down!
ACCEPT/EXCEPT
Accept means "to acknowledge" or "to agree to."
Except is usually a preposition used to specify what isn't included: I like all fruits except apples.
AD/ADD
Ad: short for "advertisement."
Add: to include; to perform addition.
ADVERSE/AVERSE
Adverse: unfavorable: an adverse reaction to the medication.
Averse: not fond of; seeking to avoid: averse to risk.
AFFECT/EFFECT
Affect as a verb means "to influence": It affected me strangely. As a noun, it is a technical term used in psychology to describe someone's emotional state.
Effect as a noun means "result": It had a strange effect on me. As a verb, it means "to bring about" or "to cause": He's trying to effect change in government.
ADVICE/ADVISE
Advice: guidance, words that you tell when you want to recommend something. It's an uncountable noun!
Advise: to suggest; to recommend, to give advice. It's a verb.
AID/AIDE
An aid is a thing that helps.
An aide is a living helper or assistant: His aide brought first aid.
AISLE/ISLE
Aisle: a corridor.
Isle: an island.
Yes, sound the same!
#feel_English
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I am sure you have encountered words that look and sound very similar, but have actually different meanings. Let's break them down!
ACCEPT/EXCEPT
Accept means "to acknowledge" or "to agree to."
Except is usually a preposition used to specify what isn't included: I like all fruits except apples.
AD/ADD
Ad: short for "advertisement."
Add: to include; to perform addition.
ADVERSE/AVERSE
Adverse: unfavorable: an adverse reaction to the medication.
Averse: not fond of; seeking to avoid: averse to risk.
AFFECT/EFFECT
Affect as a verb means "to influence": It affected me strangely. As a noun, it is a technical term used in psychology to describe someone's emotional state.
Effect as a noun means "result": It had a strange effect on me. As a verb, it means "to bring about" or "to cause": He's trying to effect change in government.
ADVICE/ADVISE
Advice: guidance, words that you tell when you want to recommend something. It's an uncountable noun!
Advise: to suggest; to recommend, to give advice. It's a verb.
AID/AIDE
An aid is a thing that helps.
An aide is a living helper or assistant: His aide brought first aid.
AISLE/ISLE
Aisle: a corridor.
Isle: an island.
Yes, sound the same!
#feel_English
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📍 A trick to learn MORE WORDS!
Today we have 2 in 1 post - about reading and vocabulary.
Here is a guide to how to learn more and more words, which is very helpful for anyone who wants to expand vocabulary.
http://telegra.ph/How-to-Boost-Your-English-Vocabulary-Instantly-with-Word-Roots-05-21
#vocabulary
#reading
@worldspeaksenglish
Today we have 2 in 1 post - about reading and vocabulary.
Here is a guide to how to learn more and more words, which is very helpful for anyone who wants to expand vocabulary.
http://telegra.ph/How-to-Boost-Your-English-Vocabulary-Instantly-with-Word-Roots-05-21
#vocabulary
#reading
@worldspeaksenglish
Telegraph
How to Boost Your English Vocabulary Instantly with Word Roots!
First, we should talk about what “root” means. A root is the basic unit of a word. Linguists, scientists who study language, refer to the root as the base or foundation of a word. If you really think about it, the name “root” makes sense. A real, literal…
📓 New Idiom
DOWN THE ROAD
something will happen in the future
💬 Down the road, women will be able to drive in the kingdom.
💬 I suppose I will successfully finish this course somewhere down the road.
#idiom
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DOWN THE ROAD
something will happen in the future
💬 Down the road, women will be able to drive in the kingdom.
💬 I suppose I will successfully finish this course somewhere down the road.
#idiom
@worldspeaksenglish