Sunday, August 3, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
DAILY ENGLISH PRACTICE
Ten questions about STATE, POSSESSION, REALITY
1. Are you
excited about this course?
2. Were you
confident when you spoke English?
3.
Will you be active in English?
4. How long
have you been a student of English?
5. Do you
have the confidence to speak English?
6. Did you
have good marks in English exams?
7. Will you
have the power of English Communication(EC)?
8. Is there a
need for good English speakers?
9. Were there
any problems in our society because of poor English speakers?
10. Will
there be a change in our English standards in future?
Ten
questions about ACTION
1. I play
cricket. Do you play any game regularly?
2. I like
batting. Do you like anything in particular about your game?
3. I am
improving my fielding. Are you improving any skills related to your favourite
game?
4. I am
playing my next game tomorrow? Are you playing any game tomorrow?
5. I have
scored a century in Cricket? Have you got any achievement/prizes/records in any
game?
6. I have
been playing Cricket for the last five years. Have you been playing any game
for the last five years?
7. I played
Cricket last Sunday. Did you play any game last Sunday?
8. I was
playing with my neighbourhood friends. Were you playing with your friends last
weekend?
9. I will
play Cricket with Sachin, my dream player. Will you ever play with your
favourite player?
10. I will be
teaching Cricket to the small children. Will you be teaching any games in
future?
Passive
Actions (Eight sentences)
1. I am given
a lot of respect here. Are you given a lot of respect here?
2. I am liked
by all teachers. Are you liked by all teachers?
3. I am being
taught by Mr. Vijay. Are you being taught by Mr. Vijay?
4. I am being
taught by Miss Rema tomorrow. Are you being taught by Miss Rema tomorrow?
5. I have
been invited for the function. Have you been invited for the function?
6. I was
inspired by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam while studying in school. Were you inspired by
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in your school days?
7. I was
being taught by Malayalam medium teachers last year. Were you being taught
by Malayalam medium teachers last year?
8. I will be
taught six subjects this year. Will you be taught six subjects this year?
Questions using Modal
Verbs. (Twelve sentences)
1. Can we
play some games. It's free time now.
2. Could you
please tell me which is the next session? Who will take it?
3. The
teacher will come a bit late. May I read your notes for a while?
4. Must I
come early tomorrow? There is no class in the first hour.
5. Do we need
to submit the assignments tomorrow?
6. Do we have
to go to the main hall for the next session?
7. Do we
ought to bring the text book to the class?
8. Should we
call our class teacher?
9. Would you
like to come with me to the library?
10. Shall I
become your group leader?
11. I used to
play Football in school. Did you play Football ?
12. It might
rain now. What do you think?
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Exercise 1: Cancellation of a Flight
Ground Staff: I apologize for the inconvenience. I know how frustrating this must be for you. Unfortunately, the flight has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Let me see what options are available for you.
Passenger: (upset) Unforeseen circumstances? That's not helpful. We need to get to our destination. What can you do for us?
Ground Staff: I understand your concerns. I'm happy to help. We can rebook you on the next available flight, which is tomorrow morning. Alternatively, we can offer a refund or a voucher for a future flight.
Passenger: (disappointed) Tomorrow morning? That's not acceptable. We have important meetings and appointments.
Ground Staff: I understand the impact this has on your plans. Let me check if there are any other flights available with our partner airlines or other carriers that might get you to your destination sooner.
Passenger: (skeptically) Will that make a difference?
Ground Staff: It's worth exploring. (checks options) Actually, I can book you on a flight with a partner airline that departs in a few hours. It might be a bit more expensive, but it could get you to your destination sooner.
Passenger: (thoughtfully) Okay, what's the cost?
Ground Staff: Let me check the fare difference. (checks the fare) It's an additional [amount]. Would you like to book it?
Passenger: (after considering) Alright, yes. Book it.
Ground Staff: Alright, I'll process the rebooking. (processes the rebooking) Here's your new boarding pass. I'll also provide you with a voucher for accommodation and meals while you wait.
Passenger: (somewhat relieved) Alright, thanks for your help.
Ground Staff: You're welcome! If you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Monday, July 28, 2025
Exercise 2 : Handling a Missed Flight
Passenger: (frustrated) Oh, I'm so sorry. I just realized I missed my flight! I was running late and didn't make it to the gate on time.
Ground Staff: I understand this can be stressful. Can I see your boarding pass, please? (checks the boarding pass) Okay, I see you were supposed to board Flight 456 to Chicago.
Passenger: (anxious) Yes, that's right. Is there any way I can get on the next flight?
Ground Staff: Let me check availability for you. (checks the system) Okay, the next flight to Chicago is in three hours. I can try to book you on that one. Would you like me to check availability?
Passenger: (hopeful) Yes, please. How much will it cost?
Ground Staff: If there's availability, there might be a change fee or difference in fare. Let me check the options. (checks the system) Okay, I can offer you a seat on the next flight for an additional fee. Would you like me to book it?
Passenger: (thoughtfully) Okay, yeah. Book it.
Ground Staff: Alright, I'll process the change. (processes the booking) Here's your new boarding pass. Your new flight departs at [time]. You'll need to go through security again.
Passenger: (relieved) Alright, thanks for your help.
Ground Staff: You're welcome! If you need any further assistance, feel free to ask. We have refreshments available while you wait.
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
Exercise 3: Lost Luggage
Ground Staff: I'm so sorry to hear that. Can you please provide me with your baggage claim tag and your boarding pass?
Passenger: (rummages through pockets) Here you go. (hands over the claim tag and boarding pass)
Ground Staff: Thank you. Let me check the system. (checks the system) Okay, it says here that your bag was checked in and loaded onto the flight. Can you describe your luggage to me?
Passenger: It's a black suitcase with a red strap. I had a tag with my name and contact info on it.
Ground Staff: Alright, I'll file a report for your missing luggage. We'll do our best to locate it and get it to you as soon as possible. Can you please provide me with your contact information and accommodation details?
Passenger: (provides contact information and accommodation details)
Ground Staff: Great, thank you. We'll contact you as soon as we locate your luggage. In the meantime, you might want to check with the baggage claim area to see if it's been turned in. If we don't locate it within a few days, we'll provide you with a claim form to fill out.
Passenger: Okay, thanks. How long does it usually take to find lost luggage?
Ground Staff: It varies, but we'll do our best to find it within 24-48 hours. We'll keep you updated on the status.
Passenger: Alright, thanks for your help.
Ground Staff: You're welcome! We'll do everything we can to reunite you with your luggage.
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Sunday, March 2, 2025
WHAT IS LANGUAGE...a discussion.
LANGUAGE AND THOUGHT
Language gives you a frame to form thoughts that can be communicated and understood with clarity and simplicity. In English language we have basically four types of sentences to convey thoughts about our STATE, POSSESSION,ACTION and REALITY(OBJECTIVE sentences)...SPAR in short. So the frame to form thoughts in English language can also be called SPAR.
Now let's look at the different types of sentences in the three categories of time ie., PRESENT, PAST and FUTURE.
STATE
How's your job?
How was your job in the beginning?
How long have you been in this job?
Will you be at the place next year also?
POSSESSION
Do you have free time in office?
Did you have free time yesterday?
Will you have any holidays this week?
ACTION
Where do you work?
Do you like your job?
Are you working in your office now?
Are you leaving early today?
Have you completed today's work?
How long have you been working on this project?
When did you join this company?
Were you studying before joining here?
Will you finish this work tomorrow?
Will you be taking a half day leave tomorrow?
REALITY
How many people are there in your office?
How many people were there in your office last year?
How many people will be there in your office next year?
PASSIVE VOICE SENTENCES
Are you given feed backs every week by your clients?
Is somebody being interviewed today at our office?
Have you been asked to give a presentation today?
Were you called for the meeting yesterday?
Who was being felicitated yesterday in the afternoon function?
Will you be given any new assignments next week?
MODAL VERB SENTENCES
Can you help me?
Could you please help me?
Would you like to help me?
Shall I help you?
Should I help you?
May I help you?
Do we have to go now?
Do we ought to go now?
Do we need to go now?
I think she might not be able to come. What do you think?
You used to come here daily. What happened?
He must inaugurate the program. When to contact him, any idea...?
So these are the 38 common types of English Language Sentence Structures that is enough to communicate any thought that comes to our mind...
TO BE CONTINUED...
Saturday, March 1, 2025
SPEECH GAMES
How to play the game: All the teams would come to the front, one by one and give a speech with each member saying a sentence about a SONG, a FICTIONAL CHARACTER, a dish etc. The teams listen to the speech and then make a guess about the possible answers after discussions with their members. They write the answers on a paper and submit before the speech giving team for verification. The team that gave the speech goes through all the answers and gives points to the teams according to their answers.
Sample speeches for the teams:
"Sung by M.G. Sreekumar, composed by S.P. Venkatesh, written by Bichu Thirumala, and enacted by Jagadeesh, this is a light-hearted, slow, solo Malayalam song about the little joys of life. Shot in Kodaikanal, the song has poetic lyrics."
"Even though he sports a thick, well-groomed moustache and traditional Kerala attire, consisting of a white mundu with a light-colored shirt, he speaks Malayalam with a rural tone, displaying a rustic and rooted persona, and comes across as a confident middle-aged man with in-depth understanding of Carnatic music and Kalaripayattu, Kerala's own traditional martial art culture."
TO BE CONTINUED...
ENGLISH COURSE SYLLABUS
1. What is ENGLISH?
2. What is LANGUAGE?
3. Influence of English Culture.
4. What is a SENTENCE and Sentence Structure?
5. What is a VERB and Types of Verbs?
6. What is THOUGHT and THINKING?
7. How to "Think in English"?
8. Conversational Grammar
9. Conversational Verbs
10. Combination Test
11. Voice Modulation
12. English Sentence Pattern (ESP)
13. Sentence Making Skills (SMS)
14. Parts of Speech (8+1)
15. Language Games
16. Role plays to Practice English Conversations
17. Lexical Resources in English
18. Making CVs, Formal Letter Writing
19. Self Introduction (Using BBC Method)
20.Presentations by Students
21. Essay Writing Practice
(*Lexical Resources: Idioms, Proverbs, Phrasal verbs, Metaphors, Similes, Famous Quotes, Sayings, Speeches, Songs etc.)
TO BE CONTINUED...
Friday, February 28, 2025
ENGLISH - a SUBJECT or a SKILL?
How should English be taught in our schools and colleges?
As a skill because that's what the students need in their life after school and in the world outside school. Once your academic needs are met ie., you get the certificates with the right grades/marks, skills alone matter. The essays, the dramas, the poems, the articles which you mugged up in school/college life are like files on a computer meant to be deleted. What is retained is the software, the ability to do a thing, the critical skill to face and excel in a life situation.Wednesday, January 1, 2025
EC BLOG THOUGHTS
Realization is Transformation....
This blog is an attempt to learn and enjoy English language from the scratch.
A complete blog for students, teachers, trainers and thinkers in English.
A mantra to think...in English.
| Let's learn the skill to make sentences(SMS) in English |
SOUL (Sentence-Oriented-Understanding of Language)
The Khul-Ja-Simsim of English Language Learning.
Now there is nothing between you and the easy way to Think/Speak/Learn English language.
Learn and live EC(EC- English Communication).
This blog is to make our students good users of English sentences on a daily basis so that they become "natural" users of English...it becomes their nature to use English. So it helps students to graduate...from "I am learning English" to "I am using English.
"It is difficult to learn English...English is a difficult language...Nobody helps me in learning English....." If you say this again even after browsing this blog...then you are JUST JOKING....YOU ARE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT LEARNING ENGLISH...YOU DON'T SEE THINGS IN THE RIGHT WAY....so stay grounded and keep moving...you will win.
Think of English as a Tool to Survive, Succeed and Soar high in life.
BELL(Blog for English Language Learning)ing the EC(English Communication) cat...
The school to bank on.
| School of Thought v/s School of Text. |
Engaging...Understanding...Exploring like a friend to THINK in English
THINK in ENGLISH blog, to understand our natural ability to THINK in English
A vehicle for your "Think in English" dreams.
Eureka...now i too can think in English...thanks to "Think in English" blog.
Anybody can... think in English with this blog...just practice...it really works.
To express your true " self " in English...you have to Think in English.
This blog is a complete school of thought in learning/training/thinking in English.
It's a celebration of life with EC...a thought fest...a thought-utsav.
Its a small world of new ideas...a new world of small ideas.
It's learning English Communication Literature that matters in life, not English literature.
In schools/colleges what is taught: "How to write in English"
In Spoken English Institutes what is taught: "How to speak in English"
In "THINKinENGLISH blog" what is learnt: "How to think in English"
If you have a WILL, and a VISION, then there are WAYS, a million. This blogs aims at providing the students/youth/learners/people a complete road map to develop their EC skills.
This blog tries to redefine English learning as GAMES - the Great Art of Making English Sentences. English Communication is made as interesting/exciting/fun filled/fulfilling as playing games.
EC is made to look like LIFE itself, here. It is Logical, Interesting, Funny, Endless(LIFE).
The blog stresses on the use of SID(Speech-Interaction-Discussion) method in classroom to empower children/students/participants/people with EC skills.
"Think in English" is an idea which inspired a blog and a book...but this is just a beginning. It has to translate into action...making students good at: giving speeches, interacting with global audiences, participating in group discussions, carrying a conversation etc. This idea has to prove its utility. Time alone can judge its usefulness. So let's wait and watch.
