Saturday, March 1, 2025

SPEECH GAMES

How to play the gameAll 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."


"A sweet, healthy, vegetarian, traditional Kerala snack made from rice flour, jaggery, and coconut through processes like kneading and steaming for 10-15 minutes, commonly available in most Malayalee food joints."



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 subject because it is hard to understand how you can manage a class as a teacher without books, chapters, class-work(mainly writing notes), coercing the students to learn the answers by-heart(mugging/ cramming/ learning by rote), enticing them to score good marks in exams by memorizing the whole text and afterwards feeling good about themselves and also about the teacher/school/college/institution.


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.

  

TO BE CONTINUED....



Wednesday, January 1, 2025

EC BLOG THOUGHTS

Image result for an idea whose time has come
Realization is Transformation....

Don't believe in other people's feedback till you experience it yourself....the simplicity of learning and enjoying EC with "Think in English".


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.

From Grammar-Oriented to Sentence Oriented...from Text-Oriented to Thoughts oriented...from Books-Oriented to Life Oriented...from Subject-Oriented to Skill Oriented...

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.



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.

Teachers don't teach English in our schools. Rather what they do is they teach English grammar, English text and also how to write answers to questions asked in their texts. Students don't learn how useful English is or what they can do with their English know-how. Children are taught how much unnecessary English is in their real life and that learning English only means that you can score marks in English exams. We should actually make the students realize how much they can make things (and life) easy (and comfortable) with their use of English. English can do wonders/miracles in their life (and world). This blog can give some new thoughts to people.

This is more than a blog...it's actually a user manual to "Think in English"

Let's discover the power of our thoughts in English...Here and Now. 

This blog is a complete school of thought in learning/training/thinking in English.

From now onwards let's rename BA as Bachelor of Ability to Think in English and MA as Master of Ability to Think in English. Learning English in schools has to have a goal, a useful purpose  in life. It should not be about mugging text books, teacher-centric lectures and marks in exams. It should be about a skill/vidya.

This blog is all about "Exploring the Power of THOUGHTS in ENGLISH"

It's a celebration of life with EC...a thought fest...a thought-utsav.

A journey into the heart of EC to find its soul and be in oneness(in love) forever...

We have always tried to learn English language as though it exists outside of ourselves. Now let's give our "selves" a chance. This blog is all about thinking about ourselves in English. So it's all about thinking; ourselves; and English as a language, an expression of thought. But our dream should be more than "Think in English". It should be as high as "I am English in action". Why not ? We become what we think.  Don't we?

“Think in English” is more than a blog/book/banner. It’s an idea whose time has come. Think in English world citizens and tell the world who you are

Not "Spoken English", it's time now to "THINK in ENGLISH" for better English Communication(EC)....because your thoughts need the power of English Communication(EC).

Every citizen desires to improve their EC(English Communication) skills.The EC revolution is ON...Anybody can think/speak/write in English language if shown the right way. This is the purpose of this blog.

This blog can change someone's life, his/her attitude towards EC(English and Communication). And they will be grateful to you for sharing the useful info.

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.

Don’t stop yourself from “Thinking in English” and discovering a new world of opportunities, success and happiness. Let’s celebrate EC with lots of Speeches, Interactions and Discussions.
A continuing and easy package for learning and practicing EC

This blog is specially designed for those who would like to learn English Communication(EC) in a new way and not in the conventional style followed in schools/colleges/other institutes. It has a learner centered style where the knowledge of English Communication is aimed at personal/professional/career development. The rules of EC are  is given in an easy, simple and natural way without putting any stress or strain on the learners’ minds. In short, reading this blog will surely be an enjoyable, engaging and empowering experience for all.

"A space  for those who believe in the power of communication - English Communication - all types of communication"  

CAN you...
use a mobile phone?...Yes
read English?...Yes
participate in an English conversation/discussion?...No?
Then this is what this blog will help you to do.

The real aim of this blog is not only to help you become a good English speaker/writer or communicator but also to empower, enrich and engage the mind with new ideas, expressions and powerful/meaningful/beautiful qualities inbuilt in EC, helping you to think better, interact better and transform your realm of thoughts and personality.
Join the EC Blog revolution...this wave is unstoppable...



TO BE CONTINUED...

Saturday, October 5, 2024

CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF COMMON ENGLISH PREPOSITIONS

Read the speech into the phone and while reading also fill in the gaps with the right prepositions.

Life of Mahesh


 

Mr. Mahesh runs a stationery shop ___1___ the heart of Kozhikode city. He is very simple and honest. He always talks __2____ how a person should lead his life; as a service ___3__humanity. He is very religious and believes ___4__ the goodness of all beings. That's his way __5___ serving God. He is very much open ___6__ conversations and one can discuss anything __7___ him especially any issue which is heartbreaking or troubling the mind. One wonders how in spite of being __8__ work always, overseeing vehicles flying two and fro, his mind is always __9__ rest, never restless or running after the things that matter ___10___ most of us.

He lives with his parents and is single __11___ forty. At home he spends his time __12___ the kids __13___ his family, his brother's children.

Check your answers by clicking here.


Thursday, October 3, 2024

ONLINE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES


SPEAK UP 1


SPEAK UP 2


SPEAK UP 3



TO BE CONTINUED...

SPEAK UP 2

Date of starting the batch: 7th Oct 2024

No. of students: 7

7th Oct, Mon: In the first class, we introduced ourselves. Then we shared with others, the purpose of our doing the course.

9th Oct, Tues: In the second class, we did an extended self introduction that included the answers to questions that were asked to us by our co-participants, about our hobbies, interests, family, job, native place etc.

11th Oct, Wed: In the third class, we talked about our present place of living, the people and what type of things there make our lives interesting and happy.

14 th Oct, Mon : In the 4th class, we discussed some common mistakes in our speeches, then we were asked to speak about our native place for a minute.

16 th Oct, Wed : In the 5th class, we shared our experiences while doing the PREPOSITION exercise; also the trainer gave us a chance to speak about our reading habits. 

18 th Oct, Fri : In the 6th class, we gave a speech about a book that we have been reading; we also asked questions to each other about the books being read  by us.

21 st Oct, Mon : In the 7th class, we gave a speech about a book that we have been reading; we also asked questions to each other about the books being read  by us.

23 rd, Oct, Wed : In the 8th class, we talked about our favorite English songs like "I have a dream" by Abba and "Earth song" by Michael Jackson. We learnt about the importance of voice modulation techniques in singing as well as speaking.

25 th Oct, Mon : In the 9th class, we talked and also asked questions about the types of songs we like in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil etc. We talked about our favorite songs/singers/music composers/actors/movies/lyricists/poets etc.

28 th Oct, Mon : In the 10th class, we talked about our favorite song and then asked questions to each other.

30 th Oct, Wed : In the 11th class, we talked about our memories connected with a festival.

1st Nov, Fri : In the 12th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about an imaginary place we are at present.

4th Nov, Mon : In the 13th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about an imaginary profession we are now into.

6th Nov, Wed: In the 14th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about an imaginary possession we have.

8th Nov, Fri : In the 15th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about an imaginary reality we would like to share about ourselves.

11th Nov, Mon : In the 16th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our course till now.

13th Nov, Wed : In the 17th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about a habit/ an interesting activity done everyday.

15th Nov, Fri : In the 18th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about meeting a celebrity.

18th Nov, Mon : In the 19th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about going to a beautiful place next year.

20th Nov, Wed : In the 20th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about inviting others to a family function.

22th Nov, Fri : In the 21st class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about a shop that sells something.

25th Nov, Mon : In the 22nd class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about a dish that we had prepared.

27th Nov, Wed : In the 23rd class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on the TV serials.

29th Nov, Fri : In the 24rd class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "Reading Culture".

2nd Dec, Mon: In the 25rd class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "Life in the Past vs Life in the Present".

4th Dec, Wed : In the 26th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "Will AI lead to job losses in future".

6th Dec, Fri : In the 27th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "Lavish weddings to Simple ones".

9th Dec, Mon : In the 28th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "NRIs settling abroad".

11th Dec, Wed : In the 29th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our opinion on "Importance of English in India".

13th Dec, Fri : In the 30th class, we talked (and also asked questions to each other) about our experiences while doing the "Speak Up English Course".

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