ENGLISH COMMUNICATION(EC) AND THINKERS

EC Insights

EC Education

EC Success

EC Happiness

EC Wo-Man

EC Common Man

EC Mind

EC Thoughts

EC Interviews

EC Society
EC Relationships

EC Challenges

EC Discussions

EC Thinkers

EC Innovative Ideas

EC Kerala

EC Inspiring 
Power Ideas
Thought Victories
Open Letters and Thoughts
Thought Book
Thoughts in Verses

Selected Verses

TO BE CONTINUED...

ROLE PLAYS FOR AVIATION STUDENTS

Cancellation of a Flight

Missing a Flight

Loss of Baggage

TO BE CONTINUED...

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?

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Exercise 1: Cancellation of a Flight

Passenger: (angrily) Our flight has been cancelled? What are we supposed to do now?

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.

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Exercise 2 : Handling a Missed Flight

Ground Staff: Hi there, can I help you with something?

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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Exercise 3: Lost Luggage

Passenger: (frustrated) Excuse me, I've lost my luggage! I checked it in, but it's not here.

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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WHAT IS LANGUAGE...a discussion.

Any language has basically three parts: Words, Expressions and Sentences. Words and sentences are more common when we speak....even we use sentence parts also called phrases or verses in speech. Writing involves using proper structures obeying the grammar rules of that language. 

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...