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LEARN ENGLISH 5

Khaliqur Rahman

In the earlier lessons we’ve seen that quite a few rules of English grammar depend on the Sounds of English (44) rather than on Letters. We must therefore learn the Sounds of English and learn to see them and the Letters of English in separate compartments.

Unfortunately, teaching of English in India generally starts with the letters. This has a very strong negative influence on most of us. In trying to pronounce an English word we are most often guided by its spel

Last week one of my friends give me a special gift, he went to Israel and stayed there for a month, he just back at home last week and give me a red thread , while he was tying the red thread  in my left hand, he told me a story about it  “I took this red thread from the Rachel’s Tomb , you have to ask for seven wishes while I do seven knots” – he said.

I was intrigued so I was looking for the Rachel’s tomb by internet, I have not found information about my red thread and my wishes… but I found

I have a dream -- to migrate to Australia with my family. Admittedly, it's not easy for me, because of my age and career.

Although there must be a large number of obstacles before me, I determine to have a try. That's the reason that I get down to studying English now. After thoroughly studying the requirements of skilled migration to Australia, I got to know that I must get at least 7 on each of the 4 components of IELTS at first. I have to acknowledge that it is nearly a impossible task for me

Wow! Today is Friendship day!!

To be honest, I never celebrate it. I did not even know we have this day. I read a blog about friendship day written by Rajesh. After reading that blog and a comment from Junko, that reminded me to a stupid mistake I have made which I could not forget hehe. It happened when I was in my first year at junior high school, here goes the story...

I like English so much since I was a kid. I always watched Sesame Street and took notes for every new word they gave in the v

Hi! How are you? The end of summer is nearer and nearer. I am very tired last week. I started write my course work in macroeconomics and that’s why I spend last week at the library. I don’t know, what I thought than chosen topic, but I choose the most boring topic on which little of any information. And now I don’t know what write. “The economic security of Ukraine” oh…. I'll be finishing the course work until September. And how are you spend last month of summer???

"Being is more important than doing"  ((Ekhart Tolle))

 This time I didn't have enough time to practice the song, "Our last summer" suggested by ABRIL, my dear friend.But, I like to take part in the contest since I had so much fun singing Lilly and helped me so much to learn about intonation in English. So, I really apologize for not "BEING GOOD ENOUGH" and hope you can bear my singing! 

Here is my recording:

Friendship Day celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year. A day in honor of friends began in US in 1935. Gradually the festival became popular and now Friendship Day is celebrated in many countries. On this day people spend their time with friends and express love for them. On this Day Exchanging like flowers, cards and wrist bands(Friendship Band) are most popular. (Source)

"True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost" ~ Charles Caleb Colton.

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Hint:

The word of the day begins with the letter “S” and has 10 letters long.

• He made a s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ enquiry after her health.
• She was often s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of her daughter's feelings and intense reactions.
• He was also s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of my health and would notice when I was tired or under great strain.

Can you g

  I'm certain that there are a lot of poor children who want to learn but they couldn't attend school because:

1. They prefer to work in order to sustain or provide a living for their family.

2. Because of poverty, many women and children are become victims of sexual exploitation and prostitution. 

3. Those young children could be the next generation of scientists, educators, or lawyers but have limited access of support because they are living in far away islands and have no means to reach them.

NOTE: This blog for who wants to join our challenge in A New Word Daily's group. If you are interested and wants to know more about this challenge, please read this blog first!

Hint:

The word of the day begins with the letter “H” and has 4 letters long.

• The guest of honour was the Romanoff h_ _ _ to the throne of all Russia.
• Despite having a large family, they still had no son and h_ _ _.
• The estate will be yours in one year if the direct h_ _ _ is not found.

Can you guess the word of the day?

The w

NOTE: This blog for who wants to join our challenge in A New Word Daily's group. If you are interested and wants to know more about this challenge, please read this blog first!

Hint:

The word of the day begins with the letter “C” and has 8 letters long.

• They always c_ _ _ _ _ _ _d to learn some from their aunt.
• Couldn’t you c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ a meeting between them? I think they’d be ideally suited.
• Somehow she c_ _ _ _ _ _ _d to get tickets for the concert.

Can you guess the word of the day?

The word o

What does inspire you this photo ? Sent me your caption and check for the result next Wednesday. It's so much fun to read what you write !  Thanks

THANKS my friends for sending me your captions. This week i chose SHERIF DESOKI's caption. 

"Hey guys over there, pay attention, I' m going to play now . Show some interest."

Why did i choose this one ? Because it fits Lilou's personality perfectly, she could have said this to me. Have a look at her head's position, in non verbal language it means she i

LEARN ENGLISH – 4

Khaliqur Rahman

The Learners in general are not familiar with the Sounds of English as in most schools in India, they start with the Alphabet. We, therefore, introduce the sounds with the help of audios and now with the British Council phonemic chart and ask the Learners to keep learning them with patience and practice.

It is easier for them to discover that an goes with a vowel sound and a with a consonant sound. There are no exceptions to this rule anymore! Moreover, they discov

Hi,

 I just remembered one of my topic with my private tutor. I want to share it with you and hope you could be able to share your idea about the topic.

Topic: " If you were given a chance to go back to your past, What age would you like to revisit again? Why?

Most of them answered, they wanted to revisit the time that they were in their high school life, they said, it is the most funny and exciting year in everyone's life. However, I agree with them, but as for me, I would like to revisit again

Good morning,

Hello  to all EC members and to my friends. First and  foremost I would like to say thank you for those people who made me a Star Member of the Month especially with Mam Nadiyah. I'm so glad,  that I couldn't find a word to express my feelings. And to Martin, thanks for such a nice audio message, it really makes me happy and encourages me to be an active member of this prestigious site. 

MyEC is such a wonderful site that can help a lot of English Learners, I really love reading blo