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Don't say 'how are you' any more

  How are you? Saying it differently. Don't ask 'How are you? Use these questions instead! Share if you like. Follow for more. Don’t say ‘How are you?’ Ask these 8 questions instead, says happiness and relationship expert: ‘You’ll get a genuine response’ Research shows deep relationships lead to a happy life.    Asking "How are you?" leads to meaningless conversations.   Ask "How are you, really?" for a genuine response.  Use "How are you doing right now?" for present challenges.  Ask "What's been on your mind lately?" to uncover feelings.  Ask "How would you describe your feelings lately?" for honesty.  Ask "What's feeling good, and what's feeling hard?" for complexity.  Use "What word describes your life right now?" for insights.  Ask "What question do you wish someone would ask you?"  Can you think of other meaningful ways of saying "how are you? Share them in Comments. Sha

How to be a good listener

  how to be a good listener How To Be The Best Listener Share if you like. Follow for more. More resources are available here: Resources More resources are also available on my website here: https://www.learnenglishplatform.com/listening Being a great listener is important in a relationship. Improving listening skills takes time and energy. Know when it’s important to be a good listener. It’s okay to ask for a moment before listening. Set expectations and ask your partner what they need. Avoid getting defensive when receiving feedback. Take a break if you’re getting upset and re-engage later. Offer support and avoid offering advice or different perspectives. Listening takes effort and is worth doing for the health of your relationship. Remember also that being a good listener encourages others to listen to you as well. #englishteachers #speakenglish #learnenglishonline #englishteacher #englishlearners #englishlessons #englishclasses #englishlearning #englishlanguage #learningenglish #l

Learn a foreign language quickly

8 tips for learning a foreign language quickly and effectively. These relate to setting goals, right resources, regular practice, focus on oral skills, using flashcards, language partners, active listening and embracing mistakes. 1. Set clear goals and decide why you want to learn that language. 2. Choose the right resources, that is good quality textbooks, language programs or apps. 3. Practice daily and regularly even for a few minutes a day. 4. Since communication is the key, try to focus on oral skills, that is listening and speaking. 5. Use flashcards and mnemonics to consolidate learning and memorize new vocabulary. 6. Find a language partner, a native speaker or enrol on exchange programs or social media platforms. 7. Practice active listening. Listen to podcasts, news broadcasts or audio books. 8. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Consider them as an inevitable phase in the learning process. Share if you like. Follow for more. Adapted from: https://www.kopykita

Tips for IELTS candidates

  Useful tips for IELTS candidates. Share if you like. https://youtu.be/8XLZL5HPneY Source: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-candidate-tips-band-8-5-2023/ Esha Chaugule, a successful IELTS candidate, scored an overall band 8.5. Her tips include: 1. Using only official IELTS Cambridge books for accurate online practice 2. Reading the questions ahead of time in the listening section. 3. For the reading section, she advises candidates to locate unique words and phrases in the passage, start from the first paragraph, and rephrase questions to find answers. 4. In writing, follow Liz’s tips and focus on the other three sections. 5. In the speaking section, speak as much as possible, avoiding pauses, using high vocab words, and being confident. 6. Practicing with official materials and following Liz’s website diligently. 7. Liz adds extra tips for writing task 2: focus on task response, coherence and cohesion, grammar, and vocabulary. Best of luck! Share if you like. Follow for more

Why is English hard to learn?

 Why is English so hard to learn? 12 possible reasons Adapted from https://en.amazingtalker.com/blog/en/english/64383/ Different accents and dialects can make English sound confusing. Confusing spelling of certain words is a challenge. The Great Vowel Shift had a profound effect on pronunciation. Pronunciation differences between noun and verb forms can be difficult. Phrasal verbs can be confusing, with separable and inseparable forms. English has a large vocabulary of over 100,000 words. English words have different roots from various languages. Irregular verbs and irregular plural changes can be confusing. English is filled with weird idioms and figurative language. You may check more resources here:  https://learnenglishdailytips.com/my-websites-and-apps/

Don't Say "Sorry"

  Don't say sorry. Use these phrases instead. How to say "sorry" in simple English? You can say: I apologize, I beg your pardon, forgive me, my bad, my mistake, or I am regretful. Check more phrases in the article: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-synonyms-for-sorry/ 10 different phrases for saying "sorry" Would you like to know how to say "sorry" differently. Try these phrases! First up, the classic "I apologize" – a simple yet sincere way to convey remorse. Next, "Please forgive me" – a heartfelt plea asking for understanding and pardon. "Excuse me," often used for minor inconveniences, shows consideration for others' feelings. "Mea culpa," a Latin phrase, translates to "my fault" – admitting your error with sophistication. "I'm so sorry, my bad" – a casual expression of regret, perfect for informal situations. "Oops, I didn't mean to!" – a

Action plan for a happy July 2023

 Just in case you haven't designed an action plan for happiness and positivity for July 2023, here is a good one. Share if you like. Follow for more. Sample daily actions: 1.Take a small step to help overcome a problem or worry 2. Adopt a growth mindset. Change "I can't" into "I can't…yet" 3. Be willing to ask for help when you need it 4. Find something to look forward to today 5. Get the basics right: eat well, exercise and go to bed on time 6. Pause, breathe and feel your feet firmly on the ground 7. Shift your mood by doing something you really enjoy 8. Avoid saying "must" or "should" to yourself today 9. Put a problem in perspective by seeing the bigger picture 10. Reach out to someone you trust and share your feelings with them 11. Look for something positive in a difficult situation 12. Write your worries down and save them for a specific 'worry time' 13. Challenge negative thoughts. Find an alternative inte