English Talk: Informative

Phrases to talk about ‘Different Styles of Eating’.

Wolf down
To eat fast as you are very hungry. Like a wolf preys and eats quickly.

Gobble Up
Gob is an old worth for mouth. Gobble up means to quickly swallow down the food in a hurry or when you are hungry.

Scoff
To eat greedily

Inhale
To eat very fast. Inhale means to breathe in, which takes a second. SO, to inhale food means to eat very fast.

Choke down
To eat forcefully and gulp down food that you may dislike.

Gorge
To overeat something that you like to eat.

Pig out
To overeat and stuff yourself to the extent that you feel your
tummy is blasting.

Nibble
To chew a small quantity of food. Like nibble on nuts.

06 tips to write effective emails –

For a thorough professional it is imperative to know how to write effective emails. The below mentioned tips will help you not only to write effectively but also to ensure that your emails are read and answered.

# Subject line-
What seems interesting to you may not be important for your reader so write a subject line which draws their interest and they are at least compelled to open the email.

# Keep the message focused-
Add an introductory line. Number your points to ensure that all are read. Write short paragraphs. Use caps only where required.

# Avoid heavy attachments-
In order to ensure that your email is delivered, avoid heavy attachments. Instead you can copy the link and paste it in the body of the text. Apparently it will help your reader and not waste their time.

# Be kind, don't flame
While you write- Remember that everything that is written is a record. If you find yourself writing in a bad mood STOP go get yourself a cup of coffee and calm down and then write. You don't want to let anyone get a bitter taste through your email.

# Distinguish between a formal and informal situation-
Linguistic shortcuts are generally signs of friendly intimacy. Don't use informal language when your reader expects a formal approach.

# Proofread-
While we are all blessed with spell check, it won't catch all the spelling errors. Therefore if your email has to be read by a superior or someone at a higher position take an extra minute to read your email thoroughly and then click send.

Homophones in English.

Homophones are words that have exactly the same sound (pronunciation) but different meanings and (usually) spelling.

For example, the following two words have the same sound, but different meanings and spelling:

hour
our

Usually homophones are in groups of two (our, hour), but very occasionally they can be in groups of three (to, too, two) or even four.

The word homophone is made from two combining forms:

homo- (from the Greek word "homos", meaning "same")
-phone (from the Greek word "phone", meaning "voice" or "sound")

You will see many other English words using one or other of these combining forms.

Sail Sale
Eight Ate
Sun Son
Stairs Stares
Here Hear
Board Bored
Mail Male
Waste Waist
Tire Tyre

Enjoy the lesson!

Difference between the pronouns This, That, These and Those –

Pronouns are quite simple, however do you get a little confused on using this, that, these and those. This lesson will help you to clear all your doubts and you can use these pronouns confidently.

This (singular pronoun) – We use this to talk about people or things near us or close at hand.
Example:
1) This is a book.
2) This is a marker.

This is also used to introduce people and also used to introduce ourselves, to begin the conversation on the phone.

Example:
1) This is my friend, John.
2) Hello, this is Niharika, is it the right time to talk to you?

That (Singular Pronoun) – That is used to talk about things that are not near us, the things which are more distant.
Example:
1) That is a book.
2) That is a marker.

The Difference between these and those is rooted in the difference between the words this and that. These and Those are plural versions of this and that.

These (Plural Pronoun) – These is used to something which is here, right next to us or is easily referenced as close by.
Example
1) These are books.
2) These are markers.

Those (plural pronoun) – Those is used to something which is not near us, at distance.
Example :
1) Those are books
2) Those are markers.

So just keep in mind the above rules.

12 idioms to describe the character of a person-

In this lesson, I tell you about different characters of people with idiomatic expressions. There are people who are fun to be with, some may be boring and some are humble. You can use different idioms to talk about characters of people.

1. Arm chair critic: There are a lot of people who love criticizing all the time. So, imagine a person sitting on an armchair and passing comments, and doesn’t help at all.

2. Busy body: There some people who are genuine and some who are busy interfering in other people’s lives. So, a busy body is someone who interferes in other’s lives and want to know everything about everyone.

3. Cheapskate: is someone, who hates to spend money when it is actually required. In simple terms, they are called stingy people.

4. Worrywart: is someone who worries all the time. They are anxious all the time and keep worrying about everything.

5. Down to earth: such people are very realistic and sensible. They are humble and have a lot of humility. They are the nicest people to be with.

6. Behind the times: A person who is very old fashioned is referred to as someone who is behind the times. They won’t adopt to new ways as they are very rigid.

7. Go-getter: someone who is very energetic and ambitious. Once they decide to achieve something, they go out there and get it.

8. Know it all: it is a sarcastic idiom used to say that someone is over smart. They are also called smart alec. These people have a fixed mindset and don’t want to listen to anyone.

9. Set in one’s ways: these are stubborn people. You tell them many times to do something, but they just don’t change. They will do exactly what they want to do and the way in which they want to do it.

10. Slime ball: is a very disgusting person and someone who deserves to be hated.

11. A party pooper: people who spoil the fun in a party are called party pooper. They spoil the fun with their negative attitude and actions. A person who gets drunk and breaks into a fight at a party, is a party pooper as he ruins the fun.

12. A social butterfly: is a person who loves to talk or socialize with several people. They are extroverts and not inhibited to speak to new people around. They flit from one person to another, just as a butterfly flits from one flower to another.