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Words to Use Instead of Very | Day 23 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words to Use Instead of Very 1. Furious : Very angry. 2. Massive : Very big. 3. Deafening : Very noisy. 4. Awful  : Very bad. 5. Petite  : Very small. 6. Hilarious : Very funny. 7. Exhausted : Very tired. 8. Frail : Very weak. 9. Obvious : Very clear. 10. Ecstatic : Very happy. 11. Cautious : Very careful. ๐Ÿ“š READING SESSION Gratitude is a popular buzzword that we often associate with the Thanksgiving holiday, but the simple act of being thankful is a practice that we can implement every day of the year. Consider the idea that ordinary life is something to be grateful for. Are you alive? Do you have air to breathe, food to eat, people who care about you? Gratitude is also an expression that works wonders on our bodies, minds, and souls. On the most basic level, gratitude increases happiness—if we choose it and take responsibility for our own attitudes. Look for proof of this in people you know who are happy in their own lives.

Words of the day | Day 22 | Everyday English Practice

๐Ÿ’ก QUOTE OF THE DAY "I march to a different beat, I Dance to a different music. You not understanding doesn't make it wrong." - Manna K Abraham ๐Ÿงถ Words of the day 1. Ad hoc :  when necessary or needed.      "the group was constituted ad hoc " 2. Cheapskate :  One who tries to avoid paying a fair share of costs or expenses.      "she told him he was a cheapskate " 3. Compliment : Expression of praise. 4. Complement : A thing that contributes extra features to something else in such away as to improve or emphasize it's quality. 5. Elegant :  Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.      "she will look elegant in black" 6. Belligerent : Attacking Mood or Aggressive.      "the mood at the meeting was belligerent " 7. Bizarre : Strange or Unusal situation.      "a bizarre situation" 8. Hustle : Push Roughly. 9. Dismal : Gloomy Mood.      "the dismal weather made the late aftern...

Words of the day | Day 21 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words of the day 1. Elongate : make or become longer. 2. Doze off : To go to sleep. 3. Demure : Reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman). 4. Fraternity : A group of people sharing a common profession or interests. ๐ŸงถIdiom for Today 1. White Elephant : An expensive item with no use or purpose. 2. When Pigs Fly :    Something that is highly unlikely to ever happen . ๐Ÿ“šREADING SESSSION May of us lead mechanical lives. Our response to what is happening around us is often the conditional responses we have repeating for umpteen years. Because of our negativities. often react to life situations instead of pro-acting. Pro- acting doesn't come easy to us because we often look at life as a threat. So, there is little freedom and very little room for growth.we remain stunted in our growth, our creativity stifled.

Words of the day | Day 20 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words of the day 1. Dairy : Place where milk butter etc. are made. 2. Runt : The smallest and weakest litter of kittens. 3. Age last : The person who does not have humour sense. 4. Snoop : A furtive investigation. 5. Adorable : Extremely Charming. 6. Supper : Food we eat at Night. ๐Ÿงถ Idiom for Today 1. Hit the sack : Go to Sleep. 2. Let the cat out of  the bag : To allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to.

Words of the day | Day 19 | Everyday English Practice

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 ๐Ÿงถ Words for Today 1. Learn : Study. 2. Crisp : Brittle or easy crumbling. 3. Anxious : Uneasy easy with fear and desire. 4. Anxiety : Feeling of uncertainty, fear or desire. 5. Naive : Innocent. 6. Fury : Extreme strength or violence in an action or a natural phenomenon. 7. Petrolhead :  Someone who likes and is very interested in cars . ๐ŸงถIdiom for Today 1. Straight Arrow : An honest, morally upright person. ๐Ÿ—ฃ QUOTE OF THE DAY Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. - [ Albert Camus ]

Words of the day | Day 18 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words for Today 1. Intimate : Close and familiar. 2. Treachery : Betrayal of Truth. 3. Confidence :  feeling sure of yourself and your abilities. 4. Prejudice : preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. ๐Ÿ’ก QUOTE OF THE DAY “ The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing .” -Walt Disney.

Words of the day | Day 17 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words for Today 1. Text : Prescribed book for study. 2. Captivate : Charm. 3. Pretend : Claim falsely. 4. Rigmarole : Lengthy and complicated procedure. "he went through the rigmarole of securing the front door" ๐Ÿ“š READING SESSION How do I see myself. The way we see ourselves has a profound impact on the way we live our lives and the way we relate to others. So, the question is how do I see myself - as my own sworn enemy or as my own best friend? If I am my own enemy, I am sure to go out feeling worthless and believing, deep inside, that others are going to treat me the same. When I am my own best friend, I go out feeling warmth for myself and, unconsciously, communicating the same warmth to those around. I know in my heart that I am precious as a person and that I am a gift to others; equally that those whom I meet are precious persons and that they are gifts to me. alpostures

Words of the day | Day 16 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words for Today 1. Vacuum : Empty place. 2. Upbeat : Cheerful or lively. 3. Miracle : Unusual event. 4. Entitle : Give (something) a particular title. 5. Leadership : The action of leading a group of people or an organization. 6. Extempore : Without earlier preparation. 7. Norm : Accepted Standard. ๐Ÿงถ Idiom for Today 1. Call it a day : To stop what you are doing because you do not want to do any more or think you have done enough.

Words of the day | Day 15 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words of the day 1. Learn :  To gain knowledge, information, comprehension, or skill. "I have to learn to control myself." 2. Crisp :  (of a substance) firm, dry, and brittle. "crisp bacon" (of the weather) cool, fresh, and invigorating. "The morning air was crisp and cool." 3. Anxious : Uneasy easy with fear and desire. 4. Anxiety : Feeling of uncertainty, fear or desire. 5. Naive : Innocent. 6. Fury : Extreme strength or violence in an action or a natural phenomenon. 7. Petrol Head : someone who likes and uses their car a lot, and does not want to use any other type of transport. ๐ŸงถIdiom for Today 1. Straight Arrow : An honest, morally upright person. ๐Ÿ—ฃ QUOTE OF THE DAY Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. - [ Albert Camus ]

Words of the day | Day 14 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words of the day 1. Disorganised : Spoil the organized way of something. "The main chamber of the hold was as disorganized as the battle was organized." 2.Inevitable : Certain to happen; unavoidable. "I didn't think the decision was inevitable ." 3. Parched : Dry Land. "The landing overlooked the parched desert surrounding the black fortress." 4. Trendy : Fashionable. "Finally, do n't go to a too trendy place." 5. Disgusting : Strong dislike. "How could he believe she would do anything so disgusting ?" 6. Incineration : The destruction of something, especially waste material, by burning. "The '"waste hierarchy" shown below places incineration second to last." 7. Agony : Extreme physical or mental suffering. "Her world was one of agony and blurred colors." 8. Aspiration : A hope or ambition of achieving something. "It was impossible to say when the meconium aspiration took place....

Words of the day | Day 13 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words of the day 1. Defamatory : (of remarks, writing, etc.) damaging the good reputation of someone; slanderous or libellous.      "Take care not to make potentially defamatory statements about either persons or products."      "Defamatory or otherwise actionable comments should also be avoided." 2. Delete : Strike out or Take out.      "Confirm you want to delete the biller from your list."      "Don't delete it," he told her." 3. Happy : Feeling pleasure.      " Happy to meet you at last, Yully."      "I hope you two are happy together." 4. Kindred Spirit  : A person whose interests or attitudes are similar to one's own. 5. Conviviality : The quality of being friendly and lively ;friendliness.      "In those days of public conviviality , and for many years afterwards, the taverns of London held a very important place." 6. Conduct : noun :  The manner in ...

Words of the day | Day 12 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words of the day 1. Fascinating : Extremely interesting. "It was a bewildering and fascinating place." "The geology of New Mexico is fascinating ." 2. Bold :  (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous. "a bold attempt to solve the crisis" 3. Hoax :  f alsehood deliberately fabricated to masquerade as the truth. "Other believe they are nothing more than a hoax ." "In November 1942, a cruel hoax was played upon the Camp." 4. Stereotype : A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. "I try not to immediately stereotype and judge people based on their outward appearances." "College students have a stereotype of wearing the pajamas to class, so why not embrace it?"

Words of the day | Day 11 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words of the day 1. Nostrum : A scheme or remedy for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement. "during tough times, populist nostrums gain favour" 2. Alone : single, unaccompanied. "I spoke to her alone for twenty minutes." 3. Philanthropist : A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. "the trust was founded by an American philanthropist" ๐Ÿ“š READING SESSION ๐Ÿง  What the paragraph says : Have an Opinion . There is nothing more tiresome than trying to talk to someone who has no opinion on anything. A conversation has nowhere to go if you have nothing to expound on. If, however, you have an uncommon point of view or differing opinion, you are more interesting and stimulating to be with socially (unless you're a know-it-all, of course). A unique outlook expands everyone's perspective.

Words of the day | Day 10 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐ŸงถWords of the day 1. Niche : Comfortable or suitable position in life or employment. "His niche in the great gallery of English poets is secure." "Highly focused in its market niche the group has grown profitably." 2. Aim :  point, target, direction, person or thing that is meant to be hit or achieved. "My aim is perfect!" "She took careful aim and squeezed off a shot." 3. Retort : Say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp, angry, or witty manner. "She tried to think of a retort , but couldn't." 4. Compact : Closely and neatly packed together;dense. "The bulldog is a small, compact but extremely heavily built animal of great strength, vigour and tenacity." 5. Derisive : Contemptuous ridicule or mockery. 6. Probing : Inquiring closely into something ; searching. 7. Savvy :  you think that they have a good understanding and practical knowledge of something . ๐Ÿงถ Idiom for Today 1. Cut Some Slack : To...

Words of the day | Day 9 | Everyday English Practice

๐ŸงถWords of the day 1. Exclave : A portion of territory of one state completely surrounded by territory of another or others, as viewed by the home territory. 2. Passionate : having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs. 3. Defenestrate : Throw (someone) out of a window. "she had made up her mind that the woman had been defenestrated, although the official verdict had been suicide" 4. Hullabaloo: A commotion; a fuss. "remember all the hullabaloo over the golf ball?" 5. Pinnackle : The most successful point; the culmination. "he had reached the pinnacle of his career" 6. Coddiwomple : To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination. ๐Ÿ‘ซ Role play Topic 1. Telephone conversation

Words of the day | Day 8 | Everyday English Practice

๐Ÿงถ Words of the day 1. Azure : Blue. 2. Learn : Study. 3. Amazeballs : Extremely Good. 4. Secular : Without any caste/religious/spiritual discrimination. 5. Contemplation : The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time. 6.Alter Ego : the part of someone's personality that is not usually seen by other people. ๐Ÿงถ Idioms for Today 1. An Apple of One's Eyes : The person  whom someone loves the most and is very proud of. 2. Spill the Beans : Reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly. ๐Ÿ’กQuote's for Today  " Not all of us can do great things,  But we can do small things with great love " - Mother Theresa

Words of the day | Day 7 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words of the day 1.  Apologize : Express regret for something that one has done wrong. "I apologize for the mess" "I apologize again for my mistrust" 2. Remove : Move to another place. "I can remove them now" "Remove them all and see if it makes a difference" 3. Get Rid of : Take action so as to be free of (a troublesome or unwanted person or thing). 4. Defenestrate : Throw (someone) out of a window. 5. Clandestine : Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit. 6. Vamoose :  Depart hurriedly. 7. Churnalism : Journalism of a type that is based on the repetition or reuse of material obtained from sources such as press releases or syndicated news reports, rather than original research. 8. Lethargic : Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic. 9. Pinnacle : Mountain Peak. 10. Backfire :  (of a plan or action) have an opposite and undesirable effect to what was intended. "overzealous publicity   backfired on   her" ...

Words of the day | Day 6 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words for Today 1. Difficult :  Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand. 2. Particular : Especially great or intense. 3. Apprentice : Learner of a new trade. 4. Shambolic : Messy or disorganised. 5. Janitor : A caretaker or doorkeeper of a building. 6. Grinch : A mean-spirited person who spoils the enjoyment of others; a spoilsport or killjoy. 7. Nomophobia : Fear or worry at the idea of being without your mobile phone or unable to use it. 8. Aberration : A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one. 9. Hoax : Spam. 10. Post -Truth : Relating to a situation in which people are more likely to accept an argument based on their emotions and beliefs, rather than one based on facts. 11. Peccato :  A youthful error or indiscretion. ๐Ÿ“š READING SESSION ๐Ÿง  Topic : Read More and Expand your intrest.

Words of the day | Day 5 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿ“š Words of the day 1. Chaotic : In a state of complete confusion and disorder. 2. Absolute : Not qualified or diminished in any way; total. 3. Unequal : Not Equal. 4. Disgust : Strong feeling of dislike. 5. Leaden : Dull, heavy, or slow. 6. Ruthless : Having or showing no pity or compassion for others. ๐Ÿ“šIdiom for Today 1. Down in the Dump : Unhappy. 2. Break the Ice : To make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other.

Words of the day | Day 4 | Everyday English Practice

๐ŸŒŸ Words of the day 1. Ash : Powder left after burning. 2.  Rebel : A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government and leader. 3. Reciprocate :  Respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one. 4. Hypocrite : A person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings. 5. Mindfulness : The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. 6. Taunt : A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.

Words of the day | Day 3 | Everyday English Practice

๐ŸŒŸ Words of the day 1. Apathy : Lack of Interest. 2. Use : Put to purpose. 3. Glaring : Giving out reflecting a strong or dazzling light. 4. Attend :  be present at (an event, meeting, or function). 5. Philanthropist : A person who seeks promote the welfare others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. 6. Flawless : Without any mistake or error. 7. Resilient : (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickely from difficult condition. 8. Phrasal Verb : An idiomatic phrase consisting of a verb and another element, typically either an adverb, as in break down, or a preposition, for example see to, or a combination of both, such as look down on. ๐ŸŒŸIdiom for Today 1. Beating around the bush : To avoid giving a definite answer or position. 2. Everyone And His Brother : Very large number of people. 3. Break a Leg : Good Luck. 4. Knock them Dead : Gently impress someone. 5. You blew them Away : Impress someone greatly. ๐Ÿ’กQuote for Today "Don...

Words of the day | Day 2 | Everyday English Practice

๐Ÿ“šWords for Today 1.  Devotion :Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity. 2.  Desire : A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. 3. Adverb : Word modifying a verb.  4. Indolent : Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. 5. Vigilante : A member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their    community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be   inadequate. 6. Programme : A set of related measures or activities with a particular long-term aim. 7. Program : A set of related measures or activities with a particular long-term aim. 8. Despicable : Deserving hatred and contempt. ๐Ÿ“’Idiom for Today 1. Bury the Hatchet : End a quarrel or conflict and become friendly.

Words of the day | Day 1 | Everyday English Practice

 ๐Ÿงถ Words for Today 1. Charming : Very pleasant or attractive. 2. Pattern : Model. 3. Lobotomi : A surgical operation involving incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental illness. 4. Conglomerate : A thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped together. ๐Ÿงถ Idiom for Today 1. Kick the Bucket : To Die. ๐Ÿ’กQuote for Today " You cannot change your future, but you can change your habits, and surely your habits will change your future" - A P J Abdhul Kalam.

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Hey everyone,  We are a bunch of enthusiastic learners who are trying to enhance our communication skills in English and on a journey to help others to improve theirs too. This page is all about learning how to effectively communicate in English.  There isn't a magic pill or a ‘secret mantra’ for better speaking other than PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! We are sure that you agree too, isn’t it? ๐Ÿ™‚ The best and foremost way to develop fluency in any language is to SPEAK.  The more you practice, the better and more confident you will become in speaking.  This space is created for YOU. If you are looking forward to enhancing your communicative English skills, this is the right space. Feel free to join us and be part of this English language learning together. The room opens at 9 PM (IST), every day. You are warmly welcome! ๐Ÿ˜Š On our page, you can find here the summary of our discussions that happens daily in English practice sessions on Clubhouse under our club  ‘ Eng...