English today

We all understand that the most universal and the first foreign language that comes to mind is English. If you know English, then in whatever part of the planet you are located, it will be obviously easier for you, even if the person opposite you doesn’t speak English, you still feel some superiority, because you, […]

What is critical thinking?

Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe. It includes the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. Someone with critical thinking skills is able to do the following : understand the logical connections between ideas identify, construct and evaluate arguments detect inconsistencies and common […]

Are we addicted to our smarfones?

Of course we are. There are millions of people who just don’t know how to use smartphone in right way. Alright, I’m addicted to, but not like other people. When I unlock my smartphone, I open my Instagram, check the group chats, search for vines and thats all for that app. Then I open my […]

What is advertising?

What is Advertising?   Advertising  is the marketing communication to create awareness about the product or service to ultimately influence the customer to reach to the purchase decision.  It is primarily a promotion tool of the business to market anything and everything under the roof. It is an effective process to reach or build brand awareness of a product/brand/idea/service .   2 kinds of advertising are : organic adv […]

Homework

p. 12 1.1 they are — they’re it is not — it’s not / it isn’t that is — that’s I am not — I’m not You are not — you’re not 1.2 I am not rich. This bag is heavy. These bags are heavy. Look! There is Carol. My brother and I are good […]

Dialogue

POV (Point of view): I entered the bar, and I want to drink alcohol, besides I have never tried that before. And by the way I like filmes about pirates, and old — old stuff about them, so, of course I will choose rum. — Good evening. Can I get a bottle of rum, please? […]

History of Tea

Drinking Tea plays a central part in our lives. It is a universal phenomenon with millions of people the world over enjoying it on a daily basis. It is hard to imagine a world without tea. In fact it  has become the most widely consumed beverage on earth after water. Tea has a long history that spans […]

Homework: Present perfect

1. Sophie and I have known each other since we were at school together. 2. I have played tennis since I was eight years old. 3. Alain has been in hospital three times this year. 4. I have wanted  to be an actor for as long as I can remember. 5. My uncle has smoked 40 cigarettes a day for 40 years – and […]

My favourite writer: Akutagawa Ryuunosuke

Akutagawa Ryūnosuke, pseudonym Chōkōdō Shujin or Gaki, (born March 1, 1892, Tokyo, Japan—died July 24, 1927, Tokyo), prolific Japanese writer known especially for his stories based on events in the Japanese past and for his stylistic virtuosity. As a boy Akutagawa was sickly and hypersensitive, but he excelled at school and was a voracious reader. He began his literary career while […]