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Do you ever feel like you need to optimize your time?   Then you'll like the idiom "Kill two birds with one stone". It dates from Roman times and is used to say that you can solve a task / problem with one single action: "Bike-to-work schemes are a great way of killing two birds with one stone".   Some think this sounds too violent so here are some cruelty-free alternatives:   🕊️Free two birds with one key. 🥔Mash two potatoes with one fork. ♥️Flutter two hearts with one look. 🌱Water two plants with one hose. 😂Get two giggles from one tickle.
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⚔️Ambition can be a double-edged sword⚔️ If you say that something is a double-edged sword it means that it has negative effects as well as positive effects as a sword with two edges cuts both ways. The phrase is quite easy to use because practically anything can be both good and bad at the same time. “Online education is a double-edged sword, you can roll out of bed and attend a class but this will make you less disciplined”
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Tell me about yourself Confusing to many, this question is surprisingly easy to answer. The best strategy is to break it down into three main points: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE 📌Past: shortly (❗️) talk about your past working experience; make sure to include some of your greatest achievements (In my previous job I was responsible for…. / I single-handedly spearheaded a campaign which increased our annual revenue by as much as 20 percent). 📌Present: say why are you taking this job interview (I really want to become a part of an international team like yours; I feel I am ready to take the leap in my career journey) 📌Future: talk about your ambitions and career goals (I hope to help your company achieve its best results and exceed the clients’ expectations / I would really love to contribute to your success) Voila! You are a perfect candidate for this role 👌 Press the ♥️ button if you want to learn more about how to land your dream job
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The IELTS exam
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the International language exam reconginzed by thousands of universities and employers around the globe. Delivered on either a computer or paper, IELTS may come in handy when you are ready for major changes in your academic or work life. There are four sections in the exam: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Listening lasts for about 30 minutes; there are 40 questions divided into four different parts. You will hear the recording once only, on top of that, you might be exposed to some access other than RP (Received Pronunciation)...
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How to improve your accent?
Learning accent is one of any learner’s pet peeves for quite a few reasons. This is because of the very nature of Second language acquisition (any language learned in addition to a person's first language). Generally, it is believed that there’s a critical period (around age 10) when the accent can be acquired. Obtaining oral language skills without a foreign accent becomes less likely if a person starts learning a language later on in life. However, there are some ways you can make your English accent better: 1. Try to identify which accent you would benefit from. Consider such factors as your possible relocation and language environment you would like to find yourself in...
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🥴Are you preparing for the job interview and don’t even know where to start? I’ve got you covered🙌🏼 1️⃣ carefully read the job description 2️⃣ write your CV and cover letter tailoring them for the position in the company you are applying for 3️⃣ go to Glassdoor to find the interview questions a hiring manager might ask you 4️⃣ prepare your answers using your CV and the job description; make sure you are familiar with the company’s values and requirements. Use them as a guideline. Think of what the hiring manager might expect their perfect candidate to say and become this perfect candidate to land your dream job🫶🏼 Here’s a list of top job interview questions and tips that you might find useful: httpdocs.google.com/...dit
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The tricky thing about “difficult” words
When flipping through a magazine or delving into your favorite book, you pay most attention to the language items you don’t know or understand. It’s especially true for some long and intimidating words like “discombobulated” or “circumlocution” 🤯. Though there’s nothing inherently wrong with consulting a dictionary every now and then, this can be potentially harmful if practiced too much. “But why?”, you might ask. The answer is simple: focusing...
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have you ever been disappointed after reading and understanding some song lyrics?
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How to improve the pronunciation?
Though there is no strong evidence for the interrelations between fluency and pronunciation, practicing the latter can be fun and beneficial in the long term. On top of that, clear pronunciation boosts your comprehensibility and confidence while speaking. Here are a few techniques you can use to sound more fluent and native-like: 🔹Say It Right! Spotted new collocation\idiom\phrase? Listen to the native pronouncing it. You can use this website to search for its pronunciation. 🔹Twister For Tongue Tongue twisters are fun and handy...
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Why do you have to stop learning words and start learning phrases instead?
If you are like me, you might remember long word lists your school teacher would give you. But does it really work? Statistically, not really 💁🏻‍♀️ Numerous studies have proven that it's much more effective to focus on phrases and collocations instead. Take the word "notice" which can be used in a variety of different ways. Instead...
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Do you think it's good to give people the benefit of the doubt?
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