English Speaking Course

2021-11-24 10:16:34 Binomials (pair of words):

1. Bits and pieces - Small individual things (बहुत छोटी छोटी चीज़ें)
Then there are all the other bits and pieces involved in a wedding: invitations, photos, and car hire. (एक शादी में बहुत सी छोटी छोटी चीज़ें महत्वपूर्ण होती हैं जैसे की invitations या photos)

2. By and large - Mostly, generally; with few exceptions (अधिकतर, आमतौर पर, अनोखा)
It was, by and large, an exceptional presentation. (वह एक अनोखी प्रस्तुति थी)

3. Give or take - Approximately; plus or minus some unknown amount. (लगभग)
He was six feet tall, give or take. (वह लगभग 6 feet लम्बा है)

4. Hustle and bustle - A large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding. (बहुत शोर में काम होना)
He moved to his parents' farm to have a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city. (शहर के शोर से दूर जाने के लिए वह अपने माता-पिता के farm पर चला गया)

5. More or less - Mostly/ approximately/ almost (लगभग)
There are hundred people in the room, more or less. (लगभग इस कमरे में सो लोग हैं)

6. On and off - Intermittently. (रुक-रुक कर/ कभी-कभी)
With so much worry, I only slept on and off last night. (बहुत चिंता के साथ मैं सोता जगता रहा)

7. Part and parcel - An integral or essential piece; that which must be done or accepted as part of something else (किसी काम का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा, जिसे करना ज़रूरी हो)
Regular maintenance is part and parcel of owning a car. (गाड़ी रखने के लिए आव्यशक है, उसकी हर रोज़ देखरेख करना)

8. Peace and quite - A period of calm, silence,etc., especially after noise, stress
Why don’t you all go and play outside? Your mother needs a bit of peace and quiet. (तुम्हारी माँ को थोड़ी शान्ति चाहिए, तुम लोग बहार जा कर थोड़ी देर खेल क्यों नहीं लेते?)

9. Pros and cons - The positive and negative attributes of arguments.
We need to look at the pros and cons of each system.

10. Safe and sound - Safe from danger and free from injury or harm
I won't be able to relax during this storm until I know that the kids are both safe and sound. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-11-21 20:31:01 Types of tools:
(उपकरण/औजार):

1. Vice - एक प्रकार का लोहे का औजार

2. Nut - लोहे की ढिबरी

3. Bolt - बोल्ट

4. Washer - रगड़ रोकने के लिये चमड़े आदि का छल्ला

5. Wrench - नट बोल्ट कसने का उपकरण

6. Pick Axe - कुदाली

7. Pincers - लोहे का चिमटा

8. Chisel - तराशने के लिए इस्तेमाल होने वाला उपकरण

9. Pliers - चिमटा

10. Snips - कैंची से काटना

11. Spring - स्प्रिंग

12. Jackknife - एक प्रकार की छुरी जो आगे से मुड़ी हुई होती है

13. Screwdriver - पेचकश

14. Saw - आरे से काटना या चीरना

15. Chainsaw - एक प्रकार का औजार जो कि लकड़ी काटने के काम आता है

16. Nail - किल

17. Hammer - हथौड़ा

18. Level - समतल करने का यंत्र

19. Cutter - काटने का उपकरण

20. Monkey wrench - चूड़ीदार पाना

21. Drill - छेद करने वाली मशीन

22. Shears - भारी वस्तु उठाने का एक यंत्र

23. Tape - फ़ीता

24. Spade - फावड़ा

25. Shovel - खुरपा

26. Ladder - सीढ़ी

27. Garden Fork - बगीचे की खुदाई के लिए इस्तेमाल होने वाला उपकरण

28. Tool Box - पेटी जिसमें सारे उपकरण रखे जाते हैं

29. Rake - घास जमा करने का औज़ार

30. Mallet - लकड़ी का हथौड़ा ओपन / कमेंट

2021-11-20 16:47:42 Medicinal herbs और उनके लाभ

1. Indian Gooseberry - आमला
Amla keeps the skin healthy and increases its glow.

2. Indian lilac - नीम
Indian lilac is a powerful anti-fungal agent. It is used to prepare various medicinal shampoos and soaps for the smoothing of skin and protects skin from pimples, acne, wounds and ulcers.

E.g: Ayush Lever’s Neem Shampoo meant for treating dandruff has Indian Lilac as its major ingredient.

3. Holy Basil - तुलसी
Holy Basil boosts the immune system of the body.

4. Turmeric - हल्दी
Turmeric is very good as an antiseptic agent and helps heal wounds and injuries.

E.g: Ayush Lever’s Turmeric Face cream purifies the skin and cures the marks.

5. Sandalwood - चन्दन
It has relaxing and calming properties and eases the muscles of the body because of its cold potency.

6. Licorice - मुलेठी
Licorice is an excellent remedy for treating cough, chest congestion and sore throat.

7.Lemongrass - भस्तृणा
Its antibacterial property help impart freshness and is known for its calming effect.

E.g: Ayush Lever’s Lemongrass handwash imparts freshness while protecting against infection causing germs.

8. Water hyssop - ब्राह्मी
Brahmi is also used to maintain normal blood pressure in our body.

9.Long Pepper – पिप्पल
Long pepper is used to treat obesity. It also relieves from cough, asthma, anemia, cardiac disorders, anemia and intestinal worm infestation.

10. Asparagus racemosus - शतावरी
People use asparagus racemosus for upset stomach (dyspepsia), constipation, stomach spasms, and stomach ulcers.

11. Aloevera - ग्वार पाठा
It helps repair dead skin cells and thus give the skin a refreshing look.

12. Fuller's Earth - मुल्तानी मिटटी
It has oil-absorbing, cleansing and antiseptic properties that make it very helpful in treating various hair and skin conditions. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-11-15 18:06:36 अंग्रेज़ी में इस्तेमाल होने वाले Slangs:

1. Airhead (एक बेवकूफ व्यक्ति) - A foolish or dumb person

E.g. She is such an airhead she keeps forgetting to get her books.

2. Cheesy (घटिया) - Outdated or overused, sometimes cheap as well

E.g. She was tired of hearing cheesy pick-up lines.

3. Cushy (काफी आसान) - Comfortably easy

E.g. She had a cushy job as the floor manager.

4. Ditch (किसी चीज़ को त्याग देना या छोड़ देना) - Abandon something or leave

E.g. She has a reputation for ditching plans at the last minute.

5. Flicks (चलचित्र) - Movies or films

E.g. She went to the flicks with her best friends.

6. Freebie (मुफ्त उपहार) - Something that you get for free

E.g. The company was giving freebies to promote the product.

7. Grand (एक हजार) - A thousand

E.g. He made 20 grand at his old job.

8. Heave (उबकाई आना) - Vomit

E.g. "Uh-oh I need to heave!" She said before disappearing into the toilet.

9. Icky (अप्रिय या कष्टप्रद) - Unpleasant or annoying

She wrinkled her nose at the icky mess in the kitchen.

10. Umpteen (अनेक) - Incalculable, innumerable

"I've told you umpteen times to clean this room." His mother scolded. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-11-15 18:06:26 ओपन / कमेंट

2021-11-13 07:31:44 #DAILY_VOCABULARY

1.Brushed Aside (Phrasal Verb)-bar from attention or consideration. नज़रअंदाज़ करना

2.Atrocity (N)-a cruel and violent act. क्रूरता

3.Excreta (N)-waste matter discharged from the body, especially faeces and urine.

4.Disenfranchisement (N)-the state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote. मताधिकार

5.Intangible (Adj)-incapable of being touched or seen. अस्पृश्य

6.Entitlements (N)-the fact of having a right to something. अधिकार

7.Oblique (Adj)-indirect or evasive. अप्रत्यक्ष

8.Perennial (Adj)-lasting a very long time, or happening repeatedly or all the time.

9.Unbearable (Adj)-not able to be endured or tolerated. असहनीय

10.Cremate (V)-dispose of (a dead person's body) by burning it to ashes. शव जलाना

11.Revulsion (N)-violent feeling of disgust. घृणा

12.Foment (V)-instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action). भड़काना

13.Unequivocally (Adv)-in a way that leaves no doubt. स्पष्ट

14.Inflation (N)-a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. मुद्रास्फीति

15.Mitigate (V)-to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad. कम करना

16.Downplaying (V)-make (something) appear less important than it really is.

17.Dissent (V)-to disagree with other people about something. असहमति

18.Glean (V)-to accumulate or collect.

19.Leeway (N)-freedom to act within certain limits. छूट

20.Tame (V)-to bring under control.

21.Went To Great Lengths (Phrase)-to try very hard to achieve something.

22.Transient (Adj)-lasting for a short time only. क्षणिक

23.Return To Its Feet (Phrase)-well or successful again after being ill or having problems.

24.Bottlenecks (N)-a problem that delays progress. बाधाओं

24.Fraternity (N)-a feeling of friendship and support. भाईचारा

25.Abolition (N)-the official end to a law, system, practice etc. उन्मूलन

26.Staving Off (Phrasal Verb)-to stop something bad from happening.

27.Civil Strife (N)-violent activity such as rioting or fighting in public places, especially involving many people.

28.Amphibious (Adj)-relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water.

29.Undernourishment (N)-not having enough food to develop or function normally. अल्पपोषित

30.Strife-Ridden (Adj)-divided by violent conflict or dissent.

31.Festering (Adj)-intended to cause hurt or distress.

32.Conspicuous (Adj)-obvious, marked, clear, undeniable, discernible. सुस्पष्ट

33.Salutary (Adj)-beneficial, useful, valuable, helpful, profitable. लाभदायक, हितकर

34.Accustomed (Adj)-familiar with something. अभ्यस्त

35.Embracing (V)-to accept something enthusiastically.

36.Endure (V)-to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant. सहन करना

37.Retractable Roof (N)-a roof system designed to roll back the roof on tracks so that the interior of the facility is open to the outdoors.

38.Fore (N)-the most important or successful position.

39.Spruced Up (Phrasal Verb)-to make (someone or something) look cleaner, neater, or more attractive.

40.Slump (N)-a period of poor or losing play by a team or individual.

41.Culmination (N)-the highest point of achievement or excellence. पराकाष्ठा

42.Fortnight (N)-a period of two weeks.

43.Astute (Adj)-able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it. चतुर ओपन / कमेंट

2021-11-05 12:06:50 8 Relationships Phrasal Verbs:

1. Get together (मिलना): gather or assemble socially or to cooperate.
E.g. Shall we get together on Friday and go for a drink or something?

2. Bring up (पालन-पोषण करना): to look after a child until he/she is an adult.
E.g. He was brought up by his grandmother.

3. Grow up (बड़ा होना): to gradually become an adult.
E.g. I grew up in Scotland.

4. Take after (किसी के जैसा दिखना): to be similar to an older member of the family.
E.g. He takes after his mother's side of the family.

5. Grow apart (दूरियां बढ़ जाना): to gradually have a less close relationship.
E.g. He and his wife had been growing apart for at least a year.

6. Mix up (पहचानने में गड़बड़ कर देना): a confusion of one thing with another.
E.g. They look so alike that it’s easy to mix them up.

7. Hang out with (किसी के साथ hangout करना): to spend time with someone.
E.g. This weekend I am hanging out with my family.

8. Ring up (किसी को फ़ोन मिलाना): to make a phone call to someone.
E.g. Sam rang me up last weekend. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-11-03 17:03:05 Diwali related vocabulary:

1. Deepavali in English means 'A row of lights'. (deep = light, avali = a row) - दीपावली का अर्थ होता है दीपों की एक पंक्ति.

2. Exile = the state of being barred from one's native country. - वनवास
E.g. Diwali is the celebration of the return of Lord Ram after 14 years of exile.

3. Ritual = a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. एक प्रकार का अनुष्ठान जिसमें कई धार्मिक क्रियाएं की जाती हैं.

E.g. Lakshmi Pooja is a ritual performed on the day of Diwali.

4. Motif = a decorative image or design - एक सजावटी रचना या छवि.
E.g. People decorate the entrance of their house with Rangoli motifs on Diwali.

5. Clay Lamps = Diya - दीपक
E.g. Clay lamps are lit during Diwali.

6. Auspicious = attended by good fortune - शुभ अथवा भाग्यशील
E.g. Diwali is an auspicious occasion for Hindus.

7. Prosperity = a successful, flourishing condition, especially in financial respects -समृद्धि, सफलता और सौभाग्य.
E.g. This Diwali may you be blessed with good fortune, wealth, prosperity, and happiness.

8. Fireworks = आतिशबाज़ी
E.g. On Diwali night, fireworks light up the neighborhood skies.

9. Crackers = a firework that explodes with a sharp noise.पटाखे
E.g. Crackers fascinate both young and old.

10. Illuminated = lit up. जगमगाता हुआ, सुसज्जित
E.g. Homes are illuminated with lamps on Diwali. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-10-31 15:55:35 17 Household items:

1. Oven - ओवन

2. Refrigerator - फ्रिज

3. Kettle - केतली

4. Dishwasher - बर्तन धोने की मशीन

5. Hotplate - तवा जो बिजली से चलता है

6. Coffee Maker - कॉफ़ी बनाने वाली मशीन

7. Cloth peg - कपड़े टांगने वाली खूँटी

8. Laundry basket - जिसमें मैले कपड़े रखते हैं

9. WC - शौचघर

10. Faucet - नल

11. Soap dispenser - जिसे दबाने से साबुन निकलता है

12. Shower stall - बाथरूम में लगा एक कैबिनेट जिसमें नहाते हैं

13. Water filter - पानी को साफ़/फ़िल्टर करने वाली मशीन

14. Air purifier - हवा को साफ़ रखने वाली मशीन

15. Humidifier - नमी दूर रखने वाली मशीन

16. Vaccum cleaner - जो धूल जैसे छोटे पदार्थों को साफ करने के काम आता है

17. Sponge - पानी सोखने वाला कपड़ा ओपन / कमेंट

2021-10-25 10:41:21 WALL DECOR

1. Wall Art (कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो दीवार पर लगायी जाती है, जैसे कोई आर्ट जिसमें जानवर बने हों बच्चों के कमरे के लिए): for giving any room a finished and polished look in minutes. Like, animal art to a child's room or nursery, minimal black-and-white pieces or a vivid abstract print in the dining room.

2. Photo Frames (झरोखा जिसमे कोई तस्वीर या पेंटिंग लगाई जा सके, ताकि वह डिस्प्ले करी जा सके): a picture frame is a decorative edging for a picture, such as a painting or photograph, intended to enhance it, make it easier to display or protect it.

FURNITURE

1. Breakfast Tables (Table जिसपर परिवार अपना खाना खाता है): a table, usually the table in a home where a family has most of its meals, laid for breakfast

2. Pouffe (एक कम height की सीट जिमें पीछे सहारा न हो): a cushioned footstool or low seat with no back.

3. Bean bag (एक बैग जिसमें beads भरके उसे बैठने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है): a large cushion filled with polystyrene beads and used as a seat.

BED LINEN

1. Cushions (तकिया): a bag of cloth stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on.

2. Bed Cover (पलंगपोश) : a bedspread.

3. Throws (Furniture के लिए एक cover) : a light cover for furniture. ओपन / कमेंट