I often wonder when my fascination with the English language began.. Possibly at a young age, and it has only grown stronger over time. One aspect of this fascination is the diverse origins of English words. English takes words from a variety of languages, including Greek, Latin, French, Arabic, and German. When I encounter a... Continue Reading →
I spent a few years of my career in the advertising industry, working on brands in chocolate, food & beverage categories. It was there that I started giving serious thought to what constitutes effective communication. Every piece of communication from every brand is like a person trying to gain attention of a mildly interested consumer,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever met someone who says, ‘I want to be unhealthy’? I highly doubt it. Everybody is seeking a well balanced life, but the question is how to make that happen. It doesn’t have to be as elusive as some make it out to be. Well-being is all about balancing your body, mind and... Continue Reading →
There is one difference you often notice between people who achieve their goals and those who don't. People who succeed, consistently monitor their progress and make course corrections. But even with progress monitoring, many fail to achieve their goals. What more can we do to improve our chances of success? This was the question that... Continue Reading →
If I say "just play a game and it will help improve your English speaking skills", what would you say? English learning group on Mentza recently conducted an event just like that. An event where members tried to find English language equivalents to idioms like 'Jahan chah vaha rah'. They scratched their heads trying to... Continue Reading →
Playing is fun. Learning is not. Or that's how most people think about playing & learning. What if we combine playing & learning? What if we make English learning a natural outcome of playing? That is when learning becomes easy and fun. Coaches on Mentza have made learning easy by using games to help learn... Continue Reading →
Everyday English can be scary especially if you're spreading your wings and beginning to learn a new language. Now if you've heard a quick comment or two on your accent, congratulate yourself; you're courageous & bilingual, probably multilingual. Accent is tricky. It's acquired and depends on so many factors like your native language & your... Continue Reading →
You have waited for a long time and today you got a call for this interview. It’s showtime. You are excited, enthusiastic, and positive but still a bit nervous. But hey, don’t worry. It’s OK to feel nervous. (But it’s not ok to show it). Now, what to do next? Remember, " Proper Preparation Prevents... Continue Reading →
It was in 2016 while I was meeting the ex-MD of a leading bank on a business proposal, that our discussions veered towards Corporate Social Responsibility. He casually mentioned a friend of his who teaches English to children from underprivileged communities. She would gather them all in her house and then she would start describing... Continue Reading →
