"Heart of the Home" - Cool Kitchen Vocabulary

 Good Day friends! அட ஆமாம்!! 😅 Oh yeah!! 😎

Yesterday, I felt this when I was listening to the speech of my favorite writer S.Ra(S.Ramakrishnan) in a youtube video!

 When I came across one point he shared, I felt..."அட ஆமாம்!Oh yeah!!"

What did I hear? Sharing for you..."To see the unity and diversity of incredible india, go to kitchen and look at your "Anjarai petty"(அஞ்சறைப் பெட்டி). Pepper comes from a different state, Cardamom comes from a different place, Chilly comes from a different state, Turmeric comes from a different place, Bay leaf comes from a different state and all gets united in kitchen and in our cooking!!"

How true right?!!

To me, kitchen is not just meant for women! Men and women all need and have access to this "Heart of the Home" where love is served daily! 

So this thought made me write about kitchen vocabulary today.

Today we are going to take a quick kitchen tour in visuals mostly. 

Though some of these items we don't use in our daily life in Indian kitchens, I always feel we need to be aware - so that even if we don't use it in our sentences, when somebody talks about this, we should not be blank or blink without knowing what it is, if we have to respond. 

Even if we don't respond, we should know about these to understand their conversation😅😇! 

Ok, here we go...some cool kitchen vocabulary..we do have exercises at the end- like last time for I-32 starters!😎

Above picture credits: 'Learning centre' fb page.

Also, Did you notice two incomplete vocabulary & one mistake in the above pictures...Find them and tell me in comments/send email to zoomtalks@gmail.com.

Now, here comes the next interesting part, two sets of exercises to apply in daily life!

Hope you all enjoyed the cool kitchen vocabulary..

Grab your "English passport book" and make sentences, write them and share with me in the comments/send email to zoomtalks@gmail.com.

Let's learn an interesting topic in next post.

Let's Win English...and speak slowly...step by step..in little steps!

Bye for now!

-Akhila😊

I-32 starters from blog reader Kalaiyarasi

 Good Day friends!Happy to share the next set of I-32 starters received by email from Mrs.Kalaiyarasi Senthil, Dubai💖 Thanks Kalai! 

BASICS OF SPEAKING  :

           1-32 STARTERS

SET 1:

• I am Kalaiyarasi Senthil.

• I am in Dubai.

• I’m good at learning new things.

• I’m getting into new venture of learning languages like English and French.

• I’m trying to improve my speaking skill.

• I’m not used to speaking with others.

• I’m here to show my interest on learning English language.

• I’m looking forward to do more exciting assignments like this.

SET 2:

• I have colorful   yarns.

• I like to do crocheting in my free time.

• I feel like doing crocheting in free time as I feel very happy and tension-free.

• I used to make different things like handbags, pouch, kids hat etc…

• I have to make baby dress for my friend’s daughter.

• I would like to present this gift on her first birthday in January.

SET 3:

• I didn’t mean to hurt you.

• I don’t have time to waste.

• I promise not to do it again.

• I can’t help supporting her.

• I don’t know what to do for my kid’s project. 

• I’d rather handle the situation.

SET 4:

•  I plan to go Georgia.

• I have decided to fly in February.

• I was about to ask leave from my office.

• I want you to buy some medicines for me to take.

• I have something to share with you before my trip. 

SET 5:

• I’m calling to talk with you.

• I’m working on a new project.

• I’m sorry to disturb you.

• I’m thinking of you now.

• I’ll help you in your work.

• I think I should leave now to meet my mom.

• I’ve heard that  new person is coming to meet me.

Kalaiyarasi Senthil

9.11.21

Good job Kalai! Those were words straight from heart!

See you all soon in next post!

Let's win English day by day...with little steps!

-Akhila😊

I-32 starters from blog reader Divya

Good day friends! Here we have wonderful sets of sentences received by email from our blog reader Mrs.Divya, Chennai.

Enjoy reading them! Thanks Divya!

SET 1 

I am or I'm your biggest fan. 

I'm on it.I will submit it on time. 

I'm good at reading. 

I'm getting good at writing. 

I'm trying to educate myself. 

I'm not used to writing. 

I'm here to support you. 

I'm looking forward to learning from you. 

*********** 

SET 2 

I have no time to complete. 

I like you very much. 

I feel like doing something different today. 

I used to be lazy. 

I have to write more today. 

I would like to Thank you. 

*********** 

SET 3 

I didn't mean to embarrass you. 

I don't have time to explain. 

I promise not to disappoint you. 

I can't help but to complete this work. 

I don't know what to write. 

I'd rather write about this later. 

*********** 

SET 4 

I plan to learn new things today. 

I have decided to finish this at any cost. 

I was about to send you an email. 

I want you to read this work of mine. 

I have something to work on today. 

*********** 

SET 5 

I'm calling to answer your questions. 

I'm working on the questions given by you. 

I'm sorry to say that I could not submit it on time. 

I'm thinking of writing an article in your blog. 

I'll help you provide all the information I need. 

I think I should work hard and be dedicated like you. 

I've heard that you are up to something new. 

***********

Lovely set of sentences Divya! Felt like you are talking to me in every sentence of yours!

Great job👏👏👏 

See you in next post friends!

Let's win-English with little steps...day by day!

-Akhila😊

I-32 starters from blog reader Ramalakshmi

Good Day friends!

Happy to share the responses for I-32 starters..

from one of our blog reader Mrs. Ramalakshmi from Abu Dhabi! Thank you Ramalakshmi.

I am a good girl.

I am in a meeting.

I'm at the restaurant.

I'm on my way home.

I'm getting late.

I'm trying to work hard.

I'm not used to it.

I'm here to help you.

I'm looking forward to see you soon.

I have 2 kids.

I like watching movies.

I feel like I'm going in the right way.

I used to play chess.

I have to go through it.

I would like to have a coffee.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

I don't have time to watch this.

I promise not to reveal the truth.

I can't help you in this situation.

I don't know what to do now.

I'd rather go by car than bus.

I'm calling to tell my mom about the event.

I'm working on winglish exercises.

I'm sorry to disturb you again.

I'm thinking of getting this done today. 

I'll help you get out of this situation.

I think I should get rid of it.

I have heard that you are a good singer.

I plan to have a get-together soon.

I have decided to shift my job.

I was about to tell you the same. 

I want you to be a good person. 

I have something to say.

Hurray!! What a wonderful array of sentences.! Good job!👏👏👏

See you soon in next post!

-Akhila😊

ENGLISH SPEAKING BASICS - "I" 32 starters!

Good day friends! Today let's start speaking with few basics...

Where do we start? 

Always better to get started - for any change - from self right?! 

So..Let's get started with "I"😎😎 

We have 32 basic starters with I ..Let's see those 32 basic sentences starting in "I" in 5 sets! 

SET 1

I am or I'm 

I'm in/at/on

I'm good at

I'm getting

I'm trying

I'm not used to

I'm here to

I'm looking forward to 

***********

SET 2

I have

I like

I feel like

I used to

I have to

I would like to

***********

SET 3

I didn't mean to

I don't have time to

I promise not to

I can't help

I don't know what to

I'd rather

***********

SET 4

I plan to

I have decided to

I was about to

I want you to

I have something

***********

SET 5

I'm calling to

I'm working on

I'm sorry to

I'm thinking of

I'll help you

I think I should

I've heard that

***********

Try forming sentences for the above starting words and post in comments or send email to zoomtalks@gmail.com...

I am eagerly waiting for responses from interested minds!

Let's see few examples for the above starters in our next post! 

See you soon in next post!

Let's win English easily...slowly...with little steps!!

-Akhila😊

007 tips to start "SPOKEN ENGLISH"

Good Day friends! There are 100s of tips in Internet for SPOKEN ENGLISH! But today, here we have just 7 tips - JAMES BOND tips...007 TIPS to start speaking in English! Happy reading!

So, let's get ready to SPEAK ENGLISH and WIN-English with very few basic tips and tricks!

** Tip #001 - Wear Speaker!

How to wear speakers? Let's change the shirt we are wearing- I mean to change the role!

Let's first change the mind from "I am learning English" to "I am speaking English" and wear the new shirt of SPEAKER!

** Tip #002 - Make mistakes! 

You would have seen the advertisement "கறை நல்லது ", "Daag Achhe hain".. Similarly when starting to speak English, " Make mistakes - it is very good!"

More mistakes we make, more we learn...So, let's start speaking and make more mistakes...and gradually we can correct and speak better English!

** Tip #003 - Take your passport!

Go and get a notepad/small book -dedicated for English words/vocabulary and short tips. You can give a fancy name in the cover page called "My Peter Book/ My passport/ My miracle book/ My guide...or whatever name that would" bring a smile on your face.

You will realize the value of it when it gets filled and you reach last page of the book..That is going to be your passport to visit "many areas/many people" confidently! 

** Tip #004 - Forget your villain-NOW!

Can you guess who is the common villain for all those who want to speak English? Yes it is..G-R-A-M-M-A-R..the 7 letter villain. The fear of making grammar mistakes stops us from opening the mouth and speaking English. For first few weeks, forget this villain..enjoy the duet with your hero/heroine "Your passport". Let's fight/make Grammar as friend little later- Otherwise this villain will never make you enjoy the joy of speaking English.

** Tip #005 - Drink 2 TEA everyday!

People say "Tea" is not very good for health. But these two TEAs(Ts) will help you! 

First TEA(T) we need to drink is "Throw the Fear". Whatever may be the fear, let's throw that outside ...and have a sip of tea/coffee(if you wish) and start SPEAKING.

Second TEA(T) we need to take is "Think in English". 

For example, instead of thinking words like "வீடு/அழகு".. start thinking "House/ Beautiful". 

Instead of thoughts like "இந்த வீடு அழகா இருக்கு".. start thinking "This house is beautiful"

It will be difficult in the beginning..but if it becomes a habit, we will surely see a huge difference soon in speaking!

** Tip #006 - Always K-I-S-S!

What I mean by above words is "Keep It Short & Simple"! Always try to speak simple words..simple sentences..That will clear the starting trouble and soon we will get more confidence!

** Tip #007 - TALK-TALK-TALK!

Instead of TALK LESS, WORK MORE...smart way to improve SPOKEN ENGLISH is "TALK-TALK-TALK- TALK MORE!". More we talk, more we will know our mistakes, more we can correct and more confident we can be SOON!

Hope this helps. Good luck!

See you soon in another interesting topic! 

-Akhila😊

"WWW Intro" - Formula and examples for Self-introduction

 Dear friends,

     Good Day!

     In today's article, I am glad to share a simple WWW formula and few examples for doing Self-introduction! Happy reading!!

Introduction is the key part and the first step in any group conversation  or interview or in any new forum.  In this article, we present three tips!

WWW - Here are the three “W”s we need to keep in mind when doing a self-introduction:

•         W #1 - Where are you from?
• W #2 - What do you do?
• W #3 - What are your special skills/hobbies/favorites?

FEW examples for explaining W #1:

• I’m based in Chennai, but I live in Perambalur. This phrase is used when you want to make it clear that your current living situation is temporary, or you do a lot of traveling because of your job.
• I’m a colleague of Nithya’s. When introducing yourself in a group or at an event (like a party or a conference), it’s helpful to explain your connection to other people in the group or event. Similar phrases include: I work together with Nithya, Nithya and I work together in ADWHS School, Thiruvarur.
• I’m the father of two young girls. You can use this phrase if you want to say something about your family (it’s also a simple way for parents to explain why they don’t have much “free” time). Similar phrases include: I’m the daughter of two teachers / I’m one of five children / I’m the son of Retired Headmaster Ganapathy.

FEW examples for explaining W #2:

These phrases are good for both formal situations like job interviews, as well as casual situations like parties.

• I work at Reliance in the Marketing Department. This phrase also works for students: I study Visual Communications at Loyola College / I’m a student at MIT in the Mechanical department.
• I have worked at Government Nandanar School since 2005 / for 10 years. Details about time are nice to include in your self-introduction, but remember that English requires a different verb tense (known as the present perfect) when you use the prepositions for or since.
• I’m responsible for managing the social work campaigns. When introducing yourself to people in the same company or department, you can use this phrase to describe the most important thing you do. Similar phrases include I’m in charge of and I deal with.
• I hold a master’s degree in Chemistry from Bharathidasan University. This phrase is useful when you want to highlight your educational achievements.

FEW examples for explaining W #3:

These phrases are for adding that extra information about you - which you share depending on the people you are talking. You could share what you feel as special skills (or) what do you do in free time (or) what do you like/dislike in general about people or specific about food/art & crafts/interests/movies/personalities.

• I have dedicated my life to helping others. For 35 years, I was a professional nurse at Army hospital.
• I am good at acrylic painting and drawing different kinds of art like Mandala art and Zentangles. I learnt it myself by watching YouTube videos.
• I love cooking different dishes.  I keep trying many recipes in free time from internet and YouTube.
• I like watching Tamil films. My favorite actor is Kamalhaasan. I watch his TV programs also.
• I like to keep myself active. My hobbies are reading books, listening to music and playing carrom with my children

"More to add" could be taken as assignments and try answering them along with WWW intro😎

Bye for now 👋

See you soon in another interesting article to help you WIN-English!

-Akhila😊