In everyday speech, a phrase may refer to any group of words. A phrase is a group of words which acts as a single unit in meaning and in grammar, and is not built round a verb. Listed below is an example: The strange green creatures with bobbing heads spoke. The phrase the strange green creatures with bobbing heads acts as the subject of the verb spoke. The phrase is a single unit both in its meaning and in its…
Globalization today is one of the key reasons for the inter-dependence of countries, organizations and individuals on each other for mutual benefit. Organizations today are expanding their footprint in newer geographies, businesses and services at a faster rate. This has been possible due to the collective vision of people within it and the platform created by globalization. English is already the global language due to the large usage base it has in English speaking countries (England, Australia etc)…
Kuwait is to restrict family visit visas to the spouse and children of the applicant. “The interior ministry has informed all the immigration directorates to limit the family visit applications by all expatriates in Kuwait to the spouse and children, and not to consider applications for other relatives,” The ban applies to Arab and non-Arab nationalities. The decision was reportedly taken based on the difficult living and security situations in some countries. “The immigration directorates have received thousands of family…
English is on its way to becoming the dominant global language. It is very important in fields such as science where a common language brings efficiency gains. English is the predominant language in the publishing industry; authors writing in English have a much better chance of translation than those writing in other tongues. Along with the advances in telecommunications in the last thirty years, the dominance of English in auditory and audiovisual entertainment has become far greater than in books. Now…
Indian professionals are the most demanded employees all around the world. There has been noticeable increase in the demand for professionals from India particularly in the Gulf countries. It is primarily because technical soundness, understanding foreign languages like English, versatility in any environment, etc are some of the pointers which make Indians the first choice of Gulf country companies. In such a situation if you are looking out for a well paying and work satisfying job in Gulf countries then…
We speak English but do we know where it comes from? The history of the English language really started with the arrival of three Germanic tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th century AD. At that time the inhabitants of Britain spoke a Celtic language. But most of the Celtic speakers were pushed west and north by the invaders – mainly into what is now Wales, Scotland and Ireland. When England was established there were several kingdoms and the most…
Does it happen to you that sometimes you feel frustrated because you find yourself unable to express yourself clearly and yet when you hear native speakers, you feel that it is so simple and easy? It is easy to chat with your friends in your own language, but what about speaking English? Research has shown that “interaction” is a key to developing good conversation skills. It doesn’t matter who you speak with; the experience of speaking in itself is great…
Air India Express will operate about 130 additional flights from September 17 to October 27, 2012 from Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, to clear the rush of passengers. Barring a weekly flight to Mumbai, all the other services will be operating to various Gulf destinations, said a spokesperson of the airline. Introduction of additional flights is expected to control the rise in airfares to the Gulf countries. The fares to the region have been shooting up to abnormal levels in…
Check in at an airport to board an international flight and one will find youngsters who are about to enter the hospitality industrytravelling for the first time fumbling with migration forms and haphazardly filling them with nervousness. They have to speak English with their guest but they still lack the confidence to speak fluently. A website, www.onlineenglishguru. com recently launched by Parixit Sambari, director of the recruiting agency, Kamaxi Recruitment and Trading Pvt Ltd aims to change this by helping…
Abu Dhabi: The Nepal Embassy in Abu Dhabi has stopped certifying the applications to sponsor Nepalese housemaids under 30 years age as per a recent Nepal Government decision. However, the new regulation will not affect the housemaids under the age of 30 who are already working in the UAE. “It is applicable to new recruits only. Nepal decided to ban women under 30 from working in the Gulf to prevent possible abuse of young women. The country lifted a more…