Nudge to English

This laconic masterpiece belongs to a French artist, Frederick Forest. It encapsulates two important messages: 👉Its simplicity effectively symbolizes how straightforward the act of reading is. Grab the right book and sink into the world of imagination and wisdom it offers. 👉The missing lines symbolize the power of reading to make us complete. Good books allow us to enter the worlds of others—their lessons, experiences, and advice. Absorbing these treasures makes them ours. Thus, our minds expand, our perspectives sharpen, and the emptiness within us is nourished, quickly sprouting and soon transforming into lush gardens. Share the book title that has transformed you in some way 💭 https://t.me/englishnudge

IELTS has started crossing the line. Some questions border on gossip 😦 The one above is the proof 👀

#Transcript This question makes me uncomfortable. I feel like I'm backbiting because being labeled as someone who loves getting stuff at a lower price kind of makes a person look cheap. But anyways, if I really have to deal with the question, I'll go with this friend of mine called Marjana. She's one of those people who, every time she goes shopping, gets the best deal on everything. She is such a pro. She's so brilliant at haggling that the seller really needs to stay conscious and smart if he doesn't want to end up selling his products at a low price. So this is how professional she is. She makes me uncomfortable at times because she always has this negative commentary ready every time I tell her how much something cost me. She would be like, "Oh, I will get it at half price," or "Oh, you should return it. It's not really worth the price." So I try to avoid telling her the prices as much as I can. But there are other times when she can be a great help at reaching the best deal, especially when it comes to big purchases. She can ask the right questions around the seller so cunningly that the seller has no other way but to give the most reasonable price for the purchase. In that way, she can be a great asset. At other times, I try to avoid talking about shopping around her. https://t.me/englishnudge

#SpeakingSamples  Part 2 Describe a person who likes buying things at a lower price https://t.me/englishnudge

Here's to All the great milestones yet to be conquered, All the transcendental knowledge yet to be acquired, All the amazing souls yet to be met, All the uplifting conversations yet to be had, All the majestic destinations yet to be visited, All the incredible books yet to be read, All the beautiful deeds yet to be done. Care to keep the optimism flowing?! 💭 https://t.me/englishnudge

#Transcript The median earnings of an average Uzbek are not high, and this creates a complete imbalance against the cost of clothing that you find in most stores, especially imported clothing. One place that offers just that is the Poytakht Shopping Mall. It's in the center of the city, and it offers so-called high-quality luxury brand items for its customers, most of whom are either people with deep pockets or foreigners who, for one reason or another, ended up in Tashkent. I used to be a regular visitor, and I don't say it with pride because now, looking back, I regret most of the purchases I made there. They all came to an end after one particularly disappointing experience. So one time, I went there to get myself a purse for a party. After I found the right kind—a small, shiny, beautiful designer purse—I bought it without thinking twice. I was charged quite exorbitantly, but when I came home, I discovered a little problem with it. One of its compartments had a broken zipper. It put me off completely. I was so bummed out. I obviously blamed myself for not being extra careful, but I also blamed the seller for acting so dishonestly, giving me this rip-off item. Ever since, I have never stepped foot into that place again. https://t.me/englishnudge

#SpeakingSamples  Part 2 Describe an expensive place you have been to https://t.me/englishnudge

“Anything worth doing well is worth doing badly first.” That popular motivational mantra! The following four stages of competency offer a detailed, long-winded explanation of this quote, viewed through the lens of the IELTS exam. 1. Unconsciously Incompetent: This is a fresh IELTS student , "I've got this! Watch me knock out the exam within a month!" This confidence, by my most generous estimate, lasts 2-3 classes. 2. Consciously Incompetent. A teacher finally enters the picture. The student treats him like a savior, expecting magic potions to heal their broken English. The struggle is there, but he finally admits it. 3. Consciously Competent: The efforts finally start paying off. The student can now say, "I have done what it takes. I hustled and slaved. Nothing can stop me now." The student is right, and the teacher couldn't be happier. 4. Unconsciously Competent: Fast forward 10-20 years, and this student is now a popular IELTS instructor with a horde of students. But there is a catch: he doesn't understand why some struggle with the test that has become as natural as breathing to him. This is a curse in disguise. The only way to lift the curse is to quit IELTS and take up something of a higher caliber. Do you agree? 💭

A blog post on a related theme comes below 👇

#Transcript Some time ago, I was teaching a class on different cultures and their traditional food, and I had this genius idea that I wanted to try with one of my groups. I decided to throw a potluck party where I would provide the best vibes and the environment, while my students would bring their favorite homemade dishes and share them with their friends. It turned out to be such a cool idea because I got to see my students from a totally different angle. One student from India really blew me away. She went all out, making an entire range of Indian food to surprise us and get us familiar with her culture. When she opened the containers, the room filled with very interesting aromas, titillating our senses, and making all our mouths water. We couldn't wait to try all the foods. One dish that we were all dying to try was biryani, a signature Indian food that you would find in virtually every Indian restaurant. My student was bragging that she makes the best biryani in her family. This dish is made with high-quality rice, some type of meat, some veggies, and lots and lots of spices. It was so hot that a lot of students were a little reluctant to try it. But we all got to try at least a spoonful and really loved the taste and the combination of different ingredients. We thanked our friend endlessly for all the effort and love she put into making it. https://t.me/englishnudge