Learn English Speaking Online via Skype at BM English Speaking

Posted by BM English on April 21, 2012 1 comment

The world is changing very fast. In this fast changing world interactions have become extremely important. Especially in a business and social environment, it is extremely important that one is able to communicate effectively. In order to communicate one has to use English Language.
Learn English Online Via Skype
In order to speak English fluently, there are many challenges – Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Structuring, Pronunciation, Presentation and Voice Quality. There are many options one has today to learn English – Join a local learning center, buy books, CDs, DVDS. Since technology has evolved and its availability is increasing a new option for Learning English has emerged which is Learning English Online!

BM English Speaking – A professional English Communication Training Institute with 10 years of expertise and a track record of training over a lakh of professionals, students and houseviews has launched a Online Course in Spoken English via Skype.

There are many advantages of Online Courses. Some of them are: A learner can attend sessions at his / her convenience of time and place. This saves a lot of time. Also a learner can get connected to the best trainer in a distant place, maybe another country, without travelling.

BM English Speaking – Learn English Online Course includes

  • 15 Grammar lessons with exercises
  • English fluency practice sessions – where a trainer corrects grammatical and pronounciation mistakes of a learner
  • Real life situation conversation practice – where the learner and trainer practice 10 real life situation
  • Presentation Skills – the art and science of delivering effective presentations
  • Email Drafting – How to draft professional emails

Is it Compulsory to Learn English as a Second Language?

Posted by BM English on February 28, 2012 1 comment

In today’s times, there’s only one reason non-native English speaking countries want to learn the English Language. It is due to increased globalization and competition in competition. Since English as a language is being widely used in business communication today, this also used in casual conversation among people of different nationality. The World Wide Web or the internet is an example of place where English language is used. In fact, most of the websites of a non-native speaking country has English translation, not only to be understood by the internet community but also to market their businesses all over the world.

Under globalization and business competition, familiarity of the English language is one of the best advantages. Of course, having an interpreter is also good, but the interpreted words may lack the vital ingredient because you do not feel the emotion accompanied by these words being passed. Moreover, the interpreter, most of the time can’t and doesn’t cannot exactly interpret you because there are numerous words in your native tongue that don’t have similar and opposite translation in the English language.

Most of the English Learning Centers have found that non-native English Speakers have the following challenges:

English Grammar – An ability to frame grammatically correct sentences

English Fluency – Due to a habit of thinking in mother tongue, it takes a lot of time for a non-native English Speaker to communicate Fluently in English

Confidence – The status that English has takes away the confidence

Art of Speaking – Few are gifted with the art of communication, lack of that again adds up.

Today it is becoming necessary to learn English Speaking Fluently, in addition to the knowledge of Grammar, vocabulary, sentence framing, body language, public speaking, communication skills, effective presentations, group discussions, business English and Email drafting.

Basics of English Grammar

Posted by BM English on January 8, 2012 26 comments

Grammar plays a crucial role, while gaining fluency in English. Communication is the heart and soul of human experience. The process of communication mainly includes speaking, listening and writing. We gradually develop a better sense of grammar with the passage of time. When we are studying English language, we need to study its grammar. The importance of grammar cannot be neglected and before we do that we need to understand what grammar is.

Basics of English Grammar

English Grammar Basics

The basics of Grammar include the following:

1) Noun
It is a name of a person, place, or thing.  It can be the subject or object of a sentence. Ex: cat, horse, mother, India

2) Pronoun
It is a word that replaces or stands for (“pro” = for) a noun. Ex: he, she, it

3) Verb
It is an action word. Ex: sit, laugh, read

4) Adjective
It is a word that describes or modifies a noun. It gives answers the questions “how many,” “what kind,” etc. Ex: happy, suicidal, red, dangerous

5) Adverb
It is a word that describes or modifies a verb. Ex: carefully, quickly, wisely. Also sometimes modifies an adjective. (“She was very tall.” ‘Very’ is an adverb modifying ‘tall’.  Adverbs usually, but not always, end in “-ly”. (However, not every word ending in “ly” is an adverb: “friendly,” for example, is an adjective.)

6) Preposition
It is a word that indicates the relationship of a noun to another word. Examples of prepositions are to, at, with, for, against, across

7) Sentence
It is the basic unit of writing. A sentence should have a subject and a predicate. The subject is the noun to which the sentence’s verb refers; the predicate is the verb plus whatever other parts modify or elaborate on it.

8) Conjunction
This is a word that links words or parts of sentences together, or contrasts them, such as and, so, until, therefore.

9) Interjection
These are just simple words that usually express strong emotion, coming alone or at the start of a sentence.

English Grammar forms a basic foundation of English Language. In order to have command over the English Language, a good hand on English Grammar is important. Once you have a good knack of English as a language Confidence, Grooming on Personality and right approach towards learning follows.

Daily English v/s Business English

Posted by BM English on January 7, 2012 2 comments

English is not just important, it is critical to the Corporate and the world at large because it is the 1st language in the world that most human beings communicate in. For good jobs anywhere in the world you need English. People use writing on a daily basis in school and at work. Schools teach the standardized tests assess the formal English language in writing. The business world takes many liberties with formal language rules. Some companies even adopt their own unique rules and word spellings and meanings. Language is used differently depending on what it is being used for, and at which audience it is aimed. Normal, everyday language between small sets of people is fundamentally different from sophisticated language that is reaching a larger group of people.

Daily English Vs Business English

Daily English v/s Business English

Daily English follows the guidelines of formal English. The way it is taught to us in school. Standard grammar and punctuation rules reign, and paragraphs use the traditional format of topic sentence, support and concluding sentence. Commonplace conversation creates foggy areas. Some think that if something in spoken language on a daily basis is acceptable, then it should likewise be okay at the Business level. This conclusion is not the accepted norm.

Business English is much more lenient with the English language rules and allows for a great deal of liberty to the speaker. Business world is about shortcuts and concise writing – saying what you need to say in as brief and simple a manner as possible. Punctuation may be considered clutter in business world, and it is used sparingly. Business English is concerned with commercial affairs whereas Daily English language is more flowery and the sentences are often longer. Not only what it says important, but how it is said is also worthy of attention. Daily English refers to conventional grammar, spelling and punctuation. Style manuals contain specific requirements for usage and grammar. Good choice of words helps in creating the proper tone.

In Business English, people will use sentences that are short and to the point. In Daily English, there are mainly native speakers or if English is not their mother tongue, they will have spent many years studying it in order to acquire an advanced facility in it.

English is the world’s leading popular language. People will continue to be interested in it for business purposes as well as for expressing themselves.

Communication with Confidence

Posted by BM English on January 7, 2012 112 comments

Communication is sharing of ideas and information. While many people think of communication primarily in oral or written form, communication is much more. A knowing look or a gentle touch can also communicate a message loud and clear.

Confidence is a word which we frequently use in everyday language, yet rarely do we stop and think what it means. Confidence is about being certain of your own abilities. It is about future. Confidence involves the belief that things will turn out well. Confidence may sometimes be used interchangeably with optimism.

Communicate with Confidence

Communication with Confidence

Effective communication skills are an asset in may life situations. They can contribute to a higher level of success in your career, new friends and give you a sense of confidence when faced with a room full of strangers. Confident communicators are self- confident and have good self esteem. They believe they are worth being listened. They like to hear the views and opinions of others. They are able to take and give criticism without feeling inadequate and hurt.

The only way to improve communication is to change the way you feel, think and act. Inorder to communicate confidently, you need to:

  • Mature open minded personality
  • Ask the right questions
  • Listen Effectively
  • Read and interpret body language
  • Understand what is being said behind the words
  • Use the right words
  • Self Confidence
  • Genuine interest in other people

Acting more confidently begins with thinking more confidently. Brain is a very powerful organ. It sends messages to people through the body language. If you feel that your point of view is worthless, it will be relayed to other people through your body language. Having confidence is all about believing in yourself and the only way you can build your belief in what you are capable of is by taking action in the world and learning through trial and error.

Focusing on action plans are great, as they help both you and the person you are talking with. It helps you remain focused on identifying actions. When the discussion is done, the other person has action items that they can work on, instead of worrying about how to handle the situation.

To communicate through messages with confidence, the main rule is to separate the situation fr4om the person. The end result desired and required actions are what you are fo9cusing on. The nicest outcome of communicating with confidence is when you see the other person improving and producing good results.