November 16, 2013

Weekly Finds: November 16, 2013

A Man With Magnifying Glass by digitalart
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Every week, we’ll be sharing a list of posts, stories, news, or opinions that we've run across the Internet during the past week or two. We won't be discussing them in detail here, but we do encourage you to check them out as they could contain valuable ideas and insights for your IELTS exam.

If you're ready, here we go...

LISTENING


It's me or It's I?

You're trying to make the right impression as you knock on the door of your blind date's apartment, or on the door of the personnel manager who has your job application. "Who's there?" you're asked. What's your reply?

READING


WHAT IS THE OED AND WHY DO WE WANT PHILIPPINE ENGLISH TO BE IN IT?

Read the author's thoughts on why it is important for Philippine English to be a part of it.

WRITING


Precise Communication vs. Precise Information

Learn how to use them.

SPEAKING


What happens to our brains when we have stage fright: The science of public speaking

Palms sweaty. Heart racing. You know the feeling of stage fright. Whether it’s five people or fifty, public speaking is a gut-wrenching experience for most of us.

GRAMMAR


11 Infographics That Will Help You Improve Your Grammar and Spelling

In the era of texting, instant messaging and grumpy cat memes, proper grammar and spelling seem to have taken a backseat to the need to communicate with.

VOCABULARY


A little bit of pixie dust: five of Disney’s contributions to the English language

Check out some of Disney's words that made it all the way to the OED.

SELF-IMPROVEMENT


Staying Up, Up, Up in a Down, Down World

Check out the benefits of having a cheerful and upbeat personality.