Astara Learning Centre- English Lessons

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The best way to improve your English speaking skills is to practice speaking ENGLISH at all times. Don't switch to the language you are comfortable with. Only by constant practice will your hesitancy to speak English go. For more help in Conversational English, visit www.astaralc.com

Astara Lesson # 28: MAY It is a NOUN and the name of this beautiful month that speaks of sunshine, blossoms and life; It is also a VERB that immediately speaks of politeness and respect; It is also a MODAL which shows uncertainty. May brings in greenery and blossoms. NOUN... May I go home early today? VERB He may come for the dinner tonight. MODAL See more

Did you know the words - ‘MONTH’, ‘PURPLE’ and ‘ORANGE’ have no rhyming words in the English language? Try it out and send us an email if you find any rhyming words! [email protected]

Word of the day: ‘adherence’ The number of road accidents can be controlled if there is strict adherence to speed limits.

Word of the day: ‘circumspect’ You can count on him because he always takes very circumspect decisions.

Word of the day: ‘magnanimous’ This project wouldn’t have been possible without their magnanimous support.

Word of the day: ‘propitious’ The barbecue would be a success because of the propitious weather.

Word of the day: ‘upward’ is different in usage from ‘upwards’ This upward trend in small business ventures ended suddenly. He wanted to move upwards in his department.

Word of the day: ‘Rationale’ as opposed to ‘Rational’ One rationale behind bank mergers is to gain more leverage. Man is a rational being.

Learn at least one NEW WORD a day, and then use that word at least twice during the day. This will widen your range of vocabulary and improve your communication skills even more. Word of the day: ‘Measure’ as a noun and as a verb. Strict measures were taken against the criminals. She measures out 2 cups of coffee every morning.

Astara Lesson 18: The Past Perfect tense is used to describe the FIRST of the 2 actions that happened in the past, while the SECOND action takes the Simple Past tense. e.g. By the time the man reached the station, the train had already left.

Astara Lesson 17: Which tense of the verb would you use when 2 actions happen in the past, but one action happened before the other? The Past Perfect tense or the Simple Past? Wait for Lesson 18 to know when to use either of these 2 tenses...