The English Orbit

16/08/2024

Fun ways to say delicious

06/07/2024

It's a must-read short story for 10 to 14 year olds. A poignant tale about parental love and sacrifice, 'The Tiger in a Tunnel' by Ruskin Bond is a must read for everyone. If you haven't read the story yet, now is your time to read it.

06/07/2024

Free vocabulary worksheet for your kids

24/06/2024

Reading poems significantly aids in the development of young children in five key ways:

1. Enhances vocabulary

2. Helps develop phonemic awareness

3. Develops creative thinking and imagination

4. Inculcates reading habit

5. Develops empathy and other emotional growth

20/06/2024

18/06/2024

Common nouns are general names of people, places, things, animals and ideas. They are not capitalised unless they begin a sentence. We use common nouns extensively in our writing and communication.

18/06/2024

Proper Nouns name specific people, places, things or ideas. They differentiate particular entities from general ones like Eiffel Tower from a tower and Shakespeare from a playwright. They are always capitalised, regardless of where they appear in a sentence.
They are unique identifiers. Names of individuals (Albert Einstein), specific locations (Mount Everest), companies and institutions (Google), events (World War II) and titles (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) are all proper nouns.

Brand names (Nike), Languages and nationalities (English, Canadian), Days; months; holidays (Monday, July, Christmas) Historical periods (Great Depression) etc are all examples of proper nouns.

18/06/2024

Curious to know the difference between English Literature and English Language?

English literature encompasses the body of written works produced in the English language, spanning genres like poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction across centuries. It reflects the cultural, social, and political contexts of its times, offering deep insights into human experiences and societal evolution.

The English language focuses on grammar and becomes the backbone of day to day communication.
It serves as a global lingua franca, facilitating international communication in business, science, and diplomacy.

07/07/2022

People cry differently.
Some wail while others sob. Some whimper while others bawl their eyes out.

Use these words frequently to enhance your spoken english!

07/07/2022

The next time you are 'very tired,' say:
I am exhausted.
I feel sapped.
I am worn-out.
I am drained.