Improving Your English Vocabulary

There are millions of English words but don't worry not all you need to learn. The most important thing is to learn which words are used in your environment so that you can understand them or use them.

Learning words is not just about learning the meaning of them; it also means you should learn well how that word is pronounced and where it can be used. Pronunciation is important in English so spend some time learning the right way.

Another important thing to remember is which words are formal or informal; spend some time learning about this as well; using slogan and informal words don't suit you well in professional environments e.g. client meetings perhaps.

Some good ways of improving your vocabulary:

• Read good novels
• Read articles related to your business and profession
• Listen to the words used in your environment e.g. train stations, workplace, etc; words others use frequently.
• Watch movies and pay attention to the words used
• Pay attention to the advertises on the street

One of the easiest ways is to learn words by their pictures which makes them easier to remember:

• http://www.pdictionary.com/english/browse.php?letter=a
• http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/home/kitchen/kitchen-vocabulary.html
• E.g. use google images to find images of a particular word e.g. http://www.google.com/images?q=bathtub

And at the end, don't blame yourself if you don't know some words; there are many things others don't know either. Be patient, enjoy learning and practising gradually and consistently.

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Useful Links for Living in UK

Citizens Advise Bureau

• http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Office for National Statistics (ONS)

• http://www.statistics.gov.uk/default.asp

National Health Service:

• http://www.nhs.uk

Dentists:

• http://www.sw19confidental.co.uk/about.htm
• Find NHS Dentists: http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/ServiceSearch.aspx?ServiceType=Dentist

Home Office UK Border Agency:

• http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Government:

• http://www.direct.gov.uk

Local Councils:

• E.g. Merton Council: http://www.merton.gov.uk/

Travel:

• National Rail: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - to travel by train to different cities
• London Transport: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ - to travel by underground trains in London
• UK Bus Transport: http://www.megabus.com
• Driver and Vehicle Agency: http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/ - all you need about your car tax, etc

Online Shops:

• http://www.ebay.com/
• http://www.amazon.co.uk/

Find Jobs:

• http://www.jobserve.co.uk/
• http://www.cwjobs.co.uk/
• http://www.monster.co.uk/

Credit Report:

• http://www.experian.co.uk

Business:

• Office of Fair Trading
• Independent Financial Service: http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/

Pension:

• National Association of Pension Funds
• London Pension Funds Authority

Energy Complaints:

• http://www.ombudsman-services.org/energy.html

Law:

• (Advice by charity) http://www.lawworks.org.uk/

Don't Allow Anything in Your Life Take Away Your Inner Peace

Inner peace is essential for any progress I think and without which it's almost impossible to focus achieving success.

Do not allow anything in life take away your inner peace, joy and self-confidence. No sickness, no mistake, no failure, no negative people, no circumstances, no bad weather, no empty pocket, no bad memory of the past, no future concerns, no worries, no fears, not even disability.

How can you do it?

It's simple and the answer lies in the power of words.

When facing a difficult situation, say to it firmly and calmly; you're not allowed! you're not allowed to take away my inner peace, inner joy, self-confidence. :)

Find examples of those annoying/challenging situations in your life and say that sentence to it and you will feel that you become more powerful than those situations because you truly are, you just forget it sometimes.

When you master this skill, you become always strong, unstoppable, unshakable, unbreakable and easily risk-taker.

Don't Allow To Be Ruled By Emotions!

This is a very important technique towards developing emotional intelligence in you in a way that you tend to gain full control over your own emotions.

This is a wisdom that when learnt properly can bring you indescribable and constant blessings and joy in life and save you from the real dangers of negative emotions that can ruin and destroy your life.

Yes, acting, thinking and speaking emotionally can ruin your life.

Let you control your emotions, don't let your emotions control you. It's not easy at first but with practice you can master it.

Listen to your emotions kindly as you listen to your child, but don't allow it to be a parent of your life.

Don't be ruled by emotions. Instant emotions don't see the potential, they don't see the future, they have very poor judgement and are often wrong. Emotions only see a single moment and if uncontrolled they always have wrong judgement and can bring you and people around you misery and discomfort.

Let your mind prepare appropriate responses to situations and direct your emotions by your wisdom rather than vice versa.

Develop self control and choose not to react quickly emotionally when facing difficult challenges/situations in life but respond thoughtfully and properly always.

Choose to be all-good in all situations; think good, say good, write good and do good no matter what challenge you're facing in life. That's what should rule over your life then blessings never end flourishing into your life.

Many don't get the chance to learn this as they're always too involved and busy with life, some have to pay a very heavy price themselves to learn this and the lucky ones like you who have read this short article, can learn it quickly and by daily practice can master the skill.

What are the British Values?

Isn't it important to know the values of the society in which you live?!

1. The Rule of Law

All people in the society must abide by the same rules, whatever wealth or status. No one is above the law - not even the government. All are equal before the law.

Ok, so if the law is wrong or unjust, you must obey it until it is changed if it's supposed to be changed. Also, it means that you must know the laws and learn them above everything else; know your rights, know other people rights.

Advantages:

• Order
• Fairness

Disadvantages:

• People might become like robots that must be told what is the right thing to do all the time
• No sympathy or understanding beyond what is known in the Law
• Law is never perfect therefore requires gradual improvement.

2. The Pluralist State

It means that no one should be treated differently on the basis of belonging to a particular group. Conversely, all parties, sects, faiths and ideologies must tolerate the existence of their rivals.

Ok, what this means is that racism and discrimination based on color, religion, race, etc must be avoided. So this means that people should be judged by their behaviour, words, knowledge and skills.

3. Universal Human Rights

Including women, children and people of other faiths.

4. Democracy

People have the right to elect their own government.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/3618632/Ten-core-values-of-the-British-identity.html

To be continued...

How to Manage Manipulative People Who Wind You Up?

If you're always good and kind, it is good but just not good enough! You need a wiser strategy to handle people who consistently try winding you up because they are themselves sick, evil and manipulative or they just try to have fun themselves.

• The best advice is to discuss the matter with that person face to face and individually, it might be just a misunderstanding and get sorted out.

• If the previous advice didn't work or he continued his behavior or that was part of his personality best is to minimize your interaction with that person as much as possible

• If none of the above strategies worked and you have to be in contact with that person frequently, consider discussing the matter with your manager so that the target person can take it more seriously to be nice

• If the above strategies didn't work consider changing your environment, class or job

• If you can't change your job, class, environment immediately, then unfortunately you need to respond to the bullyings until you change your environment or until that behavior stops

Other good sources:

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/9-ways-to-manage-people-who-bother-you.html

To be continued...