Puzzling Words....of the day...

English Language is by nature a very confusing language, especially if it is not our mother tongue.
Here I would like to share with you some confusing words, hoping not to confuse you even further ;)

accent : stress; emphasis, especially in speaking and in music; mannerisms of speech:
He spoke with a French accent.
ascent : rising; climbing; a slope; way up:
The ascent of the hill was very easy.



accidental : happening by chance; unintentional; occurring unexpectedly; adventitious:
I had an accidental meeting with the President at Halim's house the other day.
incidental : casual; not essential; liable to happen:
We must be aware of the incidental expenses when we plan the budget for the programme.

Figures of Speech...of the day...

One of the ways to convey your thoughts in a more meaningful way is to add a spoonful of expressions commonly called "Similes" and "Metaphors".

Similes are direct comparisons between two things having some qualities in common, while Metaphors are indirect or implied comparisons.

Similes of the day...

- as active as quicksilver
- as afraid as a grasshopper
- as ageless as the sun
- as agile as a cat (a monkey)

Metaphors of the day...

- a treacherous calm
- a sullen sky
- a frowning rock
- a cruel heart

Idioms of the Day

Idiomatic expressions are very essential in English Language, especially in letting people know your thoughts and feelings. Although you can always do without it, but why not get to know them, you might one day need them!!!

- To foot the bill
to pay for it

- To fight tooth and nail
to fight with all one's power

- By long odds
most decidedly

Practice Makes Perfect...

There...the infamous saying, telling us that if we want to be good at something, whether you like it or not, you have to keep on doing it until you are good at it...

My friend once said that there is no such thing as perfection in this life. So, what is the use of practicing? You will never be that PERFECT person you always dream of...

Well, life is full of surprises... and no matter how impossible it is to be that PERFECT person, one day, after all the effort poured in, you will see the difference. You will not regret the hours spent practicing, the energy wasted on it, the concentration given to it...all the sacrifices are worth it...

So, life is not about being the Perfect one, but the journey towards perfection...