Peculiar Facts about the English Language

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Did you know that?

1. Go is the shortest complete sentence in the English language
2. Bookkeeper is only one word in the English language which has three consecutive sets of double letters.
3. Underground is only word in the English language that begins and ends with the letters und.
4. E is the most used letter in English language.
5. Q is least used letter in English language letter.
6. 4 is only number whose # of letters is equals to its name.
7. One is only number with its letters in reverse alphabetical order.
8. Set words in the English language, has the most definitions.
9. Forty is only number which has its letters in alphabetical order.
10. Indivisibility is only word in the English language which has one vowel which occurs five times
11. Almost is the shortest word in the English language with all letters in alphabetical order in a word
12. Only 3 words in the English language end in "ceed","proceed," "exceed," and "succeed."
13. The longest word in the English language is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis.This word means a lung disease caused by the inhalation of silica dust.
14. The other longest word with the same amount of letters is pneumonoultra-microscopicsilicovolcanoconioses but it’s plural.
15. There is no word that rhymes with “orange”, “silver”, and “purple”or “month”.
16. There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious."
17. Toughest tongue twister in English is- “The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick".
18. There is a seven letter word in the English language that contains ten words without rearranging any of its letters, "therein": the, there, he, in, rein, her, here, ere, therein and herein.
19. That English has the largest vocabulary of all World Languages (around 800'000 words)?
20. English has more Synonyms than all the languages in the world.

Learn English, increase your Chances!

THE PROBLEM GRADUATES ARE FACING IN INDIA WITHOUT PROPER ENGLISH

Shortly before graduation and want to land a job right away? Here is news for you that’s not so rosy incase your English Skills are not up to speed.

According to the Central Placement Cell (CPC), which was initially set up by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) to organize job placements for engineering graduates, now extends its services to all categories of graduates. The CPC has found that nearly 30% of all graduates registering are rejected in the job market. 

The reason: POOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS!!!

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The reason that most employers proffer for rejecting a candidate is lack of ‘soft skills’ or ‘communication skills’. However, even many employers will admit that what they seek in applicants is command over the English language. Employers also seek basic computer knowledge, and assess candidates on the basis of etiquette and behavior.

Raghavendra, head of operations at the CPC, says, “Most graduates, even those who have studied engineering, often lack soft skills. Just doing a BE degree will not help to get a job.”

Since the CPC was initially set up to cater to engineering candidates, it was located within the premises of the KEA. It continues to operate from the KEA.

The government has since instructed the CPC to conduct placement procedures for all categories of candidates. “In the last six months, we have conducted three job fairs, two in Bangalore and one in Mysore. Nearly 30% of all candidates appearing are rejected,” said Raghavendra.

Candidates register with the CPC, and firms have a tie-up with it. More than 28,000 candidates are currently registered with CPC. At least 13 major firms have also tied up with it. A majority of the candidates registering are engineering, medical and management students.

The advantage you have when you join a private English Class with a non-government body is that  yo will be taught and coached much more individual and effective. ASO's professional, highly qualified teachers and instructors analyze where you are and assess which areas have to be corrected and refined. We will take our time for your individual problems and help you to succeed reaching the next level in you career path. 

It will definitely pay off if you join an English Language Class or an Exam Preparation (for IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge Diplomas) with a professional Academy like ASO Terra Lingua. We also conduct Personality Development and Soft-Skills Training and prepare you in special Job Interview Coaching Classes for your (first) Job Interview.

(sources: DNA Bangalore, ASO Terra Lingua)