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4. ◦ The many cognitive benefits of learning languages
are undeniable.
◦ People who speak more than one language have
◦ Improved memory,
◦ Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills,
◦ Enhanced concentration,
◦ Ability to multitask, and
◦ Better listening skills.
◦ They switch between competing tasks and monitor
changes in their environment more easily than
monolinguals, as well as display signs of greater
creativity and flexibility.
◦ If that weren’t enough, as we age, being bilingual or
multilingual also helps to stave off mental aging and
cognitive decline.
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5. ◦ Language is the most direct connection to other
cultures. Being able to communicate in another
language exposes us to and fosters an
appreciation for the traditions, religions, arts, and
history of the people associated with that
language.
◦ Greater understanding, in turn, promotes greater
tolerance, empathy, and acceptance of others
◦ Studies show that children who have studied
another language are more open toward and
express more positive attitudes toward the culture
associated with that particular language.
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6. ◦ One of the most rewarding aspects of the human
experience is our ability to connect with others.
◦ Being able to communicate with someone in his
or her language is an incredible gift.
◦ Bilinguals have the unique opportunity to
communicate with a wider range of people in their
personal and professional lives. Knowing the
language makes you a local no matter where you
are, opening up your world literally and
figuratively.
◦ You will be shaped by communities.
◦ You will be humbled by the kindness of strangers.
◦ You will build lifelong friendships.
◦ The reward of learning languages for many years
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7. ◦ Language skills can be a significant competitive
advantage that sets you apart from your
monolingual peers.
◦ In fact, between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S.
job postings specifically geared toward bilingual
candidates more than doubled.
◦ Employers are seeking professionals who can
communicate seamlessly with customers in new
and expanding overseas markets, as well as serve
and sell to a large foreign-born population here at
home.
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8. ◦ Not only does learning a second language improve
communication skills and multiply vocabulary in your
first language
◦ Research shows that it makes picking up additional
languages a much easier feat, especially among children.
◦ That’s because when you learn a new language, you
develop new brain networks that are primed and ready
when you embark on learning a third language.
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9. ◦ Any language learner can attest to making
his or her share of mistakes while
discovering a new language, often in front
of an audience.
◦ It’s a necessary part of the learning
process! Learning a language means
putting yourself out there and moving out
of your comfort zone.
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11. ◦ Working over your vocabulary is one of the
effective ways to enhance your writing and
make any communicating tasks in that
language much easier, as you will have
multiple meaning for the same word in your
arsenal.
◦ . A mnemonic, also known as a memory aid, is
a tool that helps you remember an idea or
phrase with a pattern of letters, numbers, or
relatable associations.
◦ Mnemonic devices include special rhymes
and poems, acronyms, images, songs,
outlines, and other tools.
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12. 1.Order of Math Operations
◦ Let's move onto math. When working out equations, there's an order of operations to follow:
◦ parentheses
◦ exponents
◦ multiplication
◦ division
◦ addition
◦ subtraction
◦ To remember this order, try:
◦PEMDAS: Please excuse my dear aunt Sally.
PEMDAS is a common mnemonic for remembering order of operations in pre-algebra meaning:
Parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, adding, and subtraction.
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13. 2Vocabulary Mnemonics: Trick to
Learn Words
Capacious
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14. 3. Examples of Acronym Mnemonics
◦ Acronyms are short words formed by a series of letters. Typically, they're the first letter of each
word in a phrase.
◦ The Spectrum of Colors
◦ The spectrum of colors are as follows:
◦ Violet
◦ Indigo
◦ Blue
◦ Green
◦ Yellow
◦ Orange
◦ red
◦ They can be remembered using this acronym:
◦ VIBGYOR
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15. 4. Order of the Planets
◦ Let's return to science. Do you know the order of the planets (from closest to furthest from the sun)? They
are:
◦ Mercury
◦ Venus
◦ Earth
◦ Mars
◦ Jupiter
◦ Saturn
◦ Uranus
◦ Neptune
◦ Pluto
◦ To help you remember the order, try this:
◦ My very excited mother just served us nine pies.
◦ Since Pluto has been removed from planet status, there's a new mnemonic device in town that doesn't
include it:
◦ My very educated mother just served us noodles. 15

16. 5. Coordinating Conjunctions
◦ Have you studied Coordinating Conjunctions yet? They're the most popular form of
conjunctions. They join ideas together with words like:
◦ for
◦ and
◦ nor
◦ but
◦ or
◦ yet
◦ so
◦ To remember these words, think of a crowd of boys at a rock concert, otherwise known as:
◦ FANBOYS
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17. 6. Process -Treating a Sprain
◦ If you sprain your ankle (or any other body part),
there's a specific order for treating the injury. It is:
◦ Rest the injured area.
◦ Ice the sprain.
◦ Compress with a wrap or bandage.
◦ Elevate the injured area.
◦ When the time comes, don't panic. Just remember the
following mnemonic:
◦RICE
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18. 7. Examples of Order Mnemonics
The Order of Taxonomy
◦ In science, species are organized under a number of categories. The order, from largest to most
specific, is as follows:
◦ kingdom
◦ phylum
◦ class
◦ order
◦ family
◦ genus
◦ species
◦ To help students remember the order of taxonomy, the following sentence is often used:
◦ Kids prefer cheese over fried green spinach.
◦ The first letter of each word in the sentence represents the category. So, "kids" represents
"kingdom," "prefer" represents "phylum," "cheese" represents "class," and so on. 18

19. ◦ If your heart is in your mouth, you feel
very excited, worried or frightened.
◦ My heart was in my mouth when I walked
into her office
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20. ◦ If you’re caught between the devil
and the deep blue sea, you’re
caught between two undesirable
alternatives.
◦ Example: If you support your son,
your business partner will be hurt,
and vice versa. You’re caught
between the devil and the deep
blue sea.
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21. ◦ ‘– to describe exactly what
is causing a situation or
problem.
“He hit the nail on the head
when he said this company
needs more HR support.”
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22. ◦ On top of the world -
Extremely happy
◦ Example: I was on top
of the world after
landing the job I so
badly wanted.
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23. ◦ If you wash your dirty linen in public, you discuss
those matters in public which should have been
kept private.
◦ Example: The two brothers went public accusing
each other of fraud, washing dirty linen in the
public in the process.
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24. ◦ A suspicion or rumor is not for
nothing. It usually has some basis.
◦ Example: I’m hearing that the
investment company in which I put
my money has been running a totally
different scheme. I’m going to ask for
my money back, because where there
is smoke there is fire. Excellent use...
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25. ◦ The meaning of an idiom generally
depends on the specific context in
which it is used. When someone in
America tells you to ‘break a leg’, for
example, they aren’t saying that in a
literal sense, but instead are wishing
you good luck, usually before a
performance. Similarly, if someone
asks you to ‘think outside the box’,
they mean that you should use a
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26. ◦ 1 – “HANG IN THERE.”
◦ If someone is having difficulties or experiencing a bad situation, telling them to hang in
there means “keep trying; don’t give up; be patient and things will eventually get better.”
◦ #2 – “MY NEW JOB ROCKS! / RULES!”
◦ Saying something rocks or rules means it’s really great, awesome, wonderful.
◦ #3 – “THE NEW TECHNOLOGY BLEW ME AWAY.”
◦ If something blows you away, it means it completely amazed you. Another way to say it is “I was
blown away by the new technology.”
◦ #4 – “I MISSED THE BOAT ON THAT ONE.”
◦ If you miss the boat, it means you are too late to get an opportunity, so you lose the chance to
participate.
◦ #5 – “WE GOT OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT.”
◦ To get off on the wrong foot means to start something in a bad way. It is often used when two
people meet for the first time and have some sort of misunderstanding or disagreement, or their
first impression of each other was not a nice one.
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27. ◦ #6 – “EVERYBODY WAS FREAKING OUT.”
◦ To freak out means to panic or become very upset or agitated.
◦ #7 – “I HAVEN’T DONE THIS IN A LONG TIME. I’M RUSTY.”
◦ You can say you’re rusty when you used to have good skills or ability to do something, but you
haven’t done this activity in a long time. Now you’re not as good at it, because you are out of
practice.
◦ #8 – “THINGS ARE STILL UP IN THE AIR.”
◦ The expression up in the air means that plans are still undecided or uncertain; nothing is
confirmed.
◦ #9 – “WE ALL HAVE TO PITCH IN.”
◦ To pitch in means to join an effort and help with something, usually a project that has multiple
people working on it.
◦ #10 – “I’M BEAT. TIME TO HIT THE SACK.”
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29. A person who doesn’t see bright side of life…
Pessimistic

30. A person in crime…
Accomplice

31. A woman that helps in house of office
cleaning work…
Charwoman

32. Loss of memory…
Amnesia
Amnesia

33. THANK YOU
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