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Let's raed about World Quality Day!

World Quality Day is observed every year on the second Thursday in November. This year, it falls on November 9.

The purpose of this day is to raise quality awareness and provide support to individuals and organizations for the achievement of economic prosperity and the adoption of high-quality standards.

In 2008, the first World Quality Day took place in London, United Kingdom (U.K.). Every year, the theme of World Quality Day is decided by the Chartered Quality Institute (C.Q.I.). Some of the previous themes included “Sustainability: Improving Our Products, People, and Planet” and “Creating Customer Value.”

WHY WORLD QUALITY DAY IS IMPORTANT

It prevents mediocrity
This day dedicated to quality is a reminder that quality prevents mediocrity. Giving our best is ever-important in our businesses, corporate positions, and individual lives.

It maintains a standard of excellence
For organizations and businesses, quality management ensures that a standard of excellence is maintained. It prevents cutting corners and poor output in their dealings.

It protects customers
Quality management protects customers and end-users. When companies, businesses, and manufacturers are held to a certain level of responsibility in terms of quality, customers can be assured of getting good value for their money.

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Hello Everyone!!

How are you doing today? Good? I hope so.

Let's read about five (5) Wild Word Facts.

1. The longest possible word
That honor goes to "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis", which is a lung disease. ​

2. ​A word that looks the same when turned upside down
That would be "swims." ​

3. A word that has all the vowels in alphabetical order​
For this one you could choose between "facetious" and "abstemious". ​

4. A word that doesn't mean anything​
There are several "ghost words" that have appeared in dictionaries thanks to printing errors. The most popular one is "dord," which appeared in several dictionaries in the 20th century. ​

5. A word that didn't exist yesterday​
Grammarians estimate that a new word is added to the English language every two hours. ​

Hello everyone!!

Today is October 20th, which means it is National Writing Day. 📝

One of the purposes of National Day on Writing is to call attention to the fact that, writing is a truly valuable skill. Writing isn't just a way to communicate. By writing we tell stories about ourselves, express our views/emotions, and draw attention to causes that matter to us.



Sometimes writing an essay for an exam in English can be challenging.
It might be that you don't know how to answer the essay question or how to properly translate your thoughts into paragraphs.
This can sometimes be overwhelming; but don't worry, you can do it. Start slow and keep it simple. Take it one sentence at a time.
Practicing is a great way to help improve your writing skills. 📝

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Hello everyone!

Let's read about today's idiom.

Today's Idiom: On the fence

To be on the fence means to be undecided about something. Being on the fence means you have to make a decision and you have two (2) options but you can’t decide which to pick.


Examples of how the idiom is used in sentences:

- I'm still on the fence about whether to take a vacation to the mountains or the beach.

- Akiko is on the fence over whether she wants to go to the gym or watch a movie.


An example of how the idiom is used in conversation:

Yumi: Do you want to travel to France or America for winter vacation?
Toshi: I'm on the fence, they both sound really exciting.
Toshi: What about you?
Yumi: I think travelling to France would be more interesting.

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How are you today?



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Hello everyone!

Let's read this English story about colors.


Our colourful world

Toshi and Yumi decided to go on an adventure. They travelled by spaceship.
They were looking for animals in space.

Yumi saw a planet.
‘Everything on this planet is red. Look at this forest. The trees and leaves are red. There aren’t any animals here.’, Yumi said.

Toshi saw another planet.
‘Everything on this planet is yellow. Look at the yellow sky and the yellow clouds. There is a yellow volcano too. Look at the yellow smoke! There aren’t any animals here though.’, Toshi said.

Yumi saw another planet.
‘Everything on this planet is pink. Look at the pink sea. There are pink shells and pink plants in the sea. There aren’t any animals here though.’, Yumi said.

Toshi saw another planet.
‘Everything on this planet is blue. This planet is very hot. There is a big blue sun and a desert with blue sand. And look! There are blue plants. There aren’t any animals here though.’, Toshi said.

Yumi saw one more planet.
‘Everything on this planet is green. This planet is very cold. The clouds are green and the snow is green. There aren’t any animals though!’, said Yumi.

‘Let’s go home!’, said Toshi.
Toshi and Yumi decided to go home.
They saw another planet. It was planet Earth. The sky was blue and the sun was yellow. The grass was green and the flowers were red and pink.
‘There are lots of animals!’, they both shouted.
At last, they were home.


What colours can you see on Earth? Which colors are your favorite?

Hello everyone!

Let's read about World Animal Day.



October 4th is World Animal Day. This is a day where we can all give a voice to the animals who can’t speak for themselves. On October 4, people spanning the globe will come together to celebrate World Animal Day. In any corner of the planet, no matter which country you explore, animals will consistently have a strong impact on the region’s culture. This day is not just for domesticated animals, it’s for wild animals, endangered species, and those threatened by environmental devastation or lack of protection. This day is a reminder not just to love the animals in our homes but to appreciate and respect all living things that are a part of our ecosystem. By celebrating World Animal Day, we raise awareness about the importance of conserving the balance in our ecosystems.

5 FUN ANIMAL FACTS

Sealife
Seahorses mate for life and when they travel, they hold each other’s tails.

Heartheaded
The heart of a shrimp is located in its head.

Outside Voices
At 188 decibels, The blue whale can produce the loudest sound of any animal.

A Tiger can’t change its stripes
A tiger’s skin also has stripes and each pattern is as unique as a fingerprint.

Flamingos are naturally white
Their diet of brine, shrimp, and algae turns them pink.

Hello everyone!

Let's read about why studying English is important.

English is a global language and there are clear advantages to being proficient in it. People use English to talk with people all over the world and is therefore useful as it helps people to connect.

As we become more global and travelling overseas gets cheaper, many more young adults are opting to study overseas as well as wanting to explore different cities around the world.
Children should be encouraged to open their minds to be more welcoming to different cultures and learning English so they can have more enriching lives through the experiences they gain.

Additionally, learning English may be very helpful on your journey to achieving success. It makes you more marketable in the working industry. English opens a wealth of new possibilities. The ability to use English well is a great boost to your career, one that allows you to consider working overseas, working in international departments, and being competitive in the race for promotions.

Hello everyone!

Let's read about today's idiom.

Today's Idiom: Burn The Midnight Oil

To burn the midnight oil is to work until late at night. In other words, it means to stay awake very late at night in order to finish a piece of work.

Examples of how the idiom is use:

- It is very hard assignment, I had to burn the midnight oil to get it finished on time.

- My brother has a big exam next week so he is already burning the midnight oil. I keep telling him to take a rest.


This phrase is pretty old and is not commonly used among youth. Even so, you might occasionally hear someone say "I was burning the midnight oil last night".
Today, a more popular phrase which has a similar meaning is, "pulled an all-nighter". Note the grammar requires the use of an, all-nighter is singular. Here is an example of how this is used, "Last night, I pulled an all-nighter in order to finish my research proposal.".