A Good Friend

1. Help you when you have problems
2. Take care when you are sick
3. Can lend you money when you are broke
4. Support you in whatever you are doing.
    
   Everybody needs a good friend. A good friend can help you when you have problems. You can always share your problems with her and she can give advice to you to solve your problems. Besides that, she can take care of you when you are sick. She can also inform your parents or sent you to the sick bay. Furthermore, your good friend can lend you some money when you are broke. Lastly, she will always support you in whatever you are doing. For example, if other persons think that your action is wrong, your true friend will always support you .

Busy Days Ahead.

                 It's going to be a busy day for me -- too busy, possibly. Well, actually it has been a full busy week for me. Will try to scrape some of the excess activities out of my life and maybe I can make a difference. There is a long list of things to do  and I only managed to tick off a few these past few days. But don't worry, be happy........ Insyaallah I will definitely cover all , given time !

Sample essay

Topic :
The world today is turning more to electronic communications such as the e-mail, Facebook and Short message System (SMS). What is your opinion of this growing trend? Discuss.
You should write at least 350 words.
Sample essay :        
         Everywhere we turn today, the world is crowded with people busy typing SMSes on their Nokias or iPhones or someone is staring unblinkingly at a Facebook or Yahoo page on the computer screen. Whether you like it or not, the age of Information Technology is upon us, and we can either learn new skills and adapt to this new technology, or be forever lost and stuck in the older generation. In my opinion, I am fully convinced that this growing trend is the way of the future, and it brings countless benefits to mankind. In this essay, I will discuss three positive effects of electronic communication, namely its efficiency, enhances communication and creates a borderless world community.
         First and foremost, more and more people are relying on e-mail, Facebook, Short Message System (SMS) and other types of electronic communication tools because of its high efficiency. This is because in today's age of globalisation, we need information at the tip of our fingers. Moreover, with the use of these tools, we can increase the speed of getting the necessary and relevant information within seconds and this will increase our productivity. For example, gone are the days of using 'snail mail' or regular letters using stamps and envelopes and many more examples of 'old' technology because it is simply too slow and inefficient. Therefore, these e-communication tools increases the access to important information which is why the new generation is fully accepting this growing trend.
        

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Sweet and puffy, of course

Wait and see........more photos will 

be uploaded with the new found love of mine. 

Cheerios guys !

Red Velvet

Blueberry

Vanilla

Chocolate Moist

Cheese

You Name IT!!

Replan, Regroup and Rethink !

You should find it hard to get much done today  
but don't panic! 

It's a good time to replan, regroup and rethink 
about making changes

 to your routines so that tomorrow 
will flow more smoothly. 

Finally !!!!

Thank You Soooooo Much !

Alhamdulillah........thanks to Allah for bringing her here at my cubicle at that particular moment. After  long hours of interaction, communication, tutorials with friends and other bloggers but of no definite answers.......she has finally made it ! She saved my "LIFE". So what else can I say.......Alhamdulilah is the best word and Thank You So Muchhhhhh is the best phrase for her.

Thank you once again Anis Najwa and IOU for that.

For You Dear Anis Najwa

Sample Essay (cont)

Topic :
The world today is turning more to electronic communications such as the e-mail, Facebook and Short message System (SMS). What is your opinion of this growing trend? Discuss.
You should write at least 350 words.
Sample essay (cont) :        
         Secondly, this form of technology enhances communication among people today. This means that when we use SMS, e-mails and websites like Facebook, we are able to communicate clearly and directly to our target audience. Furthermore, people today find that the message is more important than the form it comes in as an e-mail in short but clear sentences is just as good or even better than a long and formal letter. For instance, an SMS can give clear instructions in just a few words and this communicates what needs to be done quickly and directly. Thus, when the intended message can be spread clearly using short and clear information like in SMSes and emails, communication can be enhanced and there will be less problems of miscommunication.
 
         Last but not least, e-communication creates a borderless community in the world we live in today. This is due to the fact that the boundaries that separate each country becomes less relevant when information is transferred without limitations. In addition, the world would be a better place because there is a sense of 1-World commitment, respect and tolerance for the global community through efficient and clear e-communication. Take for example, we are able to connect with people on an international basis using Facebook, Friendster, Tagged, Hotmail, Yahoo and others. Hence, these tools will enhance global unity and create a more peaceful world.
 
         In a nutshell, this growing trend has many positive effects not just to individuals but the global society in terms of efficiency, enhancing communicative skills and shaping a borderless community. In my opinion, I still firmly believe that this latest trend is the best way forward and if we do not catch up, we will be left behind by the tide of development. Our government can encourage the proper usage of electronic communications by increasing communication amenities and broadband accessibility especially in rural areas so that they can enjoy the same facilities as city-folks therefore balancing the development of our country towards achieving Vision 2020.

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Tips On Essay Writing

Come on, get yourselves familiar with essays.......

      Generally, in answering academic essays, you need to really focus on a higher level of thinking which befits a Band 6, university style response. If you were to just answer that this electronic communication trend is good and that you can chat with your friends and keep in touch, then you really haven't explored the question in a mature and critical way.
     How do you train your mind to be more critical and mature in approaching the question? Well, you need to focus not just on the effects of the concept to yourself and the people around you, but focus on how it will affect society not just in your country but globally.
     Anyway, have a read of the sample answers in the next posts. Take note that I'm sticking to my writing template, but better students can use a more creative style to show their flair in writing effective compositions.

 

Classroom Language and Instructional Language



PPSMI Course For Lecturers

As the continuation of the PPSMI course done by the other English lecturers , I carried out my task , focusing on the Classroom Language and Instructional Language. This two main subtopics are very important for the lecturers in order for them to have smooth and efficient flow of teaching and learning process in the lecture and tutoriol rooms. Practise make perfect.

Hi...... I am Back!

Assalamualaikum
and
a very good morning to all viewers.


Hi, I am back to this blog of mine and I have changed the name from Teacher Learning Community (TLC) to Catchy Learning Cottage . There are reasons for that. First, of course this new blog name shows that there will be improvement in the contents and focus.......ermmmm you can say, content-wise and viewer-wise. Whatttt is that? well, just stay close to me and you'll know what I mean.


I have one very particular target this time and hope this blog of mine will be the source of assistance to me . Once I have achieved it..............i'll reveal the secret. Ha ha , as for the time being, just let it remains as my little secret.


Well, that's all for now I guess. Gotta pen-off for a while. See ya!