This is the ultimate online prep course for English in the civil services and bank exams. Each webisode focuses on language and skills required to tackle the commonly occurring question types in most competitive exams including the objective, written, and spoken aspects. Reading contexts/resources are taken directly from ‘The Hindu newspaper’ which is the gold standard for competitive exams. Topics have been chosen with care to address general knowledge aspects too.
The course offers 66 lessons and progresses from the Objective, Written and finally to the Speaking elements of competitive examinations.
The course offers the following types of lessons:
The Objective Exams units will have:
- 6 Read Better lessons
- 6 Write Better: “Para-jumbles” lessons
- 6 Write Better: Word re-ordering lesson
- 6 Grammar: Idioms and Phrases lessons
- 6 Grammar: Advanced grammar elements lessons
- 6 Vocabulary: Advanced words lessons
- 6 Vocabulary: Words from the Articles of the Indian Constitution lessons
The Written Exams units will have:
- 6 Write Better: Precis and essay-writing lessons
- 6 Grammar: Subject-verb agreement lessons
The Speaking exams units will have:
Read Better: (6 lessons)
Reading comprehension activity where the user first answers questions. This is followed by a feedback session where a trainer will take them through the steps to arrive at the correct answer. The Read Better module will contain passages related to contemporary issues, such as:
- Environmental conventions and agreements
- International groupings
- Achievements by Indians in space
- New Acts or Bills passed by Parliament or pending recommendation reports
- Advances in biotechnology/agriculture
- Freedom movement activities from 1930 to 1947
Write Better: Parajumbles (6 lessons)
Learn how to solve the parajumbles by watching these webisodes. Users will first have to complete a parajumble activity. Then watch a feedback/review video (as a part of the lesson) that will go through the questions that they answer.
Write Better: Word Reordering (6 lessons)
Learn how to solve the word reordering questions by watching these webisodes. Users will have to complete a word-ordering activity and watch a feedback/review video (as a part of the lesson) that will go through the questions that they answer.
Grammar: Idioms and Phrases (6 lessons)
These modules focus on the idioms and phrases needed for upper-intermediate level language learners. These lessons will show a situation where the idiom or phrase is used in a real-life situation, followed by a video where an instructor will clarify the meaning of the idiom or phrase and explain how best to use it.
Grammar: Advanced Grammar Elements (6 lessons)
These modules focus on the core grammar competencies needed for upper-intermediate level language learners. Additionally, the users will have a feedback/review video (as a part of the lesson) that will go through the questions that they answer. The topics covered include:
- Adjectives made from nouns and verbs by adding prefixes and suffixes
- Active voice
- Passive voice
- Converting active from passive voice and passive from active voice
- Reported speech
- Converting direct from reported speech and reported from direct speech
Grammar: Subject-verb Agreement (6 lessons)
These modules focus on the concept and rules of subject-verb agreement needed for upper-intermediate level language learners. Additionally, the users will have a feedback/review video (as a part of the lesson) that will go through the questions that they answer.
Vocabulary (6 lessons)
These lessons focus on the core vocabulary to be acquired by intermediate level language learners. These lessons introduce the learner to the meaning and usage of advanced vocabulary through a series of questions that the user will be required to answer.
Vocabulary from the Indian Constitution (6 lessons)
These lessons focus on the core vocabulary to be acquired by intermediate level language learners. These lessons introduce the learner to the meaning and usage of key words that are a part of the Indian Constitution through a series of questions that the user will be required to answer.
Write Better: Precis and Essay writing (6 lessons)
Hone your precis and essay writing skills by watching these webisodes. Users will get to see a writing sample, after which they will watch a video with an instructor who will take them through the process of creating the model essay.
Topics covered include:
- Paraphrasing
- Summarising
- Precis writing
- Expository and argumentative essay writing
- How to use linking words in essays
- The appropriate language to be used in essays
Speak Better: Interview Skills (6 lessons)
These modules focus on specific spoken language used in interviews. These modules will enable learners to develop their speaking skills, specifically in interview situations. Topics covered include:
- How to answer the, “Tell us about yourself” question
- How to answer the, “What are your strengths and weaknesses” question
- How to answer questions related to your background in an interview such as, “What qualities of yours make you a good fit for this role?”
- How to express your opinions clearly
- How to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of a particular topical issue in an interview
- How to build a clear presentation by highlighting significant points and relevant supporting detail
Listen Better (6 lessons)
Immersive lessons that will help the user to not only improve listening skills but also develop knowledge about various socioeconomic issues.
Practice modules
Provide practice for various language components such as reading, listening, grammar etc.
