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		<title>From desi Hinglish to fluent English</title>
		<link>http://www.theindiansabroad.com/2011/01/from-desi-hinglish-to-fluent-english/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article is a compilation of previously written posts on topics related to language barriers, accent improvement and the Hinglish usage. Take a look at all the resources available on the related topics, the help is only a few clicks away.]]></description>
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		<title>Self-help tips on minimizing Hinglish usage abroad</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just like any other habit, the usage of Hinglish is not so easy to get rid of. Habits die hard.There are many simple things that we can do to speed up this adaptation to local English slang and language instead of Hinglish from India. Here are some the most effective tips...
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		<title>Chumma Stuff</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“What are you reading?” he asked, trying to break the silence.
“Chumma”, she paused, “stuff”, she added without lifting her head. 
All confused, he waited but a silence followed. ‘What kind of stuff that might be? - chumma stuff!’..a short story..]]></description>
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		<title>How to improve your communication skills</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Communications – the ability to share and exchange ideas and thoughts - consist of a wide range of skills. For example, you cannot be a good communicator just by being a better speaker, or just by being a good listener. 

Here are some of the main areas to improve your communications skills: ]]></description>
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		<title>12 Self-help tips for Indians to improve English language command</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[English language and English grammar is a bit tricky for those who are not used to it, for those with English as a second language. The basic mistakes we make are when we ‘think’ in our mother-tongue, and then translate in our head (Many of us say ‘translate in my mind :) ), and then speak in ‘translated’ English. ]]></description>
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		<title>10 Tips on English pronunciation and accent improvement!</title>
		<link>http://www.theindiansabroad.com/2009/08/10-tips-english-pronunciation-accent-improvement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post focuses on the specific difficulties that people from India encounter when speaking English, or during pronunciations of certain parts of English speech. Based on common observations, here are some of the main problem areas, along with the tips to improve them:
1. The pronunciation of 'Rs', 'Ts', 'Ds' is not clear or hard to understand/distinguish:....
2. 'Vs' and 'Ws' sound:....
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		<title>30 Tips on the art of small talk!</title>
		<link>http://www.theindiansabroad.com/2009/07/30-tips-on-the-art-of-small-talk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Small talk generally is not a problem if we are among our family and friends; there is always something to talk about. However, once we step into a wider social circle, it may become challenging at times to keep the conversation going or even start a conversation. Here are some of the tips on small talk in all types of social settings:
1. Be a good listener:...]]></description>
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		<title>The imprortance of small talk</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Small talk is a conversation just for the sake of conversation....
Following are the key functions of a small talk:....
General topics for small talk:..
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		<title>Do you &#8216;think&#8217; in your mother tongue?</title>
		<link>http://www.theindiansabroad.com/2009/06/do-you-think-in-your-mother-tongue/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theindiansabroad.com/2009/06/do-you-think-in-your-mother-tongue/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I first came to America, I recall that I continued to think in my mother tongue, even when talking to my English colleagues or in a meeting at work.....However, lately I find myself thinking in English most of the times....
Our brain and thinking process adapt to the new culture and new lnaguage by itself over time.]]></description>
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