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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>Crossing the language barrier abroad!</title>
		<link>http://www.theindiansabroad.com/2009/09/crossing-the-language-barrier-abroad/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[‘Language barrier’ refers to the difficulties people face if they don’t speak the same language, or with very different accent or style....the spoken English in America or other Western countries is not the same as in India. The key issues surrounding the language barrier and the best ways to approach or alleviate them are:..]]></description>
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		<title>10 Tips on English pronunciation and accent improvement!</title>
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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>
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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>How to lose your accent!</title>
		<link>http://www.theindiansabroad.com/2009/06/how-to-lose-your-accent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Accent softeting &#038; Accent reduction Methods and Tips..
Improving our accent is a key part of personal growth and personal development.
Changing the way we speak is equivalent of breaking a habit. To break one habit, we will need to develop a new habits that would ultimately help with the way be speak...
Here are some of the steps or routines that will help significantly to improve and ultimately lose your accent:...
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the main hurdles that the immigrants face in the Western world is the language barrier...
Can you really lose your accent? Yes, over time you certainly can, if you really want to. However, it may take years of learning and experience in spoken English -  to fully adapt to the ‘local speaking manners’, the local slangs and styles.]]></description>
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		<title>NRI Tips: Key hurdles to overseas adaptation and adjustment!</title>
		<link>http://www.theindiansabroad.com/2009/05/how-not-to-lose-desi-accent-in-10-years/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 11:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why is it that so many of NRIs find it so hard to adjust abroad? One of the key reasons for our failure to adjust; our inability to adapt to the local language and norms. Here are the key hurdles to overseas adaptation and adjustment:... ]]></description>
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		<title>NRIs and India diaspora &#8211; the key challenges abroad!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA['NRI's First Encounters - India to America' - There are so many untold struggles of a new Indian in America. Once you arrive in the land of opportunities, the reality is far different; language barrier, culture shock and peer pressure take a toll on day to day adjustment in the new society. Read full article...]]></description>
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