DAY & UNIT

TOPIC

Tongue Twisters

Day-1
UNIT-1

Picture Description

Tongue Twisters

Day-2
UNIT-2

Story narration

Tongue Twisters

Day-3
UNIT-3

Day-3
UNIT-3

Converstaional English
using role play

Tongue Twisters

Day-4
UNIT-4
Group Discussion using
current issues

Tongue Twisters

Day-5
UNIT-5
Shadowing leading to
oratory

MATERIAL
Tongue twisters are fun to say and sometimes the tongue gets so
twisted that the mind skips and then you laugh and then you try
again and again.
The point of tongue twisters is to practice the mind and the tongue to
make them coordinated, and to make it stretch just like a muscle, but
a mental kind of muscle.
RED BULB, BLUE BULB, RED BULB, BLUE BULB, RED BULB, BLUE BULB.
Rural ruler, rural ruler, rural ruler, rural ruler, rural ruler, rural
ruler.

Can't you, don't you, won't you, William?, Can't you, don't you, won't
you, William?, Can't you, don't you, won't you, William?
She sells the sea shells on the sea shore, She sells the sea shells on
the sea shore, She sells the sea shells on the sea shore, She sells the
sea shells on the sea shore.

The king would sing, about a ring that would go ding, The king would
sing, about a ring that would go ding, The king would sing, about a
ring that would go ding.
I thought a thought but the thought I thought wasn't the thought I
thought I thought. I thought a thought but the thought I thought
wasn't the thought I thought I thought.

Conversation between a teacher and a student, conversation

between a doctor and a patient, conversation between an interviewer
and interviewee.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for icecream!

A big black bug bit a big black dog on his big black nose!

A recruiter has several tools to evaluate candidates. Group Discussion

provides a platform to the recruiter to identify multiple necessary
skills for a large number of candidates in a short span of time.
Do's
1. Be as natural as possible.
2. Sit with a straight and confident posture.
3. Dress formally.
4. Be assertive yet humble. You need to stick to your values and
beliefs, but learn to respect the values and opinions of others too.
5. Grab the opportunity to speak first, i.e. to start the group
discussion with your opinion. It generally leaves a good impression on
the evaluator, but take the move only if you have complete
knowledge of the subject.
6. Make an eye contact with all the participants. It creates more room
for conversation. Also keep nodding, when others speak, it shows
receptivity.
7. Be an active and dynamic participant. The examiner wants to hear
you speak. So do put forth your views.
8. Think well before you speak. You are being heard and judged upon.
9. When raising an objection to a point kept by another speaker, back
it up with a solid reason to get the point across.
10. Use quotes, facts and figures, statements, everyday life examples
to express a clear chain of thoughts. Also it might leave a good
impression on the examiner and help you score well.
Donts
1. Dont deviate from the topic
2. Dont speak longer than necessary.
3. Dont interrupt unnecessarily
4. Dont disagree impolitely.
5. Avoid raising new points.
6. Dont be nervous.
7. Gestures like finger pointing and table thumping can appear

Bitty bought some butter that was bitter, so she bought a better
butter and mixed it with the bitter butter to make it a better butter.
How many cookies could a good cook cook if a good cook could cook
cookies?

PLAN

DURATION

Explain what are tongue twisters and use two tongue twisters
to repeat with difference in pace, tonality, loudness, pitch

10 Mins

The students will look and observe the object/animal/person

in the picture and then start describing in his/her own words
what it is (lion), how it is (majestic, strong, bold), where it is
(forest, zoo), its title (king of the jungle), its appearance
(brown colour, ferocious, strong teeth, muscular body, mane,
legs, paws, claws, tail etc., then its significance.
50 mins
Use two tongue twisters to repeat with difference in pace,
tonality, loudness, pitch.
10 Mins

The students will look and observe the picture and then start
describing the story, in his/her own words for eg., The story of
thirsty crow, the characters in the story, narration of the story
and the moral of the story.

50 mins
Use two tongue twisters to repeat with difference in pace,
tonality, loudness, pitch.

10 Mins

The students will pair up and take roles, for eg., doctor and
patient, teacher and student, interviewer and interviewee and
thus develop creative conversation between them and start to
interact (questions and answers) using the materials given or
they can do on their own.

50 mins
Use two tongue twisters to repeat with difference in pace,
tonality, loudness, pitch.
10 Mins

To make the students know the nature and significance of a

Group discussion and its importance in placement interviews.
To teach students how to perform in and get through a GD.
To train the students on Communication skills,
Team work, Group Dynamics, Leadership skills, Time
management, Body Language & Confidence and also the do's
and dont's in a GD.
The Trainer will evaluate the students on the following and
give feedback accordingly for the students;
*Communication
*Content
*Body language
*Leadership skills
*Team spirit
*Eye Contact
*Confidence

50 mins

Use two tongue twisters to repeat with difference in pace,

tonality, loudness, pitch.
10 Mins

It is repeating Immediately. The instant you start to hear the

sounds, you can try to say those sounds. Since you are not
thinking about what the words are, it is easy. Hear a sound
and repeat it. Imagine a person humming a tune. Imagine you
are humming with them. That is how you can shadow, only by
speaking. Students start imitating the speaker, the tone,
pronunciation, the style and start doing this with the content
twice or thrice and then try speaking it without the content
but with the speaker, later progressing on to speak without
the content- a kind of making oratory on the topic.
Teach them to give a self-introduction using non-verbal
communication, teaching them to do with confidence, good
body posture, and clarity of thought. Starting from name,
educational qualification from recent to past and their areas of
interest and going on to positives and negatives and ending
with a thanking note.

50 mins

EXPECTED OUTCOME

Improves pronunciation, muscle

coordination, good exercise for the
tongue. Done as a warmup exercise,
gets the student to participate. Creates
fun.

Students start using vocabulary related

to the picture and speak in bits and
pieces, word by word or small phrases
and sentences to describe the
object/animal/person.

Improves pronunciation, muscle

coordination, good exercise for the
tongue. Done as a warmup exercise,
gets the student to participate. Creates
fun.
Students recollect the old stories of
their schools, learnt in English or Tamil
medium, now is expected to start using
phrases and sentences in English to
narrate the story in the picture step by
step.

Improves pronunciation, muscle

coordination, good exercise for the
tongue. Done as a warmup exercise,
gets the student to participate. Creates
fun.

Students start to interact in English,

develop communication by practicing
these simple conversational stuff and
also learn to do role play and do it in
front of others getting rid of stage
fright and also interestingly participate
in the activity enabling them to speak
lengthy sentences and also think and
respond based on the questions asked.

Improves pronunciation, muscle

coordination, good exercise for the
tongue. Done as a warmup exercise,
gets the student to participate. Creates
fun.
Students start to interact in English,
develop communication by practicing
these GD samples or talk on their own
thus learn to convey their views (for it
or against it) and also interestingly
participate in the GD activity enabling
them to debate on a given topic
expressing their analytical thinking,
constructive argument, communication
skill,
presentation of views and clarity of
thoughts, capability to hold the
discussion with everyone and
articulate boldy and confidently in a
group.

Improves pronunciation, muscle

coordination, good exercise for the
tongue. Done as a warmup exercise,
gets the student to participate. Creates
fun.
Students improve on the tone,
pronunciation, the style. Speak with
content, then without content making
oratory on the topic thus improving
pronunciation , communication skill,
memorizing and reproducing the
content; advancing to the level of
making an oratory in English.

Student: May I come in, sir?

Teacher: Yes, stand here. Why do you always come late?
S: Sir It is the bus which makes me late.
T: What time do you leave home?
S: I always leave home at quarter to eight.
T: How far is your home from here?
S: It is about three kilometers from here.
T: That is why, you get late. You leave your home very late.
S: Sir, I take my break fast at 7:30 a.m.
T: What time do you get up?
S: I get up at about 7:00 a.m.
T: Don't you offer your prayer?
S: Not regularly.
T: My dear. It is a bad habit. Change your routine. Always get up early in the morning. Offer
your prayers and go for a morning walk.
S: Sir, there is no park near our home.
T: No problem. You can walk along the street in the morning time. Take breakfast at right time
and then leave for school.
S: You are right, sir. From tomorrow, I shall never be late.
T: Good. One thing more keep in mind. Regularity and punctuality conquer the mountains.
A: Thank you very much for your good advice. Can I sit now, sir?
T: Oh Yes, of course.

Mobile phones requirement of the day.

For
1. The invention of mobile phones has made life easier. Now we can connect with people in few
seconds who are living in other parts of world.

2. Mobile phones have proved to be a boon for the success of every business as information
passes very quickly through this medium.

3. We can get in touch with our relatives, friends and closed ones whenever we want without
waiting for many days which were used to be the situation in the ancient times.

4. Everyone is available to each other 24*7.

5. All types of information related to any area are available in few minutes.

6. Parents feel less stressed as they are connected to their all the time.

Against
1. Mobile phones are instrument of health hazard as the electro magnate waves which are
transmitted through it cause harm to the body.

2. Due to the unlimited connectivity mobile phones has made life miserable for the people who
are over using it.
3. We dont have time for ourselves as all the time we are busy over due to one reason or the
other reason.

4. Today many accidents are caused due to use of mobile phones while driving.

5. It is deterring the office atmosphere as most of the people are spending their time over
phone instead of working.
6. Mobile phones have ruined the social life of people as they communicate with their friends
and relatives over phone instead of meeting them personally.
7. The radiation generated by the towers of mobile phones has disturbed the balance of the
environment. More and more birds everyday die every day due to the effect of this radiation.

8. Children having an access to mobile spend more time in talking with friends rather than on
studies and with their family.

the flight was terminated after threehundred and seventeen seconds. The rocket crashed into
the sea and all our hopes drowned with it. One moment, therewas magic, the next, a feeling
of utter hopelessness. This event came as a big shock to mostof us. I felt angry and
frustrated. A press conference was scheduled. The causes ofthe failure were to be discussed.I
felt responsible for the crash and a dread filled my heart.I knew that the press will be full of
critics, waiting to blame my team and me,but my ChairmanProfessor Satish Dhawan took the
mic from me and answered all the questions confidently. His composure and his clarity of
thoughtreally impressed me. He said these are very complex machines. We have to find out
what went wrong,correct it, and thenmake sure that it's not repeated. He also added,I'm
confident that in exactly a years time, we can successfully place a satellite in orbit. His last
sentence made my heart soar. I had hardly slept for the past week and I went straight to my
room and fell onmy bed. Exactly one year later, on 18July 1980, the whole nation was
watching us again. It was time for the launch that was going to change the future of the
Indianspace program. In the early hours of the day, SLV-3 lifted off. The satellite was
successfully put into orbit. Then I got the opportunity to speakthe most important words I
have ever uttered in my life. Mission Directorcalling all stations, all stages performed
successfully and the Rohini Satellite is now in orbit. There was a loud cheer everywhere. When
I came out of the building, my colleagues lifted me on their shoulders and paraded me around
thelaunching pad. It was my proudest and happiest moment. I was so proud of my team, the
whole nation was excited. India had made its entry into the small elite group of nations that
possessedsatellite launch capability.
Every newspaper carried headlines of the event. A press conference was held onceagain and I
requested professorSatish Dhawanto address it, but this time, he turned the mic towards me
and let me face the questions. He knew how hard I had worked for the project, and thought I
should be given the privilege of facing the press. That day Ilearned how a leader guides his
team, taking the blame when faced with failure,and sharing the praise in the event of success.
I hoped that someday I could also support my team in the same way.

JOKES
Teacher :What happened in 1869?
Student:Gandhi ji was born.
Teacher :What happened in 1873?
Student:Gandhiji was four years old.
*******
Question:What is the fullform of maths.
Anwser: Mentaly affected teachers harrasing students
****

Teacher :Because of Gandhiji's hard work what do we get on 15th August.

Student:A holiday
*****

Teacher :Tomorrow there will be a lecture on Sun.Everyone must attend it.

Raju:No ma'm! I will not be able to attend it.
Teacher :Why?
Raju:My mother will not allow me to go so far!!!
********
Teacher: How old is ur father.
Sunny:As old as I am.
Teacher:How is it possible?
Sunny:He became father only after I was born
*******
Teacher:"What is your name?".
Student:"Mera naam Suraj Prakash hai."

Teacher:"When I ask aquestion in english,answer it in english."

Student:"My name is Sunlight."

DIALOGUE
Patient" Hello doctor! Can you spare me a few minutes?
Doctor: Certainly! Come in and sit down. Now, what is the matter with you?
P: That is just what I want you to tell me.
D: Well, tell me how you are suffering?
P: I seem to be generally out of sorts. I have no appetite for my food, and yet I am always suffering
from indifestion.
D: Are you troubled with headaches?
P: Yes, I am. And what is worse I cannot sleep at night.
D: I see, What is your work?
P: I am a clerk in an office, and have to work long hours.
D: What sort of exercise do you take in the evening?
P: I am afraid I don't take any. I feel so tired when I get home that I simply want to sit down, or go
to bed.
D: I see. Well, you are evidently run down, and need a rest and change. All your troubles are signs
of nervous exhaustion. I will give you a nerve tonic but the main thing is rest. If you do as I say, you
will soon be all right.
P: Thank you, doctor. I will follow your advice, Good sight!
D: Good night! And let me know how you get on.

Should we change the present system of education in our country?

For

- There is need for more innovation in the education system.

- More advanced technologies should be used in this sector in order to compete with other countries.

- More and more amendments should be done to make students more physically fit and mentally
strong.
- Schools and institutes should focus more on the development of an individual.

- Schools and institutes with education should teach values and manners.
GROUP DISCUSSION
Against

- The system is automatically changing and including new and moder options to help students to
improve their skills.
- The curriculum has already included the improvements like balanced textbooks and they try to
make it more interactive.

- Current education trends are using more technological programs to help students grow and to
increase their memory.

- Lots of programs is been conducted to help students to grow mentally and professionally.

According to me the curriculum needs a revision on the prospects they are providing in their
education system to strengthen it more.

SHADOWING

Self-introduction
First of all, thank you very much for giving me this golden opportunity. I am
Mona Choudhary.
I completed my engineering in computer science from Anna University, Tamilnadu, and schooling
from Delhi Public School, Delhi. During my Graduation period, I had done three Mainframe projects
and successfully completed a training course on the Mainframe. I am excellent in planning,
analyzing, designing, and developing.
I am interested to work as a Mainframe web developer and my goal is to get good opportunities on
the same profile in your company. I have done many successful Mainframe projects during college.
Even though, I have just started my career and don't have any working experience, but once I get
the opportunity, I will prove myself.
My hobbies are Internet browsing & searching for helpful applications, watching news & discovery
channel, playing Indoor games, listening old songs, art & design. My strengths are self-confidence &
dedication, positive attitude, and hard work. My weakness is my soft nature that sometime harms
me. Thanks for giving me this golden opportunity.

CEO : Good morning. Please sit down, Mr. Raj Kiran. Well! I am Kishan Sharma The CEO of this company.
Raj Kiran : So glad to meet you Sir.
CEO : Good to meet you too. Your CV is very impressive. You have done well in your academics and have
got through with flying colours!
Raj Kiran : Thank you very much Sir.
CEO : Well! Bright students like you generally proceed to foreign universities for higher studies. How come
you didn't opt for it?
Raj Kiran : First of all, my parents couldn't afford it. Secondly, I didnt want to as I believe Indian
institutions offer quality education and it depends on the students to make the best use of it.
CEO : Well! You have
done B.E. in ComputerEngineering and have proceeded to do MBA and specialised in marketing instead of
doing Masters in the same under graduation subject. Is there any particular reason for it?
Raj Kiran : Well! I felt a technical degree along with Master in marketing would help me move upwards in
my career.
CEO : That is good thinking! Certainly that's why you are here for this interview. We are looking for
fresher with such an educational combination to take on as trainees.
Raj Kiran : Thank you very much Sir. Well! May I know how long the training will be?
CEO : Training will be for six months. Initially it will be held in Mumbai. Later, trainees will be shifted to the
regional offices for on-the-job training for another six months. Afterwards they will be placed in anyone of
the regional offices.
Raj Kiran : Is there any exam to be passed at the end of the training sir?
CEO : No. No exam as such. But you will be assessed for your performance through the entire training
period.
Raj Kiran : Sir, when will I get to know the result of this interview?
CEO : Say, within two weeks. You see, we have scheduled a number of interviews for this week. You have
a bright chance Mr. Raj Kiran. Best of luck!
Raj Kiran : Thank you very much Sir. You're very kind.
CEO : You're welcome!

Is the boss always right?

For - The title boss comes with an experience:

-The title boss does show off some authority but only comes with an experience and practical
understanding of business. So, most of the decisions a boss would make, he would make on the basis of
practical understanding of the situation.

-Organisations usually have a reporting system which means that a boss would make the decisions based
on facts and figures. These will be well thought of actions and would be right in most cases.

-The bosses these days come equipped either with a management degree and/or have attended a lot of
training programmes and work shops on team management and soft skills. This makes them understand
that they can not work without team and have to give it due importance and credit. This again ensures
that the boss makes a well thought of decision based on the skills and opinion of the team. This further
increases his probability of being right.

Against - The boss is a human being too:

-The employees working in the frontline know the practical aspects of business which the boss might not
know but they always make a decision for the lower level employees which many times are taken with
insufficient information.

-It is a human tendency to focus on certain aspects while ignoring others and the boss is no exception.

-We can not expect the boss to know everything, many a times an employee may have an easy solution to
problem than a boss. Many bosses are not able to accept this fact and get into a competition with their
own sub-ordinates. Many a times, it turns out to be an ego issue for the boss.

-If the boss comes from different domain, he may not be technically as competitive as some of the senior
employees though he may be good at managing the team and running the whole show. In such a case the
boss may not always be right and must ponder over the thoughts of his team.

-The boss may at times get into the favouritism mode which might dilute the objectivity of his decisions.

The boss is a human being too and can have his own share of right or wrong decisions. We as employees
should not be judging him just because he is a boss. At the same time, to run the organization effectively
the boss must try to take his team into confidence and try to grow himself into the role of a leader while
getting out of the shadow of the word boss which is a bit too strong.

Tucket the bucket

Tucket was the saddest bucket in the world. He had once been the garden favorite, the gardener used to
swing him by his strong handle, as he went to fetch water. What a good bucket, he said but as time
passed, Tucket, the bucket grew a hole, suddenly he was useless. What good is a bucket with a hole?
Tucket was tossed into the corner of the garden. He was left out in the rain and the Sun and began to
rust. Sometimes he even got kicked around. I should throw that bucket away, the gardener muttered.
Tucket didn't want tobe thrown away, he felt very sad, though his good friends in the garden tried to cheer
him up. The squirrels set him back up when he was kicked down and the birds cheerfully flapped about
him. Don't worry Tucket- they chirped soothingly. Tucket really tried to be happy, but it was very, very
hard. One day a little girl, ran through the garden and stopped in front of Tucket, he sighed and waited for
the usual kicks, when suddenly he heard perfect. Soon he found himself blinking and spluttering under
the garden hose. The girl was cleaning him, he felt heavy chunks of rust fall off and his spirits brightened.
Oh!You already have a big hole at the bottom said the girl as she peered inside, even better. Tucket
could not believe what he had just heard. She wanted a bucket with a hole. The girl took him to the
veranda, filled him with rich soil and planted a tiny rose inside. This is a baby rose she said to Tucket.
You must help me take care of her okay Tucket was so happy, the girl really wanted him, she even asked
him to take care of this small rose. Tucket nearly burst with joy, he straightened himself up proudly, as the
girl finished planting. She carefully placed tuck it in the best spot of the veranda. It was a cozy corner
protected from the wind and the rain and Tucket winked and smiled at his friends in the garden, Look,
I'm taking care of this little roseWe're very happy for you Tucket shattered the squirrels and the birds
chirped happily Tucket took great care of the rose and was visited by the girl and his friends every day.
Hewas now the happiest bucket in the world.