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“Boost Your Vocabulary: 5 Advanced Synonyms for Common Words!”

✨ Stop using the same words! Try these instead:

🔹 Very tired → Exhausted
🔹 Very happy → Overjoyed
🔹 Very sad → Heartbroken
🔹 Very big → Enormous
🔹 Very small → Tiny

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IELTS olib bo’lib boshqa yo’nalish bilan ketganlarni hayoti qiziq bo’sa keraga? 😂

📝 Quick Grammar Test: Fill in the Blank!

Choose the correct option:

“By this time tomorrow, we ______ our project.”

A) will finish
B) will have finished
C) will be finishing

Drop your answer in the comments! ✅👇

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▫️ RAMADAN MUBARAK, DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS!

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🌙 Ramadan Vocabulary 🌙

1️⃣ Ramadan Kareem – A greeting that means Have a generous Ramadan! 🤗✨
🗣️ Example: “When Ramadan starts, we say ‘Ramadan Kareem’ to our friends and family.”

2️⃣ Fasting – Not eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. 🚫🍔🥤
🗣️ Example: “Muslims fast during Ramadan to practice self-discipline and gratitude.”

3️⃣ Iftar – The meal to break the fast at sunset. 🍽️🌅
🗣️ Example: “We eat dates and drink water at Iftar before having a big meal.”

4️⃣ Suhoor – The early morning meal before fasting begins. ☀️🍞🥛
🗣️ Example: “It’s important to eat a healthy Suhoor to have energy for the day.”

5️⃣ Taraweeh – Special prayers at night during Ramadan. 🕌🙏
🗣️ Example: “Many people go to the mosque to pray Taraweeh after Iftar.”

6️⃣ Charity – Giving to people in need. 💰❤️
🗣️ Example: “During Ramadan, people give charity to help those who are less fortunate.”

7️⃣ Patience – Staying calm and strong, even when hungry. 😌✨
🗣️ Example: “Fasting teaches patience and helps us understand the struggles of others.”

8️⃣ Kindness – Being nice and helpful to others. 🤝💖
🗣️ Example: “Ramadan is a time to show kindness by helping family, friends, and neighbors.”

9️⃣ Gratitude – Being thankful for what you have. 🙏😊
🗣️ Example: “Fasting helps us feel gratitude for food, water, and all our blessings.”

🔟 Eid – A big celebration after Ramadan ends. 🎉🕌🎊
🗣️ Example: “On Eid, we wear new clothes, visit family, and enjoy delicious food!”

Which word is new for you? Let me know in the comments! 💬👇

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📝 Quick English Test: Choose the Correct Answer!

Which sentence sounds the most natural?

A) I do not have any idea about it.
B) I don’t have any idea about it.
C) I haven’t any idea about it.

Drop your answer in the comments! ✅👇

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✨ 3 Advanced Phrases for Daily Conversations ✨

1️⃣ Hit the nail on the head – to describe something exactly.
📌 She hit the nail on the head when she said we need better time management.

2️⃣ Throw in the towel – to give up.
📌 After trying to fix the laptop for hours, he finally threw in the towel.

3️⃣ A blessing in disguise – something bad at first but good later.
📌 Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; she found a better one!

🔹 Try using these in a sentence! Drop yours in the comments.

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1️⃣ I stayed at home ____ I was feeling sick.

a) because
b) as
c) since
d) all the options are correct

🔥 Tuesday Trivia! 🔥
Did you know? 🤔
In Old English, Tuesday was named after Tiw, the Norse god of war! ⚔️

That’s why in some languages, like French (mardi) and Spanish (martes), Tuesday comes from Mars, the Roman god of war! 🏹

Cool, right? Drop a ⚡️ if you learned something new!

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The debate over whether professionals like doctors and engineers should be obligated to work in the country where they were trained or have the freedom to work abroad is an ongoing one. While some argue that these professionals owe a duty to serve their home country, others believe they should have the autonomy to choose where they work. This essay will discuss both perspectives before presenting my own opinion.

One key argument in favor of requiring professionals to remain in their training country is that their education is often heavily subsidized by the government. Many nations invest significant resources in training skilled workers, expecting them to contribute to national development. If these professionals leave, it results in a "brain drain," depriving the country of essential expertise. For instance, in many developing nations, there is already a shortage of doctors, and losing them to wealthier countries worsens the healthcare crisis. Additionally, requiring professionals to work in their home country for a certain period can ensure that citizens benefit from their skills. This policy can be particularly crucial in sectors like healthcare and infrastructure, where their expertise directly impacts people's well-being.

On the other hand, many argue that professionals should have the right to choose where they work. Restricting their mobility may limit career opportunities, financial growth, and exposure to advanced technology. For example, engineers and doctors may wish to work in countries with better facilities, higher salaries, or more research opportunities to enhance their expertise. Furthermore, allowing professionals to work abroad does not necessarily mean a permanent loss for their home country. Many skilled workers eventually return with enhanced knowledge and experience, contributing more effectively to their homeland. Others support their home economy through remittances, indirectly benefiting their country even while working overseas.

In my opinion, while it is understandable that governments want to retain their skilled workforce, imposing restrictions on professionals' freedom to work abroad is unfair and impractical. Instead, countries could implement policies such as temporary service agreements, where professionals work in their home country for a few years before being free to move. This balances national interest with individual freedom. Ultimately, professionals should be encouraged—but not forced—to stay. Governments should focus on improving working conditions and salaries to naturally retain their talent rather than enforcing restrictive policies.

In conclusion, while some believe that professionals should be required to serve their home country after training, others argue that they should have the freedom to work abroad. Both perspectives have valid points—ensuring national development versus respecting individual career choices. In my view, rather than enforcing strict policies, governments should focus on making local opportunities more attractive. Encouraging professionals to stay through better salaries and working conditions is a more effective approach than restricting their mobility.

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bu insofdanmi axir? 😂, qo'lim tegib ketgan

atak 40 minutdaaaaaa yechib bo'lganman

“Which Sentence is Correct? ✅❌”

One sentence is correct, and one has a mistake. Can you find the right one? Comment your answers below!

1️⃣ a) She doesn’t likes chocolate.
  b) She doesn’t like chocolate.

2️⃣ a) I have been in Spain last year.
  b) I went to Spain last year.

3️⃣ a) He said me to call him later.
  b) He told me to call him later.

4️⃣ a) Let’s meet in Friday.
  b) Let’s meet on Friday.

5️⃣ a) There were many informations in the article.
  b) There was a lot of information in the article.

💬 Drop your answers in the comments! Which one was the most surprising?

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Men: bu essay ko’chirilgan!

Student: bironta idea ko’chirilmagan, hammasi o’zimni miyyamdan, rostan!

Men: tarjimasi chatgptdan ko’chilrilgan unda)

Student: tuhmat qimen ustoz, google translatedan ko’chirganman 😁

Gap egasini topadi 😂

“Find the Synonym! 🔍✨”

Each word below has a synonym (a word with a similar meaning). Can you match them correctly? Comment your answers below!

1️⃣ Happy 😊
a) Angry 😡
b) Joyful 🎉

2️⃣ Fast 🚀
a) Slow 🐢
b) Quick ⚡

3️⃣ Difficult 🤯
a) Hard 💪
b) Easy 😌

4️⃣ Beautiful 🌸
a) Ugly 🤢
b) Pretty ✨

5️⃣ Begin 🚦
a) Start ▶️
b) Stop 🛑

💬 Drop your answers in the comments! Which one was the easiest?

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