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5 super benefits of Phonics for kids

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1.  Better Grades in school across subjects:   Through Phonics education, children become more active with their reading, which also promotes achievement in ALL subjects, since every subject is taught in English (except other languages).    2.  More adept at reading, writing, and spelling:   A study undertaken by educational psychologist Dr.  Marlynne Grant in the U.K with a group of 30 children found that the 7-year olds who were taught reading and spelling via phonics were, on average, “28 months above chronological age for reading” and “21 months above chronological age for spelling.”  Basically, children who learn to read and spell through phonics education tend to be much more adept in the same, when compared to their peers.    3.  Complete knowledge of the crutch on English grammar, i.e, the syllable structure:   A closed syllable will have a short vowel, while an open syllable will end in a vowel that makes a long s...

Top 5 soft skills in today's time

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  Now for the oft-dreaded part of the process - the interview.  The interview is your chance at convincing a fellow human being that you are THE one. Remember that it is your soft skills that are assessed in interviews. Understandably nerve-wracking, the process relies heavily on creating a good first impression. But if it’s any solace, even the most qualified interviewee is a bundle of nerves at the start of an interview.  But in spite of the jitters, how do you create an impression that lasts? More importantly, how do you create an impression that gets you hired? Well, read on.  Research  What is the company looking for? How are you the perfect fit for the role? Is the company a fit for you? Go into the interview with a good handle on whom you’re interviewing for. There are two ways you can go about this — one, go online & two, ask around your network of connections in the real world.  Researching beforehand gives you an edge over other...