Quote of the Lesson (दिन के उद्धरण)

    “To the question of your life you are the answer, and to the problems of your life you are the solution.”

    “आपके जीवन के प्रश्न का आप ही उत्तर हैं, और आपके जीवन की समस्याओं का आप ही उत्तर हैं।”

    “Man's main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is. The most important product of his effort is his own personality.”

    “जीवन में मानव का मुख्य कार्य स्वयं का सृजन करना है, वह बनना जिसकी उसमें संभाव्यता है। उसके प्रयास का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण उत्पाद उसका स्वयं का व्यक्तित्व होता है।”

    “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.”

    “अपने ऊपर विश्वास रखें। जितना आप करते हैं उससे कहीं अधिक आप जानते हैं।”

Technical word (तकनीकी शब्द)

Posting
A single message entered into a newsgroup, mailing list, or other communications system.

Page Orientation
Page orientation is the direction in which a document is displayed or printed. The two basic types of page orientation are portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal). Most monitors have a landscape display, while most documents are printed in portrait mode.

Before printing a document, you may be able to change the page orientation by selecting "Page Setup..." from the program's File menu. The default orientation is typically portrait, but you can change it to landscape if you want the width to be longer than the height. This may be useful for printing signs, cards, or other documents that require a wide display.

PPP
(Point to Point Protocol) - The protocol that allows a computer to use a phone line and a modem to make TCP/IP connections and connect to the Internet.

Podcast
The name "podcast" combines the terms iPod and broadcast into a single catchy word. As the name suggests, podcasts are audio and video broadcasts that can be played on an iPod. However, because podcasts are downloaded using Apple iTunes and can be played directly within the program, you don't actually need an iPod to listen to a podcast.

Protocol
Computer rules that provide uniform specifications so that all computer hardware and operating systems can communicate with each other.

PSTN
(Public Switched Telephone Network) - The regular telephone system.

Phase Alternation Line
Phase Alternation Line (PAL) is the analog television display standard that is used in Europe and certain other parts of the world. PAL is one of the three major TV standards together with the American National Television Systems Committee(NTSC) color television system and the French Sequential Couleur avec Memoire (SECAM). NTSC is also used in Japan. SECAM is used in countries of the former Soviet Union.

Like SECAM, PAL scans the cathode ray tube (CRT) horizontally 625 times to form the video image. NTSC scans 525 lines. Color definitions between the systems vary slightly.

QuickTime
A common video file format created by Apple Computers. Video files found on the Internet are often stored in this format, and require a browser plug-in to be viewed (.mov).

Queue
To avoid any confusion, this term is pronounced exactly like the letter "Q". It is not pronounced "kay" or "kyoo-ee" like some people seem to think it is. A queue is a list of jobs that are awaiting to be processed. When a job is sent to a queue, it is simply added to the list of jobs. Computer programs often work with queues as a way to order tasks. For example, when the CPU finishes one computation, it will process the next one in the queue.

QWERTY
This term is used to describe a standard (Latin alphabet-based) keyboard. Why? Because the first six keys in the upper-left part of the keyboard spell out Q-W-E-R-T-Y. I suppose you could call it a QWERTYUIOP keyboard, but QWERTY is a lot easier to say. In case you are wondering why the QWERTY keyboard is arranged like it is, the original reason was to reduce the jamming of typebars in typewriters as they moved to strike the paper.

In 1932, August Dvorak developed what was intended to be a more efficient keyboard, in which he placed the vowels and the five most common consonants in the middle row, based on the idea that an alternating rhythm would be established between the right and left hands.

Quantum theory
Quantum theory is the theoretical basis of modern physics that explains the nature and behavior of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic level. In 1900, physicist Max Planck presented his quantum theory to the German Physical Society. Planck had sought to discover the reason that radiation from a glowing body changes in color from red, to orange, and, finally, to blue as its temperature rises. He found that by making the assumption that energy existed in individual units in the same way that matter does, rather than just as a constant electromagnetic wave - as had been formerly assumed - and was therefore quantifiable, he could find the answer to his question. The existence of these units became the first assumption of quantum theory.

Antonyms and Synonyms (विलोम और समानार्थक)

Synonyms (समानार्थक)

Immediate - Instantly तत्काल - तुरन्त
Impact - Affect प्रभाव - प्रभावित
Impartial - Neutral निष्पक्ष - तटस्थ
Important - Significant महत्वपूर्ण - महत्वपूर्ण
Inconsiderate - Thoughtless अविवेकी - अल्हड़

ToLesson Proverbs (आज नीतिवचन)

 Idioms . Grey market  

Hindi Equivalent : चोर बाजार:
 
Meaning : He bought a mobile phone from grey market and got caught by police.

 Idioms . Talk shop  

Hindi Equivalent : काम की बात करना:
 
Meaning : Don't talk shop when you are on vacation.

 Idioms . At the mercy of god  

Hindi Equivalent : भगवान की दया पर:
 
Meaning : The patient is really in very bad condition, he is at the mercy of God.

Important Words (महत्वपूर्ण शब्द)

blood खून
blouse ब्लौसे
blue नीला
boat नाँव
body शरीर
book किताब
borrow उधार लेना

Booking a hotel room (बातचीत एक होटल के कमरे की बुकिंग)

Translation: Hindi

रिसेप्शनिस्ट :- गुड ऑफ्टरनून, होटल गेटवे| क्या मैं आपकी मदद कर सकता हूँ? (Good afternoon, hotel gateway. Kya main aapki madad kar sakta hoon)

श्रीमती कुमार:- हाँ, मैं एक कमरा बुक करना चाहती हूँ | (ham, main ek kamra book karna chahti hoon)

रिसेप्शनिस्ट :- ज़रूर, कब के लिए, महोदया? (zaroor, kab ke liye, mahoLessona)

श्रीमती कुमार:- अक्टूबर तेईस (actober, theyees)

रिसेप्शनिस्ट :- आप कब तक ठहरेंगे? (aap kab tak thaharenge)

श्रीमती कुमार:- तीन रातें (teen ratem)

रिसेप्शनिस्ट :- किस तरह का कमरा पसंद करेंगी आप, महोदया? (kiss tarah ka kamara pasand karengi aap, mahoLessona)

श्रीमती कुमार:- एह … दुगना, स्नान के साथ| मैं सराहना करूँगी अगर तुम मुझे झील का दृश्य दिखने वाला एक कमरा दे तो| (eh…. duguna, snaan ke saath. main saraahna karoongi agar tum mujhe jheel ka drushya dikhne wala ek kamra de to.)

रिसेप्शनिस्ट :- ज़रूर, महोदया| मैं देखता हूँ कि क्या उपलब्ध होगा| हाँ, हमारे पास चौथी मंज़िल पर एक कमरा है जहाँ से वास्तव मैं शानदार दृश्य दिखता है| (zaroor, mahoLessona. main dekhta hoon ki kya upalabdh hoga….Hamare pass chauthi manzil par ek kamra hai jahan se vastav main shaandar drushya dikhta hai)

श्रीमती कुमार:- ठीक है| प्रति रात कितना शुल्क है? (teek hai. prati raat kitana shulk hai)

रिसेप्शनिस्ट :- क्या आप नाश्ता करना चाहती है? (kya aap naasta karna chahti hai)

श्रीमती कुमार:- नहीं, धन्यवाद | (nahin, dhanyavaad)

रिसेप्शनिस्ट :- यह वैट (मूल्यवर्धित कर) को छोड़कर चार हजार रुपए प्रति रात है | (yah VAT (moolya vardhit kar) ko chod kar chaar hazaar rupaye prati raat hai)

श्रीमती कुमार:- ठीक है| (teek hai)

रिसेप्शनिस्ट :- किसके लिए है बुकिंग, महोदया? (kiss ke liye hai booking, mahoLessona)

श्रीमती कुमार:- श्री और श्रीमती कुमार (shree aur shremati Kumar)

रिसेप्शनिस्ट :- ठीक है, चलो मैं पक्का कर लूँ कि सही समझा: श्री और श्रीमती कुमार| दुगना स्नान के साथ अक्टोबर तेईस, चौबीस, पच्चीस के लिए, यह सही है? (teek hai, chalo main pakka kar loon ki sahi samjha: shree aur shremati Kumar. duguna snaan ke saath actober theyees, chaubees, pachchees ke liye, yah sahi hai)

श्रीमती कुमार:- हाँ, धन्यवाद| (ha, dhanyavaad)

रिसेप्शनिस्ट :- पुष्टिकरण नंबर दे. यह है:7576385. मैं दोहराता हूँ: 7576385.होटल गेटवे चुनने के लिए आपका धन्यवाद और आपका दिन अच्छा हो | नमस्कार| (main aapka pushteekaran number deta hoon. Yah hai 7576385. Main dohrata hoon: 7576385. Hotel Gateway chunne ke liye aapka dhanyavaad aur aapka din achcha ho. namaskar.)

श्रीमती कुमार:- नमस्कार| (namaskar)

Translation: English

Receptionist: — Good afternoon, Hotel Gateway. May I help you?

Mrs Kumar: — Yes. I´d like to book a room, please.

Receptionist: — Certainly. When for, madam?

Mrs Kumar: — October the 23rd.

Receptionist: — How long will you be staying?

Mrs Kumar: — Three nights.

Receptionist: — What kind of room would you like, madam?

Mrs Kumar: — Er… double with bath. I´d appreciate it if you could give me a room with a view over the lake.

Receptionist: — Certainly, madam. I´ll just check what we have available. . . Yes, we have a room on the 4th floor with a really splendid view.

Mrs Kumar: — Fine. How much is the charge per night?

Receptionist: — Would you like breakfast?

Mrs Kumar: — No, thanks.

Receptionist: — It´s four thousand rupees per night excluding VAT.

Mrs Kumar: — That´s fine.

Receptionist: — Who´s the booking for, please, madam?

Mrs Kumar: — Mr and Mrs Kumar.

Receptionist: — Okay, let me make sure I got that: Mr and Mrs Kumar. Double with bath for October the 23rd, 24th and 25th. Is that correct?

Mrs Kumar: — Yes it is. Thank you.

Receptionist: — Let me give you your confirmation number. It’s: 7576385. I´ll repeat that: 7576385. Thank you for choosing Hotel Gateway and have a nice Lesson. Goodbye.

Mrs Kumar: — Goodbye.

The Weekend (बेसिक बातचीत - सप्ताहांत)

Hindi

नान्सी: सुप्रभात, मरिया | आज तुम कैसी हो? (suprabhat,maria. aaj tum kaisi ho)

मरिया: सुप्रभात, नैन्सी| मैं ठीक हूँ| तुम कैसी हो? (suprabhat, nancy. main teek hoo. tum kaisi ho)

नान्सी: बहुत अच्छी हूँ | तुम्हारी सप्ताहांत (or छुट्टियाँ) कैसे रही? (bahut achchi hoon.tumhari saptahant/chuttiyam kaise rahi)

मरिया: बुरा नहीं था | मैं शनिवार रात को फिल्म के लिए गई थी | (bura nahin tha. main shanivaar raat ko film ke liye gai thi)

नान्सी: अच्छा, तुमने क्या देखा? (achcha, tumne kya dekha)

मरिया: मैं रावण फिल्म देखी| (main raavan film dekhi)

नान्सी: तुम्हे पसंद आई? (Tumhe pasand aayi)

मरिया: हाँ, यह अच्छी थी| तुम्हारी सप्ताहांत (or छुट्टियाँ) कैसे रही? (ha, achchi thi. tumhari saptahant/ chuttiyam kaisi rahi)

नान्सी: मैं खरीदारी करने गयी थी| (main khareedai karne gayi thi)

मरिया: अच्छा, तुमने क्या खरीदी? (achcha, tumne kya khareedi)

नान्सी: ज्यादा कुछ नहीं है| मैं बच्चों के लिए कुछ कपड़े खरीदे| खरीदारी के बाद एमजी रोड में नया रेस्तरां में गई थी| (zyada kuch nahin. main bachchom ke liye kuch kapade khareede. khareedari ke bad M G road mein naya restaurant mein gayi thi)

मरिया: अच्छा! खाना कैसे था? (achcha, khana kaise tha)

नान्सी: खाना बहुत अच्छा था, और सेवा भी उत्कृष्ट था| (khana bahut achcha tha, aur seva bhi utkrusth tha)

मरिया: यह बहुत अच्छी बात है| मुझे सॅम को दंत चिकित्सक के पास ले जाना है| अलविदा ! (yah bahut achchi baat hai. mujhe sam ko dant chikitsak ke pass le jana hai. alvida)

नान्सी: तुमसे बात करके अच्छी लगी | नमस्ते (Tumse baat karke achchi lagi. Namaste)

English

Nancy: Good morning, Maria. How are you toLesson?

Maria: Good morning, Nancy. I’m all right. How are you?

Nancy: Pretty good. Did you have a nice weekend?

Maria: Not bad. I went to the movies on SaturLesson night.

Nancy: Oh yeah? What did you see?

Maria: I saw the Raavan movie.

Nancy: Did you like it?

Maria: Yes, it was good! How was your weekend?

Nancy: I went shopping.

Maria: Oh yeah? What did you buy?

Nancy: Nothing much. I bought some clothes for the kids. After the shopping went to the new restaurant in M G Road.

Maria: Good! How’s the food?

Nancy: Food was really good, and the service was also excellent.

Maria: That’s great. I need to take Sam to the dentist. Bye.

Nancy: Nice talking to you. Bye.

Talking About School (स्कूल के बारे में बातचीत)

Question  Response 
Do you go to school?
Kya aap school jaate ho?
क्या आप स्कूल जाते हो? 		Yes, I do.
Haan, mai jaataa hoon.
हाँ, मै स्कूल जाता हू।
What's the name of your school?
Aapke vidyalay kaa naam kya hai?
आप के विद्यालय का नाम क्या है? 		XYZ school.
XYZ school 
षयश स्कूल्
Where is your school located?
Aap kii pathshala kahaan par hai?
आप् की पाठशाला कहाँ पर है? 		It's on Campbell road in --city-- state--
Yah ---city--state mein campbell road par hai.
यह् ----शहर् --राज्य में कैम्प् बेल् रोड् पर है।
Do you commute daily to school from your home?
Kya aap school roz ghar se jaate ho?
क्या आप स्कूल रोज् घर से जाते हो? 		Yes, I commute daily in school bus.
Haan, mai roz school bus ke jariye jaataa hoon.
हाँ, मै रोज् स्कूल बस के जरीये जाता हूँ।
How far is your school from your house?
Ghar se school kitnee duur hai?
घर से स्कूल कितनी दूर है? 		It's about 6 kms.
Yeh lagbhag cheh kilometer hai.
यह लगभग छः किलोमिटर् है।
Which class you are studying now?
Aap kis kaksha mein padhate ho?
आप किस कक्षा में पढते हो? 		I'm studying in 5th standard.
Mai paanchavi kaksha mein padhataa hoon.
मै पाँचवी कक्षा में पढता हूँ।

SMS and online chat Abbreviations (एसएमएस और ऑनलाइन चैट संक्षिप्त)

Abbreviation Description
FYA For your amusement
FYI For Your Information
G9 Genius
GA Go ahead
GBH Great Big Hug
GBTW Get back to work

Smileys Meaning (स्माइलीज अर्थ)

Emotions Meaning
:-{ Mustache
:-3 Mustache (Handlebar Type)
{:-{)} Mustache and Beard
:-# My Lips Are Sealed
(-) Needs Haircut

Common Mistakes To Be Avoided (आम गलतियों को टाला जा सकता)

Loose Lose

‘Lose’ and ‘loose’ are often mixed up, and this is understandable because there is only an ‘o’ of difference between them. They do not, however, have any meanings in common.

‘Loose’ is generally used as an adjective, the opposite of tight or contained.

The dog is running loose in the streets.

These jeans are loose around my waist.

‘Lose’ is a verb that means to suffer the loss of, to miss.

Don’t lose the car keys.

We cannot afford to lose this match.

English Improving ,Tips of the Lesson (अंग्रेजी में सुधार, दिन की टिप्स)

Pop Culture Double Entendres

As mentioned, newspapers, magazines, and websites often create double entendres by the way they word their headlines. This also happens in broadcast news and other live presentations. They even happen in everyLesson conversation, often without the speaker realizing it. As mentioned, pick up lines are very often double entendres. Another great source of double entendres is advertising. For example, in the script promoting a handheld chopping device, the announcer says "you're gonna love my nuts" while he is, indeed, chopping nuts. A recent series of commercials for Zellers promotes "shipping your pants" and "big gas savings", which may not seem like double entendres until they are heard spoken aloud. 

Many people say double entendres in their daily lives without even realizing it. Even reporters and journalists make double entendres, sometimes unintentionally. Television, movies, and music all make use of double entendres in dialogue, titles, and lyrics. While the use of double entendres dates back through Chaucer and Shakespeare to ancient literature, they are still used, sometimes unintentionally, toLesson. Pay attention to advertisements, movies, songs, and conversations to see if you can spot them.

Spoonerism

Sometimes language can get boring as you use the same words Lesson after Lesson. But there is a way to have fun with language. You can use spoonerisms, or a play on speech (sometimes intentional, mostly not) in which the beginning sounds of corresponding words could be transposed for humorous purposes. There are easy steps to take to get started with this entertaining language play that will not only amuse, but expand your linguistic prowess and mental agility. Following are some tips and examples of spoonerisms.

Switch Your Sounds

The easiest and most basic way to create a spoonerism is to switch the starting sounds of any phrase or words. For example, "fat man" becomes "mat fan." The words don't have to be real words, but the most appreciated spoonerisms do, in fact, take real words and change them into other real words. This is an added challenge that should be worked up to after you've practiced switching sounds for a while.

Practice Your Spoonerisms

If you're just getting started with spoonerisms, you should switch the beginning sounds of any words you choose just to get a feel for manipulating language in such an unusual way, even if the words are gibberish. Eventually, you'll find yourself naturally altering word combinations that actually make new, legitimate words. For example, you might say, "Do you want lamb for hunch?" when you really mean "Do you want ham for lunch?" Notice how the spelling can be altered in the written scenarios. Spoken spoonerisms are generally more appreciated if they phonetically match both versions and can be easily deconstructed and understood. Also note, single words like "bullfight" can be adjusted to "full bite," opening up even more opportunities to play with language.

Vocabulary (शब्द संग्रह)

Word Meaning अर्थ
Celibate One who is unmarried भ्रम्चारी
Cemetery A place for burial of dead bodies. कब्रस्तान
Centenarian A person who is above hundred years शतायु
Centenary Celebration of a hundredth year, once –a-century शताब्दी, शतवर्षीय उत्सव
Centripetal Anything tending to move away from centre. अभिकेन्द्र, केंद्राभिमुखी