Will - English usage

When we use will to make a promise 🤝 or an offer 💡, we are usually deciding to do something at the very moment we are speaking. It shows that we are willing to help or commit to an action.

We often use the shortened version 'll (like "I'll" or "We'll") in these situations because it sounds more natural and friendly.

Promises vs. Offers

| Type | Purpose | Example |

|---|---|---|

| Promise | Making a commitment to do something. | "I will always be there for you." |

| Offer | Volunteering to help someone with a task. | "I'll carry 📦 those heavy bags for you." |

Let's Practice

To get a feel for how this works, imagine your friend is looking very stressed because they have a lot of work to do.

If you wanted to offer to help them with their chores, how would you start that sentence using "I'll..."?

That is a great way to start! Since we are focusing on promises and offers, let's look at a few scenarios where you can use "I'll" or "I will."

Imagine you are in these situations. How would you respond?

Scenario 1: The Heavy Box 📦

Your friend is struggling to carry a very large, heavy box into their house. You want to offer to help them.

What would you say?

(Hint: Start your sentence with "I'll...")

Scenario 2: The Secret 🤫

A friend tells you a very important secret and asks you not to tell anyone. You want to make a promise that their secret is safe with you.

How would you promise them you won't tell?

(Hint: You can use "I won't..." which is the short form of "I will not.")

Choose one scenario to try first, or give me an answer for both!

Let's jump into the practice! 🚀

​For Scenario 1, imagine you see your friend walking toward their front door, balancing three heavy boxes that look like they might fall at any moment. You want to offer your help immediately.

​Using the structure "I'll [action]," how would you tell them you are going to take one of those boxes?

​For Scenario 2, your friend just told you something very private. They look worried that you might tell someone else. You want to make a promise using a negative sentence (what you will not do).

​Using the contraction "I won't...", how would you reassure them?

Doctor and patient - English conversation practice

Dr

 Doctor and patient:

Let's practice some  conversations for the 'Doctor and Patient' topic:

**More Conversations:**

1. Doctor: When did your pain start?

 - Patient: This morning.

2. Doctor: Have you taken any medicine?

 - Patient: Yes, a fever reducer.

3. Doctor: Do you have any allergies?

 - Patient: No allergies.

4. Doctor: How often do you exercise?

 - Patient: Rarely, maybe once a week.

5. Doctor: Do you feel nauseous?

 - Patient: A little bit.

**Hindi Translations:**

1. Doctor: आपका दर्द कब शुरू हुआ?

 - Patient: सुबह।

2. Doctor: क्या आपने कोई दवा ली है?

 - Patient: हाँ, बुखार कम करने की।

3. Doctor: क्या आपको कोई एलर्जी है?

 - Patient: नहीं, कोई एलर्जी नहीं।

4. Doctor: आप कितनी बार व्यायाम करते हैं?

 - Patient: कम, शायद एक सप्ताह में एक बार।

5. Doctor: क्या आपको उल्टी महसूस होती है?

 - Patient: थोड़ा सा.

Quest for water

 

My sketch enhanced with the help of AI tool Gemini 

A young girl's quest for water

 

Quest for water 

**The Unseen Struggle: A Young Girl's Quest for Water**

In the heart of the city, where skyscrapers touch the sky and streets are paved with gold, a different reality exists. A reality where basic necessities like water are a luxury, and people struggle to make ends meet.

Every morning, a young girl, no more than ten years old, wakes up before the sun rises. Her day begins with a chore that many take for granted – fetching water from the municipal tap. With a bucket in hand, she walks to the tap, her feet bare and her eyes filled with hope.

The tap is her lifeline, her only source of water for the day. She stands in line, waiting for her turn, as the sun beats down on her. The air is thick with the smell of garbage and sewage, but she doesn't flinch. This is her reality, and she's learned to accept it.

As she fills her bucket, she dreams of a different life. A life where water flows freely from the tap, where she doesn't have to stand in line for hours, and where she can go to school without the burden of this chore. But for now, this is her life, and she makes the most of it.

The girl's story is not unique. Millions of people around the world struggle to access clean water, a basic human right. It's a crisis that's often overlooked, but one that has far-reaching consequences.

As I look at this girl, I'm reminded of the importance of gratitude and the need to make a difference. We can all play a part in helping those who struggle to access clean water. We can donate to organizations that work towards this cause, raise awareness about the issue, and make conscious choices in our daily lives to conserve water.

The girl's story may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but it's a powerful reminder of the impact we can have when we work together towards a common goal. So, the next time you turn on the tap, remember the girl who stands in line for hours, waiting for her turn. Remember the struggle, and let's work together to make a difference.

How was that?

Reference pictures for practice

 

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Pictures reflecting Indian culture and tradition.

South Indian Filter Coffee

My sketch enhanced with the help of AI tool 'Perflexcity' .

Filter coffee is woven into the daily rhythm of many South Indian homes, often marking the gentle start of the morning. The aroma of freshly ground coffee powder mixed with hot milk and sugar is, for many, as important as the drink itself.  

## What South Indian filter coffee is  

South Indian filter coffee is made using a special metal filter in which hot water slowly percolates through a mixture of finely ground coffee and chicory. The resulting strong decoction is then mixed with hot milk and sugar, traditionally poured back and forth between a tumbler and davara to cool and froth it. This style creates a rich, fragrant coffee that is quite different from instant coffee or Western espresso-based drinks.  

## Its place in South Indian homes  

For many families, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Kerala, the first act of the day is brewing filter coffee in the kitchen. The process itself is almost a ritual: boiling milk, preparing fresh decoction, and serving it piping hot while reading the newspaper or planning the day. In countless households, it is often the wife, husband, or an elder who takes pride in getting the strength, sweetness, and aroma “just right” for everyone.  

## Popularity and cultural presence  

South Indian filter coffee is iconic enough that many restaurants and “darshini” or “Udupi” hotels advertise it prominently as “degree coffee” or simply “filter coffee.” It is popular not only in big cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kochi, but also in small towns where local coffee hotels and tiffin centres are part of everyday life. Over time, its fame has spread beyond the region: speciality cafés across India and abroad now serve “South Indian filter coffee,” and coffee lovers often carry filters and powder with them when they move away, keeping a little taste of home in their cups.

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Rimjhim ke tarane leke aayi barsat

Rimjhim ke tranaleke aayi barsat

One of my favourite songs from the movie Kala bazar .

Image created with the help of AI

रिमझिम के तराने लेके आयी बरसात

याद आए किसीसे वो पहली मुलाक़ात

रिमझिम के तराने लेके आयी बरसात

याद आए किसीसे वो पहली मुलाक़ात

रिमझिम के तराने लेके आयी बरसात

चित्रपट : काला बाजार (१९६०)

गीतकार : शैलेन्द्र,

गायक : मोहम्मद रफी, गीता दत्त

संगीतकार : सचिन देव बर्मन

भीगे तन-मन, पड़े रस की फुहार

प्यार का संदेसा लायी बरखा बहार

भीगे तन-मन, पड़े रस की फुहार

प्यार का संदेसा लायी बरखा बहार

मैं ना बोलूँ,

मैं ना बोलूँ, आँखें करें अँखियों से बात

रिमझिम के तराने लेके आयी बरसात

सुनके मतवाले काले बादलों का शोर

रूम-झूम घूम-घूम नाचे मन का मोर

सुनके मतवाले काले बादलों का शोर

रूम-झूम घूम-घूम नाचे मन का मोर

सपनों का साथी चल रहा है मेरे साथ

रिमझिम के तराने लेके आयी बरसात

याद आए किसीसे वो पहली मुलाक़ात

रिमझिम के तराने लेके आयी बरसात

जब मिलते हो तुम

क्यूँ छिड़ते हैं दिल के तार

मिलने को तुमसे मैं क्यूँ था बेक़रार

जब मिलते हो तुम

क्यूँ छिड़ते हैं दिल के तार

मिलने को तुमसे मैं क्यूँ था बेक़रार

रह जाती है….

रह जाती है क्यूँ होंठों तक

आके दिल की बात

रिमझिम के तराने लेके आयी बरसात

याद आए किसीसे वो पहली मुलाक़ात

रिमझिम के तराने लेके आयी