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Yet another special gift from @British_Council_Uz

Least I can do to return the favor is make this appreciation post 🙏🙏

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#part1

Disclaimer: following comments are mere personal opinions and not to be used as a reference.

In this post, I'd like to share my take on the post my friend made the other day (online programs) and the little controversy it caused among our followers. For full disclosure, I don't really read the comments section and the situation was brought to my attention when I got forwarded some messages at ungodly hours.

First off, I want to thank all our followers for meaningful participation is public discourse and bringing useful perspectives to the table. It's only through this sort of discussions can we develop a well-rounded perspective of different subjects and make informed decisions.

Now, let me follow up on my friend's earlier post. I'd like to make it clear that me and my friend don't take issue with online education in general. In fact, we believe, like I once mentioned in my December reflection post, it's a godsend to many learners of all sorts of disciplines. I've personally gained a lot from online learning. In fact, I learned more online than I did in my entire 16 years of school+uni education and I guess my friend feels the same way. So, if anything, we are passionate supporters of online education.

Yet, online education can backfire if it's not held to a certain standard. And you might be wondering whose standard. Not ours obviously. We are not exactly teachers by trade and certainly NOT NATIVE speakers of English. So, we have no say whatsoever in how public should be taught English, any language/discipline for that matter. We simply share insights and PERSONAL views on how certain things should be, and for this exact reason, YOU should take our views with a grain of salt. We never claimed to be "experts" on learning. We just happen to be some guys whose little social media experiment went successful (pretty much the story of every other successful social media influencer). But in no way are we trying to leverage this opportunity to discredit and demean many hardworking teachers and drive competition out of the market. No, no such thing. We subscribe to abundance mindset and believe there's enough market share to go around. As a matter of fact, when students fail our admission test, we encourage them to explore options at other schools.

We see competition merely as a tool to grow and we're excited to be nurturing a competitive environment where we push each other and constantly strive for excellence, which sometimes requires pointing out problems with online education programs and considering better alternatives (free language programs by NATIVES).

The earlier post probably created the impression that we're bullying other teachers with our new-found power. That's simply your interpretation of the situation. As far as we are concerned, that post was meant to help people make informed decisions and call for higher standards in teaching. True, the post made it seem like we've become the arbiter of truth, but that was never our intention. The real intention of the post was to raise awareness around the fact that in recent years education space is becoming increasingly dominated by sales people whose philosophy is in sharp contrast with education principles.


The topic of education and business is admittedly a controversial one. It's like church and state. Some people call for their separation while some other think one won't work without the other. Much like church and state, education and business complement each other. You need education to bring up educated workers and you need business to obtain and manage resources. But sometimes lines between these two entities get blurred and the outcome is less than desirable. Hence, it is important that we keep each other in check and make necessary course corrections in the form of public discussions such as this one.

In this spirit, I implore you to keep engaging in free exchange of ideas and comments on this platform.

#Mukhammadali_Issues
⚡️@alisherposts⚡️

#part2

And keep in mind, there's no single objective interpretation of reality (human bias). So, let's keep an open mind and keep pushing each to strive for growth and excellence.



#Mukhammadali_Issues

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#scoreupdate #roadtonine

IDP CDI 21.05.2023

I wanted to keep you guys posted. I know it’s not as impressive as band 9.0, but I’m grateful.

#alhamdulillah

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The image outlines the steps by which different leather products are manufactured.

Animal skin has to go through a number of processes before goods can be manufactured. At the first stage, the skin is hung on strings for drying. The dried skin is then loaded into trucks to be dispatched to a factory, where the skin is treated and processed. In the factory, initially, the material is washed with water containing lime, before it is soaked with lime in the next stage. Having been soaked, the skin is then flattened in a machine with two rollers, after which it goes through another stage of soaking, but with tannin (a mix of water and vegetable matter). The last stage in this factory is polishing the ready-to-use skin.

The above stages prepare the raw material for the manufacture of various goods. Once polished, the skin is loaded into a truck and delivered to another factory, wherein different leather products, ranging from shoes to sport balls are made.

In summary, this is a linear process that starts with drying animal skin and culminates with the production of ready-to-use leather goods. It is also apparent that there are a total of about eleven stages, involving specialized machinery and some external influence.

#task1 #process #mock_writing #classwork #oneofmybests

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Some people think that advertising on TV is useless and others disagree.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

People fall into two camps as to how useful TV advertising is. While advertising on TV can be beneficial in some regards, I am of the opinion that it is largely of insignificant value.

Admittedly, TV broadcasting for advertising purposes can prove effective in two principal ways. The main advantage of this form of marketing is targeting a specific age group such as the old. Knowing the fact that the majority of old people prefer TV to other electronic devices like smartphones for entertainment, marketing agencies are wise to advertise products intended for the elderly on TV. This way, a larger number of old people can be reached by companies. More than just informing a particular age group, TV adverts seem to be a viable option for reaching people in far-off regions such as villages and islands, where people may not have the luxury of the Internet. This allows producers to expand their consumer base, and thus increase their sales.

On the other hand, I support the view that TV advertising is, by and large, pointless. The chief reason here is the fact that TV viewership is gradually falling out of favor. This is because TV is giving way to smartphones and the Internet as a medium of information sharing. As a result, commercials shown on TV are often unwatched. Being aware of this fact, producers would rather invest in online advertising. Besides, people tend to dismiss TV commercials because of their intrusive nature. Promotion videos shown during a movie or a TV show put off people as they ruin one’s viewing experience. Hence, viewers tend to see products featured in TV adverts in a rather negative light and develop a negative association with them.

In conclusion, TV advertising is not without its potential benefits, but I personally consider it to be impractical seeing as TV viewership is declining and TV adverts can be off-putting.

#task2
317 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

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The bar chart provides information on five different areas of expenditure in the UK and France in 2010.

Relatively more money was spent by the UK on cars, books and cameras than France. On the former category, the UK spent just over 450,000 pounds, whereas France used about 55,000 pounds less. For books, the expenditure gap widened, but both countries expended less than they did on cars: approximately 400,000 and 300,000 pounds for the UK and France, respectively. The margin in spending was the largest for cameras, with the figure for France being more than two times smaller (150,000 pounds) than that for the UK (slightly over 350,000 pounds).

However, France's expense on computers and perfume was higher than the UK's. About 380,000 pounds was spent by France on computers as opposed to 350,000 pounds by the UK, but the amounts for perfume were a lot lower with the respective figures of 200,000 and just under 150,000 pounds.

Overall, the UK spent more money on cars, books and cameras, whereas France did so on the other two categories: computers and perfume. It is also apparent that both these nations used the most money on automobiles, and the biggest difference in expenditure was recorded in cameras.

#task1 #bar #classwork #alisher_types

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Because of modern technology, some people believe that it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skills, but others believe that handwriting is still an important skill.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People fall into two camps as to whether handwriting is an essential skill in today’s technological world. While there are reasons to believe that handwriting is somewhat obsolete, I share the view that it is here to stay.

Admittedly, modern technology has undermined the value of handwriting in several ways. Firstly, many people today see electronic gadgets such as smartphones and tablets, and by extension, typing as a convenient substitute/alternative to handwriting. Unlike writing by hand, typing allows the user to edit, share, save, and discard instantly. As a result, increasingly more people prefer typing, which renders handwriting obsolete. Furthermore, there has been a uniform switch to electronics across many sectors of the economy. More and more companies conduct their operations with the help of computers and smartphones, and thus require that their employees possess typing skills. In effect, many consider that handwriting is not a prerequisite for employment anymore.

Despite these changes, I firmly believe that handwriting has some irreplaceable applications in today’s world. The main benefit of handwriting can be seen in education. Most schools including universities around the world still depend on paper-based exams where handwriting is essential. This is often done to prevent instances of cheating among students as computer-based assignments are prone to academic dishonesty such as plagiarism. In this sense, handwriting is critical to maintain the quality and integrity of the education system. Another key feature of writing by hand is its flexibility. That is, typing limits the user’s writing experience to a set number of characters, but with handwriting the range of possible symbols is limited to one’s imagination. Computers are yet to replace this particular quality of handwriting.

In conclusion, although general preference to typing due to its convenience makes handwriting less relevant than it used to be, I think this skill is still an integral part of our lives for its reliability and flexibility.

#task2
313 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

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Nowadays employment options are changing and employees cannot rely on having the same job and working conditions throughout their life.

What are some possible causes?

Suggest some ways to plan for the future under these circumstances.

It is true that today’s job market has become relatively unstable and that lifetime employment is not an optimal choice for many people anymore. In this essay, I will attempt to shed light on some of the causes of this situation and also propose some counter measures for future employees.

To my mind, the rapidly changing nature of the job market can be attributed to two factors. The most plausible one is advances in technology. As well as helping improve productivity in the workplace, technological improvements radically changed employment patterns. That is, an increasing number of manual jobs are being replaced by machines, which reduced vacancies in the industrial and agricultural sectors. Knowledge-based industries such as information technologies, banking, and law also saw swift changes in terms of employment options. For instance, with the advent of advanced AI systems such as chatGPT, companies declared huge staff layoffs as tasks such as code writing, accounting, and legal work can be done by AI programs at a negligible cost. Another crucial factor is global economic turmoil caused by international conflicts and global pandemics. Growing tension between Russia and the West has resulted in major setbacks in many industries while the global spread of COVID-19 drove/rendered many people jobless.

Despite the alarming shifts in the job market, there are several ways employees can ensure stability for the future. One of the most practical solutions here would be creating multiple streams of income. This requires employees to abandon the traditional concept of lifetime employment and consider simultaneous employment in different spheres as a way to diversify their sources of income. This way, employees can create a safety net for possible future economic downturns. Along with accepting multiple jobs, employees should develop financial literacy. Understanding how to manage one’s finances such as by creating a savings account and investing in the financial market could prove useful as financial security is critical for one’s future success.

In conclusion, improvements in technology and rising global instability are two key drivers behind the changing economics of the job market. To counter these, employees should consider building several income streams and financial skills.

#task2
356 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

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The answer isn’t true)))

New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time.

Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Leisure time habits of children have been affected by modern technologies in different ways. While this trend is advantageous to some extent/degree, I share the view that the negative impact of technology on children’s downtime is more considerable.

Admittedly, new technologies children use in their free time benefit both them and their parents. The main advantage for children is improved cognition. That is, early exposure to computers and smartphones stimulates neurological growth in children as they are compelled to process many forms of visual and audio information while interacting with these devices. Having bolstered their cognitive abilities from a young age, children are likely to perform well at school, which is essential for their future success. Parents are also at an advantage from allowing their children access to electronic devices such as hand-held consoles and tablets. This is because these gadgets are a virtually free source of entertainment as opposed to taking children to amusement parks and attractions.

In spite of being somewhat beneficial, I believe new technologies do children more harm than good. Firstly, technology can be a source of distraction for children. It can distract them from their studies and other important commitments such as sports. Once distracted, children often see their performance at school decline and eventually, fall behind their peers. More than just causing poor academic performance, technology damages a child’s social life. When children are occupied with technology, they are deprived of chances for social engagement in the real-world context, and if they do not learn to develop social bonds, they fail to do so in adult life. However, perhaps the most worrying aspect of modern technology for children is its health implications. Children who use electronic devices are likely to develop a sedentary lifestyle and harmful addictions like compulsive TV-watching and playing video games. In no way can the use of technology among children be justified if their health is at risk.

In conclusion, the use of technology for leisure among children can be a change for the better in some aspects, but I consider that its downsides ranging from poor school performance, lack of social interaction to health detriments are more concerning.

#task2
359 words, #classwork
#Mukhammadali_Issues

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It's cooking time

p.s. today's menu is packed

#results #seven #alhamdulillah #2023 IDP PBI 20/May/2023

Age: 20
Attempt: 2
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 5 months

Teachers: Alisher&Muhammadali. We also give no less credit to the student’s previous teachers.

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#results #seven #alhamdulillah #2023 IDP PBI 20/May/2023

Age: 16
Attempt: 1
Start point: A&M program
Prep time w/ us: about 5 months

Teachers: Alisher&Muhammadali. We also give no less credit to the student’s previous teachers.

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✨@ad_astra_school ✨