The University Where I Want To Study

After having successfully completed the Training Course of “Tourism and Hotel Management: Industry of Tourism” in Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent I decided to change my direction. I think that the University where I want to study for a postgraduate student will help me to achieve my goal. Studying for a postgraduate qualification in Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) will be an important commitment, and represent a highly worthwhile investment in my future.

Manchester is one of the most extensive higher education centers in Europe and undoubtedly one of the most popular student cities in the UK.  It is a vibrant city of culture, music and sport and as the world’s first industrialized city, has its roots firmly in innovation and business. The University’s location in this great tourist city, combined with research active teaching staff and quality industry links creates a rich experience for the students in Tourism and Events Management.

The Manchester Metropolitan University is home to postgraduate students from all over the globe undertaking taught and research programs across a wide variety of disciplines. There are three departments in MMU: The Department of Apparel, The Department of Food, Nutrition and Hospitality, The Department of Tourism and Events Management.

There are extensive library facilities and others which are really necessary for study process. The main University library, with 24 hour opening during busy periods, is on-site and offers access to over 750.000 books, as well as e-journals, articles and e-books. The University can also lend you multimedia equipment including laptops, camcorders and projectors entirely free of charge. There is a wealth of good quality, affordable homes for students including hall of residences, flats and shared houses. The University runs 10 halls of residences with a range of comforts and services including some halls with en-suite bathrooms, catering and internet access.

The cost of full-time study for non-EU overseas students is 10.250$. Many postgraduates are self-financed, however financial support may be available for both taught courses ad research through a range of studentships and sponsorships.

Studying for my Master’s in Manchester Metropolitan University will make me think more seriously about the future. And I think that at the end of my course there I will definitely feel like a professional, qualified and prepared for the industry of Tourism and Hotel Management.

Teaching Methods in English Language

The number of students, who learn English language is increasing day by day. And this process requires very qualified teachers. Teaching English depends on the variety of factors such as learner’s age, gender, nationality, his/her 1^st language, the learner’s style and so on.

Teaching English to speakers of other languages is both complicated and rewarding. More and more internationally minded people are choosing to teach English as a second language.  Teachers of English as a second language need to know a few simple methods to overcome the language barrier with their students.

But there is no single the best way to teach English. That is why, English teachers must find methods that are the most effective during the different periods of the teaching and learning process.

Here are the most successful methods which can help the teachers of English to achieve the results that they want during the teaching process:

Think In the Language

It means that students should try to think as much as they can in the chosen second language. It sounds like a pretty difficult task, but they should bear with it. This is greatly important as one of the greatest issues when studying to speak a foreign language is the habit to actively translate from your language to another, instead of thinking automatically in the other language. This will train them to become more confident and comfortable when faced with the chance to actually speak in the other language. If they will practice it regularly, it will gradually become much more natural to them.

Have Fun While Learning

"A good beginning makes a good ending." The saying is true for the English learning classroom as well. Use effective warmers to start your interesting lessons and grab students’ attention. Why use warm-ups, energizers and activities?

-Create a positive group atmosphere;

 -Help people to relax

-Break down social barriers;

-Energize & motivate

-Help people to "think outside the box";

 -Help people to get to know one another

Speaking activities and games can also make your class fun and help your students easier understand and learn peculiarities of pronunciation, intonation and vocabulary of the English language.

Think/Pair/Share

 Students learn to speak English by speaking English, but it is often counterproductive to ask English language learners to read passages or give descriptions to the entire class. Students are often embarrassed by their minimal knowledge and English skills. The think/pair/share strategy gives all students the opportunity to practice English by explaining different topics. If the teacher is constantly talking, learners of English as a second language will never get a chance to practice. Group work gives students an opportunity to practice the language. Groups work the best with 2 to 5 people; with any more people, not everyone gets a chance to participate. The think/pair/share technique increases student participation and involvement, and is a particularly effective way of encouraging English language learners to express their own opinions in English.

Speak slowly, distinctly, and write down key terms

 Anyone who has learned a foreign language in class, then traveled to a country where the language is spoken, has noticed that it is difficult to understand natives because they seem to “talk too fast”. What seems normal speed to a native speaker is extremely fast to a language learner or to a student with a hearing impairment. The addition of the complex terms can make learning even more difficult. Write down key terms so students can see them and connect them to the spoken word.

Use non-verbal signals

Facial expressions, hand gestures, and other non-verbal cues are a great way to overcome the language barrier. For example, when explaining the concept of tall, raise your hand high into the air. When explaining the concept of cold, shiver and chatter your teeth.

Use visual aids

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words, and this is particularly true when teaching English as a second language. Visual aids can be used to teach everything from vocabulary to prepositions. In addition to instructional advantages, visuals keep lessons interesting for the learners. If possible, get access to an overhead or slide projector for effective presentations.

Don't over-correct

 Our first instinct as teachers of English as a second language is to correct student language errors. Over-correction, however, can make students be afraid of using the language. If afraid of being corrected every time they speak, students will simply stop speaking - and therefore learning - the language. Of course, there are appropriate times to correct language mistakes. If a concept - for example the past tense - has been discussed at length in class, it is appropriate to correct students when they form the past tense improperly.

We wish you good luck with all of your teaching methods! 

KO live: They are among us!

There is something magical about Kelajak Ovozi Summer Training Camp. Each and every day in the camp is different. Not merely because of trainings, events, but also because of the show KO live, and the people who touch it. KO live is the show which brings with itself fun and happiness to the whole camp. KO live is the program which has an extraordinary mission, unique style, rubrics, traditions, and experience. 

The youth camp show “KO live” began to be shot in 2012 year in Kelajak ovozi Summer Training Camp with the initiative of the activist of Kelajak ovozi YIC Mansur Normatov.

Mansur Normatov, leader of “KO live”:

Our TV show “KO live” was founded here in our dear Kelajak ovozi Summer Training Camp. Tell the truth, the founder of the program was the committee of Kelajak ovozi YIC. Last year in 14 days KO live was presented 11 times. The importance of this show among our youth is that we always try to take different events, stories from daily life of the camp, and show it in a humorous way. The tradition of shooting the program will continue this year as well. After the opening ceremony day we showed our first KO live for 2013 year. I want to say that this year we want to shoot more than 15 series of our program. We claim that KO live will continue in future, and make everybody smile.

As every day in the camp is hectic, full with trainings and competitions, the participants are really tired. And they want something that makes them relax in such kind of moments. For this KO live plays a great role. At 9.00 pm everyday KO live presents its new series to their audience, with what the show adds its own part to the activity of KO camp.

Dilafruz Sarimsakova, participant of #KOcamp:

To say honestly, KO live is one of the most impressive events which shows the real atmosphere in the camp. So many impressions and a lot of fun I have got from this show. The funniest thing of the program is that the secret camera shoots the problems, unexpected situations during our activity in the camp. In this show not only the participants, but at the same time all trainers and coordinators laugh and relax. I really thank Mansur Normatov and his colleagues for doing their best, and making us smile. All participants of KO wish them good luck! We are long for new series of KO live!

KO live is one of the best things that has ever happened in KO camp and let me tell you that I am truly blessed to watch it. This is one of the things what I believe makes life in the camp perfect.

Dream

Today I saw a wonderful dream,
In my dream I was with him.
He was standing next to me,
And I was standing next to him.
We were walking holding arms,
Arms were holding awesome hearts.
We were alone in the whole space
Flying from one to another place.
Like birds were singing for us,
And the God was looking at us.
He was singing for me,
Heart was singing for him!
(written by @DiliKadirova)

Natural and Cosmetic Beauty

     Once a girl went to Kelajak ovozi Summer Training Camp-2011. There she met many people who were the specialists of different spheres. Among them she noticed a young artist who was drawing the picture of the nature. She introduced herself to him, and asked him to draw her portrait. The girl said that she would bring her photos. As she promised, the next day she brought her photos. The artist looked through them, and could not find the suitable one. The girl asked him to choose one photo, but the artist said: “My dear, when I draw a picture I always try to see its soul, inner beauty. You brought me very beautiful photos, but in these photos you have hidden your soul with make-up. In these photos I cannot see the natural beauty. When I do not see the natural beauty, I cannot draw anything.” The next day the girl brought the artist another photo in which she did not put on any make-up. The artist said: “Nothing can change the real-natural beauty..!”

     “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” It means that not all people have the same opinions about what is attractive. Some people think that when we put on make-up, it will be the real beauty, and some people think vice versa. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the natural beauty and cosmetic beauty. The three main differences are time, health, and money.

     The most notable difference between these two kinds of beauty is time. When we put on make-up, it takes us too much time. Instead of wasting our time standing in front of the mirror for hours, we can spend our time on useful things such as learning something new, or helping someone and so on. Will make-up give us anything, if we spend our time on it? Of course, no! We should not think that people can achieve renown with their colored substances.

     Comparing both types of beauty we can notice another difference. It is health. I heard that even ten year-old girls have started wearing lipstick and make-up in imitation of the older girls. Do not they think about their health? If they put on a lot of make-up, they will have problems with their skin, and also they will get older earlier than usual. Instead of buying these beauty products, they can buy fruits and vegetables that are full of vitamins, and that help to be always healthy.

     Yet another difference between these two types of beauty is money. The attractiveness of the natural beauty is that it does not cost too much. But anyway some girls fritter so much money away on expensive make-up. There are some girls who do not work. If they do not work, where will they find money for buying make-up? Of course, they will spend their parents’ money that their parents earned with difficulty. Instead of spending their money on make-up, girls can buy books- keys for their bliss future.

     Here are the main differences between natural beauty and cosmetic beauty. As it seems, it comes down to a personal choice based on the time each person has, the attention he/she gives to his/her health, and the money. I prefer natural beauty better than cosmetic beauty, but sometimes it is better to look differently by putting on some make-up. Anyway, whether we put on make-up or not, our souls will not change..!

Dancing Fountain

     Las Vegas! It is the city of dreams, colors and emotions. The city where my heart became a slave, the slave of pure love..!

     It was summer. My friends and I wanted to go to somewhere new where we had never been before. So we came to a decision to go to Las Vegas. The first thing which we did in Las Vegas was visiting fountains of that city, but I did not even imagine that those fountains would change my life to 180 degrees.

     That day was Open Party in the area of fountains. All of us took part in that party. My friends danced, ate, drank, and swam. Only I walked, and enjoyed myself watching the beauty of the nature. While walking I heard somebody's voice. Someone was singing, and it seemed as that voice was calling me. I found the voice.

     There was a small cafe near those fountains. I entered the cafe, and sat out in the crowd. They came to hear him play. At that really moment I wished that I would be in his arms like his Spanish guitar, and he would play me through the night till the dawn. I wished that he would hold me in his arms like his Spanish guitar all night long. His magic voice enchanted me. I was hooked to his chain. I wanted his eyes to find me from that crowd of people. At last, he found me. I did not want his eyes to lose me. He was singing a song “Dancing Fountain”, and it became the melody of our love…

How to develop self-confidence?

     Self-confidence is a key to success and happiness. Self-confidence helps a person to achieve a successful life. It is all about believing in yourself, and having a faith in what you do. What will happen if we have lack of confidence? I think that the lack of self-confidence can be destructive for a person. In order to achieve success, a person should build confidence in him or herself. For instance, sometimes my confidence is high as the sky, and I feel like nothing can stop me, and at other times, it is at the rock bottom. In such situations I use four steps of developing self-confidence. They are: believing in yourself, feeling yourself important, realizing failure and identifying your success.

     The first step is believing in yourself. A person who believes in him or herself can achieve everything he or she wants. When I was a pupil at school, I always hesitated to do something, but my mother told me to do a thing which I believed to be right, even if others criticized me for it. My mother's words really helped me to believe in myself. After that, I used to do things which I thought right. As it is said: “Put your future in good hands-your own.” It means that first of all every person should believe in himself, and then others will believe in him too.

     The second step is feeling yourself important. In my opinion, a person can feel himself important when he understands that someone needs him, or he has places to visit, people to meet, and important work to do. Before winning the Educational grant Program of Fund Forum, I did not feel myself so important as I feel myself now. But after winning that grant, I found such kind of feelings in myself that I could not explain. I began to do important things, visit important places, meet with important people. I can say that important things that you do make you also feel important. The secret to inner confidence is to know your value and to feel yourself important.

     The next step is realizing your failure. Every time you fail you become stronger than before, and as Peter T. Mcintyre said: “Confidence comes not from always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong.” It means that we should admit our mistakes, and learn from them. By realizing our failure, we will get ready to the difficulties of this world. Every time we fail, we learn and increase our inner strength. So, every failure can make us more likely to succeed.

     At last, identifying our success is one of the steps of developing our self-confidence. Everyone is good at something, so we should discover the things that we accomplished. We should be proud of our own talents, and show them to others. What if we do not have any successful accomplishments? We should find something that we enjoy. We should believe that we were born with talents, and we can develop our talents.

     By following these four steps, I always develop my self-confidence. These steps always help me to find motivation, enthusiasm and eagerness to believe in myself, and show others that I can be confident, successful, and I can do things like others, or even more. Self-confidence builds success, and no one can take it away from you!