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pinklipz:
National Maths Competition for Primary 5 and 6

Over N200,000 to be won

For more info and registration call 080-5115-0299

Very nice one PinkLipz. Thanks for sharing.

Sleekyshuga:
Aiite then.. Drop your mail while I beep you..

Nice! Thanks. It's taofeekkareem@gmail.com. I'll be expectant. Cheers!

Sleekyshuga:
I'll do you a PM ..

Em..how about we chat via e-mail instead. Pretty please cos I honestly can't remember the password to the email I use for my Nairaland account.

Sorry.

Sleekyshuga:
Most welcome . You can do something with your system (get attractive images online, and attach to your write ups) or still, a friend who is so good with graphics can help sort it out. Printing wouldn't cost that much. With less than N3000, you should have over 50-100 flyers for a start..

I had someone do one for me around January or so when I was interested in making extra cash through lesson. The problem now was, instead of kids applying, I had adults asking for adult classes .. I pick race oo, though I finally settled for an SS1 boy I took in Mathematics, and the pay was very nice ..

P.S: Try making it creative, with fun images of kids learning on it.

Hmmn..Sounds like an idea I should try. Should be able to raise 3k in the coming week. I'll definitely do my best in searching for a good graphics artist too cos you're absolutely right. Good images would be more enticing and appealing to the eyes.

Sleekyshuga:
Hi !! You got scarce, and I wondered what kept you away. Now, I know better.

In everything, give thanks to God. See this as a stepping stone to greatness as I see your joy coming soonest .

Sometimes, things go rough for us to know our true self worth, and note that, only the strong survives challenges.

The year has few days to go. See the remaining days as an opportunity to evaluate, plan and repackage yourself..

Inasmuch as updating your CV and searching for another job is important, just maybe, it's time for you to be your own boss.

Don't underestimate the power of parents. You should work on attractive flyers which you can get across to parents of your former pupils, neighbors, etc and plead to take their kids on private lessons.

That maybe the beginning of your turning point. It's well, Artkat762.

Gosh! Many thanks. Those are deep words of encouragement you left for me there. I'll look into the flyer thing. Em..how much on the average does it cost to get something like that done? Cos I won't lie, I'm kinda clueless about that.

Thanks

Olanna45:
No you aren't unlucky. This is time to re strategize. if you know your worth and you are good at what you do, re package yourself and start sending out Cvs. by next term, something better will come.

I suffered same thing earlier this year. i felt my world has come to an end, but two months later i got my present job,which pays higher than the first.

Above all, take it to God in prayers.
It is well with you dear.

Oh thank you. I appreciate the advice and I'm glad for you. I think I'll commence another job search on Monday. It hasn't been easy though. The recession is even now making things worse. No more free lunch.

Thanks for the kind words still.

zaynie:
..what?!!!
In the middle of term?
That's so unprofessional....

I agree. I guess I got unlucky.

Forgive me guys. I'm sorry.

I know it seemed like I jilted this forum for no apparent reason.

Truth is I've been miserable for two weeks now.

Can't contribute in the authority of a teacher anymore.

My employer sent me a text message early in the morning asking me to see him at my earliest convenience.

That meeting turned very sour for me. He simply thanked me for my service stressing the school couldn't afford to pay me anymore.

I was utterly shocked!

I taught 3 subjects to 3 classes without complaints and that was supposed to be my reward?

Anyway, I'm done feeling miserable about it. Got to figure out the next plan.

Cheers!

Olanna45:
Thank you. So muchh. i understand it more now.

You are most welcome.

English Word of the Day

ROLLICK /'rɒlɪk/ /raw.lick/

Meaning - To behave in a carefree, hearty and jovial way.

Example - The three friends decided to rollick off to the freshmen's party.

Example 2 - The proprietor's speech began with so much seriousness, but later rollicked into an intreractive session filled with jokes and story-telling.


NOTE *** The word Rollick is believed to have been created from a blend of both words 'Romp' and 'Frollick'.

English Word of the Day

HARUM-SCARUM /hærəm-skærəm/ /ha.rum-sca.rum/

Meaning - Reckless, rash or irresponsible.

Example - Artkat762 was way too social during his undergraduate days in Lagos State University. He drank, smoked and did 'nacky-apako' with many young ladies. In other words, Artkat762 was quite harum-scarum during that period. But he has since repented.

Or

She ran harum-scarum all over the place.

Cc Olanna45

ENGLISH PHONICS/PHONETICS

A Quick Tutorial on the 'Schwa' 'ə' Sound

The Schwa sound - 'ə' is one of the sounds and characters of English phonics/phonetics. Interestingly, it is the most common sound in English Language.

Examples

Father = Fa.thə or 'fɑ:ðə (Phonetic transcription)

Mother = Mo.thə or 'mʌðə (Phonetic transcription)

Weather = Wea.thə or 'weðə (Phonetic transcription)

Whether = Whe.thə or 'weðə (Phonetic transcription)

Offer = O.ffə or 'ɒfə (Phonetic transcription)

Stammer = Stamm.ə or 'stæmə (Phonetic transcription)

September - December (Sep.tem.bə, Oc.to.bə, No.vem.bə, De.cem.bə) or (sep'tembə, ɒk'təʊbə, nəʊ'vembə, dɪ'sembə) all phonetic transcriptions.

Open = O.pen or 'əʊpən

Water = 'Wa.tə or 'wɔ:tə etc

The Schwa sound also modifies words like 'The' , 'Of', and 'And' when they feature in the MIDDLE of sentences and NOT used to begin them.

Example = Normally, the word 'The' is often transcribed as 'ðɪ' but when not starting a sentence, it becomes 'ðə'.

Normally, the word 'Of' is transcribed as 'ɒf' but in the middle of a sentence, it becomes 'əv'.

The word 'And' too normally goes as 'ɑ:nd' at the beginning of a sentence. But in the middle, it is written as 'ənd'.

Thanks for reading my brief tutorial about the Schwa sound and how it is used in English language.

Yours truly,

Artkat762

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Olanna45:
What a word! lol. pls can you give me a small E-lecture on Schwas?
thank you.

Oh I'd be honoured to!

I've got a class now though so that would be later in the evening. I'm sure you don't mind.

Cheers!

zaynie:
I went and checked your diary.... then I said to myself " what a nudnik! ".
Then I saw the words in bold and was like
I didn't take it personal. Just that too often people bash diary keepers as being too shallow, boring or airheads.
Sometimes it's true but then it's their life. That's someone's life that just got labeled.



And thanks for the word.
Now I know what to yell out at obnoxious people when my kids are around..... nudnik

Many thanks for the compliment. I sincerely regard myself a nudnik with no regrets. . I lead a simple life so I do not expect to record entertaining details on a daily basis.

And thanks for reminding me of the vocab word 'Airhead'. It's been long since I last used it. Also, shame on those who do not only poke their noses into other folks' diaries, but go ahead to belittle them. That's so not right and I ain't like that.

And last, goodluck with impressing your kids

Cheers!

English Word of the Day

ABSTEMIOUS /æbsti:mɪəs/ /ab.sti.mi.es/

Meaning - Eats or drinks little or not really inclined towards eating or drinking.

Example - Worried by her husband's abstemious nature, Folake pressed upon the waiter to serve him Jollof rice, small chops and a tall glass of juice.

zaynie:
People have diaries for many reasons.
Some don't set out to entertain you. They just keep a diary.

Oh i know! It was really just an example. I for one regard myself as a 'nudnik' for the type of diary I keep. Reason?

1 - I do not post in easily readable English and 2 - My posts are strictly about me and often boring.

I sure hope no one takes my earlier example of the word 'Nudnik' personal. If so, I tender sincere apologies in advance.

English Word of the Day

NUDNIK /'nu:dnɪk/ /nood.nik/

Meaning - A persistent and boring pest or person.

Example - Going through the diary section, I discovered that some Nairalanders consistently talk about themselves and their daily activities but fail to entertain with their stories. Yet they post everyday. You may call them Nudniks.

First and foremost,

Welcome Annibeteye and Mathefaro. Great to have you with us.

I quite agree with the submission by Mathefaro. A major challenge with the teaching profession is Passion Vs Pay. Not many teachers who are passionate about what they do earn enough to live comfortably. Take me for example. I truly love to teach English Language and Phonics but my take home pay is quite shameful. The only consolation comes from my students who appreciate me and are eager to learn.

And Annibiteye, you are by far my senior in this profession o! I equally look forward to earning a post-graduate diploma in Education in the future. I would really love that but still hoping and praying for a sponsor to come my way. It would take me eons to save enough for the program from my stipend-salary. Plus I concur with you. A teacher should never cheat his/her students out of academic knowledge. That would be unprofessional and inappropriate.


As for Olanna's story,..... Wow! Some students can be indeed wicked. That was a very unfortunate incident and I empathise with that teacher. I pray something of such never happens to me.

It is quite a shame that the school's management couldn't defend one of its own. But as for taking a break? Who then would teach in the classrooms? Just asking o! I'd rather prefer my compensation in cash.

Thank you all for sharing. May we all thrive in our career.

Amen!