START TO COMMUNICATE!: 2011

Sunday, October 9, 2011

How to ask someone to repeat something

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Industrial Automation: Behind the Scene

Thanks to Puan Fazita for teaching us.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Common expressions in English

Know the meaning of these commonly express expressions.

What are the common workplace expressions and its' meaning

Monday, March 28, 2011

NOTES TO BFF CLASS OF UWB10202

Please be informed that as part of the evaluation for the course, you are required to conduct an interview for a short video project. To start with, do watch the video under the topic of "interview skills: getting started" and "guidelines for conducting interview" Next, read these instructions:

In the same group, plan an interview session with public or experts regarding the topic that you have chose based on these theme:

Student's life
Teenagers trend (fashion, music, reading etc.)
Reality tv shows

You can create your own title for the video based on these given theme.
Prepare and present your plan & strategies of conducting this interview next week in powerpoint slides.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Listening Skills : Be a good listener

Presentation Skills : Where do you start?

Some tips on how to prepare for your presentation.

Improve the way you deliver your content.

Maintaining the eye contact reduces nervousness.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Let’s Start Writing

Everybody can speak, but not all of us can make batter writing. How? There are no ideas to tell you, but it is through a long practice. The easy way what I know copy and paste from internet. Easy and fast, but not good attitude. Don’t follow me!!!Practice make perfect. Here there are a several tip to share together and give us advantages to upgrade our writing skill (from internet). There were;

1. Read books written by great writer. You would not know how to do it if you do not read good writing. Everybody starts by learning from master and through them; you find your own writing. Read as much as you can. Pay a close attention to style, mechanism and content of the writing.

2. Do a lot of writing. Try to write every day because the more you write the better result you get. Writing is a skill, you have to keep practicing it to polish your skill. Write things for yourself, blog or other publications.

3. Always note down ideas that across your mind. Always bring a little notebook with you and write down ideas as your writing materials. Write down something you heard that move you / make you feel touching. Having these ideas written down can inspire you or go directly into your writing.

Only three simple tips, but hard to do. Right now maybe we can try to practice and someday it will proved. So, LET’S START WRITING. What across your mind, you can note, and try to share with us with your good writing in this blog.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

ME & my LiFe

Every day people will get through the new experience either it is a good or bad experience. It is a kind of stuff which every human will be gain since we born. With an experienced we learns to live the life and learn how to make decisions that affect our whole life. I also had a good and bad experience that thought me the true meaning of life. I love to travel and see the beauty of the nature. During weekend or leisure time, my friends and I are love going to hiking and do the outdoor photo shooting. Normally we are going in a group consists of more than five persons. If there is a much time we also going for camping. We went to Bukit Soga at Batu Pahat, Bukit Broga at Semenyih, Gunung Berlumut at Kluang and Gunung Pulai at Kulai and while hiking we also do the photo shooting.

F.A. to .......

This is a story about my life experience. When I was a little girl I have my own dream just like the other kids. I was dreaming to be a flight attendant. I was thought that when I am being a flight attendant, I can fly with the flock of birds while looking at the clouds. But it was just fantasy in the childhood. All of the memories during childhood used to be sweet memories for me. Today, I am still trying to achieve my dream even the dream of present is not the same as the dream of childhood.

Can you forgive and forget? - By Molja Aja

When we reach 25 years old. We actually at the end of our teenage life. People will call us adults instead of teenage and our body might be change from S size to L size. We also might change our personality, appearance, and might also our way in talking to others. But all these thing will have no effect to you or others surround you as long as you still you in term of attitude. People with bad attitude always being avoid by others and if you are bad and you try to change to a good person, remember BE FRIEND WITH OTHERS WHO ARE GOOD and AVOID people with BAD ATTITUDE.

Which sea does not have waves, which part of the earth is never touched by the rain? All human cannot run from making mistakes in their life. Whether the mistakes been done by someone to you or you make a mistake to your friend. Doesn't matter. For me, forgive each other is the best solution when we counter a problem with them. BUT, not FORGET what have they done to me. Because for me, by forgiving others, I actually forgive my self for wrong things that I have done before. To forgive is learning to love my self, to love my past. Learning that all what happened is a part of me. When I love 'that part', I can love your self and I can truely love others and move on with my life. But not forgetting what the wrong doing as part of my lesson in life. By not forgetting, I will always remind my self to be more careful in future. So, can you forgive and forget? or you are same as me, always forgive but not forget?

Lesson in life-"don't judge a book by its cover"-by Molja Aja

“Don’t judge a book by its cover”. Have you ever heard this idiom? It means not to judged people or things by what they look like from the outside. May be you will wonder why I start this article with this idiom. Hmm.. let me share a bit of my life lesson about some people judge me by my appearance.

This is a story about 3 years ago. I’m use to be a bit harsh girl, ride my scooter to college and never wear any feminine outfits like my other friends. One day, after finish my tenpin bowling training at Summit BP, I went to BP Mall with one of my team mate to buy a birthday present for my beloved sister for her coming birthday. I want to give her a set of international brand perfume.

We entered a perfume shop at Pacific mall, but suddenly few eyes of the sale girls look at us like we are some kind of alien entered their shop. But I just ignore them and I start looking at the brand that I want. When I saw this brand which i really love. I ask one of the salesgirl to give me a tester of that perfume. With the arrogant face, without a smile and unpleasant approach. That girl give a tester card. Suddenly, one of her friend approaching her and they start to speak to each other in Chinese language,“ look at them, wearing that kind of shirt,but want to buy these kind of expensive things, does they have money or not, hate to see these kind of people. If don’t have money, don’t look at these thing lor, wasting our time rite?!” and then they laugh to each other.

I’m really shock hearing what they said about us. Lucky me I can speak and listen to Chinese language very well because i used to study in Chinese school. I’m also not a kind that will burst or explode with this kind of situation. With a smile on my face, I said to the salesgirl “ Miss, i’m sorry but i change my mind. I don't think your perfume suit with me. But thank you by the way”. Then I pull my friend’s hand and went to another perfume shop in front of the previous shop. There, I bought two set of the perfume that cost me more that half thousand. After that, I went back to the arrogant salesgirls and I kindly said to them in Chinese language. “Excuse me miss, may I have a word with both of you? You can’t treat your customer like you did to us. Even our dress or outfit not as pretty as your others customer, you still have to treat us equally. Don't judge people by what they look like from the outside. Thank God that i’m in a good mood today or else, I might seeing your manager to report your attitude. By the way, that shop in front of you have just receive RM600 from me and luckily yours don't”. I smile at them, turn back and walk away.

Suddenly both of them call us and block our way. They apologies to us for their bad attitude and gave us a mini bottle of branded perfume as a apologies present. I forgive them and remind them again not to treat others like they treat us.

That is one of my memory and experienced in life. A lesson for me too, not to judge others by their appearance. But judge them by their heart and attitude. Don't ever under estimate others.-

~Molja Aja~

Life Is Like A Cup of Coffee - Inspirational Video Movie

My love experience

Normally, our lives as students start from 6 years old. We will be studying in kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools and so we will be entering the university life. Life at university is a very interesting life because we will have many fond and bitter memories. Experience at this university has taught me the meaning of life and also the correct way of dividing time between studying and enjoying. Besides that, I was able to recognize friends of different races, religions, cultures and countries. With this, it enhances my communication with the public and increases my knowledge of other countries. The sweetest experience I go through my life at university is to finish my studies in the Degree of Electrical Engineering major in Mechatronic successfully in October 2010. The presence of my parents on graduation day has inspired me to be successful in life. I also hope that one day I can continue my studies at the Master and PhD and my life is more successful in the future

Lesson of life

This life is colorful, as humans we cannot be separated from the life experiences of good and bad. Every experience that we are finalizing the decision. The best experience happen in my life, my first working experience after I finish secondary school. I began to recognize the public to communicate because of differences in age. Besides that, I learned to understand the attitudes and behaviors of the public. Even a small salary, I am happy because every month I will give half of the salary to the family. With the work I can feel how hard my family worked to get money to support my family.From experience that I am determined to get a better job of studying hard until I was grasping a degree to get a better job for my future life and my family.

Learn From Mistake Is An Important Part Of Life

Mistakes are unavoidable in life and people certainly make their share of them. Most people are afraid to fail. They worry constantly about not meeting expectations, making a mistake, or trying something new. Because of this, many never get started on the path toward reaching their goals.. and thus assure themselves of the very thing they are afraid of.. failure.. In the world of academics, mistakes are perceived as bad and to be avoided. For the first twenty-two years of your life, you are taught that mistakes are bad and embarrassing.. when in fact mistakes are simply opportunities to learn something new. The more mistakes a person makes, the more they will have learned and the greater chance they will have of succeeding on their next try. The key, however, is to learn from your mistakes and never make the same mistake twice.

The most important step in learning from a mistake is making certain that you’re functioning from a growth mindset. Since people with a fixed mindset tend to focus on performance, on wanting to appear in control, they have the tendency not to learn from a mistake. You should regard a mistake as a motivation for improvement, not as a slight on your ego and a magnification of some personal shortcoming.

Advertising Ideas

Check these out! Do you have what it takes?

Creative Advertising for Future Living?

How cool can this be? Thanks to Mr. Mohammad Talha (English Lecturer) who suggested this vid.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

LESSON IN LIFE

After a few moment thinking, I have gone through many experiences. Starting form childhood until I graduated there are many things that i can take as a lesson in my life.

What i would like to share here is related to study as it is an important element in our life.. Is an important element in our life. This is because with the higher knowledge it can guide us to a brighter future. Higher education can make sure life into a better direction and can improve the standard of living.

In addition, this life has taught me the meaning of friendship. Good friend to guide us towards goodness. If the wrong friends, we will be plunged into a dark alley. So, choose good friends to guide us towards the good. In conclusion, knowledge and friendship are important things for which I take lessons in life.

The Way Of Life

In a way of life, the greatest ambition is to perfection. Sometimes we must fight, and learn how to uncover the secrets of life.

The journey towards perfection is a process that determines our path of life. Every breath and heartbeat from day to night all heading to the same point that is perfection.

Every human has the same rights over time. No one on the world got more than that. But, there are rarely each of us is has different in mind. Some humans are fighting to kill time and there are some who feel that they have limited opportunities.

I grew up as a Muslim. I will live as a Muslim. I will fight as a Muslim. Al-Quran and As-Sunnah to be holding.

Life Is About The Decisions We Make And The Road We Take

Life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and bumpy roads; crooked and straight roads. There will be roads that lead to fame and fortune on one hand, or isolation and poverty on the other. There are as many roads to happiness as there are roads to sadness.
The one thing roads have in common is that the journey almost always begins with a decision.

There are no guarantees

There are no guarantees that choosing to do the right thing will always lead you to happiness. Loving someone with all your heart does not guarantee that devotion will be received in return. Gaining fame and fortune does not guarantee happiness. The only thing you have power over is the decisions that you make, and how you respond to each situation. It is not what happens to you, it is what you do about it.

Wrong decisions are inevitable.

No one is perfect. If you knew you were about to make a wrong decision, would you go ahead with it? Of course not, but that should never prevent you from having the confidence to make future decisions. Do your research to understand your options, and learn from your experiences, right or wrong. Decision making is like building muscles, the more you do it, the stronger and more confident you will become.

Trust yourself and make that decision.

Make the choice to confidently take the road that will allow you to live your life to the fullest rather remaining a bystander or a passive audience. Second guessing each decision will only add unnecessary stress, and lead to missed opportunities.
Whether a decision is right or wrong, only time will tell, but whatever the outcome, take heart that you have chosen the road that will lead you to become all that you can be.

Ten Ways to Improve Your Interpersonal Skills

Guidelines for Conducting Interviews

Here's the top 10 list!

Be fully prepared on the topic before you start the interview (materials)
Learn as much as possible about the person beforehand.
Be honest upfront about your intentions - tell who you are, why you want to interview this person, and what you plan to do with the interview after it is completed.
Make sure your equipment works and you know how to use it.
Show respect for the interviewee by dressing properly for the interview.
Spend a little time before you turn on the recorder by carrying on small talk and establishing rapport with the interviewee.
Ask basic question first to the interviewee such as about himself/herself.
It is wise ahead of time to write a list of questions you want to ask.
Make sure your questions are as neutral and unbiased as possible. Ask open-ended questions ( WH-type). Do not ask leading questions that are generally undesirable as they result in false or slanted information.
As you conclude, be sure to thank the interviewee for talking to you a 'thank you' note will be good.

source: http://goapes.wikispaces.com/file/view/Guidelines+for+Conducting+Interviews.pdf

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Interview Skills: Getting Started

Prepare for your Job Interview!

Examples for Informational Interview

Monday, March 14, 2011

Dual-Screen Acer Iconia Laptop - CES 2011

The world's most advanced touchbook.
What's your opinion??..

Friday, March 11, 2011

You Attitude- Public Speaking Skills

It's all about You.

The Importance of Audience-Speaker Relationship

It is very important that you engaged in a good relationship with your audience to ensure the sucesss of your presentation or speech.

Public Speaking Tips 3

Be confident! It's all started here.

Public Speaking Tips 2

Why credibility is so important to your speech?

Public Speaking Tips 1

Mind your body language and posture.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Our own Malaysian can also give powerful presentation. Watch & Learn.

When you do a presentation with slides and notes in your hand be sure to use it minimally and which will not distract your ideas and focus. Do interact with your slides presentation BUT not reading it the whole time, it will loose your audience interest and your credibility.

Does this ever happened to you?

If you do not plan your presentation carefully then it will turn into disaster! Learn that this is not supposed to be happening if you have planned & practiced your presentation. At the end of the day you might expect that you have gained your confidence and no problem of having the next.

Present Like Steve Jobs

Effective Presentation Skills Need Professionals to Show & Tell.

Language of Meetings : Agreeing vs Disagreeing

Expressing opinions in meetings, discussions, problem solving and other situations are important because it encourages flourishing of ideas. Therefore, learning to express an opinion, to agree or disagree, in a positive and inoffensive manner is an important social skill and most importantly in interpersonal skill.

Here are some useful expression to help you dealing with differences & conflict in meeting or discussion:

Expressing a General Opinion

In my opinion . . .
I think . . .
I prefer . . .

Expressing an Opinion about Taking Action

We could . . . Maybe we could . . . (softer)
Could we . . .? (more polite)
I think we should . . .
I don't think we should . . .
Why don't we . . . (more polite if inflected as a question)
How about . . .

Expressing Agreement

Great idea!
I agree.
That's a good idea.
I think so too.
I would go along with that. (positive, but slightly neutral)
I might go along with that. (even more neutral, but slightly positive)
Maybe you are right. (positive, but slightly neutral)

Expressing Disagreement

I'm not sure about that (negative, but slightly neutral)
I don't know, but it seems that . . . (gentle)
I don't think I agree.
I don't agree. (stronger)
I'm afraid I disagree.
I'm sorry, but I don't agree.
I'm not sure that's the best idea.
Yes, but . . .