The Gift I chose

Advantages of studying abroad
It makes you a more interesting person
It gives you something to talk about
You get to learn a new language
It looks good on your résumé/ cv
Disadvantages of studying abroad
More intense homesickness
High cost
Your family will miss you
Language and cultural barriers
Longer travelling time
WRITING
Write an essay on the theme “Types of letters” (100 words)
Letter writing can be divided into two main types – Formal Letters and Informal Letters. Formal letters are letters that are written for official purposes, whereas informal letters are written about anything you want to let your friends or family know.
Formal Letter: These letters follow a certain pattern and formality. They are strictly kept professional in nature, and directly address the issues concerned. Any type of business letter or letter to authorities falls within this given category.
Informal Letter: These are personal letters. They need not follow any set pattern or adhere to any formalities. They contain personal information or are a written conversation. Informal letters are generally written to friends, acquaintances, relatives etc.
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SPEAKING
Give some information about “Giving feedback”
Giving feedback is a vital business communication skill. It is a two-way process of giving efficiently or receiving it constructively. Feedback is an essential part of business, education, and business trainings.

Usually, hearing the name of feedback creates a horrible picture in our mind of an employee being called upon at his superior’s office for the yearly or monthly performance appraisal, and he is lashed with severe criticism and daunting expressions from his boss. It is indeed, not the right method.

Feedback, if given in an efficient manner proves very motivating and helps in personal development. The employee receiving the feedback comes to know about his weak points, his strengths, the areas which need improvement, and the way he can further improve his performance. We mostly consider that feedback is only from the superior’s side to his subordinates, but, it is something that should occur in both directions. From top to bottom as well as from bottom to top level.