### 🌟 Word of the Day: Ability

Definition:
"Ability" (noun) refers to the power, skill, or means to do something. It can describe both natural talents and skills that are learned or developed over time.

Collocations:
🔹 Verb + Ability:
- develop ability: "With practice, you can develop your ability to speak English fluently."
- demonstrate ability: "She demonstrated her ability to solve complex problems."

🔹 Adjective + Ability:
- natural ability: "He has a natural ability to play the piano."
- incredible ability: "The athlete showed an incredible ability to adapt to the new environment."

🔹 Noun + Preposition + Ability:
- confidence in + ability: "The coach has complete confidence in her ability to win."
- test of + ability: "The exam was a true test of my ability to work under pressure."

Common Expressions:
- To the best of one’s ability: Doing something as well as one can.
_Example: "I completed the project to the best of my ability."_

Fun Fact:
Did you know? The word "ability" comes from the Latin word "habilitas," which means "skillful" or "suitable."

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### 💡 Quick Tip!
When you describe someone’s skill, you can use "ability" with adjectives like "average," "outstanding," "limited," or "exceptional."

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### 💬 Your Turn!
Share a sentence using "ability" in the comments! Try to use one of the collocations or expressions mentioned above. Let's see how many different ways we can use this word! 😊

### 🔑 Verb + Ability Collocations

Today, we're focusing on some powerful verb + ability combinations that you can use to enhance your English fluency! Check out these common collocations:

1. assess + ability: "The coach needs to assess each player's ability before choosing the team."
2. overestimate + ability: "Many people tend to overestimate their ability to multitask."
3. lose + ability: "After the accident, she temporarily lost the ability to walk."
4. doubt + ability: "He never doubted his ability to succeed, no matter how tough things got."
5. show + ability: "The young musician showed an incredible ability to learn new instruments quickly."
6. affect + ability: "Fatigue can seriously affect your ability to concentrate during the exam."

🔹 Tip: Try using at least one of these collocations in a sentence today! Share your examples in the comments below. Let's see how creative you can get! 😊

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### 📝 Exercise Time!

Complete the sentences with the correct verb from the list:

1. It’s important not to __ your ability when attempting difficult tasks.
2. The teacher wanted to __ her students' abilities at the beginning of the course.
3. He started to __ his ability to lead the team after a series of setbacks.
4. Lack of sleep can __ your ability to think clearly.
5. She __ an extraordinary ability to connect with people from different backgrounds.
6. After the accident, he __ the ability to remember certain events.

Verbs: assess, doubt, affect, show, lose, overestimate

Comment with your answers below! Let’s see how well you’ve mastered these collocations!

BM Talks with Khusan Abdumuminov

Khusanboy Abdumuminovni BM Talks ga navbatdagi speaker sifatida taklif qilganimizdan xabaringiz bor. Podkast juda qiziqarli va sizlar uchun foydali bo'ladi deb o'ylaymiz. Podkast da sizlar uchun qiziq bo'ladigan ko'p mavzular haqida gaplashdik.

To'liq podkastni Yakshanba kuni soat 18:00 da YouTube sahifamizda tomosha qilishingiz mumkin.

Kanal linki: https://youtube.com/@bekzodmirahmedov9?si=Mqi144PTRhNn3ZuU

Ungacha esa Khusanboy bilan bo'lgan Speaking Mock Exam ni hali ko'rmagan bo'lsangiz albatta buni ham ko'rishni tavsiya qilaman.

To go vs to study

In English, it's very common to say "to go to [university name]" to indicate that you're a student at that university. In Uzbek, we usually use the word "study" to convey the same meaning. While "study" isn't necessarily incorrect, "go" is more commonly used, particularly in everyday English.

P.S. If you’ve paid attention, one of the first questions asked in your IELTS Speaking exam is: “Do you work or are you a student?” rather than “Do you work or study?”

Okay, so I just found the full clip. It turns out this guy, Darryl Vega, makes these funny skits for TikTok. The entire job interview scene, by the way, is pretty hilarious.

https://youtu.be/SOvUZksa-v8?si=mI89Sr58wn5tRy9U

Do you know the craziest IELTS guy in Uzbekistan?

Meet Alex, who’s about to do an incredible 12-hour non-stop stream, answering IELTS speaking questions.

If you're looking for inspiration or ideas, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Alex, a former IELTS instructor at IELTS ZONE.

Join him for this epic stream – I might even pop in to say hello! Stay tuned!

Anyone interested in chess can now watch my game against Isom TV. This was one of the best games I've played in the tournament, I think.

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Aim for the highest 🦅

Khusanboy Abdumuminov bilan uzoq kutilgan podkastimiz YouTube sahifamizga joylandi. Bemalol kirib tomosha qilishingiz mumkin.

Podkast haqida fikringiz, va bu suhbatdan olgan insight' laringizni albatta kommentariyada yozib qoldiring.

📹Link: https://youtu.be/uzVA2VtKcxc?si=z0IrYecSg7KRcmkz

✨ #GuessTheIDIOM ✨

In today’s challenge, we have an idiom that represents something valuable or special hidden within something ordinary or rough. 🌟 It could be a person, object, or even a talent that’s not immediately obvious but shines when discovered.

Here’s a clue: Imagine finding a sparkling gem in an unexpected place! 💎

Can you guess the idiom? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️

#EnglishIdioms #LearnWithUs #IELTSPrep #IdiomaticExpressions

Who can come up with the best caption for this video? It can be clever, funny, or serious – let your creativity flow!

Here are some fascinating facts about polar bears.

#FunFact
Did you know that humans have virtually no chance of survival if they come face-to-face with a polar bear?

Here's a simple rhyme to help you remember what to do if you ever encounter a bear.

"If it’s black, fight back."
"If it’s brown, lie down."
"If it’s white, good night."

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