📱🎤✨ Modern English in Use Today’s Word: Aura Aura originally meant a spiritual energy around a person. Example: “She has a calm aura.” It sounded serious. Almost mystical. Now the meaning has shifted. 📲 On social media, aura means presence, vibe, confidence, or social influence. It’s about how someone comes across not spiritually, but socially. You’ll see comments like: 😎 “He has insane aura.” 🔥 “That outfit increased her aura.” 📉 “You just lost 200 aura points.” 🎬 “Main character aura.” 🚜"Aura Farming." This usage is exaggerated on purpose. Sometimes it’s admiration. Sometimes it’s sarcasm. Sometimes it’s playful mockery. If someone says, “His aura dropped after that presentation,”👈🏾 what they mean his presence looked weaker or less confident. No one is talking about energy fields. 🏢 Professional vs Social On TikTok: “That CEO has crazy aura.” In a meeting: “She demonstrates strong executive presence.” Aura is informal. Executive presence is professional. Choose based on context. 🚫 When Not to Use It Avoid “aura” in: 1️⃣ Interviews 2️⃣ Academic writing 3️⃣ Formal business emails 4️⃣ Serious presentations It can sound immature if used incorrectly. 🧠 Why This Matters Modern English is not just vocabulary. It’s tone awareness. If you don’t understand how words evolve, you miss the joke. You miss the social signal. That’s where real communication awareness begins.

Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

Why pass an IELTS exam? The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is more than just an English exam. It’s a key that can open doors to international education, career growth, and global opportunities. 1) Study Abroad Opportunities Many universities in countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand require IELTS for admission. 2) Better Career Prospects International companies value employees with certified English skills. 3) Immigration & Global Mobility IELTS is often required for immigration processes in countries like Canada and Australia. 4) Personal Growth & Confidence You don’t just prepare for an exam — you level up your English. Passing this exam can really improve your current perspectives and open some new doors!