How to Prepare for a Group Discussion (GD): Check Preparation Tips for GD

In an interview by Jagranjosh.com, Karishma Gaur, English Language Expert (CELTA Certified) provides tips on how to prepare for a Group Discussion!

Key points Discussed in the Video:

It is difficult to prepare for the Group Discussion because you are:

Follow these Rules

1. Keep yourself abreast with the latest occurrences at least 5-6 months prior to the GD
2. Be a jack of all rather than being master of one
3. Gain comprehensive knowledge about the current happenings
4. Decide the nature of the study you wish to do on a daily basis
5. Be articulative in communicating your knowledge effectively and efficiently

Avoid these Habits

1. Last-minute preparation
2. Do not assume that only if you would get a call from the desired college you would start preparing for the GD

Inculcate these habits

1. Subscribe newspaper and read it regularly to keep yourself updated. Refer to some eminent newspaper(s) such as The Economic Times, Huffington Post, The Hindu etc
2. Register yourself on informative and famous blogs to read genuine articles and content.
3. If time is not a constraint, then read books to enhance your vocabulary and it would refine your choice of words
4. Be a regular reader of Magazines such as The Outlook, Readers Digest
5. Register yourself on Social Media; you will receive updated news and content happening across the globe. Like some relevant pages to get the appropriate feeds to enrich your knowledge.
6. Constantly follow these pages or else your information about the updates would become redundant
7. Put your Smartphone to good use. Install some apps that would enrich your GK on regular basis. It is another form of Edutainment

Takeaway: The Source of study referred by you to study for the Group Discussion would shape your learning. So choose it wisely and emerge as a winner.

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