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Spoken English
For Spoken English
Speak English with confidence in daily life and at work: greetings and introductions, everyday conversations, clear pronunciation, polite questions, office and telephone English, job interviews, group discussions and presentations, with a daily practice routine.
7 lessons
About 26 min of reading
35 practice questions
24 key terms
1Greetings and Introducing Yourself5 key points · 3 min read
Greet with good morning, good afternoon or good evening; "good night" is only for leaving.
Answer "How are you?" briefly and ask it back.
A self-introduction covers your name, where you are from, what you do and your interests or goal.
Say "My name is…" or "I am…", not "Myself…".
Introduce people by name: "Rohit, this is Neha."
2Everyday Conversations: Shop, Travel and Phone5 key points · 3 min read
Ask prices with "How much is this?" and ask for the bill with "Could I have the bill, please?"
Ask for directions politely and listen for words such as straight, left, opposite and next to.
On the phone, say who you are first and repeat important details back.
Use "Sorry, could you say that again?" when you do not hear clearly.
Keep small talk to safe topics such as the weather, sports, food and festivals.
3Pronunciation and Word Stress for Indian Learners5 key points · 4 min read
The aim is clarity, not a foreign accent.
Practise the v and w difference, both th sounds, z, and an s followed by a consonant at the start of a word.
Learn common silent letters, as in know, comb, walk, write and hour.
Put word stress on the right syllable; many nouns stress the first syllable and verbs the second.
Past-tense -ed is said as t, d or id; only after t or d is it an extra syllable.
4Asking and Answering Questions Politely5 key points · 4 min read
In a direct question, put the helping verb before the subject: "Where are you going?"
Indirect questions such as "Could you tell me where the station is?" use statement word order.
Could you, Would you mind and May I make requests more polite.
Give short answers with the helping verb: "Yes, I do." / "No, I haven't."
Match a question tag to the sentence's own verb: "You are coming, aren't you?"
5Office and Telephone English5 key points · 4 min read
Answer business calls with a greeting, the organisation's name, your name and an offer to help.
A phone message needs the caller's name, organisation, number, message and a time to call back.
Spell names with the international alphabet (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie…) and use "double" for repeated digits.
Prefer international forms such as "I'll get back to you" to "I will revert".
Speak slowly, smile and keep any promise to call back.
6Job Interview Practice with Model Answers5 key points · 4 min read
Prepare and practise answers aloud, but do not memorise them word for word.
Answer "Tell me about yourself" in about a minute: present, past, future.
Prove every strength with a short example.
Give a real but manageable weakness and show how you are improving.
Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for questions about past experiences.
7Group Discussions, Presentations and Daily Confidence Practice5 key points · 4 min read
In a GD, evaluators value clear points, listening and politeness more than speaking time.
Use polite phrases to agree, disagree, enter the discussion and sum up.
Structure a short talk as opening, three main points and closing, with signposting phrases.
Speak from keywords, look at your audience and pause instead of saying "umm".
A daily routine of reading aloud, shadowing, mirror talk and self-recording builds confidence.
English Grammar and Communication
For Spoken English and Shorthand
Build correct, confident English: parts of speech, tenses, articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement, voice and reported speech, the common errors Hindi speakers make, and phrases for interviews and the office.
7 lessons
About 26 min of reading
35 practice questions
25 key terms
1Parts of Speech5 key points · 4 min read
English has eight parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction and interjection.
Uncountable nouns such as advice and information have no plural.
Adjectives describe nouns; adverbs describe verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
Good is an adjective; well is its adverb.
A word's part of speech depends on its job in the sentence.
2The Twelve Tenses5 key points · 4 min read
Present, past and future each have simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous forms.
Do not use a definite past time, such as yesterday, with the present perfect.
After do, does or did, use the base form of the verb.
State verbs such as know and own are not normally used in continuous forms.
After when, before and as soon as, use a present tense for the future.
3Articles and Prepositions5 key points · 4 min read
Choose a or an by the sound that follows: an hour, a university.
Use the for things already known, unique things, superlatives and rivers.
At for clock times, on for days and dates, in for months and years.
Since marks a starting point; for marks a length of time.
Some verbs take no preposition: discuss the plan, reach Delhi.
4Subject-Verb Agreement5 key points · 3 min read
A singular subject takes a singular verb; a plural subject takes a plural verb.
Words between the subject and the verb do not change the subject.
With either ... or and neither ... nor, the verb agrees with the nearer subject.
A number of takes a plural verb; the number of takes a singular verb.
News and mathematics are singular; trousers and scissors are plural.
5Active and Passive Voice5 key points · 4 min read
In the passive, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject.
The passive uses a form of be plus the past participle.
Only transitive verbs, which take an object, can be made passive.
Use the passive when the doer is unknown or unimportant.
Prefer the active voice for clear, direct writing.
6Direct and Indirect Speech5 key points · 3 min read
After a past reporting verb, tenses usually move one step back.
Will becomes would, can becomes could and may becomes might.
Universal truths keep their present tense.
Reported questions use statement word order and if or whether for yes/no questions.
Commands use told or requested with to; negatives use not to.
7Common Errors and English for Interviews and the Office5 key points · 4 min read
Remember the article: He is an engineer.
Use the right question tag: You are coming, aren't you?
Introduce yourself with My name is ..., not Myself ...
Polite requests start with Could you please ... or May I ...
Say exactly what you need and by when, instead of Kindly do the needful.
Shorthand
For Shorthand
Learn what shorthand and stenography are, how Pitman-style shorthand writes by sound with strokes, vowel signs, short forms and phrases, and how graded dictation, careful transcription and daily typing practice build real speed and accuracy.
7 lessons
About 28 min of reading
35 practice questions
25 key terms
1What Shorthand and Stenography Are5 key points · 4 min read
Shorthand uses signs and abbreviations so that speech can be written as fast as it is spoken.
A stenographer takes down dictation in shorthand and transcribes it into typed text.
Shorthand is used in courts, offices, legislatures, meetings and reporting.
Pitman shorthand is a phonetic system widely taught for English in India; Hindi shorthand systems also exist.
Learning has two stages: theory first, then speed through regular dictation.
2Writing by Sound5 key points · 4 min read
Shorthand writes the sounds you hear, not the spelling of the word.
Silent letters are ignored; words that begin with the same sound begin with the same stroke.
Pitman gives each consonant sound a stroke and shows vowels with small signs.
Paired sounds such as p and b share one stroke shape, written light or thick.
Correct spelling returns when you type the transcript.
3Strokes, Vowel Signs and Outlines5 key points · 4 min read
Each consonant sound has a stroke that differs in shape, direction, thickness and length.
Vowels are small dots and dashes; their type, weight and place tell you which vowel it is.
In Pitman, writing an outline above, on or through the line indicates its first vowel sound.
An outline is the complete shorthand form of a word: joined strokes plus any signs.
Accurate, proportionate and legible outlines come before speed.
4Short Forms and Phrasing4 key points · 4 min read
Short forms are brief signs for very common words; Pitman calls many of them grammalogues.
Learn short forms in small sets, test yourself both ways and revise them daily.
Phrasing joins the outlines of words that naturally go together, saving pen lifts.
Never phrase across a full stop, and keep every phrase easy to read.
5Building Speed with Graded Dictation4 key points · 4 min read
Speed is measured in words per minute: 80 wpm for 5 minutes is 400 words.
Graded dictation raises the speed step by step, about 10 wpm at a time.
Stretch with a faster passage, then settle with an accurate one at your comfortable speed.
If you miss a word, leave a gap and keep writing; never stop mid-dictation.
6Accuracy and Transcription5 key points · 4 min read
Transcription turns shorthand notes into correct, complete and well laid-out typed text.
Read the whole passage first and use the context to decide unclear outlines.
Common errors are omissions, substitutions, additions, spellings and figures.
Spell check can miss correctly spelt wrong words, so always proofread.
Error percentage = mistakes divided by total words, multiplied by 100.
7A Daily Practice Plan: Typing and Shorthand Together5 key points · 4 min read
Transcription is done on a computer, so typing speed and accuracy matter as much as shorthand.
A balanced daily plan covers warm-up, reading, theory, dictation, transcription and error drill.
An error notebook catches the outlines you get wrong again and again.
Track your speed and error percentage weekly in a progress register.
Steady daily practice beats occasional long sessions.
Typing
For Shorthand
Learn touch typing the right way: posture, the home row, which finger presses which key, accuracy before speed, measuring WPM, a daily practice plan and the basics of Hindi typing.
7 lessons
About 22 min of reading
20 practice questions
25 key terms
1Touch Typing and Correct Posture4 key points · 3 min read
Touch typing uses all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard.
Sit upright with feet flat, elbows at about 90 degrees and wrists straight.
Keep the monitor about an arm's length away, top of screen at or below eye level.
Press keys lightly and take short breaks to protect your hands and eyes.
2The Home Row4 key points · 3 min read
The home row keys are A S D F for the left hand and J K L ; for the right.
The bumps on F and J help you find the home row without looking.
Every finger reaches, presses and returns to its home key.
Use one thumb consistently for the space bar.
3The Finger-to-Key Map4 key points · 3 min read
Each finger covers a slanting column of keys above and below its home key.
The index fingers each cover two columns; the little fingers cover the edge keys.
Use the Shift key on the opposite side from the letter you are typing.
On the numeric keypad, rest on 4, 5 and 6; the 5 key has a bump.
4Accuracy Before Speed4 key points · 3 min read
Accuracy comes first; speed grows when correct movements become automatic.
Never look at the keys; use the bumps on F and J to find your place.
Type to a steady, even rhythm instead of in bursts.
Practise your weak keys and letter pairs with short targeted drills.
5Measuring Speed and Accuracy4 key points · 3 min read
A standard word is 5 characters, including spaces and punctuation.
Gross WPM is total characters divided by 5, divided by the minutes.
Net WPM subtracts a penalty for uncorrected errors; accuracy is correct characters as a percentage.
Different tests use different rules, so read the official instructions for yours.
6Building a Practice Plan4 key points · 3 min read
Practise 20 to 30 minutes every day rather than in long, occasional sessions.
Each session should include a warm-up, weak keys, word drills, passages and one timed test.
Practise with real material that includes capitals, numbers and punctuation.
Plateaus are normal; slow down, focus on accuracy and drill weak letter pairs.
7Hindi Typing Basics5 key points · 4 min read
Unicode Hindi works everywhere; legacy-font text needs that exact font installed.
Inscript is the standard layout, with vowels mostly on the left and consonants on the right.
Remington comes from Hindi typewriters; skill on one layout does not transfer to the other.
Windows key + Space switches between English and Hindi keyboards.
In Unicode, matras follow the consonant, and the halant joins consonants into conjuncts.
Computer Fundamentals
For Computer teacher training
Learn how a computer works, from its parts and devices to memory units, number systems, software, operating systems and file management.
7 lessons
About 21 min of reading
35 practice questions
25 key terms
1Introduction to Computers4 key points · 3 min read
A computer accepts input, processes it, produces output and stores results.
Data is raw facts; information is processed data with meaning.
GIGO means wrong input gives wrong output.
Hardware is the physical machine; software is the set of programs that run on it.
2Parts of a Computer4 key points · 3 min read
The CPU carries out instructions; its parts are the ALU, the Control Unit and registers.
The motherboard is the main circuit board that connects every part.
The SMPS converts AC mains power into low-voltage DC.
Peripherals connect through ports such as USB and HDMI.
3Input and Output Devices4 key points · 3 min read
Input devices send data in; output devices show, print or play results.
Dot matrix printers are impact printers; inkjet and laser printers are not.
A touchscreen is both an input and an output device.
4Memory and Storage Devices4 key points · 3 min read
RAM is volatile working memory; ROM is non-volatile and holds start-up firmware.
Cache sits between the CPU and RAM to speed up access.
HDDs store data magnetically; SSDs and pen drives use flash memory.
Always keep a backup of important files in more than one place.
5Bits, Bytes and Number Systems5 key points · 3 min read
8 bits make a byte and 4 bits make a nibble.
In the binary convention, each unit (KB, MB, GB, TB) is 1024 times the one before it.
Binary is base 2, octal base 8, decimal base 10 and hexadecimal base 16.
1101 in binary is 13 in decimal; one hex digit equals 4 bits.
ASCII codes English characters; Unicode covers scripts such as Devanagari.
6Software and Operating Systems5 key points · 3 min read
System software runs the computer; application software does tasks for the user.
A compiler translates the whole program first; an interpreter works one statement at a time.
Open-source software shares its source code; proprietary software does not.
The OS manages processes, memory, files, devices, security and the user interface.
POST is the hardware check the firmware runs at start-up.
7File Management Concepts4 key points · 3 min read
A file holds data; a folder holds files and other folders.
The extension after the last full stop tells the file type.
A path is the full address of a file or folder, such as C:\Users\Aman\Documents.
Copy keeps the original; move takes it away from the old location.
MS Word
For Computer teacher training
Create, edit, format and print professional documents in Microsoft Word, from simple letters and tables to long reports with a table of contents and mail-merged letters.
7 lessons
About 28 min of reading
35 practice questions
25 key terms
1Getting Started with MS Word5 key points · 4 min read
Word is a word processor for letters, reports and other documents.
Commands sit in ribbon tabs and groups; the dialog box launcher opens more options.
Word wraps lines automatically, so press Enter only for a new paragraph.
Ctrl+S saves, F12 opens Save As, and Word files use the .docx extension.
Print Layout view shows the page as it will print.
2Editing, Proofing and Reviewing Text5 key points · 4 min read
Double-click selects a word, triple-click selects a paragraph and Ctrl+A selects everything.
Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V cut, copy and paste; Ctrl+Z undoes and Ctrl+Y redoes.
Ctrl+H opens Find and Replace; Replace All changes every match at once.
F7 checks spelling and grammar; a red wavy line marks a possible spelling mistake.
Track Changes (Ctrl+Shift+E) records edits so they can be accepted or rejected.
3Formatting Text and Paragraphs5 key points · 4 min read
Character formatting changes letters; paragraph formatting changes whole paragraphs.
Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I and Ctrl+U apply bold, italic and underline.
Ctrl+L, Ctrl+E, Ctrl+R and Ctrl+J set left, center, right and justified alignment.
Bullets suit unordered items and numbering suits steps; Tab and Shift+Tab change list levels.
Format Painter copies formatting; double-click it to use it several times.
4Page Layout, Headers, Footers and Printing5 key points · 4 min read
The Layout tab controls margins, orientation, paper size and columns.
Ctrl+Enter inserts a page break; section breaks allow different layouts in one document.
Headers and footers repeat on every page; inserted page numbers update automatically.
Watermark, Page Color and Page Borders are on the Design tab.
Ctrl+P opens Print, with settings for copies, page ranges and a preview.
5Working with Tables5 key points · 4 min read
A table is made of rows, columns and cells.
Tab moves to the next cell, and Tab in the last cell adds a new row.
Merge Cells joins cells into one; Split Cells divides one cell.
Layout > Formula with =SUM(ABOVE) totals a column, but the result is updated with F9.
Repeat Header Rows shows the heading row on every page of a long table.
6Pictures, Shapes and Other Objects5 key points · 4 min read
Pictures, shapes, icons, SmartArt and charts are all on the Insert tab.
The Picture Format tab offers Crop, Picture Styles, corrections and Alt Text.
Wrap Text controls how text flows around a picture; In Line with Text is the default.
Hold Shift while drawing a shape to keep it perfectly round or square.
Ctrl+K inserts a hyperlink, and Symbol inserts characters such as ₹.
7Styles, Table of Contents and Mail Merge5 key points · 4 min read
A style is named formatting; Normal, Heading 1 and Heading 2 are common styles.
Modifying a style updates every paragraph that uses it.
References > Table of Contents builds a contents list from heading styles; Update Table refreshes it.
Mail merge combines a main document with a data source through merge fields.
The mail merge commands are on the Mailings tab, ending with Finish & Merge.
MS Excel
For Computer teacher training
Work with cells, ranges and formulas in Microsoft Excel, use functions such as SUM, IF, VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP, and sort, filter, chart and print your data.
7 lessons
About 27 min of reading
35 practice questions
25 key terms
1Getting Started with Excel5 key points · 4 min read
A workbook (.xlsx) contains worksheets made of columns, rows and cells.
A cell address is the column letter followed by the row number, such as B4.
A range such as A1:C5 uses a colon to mean "from A1 to C5".
Text aligns left and numbers align right by default; ##### means the column is too narrow.
The fill handle continues series such as Jan, Feb, Mar.
2Formatting Cells and Worksheets5 key points · 3 min read
Formatting changes how a value looks, not the value itself.
Ctrl+1 opens Format Cells, where you can choose formats such as Currency with the ₹ symbol.
Gridlines do not print by default; use Borders for tables you will print.
Wrap Text, Merge & Center and AutoFit help data fit neatly.
Conditional Formatting changes a cell's look automatically based on its value.
3Formulas and Basic Functions5 key points · 4 min read
Every formula starts with =; use cell references so results update automatically.
Excel calculates brackets first, then powers, then * and /, then + and -.
COUNT counts cells with numbers, while COUNTA counts cells that are not empty.
AVERAGE ignores empty cells but includes zeros.
Alt+= inserts AutoSum; errors such as #DIV/0!, #NAME? and #REF! point to the cause of a problem.
4Relative, Absolute and Mixed References5 key points · 4 min read
Relative references (A1) change when a formula is copied; this is the default.
Absolute references ($A$1) stay fixed wherever the formula is copied.
Mixed references ($A1 or A$1) lock only the column or only the row.
F4 cycles through the reference types while you edit a formula.
Use an absolute reference or a named cell for one value, such as a rate, used by many formulas.
5Decisions and Lookups: IF, VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP4 key points · 4 min read
IF(test, value_if_true, value_if_false) returns one of two results; text results go in double quotes.
VLOOKUP searches the first column of a table and returns a value from a column to its right.
Use FALSE as VLOOKUP's last argument for an exact match; a value that is not found gives #N/A.
XLOOKUP needs Microsoft 365 or Excel 2021 and later; it matches exactly by default and can return from any column.
6Sorting and Filtering Data5 key points · 4 min read
Keep one heading row and no blank rows inside a list you want to sort or filter.
Sort A to Z or Z to A sorts whole rows; Data > Sort sorts by several columns.
Filter (Ctrl+Shift+L) hides rows that do not match, without deleting them.
Ctrl+T turns a list into an Excel Table with automatic filters and formatting.
Freeze Top Row keeps the headings visible while you scroll.
7Charts and Printing5 key points · 4 min read
Select the data with its headings and use Insert > Recommended Charts or a chart type.
Column charts compare categories, line charts show change over time and pie charts show parts of a whole.
The Chart Design and Format tabs add titles, labels and styles; charts update when the data changes.
Fit Sheet on One Page, Print Area and Print Titles control what prints and how.
Gridlines do not print unless you tick Gridlines > Print.
MS PowerPoint
For Computer teacher training
Build clear, attractive presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint with layouts, themes, pictures, charts, transitions and animations, then deliver them confidently as a slide show.
7 lessons
About 28 min of reading
35 practice questions
25 key terms
1Getting Started with PowerPoint5 key points · 4 min read
A presentation is a set of slides; PowerPoint files use the .pptx extension.
Normal view has the slide thumbnails pane, the slide pane and the Notes pane.
Slide Sorter view is best for rearranging slides.
Speaker notes are for the presenter and do not appear on the slide.
Plan the purpose, audience and outline first, and keep one main idea per slide.
2Slides, Layouts and Text5 key points · 4 min read
Ctrl+M adds a new slide; a layout sets which placeholders a slide has.
Tab demotes a bullet to a sub-point and Shift+Tab promotes it.
Ctrl+D duplicates the selected slide, and Hide Slide skips a slide during the show.
If AutoFit is shrinking your text, split the content across more slides.
Speaker notes go in the Notes pane and can be printed as Notes Pages.
3Themes, Backgrounds and the Slide Master5 key points · 4 min read
A theme applies matching colours, fonts and backgrounds; Variants offer other colour schemes.
Widescreen (16:9) is the default slide size; Standard (4:3) is also available.
Format Background with Apply to All changes the background of every slide.
The Slide Master (View > Slide Master) controls the look of all slides, such as a logo on every slide.
Insert > Header & Footer adds slide numbers, the date and footer text.
4Pictures, Shapes, SmartArt and Charts5 key points · 4 min read
Pictures, shapes, SmartArt, tables, charts, icons and media are added from the Insert tab.
Hold Shift to draw a perfect circle or square; Ctrl+D duplicates an object.
Ctrl+G groups objects, and Align and Distribute line them up evenly.
Convert to SmartArt turns a bulleted list into a diagram.
A chart in PowerPoint opens a small spreadsheet window for its data.
5Slide Transitions5 key points · 4 min read
A transition is the effect as one slide changes to the next, and it plays as its slide enters.
Transitions are set on the Transitions tab; Effect Options change the direction.
Apply To All gives every slide the same transition.
After moves to the next slide automatically after a set time; On Mouse Click waits for the presenter.
Morph (Microsoft 365, PowerPoint 2019 and later) smoothly moves objects between two similar slides.
6Animations5 key points · 4 min read
Animations move objects on a slide; transitions move between slides.
The four types are Entrance, Emphasis, Exit and Motion Paths.
Choosing a new effect from the gallery replaces the old one; Add Animation adds a second effect.
On Click, With Previous and After Previous control when an animation starts.
The Animation Pane lists and reorders every animation on a slide.
7Presenting the Slide Show5 key points · 4 min read
F5 starts the show from the beginning, Shift+F5 from the current slide, and Esc ends it.
During the show, B blanks the screen and a slide number followed by Enter jumps to that slide.
Presenter View shows your notes, the next slide and a timer while the audience sees only the slide.
Set Up Slide Show can run a looping kiosk show, and Hide Slide skips a slide.
Handouts with 3 slides per page include lines for notes; Export can create a PDF or a video.
Windows, Internet and Email
For Computer teacher training
Use Windows confidently, manage files and folders, browse and search the web, write proper emails, stay safe from online and UPI fraud, and keep files in the cloud.
7 lessons
About 21 min of reading
35 practice questions
25 key terms
1The Windows Desktop4 key points · 3 min read
The taskbar holds pinned and open apps; the notification area shows the clock and status icons.
Deleting a shortcut does not delete the original file.
Files deleted normally from the computer's own drive go to the Recycle Bin and can be restored.
Windows 11 centres the taskbar icons by default; Windows 10 places Start at the left.
2File Explorer, Files and Folders4 key points · 3 min read
Windows key + E opens File Explorer; Ctrl + Shift + N creates a new folder; F2 renames.
Ctrl + click picks separate items; Shift + click picks a range.
Delete sends items to the Recycle Bin; Shift + Delete removes them permanently.
Turn on file name extensions to recognise file types and fake files.
3Keyboard Shortcuts4 key points · 3 min read
Ctrl + C, Ctrl + X and Ctrl + V copy, cut and paste; Ctrl + Z undoes.
Alt + Tab switches windows; Windows + L locks the computer.
Windows + Shift + S captures part of the screen.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc opens Task Manager to close a frozen program.
4Web Browsers and Searching4 key points · 3 min read
The internet is the network; the web is the collection of pages you open in a browser.
https means an encrypted connection, not an honest website.
Quotes find an exact phrase, a minus sign excludes a word, and site: searches one site.
Private windows do not hide your activity from websites or your network.
5Email: Etiquette and Attachments4 key points · 3 min read
Bcc hides recipients' addresses from each other; Cc does not.
Reply all goes to everyone in To and Cc, so use it only when needed.
A clear subject, polite tone and checked attachment make a professional email.
Share files larger than the attachment limit as a cloud link.
6Online Safety and UPI/OTP Fraud Awareness4 key points · 3 min read
Use long, unique passwords and turn on two-step verification.
Entering your UPI PIN approves a payment; you never need it to receive money.
Never share an OTP, PIN or CVV with anyone, including callers who claim to be from a bank.
Report cyber fraud quickly on 1930 or at cybercrime.gov.in.
7Cloud Storage and Sharing4 key points · 3 min read
Cloud storage keeps files on internet servers that you reach by signing in.
DigiLocker is the Government of India's platform for official documents.
Sync copies deletions too, so it is not a full backup.
Share sensitive files only with named people and give view-only access.
Beauty and Wellness Basics
For Beautician
The everyday foundations of salon work: hygiene and sterilising tools, skin and hair care basics, manicure and pedicure, makeup and colour matching, threading and waxing, client consultation with the patch test, salon safety, first aid basics and professional conduct.
7 lessons
About 25 min of reading
35 practice questions
24 key terms
1Hygiene, Sanitation and Sterilising Tools5 key points · 4 min read
Hygiene protects both the client and the beautician and builds trust.
Cleaning removes dirt, disinfection kills most germs, sterilisation kills all microorganisms.
Always clean a tool before disinfecting it, and follow the label for strength and contact time.
Single-use items such as threading thread and cotton are thrown away after one client.
Never double-dip a used spatula into wax or cream.
2Skin Types and a Basic Care Routine5 key points · 3 min read
The five common skin types are normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive.
Combination skin has an oily T-zone with normal or dry cheeks.
The basic routine is cleanse, tone if wanted, moisturise and protect with sunscreen by day.
Exfoliate gently, usually once or twice a week, and less often for sensitive skin.
Refer skin conditions to a doctor; never diagnose or promise a cure.
3Hair Care Basics5 key points · 3 min read
The hair shaft has three layers: cuticle, cortex and medulla.
Shampoo cleans the scalp; conditioner goes mainly on the lengths and ends.
Wet hair is fragile, so detangle it gently with a wide-tooth comb from the ends upwards.
Use heat protection and moderate heat, and trim split ends because they cannot be repaired.
Refer scalp problems to a doctor and stop the service if you see head lice.
4Manicure and Pedicure Step by Step5 key points · 4 min read
Check hands and feet first; do not work over infection, swelling or broken skin.
File from the side towards the centre in one direction, not with a sawing action.
Soften and gently push back cuticles; never cut living skin.
Trim toenails straight across and smooth heels with a foot file or pumice, never a blade.
Remove oil from the nail plate before applying base coat, colour and top coat.
5Makeup Basics and Colour Matching4 key points · 3 min read
Prepare the skin first: cleanse, moisturise and use primer if wanted.
Undertone can be warm, cool or neutral; test foundation on the jawline in daylight.
Complementary colours neutralise each other, so green corrector reduces the look of redness.
Use spatulas, disposable wands and clean brushes so that makeup never spreads germs.
6Consultation, the Patch Test, Threading and Waxing5 key points · 4 min read
A consultation and record card come before every service.
A contra-indication means the service should not be done, or needs special care or a doctor's approval.
A patch test checks for a reaction before a product, such as hair colour, is fully used.
Threading uses a twisted cotton thread, always fresh for each client.
Soft wax is removed with a strip against hair growth; hard wax sets and is lifted off without a strip.
7Salon Safety, First Aid and Professional Conduct5 key points · 4 min read
Use electrical tools with dry hands, check cords, and unplug heated tools after use.
Store chemicals labelled and closed, follow instructions, and never mix products unless told to.
Cool a minor burn under cool running water for about 20 minutes; never use ice, butter or toothpaste.
For facial swelling or difficulty breathing, call emergency help at once; 112 is India's national emergency number.
Professional conduct means punctuality, honesty, clear prices, privacy and consent.
Dress Design and Tailoring Basics
For Dress design
From tailoring tools and fabrics to measurements, pattern drafting, cutting layouts, seams, hems and the sewing machine, then on to the elements and principles of design, fashion illustration and building a simple portfolio.
7 lessons
About 27 min of reading
35 practice questions
24 key terms
1Tailoring Tools and the Workspace5 key points · 3 min read
Measuring, marking, cutting, sewing and pressing each have their own tools.
Shears have bent handles so fabric stays flat on the table while cutting.
Pinking shears cut a zigzag edge that frays less; a seam ripper removes stitches.
For machine needles a larger number is thicker; for hand needles a higher number is finer.
Keep pins out of your mouth, close shears, and unplug the machine before changing the needle.
2Fabrics: Fibres, Weaves and How to Choose5 key points · 4 min read
Fibres are spun into yarn, and yarn is woven or knitted into fabric.
Cotton, linen, silk and wool are natural; polyester, nylon, acrylic and elastane are synthetic; viscose is regenerated from cellulose.
Warp runs lengthwise along the selvedge; weft runs crosswise.
The three basic weaves are plain, twill (diagonal lines, as in denim) and satin.
Choose fabric for purpose, drape, care and shrinkage, and pre-shrink washable cotton.
3The Sewing Machine: Parts, Threading and Care5 key points · 4 min read
Feed dogs move the fabric; the presser foot holds it flat; the take-up lever sets each stitch.
Thread the upper thread with the presser foot raised so it sits between the tension discs.
Always turn the hand wheel towards you.
Lock seams with the reverse lever and let the feed dogs move the fabric.
Clean lint, oil as the manual shows, and stitch on scrap after oiling.
4Taking Body Measurements Correctly4 key points · 4 min read
Keep the tape snug but not tight, and parallel to the floor for round measurements.
Measure bust and hip at the fullest part and the waist at its narrowest, marked with a string.
Write each measurement at once on a dated card, in one unit.
Ease is extra room added to body measurements for comfort, movement and style.
5Drafting, Cutting Layouts and Grain Line5 key points · 4 min read
Patterns are made by drafting from measurements, by changing a basic block, or by draping.
A draft needs ease, darts where shaping is needed, seam allowance and clear labels.
Lengthwise grain runs along the selvedge; the bias runs at 45 degrees and stretches most.
Lay the grain line arrow parallel to the selvedge, measuring both ends.
Place large pieces first, keep directional fabrics one way, and transfer markings before unpinning.
6Seams, Hems and Finishes5 key points · 4 min read
Basting is temporary; backstitch is a strong hand seam; slip stitch makes near-invisible hems.
A French seam encloses raw edges and suits sheer fabrics; a flat-felled seam is strong, as on jeans.
Clip inward curves, notch outward curves and grade bulky seams.
Finish raw edges by pinking, zigzag, overlocking, turning or binding.
Press every seam before another seam crosses it.
7Design Elements, Fashion Illustration and a Simple Portfolio5 key points · 4 min read
The elements of design are line, shape, colour and texture.
The principles are balance, proportion, emphasis, rhythm and harmony.
Complementary colours sit opposite each other on the colour wheel; analogous colours sit side by side.
A croquis is the fashion figure for illustration; a flat sketch shows the garment laid flat with no body.
A portfolio presents a few complete projects with mood boards, illustrations, flats and photographs.
In the student portal
Practise until you are sure, then take the exam.
Students of the institute and its member centres sign in to read these study books lesson by lesson and test themselves on each one. Your centre gives you your login when you enrol.
Students above 12 years of age can take admission. Tell the head office or your centre what you already know, and they will suggest where to start.
How long is the course and what is the fee?
Duration, fees and batch timings depend on the course and the centre. Ask the head office or your nearest member centre, and get the details in writing before you pay.
Where are the classes?
At the head office in Delhi (A-10, Chief Commissioner Colony, opposite Rana Pratap Bagh) and at authorised member centres. Call or WhatsApp the head office to find the nearest centre.
Is there an exam and a certificate?
Yes. The institute prefers written exams, taken in front of a teacher. Students who pass receive a Gurukul Technicals Institute certificate and marksheet, which the head office verifies on request.
What study material comes with the course?
Students of the institute and its member centres sign in to the student portal to read 11 study books for these courses (Spoken English, English Grammar and Communication, Shorthand, Typing, Computer Fundamentals, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Windows, Internet and Email, Beauty and Wellness Basics, Dress Design and Tailoring Basics) and take timed practice tests. The free ebooks on this page can be downloaded by anyone.
Are study notes provided?
Students of the institute and its member centres get Gurukul E-Notes, online study notes. For these courses they cover spoken English.
