Dec 2025
At GLS University’s Faculty of Commerce, various workshops and seminars are organized to hone the academic skills of students of B.Com. Fintech programme to make them industry-ready to face the competitive Corporate world. Under the banner of ‘Kshitij’ – Career Carving Cell, a Career Enrichment Workshop was conducted by an expert speaker Mr. Debashish Chakraborti. The session, titled 'Mastering the Art of Powerful Vocabulary,' began with an emphasis on verbal aptitude, encompassing facets such as grammar, reasoning, vocabulary and reading skills. Making the learning process enjoyable one can enhance proficiency in these areas and select the right words which are crucial for effective communication.
The workshop focused on equipping the students with corporate language skills to carve meaningful career pathways. It emphasized the connection between vocabulary mastery and professional success, highlighting how precise idioms build credibility and clarity. Strong business vocabulary enables concise communication, enhances networking and demonstrates cultural fluency in corporate environments.
Key idioms like "Purple squirrel," "Silver bullet", "Golden handcuffs", "Blue sky thinking" "Cut to the chase", "micromanage", "bootstrapping" and "guerrilla marketing" were discussed with the students to make them corporate ready to face the market.
Participants gained tools for interviews, meetings, and career navigation, aligning with speaker's expertise in guiding young professionals. The session successfully linked enhanced vocabulary to tangible career advantages. However, he emphasized that improving vocabulary not only boosts confidence but can also contribute to higher earnings, as vocabulary plays a pivotal role in shaping one's personality.
Further, he emphasized that each selected word was defined, followed by practical usage examples to provide context and deepen comprehension. He engaged the participants actively in constructing sentences to reinforce the application of new vocabulary through contextual learning.
The vocabulary building session concluded with participants expressing increased confidence in using newly acquired words. The holistic approach, combining definition, usage, and interactive exercises, contributed to an effective and enjoyable learning experience. Encouraging continued self-directed learning was emphasized to foster a lasting impact on participants' language proficiency.
He concluded by suggesting that, rather than memorizing words in isolation, one should associate them with daily experiences and even create a "word family." Connecting words to familiar contexts makes learning more engaging. He advised avoiding the monotony of learning from roots and instead, framing the vocabulary journey within a paragraph to appreciate the significance of each word in a broader context.
The session was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt and Dr. Kruti Shah.