Renaissance Academy Of English Literature

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

"The more I read,
the more I acquire,
the more certain I am that I know nothing. "
— Voltaire

(Art Credit: Paweł Kuczyński)
(Book: The Quotable Voltaire https://amzn.to/3PA19NI )

The author of more than 2,000 books and pamphlets, Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet, 1694-1778) was one of the most prolific writers of the eighteenth century, and also one of the wittiest and most insightful. This unique collection of over 800 of Voltaire’s wisest passages and choicest runs th...

05/05/2026

*Important English Idioms for PPSC / FPSC* ✍️

*1. Common & Repeated Idioms*
1. *A bolt from the blue* - A sudden unexpected event. _The news was a bolt from the blue._
2. *Burn the midnight oil* - Work late into the night. _He burnt the midnight oil before the exam._
3. *Cut corners* - Do something cheaply or carelessly to save time/money. _Don’t cut corners in your preparation._
4. *Hit the nail on the head* - Say exactly the right thing. _You hit the nail on the head with that answer._
5. *Let the cat out of the bag* - Reveal a secret by mistake.
6. *Under the weather* - Feeling ill or sick.
7. *Call it a day* - Stop working for the day.
8. *Bite the bullet* - Face a difficult situation bravely.
9. *Break the ice* - Start a conversation in a tense situation.
10. *Add fuel to the fire* - Make a bad situation worse.

*2. PPSC Favorite Idioms*
11. *A fish out of water* - Uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.
12. *To keep one’s nose to the grindstone* - Work hard continuously.
13. *To have an axe to grind* - Have a personal motive.
14. *To put the cart before the horse* - Reverse the proper order.
15. *To sit on the fence* - Avoid taking a side in a dispute.
16. *To spill the beans* - Disclose secret information.
17. *To turn a deaf ear* - Ignore deliberately.
18. *To throw in the towel* - Give up or surrender.
19. *To beat around the bush* - Avoid the main topic.
20. *To take something with a grain of salt* - Not believe something completely.

05/05/2026

If I ______ more time, I would learn another language.
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03/04/2026

Greetings members

02/04/2026

Aslamoalaikum members
Drop ur queries related to English Literature. I will try to call ur queries.

29/09/2024

Aslamoalaikum members!
Test session for annual 2024 is going to start soon.Desired learners may inbox me for further details

21/06/2024

Aslamoalaikum
Test session for M.A English part 2 classes is going to start soon. Desired learners may inbox me for details

18/05/2024

Aslamoalaikum all respected members.

As u all know that hec has banned those students who can not pass m.a their part 2 in first attempt. But these students have cleared m.a part 1. The question arises here, what should they do now? Can hec give answer of this question? Well, all students who have passed their part 1 but cannot appear in part 2 due to restricted policy of hec. Plz write an application to PM portal n put ur stance before them.
Here is an application template u can follow to write an application to PM portal

This is draft application you can use as a template:

Subject: Protest Against Banned Part 2 Annual Exams 2024

To the Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan,

I am writing to express my strong protest and concern regarding the recent decision to ban Part 2 Annual Exams for 2024. As a [insert your relation to the exams, e.g., student, parent, teacher], I believe this decision will have far-reaching and detrimental consequences for the education sector and the future of our youth.

[Insert specific reasons for your protest, e.g., lack of alternative assessments, unfair to students who have prepared, negative impact on student motivation and academic standards]

I respectfully request that you reconsider this decision and explore alternative solutions that prioritize the well-being and academic progress of our students. I believe it is crucial to maintain the integrity and standards of our education system, and I am confident that with your leadership, we can find a more suitable solution.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Please note that this is a draft, and you should modify it according to your needs and circumstances. Also, make sure to check the official PM Pakistan portal for the correct procedure and guidelines for submitting applications.