Introduce Yourself

My name is Nimra Masood, and I am working as a Land Records Officer (BPS-16) at the Punjab Land Record Authority (Government of Punjab). I joined Sir Kazim Ali’s extensive English essay and précis course to enhance my English language skills for competitive examination.

How has your experience with Sir Syed Kazim Ali transformed your English writing skills, particularly in essay and précis writing?

What started with improving language skills for educational purposes transformed into a desire to learn professional English writing skills. His in-depth knowledge of the subject and ability to inculcate that knowledge to his students is what distinguishes him from others. Sir Kazim Ali’s mentoring helped me make my writing more coherent, logical and purposeful.

What specific challenges were you facing in your CSS, PMS, or Descriptive exam preparation before you joined Sir Kazim’s course, and how did his teaching help you overcome them?

The biggest challenge for an aspirant of a competitive examination is to decode the examiners’ expectations of him. Sir Kazim Ali coaching assisted in realizing that clarity, cohesiveness, and brevity are the cornerstones for scoring good marks in English essay and précis papers. Moreover, transforming ideas into meaningful words is a secretive technique that was inculcated in my writing under his mentorship.

Describe the unique aspects of Sir Kazim’s teaching methods that set him apart from other English writing coaches.

Sir Kazim’s technique of teaching basic sentence structuring before moving to complex ideas and paragraphs distinguishes him from others. His skill of understanding and devolving to the level of every student, along with individualized attention, is his forte. Moreover, his ability to break down complex ideas into the simplest forms is what makes his teaching style unique.

How did Sir Kazim’s feedback and personalized attention contribute to your success in competitive exams like CSS, PMS, Descriptive or your professional life?

Sir Kazim’s ability to give and review assignments in detail with precise and constructive feedback helps identify and fine-tune writing. His dedication to checking assignments word by word helped me progress quickly and express my ideas in a better way.

In what ways did Sir Kazim’s course improve your confidence in writing structured, high-quality essays and précis or blogs, etc.?

Essay and précis writing is an art that is incomplete without proper planning and execution. Sir Kazim insisted on the importance of a well-structured thesis to keep the reader interested. In addition, other technical aspects like coherence, uniformity, and expression are well taught to produce high-quality writing. Above all, extensive practice and feedback added to my confidence and skills.

What specific techniques or strategies did you learn from Sir Kazim that you still use today in your writing?

Adding purposiveness and coherence to the writing are the two most important techniques I learnt from Sir, which will continue to assist me throughout my academic and professional career. Building a compelling thesis and persuasive arguments adds meaning and purpose to my pieces of writing.

How would you describe Sir Kazim’s role in helping you achieve your academic and professional goals?

Without Sir Kazim’s mentorship, it would have been difficult for me to land this professional career. The ability to secure a result in a competitive examination where thousands compete was only possible due to the art of writing taught by him. Moreover, he instilled in me the skill of idea building and expansion that continues to assist me in real life.

What kind of success have you achieved after completing Sir Kazim’s course? Can you provide specific examples of how his teachings impacted your exam results or life?

It is due to Sir Kazim’s course that I passed several one-paper exams and was able to secure a professional career that I still relish today. In addition to this, he passed on to me the torch to inculcate my knowledge to other students and provide them with a platform for their professional lives. Above all, his writing skills still assist me in my professional career to serve my organization better.

How has learning from Sir Kazim changed your overall approach to writing and critical thinking?

His 5C’s approach to teaching: clarity, connectivity, conciseness, coherence, and critical thinking, revitalized my writing skills, adding a new dimension and purpose. Moreover, his belief in critical thinking added new dimensions to my ideas, and brainstorming added uniqueness to my writing.

Would you recommend Sir Kazim to other students preparing for CSS, PMS, or other competitive exams? If so, why?

Surely, he is a blessing as a mentor. His vast teaching experience and desire to give individualized attention to his students make him stand out amongst his competitors. Apart from teaching the English language, he is a person who influences his students at a personal level, giving them direction and motivation for their life ahead.

How did Cssprepforum, Howfiv, and Howtests websites help you learn English writing skills, and what are your reviews about these websites?

All three online resources, Cssprepforum, Howfiv, and Howtests, are useful resources for students all around the world. Each platform offers a unique bundle of resources for CSS and PMS students, as well as English writing students and bloggers.

• Cssprepforum: This website is useful for English language students who want to enhance their critical writing skills for competitive exams and adopt the English language as their profession, such as in blogging and article writing.
• Howfiv: This website is a useful tool for students who want to improve their grammar and learn the basics of English language. It is a hub of past papers, quizzes and sample questions.
• Howtests: This website is a vital tool that helps students assess their progress in the English language with the passage of time. It is a resource to assist in time management and provide an exam-like atmosphere to students to enable them to handle the pressure well.

What else did you learn from Sir Kazim’s classes other than English?

Apart from academics, Sir Kazim taught me the value of being a good human being and doing my part for the welfare of society. Holding high moral ground, values, and discipline are a few aspects he taught me throughout our interaction.

Capping up my thoughts, true mentors do not just teach; they transform. And Sir Syed Kazim Ali is an exceptional mentor who reshaped my approach to English writing, professional growth, and critical thinking. Undoubtedly, his structured and purpose-driven methodology helped refine my essay and précis writing – making my work more coherent, logical, and impactful. Moreover, his detailed evaluations and insightful feedback enabled me to secure success in my competitive examination and excel in my professional career. Beyond writing, he instilled in me the values of discipline; clarity; and structured thought. Thus, Sir Kazim is the answer if you seek a mentor who guides, inspires, and empowers.