Introduce Yourself

My name is Maryam Fatima, and I am an Inspector Inland Revenue (IIR) – FBR. Previously, I served seven years in teaching and education administration. I joined Sir Syed Kazim Ali’s extensive English essay and précis course to sharpen my English grammar and writing skills, aiming to ace screening and descriptive exams.

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

Learning English from Sir Syed Kazim Ali has profoundly impacted my writing and communication skills, especially in essay and précis writing. Indeed, his expert guidance and feedback have helped me to develop a clear writing style, improve essay structure, refine précis writing, and enhance critical thinking. Undoubtedly, I learned to

• Express complex ideas with clarity,
• Write well-organized essays with strong introductions, coherent body paragraphs, and concise conclusions,
• Condense complex texts into concise summaries while retaining essential information and
• Thinking critically allowed me to analyze topics, identify key arguments, and present well-supported opinions.

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

Before joining Sir Syed Kazim Ali’s course, I faced several challenges in my descriptive exam preparation. First, my writing lacked proper structure and grammatical clarity, coherence, and precision. Second, I always had difficulty understanding complex topics. But this course not only helped me to overcome my challenges but also instilled a lifelong learning mindset. Therefore, I’m grateful for his expertise and support, which have had a lasting impact on my academic and professional pursuits.

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

Sir Syed Kazim Ali’s teaching methods are distinguished by several unique aspects that set him apart from other English writing coaches.

1. He provides thorough, constructive feedback on writing assignments.
2. Sir breaks down complex writing tasks into manageable steps.
3. He tailors his guidance to each student’s needs, helping them to address specific challenges.
4. He focuses on the depth of understanding of each student.
5. He explains the concepts at each level so that students with diverse mindsets can easily absorb them.
6. He creates a supportive and friendly learning environment, making students feel comfortable asking questions.

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

Sir Syed Kazim Ali’s course profoundly improved my writing skills and boosted my morale in producing structured, high-quality essays, précis, and blogs. His practical approach helped me develop a logical writing framework and the mindset of a mature, analytical writer.

Essay Writing: I learned to build strong theses, structured outlines, and cohesive, well-supported arguments.

Précis Writing: I mastered clarity, brevity, and fidelity using precise grammar and indirect speech.

Blog Writing: I learned to write engaging, SEO-friendly content using hooks, subheadings, and storytelling.

Overall, his course made me a confident and purposeful writer.

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

Techniques and strategies that I have learned from Sir Syed Kazim Ali are

1. to create detailed outlines
2. to use effective transitions to connect ideas
3. to write a clear, focused thesis statement, introduction, and conclusion.
4. to approach a well-structured approach to writing
5. to focus on the importance of precise language

These techniques and strategies have thus become essential tools in my writing, enabling me to produce high-quality content.

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

Sir Syed Kazim Ali’s mentorship has been pivotal in shaping my academic and professional growth. Through his expert guidance, I developed strong analytical and writing skills. Moreover, his personalized feedback and relentless support empowered me to improve continuously. As a result, his consistent encouragement and constructive critique gave me the confidence to pursue my goals with clarity, precision, and a results-driven mindset.

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

Sir Syed Kazim Ali’s teachings have had a transformative impact on my academic and professional success. After completing his course, I cleared multiple descriptive exams. And I was successfully allocated as Inspector Inland Revenue (IIR) in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), a milestone I directly attribute to the skills I gained under his mentorship. Besides professional achievement, his course greatly boosted my confidence, sharpened my critical thinking, and empowered me to approach every challenge with humour.

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

Learning from Sir Syed Kazim Ali has completely transformed my approach to writing and critical thinking. I now write with a clear purpose, logical structure, and precise language. Verily, his training taught me how to develop strong arguments, support them with relevant evidence, and present complex ideas in a coherent, reader-friendly manner. More importantly, I’ve learned to think logically, question assumptions, and approach every topic analytically, skills that have elevated the depth and impact of my writing.

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

I highly recommend Sir Syed Kazim Ali to students preparing for CSS, PMS, or descriptive exams. His expertise, effective teaching methods, and personalized feedback can help aspirants improve their writing and critical thinking skills, develop their analytical approach, and boost confidence in their academic, personal, and professional settings.

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

As a descriptive exam aspirant, the websites Cssprepforum, Howfiv, and Howtests have played a pivotal role in my success.

• CSSPrepForum: Cssprepforum helped me identify my weaknesses and improve my writing by addressing them. The detailed essays and past paper solutions provided on the site proved to be crucial during my preparation.
• Howfiv: Howfiv is a comprehensive learning platform that offers personalized learning paths for students. I benefited most from its quizzes. The way Howfiv addresses English made it a go-to resource for structured learning.
• Howtests: Howtests is a dedicated platform for practice tests, and I used it extensively to gauge my progress. The mock exams and timed quizzes available on the site helped me manage time effectively and familiarize myself with the exam environment. Hence, the feedback system is detailed, allowing me to improve my writing skills by learning from my mistakes.

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

Learning from Sir Syed Kazim Ali Ali has not only improved my English but also influenced my personal life, including

1. Boosted confidence
2. Improved critical thinking skills
3. Developed problem-solving approach
4. Enhanced time management