The Jeddah Speakers Forum (JSF), an organization for Indian expatriates, recently held a ceremony to celebrate its achievements in developing communication and speaking skills among its members.

Participants emphasized on the need to develop communication skills to boost self-confidence.

Professor Raynolds of King Abdulaziz University gave a presentation on the need to speak and write accurate English and gave many examples of common incorrect English phrases.

The professor’s “Mind Your Language” classes during JSF sessions have been applauded by participants.

P.K. Abdul Ghafour of Arab News, the founding president of JSF, kick-started the ceremony and urged community members to make use of JSF and similar forums to develop their communication skills, saying it is essential for developing characters and careers.

K.T. Aboobacker, the forum’s president, presided over the session and advised members to make optimum use of the facility to develop their skills through hard work and continuous practice. He said JSF programs would continue at the Al-Ryan Polyclinic auditorium in Sharafiya fortnightly.

Usman Irumpuzhi, Shreeja Raynolds, M.M. Irshad, Ebrahim Chamnad, Mamad Ponnani, Shamsuddin, Ramesh Menon, Assain Illikkal, Vengara Naser, Jabir Abdul Qader, Alavikutty and Abraham Raynolds gave felicitations.

Anvar Vadakangara, treasurer, was honored during the event. Secretary Taher Javed earlier gave a pre-planned speech, which was evaluated by Menon. Mohammed Talish anchored the program.