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ESA's Recap on February: Empowering Members, Strengthening Unity

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  ESA's  Recap on February 2026 Hi, ESAHolics!  February 2026 marked a dynamic and productive month for ESA FKIP Universitas Riau under the Lunara Vistara Cabinet. Throughout the month, ESA carried out a variety of programs aimed at strengthening organizational capacity, enhancing members' skills, and fostering unity within the academic community. From leadership training and advocay development to collaborative meetings and academic forms, each activity reflected ESA's commitment to growth, professionalism, and meaningful engagement. Let's take a look at how ESA continued its journey and accomplishments throughout February.  1. ESA's Wall Magazine  The Moments of ESA's Wall Magazine On February 3rd, 2026, ESA FKIP Universitas Riau published a new edition of ESA’s Wall Magazine titled “You’re the Apple of My Eye,” managed by the Communication and Informatics Division. This edition featured the names of ESA board members, highlighted several programs that have be...

ESA Pedia: Inversion in English

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  Hello, ESAHolics! ESA FKIP Universitas Riau is pleased to share another English learning topic to support your understanding of grammar. In this blog, we discuss inversion, an important structure in English that helps shape meaning and emphasis in sentences. Definition Inversion in English means placing the verb before the subject. Normally, the subject comes first, as in You are tired. In a question or certain formal expressions, the verb precedes the subject: Are you tired? Only the first verb (usually auxiliary) moves before the subject if the verb phrase contains multiple verbs. Use in Questions Inversion is commonly used from questions:  1. With be: Is she ready?, Were they late? 2. WIth other tenses and auxialiaries: Have they arrived?, Will you go?, Should we start? 3. Present and past simple (except be ) use do/does/did: Do you understand?, Did they finish? Other Uses of Inversion Inversion also appears in formal or literary contexts:  1. After negative adverb...

ESA’s Recap on January 2026: Growing Together as One

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  ESA's Recap on January 2026 Hi, ESAHolics! January 2026 continued the journey of ESA FKIP Universitas Riau under the Lunara Vistara Cabinet. After the initial adjustments in December, this month became a phase of growth, connection, and active participation among members. Through various programs and initiatives, ESA focused on strengthening relationships, enhancing internal development, and fostering a sense of togetherness. Let’s take a look at how ESA carried out its activities throughout January. 1. Mentoring Maba  The Moments of Mentoring Maba On January 7th, 2026, ESA FKIP Universitas Riau conducted the Mentoring Maba program, organized by the Membership Development Division. The mentoring program consisted of three meetings. The first meeting was held online on January 7th, 2026, at 7.45 PM. The second meeting was conducted online between January 12th   -16th, 2026, at 7.45 PM, with schedules adjusted according to each group. The third meeting took place offline ...

ESA Pedia: Slang and Idioms

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Hello, ESAHolics! ESA FKIP Universitas Riau is pleased to share another English learning topic through this blog to support your understanding of grammar and vocabulary. In this blog, we will discuss Slang and Idioms, two important aspects of English that are commonly used in everyday communication. In English, slang and idioms help speakers express ideas, emotions, and attitudes in more natural and engaging ways. Although they are often informal and sometimes misunderstood, slang and idioms play a significant role in shaping meaning in both spoken and written language. Through this blog, readers will gain a clear understanding of what slang and idioms are, their purposes, and when they are appropriately used in daily communication. The Definition of Slang and Idioms Slang and idioms are forms of non-standard language commonly used in daily communication. Both contribute to making language more expressive, creative, and culturally rich, although they differ in structure and meaning. Sl...