Usha M.

With over 25 years of experience as an architect, urban designer, and green building consultant (mostly abroad), I have been designing sustainable and visionary spaces. I have published a fiction book, have been actively blogging, and am on social media. Now, my journey is transitioning to full-time writing by freelancing in India. My words will continue to craft stories, not brick-and-mortar, in the realm of ideas, fostering a better, more inspired world.

I am a fan of the English language. It has pervaded the world and, in many ways, united humanity. Being an Indian, I have seen millions of Indians struggle with speaking English. I have been privileged and blessed to have gotten my education abroad when I was 7–10 years old. My father saw to it that he told stories to me and my younger brothers every night. That probably initiated my love for reading. I remember switching on the lights a few minutes after my parents would switch off the lights and leave. I was afraid of being scolded for not sleeping, but I still read.

I used to be a voracious reader, and that continues, still at 55. Life has passed, yet my curiosity and hence the reading habit continue. They say that those who are curious remain young forever. I belong to this category. In the process of reading, you become more knowledgeable about the world around you and hone your emotional intelligence.

I am sure that even without formal teaching experience, I will be able to make learning Spoken English fun. Do join me on my journey to give back to society. Kindly check my portfolio to assess my skills in writing. More importantly, you will be able to see the person I am. It is important to gel well with your tutor to get more things done.