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HOW LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE CHANGES YOUR BRAIN – AT ANY AGE
Researchers from Penn State University in the US have found that learning a language will change the structure of your brain and make the network that pulls it all together more efficient - and the improvements can be experienced at any age. Every time...
How to write business letters
SALUTATION The salutation is an important part of a letter. The choice of the right salutation depends on whether you know the person you are writing to and how formal your relationship is. Very formal (for official business letters) To Whom It May Concern:...
Sviluppo del linguaggio: non solo produzione di suoni
Lo sviluppo del linguaggio è un processo caratterizzato da una grande variabilità interindividuale. Ogni bambino, infatti, sviluppa il linguaggio secondo i propri tempi e le proprie capacità. Tuttavia, gli esperti individuano alcune tappe principali da...
Video song: Have you ever seen the rain?
John Fogerty wrote this song about his brother Tom's departure from the band. They were very successful at the moment, and the departure was like a rain on t... John Fogerty wrote this song about his brother Tom's departure from the band. They were very...
Top Online English courses for 2020｜For Adults & Beginner
As the most spoken language in the world, English has become the most popular choice for learning a second language. It is also a valuable asset for traveling, studying or working abroad. What, you might ask, is the best way to learn English? Going to...
How to Learn a New Language on Your Own
If you're bored at home or have dreams of visiting a foreign country and immersing yourself in the culture, you might start to wonder if it's possible to learn a new language on your own. Besides bragging rights, the benefits of learning a foreign language...
50 Free Things You Can Do During Lockdown
Run out of things to do in quarantine? We've got you covered with 50 fun, free ways to keep busy during the coronavirus lockdown. So you’re in lockdown. You’ve completed Netflix list and you’re tired of talking about the news with your flatmate. Don’t...
Language learning without the use of a textbook
We are all aware that practical exercises using textbooks and classroom materials are valuable when it comes to language learning. However, I realised early on in my language learning journey that the only way to keep up my motivation for language learning...
How to Write a Letter
The key to how to write a letter whether it is in formal, personalor cover format is to communicate in the clearest way possible. In the modern age consisting of email, contact forms, social networking and IM (instant messaging) writing a letter may seem...
Short Stories: Scarlett
Scarlett is twelve years old and is trying to understand the world around her. She asks questions about everything, all the time. She also says that she already knows five languages… Hello and welcome to this recording brought to you by the British Council....
Don’t do mistakes with verbs when you make business in English
C’è qualcosa che non vi torna? Se in italiano si dice fare affari come fare errori, in inglese la questione si fa decisamente più complicata. Si dice “make mistakes”, ma anche “do business”… insomma, l’avrete capito: il titolo del blog è sbagliato! Chi...
Spelling Rules In English
This page is dedicated to common spelling rules in English language. Many words sound alike but have completely different meanings when put into writing. The list below outlines some common spelling rules in English and will help you identify and then...
How to Write a Letter
The key to how to write a letter whether it is in formal, personalor cover format is to communicate in the clearest way possible.In the modern age consisting of email, contact forms, social networking and IM (instant messaging) writing a letter may seem...
How to improve your language learning
Learning a second language for most people does not come naturally. You have to put in quite a lot of work but even with all the work in the world, if you are doing something the wrong way and persist in doing it that way, the results may well not be...
How to Improve Your Memory - by Taylor Pebley
When learning a new language it’s helpful to know how to improve your memory. Memorization is an important part of learning. I am currently learning Spanish and have found some helpful tips on how to improve memorization skills: Get enough sleep. Your...
Why Learn Spanish? - By Gerald Erichsen
Who's learning Spanish these days? For starters, residents of the United States, a bunch not known for conquering monoligualism, are studying Spanish in record numbers. Spanish, too, is becoming of greater importance in Europe, where it often is the foreign...
Which Online Translator Is Best? - By Gerald Erichsen
It has been more than 11 years since I last reviewed the quality of free Spanish-English translation available online. The result was clear: Even the best translations available weren't very good, making serious errors in vocabulary and grammar, many...
The courage to tell a hidden story
When I turned 19, I started my career as the first female photojournalist in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. My work as a woman photographer was considered a serious insult to local traditions, and created a lasting stigma for me and my family. The male-dominated...
Find your voice against gender violence
Talking about empowerment is odd, because when we talk about empowerment, what affects us most are the stories. So I want to begin with an everyday story. What is it really like to be a young woman in India? Now, I've spent the last 27 years of my life...
For these women, reading is a daring act
As an Arab female photographer, I have always found ample inspiration for my projects in personal experiences. The passion I developed for knowledge, which allowed me to break barriers towards a better life was the motivation for my project I Read I Write....
Go ahead, make up new words!
In this fun, short talk from TEDYouth, lexicographer Erin McKean encourages — nay, cheerleads — her audience to create new words when the existing ones won’t quite do. She lists out 6 ways to make new words in English, from compounding to “verbing,” in...
Study Tips for Learning German
Below is a list of the study tips in our collection that will help in learning German effectively. Vocabulary, Articles and Gender It helps to memorize the article of the noun whenever you repeat vocabulary. It is of little use knowing the German equivalent...
Points you should consider when writing a CV or resume
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume is a summary of your educational and academic background. Its purpose is to outline your credentials for a professional position, a research fellowship or an academic grant within a few pages (max. 1-2 pages if not stated...
How to apply for a job: general considerations
Before applying for a job it might be a good idea to think about the following points. The perfect job application very much depends on where you want to apply. Take a few minutes and try to answer the following questions: Where do you want to apply?...
JOB INTERVIEW Techniques, skills and tips
Be smart but not overdressed. Make sure you know the way and take a city map if necessary in order to ensure an on time and relaxed arrival at the interview venue. Remember the name of your contact person and take their telephone number with you: If something...
100 Fantastic Blogs for Language Lovers
You don’t have to speak several languages to love it. Whether you just want to brush up on your main language, learn another, or even choose which to learn, there is tons of help on the internet, especially in blog form. To make the most of it, check...
Warning: Stocks Will Collapse by 50%
It is only a matter of time before the stock market plunges by 50% or more, according to several reputable experts. “We have no right to be surprised by a severe and imminent stock market crash,” explains Mark Spitznagel, a hedge fund manager who is notorious...
The 50 Best food websites
Producers: Ruby Violet This artisan ice-cream parlour in North London’s Tufnell Park is at the forefront of the trend for properly made ice cream and wonderfully inventive flavours. Drop in for a scoop of salted caramel, damson with sour cream or lemon...
Girl with a Pearl Earring
The Girl with a Pearl Earring by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer is one his major masterpieces. The focal point of the painting is the reflective pearl earring. The painting was first called Girl with a Turban but was renamed in the second part of...
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (by Georges-Pierre Seurat) is one of the most influential paintings in art history. It is a large painting (6 ft. 10 in. X 10 ft. 1 in.) depicting an afternoon landscape of a park with numerous picnickers...