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It’s a common misconception that you can’t learn a new language past a certain age. People think that their brains are too ‘slow’ and aren’t young enough to process so much new information. This article discusses the benefits of learning a new language in later life. It’s a common misconception that when we leave our […]
Learning a new language is a great way to exercise the grey cells. If you are a frequent visitor to Germany and/or Austria, you will understand just how handy it can be to trot out the odd phrase or two in cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels, tourist attractions and more. But are online language courses the […]
Curiosity or obsession? Hobby or career? In the last thirty years, researching family history has become popular. The ability to access records online has made some of the research easier and more accessible. Whereas once you would have had to travel to archives, possibly in various parts of the country to access paper documents, with […]
If you are a non-English speaker or learning English as a second language, it can feel like a big task. With so many rules when it comes to writing and speaking, English can feel like a difficult language to understand. But once you have started to learn English, you will realise it is far simpler […]
Communication in any situation or setting is important but in a workplace setting, clear and effective communication is vital. But why?
Neuro-linguistic programming – known as NLP – is often touted by any people as being the new way of thinking and developing as a person, as well as a professional. In some ways, it is a way of changing how people think and their perceptions of an event, which is how magicians have long performed […]
ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder refers to a disorder that varies widely in severity from one person to another.
At one time, the solution to the problem of how to learn a language was to take yourself to that place, live there for months and return fully versed in the language, culture and ways of life.
Mediators are the people who can be asked to step in and help both sides solve a dispute or argument.
Research suggests that within a few weeks, the New Year resolutions have fallen by the wayside, all but forgotten.