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4 Common Health and Fitness Urban Myths
/in Education, general, Language4 Common Health and Fitness Urban Myths
I shall begin by explaining what an urban myth is. It’s basically a story or statement that we have read or been taught and so believe it to be true, especially when we see or hear it repeated in or from reliable sources. My favourite example is the belief that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space. I remember being taught this at school and seeing it often listed as a ‘did you know’ fact. However, if you think about it logically, the Great Wall is no wider than a normal road and how many roads can be seen from space!
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Why You Might Want to Consider Learning German
/in Education, Language, LearningThere are many good reasons to learn German. Worldwide, there are over 200 million German speakers, and this number grows every year. Germany’s stable economy, innovative prowess, and career opportunities are just some of the endless reasons to learn German. Still not convinced? Below we have laid out the main reasons for you. Read more
Poems of the Mid-Autumn Moon
/in Culture, LanguageThe Mid-Autumn Festival (zhongqiu – 中秋節), also known as the Moon Festival 或 Mooncake Festival), is here again. It takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Lunar calendar, when the moon is supposedly the fullest and brightest. It is a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese culture and many Asian culture share the tradition. The origins of the festival derive from the custom of moon worship. You may refer to our blog post to learn more.
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5 Tips to Paint Your Stories With Descriptive Language
/in LanguageImagine a pair of books sitting on a mahogany desk in front of you. On your left is a leather hardback novel of vermillion. You feel its rough texture as you run your fingers on its front page. You gingerly lift the cover, revealing its contents, creamy and vanilla-scented as you get a whiff of its pages. You read the first few words: “A curious cat went through the desert.” Your heart sinks as you are filled with disappointment. How could such an enchanting book be so dull? Your eyes dart to the paperback next to it, its alabaster cover shining under the fluorescent light. “Perhaps this novel might be more promising?” you inquire as you begin to unveil the first page: It reads: “The feline’s inky tail swishes in the air as fast as lightning as it slinks through the desert’s sand-covered ground, its head full of questions.” Wrapping the paperback firmly in your arms, you leave the desk with unwavering confidence since you have made the right choice.
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What are Idioms, their usage and Importance
/in generalAn idiom is a widely used expression or saying that contains a figurative meaning which is completely different from the phrase’s actual meaning. For example when one says “Bite the Bullet” then the direct meaning of the phrase would mean that someone would take a bullet to keep it between his/her teeth and take a bite of it, but that doesn’t make any sense, this is because the expression “Bite the Bullet” is an idiom which means that one decides to do something difficult or something that one has been putting away from some time now. So, an idiom is a phrase or expression which has a figurative meaning.
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Emotional Intelligence Training for Future Leaders
/in EducationCommunication is a fundamental human need. Interacting and connecting with others is part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. And our major way of communication is through a common language.
We accomplish global engagement when we develop the ability to communicate across languages. Immerse languages are essential for crucial services such as business and education. We live in a globalized society where communication through a common language is becoming more widespread. Read more