Social media are becoming an increasingly integral part of our everyday lives. We’re spending more time on our phones, but this is mostly on unproductive activities, which can take a serious toll on mental and physical well-being. But what if we could make this time productive? For example, spen How do Australians use social media? In January […] … learn more→
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Learning to read starts earlier than you think
Learning to read begins long before the day when the child tries, for the first time, to decode the words in a book. In the first weeks of life, and even before they are born, babies are already skillfully processing crucial information about the sounds that reach them. They adjust their reactions to the tones and structures of […] … learn more→
Concluding well – part 2. on back rows and beautiful houses
Imagine yourself in a theatre. You choose to sit in the back row. You are the author of the play to be performed, and you have crept into the stalls after the lights go down. It is opening night and your words are about to be heard by a real audience. The stakes are high. […] … learn more→
Going to private school won’t make a difference to your kid’s academic scores
In Australia, around 30% of primary and 40% of secondary school children attend a private, or independent, school. School fees vary widely, depending on the type of private school and the different sectors that govern them. Catholic schools generally cost less than independent schools where families can pay fees of more than $40,000 per year. Despite the term […] … learn more→
Is it possible to learn language with a yogurt container, a shoe box or a cup?
Most everyday objects contain writing of some kind along with other semiotic codes (drawings, arrows, diagrams). There is an innovative methodology called ” Realia with writing”, which promotes the consideration of these objects as pedagogical resources, which are integrated naturally in the learning of a language. We have applied this methodology to the reflection on the mother tongue itself . In […] … learn more→
How to use technology to improve work efficiency, productivity and drive sales in 2022
The last two years have been very difficult for businesses with some SMEs having no option other than to foldup. The restrictions that came with the Covid-19 pandemic meant that businesses could not meet their production and sales targets. This resulted in some going out of business completely. According to a study by the Federal […] … learn more→
Education is a human right, but for most asylum seekers in Australia, university is an impossible dream
After August 2012, the Australian government introduced “deterrence policies” for asylum seekers who arrive here by boat. Part of this is keeping them on temporary visas and giving them almost no feasible pathway to permanent residency. Many linger in detention centres, while others who may be in community detention still face constraints on their freedoms. Many live […] … learn more→
Trojan Horse Affair: podcast reignites questions about the place of religion in English and Welsh schools
A recent podcast series on the 2013-14 Trojan Horse affair – an alleged but unproven plot to implement a strict Islamic ethos in some schools in Birmingham – has drawn attention to the place that religion occupies in state-funded education in England and Wales. While some countries such as France or the United States make a clear […] … learn more→
Learning English well requires intensive practice
How do you learn a foreign language? For most people, this involves the tedious learning of grammar rules, the memorization of vocabulary, sometimes stammered words with embarrassment or, for the youngest, watching TV series and using apps. playful. A lot of time and energy are devoted to it, but sometimes without convincing results. Remember that, according to […] … learn more→
Things to note while investing in Mutual Funds
We check every detail before making a massive purchase in our daily lives. The decision has a significant effect on our finances and life. We consider each component before shortlisting, whether a property, appliance, or valuables. This makes us equipped to form an informed opinion. The same tactic is useful while investing in the Stock […] … learn more→