Many people can assume that learning a foreign language is a feat reserved for people with an innate ability or very high intelligence. Well, yes, some people are naturally gifted when it comes to mastering foreign tongues, but the human brain is naturally wired to...
Look Forward Research from the Resolution Foundation shows that the coronavirus-driven unemployment surge is going to have a huge impact on young people, who will all be hitting this job-market at the same time. It’s a perfect storm. If you’re finishing school,...
Can Metacognition Help Me Become A Better Learner? Metacognition literally means “thinking about thinking.” It’s how we, as humans, have developed the ability to understand and reflect upon our thoughts and behaviours. Over the last few years, Metacognition has become...
If you’re studying History at either GCSE or A-Level, primary sources will feature heavily in your final exams. Getting comfortable with them is not only crucial for doing well in these exams, but can also give you transferable skills for further study and use...
Sales of Albert Camus’ 1947 novel The Plague have skyrocketed since the onset of coronavirus. It’s easy to understand why: It tells the story of a town quarantined after experiencing a mysterious, infectious and deadly virus. Passages detailing daily life include...
Work-wise there have been many losers during the pandemic. A lot of people have lost jobs, though others have successfully adapted to new roles within their respective industries. There have been some who have actively benefited from the current situation, in fact....
