I taught business studies to a class of 17-year-olds at the beginning of 2019. They were a lively group and keen to understand more about the intriguing world of business. One day, one of my students asked me what advice I would give to my younger self. Drawing from...
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, this is a piece on how what has become an essential everyday tool can be used sometimes too often. According to a recent report, nearly 50% of teenagers feel strongly attached to their smartphone or other mobile...
A UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) report has found that close to 250,000 young people gained a place at a UK university recently. Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, confirmed that an increasing number of people are attracted to full-time...
Duolingo is one of the most popular mobile apps in the world, and probably the most popular language learning app full stop. Duolingo has over 200 million users worldwide, with English and Spanish being the two most popular languages on offer. Duolingo’s appeal is...
Research from the Times Education Supplement shows that the average cost to a student of a 3-year degree is about £65,000, accounting for tuition and living expenses. Even with the financial support available and relaxed loan repayment plans, a three-year degree...
Learning Spanish as a foreign language, or indeed learning any foreign language, is a challenge for anyone. To learn Spanish as a second language it will mean a lot of study, practice and memorisation. For students who are studying Spanish at GCSE level, it can feel...
