How Can I Possibly Learn a Foreign Language?

How Can I Possibly Learn a Foreign Language?

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...
What Is Metacognition?

What Is Metacognition?

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...
How to Analyse Primary Sources

How to Analyse Primary Sources

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...
The Future of Work and How to Thrive In It

The Future of Work and How to Thrive In It

Nobody knows for sure what tomorrow’s post-Covid work environment will look like, but there are several very likely scenarios… Economic Recession Remote working will remain the norm for the foreseeable future A move away from the traditional 9pm to 5 pm working...
Why Consider Politics?: Part 3

Why Consider Politics?: Part 3

This is the last in my short series on politics, providing some knowledge that could help you decide if pursuing a career in the subject could be of interest to you. Part 1 can be found here and Part 2 here. Continuing along the spectrum of political theory we turn...
Why Consider Politics?: Part 2

Why Consider Politics?: Part 2

Following on from the discussion about democracy in Part 1 we take a brief look at the other ‘Left’ orientated theories of politics. Socialism As has been mentioned, Socialism can be a political, economic, and social theory; the three being so tightly interwoven. It...