You may have heard it before: a teacher flaps their hand nonchalantly in the direction of the class. “Don’t worry. Spelling doesn’t matter,” they say. They smile as a few sighs of relief are exhaled in the background. Maybe one of them was yours. That, or you were confused. Unsettled, even. Even though the human […]
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How To Learn A Foreign Language Effectively
In his TED talk, Linguist and Columbia professor John McWhorter shares four benefits of learning an unfamiliar language. Not only is learning a new language healthy for keeping our brains sharp, languages are doorways to understanding other cultures and people. Most people have learned or at least tried learning a foreign language in school, but […]
What Sets Apart An Average Tutor From An Excellent One
Whether you are a parent looking to hire a tutor for your child, an older student looking for help with your post-secondary courses, or a tutor wanting to be the best mentor you can be for your students, you’ll need to know the qualities that excellent tutors possess. Great tutors have a lot of knowledge […]