2-for-1: The benefits of encountering not just one target language, but many

2-for-1: The benefits of encountering not just one target language, but many

2-for-1: The benefits of encountering not just one target language, but many

While I lay no claim to the title of “polyglot”, I have met a fair few languages in my time, in varying depths: Cantonese was the first tongue ever taught to me; the English I started acquiring in nursery has been the linguistic spine of my education and early career; French and Spanish I studied before majoring in a subject that relies heavily… Read More

Future Career Planning: A Creative Journey

Future Career Planning: A Creative Journey

Future Career Planning: A Creative Journey

Future career planning is an essential process for students as they transition from education to the workforce. It involves exploring interests, setting goals, and gaining real-world experience, all while keeping the journey enjoyable and engaging. Tips for Effective Career Planning Create a Vision Board: A vision board is a fun way for students to visualize their career aspirations. By cutting out… Read More

Cultivating Positivity in Daily Life

Cultivating Positivity in Daily Life

Cultivating Positivity in Daily Life

In a world often filled with challenges and negativity, cultivating a positive mindset can significantly enhance our daily experiences. Here are some practical tips to help you foster positivity in your life. Talking to Friends Talking to your friends about your worries, troubles, and anxieties is a great way to deal with them. Just as we would want to support and… Read More

The Arts, Empathy, and Their Relevance to Career

The Arts, Empathy, and Their Relevance to Career

The Arts, Empathy, and Their Relevance to Career

We often hear how studying arts subjects can help us develop empathy. Engaging with the arts, whether through literature, languages, history, visual arts or performance, can allow us to explore different perspectives and emotions and to connect with the feelings and viewpoints of others. In doing so, it can develop our emotional intelligence and improve our ability to recognise, understand, and express emotions. Read More

Fun English in Our Daily Lives

Fun English in Our Daily Lives

Fun English in Our Daily Lives

Excellence in a specific area cannot be consolidated or sustained without an authentic attachment to it. While most people recognize the significance of learning English, few truly immerse themselves in the ‘fun’ side of the language. The question is, how? First, make English accessible in various aspects of your daily life. It simply boils down to exposure and practical use. Start… Read More