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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Online learning

Don't stop at Duolingo, set realistic goals, balance skills: how to start learning a new language

Being multilingual enhances sophistication, cultural understanding, and cognitive abilities, making language learning beneficial for personal and social growth.
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1 month ago
Education

Espanol o francaise? Learn a language because you love it, not because it's useful | Letters

Language learning builds cognitive flexibility, cultural understanding, and personal enrichment and should not be reduced to speaker numbers or narrow utility.
Online learning
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Don't stop at Duolingo, set realistic goals, balance skills: how to start learning a new language

Being multilingual enhances sophistication, cultural understanding, and cognitive abilities, making language learning beneficial for personal and social growth.
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Business
fromFortune
3 months ago

The books, TV series, and podcasts CEOs are tuning into this holiday season to unwind and elevate their careers in 2026 | Fortune

CEOs use holiday downtime to catch up on books, podcasts, and shows that blend leisure with professional growth and cultural learning.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The generational divide is so overrated here's how I crossed it and forged new friendships | Zoya Patel

Those of us in the latter two categories blame everyone older than us for the dire state of the world today (a viewpoint that sometimes ignores the fact that the world has been getting worse since the big bang). And let's face it, it's impossible to not be bewildered and feel attacked by people younger than you when they automatically dismiss your life experiences, start speaking seemingly in code (I still don't know what six-seven means) and laugh at your idea of fashion.
Relationships
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Air miles be damned. I say the best way to find out about the joy and complexity of our world is through novels | Pushpinder Khaneka

Reading novels from Africa, Asia and Latin America broadens understanding of global cultures beyond Western perspectives.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The grand tour: one playwright's quest to set foot in every African country before turning 60

A personal quest led to a deeper understanding of Africa's diversity and complexity, transforming perceptions and inspiring a new theatrical project.
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

How Psychoanalysis Educates (Without Teaching)

Psychoanalysis is not merely a therapy but an educational process that cultivates curiosity and creativity through engagement with our inner turmoil.
Mental health
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