As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Same with learners. So how to whet their whistle, and make sure that your learners can’t wait to dive in? It’s important for learning and development professionals to keep learners and their desired experiences at a premium while tailoring their training. The intertwining of technology and education has...
Just as learning is for everyone, everyone can learn a language. Check out our famous polyglots as you read the blog! (A polyglot is a person who speaks multiple languages fluently.) While a multitude of factors might hinder you from learning a sport or a musical instrument, language learning is a path where obstacles are seldom present.
With the increasing number of multicultural people living and interacting in one city, cultural diversity is the norm. Gen Z are about to enter the workplace and have grown up with and expect cultural diversity. However, there are certain cities around the world that are considered to be prime examples of cultural hubs. Now that’s a great way to get more for your buck when it comes to your...
The thought of writing a proposal overwhelms many people, but the task does not have to be daunting. There is a simple and proven method to making sure your proposal rocks. Your proposal has to be well-nigh perfect to even have a chance of being discussed, let alone funded. Yes, proposal writing is the hardest part of the job, simply because there’s so much at stake for all parties concerned...
Saying thank you is a universal gesture of appreciation and expression of our gratitude.
What is Nowruz? Nowruz (pronounced no-rooz) means ‘new day’. The first word “now” means new and the second word “ruz” means day. Nowruz is the Iranian/Persian New Year that occurs when the vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day, depending on where it is observed. The moment the sun crosses...
Sitting next to a Gen Xer on their phone versus a Gen Zer on their phone is not just chat that is streets apart; it’s another planet. We are talking grammatically correct sentences with the odd “u” or “K” versus strings of emojis…Gen Y sit in between with abbreviations and emoji combo. Get ready for a different type of language learning. Gen Z leads when it...
It’s easy to get lost in jargon, but knowing your Gen X, Y and its younger sibling, Gen Z, is crucial if you want to join the party. Check out Learningonline.xyz’s quick guide to the who, what and why of Gen X, Y & Z.
Negotiation is part of our daily lives. From the vegetable vendor at the local market to the CEO of a fortune 500 company, everyone needs to negotiate to get what they want, or what they deserve. Negotiation is an art and a skill. While it might come naturally to some, it is often an acquired trait that often requires years of practice. Read on to find out how you can be an extraordinary...
The simple cup of tea is so much more than a refreshing beverage. It is steeped in decades of history and brewed in culture and language. Find out why with our journey around the world teaser.