We all know that fear of public speaking amongst individuals is quite common, but did you know that around 75% of people are frightened at the thought of speaking in front of any type of audience? There’s even a term, glossophobia, given to the fear of public speaking. The underlying fear of embarrassment or judgment by others is what stops people from speaking with confidence in front of others...
For as long as mankind has been around, we have had the desire to learn how to have a fulfilled and meaningful life? One of the best ways in which to feel a sense of accomplishment in life is to learn something new. The reason that people do not feel accomplished is that they are doing the same old-same old day after day. There is no excitement or motivation left in us when we hit a plateau and...
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. If your goal is to teach English abroad, TEFL is the most widely accepted (and highly regarded) of the four main ESL certification options.
INTRODUCTION Child development experts and educators have changed their perception about the skills that make students successful in life and academics. Employers are nowadays looking for employees who can interact well with others in the organization. Business practices are ever changing, and skills that were once thought as unnecessary have become the core values that any employer wants in an...
According to statistics, 41% of Americans keep New Year’s resolutions every year, and only 9% actually manage to achieve them with some success. So if you’re thinking about making a New Year’s resolution – congratulations, you have about a 9% success rate!
We’ve all been there. An impending job interview, but little to no idea on what to expect. Frequently asking yourself, “how do I behave, what do I say or better yet, not say”.
In the English language, there are dozens of eponyms. We use eponyms every day, even though we may not know what they are! So, before going through some of them, let’s first clarify what an eponym is.
Millenials are so quick to invent and re-invent words on social media that it may seem impossible to keep up. So if you have just acquainted yourself with terms such as Bae and Slay, then brace yourself as we look into these latest millennial slangs/words to watch out for in 2018.
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...
Online learning courses are not new to the internet. In fact, businesses and marketing experts will tell you that the most successful sites on the internet are those that offer training and learning.