by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Much research has been done on the methods of teaching English. There are various proven methods such as the Grammar Translation method, the Direct Method and the audiolingual method. However, in this article, we will see some methods of teaching English that are accessible to the common man. 1. Teaching English…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Have you ever fumbled for words during a conversation? Or felt that a word is at the tip of your tongue, but just does not come out? All of us go through these experiences once in a while, but if it happens too often, you may have to think whether your…
Poetry is the oldest form of literature in human history. But despite it being long-established, there isn’t a solid definition of what it is. Poetry has as many definitions as there are poets – each of them defining poetry in their different perspectives. Technically, poems are literary pieces with the nature of both song and…
With World Book Day fast approaching, trying to find a book that your little one might enjoy has never been so important. Many schools and nurseries take to celebrating the special day by encouraging children to dress up as their favourite character, and providing them with £1 World Book Day tokens, with which they can…
Introduction Memory is an asset that we humans are born with. However, not all of us are not blessed with a sharp memory; but we can sharpen our memory over time and put it into good use. Your memory is like a sword that needs sharpening as you pass through more difficult stages of your…
Technological advances caused a significant change in the educational sector. Thanks to the shift to a digital format, this field is among the few that benefited from the Covid-19 pandemic. For example, in 2019, EdTech has gained $18,66 billion in investments. Not bad unless we compare it with the estimate for 2025 that amounts to…
Today, reading has a fair bit of competition. Technology and gadgets abound in all households provide children with plenty of options for both education and entertainment. Not only are they more engaging, but they also require them to exert relatively lesser effort. On the other hand, reading requires more involvement to get the same level…
When it comes to raising children, years can fly by in the blink of an eye. One minute you’re changing their diapers, the next your child is all grown up, attending college, getting married, or even having children of their own. Before that happens, however, there are some important life skills that they need to…
The parents are the first and most important teachers for a child. Participation by parents in their children’s education can make a difference in how they do at school. It’s important that you support your child and show learning behavior, but there are limits to the amount of help you can offer without depriving them…
As a student, you have to submit your assignments in such a way that your professor can easily grade them. At the top of the first page, you have to write your name, subject, course, unit, and the assignment code. Most importantly, you need to provide it in Microsoft Word or scan it as a…
Without a doubt, learning a foreign language can become challenging if you give your child only several books and ask them to read and learn the rules. The trick here is to use an element of gamification and combine it with various writing assignments. Even though no child enjoys writing these days, things can be…
What if your child had a toolset that made it easier for them to achieve their goals and dreams? And what if this toolset not only helped their academics and social life but also improved their well-being and made them more relaxed? Creative visualization is such a tool that can achieve all of this. But…
