Think back to the time when you were young and you found yourself utterly lost in an activity. Perhaps you were drawing or coloring, immersed in an imaginary world with your toys, or lying on the floor putting together puzzle pieces, completely unaware of outside cares or distractions. Now, remember…
We all love music. Sometimes all it takes is one song to completely alter our mood and prepare us for the day ahead. But how does it actually do that? What happens when our brains hear the music? Recent scientific studies reveal how music can benefit your brain and what…
Remember when schools used to mandate learning a second language? Sometimes they would go as far as bringing in the native speaking teachers to help with the process? Well, now we are starting to understand why learning a second language is so vital. Not only does it help increase the…
If you like having sex, eating chocolate, or taking drugs (or all of the above), you are going to love learning new words. No, seriously, learning is just as stimulating and exciting as either of these “fun-filled” activities. Not saying that drug use is good or anything, it’s just that…
Before academic institutions were established, informal education already existed. It takes on different forms and now, more than ever, proves to be a good way for any individual to learn. But first, we must define this concept. Informal education basically covers every aspect of learning that doesn't take place in…
Kato Lomb, despite holding a chemistry degree, was one of the first simultaneous interpreters in the world. She could fluently translate into eight languages, and in general, knew and worked with 16 different languages. Who wouldn't want to get a few language learning tips from such a person! It is…
Self-improvement tips are particularly popular today for a number of good reasons. But the problem is that these tips are not always doable and often sound like vague recommendations and cliche. Today, I'd like to offer a few practical self-improvement tips. Many people today understand the need for constant self-improvement.…
Do you know why children easily learn new things? Because they are constantly training their brains. Memory is a very powerful tool, but it becomes weak if it is not used for a long time. What can you do to enhance your memory and make your brain stay active and…
