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I love reading books of different genres, from fantasy to science fiction and from psychology to computer books. So I wonder how to read faster and have time to read all the books of interest in a relatively short time? Here is a summary of some speed reading techniques. If…
Speed reading can prove an extremely beneficial skill when you need to deal with big amounts of information in a short period of time. You can find it particularly useful if you are a student and need to revise an 800-page textbook before an exam. It can also make your…
In our information-saturated century, most of us need help with memorizing things efficiently. But it's hard to remember what we have learned. What can we do? How to remember what you read? The ability to appreciate and organize your study time may help to improve memory skills. Here are some…
If you have to deal with written exams as every student does, knowing a few tricks for revision could be quite helpful. How to increase your chances to pass written exams? 1. Be prepared, get up early before the exam. Prepare all you need in advance: pens, pencils, calculator, dictionary,…
Which are the easiest languages to learn? First of all, it depends on your native language and the foreign languages you speak. For example, if you speak Latin, it is easier to learn languages of the Romance group. If you speak French, Spanish won't be a hard task. However, there…
Which foreign languages to learn today to have more job opportunities and make a successful career in the future? Experts in linguistics and international relations believe that in the next 10 years, the most widely used languages in international business will be: English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic. English English is easy…
Germany is a country of universities, some of which are centuries old. The universities of Tübingen, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Jena, Marburg, Göttingen have a significant advantage compared with other European universities. Training fees in Germany don’t exceed €600 per semester and are often reduced up to €150 of the administrative fee.…
Distance learning has a goal to make a learner obtain all the necessary knowledge and skills completely independently, without the participation of other people. It is still not possible, but we should admit that over the past several years, distance learning (e-learning) has covered a large number of learners all…
