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As soon as you decide to learn the guitar, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with all the great guitarists who have come before you. Whether you’re a fan of classical, folk, rock, hard rock or funk music, each genre has its canon of great guitarists who have popularized it and propelled it forward. And, honestly, people […]
05/22/2018 ∙ 24 minutes reading time
If you’re a musician or if you want to dive into the universe of the guitar and you live in Boston, a capital city in New England and the American Northeast, there are a range of options available to you. Amateur or seasoned guitarist, you’ll undoubtedly find a place to learn the guitar, advance your […]
02/20/2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
Are you new to playing the guitar? According to guitarists, there are many diverse reasons for learning to play guitar. Sorry to poke fun guys, but we know a lot of you learn in order to flirt with women. Don’t try to deny it! And maybe it’s even why you, our reader, a beginner guitarist […]
02/20/2018 ∙ 13 minutes reading time
So you want to learn to play guitar like your favorite guitarists. You want to be a guitar player that sounds like Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton. You've taken it on, but you just don't know where to start. What is this thing called the fretboard, and how on earth do you navigate […]
02/20/2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
The invention of the electric guitar was a major milestone in music history. From music by Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd to the Beatles, the electric guitar has featured in so many iconic songs, making it into a sacred object of rock’n’roll. And who knows how many instruments have been shattered on stage… The instrument […]
02/20/2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
The Tudor dynasty makes up a massive part of our national imagery. It was the time in English history in which the country broke away from the Papacy in Rome. It was the moment English supremacy on the high seas became a real possibility. And, of course, it was the time in which kings and […]
11/05/2020 ∙ 12 minutes reading time
If you have ever been intrigued by how the world around you works it likely means that you’re interested in the study of physics. Physics one of the fundamentals of most other sciences. Students who study physics study the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest atomic particles. The study of physics covers topics […]
10/28/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
According to the dictionary, physics is “the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy”. Those who study physics study mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structures of atoms. Physics is an ever-evolving science, since its formalization 400 years ago, we continue to make discoveries […]
10/28/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“The Science of the Universe and Everything In It” Physics is the experimental science that helps explain our world. We use it to understand everything from the nanoworld to aspects of outer space. Students of physics are taught about the laws of motion, principles of electricity among other very important topics. These lessons and theories […]
10/28/2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Calling all coffee lovers! Is there anything better than a creamy coffee to wake you up in the morning? Yes, coffee shop beverages are a bit on the pricey side but there's something about that hot drink that makes it all worth the money isn't there - the way it's served, the coffee beans, the […]
11/06/2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Are you keen to learn how to create art with your lattes? Perhaps you have recently got a new coffee machine and you want to start pushing yourself and making beautiful coffee creations for your friends and family? Or maybe you have your eye on a position in a coffee house and want to improve […]
11/06/2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
When you are wanting to make upmarket latte art, then you first of all need to think about getting some quality ingredients. But, is it just the coffee you use that defines how well your latte art will turn out or is it more - the milk, the type of cup, the machinery? Here, we'll […]
11/06/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Calling all cappuccino, flat white and latte lovers! Caffe has never been so good! Is there anything better than a creamy cappuccino or latte to wake you up in the morning (or keep you awake in the afternoon)? Okay, coffee is welcome any time of day! Many of us use this as a magic potion […]
11/06/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Technology can be a wonderful tool to utilise in the classroom, and there are many ways you can integrate it seamlessly into your lessons. From coming up with creative collaboration tools for students to facilitate group work, to gamified learning and giving life to a lesson plan, there is a whole host of practical applications […]
11/06/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Edtech is short for education technology, and can take shape as either software or hardware, provided it serves a purpose within the context of education. Through the use of classroom technology tools such as innovative digital platforms, edtech can aid student learning and improve the communication between teacher, student, and even parent. These days it’s […]
11/06/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
There’s no doubt about it, technology is instrumental in many aspects of life. It has revolutionised how we communicate with each other, made learning from home straightforward, and has many useful applications in education too. The ways in which edtech technology can help teachers are numerous, and they range from student discipline, grading, and parent […]
11/06/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Educational technology tools can improve the teacher-student dynamic in and outside of the classroom, and facilitate the learning process. This benefits not only the teacher and the student, but also the school and the parents. The school benefits as technology can help in education by assisting the students with their academic goals set by the […]
11/06/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Yoga is becoming increasingly popular and there are around 200 million people around the world now doing it. There’s a good reason for this: yoga is good for your health. “The mind and body are not separate entities. The gross form of the mind is the body and the subtle form of the body is […]
09/22/2020 ∙ 10 minutes reading time
We all know that food is the source of our strength and one of the things that is essential for life itself, alongside how we look after our bodies. Nutrition is even more of a focus for those people who are looking to build a slender, toned physique as they will be very aware that […]
08/26/2020 ∙ 10 minutes reading time
It was said between the years of 2012 to 2016, there had been a rise in involvement within yoga from 20 million to 36 million American people. Both the Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance calculated that by the end of 2016 over 15% of the countries population had partaken in some form of yoga in […]
07/21/2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
The NYC Future guide acknowledges over 62 million visitors per annum visit the state and this is said to have almost doubled in twenty years. New York City has always been widely popular and the notable images of Times Square and the Statue of Liberty only serve a compliment to the vast landmarks found across […]
07/21/2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
A recent study conducted by the ACS (American Community Survey) stated that 0.79 million US residents speak Portuguese whilst at home. There are notable larger communities of Portuguese speaking citizens in California, Florida, New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania. Although it isn't the most commonly studied language within the American educational systems, it is still […]
10/28/2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
You’d be amazed by how many times tutors of Cantonese hear the words, ‘oh but it’s impossible to write in Cantonese!’ – or words to that effect. It’s an incredibly common sentiment, that seems to distinguish learners of the Chinese languages – Mandarin and Cantonese, along with many more – from those of other languages. […]
10/13/2020 ∙ 9 minutes reading time
So you have decided to take the plunge and learn how to speak Hindi. You are eager to discover Indian culture and ready to immerse yourself in this Indo-European language. But of course, you can learn to speak Hindi - but you also need to learn to read and write it. So come and discover the […]
10/07/2020 ∙ 9 minutes reading time
Spoken by more than 4oo million people around the world, Arabic is 5th most spoken language worldwide, and is an official language in 26 countries, including Egypt, Morocco, and Lebanon. It holds great importance in Islam, and it is one of the most important languages to learn in the world today. And yet adults often […]
10/07/2020 ∙ 9 minutes reading time
It's in our human nature to sing as humans have been performing and singing for thousands of years. For many people, they find joy in getting to express themselves and their emotions via song, dance, or an instrument like the piano. Singing is also a great way to entertain your family and friends as well […]
10/13/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
If you have been casually singing or are a self-taught singer, it's okay to think about whether you really need singing lessons or not. When you pay to take any type of classes, you invest your money and time into it so it's better to know why you are investing your resources in the first […]
10/13/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Humans have been singing since the early days of civilization. For many people, singing gives them a way to express their pent-up emotions and to express what they are thinking and feeling. Instead of talking through their problems when they are going through a hard time, they turn to singing to release negative emotions. For […]
10/13/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Many of us have dreamed of singing on the stage at some point in our lives, whether as children or as adults daydreaming while doing our regular day jobs. Inspirational stories like those of Susan Boyle makes us want to participate in talent shows where we may just get a chance to be under the […]
10/13/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
As a base note, we will start by mentioning that the average UK salary is £27.271 a year (£39,476 in London). How does an accountants' salary measure up? Well, it's hard to say since the term accountant is so vague and could include so many different job titles. According to available data, accountants in the […]
07/14/2020 ∙ 13 minutes reading time
“Non est ad astra mollis e terris via" (There is no easy way from the earth to the stars) - Seneca Continuing education is an opportunity to go back to school once you’ve started working. Whether you want to further your career or change careers, there’s training and courses available for everyone. Most people accept […]
04/22/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“Job training empowers people to realize their dreams and improve their lives.” - Sylvia Mathews Burwell Have you done a skills appraisal and decided that it’s time to study some more? There were 140,000 mature students in the UK in 2017. Plenty of people are going back to school to gain new skills, change careers, […]
04/22/2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” - Colin Powell According to a 2016 study, more than a third of UK graduates regret attending university. Unfortunately, they only realise this once they’ve done it. Perhaps, the course they chose was the problem. Going back […]
04/22/2020 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Teaching is rewarding. Along with the long holidays and fairly short school days, it can be a fulfilling career. As a teacher, you can make a positive difference in a child's life. Teaching can also be a rather exhausting and a historically low-paying way to make a living. Hoping to make a difference in students' […]
11/05/2020 ∙ 10 minutes reading time
There is no one way to tackle a career change: there are many different ways to prepare yourself for a new profession outside teaching, and you have to take the time to really research the role and plan for how you can attain it. When searching for alternative jobs for teachers, one of the main […]
10/17/2020 ∙ 19 minutes reading time
"Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." -H. Jackson Brown Jr. Studying is not always fun. It's more boring than most other activities, and there are many […]
10/14/2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
"Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer." -Charles Caleb Colton Exams are a peculiar thing that grades us on our intelligence and forces us to use parts of our brain that we might have not even known existed. Since they are […]
10/14/2020 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
