I recently read an article that argued that using a common platform known by both a teacher and a student can help ease the flow of knowledge between them. The example used was teaching mathematics using money as the platform. … Continue reading
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Some Common Misconceptions About Translators
The first misconception is that it is easy to translate something from the source language to the target language, if one has a command over both languages. This is absolutely wrong. In the first place, the text determines whether translating … Continue reading
Why Do You Travel?
I recently returned home after a long trip that took me literally around the world. It’s wonderful to see my friends and family but I cannot help but think back fondly on my trip. I keep asking myself why do … Continue reading
Digital Espionage is Hurting the Dutch Economy
Dutch Minister of Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten has written a letter to the parliament warning government departments and businesses about the consequences of cyber espionage. It remains the biggest security challenge and this is getting more visible. Society’s growing … Continue reading
30 facts to wonder, laugh and then forget about
Here are a selection of facts you ought to know whilst living on this planet, read with caution once you know, it is impossible to un-know. Oh and be aware of Mondays..enjoy! 1.There are more stars than there are grains … Continue reading
The Vancouver Communication Phenomenon
Canada has been described as a “cultural mosaic”. This is in contrast to the United States ideal of a “melting pot”. Canada encourages immigrants to keep their culture while living in Canada. The mosaic also encourages others to continue using … Continue reading
Everyone needs a little inspiration
We all have things that push us along, make us want to go further. We all need inspiration in our lives that motivates us to go further and gets us through our daily lives. To my point of view, travelling … Continue reading
Preconceptions or misconceptions? Influencing or insighting?
It is part of human instinct to want to put people in a box whether it’s according to political opinions, religion, culture, origins etc. However these boxes are too often organised according to preconceptions that have been given to us … Continue reading
Intercultural communication
Non-verbal communication is the most important one of all and often reveals more than words would. When communicating with different cultures whether we are able to speak the language or not, non-verbal communication can make or break the relationship. Relations … Continue reading
A typical day in the office
The alarm clock rings, you still have the sheets printed on your face, you push the snooze button, and it rings again. OK time to get up. You have a shower, grab a bite to eat, some coffee (definitely don’t … Continue reading
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