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The importance of lifelong learning for cognitive reserve

by Anita Naik

Participating in lifelong learning is key to cognitive reserve and keeping your brain healthy. Here's what you need to know.

What is lifelong learning?

Lifelong learning is the term for education beyond school. It's ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated for either personal or professional reas...

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7 ways to improve your public speaking skills

by Anita Naik

Whether you're looking for a way to improve your presentations at work, speak more authoritatively in front of others, or find more confidence to speak up, improving your public speaking skills is easier than you think.

Public speaking is one of the greatest fears, affecting 30 to 70% of the popula...

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The best GCSE language resources

by Anita Naik

Around 272,500 students take a GCSE language in the UK, with French in the majority at 124,655 and Spanish entries at 109,655. Here are the best resources for a GCSE language exam if your child is currently studying for their mocks or summer exams.

GCSE languages have been declining in the UK for s...

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Top education trends to watch out for in 2023

by Anita Naik

From nano learning to gamification,2023 looks to bring new and exciting educational trends. Here are the top ones coming your way.

Gamification in the classroom.

Gamification in education is no surprise, as studies show that 80% of learners are more effective with gamified techniques. This tren...

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5 best educational days out

by Christine Chadwick

As a tutor, one of the hardest things can be motivating your students and making the topics come truly alive for them. But placing study in context, or providing the opportunity to be hands-on, can be hugely beneficial to a student's retention of the topic. Here we pick the best 5 days out, not incl...

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