There are over seven thousand languages that exist all over the world. The four most spoken languages are English, Mandarin, Hindi and Spanish. Learning a second language allows you to be a part of a community of people with a common trait with a unique culture. The ability to learn a new language allows forContinue reading “Why Learning a Language Helps your Brain”
Category Archives: Languages and Certifications
The New Cultural Competency: Cultural Competemility
In recent years, people have been using this buzzword of “Cultural Competence” to define an understanding of various cultures, traditions and beliefs. However, a recent article suggests a new paradigm of thought that is a result of an intersection between cultural competence and cultural humility in a “synergistic relationship.”
9 Tips to Get Started Learning a Foreign Language
In this article, we’ll be going over nine helpful tips for starting out learning a foreign language.
What Is 3D Printing?
In this article, we explore the rapidly growing technology that is 3D printing. After going through the basic ideas and methods, we delve into the benefits, applications, and potential that this technology has in our world.
Far From I, ROBOT: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Its Shocking Repercussions
This article will delve into current advancements in artificial intelligence (colloquially known as AI). It will express some of the great advances, the history of AI and its expected trajectory.
The Creative Side of Technology: User Experience Design (UX)
There’s no denying that many times, people have the wrong image of what coding and developing really mean, and this can put people off a major that they wouldn’t know would actually be something they found enjoyable.
Getting Started with Computer Aided Design (CAD)
In this article, we go over the basics of CAD (Computer Aided Design). We start by looking at concept of CAD and the benefits provides, as well as the fields where we see it used today. From there, we look at some of the limitations and things to consider when getting started with CAD.
Why Learning a Language Should be a Mandatory K-12 Prerequisite in the United States
In the US only 20% of students learn a foreign language. In some US states the proportion of students studying a language is as low as 9%. Despite this, There is a high demand for foreign language skills among U.S. employers (90 percent) with projections that this need will continue to grow.
How Taking A Robotics Class Helped Me Find My Passion
When I was in my junior year of high school, my school offered a Robotics class. As someone who had already had a taste of Physics (the other class being offered) and wanted something new, I eagerly took this class. In hindsight, I had no idea how much this class would teach me about computers and programming, and how many doors it would open for me!
How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky
A different language is a different vision of life-Federico Fellini Language is so powerful that it is able to alter our worldview. It affects what we decide to focus on, and that influences our experience and thoughts. The language you speak changes and manipulates what you are able to conjure up and think about, includingContinue reading “How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky”
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