How to Learn a Non-formal Language: 5 Practical Tips
Non-formal language learning could be described as pure practice. There is no exam pressure, because certification is removed. This does not mean that there is no structure.
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Salman Khoshroo: Interview with Iranian Painter
Salman Khoshroo’s portraits seem so honest and yet impartial, that they make you quiver. Perhaps that happens because what he does in his paintings is laying human soul open. Psychology…
David Brown, a Leader of Brazzaville Band: Focus on a Good Things!
David Brown, a leader of Brazzaville musical band, shared with us his recipe of simple human happiness – to look aside at times from our iPhones and think about other…
Sophisticated Lady: A Woman Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Photo Project)
Every woman possesses a great mystery and is capable of great achievements, be those in politics or culture, war or the stage. Through the photo project of this issue we…
“Let Go Everything You Had and Open Mind to Experience Everything and Everyone“. Interview with “Fire Tamer” from Cirque du Soleil
Since 1984 Cirque du Soleil has been giving smiles and entertaining audiences with colorful and outstanding performances. Originally established in Québec, Canada as a circus tent, today it’s a massive…
Millennials, Who Are They?
We’ve been divided by the sociologists into different groups a long time ago. Our habits and behaviors were dissected by demographers and are being brought into the public eye. What…
Smartphones Can Check Up Your Eyes Soon
About 39 million people worldwide are blind and other 256 million suffer from visual impairments. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 80% of these cases are reversible or…
“It’ Important to Be Realistic. Misconceptions Lead to Disaster” – A Spiritual Lesson From His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
This person has millions of followers. His advice and wishes are heeded by ordinary people as well as the powerful, regardless of their personal religious affiliations. Many celebrities consider it an honor to attend his teachings…
Surrogate Motherhood: Who can judge?
Reproductive issues generate discussion at all levels of human society, from the political to the religious. However, the right of a deciding vote is reluctantly granted, in most jurisdictions, to…
Intergenerational Relationships: A Dialogue or an Irreconcilable Conflict?
One of my respected ancestors once said: "Youth is a fault which sadly passes all too quickly."
Young Russians: Who Are They? Survey of Public Opinion
The all-Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) presented a recent study about the qualities of the modern Russian youth, seen through the eyes of the young people themselves and through…
President of the Czech Republic: Don’t be a Fanatic
Miloš Zeman is the 3rd President of the Czech Republic, who has been elected for the first time by the nationwide voting. He has held the Presidential office since March…