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Launching today: “Computational thinking for everyday life”

It gives me great joy to share my latest course with you today. “Computational thinking for everyday life” is now available for download in the Punk Learning shop, on a pay-what-you-can basis. What is the course about, and why should you care? Read on…

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5 Tips for Learning a New Language in Your 40s and 50s

It’s often been said that learning a foreign language as a child has the greatest chance of success. But what if you want to start later? Here are five tips for older language learners.

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Certification in lifelong learning: a personal checklist

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Exams and certificates are a controversial topic among many adult learners I know. For some of them, lifelong learning is enriched by the fact that you can show off your new certification after a course. Others believe that most certificates are simply not worth the cost, the stress, and the effort of revision. Today’s checklist will help you make up your mind!

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Language Learning Timeline Planner

One of the most popular excuses for not learning a foreign language is something along the lines of “Oh, I could never find the time.” Sadly, this is also often a self-fulfilling prophecy. Many language learners drop out of their classes or give up on their polyglot plans, because they are convinced that there is no time in their schedule.

I have known this to be true for many learning plans I’ve made. So recently, I started paying closer attention to the way I plan and carry out my work. Today, I’m sharing with you a simple planning tool which makes it easier to find more time – for learning a foreign language, studying something else, or just about anything.

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3 ways to improve diversity and productivity

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I started writing this post because I was inspired by a wave of anti-racist protests around the world in June 2020. It is my belief that bias and prejudice are a colossal waste of life, time, and good will. Does this also affect the way people work – as teams and individuals? And what are some good ways to start working on diversity and productivity at the same time?

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World Bicycle Day: three cycling charities you can start supporting

June 3 is one of my favourite days of the year. It’s World Bicycle Day! Why do bicycles matter? How can you help others enjoy bikes more? Here are my three top tips.