24/04/2020
Spring news from Cheney Court -
Spring news from Cheney Court
There’s a new Detective series on the BBC that is set in our beautiful city of Bath. The series, called 'McDonald and Dodds', showcases the city using many of its beautiful locations. Here’s just a few! Do you recognise anywhere from your previous visits?
23/03/2020
These seven Japanese words are utterly beautiful. Read through them to feel a deep sense of calm.
Such as 'shōganai', meaning literally ‘there is no means or method’ - a reminder that sometimes we have to accept things as they are, allowing us to let go of negative feelings.
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20190124-seven-words-that-can-help-us-to-be-a-little-calmer
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Seven words that can help us to be a little calmer
A new book translates 43 different Japanese words into English, introducing ideas that can help people in the West live differently. We’ve picked out seven of the most poignant.
20/03/2020
Changing perceptions, one word at a time!
Oxford Dictionary has been quietly replacing definitions and examples that could be perceived as stereotypical or just downright sexist. So, no more ‘nagging housewives’ or ‘high-maintenance girlfriends’ to be found! A step in the right direction.
No more 'nagging wives': how Oxford Dictionaries is cleaning up sexist language
After extensive research, reference publisher is quietly replacing examples that ‘unnecessarily perpetuate stereotypes’ – while also reflecting how language is used
19/03/2020
Check this out!
MCN have put together an extensive list of some great worldwide online resources!
So, you can keep yourself busy and feel like you’re traveling the world. (sort of)
Visit a museum. How about the Vatican?
Discover a park. Try Yellow Stone National Park.
Explore some amazing collections. Why not the Henry Ford Collection?
Take a course. Learn to paint or cook.
Read. Lots to see at the National Archives of Japan.
And, of course, you can keep your English going with lessons with us. Your Cheney Court teachers are all online! :-)
The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Museum Resources | MCN
Check our list (updated daily) to access to endless open content, educational resources for e-learning, and virtual retreats to art, culture, and history.
17/03/2020
Enjoying the garden and sun while we still can.
Missing our lovely students.
13/03/2020
(Only kidding.)
Please take care of yourself.
11/03/2020
Had fun playing our version of 'Would I Lie to You?' - a popular game show here in the UK.
It's all about bluffing!
Can you spot the lies?
09/03/2020
Sparing a thought for our Italian colleagues and students during this difficult time. ❤️
08/03/2020
= International Women’s Day!
"An equal world is an enabled world" - and every one of us can do our bit to bring about gender equality.
This year’s campaign highlights six key areas:
1. Championing women forging tech innovation
2. Applauding equality for women athletes
3. Forging inclusive workplaces so women thrive
4. Supporting women to earn on their own terms
5. Empowering women through health education
6. Increasing visibility for female creatives
In pictures: Women worldwide march for equality
Protests raise awareness of discrimination on International Women's Day.