03/12/2020
Why are some languages spoken faster than others? New research suggests that different tongues, regardless of speed, transmit information at roughly the same rate
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03/12/2020
Why are some languages spoken faster than others? New research suggests that different tongues, regardless of speed, transmit information at roughly the same rate
02/29/2020
How Knowledge About Different Cultures Is Shaking the Foundations of Psychology - The Conversation - Pocket Much of an observation is determined by the observer, not the observed.
02/15/2020
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/language-alters-our-experience-of-time
Language Alters Our Experience of Time - The Conversation - Pocket Learning a new language re-wires your brains and you’ll begin to perceive of time in a unique way.
01/31/2020
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-when-you-don-t-like-conflict
How to Have Difficult Conversations When You Don’t Like Conflict - Harvard Business Review - Pocket An executive leadership coach shares some tips on how to approach potential conflicts.
01/29/2020
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-email
How to Email - The Atlantic - Pocket An etiquette update: Brevity is the highest virtue.
01/29/2020
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/5-languages-that-could-change-the-way-you-see-the-world
5 Languages That Could Change the Way You See the World - Nautilus - Pocket If your language had no words to describe “the future,” would you still stress over it?
01/24/2020
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-take-notes-while-reading
How to Take Notes While Reading - Scott Young - Pocket Where and how you jot things down is as important as the information itself.
01/22/2020
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/advice-on-learning-a-new-language-from-people-who-speak-up-to-16
Advice on Learning a New Language From People Who Speak Up to 16 - Afar - Pocket Anyone can learn a new language, no matter their age. Simply follow this expert advice down the sweet-talking path to success.
01/08/2020
My emails are not known for brevity, probably because I'm afraid austere emails can come across as cold or impersonal. This article takes the opposite view, stating that "brevity is the highest virtue". Do you agree?
How to Email - The Atlantic - Pocket An etiquette update: Brevity is the highest virtue.
01/01/2020
There are many types of "bias", a term you should be comfortable pronouncing and using in English. Here's an article I found interesting. It talks about our "implicit bias". It's a good article for expanding your English today. Look for Orbit Words. Write them down. And why not read the article aloud – warm up your mechanism!
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How to Think about “Implicit Bias” - Scientific American - Pocket Amidst a controversy, it’s important to remember that implicit bias is real—and it matters.
01/01/2020
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-talk-to-anyone-the-experts-guide
How to Talk to Anyone: The Experts’ Guide - The Guardian - Pocket Handle awkward date silences, end a conversation with a stranger – plus chat with your children, your parents, and your boss. Our panel shares their secrets.
12/05/2019
I create presentations at Microsoft. Here’s how I avoid “Death by PowerPoint” Five tips from a pro for getting your message across in a way that’s clear, comprehensible—and maybe even enjoyable.