In last week’s Tuesday Tips article, we looked at some suggestions for auditory learners. This week, let’s look at some tips for visual learners. 1. Use flashcards to remember new vocabulary. At a basic level, just looking at words with a picture next to them is a great way to associate the vocabulary with real …
I love trying new kinds of food. When I was in Malaysia last week, I ate so many new types of interesting food that I came back home more than a kilo heavier! I guess I’ll need to do some extra running this week to work the extra weight off. While I was browsing the …
We’ve had such an interesting week at the World of Words, this week. We’ve chosen our theme tunes, seen some beautiful people and even had a post from another country. As always, it’s time to test your vocabulary and general knowledge with the 10th Wil’s World of Words Friday Fun Quiz. Good luck everyone and have …
Can you imagine a website that only lets beautiful people join? Well there really is such a thing. This article on the Reuters website takes a look at which nationalities were considered ‘most beautiful’ by users of the site. I was a little upset to see the Brits do so badly but I guess everyone …
Here’s something a little different for the World of Words today. I am in Malaysia on vacation at the moment, so I thought I would share a great little article about the country with you. I love the Lonely Planet website. It doesn’t go into a lot of depth on individual countries but the overviews …
Have you seen the movie ‘Rocky’? If not, have a look at this clip on youtube. It’s a movie about a boxer who comes out of retirement for one last fight. The part of the movie where he starts training for the fight is accompanied by some really inspiring music. It’s Rocky’s theme tune. I …
I know a lot of people all over the world have been affected by the recent recession. Some people have lost their jobs, others have lost their homes. The man in this article on Reuters.com managed to find an interesting way out of his unemployment. The article has a great title, too. It mentions that …
It’s been a busy week as always at the World of Words this week. We got off to a sweet start, thought about different ways to learn, saw some naked runners, and learnt more about Bill Clinton. As the weekend draws nearer, people all over the world are starting to relax. There is, however, one …