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Starting from Scratch: A Story of Growth, Grit and Grace | Hakanshaa Diwakar | TEDxGIIS Abu Dhabi
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 16:01
All it takes is a single click, a pivotal moment, a defining moment, one moment of change to alter the entire course of the story. At least that's how it usually goes, doesn't it. For one moment the hero is at their lowest, defeated, disillusioned, drained and the next the plot.The music swells, the tide shifts and the next journey begins. Yet somehow in a quieter, less fantastical, the same route of plastic reality has done. >> Before every single movement that transpires, There is a single step but when i ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-11 09:00
If you want to learn a language just for fun, start with Swedish. But if you really want to impress, bulk up your brain to master Cantonese or Korean https://t.co/A1Wj5Gu5cZ ...
Doors Unlocked by Languages, Paths Guided by Fate | Sama Salmo | TEDxYouth@DIS
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-10 15:43
When I say the words brave and brilliant, how many of you immediately think of something big. Something as big as winning an award, climbing a mountain, or saving a life. Well, if you're like me, you might have started to look for that one grand moment in your life.And I'll admit, when I was given this topic, I struggled. I couldn't think of a single thing that seemed brave or brilliant enough. And honestly, that was a bit disappointing.But then I realized that bravery and brilliance aren't always about doi ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-03 05:00
Language Learning - For recreational language learning, Swedish is a good starting point [1] - For impressive language skills, Cantonese or Korean are more challenging options [1]
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The Economist· 2025-08-27 20:40
If you want to learn a language just for fun, start with Swedish. But if you really want to impress, bulk up your brain to master Cantonese or Korean https://t.co/wTyvjHod44 ...
Language as the Key to Connection | Emily Jibro | TEDxKids@ElCajon
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-18 16:54
Language Learning Benefits - Bilingual individuals possess stronger mental skills, including improved memory, problem-solving, and focus [3] - Knowing multiple languages enhances cultural awareness and empathy [4] - Speaking a second language can change the way individuals connect with others, showing respect and building relationships [7] Personal Experience & Advocacy - Speaker shares personal experience of learning English and overcoming language barriers [4][5] - Speaker uses bilingual skills to help other students, providing tours, translation, and support [6] - Speaker encourages learning a new phrase, exploring other cultures, and using language learning apps [9] Call to Action - Challenge to learn a new phrase in another language [9] - Encouragement to ask someone about their culture and traditions [9] - Suggestion to download a language learning app [9]
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The Economist· 2025-08-13 05:00
General Benefits of Language Learning - Learning languages offers concrete benefits [1]
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The Economist· 2025-08-07 07:40
General Observation - Learning languages offers concrete benefits [1]
The 3 languages that changed my life | Qilemuge Qilemuge | TEDxUIC
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-09 15:36
Cultural Identity & Language - The speaker emphasizes that language is more than just communication, it's a doorway to different worlds and ways of thinking [2] - Mongolian culture emphasizes warmth, hospitality, respect for elders, and maintaining harmony in relationships [3][4] - Chinese language skills facilitated adaptation and connection within a diverse society [6][16] - English language skills opened up global opportunities and broadened the speaker's perspective [13][14] Personal Growth & Transformation - The speaker's multilingualism has shaped their identity, allowing them to embrace different cultures and ways of being [15][18] - Overcoming language barriers requires connection, understanding, and willingness to meet halfway [9][10] - The speaker's experience highlights the transformative power of language in shaping worldviews and self-understanding [17] - Support from family, teachers, and the UIC community was crucial in navigating language challenges [19] Education & Curriculum - English had a negligible role in the speaker's education system due to policy and curriculum design [11] - The speaker's initial lack of focus on English changed when it became central to their academic life at UIC [12]
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BBC News (World)· 2025-07-09 05:09
French lessons offered as ferry visitors surge https://t.co/LWTWtzlP97 ...