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International Space day (24.09.)
International Space Day, observed annually on the first Friday in May, celebrates our achievements in space exploration and underscores the vital role of space science and technology in our modern world. This day commemorates historical milestones like the Moon landing … Weiterlesen
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Verschlagwortet mit outer space, space travel
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International Respect day (18.09.)
International Respect Day is a significant global observance that promotes the fundamental value of respect in our interconnected world. Held annually on the 18th of September, this day serves as a reminder of the importance of treating each other with … Weiterlesen
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Verschlagwortet mit Culture, everyday life
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Helpful for language studies?
Those who are using Duolingo (or other Apps) know the system. The users can compete in various leagues with others about the first rank and possibly promotion to a higher level. But how effective is this system? I have my … Weiterlesen
Summer in Switzerland, according to ChatGPT (2/2)
But not only regional differences are possible, but also other options such as different periods, different purposes of use or social differences. Let’s try it out with the identical text from yesterday: English in the style of Shakespeare: Verily, the … Weiterlesen
Summer in Switzerland, according to ChatGPT (1/2)
ChatGPT has its beneficial options for language learners. One is that you can create personalised texts for reading practice. You have to define the task precisely. The differences can be immense. I asked ChatGPT to write a text about the … Weiterlesen
Das hat weder Hand noch Füsse
One of the most challenging things for language learners are phrasal verbs. Unfortunately, it’s often not possible to translate them word by word. Let’s say someone is telling something that doesn’t make sense or is illogical. While in English (besides … Weiterlesen
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Verschlagwortet mit learning, Phrasal Verbs
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What is a Linguist?
It looks like an easy question, but what is the definition of «Linguist»? Following to Oxford Dictionary, it’s a person «who knows several foreign languages well» or «who studies languages or linguistics». Regarding the Duden, a linguist is described as … Weiterlesen