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Home » Spanish Learning Resources » Courses and Programs » SpanishDict Review: A Hands-on Look at the Dictionary and Language Program SpanishDict.com has been online since 1999, and its goal has always been to educate learners.  What started out as a straightforward dictionary has grown and adapted to become a comprehensive resource for learners. The website is one of the (if not the) strongest Spanish dictionary and translation tools on the web. It now also features a fairly thorough, mostly free Spanish learning program that aims to gives other similar programs a run for their money.  I took a deep…

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Health Partners Family Ride – Santos Tour Down Under 2024 What’s the best way to cap off a fun-filled day of family activities? A ride on the Down Under Classic Street circuit of course! The kids have got the fuel, they’ve got the skills and they’ve done their safety checks. Now it’s time to hit the track! Kids 12 and under of all levels are welcome with a dedicated fast lane for the older kids and a leisurely lane for the little ones. Still learning and want to keep mum or dad close? Parents are welcome to ride or walk…

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Tattoos have become mainstream in the last decade. A new research discovered that almost one-third of American adults have a tattoo, and nearly a quarter have more than one. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the Connecticut Democrat, and John Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s Democratic lieutenant governor, are two famous personalities who got their bodies inked. The majority of Americans don’t regret tattoos, but a quarter of them, i.e., 24%, feel sad about getting inked. Fortunately, getting rid of unwanted ink is now possible, thanks to advances in technology. In this article, we’ll discuss how tattoo removal can boost your confidence. We will also discuss the best method…

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The Vatican’s recent declaration allowing the blessing of same-sex couples caused a stir around the globe, but perhaps most of all in Africa, a rising center of the Roman Catholic Church’s future. In one statement after the next, bishops in several countries spoke of the fear and confusion the declaration has caused among their flocks, and said it was out of step with the continent’s culture and values.The bishops also harbored a deeper fear: that in a place where the church is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, and where many forms of Christianity are competing for worshipers,…

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Home » How to Learn Spanish » How to Learn Spanish in College: The Student’s Guide to Long-term Language Learning College is an amazing opportunity to learn Spanish that you don’t want to pass up. You have access to expert teachers in a supportive learning environment that’s hard to find elsewhere. But it’s also a challenge to juggle Spanish practice with your other courses and activities, especially if you’re just getting used to college life. Our six tips will show you how to learn Spanish in college effectively—so that you get good grades, of course, but also so that you…

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Balancing the demands of parenthood with our own personal and academic goals: it’s tough. From school runs to bedtime stories and, of course, the challenges that come with children who start to push the boundaries can force our hand to the point that we prioritise them, and our personal development goes by the wayside. But what happens when you are studying, where if you don’t achieve, then you’ve lost out in so many ways? It’s tough, but it is completely possible to navigate this challenging terrain and study effectively. Let’s show you some of the most practical tips for studying…

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At last, we appear to be getting somewhere. Late on New Year’s Day, Mohamed Salah’s beaming face appeared on British television screens. Salah always has the slightly ruffled appearance of a man who has not slept desperately well, but he was in distinctly good cheer.His Liverpool team had just dismantled Newcastle United to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League. He had played wonderfully: scoring two goals, creating one and missing a penalty so as to foster the illusion of drama in what was otherwise a hopelessly one-sided sporting contest.There was, though, a bittersweet tinge to…

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The Mayan cultural, astronomical, and architectural contributions are plenty! It’s so ancient you can trace it back to several thousand years before Christ—as many as 7000.  They originally populated Central America—Honduras, El Salvador, Belize, Guatemala—and Southern Mexico. The Mayan civilization is known for its breathtaking pyramids, advanced astronomical knowledge, and hieroglyphic writing system. It has left an impressive mark on Mesoamerican and World history. Did you know they invented the concept of the number zero? They were also the first to measure the solar year and the cycle of Venus with mathematical exactitude. They built one of the 7 wonders…

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GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition & Virtual Reality Experience Take a journey into the heart of the ancient Daintree Rainforest, one of earth’s most fascinating, beautiful and vital ecosystems. GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum until 17 March 2024. Watch the rainforest evolve on a big screen, see rainforest creatures on display and wander into the rainforest via a virtual reality headset.  GONDWANA VR is an amazing cinematic and virtual reality installation built from real data projections looking at the potential effects of climate change on the rainforest eco system. You can explore the exhibition, view…

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