1. AlexandriteA mesmerizing gemstone renowned for its bewitching color-changing abilities, alexandrite captivates admirers with its rare and enchanting charm. Its unique quality lies in its remarkable ability to shift hues under different lighting conditions. It transforms from lush shades of green in daylight to deep purplish-red tones under incandescent light. This remarkable trait, known as pleochroism, makes each alexandrite a masterpiece of nature, cherished for its rarity and visual allure.Beyond its physical beauty, alexandrite holds profound symbolism. It is often regarded as a stone of luck and good fortune, believed to bring joy and enhance intuition. In various cultures, it is…
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When King Charles III travels to Kenya this week, it will be a journey steeped in family memory for Britain’s new monarch: In 1952, his mother, Elizabeth, had just spent the night at Treetops, a remote Kenyan game-viewing lodge, when she learned of the death of her father, George VI, which thrust her onto the throne.But Charles has no plans for a sentimental pilgrimage to Treetops. The hotel has fallen into disrepair in recent years, and it is redolent of the kind of white, colonial, safari glamour that the king would do well to avoid on his first visit to…
Home » Spanish Learning Resources » Reading » 15 Classic Spanish Books You Don’t Want to Miss [With Study Guides] Classic books have a lasting effect on both language and culture. This is why classic Spanish books are fabulous options for learners. Not only do you get to enjoy a great story, but you also learn important cultural references while improving your language skills. In this post, you’ll get 15 excellent classics in Spanish literature to add to your reading list. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click here…
International Games Day at the Unley Town Hall Celebrate the annual International Games Month event, with a Saturday afternoon of fun for the whole family. There will be retro arcade and pinball machines, as well as giant board games, virtual reality and so much more. Fun for the whole family – drop-in for an hour or stay for the whole afternoon. The day will start at 12pm and run until 4pm at the Unley Town Hall. This is a free event with no bookings required. For more information and all enquiries please visit the International Games Month event page…
Astonishing change is underway in Africa, where the population is projected to nearly double to 2.5 billion over the next quarter-century — an era that will not only transform many African countries, experts say, but also radically reshape their relationship with the rest of the world.Birthrates are tumbling in richer nations, creating anxiety about how to care for, and pay for, their aging societies. But Africa’s baby boom continues apace, fueling the youngest, fastest growing population on earth.In 1950, Africans made up 8 percent of the world’s people. A century later, they will account for one-quarter of humanity, and at…
Home » Speaking and Listening to Spanish » Understanding Spanish: 6 Simple Tips to Understand Spoken Spanish Better What if the native Spanish speaker throws down words so fast or has an accent that you’re totally unfamiliar with? What if they whip out slang from a country you’ve never visited or what if you just forget everything and freeze? At times we’ve all felt a little less than confident when speaking our second language. So in this post, I’ll share my 6 go-to tips that helped me understand Spanish speakers better. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient…
See Father Christmas at David Jones, Rundle Mall Adelaide. A visit to The Magic Cave is a special family tradition for many South Australians each year. With twinkling lights, fun fair amusements and Christmas carols playing, its a place to create childhood memories to cherish for a lifetime. The Magic Cave and will open on Saturday 4 November 2023, the same day as the National Pharmacies Adelaide Christmas Pageant. David Jones offer a premium Santa photo experience with their magical Christmas sets and real-life Santas. All bookings will receive their photo in a custom designed David Jones frame and each…
Language and its development is one of the central topics in parenting. How families allocate and manage language(s) within their own environment can significantly impact a child’s educational and cognitive development as well as their overall well-being. Join us for a 90-minute interactive, theory-into-practice workshop, in which we will explore how children navigate growing up with more than one language and equip parents with the knowledge and tools to create a nurturing environment where their chosen languages can flourish. Every family is unique and so is their language journey, which is why tailoring your approach to meet your family’s specific…
Home » Spanish Grammar » Tenses and Conjugation » Spanish Present Tense: The Ultimate Beginner-friendly Guide (with Quiz) You finally understand the rules of gender. You can tell your Spanish listening and conversation skills have gotten better. And you’re watching plenty of Spanish movies. But something’s missing—your grammar is a mess. If you missed your verb conjugation class at school and still can’t tell the difference between an -AR and an -IR verb, help is here. In this guide, you’ll learn what the present tense is and how to conjugate it. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and…
Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide – Book your Santa photos. Taking the kids to see Santa is a Christmas tradition for many families… not to mention a great way to get a heads-up on what the small people in your household have on their Christmas wish list! You don’t have to go to the North Pole to get a photo with Father Christmas as his team of helpers are located all over Adelaide! Leading up to Christmas the big guy in the red suit will be making appearances in department stores and local shopping centres, and there are…