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Starting a UK Limited company as a foreigner - things to know.
If I am setting up a company in the U.K, do I have to be a UK citizen or have a UK residency visa? No. You don't need to be a UK citizen or visa holder to found and run a UK company. It can be done online and then operated totally remotely without the need to ever set foot in the UK. As a non-UK/EU/EEA citizen, you'd only need a visa is if you plan to work in the UK.
By Teacher Finder2 years ago in Lifehack
The Importance of Perception to Learning and Teaching
Much like a camera lens, eyes were supposed to provide an image of the outside world as it exists – an objective, unbiased look. Recent research into how perception works has challenged that opinion, however. Studies now suggest that our senses can be influenced by a variety of factors such as context, emotions, and even expectations.
By Teacher Finder2 years ago in Education
The Difference Between Lingua Franca, Pidgin, and Creole Languages
As we have previously covered on our blog, even coming to a strict conclusion as to what constitutes a language can be difficult. While separating dialects from fully fledged languages can, to a large extent, come down to a political decision, it also demonstrates the category-defying nature of these means of communication.
By Teacher Finder2 years ago in Education
8 interesting facts about the Latin language
1. Latin is an ancient language It was the language of the Roman Empire and is still spoken by the Catholic Church. It was the language of the Roman Republic, and was the first language of Ancient Rome. Latin was the language of law, medicine, philosophy and science in Europe for many centuries.
By Teacher Finder2 years ago in Education
Emails vs Letters – Differences and Similarities
As the name “electronic mail” suggests, the first guidelines for writing e-mails originated from the archaic format of handwritten letters. A lot of the rules for writing proper emails were appropriated from that lost art. Over time, however, the electronic culture started making its own rules and, by today, there are some big differences between the directions for writing emails or letters. To start off our new series of posts about practical tips for formal writing, we’re taking a look into how compiling electronic mail differs from its paper counterpart.
By Teacher Finder5 years ago in Education
What is the New Learning Paradigm?
Of course, not everyone agrees on what the best changes for learning and teaching are but, in general, these new views are condensed under the heading of the new learning paradigm. So, today, we’re taking a look at what these new approaches entail.
By Teacher Finder5 years ago in Education
13 Myths About Foreign Language Learning You Should Forget
1. Learning a language requires a special gift You don’t have to possess any special talents to engage in language learning, whatever unreliable websites and magazines might tell you. You can do anything you set your mind on; thus, the only qualities you must possess are strong will, determination, and an arduous desire to learn. Is it true, however, that we possess inclinations for specific languages – some people might be more inclined to learn German while others might be more predisposed to learning Spanish. In any case, this doesn’t mean that you cannot learn any language that you want to.
By Teacher Finder5 years ago in Education
Extensive vs Intensive Reading
In a previous blog post, we touched briefly on the distinction between extensive and intensive reading as learning strategies. The first of the two claims that the biggest improvements can be seen when a language learner reads as much as possible, regardless of content. Intensive reading, on the other hand, puts the focus on working with a short text but really getting to know the ins and outs of the text, in order to fully understand how language works.
By Teacher Finder5 years ago in Education
