I recently got this question from an EFS subscriber: “Hi Sam. Thank you for English For Study. I want learn phrasal verbs so I speak to more people better. How I learn these?” We have this saying in English: “Don’t run before you can walk”. It basically means that you should be able to walk well before you… Read More »
Mahmud of Ghazni was a prominent Muslim ruler who is known for his military conquests and patronage of art and literature. However, he is also infamous for his campaign of idol breaking. Here is why he is called Idol breaker: The Context of Idol Breaking During Mahmud’s time, the Indian subcontinent was home to various religions including Hinduism,… Read More »
A couple of years ago, when my mother still lived alone and before it became evident that her dementia was worsening, I took my wife and two daughters for an overnight visit. She lived about four hours from where we do, and we often planned visits that allowed us to spend two days or more with her. If… Read More »
Ten Days in a Mad-House is a book by American journalist Nellie Bly. It was initially published as a series of articles for the New York World. Bly later compiled the articles into a book, being published by Ian L. Munro in New York City in 1887. The book was based on articles written while Bly was on an undercover assignment for the New York World,… Read More »
I walked into a room, witnessed it, and thought to myself – Aaah! My old enemy. We meet again. I knew the journey wasn’t going to be easy. The signs were already there. Flailing arms. Stubbornness. Tantrums. Screams. Tears. If you’re parenting a toddler you know exactly what I am talking about and you are, in all likelihood… Read More »
In our recent “Should we ditch the office?” Survey, we asked over 1,000 employees a variety of questions around how they’d like to work in the future. The results were fascinating—giving us key insights on everything from how remote working preferences differ between age groups to the perks that employees would most appreciate when they’re working from home. But why? Does this… Read More »
My daughter Maisie Emerald Hitchcock passed gently out of this life on the evening of Wednesday August 9th. She was born on the first warm day of the year, April 17th, in Cambridge, and died as night fell in Sussex last week. She had Peritoneal Cancer, a rare form of Ovarian. Maisie was vital. From the perspective of… Read More »
No parent is prepared for a child’s death. Parents are simply not supposed to outlive their children. It is important to remember that how long your child lived does not determine the size of your loss. The loss of a child is profound at every age. You may find that you also grieve for the hopes and dreams… Read More »
UNSW offers a wide range of Scholarships and Awards to support International undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students commencing full-time study at UNSW including the International Scientia Coursework Scholarship. Host Institution(s): University of New South Wales, Australia Level/Field(s) of study: Eligible Undergraduate and Postgraduate coursework Programmes offered at the University Number of Scholarships: Not specified Target group: International students… Read More »
Brief description: In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. Host Institution(s): Universities, Academic Institutions, Organizations in 140 countries around the world… Read More »