The modern telescope is a window into the universe, a sophisticated paintbrush in the hands of skilled astronomers that brings the fantastical wonders of the cosmos into view. The maximum practicable lens size in a refracting telescope is around 1 m. The world’s largest refracting telescope is at Yerkes Observatory in the U.S., with a 1.02-m lens. The human eye’s …
Over the past decade, numerous climate change disasters, including heatwaves, excessive rainfall leading to floods, and droughts have disrupted daily life globally. In this interview, ELT professional and advocate of climate change education Alan Maley emphasises the necessity of incorporating eco-issues into teacher training and language teaching in general, particularly in English Language Teaching. How can English language teachers adequately …
A group photo marks the occasion after Zhang Haigang and Alex Popovski-Golubovikj signed the MoU. Two prominent organizations in the field of English Language Teaching, China's 21st Century English Education and the UK's International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, have forged a significant alliance by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Teachers from diverse backgrounds can leverage …
A few days ago, I saw a video of Austrian-American actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger talking about hiring an accent removal coach at the start of his career to eliminate his thick Austrian accent. During The Graham Norton Show, when the host praised Schwarzenegger for his accent, Schwarzenegger quipped, “Yeah, after 5,000 years.” When I shared the video in a …
Science & technology | It does what it says on the tin The Extremely Large Telescope will transform astronomy It will be the world’s biggest optical telescope by far—and a powerful time machine Your browser does not support this video. ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope construction site Video: G. Hüdepohl/ESO I t is the colours of a sunset that inspire Joseph …
Discover 10 of the best double door refrigerators around ₹ 25,000, which provide adequate cooling, plenty of storage, energy economy and new-age technologies for users on a budget. Specifications of Samsung 236 L 2 Star Curd Maestro, Digital Inverter with Display Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator : Capacity: 236 Liters Energy Rating: 2 Star Special Feature: Curd Maestro Compressor: Digital …
Is it possible to learn a foreign language without a teacher’s help? However, it should be noted that AI-powered language learning programmes are not substitutes for language learning methods and cannot replace English language teachers who can comprehend the learners’ psychology and teach according to their needs. As an English language teaching professional, I believe it is a blessing as …
