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Microlearning
WotD: Microlearning Microlearning is a new adaptation to learning. You see, Internet addiction, with its short attention spans, has changed the way we learn. Microlearning is a teaching strategy that breaks down information into small, easily digestible chunks. This makes learning quick and effective, allowing learners to absorb information better. Microlearning can take many forms,…
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Choke point
WotD: Choke point A choke point is a strategic point or geographic location that significantly restricts movement or access. In military terms, choke points are crucial because they can control the flow of resources and troops. For Japan, which is an island nation, several choke points become vital in times of war. Japan’s geographical position…
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White noise
WotD: White noise White noise is a type of sound that contains all the frequencies audible to the human ear, played at the same intensity. This continuous sound can mask other noises, creating a calming and consistent auditory environment. Many people find comfort in white noise, using it to improve focus while working from home…
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Heavy-handed
WotD: Heavy-handed The term heavy-handed refers to a style or method of control that is excessively forceful or strict. It often describes actions that lack subtlety or delicacy. In most situations, being heavy-handed leads to negative outcomes for those who are affected by such actions. In politics, the term heavy-handed is often used to characterize…
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Golden years
WotD: Golden years Mentioning the golden years often brings to mind visions of relaxation, travel, and endless hobbies, right? Well, not quite. Traditionally, golden years refer to the period in life after retirement when you are supposed to enjoy freedom and leisure. However, it seems most of us will be working until we’re 70, which…
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Like walking on the moon
Phrase: Like walking on the moon The phrase like walking on the moon describes a feeling of weightlessness and joy. It’s a state where everything feels light and carefree, as if you’re floating through the air. Remember when you first kissed your wife? Well, that was like walking on the moon. If you have yet…
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In the flesh
Idiom: In the flesh The idiom in the flesh is an interesting expression in the English language. To start, I must say it does not have anything to do with taking off your clothes. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s get into it. In the flesh means seeing someone or something…
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Gap year
WotD: Gap year A gap year is a period, usually a year, that students take off from their studies after high school before starting university or between the completion of their undergraduate degree and the beginning of graduate school. The time is used for various activities like travelling, volunteering, or working. The point of a…
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Hit the nail on the head
Idiom: Hit the nail on the head If someone mentions a problem they have, and you give them advice that perfectly addresses their concern, you can say you hit the nail on the head. To hit the nail on the head means to be exactly right about something or to find the most accurate solution…
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Old school
Word of the Day: Old school The term old school has become popular in modern conversations, often used to describe something classic or traditional. You don’t have to be old to be old school. At its core, calling someone old school means they have an attitude or style that harkens back to earlier times. It…
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