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    Exam

    How To Approach Exam Questions

    May may seem so far away, but two things are worth mentioning: it’s never too early to be exam-ready, and time moves faster than you think it does.


    Editions

    Buying Books You Already Own: Why New Editions Matter

    Newest editions of a text often come with bonus material to make a purchase more enticing for consumers.


    Journey to the Centre of the Earth

    A Geological Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

    This journey is purely hypothetical, but it is nonetheless an interesting one to travel.


    The Ides Of March

    The Ides Of March

    The Ides of March, historically, was originally a time for celebration and rejoicing – quite different to associations with the phrase today.


    The Breakfast Club Adventures

    A Book Recommendation For March

    The Breakfast Club Adventures depicts the kind of problems many young children face. It also talks about friendship, community and confidence.


    Women's Day

    International Women’s Day

    This International Women’s Day – the 8th of March – let’s celebrate some of the most successful and influential young British women.


    Languages

    The World’s Most Influential Languages

    Analysis at MIT led to putting forward the idea that the influence level of a language is less about the language itself but about how it connects to others.


    Spring

    Chasing Spring

    According to studies, spring progresses across the UK at a speed of about 2 mph!


    Vocabulary

    5 Ways To Boost Your Vocabulary

    There are links between the number of words people know and how successful they are academically and in their careers.


    Future

    Facing Your Future

    Take the time you need to be as prepared as you can for whatever is to come—and don’t forget to take a moment to appreciate what you’ve already achieved.