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How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media | Luis Von | TED
Duolingo uses a freemium model that offers language learning to millions worldwide, but when you attempt to deliver education with a smartphone, you encounter a humongous problem. While Duolingo’s free version makes language learning accessible, the limitations of a mobile device, such as small screens and potential distractions, can hinder the learning experience. However, the…
English Learning | Public Debt: how much is too much?
In the post-war years, a country’s creditworthiness was hanging by a thread, having weathered the sky-high debts of the Second World War. Public debt, once considered a necessary tool for macroeconomic management, was slowly petering out as nations reckoned with the implications of ballooning debt. Major financial institutions teetered on the edge of collapse, and…
English Learning | American prisoner trapped in Iran | 60 Minutes
In the country’s most notorious prison, in a dreaded ward run by Iran’s revolutionary guard, He found himself trapped in a harrowing ordeal, a stark illustration of the difficulties and perils involved in bringing American citizens home. The deal that had led him to this point drew criticism from many quarters, but it drew even…
English Learning | Bassem Youssef on Jon Stewart | 2022 Mark Twain Prize
When I started my career as a comedian, I had no intention of becoming a political satirist, but because of Jon, I became aware of political satire, channeling a very cheap knockoff version of ‘Daily Show.’ Things took an unexpected turn one fateful day when I was interrogated for six hours by government officials due…
English Learning | The minimum wage: does it hurt workers? | The Economist
For decades, the minimum wage has sparked fierce debate, with opinions on its implications deeply divided. Why does the minimum wage continue to be so divisive? Worker revolutions and strikes fought for a minimum wage, resulting in almost a patchwork quilt of differing wage floors across the nation. This patchwork of different minimum-wage levels has…
English Learning | President Joe Biden: The 2023 Interview | 60 Minutes
Today, I watched Joe Biden’s interview on the 60 Minutes show. The message presented is deeply misleading. He is labeling “Hamas” as terrorists simply because they have chosen to defend their land. He overlooks the long-standing issue of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory over many decades. Israel has imposed a harsh siege on Gaza for…
English Learning | Bill Gates: The 2021 60 Minutes interview
Bill Gates, the visionary entrepreneur, is renowned for helping bring about the digital revolution at Microsoft, a transformative event that sparked immense technological progress. However, beyond his iconic role at Microsoft, there is a looming climate disaster that Gates is deeply concerned about. Recognizing the urgency of this environmental challenge, Gates has sought to channel…