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Languages

How to learn a language

...thinking of learning a language. Whether it is the first time you are venturing into language learning, or if you have already started, this course will show you how to keep motivated, set your own goals, and develop strategies to learn a language. You will understand what is needed to succeed, and get lots of advice on how to develop the four skills of speaking,...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Training for speed and power in sport and fitness
Health, Sports & Psychology

Training for speed and power in sport and fitness

...system is vital to sprint performance because it can influence the rate and strength of muscle contraction. Having a greater understanding of the neuromuscular system is important to identify its contribution to speed and its opportunity for development. An overview of the neuromuscular contributions to speed are shown in Table 1. Table 1 Neurophysiological basis for...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
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Education & Development

Leadership and followership

...Think about leaders you are aware of, either from the media or from your own experience. What do they do every day? What are they needed for? What type of people are they? In the box below, write a sentence or paragraph that aims to capture your view of what a leader is. Discussion You could have approached this in different ways. Did you focus on the personal skills and...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
A January detox to kick-start your year
Health, Sports & Psychology

A January detox to kick-start your year

...lifestyle change. To learn about your diet and health and how these are connected, below are some, articles, quizzes and courses designed to make you think about why you eat what you eat. Looking for more inspiration to become a better person this year? Why not learn a language or volunteer at your local charity - Here are 7 new year's resolutions to get you thinking....
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Article 15 mins
Perspectives on social work: individual stories
Health, Sports & Psychology

Perspectives on social work: individual stories

...think about the impact of biography on personal lives. consider the role of relationship in social work practice. consider the importance of context in social work practice...Perspectives on social work: Individual stories: Video interviews - Allow 45 minutes As you watch the videos, jot down the different life experiences of the speakers. When you have watched the...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
What is child-led research and why is it important?
Education & Development

What is child-led research and why is it important?

...think of a topic you want to explore, create a question you want to answer, decide how to get information to help you answer it, get the information, then analyse it and tell other people what you find out. Research led by children and young people is the process of learning about and doing research into something that is relevant to their own lives. There are many...
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Article 10 mins
Ta, cheers, much obliged: A brief history of 'thanks' in English
History & The Arts

Ta, cheers, much obliged: A brief history of 'thanks' in English

...think. Philip Seargeant delves into the fascinating linguistics of expressing gratitude. ...This content is associated with The Open University's BA (Honours) English Language qualification. [Bright pink thank you note with yellow words in an orange envelope.] The practice of saying ‘thank you’ – of expressing gratitude to someone for an act of kindness – is a...
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Article 5 mins
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Money & Business

Managing my money for young adults

...thinking about your financial future...The course takes no more than 24 hours of study with learners typically completing it in 12 to 16 hours. Is this course for me? Managing your money really is a true skill for life. This free Open University course will give you the confidence and tools to be in control whether you are: still studying at school or college starting...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs