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Machine translation in language learning and teaching
Languages

Machine translation in language learning and teaching

...Introduction - Freely available online machine translation tools (OMT) such as Google Translate and DeepL have revolutionised the way we use, learn, and teach languages. They offer every internet user unprecedented, instant access to a multitude of languages and, through the languages, also to cultures. With the advent of advanced algorithms and neural networks, machine...
However you feel about it, Labour's manifesto offers a choice
Society, Politics & Law

However you feel about it, Labour's manifesto offers a choice

...projected onto a sheet] Jeremy Corbyn projected onto a sheet during a Momentum event in Birmingham, March 2017 In formally launching the Labour Party’s 2017 general election manifesto in Bradford, Jeremy Corbyn has promised to deliver a “programme of hope” to achieve a “better, fairer Britain” by aspiring to benefit the “many not the few”. [The Conversation]...
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...projects in this area, along with links to our free Google-endorsed courses on our Soft skills training page. [Logo for the UK department for work and pensions] The Department for Work & Pensions has partnered with the Open University to offer free training tools designed to help people find a job, advance their career or grow their business. Take a look at this page to...
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Bullying and Manipulation: Join the Resistance
Health, Sports & Psychology

Bullying and Manipulation: Join the Resistance

...we can use, both to manage our own responses to bullies, but also to maintain contexts where this behaviour is discouraged? This short interactive experience explores the psychology of bullying and manipulation in three different places: social media, the workplace and the school playground... [Bullying an manipulation interactive image] Select the image to begin......
Supreme streets: an adventure into employee-ownership
Money & Business

Supreme streets: an adventure into employee-ownership

...associated with The Open University's Business and Management courses and qualifications. [Supreme Streets - start] Select the image above to begin your adventure into employee-ownership or click here. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
Robert Owen and New Lanark
History & The Arts

Robert Owen and New Lanark

...Introduction - Robert Owen (1771–1858) (see Figure 1) was one of the most important and controversial figures of his generation. He lived through the ages of Enlightenment and Romanticism and was personally touched by the ideas and dramatic changes that characterised that era. Profiting enormously during the first half of his life from the progress of industry and...
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OpenMinds-Talk: Virtual Worlds for real experiences
Digital & Computing

OpenMinds-Talk: Virtual Worlds for real experiences

...Introduction to Shailey 16:08 Talk starts 16:43 Q&A session 16:57 Close 17:00 Drinks reception and networking opportunity 18:30 Departure -To attend the event in person: book here If you are attending the event in person there will be networking, discussion opportunities and refreshments after the event. -Can't join in person? Watch the event live online (link will be...
The Irish Gothic collection on OpenLearn
OpenLearn Ireland

The Irish Gothic collection on OpenLearn

...introduction to the Irish Gothic This part will help you learn more about the history of the Gothic, and introduce key features of Gothic storytelling. In Part 1, you will Discover the basic characteristics of the Gothic in literature Practice identifying gothic tropes in works of art Learn about the uncanny, a common Gothic term Trace influences on the Irish Gothic in...