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Everyday English 1
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Everyday English 1

...out what they’re saying? Some TV presenters seem to speak very quickly. Can you pick out everything they say? On the other hand, some people speak so slowly you wish you could wind them up! It helps to think about how quickly you speak. When you’re nervous you may tend to speak too fast. You need to take a few slow breaths and remember to breathe while speaking. Have...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
The Scottish Parliament and law making Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

The Scottish Parliament and law making

...out in the Calman Commission’s final report. The Scottish Executive was formally renamed as the Scottish Government, Revenue Scotland was established to replace HMRC for devolved taxes and further powers were transferred (see Box 3 for more detail). [A screenshot of part of the Scotland Act 2012 Chapter 11] Figure 3 Scotland Act 2012 Chapter 11 Disagreement over the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
EPQs: why give a presentation?
Education & Development

EPQs: why give a presentation?

...out the EPQ give an overview of the research you conducted. [Fig 1 - The research cycle: Communication]Figure 1 The research cycle: communicationShow descriptionFigure 1 illustrates the research cycle represented by a circle divided into four segments. Around the circumference of the circle are arrows indicating this is an ongoing process. The four segments are...
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Introduction to finite element analysis
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to finite element analysis

...out? This free course, Introduction to finite element analysis, introduces the essence of finite element analysis. As an example of its use, you will look at the case of FEA of the tub of a racing car. You will also have the opportunity to try out two exercises to carry out a simple analysis of a plate and a square beam...What is finite element analysis (what is it and...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Introduction to computational thinking
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to computational thinking

...out to ‘spread the joy, awe, and power of computer science, aiming to make computational thinking commonplace’ (Wing, 2006, p. 35). In this course you will learn more about what computational thinking is and why it is such a desirable skill – arguably the skill for the twenty-first century. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Race and Youth Policy: working with young people
Education & Development

Race and Youth Policy: working with young people

...out what Kenechi, 13, and Loren, 18 think about race. As an introduction to policy, watch Video 1 of Pete Alcock, a Professor of Social Policy at the University of Birmingham, answering the question ‘What is social policy?’ Activity 1: What is social policy? Timing: 6 minutes As you watch the video, make some notes below. Your comments in the boxes are only accessible...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Blood and the respiratory system
Science, Maths & Technology

Blood and the respiratory system

...out of the lungs, involves the main structures of the respiratory system (Figure 1). They include: the lungs a system of airways that deliver the air to the blood vessels of the lungs the musculoskeletal system that ventilates the lungs the central and peripheral nervous system that controls the rate and depth of breathing. [Described image] Figure 1 Cross-section through...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
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Money & Business

Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality

...out more here cpdstandards.com/research. By participating in this high profile research, you will be contributing to scientific knowledge about adult skill development and how we can develop successful future careers. Participation is confidential, voluntary and we will not pass on your details to others....Session 2: From idea to reality: Introduction - Many new...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs