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Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language teaching
Education & Development

Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language teaching

...courses and qualifications. The free online translation tool DeepL is currently among the top globally visited websites, and everyday millions of users translate billions of characters with its help, or the help of the similarly successful Google Translate. Research shows that 99% of language students at the OU – and indeed 100% of language teachers! – are familiar...
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Year of the Tiger: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Tiger: Chinese New Year

...Chinese New Year festival season will last until 15 February which is known as the Lantern Festival. [Lanterns for Chinese New Year] Celebrate the new year by dipping into some of our fantastic resources on China and Chinese. In addition to those free resources, you may also wish to have look at our newly launched short courses in Chinese language and business culture....
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International Men's Day
Miscellaneous

International Men's Day

...free resources highlights the value of men and some of the key issues around mental and physical wellbeing...International Men’s Day takes place worldwide on 19 November. It celebrates the “positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities” and this collection of OpenLearn resources is designed to reflect that message. This year we also...
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Behind The Reputation
History & The Arts

Behind The Reputation

...famous figures and historical icons through their reputations. But who are they really? What are they like behind their reputation? It’s time to find out... Choose your character above to launch the interactive. 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....
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Life or Death Decisions
Health, Sports & Psychology

Life or Death Decisions

...incredibly helpful and give you peace of mind. Find out more in this interactive video simulation…...Select here to begin the interactive... [Advance care planning image] Select the image to begin... 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....
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Activity 20 mins
How can corporations reduce digital carbon footprints?
Nature & Environment

How can corporations reduce digital carbon footprints?

...courses As seen in other articles in this series (see below), our digital lifestyles are not carbon-free, and the digital technology products and services we both buy and sell all contribute to our collective carbon emissions. The Jisc Exploring Digital Carbon Footprints paper states that the current best estimates put the internet’s carbon footprint at approximately...
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What are the secrets of enduring love?
Society, Politics & Law

What are the secrets of enduring love?

...Sometimes relationships can even feel like something of an ‘endurance test’. Note: we cover both meanings in our book - loving for the long haul, and surviving the tough times in relationships. Video: Should you make grand romantic gestures? Transcript Like this? Try out some great content Explore ideas of love with these animations Try a free related course...
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Video 10 mins
Introduction to Green Social Prescribing — Mental Health and the Workplace Environment
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to Green Social Prescribing — Mental Health and the Workplace Environment

...course, we also know that the need to focus on workplace wellbeing lies deeper than simply being a cost-saving exercise. Healthier environments in which workers have a greater sense of purpose and individuals are not only more socially engaged but feel valued and supported. They potentially lead to less stress since communication becomes more open. Union Health and Safety...
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