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Busting the language-learning myths
Languages

Busting the language-learning myths

...free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Image credits: Morning table with laptop and breakfast © Nyul | Dreamstime.com Snowy mountain © Zw568 | Dreamstime.com White cliffs of Dover © Filip Fuxa | Dreamstime.com Spain map © Marcio Silva | Dreamstime.com Italy map © Marcio Silva | Dreamstime.com Backpack on the beach © Remus Grigore | Dreamstime.com...
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Choose your own philosophy adventure
History & The Arts

Choose your own philosophy adventure

...book Please note: This interactive feature will open in a pop-up window. To play in full-screen mode, hold down the Ctrl key and select the 'Open the book' link above. This will open the book in a new browser tab. 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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Can you be the curator?
History & The Arts

Can you be the curator?

...Thomas Sr, born 1718 - died 1779. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Trouser suit, Clark, Ossie, born 1942-died 1996. ***(c) Ossie Clark / Celia Birtwell / Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 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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About University Ready
Education & Development

About University Ready

Free resources from universities in Wales to help you take your first steps into higher education...[Four students sitting at a table smiling] So, you’re heading to university! It’s an exciting prospect, but you’re sure to have questions about what’s in store. That’s why we have pulled together resources from universities in Wales to help make your time in higher...
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Article 5 mins
Making your learning count – Example study pathways (YXM130)
Education & Development

Making your learning count – Example study pathways (YXM130)

...courses each individual would choose to study! If you are a Young Applicant in Schools Scheme (YASS) Scotland student, there is further information about YXM130 available for you here: OpenLearn choices for YASS students - OpenLearn - Open University. Remember, it is entirely up to you what you study! You just need to make sure you choose to study courses from more than...
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Article 5 mins
James Joyce’s Dublin
History & The Arts

James Joyce’s Dublin

...course of his life became one of the most influential Irish poets and novelists of his age. This discussion takes place in Mulligan’s pub, a venue featured in Joyce’s short story ‘Counterparts’ and throughout the conversation we explore Dublin’s character as experienced through Joyce’s writing and how everything he experienced from the urban landscape, to the...
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Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?
Money & Business

Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?

...free ATMs” are popping up around the world that don’t charge local transaction fees (though your own bank may still do so). So how do banks cover the costs of these transactions if they are increasingly letting consumers use the system for free? One way is offering the option to pay in a user’s home currency. Even some bankers warn against consumers doing this...
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Diffusion bonding (SPF/DB or form bonding)
Science, Maths & Technology

Diffusion bonding (SPF/DB or form bonding)

...free from oxide, which may act as a barrier to diffusion. Bonding is usually carried out under a vacuum or inert gas, since the long bonding time and high temperatures can cause surface contamination. If the diffusion bonding temperature coincides with the superplastic forming temperature, the two processes can be combined. This is known as form bonding or superplastic...
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