Learning a second language is hard. It’s rewarding but it is hard. What you should know is that unless you were exposed to other languages in your childhood, it’s supposed to be hard. Linguists have developed a theory about why second language acquisition becomes increasingly difficult as we advance through our life stages. The answer is this: the Critical Period.
Read MoreWhen you’re looking to bulk up your resume/CV and skill set, volunteering and internships are all very well and good. However, you can easily find online resources that will teach you valuable skills and qualities from the comfort of your computer. One of these valuable resources is the website Treehouse, which offers courses in web design, coding, web development, and more. Although most of us know our way around social media, knowing how to build a website is a completely different ball game. “Just an hour a day” is all Treehouse suggests that you devote towards learning how to be tech-savvy. Being tech-savvy will provide you with an extensive set of benefits, you just have to be prepared to invest in yourself.
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