2022

neuroscience protocols for learning

Huberman’s Neuroplasticity super protocol: Translating neuroscience research into teaching protocols

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This article is a summary of Andrew Huberman’s Neuroplasticity super protocol that contains 9 protocols:

1. Get alert
2. Get focused
3. Generate repetitions (as many as possible in a given time)
4. Expect and embrace errors
5. Randomly insert micro rest intervals
6. Random and intermittent rewards
7. Limit learning trigger sessions to 90 mins or less
8. Incorporate 10-30 min meditative rests after learning trigger sessions
9. Maximize quality and optimal duration of sleep that night (and every night).

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Why your EFL learning has failed … and what you can do about it – Part 2

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This article explains why many language and communication courses and programs do not improve communicative competence. You will also learn about how your brain learns and then be able to use this knowledge to help you learn better and find a more effective Language Communication Training (LCT) program. The article evaluates different training methods like mentoring, coaching, workshops, online courses, group language classes, and a new type of group class called Agile RPG.

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Frustrated professional who struggles with English learning and improving her professional communication ability

Why your EFL learning has failed … Part1

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As a non-native English speaking professional, your professional English ability is limiting your potential for promotion and career development in international business. You have struggled to improve but have failed. This 2-part article series will help you understand what you have been doing wrong and why. It will also compare mentoring, coaching, group classes and agile learning in order to recommend the features of an effective learning or training program you want to help you improve you Communication ability.

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Word of the Day – “with all due respect”

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Good morning class! Ever wanted to criticize someone in English, but didn’t have the courage? Use this golden phrase. “With all due respect” (phrase) – used to express polite disagreement in a formal situation Which does NOT “express polite disagreement”? a. [Ukraine] isn’t a place–WITH ALL DUE RESPECT–like  Iraq or Afghanistan, it is a relatively

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Word of the Day: “literally”

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Good morning class! And our word of the day is “#Literally“.It comes from a Olympic gold-medal skier in hot water.“Literally” (adv, /ˈlɪtərəli/) in a literal way; exactly Which is NOT the correct usage of “literally”?a. Eileen Gu: “Anyone can download a VPN [to use IG in China] its literally free on the App store”b. “Literally anyone

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American-born Olympic gold medalist “literally” receives English lesson from a Chinese social media user

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Social media storm after American-born gold medalist representing China makes an language and judgement mistake about the word literally and about getting a vpn …

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