I have always been interested in foreign languages as I am exposed to different nationalities and cultures. Language intrigues me because it can be learned inside and outside a classroom. Now, it is even possible to learn a new language through my phone because of mobile apps. I trust the LingoDeer app whenever I want … Read more
Having moved to an English-speaking country in my teenage years, I was always conscious of my accent and speech. English is not my native language. But as a child of immigrant parents who had to work two jobs to keep us afloat, I did not have the privilege of taking classes to improve my speech. … Read more
As a kid, there were only a few things that truly captivated my imagination and one of them was going to the planetarium. Who among us hasn’t looked up the night sky and wondered about the stars twinkling above? However, as I grew older, going to the planetarium moved to the backburner among life’s commitments. … Read more
As a book reader, I love the smell of books and flipping through pages and pages as I’m absorbed into a story and lose myself to my imagination. There’s nothing more relaxing to me than reading a few chapters after a long, tiring day at the office. However, it’s not always practical to carry around … Read more
Nowadays, if you decide to learn another language via a mobile app, you will encounter many language learning apps available online. Among the most popular of these apps is Duolingo, an app that is used by hundreds of millions of language learners globally. Personally, I have used Duolingo to learn Korean in the past, and … Read more
The weather is a huge factor for someone like me who loves going out with friends and family, traveling across and outside the country. It affects how I plan my vacation and select the clothes I wear. Thanks to the weather app on my phone, planning isn’t hard as it sounds. Weather apps give us … Read more
Parenthood is a daunting task, particularly for first-time parents who have no first-hand experience in handling a baby. In my experience, I often found myself crying in the corner of the room, clueless about what I’m doing and thinking I was doing a lousy job at taking care of our baby. Lucky for parents nowadays, … Read more
Learning a new language takes time and effort. You cannot simply watch a few videos or attend a single class and immediately turn into a polyglot. You must invest a tremendous amount of time and energy into studying how to read, write, and speak even just to make casual conversation when traveling. Personally, I studied … Read more
Have you ever thought how cool it would be if you could understand your favorite web series without having to read the subtitles? Or how exciting it would be if you could sing the lyrics of Despacito or Con Calma fluently? Learning new languages can be difficult for anyone. Especially after our schooling years have … Read more
Being cooped up indoors for a long time due to the global health crisis has had me wondering if my brain has been getting the exercise it needs to remain sharp. Sometimes, I feel like working from home and not socializing much in person kind of put a freeze on my brain. This is because … Read more
Babies may be the most adorable creatures in the world but let’s face it, raising them is not an easy task. If you’re a first-time mom or dad, chances are you’re in a world of pressure as people, including your family and friends, are on your case regarding your child’s development. You may also be … Read more
Chemistry has always been a subject I’m not comfortable with, and I have even been intimidated by it. The periodic table of elements is one of my dreaded topics as I get easily confused by the sheer number of elements, not to mention the various numbers I need to understand and memorize, like the atomic … Read more
For some people, including me, learning something involves seeing things to understand them. While others learn new concepts by reading a book or listening to a podcast, I usually can’t fully grasp something until I see it. This is why the huge number of available educational videos online is truly a blessing to someone like … Read more
Games have different twists, turns, and objectives. Kahoot! takes users on a unique educational adventure as it offers a medium for learning for different classes of people and various age groups. Through quizzes, Kahoot! creates a fun game that allows users to interact and test their level of intelligence. What makes Kahoot! stand out, what … Read more
If you are a physician or a therapist who works on patients with muscle pain or simply someone who takes interest in knowing about myofascial pain syndrome, you may think that the only option you have is to read a medical book about it. Fortunately, people like me who aren’t keen on reading the industry … Read more
I started to appreciate acupuncture when a friend showed me how it is done. I wanted to understand the practice further, so I installed the Acupuncture Assistant app on my phone. Acupuncture is an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. The principle behind acupuncture is applying pinpoint pressure to certain points of your body to … Read more
For years now, I have been trying to learn new languages, but I do not have time to enroll in actual physical classes. So, I looked online for ways to learn a new language. Aside from online classes on various courses or learning sites, there are also mobile apps that do the job. A popular … Read more
The first deaf person I ever met in my life was a friend’s sister. I was a child at the time, and back then, there were no apps like Hand Talk to help people communicate with hearing-impaired individuals. Technologies like artificial intelligence, speech recognition, and machine learning create language translating devices like Hand Talk. The … Read more