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Two Fun English Learning Games
1) Knoword - a vocabulary and spelling game. The computer gives you a definition and the first letter, and you type in the word. You can also switch between American English and British/Canadian English. Thanks to the QI elves for the tip.
2) LyricsTraining - A game based on song lyrics. You select from a set of YouTube videos, and as the video plays you fill in the missing song lyrics. Song lyrics can be particularly tricky, and even native English speakers can sometimes have trouble - for a good laugh, visit KissThisGuy, a website of misheard song lyrics (via @ESLGurus).
And studying English ever gets too hard, here's some inspiration. New research shows that learning a second language helps delay memory loss and could even prevent Alzheimer's disease.
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Hong Kong can help link students in US, China
Pandemics, climate change and other global challenges require nations and scientists to work together, and student exchanges are a great way to foster that cooperation.
Writing in The South China Morning Post, Brian Y.S. Wong explains that Hong Kong has a crucial role to play in connecting students in the United States and China. (May 2024)
Learn about religious accommodations in US colleges
From prayer services to housing options and vegetarian meal selections, colleges in the United States offer ways to accommodate students of various faiths.
In U.S. News & World Report,Anayat Durrani explains how you can learn about religious accommodations at colleges and universities. (April 2024)
- By Robin Guess
US community colleges create unique bachelor’s degrees
In the United States, community colleges traditionally give two-year associate’s degrees and certificates. That is changing as more of these colleges develop bachelor’s degree programs. The higher degree from these schools is making college more accessible and affordable nationally and internationally. Robin Guess reports. Camera: Roy Kim.
- By VOA News
Purdue U student from Nicaragua loves soccer and her studies
A student from Nicaragua blends academics and athletics to excel at Purdue University in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Andrea Martinez talks about her passion for soccer and her studies here. (April 2024)
- By VOA News
Writer offers packing tips for international students
Deciding what to bring to college can be daunting.
A student from Singapore writes about her must-haves as an international student in the U.S.
Read it here. (April 2024)
