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Counterculture and Literature

Counterculture and Literature

Counterculture and Literature

The counterculture movement of the 1960s and 70s is widely considered to be at the forefront of many important social changes in the Western world, which in its aftermath rippled across the globe, impacting people even to this day. The word counterculture explains itself: it is essentially an anti-establishment/mainstream cultural phenomenon. There have been many countercultural movements throughout history, but the one that still has… Read More

Communicating Without Words in Different Cultures

Communicating Without Words in Different Cultures

Communicating Without Words in Different Cultures

While many students join i-Learner to improve their verbal and written skills, 70-93% of our communication is in fact, body language, and we often learn that without even noticing. We are fortunate to have teachers from many different countries, and your interactions with them will help you become a global citizen who can communicate wherever you go, even without words. What exactly is body language?… Read More

Appreciation for Differences and Similarities

Appreciation for Differences and Similarities

Appreciation for Differences and Similarities

The world we live in is vibrantly colourful. Every day, we get the chance to meet different people, eat different cuisines, and speak different languages. Yet with the spread of globalisation, these differences are blending into our lifestyle, becoming part of our own culture, and generating similarities between us. I used to teach Cantonese to non-native speakers as a volunteer. I had the chance to… Read More

Learning about Different Cultures at Home

Learning about Different Cultures at Home

Learning about Different Cultures at Home

Having been deprived of the freedom to travel since the outbreak of the pandemic, you must thirst for a getaway from the boredom and numbness of the everyday routine. Forced to stay home, you can still spend quality time learning about different cultures without physically visiting those places. Virtual Tour This tops my recommendations because my i-Learner students love it the most! A virtual tour… Read More