“My son cannot have self-directed learning. He needs structure so that he can follow through.” Many parents still hold on to this notion of needing “control” when it comes to education. And some even see self-direction as a trait that only a few children have. The...
Singapore has always been known for its cross-cultural melting pot. It is truly amazing to see how multitudes of people from diverse cultures come together, live and thrive on this tiny island nation. While we wonder how this was possible, given the complexities of...
We are sure you have seen some crazy Russian dashcam videos and memes of Putin circulating on the world wide web, which might have earned a chuckle or two. There was even a widely circulated post on Russian cursive writing by Putin, which was simply undecipherable....
Language and Social Integration There is no one size fits all formula when it comes to getting permanent residency in Singapore. The government looks at each application individually and decides whether or not it wants that person as a permanent resident based on...
Singapore’s business interests span different continents and regions as a global hub with different languages. By expanding one’s language capabilities, Singaporean professionals open their doors to potential career opportunities in those countries. It is...
“Die Grenzen meiner Sprache bedeuten die Grenzen meiner Welt – The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” The quote above was famously said by Ludwig Wittgenstein, an Austrian-born philosopher who spent most of his life in England,...