Epistemología de la Psicología #2

Segunda parte de la bitácora de la asignatura de tercer semestre Epistemología de la Psicología, estudiante Stephanie. Bitácora parcial 2: El hombre es la medida de todas las cosas. Esta frase dicha por Pitágoras es la que más representa lo que a lo largo del parcial hemos visto. Lo que más me gusta de este…

Post-Pandemic Vocabulary: Neologisms Of The New Normality

From social distancing, flattening the curve, to multiple medical, social, and governmental words, the global pandemic has quickly enriched our language to include many words and phrases once exclusive to field professionals only. But language vocabularies have also stretched a lot, proving to be remarkably robust and adaptive as well. Here’s a list of some…

Where Does ‘Throw Someone Under the Bus’ Come From?

Let’s blame the British The phrase’s origin is uncertain, but it likely got its start in British politics, where the phrase “under a bus” was already in use as a metaphor for misfortune or a conveniently-timed accident. Let’s explore the meaning of ‘Throw someone under the bus’ first. What does it mean to throw someone…

Les expressions idiomatique belges

Qu’est-ce qu’une expression idiomatique ? Une expression idiomatique (ou idiotisme) est une phrase ou une expression précise qui ne peut pas être comprise en prenant le sens littéral des mots qui la composent. Elle a plutôt une signification figurative et symbolique. Les expressions idiomatiques servent généralement à communiquer des idées de manière imagée. ÊTRE BLEU DE QUELQU’UN…

The Importance of Speaking in an English Class: A Student’s Guide

Learning English is not just about reading textbooks and memorizing grammar rules. One of the most crucial aspects of mastering any language is the ability to speak it confidently. In this article, we’ll explore why speaking is so important in an English class and how it can enhance your overall language learning experience. Why Speaking…

The role of technology in education, post pandemic. (EdTech)

Overcoming The Technological Tug-Of-War The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the education system, causing a fundamental shift in the way we learn. This unprecedented situation propelled the accelerated adoption of educational technology (EdTech) as a means to ensure seamless continuity of learning. EdTech has emerged as a huge enabler, empowering institutions to…

L’énantiosémie

Mots qui se contredisent en français  Le français réserve son lot de petites surprises et d’exceptions. C’est le cas, ici, avec ces mots qui ont deux significations différentes et contraires. Licencier Licencier est issu du latin « licentiare », signifiant « congédier ». De facto, on peut licencier une personne, c’est-à-dire la « congédier », la « démettre de ses fonctions ». Mais, ce mot à…

Esperanto

Esperanto is the most commonly used artificial language. It was created by Polish physician Ludwig L. Zamenhoff and was first presented in 1887. The name of the language comes from the pseudonym (“Doktoro Esperanto”) used by the author in his first textbook. Esperanto can be learned considerably quicker than a typical natural language. The grammar…