Why Ring Fit Adventure Is One of The Best Nintendo Switch Exercise Games We all know that visiting a gym could help us burn calories to live a healthier, fitter life, but it can also be a scary place for most newcomers. You might not know what do, might feel self-conscious about working out in […]
Written on 20 Jun 2022
What Are NFTs? NFTs continue to grow in popularity and just like cryptocurrencies they keep on intriguing and fascinating the world. Some early adopters immediately jumped onto the Bitcoin craze to become part of this decentralised financial system, while others remain hesitant about buying something that they believe cannot be backed-up by physical resources, like […]
Written on 13 Jun 2022
Practising Left Hand Positions on Piano Learning to play the piano is a complex endeavour. How long it takes is up to you. One of the most difficult things about playing really well is not always about being able to follow the music, read notation and understand music theory, but about proper hand placement on […]
Written on 10 Jun 2022
Tapping the Keys of the Piano with a Piano Teacher The slower you go the faster you will get there. John Link Are you eager to play the acoustic musical instrument the piano? Have you considered taking piano classes to begin your learning journey? For many people, there is a strong temptation to learn how […]
Written on 10 Jun 2022
How to Learn Japanese Most people who set out to learn a new language don’t realise that it is in fact a lifelong endeavour. If you are an English speaking native, you probably don’t realise that that you are learning new things about your own language every day. When you think about it like this, […]
Written on 30 May 2022
Simplifying NFT, Crypto and Blockchain Maybe you know that crypto and NFT are both associated with digital or technology-driven innovations, but do you know what differentiates them and how they link together? It is very easy to think that they work the same way, but above and beyond their format and the application of blockchain […]
15 Jun 2022∙7 minutes reading time
How to Make Your First NFT Project a Success The NFT marketplace, like the world of technology and crypto-currencies, is fast-paced and highly profitable. One moment you read about a brilliant piece of art by an up-and-coming artist and a couple of days later it’s traded for an exorbitant price. How do you know whether […]
15 Jun 2022∙7 minutes reading time
Where and How to Learn NFT Development It is estimated that the trading of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) spiked with a massive 21 000% growth in 2021. According to CNBC, over $5.4 billion profits were generated through token sales in 2021. If you ever had an interest in digital art, this is the time to consider […]
15 Jun 2022∙7 minutes reading time
How to Create Non Fungible Tokens Non Fungible Tokens or crypto art, has taken the world by storm. Nonfungible.com estimated that NFT sales in 2021 toppled the $17 billion dollar mark and it just keeps growing. Are you ready to enter the world of crypto art and become part of this lucrative digital network? Whether you know […]
15 Jun 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Understanding White Balance The subject of photography is filled with jargon that can seem overwhelming at first for beginners. Added to that is the need to try and understand which camera equipment and which accessories are best. So while it can all seem a bit confusing in one conversation, with the right photography tutor, terms […]
19 Apr 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Photography Equipment for Taking Macro Images The art of photography consists of many sub-specialities which all require different kinds of camera equipment and accessories. In between sweeping landscapes and portraits, there is a lot more to photography and this can include documentary street shoots to close up photography of insects. In this article, we’ll look […]
19 Apr 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Which Camera is Best for Photography If you want to become the best photographer possible, then having the best camera equipment that you can afford will certainly help you to get there faster. Even though we’re not suggesting that it is camera equipment over skills that set the best photographers apart from the rest, it […]
19 Apr 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Photographer Equipment for Budding Professionals A photographer without the right equipment is without a doubt at a disadvantage. Of course, there is a skill that has nothing to do with professional photography equipment, but when it comes to achieving high quality, sharp images, there is certainly equipment every photographer needs. To make it as an […]
19 Apr 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Homeschooling Tips for Parents Recipe for genius: More of family and less of school, more of parents and less of peers, more creative freedom and less formal lessons. Raymond S. Moore A good place to start is to say that, where private home schooling is concerned, there is no typical day. The tips that are shared […]
10 May 2022∙7 minutes reading time
How to Homeschool in South Africa Albert Einstein once said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” The world has, in recent times, in 2020 in particular, been faced with massive challenges which have also created great opportunities. To curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, parents around the globe were requested or directed to […]
10 May 2022∙7 minutes reading time
How to Start Homeschooling More depended on the student than on the school. Robert A. Heinlein So, you're thinking about homeschooling your child, but are not sure that you have the ability to do it or how to go about it? Take a step back there! You may be underestimating yourself. Be assured that you […]
10 May 2022∙8 minutes reading time
The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world. Maria Montessori In most countries, education is compulsory but getting it through formal schooling is not. Today, more and more families in South Africa are choosing at home learning for their children. In this article we will […]
10 May 2022∙7 minutes reading time
A Fitness Revival with Wii Fit Workouts A busy schedule makes it hard to find time to go to gym. You have to dodge traffic and battle your way through hordes of fitness junkies during peak gym times. To find motivation for a good workout is much harder under these circumstances and many eventually give […]
20 Jun 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Work Out With Fitness Boxing Video Games Are you looking for a convenient and effective way to improve your fitness at home? One where you can sweat away the toxins, tone your muscles and burn calories? Fitness Boxing is a great way of keeping fit at home. It is a popular form of exercise for […]
20 Jun 2022∙7 minutes reading time
Groovy Fitness with Just Dance Workouts Ready to make your exercise fun with the help of a videogame? Why spend hours on a treadmill when you can dance and burn calories to some of the most exciting tracks? Learning to dance can be tricky for some people, but don’t be concerned if you’ve never set […]
20 Jun 2022∙7 minutes reading time
Why Ring Fit Adventure Is One of The Best Nintendo Switch Exercise Games We all know that visiting a gym could help us burn calories to live a healthier, fitter life, but it can also be a scary place for most newcomers. You might not know what do, might feel self-conscious about working out in […]
20 Jun 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Know Your Japanese Numbers If you are learning a new language, then you’ll know that knowing how to count is an important part of the process. Expressing ourselves in numbers is one of the most basic things we need to do to communicate and so it is with counting in Japanese. It would be natural […]
31 May 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Why Names in Japanese are Important Japanese culture — whether it is the language, food or philosophies — has always fascinated people from everywhere. This interest has grown with the advent of a growing Manga and anime fan base. From Nijigahara Tunnel and the Fullmetal Alchemist to Toukaido Hisame, both the stories and the […]
31 May 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Simple Japanese Words Worth Knowing When stringing our words and thoughts together to express ourselves, we tend to give little thought to how those words came to be. Once we are fluent in a language, speaking it is automatic and it is not necessary to consider where the verb or noun should be in the […]
31 May 2022∙6 minutes reading time
An Introduction to the Japanese Alphabet One of the first things that children learn in school is the alphabet. This is fairly straightforward in English because there are no diacritical marks, cedillas, tails or accents. In English, speakers have to rely on diphthongs, vowel sounds and letter combinations to work with the 26-letter alphabet. Did […]
31 May 2022∙7 minutes reading time
Piano Songs for Students If you want to learn how to play the piano as an adult, you’re going to need a few things. Amongst these will be time, dedication, sheet music and easy piano songs to learn. At this point, you might be wondering how long it takes to learn piano songs! The answer […]
13 Jun 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Practising Left Hand Positions on Piano Learning to play the piano is a complex endeavour. How long it takes is up to you. One of the most difficult things about playing really well is not always about being able to follow the music, read notation and understand music theory, but about proper hand placement on […]
10 Jun 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Effective Ways to Learn to Play Piano Learning how to play a new instrument as an adult can be immensely rewarding, however, unlike learning as a child it has certain challenges to overcome. So if you are wondering whether it is possible to learn to play piano as an adult, the short answer is yes. […]
10 Jun 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Learning Music Theory for Piano Playing Perfection My theory. Music can fix anything. Anything. Asa Butterfield Did you know learning how to play the piano properly entails learning musical theory as well? If you are yawning at the idea of sitting through a music theory class, we don't blame you. You, like many, may have […]
10 Jun 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Stress Management Strategies and Tips Stress is a part of modern life. Some of us struggle with ongoing anxiety, while others battle with strong emotions and the pressures of daily life. Very few of us have not experienced the negative effects that stress can have on us or our loved ones. Whether you experience stress […]
30 Jun 2022∙7 minutes reading time
Why a Growth Mindset is Important Almost everyone can relate to trying something new and having a moment of discouragement when they think they just won’t be able to accomplish it. That’s a fixed mindset in operation. Alternatively, have you ever heard someone being described as brainy? Or naturally clever? Have you ever turned down […]
31 Jan 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Try These Resources for a Mindset Shift You have probably heard about growth mindset and fixed mindset which is an aspect of intelligence theory that was developed by Carol Dweck, a Stanford University professor. If you are new to the theory that mindset is everything, this article, as well as our series on Growth Mindset […]
31 Jan 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Choosing a Mindset for Success Much of your achievement depends on making sure that you have the right mindset for success. Having a growth mindset vs fixed mindset has become a popular way for educators, politicians, and entrepreneurs to enhance self-development. The origins of fixed and growth mindset theory are based on the work by […]
31 Jan 2022∙6 minutes reading time
The Kind of Equipment Required for Online Classes “I don’t think that literature, good literature, has anything to fear from technology. The very opposite. The more technology the more people will be interested in what the human mind can produce without the help of electronics.” - Isaac Bashevis Singer During the 2020 Covid-19 restrictions the […]
12 Apr 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Steps to Prepare for Online Classes “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” - Arthur C. Clarke Technology has revolutionised the world and changed the face of education. These days we can learn almost anything online, and answers to questions are usually only a few clicks away. Taking an interactive class and using video […]
12 Apr 2022∙6 minutes reading time
There Are Online Tutors for Every Subject “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” - Albert Einstein Since 2020 when the Covid-19 global pandemic dramatically changed how we go about business, education and even socialising, online lessons have become the norm. One of the things that students and parents are […]
12 Apr 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Do You Have the Right Software for Online Learning? "Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window." - Steve Wozniak Lockdowns and quarantines have changed the way we communicate. Be it classes, drinks with friends, or meetings at work, everyone seems to be getting used to video conferencing software, especially Zoom, whose popularity […]
12 Apr 2022∙6 minutes reading time
