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Let's dive right in! Virtual University of Pakistan has introduced seven free online courses, in collaboration with Cisco Networking Academy,  to train students with latest IT technologies. Already interested? Hurry up! Last date for registration is December 21, 2022 and the new session will commence on December 23, 2022. Credits: canva.com and blush.design Which courses are being offered? Virtual University is offering the following courses: 1. Networking Essential (8 weeks)  2. Programming Essentials for Python (8 weeks) 3. Programming Essentials for C (8 weeks) 4. IT Essentials (4 weeks) 5. Introduction to Cybersecurity (4 weeks)  6. Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) (4 weeks) 7. Get Connected (4 weeks)  How to register? 1. Visit Virtual University of Pakistan's website and select enroll now for your desired course. 2. Documents required for registration: picture in jpg format (click here for sample) and National ID card number. 3. After registration, you will receiv

Let's take a look at an often-overlooked form of digital learning—Podcasts. In simple words, these are digital audio files available on the internet. I encourage you to open that already installed podcasts app on your smartphone and search for a topic that interests you. Already there? Let me introduce you to three channels to subscribe for English learning.  Table of contents Podcast nam Image created using canva.com; background generated using fffuel.co 1. All Ears English podcast by Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan Do you wish to advance your English speaking skills? Well then join in for everyday vocabulary, idioms, phrasal verbs and expressions.  2. Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty  Oh I remember how I loved it when I first listened to her podcast! I never thought I could be indulged

The webinar's agenda will include a brief description of writing task 2. Then, the  writing task band descriptor , coherence and cohesion, will be discussed in detail.  Participants will be selected on a first-come-first-served basis. Don't miss this opportunity! Click  here  to register.  Happy learning!

Mastering a second language is a lifelong process. That said, a good vocabulary is absolutely essential for language proficiency. Thankfully, Google took this in consideration. In February 2018, Google released an interactive quiz game, namely 'Google Word Coach', to aid non-native English speakers polish their vocabulary. This game is also recommended for those preparing for IELTS or TOEFL test.  How to find and use Google Word Coach? 1. Simply search for Google Word Coach and you'll find a question with two alternative answer options on the top of search results page. 2. Click on what you deem correct.  3. If you select the correct option, the box will turn green with a small tick on the left side and Google will add score. Otherwise, the box will turn red with a small cross.  4. Have you selected the wrong answer? No issue. Once you complete the round (five questions), you can expand the details to see meanings of the words. What's more is that Google will remember y

Several researchers find designing visual abstracts a challenging task in submission of research articles. Keeping this in mind, Elsevier's Researcher Academy has arranged a free webinar on 'From article to art: Creating visual abstracts' at 13:00 UTC, November 30, 2022.  Experts from relevant fields will guide us about the tips, methods, and tools which can aid in creating an effective visual abstract. The webinar will be presented by Michelle Feng He (Publisher, Elsevier), Ginny Pittman (Executive Publisher, Elsevier), Lipsa Panda (Communication Manager, Elsevier), and Mark Belan (Founder, Artsci studios). Click here to register. Happy learning!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming British Council's free IELTS webinar titled 'Academic Writing Task 1: Process, diagrams and maps' scheduled on November 24, 2022. F ind a brief overview of Academic Writing Task 1  here .  The webinar's agenda will include a brief description of the format of this Task, which will be followed by detailed explaination of process diagrams and maps. The presentation will be also include practice and question/answer session.  Participants will be selected on a first-come-first-served basis. Don't miss this opportunity! Click  here  to register.  Happy learning!