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Learning a Language: What Makes Listening Difficult?

Of the four basic English language skills, reading, writing, speaking and listening, the most difficult to acquire is listening comprehension. It is also the one skill which cannot be "taught". In evaluations that university English and foreign language institute EFL students must take at least three times a semester, the area which is most critical and the one in which they experience the greatest difficulty is listening comprehension. What makes Listening Difficult? There are four clusters of factors which can affect the difficulty of language listening tasks. Here is what they are and how they affect listening comprehension skills. The SPEAKER o How many are there? Is one person speaking at a time? Are there a number of speakers? Do some of them speak at the same time? o How quickly they speak Does the pace of the speaker allow sufficient "time" for mental processing of the speech by the listener? Does the language of the speaker flow at a faste

Set Up Your Business in Dubai

Over the last decade, the world has witnessed Dubai emerge as one of the top business destinations in the world. One of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has been very warm to investors from regional to international companies looking to set up businesses here. It is true that global recession has affected much of the world's financial and business sectors, Dubai has continued to be a favourite to investors around the world as it remains tax free and diverse in its policy. Benefits of Setting up a company in Dubai The much attractive low tax system of the emirate of Dubai makes it a perfect place to set up businesses in Dubai. Whether you are a company based outside Dubai and you want to start or expand your business here, you know that it is worth it. Companies internationally or locally based have thrived in Dubai from the finance and media sectors, to construction and hospitality. The prime location of the UAE in the Middle East region where the East mee

How To Choose The Best Training Institutes

If you are looking for the best training institutes that can help you gain more knowledge and enhance your skills in your area of expertise, it is always an advantage to opt for those with experience. There are training institutes you can find that are willing to supply their qualified graduates to meet this demand and with this, you can surely benefit. Among the most common and lucrative job positions right now involve events and media. The thing about these industries is that jobs in them are not normally covered by traditional university majors. If you're interested in an event management degree or in taking media courses, there are schools that specialize in these careers. These training institutes or centers may not have been around as long as the colleges and universities, but they have quickly established themselves in the field of media communication, advertising, and event management. Understandably, different institutes also differ in quality, so make sure that you r

Social Media - The Truth and Measure of Success

Social Media or Social Network Marketing is the buzz these days and many businesses feel compelled to jump on the bandwagon. The perception especially is that such media is considered "free media". You start with uploading some content on these sites, the content goes viral, spreading from one person to another, without you ever having to pay users for this action - Is this really the case? Why wouldn't "social media" kill "paid online media" the way the "video killed the radio star" then? Social media "describes the online mediums that people use to share content, profiles, opinions, insights, experiences, perspectives and media itself, thus facilitating conversations, collaboration and interaction online between groups of people or companies." - SMU, Mitchell Communication Group Australia.   It is important to know why you think your business needs to have a presence in social networks. The primary reason needs to be about L

Dubai Lifestyle - The History of the City and Day to Day Life in Dubai

Background Information to the United Arab Emirates and Dubai: - Dubai is one of the seven states that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE); it is located in the Middle East. The UAE borders the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf and is situated between Oman and Saudi Arabia. The United Arab Emirates was formed in 1971 by the then 'Trucial States' after their independence from Britain. The UAE is governed by a Supreme Council of Rulers, the council is made up of the seven emirs and they appoint the prime minister and the cabinet for the country. Despite being ultimately ruled by the Supreme Council, as with the other six states, Dubai maintains a large degree of autonomy from the UAE when it comes to general decision making for the city's development. Oil was first discovered in the United Arab Emirates in the 1950s, before that the country's economy was built on fishing and pearling, since 1962, when Abu Dhabi became the first of the emirates to begin exporting

Corporate Team Building in Dubai

Browsing the options for Team Building activities in Dubai, there are numerous choices on the market from business games to desert safaris. If you want to experience something a little more challenging, however, you might consider a corporate sailing regatta, or simply a team building afternoon, sailing the beautiful waters of the Arabian Gulf. The event can be run as part of a conference/regional meeting as an afternoon activity, or as a full day, with onshore sailing/navigation exercises built in to target particular areas of concern within the team - communication, team work or leadership skills. The venue for this exciting day on the water is the 101 Marina, One & Only, The Palm, in Dubai, and the Emirates Palace Marina, in Abu Dhabi. Yachts vary from Beneteau First 45 racer/cruisers, to an Ocean Voyager 74 sailing catamaran. The event is suitable for non sailors as well as those with experience, as the yachts are skippered by qualified RYA Yachtmaster's who have consi

Corporate Governance Training: What You Should Know

With the right corporate governance training, companies will know various rules and regulations that apply in the country where they operate. This is especially important when persons in high power are hired by a particular company. These individuals are brought in to make major decisions for the company, and this might not always go as planned. A poor commercial move might see the company lose a lot of money, and that's why a particular system needs to be adhered to at all times. This is what corporate governance is all about. Individuals who manage companies that don't belong to them might not always make the right moves. This is not what the shareholders want, and a set of rules will help in applying the brakes from time to time. The chances of people making faulty decisions are reduced because of this governance system. A company faces a lot of problems when it comes to decision-making. Corporate governance facilitates smooth agency operation. This is easier said than do