The best columns on Lifehacker in 2022
Miscellaneous / / April 05, 2023
How to learn English fast, survive recovery from tonsil removal, and travel the world for next to nothing.
7 tips to help you learn English quickly
Learning English is within the power of both adults and children. The main thing is to correctly build the learning process. Our expert Anastasia Ekushevskaya shared her tips on exactly how to do this.
For example, it is worth considering goalsso as not to be distracted by unnecessary things, and also try to surround yourself with English. It's much easier than it sounds: try watching your favorite movies in the original, change the language on your gadgets, and constantly practice basic dialogues using new words.
You will find more information about these and other methods in our article.
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4 ways to store your bike if there is no space at home
The bicycle takes up quite a lot of space, and it is inconvenient to store it in the apartment. But then where to do it? It turns out there are many options. For example, for a fee, a bicycle can be left in a special workshop. Or rent a box.
Expert Anastasia Korzunova told us in detail about all the possible storage locations - feel free to follow the link if you also encountered such a problem.
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How to improve endurance while running
It seems that running is easy and no special training is needed for this. But in fact, everything is not so simple: after 10 minutes, it starts to prick in the side, and the breath goes astray. To prevent this from happening, you need to pump your endurance.
Experts Ksenia Terekhova and Ekaterina Mulenko told how to do it right. For example, it is very important to monitor the pulse and the results of classes and increase the load gradually. And Ekaterina shared with us a detailed training program for three months - look for it at the end of the article.
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7 techniques to help your child remember information better
The Aivazovsky method, storytelling, spaced repetitions, mental maps, retelling of the material - all these techniques not only help to remember the necessary data, but also train memory in general. However, they do not require any special skills and are suitable for children of any age.
Parents just have to choose the appropriate option - for this, the methodologist of the online school of tutors Mikhail Korotkov advises to try all the techniques. He spoke about each of them in detail in his column.
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How to Survive Recovery After Tonsil Removal
Our expert Lizaveta Dubovik is familiar with this topic firsthand: in March 2022, she herself had her tonsils removed. Before the operation, she read a lot about recovery after the operation, but in reality everything was not so simple.
In her column, Lizaveta told what rules to follow in order to avoid complications, and shared tips to help cope with pain. Spoiler: it will be difficult, but the long-awaited relief will surely come.
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How to take great pictures when there is no one to take pictures of you
If you need to take a photo, and there is no one to ask for help, do not despair. Ekaterina Boytsova, an expert in content creation, gave six tips in her article on how to get out of this situation. And at least one of them will surely suit you.
For example, you can use any reflective surfaces, take unusual photos of your own shadow, and point the lens not at the face, but at the details. We talked about all this in detail in our material.
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What is bite-sized learning and how this technique helps to learn more efficiently and quickly
Bite-size learning is an educational approach that breaks a training course into modules of 15-20 minute sessions. Dmitry Milokhin, the founder of the online school, says that this method has many advantages.
For example, bite-size learning helps to maintain concentration, ensures high involvement in the process and involves continuous learning. We talked about all this in more detail in our article.
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5 online luggage storage services that will help you forget about the fuss with suitcases
Imagine the situation: you flew to another city for just one day, and carrying luggage with you is not very convenient. And there is no time to go to the nearest train station or airport for luggage storage. How to be?
There is a way out: just use a special online service. Together with freelancer Anna Erkh, we have compiled a list of the most convenient options - look for them in the material at the link below
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How to travel the world with minimal investment
Few people know that sometimes travel does not require space investments. It is precisely these budget options that the column of the founder of the travel club, Anna Przyszilna, is dedicated to. In addition, from this article you will learn how best to get to your destination and where to look for accommodation. Who knows - suddenly, thanks to this article, you will finally fulfill your dream?
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How to create a portfolio for a beginner copywriter and design it cool
A good portfolio is a copywriter's calling card. Journalist Anastasia Fedoseeva spoke about how to create it in her column. For example, she advises finding training with an internship, participating in a competition, or offering your services to a specific company. There are many ways - you just need to choose the right one.
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In what cases the content can be used without the permission of the author
The director has no right to make films based on books without the permission of their authors. And musicians cannot perform other people's songs without obtaining the consent of their creators. All this is due to the law that protects the interests of the creators.
However, sometimes it allows you to use the results of someone else's work without permission. For example, you can freely quote other people's works for scientific purposes or play music at official ceremonies. All these cases were told to us in detail by the general director of the law firm Natalia Polianchik.
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