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Hi everyone. I've lived in Switzerland for 5 years, and though I speak some German it's not yet fluent.
I'm looking for a language partner who wants to improve their English in exchange for some German practice.
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- These days, high school graduates are usually confronted with a difficult choice, to choose a science major or a humanity one for their college studies. Usually, it is best to make the choice based on the student’s own specialty and interest. But if the student has similar grades and interest in both of the two, I would advise them to take up a science major as it could be more profitable and intellectually challenging.
Firstly, it is generally recognised thatthose majoring in science can often earn more than a humanity graduate. Today’s society is driven by technology which requires advanced scientific research and development, and when technology transfers itself into productivity, it also brings handsome rewards to the people who make it happen.
Second, sciences are usually considered to be more demanding than humanity subjects. Science students are required to perform experiments or undertake field trips, while those studying humanities are mostly confined to reading books. In my opinion, this sedentary aspect of humanity subjects may deprive students of creativity and mental sharpness, as they are not pushed to think hard and solve problems.
In conclusion, both of these two disciplines have their own merits and drawbacks, but all things being equal, I believe science subjects are the better choice of the two,0 votedOctober 29, 20170 - These days, high school graduates are usually confronted with a difficult choice - choosing a science or humanity major for one for their college studies. Usually, it is best to make the choice based on the student’s own specialty and interest. However, if the student has similar grades and interest in both subjects, I would advise them to take up a science major, as it could be more profitable and intellectually challenging.
First of all, it is known to all the people majoring in science often earn more than a humanity graduate. Today’s society is driven by technology which requires advanced scientific research and development. When technology transfers itself into productivity, it also brings handsome rewards to the people who make it happen.
Second, science subjects are usually considered to be more demanding than humanity ones. Science students need to perform experiments or go to the fields doing explorations, while humanity learners are mostly confined to reading books. In my opinion, this sedentary aspect of humanity subjects may deprive their students of creativity and mental sharpness, as they are not pushed to think hard and solve problems.
In conclusion, both of these two disciplines have their own merits and drawbacks, but every outside condition being equal, I believe science subjects are a better choice of the two,0 votedOctober 29, 20172 - Report on Recruiting More Staff
Instructions
The subject of this report is the necessity of recruiting more staff for our department and which recruiting methods should be chosen.
Findings
1. Recently, our department signed a major contract. To meet the demands of this great deal, we need to hire 35 new employees. All of them should have at least 2 years' experience in the relevant field.
2. The use of recruitment agencies is not a good way to achieve this, as it can be too costly in time and money.
3. We have frequently used newspaper advertisements in the past, which proved very rewarding.
4. Online recruitment is a new hiring method, which should be also be tried.
Conclusions
We recommend that newspaper ads should be our main recruitment method. There are two newspapers quoting prices - the Echo and Chronicle. The former has a wider audience and relatively fair prices, so it seems therefore to be the best choice for us.0 votedOctober 29, 20170 - Experience in organizing various events, participation in business exhibitions and celebration of special company days inspired me to work intensively with large groups. My duties included: choosing appropriate event locations, negotiating expense budgets, preparing supporting documentation and finding the necessary specialists. In my country, two obligatory shipping documents for sold goods and services were usually required. After I suggested replacing these with a single new document, my company halved its paper and printing costs.0 votedOctober 29, 20171
- We live in a world where smart phones and computers are here to stay. While new technology makes it easier for us to keep in touch with people from far and wide, it also risks weakening our ability to communicate effectively.
The proliferation of smart gadgets could in many ways hinder face-to-face communication, beginning with non-verbal skills.
According to psychologists, 90% of communication between people is non-verbal, i.e. facial expressions and body language. It reveals one’s true feelings and thoughts that are hard to convey through texting or sending voice messages.
As people grow accustomed or even get addicted to using electronic devices to stay connected, they may shy away from social occasions where a certain degree of interaction is required, such as family meals and team sports.
Therefore, they would not be able to develop the ability to read between the lines, and this could make them feel socially awkward and place them at a disadvantage in important events such as job interviews and business negotiations.
Moreover, phones and computers may change people’s conversational behaviour for the worse. Heavy users of such electronics often have a short attention span and are more likely to jump from topic to topic when an idea springs to mind.
As a consequence, they may become unfocused and sidetracked during offline conversations. Internet slang also plays a part.
Today, youngsters who text with abbreviated forms of words tend to speak with the same acronyms and use internet catchphrases heavily. These forms of talking are often construed as flighty and uneducated, from which misunderstandings ensue.
In conclusion, I am convinced that smart phones and computers do more harm than good when it comes to cultivating interpersonal skills. For those who are enamoured of the wizardry of the electronic world, turning off their digital gadgets may be the first step in becoming an effective communicator.0 votedOctober 29, 20171

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