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Vintage poster by Roger Broders depicting Antibes beach with swimmers, umbrellas, and two women in the foreground.

Learning and education

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How to learn a language (and stick at it)

Forget about fluency and how languages are taught at school: as an adult learner you can take a whole new approach

by John Gallagher

Person in a yellow onesie, resting head on desk, wearing headphones, and using a laptop in a cluttered room with a window.

Learning and education

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How to study effectively

Forget cramming, ditch the highlighter, and stop passively rereading. The psychology of learning offers better tactics

by Paul Penn

Black-and-white photo of people sitting at a bar; a man lights a pipe while others converse, drinks and food are on the counter.

Thinking and intelligence

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How to think like a detective

The best detectives seem to have almost supernatural insight, but their cognitive toolkit is one that anybody can use

by Ivar Fahsing

Illustration of an aerial view of a man at a desk with papers in a question mark shape, coffee, biscuits and office supplies on a yellow background.

Learning and education

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How to plan a research project

Whether for a paper or a thesis, define your question, review the work of others – and leave yourself open to discovery

by Brooke Harrington

Marble bust of a man with short hair and a stern expression, showing signs of age and wear, set against a dark gradient background.

Communication and language

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How to speak in public

Public speaking can feel like an ordeal, but take a lesson from the ancients: it’s a skill you can develop like any other

by John Bowe

Fashion model being fitted with a beige dress by three people using measuring tapes and pins in a tailoring studio.

Work and vocation

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How to become an expert

The path to mastery is long, winding and hugely fulfilling. Use this map to navigate and overcome any bumps along the way

by Roger L Kneebone

Abstract digital artwork of a child’s side profile with geometric shapes, plants, a bike and a house on a grey background.

Parenting and families

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How to raise a resilient child

Put that helicopter back in the hangar and let your children find their own way. Their independence will likely surprise you

by Judith Locke

Abstract collage artwork featuring a statue head, a horse, leaves and ancient figures on a colourful background.

Virtues and vices

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How to be excellent

Plato and Aristotle can help you resist conventional worldly success, direct your energy and find your own highest calling

by Benjamin Studebaker

Person in a coat bends to pick up a stone on a pebbly beach with a view of the ocean under a blue sky.

Wonder and the sublime

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How to revive your sense of wonder

That childhood urge to ask ‘how’ and ‘why’ usually fades. But we can all learn to rediscover the joys of wide-eyed discovery

by Frank Keil

Person’s legs visible sticking out of the boot of a yellow car parked near a green car. Vehicles are in a parking area with other cars nearby.

Sleep and dreams

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How to nap

Whether it’s to recover after a late night or to boost your learning abilities, there’s a science to napping effectively

by Ruth Leong & Michael Chee

Blurry image of a person sitting at a desk with books and magazines, appearing to be in motion.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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How to empower a teen with ADHD

As they go through the most challenging period of their life, there are ways you can help them not just cope but thrive

by Margaret Sibley

Illustration of a bottle of wine with human-like arms and legs holding a glass and another bottle, text reads “Le Vin Parfait” on a green background.

Food and drink

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How to choose a bottle of wine

Bite into a strawberry, talk to a wine geek, pore over a map: forget wine snobbery and develop your own distinctive taste

by Natasha Hughes