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May 31, 2023

What are the Benefits of Participating in Extracurricular Activities at University?

This article explores some of the benefits of participating in extracurricular activities in university and how this can help you develop important skills and build valuable relationships in university and beyond.

Mar 6, 2023

What Should I Do the Night Before the IELTS Exam?

Learn some practical tips on what to do the night before your IELTS exam. If you allow the jitters to get to you the night before, you might fall short of your goals.

Feb 22, 2023

Bourdieu's 'Feel for the Game' Explained

Bourdieu's 'feel for the game' refers to an individual's ability to intuitively understand the rules and expectations of a particular social or cultural context, based on their habitus, or embodied cultural dispositions.

Feb 17, 2023

Top 10 Ranked UK Universities and Areas of Expertise

This article examines the top 10 universities in the UK, what makes them special, and what they offer to prospective students. The rankings are based on the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Feb 8, 2023

Cultural Capital Defined by Bourdieu

It's critical to understand Bourdieu's Field Theory if you are thinking of drawing on Bourdieu for your own research or if you want to understand his concepts of capitals and habitus.

Feb 8, 2023

Bourdieu: Acts of Resistance

Bourdieu's acts of resistance refers to actions taken by individuals or groups to challenge the dominant power structures and norms in a society.

Feb 8, 2023

Quantitative vs Qualitative Research in Sociology

Understanding quantitative vs qualitative research in sociology is critical as you will need to distinguish between them or combine them when choosing to do your own research.

Jan 29, 2023

Bourdieu and Rational Action Theory

It's critical to understand Bourdieu's Field Theory if you are thinking of drawing on Bourdieu for your own research or if you want to understand his concepts of capitals and habitus.

Jan 19, 2023

The IELTS Exam: Why Do I Need It?

Why do you actually need to take the IELTS exam? Chances are you probably think it is “unfair” to complete an English exam just to be able to study, work, or move abroad to live with your family.

Jan 5, 2023

IELTS Listening: What Else Can I Do?

If you have been having trouble with Listening, read on to pick up a few more tips to help.

Nov 28, 2022

IELTS Reading Tips: to Guess or not to Guess

One IELTS module that many people are not too happy to take is Reading. Because many adults, young and old, have begun reading less, the IELTS Reading exam has become a source of stress and anxiety.

Nov 1, 2022

IELTS Interview Day: Helpful Tips

The IELTS interview day can be a nerve wracking experience. But you can make it easier and ensure it runs smoothly with these helpful interview day tips.

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Academic Skills: Articles & Tips

Latest from our blog

The Pros and Cons of Field Experiments in Sociology

How Were Bourdieu's Theories Similar to and Different from Karl Marx?

Bourdieu's Theory of Social Reproduction

What are the Benefits of Participating in Extracurricular Activities at University?

What Should I Do the Night Before the IELTS Exam?

Bourdieu's 'Feel for the Game' Explained

Top 10 Ranked UK Universities and Areas of Expertise

Cultural Capital Defined by Bourdieu

Bourdieu: Acts of Resistance

Quantitative vs Qualitative Research in Sociology

Bourdieu and Rational Action Theory

The IELTS Exam: Why Do I Need It?

IELTS Listening: What Else Can I Do?

IELTS Reading Tips: to Guess or not to Guess

IELTS Interview Day: Helpful Tips

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Academic Skills: Articles & Tips

Latest from our blog

The Pros and Cons of Field Experiments in Sociology

How Were Bourdieu's Theories Similar to and Different from Karl Marx?

Bourdieu's Theory of Social Reproduction

What are the Benefits of Participating in Extracurricular Activities at University?

What Should I Do the Night Before the IELTS Exam?

Bourdieu's 'Feel for the Game' Explained

Top 10 Ranked UK Universities and Areas of Expertise

Cultural Capital Defined by Bourdieu

Bourdieu: Acts of Resistance

Quantitative vs Qualitative Research in Sociology

Bourdieu and Rational Action Theory

The IELTS Exam: Why Do I Need It?

IELTS Listening: What Else Can I Do?

IELTS Reading Tips: to Guess or not to Guess

IELTS Interview Day: Helpful Tips

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Connect with us

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