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Language algorithms in the workplace
For years, computer scientists have been delving into the complexities of human language: from early philosophical experiments, such as the Turing Test and the Chinese Room Experiment, to rule-based chatbots. At the end of 2022 there was a turning …
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Language algorithms and sentiment analysis
Computer scientists have been studying the complexity of human language for years. Today, computers and language technology go further than just text generation. They are also skilled in analyzing texts and sentiment analysis. When we want to talk …
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Introductory games for French, English, Spanish or German tutors
For language lessons, it is advisable to get acquainted informally for half an hour through a game before the substantive start. That immediately broke the ice. In this article you will find, in addition to the Dutch version of the …
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Eight tips for your oral French or English exam
An oral exam is a daunting prospect for many students, especially if it is in another language. It remains a nerve-wracking moment for many, whether you are in high school or attending college or university. Do you have to take an oral exam in …
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Studying: 20 quotes in Dutch and English
Many famous authors, scientists and artists express a piece of life advice in the form of a quote. Whether you're just starting your academic journey or nearing the end, we could all use some motivation when it comes to studying.
In this blog, 20 …
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What is Grooming?
If a stranger seeks online contact with a minor, it is not always with good intentions. Sometimes a stranger is out for sexual contact and first tries to forge an online friendship to gain someone's trust. We also call this grooming .
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Media concentration in Flanders 2022: text for education
Following the publication of the Media Concentration in Flanders 2022 report, an accessible text for education was again made. This text examines the concept of media concentration and answers the following questions, among others:
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Story Dice: Writing stories with dice
With StoryDice's digital story dice, your students can determine the content and order of a storyline by digitally rolling the dice.
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Academic English: do's and don'ts
Most students have a good basic or even advanced knowledge of English. Yet writing in academic English is often a stumbling block for many. Academic texts are not just formal texts, they require a certain style.
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Conditionals: English if sentences (if clauses)
If I had ten million, I would ask the Queen to come for afternoon tea. If you had ten million, what would you do?
Those first two sentences are if clauses. With if sentences you indicate a condition in English; in Dutch you do that with als. Such …
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American and British English: The History and Differences
We are all confronted with English; both American and British English. Both are correct, but at school we learn British English. What exactly is the difference between British and American English? And how did these differences arise historically?
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Die or That: Rules for Demonstrative and Relative Pronouns
When should you use that or that? This article explains the rules about using such and such.
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