What Volunteering Can Do For You

Volunteering can offer vital help to people who need it and their communities. But it can also help you with reducing stress, depression and may even provide you with a sense of purpose. The things you experience while volunteering can help advance your career in the future and it's a great addition to your curriculum. Here are some of the things that volunteering could do for you. 1. It gives you a sense of happiness The more you volunteer, the happier you could be. Research has shown that the odds of being "very happy" increase by 7% for people who have had volunteering experiences. 2. Connects you to others When...

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Understanding Some of the Latino Lingo

The Spanish language has some of the weirdest slang, and foreigners often struggle understanding why one word can have lots of meanings depending on context or country the word's being used. Well to ease those struggles to some degree, here is some slang you'll most likely be able to use freely when speaking Spanish. 1. ¡Ojo! Literally, it means: "Eye!", but it can be the equivalent of "Watch out!". If someone yells "¡Ojo!" at you, it's because you need to watch out for something. It can also be used to point something out discretely for the other person to see.  2. Vaina If you look "vaina"...

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Things You Might Not Know About The Spanish Language

More and more people have been learning Spanish in the last few years, but did you know that, apart from being one of the most spoke languages in the world, it's also an incredibly beautiful language, with a lot of cultural influence around the world. Today, we will show you some of the things that make Spanish so unique.  1. Spanish is somewhat influenced by Arabic. When Arab armies invaded the Iberian Peninsula in 711, they brought in a lot of their culture and language to the region. Eventually, Arabic got mixed with old Spanish, becoming what it is spoken today. Spanish retained about 8,000 Arabic words, thus making...

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What Happens When You Learn Another Language

What Happens When You Learn Another Language If you're here reading this, you probably know who we (Amistad Institute) are, so you most likely know or are learning a foreign language. Speaking more than one language can bring you lots of benefits, and today we will show you some of them. 1. It can make your brain stronger. Since learning a new language is a really complex process, it makes your brain work double time. Studies have even shown, that children who grow up bilingual, tend to an increased intelligence. It also improves your focus, concentration, attention and even lowers the chances of you falling for marketing hypes. 2....

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