Word of the Day: métier
The word métier has appeared in 15 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on May 11 in “Before Taylor Swift or David Bowie, There Was Sarah Bernhardt” by Beatrice Loayza:In the 19th and early 20th century, everyone worshiped at the altar of Sarah Bernhardt. She was a stage actress at a time when…
Word of the Day: curt
The word curt has appeared in 53 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Sept. 19 in “Brooke Shields Dishes Trump and Madonna in a New Cabaret Show” by Jacob Bernstein:“Most of the time, I’m halfway content.”Those words are Bob Dylan’s, and they were delivered one night last week by Brooke Shields during…
Who Is the GOAT?
Who is the GOAT?No, not those cute animals with the horns and the beards. The Greatest of All Time.Tom Brady. Serena Williams. LeBron James. Lionel Messi. Muhammad Ali. Roger Federer. What about Novak Djokovic, who just won his 24th Grand Slam? Or is it impossible, even foolish, to say?In his essay “GOATs Are Everywhere in…
LXP Buying? It isn’t so crystal clear..
What is it about an LXP that stands out in the learning system space for so many? What is it, or does it imply? Is it based on finding a system with solid skill sets, lots of 3rd party content, and a different learning experience compared to what you have seen before? Is it the…
The Benefits of Microlearning for Employee Training
Microlearning has gained popularity in recent years due to its effectiveness in employee training. It offers several benefits that can enhance learning outcomes and overall employee development. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of using microlearning for employee training. What is microlearning? Microlearning is an approach to learning and training that involves delivering information…
Word of the Day: bravado
The word bravado has appeared in 117 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on April 30 in “He Bombed the Nazis. 75 Years Later, the Nightmares Began” by Michael Wilson:In early March, shortly before his 100th birthday, Mr. Wenzel agreed to an interview, conducted in his living room. Beside him were his medals,…
How I Went From Delivering Pizzas to Software Designer in 11 Months
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That’s why we’re sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy’s community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
Word of the Day: gait
The word gait has appeared in 68 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Dec. 21 in “A Winter Workout That Can Take You Somewhere Stunning” by Amanda Loudin:While at C.S.U., Mr. Browning was an author on a study into the biomechanics of walking with snowshoes; it revealed that snowshoeing required more bend…
Film Club: ‘How to Fall Out of Love With Your Lawn’
Note: This is the last Film Club for the 2022-23 school year. The perfect lawn: A bright green flag that tells the world and the neighbors you’ve achieved the American dream. “How to Fall Out of Love With Your Lawn” is a six-minute Opinion video that explores the “ugly truth hiding behind America’s glorification of…
Word of the Day: prow
The word prow has appeared in 10 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Dec. 6 in “A Real Tale of Spy vs. Spy, at Sea in the American Civil War” by Ben Macintyre:Whether the nautical spy war made much difference in the wider conflict is debatable. Confederate raiders caused considerable damage to…
