Until quite recently, at least if you consider how long distance learning has been around in some form or another, education over a long distance was entirely empowered by none other than the postage stamp. The exchange of ideas and learning between teacher and student were entirely underpinned by a functional system of delivering mail
At ADL we believe that the most important thing when it comes to engaging on a course of study is the education itself, of what you learn and of learning how to learn more in order to solve whatever problem it is you’re tasked with. For example, if you’re told in a text
According to latest UK Government statistics, the number of self-employed people in the country now stands at 4.5 million with over 600,000 individuals registering as self-employed since 2010. Approximately one in every three new jobs created in the country is a person becoming self-employed and working for themselves. Many economists are in agreement with the
Ever looked out of the window, seen the grass and flowers and thought to yourself “Wow, I’d really love to take up gardening”? If so you might be interested in one of our horticulture courses. We offer a diverse range of courses ranging from garden design to crop growing to courses accredited by the Royal
As every child knows, wood burns. Well unless it's damp. But even then, if the fire is hot enough it'll still eventually catch fire. Sooner or later, however, everything eventually burns out, leaving ashes and residue behind. In the 17th century Johann Joachim Becher, who may or may not have gone by the name "JJ",
Today, England is a nation venerated around the world for its contribution to global culture and entertainment. From Shakespear to Monty Python, British influences have made their way into every corner of the globe. But there was once a time in not too recent centuries when England was considered with little more than contempt by
As with any great enterprise your greatest obstacle to study success is none other than yourself. Everybody likes to procrastinate and take it easy for a little bit and it’s true that life is to be enjoyed but it you want to make a success of your distance learning course sooner or later you have to
If you’ve been browsing the horticulture section of ADL’s website there’s little doubt you’ll have come across our online RHS courses. Standing for Royal Horticultural Society, they are the independent organization that accredits these particular courses for us and the body for whom the course prepares students for their final exams. A Brief History of
Tutortalk – Goodbye to Alex Ewing! At ADL, our Tutors and our Students come from wide walks of life sharing with us the enrichment that comes from such a diverse pool of experiences. Sadly this means that sometimes people must move on from teaching distance learning courses to the next stage of their lives. This
How do you become a Bookkeeper? To be a Bookkeeper in the UK you need to be registered with the HMRC. This is to comply with money laundering regulations. You can either be registered either by yourself or as through a third party professional organizations such as the ICB. Technically you do not require any
Education opens doors to success windows of opportunity and in at least one case, gates to new possibilities. Such is the case with ADL success story Annabella Baker. Originally from Italy, but now living in the UK, Annabella faced a tragedy all too familiar to many when she lost her airline job during the Covid
Gardens are hard work. Behind every immaculate lawn and carefully tended flowerbed is a never-ending struggle between nature and gardener. Of course simply leaving the garden to its own devices isn’t really an option; Untended, plants will grow freely for the whole of spring and summer and even into autumn. Worse yet, an uncared for
Some stories of educational achievement soar into the heavens. Of individuals who through hard work and toil overcame the challenges in their life to achieve. Certainly, at ADL we’ve seen and helped many individuals achieve their dreams through completing a course which helped them get a place at university or begin a new career. This,
If you’ve been in the UK over the past weekend you might have noticed you had a day off on Monday (or looked on enviously as other people had a day off). The coronation of a new monarch in Charles the Third means a new era. One that the Monarch is especially keen does not
If you’re looking for a side business or career that combines a love for fitness and a mentoring role. personal training might be for you Personal training is at it’s heart all about being able to help people live healthier, happier lives. By combining physical exercise with essential lifestyle changes like diet they help their
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