At some point in life, you are going to find yourself needing to write a business letter. Business letter writing is a valuable skill used for all sorts of things, like a covering letter when applying for work, formal correspondence, either inside an organisation or with others, and much more besides. Today, we take a
Being a distance learner can be a bit of a struggle. Many people, often as a result of a poor experience in conventional education, find themselves put off the idea of taking on any sort of further learning. They have mistakenly come to think of themselves as not very smart or otherwise incapable of learning
You've worked hard this year, overcome many hurdles to get yoursef back into studies and now people are asking you what you'd like for Christmas. Why not ask for a gift that will help you with your studies in one form or another? We've put together a list of gifts for all budgets that would
In Britain, and in many of her former colonies and Imperial provinces, it is traditional to observe two minutes of silence on 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in memory of those who have died in war. It is a tradition that began in the aftermath of World War 1 that
Like many of their peers worldwide, writers and wordsmiths around the UK are the product of a love of words which, for many, was first born of the stories and tales of the much loved comics of one’s childhood. Many people across the generations grew up reading comics that, in many cases, had often been
Communication is the key to doing good business. Whatever your sector or field, whether you sell to the public, businesses or have a cushy contract with the government your business needs to be able to talk to customers, suppliers and internally alike. And as English continues to remain the dominant language for commerce, technology and
Poetry is a form of creative writing and expression as old as human language. From the time we had words to put together, skilled wordsmiths looked to put them together in pleasing ways to express ideas, advise, entertain and inspire. From Shakespearean ballads to Japanese Haiku, it’s the rare culture indeed that cannot boast some
Technical Writing is an advanced discipline of writing that covers writing about technical subjects such as medical, mechanical and other topics typically of a scientific focus. The general goal of a technical writer is to convey important information clearly and accurately to the reader about more sophisticated and complex ideas. If you've ever read an
Quotes are the distilled wisdom of those who came before us. In a few perceptive and well thought out words, a great quote can express more about the nature of humanity than a hundred essays on the topic. For the writer then, quotes are exceptionally useful both to help illustrate a point and to motivate
Creative Writing – Resources for Writers Whether you’re penning an ode to a loved one, writing a story or thinking of taking part in this years Nanowrimo (which we talked about last week), as a writer it only makes sense to take advantage of the wealth of tools, resources and other sources of advice and
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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