How can I start writing in English?
This is a common question among English learners. Even if you feel as though you’ve figured out the trick to English speaking, learning writing skills is a whole new challenge. With all of its grammar rules and just as many exceptions, you might feel like starting to write in English is an impossible task.
You’ll be happy to know that we’ve got some great ideas for you to become a great English writer. Read More...
German is a notoriously complex and difficult language to learn, at least compared to Western Europe’s other major languages. But it’s not impossible, as the roughly 130 million people who speak it as their native or second language can attest. If you’re wondering how to learn German fast, follow a handful of tried and true language-learning tips.
Following these tips will not make you magically absorb all of German’s (many) rules and nuances, but it will surely ease your learning. Read More...
Banking giant HSBC said Wednesday that pre-tax profits in the first half of 2024 came in at $21.6 billion, slightly lower than last year's record performance.
"After delivering record profits in 2023, we had another strong profit performance in the first half of 2024, which is further evidence that our strategy is working," said Noel Quinn, the group's outgoing chief executive.
The bank also doubled down on its share buyback, announcing a further three-month repurchase of up to $3 billion, following the completed $3 billion buyback announced last quarter. Read More...
