Study Mandarin Chinese with EarthDiverse!
Our Term 3 Introductory Mandarin 101 language course for beginners starts on Tuesday 2 August and meets from 6:30-8:00pm (NZ time) for 8 consecutive weeks. Continuing classes are in the same time slot moving forward. You can take this course either in person in Hamilton, New Zealand, or you can Zoom in from anywhere in the world. Some
Time Zone equivalents are:
Honolulu, Hawai’i: Mondays 8:30-10:00pm beginning 1 Aug
US Pacific: Mondays 11:30pm-1:00am beginning 1 Aug
London, UK: Tuesdays 7:30-9:00am beginning 2 Aug
New Delhi, India: Tuesdays 12:00-1:30pm beginning 2 Aug
Singapore: Tuesdays 2:30-4:00pm beginning 2 Aug
Sydney, Australia: Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm beginning 2 Aug
Check out this and all of our other language, arts, culture, humanities and environment courses on our website.
Changing the conversation around dementia
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.
Click read more for the full article.
Can you crack Today’s neighbourhood conundrum?
Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.