By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘neuroplasticity’
• Explain how to ‘rewire’ the brain
• Identify brain rewiring strategies
• Distinguish between positive and negative habits
• Define ‘decluttering’ in the context of self-improvement and wellbeing
• Recognise the clutter in your life
• Outline useful strategies for decluttering
• Identify that which is positive and gives purpose to your life

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘anxiety’
• Describe the physical symptoms of anxiety
• Describe the function of the amygdala
• Compare the six types of anxiety
• Discuss the different self-help techniques used to reduce anxiety
• Outline the symptoms of anxiety
• Explain how to manage anxiety and stress through mindfulness

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize which tense to use in different situations and recall the correct form of the verb for each tense
• Define the meaning of 72 idioms and the contexts in which they are used
• Discuss various grammar rules related to idioms
• Recall the correct pronunciation and intonation of the sayings covered in this course
• Recognize the meaning of each idiom when they are used by native English-speakers
• Describe the origin of some of the idioms
• Compare the use of the present, past, future and present perfect tenses

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define what stress is and how individuals react to it
• Distinguish between stress and anxiety and recognize the shared and the distinguishing symptoms
• Describe the different mental and physical symptoms of stress
• Describe the chain reaction that takes place in the body as a response to stress
• Distinguish between acute and chronic stress and analyze the difference between the two
• Analyze the different self-help techniques and how they affect both body and mind
• Apply the different self-help techniques in different situations of life
• Combine two or more different self-help techniques at a given time to provide greater relief from stress
• Define the function of the two main stress hormones, cortisol and adrenaline, during a stress response

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Compare cravings and impulses in terms of addiction
• Outline the causes of addiction in general
• Define ‘social media addiction’
• Analyze the excessive and compulsive use of social media
• Outline the causes of social media addiction
• Identify the signs of social media addiction
• Compare the physical and mental effects of social media addiction
• Describe the nine self-help techniques used to manage social media addiction mentioned in this course
• Discuss the importance of parental guidance and its role in preventing social media addiction
• Describe the importance of ‘graduality’ in the process of regaining a healthier lifestyle
• Define ‘addiction’ in general
• Analyze the phrases ‘dependent on’ and ‘compulsive engagement’ in terms of addiction

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Categorize the key components of artificial intelligence
• Discuss why the ethical considerations surrounding AI are of utmost importance
• Identify the key aspects of AI ethics
• Discuss why studying the history of artificial intelligence is important
• Arrange the key moments in the history of artificial intelligence in chronological order
• Define ‘AI winter’
• Analyze machine learning and deep learning and compare these subfields
• Describe today’s use of artificial intelligence
• Outline the most common myths about artificial intelligence
• Define ‘artificial Intelligence’
• Define ‘connectionism’
• Distinguish between the ‘Logic Theorist’ and the ‘General Problem Solver’ programs

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the context in which each of the 72 idioms included in this course are used
• Define the 72 idioms included in this course and explain when to use them
• Recall the correct pronunciation, spelling and intonation of the English idioms included in this course
• Identify the origin of specific idioms
• Explain under which circumstances you should use each of the 72 idioms
• State the meaning of the extra vocabulary included in this course
• Recall the correct pronunciation, spelling and intonation of the new words you have learned in this course
• Discuss new vocabulary in its proper context and create sentences using the new words learned in this course
• Recognize the meaning of each of the 72 idioms covered when native English speakers use them