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               When we say diplomacy means of all international diplomacy state can establish diplomatic relations and use diplomacy for preventing or resolving conflicts for defending and promoting the interest, but we could also apply the concept of diplomacy to our everyday life and of course there are many differences between international Diplomacy and everyday diplomacy. International diplomacy is about diplomacy between nations and everyday diplomacy is about diplomacy among individuals and small groups such as families and peer groups, but at the same time there are a lot of commonalities between international diplomacy and everyday diplomacy.      Diplomacy has a lot of discussions debates disagreements confrontation and conflict that's a part of our life of social life but it is again so important to with all the differences to cope. with these differences we need to have three very important things; Mindset, stra...

         This text talks about how studying abroad isn't just about having fun and exploring new places; it's actually a great way to boost your critical and creative thinking skills. They mention some studies that show how students who study abroad tend to improve their intercultural communication skills, become more creative, and enhance their critical thinking abilities. The idea is that immersing yourself in a foreign culture and adapting to a new environment can make you more open-minded and better at thinking critically.      The text also argues that creative and critical thinking are closely connected and can't really be separated. To be a good thinker, you need to be able to create new ideas and judge their worth. The two go hand in hand, and studying abroad can help with both.      It also emphasizes the importance of certain intellectual traits like intellectual humility, courage, empathy, and perseverance in critical t...

Digital Literacy in ELT       In this era, technology is an important tool and useful for every sector, especially in education sector. In every country need to enhance literacy for their citizen. So that, technology has function for digital literacy to make people learn easier. Digital literacy can extend learning in each category.      First is to extend opportunities for speaking English to people outside the classroom, students can create podcasts or screencast as part of a class project or other instructional approach. Creating original multimedia products can be highly motivating to students as they learn the vocabulary and grammar needed to communicate their messages to an audience outside of their classroom.      Second, many different podcasts are available to add listening opportunities to almost any topic or theme of study in the adult English language acquisition classroom. Not only can podcasts provide listening practice, the...

Life Changing-Experiences Through Overseas Study         Yesterday, on September 30, 2023, I attended a webinar with the theme "Life-Changing Experiences Through Overseas Study," featuring speakers Yesika Maya Ocktarani, S.S., M.Hum., and the moderator, Yuvita Oktarisa, Ph.D.     During the webinar, I had the opportunity to learn about Mrs. Yesika's extraordinary experiences. When she was young, she was actively involved in her school and college. She even participated in activities such as the Scouts when she was seven years old and college organizations like BEM. She consistently sought scholarships that would enable her to study abroad, ultimately leading her to pursue her education in Australia.       Listening to her inspiring stories, I felt motivated to emulate her accomplishments or even surpass them. I realized the importance of being active not only in class but also within the college community and beyond. However, I ...