Category: FAQ

Can you learn Chinese by just listening? It is important to internalize the tones as part of phrases. Listening helps you do this. The intonation and rhythm of Mandarin, or any other language, can only come from listening to the native speaker. You can’t learn it theoretically. How can I improve my Chinese listening and…

Is CKC as good as AKC? The CKC is more lenient than the AKC when it comes to registration, and neither conform to the exact same breed standards. Both registries require a payment for registering dogs, although the CKC offers breeders the chance for free registration for whole litters. What is the difference between AKC…

Does selective mutism affect Sign Language? More confident children with selective mutism can use gestures to communicate – for example, they may nod for “yes” or shake their head for “no”. But more severely affected children tend to avoid any form of communication – spoken, written or gestured. Can people with selective mutism still speak?…

Do noise-cancelling headphones block all sounds? Sadly, the answer is no. Noise- cancelling headphones can certainly be helpful in cancelling out low-pitch noises from your surroundings, however, voices and conversations tend to be higher-pitched random noises, which you may still hear despite wearing your brand new noise-cancelling headphones. Can noise-cancelling headphones cancel background noise? High-quality…

Can you be a paramedic and not drive? Yes, technically as you are not expected to be able to drive to become registered with the HCPC as a paramedic. Some university direct entry paramedic programmes will expect a full manual B class driving licence. Do all paramedics have to drive? When applying to an ambulance…

How to find the value of X in math? In multiplication operation, the standard procedure used to find the x value is: product = Divisor × Dividend. Let us take dividend = x, Divisor × x = Product Then the formula to find the value of x is X = product / Divisor. To get…

How many movies have Tina Fey and Amy Poehler done together? two movies Fey and Poehler have “starred” in two movies together, which include Sisters and Baby Mama. They often play supporting roles in the same movies, however, with the most notable having them play important characters in the teenage flick Mean Girls. They both…

What does kAIC mean on Breakers? Also known as KAIC (Kilo Ampere Interrupting Capacity), this is the maximum the breaker is rated to which means it’s important to ensure that your maximum available fault current is less than this rating of the equipment at the point of installation. How are kAIC ratings calculated? kAIC Rating…

Why was Yugoslavia not part of USSR? Yugoslavia was never a part of the Soviet Union, and during the Tito years very heavily opposed Soviet influence. Yugoslavia was not a “Soviet nation.” It was a communist state, but was never part of the Soviet Union. Was Yugoslavia a communist? Despite retaining a communist one-party political…

Is bicuspid aortic valve considered heart disease? Bicuspid aortic valve is a type of heart disease that you’re born with (congenital heart disease). The aortic valve separates the left lower heart chamber (left ventricle) and the body’s main artery (aorta). How long does a bicuspid aortic valve last? Still, there are factors to consider. People…