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2022-03-12T17:30:00.002+01:00

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SANTA CRUZ

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Considered one of the most visited tourist places in Oran, The Fort of Santa Cruz, also known in French as " Le Fort De Santa Cruz" is a magnificent stone colossus rising to the top of the mountain of Aïdour, west of Oran and dominating the entire city, El Bahia, because of its high position (429 meters above sea level ).

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The fort of Santa Cruz was erected in the second half of the sixteenth century by the Spaniards who were trying to oppose the Ottomans.

The latter, who had invaded and brought down the Byzantine Empire in 1453, had made themselves masters of a vast Empire that they extended throughout the Middle East, in the Horn of Africa and in North Africa. The Spaniards viewed the extension of this Empire with a negative eye and, supported by the Moors and arab tribes, they had this fort built in order to resist the Turks.

the construction of the fort reportedly required the transfer of stones on the slopes through windingand difficult paths, and all the necessary materials were brought: iron, wood, sand, lime, water, etc.from the hill shaped port road.

The fort had been improved for the first time in 1509, from an older construction. Located on the Mountain of Eidour, an idealist position to defend the city.

Restoration of The Virgin Mary Statue

Destroyed and rebuilt many times, it is not in the configurations of the late sixteenth century that it presents itself today. During the French colonization it was completely restored between 1854 and 1860 by the French Military Engineers.

The fort housed the Spanish governor of Oran and his military garrison. The governor had large apartments and three rainwater cisterns, in order to be able to withstand a siege.

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The Chapel Of Santa Cruz:

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The Fort faces a Catholic church, located a little below: the Chapel of Santa Cruz, which is managed by the diocese of Oran.

The Santa Cruz Chapel is located at the top of Jebel Murdjadjo on the hill slope.

It was built by colonial France in 1850 on the heights of Jebel Murdjadjo. The construction of this building was decided because of a cholera epidemic that killed thousands of people a year.

It has been restored many times over the years, whether by France during colonization or by Algeria after independence.

this chapel has been renovated and built with a tower, with a statue of the virgin mary , and is said to be a replica of that found in dam de la garde in marseille , aka notre dame de salo de santa cruz.

Santa Cruz Castel: @damiz_17

Santa Cruz Castle is one of three Castles in oran , Algeria's second largest coastal city; the other twocastles are the castle de la mon on the western edge of the port and the castle of san felipe, an alternative to the ancient castle of saints, famous for its spanish castle of castillo de los santos . The three castles are connected by tunnels. Santa Cruz Castle was built between 1577and 1604 by the Spanish 400 metres above sea level. in 1831, the french occupied oran and the castle.It is located on the top of Marjajo Mountain, its strategic position has helped to maintain its sound shape over the years from where there are views of Mers-el-Kebir , the strategic military port of Oran. Beneath the castle,

It takes about twenty minutes by car to get from the city center to the chapel. The view of the bay and the town of Oran from the Chapel is breathtaking. Walking a little on the other side of the mountainside it is also possible to see the bay of Mersa El Kébir.

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Arriving on Santa Cruz, the calm reigns, the place exudes a serene climate and an impressive freshness because of the pine forest that surrounds it and its position in height.

Today, the fort is in good condition. This allowed the municipality to highlight it to make visitors discover this little-known history of Algeria.

Have you ever visited Santa Cruz? What are your thoughts about it? let us know about it in the comments below ;)

#My_Beautiful_Algeria.

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Learn Any Language In Less Than a Year...

2022-03-06T18:49:00.002+01:00

Guten tag ! welcome or welcome back to my blog!

I've been getting considerable questions about learning and speaking languages, and since it's one of my fave activities to do, II dedicate this blog post to share my journey in speaking languages with you ;).

Learning a foreign language is discovering a new culture and getting into a whole new vibe, but still a bit challenging. It might seem fun and exciting at the beginning when learning small sentences and greeting expressions and then it starts to get a little complicated when things get bigger and more more serious, and that's one of the main reasons people give up before they even start.

Despite the difficulties, the multi-language acquisition is rapidly growing in popularity around the world and bilingualism is becoming more of a highly-desired resume addition.

The fact is that learning a new language is a whole journey that requires effort, commitment, and daily practice. Trust me, You don't have to spend your money in centers or buy the expensive "learn English in a 1 month" kinda course. It can all be done from home, especially since the internet is offering us high chances and easier ways to become a polyglot. In this article, I'll be sharing with you tips tricks, and apps that play a big role in mastering any language.

1. Choose a language: Pick up a language you find interesting. You're more likely to stay committed to things you're interested in . It can be a language you've heard in a movie, podcast, song or tv show.

2. Make a study plan and start learning: Prepare a study plan that suits you (Check out time management post to know how to make a study plan) and start from basic sentences and more common topics like introducing yourself, describing a family member... and also the most used words which you will integrate whenever you express an idea. (to be/ to have,modal verbs, pronouns, adjectives) You might want to focus on one vocabulary topic each week. An organized routine will make your learning more manageable and easy to get.

3. practice daily : Always practice what you've learned so far to refresh your memory and train it for effective and quick functioning. By doing so, you avoid getting your lessons accumulated which means harder to remember. A 15-20 min revision per day is highly sufficient.

4. Speak loud: The secret to having a good accent is to practice that! every language has its tones and intonation, but a common mistake that most learners make is to read in silence or read with their eyes. This doesn't help much to improve pronunciation. It is so important to pronounce each word to know the difference between sounds and train your tongue to pronounce them correctly. The more you practice that the better your accent becomes.

5. Connect with the World: If there’s a community of people who speak the language you want to learn in your city, start attending events! Friendship is one of the best ways to learn a foreign language, and the easiest way to get comfortable with Slang, intonation, and mannerisms. You might even teach them your language and have fun together;)

6. Listen to podcasts: Similar to watching a foreign movie, try listening to a podcast in your target language. Start with short and simple podcasts to see how much you can understand and search for words you don't know . Listening to the news in another language is also an effective way to learn vocabulary and conversational structures fast.

7. Be patient with yourself: Nothing is more frustrating than feeling like you’re stuck in a rut and not making any progress. It is imperative to keep in mind that learning a language is like stepping into an entirely new world, and it’s going to take some time. Trust the process and the knowledge you’ve gained so far, and let them propel you further forward in your foreign language journey.

Here are some apps and browser extensions that helped me in my journey !

1. Toucan extension: Toucan is a free extension that will show you words and phrases in your target language as you browse the internet. Language learning doesn't get easier than that! You can choose from languages like Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and more!

2. busuu : This is my top favorite app for learning languages. Not only does it teach you languages , it also makes you familiar with the culture related to it and gets you in the spirit of a foreign person ;) It offers both free and premium plans for learning more than 20 languages. You can define your level by taking a quick test or starting from A0. It also offers recognizable certificates from MC GRAW HILL EDUCATION that you can include in your resume!

3. Youtube : Youtube is still one of the best methods to learn any language. You can find unlimited free and detailed lessons and courses , listen to podcasts, music, or even test yourself through tasks and exams and more. All you have to do is to type the language you want to learn in the search bar and thousands of videos will appear in a sec ;)

4. Duolingo : Who doesn't know duolingo, one of the first and most effective platforms for learning languages for free! learn words and sentences on daily basis.

5. Elsa speak: An app I really appreciate and highly recommend to practice pronunciation and perfect your accent in English! ! All you need to do is take a test to define your pronunciation level. A customized study plan will be made for you which you can adjust as you want. The process is simple: It recommends you sentences to pronounce depending on your level, then identifies your pronunciation weaknesses and corrects your mistakes. You can pick up sentences from a variety of topics, or simply type any sentence and it helps you with it. Elsa speak offers both free and paid plans.

Conclusion:

There are unlimited ways to learn a foreign language and there will be certain things that you’ll find that will work well for you, But one thing is sure; There is no perfect timing to learn a new language. Get over your leisure and hesitation and get started now ;).

What language would you like to learn? Let me know in the comments. I'm currently learning German and I'm enjoying my journey so far!

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Time Management Strategies : How to beat Time ?

2022-02-26T16:19:00.008+01:00

We all get the same 24 hours per day – So why do some people seem to achieve more with their time than others? The answer is: good time management.

Time management is the process of planning how to divide your time between different activities to get more done in less time. A habit we train ourselves to be more productive throughout the day, avoid distractions and work effectively even under high pressure. But Being busy isn't the same as being effective. In fact, for many people, the busier they are, the less they achieve.

The highest achievers manage their time exceptionally well. There is no actual secret, but to adopt a time management strategy that works best for you depending on your personality, ability to self-motivate, and level of self-discipline. How you use that time depends on skills learned through self-analysis, planning, evaluation, and self-control. Much like money, time is both valuable and limited. It must be protected and used wisely.

Good time management	Poor Time Management
Greater productivity and efficiency. Stress relief. More free time to practice other activities Increased chances of advancement. More opportunities to achieve your life and career goals.	Poor workflow Wasted time and energy Loss of control Poor quality of work Bad mood and lack of confidence

Here are some of the strategies you can incorporate in your daily routine to help better manage your time.

1. How well do you manage your time ?

How good are you at organizing your time? What time wasters should you deal with? When do you feel the most productive? An activity record is a helpful way to determine whether you have good or poor time management Review what you are doing daily for a week, and Evaluate the results to determine a plan of action. Set priorities and goals correctly. The SMART method is the most commonly used method when it comes to setting goals. Make sure they're: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. You can achieve more when you start dedicating time to the right things.

Covey, Merrill, and Merrill (1994) categorize activities into four quadrants in their Time Management Matrix: urgent, not urgent, important, and not important. Activities, that are both urgent and important must be done and require more effort and discipline. However, we tend to escape to quadrant 4 when things become challenging, even though it represents non-important and non-urgent things, which means"time wasters".

Covey suggests spending less time on activities that are not important (regardless of their urgency) to gain time for activities that are not urgent but important. Focusing on these important activities allows you to gain greater control over your time and may reduce the number of important tasks that become urgent.

Urgent

Not Urgent

Important

Do these tasks as soon as possible.

Defer these tasks until all urgent and important tasks have been completed.

Not Important

Delegate these tasks to the appropriate people who can manage them.

Avoid them , they are often time wasters.

2. Plan ahead:

Make sure you start every day with a clear vision of what you need to do. Consider making it a habit. Time management experts recommend using planning tools such as notebooks and phone apps. This is a great way to have your day or week sorted so you know in advance what you woke up for, and avoid non-important activities that provide you a temporary sense of accomplishment.

Rank your tasks on your planner depending on their priority (both important and urgent). You can use categories such as high, medium, or low priority and make it more fun by using a color-coding system and stickers depending on your taste.

3. Set a time limit for each task:

To prevent wasting time, set a time limit for each task. Not only does it help you be maintain focus on what you do, but it also helps you stay organized and productive by knowing exactly how much time each task requires to be done.

4. No more Procrastination:

To help stop procrastination, consider “eating the big frog first.” A quote commonly attributed to Mark Twain says, “If it’s your job to eat a frog today, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the big frog first.” Unpleasant tasks we procrastinate completing are “big frogs.” Complete these tasks as your first action of the day to get them out of the way. Another option is to “snowball” your tasks by breaking them down into smaller segments, completing preparatory tasks, and eventually completing the larger task at hand.

5. Take breaks between tasks:

It is harder to stay focused and motivated when doing many tasks all at once. Consider taking short breaks from time to time to refresh yourself. Going for walks and meditation will keep your mind and body connected and help you feel relaxed.

6.Take care of yourself:

Unfortunately, poor time management leads to health issues like fatigue, moodiness, and more frequent illness. To reduce stress, give yourself some time to relax and reward yourself for time management successes. Take time to appreciate your small achievements to stay motivated and committed to them.

CONCLUSION:

Whether you use these strategies or create your time management plan, what matters is choosing the one that works better for you. You can still review it from time to time and adjust it depending on your situation, and it's okay if it doesn't always go as planned because unexpected things happen. Successful time management leads to greater personal happiness, more accomplishments at home and work, and a more satisfying future.

Source: Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management | UGA Cooperative Extension

Source: What Is Time Management? - Time Management Skills From MindTools.com

Source : Time Management - List of Top Tips for Managing Time Effectively (corporatefinanceinstitute.com)

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Santa Cruz - Oran

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Learn Any Language In Less Than a Year...

Guten tag ! welcome or welcome back to my blog!

Conclusion:

There are unlimited ways to learn a foreign language and there will be certain things that you’ll find that will work well for you, But one thing is sure; There is no perfect timing to learn a new language. Get over your leisure and hesitation and get started now ;).

Time Management Strategies : How to beat Time ?

We all get the same 24 hours per day – So why do some people seem to achieve more with their time than others? The answer is: good time management.

1. How well do you manage your time ?

2. Plan ahead:

3. Set a time limit for each task:

4. No more Procrastination:

5. Take breaks between tasks:

6.Take care of yourself:

CONCLUSION:

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