learning

The active and dynamic process of acquiring skills and understandings which are needed for survival and well-being. At the individual level, learning improves the quality of life of the participant. At a broader social level, it has the potential to transform cultures, societies, politics and the world we live in. The most profound period of learning takes place in childhood where accelerated development of the brain takes place (researchers estimate that around 16 billion synaptic receptors per second are developing in the brains of children between 12 - 18 months of age). Tragically, the damaging effects of childhood trauma, stress, neglect and exposure to drugs and alcohol in the uterus are affecting the physical development of an alarming number of children. This has frightening implications, not only for the life prospects and outcomes of individuals but also for society as a whole. Learning is a cornerstone for participation in life at every level. It is what makes humans the most powerful and influential species on the planet. It is vital that lifelong learning be nurtured, respected and participated in by all.

Learning is as natural as breathing and is equally essential.

by livitup January 24, 2012

learnt

British standard English past tense and past participle for 'learn'

I learnt that Americans have difficulties with irregular verbs.

I had learnt all I needed to know.

by Dave the Redneck Brit October 21, 2003

learnmedy

Comedy that teaches you something, as coined by Sarah Silverman in her film "Jesus is Magic".

"They dont mention that he would roll up the windows in the car and fart, with the heat up. While his family suffered, he would laugh.

Martin Loser King.

Just think people should know everything, before they give someone a day. I'm a comic with something to say. I think that's the difference.

Learnmedy. That's what I call it."

by SmugSockMonkey June 11, 2006

learn Spanish

Advice given or efforts made for a person to better communicate with people who primarily speak Spanish. Allows improved communication with co-workers, customers, employees or anybody you meet who mainly speaks Spanish.

My first language wasn't English and wasn't Spanish. My dadsuggested I learn Spanish since so many people in our community are Spanish-speaking.

I was in a bank in Phoenix the other day where 95% of the people were speaking Spanish. Many were probably bilingual but I decided to take a class to learn Spanish anyway.

by yes juanito yes November 16, 2014

Deep learning

When you peg someone with a strap on in a way that is deeply uncomfortable but for some reason you think if you keep doing it you might learn to like it. Everyone else has been “deep learning” and has said how much better it is than “regular learning”, however later on you discover that nobody was doing regular learning properly either and were instead just using rusty nails...

Alexis was deep learning John until he had hemorrhoids so bad he couldn't sit down

by Ilovedeeplearning April 2, 2019

rogue learner

self-educated person who relies on alternate sources for learning, for example online, mentors, self-directed research, "school of hard knocks"; person who believes that traditional educational institutions do not have a monopoly on education; person who relies on their own assessment of what is important to learn and sources their own education

"The children were free to explore, went to movies if they wished, could spend the day skateboarding, reading, or doing science experiments like making potato guns or rockets. Sometimes they spent prolonged hours online or at the library researching their current obsession and over the course of several years all became rogue learners, and eventually each one a success in a wide variety of fields. None of them had a degree, or even a high school diploma."

by Veritas 11 March 12, 2010

Learnt

Past tense of learn

Maybe if you went to school you would have learnt proper grammar

by MangoEnterprise March 12, 2018