TimTalks - Timur Musaev

Babies after seeing the same peek-a-boo trick 67 times: peak entertainment

The fascinating reason why loved peek-a-boo👶🏻 Dig into how the simple game of peek-a-boo contributes to babies developing their cognitive, motor, and social skills. -- In Italy, it’s called il gioco del cucù. Palestinians say ba' 'éno. And in Japan, it’s inaīnaibā! Peek-a-boo is a near universal source of laughter and connection for infants and adults— it’s the first game that almost everyone plays. So what is it about this goofy game that babies love so much? Dig into how this simple game promotes the development of our cognitive, motor, and social skills. @Tim_TTalks

did you know this word before?

Why should you read "Crime and Punishment"?🪓 What drives someone to kill in cold blood? What goes through the murderer’s mind? And what kind of a society breeds such people? Over 150 years ago Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky took these questions up in what would become one of the best-known works of Russian literature: “Crime and Punishment.” Alex Gendler digs into the classic novel's exploration of alienation, morality and redemption. @Tim_TTalks

do you talk to yourself?

Is it okay to talk to yourself?💬 Dig into the psychological benefits of positive self-talk, and find out when it can become problematic. Being caught talking to yourself can feel embarrassing, and some people even stigmatize this behavior as a sign of mental instability. But decades of research show that talking to yourself is completely normal; most if not all of us engage in some form of self-talk every day. So why do we talk to ourselves? And does what we say matter? Dig into the psychological benefits of positive self-talk. @Tim_TTalks

📚Reading Passage (C1) In many countries, governments have implemented policies aimed at reducing private car usage in large cities. These measures include congestion charges, improved public transport systems, and incentives for cycling. Supporters claim that such policies help lower air pollution and traffic congestion. However, opponents argue that these initiatives disproportionately affect low-income commuters who rely on private vehicles and may not have access to efficient public transport alternatives. ⁉️Statement Government policies to limit car usage are universally supported by all segments of urban society.

Why kids need to take more risks?🪅 Explore the cognitive benefits of risky play and how we can design better playgrounds that promote fun, agency, and development. The best play environments offer freedom and novelty that kids can explore as much or as little as they like. But traditional playgrounds don’t offer much flexibility— swings, slides, and climbing frames are hardly novel structures. So, how do we create better play spaces? Explore the cognitive benefits of risky play and how we can design playgrounds that promote fun, agency, and development. @Tim_TTalks

How did your bath ceremony go?😂

Have a great weekend, dears!😄 It's been a great week, next one will be even more productive!

On this Sunday

The first prank after a long pause

Guys! How are you doing?) Big news coming sooooooon❤️‍🔥 Stay tuned 😂

6️⃣7️⃣

Speaking Questions (Prediction) 🫶