Solving Density Chemistry Problems

Solving Density Chemistry ProblemsDensity chemistry problems are usually considered to be physics problems with the traditional scientific approach, since they involve measurement of the properties of elements. Most of these problems are aimed at solving the molecular structure problems. It is however also possible to solve the density problems as a solution to other problems.Chemical composition is in fact a mathematical construction which tries to identify the chemical elements with respect to each other and their properties. It is based on the properties of carbon and hydrogen atoms and combines all these properties together to identify a desired chemical element. This chemical element can then be referred to as a chemical unit. Thus a mixture is formed which has a desirable chemical composition.It is generally known that chemical compounds are non-ideal objects which do not form a mixture with each other because of their properties, and are thus realizations of the true nature of substances. This makes them ideal for solving density problems. In this case, it is important to determine the best chemical elements in a mixture which will most likely possess the properties required by the given density measurement.Chemical composition problems are usually used to solve some chemical processes, and hence they are often used to solve density problems. For example, you need to find a chemical unit that will be suitable for converting water into water vapor, in order to reduce the relative humidity of a room. The combination of water molecules has the density of one molecule, and therefore the second part of the formula is a solution for your measurement problem.In chemistry problems, we have a number of chemical groups to choose from, and they are not all available as a single group. You will need to solve the problem by combining different chemical components to make a single chemical entity. The different groups of chemical entities can also be related by a numb er of atomic weights.Combinations can be made between two chemical components, and there is another number to keep in mind in chemistry calculations. The ratio of these two numbers can then be used to solve the density problem. In our example above, we have three different combinations of H molecules, and thus the formula would be H(N-H). This means that in our problem, the ratio of the H molecules will determine the density of the room.With a little practice, you can actually solve many density chemistry problems quite easily. I would highly recommend that you get a good guide to solve all kinds of mathematical problems online.

Decreased Funding For Early Childhood Education

Decreased Funding For Early Childhood Education Budget cuts have trickled all the way down to early-childhood education, as funding for these programs has decreased between 2009 and 2010, according to a study published in the Washington Post. The Obama administration urged states to increase their pre-kindergarten programs for three- and four-year-olds, but there simply wasnt enough funding to meet the presidents request. Total-state funding for these programs dropped about $30 million across the nation. Many states are putting most or all of their funding dollars in K-12. So, decreasing funding for early-childhood education has helped many states preserve funding for K-12, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research, based at Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. Education Secretary Arne Duncan also urged states to decrease funding for other programs before cutting spending on early-childhood education, but to no avail as states nationwide dismissed his and President Obamas requests. Duncan said that the cuts present real challenges to young people who are desperately fighting to enter the mainstream. In 2010, 26% of four-year-olds were enrolled in pre-Kindergarten, which is significantly less than the governments goal. Forty states have these programs, all according to the National Institute for Early Education Research study. Overall, state cuts to pre-K transformed the recession into a depression for many young children, the study said. The reports authors noted that this could potentially be just the beginning of smaller funding for early-childhood education. Funding could drop more as federal stimulus funds expire soon, causing even more budget cuts. In 2010, state funding per child for pre-Kindergarten programs was nearly $700 below the 2001-2002 level, according to the study. Many education experts have expressed serious concern about Americas future students. Americas education system is already lagging behind many foreign countries. Decreased funding at early-childhood levels could hold the American education system back for years, according to some. Also, the government is striving to once again become the leader in producing college graduates by 2020. However, cutting funding at this level could slow students down and decrease their education ambitions, both of which could hinder the governments goal. This is the most important investment we can make, Duncan said. The long-term dividends are tremendous.

Practicing Deliberately for the SAT and ACT

Practicing Deliberately for the SAT and ACT Every SAT or ACT tutor is familiar with this request, which can come from students or their parents: “Can we take extra practice tests? I can come in every weekend between now and the test. Can you give me more tests to take at home?”This question comes from a good place the student wants to work hard and improve her SAT score and it’s preferable to the alternative, which is a totally unmotivated student. However, is endless repetition of practice tests really the best way to prepare for the SAT or ACT? I’d argue not.What’s wrong with taking as many practice tests as possible?When this scenario plays out in real life and students crank out practice test after practice test, this is typically what happens: they have good intentions of grading the practice test and reviewing their errors soon after the test is over. But as usual, homework and extracurriculars get in the way and at best, the test is graded but not thoroughly reviewed. Then the next weekend rolls around, the student takes another practice test, didn’t learn from his mistakes last time and lo and behold, makes the same errors again.Here’s the problem: the longer this cycle of test-taking continues, the likelier it is that the student is actually practicing and reinforcing bad habits. If the student is prone to careless errors, simply taking numerous tests only trains him to make the same careless error over and over. If the issue is not understanding a specific concept the remainder theorem, for example seeing that question repeatedly won’t help him actually learn the concept. Repeated exposure does not automatically lead to improvement.The best way to prepare for the SAT and ACT: deliberate practiceEnter the concept of deliberate practice. Deliberate practice, as defined by author and performance-improvement expert James Clear, is “a special type of practice that is purposeful and systematic…[it] requires focused attention and is conducted with the specific goal of improvin g performance.”Clear adds that “[d]eliberate practice always follows the same pattern: break the overall process down into parts, identify your weaknesses, test new strategies for each section, and then integrate your learning into the overall process.”Rather than taking a test every weekend, a student engaging in deliberate practice would take 3 or 4 practice tests strategically placed throughout her SAT or ACT prep. After each test, she would review the correct answers and methodically work back through most questions she missed, looking for patterns and areas of weakness and learning how to do better on the next test.The mechanics of deliberate practice in test prepCan you practice deliberately for the SAT or ACT on your own? Of course, just like you can start a fitness regimen or train for a marathon on your own. With enough personal discipline, good information, and a system for getting feedback on his performance, it’s possible for a motivated student to train for the big test by himself.However, most of us benefit from the expertise of a coach, trainer or mentor who can quickly spot issues with our approach, give specific feedback, and recommend course corrections. That’s the role of our tutors here at AJ Tutoring. Our tutors are experts on the SAT and ACT who can efficiently figure out how to improve their students’ scores with targeted feedback.Test prep at AJ Tutoring includes completing several full-length practice SATs or ACTs, preferably proctored and timed at our office. During the following tutoring session, the tutor grades the practice test and reviews it with the student. We dig into the problems the student missed, looking for patterns and common mistakes, and find ways to keep those mistakes from reoccurring.As we’re reviewing a student’s missed questions on a practice test, we pay attention to why a student is missing a question. Generally the missed question falls into one of two categories: a careless mistake or a content mistake (or sometimes both).A careless mistake can take a few forms, but it often involves misreading the question or doing the math incorrectly. This is a problem the student knows how to do, but goofed on the mechanics. A content mistake, on the other hand, arises when the student doesn’t actually know how to do the math required by the problem. By discerning why the student is missing the problem, we get a step closer to addressing those issues on future practice tests and on the real thing.That’s the goal of deliberate practice. Deliberate practice done well means that students can take “only” 3 or 4 full-length practice SATs or ACTs and still be very well prepared for their test. And fewer practice tests means more free time for other important things whether that’s schoolwork, sports, or just daydreaming and sleep.

Learn English Verbs Expressing Sounds - English Lesson via Skype

Learn English Verbs Expressing Sounds - English Lesson via Skype There are lots of verbs in the English language that express different sounds. How do we distinguish them? Well, hopefully this blog will give you an insight in to some of the English verbs expressing sounds. Many of them can also be used as a noun.Lets get started. English Verbs Expressing Sounds DRONEToday we associate this word as a noun connected to these flying gadgets controlled by a hand held device.However, as a verb we can express a sound that someone makes when they go on and on about something in a very monotonous boring voice.It can also relate to a humming noise similar to that made by bees.Example: My boss is very boring, he drones on at work every week about compliance. Compliance, compliance that’s all I seem to hear all week!!GASPWhen you are struggling for air or when you try swimming under water without breathing you come to the surface gasping for air.Informally we sometimes use it to describe when we are very thirsty on a hot day and in need of a cold drink.Example: I’m gasping, could you pass me the bottle of water.A GASP as a noun is this sound people make when they get a little shock.For example, if you are in an audience watching a show and an acrobat is trying something quite dangerous the audience gasp when he almost falls.YELLA Yell is a loud sh out we make when we want to be heard about the noise of everyone else or we yell when we are perhaps annoyed.Example: There was a large noisy crowd in the train station. I was waiting for my friend and I had to yell so that he could hear me.My neighbours are always arguing. I can hear them yelling and screaming at each other most days.Keep reading, theres more. English Verbs to Talk about Sounds - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: English Sound Verbs CHANTA chant is a simple song or melody normally repeated several times.For example, football fans chant the names of their favourite players when watching a football match.Example: Messi was playing another great name and after he scored the winning goal the fans chanted his name for the remainder of the game.MOANWe are probably all familiar with this. We all moan from time to time when we don’t want to do something or something is not right.Children in particular moan when their parents constantly ask them to do something.Example: Ah mum do I have to. I don’t want to go to the supermarket. It ‘s boring, why do I have to go ? Why can’t I stay at home with Dad? That is a real moan.SNORTThis is like an animal sound. Usually associated with pigs. Pigs snort. Humans can also snort.To snort is usually a sign that we are unhappy about something and the noise comes from the nose not the mouth.Example: Did you see the neighbours got a new car? Huh, he snorted, another one. They ar e always changing their car!SCREAMA familiar sound for those of you that have children.The loud scream of a crying baby.The frightened scream whilst watching a scary movie.These are all examples of this high pitched noise.People scream to show they are angry or to get attention when they are being ignored.Example: She screamed at her husband because he refused to apologise.WHIMPERThis also a sound we make when we complain but it is usually a quiet soft sound the opposite of a scream.A dog that has been scolded for misbehaving is likely to whimper.Similarly a child who has been scolded by its parents might do the same.Example: The child whimpers a low sob holding back the tears: I’m sorry I didn’t mean it. Can I play with my toys, please?BOOWhen we do not like something we are watching or disagree with someone’s performance in particular where we have paid money to watch the performance.The opposite fans in a football match will often boo the player from the other team who is about to take a very important penalty kick.Or they will boo a player on the opposite team who once played for their team.Politicians are always booed when they make speeches before an election.Youre doing great, 11 more to come! English Verbs Expressing Sounds CHEERThis is the opposite of to boo. We cheer when something good happens or the speech is right on the money (what we want to hear).A loud cheer could be heard coming from the football stadium. The home team had obviously scored a goal.Example: He cheered when he heard the news that the hostages had been released.POPThis is quite informal. We can pop a balloon (when we burst it) it is the noise the balloon makes if we blow it up and then burst it by sticking a needle into it.We pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate. When we open the bottle and take out the cork the champagne pops.Example: It was New Years Eve and when the Church bells rang you could hear the sound of champagne corks popping in the restaurant.SIZZLEThis is a hot sound. When we cook meat in a frying pan or on a BBQ you can hear the meat sizzle as it cooks.Example: I always enjoy the sound of sausages sizzling on a pan when I make hotdogs for the family.We also use this verb to express the feeling if we lie too long i n the sun.Example: I lay on the beach and sizzled in the sun.HISSAnother animal like sound. Snakes hiss.It is also the noise made when the air escapes from a ball or a car or bike tyre.Example: I could hear the sound of hissing air as soon as I drove over that broken bottle. My tyre was flat (no air/ punctured) in no time at all.BLARETo blare is also to scream but we usually use this to refer to something happening in the background like a loud TV set or someone playing music on a radio very loudly.Example: Do you have to have that music blaring all night. The neighbours will complain again. Please turn it down now!TINKLEThis is a quiet sound, like a small bell.The bell on a bicycle tinkles when we ring it to warn someone we are behind them.The small bells inside a Christmas tree decoration tinkle when you shake it.Example: Emily touched the tiny bell and shook it gently, the soft sound tinkled in the air. CLINKWe mentioned earlier about the popping of champagne corks when we celebrate New Year.When the champagne is poured into the glasses we clink our glasses together and say cheers as a sign of the celebration.Also when someone wants to get everyone’s attention, for example at a wedding.Example: He gently clinks his glass: And now Ladies and Gentlemen it’s time for the speeches!SWISHUsually, a noise we associate with curtains or long dresses as they move in a certain direction.At night time we often close (or draw) the curtains by pulling on a light rope or string and the curtains swish as the close.A dog can swish its tail as it wags it when happy.RATTLEWe rattle something when we shake it. The sound of a rattle is a short sharp noise when we shake a box or tin.Example: He rattled the package to see if he could guess what was inside.An impatient child at Christmas might rattle his presents to find out what he got.The rattlesnake one of the worlds most deadly snakes makes a rattl ing noise as it moves its tail.RAMBLETo ramble is to talk for a long time but not with any great structure or organisation.A person who rambles usually forgets what he was originally talking about and gets easily distracted.Example: The old professor loved to talk about history but in the middle of his lecture he would often start talking about politics or economics and ramble on for a long time.SQUEAKThis is again associated with animal noises.A squeak is a quiet little noise often made by mice and similar rodents.Someone who speaks very gently can also be said to squeak. It is a short quiet shrill like sound.New shoes often squeak when we first wear them.Floor boards squeak when we walk on them.Example: We literally cannot walk along the entire first floor without the sound of squeaking boards.

Can I teach English abroad without knowing the local language (or being bilingual)

Can I teach English abroad without knowing the local language (or being bilingual) There are two common misconceptions when it comes to requirements for teaching English abroad: I can’t teach English abroad if I don’t speak the local language. I need to know a foreign language to teach English abroad. Well, no need to worry, we’re here to quash these common misconceptions for you! Can I teach English abroad if I don’t speak the local language? The short answer is YES! You can absolutely teach English overseas without speaking the local language of your destination country. To teach English abroad all you need are these two things: Fluency in English Bachelor’s degree (any major) Read this: Here's where you can teach English abroad without a degree! So why don’t you need to speak the local language? Well, let’s face it, as a native English speaker you’re an expert! Many employers actually PREFER that you don’t speak their local language, at least in the classroom. When it comes to learning a new language, what is one of the first pieces of advice you’ll get? Immerse yourself in the language you are trying to learn! Whether that means going directly to the source and living amongst the locals that speak the language you’re learning, or if you take a language course that speaks only that language - you’re sure to pick up a few things! If you find you’re a bit intimidated to teach English without knowing the language your students are fluent in, that’s okay! There are plenty of non-verbal tools and resources to help you effectively teach your students English without speaking their language in class, including: Pictures/posters Objects Body language Picture dictionaries Using these types of tools can help you demonstrate the meanings of certain words or phrases, using them to depict things like: Opposites Synonyms/Antonyms Kinds of... Etc. This way, rather than translating word for word from your students’ local language to English, students will be able to actively learn what you are teaching them - without relying on you to do the work for them! Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Do I need to be bilingual or know a foreign language to teach English abroad? Like we mentioned already, you don’t need to speak the local language to be able to teach English overseas. But do you need to be bilingual, or speak a foreign language? Sure, being able to speak more than one language will definitely provide you with certain skills or perspectives while in the classroom. The most basic being that you can empathize with your students, you know firsthand what it’s like to learn a new language. But is that skillset required? Nope! You are being hired because you’re fluent in the language you’re being hired to teach - English! Speaking another language, or multiple languages for that matter, are not required for the majority of ESL jobs. Okay, so you know that you don’t need to speak a foreign language to actually teach English abroad, but there are two more questions you may have about speaking another language: How will I be interviewed if I don’t speak the language? What about actually living and thriving abroad? When it comes to being interviewed, stop stressing! Since employers are hiring you because of your expertise as a native English speaker, you will more than likely be interviewed in English. This is also a great reminder that you likely won’t be the only English speaker at your new job. More often than not, some of your colleagues will speak some English, even if it’s just conversational or a basic understanding. Great, so you know you can teach abroad without knowing another language, but what about actually living abroad? Getting by in a foreign country when you don’t speak the language Living and working in a different country and culture can be a lot to take in. There’s no denying that you may experience a bit of culture shock while you transition into your new home and teaching opportunity. But a great way to help manage that experience is by taking some time to learn a few key phrases and terms of the local language you are going to be surrounded by - just to help you get comfortable and thrive during this new adventure! Don’t forget, while your students will be immersing themselves in the English language in your classroom, you’ll also be immersing yourself in their language and culture throughout your stay in your destination country. Whether your teaching contract is one semester or one year, you’ll definitely pick up some basic words and phrases of the local language. Well, now you know! You absolutely do NOT need to speak the local language, or another language for that matter, to teach English abroad. Teaching English in a truly immersive classroom (while it may be a bit challenging at first) will ultimately push your students to actively learn what you are teaching them. You’ve been hired because you’re in demand, you’re a native English speaker â€" and there’s no better way for your students to learn a new language than by diving in, and immersing themselves in the English language. PLUS, there are lots of useful tools and teaching approaches that you learn through a TEFL certification course. These courses, like the one offered by Teach Away and the University of Toronto OISE, are designed to give you the tools and skills you need to teach English abroad - no other language necessary! For more FAQS related to teaching abroad, check out the links below: What qualifications do I need to teach English abroad? Can I teach English abroad if I’m a non-native speaker? Will I face age restrictions teaching abroad? How can I land a job teaching English abroad without experience? After you’re done brushing up on the need-to-know info, what are your next steps? First things first, can you check these two things off your list? Fluency in English Bachelor’s degree (any major) If you checked yes to both of those things, then you can start applying! So get the application ball rolling by visiting the Teach Away job board today. Good luck!

20 Unique Resources to Make You a Master of Online Language Learning

20 Unique Resources to Make You a Master of Online Language Learning 20 Unique Resources to Make You a Master of Online Language Learning Everyone and their grandmother is on Facebook.Yep, you might have noticed that things are a lot different than they were ten years ago.Being someones friend means being subjected to an endless stream of their vacation photos.You can now arrange to have 1500 live ladybugs delivered to your doorstop without ever getting out of your bathrobe, much less leaving your house.To put it simply, we are living in the middle of a revolution. A revolution that is fundamentally reshaping every aspect of our lives, a revolution that involves more cute cat pictures than any other revolution in the history of revolutions.And just as the Internet has revolutionized the way people write reviews for everything from pirates to public bathrooms, so has the Internet revolutionized the way people learn languages.The best part of learning a language on the Internet these days is the sheer number of resources waiting just a mouse click away. Combine that with the fact that you can mix and match them in any wa y you choose, and youre pretty much sitting on top of the world.Youre likely already aware of the more obvious resources, such as online language courses and programs, but believe it or not, the possibilities actually extend much farther than that.The Internet offers many nifty tools geared towards specific needsâ€"whether connecting with native speakers, practicing your writing or finding language learning communitiesâ€"and those are what were going to focus on today.So if youre looking for some interesting resources to supplement or kick off your language learning, youve come to the right placeâ€"lets take a look at some exciting new tools for language learning that wouldnt be possible without this beautiful and weird thing called the Internet. Why the Future of Language Learning Is OnlineBut is it really possible to learn a language online?A reasonable question. After all, immersion is key in learning a language, and by immersion I dont just mean immersing your face in your com puter screen.Heres the thing, though: Books and traditional courses are very imperfect ways of learning a language when just used by themselves. Sure, online language learning is imperfect, too, but when you look at how many awesome tools are out there (well get to that part in a minute), youll see that its actually a lot less imperfect than you might think.Id argue not only that you can learn languages online but that you should learn languages online, and that in a decade the Internet will be the only place to learn languages outside direct immersion (remember how much can change in a decade?).In other words, Ill bet good money that in a few years the question will be not Is it possible to learn a language online? but How did people ever learn languages before the Internet?How can I be so sure? Partly because of the flexibility of online language learning (when learning a language over the Internet, you can create your own language learning regimen by drawing on however many onlin e resources you want), partly because of the easy access to native speakers the Internet gives language learners (from language exchanges to online writing correction) and partly because the Internet lets you study language in entirely new ways (Ill bet your high school Spanish textbook didnt have any interactive vocab games).But hey, I wouldnt want you to take my word for itâ€"which is why Ive put together this list of some of the different kinds of language learning resources that simply dont exist offline and some of the best examples of each kind of resource.As already mentioned, the list below is focused on great resources for supplementing and supporting anyones language learning, resources that fill specific needs rather than offering a complete guided experience.If youre looking for a full-fledged online course, however, check out this list of the best language courses, or give FluentU a try for a one-of-a-kind structured but flexible experience that puts the best of online language learning in one place for you.  FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.Once you give a few of the tools below a whirl, I have a sneaking suspicion youll come away agreeing with me that the future of language learning is online!20 Unique Resources to Make You a Master of Online Language LearningOnline Language ExchangesThe best way to learn a language is to speak it. Having conversations with native speakers will teach you a language faster than any possible study technique. And short of buying a one-way ticket to a country that speaks the language youre trying to learn, the best place to find native speakers to talk to is probably the Internet.Through online language exchangesâ€"partnerships in which you help someone with a language you speak in exchange for them helping you with one they speakâ€"the Internet is connecting language learners with native speaker s en masse in a way that just wasnt possible in the analog age. So whether youre looking to step up your written communication game or work on your spoken language skills, here are some of the happening places to get in on armchair language exchanges.italki  â€"  italki lets you search potential language exchange partners and set up an online language exchange for free. English speakers are hot commodities here. If youre less interested in the teaching and more interested in the learning side of things, you can also search the paying marketplace to set up a conversation with a native speaker in the language of your choice or (for a little more money) start Skype lessons with a professional language teacher. (To shop around for the right fit, you can also do discounted trial lessons.)The Mixxer â€"  The Mixxer is another good place to look for language partners at no cost. You can set up Skype exchanges or use your language buddy for written corrections. Language instructors can also sign up for teacher permissions to make language exchanges happen for an entire class.InterPals  â€" On the written side of things, InterPals is the go-to site for getting connected with a pen pal in the language of your choice. Just be aware that although you can search specifically for language exchanges, InterPals isnt specifically a language learning community, so while you might run into some other people looking to improve their language skills, youre also likely to encounter some characters making propositions that have little to do with language learning (see InterPals Confessions for a window into the dark side of online pen pal networks).Speaky  â€"  Speaky is a relative newcomer to the language exchange scene and as such is a little more obscure than some of the others on this list, but it has some slick features that make it worth looking into. Like an online dating service, Speaky has a matchmaking algorithm that tries to pair language learners based on common interest s. Instead of relying on Skype, Speaky provides language exchange tools you can use from your browser or even from your phone if you download their Android app.CoffeeStrap  â€"  CoffeeStrap matches you with language partners based on shared interests and provides software for having conversations using text, voice or video. Built into this software are tools for tracking your language learning progress, and according to the developers, future versions of the software may actually use the content of your conversations themselves to find your most compatible conversational partners.Tips for Using Online Language ExchangesTry out online language exchanges with as many different people as you can. The more people you talk to, the faster youll learn. Youll also find some people who seem like better matches for your learning style, so try to hang on to them!Keep a list of any questions you cant find answers to that pop up in your regular language learning so you can bring them up with a l anguage exchange partner.Online Language TutorsLanguage exchanges are a good way to get talking with native speakers, but if you want some more focused lessons and are willing to pay up, you might want to think about getting in touch with an online language tutor, too. With sites offering online language tutoring, you can browse marketplaces of freelance language tutors, reading reviews and comparing prices, to find the best match.Couchteacher.com â€"  Couchteacher.com is an open marketplace for online language tutors. Lessons typically last 30 minutes over Skype, and payment is through PayPal. Its also easy to sign up as a teacher if you want to hawk your language teaching wares.Verbling  â€" Verbling offers both one-on-one tutoring and small group lessons. Private lessons typically last 60 minutes. The process for becoming a teacher is slightly more involved than at Couchteacher, but theres still a large pool of teachers at different rates to choose from across many languages.Wyza nt â€" Did you know that you can find local tutors online too? Wyzant allows you to see whos available for tutoring in your region. Not only will you be able to connect with tutors online, you may well find someone whos willing to tutor over Skype or Google Hangouts. Plus, youll always have the option to meet up in person, if thats something youd like to do!Tips for Using Online Language TutorsIf you want to get into the whole Skype learning scene, plan ahead how you want to balance your time between online tutors and online language exchanges. You might find that it works best to start with an emphasis on Skype lessons and then move towards doing more language exchanges as you become more advanced.Most tutors will offer free trialsâ€"take advantage of this option and look around for a good fit!Online Writing CorrectionYou know that crowdsourcing works because the Internet is overflowing with kind souls willing to write Wikipedia articles, translate texts and otherwise work for free . But did you know you can put these folks to work helping you learn a language onlineâ€"by having them edit your writing?One way to get input from native speakers on your writing is to get an online language exchange going at one of the sites listed above. However, if you have something youve just written and want to get some feedback on it without going to the work of setting up a language exchange, you can just upload it to a free online writing correction service and wait for a volunteer to get back to you with editsâ€"usually within a few hours to a few days.Online writing correction services provide a narrower learning experience than online language exchanges, but theyre a great way to get your writing looked over by a native speaker on the fly, especially if youre trying to learn a language on a busy schedule. Of course, they only work because of altruistic netizens willing to do a little good old-fashioned volunteer work, so when you have a chance, try to return the favor a nd correct someone elses writing, too!Lang-8 â€"  Lang-8 is the most popular place to get your writing corrected online. They have a broad and active user base covering dozens of languages, so youre likely to get a quick turnaround once youve made a post.Correctmytext.com  â€"  This  is a more recent arrival to the online writing correction scene. They have fewer users, fewer languages and slightly longer turnaround times than Lang-8, but they have a cool unique featureâ€"when you submit a text, you can request to have a native speaker record a spoken version of the text in addition to editing it. Plus, given the smaller user base, your contributions will definitely be making a difference here if you want to help out on the correcting side of things.Tips for Using Online Writing Correction SitesTry keeping a regular language learning journal and uploading some of the entries for feedback.Follow up on any corrections you have questions about!Online Vocabulary ToolsOne of the hardest parts of learning a new language can be getting all that new vocab to stick in your brain. On bad days, it can feel like youre trapped under a mountain of unfamiliar words.True, with some smart vocab learning strategies you can cut back on the amount of learning by rote needed, but in the end, building up a full vocabulary in a new language just takes a certain amount of repetition.Luckily, though, a new generation of online language learning tools are taking the pain out of vocab learning, one new word at a time. It turns out that learning vocab is a lot easier if you let your computer do the planning so you can focus on the actual learning.By using  FluentU, you automatically get the benefit of this type of learning through  spaced repetition, multimedia flashcards  and a personalized vocab-tracking experience.By helping you track your progress, space new words in a way that facilitates learning, pair words with images and so on, online vocab software makes studying vocabulary fas ter and funner than ever before.Ba Ba Dum  â€" Ba Ba Dum offers a set of straightforward vocab games that involve getting points by matching images with words. You just have to visit the site to play, although you can also set up an account to track your progress.Memrise  â€" Founded by a neuroscientist, Memrise is best known for its flashcard system, which includes mnemonics on flashcards and uses tricks like the spacing effect (repeating flashcards fewer times over longer intervals to help you learn more efficiently). Using Memrises flashcards is a great way to let your computer steer your language learning to help you learn more quickly.Anki  â€" Anki is a powerful flashcard program that, like Memrise, uses spacing techniques to help you learn more efficiently. You can also set priorities on words, add as many “sides” to each card as you want to test different kinds of information and synchronize your cards across multiple devices. Getting set up with Anki requires actually i nstalling software on your computer, but the extra effort getting started comes with more degrees of freedom in terms of how you want to organize your language learning.Byki  â€" Before You Know It (Byki) is a flashcard program available in both a free and more comprehensive paid version. The underlying learning algorithm can be a bit less flexible than Anki in terms of adapting to your progress, but some might find that Bykis interface is easier to get used to.Lingro  â€"  Lingro is a nifty dictionary for online language learners that lets you load a website and click on words you want to look up. Once youve selected a word, you can add it to one of your word lists for later review.Tips for Using Online Vocabulary ToolsUnlike paper flashcards, electronic flashcard programs like Anki and Byki let you create audio flashcards, tooâ€"take advantage of this feature!Like writing correction sites, online vocab tools are a godsend for people trying to learn a language on a busy scheduleâ€" theyre a perfect on-the-bus language learning activity.Hammering home new words through repetition is very helpful, but its also important to use the words in context. Online vocabulary tools and language exchanges complement each other nicelyâ€"the former is great for familiarizing yourself with new words and getting them to stick while the latter is a chance to use them in a real-time communication setting. Use these tools to double-team your vocab learning, and try to coordinate between them so youre covering new words in both settings.Online Language Learning ForumsThe Internet puts us in touch with all sorts of people wed never otherwise have any contact with. If youve ever read the comments section of an online news article, you might not consider this greater access to humanity necessarily a good thing. But even if it means tolerating the occasional troll, the connecting power of the Internet can help you find like-minded communities of language learners.Being in touch with o ther language learners is a great way to pick up new language learning tricks, keep up with whats happening in the language learning world (especially on the Internet, with snazzy new online language learning tools popping up almost daily) and get input on any questions or problems that arise on your language learning journey.UniLang  â€" UniLang has a general language forum as well as a wide array of forums dedicated to specific languages.Linguaholic  â€" Linguaholic has a general language forum and several language-specific forums as well as forums for things like talking about teaching language, discussing language apps, finding a language exchange partner and so on.Online Language ReferencesYou know, you can find anything online. And for language learners, thats really, really useful. All the information you could ever want to look up is now just a few clicks away (Im exaggerating a little, but not much). Here are some of the references out there that every online language learn er should know about.Forvo  â€" Ever wonder how to pronounce Backpfeifengesicht? Just head over to Forvo, the go-to site for pronunciation lookups. Forvo has such a comprehensive collection of people saying words in different languages because it uses the crowdsource modelâ€"users contribute audio clips which then get rated for quality by other users. So if you want to do a good deed and immortalize your voice by uploading it into cyberspace, try adding a few pronunciations of your own!WordReference  â€" Heres the site that makes it possible for you to reliably check out word definitions without lugging around a huge, thick dictionary with you. WordReference lets you look up words in a variety of different language pairs and gives you all sorts of helpful extra information, including conjugation tables for verbs.Omniglot  â€" Omniglot bills itself as the online encyclopedia of writing systems and languages, a description that isnt just hype. Their site contains everything from alpha bet references to phrasebooks. They even have a fun idioms reference page, where I picked up this gem, a Mongolian equivalent of bless you, which I fully intend to use next time someone sneezes in my presence: ?????? ????? ????? ????? ????? ????  (God bless you and may your mustache grow like brushwood).These references alone should be enough to convince you that the future of language learning is onlineâ€"without the Internet, you would need an absolutely massive book to hold all this information, plus mountains of accompanying CDs for all the audio data from Forvo.Throw in online language exchanges, writing correction sites and vocabulary games, and Ill wager youre really starting to see the advantages to online language learning.

New Pathway Education

New Pathway Education New Pathway Education New Pathway Education New Pathway Education Technology Group was founded in 2009. We provide the most innovative and inspirational one-stop platform in terms of test preparation and college counseling. We facilitate self-discovery and maximize student potential while ultimately instilling in our students a confidence and skill set that transfers to their academic lives and fuels their aspiration to higher education in the worlds best universities. Philosophy Unlimited potential lies within every student, and the future of our world will be molded by todays youth. As educators and innovators, it is our duty to help shape a new pathway for our students futures. Because of our articulated goals and our reputation for excellence, New Pathway attracts the most passionate educators and dedicated students. Mission The mission of New Pathway Education Technology Group is to transform students lives through education and mentorship. Vision To be the #1 test prep company focused on maximizing every students potential. 5 Core Values Passion Initiative: we have purpose, we are inspired by our mission and thus we are determined Teamwork: we are collaborative, we see our multi-cultural team as an asset and not an obstacle Professionalism: we exercise high levels of professionalism and relay to our clients in this manner so we can produce the best work possible Support Care: we are for each other, our clients, and our students on a personal level and demonstrate respect for the individual. We are committed to the idea of maximizing each students potential Quality Results: we want to be the best and deliver only quality products and achieve real results. Whatever it takes (WIT)

3 Facepalmingly Simple Ways to Avoid Failing at Language Learning

3 Facepalmingly Simple Ways to Avoid Failing at Language Learning 3 Facepalmingly Simple Ways to Avoid Failing at Language Learning How can something so simple burst into flames?I mean, everyone knows at least one languageâ€"and plenty of people learn them successfullyâ€"and yet you feel like you just cant make it happen.Learning a new language  is often a confusing process.We look ahead and see a long, winding road without any signs or direction.We often don’t know how to get started, nor do we have tons of  time to commit to learning.This leads us to waste our energy, money and, most importantly, time.That stops today. We’re going to show you the some of the most deadly mistakes nearly all language learners makeâ€"and how you can avoid them all.By the end, youll have overcome all the major hurdles to starting a language learning venture and maintaining your progress in the long term. 3 Facepalmingly Simple Ways to Avoid Failing at Language Learning1. Identify your “why”Understanding your “why” is where it all has to start. As Simon Sinek explains in his book, Start with Why, the reason why you’r e doing something is far more important than what it is or  how you do it.This is because whenever we take on a new task or project, there’s always going to be an obstacle or struggle that we’ll need to overcome. Its always fun to try something novel, but then well need to step up our game and work harder to get better at it. Those who  give up early on are the ones who  haven’t clarified what their “why” is.Let’s come back to language learning. Whatever your target language isâ€"Spanish, Italian, Korean, etc.â€"what’s your “why”?Here are some questions we recommend you ask yourself:What will I achieve?Who will I  be able to connect with?What is the most exciting  thing I will be able to do?Who will I  become as a person?The next time you’re facing difficulty or losing motivation, just come back to these reasons, and you’ll get right back on track.2. Set clear goalsAccording to Tony Robbins, the motivation man, “setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”It doesn’t matter if we have the fastest car in the world. If we don’t know where we’re going, we’ll just end up wasting precious energy, money and time going nowhere.All of us have a desire that we want to fulfill, we just have to clarify what that is, and make it the driver to our success.There are the  key components to setting goals. Your goal has to be:Visually specific â€"  Get as visually clear as possible about what your end result would look like, to the point you can close your eyes and imagine it. Where will you be speaking your new language? Will you be making friends while  sipping fruity drinks on a beach in Latin America? Will you be chatting while watching movies in Seoul? Or do you see yourself connecting online  with native speakers?Slightly out of reach â€"  There is a fine balance between  picking a goal that’s way out of reach and one that is easily within reach. This goal should be something you can visually imagine, but a goal that you would need to push yourself to accomplish. For example, you might not be able to tackle a French novel tomorrow, but with time and practice you totally could! Measurable â€"  What doesn’t get measured, doesn’t get improved. The easiest way to do this is to put a number on it. This could be number of words memorized, the length of conversation you can have with a native speaker, etc. Results-oriented?  â€" Focus on the results, not how much time you spent getting to them. For example, instead of measuring how many hours you studied every week, only measure what measurable result you achieved. Its okay to take your time reaching the goal. Remember, it doesn’t matter how much effort you put in unless you don’t get the results from the effort. Deadline-specific â€" As Parkinson’s Law  states, the time we spend completing a task will depend on the time we allocate to the task. This means that if we give ourselves 30 days to complete a report that should only tak e 30 minutes, that’s exactly how long we’ll take to complete it.  Whatever goal you set, make sure you have a realistic deadline to accomplish it.Let me share three examples of goals that are bad, good and great, so you can get an understanding of how your goals compare.Bad goal: I want to become fluent in Spanish so I can travel to Spain  someday.Good goal: I want to become conversationally fluent in Spanish so I can travel to Spain by next summer.Great goal: I will have a 30-minute conversation in Spanish with a native Spanish speaker over coffee in a cafe in Madrid in July 2016.Do you notice the difference?Compared to the first two goals, the great goal is written as if it’s already accomplished (I want versus I will) and includes all the components of the goal-setting formula including deadlines as well as being measurable, visually specific and results-oriented.3. Make a scheduleThe most successful people and top-performers in their industry focus on the process, not jus t the deadline. Optimal performance is less important than the daily practice of taking action, no matter how hard it is or how tired you are.If you want to write a book, this could mean waking up each morning in order to write 500 words, no matter how bad the first draft is.If you want to double your business sales, this could mean spending every week with your team reviewing your sales numbers and executing a new growth experiment.If you want to lose 10 pounds, this could mean running 30 minutes every morning.For many of us, learning a new language is not the #1 priority in our lives. It’s our family time and careers that take up our focus.This is why scheduling your learning time is even more important than scheduling your work time.Here are some practical steps we recommend to schedule your learning time:Pick your language learning activity  â€" This could be memorizing 30 of the most common words on your own, working with a private language coach or learning with a FluentU vi deo.Figure out your free times? â€" When are the vacant times you have during the day?  If you’re a morning person, it could be before work. It could be during lunch break or at night once the kids are in bed. It could even be on your commute!Add in 15 to 30 minutes of buffer time? â€" Schedules never go according to plan. This is why we want to make sure we add some buffer time, so if we happen to wake up later than usual, or get held up in  traffic on the way back from home, we can still use the buffer time to stay on track.Set reminders  â€" Because we probably have a dozen things we need to remember during our day, setting notification reminders goes a long way.  This could be done through any digital calendar software you use (i.e. Google, Outlook, etc.) and you can even get set up to receive them on your phone.Find someone to join to the journey  â€" Ever heard the saying, “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”? It’s easy to resort to go ing at it alone. This is how we’ve lived most of our lives.  But if you observe the best performers and the fastest learners, they have someone who works with them, whether it’s a mentor, advisor or coach.That last point is a key one.In almost any aspect of our lives, we have a coach that we work with, whether it’s a fitness trainer, financial advisor, business mentor or sports coach. This is the best-kept secret amongst the best performers and the fastest learners in the world.Language learning is no different.If you’ve truly discovered your why and have a clear goal that you’ve set for yourself, you should find moving forward a breeze. Then it’s time to get outside help, to guide you through each step of the way, keep you accountable and accelerate your learning speed.Anyone can learn a new language, no matter how old you are, how busy you are, and even if you’ve tried before with limited success.It’s all about finding the right strategy that works for you and, of course, avoiding the most deadly mistakes that language learners make.

All About Tutoring Encyclopedia

All About Tutoring EncyclopediaTutoring has gained quite a reputation in the past few years. When you try to find someone who can help you with your homework or your studies, odds are that you will only end up finding one or two other people who have been tutoring their children for years and they know the best ways to teach them how to learn. However, there are a lot of people who would like to give their kids an education of their own.Most people tend to focus on teaching kids at home or even in schools as a way to better themselves and make sure that they get the proper education. That is why there are so many magazines, websites, and books about tutoring. There are also many people who want to do something good for the world, so they become tutors for others.In addition to tutoring college students and adults, there are also many self-taught tutors who will teach their own children how to learn something. Unfortunately, some people are not cut out to be tutors. A tutor must have a good amount of patience, they must be able to work with their children in order to teach them the right way, and they must have a love for learning.If you are the parent or the teacher of a child who is in need of a tutor, then you will want to read about the tutor and learn about what makes a good tutor. Most importantly, you will want to check out the tutor's qualifications. In the case of a young student, you should verify that the tutor is certified by the National Association of Educational Advisors and Supervisors.You will want to check out the tutor's experiences. You will want to check out if the tutor is certified by the Association of College Educators (ACE). In the case of any other people who are tutoring for a fee, you will want to make sure that they are certified by the Association of College and University Tutors (ACUT). This is especially important if you decide to use a tutor that is not certified.In addition to checking out the tutor's qualifications, you will w ant to check out the tutor's experience. You will want to check into whether the tutor has really learned how to teach and has kept their skills and experience fresh. You will want to check into how many people the tutor has helped with their own skills and how many students the tutor has helped.The tutor you choose should be based on these criteria in order to make sure that you are getting the best tutor possible. Do not be afraid to check out different tutors, and even to compare a few of them. When you find the perfect tutor, make sure that you find the right fit for your child.

How To Choose An Online English Tutor For Chinese

How To Choose An Online English Tutor For ChineseWhile some people think that the idea of having an online English tutor for Chinese is a good idea, many do not. This is because many of these services actually do not work the way they are advertised to. While some may make their advertising sound more promising than it is, most are simply just frauds.If you are a home business person who can find time to sit in front of the computer in order to communicate with clients and customers, you should consider using this method. This method is also perfect for those who want to study foreign languages without spending all their time in class. However, if you find yourself unable to be in front of your computer for long hours, then this might not be the best option for you.The online English tutor for Chinese that you will choose has a lot to do with the country in which you reside. In fact, the area that you live in may be what really makes or breaks your choice. For example, if you reside in a country that is a member of the OECD, an organization that promotes research and innovation in international business, then it may be a good idea to choose a tutor in that area. On the other hand, if you are from a country that is not a member of this organization, then it may be a bad idea to even consider getting a tutor.What this means is that if you choose an online English tutor for Chinese that is not located in the area where you reside, your chances of success are going to be really low. On the other hand, if you choose a tutor who lives in the same area as you, but is located in a different country, then you have more options.You need to be able to make the decision on which is the right tutor for you based on a few factors. One factor is if you want to go with a private or an online tutor. If you want to make sure that the tutor is truly certified, you will need to pay for this certification.When you are looking for a tutor, the last thing you want to do is waste mone y by hiring a service that is not accredited or trained to teach English to foreigners. The last thing you want to do is waste time and energy when you could have hired a qualified teacher who is in your own community.With an online English tutor for Chinese, you are given the chance to work on your own schedule, but if you decide to attend classes at a local language school, this will help keep your level of education up to date. If you decide to become a tutor for a particular country or language group, then you are able to be out there earning money while still learning the language. It is important that you understand the risks and benefits that go along with this type of job.

Start Tutoring Center - Great Reasons To Start A Tutoring Center

Start Tutoring Center - Great Reasons To Start A Tutoring CenterIf you are a parent who would like to help your child, one of the best ways you can do that is to start tutoring center. Not only can you help your child in school and get him a higher grade, but you will also have a source of income if your child gets good grades in school.Parents nowadays are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain a job and go to college, so they opt for a way to earn while they spend more time with their children. If you are a parent who has this dilemma, you can start tutoring center. Of course, this is not for everyone, but here are some good reasons to start one.One of the main reasons why parents need to work and make money while they care for their kids is because they will need extra money to pay for things that they want to buy their children like computer and other stuffs. Some parents prefer to sell items in order to get more money. So if you're one of them, this is a great opportunity to start tutoring center.Another reason you should start this is if you want to be a better parent because you know you have an obligation to raise your child properly. Many parents get their kids early, so they have no idea about the basic things such as discipline, self-control, and other basic parenting skills. This is one of the problems that parents don't have time to teach their kids.This can be a very rewarding position, but you need to start. But most parents are not very sure how to start this, and they do not have enough money. So what do you do if you want to start tutoring center?You can start an online tutoring course through an internet program such as Lynda.com, KhanAcademy.com, or other site that gives good training in teaching you how to start tutoring center. These online courses are easy to learn and you can practice with your child anytime you want.If you already have a website for your child and you feel there is enough traffic on it, then start an online cours e. There are many good sites that you can use to do this. Just make sure that you are still able to provide good services for your children.