Are You Looking For A Part Time Tutor?

Are You Looking For A Part Time Tutor?If you are a teacher and are looking for a way to supplement your income, then you may be considering a part time tutor. These can be a great way to earn an extra income while still working at your current job.In fact, you won't even need a college degree to be able to do this type of work. In fact, if you have a masters or doctorate degree then you may be able to work as a part time tutor as well. Even if you don't have a degree, if you have a combination of classroom knowledge, test taking ability, and advanced writing skills then you can still do this type of work.You can do this online, and the reason you may want to do this online is because it is very inexpensive. You don't need to worry about going out and trying to find students to help you with your classes. The truth is, you will find students from all over the world willing to do this for you. This means that you can get students for a minimal fee.You will find that these individuals w ork for some of the top universities, and they get paid very well. The bottom line is that they don't have to take on full-time employment as a teacher. The reason they can do this is because it is an affordable job.If you would like to become a part-time tutor, you can find these online. It is very easy to do, but there are some things you will need to think about first. For example, you will need to find someone who has experience teaching math.Other than this, you will need to make sure they have previous experience tutoring math. Some places will require you to provide samples of what you can teach. Also, the best way to find out if you are qualified to become a part time tutor is to do research and find out what other people have to say about this.There are many ways to find a tutor, and they will be available for you to take advantage of. However, if you do decide to become a part-time tutor, you will be happy with the results.

Writing expressions with exponents

Writing expressions with exponents There are different types of expressions in math. An expression can be written using different variables, numbers and exponents. The exponent is the power of the number or the variables. The exponent tell the number of times the base variable or number is to be multiplied. In an exponent expression if the base value is equal then the powers of the numbers can be equated. This rule can be written as: am = an. Hence, m = n. Example 1: Find the value of p in the expression: 125 = 5p? Solution: Here the exponent expression is given 125 = 5p. Hence the number can be factorized as 125 = 5 x 5 x 5. (The number 5 is multiplied three times so 5 is raised to the power 3.) Now the number can be written in the exponent form as: 125 = 53. Now equating the number to the given expression: 5p = 53. Since the base numbers for the expressions are equal equate the powers. Hence the answer is p = 3. Question: Multiple choice question (Pick the correct option.) The number 81 can be written as an exponent expression as the following? a) 93 b) 9 c) 92 d) None of these. Correct answer: option c. The number 81 can be factorized and written as: 81 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 = 9 x 9. The number 9 is multiplied two times. So, 2 is the exponent for the number 9. Hence the exponent expression for 81 = 92.

Intransitive Verb Errors

Intransitive Verb Errors Intransitive!    Not allowed.Source: Ville Miettinen  from Helsinki, Finland INCORRECT:   Recent studies have risen a number of key questions regarding the impact of CCTV on crime. CORRECT:       Recent studies have raised a number of key questions regarding the impact of CCTV on crime. RULE:     The verb    have risen is intransitive, and therefore it cannot have an object like  a number of key questions.     INCORRECT:     A work managed by Rost(1991) has shown up about two hundred definitions since 1900 till 1990, while the major part of writers didnt define it (Rost,1993). CORRECT:     A work managed by Rost(1991) has revealed about two hundred definitions since 1900 till 1990, while the major part of writers didnt define it (Rost,1993). RULE:      The verb    has shown up  is intransitive, and therefore it cannot have an object like  about two hundred definitions. Please follow and like us:

English Listening Exercise Hacking and Computer Viruses

English Listening Exercise Hacking and Computer Viruses Earlier today I asked our Facebook followers what they would like my next topic to be for our English blog, and one of them suggested hacking. At first I thought she was suggesting that our site had been hacked or something, but then I realized that this was, in fact, a great topic for our blog.Because we give our English classes via Skype, we tend to get a lot of technology savvy students, especially people with IT and programming backgrounds. So naturally, the subject of hacking should be interesting to many of you.But even if youre not that interested in IT, technology and hacking, Ive found a great TED video about hacking that should be interesting to just about anyone. In the video, Mikko Hypponen gives a brief history of one of the darker sides of hacking, the writing of computer viruses. He talks about meeting the writers of the first virus ever found, and the new, the criminal networks that encourage virus writing now, and the new and dangerous viruses that are infecting our computers.Why you should listen to Mikko Hypponen:The chief research officer at F-Secure Corporation in Finland, Mikko Hypponen has led his team through some of the largest computer virus outbreaks in history. His team took down the world-wide network used by the Sobig.F worm. He was the first to warn the world about the Sasser outbreak, and he has done classified briefings on the operation of the  Stuxnet worm a hugely complex worm designed to sabotage Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities.As a few hundred million more Internet users join the web from India and China and elsewhere, and as governments and corporations become more sophisticated at using viruses as weapons, Hypponen asks, whats next? Who will be at the front defending the world’s networks from malicious software? His work offers a peek into the post-Stuxnet future.Below youll find a video of Mikkos TED talk, as well as several listening questions. English is not Mikkos native language, and, although he speaks it ve ry well, we ask about two of his mistakes in the questions. Here are some vocabulary words you may want to check before listening to the video:  Connectivity,  Malware,  Monetize,  Encryption.Enjoy the video, and please contact us if youd like to take an English  class based on this video and the questions below.How does Mikko think our generation will be remembered by historians hundreds of years from now?What are the problems with the internet?What is the first virus ever?Where did it come from?Who opened the door at the home in Pakistan?Who wrote the original viruses?Who writes them now?What is GangstaBucks?What are key loggers?We now have a whole _______ _____ ____ and business ecosystem _____ _____ online crime.What grammar mistake does Mikko make at 8:36 (its a preposition error)?What was unusual about the 20 year old blogger in St. Petersburg?How did he catch the hacker?What mistake does he make at 13:32?Why is Stuxnet so dangerous?What does he think we need to do now?

Canvassing The Stigma and The Reality

Canvassing The Stigma and The Reality via Pexels.com What is all this about a quota? I thought this was about donating to good causes. Yes and no. More often than not, people who become canvassers care about the issues that they ask donations for, but as Ive said they probably need this job as well. In the office that I worked for, all canvassers had to make a weekly average of $130 in donations. If they did not, they were on review for the week, and if they did not make quota for the week they were on review, they lose the job. Think of it like this: Week one: Monday: $100 Tuesday: $70 Wednesday: $130 Thursday: $50 Friday: $90 Average: $88 Even though quota would have been made on Wednesday, since the average is $88, this staffer will be on review for the next week and have to make enough to cover the loss. What makes the stigma against this entry-level job different from others? The nature of the job is very different. There is practically no security, so its not as easy as this person thinks. If street canvassers were to stop doing what they do, theyd lose their job. Im not saying that there arent any bad canvassers because there are, and other canvassers dont like working with them. It is not the job of the canvassers to harass, accost, or be aggressive in any way. Ive definitely run into people who thought I was accosting them or invading their space despite the fact that I always stayed put and tried to be as kind as possible. Yes, theres a lot of them due to high demand. But, it is their job to wave people down and ask them for donations. They will probably try different tactics (or asks) to get passers-by to stop. Its how they make their quota and keep their jobs. Sometimes it works. If youre rude to them, try to tell them that they should move to a different place without having the authority to do so, or try to insist that they have the power to change the way that they do their job, you wont be backed up. Youll be made fun of for being willfully ignorant because youve never been a canvasser today. via Pexels.com Is this a good job for students? If you choose to have a canvassing job while also keeping up your schedule for classes, homework, other activities, its best to know how youre going to be managing your time. If you have a canvassing job and you go into work, youre committing to the entire day. While its possible to get some reading in during breaks, getting homework in that day and remembering to take care of yourself is difficult. Some offices, like the one I was in, are more lenient towards students. Theyre allowed to work three or even two days out of the week if they have to. Again, they need to make quota, and they have fewer days to do so. It is possible for a student to take this kind of job, but not something that I would recommend. Also, it isnt always safe. Canvassers from the office that Ive worked for have been maced, assaulted in other ways, and have had items stolen from them. The office encourages canvassers to contact authorities and inform other canvassers in their groups, but do not go to lengths to aid or compensate. What does a day in canvassing look like? In the office I worked for, canvassers had to sign in to the office and sign out a tablet and a T-shirt or vest to wear over their clothes. The T-shirt or vest would have the logo and name of the organization that the canvasser would be advertising for. After this is done, those in the office will go through a repetitive training that will help them get more people to give them donations. Directors of the office or field managers do the training. After the training is done, field managers with groups (or crews) are called for a quick meeting and given their assigned turf. Each canvassing group must canvass either on or two blocks in any direction from their turf. The field manager takes their groups to the turf, assigns locations to their canvassers. It is also the field managers job to assign breaks and fill out paperwork at the end of the day. As a field manager, when I took my crew back to the office to bring back tablets and T-shirts, I was called to the office prior to my crew to debrief with a director and talk about how many donations each person received. The director would then talk to each member of my crew about how they did that day. via Pexels.com How do canvassers get paid? This is, in my opinion, even more of a reason why street canvassers cant just stop. While there is a quota system, there is also a commission system. When I started working at a canvassing office, I made commission based off of how much money I received in donations over quota. So, for example, if I made $200 one day, I would get around 20% of $70 added to my paycheck. Otherwise, I made a minimum hourly wage. In other words, not a living wage. Then, the business model changed. The office average was displayed on a small whiteboard in the main office, and canvassers would make commission based on how much they made in donations over that office average. Essentially, I had to hope that I made more money in donations than everyone else so that I could make a living wage. This put many good and kind canvassers at a disadvantage and put the more aggressive canvassers at a distinct advantage, those who would steal foot traffic away from other canvassers by not working in their assigned space or moving to other spaces without arranging the move with their field manager. Neither one of these are entirely fair or very effective, and they are heavily biased towards fluent English speakers and those who are fully abled. People who rely on this job and have no other option cant just stop because certain people get conniption fits about being talked to while theyre walking. Im not referring to people with mental illnesses who are susceptible to panic attacks, I am referring to people who are willfully ignorant about what canvassing really is or what it entails, and choose to speak on a situation that they dont fully understand. It is important that those seeking a job in a large city and considering canvassing are aware of these things prior to their interview. Craigslist has some gem jobs on there at times, but a website that I recommend scouring is Indeed.com. Its easy to sign up with your CV and apply to several jobs that fit you quickly. Canvassing offices often have listings on this site, but there will always be more opportunities. It may take time and energy, but if you have this to spare, its worth it. If you dont have the time and are considering canvassing, its important to exercise caution and have questions at hand, especially for safety protocol and leniency for students.

May 2013 Interviews for Abu Dhabi Vocational Schools

May 2013 Interviews for Abu Dhabi Vocational Schools Teach in Abu Dhabi vocational schools! Vocational institutes in Abu Dhabi are now hiring instructors through Teach Away.Abu Dhabi Vocational School Teaching JobsSubject areas include, but are not limited to, the following:EnglishMathematicsPhysicsMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringICTVisual arts/multimediaPhysical educationHealth educationAviationRequirements and BenefitsRequirements vary by position. Please visit Teach Away's list of teaching jobs abroad to view each job posting individually. In general, however, these positions require a Bachelor's degree in the field plus three years of relevant teaching experience or three years of industry experience. A teaching certification is recommended but is not required for every position.Benefits include a monthly tax-free salary of 11,000-13,000 AED/month (approximately $3,000-3,500 USD), subsidized accommodation, and airfare reimbursement.Interviews and ApplicationCandidates who pass a preliminary phone interview with Teach Aw ay will be required to attend an in-person interview in Houston or St. Louis. Interviews will be held in Houston from May 12-14, and St. Louis on May 15-18.Interested candidates should apply online through Teach Away.

6 Ways + 21 Tools to Unlock Language Learning on Your Phone

6 Ways + 21 Tools to Unlock Language Learning on Your Phone 6 Ways + 21 Tools to Unlock Language Learning on Your Phone If youre living in the 21st century (as most of us are) and reading this, your phone is likely your most trusted companion.You can use it to pay for coffee.You can use it to communicate with your friends and family.You can even use it to swipe through endless dating profiles full of filters and embellishments.(In reality, people dont have dog ears, not everyone graduates from an Ivy League school and the primary result of a long walk on the beach is usually strained calf muscles.)Between your favorite apps and all of its  other terrific features, your phone is a tour de force.But theres one phone feature you might not be using to its maximum potential: its language education powers.Your phone can be one of the most powerful learning tools youll ever encounter if you use it right.Heres all you need to know about learning a language with your phone. Why Learn a Language on Your Phone?First and foremost, learning a language on your phone is incredibly convenient. After all, you have i t with you all the time regardless, and you can keep language learning tools at the tips of your fingers with almost no effort.Plus, learning on your phone can involve a wide array of options. Whether youre learning  through innovative Android apps  or  your beloved iPhone, or listening to language audiobooks  on your commute, your phone is one of the most versatile language learning tools out there.Finally, opportunities to learn on your phone can grow and evolve with you. Some of the best language apps  monitor your learning to give you better material. But regardless of what tools youre using, theres enough variety that you can keep using your phone for learning from the moment you decide to study a language straight through until youre fluent.How to Get the Most Out of Learning a Language on Your PhoneUse multiple methods.When it comes to learning on your phone, there are countless methods you could use, which well detail below. But the best scenario is using multiple methods. E ach method has a different focus and can give you a unique perspective on your target language, so combining multiple methods is an ideal way to develop a more well-rounded skill set.Fit in some learning whenever you get a chance.More conventional courses might have you studying for an hour or two at a time, but when youre learning on your phone, theres no need to wait until you have a long stretch to practice your language skills. Whenever you have a moment, all you need to do is pull out your phone and select your favorite way to learn. Even if youre only studying for a minute or two at a time, those minutes can really add up.Dont be afraid to try new things.There are a lot of options when it comes to learning on your phone. It can be tempting to just stick to the first app or site you try and avoid branching out, but if you do this, you might just overlook some of the best ways to learn. Dont hesitate to try new things. Even if you love how youre studying now, theres no guarantee ing that there isnt something else out there that youll love even more. And remember, you never have to stick to just one tool, so you can always add more variety into your language learning routine.If you find yourself getting addicted, consider comfort measures.Learning on your phone may become addictive, so you might need to take some precautions to ensure your comfort and well-being. Particularly if youre using interactive apps, you might find that your hands and wrists get sore. To ensure that your learning binge doesnt have to end, you might consider investing in products that can make using your phone more comfortable, like  PopSockets  or wrist splints. You dont want to make your poor wrists unfortunate victims of your language learning habit!Easy Opportunities to Use Your Phone to Learn a LanguageIn just a minute, well get into some specific resources you can use for learning on your phone, but first, lets quickly note all the opportunities you have to make time for your la nguage learning.During your commute.If you drive yourself to work, try using audio-only phone options. Whether that means an audiobook, podcast or hands-free app, there are plenty of ways you can turn your drive time into learning time.If you commute via public transportation or carpool, youll have even more options. You can pop on some headphones and use audio-based content or go ahead and use your favorite app (as long as you dont get motion sick).While on a flight.No, you dont have to pay exorbitant prices for in-flight internet service. There are plenty of downloadable options that dont require an internet connection to use. Some apps offer offline content and you can download audiobooks or podcasts. And best of all, with the right noise-cancelling headphones, you can not only improve your language skills but also avoid hearing your seatmates sonorous snores. Its a win-win.Waiting in line.Whether youre at the gas station, the grocery store or the drive-thru, chances are that you wait in more lines than youre even fully aware of. Even if a line is short, youll often spend at least a couple valuable minutes just waiting. This is a great time to take out your phone and use one of your favorite apps. You dont even need to turn on the sound. You might consider studying flashcards, looking up words you dont know or just playing a quick game in your target language.This is a quick, easy opportunity to practice your skills and distract yourself from the fact that your ice cream is quickly melting as the person ahead of you slowly writes out a check to pay for their pack of gum.Whenever you turn on your phone.Want to trick yourself into studying? Just get a little studying in whenever you turn on your phone. Change your lock screen or phone background to a vocabulary word or list, and every time you pick up your phone you get a quick study session.  It will only take a second, but you might find your vocabulary slowly expanding with very little effort.During your s hower.Yes, you can get clean while cleaning up your language skills. The safest way to do this is to purchase a Bluetooth shower speaker. Then, you can listen to your favorite audio from your phone while you shower without the risk of losing it to the dangerous waters.While working out.If youre looking to keep your body in shape, that doesnt mean you cant get your mind in shape at the same time. Your phone can be an easy way to infuse learning into your workout.If youre doing something like running or weightlifting where it would be difficult to look at your phone, you can lean on hands-free apps, audiobooks and podcasts. However, if you like something more stationary, like spinning, you might even be able to use some video apps during your workout.Whenever you want to tune out the outside world.Sometimes, the world is too much and you just need a retreat. Whenever youd ordinarily resort to daydreaming, you can instead improve your language skills by using your phone. There are plen ty of engaging options out there, so using your phone to study a language can be a great way to zone out when you need a break.6 Ways + 21 Tools to Unlock Language Learning on Your PhoneAppsTheres a massive array of apps that are beneficial for language learners. Between learning apps, conversation apps, translator/dictionary apps and entertainment apps, theres an app for virtually every language learning need and level imaginable. Here are some of the best apps to help you learn a language on your phone.Learning AppsFluentU The FluentU app adds a language learning punch to videos youll want to watch anyway. Thats because FluentU takes real-world videos, like music videos, movie trailers, news and more, and captions them, giving you easy access to any words definition, example sentences and an associated image.FluentU is flexible. Since you select what you watch and for how long, you can use the app on your phone for just a couple minutes or for hours on end. Additionally, FluentUs algorithm tracks your learning to present you with level-appropriate questions, so it can stick with you from the moment you start learning straight through until youre fluent.One plan gives you access to FluentU on any and all devices, so try out the free trial today!Duolingo Available: iOS | AndroidDuolingo is one of the most popular language learning apps on the market, and if youre looking to learn a language on your phone, the thought of downloading Duolingo has probably been on your mind. And it should be!The Duolingo app has a lot to offer for phone-based learning. For one thing, its free. But beyond that, it offers reading, writing, speaking and listening practice in short, bite-sized chunks, making it easy to fill whatever spare moments you have available.MemriseAvailable: iOS | AndroidIf youre looking for an app that focuses on real-life language skills, Memrise might be the app for you.Memrise aims to teach useful words and phrases through fun games and videos featuring n ative speakers. You can even compare your pronunciation directly to that of a native speaker.Not only that, Memrise also offers an offline mode. Perfect for those heart-wrenching moments when free Wi-Fi just isnt an option.Conversation AppsitalkiConversing with native speakers is one surefire way to improve your language skills, and italki offers some great options for doing just that.Through the italki app, you can connect with a native speaker for language exchange or hire a language tutor. You can message users, interact with the learning community, read articles, book lessons and more. Whether youre looking for practice or more formal lessons, italki enables you to get what youre looking for through your phone.HelloTalkAvailable: iOS | AndroidWant to talk? Want to write? Want to read? Want to listen? HelloTalk is an app that can allow you to do all this through your phone.HelloTalk not only connects users with native speakers, it also allows them to exchange text and audio messa ges, for terrific, free reading, writing, listening and speaking practice whenever its convenient for you.Translator/Dictionary AppsGoogle TranslateAvailable: iOS | AndroidGoogle Translate is probably the biggest name in online translators, but its app packs a learning wallop, too.Through the app, language learners can look up words and listen to pronunciations. You can also translate text, images and/or speech. You can even translate text without a data connection. This makes it super easy to look up unfamiliar words on the go.Bing Microsoft TranslatorAvailable: iOS | AndroidBing Microsoft Translator also comes in the form of an app that you can use on your phone. Like with Google Translate, you can translate text, voice and/or images. Plus, Bing Microsoft Translator offers audio pronunciations and offline text translation.So whats the difference between Bing and Google Translate? Well, on the surface, there isnt a huge difference. However, some individual translations may vary. Pl us, the interface is different. You might see which translator you like best or even keep both on your phone in case a particular word or phrase isnt translating well in one app.Entertainment AppsSpotifyAvailable: iOS | AndroidLike listening to music on your phone? Well, you can work in a little language practice by listening to music in your target language. The Spotify app offers music in a variety of languages. You might search for playlists in your target language or even create your own for easy listening on the go.NetflixAvailable: iOS | AndroidNetflix offers tons of foreign language content. Just search the name of your target language to see what Netflix has to offer.This app is a great companion since it will allow you to watch foreign language content wherever life should take you. Plus, the app even allows you to download some material to your phone, so you can binge-watch it on your next flight.YouTubeAvailable: iOS | AndroidYouTube, everyones favorite source of free con tent, also has a terrific app. Between user-generated authentic content, learning material, movies, music and more, youll never lack for language learning material here.Since YouTube videos range from just a few seconds to several hours, having the app on your phone is an easy, convenient way to fill whatever time you have available. If youre watching authentic content, you might even switch between the YouTube app and a translator app for quick translation. (If youd rather not bother with all that, though, FluentU takes care of all translations and lookups for you.)Phone Settings/FeaturesYou might not have noticed, but your phone already has some helpful features you can use to learn a language. Here are some of the features you can use to improve your language skills.Lock screenWant to learn words every time you turn on your phone? Change your lock screen to a vocab list.Just take a screenshot of whatever vocabulary you want to learn and set it to your lock screen.BackgroundYes, y our phone background can be changed to vocabulary, though try not to make it too text-heavy or it might be a little much to look at.To do so, follow the same basic protocol used for changing the lock screen. Just be sure that when given the option, you change the wallpaper rather than the lock screen.SiriIf you have a recent iPhone, your Siri can provide you with plenty of help.Cant resist a good simulated conversation? Change Siris language settings by accessing Settings, then Siri Search, then Language. Now you can speak with Siri in your target language and receive a response in your target language.However, if youre looking for something simpler, you can also ask Siri to translate. Yes, Siri can translate words for a number of common languages, making it easy to learn new vocabulary whenever you realize youre missing a key word.Change settings of existing appsSome apps come in several languages. If you wish you could use your apps in your target language, you might try changing your phones language settings. You can usually do this under Settings. For beginning students, this might be overwhelming, but once you build up your skills, using your target language in as many apps as possible can be excellent, immersive practice.AudiobooksIf you want some immersive listening practice, foreign language audiobooks can be a terrific choice. After all, you can download them and have them with you wherever you go. Once you have the audiobook you want, you can listen on your headphones or through Bluetooth speakers.AudibleAvailable: iOS | AndroidAudible is one of the leading providers of audiobooks. And you can either search for audiobooks entirely in your target language or language learning books. Either way, its incredibly convenient.LibriVoxAvailable: iOS | AndroidLibriVox also has audiobooks, and guess what theyre free!LibriVox offers audiobooks in a wide variety of languages. These are intended for native speakers, so they might be a little challenging for begi nning students. However, more advanced students can download classic works to their phones for convenient, on-the-go listening practice.PodcastsPodcasts designed specifically for language learners can offer easy, affordable listening practice that you can take with you when you travel. Theyre usually shorter than audiobooks and are particularly useful for beginning and intermediate students since theyre intended for non-native speakers.LanguagePod101LanguagePod101 offers learning podcasts for a huge variety of different languages, including popular options like Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Podcasts are relatively brief, so theyre easy to listen to on your phone whenever you have a few minutes.NewsinSlow.comNeed some listening practice but not ready to dive into authentic material just yet? NewsinSlow.com is a great resource for transitioning to more native-level listening activities. The reading is much slower and clearer than native-level speech, so its approachable for beginning and intermediate speakers. You can download podcasts to your phone to get a hearty dose of listening practice and news wherever and whenever you have a chance to listen. Podcasts range from a few minutes to around half an hour, so theres a podcast for any amount of time youre prepared to commit.NewsinSlow.com offers podcasts in French, German, Italian and Spanish.WebsitesReading websites in your target language can help you practice your reading skills through your phone. Best of all, there are some websites that offer relatively short articles that can keep you up-to-date on the latest news while giving you reading practice in your target language. It only takes a few minutes to read an article, so you might squeeze one in the next time youre waiting for your friends to arrive for coffee.BBC NewsBBC News offers high-quality news stories in a wide array of languages, giving you a terrific opportunity to read a l ittle news in your target language whenever you have a moment. Youll get a nice mixture of world news and more regional stories, which will give you additional insight into the cultures of places where your target language is spoken.BuzzFeedYou may know BuzzFeed for the viral articles you see posted all over your Facebook news feed, but you might not know that it can also be a language learning tool. In addition to English-language pages, there are regional editions in different languages for Brazil, Germany, France,  Japan, Mexico  and  Spain. And best of all, articles tend to be short and image-heavy, making them easy to read on your phone.Social MediaSocial media is a fun, interactive way to practice your language skills. You can access social media via app or website on your phone and get some reading, writing, speaking and/or listening practice. You cant get much more well-rounded than that!SnapchatAvailable: iOS | AndroidYou might already be using this on your phone, but chanc es are, you havent started using it for language learning just yet.To make Snapchat a language learning tool, start posting in your target language and following speakers of your target language for a quick learning fix. Whats great is that your Snapchats will be deleted, so there wont be a long, embarrassing record of your language mistakes.InstagramAvailable: iOS | Android Instagram is your go-to source for inspiring photos, but can it help you learn a language? Of course! You can post in your target language, interact in the comments section in your target language and/or follow native speakers to get some practice whenever you open Instagram on your phone. But beyond that, you can find language learning accounts that offer graphics designed to help you practice your target language.TwitterAvailable: iOS | Android Whether youre posting in your target language or following native speakers of your target language, Twitter is a great source for reading and writing practice on your p hone. It only takes a moment, so you might find yourself sneaking in a few tweets whenever you have a second.Facebook Available: iOS | Android Facebook offers plenty of language learning options. You can friend native speakers, post in your target language and/or join groups that use your target language or are dedicated to studying it. No matter what you choose to do with it, having your Facebook set up for language learning will make it easy to maximize the learning potential of your phone.PinterestAvailable: iOS | Android Pinterest is helpful for pinning things like articles and study guides for your target language. Have trouble with a particular verb conjugation? You can probably find a graphic on it to pin. Once youve pinned it, youll have easy access to it on your phone and can use it like your own private reference material whenever you need a little guidance.With these tips, tricks and resources, youll have all you need to learn a language on your phone.All you need to do n ow is swipe right on learning!

Irvine SAT Tutor Why Students should Take the SAT Early

Irvine SAT Tutor Why Students should Take the SAT Early 4 reasons students should take the SAT early Many students choose to take the SAT during their fall term of junior year and are well on their way to preparing for the big day. There are countless strategies for improving SAT scores, but one of the best things students can do to improve their chances of getting into college is to take the SAT early, so they have time to make adjustments to their study habits and retake the test if necessary. When students have time to prepare and work on academic challenges their entire school life will be less stressful and more productive our private Irvine SAT tutors are here to help you with your test prep. 1. Gain points Many students take the SAT practice exam at home and participate in a prep class or private tutoring but find out that their score on the actual test date is not as high as they wanted it to be. This often occurs because students are nervous about taking the exam and have to concentrate for several hours early in the morning. This can result in a score that is slightly lower than they were hoping for but, if students take the test early, they have time to continue their study, work on additional tips and tricks, and take the test again in the spring. 2. Reduce stress If students take the SAT at the last minute, they will be feeling extra nervous about their chances of getting into college. This can be incredibly stressful and take away from a student’s overall academic success and make this chapter of their life less balanced and more difficult. One of the best ways to combat stress at this age is to develop great organizational skills including prepping for essential exams in advance. One of the best things students can do to reduce stress during the college prep years is to take the SAT early on to find out what their situation will be with time to spare (READ: 4 Great Ways to Study for the SAT this Fall). 3. College choice Taking the SAT early will also help students determine which colleges and universities they should apply to. Many students dont know where to start when it comes to college choice so their SAT scores can help steer them in the right direction. Students can talk with their college counselor about which set of colleges they should be applying to based on their current SAT scores. Its a good idea for students to have a couple of reach or dream schools, ones that are difficult for anyone to get into but are worth a shot. Students should also have a comprehensive list of target and safety schools, ones they are more likely to get into or nearly guaranteed to get into under normal circumstances. 4. Useful information for future SAT prep When students take the SAT exam early on in their college prep years, they get to know which problems they consistently struggle with, how fast theyre able to answer questions correctly, and which questions they get right nearly every time. This is very useful information for students to give to their SAT prep tutor to help target their tutoring sessions towards skills they need to improve, making each session more useful. Students will also get to know which problems they excel on, so they dont waste valuable prep time on something they already know. Students can start out by taking a full-length practice test at home, but ultimately the only scores that count are the ones from the real SAT exam. Students who take the test early will know what to expect should they need to take it a second time. Its never too early to start test prep! Our Irvine SAT and ACT tutors are here to help you succeed. Call us today for more information. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

How to Choose a Chemistry Tutor

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