Discover the Concept of the Chemistry With a Basic Course

Discover the Concept of the Chemistry With a Basic CourseYour career as an IC Chemistry teacher will be enjoyable and exciting, but at the same time it is essential that you understand the entire concept of the chemistry. In order to develop your chemistry skills you have to understand that it is all about chemistry. The chemistry is all about substances that could act in different ways when chemically applied or exposed to electricity.'Chemistry' is the most common term for the subject, but you might find that it is not enough to describe the whole chemistry concept. After all, the real subject of chemistry is not based on one particular substance, rather it is a series of chemical reactions that result in the different substances we know today. There are no individual substances or compounds, but there are several different forms of the same substance. For example, hydrogen is a compound made up of two separate substances, namely oxygen and hydrogen. The fundamental thing to unders tand about the chemistry is that these compounds are the fundamental substances that allow a variety of materials to interact.To understand more about the chemistry, it is necessary to explore each element in its own terms in order to understand their chemical reaction. They react to form different compounds and for this reason they need to be described by a compound or element in some way. For example, carbon dioxide, the main constituent of our atmosphere, reacts with another substance to give rise to carbon monoxide, which is the basic component of both of the gases.As you continue your studies of the chemistry, you will get to learn more about the simplest and the most complex basic elements. You will eventually find out that there are four main types of elements: noble gases, alkali metals, cations and anions. The other basic elements include oxygen, water, hydrogen and nitrogen.In order to master the entire subject of the chemistry, you must first master the fundamentals. Thes e fundamentals are the elements, which are the basic constituents of the universe. Once you have these fundamental elements understood, you can begin to learn more about them and how they interact with each other compounds. You will get to know the four major elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen.For example, nitrogen is the most reactive element in the element list, as the main reaction of this element is to combine with one of the elements in order to create carbon dioxide and water. This, however, is the only reaction that will take place, as these compounds are unable to combine to form other compounds.As you continue your studies of the chemistry, you will also learn about the properties of molecules, which is essential to understand how things in the universe function. It is necessary to understand what a molecule is in order to understand the chemistry of the elements. For example, you will find that cationic neutral molecules react when in the presence of an alkali ne ion.

A Maze of Educational Tech for Tutors, Teachers and Students

A Maze of Educational Tech for Tutors, Teachers and Students We visited Bett (British Educational Training and Technology) show this year, and were amazed by the sheer mass of people, products and passion all in one room. Bett certainly was what it said on the tin: ‘The global meeting place for the educational tech community’, with over 700 exhibitors, over 400 speakers and over 300 hours of content. Bett 2014 brought educational thinkers, developers, entrepreneurs, students and teachers all-together to look to the future and discuss how technology really can make a difference in education. Tutorfair’s Edd Stockwell at Bett From the latest apps to audio ‘Teacher Feedback’, from video conferencing to using twitter as an educational resource, (and from 3D printers to MOOCs according to Michael Gove), the variety of educational innovation displayed was endless. Bett really did celebrate its 30th birthday of powering learning in style with fantastic guests such as Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the world’s greatest living explorer. Who could ask for more? Within this maze of educational technology, the Bett exhibition allowed everyone to take part in the debate with seminars and panels occurring all over   - in the real world and of course the virtual ‘twitter world’. Tutorfair was lucky to be a part of two of these discussion panels   - the edtech panel session and the EDUKWEST and Macmillan Digital Education panel . The latter panel was all about tutoring in the UK and held a lively discussion about traditional agencies, online marketplaces, face to face and online tutoring. Tutorfair’s very own Edd Stockwell loved being a part of the debate. Inside ExCeL at Bett “Inspiring the next generation” Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, opened the Bett show 2014 with a look to the future. He clearly expressed his enthusiasm for an education system “open to innovation, which can use technology creatively to advance learning”. He also emphasised the importance of the new ICT curriculum which will teach “not just how to work a computer; but how a computer works and how to make it work for you” so that our youth will be prepared and develop the skills needed for the jobs of the future - and the present for that matter. Gove wants not only equip to “young people with crucial computing skills and knowledge” but to “inspire them with incredible possibilities opened up by science and technology”. “Technology is transformational” Matthew Hancock, MP, Minister of state for skills and enterprise also shared his excitement for the prospects of technology in education. He listed a range of benefits that technology can bring to education so that the “drudge” of teaching will be removed, “allowing teachers to focus on inspiration”. Hancock was keen to highlight that when technology is used properly in education, standards will rise. Tutorfair is excited to be part of technology in education by using online technology to create educational opportunity. Our website is the first of its kind in the UK, allowing parents and students to find the best tutor for their requirements. Not forgetting our ‘child for a child’ promise of course â€" for every student who pays, Tutorfair supports one who can’t. As Matthew Hancock would wish, Tutorfair uses technology for the benefit of students. Want to book a Tutorfair tutor? Visit the website here to find out more. Feel like you need to be more clued up on computers and technology? Why not book a session with one of our computing tutors? Tony D - Experienced tutor creates an appetite for learning: Computing, Programming, ICT and Microsoft Office Ian M - Game and app developer: Computing, Computer programming, Computer graphics and game development

Whats It Like to Volunteer Abroad

What's It Like to Volunteer Abroad Some of our volunteers have masses of teaching experience in their home country and decide to volunteer abroad. Qualified teacher and nanny Victoria has been helping out in Spanish lessons since October. She shares her Tutorfair Foundation experience here. Opportunity to Volunteer Abroad Victoria took on the “great opportunity” of a placement at Pimlico Academy to help her understand the British education system. She  enjoyed her first day as a volunteer abroad and jumped straight into  helping students in the UK learning environment. Our partner schools are rewarding to work in whilst also providing challenges to stretch experienced volunteers.  So for Victoria the  unique experience  of teaching in a London school have been a great source of professional development. Victoria says, “I think now I am more patient and I can manage with Spanish classes.” Each day in one of our placement schools is different, presenting unique challenges and with them rewards. Victoria enjoys every session and finds she “always learn[s] something new.” Like many of our qualified volunteers, she relishes volunteering and sees it as a chance, “to give something special to society.”  Confidence through volunteering Victoria benefited from her time in the classroom  as much as the students did. Since working as a volunteer abroad,  Victoria has had a confidence boost!  She says “now I am ready to teach in the UK.” Some  of the  success of her volunteering experience was as a result of  the training day run by the Tutorfair Foundation. Top teachers and tutors run these free skill sessions to equip new recruits. The free training days offer guidance for both classroom and small group teaching placements. Being trained helps to ensure a positive impact can be made in as little as 10 weeks so that every hour counts. We asked Victoria for words of encouragement for those considering giving their time and joining the Tutorfair volunteer team. She told us, “I [have] actually [already] told many people it is a great opportunity for their life and careers!” Interested in teaching in a UK classroom? Get involved  today! You can book Spanish lessons with Victoria on Tutorfair.com

iGifts for kids this season - ALOHA Mind Math

iGifts for kids this season During the season of celebrations and holidays, what do you think one looks forward the most for? Did you say GIFTS? Yes your right. One looks forward most to getting and giving gifts during this season of the year. In today’s era most kids wish lists and gifts registries are technologically heavy and mostly driven by an Apple product. Please share your views here with me if you think any differently. Most American kids aged 6 years and above show an exponentially increasing interest towards the latest iOS offerings and a few other electronic and gaming devices such as computers, Nintendo Wii, Xbox etc. In a recent Nielsen study Approximately half the children surveyed expressed interest in the full-sized iPad (up from 44% last year), and 36 percent in the new iPad Mini. The iPod Touch and iPhone are also coveted devices among these young consumers (36% and 33%, respectively). This surely shows kids’ holiday gaming and electronics appetites are whet by a number of top-selling Apple devices â€" with the iPad leading the pack. With so many products to choose from across both existing and emerging technologies, electronics are well positioned to find their way onto wish lists again this season â€" and parents will clearly have some tough decisions to make as they weigh kids’ wants against their holiday budgets and making this an exciting sector to watch this holiday shopping season. We would love to hear from your experience, go on and share your story with us here.

Jam On 7 Tuneful Resources to Learn a Language Through Songs

Jam On 7 Tuneful Resources to Learn a Language Through Songs 7 Tuneful Resources to Learn a Language Through Songs Do you think learning a language should be fun?Thats music to our ears.Music and language  go together like peanut butter and jelly but without the risk of anaphylactic shock (unless youre allergic to fun ways of learning).Yes, learning a language through music is a great way to  learn a language at home. Its catchy. Its addictive. And lets face factsâ€"its downright fun.However, finding music in your target language isnt always as simple as finding music in your native tongue, so where can you learn with songs?Check out these seven tuneful resources for pitch-perfect language learning! Why Use Songs to Learn a Language?Songs are fantastic learning tools!Theyre  repetitive. How many words do you actually think are in Biebers Baby? In your native language, this often leads to super annoying earworms. However, in your target language, the repetition is ideal. Since learning a language is usually built on repetition, songs and language learning are a natural match.They invite particip ation. Perfecting a language requires speaking and listening practice, but speaking practice can be hard to come by. Songs, however, make you want to sing along, so you get some speaking practice without even having to focus on it.They help you learn vocabulary and perfect your pronunciation.  Vocabulary is much easier to remember when you can play through a catchy beat in your head to get to the word in question. Pronunciation, too, seems much easier when its conveyed so melodically.They let you  sneak in more language practice disguised as recreation. You can take a study break to listen to music. Itll still feel like a break, but you wont even halt your learning!7 Tuneful Resources to Learn a Language Through SongsLyricsTrainingIf you want to sing along, LyricsTraining has your back.Thats because as you watch music videos, LyricsTraining will highlight the lyrics for you. In karaoke mode, youll be supplied with all the lyrics. For a more challenging option, you can also try a gam e in which some words are omitted from the printed text and youre asked to supply them as you listen. There are four different game levels, so LyricsTraining is appropriate for any level of language learning.Plus, there are plenty of great song options. For instance, Japanese students might enjoy the cutesy Ponponpon by Kyrary Pamyu Pamyu.Available Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish.FluentULearning a language with music is great, but what if you dont understand all the words? What if you wish you could see a particular word in a different context? Or what if you want to reinforce your learning with flashcards and exercises? If these are the questions that plague you, FluentU might be your answer.FluentU offers a flexible, in-context learning experience appropriate for any level of language student. Using real-world videos, like music videos, movie trailers and news, FluentU enables you to understand what you hear on a deeper level. Thats because all videos are captioned and the captions are annotated to give you easy access to any words definition, example sentences and an associated image. Plus, if youd like to see how a word is used in a different context, just click the word to see other videos that contain it.FluentU also offers learn mode, which takes videos, pictures and example sentences and transforms them into exercises and flashcards to provide you with a different perspective on the language.Additionally, FluentUs lessons are personalized by using a unique algorithm that takes into account learner history. This way, the questions youre presented with are relevant to your studies.Check out FluentU online or download the app from iTunes or Google Play.Available Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.LyricsGapsCant find a song option thats right at your level? Try LyricsGaps!LyricsGaps offers some of the most flexi ble and specific leveling available. Each song is labeled with the difficulty level. However, you can also set your level of difficulty for gameplay, making it particularly easy to find learning options at your level.With LyricsGaps, youre given the text of the song but a few words are missing. You select the missing words from a drop-down menu as you listen. Plus, you can click any of the provided lyrics to see a words definition (though this might not work with some pop-up blockers). For instance, students learning German might like Wie Schön, Dass Du Geboren Bist, (How Wonderful That You Were Born) a childrens birthday song by Rolf Zuckowski.LyricsGaps also allows you to challenge your friends. This competition can drive language learning (or at least bring out your competitive streak).Available Languages:  A nice array of different languages, including popular options, like Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, and less co mmon options, like Basque and Visayan.Language ZenWouldnt it be nice if you could tell at a glance what accent a singer is using? Or maybe you just wish you had easy access to a brief description of the performer. With language Zen, you have this information at the tip of your fingers.Thats because for each song Language Zen features, theres a description of the performer along with the genre and accent, making it much easier to peruse the songs for your ideal match.Language Zen offers six different levels, ranging from Beginner to Advanced Plus. There are plans to include even more advanced levels in the future, so even near-native level speakers may benefit.For each song, youll have two options. You can use the learn mode, which is a quiz-based approach to teaching you a songs vocabulary, or you can opt for the play mode, which shows the lyrics as the song plays. Want to repeat the same line or skip ahead? Just click the line to move through the song as you like. If you prefer, yo u can also read in English as you listen.Students can enjoy popular options like Vivir mi vida (Live My Life) by Marc Anthony.Available Languages: Language Zen currently offers Spanish but plans on adding more languages soon.SmuleIf you cant resist a good karaoke night, check out Smule.Smule is a karaoke community. You can listen to songs that others have uploaded or use the platform (and accompanying lyrics) to upload your own videos. This can provide you with both listening and speaking practice. Plus, since you can record your own videos, this gives you the opportunity to rewatch yourself to review your pronunciation.Since there are millions of songs, you can find popular songs in countless languages. For instance, Korean students might enjoy singing along with ??? 5?  (5 Minutes by Taxi) by Mimi Sisters.You can also download the app for iOS or Android.Available Languages: Smule boasts a large selection of languages, including Korean, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and more. GeniusYou might already be familiar with Genius. When you just cant understand a lyric, its your go-to resource for figuring out exactly what you just heard.But Genius can also be useful for language learners. Thats because Genius lists lyrics for popular songs in a huge array of languages. For instance, Russian students may enjoy the popular song ?????? (Medina) by Jah Khalib. Conveniently enough, Genius also links to the music videos of the songs on YouTube so that you can listen as you read the lyrics.Since this resource doesnt provide translations, its best for more advanced students. However, anyone who uses it will find some great learning material. After all, users can upload annotations on lyrics, so you might even get explanations of certain parts of a song in your target language.Available Languages:  As mentioned above, youll find lyrics in many different languages on Genius.YouTubeYes, your favorite source for cat videos and beauty tutorials can also help you improve you r language skills with music. All you need is the right search term.Just try searching the name of the language and subtitles in English or your target language. For instance, you might search Chinese songs subtitles to find great options like Wo Hao Xin Ni (I Miss You Much), which offers subtitles in Chinese, pinyin and English.If you try different search terms, youre likely to find a nice array of options thatll help you follow along with the lyrics as you listen to songs.Available Languages: Practically every language in existence!These seven resources to learn language through songs are sure to strike a chord and help you fine-tune your language skills!

How To Apply For Student Loans

How To Apply For Student Loans Image via (Flickr) The two types of loans offered to undergraduate and graduate students: federal and private loans. Banks offer student loans, the federal government has its own loan program, and companies award loans to applicants either by process of election or qualification. There are different ways to apply for student loans. Below are three different options of aid for you and how to apply. Things To Know Before you start applying for student loans, there is important information you must provide and loan terminology you should be familiar with. Information needed from you is your name, a home address, your Social Security number or Identification Number, gross income, and a phone number to be reached at in any case. You also need to provide school information such as school name, major, and term or year. When applying for the first time for loan aid, you will be asked to sign a Master Promissory Note. This is a legal document that ensures you understand and agree to the terms in which you are receiving your loan. After you graduate, you’ll be given a grace period where you are not required to pay loans back yet. Use this time to settle down and choose a repayment plan. Knowing how long you have to get your ducks in a row can help you decide if the loan is a smart choice after all. Interest rates are a major concept to understand when applying for student loans. Federal Student Aid offers the school year’s interest rates so you have an idea of how much you’ll be paying back. After including an estimated rate, make sure you’ll be able to pay off any money borrowed after your grace period. If you are not eligible to receive a loan due to nonexistent or bad credit, cosigners are usually allowed to help you meet general loan qualification requirements. Cosigners provide their personal and financial information and legally promise to assist in paying back the loan. Cosigners can be anyone from a parent to a friend. Know who you can call for help. Your parents will give you advice on how to manage your finances wisely. College financial advisers are usually available on campus to help you decide your best options and even assist with the application process. Loan providers might offer a number to call for any questions you could have about their loan application and payback process. Federal Student Aid The U.S. president allocates a budget to be used for nationwide education. This money is available to students who qualify based on your, your parents’, or your guardians’ earnings. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the best option for aid to all college students because the U.S. Department of Education provides students with the most accessible and affordable of loans. There are subsidized and unsubsidized loans offered for undergraduate students by Federal Student Aid. Subsidized loans are a better choice of aid because the Department of Education will cover the interest rates until after your grace period or other agreement. You are responsible for paying the interest rates in unsubsidized loans. How to apply: 1. Create an account at https://fafsa.ed.gov/. 2. Input all personal and financial information as accurately as possible. The U.S. government runs background checks on your answers, so be honest about your information. 3. Create a FSA ID, either as you’re filling out your information or before you start a new FAFSA. This ID helps you enter into your account and access your personal information. It also lets you access other Federal Student Aid Web sites such as FAFSA on the Web. 4. After you complete and submit your application, you will receive an email that your FAFSA is being processed. 5. You will receive an email notice that your FAFSA was processed. 6. Log back into your account to view your offered loan amount. 7. Accept your award letter within the specified time set by your school. If you have other questions or concerns regarding the process, click here. Banks Wells Fargo and Bank of America carry private loans for students that need further financial aid. Other, smaller banks may offer students loans with high interest rates. To qualify for a loan, students need to provide the information for credit checks. Failure to do so may result in rejection or limited amount of aid. How to apply: 1. Start and complete an online application. 2. Electronically sign all documents. 3. Track your application process and make sure everythings running smoothly. 4. Once complete, your funds will be transferred to your school to cover any needs. Any remaining money will then be transferred to you. Credit Unions Credit unions work like and with community banks to help those in need of college financial assistance. These unions can be found locally. Credit unions are customer-owned nonprofit organizations so their privacy and personal interests equal your own. A major benefit of these union loans is that most are designed to be paid off in a short amount of time. This is helpful when interest rates are applied because rates will be lower, loans will be smaller, and you won’t feel overwhelmed to pay back a large amount. How to apply: 1. Find a credit union near you. 2. Sign up and become a member. 3. Apply for a loan by requesting a credit check or bringing a cosigner into the application process. Student loans are a great help to those in need of money and a smart way of learning how to handle finances. Just remember to only borrow what you need so you’re not stuck later with a larger amount of debt than you needed to be.

Whats up with WhatsApp You Can use WhatsApp for Language Exchanges!

Whats up with WhatsApp You Can use WhatsApp for Language Exchanges! Whats up with WhatsApp? You Can use WhatsApp for Language Exchanges! The world has moved on.Gone are the days of using text speak and awkward emoticons ;-) to fit your meaning into 160 characters.No more bashing those number keys until the letter you want finally appearsâ€"over and over and over again.No, these have been replaced by emojis, GIFs and endless conversations in WhatsApp groups.Did you know that more than 55 billion messages are sent using WhatsApp every day? And that 1.3 billion people use it every month? That’s roughly the population of India!WhatsApp is a versatile and instant way to communicate with people all over the world. So why not use it for your language exchanges?A language exchange is a partnership with a person or people who speak your target language and who want to learn the language you speak. You practice each others languagesâ€"and make friends along the way! Its a powerful, fun way to quickly progress in a language.Language exchanges are often done in person, but that can limit you if you don’t live in a particularl y multicultural area. Thankfully, WhatsApp has come to the rescue to help you meet language exchange partners with your phone. The basics of using WhatsAppInstall the appThe basic WhatsApp app is completely free to use. Messages and calls use your Wi-Fi or data serviceâ€"meaning no more hefty bills for contacting your friends. (As long as youre  careful with your data service!)You can get the app for Android phones, iPhones, Windows phones or your Mac or PC. Just visit your relevant app provider online and search for WhatsApp, or head to the WhatsApp website and click the appropriate links.Download the app, go through the setup as guided and you’re on your way!Add your contactsAs part of the setup, WhatsApp checks whether the contacts in your phonebook have WhatsApp and allows you to start a new chat with them. To do so, tap the speech bubble in the bottom right corner of the app and search the alphabetical list for them.Every time you add a new contact to your phone, this proce ss should occur anew. If you don’t see a contact in the list, tap the breadcrumbs (three dots in the top right) on the New Chat screen and tap Refresh.You can also add new contacts directly in WhatsApp. Simply tap New Contact on the New Chat screen.Key WhatsApp features for language exchangesWhy is WhatsApp so good for language exchanges? Here are the key features and how to find them:Text messagingThe most basic use of WhatsApp. Simply tap New Chat or select an existing chat on the main screen of the app, tap the text box, write your message and press send.Pictures and videosIn the text box, youll see a paperclip. By tapping this, you can access your camera and take a picture or video right there and then. You can also choose a photo from your gallery to send one you’ve taken or downloaded before.Select it, add any caption you want and hit send.Emojis and GIFsYou can make your messages more visually interesting by adding an emojiâ€"a little pictorial representation of a face, a nimal, symbol and much more. Choose the smiley face to the left of the text box, scroll, select and send.Youll also see the option to choose a GIF, which is an animated picture, often taken from movies or TV shows. These are increasingly popular in online exchanges!Voice notesThere’s a little image of a microphone next to the text box. Hold it down to record a spoken message and release to send. If you decide you don’t want to send it, swipe left while you’re recording.Voice and video callsAt the top of the chat window, theres a little telephone icon and a video camera icon. These allow you to make a voice call or video call respectively. This is free with Wi-Fi and uses your data connection if you’re not connected to the internet. But remember, this can add up if you don’t have unlimited data!Group chatsSome people are members of so many groups on WhatsApp that they don’t know how to keep up! To create a new group of three or more people, go to New Chat and tap New Grou p.Choose your contacts, give your group a memorable name and icon and chat away! Group chats allow texting, pictures, videos, emojis, GIFs and voice notes, but not video calls or voice calls.I’ll go into a little more detail below about how to use these features for your language exchanges. But first, lets dive into how to find a language exchange partner through WhatsApp.Whats up with WhatsApp? You Can use WhatsApp for Language Exchanges!Nervous about chatting with an actual native speaker? It helps if youre already at least a little familiar with the native accent, regional slang and the culture.If youre looking for a method to improve those skills, FluentU is the way to go!FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news, inspiring talks and more.With FluentU, you hear languages in real-world contextsâ€"the way that native speakers actually use them.Just a quick look will give you an idea of the variety of FluentU videos on offer:FluentU really takes the grunt work out of learning languages, leaving you with nothing but engaging, effective and efficient learning. It’s already hand-picked the best videos for you and organized them by level and topic. All you have to do is choose any video that strikes your fancy to get started!Each word in the interactive captions comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.Access a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab.You can use FluentU’s unique adaptive quizzes to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions and exercises. Just swipe left or right to see more examples of the word youre studying.The program even keeps track of what you’re learning and tells you exactly when it’s time for review, giving you a 100% personalized experience.Start using FluentU on the website  with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the  iTunes store  or  Google Play store.Find your WhatsApp language exchange partnerWhat to look for in an exchange partnerOf course, the basic criteria for your exchange partner is that they want to learn your language and you want to learn theirs. Ideally, you want a native speaker, but a language learner whos proficient can be just as useful. However, there are a few other key points to look for, too:Try to find someone who speaks your language about as well as you speak theirs. I know from experience that it can be frustrating and even embarrassing when youre able to have a conversation about global geopolitics in one language and can only talk about family and pets in the other. Ultimately, its most rewarding if youre able to make progress at a similar rate.It helps if you have something in common with the person you choose. The main purpose of the exchange is to improve your language ability, but language exchanges are more successfulâ€"and more fun!â€"when you als o enjoy speaking with each other. Awkward conversations dont make for great learning. Sharing an interest in sports, music or movies gives you a solid starting point.Find out your prospective partner’s motivations for improving. If theres a clear objective, the exchange is more likely to last for a decent amount of time. For instance, if you’re looking to learn Spanish for when you travel to South America next year and you meet a Spanish speaker preparing for a year of study in the USA, you can help each other prepare for those goals.Once you know the kind of partner you’re looking for, you can start making those connections.How to find WhatsApp language exchange partners onlineThe world is a big place, and most of the people who speak your target language are probably far away from you. Luckily, there are websites dedicated to helping you find them.The key is using sites that have a page dedicated to language learners searching for WhatsApp exchanges. The website  Language.Ex change  is the perfect example.MyLanguageExchange is another outstanding resource for finding a partner, as everyone lists their native language, target languages and location. You can also search by age and gender or specify whether youre looking for video or text message exchanges.You can also take a look at discussion pages, where people learning your language will reach out. They give you a sense of their personality, which can help you determine if youll be a good match. For example, take a look at  this post  on the amazing website, italki.If you want even more options, get in touch with people via Reddit. It has subreddits (message boards) dedicated to any language you could hope to learn, as well as ones for finding exchange partnersâ€"like the Exchanging Languages subreddit. The great thing about a subreddit like this is that people often give details about what theyre looking for, so you can keep an eye out for posts like this one, in which someone is specifically looking for people to use WhatsApp for a language exchange.How to find WhatsApp language exchange partners in personUsing WhatsApp for your language exchange doesn’t exclude you from talking to that person face-to-face, too.A great way to find people in your area is to join a group on Meetup. Using this site, I was able to find a weekly language exchange that took place at a bar near my house. By getting the contact information for locals who spoke Italian and were learning English, I was able to build a network of language exchange partners. By meeting them in real life, I was also able to find out the kind of person they were and get a sense of whether we’d be a good match.Once you meet these people face-to-face, you can keep in touch with them using WhatsApp so you dont have to wait for your next Meetup to practice.How to make your WhatsApp language exchange successfulSet ground rulesA key feature of an organized language exchange is a time limit for each language, e.g. 10 minutes in English, then 10 minutes in German. This may not be so formal on WhatsApp, but its still a good idea for you and your partner to set expectations from the start. You dont want to feel short-changed because youre only speaking one language. That isnt much of an exchange!Similarly, make sure you give each other an idea of your availability and how often you want to message. This is also an incentive to maintain the exchange regularly. Finally, it’s good to agree that youll  correct each other’s mistakesâ€"this is helpful and will keep either of you from taking it personally!Use WhatsApps key featuresRemember those features I mentioned above? That was the technical bitâ€"here’s how you can actually use them to augment your language-learning experience on WhatsApp:Text messages. The great thing about texting is that you have time to edit, check your grammar and look up words you don’t understand. Text regularly and correct each other when relevant.Voice notes. For me, this is t he most useful WhatsApp feature for language exchanges. We all know that, no matter how good you are at writing and reading, it can be difficult to overcome awkwardness and doubt when speaking. We also know that understanding native accents can be really tough. With a voice note, you can listen and re-listen to your partner’s messages, rewinding to sections you didn’t catch the first time. You also get plenty of time to plot out your response. This is an outstanding way to build your confidence speaking in your new language.Pictures, videos, emojis and GIFs. You might think these are frivolous compared to the other features. However, these features add depth to your interactions. Emojis can be used to help your partner understand what you mean when you use unclear language; pictures and videos are ways to incorporate your culture into your conversation; and GIFs, well, they’re just fun. I’d also encourage sharing memes in your language: humor can be one of the hardest things to grasp in a new language, so anything you can do to help your exchange partner improve will be appreciated.Video calls. When you can’t see each other in person, what better way to practice than talking through video? Schedule a time and duration in advance, make sure you’re somewhere with a consistent Wi-Fi connection and chat away.Join group chatsEarlier, I mentioned group chatsâ€"use them! Even if you only know one person via your exchange, you can both add friends to the group who are learning the other language and make it more fun, varied and engaging.Here are some techniques to make the most of those bigger groups:Open a conversation about where you are and what youre doing. The great thing about WhatsApp is that you can instantly connect with people in different countries. Share a video of a typical cultural experience from your country and encourage others to do the same. This is a perfect opportunity to get into vocabulary that you might not otherwise know.Share rele vant articles, blogs and videos that youve seen online, either in your target language or your mother tongue. This is an ideal way to give your exchange partners some authentic material.A really handy thing about WhatsApp is the reply function. By swiping right on an interlocutors message, you can reply specifically that message. This means that, even if the conversation has moved on quicklyâ€"WhatsApp groups have the tendency of getting away from you if youre not looking at your phone for a while!â€"you can go back, pick up on specific words that are used in another language and ask about them. You can also correct those little mistakes others make. Trust me, theyll appreciate it!A group chat gives a different dynamic to a language exchange. Try it out!Once you start your WhatsApp language exchange, keep it up! Set reminders on your phone to chat with your partner regularly and talk about what’s going in your life to keep the conversation current.Who knows? You could make a frien d for life.

Where to Find the Best Tutoring Jobs in Vancouver

Where to Find the Best Tutoring Jobs in VancouverTutor jobs in Vancouver are everywhere, although you might not be aware of them. But most people are really glad that they have made a career out of studying, for they would not have thought of such a fun occupation. Here are some useful tips on where to find the best tutoring jobs in Vancouver.The first thing you should look for is tutoring companies, and they are usually a bit more expensive than their counterparts in other cities. If you have a good college education, a masters or doctorate degree, you could easily qualify for these jobs. Of course, the competition is quite stiff; so be sure to bring some samples of your previous work. If you still feel intimidated, you can take up a volunteer job, or some form of internship. While working with a company, you will find yourself being groomed to become a specialist in your field.You also need to write a resume of sorts, as an employer will expect to see some preparation. This is why it's very important to be organized and concise with your presentation. Write clearly and concisely about your qualifications and experiences, while giving some examples of your teaching style. Don't worry about things like formatting and fonts as much as possible, as this is something that companies can appreciate and possibly even offer tips on.If you're still unsure about the job market in Vancouver, try checking out the job sites that are available. There are many on the internet; each one has its own requirements and employment history. You can easily compare some of the requirements and find the one that would be most suitable to you. Most of the sites offer an interview and then get you to sign up to be contacted with more information on what awaits you. Be careful, though, because some of these are scams.Also, do not forget about those phone calls from potential employers. Most of the time, they want to get you to come in for an interview and the recruitment agents usually w ork for the big companies. You might have to make up your mind about whether you want to interview for the job or not. Try to work with the agencies you get in touch with, because if you're serious about it, there's nothing more convenient than having an agent to call you up.In order to decide if the job is worth pursuing, it's very important to consider what kind of benefits you can get from joining a big company. If it means better salary, more opportunities and perks, a better work environment, and a better standard of living, it's a lot better than any job you get from a local school. Take this opportunity to explore all your options before committing yourself to anything. After all, if you really want to work in the field, you should be willing to go out and get yourself certified.The best place to look for job opportunities is online. These are often best if you are still unsure about going for a certificate.

How Much is Private Tutoring Per Hour?

How Much is Private Tutoring Per Hour?Now that you have a knack for how to find private tutors, the next step is to figure out how much they charge per hour. Many times this can be one of the most difficult things to figure out. The only way to find out is to do a little research and compare the rates from different schools.Your first step is to write down the number of hours that you believe that a private tutor will need to teach you for one hour. This is often a difficult task because there are so many factors that come into play. If the tutor has a reputation for being affordable, and if they charge a lot, it might be difficult to determine how much they charge per hour.Go over your past clients. Did you get your job with a recommendation? Is there a regular flow of work? Keep in mind that a reputation of being good can play a big part in getting a great job, and therefore can play a role in your decision on which school to choose.Do a little research to determine what type of pr ivate tutor you can afford. Do you want someone to work online? If so, you want to make sure that the service provider that you choose has the best deal for those who use the internet to complete their work.After you have found a school that you can afford, you will need to look at their rates. In many cases this will be a one-time fee, but some schools will allow you to pay up front, or you can pay in installments. Make sure that you take a good look at what each fee includes.As you are trying to figure out how much is private tutoring per hour, you should always refer to a price list that is available online. You will also want to compare the rates from several schools to see how much each school is charging. It is also good to compare what you are paying per lesson to how much you would pay for a week of classes at another school. The comparison will help you determine if you are getting a good deal, or if the rates are just too high.Once you have found a few tutoring services th at you can afford, and you have compared their rates, you will then need to find the one that fits your needs best. Remember that you will have to work around the schedules of your other classes, but it is worth it if you can get some help with your homework and if you can finish all of your assignments early. There are several ways to find private tutors, but the key is to get a couple of options that fit your needs and your budget.

Florida Tutoring Center - Studying, Learning and Teaching

Florida Tutoring Center - Studying, Learning and TeachingA Florida tutoring center offers a wide variety of teaching services to its students from preschool to higher education levels. Some offer the same services from a single site to five centers spread across Florida.Aside from offering personalized, college-level tutoring and coaching to the students enrolled in the center, the tutors can also be employed by the tutoring center. The tutors serve as teachers for other students that are admitted into the center. The tutors at the tutoring center to make sure that the tutors who teach other students follow the same academic schedule and study very well in school.An individual who plans to attend the tutoring center should know about the conditions, rules and regulations of the center. The teacher must be willing to meet and work with all the students in their center. It is the right of the tutor to assess the students' skills in reading, writing, spelling, computer usage, reading co mprehension, mathematics and scientific works. This assessment helps the tutors in choosing the best candidate among the students to teach the students in the center.The children should be in a position to learn and be taught effectively. This makes sure that the child will be able to realize his or her potential and do well in the center. The other problem is how to keep the child in the center even if he or she is not in class.The problem of a student staying home alone while his or her friends are going to the center cannot be solved. The center, therefore, requires the teacher to go out of the classroom and teach the students outside the class. In this way, the students learn outside the classroom too.A Florida tutoring center may provide the individual with an assignment for a homework assignment that he or she cannot finish by themselves. This is to give the student something to study. The other assignment can be to help with personal study sessions.The tutors at the tutoring center need to know more about the courses works, curriculum development, extracurricular activities and practice tests. The Florida tutoring center helps the students to see that they are doing their best academically. Thus, it proves to be more than a fun and exciting experience for the students.