How to Choose the Best College Math Tutor

How to Choose the Best College Math TutorThe Lake County Math Tutoring Center offers many different math skills to improve your skill levels, and now they offer tutoring for high school students as well. All students in middle and high school should be able to understand basic algebra and other mathematical principles. If you are not taking calculus, or calculus for the first time, it is important that you understand the concepts of calculus.If you are taking a college math tutor, it is important that you understand how to evaluate and apply mathematical strategies in your learning process. College and math tutors are very unique because they bring a very individualized approach to the table and will need to make an effort to make sure that their tutoring practices are making students better as individuals.The college math tutor should have a history of helping students learn math so that you can assess if they are more suited to the curriculum or not. The tutor should be familiar wi th the teaching style and the grading methods, as well as what it means to earn a B in a course. The college math tutor should have worked in the same setting for at least three years, as well as any previous experiences working with students from all sorts of backgrounds. You want a math tutor who can analyze the needs of your students, who can help you understand how you can improve your own learning style, and who can also work on your personal growth as well.One aspect of the math tutor that you really want to look for is a personal touch. You want a math tutor who will work with you personally and try to help you overcome your own insecurities about math. You want a math tutor who understands that not every student learns at the same pace, and that there are some students who are naturally more gifted than others. You also want a math tutor who understands that sometimes the worst students do not always excel, and who will not be afraid to challenge these students.The college m ath tutor should be an academic, too. They should be able to work with students to understand how math works, and what sort of problems arise when you are doing things with a math problem. It is really important that a math tutor to work with you to ensure that you get the best possible tutoring from them.The college math tutor has a lot of expertise in math and will be able to teach you various strategies and tricks to improve your own individual skill level. You want to make sure that the college math tutor you choose is well-versed in how to handle the various problems students have in math. Most students often find that they do not need to have much to say, but rather are just aware of certain facts that could help them to understand more.The college math tutor will know that there are many things that could go wrong with a course, but they will work hard to teach you the techniques to make sure that you understand the material. The college math tutor will also want to ensure th at you understand the educational strategies, and know how to apply these strategies to your own learning process. The college math tutor is designed to be your personal teacher.

Six Tips to Keep Your Child Safe Online

Six Tips to Keep Your Child Safe Online Six Tips to Keep Your Child Safe Online Cyberbullyingonline predatorsidentity theft. For many parents, the World Wide Web is a source of fear and anxiety. Yet, in todays Information Ageand with children who are digital nativesavoidance of digital technologies, social media and cyberspace in general simply isnt possible or practical. Heres the good news: the Internet offers many advantages to students of all ages. It is easier than ever to research any topic or interest, share information, and make connections with people around the world. While the benefits of having so much information at ones fingertips are many, there are risks and dangers as well, especially for children. Here are six tips to keep your child safe online and help him or her learn to use the Internet safely and appropriately: Tip #1: Set limits. Establish house rules about online time. Perhaps you allow 20 minutes immediately after school while your child unwinds from the day and has a snack. Keep a screen-free house once homework time begins and try to maintain a consistent schedule for homework, dinner and bedtime. If your child has a mobile phone, set rules about when the phone gets turned off each night. Tip #2: Keep the computer in a visible location. Its easier to monitor the amount of time your child spends on the computer and the type of content that he or she views if you have it in the kitchen or family room and not his or her bedroom. Tip #3: Be aware of what your child does online. Just as your parents wanted to know where you went and who you spent time with when you were growing up, you should know who your child interacts with online and what types of websites and tools he or she visits and uses. Make it a rule that your child only chat with, instant message, email or talk on Facebook with friends that he or she knows in person. Tip #4: Use safety settings. Set up parental controls on any computers, tablets or other devices in your home. These controls can help you limit Internet access, messaging, email and other online communication capability as well as the time your child spends on the computer. You also can personalize individual settings for children of different ages. In addition, you can buy Internet filter software such as McAfee Safe Eyes or Net Nanny. Tip #5 Talk about privacy. Your child needs to understand from an early age that some people on the Internet might pretend to be people who they are not. Talk about the importance of interacting online only with people he or she knows in real life, and never with strangers. Stress to your child that he or she should never share personal information such as his or her full name, address, phone number or password information with anyone online, no matter who they claim to be. Tip #6: Talk about social media etiquette. Children need to understand what constitutes bullying online: harassment, repeated cruelty or rumor spreading via Facebook or other social media outlets, for example. The rules for treating others with respect and kindness are the same online. If your child ever becomes the target of a bully online via threats or harassment, he or she needs to know that there are ways to remove him or herself from the situation, such as blocking the person and reporting such incidents to a school official. Perhaps the most important way to mitigate the risks of going online is to communicate frequently with your child. Talk about the risks of giving out information online, spending too much time online and visiting unsafe websites. Make your child aware of the instantaneous nature of spreading information in an era of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Discuss how social media impacts how he or she feels about friendships and him or herself. As with all aspects of parenting, keeping your child safe online requires maintaining an open and honest dialogue.

Debate of the week Education needs an early start

Debate of the week Education needs an early start According to new research, children growing up in the poorest fifth of families in the UK are already nearly a year behind children from other families in vocabulary tests by the time they are five. The research was published by the Sutton Trust, which aims to promote social mobility through education. In it, 12,500 British five year olds were surveyed with reading and vocabulary tests. The results found that good parenting and a supportive home environment were the most important influencers, with children who benefited from both scoring more highly in their tests. Just under half of children from the poorest fifth of families were read to daily at age 3, compared with 8 in 10 of children from the most affluent families. Often, children find it difficult to catch up after such a poor start and their parents cannot afford private tutors.Whilst at First Tutors, we have sought to make private tutoring as affordable as possible (some of our tutors charge as little as 9 per hour) we acknowledge that it can be difficult, particularly in a recession. That's why we support the principles behind the government's initiative to provide one-to-one tutoring for those struggling the most in class. As most families who have tried tutoring know, one-to-one tuition is a very effective way to learn and the government's funding of this scheme endorses that perspective. But what if tutoring isn't an option? Try reading together as a simple way to get their education off to a great start. If you have small children, try reading to them every day - even if it's just for ten minutes. If you don't have children of your own, why not volunteer to help teach reading at your local primary school?

Tips From a Private Irvine Tutor Is My Child Social

Tips From a Private Irvine Tutor Is My Child Social Tips From a Private Irvine Tutor: Is My Child Social? Many parents will ask if their child is social enough and if theyre getting enough social time to be on track for childhood benchmarks. Past generations often had time for free play, trips to the playground after school, and longer socializing periods at lunch and recess while in elementary school. However, todays students often find that lunch and recess are shorter than in the past and after school hours are spent preparing for exams, and other academic assignments. This has left many parents to wonder if their child is getting enough social time interacting with a private Irvine tutor is a great way for students to practice their social skills. 1. Does your child seek out social interaction If a child is seeking out social interaction of some kind, they are probably on task. Children who go to school during the day and then come home and start homework straight away often vocalize that they want to play with the kid next door or spend time at the park. Although this may be difficult, it’s a sign that the child would like to be socializing when they are allowed. However, if a child is not interested in seeking out social interaction, either with friends, siblings, or adults more social interaction is probably needed (READ: Five Tips to Encourage Reluctant Readers to Pick Up a Book). 2. Does your child enjoy social activities? Most children relish the time they are allowed to run around with friends or gossip about what happened at school or over the weekend, however, some children prefer to be on their own.  If a child enjoys positive social activities with other children their age, they are very likely on track. On the other hand, is a child shies away from playing with other kids or struggles to interact, they may need more examples of positive social interaction in order to find it enjoyable. 3. Does your child play with other kids at school? School is probably the only situation in which a multitude of children of the same age are put together in the same room. Some kids prefer a playmate who is one year up or down but most children in elementary school prefer a playmate their own age. The school environment provides an excellent opportunity for children to make friends with classmates (often to the point where they get in trouble for socializing too much). If your child has several friends at school, whom they either interact with only at school or whom they play with after school, theyre likely on task. However, if a child goes to a very small school (where children of differing age groups are put in a combo class) or if a child is home-schooled (and not around many other children), they may lose out on valuable social interaction (READ: 14 Ways to Get Your Kid to Play Outside). In Short Children who are in an isolated environment for one reason or another will likely benefit from more time spent at the playground, in a library or community social group, or a good old fashioned playground. These days, school time is heavily focused on academics, even from a very early age, thus positive and successful social interaction is often overlooked. It’s important for a younger student to be able to develop valuable people-skills to use now and later in life (READ: Tutoring and Test Scores: Assessing Improvement). Students who view socialization with different types of playmates as a positive experience will often be able to make friends with just about anybody in their adult workplace, making them a more successful team player and employee. Additionally, young students who learn to share time and space, take responsibility for themselves, and offer responsibility to other people are likely to have interactions with their peers more easily over time. Because schools are becoming more regimented in the 21st century, students may need to have a supplemental social education. Positive social interactions with other children and adults will provide younger students with valuable skills for their present and future. 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 post about.

italki Climbs a Mountain

italki Climbs a Mountain Over the weekend italki got to get away from Shanghai. We wanted to get away, see more of China, and get to know each other a little better. In the last year italki has doubled in the number of staff.  The company filled up a bus and embarked on a two-day journey to the ??? (Ox-head mountain) national park, in the heart of Zhejiang.   The area is a magical place. High, wild peaks are covered in a lush green that is rare to see in the sprawling city of Shanghai. The fog, seemingly present all day, but most poetic close to dawn, rolls down the steep inclines. Apparently shredded by the tops of the mountains, the fog dissipates into eddies and currents. It is a cloud that, much to its confusion, has suddenly discovering something entirely unfamiliar to it the ground. The entire italki collective sleepwalked onto  the  bus at 6:45 am, and embarked on our journey. After a #jampacked #weekend in #zhejiang #cowshead #mountain the #italki #team took a #6hour #busride back to #shanghai #totallyworthit #somethingsmellsinhere #whenisthenextreststop #wakemeupwhenwegetthere #cominghome #happycampers #companytrip #openthewindows #??? #backtowork A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Aug 23, 2015 at 5:37am PDT As the Chinese countryside rolled by in our windows, still half asleep, we could see the pace of life change, bustle of the city and it’s 21+ million disappeared in our rear window. A few hours passed and the terrain changed, dramatically. The bus grunted and moaned  its way  up, fighting against  the thin air against a steep grade. Out of the windows we could see the bottoms of the mountains. Seemingly close but sinking deeper and deeper into the earth. The mountain roads took us up and along. The bus huffed away, skirting around the edge of the precipice, giving us long, thoughtful look down. As far as “corporate togetherness” events go, our trip  was far from the usual fare. It was remote, physically challenging, and actually fun.   Our first stop was the “rafting” (not counting a very traditional Chinese lunch in a speck-on-the-map sort of town). If you have images of going down rapids, 6 8 people to a boat, anchoring yourself with your foot while you paddle this was not it. We separated into groups of two, picked a boat, picked a wooden paddle which resembled a two-by-four, and got into the water. The course of the river itself seemed to resemble a log flume ride more than river-rafting. Each set of rapids was built up and secured with concrete, creating a … nozzle of a sort. Each of these choke-points was manned by several guys wearing conical straw hats, and operating a long stick of bamboo with a metal hook on the end. They would corral the hapless rafters towards the drops, regulating the timing to prevent collisions. Once your turn came up, the raft would be sent through the concrete nozzle and ride the vigorous foaming water through to the level a foot or three below, and further downstream.   italki went wild. Splashing each other and finding the best ways to obstruct the progress of their peers through the rapids. Xiao Hui and Jim on a #whitewater #raft in the middle of #zhejiang #companytrip #soaked #italki #activity #teambuilding #waterfall #raftingtrip #6hourbusride A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Aug 21, 2015 at 7:46am PDT We played in the water and sun, before finally settling into the hot baths with herbs stuffed in industrial-sized tea-bags made of fabric. There we socialized further. Moving between flavors of baths, one could hear the bantering in a dozen languages. The Official Proceedings: The next morning we had a typical company meeting. Each department presented their work for the month and quarter. We talked about the work we expect to do in the future. Each one of these meetings we get a little bit better, a little closer to new features, capabilities. Its a giddy feeling to see progress. In a building on top of a mountain, here, in the depths of China, the atmosphere was also perfect for the next activity. We have almost doubled in size in terms of staff within one year. A quickly-growing company often risks its warm, personable atmosphere with rapid expansion. It’s also easy to lose a sense of history, of the team’s historical mission in these circumstances. That’s why, at this celebration of our work and beautiful nature around us, we learned about the history of the Company. We heard stories from those who have started italki: the  struggles, the numerous offices, the small, incremental triumphs that brought us here. We connected to our historical mission again, and took that momentum further trying to envision our futures. As always, the future is uncertain, but we see the impact of our work. In all the stories of success we hear from our students, in knowing the amount of struggle that went into creating the meaning behind the little pink speech bubble, we are reminded of what we stand for, and why we work. Climbing the Mountain This trip was fundamentally not about the usual go team exercise one expects from any sort of corporate togetherness event. Any go team moments came from a genuine enjoyment of the company and the sense of shared mission. More than that, though, it is the insights that we gained about one another that really created a sense of  belonging.    We finished up the meeting to get to the most challenging part of our trip: Climbing the mountain. As an aside I must tell you that Chinese national parks are designed in an odd way. The slopes of natural mountains and lush greenery are crossed by  well-paved concrete sidewalks. These often take the shape of an endless staircase. They are kept at altitude, resting on a series of blocks embedded directly into the the face of the mountain. Park visitors climb. There are no dirt trails marked off by logs. The contact with nature is not direct, and feels a bit like a set piece from Bradburys A Sound of Thunder. Indeed, at times it feels like one can be looking hundreds years into the past, watching a side of the hill or a rivulet in the rock formation.  Swaying to their own thoughts, the branches speak with the wind. We set off to climb.  Thousands of steps snaked endlessly through lush greenery. Breathtaking drops and sights interspersed with desperate sprints, up.  The climb was brutal. After 2 hours, Iker is now #struggling #companyretreat #hike #theytoldmeitwasonlyanhour #nopainnogain #youcandoit

Practical Language Magic The 10 Most Useful Languages for Any Learner

Practical Language Magic The 10 Most Useful Languages for Any Learner Practical Language Magic: The 10 Most Useful Languages for Any Learner Learning a language can cast a spell on you.The grammar is bewitching!The vocabulary is beguiling!But with all the excitement of learning a language, you mayve overlooked the most practical magic of all: usefulness.While its fun and exciting to learn any language, not all languages are equally useful for every learner. After all, learning a dead language may be intriguing, but unless youre a particular type of scholar you probably wont find yourself whipping it out in casual conversation.So if youre deciding which second (or third, or fourth) language to learn  and you value practicality, look into the crystal ball to see your future with these 10 useful languages! What Makes a Language Useful?The usefulness of a language depends on several factors, including personal goals and preferences. Here are some key things to take into account when deciding which language is most useful for you.Number of SpeakersThe most common languages  are often among the most useful languages for the s imple reason that theyre widely spoken. Learning a language that a lot of people speak opens up more possibilities to use and/or need the language.However, even some languages that arent as widely spoken by native speakers may still be incredibly useful because theyre frequently used in international contexts. For instance, the  official U.N. languages  are often used in political, business and nonprofit contexts.Additionally, its important to consider what second languages people across the world are learning. For example, French is a widely spoken second language, increasing its number of total speakers massively beyond the number of native speakers.Geographic RegionAnother important factor to consider is where a language is spoken.European languages  are frequently popular due to travel and business interests. However, each geographic region has a different appeal for a wide variety of reasons.That being said, its important to consider your own interests and goals when assessing the geographic region where a language is spoken. For example, even if a language is widely spoken in a certain region but you have no intention of traveling there, this language will be less useful for you than a language from a region you hope to visit often. If you practically live on the beach and hate cold whether, Spanish will probably be a lot more useful for you than Norwegian.VersatilitySometimes, you dont really know what youll want to use a language for. In that case, youll want to pay particular attention to a languages versatility.Widely spoken languages and  languages spoken in the U.S.  are usually the most versatile, because you could use them at home or abroad. Languages like Mandarin Chinese or French are versatile because theyre used in a wide range of professional fields, from business to politics to art. Choosing a versatile language can ensure you get something out of all your studying.CareerLanguage skills are highly desirable in virtually any career field. Ho wever, which language is most useful is based largely on your individual career field.For instance, if you work in the U.S. in nearly any field (medicine, law, customer service, education, etc.) Spanish will probably come in handy.However, if you work in international business, you might also benefit from Mandarin, Japanese, German, etc.Each career field is unique, so the best way to determine what language will be most useful for your career is to look at job listings. Find postings of jobs that look ideal to you. What language skills do these jobs require? Developing these skills will help ensure youre qualified for the positions you want.UsabilityHow exactly is usability different from usefulness? Usability refers to how often youll actually be speaking the language. Mandarin Chinese might be widely spoken in your field, but if you personally only use it twice a year at industry conferences, it has less usability for you.If you have travel plans, you might choose a language youll use abroad. If you have family members who speak another language, this would also increase its usability for you.Usability also involves some of the factors weve discussed above, like number of speakers, geographic location and versatility,  since they can influence how and/or when you might need a language.Regardless, languages you use more often are inherently more useful. Plus, the more you use a language, the better youll get at it!Practical Language Magic: The 10 Most Useful Languages for Any LearnerAs you may already know, the fastest way to get started in any language is immersive learning (in other words, surrounding yourself with the written and spoken language). Of course, if you don’t currently live in an area where your target language is spoken, that’s a lot harder to achieve. FluentU is a great way to mimic the immersion experience no matter where you areâ€"it offers authentic videos like movie trailers, music videos, inspiring talks and more.Each video comes wit h interactive captions, flashcards and exercises, so you’re actively building your vocabulary while you absorb the native sounds of the language. FluentU also keeps track of your learning and suggests more videos that’ll suit your level and goals. Better yet, you can take this personalized and immersive language practice anywhere with the mobile app for iOS or Android devices.FluentU has programs for many of the useful languages that well cover below, including Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, French and more. Check out all the options and start watching as soon as today with a free trial.In the list below, information about which languages are most widely spoken comes from Ethnologues list of languages by size, while speaker counts come from the dedicated Ethnologue page for each language. Unless otherwise noted, information on the sizes of different economies comes from the CIA World Factbook, while information on the U.S.s top trading partners comes from the U.S. Census Bureau.ArabicIf you want to learn a language thats spoken by hundreds of millions of people and can help set you apart from other job applicants, look no further than Arabic!Arabic is spoken by over 290 million people, making it the fourth most widely spoken  first language in the world. Its the official language in over 20 countries, so there are plenty of places where your Arabic skills will come in handy. Arabic is also an official language of the U.N.Additionally, Arabic skills are in hot demand. Arabic has been identified as a critical language for national security. This means learners can apply for the Critical Language Scholarship Program. But beyond government jobs, Arabic speakers can also find work in international NGOs, journalism and more.Since Arabic is widely spoken in many of the worlds wealthiest nations, Arabic speakers might also find work in science, engineering, architecture, business and more.Mutual intelligibility, the degree to which speakers of one l anguage/dialect can understand speakers of another language/dialect, varies among the dialects of Arabic. While Arabic includes several dialects that arent mutually intelligible, studying Arabic can open doors to learning whatever dialects you hope to specialize in.Mandarin ChineseWant to be able to communicate with a billion more people? Learning Chinese can increase your ability to communicate with a massive chunk of the worlds population.Thats because Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. While other dialects that arent always mutually intelligible are often grouped together as Chinese, Mandarin Chinese alone has over a billion speakers around the world. For the record, the World Population Clock estimates that there are about 7.6 billion people in the world, meaning more than 13 percent of the worlds population speaks Mandarin Chinese.If thats not enough to convince you of its usefulness, Chinese is also one of the six official languages of the U.N.An d since China has a huge population, it also has huge buying power. China has one of the largest economies in the world. For anyone who learns Chinese, the booming Chinese economy can be a boon in their career.In fact, American Express lists Mandarin Chinese as one of the most essential languages for business.  China is the top trading partner of the U.S.  International business positions are likely to demand Chinese skills more and more, opening up job opportunities.But business isnt the only career option for Chinese speakers! Theres also a good deal of demand for native English speakers to teach in China.  Speaking Chinese can help set applicants apart from the crowd when trying to snag a position.FrenchThis former titan of international communication mayve been knocked down a peg by English, but French still has a strong grip on the world.There are about 280 million-plus French speakers in the world. Of these, only about 76 million are native speakers, making it the 14th most co mmon first language. The other 200 million speak French as a second language.Plus, French isnt only an official language of the U.N., its also the official language of 29 countries on five continents. But dont think French is spoken in only 29 countries! The  Organsation internationale de la Francophonie, an international organization  comprised of countries in which French is widely spoken, has 84 member statesâ€"thats a lot of potential opportunities to use your French skills!Perhaps because its so widespread, French is also widely used in international nonprofits and diplomacy, so its particularly useful for those wanting a career in the nonprofit or diplomatic realms and/or development. French is useful in the business world as well, since CNN reports France has the fifth largest economy.French is also particularly useful in an academic context. In particular, since French has long been a major world player, learning French may be beneficial to aspiring historians.And since a lo t of English-language words have French roots, French is actually useful for anyone looking to study the English language in more depth.GermanWhen it comes to usefulness, German is most certainly not the  wurst.Its estimated that 130 million people in the world speak German. Plus, its the 13th most common first language in the world.Not only is German the most widely spoken native language in the European Union, but Germany is also strong economically. It  has the fourth largest economy, according to the previously noted CNN report.  The U.S. Census Bureau reports that Germany is the fifth top trading partner of the U.S.This creates business opportunities for those who speak German. Plus, Germany has a strong track record in academia and innovation, so anyone interested in pursuing a forward-thinking field could benefit from learning German.HindustaniSometimes called Hindi-Urdu, Hindustani is a name that groups together the mutually intelligible languages of Hindi and Urdu. These la nguages are grouped together due to history, grammar and vocabulary, though they can also be classified separately due to their different scripts and cultural associations. Hindustani is spoken in Northern India and Pakistan.There are an estimated 260 million native speakers of Hindi. Additionally, another 69 million people speak Urdu natively.If Hindustani isnt on your radar yet, it should beâ€"especially if youre learning a new language for professional regions. India is projected to have the worlds fastest growing large-scale economy, so learning Hindustani can put you ahead of the curve in your industry.ItalianWhile it may not be as widely spoken as other languages on this list, Italian can still be useful.There are an estimated 65 million Italian speakers in the world, making it the 21st most common first language.While that might not seem like much compared to other languages in this list, learning Italian still has its place. After all, Italy has long been associated with art and culture. Ancient Rome greatly shaped Western culture and Italy was the epicenter of the Renaissance. While the Latin language of early Romans may be dead, the Italian language was based on Latin, and the Italian language was used in many Renaissance texts.If you work in the humanities, speaking Italian will give you some serious cred by allowing you to conduct research with authentic texts.Plus, speaking Italian would allow you to enjoy a plethora of contemporary research on these eras and learn more about significant sites and history.  In fact, Italy has  over 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Because of Italys strong association with culture, Italian is particularly useful for anyone interested in art, fashion, food, history and/or music.JapaneseLearning Japanese is useful for so much more than just watching your favorite anime (but thats cool, too)!Its estimated that 128 million people speak Japanese, making it the ninth most common first language.Japan is also a business hub . CNN reports  that Japan has the third largest economy. Plus, Japan is the fourth top trading partner of the U.S. That means that anyone considering a career in international business might benefit from brushing up on their Japanese.Whats more, Japan is known for innovation, so Japanese might be beneficial to technology aficionados, whether you want to work in the field or just stay abreast of the latest inventions. Tech giants like Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Nintendo, Toshiba and so many more started in Japan. Some of the most innovative products and ideas, like mind-reading AI, are still coming out of Japan, so speaking Japanese will allow you to read all about these products before they ever hit American markets.PortugueseThere are nearly 230 million people who speak Portuguese, making it the seventh most common first language.  Plus, the Portuguese language is gaining speakers.Portuguese is also spoken in geographically diverse regions. It has official status in nine countries in Europe, South America, Africa and Asia.Plus, Portuguese has plenty of professional uses. Portuguese is included on  the American Express list  of the most essential languages for business, which makes sense since Brazil has the ninth largest economy.Additionally, Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest, so biologists and other scientists may benefit from speaking Portuguese in order to study the region.RussianIf you play your cards right, learning Russian can split open to reveal its usefulnessâ€"like a matryoshka doll of opportunities.There are an estimated 268 million Russian speakers in the world. This includes over 153 million native speakers and over 113 million people who speak it as a second language, making it the eighth most common  first language in the world.  Russian is also one of the six official languages of the U.N.Because of Soviet influence in the region, Russian is common throughout Eastern Europe, the Baltic states, the Caucasus and Central Asia. This makes Russi an a particularly useful language for anyone interested in a huge span of Europe and Asia. While not everyone will speak Russian, many people will understand it to some extent. Since there are dozens of native languages in the region and youre unlikely to be able to learn all of them, knowing Russian can provide you with a valuable tool to communicate across cultures.Russian is useful to professionals across multiple fields. American Express  includes Russian on the list of essential languages for business. Plus, Russias economy is expected to grow. Due to Russias size and power, Russian is also important in international politics.Since Russian literature is often considered among the finest, Russian is also a useful language for avid readers and literary scholars.SpanishIf you live in the U.S. and want to learn a language youll use regularly, Spanish is a leading contender.There are more than 500 million Spanish speakers in the world, making it the second most widely spoken  first language in the world. Spanish has official status in 20 countries in North America, South America, Europe and Africa. Spanish is also an official language of the U.N.Plus, if youre looking to learn an essential language for business,  American Express  puts Spanish on its list. Spanish speaking countries also do a lot of business with the U.S. Mexico is its third top trading partner.But beyond that, Spanish is a particularly useful language for Americans to learn because its widely spoken in the U.S. There are an estimated 52.6 million Spanish speakers in the U.S., meaning the U.S. Spanish-speaking population is larger than those of Spain and Colombia. So even if you dont intend to travel or work in an international setting, Spanish may very well be useful in your day-to-day life.Whether youre using Spanish in the business world, the medical field or youre just chatting with someone in line at the grocery store, in many parts of the U.S., you wont lack for opportunities to use your Spanish skills.So if you want to learn a type of magic more practical than herbology and potions combined, look no further than these 10 useful languages! And One More ThingFluentU has a ton of useful languages on tap, and is always working on adding more. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs qu iz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. 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Solving Solvable Solving Problems Through Organic Chemistry Stereochemistry Practice

Solving Solvable Solving Problems Through Organic Chemistry Stereochemistry PracticeWhen you first become acquainted with the subject of organic chemistry, you may wonder what the purpose of getting involved in stereochemistry practice problems is. Well, if you are at that stage, you will have to get the right attitude and mindset about stereochemistry and this can be done through working out some solvable stereochemistry practice problems.There are a few rules for practicing chemistry. For example, you should never try to solve these problems before you have understood the basics of the subject. In other words, if you try to do this on your own you will never understand how stereochemistry is actually conducted and at best you will end up trying to outsmart your instructor.You should always try to learn the basic concept first before trying to tackle some hard-core problems. This will help you grasp the exact process of working with the molecules in a scientific manner. If you fail to do this, you will end up with wrong conclusions and may end up being wrong with the results. To put it another way, by taking some organic chemistry stereochemistry practice problems, you will be able to prepare yourself for the actual test.When you are practicing the stereochemistry problems, you should try to get a better understanding of the lab procedure. For this, you must ensure that you are well prepared in terms of chemical equipments. Before you try to solve these problems, you should also look up all the available resources to help you understand the process. But before you get the necessary information, it is important that you remember that you should be proficient in the procedures before taking on any stereochemistry practice problems.Once you are confident that you are equipped and ready, you may proceed to attempt to solve the solvable problems. As a guideline, you should try to solve the problem on the right side and you should also keep in mind that your task is not to understand the entire theory behind the structure of the molecule but instead to solve the stereochemistry practice problems. You should be familiar with the theory on the molecular structure and that is the least complicated part of the process. So, you can try to solve the problems on a given side and focus on solving it on the correct side.You should also make a note of the results as you proceed through the procedure and start putting your solutions on the relevant problems. As far as the solvable problems are concerned, it is also important that you take them one at a time. This will help you focus on the solution and eventually you will understand the process better and will get the right solution that you want.Of course, before you embark on this new line of studies, you must first have some basic understanding of chemistry and the basics of the field. Studying this field can be a challenging process but once you have a handle on the concepts, you will be able to work your way to success. So, ensure that you get all the help that you need so that you can tackle the challenges of the field of organic chemistry.

Palm Beach State College - Free Tutoring

Palm Beach State College - Free TutoringPalm Beach State College is a community college that offers free tutoring to those students who have completed high school. There are also other programs that you can take up that will allow you to earn the college credits needed to qualify for your associate's degree.The campus is located in Palm Beach, Florida and is part of the Florida State University system. This campus has everything you would expect from a college such as cafeterias, classes, and housing. The Palm Beach State College tutoring services offer help for students who are having trouble with their classes.Students can get the help they need to succeed in school and it is all free tutoring. There are plenty of classes that are available and students do not have to worry about cramming for their next test. They can get tutoring by sitting down and talking to an advisor at any time of the day or night. It is important to remember that when you go into college, you will be require d to take some college courses such as biology, chemistry, English, and math.Other classes are optional and the student's field is open. These classes are usually elective, which means you can get them after you have earned your bachelor's degree. When you complete the program, you will be able to get your associate's degree.An easy class is always good and since there are so many classes, there is no excuse to get a poor grade. You will be given an F for an F. Students with an F in your hands will be happy since they will already have a diploma.It is so convenient to use the free tutoring offered by the Palm Beach State College system. You will be able to go back to your old routine and do what youwere doing before college and be able to earn your associate's degree. Being able to work while earning your degree is always something worth looking forward to.Palm Beach State College is the home of tutoring is available for students in all majors. You do not have to worry about how man y courses you have or what a low grade you might get.

How the Violin is Played in the Americas

How the Violin is Played in the Americas Playing the Violin in the Americas ChaptersCommon Violins in the AmericasThe Violin Around the AmericasWhere to Learn to Play the Violin in the AmericasThe Most Famous Violinists from the Americas“Don’t go faster than the violin” - Quebecois ProverbThe violin family of stringed instruments is as popular in North and South America as it is in Europe. 15% of music students in the United States of America play the violin whereas 41% play the guitar.“Ability to think, like the violin or piano, requires daily practice.” - Charlie ChaplinWhile this is quite high in comparison to South America, there’s still local interest in the violin.In this article, we're going to have a look at the countries around the Americas and how they play the violin and similar string instruments.It’s important, from a young age, to attend music schools and higher education institutions and conservatoires if you want to become a great violinist, composer, or performer. In the Americas, there are tonnes of reputable establishments of fering violin tuition. Here are some of the most reputable:Conservatorio Superior de Música “Manuel de Falla”, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMusical Conservatory Beethoven, Saõ Paulo, BrazilConservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal, CanadaHumber College School of Music in Toronto, Canada.Projazz Professional Institute, Providencia, ChileEMMAT, Bogota, ColombiaUniversidad de Costa Rica, Costa RicaConservatorio Amadeo Roldan, Havana, CubaJulliard School, New York, United States of AmericaConservatorio de Música de Occidente “Jesús Castillo”, GuatemalaInstituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura, Mexico City, MexicoFacultad de Bellas Artes, Panama City, PanamaConservatorio Nacional de Música, Lima, PeruConservatory of Music of Puerto RicoEscuela Universitaria de Música, Montevideo, UruguayConservatorio de Música Simón Bolívar, Caracas, VenezuelaDid you know that there are over 350 internationally-recognised establishments in the United States where you can train to be a professional violinist?Speaking of professionals, do you know some of the most famous violinists from the Americas?The Most Famous Violinists from the AmericasSome play in international orchestras and some know every one of Mozart’s symphonies off by heart. Here are some of the most famous American (both North American and South American) violinists:Willy Arteaga. A violinist from Venezuela known for using his violin politically against the current regime in place.Ljerko Spiller. A violinist and conductor whose two children are both on the same musical path.Jean Carignan. One of the greatest Canadian violinists.Ricardo Herz. A Brazilian violin virtuoso.Yilian Cañizares. A Cuban violin maestro.Catalina Escobar. A Chilean violinist who now plays in France.Manuel Arce Sotelo. A violinist and ethnomusicologist from Peru.Enrique Diemecke. A Mexican conductor and violinist.There are a lot of famous violinists from both North and South America. (Source: RoAll)The violin is a passio nate instrument with a variety of influences and ways to be played, especially across the Americas.Would you like to become the next great violinist or one of the best composers of your generation?If you can't make it all the way to the Americas, don't forget there are private tutors available in the UK such as the tutors on Superprof. Since you're a tutor's only student (in that class), they can tailor all the lesson to you.Additionally, a large portion of the tutors on Superprof offer the first hour of tuition for free. This is a great opportunity to talk to them about how they teach, what they can teach you, and just to see if you get along. Whether you want to learn the violin for fun, get into a prestigious music school (in North America, South America, or elsewhere), or become a professional violinist, you can find a tutor to help you work towards your goals.For those who live rurally or have a work schedule that doesn't allow them to get regular violin tutorials, there are al ways online private tutorials via webcam. These are often cheaper than face-to-face tutorials as the tutor doesn't have to cover the cost of travelling in their rates.Violin is played differently around the world, learn more about how the violin is played in Africa or how violinists  play in Asia  and the importance of the violin in Europe.