Pirate Tutoring Center Eco Home Schooling Solutions

Pirate Tutoring Center Eco Home Schooling SolutionsIf you are searching for an end home schooling solution then I am afraid that you will be disappointed. The main reason for this is that the menu system is designed for very little schooling and it can not be used effectively for that purpose.In the end of the day, the menu system can be best suited to use in traditional teaching methods that have traditionally been used to teach kids. That means that it can be used to teach basic reading, writing and math but not a whole lot more.It can also be best used in small classroom environments where the classroom is not big enough to use a normal classroom curriculum. For example, if you have a science lab with only a couple of desks and chairs to go around, it would be difficult to use the menu system effectively. However, if you have a large science lab or a large school then the end is a great alternative to a standard teaching method.The best cut for home schooling that I have seen is o ne designed by Pirate Tutoring Center. Pirate Tutoring Center makes ecu training videos and they have a large library of you resources to help anyone learn how to use the menu system.The main reason that the Pirate Tutoring Center makes so many different ecu resources is because they believe that there is a need for a whole new method of teaching. They believe that using the menu system can be very helpful in making sure that every student is able to develop their ability in the right way.Of course, you can never go wrong with the Pirate Tutoring Center ecu and if you want to see what all the fuss is about then you should check out their website and see what all the hype is about. There are some really good end systems available to the public and if you are looking for a better way to educate your children, then you should definitely take a look at the Pirate Tutoring Center.If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for Pirate Tutoring Center, then please feel free to conta ct me at the address below. Good luck in your search for the perfect cut.

Good Reads Book Recommendations for High School Students from AJ Tutoring Leaders

Good Reads Book Recommendations for High School Students from AJ Tutoring Leaders Just in time for the holiday season, we crowd-sourced a list of book recommendations from leaders and veteran tutors at AJ Tutoring. The only requirements were that the books be appropriate for high-school-aged readers, and that they not be books that regularly show up on high school reading lists.Fiction and non-fiction, memoir and sci-fi?its all here. Take a look and find something new for your student (or you) to enjoy!The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.Paulo Coelhos masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far differentâ€"and far more satisfyingâ€"than he ever imagined. Santiagos journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along lifes path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.Recommended by Christina.Angelas Ashes: A Memoir, by Frank McCourt.“When I look back on my childhood I wonder how I managed to survive at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is the miserable Irish Catholic childhood.”Recommended by CJ.The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley, by Malcolm X and Alex Haley. One of Time Magazines 100 most important books of the 20th century. A stark, unflinching look at race relations in America during the baby boom era.Recommended by  Matt.Bad Feminist: Essays, by Roxane Gay.Fantastic collection of essays exploring the pressures women inflict on themselves, as well as the demands society inflicts on us. Roxane Gay is phenomenal?accessible language, impactful ideas, and refreshing directness. 8th grade and up.Recommended by Magen.Catch-22, by Joseph Heller.This book taught me that literature can be entertaining and got me to start reading more on my own.Recommended by Maric h.A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. As much a part of Christmas as mistletoe and carolers, Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” was once read publicly on Christmas Eve each year by Dickens himself. This heartwarming tale continues to stir in us the same feelings of repentance, forgiveness, and love that transformed Ebenezer Scrooge from grumbling, Bah! Humbug! to sharing Tiny Tims happy God bless us, every one!'Recommended by Carmel.The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America, by Erik Larson. Whether youre interested in American history, architecture, the city of Chicago, or the psychology of serial killers?or just enjoy a compelling, meticulously-researched true story?you wont be able to put this book down until its over.Recommended by Karen.Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type, by Paul Tieger, Barbara Barron, and Kelly Tieger.   A fun and eye-opening book that will identify your personality type and help you explore what careers you will enjoy most. Especially useful for high schoolers starting to think about what theyd like to major in!Recommended by Jake.Enders Game/Enders Shadow, by Orson Scott Card. Two of the best books in the Ender universe. Well-written sci-fi classics with crossover appeal. A great pick for adolescents, who will be able to identify with Enders character.Recommended by Allison.Foundation, by Isaac Asimov. Sci-fi with some great twists.Recommended by David.The Ghost Map: The Story of Londons Most Terrifying Epidemic?And How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World, by Steven Johnson. Its the summer of 1854, and London is just emerging as one of the first modern cities in the world. But lacking the infrastructure necessary to support its rapidly expanding population, the city has become the perfect breeding ground for a terrifying disease no one knows how to cure. As the cholera outbreak takes hold, a physician and a local cur ate are spurred to action-and ultimately solve the most pressing medical riddle of their time.Recommended by Jimmy.The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, by N.K. Jemisin. One of the first works by Hugo award-winning author N.K. Jemisin, this is the beginning of a fantasy trilogy that stars incredible female protagonists and explores systems of power in exciting ways. What would *you* do if you could command gods?Recommended by Jessica.Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis. A great intro to Christianity.Recommended by Joe.Musicophilia, by Oliver Sacks. For anyone interested in science and how the human brain works! Musicophilia explores how music affects the human condition through the stories of various people suffering from what Sacks calls musical misalignments. Among them: a man struck by lightning who suddenly desires to become a pianist at the age of forty-two; an entire group of children with Williams syndrome, who are hypermusical from birth; people with amusia, to whom a symphony sounds like the clattering of pots and pans; and a man whose memory spans only seven seconds-for everything but music.Recommended by Jimmy.The Nix, by Nathan Hill. A fantastic novel about love, betrayal, politics and pop culture.Recommended by Pat.Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline. A really fun read for the nerd in all of us. Also, if you like audio books?the audio version is narrated by Wil Wheaton!Recommended by Chelsea and Allison.The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax’s books in existence. Soon Daniel’s seemingly i nnocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets?an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love.Recommended by Merylynn.Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagicians Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks, by Arthur Benjamin and Michael Shermer. An easy book to read if you only have short intervals of time! Provides cool tricks for operations with large numbers that you can practice anywhere you go.Recommended by Aly.A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens. I love Dickens descriptive language. Every scene in the book is expressed so vividly. Heroic Sydney Carton and friends contrast the true, the good, and the beautiful with the evil, vengeful and misguided Madam Defarge and the French revolutionaries.Recommended by John.Happy reading!

Avoiding an ADHD Misdiagnosis The essential components of an effective ADHD evaluation

Avoiding an ADHD Misdiagnosis The essential components of an effective ADHD evaluation Rates of ADHD diagnoses in the US continue to rise steadily, with a newly published study showing that 10% of todays children and teens are diagnosed with ADHD compared to 6% back in the late 1990s.1 There are many possible reasons for the sharp increase in diagnoses, including increased awareness about ADHD (especially the inattentive subtype), improved health care access, and more rigid education and testing standards in public schools. These factors all contribute to higher rates of proper diagnoses for kids with ADHD who would have otherwise been missed, and thats a good thing. Unfortunately, these same factors can also contribute to higher rates of misdiagnoses among kids and teens who are falling behind academically or are struggling to pay attention and follow classroom rules for reasons that are unrelated to ADHD. With more and more children and teens being diagnosed with ADHD, its more important than ever for parents to insist that their child receive a rigorous diagnostic assessment. A thorough assessment is the only way to minimize the risk of a misdiagnosis and ensure that ADHD is the most appropriate explanation for a child or teens symptoms and behavior. Often, ADHD diagnoses are made in the pediatricians office after a single visit. If these office visits are too brief and rating scales completed by parents and teachers arent included in the assessment process, then the likelihood of a misdiagnosis goes up dramatically. Some pediatricians have a practice that can support the demands of an ADHD diagnostic assessment and have a great deal of experience in this area, but often the most thorough evaluations are conducted by a mental health specialty provider or a developmental pediatrician. When evaluating whether the assessment your child or teen is receiving is as rigorous as it needs to be, look for the following components: Detailed Interview with Parents The foundation of a solid ADHD evaluation is a detailed parent interview that assesses the childs medical history, and social history, as well as his or her history of symptoms of ADHD and other conditions like anxiety and depression. Overall, the goal of this interview is to establish a timeline for the development of ADHD symptoms and behaviors as well as other disorders or situational factors that may also explain a childs symptoms. At a minimum this interview should take 30-60 minutes. Detailed Interview with the Child or Adolescent Older children and adolescents should also be interviewed. Children and teens with ADHD may not have much insight into their ADHD symptoms, but they often have an awareness of anxiety or depression symptoms that may not be as obvious to parents or others around them. Symptom Rating Scales Completed by Parents and Children or Teens In addition to diagnostic interviews, rating scales completed by parents and the child (ages 8 and older) or adolescent themselves are a key component of a thorough diagnostic assessment. Rating scales should include questions related to ADHD symptoms as well as symptoms of other disorders. These measures often include normative scales which allow the provider to compare ratings for the child or teen undergoing the evaluation against a large database of scores to see how the child or teen compares to peers of a similar age and gender. This can help determine whether a childs behavior and symptoms are typical of someone their age or if they have relative weaknesses in certain areas. Symptom Rating Scales Completed by Teachers In order to meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD, children and teens must experience impairment at school as well as at home, making teacher reports an essential component of an ADHD assessment. Like the rating scales completed by parents, these measures should include questions about symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as ADHD and should include normative scales that allow for comparisons with same age peers. A measure of academic performance and skills should also be included to help determine whether a learning disorder evaluation is also needed. Ratings should be completed by teachers who have had the child in the classroom for at least 1 month at the time of the evaluation. If a child or teen has multiple teachers, then ideally each teacher should provide ratings, so the evaluator can determine whether a childs symptoms present differently across classroom subjects and settings. Report Cards Past and current year report cards can be extremely helpful in an ADHD evaluation. Report cards include valuable information about a childs behavior and focus in the classroom over time and can be used to identify the need for a learning disorder evaluation. Learning Disorder Evaluation in Kids and Teens with Learning Concerns In some cases, learning disorder symptoms can look a lot like symptoms of ADHD. When kids and teens struggle to learn new concepts despite having average or above average intelligence, they may have difficulty focusing in class or may act-out behaviorally. If report cards and teacher ratings suggest a history of poor performance in some subject areas but not others (for example, a child or teen receives below average grades in math but receives average or above average grades in other subjects), then a learning disorder evaluation should be completed by the school or by an educational specialist or psychologist. The process of diagnosing ADHD is complex and participating in the evaluation process can take a great deal of time and effort but the effort is worth it in the long run when you receive an accurate diagnosis that can be used to identify the best treatments for your child or teen. 1 Xu G, Strathearn L, Liu B, Yang B, Bao W. Twenty-Year Trends in Diagnosed Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among US Children and Adolescents, 1997-2016.JAMA Network Open.2018;1(4):e181471. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.1471 ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

21 Righteous Reasons You Should Start Learning Languages with Video

21 Righteous Reasons You Should Start Learning Languages with Video 21 Righteous Reasons You Should Start Learning Languages with Video How many videos have you watched so far today?Video is a huge part of our everyday lives now.Its extremely personal. We often feel like our favorite video games, movies and shows are pieces of our identities.Its also as diverse as the human experience  itself, including everything from comedy sketches and drama series to news broadcasts, live interviews, commercials and YouTube clips.So, of all the countless ways to learn a language, using video is the one dearest to our hearts.Its not that there arent other enjoyable and effective ways to learn a language, or that video is the one single best way to learn, but for most of us, its the most practical.When you get down to it, for those of us living in the real world with all its real demands on our time and attention, effectively using video content is the strategy thats most likely to propel us  from linguistically aspirational to confidently multilingual.Its flexible, accessible, multipurpose, multisensory and scientifically proven t o be one of the most effective approaches to learning a language.So whats all the fuss about?We could go on forever, but today well cap it at 21 reasons you need more video content in your language learning life. 21 Righteous Reasons You Should Start Learning Languages with Video1. 21st century language learning has gone digital.In this day and age, weve got more options than worksheets and sentence diagrams.Digital technology offers us an ever-expanding list of language hacks, but  video is unique in  that, when used right, it can offer most of the same benefits as  real language use.The language classrooms of yesteryear were stocked with endless books and worksheets about  a language, but had little trace of the language itself. Now you can get pretty authentic exposure to native speakers wielding their language by watching the same video  content that they watch at home.In 1986, hunting down some good tapes of TV shows or movies in a foreign language wouldve been an ordeal, but today video content featuring live native speakers  couldnt be further from scarce.2. Videos are like talking, only not.Social situations can induce a lot of anxiety, especially for beginners and early-stage learners.Sometimes the stress of a real social situation can be counterproductive. Instead of focusing on the conversation and the language use, youre internally screaming at yourself not to say something stupid.Conversation is important, but watching videos is a safer way of building up to more conversation. Watching people use the language should help you get used to its sound, rhythm and the way people gesture or the expressions they make when they use it. Youll get a great idea of what a more or less normal conversation looks and sounds like.One way to dip your feet in before taking the plunge into real-life conversation is to sign up for a course like FluentU, which uses everyday video content featuring  native speakers of the language youre learning. All the videos there are ones that natives are watching at home on TV and on their laptops.Youll be amazed at what just a bit of exposure to native speech from the safety of your computer screen can do to minimize the anxiety  of the real thing!3. You focus on the speaker instead of formulating a response.Its hard to be a good listener in any language when youre always  busy  thinking up your responses to the sentences someone hasnt even finished saying.But the truth is, to learn any language well, listening is key.To learn and progress in your language, youll need to take the time to attentively listen to native speakers and observe how they use their language. Watching your target language video material gives you the luxury of devoting 100% of your attention to listeningâ€"you can even pause to ponder those rules and phrases you almost understood the first time around but needed a second to think about.4. Language is more than just the words coming out of your mouth.The vowel and consonant sounds wer e stringing together in everyday speech are only part of the story of communication. Peoples expressions, hand gestures and interactions with their environment (like gesturing towards an object while talking about it) all contribute to the whole picture of communicating in any language.Audio recordings and chats on the phone  are good language learning tools, but movies and Skype calls are better.Thats because looking at all the parts of language and communication as a whole help you not only to better understand  the meaning of what you hear, but also to better retain your understanding of what youve learned longer and use it more intuitively.5. Learning a language is learning a skill, not memorizing facts.We tend to think of our advances  in learning a language as being like a progress bar that we can eventually fill up, but its not quite that black-and-white. You can memorize all your times-tables or the periodic table of elements, but languages arent facts that you can rememberâ €"in fact, memorization can even get in the way of real learning.Instead, languages are  more like skills that you need to develop and practice.If you wanted to learn to ride a bike, would you start by memorizing the names of all its parts? Nopeâ€"the adventurous among us might just hop on and give it a try, but the handiest thing short of jumping in the deep end would be first watching a few  videos  of what this cycling thing looks like in action.Language is similar. Learning about its rules and origins is  important, but  a few clips from a sitcom or nightly news report make for better linguistic training wheels than verb conjugation charts and sentence diagrams.6. Watching videos helps prompt your brain to imitate the learning styles of children.Being exposed to enough real-life language use can signal to your brain that its time for a change.With the right resourcesâ€"like lots of video and audio contentâ€"you can help promote the kind of brain plasticity thats required to real ly learn a language like your younger self.Immersing your brain in the sounds of a new language can help your brain reset itself to a more childlike state, giving a boost to your ability to hear and recognize unfamiliar speech sounds from other languages.By consistently exposing yourself to native language use with  video, you can gradually teach your brain to recognize the new sounds of the language youre learning,  eventually increasing your ability not only to hear and understand but also to use the new sounds and words youre learning.7. Learning a language with video can help you to process that language like a native speaker.One of the more uplifting discoveries of recent neuro-linguistic science is that, contrary to previously long-held beliefs, you can actually learn a language to advanced  proficiency even later life.Under the best circumstances, some learners even achieve native-like brain processing of their second language!Common wisdom holds that immersion gives you the best chance of achieving near-native linguistic glory, but if you cant move abroad tomorrow, dont despair: try creating an immersion environment at home with video!8. Spanish telenovelas, French films  and the rest of the worlds cultural offerings are  too good to miss.Its impossible to separate any language from the cultural heritage that transmits that language to us.One of the biggest components of contemporary culture in most parts of the world today is the TV and movies people consume. Watching the same programs that  native speakers of your target language are watching in their everyday lives not only allows you to observe the language as its used every day, but it also lets you expose yourself to learning about cultural norms and values that influence how people use language every day.When youre practicing your Spanish with  telenovelas and an actress reacts with an ¡hay dios! and open-mouthed outrage, you can assume the name her co-star just called her was one youd better n ot use in polite company.When you catch this years futuristic sci-fi blockbuster, you might be getting a view of that cultures hopes for and anxieties about the future, as well as how people  talk about them.9. Video teaches you to talk like natives do every day.As they say, the camera doesnt lie.TV and movie scripts are generally written to sound like real-life people talking in real-life scenarios, so you can bet that whats on prime time is likely a reflection of the times.If somebody studied an English textbook from the 1970s and took their social cues from there, theyd probably make for an awkward conversation partner in 2016. But tuning  into a couple episodes of NCIS or Parks and Recreation, on the other hand, would give a learner a pretty up-to-date sampling of the way native speakers are talking outside of foreign language classrooms.10. Native speakers talk fast.If youve never actually interacted with native speakers of your target language before, youre in for an unpleasan t surprise: they talk way faster and less articulately than the carefully-pronounced sentences youve been transcribing in your language learning app.Adjusting to the speed of actual native speech can be a discouraging shock if youre not ready for it. Watching videos (especially with target language subtitles) is a good way to start making the mental connections between the neatly-typed words youve written out on your vocabulary list and the way they actually sound when spoken in the middle of a natural native sentence.You can pause, rewind and fast forward, and a video clip is usually willing to repeat itself for you as many times as you need!11. And they use a lot of slang.Its not just speed and clarity that can pose challenges, but also the very words and expressions native speakers of any language use in their daily lives. But truthfully, learning slang has to be one of the most exciting parts of learning a new language.The words people are really using on the street vary between regions and generations in any language, but one thing is sure: most of them dont make it into standard instruction mediums meant for foreigners.Accessing authentic video content in your target languageâ€"anything from teen sensations YouTube channels to everybodys favorite weeknight sitcomâ€"is a good way to get exposure to these different slang words and regional vocabularies.You not only get to hear these new words in context, but you can also get a feel for whats appropriate for whom and in what context before trying it out in sensitive social situations.12. Videos are easier to incorporate into your routine than grammar books.One reason people end up not following through on learning languages is because its annoying. Trying to squeeze flashcards or lessons into your daily grind can be an enormous hurdle, because theres really no natural space for these things in your day.With video, on the other hand, making time for language practice is a breeze: most of us consume plenty of video content already every day between our newsfeeds, idle YouTubing on the way home from work or school, and letting our guts out on the couch to relax at the end of the day.These are all perfect places to slip in some autopilot language learning, by swapping your cute cat  videos  for videos of cute cats with German people exclaiming over their cuteness in German from behind the camera.13. Writing off movie night as language practice is the absolute best.When you do succeed in making language study time synonymous with chill time, youll know true happiness.Thats why were thrilled to tell you that learning a language by watching  movies is definitely a thing, and a thing you should be incorporating into your learning routine.Following extensive storylines and complex discourses is like a gym session for the language learning centers in your brain, and the detailed problem-solving youll naturally apply to gaining an understanding of the plot is about as applied as applied language learning gets.The increasingly detailed context and visual cues in the movies environment are great for learning new vocabulary in context, and its a way better way to pass your evening than worksheets and grammar drills.14. You can learn languages with video games.If watching movies is a solid gym session, then playing video games for language learning is like a triathlon.Video games almost seem like they must have been made for language learning, with their unique audiovisual immersion that makes you participate in a world and solve problems in it. Theres a reason why there are so many educational games for children out there.The cognitive cartwheels you have to turn to play a video game in another language are similar to those you turn  formulating conversational speech, and the in-context learning environment promotes maximum understanding and  retention.15. Because Netflix.Netflix is the media industrys gift to language learners everywhere.Not only can you find shows and movie s in a ton of different languages there, but most of the content is also genuinely engaging and interesting. This means that, once you find the right shows, youll eventually be like every other Netflixing couch potato, only your binges will be in another language.Plus, theres just something deeply gratifying about writing off a six-hour binge as language practice, like a giant nana-nana-boo-boo to the parents who scolded you for wasting your life away in front of the boob tube.16. Getting inappropriately emotionally invested in a show and its characters is actually good for your language learning.Your desperate need for Ross and Rachel to end up together might seem silly, but its actually a way to tap into next-level language learning.Try hard to find good shows with good characters, because theyre actually really good for you.The parasocial relationships we have with fictional charactersâ€"we consciously know that theyre made-up, but they still look and act like real humans, and we often feel as if theyre speaking to  us  personallyâ€"are crucial for childrens acquisition of language, but adults can also benefit from a little make-believe.Our parasocial TV interactions stimulate the parts of our brain that promote empathy and social learning, which allows us to better and more organically learn the language from the characters were watching.Taking sincere interest with something unfolding in a foreign language helps you think about the content, whats actually going on, rather than fixating on the language. You start to follow storylines and characters, not words, just like in the shows you love in your mother tongue. Thats the definition of immersion.17. It gives you something to talk to the locals about when traveling.Not only does watching all your new favorite shows contribute to your understanding and retention of the language, it also gives you great conversation fodder.For those traveling abroad or Skyping from overseas, have you seen the latest episode ? is a great way to start a conversation thats genuinely interesting to you both.Even better, youll usually be able to learn and use all kinds of new vocabulary quickly when it comes to discussing your shows, since your obsessive understanding of the shows plot gives you a great context for learning new words and phrases used by the native speakers you discuss it with.18. We cant always jump on a plane today, but video can always bring languages to us.The fact that you cant drop everything and move overseas is a totally surmountable obstacle.Video content can fill the void in those times when native speakers and frequent conversation just arent reasonable options.Being able to hop on a platform like FluentU or stream news in your target language in the background helps keep your brain as immersed in the language as possible, while still living in your hometown.19. Streaming news in a foreign language is the best way to stay informed.Speaking of watching the news, its another seamles s way to tie a language into your day and to connect studying language with studying contemporary culture.The days headlines seem tedious sometimes, but watching and listening to them tells you whats actually happening  on the ground where your language is spoken, which can have an impact on the way people use language and certain words every day.As a bonus, this will help you learn things like names of countries and geographic features in context, adding  even more to your repertoire of conversation options for the next time you bump into a native speaker.20. The best polyglots have their own YouTube channels.Aside from the ton of language-specific YouTube channels out there providing content for your language learning, the coolest polyglots on the web are also curating YouTube channels with lots of video content to help you learn your target language.Follow your favorite blogs and vlogs to get personalized tips and recommendations for more video content in your target language.21. The web is full of video content in every foreign language you can imagine.In a time when 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube alone every day, the Internet is exploding with digital video content.As the Internet continues to penetrate more corners of the world and other languages assert their presence online, language learners are only going to have more and more options for video content in the foreign languages theyre studying.We tend to think learning a language with video is the best way to go.Sprinkle in summers abroad and private tutors here and there if you can and want to, and experiment with other ways to learn a language to your hearts content.But remember that, at the end of the day, if you wanna get the most bang for your buck in terms of maximizing cognitive benefits and learning a language in a natural, fun way, video is the way to go!

Making a drama out of a confidence crisis

Making a drama out of a confidence crisis Drama class can be a real 'love-it-or-hate-it' experience for students. They tend to either thrive on the attention and relish performance, or else are struck dumb with fear at the thought of performing in front of their peers. For many it is also hard to see the academic value in a subject which, throughout history, has been seen as frivolous entertainment. The academic value lies in its relationship to literature. The best example is Shakespeare, a man whose work is covered in every English course in the country. However, Shakespeare's work was not written to be read, but to be performed. The opportunity to explore a playwright's work in its original context is a massive aid in the understanding and study of the text. Then there are the personal skills it can help develop. While drama class can be a traumatic experience for some, it can also help build confidence and presentation skills, both key attributes for succeeding in the workplace. For those who really struggle performing in groups, but could do with developing confidence, a private tutor specialising in speech and drama may be the perfect compromise. Smaller classes and more structured tuition can encourage even the quietest wallflower, while developing a wider knowledge of theatre and poetry. The opposing view is that drama classes can encourage those who are naturally inclined to exhibitionism, but is of little use in helping develop those skills for those who find it difficult. What is your view on this? Is drama a help or hindrance in encouraging self-confidence in pupils?

How Developing Discipline in Kumon Helped This Student Succeed

How Developing Discipline in Kumon Helped This Student Succeed How Developing Discipline in Kumon Helped This Student Succeed Sarvagna Malladi, 11-years-old, Reading Program Completer, Level J Math Sarvagna doesn’t believe in giving up. One of the most important things she’s learned in Kumon is discipline. She never skips an assignment or practice session, no matter how difficult or how busy she is. It’s that dedication and willfulness that helped Sarvagna complete the entire Kumon Reading Program by the 6th grade. The now 7th grader is currently studying high school level math in Kumon and hopes to complete the entire Kumon Math Program before the 9th grade. Another benefit Sarvagna has gained from Kumon? Learning how to manage her time. This has been very helpful as she balances schoolwork with piano, swim, and soccer. It has also allowed her to pursue one of her passions, singing. Sarvagna has been studying Indian classical singing for seven years and has been selected several times to perform at cultural events and concerts. When she has a big performance coming up, Sarvagna sets and sticks to a practice schedule. Thanks to the focus she developed in Kumon, she doesn’t get distracted when she’s practicing, and no time is wasted. When it’s time to perform, she’s ready! Because of her accomplishments and determination, Sarvagna was one of  56 students selected from thousands of applicants from the United States, Canada, and Mexico to attend  Kumon’s 2018 Student Conference.   We spoke with her about her Kumon journey. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? Sarvagna shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe One thing that keeps me motivated in Kumon is that I have a specific goal which I strive to attain. Every year, there is an award ceremony, where I receive multiple awards for my accomplishments in math and reading. I then set my own sensible goal that I want to reach by the following year. Whenever I am stuck on a topic, I remember this goal, and that motivates me to either spend more time working on the problems or ask for help so that I master the topic. How has Kumon helped you beyond academics? Kumon has helped me beyond academics by reminding me that discipline really pays off. I have learned to plan my Kumon work around my classes, school tests and activities. This experience has also helped me beyond academics because when I have a big singing performance, I know how to set and stick to a schedule of daily practice. I have also developed the habit of working in approximately 30 minute chunks of time, and I can now complete my practice quickly because I don’t get distracted easily. What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? Don’t give up just because something is hard. If you think that you can’t do something, just keep trying Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL This Future Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Applies Discipline and Repetition In-and-Out of the Classroom Discipline is the Key to this Students Success Advancing Beyond Grade Level Helped this Student Become a Member of the National Elementary Honor Society How Developing Discipline in Kumon Helped This Student Succeed How Developing Discipline in Kumon Helped This Student Succeed Sarvagna Malladi, 11-years-old, Reading Program Completer, Level J Math Sarvagna doesn’t believe in giving up. One of the most important things she’s learned in Kumon is discipline. She never skips an assignment or practice session, no matter how difficult or how busy she is. It’s that dedication and willfulness that helped Sarvagna complete the entire Kumon Reading Program by the 6th grade. The now 7th grader is currently studying high school level math in Kumon and hopes to complete the entire Kumon Math Program before the 9th grade. Another benefit Sarvagna has gained from Kumon? Learning how to manage her time. This has been very helpful as she balances schoolwork with piano, swim, and soccer. It has also allowed her to pursue one of her passions, singing. Sarvagna has been studying Indian classical singing for seven years and has been selected several times to perform at cultural events and concerts. When she has a big performance coming up, Sarvagna sets and sticks to a practice schedule. Thanks to the focus she developed in Kumon, she doesn’t get distracted when she’s practicing, and no time is wasted. When it’s time to perform, she’s ready! Because of her accomplishments and determination, Sarvagna was one of  56 students selected from thousands of applicants from the United States, Canada, and Mexico to attend  Kumon’s 2018 Student Conference.   We spoke with her about her Kumon journey. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? Sarvagna shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe One thing that keeps me motivated in Kumon is that I have a specific goal which I strive to attain. Every year, there is an award ceremony, where I receive multiple awards for my accomplishments in math and reading. I then set my own sensible goal that I want to reach by the following year. Whenever I am stuck on a topic, I remember this goal, and that motivates me to either spend more time working on the problems or ask for help so that I master the topic. How has Kumon helped you beyond academics? Kumon has helped me beyond academics by reminding me that discipline really pays off. I have learned to plan my Kumon work around my classes, school tests and activities. This experience has also helped me beyond academics because when I have a big singing performance, I know how to set and stick to a schedule of daily practice. I have also developed the habit of working in approximately 30 minute chunks of time, and I can now complete my practice quickly because I don’t get distracted easily. What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? Don’t give up just because something is hard. If you think that you can’t do something, just keep trying Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL This Future Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Applies Discipline and Repetition In-and-Out of the Classroom Discipline is the Key to this Students Success Advancing Beyond Grade Level Helped this Student Become a Member of the National Elementary Honor Society

Widening The Net Surprising Careers That Information Technology Unlocks

Widening The Net Surprising Careers That Information Technology Unlocks In the UK, around 89% OF ADULTS USE THE WEB on a weekly basis, according to the Office of National Statistics. This automatically means that there are devices and COMPUTERS THAT NEED TROUBLESHOOTING and additional services. Being educated or getting educated in the field of Information Technology (IT) sets you on the career path to provide troubleshooting services. As it turns out, a background in IT can also open up careers in pretty surprising places. So what sort of careers can experience and knowledge in IT open up? Home Technology Development British homes are now evolving to embrace cutting edge technology. Around A QUARTER OF BRITS own at least one smart home technology product, according to YouGov. Naturally, that technology needs to be developed and improved, so it opens up doors for those who can help in that regard. Air purifiers, thermostats, and even electrical sockets in MODERN AND SMART HOME DESIGN can be accessed through smartphone applications. Those applications need software, and the software needs developers to create them. Getting tutored or studying IT should give access to basic programming protocol that can build into actual app software development. Software developers earn an average median salary of 31,000 according to PayScale. Data Analysis In a world where there are massive amounts of data generated by consumers and businesses, it is important that someone puts that data together. That's where data analysts come in. They handle VAST AMOUNTS OF DATA and derive information that is passed on to executive-level individuals to make organised decisions, according to Randstad. Obtaining a background in IT provides knowledge about collating information. For beginners, a career in data analysis can start by being a social media manager, who compiles engagement records for processing. This can eventually snowball into a career in Big Data analysis, which is thriving in the fields of game development, the healthcare sector and telecommunication. Private And Corporate Security Information Technology is often synonymous with the concept of the internet. Beyond providing tech support, those with a background in IT can apply their knowledge towards private and corporate security teams. Around 57% of companies are aiming to boost their security protocols, according to Spiceworks. With data breaches occurring with devastating results, companies and even small businesses need reliable IT consultants and employees to safeguard their data. What's interesting is that security isn't restricted to simply internet solutions. Taking up a course in IT can be an opening to a career with an investigative firm that needs a strong system to keep sensitive information safe. With most organisations and companies in the UK and around the world using some form of IT system, it's safe to assume that having a background in IT is an automatic foot in the door. All that is needed is a strong understanding of the applications of information technology in that particular field. Keeping an eye on new trends, industry news, and offered courses or tutorials can help give a boost to anyone aiming to break into any field that requires IT application.

Tips for Learning the Rosetta Stone for English

Tips for Learning the Rosetta Stone for EnglishIf you want to learn the Rosetta Stone for English, then make sure that you don't take up the book which is primarily written in English. This is not true because English is an official language and you must also learn to speak it properly. Even if you are not a native English speaker, you need to know the English language. Besides you can also learn Spanish, French, Italian, German, Polish and any other language too.In addition, you should have a copy of the Rosetta Stone books and keep the manual of the materials which are written in English. Also you will have to memorize the picture vocabulary which is commonly used by the new English speakers. For those who think that learning Spanish from a book can be very expensive, you must keep in mind that the book will provide you with free online lessons that you can view anytime.The websites also have great advice and you will never get frustrated when you are learning. You can also learn b y visiting the sites and selecting the materials that you find most interesting. However you should understand that even though it is available online, you still need to have the manual of the book.Sometimes people forget that they are learning the Rosetta Stone for English. It is also good to learn several languages simultaneously. You can use different resources to learn both the languages at the same time.This is true because you don't have to purchase another book or DVD to learn more than one language. It will always be cheaper to learn two languages at the same time rather than having several books and DVDs. There are many products which are specifically designed to cater for the needs of learners.When you go to Amazon, you will see that there are many good books available. The selection will also depend on the resources that you decide to use. You will need to ensure that you are able to do a lot of reading as well as research before you choose the right product.Moreover, the re are certain details about the Rosetta Stone for English which you should consider. The book has been designed by a recognized expert and so the quality of the materials used is always up to the mark.

How to Find a Tutor at UF

How to Find a Tutor at UFBeing a teacher at an institution, you will need a humanities and chemistry tutor needed at UF. This is to provide you with a basic background in the subjects that you will be teaching. There are several ways to find a humanities and chemistry tutor needed at UF.First of all, be sure that you know what you want from a tutor needed at UF. You can hire a person to teach you and tutor you to help you study the subjects you are assigned. You can also use the Internet to find the best tutors that can help you. Online tutoring is much better because there are lots of online resources to choose from. Online resources will also have better information about which university students can take a class in.If you cannot find a tutor in the local area, try looking on the Internet for tutors at UF. Go to the websites of the universities and colleges in your area and ask if they have any teachers. Make sure that they will train you before you begin teaching and after you ar e done teaching. In addition, find out how much they are going to charge you. Usually, the more experienced the teacher is, the higher the fee they will charge.Make sure that the teacher you will be using to tutor you have a degree and certification. This will ensure that he/she is competent enough to teach you, and they are qualified to teach you. You should also make sure that you have a list of requirements to be able to hire a tutor needed at UF. These requirements must be formalized and they should include a background check, the grade point average of the teacher and of the student, and the frequency of how many times the tutor will meet with you to help you complete your studies. In addition, the tutor should also work with you on your work habits, as this will help you get more out of your tutoring sessions.Once you have found a teacher that can provide the services you need, make sure that you set up a meeting with them. You can ask them to come to your office. In addition, you can schedule them to come at least once a week to help you with your study. You can also schedule your meeting with the tutor to happen on days that you are free, such as Monday or Tuesday. The instructor will always come as scheduled, so that you will not be afraid that you are not going to be able to contact them.Now, that you have a tutor needed at UF, ask for their contact information. This is the best way to keep in touch with them and to see how they are doing. Even if they seem to be taking their job very seriously, they may still be unavailable to you for one reason or another.Do not be discouraged if you do not have a teacher needed at UF. In most cases, it will take two or three meetings to set things up and set the schedule. The good news is that if you hire a tutor, you will be able to use their services for many years to come.