The Best Online Resources For Your Online Algebra 2 Tutor

The Best Online Resources For Your Online Algebra 2 TutorAre you a student of Oline Algebra 2? Then, you need a tutor. You can use any online resources to find the one who can help you get through the difficult problems of the class easily. If you are still new to this math course, then it is better that you consult an expert who can help you out.Every student's level of comfort and mastery varies. Therefore, the online tutors have been made available to meet the needs of every student. They can be classified into two types - those that can help you get through the problems in a relatively easy way, and those that can help you out with a little difficulty.Oline is used as a basic level mathematics class for both boys and girls. It is believed that it is the most effective part of the high school curriculum, which is used by almost all the students. It consists of high-level algebra and geometry classes. This is to enable students to understand the concepts of the subject from a very early age.To help students pass Oline, they use online resources that can help them understand concepts in a quick manner. In addition, you can get help from such resources if you have a problem. Also, if you feel you are not ready for the class yet, you can try out the online courses first. It would be a lot easier for you if you do not have to spend a lot of time preparing for it.In the subject of calculus, the students are taught the principles of differential equations. The class contains all the elements of complex numbers, integration, inequalities, scalar integration, vectors, functions, and several other topics that are related to calculus. The tutor can help you find the best solutions for each problem and avoid your possible mistakes. There are many resources that can help you find a proper solution for any mathematical problem.Algebraic equations include equations with both variables without variables. When the student is solving for equations using complex numbers, they will be asked to find the line connecting the roots of the equation. If the student does not know how to solve such equations, they can refer to the step-by-step guides on solving algebraic equations.These resources are easy to use and effective in helping you understand the subject of Oline Algebra. If you find it difficult, you can look for a tutor through the internet or you can find a book that can help you understand the subject easily. However, if you want to know more about the subject, then go for the class of Oline.

What To Do the Summer Before Your Senior Year of High School

What To Do the Summer Before Your Senior Year of High School The following piece was written by Kofi Kankam. Kofi has been featured in our Admissions Expert series and is a former admissions interviewer for The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-founder of Admit Advantage. The summer is finally here. Time to kick back and relax before the final push of your high school career, right? Unfortunately, I think this notion was generated in the same rumor mill that would have you believe that senior year is a time to coast. The reality is that if you are applying to competitive schools, there is much work to be done during your senior summer. Senior summer affords a tremendous opportunity for continuing, extending, creating, or mitigating experiences as needed. Continuing: If you have been a part of an organization consistently throughout your high school summers (or during the school year, for that matter), your senior summer could serve as an opportunity to demonstrate continued involvement. There is often a misconception about what colleges are looking for. In more of a check-off-every-box approach, students build resumes that read as more of a hodgepodge of disconnected experiences. I would challenge this notion, as this sort of resume building is easily discerned by admissions officers and does little to support your candidacy. Certainly, if there are gaping holes or a lack of certain activities that are preventing you from growing as a high school student, then, by all means, use your senior summer to fill in these holes. For example, if youd really like to challenge yourself by taking a certain advanced course during your senior year but you lack the prerequisite requirements to enroll in that course, go ahead and take a summer cours e that will allow you to advance academically. Or if you are particularly light in community service and involvement, you could use your senior summer to engage in such activities. The key here is this: try to pick organizations, activities, and courses in which you have a genuine interest and are in line with past experiences or future plans. This way, you are more likely to stick with the involvement, and your participation in such endeavors will come across as a seamless part of the bigger picture you are trying to paint as an applicant. Extending: This is the step beyond mere continuation. This means that for three summers you have been a camp counselor, and, during your senior summer, you step up to be the lead counselor. Perhaps it means that you challenge yourself athletically and earn a new designation or title during your senior summer for your sports team. It could also mean that you take the initiative to take an advanced course that goes beyond what is offered at your high school. Colleges love to see this! Not only does it demonstrate a sustained commitment to an activity, organization, or interest, it demonstrates initiative, leadership, and passion. More importantly, it also signals to colleges that this is something you will bring to their campus should you be admitted. So, if the opportunity presents itself for you to step up, or if you have to create this opportunity for yourself, without a doubt you should heed the call. Creating: Perhaps the only thing that speaks louder than the extension of an activity is creating new ones. These are the stories that get featured in local and national publications or go viral on YouTube. These are the kind of ventures that dont require you to point out how terrific you are because someone else, usually with a much larger platform, is already doing it for you. Just this week, I watched an internet story about a boy in southern California who didnt just volunteer at a soup kitchen he, along with his father, created a program to feed poor neighborhood residents breakfast every Sunday, complete with corporate sponsors and dozens of volunteers. This level of engagement sends a message to colleges that you arent the kind of person to sit around and complain about things; you are going to institute change. Think about the impact that this sort of proactive person could have on a college campus; it could be game-changing. Look around your community where do you recogniz e a need? Whats lacking? And more importantly, what can you do to spark that change? Alternatively, what industry would you like to learn more about? As the job market continues to struggle, internships abound. Want to learn more about social media? Propose an internship at a local PR firm looking to enhance their social media presence. Just because there isnt a job posting for an opportunity yet doesnt mean there isnt a need; this is where you swoop in to create that opportunity. Just a word of caution here dont force the issue. Again, pick an area that is consistent with your interests or past involvement so that you are more likely to stick with it. Additionally, it should be in line with your values as well as the story you are trying to communicate to the admissions committees. Mitigating: No one likes to admit that they have weaknesses or deficits, but we all do. If your weakness happens to be in the area of test taking, dont allow this to be your Achilles heel. The summer offers the perfect opportunity for test preparation. With so many applicants now taking test prep courses, you are almost certainly at a disadvantage if you do not. Not the best math student? You could use the summer to take a course at a local college to get a jump on the material that will be presented during senior year. Often, a weakness is only as much of a hindrance as you allow it to be. Perhaps youll never grow into a Nobel Prize winning mathematician or get a perfect SAT score, but proactively tackling your weakness may prove to be just the boost you need to at least make it a non-issue. Heres a heads-up for the fall of your senior year: it will likely be overwhelmingly busy. Rather than testing the limits of your time-management skills, use the summer to review and familiarize yourself with the Common Application, and take a stab at responding to the essay questions. Come senior year, you will still find that you are unbelievably busy, but the overwhelming feelings will be turned down just a notch. Remember, you are not alone in this venture. The college guidance office at your school can serve as a tremendous resource for opportunities that may be available during the summer from pre-college programs to summer study abroad and internship opportunities. Additionally, search the websites of local or interesting colleges for programs that they may be offering. Figure out if you need to continue, extend, create, or mitigate and make the most of your senior summer. Then, time permitting, you can kick back, relax, and enjoy the remainder of it. Visit Admit Advantage for more information. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Five Strategies to improve Academic Performance

Five Strategies to improve Academic Performance Is your child struggling to improve their academic performance? Are you looking for some manageable, simple learning strategies to help them improve their academic performance? Top tutor  Scott D  has figured out the most effective strategies and techniques, based on his own experiences at university. He discovered that while some aspects of a student’s academic performance are very unique to them (i.e. their learning styles and natural aptitudes), there are several key strategies which can be applied to accelerate anyone’s performance. In this post Scott outlines five strategies to improve academic performance. Most of them are simple, but if implemented (and this is the key) they are extremely effective. Set Goals and Work Backwards The first step with any new student is to construct a set of goals. Goals enable a student to continuously track their progress and adjust accordingly. It is considerably easier to make small adjustments throughout the year, than to make a huge pivot come exam time (or after mock examination results, as is common). This helps students feel more in control, reducing anxiety during exams. The process of setting goals also enables students to plan their time more effectively and quantify their progress. This enables students to re-evaluate their performance and determine what they can achieve throughout the year. In the words of Bruce Lee, “Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity”. When I first went to university, my initial goal was to get a 2:1. However, when I achieved a high first-class average for my second year, my long-term goal immediately changed. I adjusted what I believed was possible for me and set a new higher goal. This is how I have seen students jump several grade bounds during a single year. They set a goal, hit it early (which often surprises them, but fills them full of belief) and raise their expectations (and usually their performance). However, without setting a goal in the first place, the student cannot effectively measure, track or adjust their performance as they go. Their education becomes a shot in the dark. Use A Wider Variety of Learning Resources Using different resources is significantly more effective than using a single resource. Here are a few reasons why: You can gain different contexts and/or perspectives Overall, anything that gives you a different perspective on a theory, idea or problem will act to enhance learning. A good example of this is to look at the earth from a single image. It does give you a perspective of what earth looks like, but you never get the whole picture until you look at it from several different angles (and get several different perspectives). They can provide different associations and analogies The same is true of using different associations and analogies. Everyone has had that experience where they haven’t understood something properly, and then suddenly it clicked with an analogy that resonated with them. In my opinion, it is certainly one of the most effective ways to learn more abstract subjects, such as the sciences or maths. Different learning styles i.e. visual, auditory and/or kinaesthetic are stimulated In my experience, using resources that engage  visual, auditory and kinaesthetic have the best results for students. As a private tutor I will often start with a syllabus textbook and then gradually introduce other subject specific reading materials. I may also introduce videos, images, varied questioning and testing resources. This I find to be the most effective way for students to learn.  It can help make learning more enjoyable. There are two effective ways to memorise information: repetition and variation. While the former is very effective it is also quite tedious, particularly if it is from the same resource. Variation, on the other hand, is not only very effective but it can also make learning more enjoyable. Studies have also found that students learn better through active engagement. Get Through the ‘Frustration’ Period There is no doubt about it; trying to learn a new skill or material can be frustrating at first. However, this is a natural process and the friction caused by a lack of understanding will always disappear given enough exposure. A great analogy for thinking about these stages is learning to drive (or if you haven’t reached that stage, riding a bike). The ‘learning cycle’ suggests that we all go through four stages of learning. Here are the four stages using this analogy. Unconscious incompetence (this is when you are grossly incompetent at something because you haven’t been exposed to it before). When you start learning  to drive, you don’t know how anything works. This stage can be very frustrating and you feel completely incompetent for the first couple of lessons. Conscious incompetence (this is when you know you are not good at something despite having had some exposure to it) After a few driving lessons you begin to improve but you still cannot not drive independently. Conscious competence (this is when you become knowingly competent in some area of skill) You have taken your test and are able to drive on your own. This stage, however, still requires a lot of conscious effort to drive on your own. Unconscious competence (this is when you can do it on autopilot.  It becomes natural and subconscious) Finally, after a few months, driving becomes subconscious. One of the key challenges of secondary and higher education is getting a student to the last two stages in the learning cycle. The challenge being that many students are exposed only to new information for a few lessons at most. The problem arises when students are stuck in the ‘incompetence’ stages of learning. Frustration can lead them to avoid the subject altogether; or worse still, they start to believe they are not smart enough and develop a dislike (or even anxiety) towards that subject. We know, however, if students are able to through this ‘frustration’ phase they will grow in confidence and self belief. Sharpen Your Examination Techniques It might sound obvious, but you don’t get good at driving a car by taking the theory test (using my car analogy, again). You have to physically get in the car and start to drive. Likewise, you don’t get good at exams just by learning the content tested in the exams. Mastering examinations is a skill all of its own, much like essay writing and giving oral presentations. Yet, surprisingly, I have found many students fail to practice the techniques required to do well. These techniques do depend on the individual’s level of education but typical questioning generally progresses from description to explanation to discussion. At GCSE level, you are focusing much more on the former. The typical prefix to questions will be: Describe Explain Suggest These are usually combined with the open-ended questions: what, where, when, why and how. At this level, the examiner is typically looking for keywords. At higher levels, the questions start to incorporate discussions. These require more thought and structure, typically combined with your own research, opinions and case studies. Exam technique requires an article of its own. Nevertheless, one useful tip is to always put yourself into the mind of the examiner when answering questions; and when practicing, always have the mark scheme to see exactly what keywords the examiner is looking for.  5.  Practice Exams In his TED Talk “What do top students do differently?”,  Douglas Barton of Elevate Education discussed how top students don’t necessarily get the top grades because they have the highest IQ’s or even because they work the hardest (although there is usually some correlation with the latter). It was because they do more practice exams. Their study, based on a 13-year process looking into the learning habits of tens of thousands of students, found that they could almost perfectly estimate a student’s results based upon the number of practice exam papers they had done. I cannot disagree with this. Here are a few of the many benefits associated with practicing exams: Recognisable patterns will begin to form in the questioning and content Applying knowledge to different types of questioning will become easier. Using additional resources supplied with the exam will become more familiar. The structure of the exam will make more sense. You will become faster and less prone to silly mistakes Ultimately you will sharpen the techniques I discussed in the section above and become more aware of what the examiner (or mark scheme) is looking for. One of the most common problems I see is when a student is knowledgeable in the subject area but cannot connect that with answering a question. This is simply a symptom of lack of practice. So there you have it. These are my top  five strategies to improve academic performance. I guarantee that if you apply these strategies from the beginning of the year you will be shocked at how far you progress by the time you have to sit an exam. If you would like to contact Scott D to arrange private tutoring please contact him through his Tutorfair profile. Scott is a Maths and Science specialist as well as a learning coach with many years experience in tutoring. Alternatively search on Tutorfair for an ideal tutor in your area.

Writing How I Learned Its Okay to Ask For Help

Writing How I Learned It's Okay to Ask For Help As I embarked on my journey to become an English teacher, I would find myself worrying about my abilities as a writer. After taking a class my first semester that showcased my weaknesses as a writer, I began to question myself and wondered if maybe I had mistaken the calling I was so sure I had heard. Along the path on the rest of my three-year journey, however, I have found inspiration and have also come to realize that to love the English subject, I do not have to have the words or vision of Jane Austen or Emily Dickinson. In other words, I do not have to be a naturally great writer. I discovered that when I started seeking help and additional resources, I was not only able to achieve better grades, but I was also able to grow as a writer. We all have those moments in life that make us question everything. While attending Wake Tech Community College, I took an Argument-Based Research class. That class was that moment for me. Here I was, making the biggest decision of my life to l eave a job I’d been at for ten years to be an English teacher, and I am struggling with an English class. To be clear, I was by no means failing, but I was not getting all A’s and B’s either. I never understood what my instructor wanted from me and would spend hours on papers that received nothing but criticism and low grades. I was frustrated and I was too prideful to admit I was struggling or to seek help, but when my teacher decided to offer, I hesitantly accepted. The first time I sought out extra help was on my second paper for Argument-Based Research. My instructor assigned three major essays and three mini-essays. She realized that a lot of us were not understanding what she expected us to do after the first major essay, so she held an online webinar to walk us through the first mini-essay. I went to the gym and then, instead of meeting my friends for post-workout libations, I went home to participate in this webinar. I did not expect it to help, but I figured it coul dn't hurt either. My instructor took us step-by-step through her rubric and I outlined my paper as she continued. Once I had the organization of my paper down, it was easy to write the rest. I got an A! Then came the second mini essay. Feeling more confident this time, I wrote the paper without additional help and got a B, and more criticism. Feeling defeated once again, I asked my instructor for advice. Her advice has helped me write every paper I’ve written since then during my college career. Tutoring was not something I ever felt I needed. I was the one that made good grades naturally without studying. When my instructor suggested I send my papers to the tutoring center for revision, I was taken aback at first. I told my dad about the conversation, and he assured me that there was no shame in seeking extra help. So I did it, and my paper came back with positive comments as well as a ton of feedback. I was overwhelmed at first, and a little discouraged, but I read through the c omments and realized that I had been understanding some concepts wrong the whole time. One example that I remember is that I would refer to society as plural rather than singular. I also would slip out of third person without realizing it, which in the future, taught me to read my papers back to myself out loud. I made the necessary changes and got an A on my next paper, as well as the ones after that. While the tutoring center at Wake Tech was my greatest resource, I had to leave it behind when I began attending NC State in the Fall of 2015. Through my journey as a writer, I have learned lessons that will help me in the future as an educator. For example, if I am stuck or feel like I am not being effective in my lessons, I know it’s okay to seek help and additional resources. I realize that I do not have to be “great” at everything the subject of English requires of me. Proficient, yes, but not great. I also learned that there are people that want to help others succeed, and I hope to be one of those people to my future students.

What You Need to Know About Office Etiquette

What You Need to Know About Office Etiquette via Pixabay Be On Time Nobody likes waiting for someone to start a meeting. Nobody likes walking in late to a meeting after it has already started. So, to avoid both of these situations, try your best to be on time to meetings and into the office in the morning. Time management can be difficult for some people, especially during an especially busy day. Set reminders on your phone before meetings so you don’t lose track of time and can prepare to leave. If you are in charge of scheduling meetings, make sure you have enough time to travel from meeting to meeting instead of scheduling them back-to-back. Punctuality is one of the biggest forms of office etiquette. Be Conscious While on the Phone If you work in an open office or with cubicles, be conscious of how loudly you are speaking on the phone. While you may be on a work call, someone near you may be trying to concentrate on a project distracted by your conversation. Keep your voice at a lower level so you don’t disturb any of your coworkers. When it comes to personal calls, keep them short or take them away from your desk. Go into the break room, lounge or lobby, or outside if you really have to talk. You don’t want to lay your personal life out for everyone in the office. Clean Up After Yourself This one may seem pretty obvious, but how many times have you seen a dirty dish in the communal kitchen or trash in the bathroom? In order to keep a clean workplace, you have to clean up after yourself. If you heat up your lunch in the microwave and it splatters, make sure to wipe it down with a paper towel so it’s clean for the next person. Throw out your trash instead of leaving it on the break room tables or on the floor in the bathroom. Your coworkers will definitely appreciate it. via Pixabay Pay Attention in Meetings Remember back in high school when you weren’t allowed to use your cell phone during class because it was rude and you should pay attention to what your teacher had to say? Take that mentality into office meetings as well. Part of office etiquette is paying attention during a meeting and actively listening to whoever is leading the meeting. That means taking notes, asking questions, and making eye contact. If you have to answer a text or call that is work-related, quietly excuse yourself from the meeting. Stay Home When You’re Sick It may be tempting to go into the office if you are sick because you have deadlines, important meetings, or don’t feel like using one of your sick days. However, keep in mind that your healthy coworkers do not want to catch your sickness. When you go into the office when you are sick, you put everyone at risk. The best thing to do is to stay home and rest so you can get better as quickly as possible. That way you can go back to work and catch up on missed work. Use Punctuation in Your Emails The emotion and meaning of texts and emails can be hard to gauge without proper punctuation. While it may seem childish to use exclamation points at the end of sentences, it may be necessary when sending emails. “Nice job on this project! Thanks, Michelle,” sounds a lot better than “Thanks. -Michelle.” Don’t be afraid to be friendly towards your coworkers. Don’t overdo it on the emojis or exclamation points though. Be Respectful The number one rule of office etiquette is to always be respectful of everyone you work with. While you may not necessarily like everyone you work with, you still have to be respectful and kind. That means holding the door open for someone, greeting your coworkers, and working together as a team when necessary. When you show others respect, you will receive respect. Learn Office Etiquette If you are unsure of what office etiquette means, start with these simple tasks. Overall, just be respectful and considerate of your coworkers. You all share the same space, so why not make an effort to keep it clean and comfortable for everyone? With these office etiquette practices, you’ll be extremely pleasant to work with in the office.

5 Principles to Help Your Child Excel - ALOHA Mind Math

5 Principles to Help Your Child Excel We thought we would share the following 5 essential education and life principles to help your children excel as they prepare to go back to school. Teach Your Child to Reach for the StarsHave them write down their hopes and visions each year. Throughout life we have the tendency to let go of our lofty goals because of fear. Lead them to talk openly about their hopes and dreams. Be supportive. Encourage your child to not give up, especially during challenging times and, especially when obstacles get in the way. Support your children to dream big. Parents can create a book of their vision. Ask them to draw what they want to be, write a brief paragraph explaining what they would do, and what it would mean to them to achieve their dream. By them putting their ambitions on paper helps the child visualize their aspiration. Allow and Teach Your Child to be Inquisitive-Inventors like Ben Franklin and Steve Jobs were innately curious about why and how things worked. Provide your kids opportunities to think outside the box. Take them to a Science and Industry Museum or a Children’s Discovery Museum. Provide options where active learning can take place up close in different environments. Teach Your Child the Importance of Education-Obtaining a college education and buying a house are some of the American dreams. Attending college may seem like a lifetime away to children or an un-achievable dream, but once achieved no one can take away your diploma or degree. Children need to be self-assured in who they are to ask probing questions. In order for a child to be inquisitive it is also important he or she feels comfortable asking and answering questions â€" either in class, after class, after school, and at home. Teach Your Child to Accept Mistakes and Learn from Them They are starting a new school year which means new teachers, friends, and new concepts. They may meet many challenges in the school year. Teach your child to allow themselves to accept, but learn from their mistakes. The next step is to instruct them on how to solve their own problems. Teach Your Child to Realize They Can Do Anything They Put Their Mind to Do The mind is miraculous. Parents usually see the capabilities and talents of their children long before they do. This is likely why some children may by surprised of their own successes when others knew they had the ability all along. Give them nudges of encouragement. Provide constructive feedback. Most of all consistently tell your children they can be whatever they want to be and achieve whatever they want. How did Howard Schultz, founder of Starbucks, who grew up in the projects in Brooklyn achieve success and build a household name? In his own words, I wasnt afraid to create a company that no one initially believed in… Dream more than others think practical. Expect more than others think possible. Care more than others think wise. What are your dreams? What else should we add to this list that you teach your children?

6 of the Best Audio Language Courses for Learning on the Move

6 of the Best Audio Language Courses for Learning on the Move 6 of the Best Audio Language Courses for Learning on the Move Wheres the best place to learn a language?Wherever you want!Think about it this way: When you learned your native language, you werent too picky about your language learning venue. You absorbed all those sounds and words and grammatical structures on the spot, wherever you happened to beâ€"in a crib, in a high chair or watching Barney on the living room couch.Of course, your schedule might be a little busier now than it was back then. This time around, you should think about learning your new language on the move.Audio courses make language learning mobile so you can work towards fluency while youre driving into the office, doing chores, sitting on the bus, whatever!Learning a language on the move with an audio language course will also help you turn the slow parts of your day into time spent on something interesting, productive and ultimately life-changing.But, you say, Im not sure about learning a language using only audio. Arent audio courses just inferior versions of courses with both audio and visual components?No! On the contrary Advantages of Audio Language CoursesAudio language courses are an awesome way of learning a language. Not just because theyre convenient when youre on the go, but because they work.Your brain is wired for learning language by listening. Language is first and foremost something thats spoken, something we think about in auditory terms.Thats why its easier to internalize a new language by listening to it than reading it. You remember language based on the way it sounds, so when you learn with audio language courses, youre doing your brain a favor by letting it focus on the part of the language it cares about the most.Therefore, audio language courses are an especially efficient way of getting down the fundamentals of a language. After all, you learned by listening the first time around, so if it aint broke, dont fix it!Making the Most of Audio Language CoursesThat said, there are of course some differences in the way we learn thin gs as adults. When youre becoming familiar with a new phonetic system, it can save a lot of time knowing how things are spelled. And seeing a language written out can be a great way of reinforcing things and speeding up the learning process.With these benefits of visual learning in mind, the way to make the most of audio language courses is to place the auditory learning at the center of your study plan but to branch out and supplement it along the way with visual resources.This approach lets you keep the benefits of auditory learning as far as more deeply internalizing the language, making memorization more efficient and so on, while also shortening the learning curve by looking up how words are spelled, doing supplementary reading/writing and taking advantage of visual media.When you put audio language courses at the core of a comprehensive, varied language study plan, the result is a learning process thats powerful, streamlined and, of course, mobile!OK, so audio language courses are an effective and convenient way of learning a languageâ€"but which audio language courses are the best?Glad you asked! Here are some of the best audio language courses out there!6 of the Best Audio Language Courses for Learning on the MoveLanguagePod101LanguagePod101 offers language learning podcasts in dozens of languages, running all the way through the linguistic alphabet from AfrikaansPod101 to VietnamesePod101.For any given language, youll have several courses to choose between based on your skill level. Each course contains dozens of short, engaging audio lessons that you can access online or download. Cultural tips are also sprinkled throughout the lessons.LanguagePod101 is great for learning on the move not just because its an audio language course but because the lessons are short and entertaining, and the materials are conveniently available in a variety of formats.Since each lesson is fairly short, these courses are ideal if you want to squeeze your language learning into smaller time slots throughout the day or if you like to learn in short bursts. This is a great technique for memory retention, as it gives you manageable lessons to learn and ample time to absorb and process everything.This program  also goes out of its way to make the podcasts fun and engaging, so they can be a nice break from traditional language courses that have less personality.Overall, LanguagePod101 is a good option if youre looking for a substantial introduction to a language but want your course broken down into short segments you can listen to on the go that arent too demanding in terms of sustained attention.FSI Language CoursesThe FSI language courses, available in several dozen languages, were created by the United States Foreign Service Institute several decades ago. Although they were originally designed for training diplomats in a focused, immersive environment, the courses are now in the public domain. This means that the audio lessons and accompanying texts a re available freely for anyone to download.Each lesson is structured around a dialogue, new vocabulary and several different kinds of drills. The method is based on repetition, so some learners find the courses tedious.That said, the FSI courses are pretty comprehensive, and theres a reason  why  theyre still around decades laterâ€"they work. Theyve even inspired several commercial derivatives. And of course, theyre free.FluentUFluentU is an online platform for language immersion, so you can learn languages in context with engaging audio and video clips.FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news, inspiring talks and more.With FluentU, you hear languages in real-world contextsâ€"the way that native speakers actually use them.Just a quick look will give you an idea of the variety of FluentU videos on offer:FluentU really takes the grunt work out of learning languages, leaving you with nothing but engaging, effective and efficient learning. It’ s already hand-picked the best videos for you and organized them by level and topic. All you have to do is choose any video that strikes your fancy to get started!Each word in the interactive captions comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.Access a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab.You can use FluentU’s unique adaptive quizzes to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions and exercises. Just swipe left or right to see more examples of the word youre studying.The program even keeps track of what you’re learning and tells you exactly when it’s time for review, giving you a 100% personalized experience.Start using FluentU on the website  with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the  iTunes store  or  Google Play store.Radio LinguaThe  staple course by  Radio Lingua  is their Coffee Break podc ast series for learning French, German, Italian and Spanish. Coffee Break lessons build on each other and are structured as short, informal discussions with a teacher and a fellow learner.Radio Lingua also offers several shorter audio courses in other languages. Most notably, their One Minute courses are available in over 20 languages and give quick overviews of some language basics.Radio Lingua is a good choice if youre looking for something light and easily digestible but effective thatll get you started with the fundamentals of a new language.LinguaphoneLinguaphone  courses are comprehensive packages that cover all aspects of the language, including comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. However, the methodology behind the way the courses are designed puts listening and speaking at the center of the learning process. Linguaphone currently offers courses in 15 languages.Repetition isnt as big a part of Linguaphone as many other language courses, so some learners find that L inguaphones lessons move at a very fast pace. For this reason, many people use Linguaphone in conjunction with something that allows for more methodical, repetitive practice.If youre looking for a course that covers reading and writing while still keeping listening and speaking at the core of the learning process, Linguaphone should be high on your list. Of course, Linguaphones format makes it a little less portable than audio-only courses, but the heavy emphasis on auditory learning means theres still plenty of studying you can do on the go.AssimilAlthough most of Assimil  courses are designed for French speakers, they do have several courses for English speakers too.Assimil uses a highly dialogue-centric approach to language learning. Each course consists of a set of recorded dialogues and an accompanying book that includes the dialogues transcriptions  and translations.Because the same material is used for both Assimils listening and reading portions, theres a lot of flexibility as far as how you want to divide your time between audio learning and text-based learning. So you can focus on the audio when youre on the move, then return to the text when you have access to the book.You should give Assimil a shot if you want freedom to switch back and forth between listening and reading as you see fit or if you want to learn vocab and grammar in the context of entire sentences and conversations rather than in isolated fragments.Your Own!Still havent found exactly  the audio language course youre looking for? Or want something a little more personal to complement one of the above courses?No problem! Just create your own!One way to really step up your language learning game is to keep an audio language learning scrapbook. While youre going about your language learning, keep an ear open for audio clips you want to listen back to later.Collect these clips as MP3 files, voice memos on your phone and so on, and soon youll have your own custom audio language course. You can also create new clips by recording yourself speaking or asking a native speaker you know (e.g., a language exchange partner) if you can record them. Then you can revisit your auditory scrapbook when youre on the move and want to do some audio language learning.What makes this technique so devastatingly effective is that unlike with a store-bought audio language course, you can tailor the audio clips you keep exactly to your language learning needs. Pick stuff that hits your weakest spots. Stuff you find interesting. Stuff you know youre in danger of forgetting. Stuff that intersects with other aspects of your language studies.Of course, a custom language learning course wont provide external structure and direction the way a traditional audio language course does. But if you keep an audio language scrapbook along with all the other language learning materials youd otherwise be using, youll take your language learning to a new level.In the end, the reason curating a personal aud io language course works so well is that which auditory language learning techniques work best for you will depend on your individual language learning style. The best audio language course is the one that works best for you.With this in mind, dont be afraid to try several audio language courses to find the right fitâ€"in most cases, youll be able to get a free trial before you have to commit to buying anything. And definitely dont be afraid to switch it up if things arent working.Its worth the process of shopping around for a good fit because once you find an audio course that works for you, youll start internalizing the language more quickly and be able to fully enjoy how rewarding it is to learn by listening on the move!

Tutoring Rates and Opportunities in NYC

Tutoring Rates and Opportunities in NYCNYC tutoring rates are far cheaper in comparison to the charges offered by tutors in other parts of the country. The reason is simple; you have a chance to earn more with tutoring in NYC than elsewhere. So, if you want to earn a better living with your services, it is highly recommended that you find a New York based tutoring company.Whether you are an aspiring school student, struggling college student or a newly graduated graduate, tutoring will benefit you immensely. Tutoring services are in demand by parents and teachers to supplement their teaching capabilities in schools, colleges and universities across the world. Tutoring can help children at different stages of their lives, learn and master a new skill or discipline, thus improving their academic skills.Specialism in tutoring is also in demand. Teachers that offer specialized tutoring services in a particular subject area, may include sports science, technical arts, music, fashion and b usiness. Thus, students can be enrolled in a course and receive professional guidance in a particular subject area. Thus, a student can be enrolled in a specialized course of learning while at the same time receive professional tutoring in a particular subject area.Tutoring in NYC is now being undertaken by companies that offer high quality services at lower prices. Hence, students who choose to tutor in NYC can still expect to enjoy the benefits of lower costs, even as they improve their skills. But, tutoring in NYC cannot always be done from a single location.Tutoring in NYC can be arranged by a tutoring agency, which usually provides the student with a live tutor during the same time and day as the school student. Such services do not guarantee the student to attend classes from school and no guarantee is given that the student will be attended by a live tutor. So, at the same time, the student needs to bear the full brunt of the tuition fee.To address the demand of students in a n open class format, there are tutoring companies offering self-study programs, which can also be managed through online tutorials. Hence, students can attend the same time as the school student and start learning after school hours. These programs have become very popular in the US, UK and Canada. Students are able to study, earn good salaries and be a part of an exciting career at the same time.Tutoring in NYC offers students a chance to secure their future and acquire a degree for their personal and professional growth. So, if you are planning to enroll yourself in a New York based tutoring agency, just keep the above mentioned points in mind. You can negotiate the cost and quality of the services with the tutoring agency and make sure that you get the best service at affordable prices. There are many tutoring agencies in New York that offer the same quality services for a much lower price.

NYC Ap Computer Science Tutor - New Gigs Only!

NYC Ap Computer Science Tutor - New Gigs Only!The only way to get a job in the NYC area is to obtain an Associate's degree, or even higher, in Computer Science. In fact, this is one of the few fields that employers actually look at in a job search. A major problem for the struggling IT worker is that no one wants to pay the higher tuition for the certified training necessary to be a computer science tutor. So what's the solution?In many cases, people simply go on an internship. However, this can be a problem. These things take time, and it's a known fact that the classes tend to be difficult. Employers want to see that you have not only the hands on experience, but that you are also a smart person.The next step is to seek out a career counselor. There are many, many different career counselors around the world. You simply have to know where to look for one in your area. A career counselor is trained to help people who are stuck, or those who are stuck because they don't know where to turn.You can also find one on line, and these are available through a number of different career education centers, some of which can be found at no cost. These career education centers will teach you what to expect from college and what it takes to get a job. It's important that you know the ins and outs of the computer industry, before you try to figure out how to become a computer science tutor.One thing you need to know about computer science is that it is used for almost every job today. The basic applications that we use every day, whether they are for personal use or for business, are based on the design of computer systems.Good research can make all the difference. What may be wrong with your resume, however, does not necessarily mean that you will not get a job. Most companies are looking for computer science tutors, but if you just submit your resume, you are probably going to get cut out of the running.The most important thing you can do for yourself, is to get a good ed ucation in computer science. After that, it's a matter of applying yourself and making yourself useful in whatever field you choose.