Discover the Amazing History Behind First Chemistry

Discover the Amazing History Behind First ChemistryWhen I was young, I loved to read first chemistry books. As a child, I fell in love with the scientific process of these books as they enabled me to better understand the world around me. Today, I am glad that I have grown up a bit and can appreciate the science of biology, but not nearly as much as I did when I was younger.The reason why I feel this way is because although biology teaches you about basic things, they do not really deal with the world around us. For example, I do not know how many times I have been asked 'Why does a red apple have a red stem?' My usual response is that a stem, whether it is part of a fruit or vegetable, is part of the fruit.The human body, on the other hand, is known as a living organism and its roots are found on two parts: biology and chemistry. Biology deals with how the body functions and includes aspects like cell division, nerve impulses, organ function, cellular reproduction, and metabolism. C hemistry is used in areas such as food, energy, and the structures of materials.Thus, as an adult, first chemistry can be more interesting to a student, especially if it is science that they are studying. In my classes, I use this opportunity to talk about the use of chemistry to study a material, but the best part is when I will go into the nuts and bolts of chemistry.It can be quite an easy task to ask students to analyze a substance or idea, but it is much more interesting to teach them about the everyday processes of the natural world. This type of chemistry class is even more rewarding as they see their ideas and studies come to life.I can do this because I am also an elementary and high school chemistry teacher and have spent more than thirty years studying both biology and chemistry. Therefore, I am well versed in the theory behind both topics and have quite a bit of experience in teaching students.Although it may seem difficult at first, giving out chemistry classes to stude nts will make them enjoy what you have to teach them. They will learn how a phenomenon can occur, and they will see their ideas and research come to life.

Should I Go To Boston College

Should I Go To Boston College The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Casille is a Denver tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, History tutoring, Geometry tutoring, and more. She graduated from Boston College in 2011 with a Bachelors degree in Environmental Geosciences. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Casille: The campus has traditional architecture and is located in the suburbs of Boston on a hillside. The campus has its own bus system, which gets you around the campus and can bring you to nearby hotspots. The T (the Boston metro system) is located right next to campus, giving you easy access to the city. The campus is very safe and the neighborhood surrounding the campus is quiet. There is no need for a bike or a car. VT:How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Casille: The class sizes tend to be smaller outside of entry-level lecture classes. The professors have office hours and make themselves readily available to students. Academic advisers can be easily reached by scheduling an appointment or attending office hours. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Casille: The dorms are all well-kept and make a great place to live. The majority of students live on-campus all four years, though some juniors and seniors do live off-campus. The meal plan is all-inclusive, and the campus has a wide range of dining options from traditional cafeteria-style food to several different healthy options. The dorms and student organizations organize weekly social activities for interested students. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Casille: The business school and the humanities are the best represented on campus. I studied Environmental Geoscience, because of my interest in environmental conservation. My particular area of study was somewhat under-represented. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Casille: Meeting friends as a freshman was fairly easy. The Resident Assistants threw events to allow you to meet all the people on your floor. There is no Greek system. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Casille: The Career Center is very helpful for the most represented majors. There are many recruiters for students leaving the business school. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Casille: There are extensive study areas on campus, from dorm study rooms, which are usually empty or at least quiet, to several different libraries. The study areas in the libraries are quiet and beautiful with several of the libraries located in traditional gothic-style buildings. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Casille: The neighborhood around the town is quiet, but a short bus ride away is a local hangout area that includes several restaurants and a convenience store. There are several weekend on-campus options, but it is always an option to enter the city and explore Boston. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Casille: The school is a medium-to-small school. The student body is fairly small compared to other colleges, and the class sizes tend to be smaller. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Casille: One of my favorite classes was the western cultural traditions seminar I took in my sophomore year. We read A Man For All Seasons, and the following discussions were invigorating, interesting, and fun. The class was particularly great because it was not a subject I tended to be interested in before the class, but the class broadened my horizons and provided me with new interests. Check out Casilles tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Max W Spanish, Politics and History tutor in London

Max W Spanish, Politics and History tutor in London This week we would like to introduce Max W, an enthusiastic History tutor who speaks fluent Spanish and also teaches Politics. He is a relaxed and thorough personal tutor who likes to use humour and stories to teach so that his students enjoy his lessons. So let’s find out a little more about him… Max, why do you love tutoring? It gives me the chance to pass on knowledge in a way that I would have appreciated it being passed on to me. I also want to make a difference to people’s lives and to improve their educational potential. Who inspired you in education? I had a fantastic Politics tutor at university. She was the only one who challenged me to better myself and to put more effort into the learning process. She was an inspiration while I was at university. What else do you get up to besides tutoring? I am a postgraduate Law student so I spend quite a lot of time studying. I also run half-marathons and really like cooking! Photo from  www.motherearthnews.com  CC-by   If you had a superpower what would it be? I would love to be a telekinetic â€" to have the ability to move things with my mind. Think Magneto from X-Men but with everything and not just metals! What advice would you give to a parent on how to find a tutor? I would say that it really depends on the child and what suits them. Parents need to check that the tutor’s personal style or strength suits their child. It’s best to find someone who will not be too chummy with the student and will focus on the learning experience. Want to meet Max? Please view his short video below: Subjects taught by Max: History - A-Level, GCSE, Common Entrance, 11+, AS Politics - A-Level, AS Spanish - A-Level, GCSE, Common Entrance, AS If your child needs some help with Spanish or other Humanities subjects then please click here to visit Max’s profile page and book a lesson. Second photograph from  www.motherearthnews.com  CC-by

How to Choose a College Major

How to Choose a College Major Theres nothing wrong with teens going to college without a set-in-stone career game plan, but one thing is certain: students who put thought into possible majors are more likely to minimize wasted time and make a smart decision. Parents, as your teens move through high school toward college, Huntington offers a few tips to get them to think about their future career path and pick the best major for them: Talk about interests. Many teens freeze up looking at a list of college majors. Instead, try talking about things your teen enjoys doing. For athletically inclined students, playing sports might come to mind first, but maybe those students would enjoy career endeavors in which they get to work in teams. Some teens are great with children, or love taking care of people or animals. Encourage your teen to think broadly about interests and how those might translate into other aptitudes. Assess academic strengths. Pull out the report card and use it as a springboard for potential career paths. Some teens might resist this exercise, but its important to point out the many pathways for each academic strength. Take math as an example. Math is obviously key for careers like computer science and engineering, but math is also used in fields like actuarial science, architecture, geospatial surveying, ecology, robotics, meteorology and economics. For teens who excel in math, there are many excellent career options that might not be immediately obvious. List other strengths, too. Its smart to assess other areas of strength that fall outside the confines of the report card. Some teens are great with people and comfortable speaking and presenting their ideas. Others are adventurous and curious. Some love analyzing multifaceted issues, while some are skilled at listening to friends and their fellow students. Know what doesnt appeal. Just as it is useful to have a handle on ones favorite subjects and strengths, teens should also think about what subjects they dislike and why. Similarly, teens must consider their work preferences, such as whether they like working alone or in groups, being a group leader on projects or behind the scenes, solving complex or more straightforward problems, and working with numbers or people. Research jobs, career paths, education requirements, and more. Taking the above steps will definitely help teens start brainstorming and narrowing down their options. Once theyve come up with a couple (or several) possibilities, the next to-do is research. Armed with a list of their interests and academic and other strengths, teens can start exploring possible jobs that fit their interests/strengths profile, education requirements for those jobs, earning potential, and how the job market looks for those fields. O*NET and the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook are good resources. Get some firsthand perspective. Once your teen starts zeroing in on a few possible majors, its a good idea to talk to people who can offer useful insight. Those might be current college students in the major your teen is considering, recent graduates who are now working, or professionals further along in their careers. Later on, your teen might consider job shadowing, mentorships and internships. Making these kinds of connections now is definitely worthwhile. As teens grapple with what to major in at college, parents should encourage them to take the decision seriously. That means putting in sincere effort and taking the time for introspection. College is a major investment, after all. Teens should use those four years to set themselves up for success as they begin their professional journeys.

More improvements Notebook, Answers, Groups

More improvements Notebook, Answers, Groups We just wanted to announce that weve made a few more adjustments to the italki website. We hope these changes will make it easier to use, and find information that is relevant to you. Heres a short list of whats new: New home pages for Answers, Notebook, and Groups were trying to make it easier for you to find interesting questions, notebook entries, and discussions. If youre logged in, these pages will now show you information based on your personal preferences. Rankings for Answers and Notebook Weve made a small ranking system as a way of saying thank you to the people who contribute to the italki community. Thanks! Language Homepage (example: Chinese) Now you can see whats the latest updates for every language at italki. Sharing Buttons If you run into something interesting on italki, you can easily share it on the rest of the web. . And many more changes While we know these changes can be a little confusing, we really hope that italki is becoming more and more useful. Please tell us what you think through our feedback button. Were very interested to know how you think we can make italki an amazing place to learn a language online! The italki Team More improvements Notebook, Answers, Groups We just wanted to announce that weve made a few more adjustments to the italki website. We hope these changes will make it easier to use, and find information that is relevant to you. Heres a short list of whats new: New home pages for Answers, Notebook, and Groups were trying to make it easier for you to find interesting questions, notebook entries, and discussions. If youre logged in, these pages will now show you information based on your personal preferences. Rankings for Answers and Notebook Weve made a small ranking system as a way of saying thank you to the people who contribute to the italki community. Thanks! Language Homepage (example: Chinese) Now you can see whats the latest updates for every language at italki. Sharing Buttons If you run into something interesting on italki, you can easily share it on the rest of the web. . And many more changes While we know these changes can be a little confusing, we really hope that italki is becoming more and more useful. Please tell us what you think through our feedback button. Were very interested to know how you think we can make italki an amazing place to learn a language online! The italki Team

New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part IV)

New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part IV) See Who’s Taking this Year’s Challenge Page 4! If you are taking this year’s challenge we’re  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge.Life Hacks research  has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And don’t forget to sign up for yourself, and get 2015 of to a great start! This is  the second blog listing of New Years  Language Challenge Video Pledges.  Watch the videos from the previous posts below. Weve had so many that its better to just make multiple posts so they dont get too long! This is our 4th page of Public Video Posts! We love that so many of you are willing to make that extra commitment (and earn a bonus 50ITC)! Part I Here Part II Here Part III Here seven.seagulls  from Ireland is learning  Chinese seven.seagulls (whose real name is Alex) is learning Chinese. Shes actually taking part in another Challenge called the #Add1Challenge and is taking part in the New Years Challenge as well! All that matters is that she reach her goal in improving her Chinese. We like Alex makes some very practical and very achievable goals. For example, one of her goals is to be able to order food in Chinese at the Chinese restaurant. You can cheer her on here. Nildo  from Brazil is learning  English Nildo really wants to improve his English skills. His goal is to be able to have a conversation with his American friends and tutors on italki. He also wants to focus on his confidence. Please send him some words of encouragement in his notebook entry here. Paulo Ribeiro  from Brazil is learning  English Paulo Riberio is also from Brazil and also is taking the challenge to improve his English. Hes been studying English for his entire life and he really wants to get rid of his accent or at least improve his fluency. He also really wants to get rid of his stuttering. Lets wish him the best by commenting on his notebook entry here. Pawel  from Poland is learning  Dutch Pawel really wants to improve his Dutch as he is now living in Beglium and wants to be able to use it to speak with his co-workers. Hes completing a research internship there and has always had a strong love for language learning. Wish him the best by commenting on his notebook entry here. Click here to watch his video on Youtube daisu saikoro  from the United States is learning  Chinese daisu saikoro has been to China very recently and is determined to learn Chinese in 2015. Hes also looking for some help. If you can send him an italki gift card, hed really appreciate it as he feels the Challenge is going to be a bit difficult as hes also taking care of his great grandmother who is very sick. Please wish daisu saikoro the best by commenting on his notebook entry here. Helga  from Russia is learning  Spanish, Italian, Japanese and English Helga is one of our Professional Teachers who teaches Russian. Shes taking the Challenge to develop some good study habits. Shes studying 4 languages for the Challenge! Wow. Her English, Spanish and Italian are pretty decent but cant really speak yet in Japanese. Check out her video below and send her your well wishes by commenting on her notebook entry here. ???  from the United States is learning  Korean ??? is from Georgia and lives near a large thriving Korea town there. He speaks very decent Korean already but his goal it to take his language ability to the next level and have a meanful conversation in Korean where he doesnt need to stop and think or ask the Korean speaker for clarification. Send him some words of encouragement by commenting on his notebook entry here. AliciaTGlenn  from the United States is learning  German Alicia is also taking the Add1Challenge and is using the italki New Years Challenge to help her achieve her goal of speaking German. Shes always wanted to learn German but for one reason or another always came up with excuses not to learn it. Shes finally made the decision to finally learn it! Wish her well by commenting on her notebook entry 513301. Odette ???  from the United States is learning Korean. Odette wants to improve on her speaking abilities in the next month!  She hopes to be able to speak more fluently, using longer and more complex sentences than she currently does.  Korean is not an easy language and we wish her the best of luck in achieving her goals!  You can wish her luck as well! JaneyPdiz from Bangkok, Thailand is learning Spanish. Janey is hoping to improve her Spanish during the New Years Language Challange.  She wants to increase her fluency.  She is a veteran on the italki website and even became a tutor in December, so were sure she will do great.  We wish Janey the best and you can too on her notebook entry. Julio from the United States is learning Spanish. Julio is a brand new student to italki!  He is hoping that the challenge will help drive him and keep him motivated in learning Spanish.  Hes hoping that he will be able to go to Puerto Rico with his father, meet his family members that he has never seen before, speaking with them in Spanish. We hope that the language challenge gets him on his way to reaching his goals!  Wish him luck!   Yada from the United States is learning Chinese, Hindi, and Japanese. Yada has set some ambitious goals for herself: to improve her Chinese, Hindi, and Japanese.  This is certainly no easy task but we have faith in her to complete her goals. The italki office is Shanghai gives her a big ??!Wish her the best yourself on her notebook entry. Søren from the United States is learning Catalan and German. Søren is no rookie to italki challenges; he has competed in all of them!  He made his video a little late, but has already succeeded in taking one lesson in each language.  We hope he continues to improve as time goes on!  Wish him luck on his notebook entry. Strolb57  from the United States  is learning French. Strolb57 is going to France before too long and he wants to be able to  speak to native speakers there.  He thinks that the italki challenge is a great way to do that.  His goal is to be able to have a conversation with a French person without stumbling too much and with decent pronunciation!  We wish him the best and you can as well by commenting on his notebook entry.  Baggio from Hong Kong is learning Korean. A veteran and community tutor on our site, Baggio has pledged to take the italki New Years Challenge to learn Korean.  He is currently a beginner, but is hoping to reach an intermediate level  by summer.   We wish him the best of luck in completing the challenge and you can too by leaving a comment on his notebook entry! New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part IV) See Who’s Taking this Year’s Challenge Page 4! If you are taking this year’s challenge we’re  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge.Life Hacks research  has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And don’t forget to sign up for yourself, and get 2015 of to a great start! This is  the second blog listing of New Years  Language Challenge Video Pledges.  Watch the videos from the previous posts below. Weve had so many that its better to just make multiple posts so they dont get too long! This is our 4th page of Public Video Posts! We love that so many of you are willing to make that extra commitment (and earn a bonus 50ITC)! Part I Here Part II Here Part III Here seven.seagulls  from Ireland is learning  Chinese seven.seagulls (whose real name is Alex) is learning Chinese. Shes actually taking part in another Challenge called the #Add1Challenge and is taking part in the New Years Challenge as well! All that matters is that she reach her goal in improving her Chinese. We like Alex makes some very practical and very achievable goals. For example, one of her goals is to be able to order food in Chinese at the Chinese restaurant. You can cheer her on here. Nildo  from Brazil is learning  English Nildo really wants to improve his English skills. His goal is to be able to have a conversation with his American friends and tutors on italki. He also wants to focus on his confidence. Please send him some words of encouragement in his notebook entry here. Paulo Ribeiro  from Brazil is learning  English Paulo Riberio is also from Brazil and also is taking the challenge to improve his English. Hes been studying English for his entire life and he really wants to get rid of his accent or at least improve his fluency. He also really wants to get rid of his stuttering. Lets wish him the best by commenting on his notebook entry here. Pawel  from Poland is learning  Dutch Pawel really wants to improve his Dutch as he is now living in Beglium and wants to be able to use it to speak with his co-workers. Hes completing a research internship there and has always had a strong love for language learning. Wish him the best by commenting on his notebook entry here. Click here to watch his video on Youtube daisu saikoro  from the United States is learning  Chinese daisu saikoro has been to China very recently and is determined to learn Chinese in 2015. Hes also looking for some help. If you can send him an italki gift card, hed really appreciate it as he feels the Challenge is going to be a bit difficult as hes also taking care of his great grandmother who is very sick. Please wish daisu saikoro the best by commenting on his notebook entry here. Helga  from Russia is learning  Spanish, Italian, Japanese and English Helga is one of our Professional Teachers who teaches Russian. Shes taking the Challenge to develop some good study habits. Shes studying 4 languages for the Challenge! Wow. Her English, Spanish and Italian are pretty decent but cant really speak yet in Japanese. Check out her video below and send her your well wishes by commenting on her notebook entry here. ???  from the United States is learning  Korean ??? is from Georgia and lives near a large thriving Korea town there. He speaks very decent Korean already but his goal it to take his language ability to the next level and have a meanful conversation in Korean where he doesnt need to stop and think or ask the Korean speaker for clarification. Send him some words of encouragement by commenting on his notebook entry here. AliciaTGlenn  from the United States is learning  German Alicia is also taking the Add1Challenge and is using the italki New Years Challenge to help her achieve her goal of speaking German. Shes always wanted to learn German but for one reason or another always came up with excuses not to learn it. Shes finally made the decision to finally learn it! Wish her well by commenting on her notebook entry 513301. Odette ???  from the United States is learning Korean. Odette wants to improve on her speaking abilities in the next month!  She hopes to be able to speak more fluently, using longer and more complex sentences than she currently does.  Korean is not an easy language and we wish her the best of luck in achieving her goals!  You can wish her luck as well! JaneyPdiz from Bangkok, Thailand is learning Spanish. Janey is hoping to improve her Spanish during the New Years Language Challange.  She wants to increase her fluency.  She is a veteran on the italki website and even became a tutor in December, so were sure she will do great.  We wish Janey the best and you can too on her notebook entry. Julio from the United States is learning Spanish. Julio is a brand new student to italki!  He is hoping that the challenge will help drive him and keep him motivated in learning Spanish.  Hes hoping that he will be able to go to Puerto Rico with his father, meet his family members that he has never seen before, speaking with them in Spanish. We hope that the language challenge gets him on his way to reaching his goals!  Wish him luck!   Yada from the United States is learning Chinese, Hindi, and Japanese. Yada has set some ambitious goals for herself: to improve her Chinese, Hindi, and Japanese.  This is certainly no easy task but we have faith in her to complete her goals. The italki office is Shanghai gives her a big ??!Wish her the best yourself on her notebook entry. Søren from the United States is learning Catalan and German. Søren is no rookie to italki challenges; he has competed in all of them!  He made his video a little late, but has already succeeded in taking one lesson in each language.  We hope he continues to improve as time goes on!  Wish him luck on his notebook entry. Strolb57  from the United States  is learning French. Strolb57 is going to France before too long and he wants to be able to  speak to native speakers there.  He thinks that the italki challenge is a great way to do that.  His goal is to be able to have a conversation with a French person without stumbling too much and with decent pronunciation!  We wish him the best and you can as well by commenting on his notebook entry.  Baggio from Hong Kong is learning Korean. A veteran and community tutor on our site, Baggio has pledged to take the italki New Years Challenge to learn Korean.  He is currently a beginner, but is hoping to reach an intermediate level  by summer.   We wish him the best of luck in completing the challenge and you can too by leaving a comment on his notebook entry! New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part IV) See Who’s Taking this Year’s Challenge Page 4! If you are taking this year’s challenge we’re  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge.Life Hacks research  has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And don’t forget to sign up for yourself, and get 2015 of to a great start! This is  the second blog listing of New Years  Language Challenge Video Pledges.  Watch the videos from the previous posts below. Weve had so many that its better to just make multiple posts so they dont get too long! This is our 4th page of Public Video Posts! We love that so many of you are willing to make that extra commitment (and earn a bonus 50ITC)! Part I Here Part II Here Part III Here seven.seagulls  from Ireland is learning  Chinese seven.seagulls (whose real name is Alex) is learning Chinese. Shes actually taking part in another Challenge called the #Add1Challenge and is taking part in the New Years Challenge as well! All that matters is that she reach her goal in improving her Chinese. We like Alex makes some very practical and very achievable goals. For example, one of her goals is to be able to order food in Chinese at the Chinese restaurant. You can cheer her on here. Nildo  from Brazil is learning  English Nildo really wants to improve his English skills. His goal is to be able to have a conversation with his American friends and tutors on italki. He also wants to focus on his confidence. Please send him some words of encouragement in his notebook entry here. Paulo Ribeiro  from Brazil is learning  English Paulo Riberio is also from Brazil and also is taking the challenge to improve his English. Hes been studying English for his entire life and he really wants to get rid of his accent or at least improve his fluency. He also really wants to get rid of his stuttering. Lets wish him the best by commenting on his notebook entry here. Pawel  from Poland is learning  Dutch Pawel really wants to improve his Dutch as he is now living in Beglium and wants to be able to use it to speak with his co-workers. Hes completing a research internship there and has always had a strong love for language learning. Wish him the best by commenting on his notebook entry here. Click here to watch his video on Youtube daisu saikoro  from the United States is learning  Chinese daisu saikoro has been to China very recently and is determined to learn Chinese in 2015. Hes also looking for some help. If you can send him an italki gift card, hed really appreciate it as he feels the Challenge is going to be a bit difficult as hes also taking care of his great grandmother who is very sick. Please wish daisu saikoro the best by commenting on his notebook entry here. Helga  from Russia is learning  Spanish, Italian, Japanese and English Helga is one of our Professional Teachers who teaches Russian. Shes taking the Challenge to develop some good study habits. Shes studying 4 languages for the Challenge! Wow. Her English, Spanish and Italian are pretty decent but cant really speak yet in Japanese. Check out her video below and send her your well wishes by commenting on her notebook entry here. ???  from the United States is learning  Korean ??? is from Georgia and lives near a large thriving Korea town there. He speaks very decent Korean already but his goal it to take his language ability to the next level and have a meanful conversation in Korean where he doesnt need to stop and think or ask the Korean speaker for clarification. Send him some words of encouragement by commenting on his notebook entry here. AliciaTGlenn  from the United States is learning  German Alicia is also taking the Add1Challenge and is using the italki New Years Challenge to help her achieve her goal of speaking German. Shes always wanted to learn German but for one reason or another always came up with excuses not to learn it. Shes finally made the decision to finally learn it! Wish her well by commenting on her notebook entry 513301. Odette ???  from the United States is learning Korean. Odette wants to improve on her speaking abilities in the next month!  She hopes to be able to speak more fluently, using longer and more complex sentences than she currently does.  Korean is not an easy language and we wish her the best of luck in achieving her goals!  You can wish her luck as well! JaneyPdiz from Bangkok, Thailand is learning Spanish. Janey is hoping to improve her Spanish during the New Years Language Challange.  She wants to increase her fluency.  She is a veteran on the italki website and even became a tutor in December, so were sure she will do great.  We wish Janey the best and you can too on her notebook entry. Julio from the United States is learning Spanish. Julio is a brand new student to italki!  He is hoping that the challenge will help drive him and keep him motivated in learning Spanish.  Hes hoping that he will be able to go to Puerto Rico with his father, meet his family members that he has never seen before, speaking with them in Spanish. We hope that the language challenge gets him on his way to reaching his goals!  Wish him luck!   Yada from the United States is learning Chinese, Hindi, and Japanese. Yada has set some ambitious goals for herself: to improve her Chinese, Hindi, and Japanese.  This is certainly no easy task but we have faith in her to complete her goals. The italki office is Shanghai gives her a big ??!Wish her the best yourself on her notebook entry. Søren from the United States is learning Catalan and German. Søren is no rookie to italki challenges; he has competed in all of them!  He made his video a little late, but has already succeeded in taking one lesson in each language.  We hope he continues to improve as time goes on!  Wish him luck on his notebook entry. Strolb57  from the United States  is learning French. Strolb57 is going to France before too long and he wants to be able to  speak to native speakers there.  He thinks that the italki challenge is a great way to do that.  His goal is to be able to have a conversation with a French person without stumbling too much and with decent pronunciation!  We wish him the best and you can as well by commenting on his notebook entry.  Baggio from Hong Kong is learning Korean. A veteran and community tutor on our site, Baggio has pledged to take the italki New Years Challenge to learn Korean.  He is currently a beginner, but is hoping to reach an intermediate level  by summer.   We wish him the best of luck in completing the challenge and you can too by leaving a comment on his notebook entry!

OC Test Prep Tutor 5 things to do before taking the fall SAT

OC Test Prep Tutor 5 things to do before taking the fall SAT Tips from an Orange County Test Prep Tutor: 5 things to do before taking the fall SAT As students are adjusting to being back in a classroom, they also have to think about when theyll take their SAT. The test dates can sneak up on students pretty quickly, so its a good idea to make sure they’re 100% prepared for this important exam. There are several things high school students can do including taking a practice exam, tracking progress, and focusing on strengths and weaknesses. Students will have several opportunities throughout the year to take the SAT, but they’re more likely to see improvement if they know what to do ahead of time. The next opportunity to take the SAT is in November, so theres not too much time to waste Its never too early to book your Orange County SAT test prep tutor. 1. Take a practice exam One of the first things college prep students should do is take a full-length practice exam. This is especially important because the SAT was completely overhauled and will be an entirely new experience for many students. Taking a practice exam allows test-takers to determine what they’re really good at and what they might need help with. Maybe they’re totally skilled at word problems on the math section, but they need help with Founding Documents. Whatever the situation is, students will have a much better idea of what theyre up against after taking a practice exam. Additionally, because a practice exam is taken at home it doesn’t count for anything, so if students want to improve theyll be able to do so without potential colleges and universities knowing about it. 2. Identify strengths and weaknesses It’s important for students to look at their overall score so they know what set of colleges they should be applying to but, its also important for them to look at a score breakdown from each section. If they can identify the areas they need to work on most they can save a ton of time in the long run by focusing in on these, and only these, issues. Additionally, students should consult a one-on-one tutor who’ll be able to tell them what they need help with and create a game plan (READ: 5 Awesome SAT Apps). 3. Track progress Test preparation can be pretty stressful overall, and many students start to feel overwhelmed by the end of the semester. A great way to keep stress low is to keep confidence high. When students see how far they came from their first practice tests, theyre likely to feel proud of their progress and know they are on the right track. Maybe theyre only halfway to their final goal, but they’ve already done a ton of work and deserve to feel good about themselves and their accomplishments. 4. Meet with an Orange County test prep tutor College entrance exam prep is one of the most popular and sought-after topics when it comes to private tutoring. These topics are not extensively covered in the high school environment, so students are pretty much left to their own devices when it comes to improving their scores. As a result, students who get a little bit of help often see significant improvement. Some students need help with their math and English overall while others just need a few tips and tricks to get through this complicated and long exam book your SAT Orange County tutor today. 5. Look at potential colleges It’s also a great idea for students to look at what colleges they might consider applying to before they take the real exam. Students should determine what the “average” admitted student’s test scores are. Then they can shoot for that score (or higher) when they take the test. If students fall short of their ideal score during their practice exam, they still have time to practice and improve before their November or December test date. Looking at colleges also helps students be prepared in general and give them something positive and exciting to think about as they go through their college prep journey. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Hayat Universal School (HUBS)

Hayat Universal School (HUBS) Hayat Universal School (HUBS) Hayat Universal School (HUBS) Qatar is aCIS Accredited, British Columbia Certified Offshore School. The Ministry thoroughly inspects our school every year. For example, inspectors look into BC program year plans, instructional time, instructional methods, admission system, integrity of promotion and registration process, support services, school policies, safety and supervision plans, student and staff records, teacher and principal certification and hiring practices, learning resources, facilities and school licensing. To graduate from our school, students will have to successfully complete the requirements of the British Columbia graduation program in English. Graduates receive the British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma). Although the school offers bilingual/bi-cultural education with an Arabic Program that implements the Qatar National Curriculum, the main program is the BC program with the majority of the instructional time dedicated for this program (80% in K and 74% starting Grade 1). The school started in 2009-2010 with KG1 - Grade 3 and has been adding a grade every year with the movement of students to higher grades. The school started to offer Grade 12 in 2018-2019. The purpose of this approach is to make the lower grades the main point of entry to the school and to keep transfers in the higher primary and intermediate grades to the minimum. From 190 students in its first year (2009-2010), the school has grown to 1195 students in 2019-2020, with 1036 enrolled in the BC Program, which starts at KG2. The remaining students are registered in our Early Childhood Program (PreKG and KG1). The schools reputation and its remarkable success are attributed to its bilingual program, the world-class BC program it implements and the quality and dedication of the school team of teachers and administrators who make these programs a success. The students are predominantly Qataris and ESL learners. The School Early Childhood Grades (PreKG and KG1) prepare students for the BC Program. English is the main language of instruction in these grades. Their curriculum dovetails with the BC curriculum. HUBS Qatar is the culmination of the vision and experience of a renowned psychologist and educator in the Middle East. Parents, teachers and BC inspectors sense the community that prevails in the school. In the year (2019-2020), the school team of educators include 71 administrators; classroom, support and ESL teachers. 57 are licensed educators, 36 Canadians, 6 Americans, 2 Australians, 4 South Africans, 4 British, 1 Jamaican, 1 Filipino, 1 Tunisian and 2 Indians. The remaining 14 qualified teachers are from India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Philippines, Tunisia and Romania. There are also 29 Arab teachers who deliver the Arabic Program. The school is supported by a team of teacher assistants. Each PreKG - Grade 2 class is assigned a teaching assistant. TA time is provided to the higher elementary grades on part time basis. Qatar is a stable and wealthy small country. The government has a vision for this small country that makes citizens proud. Doha, the capital is the only city in the country. It is an upscale expatriate-friendly city that is close to many travel destinations. Qatar has taken major strides in developing education with many major international universities opening branches here. The country hosts a wealth of international and regional sports and cultural events.

Conception and Fertility - Convenient Fertility Treatment Without Prescription Or Hormone Therapy

Conception and Fertility - Convenient Fertility Treatment Without Prescription Or Hormone TherapyResearch and experience show that there is a relationship between relative rates of change and fertility. Indeed, it is difficult to conceive without taking into account the actual rate of change of the hormonal balance in the body.The sense of balance (of stability, of 'just right') is one factor. This is the reason why female hormones cause many women to increase their fertility by taking hormone supplements.In this regard, studies have shown that natural changes that occur naturally, while in the human body, give rise to a range of responses that are related to fertility. One of these responses is the main 'development' stage of ovulation.Natural changes, the ovulation cycles, can be found on the ovary and in the fallopian tubes. This means that they are able to be measured, monitored and recorded from day to day. There are factors that affect ovulation, but these include factors such as thyroid levels, daily temperature changes, body weight, skin tone, sleep, body fat and diet.Researchers have demonstrated that hormone fluctuations and alterations in the female body are directly related to the changes in the relative rate of change in fertility. Thus, taking a combination of conventional medicine and fertility drugs can not only cure infertility, but also increase the chances of conceiving in a particular woman.Therefore, an important element in conception success is that the health of the reproductive system can be 'balanced'. This would mean that a woman has the ability to improve her fertility without relying on synthetic chemicals. Just as the chemical balances in the body will influence all other aspects of life, the same applies here.A pharmaceutical chemical solution can be injected or ingested in the form of tablets or capsules. It is therefore advisable that the pregnant woman is offered advice from aspecialist about the appropriate treatments that suit her individual needs.

Work With a Tutor Near Salado TX

Work With a Tutor Near Salado TXIf you are considering working with a tutor near Salado TX, there are a few things you should know about this job. Tutors come in all different shapes and sizes, and you need to find the one that is going to work best for you.One of the first things to remember when looking for a tutor is to make sure that they are licensed in Texas. There are many tutoring centers in the state, and most people are unaware of this fact. For example, a business in Houston that has a large clientele is not likely to have someone who has a license in Texas working there, so you need to find out as much as you can about the tutoring center before hiring them.Next, you need to look at their qualifications for the job. Do they specialize in English as a second language? This is especially important if they will be teaching a class or using the internet. You do not want someone who does not have the right training and background in the language to teach someone else.Another t hing to consider is how the tutoring center is run. Make sure that the tutor is motivated to succeed. If you are hiring someone because you think they are easy to get along with, you will probably be disappointed in the results.When choosing a tutor near Texas, make sure you ask for references. The better the teacher the more credible they will seem. You should also have a discussion with the tutor if you have any questions.Finally, find out if there are any other benefits if you choose to work with someone in the area. For example, does the person charge an hourly rate or a flat fee? Will the tutor make a home visit to your home if they are offering it?When searching for a tutor in the area, it may be difficult to determine the best one for you. But remember, finding the best one for you can make a big difference in your life.

Organic Chemistry Videos - New Precalculus Videos

Organic Chemistry Videos - New Precalculus VideosOver the last few years, the United States Department of Education has released a series of newly developed pre-algebra and calculus videos on organic chemistry. Since organic chemistry is a subject which is not compulsory for high school students, many students have not taken the time to learn all of the components of the subject.However, if you think you need a refresher course in this area, then you can't afford to be without the right instruction. The good news is that you can take organic chemistry videos on your own, which means you'll be able to learn the lessons without being driven by a teacher. The first thing you need to do is find the videos.If you have a lot of classes you need to study for, or are just in too much of a hurry to find a teacher who can teach you quickly, then you can't afford to waste money on someone else's instructional materials. Fortunately, there are now a number of websites which offer organic chemist ry tutorials online. Not only do they offer pre-calculus videos, but they also provide a tutorial on the four fundamental elements of the subject.These sites are very reasonably priced, and you don't need to spend more than $40 for the materials that you need to learn the subject. This is usually much cheaper than purchasing new textbooks, and it will allow you to learn a subject which will benefit you for the rest of your life.Before you decide which sites to look at, you should decide whether you really want to learn how to make organic chemistry, whether you can afford to spend time doing so, and if you have the time to learn the material at a pace that suits you. There are plenty of sites on the internet that offer video tutorials on organic chemistry. However, there are also a lot of wrong ones and some that are downright dangerous.Don't let yourself be taken advantage of by a company who are advertising a price which they can't afford to pay. If they can't afford to give you t he materials you need, you probably shouldn't be paying them. If you take the time to find out more about the quality of the sites, you will be able to get the best instructional material which you can use to take your studies to the next level.If you can't afford to pay the price that these companies are asking for these videos, then don't be afraid to check out other sites that offer the materials you need. In the end, you'll save yourself a lot of money and make yourself a better scientist.