Reasons For Hiring A Teen Tutor

Reasons For Hiring A Teen TutorThere are a number of reasons for parents to consider hiring a tutor for their children that are related to their schooling. These parents want their kids to do well and it is important that they give them the guidance that they need, when it comes to learning and performing well in school. In addition, there are a number of schools that parents choose to send their children to, and they may not have the money to pay for the services of a tutor that they can trust.Parents also have different reasons for their decision in sending their children to different schools. Some parents are worried about getting an education for their child's future. For these parents, they are willing to spend a lot of money on their children and will pay as much as possible for the school that they send their children to.It is important for parents to consider the safety of their children when choosing which school to send their children to. If the school has a high crime rate , parents would want to choose another school. It is also important for parents to make sure that their children have access to appropriate technology in order to ensure that they will be able to perform well. Technology should be available to any child to help them perform well.There are also a number of different reasons for parents to consider hiring a tutor for their children. Some parents send their children to a school for a specific reason and a tutor is a great way to see their child excel in class. Other parents go to a school just because their child is eager to learn and wants to prove themselves in the school. They will also see some children that are talented enough to make it through the school without their parents' spending too much money.Teens tutoring teens does not mean that parents cannot find the money for their child. It is very possible for a parent to get to the school and find a good school that will pay for the services of a tutor for their child. If the ch ild shows that they are good at school, then they will be able to get them some form of assistance so that they will excel in school.The last reason for hiring a teen tutor for your child is to ensure that they get some form of learning that they will use while they are still in school. Teens who are intelligent will learn in class because they are capable of doing so. When they graduate from school, they will also be ready to work in the workplace or start a new career. It is important for them to know that they will have something to fall back on once they graduate from school.These are some of the different reasons why parents hire a tutor for their children. The schools are trying to save money by having some parents pay for their children to be tutored. It is also a way for parents to see that their children are getting all the attention they need to excel in school.

English Listening Exercise iPods, Steve Jobs and Magic

English Listening Exercise iPods, Steve Jobs and Magic When I heard today that Steve Jobs has retired as head of Apple, I wanted to make an English listening exercise that had an Apple theme.Jobs is, I think, one of the greatest businessmen in American history, and Ive always loved Apple products (Im writing this on my iMac). Ive heard people say before that Apple products give you the feeling that they are almost magical, which is why I thought this TED video would be appropriate.In the video, Marco Tempest uses iPods to perform magic tricks. Marco is from Switzerland. Like a lot of modern English speakers, he is not a native speaker, so he has a slight accent. This is good listening practice for the real world that English is spoken in these days.Why you should listen to Marco Tempest:Marco Tempest’s imaginative combination of computer-generated imagery, quick-cut video and enthusiastic stage presence has earned him a place in the pantheon of great illusionists. At 22, the Swiss magician won the New York World Cup of Magic, launching him into international prominence. Tempests award-winning television series “The Virtual Magician” airs in dozens of countries worldwide, while his lively phonecam postings on YouTube, done without post-production and video-editing tricks to astonished people on the street, get millions of views (search on virtualmagician). His Vimeo channel showcases his artistic side like his recent hypnotic series levitation, using a high-speed camera.Through his art, Tempest creates a highly entertaining way to be entranced by the reality-bending tech magic that surrounds us all every day.Here is the video, find listening questions below.What type of magic does Marco like? What does his application do? What is his favorite subject? He ___ this wonderful _____ where a rosebush would bloom _____ __ _____ of your ____. Magic is the ____ honest profession, a magician _______ to deceive you and he ____. What do you think the context is when the man in the video says Its just what Ive always wan ted. What was his joke about men and women and lying? I didnt deceive you, you ________ ________. Have you ever deceived yourself? What does it mean that art is a deception? Do you think lying is a fundamental part of life? Do you think men lie more than women?

Take 5 Minutes to Improve Your Fluency

Take 5 Minutes to Improve Your Fluency I always love watching OK Gos music videos.  In their latest one, they turn a 5 second clip into a slow motion video for their song, The One Moment.  As you enjoy the video, I invite  you to sing along with the lyrics below.  Singing is a great way to improve English fluency because of the quick and repetitive nature of songs.  It also helps us learn new vocabulary  and  common slang words.  Its even better to memorize the song so you can continue to practice in the car, shower or wherever you are!Do you have a favorite song that helps you practice  fluency?  Please share it with us in the comments section!  You might also notice some strange grammar or vocabulary as you read the lyrics.  As always, feel free to write  your comments or questions in the section provided.  Now, have some fun!Youre right There is nothing more lovely Theres nothing more profound Than the certainty Than the certaintyThat all of this will end That all of this will endSo open your arms to me Open y our arms to meAnd this will be The one moment that matters And this will be The one thing we remember And this will be The reason to have been here And this will be The one moment that matters at allSo while the mud Reclaims our footprints And while our bones keep looking back The overgrowth is swallowing the path There for the grace of god go we There for the grace of god go we There for the grace of time and chance and entropys cruel handsSo open your arms to me Open your arms to meAnd this will be The one moment that matters And this will be The one thing we remember And this will be The reason to have been here And this will be The one moment that matters at allSo wont you stay here with me And well build until weve blistered our hands So wont you stay here with me Well build us some temples Well build us some castles Well build us some monuments And burn them all right downSo open your arms to me Open your arms to meAnd this will be The one moment that matters And this will be The one thing we remember And this will be The reason to have been here And this will be The one moment that matters at allSo wont you stay here with me And well build until weve blistered our handsThis will be The one thing we rememberSo wont you stay here with me And well build us some temples Build us some castles Build us some monuments Well build us some temples Build us some castles Build us some monumentsThis will be This will be The one moment that matters And this will beThe one moment that matters at allWritten by Damian Kulash, Timothy Nordwind • Copyright © BMG Rights Management US, LLCLyrics credit

June Language Challenge Video Pledges 4

June Language Challenge Video Pledges 4 See Whos Taking June Language Challenge If you are taking June Language challenge were  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 dont forget to sign up for yourself, and get the summer of to a great start! Click the links below to see: June Language Challenge Video Pledges 1 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 2 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 3 Ian from the United States, is learning Cebuano and Tagalog Ian is participating our June Language Challenge to improve his Cebuano and Tagalog. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Manuel from Spain, is learning English Manuel is learning English and in order to improve his pronunciation and communication skills in English, hes participating June Language Challenge to make the best out of it. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Jairet from the United States, is learning Brazilian Portuguese Jairet wants to improve his Portuguese skills by taking Language Challenge and his goal is be able to have at least 5 minutes conversation without stopping in Portuguese after the Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Tom from the United States, is learning Russian Tom was fascinated by Russias history and the way how Russian sounds, hes taking June Language Challenge to boosting his level of Russian. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Scott from the United States, is learning Spanish Scott felt that he learned quit a bit of Spanish by participated our Language Challenge last time so hes going to continuing down this journey. Lets support him by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Robert from the United States, is learning Portuguese and French Robert speaks pretty fluent Portuguese and French and hes going to take June Language Challenge in order to improve more. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Kitti from Thailand, is learning English Kitti from Thailand is participating our June Language Challenge to improve his English. Lets support him by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Murillo from Brazil , is learning French Murillo is a big fan of italki as you can see he wears italki T-shirt in the video, he speaks decent French and still decided to participating June Language Challenge to improve his French into a new level. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Emily from the United States, is learning Italian Emily only started use italki a couple of weeks ago. Shes been learning Italian 2 years now and her goal by joining Language Challenge is to get more confident to speak Italian and not get nervous when communicate with native Italian speakers. Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CFzauRQwAkfeature=youtu.be Bianca from the United States, is learning Spanish Bianca is taking June Language Challenge to commit her Spanish learning goals which is to improve her Spanish ability to have a better communication with her students . Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Benjamin from the United States, is learning Chinese Ben speaks quite decent Chinese. Hes taking June Language Challenge to improve his Chinses, at the same time to help him pass his Chinese and English Medical Licence exam. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Diego from Chile, is learning Czech Diego is participating our June Language Challenge to improve his Czech from A1 to A2 level so he can have more interesting and comprehensive conversation with native Czech speakers. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Vitor from Brazil, is learning Chinese Vitor is taking June Language Challenge to improve his Chinese skills as he has a lot of Chinese friends, he would like to have a better communicate with them. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Alex from the United Kingdom, is learning Chinese Alex speaks quite fluent Chinese, by participating Language Challenge hes looking forward to improve his general Chinese skills as well as his pronunciation and accent so by the time his parents visit in China he will be able to show them around.   Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Avital from Isreal, is learning Chinese Avital speaks very fluent Chinese, She would like to improve more of her pronunciation, vocabulary in Chinese by participating June Language Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Tiffany from the United States, is learning Japanese Tiffany would like to find out how much of her Japanese can be improve by participating June Language Challenge. Her goal after the Challenge is be able to communicate in Japanese for 10 minutes. Lets give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Brad from the United States, is learning Korean Brad speaks decent Korean. Hes goal is be able to communicate in Korean with native speaker for at least 5 minutes by participating Language Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. June Language Challenge Video Pledges 4 See Whos Taking June Language Challenge If you are taking June Language challenge were  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 dont forget to sign up for yourself, and get the summer of to a great start! Click the links below to see: June Language Challenge Video Pledges 1 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 2 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 3 Ian from the United States, is learning Cebuano and Tagalog Ian is participating our June Language Challenge to improve his Cebuano and Tagalog. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Manuel from Spain, is learning English Manuel is learning English and in order to improve his pronunciation and communication skills in English, hes participating June Language Challenge to make the best out of it. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Jairet from the United States, is learning Brazilian Portuguese Jairet wants to improve his Portuguese skills by taking Language Challenge and his goal is be able to have at least 5 minutes conversation without stopping in Portuguese after the Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Tom from the United States, is learning Russian Tom was fascinated by Russias history and the way how Russian sounds, hes taking June Language Challenge to boosting his level of Russian. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Scott from the United States, is learning Spanish Scott felt that he learned quit a bit of Spanish by participated our Language Challenge last time so hes going to continuing down this journey. Lets support him by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Robert from the United States, is learning Portuguese and French Robert speaks pretty fluent Portuguese and French and hes going to take June Language Challenge in order to improve more. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Kitti from Thailand, is learning English Kitti from Thailand is participating our June Language Challenge to improve his English. Lets support him by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Murillo from Brazil , is learning French Murillo is a big fan of italki as you can see he wears italki T-shirt in the video, he speaks decent French and still decided to participating June Language Challenge to improve his French into a new level. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Emily from the United States, is learning Italian Emily only started use italki a couple of weeks ago. Shes been learning Italian 2 years now and her goal by joining Language Challenge is to get more confident to speak Italian and not get nervous when communicate with native Italian speakers. Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CFzauRQwAkfeature=youtu.be Bianca from the United States, is learning Spanish Bianca is taking June Language Challenge to commit her Spanish learning goals which is to improve her Spanish ability to have a better communication with her students . Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Benjamin from the United States, is learning Chinese Ben speaks quite decent Chinese. Hes taking June Language Challenge to improve his Chinses, at the same time to help him pass his Chinese and English Medical Licence exam. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Diego from Chile, is learning Czech Diego is participating our June Language Challenge to improve his Czech from A1 to A2 level so he can have more interesting and comprehensive conversation with native Czech speakers. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Vitor from Brazil, is learning Chinese Vitor is taking June Language Challenge to improve his Chinese skills as he has a lot of Chinese friends, he would like to have a better communicate with them. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Alex from the United Kingdom, is learning Chinese Alex speaks quite fluent Chinese, by participating Language Challenge hes looking forward to improve his general Chinese skills as well as his pronunciation and accent so by the time his parents visit in China he will be able to show them around.   Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Avital from Isreal, is learning Chinese Avital speaks very fluent Chinese, She would like to improve more of her pronunciation, vocabulary in Chinese by participating June Language Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Tiffany from the United States, is learning Japanese Tiffany would like to find out how much of her Japanese can be improve by participating June Language Challenge. Her goal after the Challenge is be able to communicate in Japanese for 10 minutes. Lets give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Brad from the United States, is learning Korean Brad speaks decent Korean. Hes goal is be able to communicate in Korean with native speaker for at least 5 minutes by participating Language Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. June Language Challenge Video Pledges 4 See Whos Taking June Language Challenge If you are taking June Language challenge were  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 dont forget to sign up for yourself, and get the summer of to a great start! Click the links below to see: June Language Challenge Video Pledges 1 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 2 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 3 Ian from the United States, is learning Cebuano and Tagalog Ian is participating our June Language Challenge to improve his Cebuano and Tagalog. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Manuel from Spain, is learning English Manuel is learning English and in order to improve his pronunciation and communication skills in English, hes participating June Language Challenge to make the best out of it. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Jairet from the United States, is learning Brazilian Portuguese Jairet wants to improve his Portuguese skills by taking Language Challenge and his goal is be able to have at least 5 minutes conversation without stopping in Portuguese after the Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Tom from the United States, is learning Russian Tom was fascinated by Russias history and the way how Russian sounds, hes taking June Language Challenge to boosting his level of Russian. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Scott from the United States, is learning Spanish Scott felt that he learned quit a bit of Spanish by participated our Language Challenge last time so hes going to continuing down this journey. Lets support him by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Robert from the United States, is learning Portuguese and French Robert speaks pretty fluent Portuguese and French and hes going to take June Language Challenge in order to improve more. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Kitti from Thailand, is learning English Kitti from Thailand is participating our June Language Challenge to improve his English. Lets support him by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Murillo from Brazil , is learning French Murillo is a big fan of italki as you can see he wears italki T-shirt in the video, he speaks decent French and still decided to participating June Language Challenge to improve his French into a new level. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Emily from the United States, is learning Italian Emily only started use italki a couple of weeks ago. Shes been learning Italian 2 years now and her goal by joining Language Challenge is to get more confident to speak Italian and not get nervous when communicate with native Italian speakers. Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CFzauRQwAkfeature=youtu.be Bianca from the United States, is learning Spanish Bianca is taking June Language Challenge to commit her Spanish learning goals which is to improve her Spanish ability to have a better communication with her students . Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Benjamin from the United States, is learning Chinese Ben speaks quite decent Chinese. Hes taking June Language Challenge to improve his Chinses, at the same time to help him pass his Chinese and English Medical Licence exam. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Diego from Chile, is learning Czech Diego is participating our June Language Challenge to improve his Czech from A1 to A2 level so he can have more interesting and comprehensive conversation with native Czech speakers. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Vitor from Brazil, is learning Chinese Vitor is taking June Language Challenge to improve his Chinese skills as he has a lot of Chinese friends, he would like to have a better communicate with them. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Alex from the United Kingdom, is learning Chinese Alex speaks quite fluent Chinese, by participating Language Challenge hes looking forward to improve his general Chinese skills as well as his pronunciation and accent so by the time his parents visit in China he will be able to show them around.   Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Avital from Isreal, is learning Chinese Avital speaks very fluent Chinese, She would like to improve more of her pronunciation, vocabulary in Chinese by participating June Language Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Tiffany from the United States, is learning Japanese Tiffany would like to find out how much of her Japanese can be improve by participating June Language Challenge. Her goal after the Challenge is be able to communicate in Japanese for 10 minutes. Lets give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Brad from the United States, is learning Korean Brad speaks decent Korean. Hes goal is be able to communicate in Korean with native speaker for at least 5 minutes by participating Language Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook.

4 Ways Kumon Helps Preschoolers Develop Important Handwriting Skills

4 Ways Kumon Helps Preschoolers Develop Important Handwriting Skills 4 Ways Kumon Helps Preschoolers Develop Important Handwriting Skills As we watch three-year-olds easily navigate iPads and teens communicate primarily through smart phones, it’s easy to question the value of handwriting in today’s society. While it may not seem as important as it used to be, research indicates that handwriting positively influences reading, writing, language and critical thinking. Without overcomplicating things, the brain just engages differently when we write something as opposed to typing on a keyboard or touching a screen. Yet, 25 percent of all elementary students are lacking competency in this foundational skill. That’s where Kumon can help! From counting pictures to repeating words, thousands of early learners enrolled in Kumon develop a love of learning and a solid academic foundation. Kumon’s Pencil Skills level provides even greater support, complementing the early level of the math and reading material. Handwriting is an important part of completing the Kumon Worksheets. For students to begin learning their letters and numbers and writing them correctly, proper pencil grip and a certain level of pencil skills are needed. Let’s take a closer look at the Pencil Skills level. Introduction to Fine Motor Skills through Coloring Young students are introduced to holding and using pencils or crayons in a fun,colorful and engaging way. Through coloring, scribbling and drawing freely, students enjoy the experience of using a pencil for the first time. Proper Pencil Pressure Similar to the math and reading worksheets, the expectations of writing increases incrementally through the Pencil Skills level. As children become more comfortable with pencil grip, they will start practicing proper pencil pressure. They learn the amount of hand strength it takes to draw lines by connecting two pictures. Children will start to practice the direction of writing by drawing from top to bottom and left to right. Pencil Control Stamina As children progress, they increase pencil control by drawing longer lines and actively staying inside curved lines. Worksheets go from relatively wide spaces with short lines to progressively longer, thinner lines. This helps children become comfortable with moving their hands in different angles and directions. Even as adults, our hands tend to tire easily when writing. The Pencil Skills level helps preschoolers develop the proper stamina before advancing into the more difficult levels. Introduction to Pre-Reading Skills The Pencil Skills level is meant to compliment the Kumon Math and Reading material. As children progress through this level, they are introduced to pre-reading skills, while developing the proper pencil skills needed to excel in school. As they are not expected to read on their own yet, colorful worksheets with illustrations help them develop word association skills. In combination with other activities that advance motor skill development, the Pencil Skills level prepares children to write their letters and numbers for the first time with excitement and confidence. Discover even more study tips and resources that will give your preschoolers a head start! You might also be interested in: 3 Benefits of Enrolling Your Toddler into an Early Learner Program Developing Fine Motor Skills: How Kumon Helps Strengthen your Child’s Handwriting Skills What are the School Readiness Skills that Preschoolers Learn in Kumon? Is your Child Ready for Kindergarten? 4 Ways Kumon Helps Preschoolers Develop Important Handwriting Skills 4 Ways Kumon Helps Preschoolers Develop Important Handwriting Skills As we watch three-year-olds easily navigate iPads and teens communicate primarily through smart phones, it’s easy to question the value of handwriting in today’s society. While it may not seem as important as it used to be, research indicates that handwriting positively influences reading, writing, language and critical thinking. Without overcomplicating things, the brain just engages differently when we write something as opposed to typing on a keyboard or touching a screen. Yet, 25 percent of all elementary students are lacking competency in this foundational skill. That’s where Kumon can help! From counting pictures to repeating words, thousands of early learners enrolled in Kumon develop a love of learning and a solid academic foundation. Kumon’s Pencil Skills level provides even greater support, complementing the early level of the math and reading material. Handwriting is an important part of completing the Kumon Worksheets. For students to begin learning their letters and numbers and writing them correctly, proper pencil grip and a certain level of pencil skills are needed. Let’s take a closer look at the Pencil Skills level. Introduction to Fine Motor Skills through Coloring Young students are introduced to holding and using pencils or crayons in a fun,colorful and engaging way. Through coloring, scribbling and drawing freely, students enjoy the experience of using a pencil for the first time. Proper Pencil Pressure Similar to the math and reading worksheets, the expectations of writing increases incrementally through the Pencil Skills level. As children become more comfortable with pencil grip, they will start practicing proper pencil pressure. They learn the amount of hand strength it takes to draw lines by connecting two pictures. Children will start to practice the direction of writing by drawing from top to bottom and left to right. Pencil Control Stamina As children progress, they increase pencil control by drawing longer lines and actively staying inside curved lines. Worksheets go from relatively wide spaces with short lines to progressively longer, thinner lines. This helps children become comfortable with moving their hands in different angles and directions. Even as adults, our hands tend to tire easily when writing. The Pencil Skills level helps preschoolers develop the proper stamina before advancing into the more difficult levels. Introduction to Pre-Reading Skills The Pencil Skills level is meant to compliment the Kumon Math and Reading material. As children progress through this level, they are introduced to pre-reading skills, while developing the proper pencil skills needed to excel in school. As they are not expected to read on their own yet, colorful worksheets with illustrations help them develop word association skills. In combination with other activities that advance motor skill development, the Pencil Skills level prepares children to write their letters and numbers for the first time with excitement and confidence. Discover even more study tips and resources that will give your preschoolers a head start! You might also be interested in: 3 Benefits of Enrolling Your Toddler into an Early Learner Program Developing Fine Motor Skills: How Kumon Helps Strengthen your Child’s Handwriting Skills What are the School Readiness Skills that Preschoolers Learn in Kumon? Is your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

4 Great Ways to Organize Your Time in High School

4 Great Ways to Organize Your Time in High School San Diego Tutoring Tips: 4 Great Ways to Organize Your Time in High School Once in high school students will have a lot more things to do than they did as a middle school student. 9th graders will have a big adjustment in the amount of homework they have and whats expected of them from the teacher and, once they get into the college prep years, students will also be working on advanced placement courses and test prep. Time management becomes more and more important as students progress towards graduation and can also make a big difference in a students stress level. Check out these four great ways students can organize their time during High School book your high school San Diego private tutor today. 1. Make a plan for the month. It’s important for students to know whats going on in the next 30 days in regards to due dates and assignments. Students might have one week where they think they dont have anything going on at all but forgot that they have two papers due in three weeks time. They could have easily spent their free afternoons writing outlines and formulating a thesis if they had looked ahead in their syllabus. By sitting down and getting organized at the beginning of each month, students can better organize and start preparing for long-term due dates, something that will become especially important once they start taking AP classes (Irvine AP Tutor Tips: 4 Ways to Prep for AP Exams). 2. Prioritize It’s also important for high school students to start prioritizing the amount of time they spend on a particular assignment and which one gets done first. Students can start by looking at due dates and finish assignments with earlier due dates first. They should also look at their assignments regarding points. For instance, if an extra credit assignment is worth two points and a research paper is worth 20, students are encouraged to work on the research paper first. Students can also think about which assignments they can complete when their mind is a little bit tired and which ones will require undivided focus. 3. Take adequate breaks Part of planning a study session is scheduling time for breaks. Students don’t work efficiently if they are mentally fatigued, hungry, or have not yet had a chance to exercise. Students may also need mental breaks when switching from one subject to another. It can be a challenge to switch from an algebra assignment to analyzing literature without taking a few minutes to shake off one subject and prepare for the other. Students should avoid spending time online during their break because this is still draining their brain of valuable concentration. Rather, students should get up from their desk and walk around, get some fresh air, a healthy snack, or a drink of water. 4. Avoid unnecessary distractions When students are distracted, they tend to draw out their study sessions much longer than is necessary. A student who is 100% focused on the task at hand might get an assignment done in an hour while another student working on the same assignment might take an hour and a half or two hours if they are distracted by social media, their phones, friends, or excessive noise. The biggest distraction for students these days is social media. High school students are encouraged to stay off Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter when they are working on important assignments. If students have pop-up notifications, they should turn these off before sitting down to complete an important assignment. Some students can work in a group and still maintain a high level of focus, but others may need to work solo when it comes to challenging homework. Our in-home San Diego tutoring will help you succeed in high school. Call us today for more information. 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.

Inspirational Quotes and Sayings ~ Louisa May Alcott

Inspirational Quotes and Sayings ~ Louisa May Alcott Im not afraid of storms, for Im learning how to sail my ship. Louisa May Alcott (1832 1888) was an American novelist. She is best known for her novels Little Women, Little Men and Jos Boys. Since early age Alcott had to work to support her family. Her novel  Little Women, published in 1868 and based on Luisas  childhood experiences, was very well received. This novel gave Alcott financial independence and it is a popular childrens novel until our days.Louisa was an advocate of womens rights and  abolition.  She died in Boston in 1888.

Book Smarts 5 Tips for Selecting the Best Foreign Language Textbooks

Book Smarts 5 Tips for Selecting the Best Foreign Language Textbooks Got textbooks?If not, its time to load up!  Textbooks are a staple of any balanced language learning diet.Sure, there are lots of great ways to study a language.You can listen to music, watch  movies  or  do translation exercises.  You can even meet with a conversation partner  for a firsthand dose of the language as its spoken.Textbooks might not seem as flashy or  fun  as these other resources, but dont let that steer you away from them.Textbooks are the workhorses of all academic instructionâ€"from elementary school through collegeâ€"and for good reason.Whats more, anybody can use them.But what exactly makes textbooks so great? Reasons to Study with TextbooksWhy study with textbooks? Well, because foreign language textbooks are designed just for learners like you!  They have several cool features youll find extremely useful:Textbooks are well-designed. Textbooks are usually written by language teachers and edited  by publishers experienced in the language learning process.  Now here else can  you find a source so  thoroughly reviewed or carefully designed for  the needs of language learners!Textbooks are packed with useful content. Textbooks are treasure troves of vocabulary lists and grammar rules, along with dialogues, texts and thorough explanations.Textbooks are made to do it all. They usually present not only new words but also practice exercises and even  cultural knowledge. In some cases, they may also  offer access to audio files and online exercises.Textbooks provide a roadmap for learning. If youve ever tried to study  a language on your own, you know it can be difficult to figure out what to focus on  first and what to save for later. When you use  a textbook, you dont need to worry about this. The information has been organized into lessons for you, so all you need to do is turn the page and start studying!If youre taking a language class, you probably dont  have the opportunity to choose your textbook. But if youre learning on your own, you ge t the chance to determine your own path.One of the great things about learning with a textbook is that you can reap a lot of the same benefits as going to school, even if you dont have the time or money. Cant afford to take a class? No problem! Buy a textbook and work through at your own pace.FluentU  is another great resource that offers flexible language study for students and independent learners alike.  While you can definitely build a lesson around FluentU, the online immersion platform provides you with engaging at-home practice, with fresh new videos being added every week!Now, lets find the perfect textbook for your language learning needs.Where to Find the Best TextbooksTime to go shopping!There are lots of different options for purchasing textbooks. You can go to your favorite local bookstore, check out a nearby university bookstore or shop online.  Online options include:Large booksellers like Amazon, which sell a wide range of textbooks for  many different  languages and typically offer the option of purchasing new, used or e-book versions.Large publishers like Berlitz,  Pearson, Wiley  and Barrons, which offer quality standardized textbooks for a variety of languages straight from the source.VitalSource lets you buy and rent textbooks in e-format. You can use VitalSource Bookshelf, a reading app, to access your purchases at your convenience. To find foreign language textbooks, try searching by your target language. You can also filter by World Languages.Foreign language publishers,  which tend to focus on  full-immersion textbooks and are located in a country where your target language is spoken.Auction or secondhand sites like eBay  or Craigslist, where you can purchase  inexpensive textbooks if youre willing to settle for a less recent edition or a copy that has notes in it from a previous userIf hauling around heavy textbooks is part of your life youd rather leave behind, consider looking for an e-book  instead of a hard copy. E-books are usual ly cheaper and also more convenient, since you can bring them with you everywhere on your smartphone, tablet or PC.Unfortunately, the availability of language textbooks as e-books is variable.  Theres a decent selection available in some languages, like Spanish, but  there may be a very small or even nonexistent selection in other  languages. Fortunately, this will likely change in the future as the popularity of e-books continues to grow.So now that you know where to look, lets talk about how to look.Book Smarts: 5 Tips for Selecting the Best Foreign Language Textbooks1. Pinpoint your levelA beginning textbook will bore an intermediate student, and  an advanced textbook will overwhelm a beginning student, so its important to know your level and select accordingly.The first step is to assess your level.  If youve never studied the language before, this parts easy: Youre a true beginner and should choose  a textbook meant for people with  no prior knowledge of the language.Textbooks for beginners usually start with a pronunciation guide and an introduction to the system of writing (an alphabet or characters, depending on the language). Easy Spanish Step-by-Step,  for example,  starts with  the Spanish alphabet and guides learners through fundamental grammar concepts like masculine and feminine nouns. It also contains lists of vocabulary words you can put to use right away.If youve studied the  language before, determining your level can be trickier. Maybe you studied years ago and  dont remember much of it anymore. Or maybe you lived abroad and learned some phrases in shops and cafés but never studied formally.Take some time to browse through the textbooks at a local bookstore or an online site. Look at the content  and decide  which books seem too easy or too difficult. A general rule of thumb is that  there should be enough  new information to make you feel challenged but not so much that youre completely lost.Students who have studied a language but arent c omfortable jumping into an intermediate-level textbook should  select a book that starts with a review of the basics but moves forward quickly. Entre amis,  for instance,  is a good pick for French learners  in this situation.  With a book like this, you can spend as much time as you need relearning the fundamentals but can also jump in and learn  new information when youre ready.If youre solidly at the intermediate level, select a book that will present increasingly complex vocabulary and grammar. At this level, a book with a strong grammar focus can  be helpful. German learners may enjoy the no-nonsense grammar approach of German Second and Third Years.At the advanced level, you should look for  a textbook written entirely in your target language. Russian: From Intermediate to Advanced  presents vocabulary lists and grammar information entirely in Russian but uses a straightforward style  that enables you to feel confident jumping into  full-immersion learning.2. Look for textbook s that give you lots of practiceMost textbooks excel at vocabulary lists  and grammar explanations. But some are better than others at providing opportunities for good practice.Ideally, a textbook should  offer not only lists of new words  but plentiful examples of how those words are used in different contexts, as well as exercises to help you practice using them. The more practice you get, the better you retain information, so  its important that your book offers a lot of it.Consider what  type of exercises you like best as well as which ones will benefit you the most. Some textbooksâ€"like Lehr- und Ãœbungsbuch der deutschen Grammatik  for  intermediate and advanced German learnersâ€"include grammar exercises involving sentence diagramming and practice selecting the correct  noun cases. Othersâ€"like Teach Yourself Turkishâ€"offer a more laid-back approach, with  fill-in-the-blank and matching exercises related to practice dialogues and even fun games  like word-find puzzles.If a textbook doesnt offer a lot of practice exercises, investigate whether you can  purchase a supplementary workbook to accompany it.Some workbooks, like the Beginning Japanese Workbook: Your Pathway to Dynamic Language Acquisition,  draw on the vocabulary words and grammar rules learned in your  primary textbook to provide additional fill-in-the-blank, short-answer, matching and translation exercises.Keep in mind that some exercises are easy  to do on your own, while others require help from a teacher or conversation partner. Fill-in-the-blank and short-answer questions help you memorize new information and enable you to check yourself with an answer key. On the other hand, paragraph and  essay writing can be very useful for overall language practice but usually require help from someone who can  correct your mistakes.3. Seek out textbooks that offer an audio componentMore and more textbooks are starting to offer audio to supplement the written text. This is important because listeni ng is a crucial skill often overlooked by language learners.Some textbooksâ€"like Colloquial Icelandic  or the New Practical Chinese Readerâ€"come with CDs you can  use with the textbook. Others, including the French  Contacts: Langue et culture françaises, do not come with audio exercises but offer the option to purchase a supplementary CD.There are also textbooks that provide  access to online audio files. The Spanish Conexiones: Comunicación y cultura  offers free online audio exercises, and the  French Deux mondes  has online  audio as well as  fill-in-the-blank exercises. Many other textbooks offer similar options.If you can find a textbook that offers an audio component, you should take advantage of it! Listening to the supplementary audio will give you an opportunity  to get comfortable listening to native speakers and help reinforce the vocabulary words and grammar structures youre studying.But if you fall in love with a textbook that doesnt offer an audio component, dont fret! There are many ways to supplement textbook learning, including free access to audio files from other textbooks or talking with a conversation partner.4. Align textbooks with your goalsEvery textbook is going to have a slightly different focus.Someâ€"like Colloquial Chineseâ€"focus on everyday speech and teach through dialogues. Othersâ€"like En Activo: Practical Business Spanishâ€"teach words used in business exchanges and provide opportunities to practice reading and filling out common business forms.Still othersâ€"like Learn French with Stories: 7 Short Stories for Beginner and Intermediate Studentsâ€"take a fun literary approach and teach through passages from short stories or novels.Theres no right or wrong approach. But youll grow  frustrated if your textbooks focus doesnt match your personal goals.Assess your reasons for learning a foreign language and determine what goals  you want to focus on first. Then make sure to select a textbook that will help you achieve those g oals.5. Ask teachers and fellow language learners for suggestionsWho knows textbooks best?  The people who use them!This includes teachers and language learners  like yourself. Reach out to your language learning network and ask which textbooks people find useful and which they dont recommend. Teachers will know which books worked  best  for their students and which had errors or poor design. Fellow students will be able to tell you if a particular textbook was hard to follow or outdated.You can also do an online search for information. If you know of a university or language center well regarded for its language courses, see if you can find electronic versions of course syllabi to find out which textbooks are used.For example,  the  intermediate Spanish course at  Tulane University  uses the textbook Enlaces: Nivel Intermedio,  while the same class at the  University of Washington  uses Gente: Nivel básico.Some course syllabi provide more than  than just the names of textbooks. T he website  for first-year Russian courses at Middlebury College not only gives information about the textbook usedâ€"Beginners Russianâ€"but also includes links to  practice exercises and other resources. A Turkish course syllabus from the University of Georgia includes links to the instructors blog and an online Turkish-English dictionary. A little online detective work can score you some sweet bonus material!You can also search for online forums where people discuss language learning. Read through other peoples  comments and post questions to get advice. Use their experience and expertise to get more info on what books are out there.Take some time, shop around and find  the best textbook for you.Most textbooks will provide you with lots of beneficial opportunities to learn and practice your skillsâ€"so  get started soon!And One More ThingIf youre digging these learning tips, youll love using FluentU.FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, new s and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that natives  speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover your mouse over the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Videos with Interactive CaptionsUnder the Vocab and Dialogue tabs, youll find words and phrases from the video and a complete interactive transcript.Interactive Transcripts on FluentUYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs Learn Mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learni ng. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.Start using FluentU on the website  with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the  iTunes  or  Google Play  store.

Online Tutoring For Children - Online Tutoring With the McLean Va Kids Club

Online Tutoring For Children - Online Tutoring With the McLean Va Kids ClubOnline tutoring is the newest way to get your child's school work done. Whether you're looking for an additional volunteer or perhaps are just trying to find some extra money, online tutoring can benefit both of you.One of the main reasons why online tutoring is the way to go is because there are a wide variety of organizations that offer tutoring online. Many tutoring clubs offer tutoring sessions online. The students do not have to go to the school for tutoring, but they can simply log on to the internet and pay for their tutoring session. Another great benefit is the fact that tutoring in this way allows a student to get more time in front of the computer and it gives them the ability to do other things while they are tutoring.Because tutoring is done online, it is much easier to keep up with, if you happen to have a lot of free time and maybe even have a family member or friend that can tutor you. The inte rnet also gives parents and instructors the opportunity to stay in touch with each other while the student is taking the online classes. It has become a new way for parents to stay connected and can save both of them a lot of time.Online tutoring will allow students to obtain scholarships, as many schools offer scholarships to those that are enrolled in tutoring. If you are trying to find a place to pay for college, having your child tutored while taking courses is one way to increase your chances of getting a scholarship.When it comes to deciding on which tutoring club to join, there are many different tutoring clubs available for McLean Va. There are also many other schools in Virginia that will accept tutoring through the tutoring clubs in the area. These schools include Hampton Roads Community College, Virginia Community College, and Lynchburg College.If you are considering enrolling your child in a tutoring club for children in McLean Va, you should start looking at their offer ings to see which ones may suit your child best. You should also look at their website to make sure that it contains up to date information about their tutoring clubs and the time they hold their sessions.If you have found a tutoring club in McLean Va that is convenient for you, it would be a good idea to visit their website to see what they offer and to find out whether or not their school is accredited and whether or not their school has been reviewed by the Better Business Bureau. Remember, your child's educational future is in your hands.