Tuesday, March 31, 2020
How to Choose Your Tutoring Online Job
How to Choose Your Tutoring Online JobWith the ever increasing need for tutors in schools, colleges and universities, tutoring online jobs have become a boon to many. It is very easy to find a variety of tutoring opportunities, with many tutors offering different rates and different skills levels. The only way to ensure that you are earning a decent amount while doing this, is to make sure that you are using the right tool.When considering an online job, it is important to remember that not all of these jobs are suitable for all types of students. To find out whether an online tutoring job is suitable for your needs, it is essential to consider what kind of learner you are. There are many people who require short term or part time tutoring, whilst there are others who require more structured and in depth study and guidance. With this in mind, it is important to consider whether or not you will be able to fit into your tutoring plan.For example, many online jobs for tutors require the learners to undergo certain requirements which may be time or distance based. If you require more than a few hours per week, then you may not be able to find a good deal of work within your local area. It may also prove difficult if you require more than just your tuition.If you are looking for an online job that offers flexibility, it is essential to ensure that the job you have chosen offers you flexibility in terms of when you are paid. By choosing an online tutoring job that offers flexible hours, you can meet your study commitments, whilst still getting paid for your work. This will give you the opportunity to be more successful with your studies.There are many tutoring online jobs available that will suit all types of learners. Some employers offer higher rates than others, depending on the requirements of their tutors. If you are able to work online, in an environment that will allow you to be more flexible, then you may be able to find a tutor job with a higher rate.Another factor to consider when choosing an online job is the type of tutor that will be required. Depending on the online tutoring site, it may be possible to join a tutor-hire service that works in partnership with tutors to provide tutoring. Tutors in these services have specific requirements, which means that you may not be the best person to fill this role.You should also ensure that you understand how the online job differs from other tutoring jobs. An online tutor job is usually a pay per session job, which means that the tutor will sit and provide individualised help at a particular tutor-hire company. The tutor may also offer their tutoring for free, although this is likely to be at a much lower rate.The online job that you choose should be something that is closely aligned to your needs and requirements. Many online tutoring jobs offer a flexible payment scheme, which means that you can choose the tutor that you want to work with, as well as ensuring that you receive your payment at the right time. Choosing the right tutoring online job can make all the difference to your studying and to your success with this.
Friday, March 6, 2020
How I Learned Survival Japanese in Under 30 Days.
How I Learned Survival Japanese in Under 30 Days. Hi, my name is Sam Bleakly, and Im the community manager here at italki.com. Im also an enthusiastic traveler, and an amateur language learner. I am currently learning Mandarin Chinese, as I live and work in China, but I dont speak Spanish, German, French or any other Romance language fluently so Im certainly not a linguist. Im just a regular guy who is lazy at the best of times. In May, however, I finally got motivated to learn a new language. Read on to find out how I did it! THE ORIGIN OF MY INTEREST In May, I found out that I was going to have an opportunity to go on a short trip to Tokyo with some friends. I had always dreamt about going to Japan. Growing up in Milwaukee Wisconsin, my older brother, Mike, was crazy about Japanese animation, and in my teenage years I myself developed a similarly unhealthy obsession to a Japanese arcade game called Dance Dance Revolution [Im pleased to report that I was able to cross playing DDR in Tokyo off of my bucket list]. THE CHALLENGE At italki, we had an idea for a Japanese language challenge to see how much functional Japanese I could learn before I went on my trip. I decided to take on the challenge, because I thought that having a goal and a stop-loss deadline would help to keep me motivated and accountable. For 30 consecutive days, I took casual conversational lessons with a Japanese community tutor on italki and studied hard for 5 days before I left. THE RESULTS Im pleased to report that, as a result of 30 one-hour lessons, I was able to do the following with confidence: Take a cab and direct them to a subway station. Ask for directions to a subway station. Ask for directions to a park. Ask for directions to a bathroom. Ask people for their name. Ask people if they knew English or Chinese. Explain that I was visiting a friend. Explain what I did for work. Explain where I was from. Explain where I lived. Greet People. Ask for Tea. Order Food. Ask the cost of items. Ask if a shopkeeper had an item. Tell people that I couldnt speak/understand Japanese. While visiting YoYogi Park we were able to see an amazing duo of University Students who were signing and playing popular song covers on Guitar. After their performance I asked to record a small video of me attempting to speak Japanese with her. THE SIDE BENEFITS One of the side benefits of learning Survival Japanese was the heightened level of service and respect I felt I received. This reminds me of the following quote: When you speak to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. When you speak to a man in his native language, that goes to his heart. Nelson Mandela After this trip, I really believe in Mandelas quote as it turned the people I was interacting with into fast friends who were eager to help and guide me in my travels. THE TAKE-AWAYS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS This trip and the challenge taught me a number of things that I think can be useful for other language learners. #1 Anyone can learn a language. If I can do it, so can you ! #2 Setting a goal is key! Because I had a deadline [my trip to Japan], it really pushed me to learn. If you have no goal, and no pressure [be it a personal goal, or a real situation where you will need to speak a language], then the chances of you staying motivated and disciplined become a lot harder. Make your goal now [Some goal ideas: Record a youtube video in 30 days of me speaking in a foreign language; Plan a trip abroad and use that timeline to push you; Take a test in that language, like the HSK for Mandarin Chinese]. #3 Learning a language can open up so many opportunities Because I could speak Japanese, I was able to communicate with so many more learners that if I couldnt speak a word. It made Japan more accessible to me, and made the experience unforgettable! I hope that my experience can motivate other language learners to set and reach a goal. If you have interesting ways in which you keep yourself motivated, set them below. How I Learned Survival Japanese in Under 30 Days. Hi, my name is Sam Bleakly, and Im the community manager here at italki.com. Im also an enthusiastic traveler, and an amateur language learner. I am currently learning Mandarin Chinese, as I live and work in China, but I dont speak Spanish, German, French or any other Romance language fluently so Im certainly not a linguist. Im just a regular guy who is lazy at the best of times. In May, however, I finally got motivated to learn a new language. Read on to find out how I did it! THE ORIGIN OF MY INTEREST In May, I found out that I was going to have an opportunity to go on a short trip to Tokyo with some friends. I had always dreamt about going to Japan. Growing up in Milwaukee Wisconsin, my older brother, Mike, was crazy about Japanese animation, and in my teenage years I myself developed a similarly unhealthy obsession to a Japanese arcade game called Dance Dance Revolution [Im pleased to report that I was able to cross playing DDR in Tokyo off of my bucket list]. THE CHALLENGE At italki, we had an idea for a Japanese language challenge to see how much functional Japanese I could learn before I went on my trip. I decided to take on the challenge, because I thought that having a goal and a stop-loss deadline would help to keep me motivated and accountable. For 30 consecutive days, I took casual conversational lessons with a Japanese community tutor on italki and studied hard for 5 days before I left. THE RESULTS Im pleased to report that, as a result of 30 one-hour lessons, I was able to do the following with confidence: Take a cab and direct them to a subway station. Ask for directions to a subway station. Ask for directions to a park. Ask for directions to a bathroom. Ask people for their name. Ask people if they knew English or Chinese. Explain that I was visiting a friend. Explain what I did for work. Explain where I was from. Explain where I lived. Greet People. Ask for Tea. Order Food. Ask the cost of items. Ask if a shopkeeper had an item. Tell people that I couldnt speak/understand Japanese. While visiting YoYogi Park we were able to see an amazing duo of University Students who were signing and playing popular song covers on Guitar. After their performance I asked to record a small video of me attempting to speak Japanese with her. THE SIDE BENEFITS One of the side benefits of learning Survival Japanese was the heightened level of service and respect I felt I received. This reminds me of the following quote: When you speak to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. When you speak to a man in his native language, that goes to his heart. Nelson Mandela After this trip, I really believe in Mandelas quote as it turned the people I was interacting with into fast friends who were eager to help and guide me in my travels. THE TAKE-AWAYS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS This trip and the challenge taught me a number of things that I think can be useful for other language learners. #1 Anyone can learn a language. If I can do it, so can you ! #2 Setting a goal is key! Because I had a deadline [my trip to Japan], it really pushed me to learn. If you have no goal, and no pressure [be it a personal goal, or a real situation where you will need to speak a language], then the chances of you staying motivated and disciplined become a lot harder. Make your goal now [Some goal ideas: Record a youtube video in 30 days of me speaking in a foreign language; Plan a trip abroad and use that timeline to push you; Take a test in that language, like the HSK for Mandarin Chinese]. #3 Learning a language can open up so many opportunities Because I could speak Japanese, I was able to communicate with so many more learners that if I couldnt speak a word. It made Japan more accessible to me, and made the experience unforgettable! I hope that my experience can motivate other language learners to set and reach a goal. If you have interesting ways in which you keep yourself motivated, set them below.
Types of Flasks Chemistry - How Do They Differ?
Types of Flasks Chemistry - How Do They Differ?Different types of flasks have different purposes. One can identify those that are used for science experiments and those that are used in hospitals, to keep patients well.Alcohol flasks are commonly used by doctors to store alcohol for their patients who suffer from alcohol addiction. Alcohol flasks also come in various sizes that helps the doctor to adjust the volume of alcohol that is present in the container. The bottom of a flask has holes or faucets where the liquid in the bottle is poured out.Flasks can be used in laboratories for holding chemicals, acids, acids and water. Chemistry experiments can be carried out with the help of these devices.Lab glassware consists of several types of laboratory flasks. These are commonly made up of stainless steel, glass, plastic and acrylic. Glass bottles can be found in all shapes and sizes and can be used to store and to transport chemicals.Biochemical bottles that are used for biochemistry l aboratories are quite popular. These are simple and handy, allowing a lot of flexibility and other features that make them attractive. There are few other kinds of glass bottles that are also available in the market.There is the canister type of bottles, which are particularly made to hold oil. They are made up of toughened polystyrene (Styrofoam) with mesh or nylon bags. Sometimes there are the canister type of bottles that are used for transportation of liquids. With these, the liquids are heated in a container and then let the gases escape through holes in the canister.There are many uses of flasks, and the one we are going to talk about is the scientific one. In laboratories, flasks help to contain and transport chemicals. Chemists use them to store and transport materials that can be hazardous if not stored properly.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
How to Plan a Rutgers Tutoring Schedules
How to Plan a Rutgers Tutoring SchedulesTo provide personalized tutoring to all students at the Rutgers University, a tutoring schedule is created. There are many important factors that have to be kept in mind while forming a schedule for tutoring students. To begin with, it has to be based on the number of hours that each student has to devote for tutoring.The tutoring schedule should also include the course(s) that students can enroll in and the dates for which they are offered tutoring. If the program that students enroll in has a specific date for the completion of the course, this has to be included in the schedule. It should also include the date of the final examination. This will help the tutors to plan their schedule properly. Moreover, the student's attendance record should also be considered while planning the tutoring schedule.While deciding the exact amount of time that a student has to spend for tutoring, it has to be remembered that there are many people working at the college campus. The tutors will be on a continuous tour of the college campus and thus need to keep track of these people's schedule.It has to be remembered that the education department will be the main employer of the tutors. In fact, the college campus is also the primary employer of the tutors. So it has to be kept in mind that the tutors will have to be flexible with their schedule. There will be no need to make an hour's delay in the timetable or in the timings of the schedules.It has to be remembered that it is the main concern of the college faculty that the academic records of the students are well maintained. In fact, it has to be kept in mind that every student will be required to submit his/her own transcript to the college. As such, the attendance record of the students is of utmost importance.It has to be remembered that the college staff and the tutors will be required to attend business class during their commute. Thus, the timings for the student to attend classes and the business class should be kept in mind while forming the schedule. In fact, it has to be remembered that there may be many classes being taught simultaneously by the teachers.Lastly, it has to be remembered that the system of splitting the day schedule into two halves has to be made. One half will be devoted to the subjects covered in the first half and the other half will be used for the subjects covered in the second half. In fact, it has to be remembered that students studying in the first half will have to attend lectures and class discussions while students studying in the second half will have to attend lectures and class discussions. In fact, it has to be remembered that in some cases the students will be taught more than one subject.
How to Plan a Rutgers Tutoring Schedules
How to Plan a Rutgers Tutoring SchedulesTo provide personalized tutoring to all students at the Rutgers University, a tutoring schedule is created. There are many important factors that have to be kept in mind while forming a schedule for tutoring students. To begin with, it has to be based on the number of hours that each student has to devote for tutoring.The tutoring schedule should also include the course(s) that students can enroll in and the dates for which they are offered tutoring. If the program that students enroll in has a specific date for the completion of the course, this has to be included in the schedule. It should also include the date of the final examination. This will help the tutors to plan their schedule properly. Moreover, the student's attendance record should also be considered while planning the tutoring schedule.While deciding the exact amount of time that a student has to spend for tutoring, it has to be remembered that there are many people working at the college campus. The tutors will be on a continuous tour of the college campus and thus need to keep track of these people's schedule.It has to be remembered that the education department will be the main employer of the tutors. In fact, the college campus is also the primary employer of the tutors. So it has to be kept in mind that the tutors will have to be flexible with their schedule. There will be no need to make an hour's delay in the timetable or in the timings of the schedules.It has to be remembered that it is the main concern of the college faculty that the academic records of the students are well maintained. In fact, it has to be kept in mind that every student will be required to submit his/her own transcript to the college. As such, the attendance record of the students is of utmost importance.It has to be remembered that the college staff and the tutors will be required to attend business class during their commute. Thus, the timings for the student to attend classes and the business class should be kept in mind while forming the schedule. In fact, it has to be remembered that there may be many classes being taught simultaneously by the teachers.Lastly, it has to be remembered that the system of splitting the day schedule into two halves has to be made. One half will be devoted to the subjects covered in the first half and the other half will be used for the subjects covered in the second half. In fact, it has to be remembered that students studying in the first half will have to attend lectures and class discussions while students studying in the second half will have to attend lectures and class discussions. In fact, it has to be remembered that in some cases the students will be taught more than one subject.
How to Plan a Rutgers Tutoring Schedules
How to Plan a Rutgers Tutoring SchedulesTo provide personalized tutoring to all students at the Rutgers University, a tutoring schedule is created. There are many important factors that have to be kept in mind while forming a schedule for tutoring students. To begin with, it has to be based on the number of hours that each student has to devote for tutoring.The tutoring schedule should also include the course(s) that students can enroll in and the dates for which they are offered tutoring. If the program that students enroll in has a specific date for the completion of the course, this has to be included in the schedule. It should also include the date of the final examination. This will help the tutors to plan their schedule properly. Moreover, the student's attendance record should also be considered while planning the tutoring schedule.While deciding the exact amount of time that a student has to spend for tutoring, it has to be remembered that there are many people working at the college campus. The tutors will be on a continuous tour of the college campus and thus need to keep track of these people's schedule.It has to be remembered that the education department will be the main employer of the tutors. In fact, the college campus is also the primary employer of the tutors. So it has to be kept in mind that the tutors will have to be flexible with their schedule. There will be no need to make an hour's delay in the timetable or in the timings of the schedules.It has to be remembered that it is the main concern of the college faculty that the academic records of the students are well maintained. In fact, it has to be kept in mind that every student will be required to submit his/her own transcript to the college. As such, the attendance record of the students is of utmost importance.It has to be remembered that the college staff and the tutors will be required to attend business class during their commute. Thus, the timings for the student to attend classes and the business class should be kept in mind while forming the schedule. In fact, it has to be remembered that there may be many classes being taught simultaneously by the teachers.Lastly, it has to be remembered that the system of splitting the day schedule into two halves has to be made. One half will be devoted to the subjects covered in the first half and the other half will be used for the subjects covered in the second half. In fact, it has to be remembered that students studying in the first half will have to attend lectures and class discussions while students studying in the second half will have to attend lectures and class discussions. In fact, it has to be remembered that in some cases the students will be taught more than one subject.
How to Become a German Tutor What Qualifications do you Need
How to Become a German Tutor What Qualifications do you Need What Certifications do you Need to Find German Tutoring Jobs? ChaptersThe Skills Needed to Become a German TutorTeach German for SchoolProvide Professional German TutorialsGerman Teachers in the National Education SystemNative German TutorsIn Europe, there are 100 million native speakers of German. Are you one of them? Would you like to become a private tutor? Firstly, before you start, there are three golden rules:You have to be passionate about language learning and wanting more German speakers in the world.You have to be an educator who loves passing on knowledge and foreign language skills.You have to want to make some extra money or try out teaching.In short, if you want to become a German teacher, you have to want to become a German teacher.The private tutoring market in the UK is booming. More than a third of students receive private tuition at some point in their academic careers and the industry itself is valued at around £2bn.Certain qualifications will take you to interesting places. (Source: Travel Coffee Book)However before you be come a German tutor and start sharing your knowledge of grammar, you've probably been thinking about all the different qualifications and which ones you'll need to get started.You could say that nobodyâs born a German teacher, you have to become one. CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Teacher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOr ganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Skills Needed to Become a German TutorIf time's on your side, you're probably wondering if you're even old enough to start tutoring jobs (lucky you!). In the UK, there isnât really a specific minimum age for teaching private tutorials. However, there is a minimum age for working. If you're old enough to work in the UK, you're old enough to be a tutor.You're probably also wondering whether your German's good enough to be a tutor. If you want to teach your students German, youâre going to need to know more than just a few German phrases, you're going to have to be almost fluent in your second language.Students are going to want to know what level you are. Once youâve finished your adverts or put your profile for German online tutoring jobs, youâre also going to have to prove to them that youâre good enough at the language to teach German lessons.Weâd therefore strongly recommend against just putting phrases like âI love Germanâ on your profile since youâll run the risk of never being contacted.Itâs generally understood that anyone with a degree in their given subject has the necessary level to provide academic support in that given subject. However, even if you do have a degree, it won't hurt to brush up on your German grammar before you get into teaching.On the other hand, donât worry if you donât have a degree! You can still offer private tutorials in your second language on Superprof without a degree.Either way, youâll need to know precisely what your level in German is before you get started and be able to prove it to your students.In terms of the types of teaching and students youâre going to teach, certain qualifications might be indispensable.Teach German for SchoolAcademic support is the most common type private tutorial since the typical learner is in school studying their GCSEs or A Levels.The tutorâs level in German will depend on the level theyâre teaching, of course.If youâre a sixth former whoâs highly skilled in German, you could offer basic German tutorials to younger children and even help GCSE students with their German speaking exams, etc. That said, you can't just stroll into class! You need to make sure that all your lessons are carefully planned.In fact, the same goes for whether youâre teaching others how to speak German while youâre at unive rsity or full time. You should always be prepared1Teaching German requires a special set of skills. (Source: Travel Coffee Book)Nevertheless, it goes without saying that certain German qualifications are far more beneficial than telling your future clients that you know all the best German words. Donât forget to take a German level test in order to add your level to your private tutor CV!The TestDaF seems to be one of the best to work out your level and that of your student. This test is aimed for those who would like to study in Germany but itâs also great for anyone wanting to find out their level in German. The test is complete and widely recognised.You can test your comprehension (listening and reading) as well as production (writing and speaking German).Itâs based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The highest level on this scale is C2, proficiency.This is because you donât technically need a technical vocabulary but instead a good ove rall score to teach German for school.The test takes place twice per year. In April and in October. If youâd like to sign up for the next exam then youâre going to need to get in touch with your nearest Goethe Institut.The Goethe Institut also offers other level tests for various CEFR levels. The âGeothe-Zertifikatâ covers the largest number of CEFR levels. Unlike the TestDaf, these exams only cover comprehension. The C2 is the broadest of these exams as it includes three qualifications in one.Donât forget to put the results of these tests on your posters for private tutorials. Since these exams are respected and trusted, theyâll play an important role in developing the relationship between you and your students.Donât forget to add your other experience with German (language stays, studying German, your A Levels, etc.). CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Disc over all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Teacher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOrganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsProvide Professional German TutorialsWould you like to give German tutorials to professionals or those wanting to have international careers? There are plenty of professionals who need to learn how to speak German as part of their job and require specialised German vocabulary.How can you find these students wanting to learn German online?TestDaf could be your gateway to teaching professional German. (Source: Startup Stock Photos)To teach such a specialised German course (which will usually be in the evenings), some qualifications will be more useful than others! You won't be teaching students the German alphabet, you'll be focusing on how to learn to speak like professionals do in German speaking countries.The Widaf test was created especially for businessâ needs. The score equates to the candidates abilities speak German professionally.The Goethe Institut certificates and the ZBD and PWD tests evaluate the candidateâs written and aural comprehension in a professional environment.However, only the PWD is recognised by businesses since it certifies an advanced level of German. The last exam for those who want to be certify their level in German is the GDS (GroÃes Deutsches Sprachdiplom). Itâs also the most difficult.If you pass this exam, it indicates that your German is of a level similar to a native speakerâs. Itâs higher than the CEFR C2 level.If you want to sit (and pass) this exam, donât forget that this will allow you to be a teacher... in Germany!If you donât want to pack your bags yet, remember that itâll also be a massive feather in your cap.This is why you shouldnât wait to pass a German exam and start providing private German tutorials at home. Theyâll also allow you to find students more easily and command a higher rate for your lessons.German Teachers in the National Education SystemMany teachers working in the national education system want to provide private tutorials.Are you a German teacher in a school wanting to earn some extra money at the end of the month and help your students achieve academic (or professional) success? You'll need to know what price to set.Youâre in the perfect position to provide private language tutorials since your day job requires the necessary pedagogical tools.Your PGCE will be highly sought after. Make sure to mention it on your advert!Donât forget to mention all the years youâve been teaching too. If youâve taken part in any specialised training sessions, you should mention them.Donât forget to be completely open and transparent with your German language abilities. Itâs up to you to choose your rates, too.Native German TutorsIs German your mother tongue? This has to feature on your business card!If youâre learning German, thereâs nothing better than practising with a native Speaker, especially when it comes to speaking.Teaching German can open doors, big doors. (Source: Travel Coffee Book)However, you need to also consider the pedagogic elements of your tutorials since being an expert in a subject doesnât necessarily make you a perfect teacher.If youâve experience working with children, itâs also a great help. Make sure to mention that on your advert, too.Every single one of your experiences that relate to teaching should be mentioned.Were you a German language assistant when you studied abroad? Were you a German language au pair for children studying the language?Once again, put these on your advert!Now youâve got everything you need to become the German private tutor you dreamed of becoming: qualifications, motivations...You just need students! Once you start providing quality German tutorials, youâll see that word of mouth does the rest!
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Algebraic expression are the expressions which can consist of different constant term (also called the numerical value), a variable term (usually denoted by alphabets like a, b, x, etc.) which are raised to an exponent or degree of various integers. There are various algebraic properties which help to simplify or evaluate given algebraic expressions. Example 1: Simplify the algebraic expression, 3(x - 5) + 5(4x 1) + x2 and evaluate its value when x = 2. Solution: In order to simplify the above expression, we first use the Distributive Property and multiply the number to the braces. (3x - 15) + (20 x 5) + x2 Now combine the like terms 3x - 15 + 20 x 5 + x2 = 23 x -20 + x2 To evaluate the simplified above expression, we plug in the place of x as 2. 23 (2) -20 + (2)2 46 - 20 + 4 = 30 Hence the solution is 30 Example 2:Simplify the algebraic expression, 2(x - 5) + 4 (4x 1) + x2 and evaluate its value when x = 1. Solution: In order to simplify the above expression, we first use the Distributive Property and multiply the number to the braces. (2x - 10) + (16 x 4) + x2 Now combine the like terms 2x - 10 + 16 x 4 + x2 = 18 x - 14 + x2 To evaluate the simplified above expression, we plug in the place of x as 1. 18 (1) - 14 + (1)2 18 - 14 + 1 = 5 Hence the solution is 5
How To Plan Your Budget For Your Trip To Portugal
How To Plan Your Budget For Your Trip To Portugal How Much Will Your Holiday Cost When You Visit Portugal ChaptersThe Price Of Accommodation In PortugalHow Much Does Portuguese Transport Cost?Let's Eat Portuguese Food, But How Much Is It?The Price Of Sightseeing In PortugalHow much will your holiday cost when you visit to Portugal? It is a subjective question. Because sightseeing, accommodation, food, the duration of your trip all mean that your holiday to Portugal can be more or less expensive depending on the type of traveller you are and depending on the choices that you make.A traveler who does some camping and cooks for themselves from supermarket brought foods and hitchhikes around the country will spend much less than the person who stays in a 4-star hotel, takes taxiâs everywhere and eat in Michelin star restaurants.Of course, only you can know yourself and your habits, and with this knowledge, you need to come up with a sensible budget for your trip. When you are on holiday, and you want to enjoy everything that the country has to offer, the bill can quickly rise.Here are some travel tips for your budget, whether for a romantic weekend to a cobblestoned town, white sand beach, or a city break to Lisbon, Porto, or Madeira. Letâs prepare your budget! 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You will still have costs when you travel, and one of the largest of these costs is the transport/airfare and then the accommodation.To find out the price of your accommodation you first need to ask yourself what is more important to you. Price or comfort, Although you can have both good pricing and comfort it is not guaranteed once the price of your accommodation falls below a certain range. Certainly travelling as a backpacker is not the same as travelling in luxury.Your stay is dependant greatly on the type of accommodation, the comfort of accommodation, the services offered and the location of the accommodation. For example, camping will not be the same price as a 4-star hotel, they do not have the same facilities or probably even clientele.Generally speaking, like with many other countries, the price of housing increases when one gets closer to big cities and in the Summer months. A Traveller Staying in the heart of Lisbon (capital city of Portugal) Coimbra, Faro or on the Atlantic coast does not require the same budget as a small accommodation in the smallest towns or countryside.You can guarantee a comfortable stay in Portugal, from about ⬠50 a night for a double room. For example, in Lisbon, the four-star TURIM Lisboa Hotel welcomes you for around â¬54 a night. Outside of the capital, in smaller cities like Porto, you can enjoy a night with breakfast for an average of â¬42.Airbnb bookings are much more advantageous for singles and groups. You can meet Portuguese people and rent from them anything from a room, a studio or an entire house / large apartment and divide the price by the number of holidaymakers. An option like this will cost about â¬30 per night.If you want to meet new people as you travel, especially if you are alone and wou ld like some company. A bed in a youth hostel could be an excellent solution for you and the price drop significantly with this option. With prices for a bed from about â¬8+.If you have an interest in meeting the locals and having completely free accommodation, then you can use a solution like Couchsurfing. The site connects travellers with locals who want to offer a sofa or even a room for one or more days. It is a great way to meet Portuguese people while saving money.Portugal cities to sandy beaches, from historical castles to religious monasteries, from bustling modern cities to mountainous villages with cobblestone streets. Photo Source: UnsplashHow Much Does Portuguese Transport Cost?Once you have your accommodation sorted for the destinations that you will visit. Then you should start to think about your itinerary and plan the best places to visit and which transport you will need to get around the city/country if you plan to travel around.Getting Around Travel TipsTo vis it a museum, go to the restaurant to taste the pasties of Belem, take a day trip to a neighbouring town or just go out dancing and listen to Fado music. It is not always easy to do everything on foot, and so you will need to hire transport or use the public transport system where ever you are.For example:In Lisbon, taking the metro costs ⬠1.40In Porto, you will have to pay ⬠20.The famous yellow tram in Lisbon Portugal will cost you ⬠85.How To Move Around PortugalTo change the city, take a day trip to the cities around your location or start your road trip. You will have a few possibilities,Hire a carTake public transport such as the train, coach or bus.Hitchhike - The more adventurous can use this to go from one city to another and discover the country without having to pay for a train or bus. This method not only saves money but also takes advantage of the transport time to ask your driver for the best places to visit in the country. Try to learn some Portuguese if y ou want to try this option so you can get to know the driver.The bus is the cheapest form of public transport however if you book in advance you can save a lot on the price of train and coach tickets. It costs roughly about 20 ⬠for a trip from Lisbon to Porto by bus and 30 ⬠on the train. However, the bus will always take you longer so it may be worth paying extra to save time especially if you are on a short trip to Portugal. Prepare to fall in love. Portugal has secrets waiting to be discovered.Let's Eat Portuguese Food, But How Much Is It?Again how much you spend on food will depend on if you are a foodie searching for Portuguese Heritage on a plate or if you prefer to miss the Portuguese food to save a few euro. Portugal is a land flanked by Coastline on one side, With its long Stunning Atlantic coast Landscape, it's impossible to overlook seafood and fish dishes.Visitors have plenty to eat and enjoy with cod-based recipes being the most popular fish cooked by the Portugu ese. If you choose to go to a restaurant, expect to spend from around 13 ⬠for a meal. This will be enough to fill you up and give you a drink to enjoy. If you are happy to pay more, you can enjoy a feast with a starter, main course and dessert. It is also possible to eat in cafeterias or fast food chains in shopping centres for about 6 ⬠to 8 ⬠per person.And if you decide to go shopping in a supermarket you can spend as little as â¬15 - â¬50 per week depending on what you like to eat.A practical guide for your trip to Portugal. Photo Source: UnsplashThe Price Of Sightseeing In PortugalPortugal, in addition to counting many scenic and picturesque landscapes, can boast many Awe inspiring sites, Journeys to the Coastline, Enchanting cobblestone towns, waterfalls, Roman ruins, tourist monuments, the Azores archipelago and a long list of Unesco world heritage sites to visit.No matter what your itinerary, Portugal will offer a colourful and enchanting journey for any touris t. Letâs not forget white sand beaches and other sea discoveries. While a lot in Portugal is free, there are some heritage sites, museums, and other kinds of tourism that carry a small charge. For example:The beach is freePortuguese museums charge between ⬠3 and ⬠10 for admission.A city tour in a City Tour bus in the cities including Bustling Lisbon will cost from 20 ⬠to get a ticket.Some tips can lower the price of entry to monuments or museums in Portugal. For example, if you are a student, you can benefit from a 50% discount on some of the best places. Some museums are even free for Europeans under 26 years old.The Lisboa Card, which is a discount card for tourists which offers free access to 25 museums and free public transport. Costs between â¬18 and â¬39depending on the number of days of use.Many museums and monuments are completely free on the first Sunday of each month so if your trip coincides with this make the most of it.Avoid the tourist streets which te nd to have much higher prices. It is well known that restaurants and shops close to tourist attractions are particularly expensive. To eat at a decent price, stay away from historic centres If you want to have a cheap holiday in Portugal or treat yourself with some luxury. Everything is available because Portugal is accessible to all kinds of budgets and travellers. Once you make up your mind about how you want to travel, you will then be able to make your budget and make the most of your visit to Portugal. Have a good trip!
Effective Revision Techniques
Effective Revision Techniques Make Your Revision Pay Off with These Techniques ChaptersThe Best Revision Websites and ResourcesHow to Create an Effective Timetable for ReviewThe Importance of Sleep on Your RevisionIt would be hard to argue with the idea that every student is unique in their learning styles and study habits; even learning needs differ from one student to the next.Still, among the thousands of students who have sat school-leaving and university-qualifying exams, we can discern common threads.From study skills to memorization techniques like mnemonics and mind maps â" even those who practise procrastination and then, in a panic, resort to cramming the week before their exams are scheduledâ¦It takes all types to make a student body; that is perhaps why there is so much talk over what works best to score the highest marks on the most important exams of your life.Whether you believe you fit any particular student profile or you find yourself selecting traits from standard student portraits â" from the hard worker bound to ace their exams to the lo llygagger feeling the pinch of time.Superprof puts together an overview of the most effective exam revision techniques and materials for you to draw from.study with tutors â" especially in the more thorny subjects like GCSE science and maths. Surely, somebody has clued you in to the best places to get study materials for your exams!Probably everyone you know has an opinion of whatâs best as far as exam review is concerned; it can be exhausting taking every well-meaning direction in.Maybe that is why, every year around this time, GCSE, A-Level and International Baccalaureate candidates turn to student portals to discuss among themselves which resources are the best.There is also the small matter of adult opinions mattering far less than those of their peers that comes into play⦠Going over past exam papers, even if they consist of multiple choice questions, is one of the best ways to review for your exams Image by tjevans from PixabayThe fact remains that nearly every voice holds firm on the idea that reviewing Exam Board past papers is a sure-fire way to get the inside track on what to expect from your exams.Where can you find such papers and their marking schemes?Hereâs a word of warning: if you simply type âGCSE past papersâ in your favourite web browser, you will find a flood of sites, each trying to outdo the other in providing not only those valuable documents but also study materials meant to complement them.While the supporting utilities â" flashcards, notes and videos, if any can be helpful, overall, the vast aggregation of information is more like poking around a disorganised mound of possibly relevant information.And you really donât have a lot of time to poke around; you need well-organised, well-presented information that is easy to fin d and easy to use.Among the deficiencies these external sites suffer is a failure to show which awarding body their materials address.What if you spend months unwittingly studying AQA materials only to sit an Edexcel exam?For past papers, marking schemes and specimen papers â" samples of newly-formulated exams, it is always best to go to the source: your exam boardâs website.You can then supplement those pages with further exam preparation resources, the full extent of which are listed in our companion article.How to Create an Effective Timetable for ReviewGrade 9 students are organised. The best study techniques entail following a revision guide Image by Pexels from PixabayA most effective way to combat test anxiety â" the crushing stress of sitting exams that inevitably leads to low grades, is to set your self on a study schedule and stick to it, no matter what.Well, that last part is not exactly true; if youâve drawn up a review timetable and find yourself constantly breaking it, you should draw up a more suitable schedule.If you are preparing to sit GCSEs, you most likely picked your subjects by the end of Key Stage 3. Maybe, if your circumstances called for it, you selected them at the beginning of KS 4. Either way, youâve had roughly two years to prepare if youâre scheduled to sit exams this May/June.Establishing your revision timetable as soon as you select your subjects is far too early but if you donât have one established now, a few months before your exams, you could be in real trouble!Hereâs what you need to do to get started:Choose your metho d: a wall calendar, a computer spreadsheet or an app on your phone.Consider everything you must study: certainly you will have English, Science and Maths, as well as the subjects youâve chosen for yourself.Rank them by need: which subjects come easily and which ones are more difficult?Examine the rest of your academic and social obligations: just because you are in study mode, doesnât mean you should disregard other aspects of your life.Once you have everything in perspective, start blocking your timetable.Fill in your sleep time, school time and enough time to interact with your family and friends, and to tend to other obligations in your life.You may be dismayed to find that you only have about two hours left per day for a study session but, really, that is more than enough time to go over past exam papers and review your notes.You may, for example, spend one hour revising one of your more difficult subjects and the next one going through flash cards you made for a subject you like and are interested in.Thatâs a great way to keep your confidence up!Another fantastic way to stay confident it to draw a mind map â" a visual way of organising your information. If one aspect of the material you have just reviewed doesnât sit quite right, you might spend your eveningâs second study hour mind-mapping.A final word of advice: donât beat yourself up if, on any given day, you simply donât feel like studying. It happens to the best students; it doesnât mean youâre headed for certain exam failure.However, if the problem becomes persistent, you might want to find out how to arrange your review timetable in such a way that you will have at least one day off from studying per weekâ¦The Importance of Sleep on Your Revision Embrace good sleeping habits now so you won't feel wiped out before the exam! Image by Hebi B. from PixabayGrade 9 Students have a work-life balance.You will hear the phrase âwork-life balanceâ often once youâve entered the productive phase of your life; when you start earning your living.And, just like the adults in your life who might work long hours and have precious little free time suffer physically and emotionally, you too might find it hard to maintain a positive and healthy outlook in the run-up to your exam period.Itâs not that you need easier subjects, fewer exams or even no exams; you only need to make sure you eat a healthy balance of foods without skipping any meals and get enough sleep.Even before the life-determining exams season rolled around, UK health specialists expressed concern over how little sleep students were getting.Technology is an easy scapegoat. Between watching videos and the general âfear of missing outâ or FOMO, the teens of today are sacri ficing sleep to the latest âthingâ.Exaggeration? Maybe, but a recent independent survey that concluded teens feel significant anxiety if separated from their phones for more than a few hours seems to bear that assessment out.Whatever your reasons for getting less than eight hours of sleep, even if itâs going over exam questions and visualising academic success, is not serving you well. Quite the contrary!After a few nights of inadequate sleep, you might find it difficult to remember salient points of lecture notes; you may even find yourself re-reading your class notes without really memorizing them.If you maintain a condition of sleep deficit, not even the most foolproof exam technique will bring exam success.A critical aspect of time management in high-stress periods like the run-up to your exams is to take optimal care of yourself; sleeping well and long enough is a key ingredient of mental endurance and health.Listing all of the reasons quality and quantity of sleep matter to the various aspects of your health is a topic for another time.What you need to know right now is that sleep is so important to your revision because, among other things, it helps commit to long-term memory what youâve studied today. In fact, managing to get enough quality sleep is considered to be a part of effective study skills.Why not include getting eight hours of sleep among your study strategies?When you do, donât forget to turn your phone, tablet and/or computer off and, preferably, leave it in another room so it doesnât tempt you to take one last look at your social media feed.Who knows? You might be just the one to figure out how to break FOMO's insane grip!Throughout this article, weâve sprinkled top-rated, most-effective revision tips. As a parting shot, we give you the entire list of what Grade 9 students do to ace their exams.Good luck! Wonât you let us know how you got on?
Take Advantage of Online Tutoring- Read These 8 Tips
Take Advantage of Online Tutoring- Read These 8 Tips 0SHARESShare The buzz word in the modern learning world is tutoring online for the amenities it provides. How well you understand the advantages of online tutoring? Read this to know. Improve your results- You could locate your learning gaps and follow remedial measures with the help of online tutors Specific learning help- The subject help and desired academic target you want like assignment solutions as in Math online tutoring. Can extract basic knowledge development in particular Math areas like Angles or Fractions or Triangles Feed backs and assessment reports- periodic reviews from the qualified tutors to strengthen your study skills and redeem your weak spots Up to date technology- learning in the same backdrop of technology to facilitate easy and familiar learning mode Convenience to the core- Your learning at your will and pleasure with scope for your preferences and choices in time, style , pace and tutoring Customized learning infrastructure- specific course ware to suit your needs and goals. Smooth and adaptable- you could vary the time, choose your tutor and pick up the help you want. No compulsion of any sort for any requirement Affordability- you could avail help within your budget or limit yourself to pay for only the help you need There are many web linked tutorial sites which offer unlimited services in the field. You approach Tutor pace. Com for any detail regarding their online services and find out the utility value they serve. [starbox id=admin]
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