English Learning Classes - Save Money With Online Courses

English Learning Classes - Save Money With Online CoursesDo you know that English learning classes can help you improve your English reading, writing and speaking skills? It is common for people to consider enrolling in an English language class for the sake of improvement and then give up on it once they find out that the classes are so costly. This article will give you some ideas on how to get the best possible value for your money when you take these online English classes.First of all, you need to decide what kind of English you want to improve. There are courses for beginners and advanced learners who are just getting started with the language. If you want to improve your conversational skills, choose a course that covers this aspect. If you want to learn grammar rules and other aspects of the language, do not use those courses.Before you enroll for any course, make sure that you have all the required documents to prove your identity and complete all the pre-requisites for that course. For example, if you want to take an online course in foreign languages, make sure that you have your passport, student card or an ID card.Once you have completed the course, you can enjoy the benefits of your instruction. You can have your questions answered by a certified instructor. You can also check your progress through the online forums, which are commonly available.If you enroll for these courses, you will be able to learn and improve your English quickly. You can also earn college credits for this course. You will also get an EFL certification certificate, which is an indispensable document when you take up employment.Of course, there are disadvantages to taking English lessons online. For example, you cannot control the pace at which you study and you cannot decide when you will start writing and reading essays. But, you can still enjoy the rewards of learning English because there are also online activities which will motivate you to finish the work faster.Use the se online English learning classes to improve your English and make yourself more competitive in the job market. Make sure that you check the language services of the companies offering this course before enrolling.

October - HEART NOTABLES - Heart Math Tutoring

October - HEART NOTABLES - Heart Math Tutoring October HEART NOTABLES October HEART NOTABLES October 20, 2013 Important Logistics Friday, November 1st Teacher Work Day No School, No Tutoring Monday, November 11th Veterans Day Holiday No School, No Tutoring Wednesday, November 27th to Friday, November 29th â€" Thanksgiving Holiday â€" No School, No Tutoring See full list of school holidays here or in grid form here. When your student is ready to move to the next concept notebook, let [Emily/Grey] know. We will give a mini-assessment and offer suggestions/tips if more practice is needed. Tutoring Tips For motivation and focus: o Do your students know why you are there? Ask and see… Explicitly stating your reason (e.g. “I care about you and want you to become a strong student.”) can empower them to partner with you in their learning. o Do your students know what they are learning? Explain the goals and importance of the concept so that students know what they are working on. The overview at the beginning of each concept notebook includes goals, key points, and how the student will be assessed later in the year. You can also ask [Emily/Grey] about the concept’s importance. Make them talk! Help your students use complete sentences when answering questions. This is invaluable for language development, student confidence in class, and our ability to discern their understanding of the math. You can prompt by starting the sentence for them. For example: o Tutor â€" “Which train has less?” o Student â€" “Blue” o Tutor â€" “complete sentence: ‘The blue train …. o Student/both: “The blue train has less.” Praise hard work over smartness. Students can’t control how quickly they grasp a concept, but they can control their effort and focus. Learning requires willingness to work hard, as concepts get difficult, so praise students when they persist in the face of a challenge! Keep having fun! What is your student wearing for Halloween? Find out! More Resources Malleable intelligence â€" Teaching students that their brain and intelligence can grow through practice and hard work has a positive impact, especially for students facing negative stereotypes and questioning their own capabilities. A student-friendly article is here, and a research summary is here. This article claims a link between Algebra I scores and Chicago’s murder rate, and it cites a tutoring program that dramatically changes the odds. Just for Fun HEART Volunteer Mixer Thursday November 21st, 6PM, Carolina Ale House (210 South College Street at 4th Street and College Street) For anyone who is free and interested, this is a chance to meet other tutors, share stories of your students, and celebrate progress. Join for some appetizers and drink specials to find out what a great group of tutors we have! Friends and family are welcome. YouTube of a dad when he sees his son’s good report card (watch here from 0:30 to 1:15) Visit HEART Tutoring’s Facebook page!

To all those who received A-level and other exam results - WELL DONE!

To all those who received A-level and other exam results - WELL DONE! '...I would highly recommend Greg as a tutor. THE A-LEVEL RESULTS ARE IN! Lara's place at Exeter University is now confirmed! Her English grade went up from a B to an A* and her Classics grade went up from a C to a B! A huge thank you, Greg, for all you have done in helping her to achieve this! She is over the moon.' Greg, English tutor. Just one of the many positive comments we were delighted to receive this morning as students received their grades and thanked the tutors who helped them along the way. Everyone who has sat through their A-Levels, Highers, or equivalent exams know the feeling that precedes discovering your results, and the elation or sinking disappointment that follows. We would like to send our congratulations to all those who have received their exam results this month, no matter what results were, because whether it was A*'s from top to bottom, or marks that were well below what was expected, you have reached a milestone which should be celebrated, and what really matters now is how you use your marks to get where you want to be in life. For those who received excellent grades this may have solidified a long awaited place at university, and we wish you luck with the next stage in your academic lives. For the others, why not find inspiration in those who achieved success despite exam marks. Jon Snow, for example - who many will know from the Channel 4 News and a number of other television programs - did not achieve sufficient marks to enter university on his first attempt. It was only after re-taking A levels at college and volunteering for a time in Uganda he was accepted at University. The recent hike in tuition fees may also have put many off from applying to their first choice university, as the financial commitment is simply too intimidating. For these individuals, why not look abroad? European universities not only often run courses in English, but organisations such as the ERASMUS Programme offer funding to UK students. Should you have decided university isn't for you the future can still hold many possibilities. Coco Chanel never attended university, but through her own determination and practical skills created a business empire and has become a fashion idol. Karen Brady and Sir Richard Branson also never attended university but are now amongst the most respected business minds in the UK. So, once again, we extend a big well done to everyone who received their results. We wish you the very best of luck in whatever the future will bring, and all the lessons and challenges life after secondary school may deliver.

Model United Nations At Harvard and in California - TutorNerds

Model United Nations At Harvard and in California - TutorNerds Model United Nations Opportunities At Harvard and in California                     via: Wikipedia Students from around the country are now able to apply to participate in the Harvard Model United Nations experience. Registration for the next session is scheduled to open on or about May 1st of this year and students who have an interest in being a part of Model United Nations and would like a chance to work with some of the best internationally-minded students from around the country should check it out. This is also a great opportunity for local Orange County high school students to get a taste of the Ivy League experience. In addition to learning from one of the best universities in America, students will have the opportunity to visit the exciting city of Boston. Current MUN students have plenty of time to plan and talk to their faculty advisors prior to May but the application process is likely to be grueling so don’t wait! Participating in Harvard Model United Nations is a wonderful way for high school students from around the country to gain experience understanding what world leaders struggle through on a daily basis. In a time when parts of the world are in constant conflict, its important for Americas emerging generation to empathize with the complexity of working in the fields of political science or international relations or simply to be empathetic and global citizens (READ: Extra Curricular Activities For Your College Resume). Important dates to remember: May 1st (approximate) Online registration opens May 7th (approximate) The financial aid application is available May 28th (approximate) Priority registration deadline October 1st (approximate) Special committee applications are due October 8th (approximate) Regular registration deadline and financial aid applications due Check out their website throughout the year for important updates.  West Coast Students As part of the prospective HMUN team, student delegates may request a country that they wish to represent, however, it’s not guaranteed that any particular student or school will receive the country that they requested. Although going to Boston to represent a local high school is a fabulous opportunity and resume builder, many California-based students would like an experience closer to home. West coast students can apply to be part of one of two Model United Nation conferences in Los Angeles hosted by UCLA. UCLA offers two different Model United Nation experiences: The BruinMUN in the fall, which is a high school conference and the LAMUN in the spring, which is a college level Conference. Regardless of which part of the country a student is based in, joining a Model United Nations club in high school is a great way to not only impress potential college admissions departments but also to become an experienced and global citizen at a young age. The majority of teenagers don’t have the opportunity to be Globetrotters at such a young age, due to the fact that they have a significant amount of obligations to their education right here at home (READ: How to Get an A Before the End of the Term). Participating in Model UN is a great way to have an international experience without ever leaving the state. Although any global exercise in empathy is a great opportunity, college students and adults with the means to do so are strongly encouraged to visit foreign countries in person when they are able to do so. Many internationally-minded college-level and grad school students choose to do a semester abroad or a year abroad as a way to see the world through all five senses. With finals, AP tests, and ACT/SAT on the horizon, now is the time to book your Orange County private academic tutor. Contact us today! 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 post about.

Cellphones Are Potentially Cancer Causing

Cellphones Are Potentially Cancer Causing pexels.com In the past, such studies have been largely ignored, especially since we are so attached to our cellphones as a society. However, these results are by far the most alarming, and researchers are taking them very seriously. So how important is this information exactly? NBC News asked some important questions and below are the answers that you’re going to need when it comes to your safety. 1. “Do I need to throw away my cellphone?” In short: no. The associate director of the National Toxicology program, John Bucher, hasn’t changed his cellphone habits, although he’s also not a heavy user either. In fact, he is only on his phone for about one hour a day or less. According to him, “I don’t use a cellphone very often. People don’t seem to call me much. I use a cellphone next to my head or with earbuds, depending on what I am doing.” So the important thing to think about here is that cellphones don’t need to be thrown out completely, but the amount of time you spend on your phone might also need to change. For some, it might need to change drastically. In the study, the test rats were given high levels of cellphone signal, largely an amount that was above the legal limit set by the Federal Communications Commission for cellphones. These rats were also exposed for about nine hours every day, from before their birth until their death at about two years of age. According to Bucher, “All these animals were exposed at levels that were heavy.” Apparently, this is a standard in rat trials so that some sort of effect is displayed. So this would also mean that it’s extremely hard to tell what the effect on human beings is going to be. And to look at the records of brain cancer and other such cancers, it’s important to understand that these rates have not shot up, as would be expected if cancer really is linked to cellphone usage. According to Bucher, “We are aware of the fact that there certainly has not been an increase in brain cancer rates in the United States.” However, it’s also important to note that people live decades longer than rats do, and that such cancers can take more than that to develop as well. A majority of studies done haven’t shown evidence linking cellphone signals to cancer. However, this one did, and that’s why it’s going to be fairly prevalent in the news. But while one study doesn’t necessarily give conclusive evidence, it will result in several studies that take this evidence and test it further. So while this is a good start, we’re not going to have a definite answer until well into numerous future studies. According to NBC news, “It’s the body of evidence collected over years by different groups taking different approaches that yields a good answer.” 2. “Can I keep my cellphone in my pocket?”   According to Bucher, “Many people hold cellphones at various places around the body. Women [have] been known to place the cellphones in their bras.” But in this study, the rats were purposely exposed to cellphone radiation over their entire bodies. That way, the effects were seen over their entire bodies rather than specific locations. And the results still showed tumors in only two places: in the brain and around the heart. As far as why this is the case, it’s still unclear. According to Bucher, “We have no real sense whether other organs are more sensitive or less sensitive to radiofrequency radiation.” But to give the same answer as was given to the last question, the best way to avoid potential problems, at least for the time being, is to reduce your exposure to your cellphone. This means limiting the time you spend on the phone, using earphones or Bluetooth devices so that you aren’t directly in contact with your phone and ignoring the kits that are sold to protect your body from radiation, as they “generally do not work as advertised,” according to the FDA. 3. “Are we going to see higher rates of cancer in the future?” Basically: we don’t know. Because there isn’t an actual, visible change in the cancer rates as compared to cellphone use, it’s hard to say. However, it also takes years for cancer to develop. So these results could be there, just not visible until several years from now. Also, with results from past rat studies to lean on, it’s apparent that cancer links that were there in rats aren’t ever there in people. Plus, there isn’t actually a known mechanism for cellphone radiation to result in cancer this would have to be done by something that no one knows about yet. 4. “When will we know more?” As stated before, these results have been rushed out to the public, so the study actually isn’t done yet. In fact, it won’t be done until 2017. According to Bucher, “They have over 7,000 studies in these animals. These were enormously time consuming and expensive studies.” So it’s largely unlikely that this study will be repeated again, at least not at this scale. Currently, there is a study going on in Europe that looks at 290,000 cellphone users that began in 2010 and will be followed for about 30 years to see if the users develop cancer at different rates. So again, long story short: it will be a while before we have any more information. So in the meantime, know the potential dangers and plan accordingly. Put down the cellphone when you can, but don’t take it too seriously yet, either.

No tuition support for A-Level resitters from this summer

No tuition support for A-Level resitters from this summer The Guardian has reported today that students who find themselves needing to resit A-Levels following this summer's results will not necessarily have the benefit of support from their schools. The reason is that the syllabus changed in September and schools will be teaching to the new and not the old syllabuses (1). Jessica Shepherd's article then reports that this may mean students have to bring in private tutors or turn to crammers and continues to explain that parents feel their children should be given support to maximise their chances of attending good universities. The obvious question this poses from our perspective, is how much tuition support has historically been provided by schools for candidates who resit? What are the experiences of parents and of course the students themselves who find they need to resit in time for January? And from the teachers among our community, it would be interesting to hear whether you feel a school has a duty to provide private tuition classes and individualised support to resitting students? Is this extending the responsibility for individual results to that of the institution unfairly or, should all schools be seeking to ensure students get the result however many takes are necessary? In pragmatic terms, where does one draw the line where the practicalities of managing many syllabuses are concerned? (1) For those who enjoy a grammar debate, see Oxford on syllabuses versus syllabi!

4 Things to Consider When Choosing YMCA Math Tutoring

4 Things to Consider When Choosing YMCA Math TutoringUsing YMCA Math Tutoring is a terrific way to keep your child interested and on the right track. Most parents want their children to excel in school and most of them get stuck in the same rut. The best thing that you can do is have an intense and creative plan to get your child's mind out of the rut. Here are some simple tips to make sure that you get the best out of your child's experience with YMCA Math Tutoring.First, the first thing that you should know is that most of the tutors that offer YMCA Math Tutoring have a website or e-mail address. For that reason, it is a great idea to send your child to those tutors from these websites rather than the tutors in the local community center. Also, the Internet gives you a better chance to monitor your child's progress and give him or her more opportunity to make mistakes in class. Therefore, if you will be sending your child to the tutors from the online tutoring program, it is best t o make sure that they are from an accredited school and that they are certified by the State Education Department.Second, when you are sending your child to the tutors, try to get at least three tutors so that you will have the option to compare their ratings and reviews. Even though you may feel like it is your right to choose whatever tutor you want, it is better to ask for some more information about them before you actually choose one. Always take into consideration the tutor's past history and educational background. In fact, if you are using YMCA Math Tutoring for the first time, it is a good idea to get some samples of work that the tutor has done. For example, you can ask for samples of college level mathematics works that the tutor has created in his or her professional life.Third, you should be careful about choosing the local tutors. Many tutors hire a lot of their students locally. Since their goal is to increase their business, they will always prefer their local studen ts over other students. There are some wonderful local schools, but you need to find them, and the local schools are typically ones that are not easily accessible by public transportation.Fourth, you should also go online and visit the YMCA Math Tutoring website. You can find all the details that you need about the tutor in the program. You can find detailed information about the teachers, the students, the geography of the school, the expected results and much more. All the teachers and the students are expected to be verified on the YMCA Math Tutoring website. You can also read the feedbacks from previous students of the tutors that you are looking for.Your last and perhaps the most important step to make sure that you will get the best from your child is to pay special attention to the fees. The fee that you will have to pay is definitely going to be a factor in your decision. Some of the tutors offer free lessons but still charge you for the services.Make sure that you take note of all the features, the benefits and the discounts offered by the YMCA Math Tutoring Program. These are some of the things that you should consider when you are sending your child to a tutor for the first time. Be sure that you will find the right tutor for your child and use the best tutoring program that can make the difference between success and failure in the future.