Journal of Organic Chemistry

Journal of Organic ChemistryJournal of Organic Chemistry is a peer-reviewed, online peer-reviewed journal. This journal is published by Chemists' Web Consortium. If you are interested in reading articles of researchers and on the overall chemistry of organic chemistry, this journal will be the best one for you.This journal does not charge any membership fees. This journal just accepts those articles that meet the editorial guidelines. If the article you submit to this journal is accepted for publication, you will receive an author statement along with the article that lists your affiliation as the institution that published the article. This is a great feature because many people opt for this because it is free!If you want to publish in this journal, it is recommended that you apply for an article proposal. With this, the editors will let you know whether your article has been accepted or rejected. They will then invite you to make a request for further details from the publisher.The journal is primarily for research and new chemical learning. It also publishes articles on organic materials, organic compounds, and organic chemistry, in general. It is also a great place to learn about analytical chemistry.This journal is published in English as well as in other languages by individuals and international organizations. It can also be accessed through ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) or EAN (European Organization for Nuclear Research).Organic chemistry is defined as the study of organic compounds, also called 'organic' molecules. Chemists have studied organic chemistry since ancient times. However, the study of organic chemistry has been greatly expanded by modern science.This journal is still very popular, so make sure you apply for an article proposal if you are planning to submit to this online journal. Then, you can expect that they will probably publish your article and of course you can also read the discussion section and reviews to help you with the editing process.

How to Practice Singing Practical Tips for Memorizing Lyrics

How to Practice Singing Practical Tips for Memorizing Lyrics Suzy S. Need to memorize lyricsquickly? Take a look at these helpful tips from Ann Arbor, MI voice teacher  Elaina R For many people, memorizing words is easier if the words are set to musicâ€"that is why songs are often used in education (there is even a song that lists all 50 states!). That being said, trying to memorize a song on a deadline is not fun. Not many people know how to practice singing lyrics effectively, and singers often need to learn multiple songs on short notice. If you are struggling to memorize lyrics, you are not alone. Plenty of people have trouble memorizing lyrics to songs. Memorization becomes even harder if the song in question has lots of words or is strophic (has a repeated melody with different words each time). Here are some tricks that will help you learn how to practice singing the right words in just a few days. Memorization Methods Without Singing Singing a song over and over while looking at the music can help you memorize, but it can also tire your voice out. Here are some memorization methods that don’t involve any singing at all. 1. Speak or mouth the words: Try reading a passage from the song, then repeating it without looking at the words. Keep doing this, making the passages longer and longer each time. Eventually, you will be able to speak the whole song without looking at the lyrics. If you need to save your voice, try mouthing the words instead of saying them. 2. Write the words out: This exercise is similar to the previous one. Read a short passage from the song, and write it down without looking at the lyrics. Continue doing this, working your way through the song and making your passages longer and longer as you memorize more. Remember to write with a pen or pencil and paper; physically writing has been proven to jog your memory better than typing. 3. Listen to the song: If you have a recording of the song available, great. If not, make a quick one featuring yourselfâ€"it doesnt matter if it doesnt sound perfect, as long as you get all of the words right. Listen to the recording, singing along with it mentally. You can do this anywhere you want as long as you put the recording on an iPod or smartphone. 4. Run through the song in your head: Even if you do not have a recording available, try running through the song in your head, taking care to think each word as you go. If you find you can’t remember a particular word, look at the lyrics and try again. How to Practice Singing Lyrics Of course, singing the song is another great way to memorize the lyrics. Here are a few memorization techniques you can use that involve singing. 1. Sing the song without looking at the lyrics: Even if you think you arent ready, try singing through the whole song without looking at the words; you may surprise yourself. Take note of difficult parts and double-check the lyrics before you try again. You can also alternate between singing while looking at the lyrics and singing without looking at them. 2. Sing along: Play a recording of the song and sing along. If you falter, the singer on the recording will fill in the words for you. Pay careful attention while you do thisâ€"otherwise, you may go on autopilot and not remember the words. Practice Makes Perfect Now that you know how to practice singing the words to a song, it’s time to put that knowledge into action. For any of these techniques, whether you are singing, speaking, or simply thinking the words, the key is to practice every single day. If you have very limited time, you may even want to go over the words multiple times a day. Put in the time, and your brain will do the rest. Happy memorizing! Elaina R. teaches opera voice and  singing in Ann Arbor, MI, as well as through online lessons. She is currently  working on a Master of Music at the University of Michigan, and she has a B.M. from the University of Southern California.  Learn more about Elaina here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo  by  kizzzbeth

AP Classes Go Online

AP Classes Go Online Despite strict budget cuts, interest in Advanced Placement (AP) classes at high schools has skyrocketed, and students are now taking AP classes online, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. Online classes and digital classrooms have been gaining popularity for quite some time. But, digitizing AP programs is a fairly recent trend. The AP program has been booming lately, as students look to get a head start on college classes and credit. Taking an AP class can also improve a students chances of getting into a better college and can cut tuition expenses. About 90% of colleges give high school students college credit for passing AP tests. Some students can actually shave an entire year off college with lots of AP credit, saving a full years worth of tuition and other expenses. AP exam taking has increased 159% since 2000, as a record-breaking 1.99 million students plan to take AP exams next fall. Schools always encourage students to take AP tests and are happy to see more interest, but offering more AP courses is getting very expensive, especially as schools are forced to lay off teachers. Some schools even cover the $87 charge, but that is getting increasingly more difficult with budget cuts and more student interest. So, schools took the AP classes online. Its more ubiquitous, accommodating pretty much any interested student, and its much cheaper. Students simply log on to a program and email, call or instant message teachers with questions. Students can watch lectures, read materials, complete exercises and quizzes and file assignments or exams all online. Students can also collaborate with others to complete online projects. The College Board, which oversees the AP program, said there are no significant differences in test scores between students who take AP classes online and those who take them in traditional settings. However, online AP classes are still too recent to measure significant results. Right now, only 0.5% of AP courses are taken online, but they are becoming more popular. Courses are now available through online schools in 27 states, and 32 states have online, AP programs already set up. Students can also enroll in online AP programs through private companies such as: Advanced Academics, Oklahoma City, which charges $425 for a one-semester AP class. Apex Learning, Seattle; Aventa Learning and its parent company K12 Inc., Herndon, Va.; or the Florida Virtual School, Orlando, Fla., also offer online AP courses.

How To Write an Essay

How To Write an Essay How to Improve your Essay Writing ChaptersHow to Write a Good EssayHow to Write an Essay PlanEssay StructureHow to Write an Introduction to an EssayHow to Conclude an EssayAdditional Tips for Essay WritingSome students have a really tough time planning and writing essays, and even a 1500-word thesis can get them in rather a state.It is a good idea to get yourself used to essay-writing before you attempt a significant paper, like a university dissertation. Although a dissertation is usually around 10000 words long, remember that it is no different to a shorter essay, it is just magnified and therefore more detail needs to go in it.Approaching essay writing can be very daunting as it is difficult to know where to start. 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This is because no two essays are the same â€" essays are designed to allow ideas to flow freely and should display the writer’s personality and opinions.By trying to emulate yours and others’ idea of a perfect essay, you could be stifling your creativity so dispel the idea that you must write in a certain way and just get writing.As easy as that sounds, we understand why students are so caught up on the perfect piece of writing, as they are given unrealistic goals to reach. Websites and educational articles inundate pupils with details about perfect grades, perfect application forms for further education and, of course, how to write the perfect essay.If this holy grail of essays does exist then how come each and every one of them has slightly different ideas on how to perfect it? If a perfect essay does indeed exist, it is only because you have made it perfect in the way that you have approached your chosen subject and how you have made links to come up with your ultimate conclusion.If you were to ask a teacher if they could pick out one perfect essay from all of those they have ever seen, they would find it utterly impossible since every student has unique experiences  to draw from and distinguishes their analysis of texts completely differently to others.Furthermore, the emotions that are displayed in essays are what teachers want to see, and who is anyone to say that we should all feel the same thing when we read a book or write an essay?Writing an essay can be a daunting task. There are many pitfalls for the unwary, but don’t despair! The advice below should help you avoid some of the common mistakes…Understand the question.  Underline key points or words. Is it asking you to discuss, contrast, define or evaluate? Answer the question that’s actually on the page, not the question you wish was there.Do your research.  Make detailed notes from your sources (books, articles, films). Make sure you always write down the full details of where any quotes or ideas come from. Exercise caution  when using internet sources â€" Wikipedia, whilst a wonderful resource,  should not be quoted as a source.Plan your structure.  Start by just getting your ideas down with a spider diagram or a list. After you’ve done that, begin to re-arrange material into a more coherent structure, deciding on what to include in your introduction, your main points for each paragraph and how you will draw it all together in the conclusion.Use the active voice wherever possible.  The active voice occurs when  the subject of the sentence is also the ‘doer’: eg. ‘Hitler’s army invaded Poland’ rather than ‘Poland was invaded by Hitler’s army’. The first sentence is much more direct and snappy â€" the passive voice can easily sound waffly.Don’t make sweeping generalisations.  These can include sentences such as “Many people think that [insert opinion]”. Be specific â€" if you can’t say which people, and reference where they’ve said it, then it’s probably best to re-think what you’re writing.Be careful not to present other people’s ideas and opinions as your own.  It’s easily done, but it’s still plagiarism. If you’re putting forward an opinion that you’ve read on a particular subject, write: ‘[Dr X] wrote in her paper on [Y] that it’s possible that [Z]’.Most important, though, is to remember that your essay should be your chance to put across what   you  think and feel about a subject. If you can follow the advice above,  andput something of yourself into your essay, then  you’re onto something very good indeed.Find a Skype English teacher here.How to Write an Essay PlanMost students will be aware that an essay starts with an introductory paragraph, followed by a series of points divided into paragraphs or subtitles and then culminating in a summary of the points made and the resulting conclusion.Although some students are natural writers and can write an essay with minimal planning, most students need a plan or draft to work with. Whether you use a spider diagram, flow chart or just note down bullet points during this preparatory stage, you should try to visualise the paragraphs on the page and imagine how the entire piece will come together.Learn more writing tricks with this complete guide to writing!It does not matter how you plan your essay, but putting your ideas down on paper helps you to see how your essay will flow. Photo credit: drew.harry via Visual HuntIt is at this stage, when you are playing around with ideas and theories to discuss, that you should identify the order in which you will make your points. Good essays usually provide subtle links from one paragraph to the next, so do be sure to think in advance about which points lead smoothly onto the next.It is whilst planning your essay that you will do the most research, as you will effectively be writing down a summary of what you intend to cover in your text. As such, you might re-read sections or chapters of your workbooks, go over notes taken in class, look at resources offered by your exam board (whether that be AQA, OCR, WJEC, Edexcel, Eduqas or another) or surf the Internet to find interesting critiques or evaluations that you could look into as part of your investigation.Planning your essay and having the bones of your final piece in place can do a lot for your confidence, as you will have a clear direction and can feel positive t hat all you need to do from this point on is to expand on your initial thoughts. Knowing that you do not need to research and come up with a range of new avenues to follow can make it seem like the bulk of the work has already been done.Find GCSE English tutor here. 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This is because, despite having planned what you are going to investigate, you still need to allow yourself some freedom during the writing process, otherwise your essay could wind up becoming monotone and mund ane with little emotion to sway the reader with.How to Structure an EssayYou should start your writing task by filling out the body of text, which means working through the points in your essay plan and adding a certain level of detail, quotes and other evidence to back up your thoughts. At this point, if any new ideas pop into your mind, follow your instincts and see where this analysis takes you.So long as you do not allow yourself to get distracted from the point of the thesis, you can still get your essay back onto the course you had mapped out. You never know, it could be these spontaneous changes in direction which take your essay from a good one to a great one. You might even describe it as your perfect essay!The time it takes to write your essay is irrelevant. If you are a fast writer, then writing a 1500-word essay in the space of a couple of hours is not uncommon. Equally, spending two or three hours a night for a week on structuring your perfect essay could simply be the best system for you.Just because your peers spent more or less time on their essays than you did, does not mean that your work is any stronger or weaker. Find out how writing every day can help you improve your focus!If you're a beginner or trying to improve your English check out our guide for improving your writing skills. Or get help from an English tutor London, Birmingham, Newcastle or anywhere in the UK.How to Write an Introduction to an EssayA top essay writing tip is to always leave your introduction and conclusion until last, even though this goes against your instincts. The introduction of an essay, by nature, tells the reader what you plan to look at in the thesis and gives them an idea of where this essay might take them.Introductions should remain quite vague though, as do not forget that that you have not yet investigated your points at this stage and thus do not want to take anything away from your concluding paragraph. Introductions do not need to be smart, as they a re just the first in a number of stepping stones towards a final statement or revelation.Imagine your essay is like a series of stepping stones, with your introduction leading to a number of paragraphs towards the final conclusion. Photo credit: sharing user info with oath is wrong via VisualHunt.comHow to Conclude an EssayThe conclusion, meanwhile, summarises the key points made in the body of your text, fed by the various sources of information you have used to support these. The conclusive paragraph should ultimately answer the questions raised at the start of the piece and leave the readers with a lasting impression. It is here that you need to be smart and need to make it clear where your findings have come from and why it is that you feel this way in a concise manner.Remember that your essay’s introduction and conclusion are very closely linked and therefore you should be able to read them together and see very clearly,   acknowledgements in the latter to questions raised in the former. A clear narrative, reasoning and explanation are key!If your conclusion does not fit in with your introduction, you may need to start over and re-write your introduction to make the transition from beginning to end appear seamless.Additional Tips for Essay WritingTeachers and examiners would agree that a successful essay is the culmination of a list of things. Some of the things they will be looking for are: a strong introductory statement, an interesting interpretation of the topic, a revelation or conclusion to sum up the points discussed and, of course, a good display of spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.  Learn how to improve your spelling for better writing!Do not complete your essay and then cast it to one side. Although you may be glad to see the back of it, the finishing touches can play a huge part in the perception of your final piece. This means to revise and proofreading the text numerous times, initially to check for errors and typos and then at least once more to ensure it flows well. You might also like to ask a friend or parent to read it and provide you with unbiased feedback.Another thing to be aware of when editing your writing is tone and perspective (i.e. if you are writing in the first person as is most common in academic essays, be sure to stick to the pronoun ‘I’ throughout your piece when communicating your views).Become the best essay writer with the help of a private English tutor.Finally, you may find it useful to have a dictionary and thesaurus to hand when writing your essay, so that you can embellish the content a little.If your vocabulary is limited, use a thesaurus to experiment with new words that fit in with your tone and writing style, which can in turn help to expand your word stock and the power of your lexicon.If your essay is being marked as an original piece of work or, is a research paper of work for school or university, be sure to use citations, quotations and a bibliography to avoid plag iarism.What do you think about  the future of the English language lies?  Join the discussion: do British students need more help in English spelling?

If You Dont Like Your Job Situation-Change One Thing Today

Introvert Whisperer / If You Dont Like Your Job Situation-Change One Thing Today If You Don’t Like Your Job Situation, Change One Thing Today What gives you a deep sense of satisfaction in your career? Is it hitting milestones on a project? Seeing someone else succeed because of your efforts and impact? Our ability to feel successful comes from regularly having a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. It’s knowing that what you do makes a difference. It’s growing and learning as a person and as a professional. If you check in with yourself on these questions and you find that you are less than satisfied, then it’s important to start figuring out what needs to change. It may not be finding a new job. It could be changing something that you do or how you do it. It could be as simple as enrolling in a class to help you improve how you do your job â€" or buying a book. We are interesting creatures. Statistically, we find changing our relationships (divorcing) easier than changing our job or how we approach it. I’ve never figured this out. I say that because when you look at the data from studies, our divorce rate is higher than voluntary termination (meaning we leave a job voluntarily). And that is in spite of the data also showing that between 60-70% of all workers are not satisfied with their job. You’d think if we aren’t happy, we’d leave but we don’t. I’m not advocating that anyone resign but I am saying there are things you can do to greatly improve how you feel about your job right now. You have to figure out what that is. A good place to start is by listing all the things that aren’t working for you right now. From there, create an improvement action plan with specific steps you will take to improve the various issues on your list. You may have things listed that you think you have no control over like the boss or a troublesome peer but that’s not true. You can change how you work with them, or how you communicate. Sometimes all it takes is changing one simple thing to make a huge difference. Most of all, I want you to like your work and I know it’s possible. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

How to Find an English Tutor Near Me

How to Find an English Tutor Near Me Learn How to Find the Ideal English Tutor for English Classes ChaptersWhy is English Tuition So Important?Is It Worth Learning English with A Tutor For Anything Pre-A Levels?What To Expect From English TuitionWhere To Find An English TutorWhat To Know When Looking For An Online English TutorThe growing importance of good English reading, writing and comprehension skills for employers and further education institutions is just one reason why English tutors are in such high demand.For school pupils preparing to sit their GCSE English exams as well as university undergraduates looking for help with their essay writing skills, having support from an English tutor can make all the difference when exam results day comes around.Tutoring is available for all ages and abilities when it comes to learning English, from pre-school children as well as working adults and everyone in-between!However, being spoilt for choice might leave you feeling dizzy.It’s always helpful to save yourself the hassle of trawling through endless lists of tutors by planning y our search.Before you begin looking for your ideal tutor, think about what you want them to be like. Make a list of their ideal qualities (for instance, someone who delivers their lessons in your home and has formal teaching experience) which will help you make the most of your time by helping you rule out any tutors who do not fit your criteria.As the market for private tuition grows, it is becoming even easier to receive one to one tuition wherever you are! This is all thanks to online tutoring, where tutor and tutee work together via a webcam.Online tutoring means that you can find and hire your ideal tutor without having to worry about geographical location.So, you can access the best teaching without moving from your PC!If you prefer to keep your tuition traditional, there are plenty of effective ways to find the best English tutors  to optimise your language skills in your local area without too much hassle.So, whether you prefer to stay local or search worldwide, this guide s hould make your quest for the ideal tutor as stress-free as possible.You can start your search with this checklist of criteria for tutors  and start refining your English today! 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However, it's not just your English studies that benefit from hard work from the start , improving your English skills offers you a number of key transferable skills that will dictate how you do in other lessons too.You could leave it until you reach A Levels to consider a tutor to get your studies on track, but you are better off thinking about it as soon as you notice any signs of struggle. This way, you may even need fewer sessions with a tutor than if you were to let your lack of understanding get out of hand!While some parents of younger pupils feel torn between allowing their son or daughter to continue down a path of confusion or risk upsetting their teacher and school by paying for private tuition, this extra service does not have to spell dissatisfaction with their English teaching.If a child is having particular problems in a class, it is not always possible (no matter how good and dedicated the teacher is) to get the instructor's full attention and to iron out any difficulties due to the professional being in charge of 30+ students in some cases. If your sc hool does take offence to you hiring extra help, then this defensive attitude is a sign that they may not have your best interests at heart.The reason why tutoring at any age, and why schools should support this, is the best way forward is that tutoring can really boost a child's confidence in the subject which can, in turn, be projected onto other subjects. For those who are struggling, it offers them a chance at success and for those who are already on track, it allows them to fine-tune exam technique and revision methods so that they can achieve even greater heights.Furthermore, tutoring takes away the pressure on students and, in some ways, on their English tutor.Take A Level students, for example, who want to achieve a specific grade in order to get accepted on their first choice university course. Having that extra bit of help means they can be more optimistic about their grades and perhaps even set their sights higher than if they hadn't been on a tutoring programme.Similarly , teachers who are invested in helping their pupils get the places they want at universities across the country can feel at ease knowing that their students are well-equipped to face the exams and get a positive outcome.As we can see, the benefits of hiring a tutor at any stage of education are undeniable. Students gain from extra knowledge and schools also have the advantage of better-performing students to enhance their place in the league tables!Tutoring is also incredibly useful for boys and girls with special needs or for those who require help with work discipline, as this can make their entire experience of school much more positive. 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Indeed, tutors aim to help you achieve a higher grade but aside from the obvious academic advantage, a good tutor will motivate you to learn and help you to develop confidence in many areas of the classroom.Before you go and pick any old tutor, you really should consider a few things first.For instance, discuss your expectations with prospective instructors first. What are your goals? Do you want support in your current level or do you want to advance from an intermediate level to a higher level within the academic year? Do you want help specifically with homework tasks? Do you/your parents want feedback on your performance and improvement during tutoring sessions? It's getting these questions out in the open from the start that will enable you to get the most from your tutor.There is nothing wrong with asking for help when you are struggling. Although you might not be too thrilled about needing the extra tuition to practice English, especially if your friends are all doing fine in class, then remember that this very minor disruption to your life outside of school will help to make you more self-sufficient, meaning that you'll be mentally stronger and super focused when it comes to taking exams whereas they might not have the same tools to approach the English test with such positivity.What to do once you've picked your private tutorAs soon as you have started up a relationship with your external English teacher, be sure to tell your instructor from your English class at school or college so that they are aware and can be involved in making plans. It may be that they can offer you some suggestions on areas that you are weaker in and that need to be covered. Obtain details of the syllabus, assignments and, where possib le, lesson plans to share with your tutor and be sure to check if they wish for you to buy any learning materials like textbooks for the sessions.Make sure you have a nice, quiet and comfortable zone in which you can carry out your learning.The best way to get your tutor to target these troublesome areas is to take any work or vocabulary exercises to them which you found hard. They can come up with strategies to help you overcome any obstacles and will begin to understand and get to know what it is you are good at and what areas you need a confidence boost in.Being open and honest is the best policy as you ultimately want your tutor to get to know your personality as well, and the ways you like to work. Inform them of any extra-curricular activities you do (these could even be brought into your private tutoring lessons in some way). Tell them your career goals. Show them books and photos that you like and try to generally establish a connection.However, don't befriend your tutor too much and bake them cakes to eat when they are on the clock with you. You must make sure that you have already eaten so as not to be distracted by hunger! Focus  and concentration are really important if you want to gain the most from tutoring and to remember the materials addressed in class.Just some of the key areas in which a tutor can help you to improve your English are:-Grammar (grammar rules)-Vocabulary (distinguishing adverb, idiom, preposition, noun etc...)-Adjectives-Verbs (Tenses, infinitive, irregular verbs, simple past, simple present, present simple, and so on)-Spelling-English Writing skills (Basic English or Conversational English vs Business English)-English reading skills-English listening skills (listening comprehension, understanding dialect)-English speaking skills (English conversational speech)-English pronunciationWhere To Find An English TutorFinding an English Tutor in Your AreaAs more and more people begin to appreciate the applications of a good command o f English and the skills it teaches, demand for English tutors is on the up, and luckily, there are plenty of motivated educators willing to meet it.But just how difficult is it to find a Private English tutor near you?From retired teachers to PhD students, the tutoring community shares a wealth of knowledge and skill to be shared with learners â€" you just need to know where to find them!The key is to keep it simple â€" you don’t need to contact every English tutor in a 20-mile radius to find one that suits you.Start by consulting your local press and looking for tutors advertising their services.In the modern age, it’s far too easy to head straight to the internet to find what we’re looking for â€" but when it comes to finding an English tutor in your area, the traditional approach often triumphs.By simply flicking through the advertisements in your local newspaper, you’ll be able to find out tutors’ names, contact details and some information on their services.Supermark ets and convenience stores often display advertisements and offer flyers from people in the area including tutors.Contact tutors in your area today! ¦ source: Visualhunt - colorblindPICASOSo next time you pop to the shop, why not take a look at the notice boards and see what you find?Seek Out A Tutor OnlineNevertheless, if you’re a fan of modern technology, finding a tutor who is local to you is still possible!The World Wide Web provides a wealth of information on the tutoring companies in each city as well as platforms to find individual tutors within a certain radius.Superprof is just one of these platforms.We provide both online and in-home tutors with a means of putting their services on the market and gaining an online presence to find customers whilst making it as easy as possible for students to find their ideal tutor â€" let’s take it as an example.There are three simple steps to finding English tutors around you:Go to the Superprof UK homepageFill in the relevant infor mation (e.g. English lessons in-person in London)Click ‘Find a Tutor’Here, you’ll see a list of tutors that fit your search criteria.You can narrow down your search even further by adjusting the filters on the left-hand side of the page.So, looking for an English tutor who is local to you is less restrictive than you may initially think - there are plenty of avenues to be explored!As for questions of cost, you might find your answers here!What To Know When Looking For An Online English TutorUnlike searching for a face-to-face tutor, looking for an online English tutor for language learning is only really possible with the help of the internet.In many ways, learning English online by finding a tutor who teaches via webcam is easier than searching for someone who teaches locally.This isn’t surprising, and another advantage to online tutoring is that there are no restrictions based on where you live, since there is no need to make travel arrangements, so you can focus on the qu alities of each tutor rather than the practicalities of hiring them.Using the internet is the best and only way to find an online tutor ¦ source: Pixabay - 422737So, when the time comes to start looking for an online tutor, the process is much the same, except there’s no need to even leave the house!All of your research will be done online.Not only is the internet a brilliant place to learn more about tutoring through articles and blog posts such as this one, but it offers many tools to filter and target your research so you can find exactly what you’re looking for in as little time as possible.Online tutors usually advertise their services on the type of tutoring platforms we mentioned above, and the search process is almost identical, except you’ll search for online tutors exclusively.There are many pros and cons to both online and in-home tutors, and the type of tuition should be chosen by weighing up the positives and negatives with the learner in mind.Whichever path you choose to follow, there are plenty of resources both online and around your local area to help you first find suitable tutors before choosing one.

12 Idiomatic Expressions with Way - English Lesson via Skype

12 Idiomatic Expressions with Way - English Lesson via Skype Today, lets look at some English idiomatic expressions with WAY.We usually use WAY when talking about direction.Which way is out?How can I find the way?Can you show me the way to the hotel or city centre?However, the word WAY can be used in other ways in English!!Here are some idiomatic expressions with WAY and common phrases. Idiomatic Expressions with Way IN A BAD WAYWhere somebody is sick or involved in an accident and injured the relatives will be anxious to understand how they are. Sometimes the news is not so good.Example: The doctor said he is in a bad way and it may be a few days before they know how sick he really is.ALL THE WAYWe use it when we want to show support or understanding, it means that we completely support someone.Example: If you want to bring it up with Carol, I’m with you all the way.TO GET HIS/HER WAYThis concerns children usually but not always.It means to do what you want or to get what you want.Example: Paulss daughter is spoilt. Every time she wants something she begins to shout. She is always getting her own way.TO GET SOMETHING UNDER WAYto start something; to make progress with somethingExample: For students who have not yet applied for admission, now is the time to get the process under way.Everyone was looking for greater opportunity as the century got under way.ON THE WAY OUTgoing out of fashion, not in demand anymoreExample: Skinny jeans are on the way out.IN A ROUNDABOUT WAYWhen someone does not tell you in a straightforward or direct way or takes a long time to get to the point, we can say that they have a roundabout way of saying things.Or when something is not straightforward and simpleExample: You can add new fonts to your mobile phone, but you have to do it in a roundabout way.Dont give up, scroll down for 6 more expressions with Way. Idiomatic Expressions with Way - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: GIVE WAY ON SOMETHINGUsually this refers to someone who might be a little stubborn and never compromises or accepts he/she is wrong.Example: Michael likes to discuss and argue. He is good at debating but he is not always right in his views. However, even when he is wrong he will not give way on something and accept his is incorrect.  CHANGE YOUR WAYto stop behaving in a certain way, to stop doing what we are doing and improve our attitude or mannersExample: Moving abroad will teach you lessons and change your way of thinking.HAVE A WAY WITH SOMEBODYto have a talent for or a skill in dealing with somebodyExample: Tracey has a way with animals, and our dog loves her!WHERE THERES A WILL THERES A WAYif someone wants something very much, they will alway find a way to make it possible. You can achieve anything you set your mind to.Example: Sarah really wants to learn how to draw, but she hasnt got enough time to do it. Well, where theres a will, theres a way. Im sure shell make time.HAVE I T BOTH WAYSyou have to choose something, you cant have avantages from two contradictory things at the same time  Example: But he cant have it both ways. He cant live with her and with you. He needs to decide.THATS THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLESit is what it is; something undesirable has happened, and things must be accepted the way they areExample: Sorry to hear that Manchester United didnt get into Champions League next season. But hats the way the cookie crumbles.

Keys to Success Beyond Hard Work and Intelligence

Keys to Success Beyond Hard Work and Intelligence Improving Academic Performance If you ask a random collection of people what is needed to be successful in school, you’ll probably receive quite a few responses along the lines of “hard work” or “a high IQ.” I would never suggest that one shouldn’t work hard, or shouldn’t always try to continually build their intelligence. But I think there’s mounting research and evidence that hard work and intelligence really aren’t the fundamental drivers of academic, professional, interpersonal/social, athletic, or artistic success. Before introducing four more fundamental keys to success, let’s briefly discuss why hard work and intelligence don’t really lead to success, and might even lead to failure. What’s wrong with “intelligence?” A few points to make here. Over the past thirty years or so, psychologists, educators, neuroscientists, and other researchers have been learning more and more about the brain, cognition, and how skills are developed. As this learning has accelerated, the very definition of intelligence is getting so complex that I’d argue the concept of “intelligence” may be losing its meaning. If you wanted to know how powerful or “intelligent” a computer was, you’d need to think about both its hardware and its software. An extremely powerful computer, with lots of memory and super-fast processing, isn’t actually very useful or productive without the right software programs loaded onto it. Human intelligence works a little bit like that. If you think of each of us as having hardware and software, like a computer, you can then understand the notion of “pure” intelligence as being concerned with the processing power of your brain, the strength of its short and long term memory, etc. Pure intelligence is what most people mean when the say “IQ,” and that’s supposed to be measuring your brain’s “hardware.” The software, then, is all of the knowledge you acquire as you grow up and go through school and life (i.e., math, science, philosophy, how to interact with people, athletic skills, musical ability etc.). And this can thus get very complex. Some research shows that pure IQ can actually increase over time with higher levels of sustained education. Standardized tests like the ACT and SAT and LSAT clearly correlate with IQ, but at the same time can absolutely be prepared and practiced for. Some of us are geniuses when it comes to chess and art, but really struggle with most other academic subjects. Most importantly, when you observe and evaluate other people to assess how “smart” or “intelligent” they are, you can’t see what their “pure” intelligence is, so you have to estimate it based on what they seem to know and how interact with you. But, that’s a function of how much education they’ve acquired, how serious and focused they were during their education, as well as their social skills, passion and curiosity, and ability to communicate. So, the problem is that people that appear to be or are intelligent (by whatever definition you want to use) generally got that way by working hard, being curious, being passionate, paying attention in school, etc. Intelligence is something you build over time and which helps you do things. It doesn’t explain why you are able to do or accomplish things that others haven’t or can’t. Or, from another angle, I think we’ve probably all been in classes or jobs with people who seem incredibly intelligent, but just aren’t that effective or successful. They may have poor communication skills, or spend too much time thinking about theory without taking action. In so many walks of life, intelligence is helpful, but only one of many factors that lead to success. What’s wrong with “hard work?” Hard work is problematic because it can be applied in the wrong ways. And, when this happens, it can even backfire, lead to failure, and decrease motivation. Imagine that you are studying for a math test, and you spend hours and hours reading over the chapters of the math text book. You genuinely put in many hours, and work very hard to pay attention to and digest what you are reading. You really are still very unlikely to do well on a math test, because math skills are best built by doing actual problems, failing, learning, and then practicing again. Also, teachers tend to have their own personal test question writing style, so looking at previous homework assignments, in-class exercises, or quizzes is probably critical as you prepare for a math test. Reading the book seems like a good idea, but isn’t probably all that effective. If you put in a lot of time preparing for your math test by reading the text book, and then you don’t perform well, you may lose faith and motivation. Hard work doesn’t always lead to positive results and success in school. You need to think strategically about where,how, why, and when you are putting in that hard work. What does recent research suggest leads to success? I’ll expand upon these points in a future article, but here are four critical concepts that are fundamental drivers of academic performance and success in business, music, athletics, and life in general. I’ve included links to other blog articles I’ve written on each of these important topics. Adopt a growth mindset â€" people with a growth mindset believe that intelligence is built up over time, much like a muscle. They focus on getting better at things, not at worrying about being good. This leads them towards difficult tasks with an open mind focused on learning and growth. People with a fixed mindset are more focused on evaluating themselves, and see their intelligence more like a fixed trait than a skill to be developed. They end up shying away from tasks at which they aren’t currently good, which then inhibits their ability to learn and grow. Use strategies â€" successful people use strategies in all aspects of their lives. This means they set goals, do research to figure out alternatives ways to reach those goals, make plans, monitor progress, and try to learn from mistakes. This allows them to put in the hard work in the right places. Heidi Grant Halvorson wrote a best-selling book called 9 Things Successful People Do Differently which is all about this topic. Have grit â€" this is a simple one. Research shows that grit â€" meaning you see tasks through to completion and persevere in the face of obstacles â€" does a better job of explaining success in high school and college than IQ or standardized tests scores. Imagine how important grit is when it comes to tasks that aren’t cognitive in nature. I am writing a summary of a book called How Children Succeed which focused on the importance of grit in academic success. Practice deliberately â€" the best way to build skill and become an expert is to work hard in a specific sort of way that some researchers call “deliberate practice.” It involves repetition, pushing yourself to your limits, immediate feedback, and yes, lots of hard work as well. Several of the books featured on MyGuru’s virtual bookshelf are about deliberate practice. If you want to be successful, you should of course place significant value on hard work and intelligence. However, be sure to focus first on understanding and incorporating into your life concepts like the four mentioned above.

UK has the youngest teaching workforce in the developed World - Tutor Hunt Blog

UK has the youngest teaching workforce in the developed World UK has the youngest teaching workforce in the developed World UK has the youngest teaching workforce in the developed WorldSchoolsIn fairy tales and legends the character of `the wise old man` often features. This venerable sage, with his long white beard and modest attire is seen as a fount of all knowledge, with everyone from humble villagers to Kings and Queens seeking his sage advice. Though some details concerning this character archetype many alter from story to story, one things stands constant - he is always of advanced years. In many cultures there is a parallel made between age and wisdom: someone who has lived such a long life must surely have accumulated a great amount of knowledge. Does this mean that older teachers make better teachers? Back in the 60`s and 70`s when I was at school, it seemed there wasn`t a teacher under 50, though this certainly doesn`t seem to be the norm nowadays. A report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has disclosed that the UK has more than double the proportion of teachers who are under the age of 30 compared to the other developed countries. As well as having the most youthful workforce, our teachers have a modest salary, being paid below the international average for all the associated levels. This trend seems to have begun in 2005, when the average age of teachers started to fall, leaving us with 31% of primary school teachers now aged 30 or under. Salaries for teachers in England are on average 10% lower than in 2005 - and it doesn`t look like the study has taken into the effects of inflation, meaning the real pay for teachers has fallen even further over the last decade and a half. Combine these constricting finances with growing class sizes - the UK being one of the few countries that has classrooms becoming more packed since 2005 - and it becomes easy to understand why there is a recruitment and retention crisis in teaching. Andreas Schleicher, the director for education and skills at the OECD, gave a speech at the launch of the report, saying `There have been clear cuts and when you make cuts you have to make choices. You cut your teacher salaries, you increase your class sizes.` `Teachers have moved backwards on pay and on class size so the UK is in the risk quadrant where class sizes have become bigger and teachers are paid less.` Of course there`s no rule that says younger teachers are any less skilled then their more `mature` colleagues - in fact many students claim to learn more from a teacher who is close to them in age. Mr Schleicher pointed out that the UK having the youngest teaching workforce could be seen in an favorable way: `You can look at that as a positive sign in the sense of lots of people who want to move, who are motivated and who are freshly educated with the latest technology.` The fact remains that the reason we have such a large number of young teachers, not just in primary but also in secondary schools, is that there is a huge retention crisis. Recent research carried out by the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER) suggests that a quarter of teachers quit within their first year; and that four out of ten plan to leave the industry completely within the next 5 years, according to the National Education Union. With excessive workloads, often exceeding 70 hours a week, and with one in four teachers `experience(ing) violence from pupils every week` (according to the NASUWT union), it`s really hardly surprising that so many teachers leave the industry to pursue other occupations. It`s this exodus of course that`s bringing down the average age of teachers, with many older teachers leaving the profession only to be replaced by young graduates. Mr Schleicher was well aware that the young average age of teachers `signals that a lot of people leave the profession. That`s the downside of it. That actually there is a lot of churn and turnover in this which I think puts the population at risk.` The strains aren`t just felt by teachers though, as the report from the OECD reveals the UK has the second highest university fees in the developed world, despite the salary premium for graduates declining over recent years. There may be some good news however, with the Department for Education promising that all teachers and school leaders will enjoy an above inflation pay increase this year of 2.75% - and the government has also announced that teacher starting salaries in England will be raised to 30,000 by 2022. 5 months ago0Add a Comment