Teaching Our Children - Emerging Minds Tutoring

Teaching Our Children - Emerging Minds TutoringWhen parents start to worry about their children's growing comprehension, they often turn to one of the easiest methods of improving their child's ability to think and learn: developing a 'mind-set' of what they expect. Tapping into the minds of other parents might help you clarify this matter. Using the method that works best for you and your child will help the development of your child's potential to learn as well as his or her self-esteem.What I believe we all need is teaching our children how to learn and how to succeed in school. It isn't just a matter of teaching your child the 'why', but also teaching him or her how to use that motivation to make good decisions and to do well in school. How do we help our children to learn effectively? The best way is through:First, if you already have a family tutor at home, find ways to include more times with the tutor. Kids are busy with more activities than ever before, so you need to keep y our learning schedule flexible. If your child is after a particular class then find out if your son or daughter can take a lot of days off to attend. Tear down your schedule and find out what your child needs to do to achieve a specific goal. Let the tutor know of your desired schedule and let him or her know that their teaching time may need to be moved around.If you have to spend some money on a private tutor, why not try an in-home tutor as well? Why pay a tutor to teach in a classroom when you can do it all by yourself? There are tutors that can actually do this, even for kids in their first few years of education. Some of them even offer online tutoring. Online tutoring means that your tutor does not even have to see you in front of a computer screen. In the comfort of your own home, you can set up a tutor withSkype, and you can talk to him or her whenever you want to.With an online tutor, you can learn from the comfort of your own home. Can you imagine being able to see your t utor while you work? Not only can you learn at your own pace, but your tutor can even interact with you via text messages and chat rooms. Does this sound too good to be true? Don't worry. An online tutor will help you take your child from being a handful to a confident student.With an on-line course, you can learn at your own pace. You can't just pick it up and start learning because of a variety of reasons. You need to prepare yourself for the learning. This is done by doing regular assignments and homework, making progress reports and closing all your gaps in knowledge.Just like everything else in everyday life, we have to be prepared for the learning process. Learning is a process and it is time-consuming. In the same way, tutoring is also a process. Sometimes we are just not as smart as we think we are, and there are lots of things that we need to learn as well.

Italian Pronunciation Tips on How to (Almost) Speak Like a Native

Italian Pronunciation Tips on How to (Almost) Speak Like a Native Brooke Neuman Mastering Italian pronunciation is often the hardest thing about learning Italian. Dont get discouraged if youre having a hard time pronouncing words and phrases as it takes time and a lot of practice to get it right. Below, Italian teacher Delilah B.  provides some tips on how to speak like a native Italian A lot of students ask me what is the best and easiest way to pronounce Italian words.  While Italian pronunciation can be difficult for beginners, its actually quite easy to pick up once the rules are understood. All it takes is some practice and perseverance! Italian is a phonetic language, which means  its spoken the way its written. Luckily, Italian and English share the Latin alphabet; however, the sounds represented by the letters often differ. To help you understand more, check out this video from Italian teacher Liz. T on  the basic rules of Italian pronunciation. Well dive deeper into these rules below the video. Consonants In Italian, the consonants B, F, M, N, L, T, and V are pronounced the same as there are in English. The following consonants, however, are pronounced slightly different. Read the examples below and practice saying the consonants out loud, making sure to concentrate on the pronunciation of each letter. C before  a, o, u and consonants is pronounced like the k in kite, whereas c  before e and i  is pronounced like the ch in chin. G before a, o, and u and consonants is pronounced like the  g in good, whereas g  before e and i is pronounced like the  g in generous. Gli  is pronounced like the y in yes, and Gn is pronounced like the  ny in word canyon. H is silent. P is pronounced almost the same as it is in English, but without the aspiration. Qu is always pronounced like the qu in question. R is  pronounced with a roll of the tongue similar to Spanish. Initial S before vowels and unvoiced consonants (c, f, p, q, s, t) is pronounced like the s in sunburn. S between vowels is pronounced like the s in rose. Z can be pronounced like the ds in pads, or like the ts in bets. Vowels Italian has seven vowel sounds (one each for  a,  i  and  u; two each for  e  and  o). When two or more vowels occur in a row, theyre always pronounced separately. Also, vowels (a,e,i,o,u) always retain their value in diphthongs. Below is how you would pronounce the Italian vowels. Review the list  and practice saying the vowels out loud, again making sure to concentrate on the pronunciation of each vowel. U:  sounds like the  u in rude or the oo in food. A: sounds like the long a in “father.” I: sounds like the ee in meet. E: has two sounds: e (open) sounds like the e in set, while e (closed) sounds like the a in say. O: has two sounds: o (open) sounds like the o in pot, while the o (closed) sounds like the o in post. Accents Acute (á, é, í, ó, ú) and grave (à, è, ì, ò, ù) accents are used in Italian to indicate where the voice should stress when pronouncing a word. The grave accent mark is used to mark stress on open vowels, while the acute accent mark is used to stress on closed vowels. Its important to note that there are many cases in which a grave accent is used on closed vowels. See examples below: Grave accents: città morì portò Acute accents: perché poté nonché Grave accents on closed vowels: diè là làncora Hopefully, these tips will help you to better understand how to properly pronounce Italian words. In addition to taking Italian lessons, one of the best ways to learn Italian pronunciation is to have a conversation with a native speaker and listen to his or her pronunciation. Watching movies in Italian is also a great way to learn. You can find a large selection of great Italian movies with English subtitles on YouTube or you can ask your Italian teacher to provide you with some suggestions. Delilah B. graduated from the University Federico II Napoli with an associate degree in Italian Literature. She  is an Italian and violin instructor living in Culver City, CA. Learn more about Delilah 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  Ed Yourdon

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week At the start of a new year, the Huntington Learning Center applauds high-quality schools during two important scholastic observances: Catholic Schools Week and National Lutheran Schools Week (both Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2020). Catholic Schools Week is a joint project of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The week became an annual event in 1974. The observance comes after NCEA introduced a second week in 2019 to recognize Catholic schools, which they called Discover Catholic Schools Week (November 17-23, 2019). This week is aimed to help schools connect with prospective families, educators and other community members to showcase the many great aspects of Catholic school education. The traditional Catholic Schools Week in January-February 2020 includes assemblies and a variety of activities in and outside Catholic schools and churches. The 2020 theme of Catholic Schools Week is Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. National Lutheran Schools Week is a celebration of the nearly Lutheran 2,000 preschools, elementary schools and high schools in the United States. Lutheran schools develop students love for and excitement about learning, work ethic, critical thinking skills and ability to work well with others. It is administered by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the second-largest Lutheran denomination. Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center says that Huntington applauds all schools of excellence. There is nothing that pleases us more than to see schools upholding rigorous academic standards and providing students an excellent foundation for college and life after college, Huntington says. Catholic and Lutheran schools have earned reputations for quality for their commitment to high academic standards. They prepare students to make an impact on their communities and be good and productive citizens. And they offer welcoming learning environments for a diverse body of students. We honor and appreciate the efforts of these schools this January and always.

Acing General Chemistry on the MCAT

Acing General Chemistry on the MCAT MCAT Medical School Admissions Reviewing and relearning a multitude of topics and subjects for the MCAT is no easy feat for most students. Many find general chemistry especially burdensome since it is usually taken freshman year and well forgotten by the time MCAT preparation comes around. Thisarticle explores various tips useful for brushing up on your chemistry knowledge and studying for it as efficiently as possible. How important is general chemistry? General Chemistry makes up about thirty percent of questions on the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Section of MCAT and five percent of all questions in Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems. It is essential to scoring well on the test and getting into a medical school. How do I know what general chemistry topics to study? AAMC website has a section (“What's on the MCAT Exam?”) that lists all the topics on each section of the MCAT. Some of the high yield topics are: acids and bases, electrochemistry, chemical equilibria, and stoichiometry. Studying all the topics thoroughly is essential to scoring well on the exam, and being prepared for any question given on the test. How should I study general chemistry? Making a list of topics will help with feeling less overwhelmed and more organized. You can begin by reviewing a topic either using a book or watching Khan Academy videos (Khan Academy has a section dedicated to MCAT and all its topics). Most of the time, however, must be spent on practicing problems. Practice does make perfect! Many students make a mistake of spending days and months going over topics, but not doing much practice. Solving problems and going over mistakes is vital to scoring well on the exam. All the tests, problem sets and flashcard problems released by AAMC should be practiced prior to the test date. However, it should be noted that practicing AAMC problems is not enough and other sources should be used for further preparation. Also, it is important to make a list of chemistry formulas and constants (speed of light, Plank’s constant, ideal gas constant) and memorize them before the test. Writing out all the formulas from memory every morning is a good way to start the day! Watch out for units! Got stuck on a question? Units will often come to the rescue. Chemistry is all about units. Units will help you remember many formulas and to know whether division or multiplication is needed. Let’s say a question asks to find the amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of 20g of aluminum from 30to 45given that the specific heat capacity of aluminum is 0.902 J/g. Specific heat capacity has the unit of J/g. Thus, heat (Joules) can be found by eliminating grams and since two temperatures are given, it can be inferred that a change in temperature is needed: 45-30= 15. To cancel the units of g and and get Joules, specific heat capacity must be multiplied by mass (in grams) and change in temperature (inCelsius). Brush up on your math skills. Solving most chemistry problems and coming up with a correct answer requires math. A calculator is not allowed on the MCAT and, therefore, students should improve their math skills and become comfortable with multiplying and dividing very complex numbers. Converting most numbers into scientific notation will help make division and multiplication very easy. Let’s say we need to divide 0.00805 by 403. At first, this task might seem a little daunting, but not after we convert both numbers into scientific notation! Learn to analyze graphs and tables. Most of the time, not all the needed information and numbers are given in the question stem. Remaining components needed to solve the problem can be found in the passage and through the interpretation of graphs and charts. Almost every passage will have a chart, graph, or table that needs to be analyzed. Reading the name of the x-axis and y-axis as well as the title and legend will help you understand the information the graph is trying to convey. For chemistry questions, oftentimes, missing components are found on the charts and graphs presented in the passage. Thus, it is very important not to overlook these essential pieces of information. Conclusion Using the tips and tricks listed above should help you review and practice general chemistry productively. It’s time to ace the MCAT and become an amazing doctor! Are you ready? About the Author Mayya Glushankova is the Founder and Head Tutor at Transformation Tutoring LLC as well as a chemistry enthusiast. At Transformation Tutoring, we specialize in Science and Math tutoring on all levels. Our tutors have many years of experience and truly care about the success of their students. 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5 tips for building reading skills

5 tips for building reading skills Reading can often be a chore especially as children read at school so many don't want to read at home. Whether you are trying to encourage your child to read to build their reading and vocabulary skills, to open up the wonderful world of books and their benefits or whether they need to read for homework, our tips will ensure that reading never has to be a chore again. 1. Create a reading routine Have a time in the day that is saved for reading and try to incorporate the same time every day. This way your child will get into the habit of reading every day and hopefully will start looking forward to that reading time. 2. Create a reading place Whether it be a pile of cushions and pillows, an indoor den or simply snuggled on the sofa under a blanket, creating a place where your child will feel comfortable and snug sets the perfect setting for some good reading time. 3. Vary the material There are so, so many things for children and adults to read that there will certainly be something that will interest your child. They can choose from hundreds of different reading materials including: cookbooks joke books social media magazines comic strips newspapers blog posts tablet apps Kindle books With such a variety your child will soon find something that they love to read, a great way to start their reading journey. 4. Let your child choose Take a trip to your local library or a charity shop and let your child spend some time looking through the different books and choosing one that really appeals to them. If your child has a particular interest you could go online and look at the different books available in that topic and order one that you have chosen together. Turn it into a sneaky reading experience by having your child read the reviews and synopsis of the books you are exploring. 5. Read aloud together By taking the time to read aloud with your child you can add all sorts of feelings and emotions to your text which will make reading even more fun. Take turns to read paragraphs or chapters and have fun making your voices sound different and creating an atmosphere. Encourage your child to increase or decrease their reading rate depending on which is needed and encourage them to add as much or little dramatic expression to their voices as they see fit. Your child will not only enjoy the reading session better but will also build up their imaginations and explore their senses.

Study a Language Abroad! Your Guide to Linguistic Adventure

Study a Language Abroad! Your Guide to Linguistic Adventure Study a Language Abroad! Your Guide to Linguistic Adventure Adventure.Intrigue.Romance (maybe).No, were not talking about the latest big screen hit.Were talking about studying a language abroad.While it might not have the star power or the dramatic background music of your favorite film, learning a language abroad  can be just as exciting.If youre studying a foreign language in college, youll hear a lot about studying abroad. While  learning a foreign language at home  has its appeal, theres nothing quite like living in another country to expand your horizons (and vocabulary).Even if youre not currently a student, you may be interested in study abroad options open to those who are looking at attending college in the near future, or other options if youre thinking about taking a gap year, in high school or have different specific needs.But with so many options for studying languages abroad, how do you choose? Here are some tips and resources to help you find the right study abroad program for you. Why Study a Language Abroad?First, studying a language abroad provides language immersion, which is a terrific way to learn quickly and thoroughly. If you study in a country that speaks your target language, youll be forced to do it every day. Whether youre watching TV, ordering coffee or making new friends, youll use the language in and out of the classroom. Since youre using the language more, youll also learn it better and faster than you otherwise would.Additionally, studying abroad adds to your cultural understanding. Culture and language go hand in hand. Studying your target language in a location where its widely spoken will help you understand the local culture more, thereby making you a more well-rounded learner.When you study abroad, youre also making yourself more employable. There are lots of  cool jobs for people who know a foreign language. While just knowing a language is useful, having studied abroad can really set you apart from other candidates. After all, if you were hiring someone to help negotiate deals i n China, who would you chooseâ€"a candidate who had studied Chinese in the U.S. or a candidate who had studied Chinese in China?Finally, studying abroad is fun. Learning a new language is exciting, and traveling is inherently fun, so it should come as no surprise that studying abroad can be intensely enjoyable.Study a Language Abroad! Your Guide to Linguistic AdventureWhat to Consider When Selecting a Study Abroad Language ProgramLocationObviously, what country youre going to makes a difference since this will affect language, culture, safety and more. However, there are other key factors.For instance, how big is the city youll be staying in? If you cant resist some hustle and bustle, you might seek out a major metropolitan area. This will also provide more people to interact with (and therefore possibly more opportunities to practice your language skills).However, if you find big cities intimidating, a smaller community may be up your alley. Since smaller communities often host few er language students, you might also find that the locals are more interested in interacting with you.Another factor to consider is climate. Things like festivals and street markets can be a great way to experience culture and meet people, but if youre averse to cold climates and studying abroad during winter, you might miss out.Your Level of LanguageDifferent programs are offered with different levels of study in mind, so youll want to make sure you choose a program that suits your level of familiarity with the target language.To get the most out of your stay abroad, its also a good idea to make sure you brush up on your language as the date of your program approaches. FluentU is a convenient resource for this that can continue to offer you individualized practice outside of your program for extra support during your stay abroad. FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like movie trailers, music videos, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language lessons.SafetyWh enever you travel abroad, its important to take safety into consideration. Always review the U.S. Department of States Travel Advisories  and learn as much as you can about your destination. Nothing interrupts language learning like fearing for your safety!LifestyleLifestyle encapsulates a lot. It includes food, recreation, culture and so much more. Selecting a program where youll feel comfortable with the local lifestyle will help you focus more on your language study.Plus, if you can get out and enjoy life the way the locals do, youre more likely to make connections and practice your language skills!LodgingEach program has different housing, and this can influence your overall experience and learning.For instance, some programs house participants in dorms or apartments.If you room with other participants, you may connect with people with shared interests.If you room with locals, youre more likely to get serious language practice.Other programs offer home stays. This will give you great language practice and insight into local culture, but it may also be intimidating for some students.What the Program IncludesEach program includes different things, so pay attention to what you get for your money.For instance, some programs may include study tours, which are a great way to see more of the country and learn more about the culture.Others might include individual lessons, which can help you resolve any issues youre having with the language that group classes havent addressed.Some programs might even offer full instruction in the target language, allowing you to study specialized topics like education, medicine, engineering and more while getting valuable language practice.LengthProgram lengths vary. Some are just a few weeks long, while others can last a year.Shorter programs can often be less intimidating, especially if you havent spent a lot of time abroad. Since these programs are short term, they also often pack more instruction time into each day.Longer prog rams, on the other hand, immerse you in the culture more fully, allowing you to start to feel like a local.PriceOnce you start looking at study abroad programs, youll notice prices vary a lot.If youre on a budget, try not to stretch it too far. Selecting a program at the top of your budget will reduce your spending money, giving you less opportunity to get out and interact with locals, visit sites and experience culture.Regional VariationsLanguages vary regionally, and when you select a study abroad program, its important to keep that in mind.For instance, if you hope to use your Spanish skills in the future to conduct business in South America, your best bet is to study in South America rather than Spain.CreditsCredits can be complicated.If youre studying abroad through your own university, the study abroad office should be able to give you detailed information about how many credits youll receive and what requirements these credits will count towards.However, if you want to study abroad using a different program provider, you may need to give information on the program to representatives at your college or university to see what credits will count. Depending on your university, you may need to check with the study abroad office, the registrar or a transfer advisor from the admissions office.Regardless, checking on what credits youll receive ahead of time is an important way to ensure that your study abroad keeps you on track towards graduation. You dont want to find out your credits counted for nothing after youve put the time, effort and money into studying abroad!10 Exciting Resources for Language Study Abroad OptionsStudyAbroad.comDo you want to find an intensive language program? Maybe you prefer a volunteer opportunity. Or do you want to hit your career path running with an internship abroad?Any of these opportunities could provide you with great language practice, but how do you find a program that offers what youre looking for?StudyAbroad.com is a lis ting of study abroad opportunities from a variety of providers.Since the listings are grouped by type of opportunity, its easy to peruse specific categories, like intern abroad.The listings themselves give you a quick snapshot of key program details, like the location, the duration and information on credits.  With this information, StudyAbroad.com can help you find programs you may be interested in investigating further.Go OverseasNot finding the study abroad options youre looking for? Go Overseas lists thousands of different opportunities, so youre bound to find something thats right up your alley.Go Overseas includes listings for language schools, high school study abroad, internships abroad, gap year options and so much more.There are language schools listed for almost 20 different languages; however, many of the other programs will provide you with language practice, if not intensive instruction, so its important to consider all your options.Not only does Go Overseas provide yo u with appropriate program listings based on your interests, it also provides additional information on costs, the country/region and course types. Plus, users can submit reviews of programs, so you can read about which programs other students enjoyed.GoAbroadYoure never lacking for choice with GoAbroad, a service that allows you to search countless study abroad programs. Plus, if there are too many choices for you to sift through, GoAbroad can still help you!GoAbroad allows you to search programs by country, term and subject. The subjects include popular languages, like Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, so its easy to find a language program to fit your needs.You can also browse by program type, including language schools, degrees abroad and even jobs abroad.Most program listings provide a helpful, easy-to-read list to give you all the details you need, like what the program includes, what experience is required and how you can app ly. Plus, users can submit reviews, so you can read about what other participants have experienced.If all the study abroad options are too overwhelming for you, you can also fill out a form with your interests and an online advisor will get back to you with some programs you might like.KEI AbroadKEI Abroad is a study abroad provider that offers programs in nearly 20 countries, including popular options, like China, France, Japan and Spain.Many programs offer a broad variety of coursework, including both language instruction and instruction in other specific fields.Languages offered include Arabic, Chinese, French, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Turkish.Each program description gives a basic overview of the program, which often includes a list of required and elective courses (along with course descriptions and credit information), information on housing and student life, details on any included field trips and information on prices and dates.ISAIf youre looking for a program in a less common location, ISA might have an option for you.ISA is a program provider offering programs in nearly 30 countries. In many of these countries, there are even programs in multiple cities. With over 200 programs, theres no shortage of options.You can search programs by subject, location, term and language to help pinpoint the ideal program. If cost is an issue, you can also browse by affordable programs. Want a program that relates to your field of study? You can also look at programs related to your major.ISA programs are available for a wide array of languages, including popular options like Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. However, you can also find programs that cover languages that are not as readily offered in study abroad programs, such as Czech, Irish Gaelic and Ancient Greek.CIEEIf you need a little financial help to make your study abroad dreams a reality, CIEE might be the study abroad provider youre looking for.CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad provider that offers a number of scholarships based on need and merit.And CIEEs program offerings arent anything to sneeze at. CIEE offers over 200 programs in dozens of cities around the world.Plus, CIEE allows you to study many languages, including common options, like Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. However, with CIEE, your language education doesnt need to stop there. You can also study Czech, Dutch, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Kiswahili, Polish, Swedish and more.APIWhether youre looking to study a language or study other topics using exclusively your target language, API has programs for you.If you want to study another topic using your target language, you can use APIs program finder  to narrow your search. This way, you can find programs in medical sciences, communication, engineering and more that are taught in your target language.There are programs to teach you many com mon languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.API also offers diverse program locations, including standard options, like China, France, Germany and Spain. However, API also offers options you rarely see, like Bhutan and Qatar.In addition to offering programs in countries that are rarely visited by study abroad programs, API offers programs in cities that arent as well-known on the study abroad scene. They have programs in several smaller cities, so if you find international capitals intimidating, youll still have plenty of options. For instance, in Spain, you might choose to study in the well-known cities of Madrid or Barcelona, but you might also choose overlooked gems like Bilbao or Salamanca.Critical Language ScholarshipIf youre studying a language identified as critical to national security and economic prosperity or want to give one a try, you may be in luck! The U.S. Department of State offers an immersion program for U.S. undergrad uate and graduate students. Excitingly enough, if youre accepted, nearly all costs are covered.Students can apply to programs for Azerbaijani, Bangla, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Swahili, Turkish and Urdu without previous experience with these languages.With at least one year of prior study, students can apply for Arabic and Persian.Students with two or more years of prior study can apply for Chinese, Japanese and Russian.If youre admitted, its likely to be one of the cheapest and most immersive study abroad options you could hope for.Your college or universityMany universities offer their own study abroad programs, so its worth checking out your universitys website or study abroad office for more information.The benefits of studying abroad through your university are obviousâ€"before your trip, you can talk to a representative about what to expect, you can connect with other students who will be travelling with you and you might even get a ride to the airport. Plus, once yo ure back, youll have people to reminisce with.A school in your state or local areaIn the U.S., state schools often have different pricing for in-state and out-of-state students, even when it comes to studying abroad. Because of this, you might want to look up study abroad opportunities for state schools where you live.By virtue of living in the state, you might be able to find an affordable rate for a great study abroad opportunity. Plus, since other students on the trip are also likely to live in your state, at least some of your new friends wont be too far away.Now youre ready to star in your own adventure.Which study abroad language program will you choose?