English Conversation Class Politicians and Sex Scandals

English Conversation Class Politicians and Sex Scandals Hello! Were back after a 2-week hiatus from giving our group English conversation classes. In that time one of the funniest in a long history of high-profile sex scandals involving U.S. politicians has unfolded.In case you missed it, or something this silly didnt make it to the news in your country, U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner was accused of sending photos of his weiner (yes, weiner is a synonym for penis in English) to a woman via Twitter. He at first denied doing it, saying his Twitter account had been hacked, but as more photos were released, he eventually admitted to the weiner tweet.Naturally, comedians in the U.S. had a great time with this story. Below is a clip from The Daily Show a popular (and totally hilarious) fake news program in the U.S. Click here if youre interested in taking a class.It seems like there is a long history of politicians involved in scandals like these. Bill Clinton immediately comes to mind, and there is the ongoing investigation of the former Fren ch IMF chief.Some questions for thought before the class:Are politicians constantly being caught in sex scandals in your country?What is the funniest/worst one you are aware of?Why do you think this is always happening with politicians?How are scandals like this handled in your country?Do you think this is real news?What do you think should happen to politicians caught in sex scandals?

5 Reasons to Have a Job on Campus - by TutorNerds

5 Reasons to Have a Job on Campus - by TutorNerds 5 Reasons to Have a Job on Campus Almost all students have to work at least part-time during college, students who are lucky enough to be one of the few that dont are advised to focus 100% on their studies and feel very fortunate. However, the rest of us have some important decisions to make about balancing income and academics. Most professors will advocate strictly for academics, and they should because it’s their job to advocate for education after all. However, if a student can’t pay their tuition, this advice is not entirely helpful. So how can a college student find that delicate harmony between work and study? One of the best ways to achieve this is to find a job on campus. 1. Save valuable time Students who live on campus without personal transportation often find it difficult to get to and from an off-campus job. The 45 minutes or so one-way waiting for the bus or riding a bike is time that could be better spent studying for exams. However, students who work on campus can simply walk a few blocks and be at work. Any time that isn’t spent commuting is time a student can use to either study or work more and earn more. 2. Be a part of the community Students who work on campus will remain a part of the larger campus community. Nearly all of their coworkers will also be students, and they will have the opportunity to meet student colleagues from nearly every discipline and field of study. Students who work on campus can use work as a way to participate in student networking as well as making new friends. 3. Working around a student schedule Students who have an off-campus job often find that they have to make some very tough decisions when finals week comes around. While some part-time employers are kind enough to recognize that their collegiate employees will need time off during finals week, many are not. Countless students have had to choose between either quitting their jobs for risking failing final exams. This is not a decision student workers should have to make. On-campus employers know that all of their employees will be unavailable during certain weeks of the term. They tend to be a lot more flexible and willing to work around a student’s academic schedule (READ: The Dos and Donts of Dropping a College Course). 4.  Income for international students Although students on F1 student visas are generally not allowed to earn money while in the United States, theres often an exception to work on campus. This gives international students the opportunity to earn some pocket money to help subsidize the cost of international tuition. It also allows international students to immerse themselves in US culture and get to know a mixture of local people and make some potential job connections for the future. 5. Keep on top of academics Being on campus reminds students that their primary reason for being there is to study. If a student is starting to fall behind with their educational obligations, being surrounded by fellow students and professors on a daily basis is a good reminder of the ultimate prize. Although being able to pay the bills and tuition is extremely important, students who work off-campus can easily get distracted and veer away from their ultimate goal of obtaining a bachelors degree. In short? Most American students will need to earn pocket change, at a minimum, while in college; there are many different places students can work and many different ways to earn money. On-campus student jobs are some of the best options for students who would like to maintain that delicate all-important balance between work and study. Still in the application phase? Our Orange County college admissions consultants are here to help (READ: 8 Reasons Applicants Fail to Get Into the College of Their Choice). 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 â€" our Orange County private academic tutors are happy to help. 5 Reasons to Have a Job on Campus - by TutorNerds 5 Reasons to Have a Job on Campus Almost all students have to work at least part-time during college, students who are lucky enough to be one of the few that dont are advised to focus 100% on their studies and feel very fortunate. However, the rest of us have some important decisions to make about balancing income and academics. Most professors will advocate strictly for academics, and they should because it’s their job to advocate for education after all. However, if a student can’t pay their tuition, this advice is not entirely helpful. So how can a college student find that delicate harmony between work and study? One of the best ways to achieve this is to find a job on campus. 1. Save valuable time Students who live on campus without personal transportation often find it difficult to get to and from an off-campus job. The 45 minutes or so one-way waiting for the bus or riding a bike is time that could be better spent studying for exams. However, students who work on campus can simply walk a few blocks and be at work. Any time that isn’t spent commuting is time a student can use to either study or work more and earn more. 2. Be a part of the community Students who work on campus will remain a part of the larger campus community. Nearly all of their coworkers will also be students, and they will have the opportunity to meet student colleagues from nearly every discipline and field of study. Students who work on campus can use work as a way to participate in student networking as well as making new friends. 3. Working around a student schedule Students who have an off-campus job often find that they have to make some very tough decisions when finals week comes around. While some part-time employers are kind enough to recognize that their collegiate employees will need time off during finals week, many are not. Countless students have had to choose between either quitting their jobs for risking failing final exams. This is not a decision student workers should have to make. On-campus employers know that all of their employees will be unavailable during certain weeks of the term. They tend to be a lot more flexible and willing to work around a student’s academic schedule (READ: The Dos and Donts of Dropping a College Course). 4.  Income for international students Although students on F1 student visas are generally not allowed to earn money while in the United States, theres often an exception to work on campus. This gives international students the opportunity to earn some pocket money to help subsidize the cost of international tuition. It also allows international students to immerse themselves in US culture and get to know a mixture of local people and make some potential job connections for the future. 5. Keep on top of academics Being on campus reminds students that their primary reason for being there is to study. If a student is starting to fall behind with their educational obligations, being surrounded by fellow students and professors on a daily basis is a good reminder of the ultimate prize. Although being able to pay the bills and tuition is extremely important, students who work off-campus can easily get distracted and veer away from their ultimate goal of obtaining a bachelors degree. In short? Most American students will need to earn pocket change, at a minimum, while in college; there are many different places students can work and many different ways to earn money. On-campus student jobs are some of the best options for students who would like to maintain that delicate all-important balance between work and study. Still in the application phase? Our Orange County college admissions consultants are here to help (READ: 8 Reasons Applicants Fail to Get Into the College of Their Choice). 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 â€" our Orange County private academic tutors are happy to help.

Mental Arithmetic Powerful and Fast Calculations - ALOHA Mind Math

Mental Arithmetic Powerful and Fast Calculations How easy was it for you to mentally calculate if a number was divisible by 4? Was it simple enough for you convert kilos to pounds, decimals to equivalents of fractions or convert kilometers to miles on your fingertips? All this and many more calculations were simplified with tricks and trades of mental arithmetic Mental arithmetic for kids surely makes learning fun. It has numerous benefits to start with Memory enhancement as the concepts helps to improve intelligence. Sharpening of their memory due to fast computations they will have to do. Most important through steady practice, your kid will learn to use both sides of the brain without even knowing it. Want your kid to achieve all this? What you can you do as parents? Parents play huge role here they need surely work equally or sometimes harder than their kids if they want their kids to reap the benefits of mental arithmetic. To start with the right food is very important to improve memory; Parents need to give their children fruits, vegetables, nuts and berries these are the prime source for nutrient elements that serve as their own memory booster. Secondly enroll them into after school abacus classes. Aloha Mind Math has credible course and has repeatedly shown commendable results with their students. This after school program has been designed and structured by a panel of experts from the field of Mathematics. The program is imparted by certified and qualified teachers who aim to provide a fun filled and interactive learning environment, which is the most important factor that generates interest in a subject that is generally dreaded by children Parents can visithttp://www.aloha-usa.comfor more information about ALOHA’s program and to locate the ALOHA center closest to them. However, Mental Arithmetic is a skill which kids need to develop and exercise to improve it, which in turn will enhance other skills such as reading. So go on make your little one a math genius!

How to Be a Good Language Learner Weve Finally Discovered the Secret Formula!

How to Be a Good Language Learner Weve Finally Discovered the Secret Formula! How to Be a Good Language Learner: Weve Finally Discovered the Secret Formula! The year was 1975. One simple question launched dozens of studies: What makes a good language learner? That’s right, scientists Joan Rubin and David Stern sought the answer to this question long before you got fed up with trying to learn Spanish for the third time.The good news is that they found some answers! They and subsequent researchers found key commonalities among successful language learners. The goal was to study good language learners to see if their methods could be taught to not-so-good language learners or used to help teachers reach language learning students.The most important takeaway of their research was this: Anybody can become good at learning languages. Gasp!Thats great, but how do you do it? Well, you need to observe and copy the secrets and techniques of the most successful language learners.Start by thinking of a good language learner that you already know.We often marvel at good language learners, wondering how they pick up languages so fast. Unfortunately, thats often where doubt starts to sink in, and we ask ourselves questions like, How’d that guy learn German in a year when I’ve been studying it for the past seven years and can still hardly introduce myself? What is this sorcery?Less-successful language learners are sometimes even in awe of good language learners, almost like they think they’re mystical gurus, possessors of some rare and special knowledge. Give us the keys to your exceptional skill, oh Enlightened One, we want to say.But what if everyone knew the qualities of a good language learner? By studying what makes the best language learners tick, we can all understand how certain attributes prime you for successful language learning, which ultimately demystifies the process.Behold: Those coveted characteristics are a mystery no more! I’ve compiled a comprehensive list of qualities that make good language learners successful and, more importantly, ways you can translate those qualities to success in your own langua ge learning. How to Be a Good Language Learner: Weve Finally Discovered the Secret Formula!You’d be hard-pressed to find a good language learner lacking in these qualities. Read on to see which ones you demonstrate well, and which you could be better at.1. Good Language Learners Have Plenty of CourageGood language learners have no room for inhibitions.When you see these learners happily chatting away, they appear to be confident and unafraid of looking like a fool when speaking.For example, when they don’t know the word for “telephone,” good language learners place an imaginary telephone to their ears. When they don’t know how to conjugate a verb correctly, they say it anyway.Fear doesnt stop good language learners because they know that practicing, even if done imperfectly, is the only way they’ll get better.They also have tough skin. They don’t quit the first time they get laughed at for committing a language faux pas.Sure, they might get embarrassed because a nat ive speaker doesn’t understand them, but they just dust their shoulders off and work to improve their pronunciation. They dont run from their mistakes, they learn from them, and they have the courage to keep on going like a boss.They’re not afraid to guess. Good language learners use context clues to guess at the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.If they hear the sentence He lives in a big mansion, but dont know the word mansion, they can guess it means a really big house! They also create new words if they have to.For example, they’ll guess that a newly-learned English verb ends with -ed in the simple past tenseâ€"even if they know there are many exceptions to that “ruleâ€"and they understand that people will likely understand what theyre talking about, even if its not grammatically correct.They accept the fact that nobodys perfect, so they take these risks on a regular basis. They realize that in most cases, communication is more important than correctness.2. Good La nguage Learners Use Their Keen Observation SkillsGood language learners recognize and learn from their own mistakes and the mistakes of others.Here good listening and self-awareness come into play. You can’t correct mistakes you don’t know you’re making, so good language learners pay attention and adjust accordingly. If they conjugate a word incorrectly, theyll note that its something they need to work on. They listen and learn from native speakers as well, copying them as closely as possible.They pick up on nonverbal clues. If there’s one thing you’ll learn about learning a new language, it’s that there’s a lot more to communication than the words we say.Good language learners take note of facial expressions, body language and tone of voice to understand how someone’s saying something when they don’t know what they’re saying. With a combination of verbal and nonverbal clues, they can take educated guesses at the meaning.They identify patterns in the target langu age. They work to understand the language as a system, identifying key patterns that make learning the language easier and more like the way native speakers learned it.For example, good learners of Spanish pick up on the fact that, unlike English, the definite articles  el and la  are commonly used in front of nouns in a sentence. And good learners of English will learn that we really like to use the word it.3. Good Language Learners Are Curious and Creative When Processing New InformationGood language learners ask a lot of questions.  How do you use present continuous in the third person? Whats the meaning of this slang word? Why do you say this word in one situation, and that other word in a different situation?These questions are how they learn more of the target language almost every day. They’re naturally curious and always strive to take in more vocabulary and grammar.They have a unique way of learning that’s tailored to themselves. There are different kinds of good langua ge learners just like there are different kinds of general learners (for example, there are auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners, among others).Over time, good language learners learn the methods  that work best for them  to remember new vocabulary and grammar structures. Depending on the learner, they might use flashcards, videos or audio recordings to learn, to name just a few techniques. This helps them process new information quickly.Good language learners are good at improvisation. They creatively use words, phrases and structures they already know to say what they need to say. Instead of pulling out the translation app, they’ll use “circumlocution,” or the roundabout way of saying things.For example, if you dont know the word for a watch, you can say “the thing that shows the time.” This promotes fluency as well as self-expression.4. Good Language Learners Are Abundantly PatientGood language learners become comfortable with ambiguity.They don’t need to know th e meaning of a new word right away, and they don’t worry when they don’t understand 100% of what a speaker is saying. There won’t be much learning going on if you tune out (or freak out) as soon as you hear an unfamiliar word. Good language learners are patient enough to understand that one day they’ll be able to have conversations in which they know all the words.Theyre also patient with themselves. They know it takes time to learn a language, so they don’t get frustrated easily. Good language learners accept the language for what it is, forgiving and being kind to themselves if they don’t progress as quickly as they’d like. They don’t put a lot of pressure on themselves because they see learning the language as a journey. They go with the flow, understanding that things like grammar are not the be-all and end-all.5. Good Language Learners Are Largely Self-motivatedGood language learners understand their why.Whether they need the target language to get a better job, to get into grad school overseas, to survive in a foreign country or simply to connect with their family or roots, good language learners are deeply motivated. Their reason for learning a language often goes beyond getting a good grade in a class. They take language learning very, very seriously.That motivation leads them to learn independently and practice consistently. Teachers don’t have to force them to conjugate verbs each night or to practice with a language partner on the weekends.Good language learners actively seek out opportunities to practice the language outside the classroom. They practice as much as possible.Whats more, they genuinely enjoy learning the target language. It’s fun, even!That’s why it’s important to choose the right language. You won’t stick with a language that makes you yawn. And in case you were wondering, that also explains why you’re probably not fluent in the language they forced you to take back in high school.Learning from the Good La nguage LearnerI hope you can  now  see how learning a new language isn’t so mystical. Theres no sorcery or witchcraft involved, but there is a secret formula. And now you have it, too!It’s a unique process for everyone, but emulating these qualities is a good first step. It’s important to internalize these qualities to reach our language learning goals just like the good language learners of the world. But remember: All of this information is futile if you don’t apply it. So take action, Newly Enlightened One, and start  practicing right now!Layla A. Reaves is a freelance writer based in Maryland. She spends her spare time working on the next Great American Novel and actively plans her upcoming trips each day. Her motto is keep going imperfectly.

Vietnam USA Society English Centers

Vietnam USA Society English Centers Vietnam USA Society English Centers The leader in the ELT industry TEACH ENGLISH AT VUS The leader in the ELT industry Since its foundation, VUS has grown exponentially over the past twenty years to become the biggest English language training institution in Vietnam. VUS has: - 30 centers in Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Vung Tau. - 2,000 experienced, qualified expatriate, and Vietnamese teachers and teaching assistants. - 900 professional school administrators and supporting staff members. - An average enrollment of over 250,000 students per annum. The largest ELT staff in the country With millions of learners enrolling for its English courses since its foundation, VUS has built up the biggest ELT staff in Vietnam with more than 2,000 highly qualified, experienced, dedicated teachers and teaching assistants. Among the teachers, 45% possess a Masters or Ph.D. degree. VUS practices a professional and equal-opportunity recruitment process. Candidates must have internationally recognized TESOL certifications such as CELTA or TEFL, and go through steps of screening, interviewing, and demonstration teaching before joining VUS ELT staff. Academic excellence Thanks to its continuous effort in raising the quality of training and service, since March 2018, VUS has been proudly certified as an English center satisfying international criteria by NEAS an independent organization evaluating the quality of English centers all around the world. The record in Vietnam as the English center with the largest number of students receiving international certificates is a milestone proving VUS mission and has made VUS a pioneer by achieving this impressive record in Vietnam. View our Brochure

How to Use an Algebra Physics Tutor For Better Results

How to Use an Algebra Physics Tutor For Better ResultsIf you are going to use an algebra physics tutor, make sure that you find a good one who is reliable and competent. There are a lot of online websites that have great guides and how-to's on teaching algebra in the classroom. There are even websites that provide free instructions. But when it comes to a classroom situation, you will need to make sure that you choose a tutor who has experience in teaching algebra.The most important aspect in using a math tutor is in evaluating your learning and how it is coming out in the actual lesson. Some of the different grades that you can get from the teacher are the following: excellent, good, average, acceptable, and poor. Every teacher is going to grade based on their own tastes. They will grade according to the students' abilities. If they are going to grade the same thing every time, then it would be unlikely that you are going to know what your skills are.It will be best if you ask the t eacher why he or she assigned a particular grade. Most of the time, the teacher will give you a specific reason why he or she assigned you a certain grade.When you go to find an algebra physics tutor, ask for recommendations from teachers that you know. You can find a lot of resources online to help you evaluate math tutors. You may be able to find the best one that you need.A math tutor may come up with some very good formulas. But, remember that not all math tutors have the same formulas. You might just end up wasting time while trying to get your students to understand the formula because the teacher has already changed the formula a couple of times.You might just want to save your time for a day or two and try out a different person. However, ifyou need a tutor for a week or two, make sure that you do your homework first. If you do not do your homework, then you will not be able to prepare yourself for your classes. Make sure that you prepare for the lesson properly.Find an alge bra physics tutor that can help you both in the form of a step by step guide on teaching math in the classroom and by being honest and upfront with you. Do not let yourself fall for a scam or a lazy teacher.

Online Brooklyn College Tutoring Schedules

Online Brooklyn College Tutoring SchedulesThe Brooklyn College Student Tutoring Schedules is the tool that is used to find a Brooklyn College tutoring service for the college student. Brooklyn College has multiple campuses in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island. It is the oldest private post secondary educational institution in the United States.Brooklyn College has more than 30 colleges and schools for undergraduates, graduate students, vocational students, and other levels of education. It offers online learning in diverse subjects such as engineering, law, business, education, nursing, hospitality, and many others. It is very popular among both undergraduate and graduate students and is probably the best college education in NYC. So, students are attracted to this place by the high quality of education and the ideal environment that it offers.If you are an American student in the college, you will know the cost of tuition is very expensive. The college provides different courses for various levels of studies. These are known as associate's degrees. Some of these programs also include credit for previous college experience, work experience and completion of a written and oral examination. The course requirements for different majors at Brooklyn College are different for the different majors.Some of the courses that a student should take to get a bachelor's degree are: general education, mathematics, general science, statistics, biology, nutrition, foreign languages, education, counseling and psychology. A student should select the right class to fit the requirements of his major. However, a student should choose the right class to fit the requirements of his field of study as well. Other important course requirements of a bachelor's degree includes arts, humanities, social sciences, math, natural sciences, etc. These courses are known as prerequisite courses for the other courses.If you wish to get a bachelor's degree then you should choose the right course depending on your major. If you are intending to pursue a master's degree then a course that is closely related to your career path is required. For example, if you are a doctor then you should choose the master's degree course. Students with an advanced level of studies should take bachelor's degree courses on finance, economics, and management. The exact course requirements for the different majors at Brooklyn College vary from college to college.In Brooklyn College, students get their degree from different colleges including Pace University, SUNY, CUNY, Pace College, Williams College, CCNY, Queens College, CUNY City College, etc. Most of the colleges offer distance learning courses as well. You can search these courses online from the internet and choose the correct course for your degree. These distance learning courses are helpful for those students who prefer to learn at home.There are also many different tutoring companies that provide campus programs at Brooklyn College. Th ese companies have experienced teachers who help their students on campus to meet their academic needs. These tutoring companies are usually equipped with a certified tutoring coordinator to provide student support.