How to Open an Act Tutoring Business

How to Open an Act Tutoring BusinessIf you are looking to open an act tutoring business, then I want to talk to you about the different things that you need to consider. Not only do you need to think about what you need to put in place, but also how you can promote your business to make it a success.When you are opening an act tutoring business, you have to think about the customers. You want to know who they are and where they are coming from. You also need to take into account the way that you can market your business.The first thing that you need to consider is how you are going to advertise. Some people think that the easiest way to promote your business is with television ads. But, that isn't always the best way to go. In this article, I am going to talk about some other options that you have.The first thing that you should do is find a good company to work with. Not only does your company need to be trustworthy, but you need to make sure that they have a good reputation in the industry. One of the best ways to do this is to look at the Better Business Bureau.When you get a recommendation from a company, you are going to feel a lot more comfortable working with them. This is a huge advantage because you don't have to worry about getting scammed. If a business has bad reviews on the BBB, then you know that it probably isn't going to be the best option for you. On the other hand, if a business has good reviews, then it means that they have a lot of integrity.The next thing that you need to consider is how you are going to market your business. You need to make sure that you take care of all the little details so that the customers can find you easily. You also need to make sure that you take care of all the requirements in order to promote your business.Advertising is another very important part of a business. You need to make sure that you promote your business in a way that people will notice and want to come see you. You also need to make sure that you ar e able to use all the tools available to help you promote your business.When you are looking to open an act tutoring business, you have to take care of all of these aspects. And you have to make sure that you promote your business in a way that people will notice.

Andys October Language Challenge Week 2

Andys October Language Challenge Week 2 Andy is our new UX Designer and recently joined the italki team in September.  One of the first things he did was join the italki October Language Challenge as he really needs to improve his Chinese as you can tell from his Public Video Pledge.  Hes graciously offered to blog about his experiences and how he is going to conquer the Challenge!  Take it away Andy This week Ive been naughty.  Since my last post seven days ago, I only took one class! Shame on me! While working it is very difficult to free up some time and save some mental energy to learn a language, especially one so difficult like the Chinese.  I have to say that I have some good excuses for not being able to actually take more classes. In fact in China we had a short weekend, last saturday it was a working day to make up for the long national holidays of the first week of october. Sunday and Monday i was knocked-off by a cold (I swear its not Ebola!) and iIwas not able to focus on nothing really Although, excuses doesnt really help you to learn a language. What is actually helpful is to set up a routine and schedule the classes in advance. At least for me, this should work better. If I know that a class is coming I  can find time to prepare and to arrange my other appointments in my busy calendar. Im sure than making my study time a commitment instead of a filler for my free time will definitely improve the results. Said so, until the end of October I will wake up earlier and take my Chinese classes in the morning before going to work. I used to do the same last year, but it didnt last long because to be able to attend the classes at the Chinese Language Institute before going to work I had to wake up at six in the morning! Commuting to the school and then commuting again to work was taking up 60 to 90 minutes every time. What a waste of time! By taking classes online I will  be able to save all of that commuting time and wake up one hour and a half later. Andys calendar to complete the October Language Challenge Here is my plan: Wake up around 7.30 and review the previous lesson between 8 and 8.30 while having breakfast (instead of the news!). Take one hour class from 8.30 to 9.30, then pack my stuff and go to work. Im lucky enough to live just 15 minutes by bike from the office so i should be able to be at work before 10.  Sounds like a good plan to me! So I already booked all the classes that Im still missing in order to achieve the 12 hours of classes goal. Im planning to be done by the 24th of October, almost a week in advance! What about you?  Do you have a schedule? How does it look like?  Let me know! See you next week guys!

How to Learn Languages Your Own Way in 4 Decisive Steps

How to Learn Languages Your Own Way in 4 Decisive Steps How to Learn Languages Your Own Way in 4 Decisive Steps Let me guess.Youre ready to embark on a scenic language learning journey, and youre seeking guidance online.The internet is full of one-size-fits-all strategies for language learners.Lets just say there are two types of blog posts floating around the web giving you language learning advice: the right ones and the wrong ones.The wrong ones are the ones you know are wrong before you ever click on them.They have titles like How to Get Fluent in Just Three Hours! and are the linguistic equivalent of fat-loss pills and miracle foods.The right ones are normally well-researched articles that hone in on one aspect: the trick, the hack, the secret  that the author thinks is important.But even those are normally riddled with generalizations that dont take into account individual differences in language learning.So you could read every single one of those good ones, the ones that share with you some narrow slice of the truth.Or you could learn the whole truth and nothing but the truth, the unde rlying linguistic truth.In the last several decades, linguists and neurologists have worked with sociologists and psychologists and educationalists and everything in between, and the anticlimactic truth is that the puzzle is already pieced together. We already know a lot about how we learn languages, and a surprising majority of it is pretty straightforward.So instead of reading up on the next superfood, lets tackle how you actually learn languages by looking at whats known about how language functions, what happens in the brain when we learn a language, and the sociology and practicals of how a new language actually looks in your life.There are four steps here, and theyll look different for every learner, but what your brain is doing behind the scenes is the same for everyone.So lets pack up, consider the path ahead and get you headed in the right direction! How to Learn Languages Your Own Way in 4 Decisive StepsStep 1: Learn a Little About LanguageYou only have to follow this st ep if  you want to skip endless rote memorization, frustrated facepalming, moments of utter hopeless confusion and having to start from scratch every time you learn a new language.So if you like struggling, skip on down to Step 2.If you dont, take a minute to zoom out and ask the big question: What is language?You might answer that its the thing we use to socialize every day, the thing youre reading, the thing Im writing and the way were engaging in this exchange of ideas right now. But thats what language does, not what it is.Well get to why this is important in Step 2. For now, heres your first big piece of learning advice: Stop thinking about language as one big monolithic thing. Forget about the forest for a second, and lets look at the trees.All languages are made up of five systems:Phonology (speech sounds): The most basic component of language is the way we push air through our mouths and noses to make sounds that have meaning. Phonology studies all the sounds of a given lang uage, how theyre pronounced  and how we use them.Morphology (words and word parts): The morphology (from Latin morpho,  meaning shape or form) refers to words and their parts, like prefixes and suffixes. English morphemes would include words like book and run, but also particles like -ly or un- that arent standalone words even though they have meaning.Syntax (word order and sentence structure): Syntax refers to the underlying rules and logical patterns that generate that magical formula that determines the exact sequences words must be arranged in to make sense.Semantics (meanings of sounds, words and phrases): When we talk about heads of state or heading up a committee, we know its not about actual literal human heads, but rather some other extension of the semantic properties of head.  Semantics is the relationship between the sounds, word parts and phrases we use, and the meanings theyre meant to point our minds to.Pragmatics (social and situational context): In language and mean ing, context is key. Pragmatics is the system of language that tells us without thinking whether someone is talking about a flower from a garden or flour for baking, and the system that directs us to choose between phrases like excuse me, I need to use the restroom and hang on a sec, I gotta run to the john. Its like semantics in context, and theres a lot of overlap between the two.The reason looking at language like this is so powerful is that it enables you to take something impossibly large, unknowable and unwieldyâ€"languageâ€"and break it down into parts that you can begin to wrap your head around.Do you still understand nothing in your French class, even after two semesters? That doesnt mean youre bad at languages, but it might mean that phonologyâ€"being able to hear and recognize the sounds of the languageâ€"is challenging for you. And thats golden, because you cant fix the imaginary problem of being bad at languages, but there are a thousand ways to wake up the parts of you r brain that distinguish between speech sounds.When I started learning Spanish, I used to feel like Id never understand reflexive constructions with indirect objects, sentences like Se le dijo que le tocó mudarse  (he/she was told that he/she needed to move).For me, this problem was morphological and syntactical: I didnt understand how the parts of a verb like decirse  (the main verb of this sentence, which, thanks to Spanish morphology, doesnt even appear in this sentence) were broken apart when conjugated, and my confusion with the word order meant I never knew what was happening to the le and which word was acting on it.My English brain looks for a subject to be followed by a verb and then nicely tied up in an object (they told him to sign up) but Spanish has a different logic that was totally foreign to me. Pinpointing that problem and learning that foreign logic was the thing that saved me from hours of frustrated studying spent on all the wrong things.If you can dedicate just one day to learning about language itself, itll pay off throughout your language learning career. As you pick a language and start to expose yourself to it, remember to also understand it in terms of these five systems: What are the sounds like? Are there word parts that I see occurring in many different contexts? Do native speakers find this a ridiculous word to use here, and if so what is an appropriate synonym and why?Step 2: Embrace Your Strongest Learning StylesThats no typo: Youll need to engage  your strongest  learning styles, plural, to learn a language.If you think of yourself as simply a visual or hands-on learner, someone who needs to read it to understand it, or someone who lacks some nonexistent thing called book smarts, youre selling yourself way too short. And thatll get in the way of your language learning.There are many well-known frameworks and tests out there for determining your learning style, from the VARK to the Myers-Briggs personality test. They can provid e some valuable insights, but they also encourage you to think in absolutes and either-ors.Thats a shame, because we all have multiple intellectual strengths.My favorite framework for showing that is the theory of multiple intelligences, which holds that theres not just one general intelligence that everyone has to different extents, but rather a number of specific intelligences that we all have to different degrees and in various assortments throughout our lives.Here are the core intelligences as they relate to language learning.Musical-rhythmic intelligence: Also known as aural intelligence, this sensitivity to sound and rhythm is golden for language learning. Learners with strong musical-rhythmic intelligence might pick up new speech sounds easily, or might feel like they can hear a mental sound clip of the words or sounds theyre focused on.These learners benefit from putting anything to music or rhythm: Watching music videos or listening to podcasts can give musically intelligen t learners better grasp of things like the stops between words and phrases, and where native speakers emphasize different words and sounds in their speech.Visual-spatial intelligence: This intelligence understands the world like a series of pictures and images. Reading the words written down and seeing them in your mind might help you to understand them. Visually intelligent language learners do well with anything that gives them an image of a word or phrase, from video clips that show people talking about objects or acting out verbs, to making their own charts and visual dictionaries.Verbal-linguistic intelligence: High linguistic intelligence doesnt necessarily make you a better language learner than others, but rather implies that you understand the world largely through words. Verbal problem solving and the relationships between word parts might come easier for those with strong verbal-linguistic intelligence.Verbally intelligent learners  may consider focusing on how their unde rstanding of words can be used in conjunction with other intelligences for language learning in the form of language  games and engaging with the written and spoken word in various ways.Logical-mathematical intelligence: Strong logical-mathematical intelligence might incline you to naturally understand the cause-and-effect relationships that are so important to language, and may signal that youre fond of breaking linguistic ideas down into concrete parts, like verb conjugations and sentence diagrams.Logically intelligent learners should struggle to understand  why  one verb form has an e on the end and another doesnt, and generalize that information into rules about the language. Rote memorization without learning why  is the logical learners bane.Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence: Learners with high bodily-kinesthetic intelligence rely on their bodies for learning. They may learn well by acting out scenarios or playing a sport they already know in their target language. Kinesthetical ly intelligent language learners do best when moving and working with their hands, such as building or assembling something from directions in the target language.Interpersonal intelligence: Interpersonal or social intelligence is learning through group relationships and interactions with other people. Learners with this type of intelligence may find back-and-forth conversation both in and about their target language to be most stimulating, and may have an easy time picking up on things like social register or level of formality and body language.Interpersonal learners may be naturally talented at recognizing implicit meanings and connotations, and may learn better from working to understand one-on-one conversation than reading a book.Intrapersonal intelligence: Intrapersonal intelligence means knowing thyself, and generally entails a lot of quiet reflection and active processing. Learners with high intrapersonal intelligence may find themselves silently reviewing a conversation the yve just had and learning from their mistakes, and may have an easier time than others in identifying when and why they make particular kinds of mistakes. Intrapersonally intelligent learners might consider trying to silently think about their target language  in  the language itself.If you need help identifying your strongest intelligences for language learning, try an online quiz to point you in the right direction. Just remember not to focus on your one or two strongest learning styles or intelligence types to the exclusion of all others: Try to gain an understanding of how you learn best in different situations, and apply those different strategies to different kinds of learning tasks.Step 3: Understand Your MotivationSo youve got your Linguistics 101 down, and youve reflected on the different ways you learn. Theres one more critical step before you crack a book or register for a class, and thats answering the big question: Why?If you need to learn Chinese for the boardroom and conference calls, do you think a Skype exchange with a 20-year-old student in Shanghai will give you the requisite skills? Similarly, if your goal is to move abroad and make friends and build a social life in a foreign language, a grammar-intensive semester at your local community college wont do the trick.So why do you want to learn your language? Is it for business? Pleasure? Both? Neither? Are you still looking for the right language learning motivation?If you answer this question with for my career or for travel, dig deeper and strive to frame your answer in a way that lines up with the linguistic systems and learning styles we mentioned above.So if you want to learn Arabic for business, for what about business? If its just to write a line on your resumé that says you speak Arabic, well thats easy enough, but it misses the point. Will you need to read or write reports? What about giving presentations or attending conferences? Will smooth schmoozing skills open up new opportunit ies?Key in on the verb phrases hereâ€"read, write, give presentations, schmoozeâ€"and think about how they relate to learning styles and the systems of language. Then fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff.Step 4: Pick an ApproachBy now youre probably wondering if all of this means that you should take a class or get private tutoring or do it all on your own or what. Well, the answer, as you might guess, is that theres no one-size-fits-all answer.The answer is based on your understanding of language and your insights into your own learning style and motivation for learning a language, as well as your life circumstances in the moment when you begin to learn a language.Whatever your strategy looks like, itll probably include some of these elements:The classroom. Its popular to hate on brick-and-mortar classrooms as outdated for language learners, but many benefit from group participation and asking questions face-to-face. Courses are typically more affordable than private lesson s, and they offer the kind of structure many of us need.Private tutoring. Usually more expensive than a class at your local learning center or language school, private tutoring is also more personalized, and allows you to build a relationship  with an expert and target the areas you need most help with. Take care in finding the right language tutor and build rapport over time.WyzAnt is the perfect place for finding a tutor for in-person lessons. You can browse tutors and see their rates along with ratings that have been given by other learners. If youre interested primarily in finding an online tutor, head over to Verbling. You can search tutors from all over the world and set up sessions right on the site!Online courses and tools. Thanks to the internet, you can now have a regular Skype class without leaving your living room or office. Digital tools also offer flexibility for busy people and those not ready for a daily or weekly commitment. You can browse  online language courses o r get started with some of  the best language learning apps.Self-study. Teaching yourself a language offers the most flexibility but the least guidance. For many, relying on language learning blogs, YouTube and good old-fashioned books is the way to go.A combination of these approaches. For most learners, mixing and matching these approaches is just right, and FluentU is a great resource for accomplishing this.  FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.With the wealth of options available today, it would seem almost silly to limit yourself to one approach or another. What follows are a couple examples of how you can mix and match language learning approaches to meet your needs.Example 1: Shoestring Student BudgetYoure a young, broke college student with a zero dollar language learning budget, just like I was when I started learning languages, and you want to learn a lang uage or two to prep for your post-graduation backpacking trip.Youve never learned a language before, so youre not quite sure which systems of language trip you up, but your spelling in English or your mother language is not the best, and you have no idea what the past participle form of anything is.However, youre known for your spot-on impressions of regional accents in your country, which makes you think phonology and speech sounds might be your strong point. From there and based on the fact that you can remember anything in the world if its put to music, you might deduce that your musical-rhythmic intelligence is one of your best assets. Youre also one who likes to sit quietly and reflect (which by no means says that youre unsociable), so intrapersonal intelligence might be another helpful tool on your language learning journey.Since your ear is clearly leading the way, what with your strong musical-rhythmic intelligence and your talent for accents, let it also lead you into a new language. You might start out with a mix of music and talk radio in your target language, to get your brains feet wet, or you could try learning a language through music. While you build up your vocabulary with online tools and apps like games and flashcards, try to make connections to the words youre hearing on the radio and TV. Since your motivation is making new friends in different parts of the world, you might start out with some online tools and communities that connect you to Skype exchanges with native speakers.Example 2:  The Busy Business TravelerYou work for a firm that requires a lot of travel to Japan, and youre on the hunt for a raise. Youve got a budget to spend on language learning, but of course hardly any time for it.You reflect on your college language classes and remember feeling ridiculous for never figuring out how to roll your rs or make any of those strange vowel sounds, but that identifying word endings and being able to understand how different forms of th e same verb were all related was easier, which gives you a clue that morphology comes pretty easy for you.Thats probably because of your strong logical-mathematical intelligence that makes identifying patterns and correlations a cinch and takes all the challenge out of Sudoku puzzles. But your visual-spatial intelligence may deserve equal credit for that, since sometimes you find yourself visualizing a word in your head or needing to see it written down to understand it better.Play to your strengths and your schedule constraints by downloading the best puzzle and game apps to stimulate the logical part of your brain while learning new vocabulary. Between your sessions with the FluentU app for iOS  or Android during your morning and afternoon commutes, you can pencil in a private tutor several days a week, since theyll normally be able to be flexible in when they meet with you.Neither of these example approaches are meant to be exhaustive strategies, but rather beginning steps one mi ght take to start learning a language. The point is that it should be an inductive process: Start by looking at yourself and your strengths, weaknesses and goals, rather than letting the language or the way your friend learned Spanish dictate that for you.Language Learning Is for LifeOne of the most important rules of language learning is that youre never finished with it.As far as the internal wiring of our brains is concerned, we all learn languages the same. The differences come with the individual language learner: Even though its all based on the same principles, one persons wonder solution can be totally useless for the next.Thats why you should never let anyone tell you about the best way to learn languages.How we learn languages is by understanding languages, understanding how we learn, and understanding who we are and what we want.

Improve Your Knowledge Through the Organic Chemistry Tutor

Improve Your Knowledge Through the Organic Chemistry TutorThe Organic Chemistry Tutor is an online coaching and mentoring program that provides a valuable education in this exciting science. This program helps students complete their degree and has many options for rewarding your efforts.The O-Chemistry is a program of online tutoring and coaching that has become so popular among student from all over the world. These programs help a student gain access to leading professors who offer lectures through video conference. A student can also avail of online chat sessions with the professor to share his own experiences.Online courses provide everything that you would need to complete your degree. You can take classes at the convenience of your home. You do not have to worry about travel, as you can get the required materials right from the comfort of your own place.You can decide for a particular time period and your instructor will contact you through email or phone. An online tutorial w ill cover the entire course and there are several tutors available for your choice. It is possible to take part in coaching sessions or receive advice from the experts online.There are no students fees involved and you can take up the assistance of the tutor at your own pace. The instructor will come to know about your success, failures and difficulties in the course. With an integrated support system of learning resources, software, teachers and advisers, the program is extremely useful.For students who want to get additional information about Organic Chemistry, the student can enroll in online course reviews. Here you can get more insights about the popular Organic Chemistry and select the course that suits your personality best.The Organic Chemistry tutor is the most popular option to acquire an excellent education in the field of Chemistry. This program also offers another amazing feature; its tuition fee.

CLEP Tutors - Earn Money With a College Course

CLEP Tutors - Earn Money With a College CourseAre you looking for a way to earn money with a college course? That is not impossible. With the help of a Clep Tutor you can pass the CEP, which is the exam that will determine your grade. The entire system is simple and can be used in a variety of situations.There are several reasons to take a college class at an advanced level. Some students want to increase their skills and knowledge before going into college. Others take classes so they can get better jobs or just to enhance their career skills. However, in order to make money you need to understand the process.In order to pass the CEP, you must choose a CLEP Tutor. The first step in doing this is to find out what is required. You can get a great list from the CLEP. There are thousands of tutors all over the country that are looking for students. This means that there is going to be no shortage of them.A CLEP is a test that is supposed to determine if you are ready for college. Most c olleges will require one. A great way to save time and money is to take the CLEP with a CLEP Tutor. They will do the work for you and give you the best grade.First, you will need to look at all of the advantages that a CLEP Tutor can offer. First, you will need to work through the process and do all of the pre-qualifying work. Then the CLEP Tutor will work with you for about a week or two.At the end of the time, you will receive your exam results. This will be the second major step for those who are looking to earn money with a college course. The CLEP Tutor will look at the results and help you find out how to get the highest grade possible.Once you have found a tutor, you need to understand that you will be tested on CLEP training and certification. This will show that you know all of the courses and what you need to do to get a CLEP Certification.

Solving Quadratic Inequalities Online Tutoring

Solving Quadratic Inequalities Online Tutoring Quadratic means square. The equation which has the highest degree for the variable as two is called a quadratic equation. The general form of a quadratic equation is ax2 + b x + c = 0. Here x is the unknown variable and a. b. c are the constants. The sign of the variable a decides if the shape of the quadratic equation is upward or downward. Inequalities are equations which contain the greater than or lesser than symbols. Example 1: Solve the quadratic inequality x2 + 10x + 25 0. Solution: Given here is the quadratic inequality x2 + 10 x + 25 0. The first step is to solve for the quadratic inequality. The equation can be written as x2 + 5x + 5x + 25 0 Now factoring the common terms gives x(x + 5) + 5(x + 5) 0. Hence (x + 5) (x + 5) 0; x + 5 0. Therefor x -5 is the solution. Example 2: Solve the quadratic inequality x2 - 9x + 18 0. Solution: Given here is the quadratic inequality x2 9 x + 18 0. The first step is to solve for the quadratic inequality. The equation can be written as x2 - 3x - 6x + 18 0 Now factoring the common terms gives x(x - 3) 6 (x - 3) 0. Hence (x - 3) (x - 6) 0; this gives x -3 0 or x 6 0. Therefor x 3 or x 6 is the solution.

Find Your Voice as a Singer 4 Tips that Work

Find Your Voice as a Singer 4 Tips that Work Suzy S. If you look beyond the auto-tune and publicity stunts of todays top artists, youll notice there are actually a lot of strong, female role models for singers today think Adele, Florence Welch (as pictured here) and Leslie Feist, to name a few. One of the best parts of learning to sing is finding your own voice, much like these women have done.   Youll need to figure out what makes you unique and sets you apart from the crowd.   So before you start your journey, take a look at these tips for finding your voice: 1.   Take voice lessons with a classical voice teacher. Even if a contemporary or pop style is most appealing to you, dont neglect the study of classical voice training. You cant discount the important foundation of breathing techniques, vocal placement and resonance. The time spent in the voice teachers studio helps you become more keenly aware of the sensations of your natural singing voice. 2. Listen to many different vocalists and many different musical styles. A large part of vocal training is learning the delicate art of listening critically. Note whether a singer seems natural or affected and keep in mind the long-term effects a particular way of singing may have on vocal health. You will be amazed at the diversity of sounds you find, even among similar styles of music. 3.   Experiment with your own voice in the privacy of your teachers studio. Save these vulnerable times for the lesson and not the stage. Even when experimenting with different sounds and vocal placement, remember to practice good breathing and healthy technique. You dont have to compromise vocal health for style. 4.   Keep on learning. Read everything you can about singing, take in lots of diverse performances, talk with others in the field and dont be afraid to consult with voice teachers other than your own from time to time. Finding ones own singing voice is an ongoing process and as you learn more you will find that your thoughts about singing will change periodically. This is healthy and indicates a mature approach to singing. (View the full list of tips here.) Keep your ears (and mind!) open, and most of all, dont be afraid to try new things.   By experimenting with different styles, youll have a better idea of the singer youre destined to become, what makes you unique and why your fans are going to love you. 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

The Best Hindi Podcasts

The Best Hindi Podcasts Learn Hindi With Podcasts ChaptersWhy Use Podcasts To Help You To Learn Hindi?Learn Hindi Online for Free By Using PodcastsHindi Lessons OnlineIf you are wondering whether you can successfully learn a new language relying heavily on podcasts, then the answer is: yes!Language podcasts are one of the first resources you should ideally turn to when starting to learn a language like Hindi, as speaking and listening to Hindi from day one is the best way to begin and continue your journey. Streaming a radio show or video podcast service is equally as good.Fairly modern to us learners, podcasts are episodes or series which you download and listen to.By hearing your new language being spoken by natives using their mother tongue, you will hear from the offset how certain words are pronounced  and will, in turn, correct and develop your own pronunciation.What's more with podcasts, the creators of language learning ones will have their students in mind and will use each release to recap on what was previously learned an d build upon it. So, you can benefit from consecutive Hindi vocabulary lessons and gradually learn new words and phrases spoken by Hindi speakers, the official language of India.Podcasts are great as they allow you to listen and rewind and re-listen to the lessons with just a few clicks of a button. Photo credit: Serge Seva on Visual HuntAny language course without audio elements is not going to get you very far when it comes to becoming fluent.You may become proficient at reading and writing Hindi with a course that consists of documented lessons only, but listening is absolutely key if you want to take that understanding of your new language forward and be able to have conversations with Indians in their country.However, on the flip side, you cannot learn a new language just by listening to it. You need to be challenged with written work, listening exercises, and speaking practice if you want to master the language. 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You can download your favourite podcasts via iTunes or your own app store, and most devices including Windows, Android, and Apple have this facility.You can also download some great apps to learn Hindi .As we've mentioned in other blogs, listening to a language being spoken, even if just as background noise, is an excellent way to familiarise yourself with all of the sounds, the grammar and vocabulary, the humour, and more of the country's language, so if you are busy doing other things like housework, cooking dinner, commuting, or walking your dog around the block, then try to use this time effectively by listening to a podcast! It could make all the difference in how quickly you learn!Another bonus of using podcasts is that you don't have to pay or commit to a full-length language course and can also take each episode at your own pace, listening to one on repeat if that works for you. Most language podcasts will teach you basic things like ordering food, asking for the time, asking for directions, etc...When it comes to price, some podcasts may be free, but others might come with a price tag.Just because a podcast costs more, that doesn't necessarily mean it is better and, if on e is free, this doesn't automatically make it a bad choice.You need to find a resource that works well for you, your individual needs and learning methods. That said, don't be afraid to invest in a resource if you think it's right as the chances are it will make you learn much faster. You may like to inquire about whether the provider offers low-cost trials or demos for you to try out first.Save money on podcasts by checking if they offer trials or demos first. Photo credit: Images_of_Money on Visual HuntLearn Hindi Online for Free By Using PodcastsDon't know where to start when looking for a podcast adapted to learning a new language like Hindi? Take a look at some of our top podcasts suggestions below. Some of which you can catch up on right now thanks to a directory of entertaining audio files just waiting to be downloaded!HindiPod101The HindiPod101 course teaches learners of Hindi using a podcast-style format and videos. This type of language-rich content is the best way to lear n more, fast, like Hindi greetings, other Hindi phrases and all about the language and culture of northern India.All lessons are fully downloadable for offline use and include a range of awesome features such as a vocabulary database, inbuilt flashcard app, grammar lessons, lessons on adjectives and pronouns and more. Features include:-Over 880 Audio and Video Lessons -Knowledgeable and Energetic Hosts -Vocabulary Learning Tools and Spaced Repetition Flashcards -Detailed PDF Lesson Notes -Lively Community Forum and Lesson Discussion -Learn on-the-go! -Study anywhere!One of the newer additions to HindiPod101 (as part of a higher tier membership option) is personal help from your own Hindi tutor, who can answer any questions you have about the Hindi language online.With HindiPod101, you'll learn Hindi with fun, interesting and culturally relevant lessons that are easy to listen to and will prepare you for speaking with Hindi speakers in their surroundings.HindiPod101 has four flexible subscription options, ranging from a free version with minimal resources to a Premium+ option which offers a number of amazing advantages and tools.Along with the different levels of service, you can also opt for varying lengths of subscription, from 1 month to 24 months at a time. As you'd expect, a saving can be made if you commit to a longer duration.BBC Hindi PodcastBBC Hindi is part of BBC World Service, said to be the best independent international broadcaster, and which reaches more than 20 million people via digital, TV, radio and social media. It provides multimedia news content to its audience from the different regions of India.Being topical, listening to this podcast is a great way to develop your interpretation skills while also getting to know about the culture of Indian society. However, since it is not a broadcast aimed at language learners, you may find it hard to follow the stories if you are still at a beginner level. Intermediate learners may, just about, be abl e to get by!AIR Hindi BulletinsAIR broadcasts three main bulletins a day in Hindi. At 8 am, you will have the opportunity to listen to Samachar Prabhat, then Dopahar Samachar at 2:30 pm, followed by Samachar Sandhya at the later time of 8:45 pm.In addition to this schedule, hourly bulletins are also broadcast in Hindi on the channel, offering the chance to listen to short news flash pieces on rotation and improve your understanding each time you hear them. You can listen to these news-based podcasts on  Google Play or by downloading them from the Apple Store, where you can check out if a fee applies.Ramayan HindiFor something more lighthearted and way more creative, you may like to listen to some theatrical Hindi.Ramayan is an epic podcast comprising of veteran artists such as Naseeruddin Shah (Raavan), Anupam Kher (Dashrath), Om Puri (Kaal), Ratna Pathak Shah (Manthara) and Jayati Bhatia (Kaikeyi), who join together to provide a theatrical and thought-provoking performance for radi o listeners.With more than 100 episodes currently listed, you can spend time working your way through these energetic pieces of audio at any time.Ramayan Hindi is said to be like a theatre for the mind. Photo on Visual huntFind the best websites to learn Hindi thanks to Superprof's guide.Hindi Lessons OnlineLoecsenAlongside the podcasts that you've probably now got lined up, you can use other online tools to learn Hindi.For example, Loecsen is a great, efficient course adapted for learners of Hindi. The easy resource encourages you to start learning Hindi by memorising words, phrases and practical expressions that you can use in everyday life and that will be particularly useful when travelling in India.Like so many others, it believes that getting used to speaking in Hindi out loud is very good practice for those serious about becoming proficient in the language. Even just repeating your Hindi numbers or the Hindi alphabet counts as work pronunciation when it comes to your linguist ics lessons!Thanks to Superprofm get started with basic Hindi lessons.The essential topics that this course covers, in order of appearance, are:-Conversation -Learning -Colours -Numbers -Time tracking -Taxi -Feelings -Family -Bar -Restaurant -Parting -Transportation -Looking for someone -Hotel -Beach -In case of troubleIf ever you wish to listen to a trailor of a podcast, movie, or even a language course, then you should always consider visiting YouTube and seeing if they have any relevant clips to help you to choose if the feature-length audio or video is right for you.Similarly, you can simply run a search on the Internet using your preferred browser to see if others have rated the resources they have used. This is an excellent way to work out if a paid podcast or other download is good value for money, or if free broadcasts are worth listening to.

Maths Help Make Maths Tuition Fun

Maths Help Make Maths Tuition Fun How to Make Maths Fun? Yes, it's Possible! ChaptersMake Maths Lessons Great!Learn Maths Through the Internet! How to Prepare Exciting Maths TuitionLet’s be honest, maths has never been the most popular subject. It’s the age-old problem area that most people find challenging, from childhood right through to adult life.But maths doesn’t have to be hard! That’s where you, the maths tutor, come in. Whether your private tuition is aimed at primary school, GCSE, A-Level, or even university, there are many ways to appeal to students at all levels and find out how they can thrive in what is currently a problem area.You have the power to change your student’s entire approach and way of thinking when it comes to learning maths and retaining information, and help them overcome any fear or anxiety in maths.The classroom isn't always the best place to learn! Source: VisualhuntSometimes the trickiest part of maths is not having an understanding of the basics before moving on to the more complicated activities. This can make stude nts feel lost and confused, and maths becomes a chore.Once a student has fallen behind, it can be really difficult to catch up, and students often feel like they’re drowning. This is something picked up by Ousted (Office for Standards in Education) in a report on maths education â€" they found that students weren’t helped or supported enough if they fell behind, which affected their entire course of study.So it seems that maths is becoming a noticeable issue in national education. But there are many ways that private tutors can pick lost students back up, and redirect them towards success.The first step in getting your students motivated to learn maths is by re-contextualising it. This means that, by putting maths into accessible and relevant situations that your student can recognise and relate to, you will make it comprehensible, as well as fun and engaging.Making maths fun is the most crucial element in changing your student’s outlook. By showing them that maths isn’t a c hore, and that it can be really versatile and exciting, you will spark their interest and self-confidence. MyriamMaths Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £200/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr parikhMaths Teacher 5.00 (8) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KamalMaths Teacher 5.00 (9) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PetarMaths Teacher 5.00 (8) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GowsikaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RubenMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ConorMaths Teacher 4.75 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsMake Maths Lessons Great!Of course each student is different, and should be treated as such. It’s important to keep track of how your student absorbs information, the way they understand and approach challenges.Start by spending some time with your student to really work out what it is about maths that troubles them. Is it a specific topic? Is it the way it’s taught in school? Is it because they just aren’t succeeding?Once you can hone in on the issues, you can start exploring what would make maths more fun during your home tuition sessions.And now the world is your oyster! There are so many ways to make your lessons more enjoyable and creative, using tools and media such as:BooksMusicArtVideosApps and websitesBoard gamesCard gamesMock scenarios and transactionsIntroducing play into learning, especially with younger students, is really important for their development and understanding of a subject or challenge. Whatever you use, just make sure it’s age appropriate and gets your student engaged in the activity, and the sky’s the limit!Just by putting maths into a different context, you can help your student look at it with fresh eyes. Whether this is through games, mock transaction activities, cooking, or whatever method your maths student might enjoy , the crucial goal is making maths relevant.This is where you can start getting creative with your home tutoring sessions, personalising them to the individual needs of your student. Play around with different learning techniques that can be carried out through fun activities, and take note of what your student enjoys.There is a much wider scope for what you can do in terms of fun and games with younger students, particularly at primary or early secondary school age. At this age, your student is at a stage in their development where playing is still necessary for learning, so you can use this to your advantage.The most crucial part about playing games is that your student sees how fun maths can be, and how it can be applied to everyday life. In showing your own positivity and love of maths, it will rub off on your student too.Make your student aware of the various daily activities that use and rely on maths. You can think about how you might turn these activities into games that you can play with your student.You can use any games you like â€" and board games, puzzles or card games are a great place to start. Try adding in little maths problems for your student to solve, or play games involving money. A bit of competition is a great motivator â€" and a prize is always fun!Games are a great way to overcome challenges! Source: VisualhuntMaths games are great idea because they will help your student visualise the methods and the application that they need to learn. If you’re teaching your student to tell the time, for example, why not get hold of a clock to teach the lessonâ€" you can buy (or make!) pretend clocks with moveable hands, so that you can call out times and your student can adjust them accordingly.When learning how to handle and count money with younger students, there are lots of fun ways to engage them and put their learning into practice. You might decide that you could have a go at a setting up a shop, or go on a little spending spree, all in th e comfort of your home!By designing a pretend shop or café, you can make money and transactions fun. Outline a budget, a menu and some prices, and let the games begin.If you want to make things a bit more challenging, why not introduce some vouchers and have a go at working out discounts and percentages. Swap places as you pay, so that your student can understand about both sides of a transaction.Learn Maths Through the Internet!The internet is pivotal when exploring fun ways to teach maths. Just a simple internet search of ‘maths games’ or ‘make maths fun’ will bring you pages of results, including articles, advice and guidance, and all sorts of games and resources to try.If you’re looking to work on particular aspects of your student’s syllabus, BBC Bitesize  is a brilliant tool. You can hone in on particular topics that directly follow the national curriculum, available for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, for both primary and secondary school.If you’ re looking for free online maths tools that stem away from specific course specifications and just focus on learning basic maths principles and fun games, then have a look at Educators Technology  who have set out a list of links and ideas to get you started.For more ideas on which games and activities to try to be a fun maths tutor, check out our blog post on maths games!How to Prepare Exciting Maths TuitionTo get started, put aside some time to really research and play around with ideas. Make a list of ideas you might have yourself, perhaps you have something in mind for a particular topic that’s been tricky for your student.As the tutor, it’s important to have a go yourself at any of the apps and websites you might want to use, or that have been recommended to you, before you go on to suggest them for your student to use.This goes for any resources you find during your search, just have a quick scan to make sure they will be useful, appropriate, and most importantly, fun to u se during your private tutoring sessions.Outline a brief lesson plan, to make sure that all the bases are covered and your student is still receiving what they need from you in terms of curriculum and tackling specific problems. But this is where you can start weaving in some fun and games to your sessions.Play around with games and roles. Source: VisualhuntRemember to keep your plan adjustable, as it is subject to change. After all, you need to notice how your student is responding to the activities you have set out. If they are having fun, great! Keep track of what works, what might need tweaking, and your student’s individual progress.If they still seem to be struggling, or if you think they aren’t enjoying something, move on! You’ll find that much of it is a case of trial and error, and practice makes perfect. It’s important here, too, to keep track of what didn’t work and why, and how you could improve for next time.It might be a good idea to set your student a bit of homework as well. It doesn’t have to anything too big or strenuous, it could even be as simple as trying out a new app or completing a section on BBC Bitesize, for example.By encouraging your student to keep working at their maths in their own time, they will naturally get better and better. By setting work that is fun, manageable, and that doesn’t resemble the dull and difficult exercised they do at school, then you can help them build a new relationship with maths â€" one of pleasure and confidence.