Friday, March 27, 2020

Introduction to the Wyzant Japanese Tutor

Introduction to the Wyzant Japanese TutorIf you are trying to teach English to a Japanese student then you will be using a Wyzant Japanese Tutor. In this article I want to give you a good introduction to this product. By the time you finish reading this you should have a better understanding of this wonderful piece of equipment.The Wyzant Japanese Teacher is a combination of classroom teaching and online learning. These two things are great because it allows you to do both at the same time without having to lose any of your progress. This type of system uses a flexible platform that allows it to adjust to your needs as an instructor. You can also easily add classes and lessons that you think would be helpful for your students.In order to get a hold of the Wyzant system, you will need to download the software onto your computer. This software will then enable you to have access to the materials you need.Having a good teacher is important when teaching English to a Japanese student. So metimes just being able to read and write is not enough, especially if you are starting from the ground up. This system allows you to be able to actually show your students how to do something with the help of video lessons, drills and a lot more.There are many types of material you can choose from, all of which will go through the actual class. These are the materials that go through the actual class and give the students practice exercises, questions and more.Some people may not find the software that comes with the Wyzant system to be that useful, and this is because they are not used to using it as part of the actual course. There are a number of other sites on the internet that can help you with this, but Iwould recommend that you use the one I mentioned in my first paragraph. As mentioned before, this is by far the best site out there for using this type of software and you should use it for teaching your English students.Overall, the Wyzant Japanese tutor is a great piece of equipment that can really benefit your students. Even if you don't find this to be your preferred choice, there are plenty of other options you may want to consider.

Friday, March 6, 2020

English Conversation Classes and Valentines Day With Kina Grannis

English Conversation Classes and Valentines Day With Kina Grannis St. Valentine’s Day, which falls on February 14, is the day in which love and lovers are celebrated worldwide. Have you ever wondered who St. Valentine was and why he is so associated with love? Let’s see if we can answer this.Who was St. Valentine?Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question. History books tell us that there were a number of Valentines throughout history who were Christian martyrs and who were said to have performed miracles after their death to achieve sainthood. However, during the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius II there was a young priest named Valentine who defied the emperor’s wishes than young men remain single (so they would fight in his army) and married young lovers in secret. For this reason he was sentenced and put to death. While in custody awaiting his death he allegedly fell in love with the jailer’s daughter and wrote her love letters signed “from your Valentine.”How do you celebrate St.Valentine’s Day?Will you give your love d one a Valentine card with a special verse?Will you give your partner a romantic gift like heart-shaped chocolates or flowers?Will you take your partner for a candlelit meal?Will you cover the house with rose petals?Will you read romantic poetry to your loved one?Have you ever received a Valentine card from a secret admirer?Did you try to find out who it was from?How did it make you feel?Flattered?Embarrassed?Nervous?Scared?Interested?Happy?While you think about this, here is a song to get you in the mood for this years Valentines Day, Kina Grannis Valentine.Did you find this blog helpful? Feel free to share it on Facebook and Twitter.English Classes | Aulas Inglês | Cursos Inglés

Join Us for Our Volunteer Kickoff Party! - Heart Math Tutoring

Join Us for Our Volunteer Kickoff Party! - Heart Math Tutoring Join Us for Our Volunteer Kickoff Party! Join Us for Our Volunteer Kickoff Party! September 17, 2019 Heart Tutoring is hosting a Volunteer Kickoff Party to celebrate the start of the tutoring season! Join us at 8.2.0 Pizzeria Bar on Thursday, September 26, from 6-7:30 PM. RSVP below! 8.2.0 is located at820 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC 28206 They have free parking in the parking deck and lot across the street. Just tell the parking attendant you’re visiting 8.2.0, and they’ll validate your ticket with any purchase! First Name*Last Name*Email Address*RSVP*I will be there!I wont be able to make it.How many additional guests are you bringing?* jQuery(document).bind('gform_post_render', function(event, formId, currentPage){if(formId == 28) {} } );jQuery(document).bind('gform_post_conditional_logic', function(event, formId, fields, isInit){} ); jQuery(document).ready(function(){jQuery(document).trigger('gform_post_render', [28, 1]) } );

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Understanding Common Core Science Grades 6-10

Understanding Common Core Science Grades 6-10 Tips From an Orange County Science Tutor: Understanding Common Core Science: Grades 6-10 Tips From an Orange County Science Tutor: Understanding Common Core Science: Grades 6-10 Southern California parents are wondering what will be expected of their children as they go through Common Core from kindergarten through 12th grade. There are many new things to learn about, and its important for parents to know if their young learner is where they need to be academically for their particular grade or age group. Considering all the information out there, its easier to learn about it if it’s broken down into smaller parts. One of the things Common Core emphasizes is English Language Arts Standards as they relate to science and technical subjects. So what exactly does this mean? Arent English and science supposed to be two separate subjects? The Common Core essentially takes the skills of critical reading and comprehension and applies them to other subjects, in this case, science. Lets take a look at some of the key skills students need to know and at what level (READ: Online Research: Whats Legit?). 1. Grades 6-8 First, students should be able to cite their source for any scientific analysis. Students should also be able to separate any prior knowledge they have about a particular technical or scientific subject from specific texts they are reading in class. They should be able to follow multiple steps when conducting a science experiment or project. These key ideas sound similar to what a English language arts student would do in English class. The same general theory is applied to other subjects. Additionally, students should be able to understand any terms or phrases that relate specifically to the subject at hand. In grade 6 through 8, students will be expected only to understand terms relevant to their particular age group. In addition to new vocabulary, science students will be expected to analyze the specific structure that an author uses in a science-specific text. Further, students are expected to understand the authors purpose for their particular  piece of writing (READ: Tips from an Irvine English tutor: decoding literature). This is a lot for students to learn already, and to be successful they will have to have skills in both the written language and science itself. In addition to the aforementioned qualities, students will be expected to integrate their knowledge and ideas. Specifically, students will need to integrate information in written text and apply it to visual text (charts, graphs, etc). Also important is the ability for students to distinguish between stated fact, reasonable opinion, and conjecture. Moreover, students will be expected to compare and contrast information from any number of sources. 2. Grades 9-10 Once students have mastered science and technical subjects at the middle school level, they will need to adjust their capabilities to meet the demands high school. In addition to skills developed to proficiency by the end of 8th grade, students in 9th and 10th grade will be expected to achieved the following. A Attend to specific details of explanations of cited texts. B-  Figure out the central idea of a text and provide an accurate summary of that text. C- Pay attention to special cases and deviations from a multiple step scientific procedure or experiment. D- Learn science-specific vocabulary at the 9th and 10th grade levels. E-   Be able to determine and notate when previous experiments differ or contrast from current experiments. If some of this information seems complicated or overly difficult, youre not alone. The Common Core expects a lot of our students and it can feel overwhelming to both students themselves and their families who are trying to help. In addition to following any updates and changes in education news, its a good idea for students to locate the appropriate support while they’re still doing well in the classroom. Whether students decide to work with a study group, educational consultant, or with their families, they are more likely to be successful if they dont have to go it alone. Also, its more important now than ever for parents to be in continuous communication with their childs teacher to determine if they are meeting the standards or if they need some extra help. Source: Common Core Standards Is your son or daughter struggling with common core standards for science? Achieve success with the assistance of an Orange County private science tutor from TutorNerds! Call us today for more information. 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 write.

Shanghai Dison Private Kindergarten

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6 Healthy Office Snacks to Keep at Work

6 Healthy Office Snacks to Keep at Work Image: unsplash.com 1. Hummus and vegetables Packing yourself some hummus and vegetables is a great idea for a healthy office snack. You can always change up your hummus flavor if the snack gets boring or repetitive, but you cant go wrong with any flavor. The crunchier the vegetable, the easier it is to snack because you only really need the vegetable to dip into the hummus. Try out carrots, celery, snap peas, and more to pair with your hummus. If vegetables arent your cup of tea, you can always switch them out for pita chips or your favorite crackers for a change of pace. 2. Fruit Fruit can be pretty inexpensive and easy to prepare for a healthy office snack. Try something like a fruit salad as a combination of your favorite fruit or seasonal fruit as your office snack. Fruit can also pair well with almond butter to make the snack more filling try apples or bananas with your favorite nut butter smeared on top. If you are looking for something more shelf-stable to keep stashed in your desk, buy some dried fruit for a healthy office snack. A bag of dried mango or banana chips can make a great snack and also satisfy your sweet tooth without doing too much damage. 3.   Trail Mix   This snack can be an instant favorite for healthy office snacks. You can go for store-bought and pre-made trail mixes to add to your healthy office mixes, or you can go on to build your own. If you are considering making your own trail mix as a healthy office snack, consider some of the following ideas when building your tasty combination: Nuts. Nuts can make the trail mix a lot more filling, try out peanuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts, or pistachios. Seeds: pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds. Dried fruit: apricots, mango, coconut, papaya, apple, banana, or raisins. Candy: chocolate chips, small candy like MMs Yogurt chips 4. Granola and protein bars Granola bars are an easy go-to when it comes to healthy office snacks because they are relatively mess-free and come in a variety of options. You can choose your own texture, either chewy or crunchy. You can change up the flavors, going with a more fruity flavor or something to satisfy your sweet tooth with a chocolate-flavored bar. Granola bars are perfect to keep stashed in your desk drawer or bag because they have a long shelf life. Rather than going for ones that look delicious, try going for ones that are in the type of flavor you would typically try but also are packed with nutrients or protein. Protein bars come in a seemingly endless amount of styles, anywhere from a typical granola bar to a giant cookie. Buying healthy office snacks has never been easier. 5. Yogurt and other fixings If you have access to a fridge, yogurt can make a great healthy office snack. Greek yogurt can be very filling by itself but you can also jazz it up by adding your own toppings. Fresh fruit can be added to give it extra flavor, try fruit like bananas, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Granola and nuts can add extra protein and crunch to your snack. 6. Chickpeas Chickpeas can be the perfect office snack because they are healthy, inexpensive, and simple to make. Of course, you can always buy chickpeas that are already prepped for your snacking pleasure, but making your own can be just as easy and more fulfilling when you know exactly what has gone into the snack you are consuming. For a simple recipe, drain a can of chickpeas and season them however you want. Garlic salt, pepper, chili powder, buffalo sauce, or barbecue sauce are just a few easier seasonings, but you can go with whatever flavor profile your heart desires. Put them on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven at 350 for 45 minutes and you have a tray of chickpeas ready for snacking at the office. Healthy office snacks dont need to put a damper on your workday. With these six snack ideas, I hope you find your office munching all the easier!

Foreshadowing my way to Japan

Foreshadowing my way to Japan By  Christen McGregorIt was the summer of 2005 and two of my closest friends, Walter and Chris, were to leave for Japan for two weeks. The three of us thought it would be devastating - how could we be apart for two weeks? I didn’t know then that what followed after those two weeks would change my path throughout college, and beyond.I remember the days shortly after their return being filled with stories of visiting Lake Biwa, eating okonomiyaki (a type of Japanese pancake), and a strange encounter with police because of mistaken identity. It didn’t take long for me to become enthralled with Japan through their stories.What resulted from their trip were many late nights at Starbucks reading and discussing Confucius Lives Next Door, an amazing book written about the culture of Japan â€" from taking your shoes off upon entering a house to the moral ramifications if a Japanese person decides to steal. It was captivating and I wanted to learn more. I was to start college that fall and decided to take a path similar to that of my two best friends. I enrolled in a Japanese language course and a Japanese history course. This was only the beginning.That was seven years ago. Today I live in Shiga Prefecture, the same prefecture that houses Lake Biwa, the lake that my friends visited on their first journey. For 1.5 years I taught in Junior High. It was challenging at times, but very rewarding. I ate lunch every day with my students, a group of boys in particular I’m close with and even now try to attend most of their basketball games. Teaching itself can be difficult, especially in the extreme heat of summer and dire cold of winter but the students and faculty make the experience worth it.Living in Japan can be rough. I’m not going to sugarcoat it and say that it’s all cute anime and Pokémon battles every day. I have dealt with obtaining a driver’s license, moving apartments, and going to doctor appointments on my own. The language barrier can be exhausting a t times, but I can see that everyone I interact with at least appreciates I’m trying to communicate with them. Becoming active in your city or a small community will make you feel like a true member of Japan’s society. Not only that, but it will give you a chance to exchange knowledge of your native culture and language while learning about Japan’s.Christen McGregor is a  Teach Away  teacher in  Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Salts Definition

Salts DefinitionThere are several types of salts. In terms of the meaning of salts, they are salts that have a molecular structure that is similar to liquid. These substances are found in nature and can be produced artificially by means of catalysts. The first and oldest type of salt is magnesia.Magnesia is a product of mining. It is made of iron, zinc, manganese, magnesium, and potassium. To get the magnesia, the ore is taken to the surface, where it is oxidized by fire. Once oxidized, it changes from its solid to a liquid, which can then be crushed to extract the powder. This type of salt is commonly used for making marbles.The aqueous form of lithium hydroxide is commonly used in the production of lithium-ion batteries, or other forms of batteries such as rechargeable batteries. These batteries are rechargeable, because the production of them is limited by the supply of lithium. Aqueous batteries also have the advantage of being easy to store, since they do not need a large area t o hold them, since they easily retain their shape when stored.Another aqueous salt is zeolite. This aqueous form of salt is often used in food manufacturing. The word 'zeolite' was coined by Dr. Sidney Overstreet, a microbiologist from Cornell University. Zeolite is formed by the chemical reaction of metals with oxygen, and is the most common form of glass that is used in roofing.Zeolite is also used in the field of medical science. It is a highly sought after compound in the field of cancer research, because it acts as a prophylactic against many cancerous diseases. Aqueous form of zeolite is also used in dental and orthodontic equipment, and in the treatment of diseases caused by calcium and sodium deposits in the bone and teeth.Aqueous salt is used for many purposes, such as cleaning, as an antibacterial agent, as a dry ingredient, as a lubricant, and as a cleaning agent. Some of the salts, particularly those that contain oxygen, are used to make magnets. Several of the salts are used in the manufacturing of fuels and in the processing of raw materials such as chemicals.

Hunter College Chinese Tutor - How Do You Know Which One is the Right One For You?

Hunter College Chinese Tutor - How Do You Know Which One is the Right One For You?When it comes to finding a Chinese tutor, how do you know which one to choose? How do you know that your hunter college Chinese tutor is the right one for you? The reason you should be looking for a good one is because you will need help with a variety of things. Whether you are learning Chinese for yourself or for someone else, learning Chinese is quite easy once you know how to make it happen.Studying Chinese can take you many years, so it's important to get the best possible teacher around. Many people are so intimidated by learning the language that they give up when they don't learn at a very fast pace. This is not the way to go if you want to learn a language.When you see an advertisement for a Hunter College Chinese tutor, you will find out if this person is going to be great at teaching you. It's important to make sure you can get the best tutor you can find, because you will be learning for man y years to come and you want to get the best teacher you can.A good Hunter College Chinese tutor has a great attitude about helping others. He or she also loves to learn new things and wants to help you learn. They want to make you comfortable and happy while they teach you.One of the things you should know is that you will need to be patient and you will have to learn the new things. If you go to a tutor that you aren't happy with, you will never make progress.You want to make sure you look for a tutor that uses correct techniques. If a tutor is rude or mean to you, you won't want to be with him or her for long.In order to find the best tutors, you need to find one that makes you comfortable and you need to be willing to learn. Your tutor needs to make you feel as if you are not in high school anymore and that you are old enough to go to class and be responsible for your own education. Once you find the best Hunter College Chinese tutor, you will be amazed at how fast you are able to learn and make progress.