Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Getting A Free Chemistry Tutor Online

Getting A Free Chemistry Tutor OnlineFinding a free chemistry tutor online is no different than looking for a free teacher or tutor. Of course, there are plenty of schools that offer the services of such teachers, however, these are usually one time only and thus it is not enough to save money. The best thing about getting a chemistry tutor online is that you get the convenience of working whenever you want to. Therefore, you can earn an income from home as well as study and teach at the same time.Just because you get paid does not mean that you need to work one day a week. There are plenty of online courses that are very low priced as compared to the regular ones, but still require a lot of study. It is much better to choose a course that is intended for people who want to earn more than just by learning. Moreover, such a course gives you the chance to learn more skills.This is a good place to start as there are many online chemistry tutors who provide the students with the necessar y skills. After all, it is important to know your material in order to solve the problems that come up. So, try to look out for a chemistry tutor who offers the right course and plan to spend a few hours each day on it.Take note that you should expect to make some amount of money as a tutor. The reason is that the school that you hire will require that you spend time on their course. The great thing about taking a school course is that you can make some extra money every month while still getting a good understanding of the subject.Online, there are lots of options for you to choose from. There are lots of tips which can help you identify which online chemistry tutor you will prefer. Some tips include determining the reputation of the online tutor and reading the feedbacks or reviews from previous students.Choose wisely and make sure that you have enough time. The deadline will help you plan ahead.Online chemistry tutors are willing to give a number of tips so that you can be succes sful. However, they will also help you if you ask questions. It is up to you to determine which online chemistry tutor is best for you.

Friday, March 6, 2020

The Importance of Writing Skills

The Importance of Writing Skills Once the sentence-diagramming and short-essay days of grade school and high school are behind you, it can be easy to think you have all the writing foundation you need and no further perfecting is necessary especially if you choose a major in college that doesn't require extensive writing. Once you reach college, however, you may be surprised at how many non-English programs do require a great deal of writing (communications, history, and political science, to name a few). This writing may come in the form of lengthy essays, research papers, exams, projects, and proposals. Below, you will discover the key reasons writing skills are vital and just how you can enhance those skills: Proper writing skills can carry you through a variety of tasks Believe it or not, no matter what major you choose, you will at some point be required to write something. Every major will have testing in its courses some of which will be short answer or essay exams, which require well-rounded responses. This is where skills you learned in middle school come into play; the importance of structuring your essays, having a beginning, middle, and end, and utilizing proper transitions are all important. These are all elements that, whether you like it or not, follow you into your college courses, and having proper writing skills can help you make a great impression on any professor or class. [RELATED: 4 Confusing Grammar Rules Cleared Up] With confidence in your writing skills, you won't have to rely on others Hypothetical situation: The dreaded group project of the semester rolls around and youre dividing up the tasks. You see the perfect opportunity to let another student in the group take on the task of writing the paper or proposal involved. However, that person doesn't turn in what they were supposed to on time and your group is docked points. In situations like these, having confidence in your own writing can come in handy. You shouldnt compose the entire project yourself, but you will have more freedom to take a leadership role in the group to ensure everything is packaged and turned in on time. Your confidence can also allow you to provide helpful feedback to your group members as you work together to achieve your goals (after all, you shouldnt be doing the entire project yourself!). Dont forget to also openly be receptive to feedback, too another group member may feel just as confident in his or her writing and be able to exchange valuable notes with you. Less revisions = more productivity As we have established, writing some form of content will be inevitable in your college career. This means that the less you work toward building confidence in your writing, the more time you will inevitably spend editing and revising your work. If you can learn from the critiques, you will eventually be able to spend less time fixing your work and more time being productive in other aspects of your life and education. This isnt to say that revising will never be necessary, because even the strongest writers go through a few proofreads! The idea is simply to minimize the need for extra rewrites. The more you refine your skills, the closer youll be to your final product with your initial writing drafts. [RELATED: Top 10 Essay Editing Tips] Writing is a lifelong skill The skill of writing doesn't end when you graduate college. Most job fields will require some type of writing, even if that is simply your resume and cover letter to apply for the job. Whatever it may be, writing skills can make you a more well-rounded job applicant. Dont forget about the ever-so-frequent art of writing emails, as well! This comes up every day in most jobs, and being able to compose well-written emails on a whim will only help you (whereas poorly-written emails could taint your reputation). Bonus Tip: Take advantage of resources! As long as youre on campus, you might as well take advantage of the many campus resources available to you (youll miss them when you graduate!). Check out the writing center on campus or meet with your professors during their office hours. Taking initiative in either of these capacities can help you figure out where you are going wrong and steer you in the right direction. Also note that many TAs may accept rough drafts of papers (if they are delivered far enough in advance) to look over and give you guidance on, which can help you get an idea for what your final draft should look like. It is easy to simply say writing is not your skill and feel sufficient leaving it at that. The ability to properly transition paragraphs and organize thoughts on paper is something that will follow you throughout your life, not only in schooling, but in the job field as well. The good news is there are always resources, such as writing tutoring, and other ways to practice this skill so you can feel more confident in your abilities. Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

GMAT Interviews Improving on GMAT Quant

GMAT Interviews Improving on GMAT Quant GMAT MBA Admissions Blog We conducted a phone interview with Holly, who worked with one of our most senior GMAT tutors, Jim, to improve her quantitative score on the GMAT. --- Return to Main Interviews Page The Student: Holly A young professional working long hours, Holly was looking to break the 700 barrier on her GMAT, with a particular focus on improving her GMAT Quant score. After doing a significant amount of research on GMAT tutors in Chicago, she settled on MyGuru due to the quality of our tutors and our boutique, customized feel (her words). The Tutor: Jim Jim has undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Physics from Cornell University and a PhD in Physics from the University of Chicago. He's been a physics and math tutor in Chicago for over 15 years, and regularly does ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT test prep as well. His specialty is Quant, but he helps students with all sections of these tests. Results Not only did Holly break the 700 barrier, she scored a 760 - an excellent score that sets her up well for admission into the top MBA programs in the U.S. Listen to the Interview

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Let LOI Be Your One-Stop Shop For English Idioms

Let LOI Be Your One-Stop Shop For English Idioms For learners of the English  language,  understanding and using English idioms is a never-ending process.  It might feel like your progress moves at a snails pace.  Maybe you have spent  time  learning  dozens of common English idioms and youve been using them successfully.  Thats great!  But what about when you encounter an English idiom for the first time?  This can be tricky because idioms are expressions without a literal meaning.  One of our talented instructors at LOI, Peter, created this interesting and helpful  post that shines a light on a new way to understand  English idioms:https://www.skypeenglishclasses.com/idiomatic-expressions/About English Idioms:Today well be putting some of Peters helpful advice into practice.  If you are reading this post, you obviously have a strong appetite for learning, so, lets get started!Fill in the blanks with  the idiomatic expressions used in this video.  Then, match the expression to a definition listed.  As Peter states in his post, its important to listen for the context, paying attention to facial expression.  Its also helpful to listen for expressions people say commonly, and try to use those more often.  Todays lesson will help you do just that.  We are always  over the moon when we see your responses and get to help by correcting and giving explanations.  So, write your responses in the comments section.  Or, if youd like to spend quality time practicing with a native speaker, schedule a class!Listening Section and Exercise:To see how lithium is pulled from the earth, I went to visit the operations of the ______ ______, SQM.Hes a cheerful engineer who has _____ _____  working in The Great Void.Over millions of years, minerals from the mountains _____ into  the ground.From there, its __ __ ___ ___  to __ ___ _____  and evaporate away the water, _______  the minerals and salt ______.  This is __________ _____.You guys must be excited that Teslas are selling well and that everybodys _______ ____  e lectric cars now.Chile may have the largest lithium deposits in the world, but its starting to ____ ______  countries like Australia and China when it comes to production.In China its a ___-____ ____  with the mining and battery production happening together.This is a ____  Chilean companies have been unwilling to  ____.The feds have put strict quotas on lithium production, and theyve also been trying to act tough and ____ ____  after some politicos were accused of taking bribes from the mines.Environmentalists arent  ____ ____ of the mines either.But there are some  __ ___ ___ _____.Alejandro  ___ _ _____.These odd marvels ____  the modern world  __.Matching and Gap Fill:Next, use the context to match your answers to the following meanings:a.  disappear/go awayb.  batteryc.  starting to liked.  make things in our lives work welle.  people  who really like somethingf.  dominating the respective fieldg.  done something for yearsh. sucki.  has a correct ideaj.  positive aspects of a j obk.  do something risky with hope of successl. prevent embarrassment, shame or judgement of othersm. do its jobn.  place to buy everything at onceo.  become less successfulp.  the suns responsibilityHopefully by this point in the lesson, your relationship with idioms is getting warmer.  Several of these expressions  can also be categorized according to Peters grouping method:Expressions about life: roadExpressions about time:  moneyExpressions about knowledge: foodExpressions about relationships: temperatureExpressions about economics: gardeningExpressions about opinions: buildingExpressions about truth: archaeologyExpressions about intelligence: lightExpressions about opinions: geographyGrouping idioms in this way makes them easier to understand and put into context.  So now the next part of the lesson is to look at each of the following idiomatic expressions and place them into one of the categories above.example: spent years: time/moneygetting into:  _______/________fall behin d: _______/________leave behind: _______/________take a leap (of faith):  _______/________has a point (of view): _______/________make the world run: _______/________Find the English Idioms:Finally, you might have noticed that there are 7  idioms written throughout this post.  Find each idiom and place it in the correct category.  Then, for an extra challenge, write what you think the meaning is according to the category and context of the sentence!  Dont forget to write your responses in the comments section.If you still dont feel like these idioms are crystal clear, were happy to answer your questions in the comments section below, but were even happier to speak with you in a one-on-one lesson, so schedule a class today!

The Ultimate Guide to Learning Slavic Languages Tips, Tricks and Important Stats

The Ultimate Guide to Learning Slavic Languages Tips, Tricks and Important Stats The Ultimate Guide to Learning Slavic Languages: Tips, Tricks and Important Stats Countries across Central and Eastern Europe have a lot in common.And were not just talking about an overwhelming fondness for pickled and fermented foods.In fact, the Slavic language unites countries across the region under a banner of beautiful and unique sounds.There are many  languages spoken in Europe, but chances are that when you think about learning Slavic languages, you first consider  learning Russian  because its one of the most common languages.And thats great! Well talk more about Russian in this post. But  there are many more options than you might realizeâ€"including opportunities to double up on some interesting related languages.There are many  advantages of learning a foreign language, and its important  consider which language to learn. Well get you started in your Slavic studies.  Heres everything you need to know to find out which Slavic language interests you most and start learning your Slavic language of choice! History of the Slavic LanguagesSlavic languages are a group of related languages that emerged among the Slavs, an ethnic group whose origins are little known.According to Ancient History Encyclopedia, the first noted records of the Slavs appeared in the sixth century. However, the group itself likely had far older origins.The Slavic language is thought to stem from Proto-Slavic, which itself stems from Proto-Indo-European.According to The Origins of the Slavs: A Linguists View,  the initial split from Proto-Indo-European occurred around 3000 BC. From that point, Indo-European languages continued to evolve into separate distinct languages, including Proto-Slavic, the root language of all Slavic languages spoken today.The Indo-European family is huge, so Slavic languages have a lot of brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts and even a few uncles whove been pushed to the edge of the family tree for their wild antics.Other branches of the Indo-European language family include Celtic, Germanic, Romance, Baltic and Indo-Iranian languages. T o give you a sense of how big this family is, those branches include everything from Bengali to Persian to Greek to English to Swedish.While the Slavic languages are quite different from their relatives in many ways, this interconnectedness does make for some convenient learning shortcuts, as well explore more specifically later in this post.Where Slavic Speakers AreEncyclopedia Britannica reports that there are an estimated 315 million speakers of Slavic languages.Slavic languages are spoken in Central Europe, the Balkans, most of Eastern Europe and large chunks of Northern Asia. There are also pockets of speakers of Slavic languages distributed in communities around the world.Resources for Learning Slavic LanguagesBefore we explore the ins and outs of some exciting and popular Slavic languages, lets get familiar with the diverse resources you can use for focused study.Transparent LanguageSlavic languages offered:  Belarusian, Bulgarian, Czech, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Slovak a nd Ukrainian. It also offers Serbo-Croatian as several separate languages: Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.Transparent Language offers language learning software to take your Slavic skills to the next level.Since Transparent Language offers a flexible learning path, its adaptable to beginning or experienced students. You can follow Transparent Languages designed learning path or start where you like.The wide array of activities offered in Transparent Languages programs helps you build speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Transparent Language even uses voice-enabled technology to help you perfect your pronunciation.FluentUSlavic languages offered: Russian.Later in this post youll notice a theme among Slavic languages: grammar pitfalls, unfamiliar alphabets, tricky pronunciationsOne of the fastest, most effective ways to minimize those difficulties is to dive head-first into the language. By surrounding yourself with the sounds of native speakers, youll naturally start to un derstand the mechanics of the language without painful memorization drills.FluentU is designed to make this type of immersive learning experience both entertaining and effective. Youll get real-world Russian videos (like movie trailers, music videos, inspiring talks and more).With FluentU, youll learn real Russianâ€"the same way that real people speak it. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps t rack of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.Since the videos are organized by level, youll always have something fun but productive to watch.MYLANGUAGESSlavic languages offered: Belarusian, Bulgarian, Czech, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Slovak, Slovene and Ukrainian. It also offers Serbo-Croatian as Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin and Serbian.Since MYLANGUAGES is free, its a great choice for anyone looking to dabble in learning a new Slavic language.For a free resource, the options are remarkable. Lessons are available to teach you all the basics of the language, including the alphabet, grammar rules and key vocabulary. There are also additional resources, like reading excerpts, dictionaries and language learning games.Since MYLANGUAGES does not offer audio pronunciation of vocabulary, however, you might want to pair it with additional resources to optimize your learning.Learn101Slavic la nguages offered:  Belarusian, Bulgarian, Czech, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Slovak, Slovene and Ukrainian. It also offers Serbo-Croatian as well as Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.Learn101 is another free option with everything a beginning student could hope for.Learn101 offers alphabet lessons, basic grammar lessons, common vocabulary/phrases and even a test to check your learning. Plus, vocabulary lists also feature audio to help you nail down your listening and pronunciation.ilanguagesSlavic languages offered:  Belarusian, Bulgarian, Czech, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Slovak, Slovene and Ukrainian. It also offers Serbo-Croatian as Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.Since you can never have too many free learning resources, heres another one!If youre looking for basic grammar lessons, vocabulary and common phrases, ilanguages has your back. Plus, these lessons also contain audio.Flashcards are available to help reinforce your learning, and ilanguages offers a quiz to see how much youve learned. Another unique feature of ilanguages is that it has a special section that focuses on the most common words.Live LinguaSlavic languages offered:  Belarusian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian (four different categories based on region) and Ukrainian. It also offers Serbo-Croatian and Serbian.While Live Lingua might be most known for its Skype lessons, it also offers a ton of free learning materials.What precisely is available varies by language, but common offerings include structured language courses, often containing both an e-book and audio.Most of these courses target beginning-level students, teaching the alphabet, fundamental grammar rules and basic vocabulary.The Ultimate Guide to Learning Slavic Languages: Tips, Tricks and Important StatsThe following list contains the most common Slavic languages alive today. This list is broken down into increasingly narrow family groups.Its important to note that the narrower the family group, the more similar the languages will be. In many cases, languages that are closely related may even be mutually intelligible, meaning speakers of one language can understand the other to some degree.For instance, Macedonian and Bulgarian are both members of the Eastern group of the South Slavic branch, so theyre closely related. Since Serbo-Croatian and Slovene are in the Western group of the same South Slavic branch, theyre slightly more distantly related. Still more distantly related would be Russian, since its from a completely different branch of the Slavic language.So why does all this matter? For language learners, its important to consider because it can help you learn multiple languages simultaneously.  Pairing similar languages  is a convenient way to learn more than one at once, and the more similar the languages are, the easier itll be to learn them simultaneously.Here are some common Slavic languages you might consider learning.West Slavic LanguagesAs the name would suggest, the West Slavic language f amily contains some of the westernmost Slavic languages.Lechitic FamilyPolish:While Polish isnt the only member of the Lechitic group, its certainly the most well known. Ethnologue estimates that there are over 37 million speakers of Polish within Poland and over 3 million more speakers spread across the world.Language learners might be especially interested in Polish because its one of the most widely spoken Slavic languages, but it still uses the Latin alphabet. That means its  a little less daunting for English speakers than other popular Slavic languages like Russian and Ukrainian, which require learning a whole new alphabet.There are, however, still many tricky aspects of the Polish language, including challenging pronunciations and a case system. But if youre already looking to learn a Slavic language, these things probably do not intimidate you!Czech-Slovak FamilyCzech:According the Ethnologue, Czech is spoken by over 10 million people in the Czech Republic and nearly 3 milli on more around the world.Czech is a popular choice with language learners because it uses the Latin alphabet and the Czech Republic is particularly popular with tourists. But, like other Slavic languages, if youre not careful, you could fall victim to tricky pronunciations and the dreaded case system.While Czech and Slovak vary in a number of ways, they do have enough mutual intelligibility to allow you to understand a fair amount of one by learning the other. Learning the two languages simultaneously should also be convenient.Slovak:According to Ethnologue, Slovak is spoken by over 4.7 million people in Slovakia and more than 2 million more people around the world.While it does have a case system and some tricky pronunciations, language learners will appreciate that Slovak uses the Latin alphabet and is so closely related to Czech.South Slavic LanguagesSouth Slavic languages are grouped in the southeastern corner of Europe, primarily in the Balkans.Western FamilySlovene:According t o Ethnologue, Slovene is spoken by over 1.9 million people in Slovenia and nearly 200,000 more around the world.Also called Slovenian, Slovene is one of the newer Slavic languages, having been formed in the 1700s from a range of dialect groups. Its still one of the most diverse Slavic languages, with a wide array of different dialects.While theyre technically related, Slovene is not particularly mutually intelligible with Serbo-Croatian (covered below), except for a few dialects along the Slovenian border. Theres also some similarity between Slovene and West Slavic languages, though again, there isnt a lot of mutual intelligibility.Slovene uses the case system, has some difficult pronunciations and features some other tricky grammar rules.For instance, while most European languages have singular and plural nouns, Slovene also features dual grammatical number to express when there are two of something. Additionally, the Huffington Post notes that the huge array of dialects can make i t difficult for speakers of Slovene to understand one another.For language learners, though, Slovene still has its appeal. It uses the Latin alphabet and the languages uniqueness sets it apart.Serbo-Croatian:Serbo-Croatian (sometimes abbreviated BCS) is a macro-language made up of Serbian, Montenegrin, Croatian and Bosnian, though Serbian and Montenegrin are often grouped together. While there are a few minor differences, these similar languages are mutually intelligible and the division between them is largely political.According to Ethnologue, Serbo-Croatian is spoken by over 15 million people. Bosnian is spoken by over 1.1 million people in Bosnia and nearly 400,000 more around the world. Croatian is spoken by about 4.2 million people in Croatia and about 2.3 million more around the world. Serbian/Montenegrin is spoken by about 6.3 million people in Serbia and Montenegro and another 2.1 million around the world.Montenegro split from Serbia  in the 2000s, so this language is still developing standards.One of the most notable differences between these languages is alphabet use. Serbian uses both the Cyrillic and Latin alphabets. Bosnian technically uses both alphabets, but it mostly uses the Latin alphabet. Croatian uses the Latin alphabet. As the Montenegrin language develops, theres a preference for the Latin alphabet.Language learners might face standard Slavic language challenges here, like the case system. However, language learners also benefit from being able to choose whether they prefer to use the Latin or Cyrillic alphabet. Its very rare to be able to have options like this when learning a language!Additionally, the region is popular with tourists, so some students might want to learn Serbo-Croatian to prepare for travels.Eastern FamilyMacedonian:According to Ethnologue, Macedonian is spoken by over 1.3 million people in Macedonia and over 2 million more around the world.Macedonian and Bulgarian (covered below) are mutually intelligible. In fact, Ma cedonian has so much in common with Bulgarian that some Bulgarians actually consider it a dialect rather than a distinct language.Macedonian has some of the same difficult pronunciations and uses Cyrillic; these aspects might challenge learners. However, unlike most other Slavic languages, Macedonian does not use a case system or infinitive forms of verbs, making it uniquely appealing to language learners.Bulgarian:According to Ethnologue, there are over 7 million Bulgarian speakers in Bulgaria and 1 million more around the world.Anyone wanting to learn Bulgarian will face some challenges, such as the use of the old Proto-Slavic verb system, in which verbs can also express whether theres evidence. For instance, certain conjugations can indicate if something is unlikely or being retold.While the verb conjugations are expressive, they can also be tricky. Additionally, Bulgarian uses the Cyrillic alphabet.But language learners rejoice! Like Macedonian, Bulgarian does not use a case sys tem or infinitive verbs.East Slavic LanguagesBelarusian:According to Ethnologue, Belarusian is spoken by over 2.2 million people in Belarus and another 300,000 around the world. However, this number may look confusing given that Belarus is home to over 9 million people. So why do so few Belarusians speak Belarusian?Thats because most Belarusians actually speak Russian. In fact, the CIA World Factbook estimates that about 70 percent of the population speaks Russian.Luckily, Belarusian is fairly mutually intelligible with Russian (and Ukrainian, for that matter), so the challenge of communicating in this country is less daunting than it may seem. Its also partially mutually intelligible with Polish.Belarusian uses Cyrillic and its grammar is quite similar to Russian. Due to the overlap between Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian, language learners might like learning all three together.Ukrainian:Despite historic attempts to suppress the Ukrainian language, Ukrainian remains one of the m ost widely spoken Slavic languages.  Ethnologue estimates that Ukrainian is spoken by 32.6 million people in Ukraine and over 2 million more people around the world.Ukrainian is most mutually intelligible with Belarusian but also has some mutual intelligibility with Russian. Polish has also heavily influenced the Ukrainian language, so theres also some mutual intelligibility between these languages. At the very least, youll notice some overlapping vocabulary.The Ukrainian language uses Cyrillic. Ukrainian learners will face challenges similar to those posed by other Slavic languages: a case system, tricky grammar rules and some difficult pronunciations. However, language learners should still consider learning Ukrainian because its widely spoken and many people consider it exceptionally beautiful.Russian:According to Ethnologue, Russian is spoken by 138 million people in Russia and a total of nearly 268 million people worldwide. Russian is widely spoken throughout North Asia, Centra l Asia and Eastern Europe. In Europe, more people speak Russian as a native language than any other language.Learning Russian isnt without its challenges. After all, it uses the Cyrillic alphabet, employs a case system and features long and often tricky words.However, there are still plenty of reasons to learn Russian.Students flock to the Russian language because its the most widely spoken Slavic language by leaps and bounds. Additionally, anyone interested in literature should consider learning Russian, because Russian literature is some of the most acclaimed in the world.When it comes to Slavic languages, Russian is just the tip of the iceberg! Mix and match your favorite Slavic languages for a fun and well-rounded learning experience.

5 things teachers must do this summer

5 things teachers must do this summer Just in case you hadn’t noticed - it’s summer time! Whether you’ve been teaching abroad or at home, the coming weeks of freedom are the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past year’s successes and challenges, while applying what you’ve learned to your plans for the year ahead.We highly recommend indulging in the following:1. ReadGet lost in a good book. Whether it’s novels, fiction or non-fiction, magazines, newspapers or blogs, stories and articles open the mind to new perspectives on life and teaching. If you’re trying to encourage your class to read, you can’t preach what you don’t practice. Choose a couple of books your students might enjoy so you can start the year with lots of exciting recommendations.2. RelaxYou’re on vacation - take life at a slower pace! Put down your phone and your computer and treat yourself to some ‘me’ time. Having an awareness of your health, and respecting it, is essential when you work a job that requires constant focus and has you on your feet all day.    Overhaul your diet, schedule in regular exercise and take up a new interest or hobby.3. ConnectTake the time to meet up with teacher friends and colleagues, past and present. You’ll be able to enjoying catching up in a calm environment, share ideas and motivate each other. Getting to know your current colleagues better outside of school will of course improve team relationships and morale.4. ChangeOn reflection, what would you change about the past year? What would you have done differently? If you’re an experienced teacher, do you think you’ve become set in your ways? If some approaches haven’t been as successful as others, try forcing yourself out of your comfort zone. Research some new methods to experiment with in the future.5. Set realistic goalsIt’s all very well setting ambitious targets for the new school year, but it’s more important and effective to set achievable and realistic ones. This reduces the pressure. Outline what teac hing goals you'd like to achieve in the next three, six and twelve months, with details on how you'll approach each one. Place these goals in a visible place and update them as you pass important milestones.  How do you use your summer to reflect on your teaching?

7 Reasons to Order Takeout Instead of Cooking Tonight

7 Reasons to Order Takeout Instead of Cooking Tonight pixabay.com 1. Enjoy the comfort of your home The absolute worst thing is coming home to my very happy puppy and then having to leave him again. Sometimes its errands, sometimes its dinner with friends, sometimes its back to work. I know he hates it when I only come home for his pee breaks. When its nighttime, I just want to hang out with him. Running to get takeout down the street doesnt even make me feel guilty. And I get to come back and eat it on the couch with my absolute best friend while I watch my favorite nightly shows. Its quick, easy, and worth it. 2. Opportunity cost Do you have things left on your to-do list? Are you in the middle of laundry and cleaning, and reorganizing? Grabbing takeout or having food delivered is a lot faster than having to come up with something to cook. The 45 minutes youll spend preparing and cooking a meal for one is  nothing  compared to the 10 minutes itll take to grab some takeout. Think about what youre giving up in order to cook some food. Think about all the time you could have to yourself to get the things done that you  need to. Yeah, go get some takeout. 3. Easy cleanup Just throw it out! Its way easier to clean up after a takeout run than all those pots and pans youll be stuck scrubbing if you decided to cook tonight. Styrofoam and plastic utensils: easy peasy cleanup, my friend. 4. Multiple dinners I am rarely able to finish an entire entree from a restaurant. And if youre concerned about calorie counting and watching your weight, you should know that a typical American portion is way out of whack with what you  should  be eating. If you get takeout tonight, chances are you can package it up for lunch or dinner tomorrow. Look at that. Two birds. One stone. 5. Itll taste like heaven Most of the time, when I cook, it never comes out tasting like I want it to taste. But when I go get my favorite takeout, I can count on it being just as delicious as the time before. I never have to add extra seasoning and its always grilled to perfection. Getting takeout is worth it to just not have to worry about the final product after 45 minutes of hoping it tastes okay. And then when youre finally done cooking (after 45 minutes) and it  doesnt  taste good, thats when it stinks that you didnt just go get takeout in the first place. Save yourself now. 6. Convenience, convenience, convenience Call it in on your way out the door from work. Pick it up before you get home or have it delivered. Walk in the door with delicious smelling food already ready to be consumed. Its the equivalent of marrying someone who strongly believes dinner should be on the table already when you come in every day. 7. Youll be glad you did it When youre kicked back and relaxing on your couch with some of your favorite takeout, youll be glad you took my advice. Youll be comfortable in your own home, with the food from the take out gods in front of you. What more could you ask for?

How to Study For Your Chemistry Semester 1 Final Exam

How to Study For Your Chemistry Semester 1 Final ExamHave you ever gotten a Chemistry Semester 1 final exam but knew there were going to be questions that would make it difficult for you to get through the whole thing? The answer is probably yes, so here are some tips to help you with your exam. You will need to do a study schedule, but it is important to note that you do not need to take every single thing on this schedule. A key element in getting through any final examination is making sure that you actually remember everything from it.If you don't have an extra time to spare then you are going to need to figure out what information is essential for you to know. The last thing you want to do is to skip a question simply because you missed the other one. To ensure that you do not forget any questions, make sure that you put it down in your 'What I Learned' list.Many students go into studying with the idea that they can find a secret formula to memorize all of their questions. This is a mistake because even though there may be a way to memorize everything, the chances are that you won't remember all of it. The last thing you want to do is to just memorize these things because this will only do more harm than good.Instead, you should use the same approach to your study as you would with any other subject, which is a plan. You can use a study planner to help you keep track of what you need to do next, but that does not mean that you can forget about anything else. The secret to doing well on a final exam is to make sure that you actually have a plan.You have to make sure that you are prepared enough for your Chemistry semester 1 final exam. You cannot get through this exam without remembering everything that you have learned and you will need to make sure that you don't get lost in a sea of information. Taking notes and reading thoroughly is going to be very helpful for you, but you will also need to make sure that you remember everything that you have learned.T hese tips will help you get through your final exam, but there is no magic potion that you can drink in order to make you forget all of the things that you need to do next. It is important to remember that you will need to take things one step at a time. A more detailed study schedule will help you stay focused, but it is best to make sure that you never forget anything.The biggest mistake that many students make when it comes to studying for a final exam is that they don't even prepare for it. You do not need to study for a final on an every day basis. The best thing to do is to make sure that you study as much as possible for your Chemistry semester 1 final exam, but that is all that you need to do.

FMCoc Chemistry - An Overview

FMCoc Chemistry - An OverviewFMCoc Chemistry is one of the hottest chemistry majors in the United States. These days, many students are very happy with their options to have the ability to work with chemical substances. Moreover, they can get the best education by choosing to study chemical engineering.When you choose to attend a college, you must also know that there are many institutions where you can study chemistry. However, you must be sure that the school you choose is one that is accredited by an accredited university. You can check this on the internet. One other advantage of choosing a school that is accredited is that you will have access to many resources through which you can improve your education. In this article, we will be discussing several aspects of FMCoc Chemistry.The first aspect is that FMCoc Chemistry should be taught from an academic point of view. This means that you will be taught how to think logically and in detail. Some students prefer to learn the concep ts from online tutorials, while others prefer to study it from traditional classroom sessions.The second aspect of FMCoc Chemistry is that it is the most accessible subject of the two, as well as one of the most important ones. It can be said that because of its essentiality, it is considered to be the top choice of many students who cannot afford to go for other more practical majors.In the third aspect, FMCoc Chemistry requires a thorough knowledge about the basic chemical reaction that you will encounter when working with certain chemical substances. When you have completed this, you will be able to go through a process of identification of the particular reaction to know the chemical structure of the substance. If you are interested in applying the knowledge from the previous analysis, you can take the exam on the internet to ensure that you will be able to study FMCoc Chemistry well.The fourth aspect of FMCoc Chemistry is that it is the second major that you will face after bei ng given a certificate in Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Although the degree in chemistry will not be fully explained in the abovementioned program, it is still important to have good knowledge in the field of chemistry before you choose a major. It is one of the most recommended choices of the high school students because of its nature of analytical study and solid foundation. In addition, it will provide you with the knowledge to practice the analytical part of the major.The fifth aspect of FMCoc Chemistry is that it is very important to have the ability to work with several chemical processes. This aspect is very important if you are into bio-engineering. It will enable you to have your own chemical plants. In the seventh aspect, it is very important that you have the ability to work with various types of products.

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Chemistry Energy Equations - What You Need to Know About These Quickly

Chemistry Energy Equations - What You Need to Know About These QuicklyThere are many ways to analyze chemical reactions and it can be an easy task. A strong, uniform, and well-defined component will act in one way only. Chemistry energy equations are used by all of the students to solve a problem that is sometimes quite difficult. There are so many resources, which can provide answers to your question.For your information, there are some ways to examine it with the help of such study guide. One thing to look out for is the understanding of these equations. At the beginning, in such case, you will need to analyze the equation carefully and know the basis of it.These Chemistry Energy Equations provides you an easy approach to analyze the chemical reactions that can be observed. They are necessary if you wish to calculate the chemical properties of various substances.Chemicals undergo chemical reactions, as an essential part of their metabolism. When they come in contact with the right chemicals, they react and produce other things. One has to look out for the right combination of chemicals that will turn the chemicals into one another. This is where these equations come in handy.Solutions of these equations are always available to the student who is good in the mathematics. Such solutions can provide answers, to your questions. Some of the other methods in solving this problem include using various indicators, which will help in calculating the results. You have to know how to use the indicators to increase the chances of a correct calculation.Some of the equations, which are being used, are not the elementary chemical energy equations, but chemical equilibrium equations. The equation presented by these equations, explain the various causes of chemical reactions and their reactions, the balance of different substances. For this reason, there are such equations, which can be useful for you.It is a good idea to search for these equations on the internet, or at some of the reference books that are available in the market. Once you get the right equations, you will be able to answer any question pertaining to the chemistry energy equations.