How Much Is a Maths Tutor?

How Much Is a Maths Tutor?Finding a maths tutor is a great way to study hard and be successful in your studies. Tutors are hired by students to help them with specific areas of maths. However, finding a tutor that you are comfortable with and who is suitable for your lifestyle can be tricky.There are many things that need to be considered when choosing a tutor. One of the most important things to consider is how long you want to have your tutor at your side. Some tutors will only teach a few weeks, while others may work for a few months. Also consider if you need help in the future or will you find it an inconvenience to ask for help regularly. A tutor who always has a tardy student in their class can really cause problems and if you know you need some extra help you will be glad you have a tutor that gives you some help, but isn't a burden.Another important factor to consider is if you are required to pay your tutor. This is a decision that should be taken in the full knowledge that most tutors don't charge. However, some tutors do require payment and it is good to find out about this before you choose a tutor.You need to consider what type of tutors you will be working with if you don't want to go through the trouble of finding a tutor. If you don't like math then you should think about how much you are willing to spend on a tutor and what level of math you are interested in. It's important to work out if you will be comfortable with a tutor that wants to learn new things about maths or if you want to learn about the basics first and then advance from there.If you want to learn something new or advance your skills then you need to find a tutor that is willing to be flexible with their timetable. Asking around for recommendations will help you choose the best tutor for you. Remember that you can get different type of tutors with different qualifications. Be sure to look at some references before you choose a tutor.When looking for a tutor, take into considerat ion the interest you have for studying and find a tutor that fits into your particular interests. Also be sure to ask yourself how much time you are willing to spend with your tutor. This will help you make a decision regarding what time frame you are looking for your tutor.If you are a very busy person and you want to have a tutor with you at all times then you will need to find a tutor that works with your schedule. If you have a lot of people to manage or other commitments such as work, then you will need to be able to find a tutor who will fit into your schedule. Make sure that you find a tutor that will allow you to learn new things and find ways to improve your maths skills so that you will have a more successful and productive study.

How to Prepare for College Graduation

How to Prepare for College Graduation Youre actually completing college. Hard to believe, isnt it? Just yesterday you were carrying boxes from your parents minivan up to your dorm floor, now youre attending your last classes and preparing to pick up your cap and gown. As you get ready to walk that stage, tons of thoughts are likely to go through your head. What happens next? Am I going to find a job? Should I have applied to grad schools already? Is college really over for good? These are questions that are perfectly normal to go through a soon-to-be graduates head and its just as normal to find yourself with no answers. Although youve known for four years that this day was coming, odds are it still snuck up on you out of nowhere. Its ironic how that happens, but it typically seems to work out that way. So where do you go from here? How do you approach life once you are no longer a student? That can be hard to determine, since being a student is basically all you know. That is why a good thing to do at this point is to sit down and go through some thorough self-reflection. Not only that, but consider all of your options and all of the possible paths you could go down now. Be realistic about what lies in front of you so you can create some guidance for your post-graduation life instead of simply fearing the unknown. Figure out where youre going, literally. Once that graduation ceremony is over, where are you headed? For once this is not in the figurative sense, its addressing where youll be living. Many college graduates find themselves moving back home immediately, others may wish to fill out the rest of the summer in their respective college towns, and some may be on a plane the next day to travel the world. Knowing that you dont have to do any certain thing is a comforting feeling. Officially being an adult, you can choose your own direction to follow but going along with that, you do need to consider any responsibilities you have to take into account. You may not be able to afford the choice you want or have the means to go about it. Frankly, that is why many students find themselves in spots they dont particularly want to be in, such as moving back in with their parents. But as long as you determine where you eventually want to go, you can make sure to spend your time at your next destinat ion doing what you need to do to get that desired one. Choose your mission. During your many years as a student, school has been what you do. Now what do you tell people when they ask you what youre up to? Thats going to be the most dreaded post-graduation question; its actually probably falling upon you now people want to know this in anticipation of your graduation. So, if you come up with something you want to focus on ahead of time, you wont find yourself feeling totally lost and aimless after you leave campus. If you want a job, dedicate yourself to applications every day, attending job fairs, getting in touch with alumni and former internship supervisors to network with, etc. Perhaps youve decided grad school is going to be your post-grad plan, so frame your time around writing personal statements and monitoring application deadlines. Maybe youd like to do some travelling, so sign up for a group abroad program or look into hotels and tickets on your own. Or maybe you just want to take some time off so you can read all those books you never had time for and get into a great work-out routine. As long as you find some course of action you feel comfortable with, youll be able to confidently accept what you are doing and no longer feel the need to dodge the question. Even if you cant immediately do what you want (i.e. have a job), you can do what is necessary to get there (apply, network, etc.). Accept the reality. Its not just a clich when people go on about how drastically different the real world is going to be from college life. Its true, the lifestyle and norms you are used to are going to be swept away once you enter the post-grad world. With that being said, the best thing you can do for yourself is understand and accept what those differences are. Even if you stay in your college town for a little bit, things are going to be different when youre not a student anymore. All of your close friends may not be immediately nearby, you wont have classes to keep a stable schedule youll need to make your own circumstances and your own series of events. Things wont be handed to you by the university any longer. But being an alum means the university will always be a part of you, so dont forget to start looking into those benefits and forms of support. Just because you have graduated does not mean you cannot call that school your home anymore. It is critical to understand you a re moving on, but you can still look back. Overall, remember that everyone else in your graduating class is approaching this difficult transition as well. Its easy to get bummed out when you focus on what younger students are doing, but you must take into consideration the fact that youve done it. You arent missing out because youve already been through it, and now it is time to go through something even bigger. Come to terms with these factors and you will be much better prepared for this harsh change.

How to Reduce Test Anxiety Through Increased Mindfulness

How to Reduce Test Anxiety Through Increased Mindfulness Academic Performance Explained Podcast In this episode of our podcast, MyGuru founder Mark Skoskiewicz interviews John Hankey, a performance/life coach based in California. John Hankey helps students of all ages use mindfulness techniques to overcome their test or performance anxiety, which usually subsides within three to five sessions. This is a slightly longer podcast than usual; it is packed with helpful information, and John even walks through a guided meditation for listeners. We highly recommend that you listen to the full episode on iTunes, but here are some of the highlights.What is mindfulness? What is the difference between mindfulness, meditation, and hypnosis? Mindfulness consists of any act of being present and aware of what is happening in your body and mind. It is an umbrella term that encompasses meditation, yoga, and some forms of hypnosis.What are some of the benefits of mindfulness? Over time, you can strengthen your ability to relax and become able to relax more deeply. This relaxation can have far-reaching benefits, including improving your circulation, boosting your physical health, clearing your mind, stabilizing your emotions, and connecting you to your intuition. How does relaxation affect your ability to learn? Often, when you are trying to remember important information, it is natural to tense your body or strain your mind, but this actually impedes your ability to recall information. In fact, a deeply relaxed state can enhance your ability to access memories in the moment. No matter your skill level, going into a standardized test relaxed instead of stressed will probably earn you more points. It also helps to be relaxed when you are learning new information or studying for a test; this will help you absorb and retain the information better. How can mindfulness be used to overcome test anxiety? When John meets with a client, he usually spends the first 10 min getting that person into a state of deep relaxation with a technique called “progressive muscle relaxation,” which involves relaxing each part of your body one at a time. Next, students imagine that they are taking the test, creating a very vivid mental image. Usually, for students who have test anxiety, visualizing a test scenario will cause their bodies to tense up. Because the subconscious mind cannot tell the difference between fantasy and reality, these visualizations bring up all the same stresses, anxieties, and tensions that the students experience when they are actually in that situation. This allows them to access and address their typical test-taking behavior outside of an actual testing situation. Finally, they are coached to relax until they are able to experience themselves taking a test while keeping their bodies totally relaxed. --- For more information, you can email John Hankey atinfo@johnhankey.comor check out his radio show, “The Power of Presence, onwww.voiceamerica.com.

Free practice SAT and ACT tests at San Jose and Palo Alto offices

Free practice SAT and ACT tests at San Jose and Palo Alto offices As we head into the holidays, just a friendly reminder that AJ Tutoring offers free practice SAT and ACT tests for current clients at our San Jose and Palo Alto offices.   Practice tests are offered most Saturday mornings at 8:30 am, and the tests are concluded by 12:30 pm.   The tests are administered and timed by one of AJ Tutorings test proctors, and tutors provide detailed feedback on test results.Practice SAT and ACT tests are an integral part of AJ Tutorings SAT and ACT prep programs.   Students who complete at least three full practice tests show better score improvement and feel more comfortable on the actual test.   Just like training for a marathon you wouldnt run the race without training for months beforehand! its vitally important to practice for the SAT and ACT marathon.   Each test takes close to 4 hours, which requires no small amount of concentration.   Make sure you have the right preparation by taking AJ Tutorings practice tests!For AJ Tutorings current practice SAT and ACT test schedule at the San Jose and Palo Alto offices, please consult our website.   If you would like to sign up for a practice test, please email info@ajtutoring.com or call (650) 331-3251.   Were looking forward to seeing you on a Saturday morning sometime soon!

Tutorz.com announces the release of YouTube channel

Tutorz.com announces the release of YouTube channel Tutorz recently created their own YouTube channel, featuring infomercials, client testimonials, client interviews and reviews of tutors. At www.youtube.com/tutorz, potential tutoring clients can see and hear reviews from current tutors and students regarding their personal experience with the tutoring service. Most recently, Brook, a student in Orlando, FL, gave an video advice about upcoming exams. Talking with her parents she decided to get help from a tutor. Not knowing where to look for tutors she found Tutorz.com on the Internet. Using the Tutorz referral service she found several qualified tutors for the calculus, easy writing and history subjects. The results speak for themselves: Brook passed all of her exams in flying colors. Asked bout the importance of Tutorz.coms YouTube channel, Dirk Wagner â€" CEO of Tutorz.com stated: The channel was established in response to the growing need for demonstrating the capabilities of the Tutorz.com service, and to communicate with students, parents and tutors, about their experience, needs and future requests. The channel ought to inform and to entertain; important concepts in the field of learning. So log on to https://www.youtube.com/tutorz, watch the shows and leave your Like and comment.

4 Things Study Abroad Students dont Expect to find in US

4 Things Study Abroad Students dont Expect to find in US 4 Things Study Abroad Students dont Expect to find in America Thousands of students from all over the world come to the US to study each year. Some will come for a few weeks over the summer, some will come for a full year, and some will be in the US for their entire college experience. Regardless of the amount of time spent in the US, international students often find there are a few things they didnt expect, some positive and some negative. Students who are considering US study should consider the following realities so their adjustment period can go smoothly. 1. Transportation Students who come from other countries may be using public transportation on a daily basis. Many countries have excellent public transportation that is both efficient and clean; however, the US isn’t one of them. With the exception of cities such as New York and Seattle, most study abroad students will find that the US is pretty much a motor vehicle country. This can be a big issue because purchasing a car for a short time is incredibly expensive. Students who don’t have a car are often left with the option of simply walking or asking for rides from other people. This cuts down the amount of time they have to explore the country when not in the classroom (READ: 7 Reasons to Study Abroad in the UK). Tip: If students must rely on public transportation, they should think about going to an urban environment where buses and trains may be available or where they can simply get places by foot. Alternatively, students can arrange for transportation to and from school and then take a long weekend using a short term rental car with some friends. However, its important to remember that, in the United States, a person must be 25 years old to rent a car and hold a US drivers license or an international drivers license. 2. Meeting locals Meeting locals is something that nearly every study abroad student is excited about. Why would somebody go to a different country if they didnt want to meet different types of people? However, some study abroad students here in the US will find that locals are rushing around trying to get their studies done and may already have several friends that they brought from high school. Additionally, locals meet college friends in the first couple weeks of their freshman year while study abroad students generally arrive in their sophomore or junior year, meaning that social groups have already been informed. Additionally, that cool restaurant or coffee shop may be thought of as ‘too touristy’ for local students to enjoy. Many of these issues can make socializing with US students a challenge (READ: 6 Tips for Studying Abroad in Paris). Tip: Study abroad students in the US can ask local students to take them to a place where only locals go. That way not only are the local students having fun at a place they enjoy, but the study abroad student gets an idea of day to day life in the US. 3. Meeting people from home (but not the US) Most international students come to the US expecting to meet American students; this is not always the case. In ESL classes, for example, its very common for the majority of students to be from the same country or the same region because the teacher specializes in English language learners from that particular culture or first language. Students who wish to meet Americans will have to venture outside the classroom environment to make local friends. Tip: Enjoy the comfort of people from your home country. Students who are studying abroad for a summer or a year generally get home sick. Knowing people from the same country can actually help prevent this and allows students to explore the US together. 4. You will see the entire United States of America The reality of the US is that it’s geographically vast. This is wonderful because people who live here can visit different subcultures, climates, and have different experiences without renewing their passport. However, for study abroad students this means that they probably won’t get a chance to see the entire US while theyre here (CLICK: Ten Tips on Making the Most our of Your Study Abroad). Tip: Pick a region and enjoy it. Students who are coming to study on the West Coast are advised to enjoy the West, learn about the local culture, and see the East Coast on another visit. Bottom line? Regardless of which state or school international students choose to study at, there are plenty of wonderful things to see in our large and diverse country. Study abroad students will have to be a little more outgoing than they originally thought in order to make friends. They will also have to consider our transportation issues and how much traveling they will do while theyre here. The most important thing is to take home a positive experience, good memories, and new friends. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about. 4 Things Study Abroad Students dont Expect to find in US 4 Things Study Abroad Students dont Expect to find in America Thousands of students from all over the world come to the US to study each year. Some will come for a few weeks over the summer, some will come for a full year, and some will be in the US for their entire college experience. Regardless of the amount of time spent in the US, international students often find there are a few things they didnt expect, some positive and some negative. Students who are considering US study should consider the following realities so their adjustment period can go smoothly. 1. Transportation Students who come from other countries may be using public transportation on a daily basis. Many countries have excellent public transportation that is both efficient and clean; however, the US isn’t one of them. With the exception of cities such as New York and Seattle, most study abroad students will find that the US is pretty much a motor vehicle country. This can be a big issue because purchasing a car for a short time is incredibly expensive. Students who don’t have a car are often left with the option of simply walking or asking for rides from other people. This cuts down the amount of time they have to explore the country when not in the classroom (READ: 7 Reasons to Study Abroad in the UK). Tip: If students must rely on public transportation, they should think about going to an urban environment where buses and trains may be available or where they can simply get places by foot. Alternatively, students can arrange for transportation to and from school and then take a long weekend using a short term rental car with some friends. However, its important to remember that, in the United States, a person must be 25 years old to rent a car and hold a US drivers license or an international drivers license. 2. Meeting locals Meeting locals is something that nearly every study abroad student is excited about. Why would somebody go to a different country if they didnt want to meet different types of people? However, some study abroad students here in the US will find that locals are rushing around trying to get their studies done and may already have several friends that they brought from high school. Additionally, locals meet college friends in the first couple weeks of their freshman year while study abroad students generally arrive in their sophomore or junior year, meaning that social groups have already been informed. Additionally, that cool restaurant or coffee shop may be thought of as ‘too touristy’ for local students to enjoy. Many of these issues can make socializing with US students a challenge (READ: 6 Tips for Studying Abroad in Paris). Tip: Study abroad students in the US can ask local students to take them to a place where only locals go. That way not only are the local students having fun at a place they enjoy, but the study abroad student gets an idea of day to day life in the US. 3. Meeting people from home (but not the US) Most international students come to the US expecting to meet American students; this is not always the case. In ESL classes, for example, its very common for the majority of students to be from the same country or the same region because the teacher specializes in English language learners from that particular culture or first language. Students who wish to meet Americans will have to venture outside the classroom environment to make local friends. Tip: Enjoy the comfort of people from your home country. Students who are studying abroad for a summer or a year generally get home sick. Knowing people from the same country can actually help prevent this and allows students to explore the US together. 4. You will see the entire United States of America The reality of the US is that it’s geographically vast. This is wonderful because people who live here can visit different subcultures, climates, and have different experiences without renewing their passport. However, for study abroad students this means that they probably won’t get a chance to see the entire US while theyre here (CLICK: Ten Tips on Making the Most our of Your Study Abroad). Tip: Pick a region and enjoy it. Students who are coming to study on the West Coast are advised to enjoy the West, learn about the local culture, and see the East Coast on another visit. Bottom line? Regardless of which state or school international students choose to study at, there are plenty of wonderful things to see in our large and diverse country. Study abroad students will have to be a little more outgoing than they originally thought in order to make friends. They will also have to consider our transportation issues and how much traveling they will do while theyre here. The most important thing is to take home a positive experience, good memories, and new friends. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about.

?? Are mobile devices affecting your family

?? Are mobile devices affecting your family Are mobile devices affecting your family? A recent article published by the BBC reports that ‘An overuse of mobile phones by parents disrupts family life, according to a survey of secondary pupils.’An alarming amount of pupils who took part in the survey claim that they have previously had to ask their parents to stop using their mobile devices, some even reported this happening at meal time. However only a small percentage of parents felt that they spent too much time on their devices.This can raise a lot of questions about how online and mobile usage can affect how families spend time together. While mobile devices have plenty of advantages, such as; ease of keeping in touch, ability to capture photos quickly while you’re all together and searching the internet in seconds, they can also have a detrimental effect on family life.What might only seem like a quick scroll through Facebook or Instagram, can turn into half an hour gone in the blink of an eye, involved in an online world and not communicating in the real wor ld.It’s not just parents that this happens to though, children are using mobile devices just as much, if not more. In some cases, children are using their mobile devices late into the night and this can lead to sleep deprivation.Asking your child to use their phone less, will be much less effective if you’re an avid user of technology yourself, as they will find this unfair and dismiss your request.Setting aside a set amount of time everyday for family time is a great idea for both parents and children. If you’ve all been caught up in virtual life for a while, you’ll be surprised at what stuff you may have missed. Setting aside one day a weekend to go out as a family and have a meal together, with no technology, can be great for strengthening your family relationship.Having a strong family bond also helps encourage children to come to you with any problems they may be having (online and offline), which can be greatly important in solving any issues and helping your child sta y safe. What are your thoughts on having some family ‘offline’ time? Is this something that you’d like to do or maybe already implement? Let us know what you think and also any other advice you may have in the comments below.

3 Key Rules for Successfully Learning a New Language Online

3 Key Rules for Successfully Learning a New Language Online Wondering if online language learning  is for real?If so, you probably have a lot of questions running through your head:Is learning a language online just some weird fad, or is it actually a thing that works?Do people really  start  learning  languages on the Internet, without  classrooms, lectures or professors?Can you seriously  learn a language while sitting at home in your pajamas?Good questions, you critical thinker, you!The Internet is a wonderful tool for language learning, but like all tools, you must learn to wield it properly.Think of it like a hammer: Its incredibly useful, but if youre not using it right, you could end up smashing your fingers.In language learning, as in other areas of life, sticking to certain fundamental principles will help you avoid unpleasantness and regret.Here, I’m gonna give you three simple rules to follow in order to get the maximum benefit  from your language learning  online.But first, lets reflect on how great it is to live in a time in wh ich online language learning is possible. Why Learn a Language Online?The “classrooms” never closeImagine a classroom that never closes. Now, that might not sound too great at first, but remember, were not talking about the dreaded classrooms of yore where a teacher is holding a stick, pointing at the board and about to call your name any second.An online “classroom” is an app, course  or program that you can access anytime, anywhereâ€"freeing you from the limitations of routines, schedules and geography. You now have more control over the learning process. You (and only you) decide when to learn, where to learn and how to learn.Because “classes” never close, how fast you learn is up to you. You wanna be productive while standing in line at the ATM? Whip out your phone and learn vocabulary. Cant sleep? Go online and play language games. Youll be acquiring fluency without even thinking about it.Imagine a teacher available 24/7, who teaches perfectly at 2 p.m. or at 2 a. m. Who doesnt care how you dress. Who doesnt give you an evil glare when you say (for the fourth  time), “Can you please repeat that last one? Im not sure I got it.”Language learners a generation ago would have to free up a regular chunk of their day or week in order to get some lessons. Not anymore. You now have the freedom and flexibility to learn a language without missing out on other things youve got on your plate. Need to pick up a relative at the airport? No problem, you dont have to skip class. Heck, you can go to class while waiting for the plane to land. Got a season finale you just cant miss? No worries, go to class 40 minutes laterâ€"or, you know, after the monumental shock of the twist ending subsides.Cheap or free: Your choiceNot only does online learning exist in a perpetual loop, but youre given the choice of getting it all for free or for the price of a burrito. Yes, you have a choice of free and almost free. You may have to shell out some money. After all, lang uage learning websites are still businessesâ€"but because of the way their costs are structured, they can give out a lot of learning material for free, and a lot more for an affordable price. You can get lessons  at prices so low youre tempted to ask, “What’s the catch?”In this age, when the saying “There’s no such thing as a free lunch” is slowly giving way to “It’s a buffet all the way,” the ultimate winner is you, the language learner. Whereas before youd have to spend so much in order to learn so little, today you can learn a truckload without breaking the bank.Imagine reaching fluency  in German, French, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese and skyrocketing your professional and personal lifeâ€"at the price of a cupcake!Something tells me that’s a pretty good deal.Smart use of multimedia: Grandpa never had thoseAnd here’s the kicker. Wait, are you ready? Here goes: Not only do online classes never ever close, and not only are they served for affordable prices on a silver platter, but some of them have been structured so that it feels like youre just watching TV or playing video games.In the age of modern language learning, its possible to integrate game and quiz formats, as well as video clips and cool visuals, into lessons. This enables you to become so engaged in different activities that you forget youre already converting short-term to long-term memory.FluentU, for instance,  takes real-world videosâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into memorable personalized language learning lessons that benefit all from absolute beginners to the highly advanced.In the time it takes classroom instructors to tape their handwritten visual aids on  the board, youre already done with a lesson or two. (Not even to mention that those visual aids often drop to the floor, contingent on the quality of the tape.)Studies  have shown that multimedia enhances memory and learning. So not only are you having fun, youre al so learning more effectively.Grandpa never had the gadgets and programs you have at your disposal today. For the first time ever, we have the kind of tools  that practically make learning synonymous to breathing.Now that Ive whetted your appetite for online language learning, I’m gonna give you three smart rules to live by in order to get the most out of these online opportunities. These three rules will not only lead the way to acquiring a new language, they’ll make sure that you acquire it in the most efficient, effective and cost-savvy manner.Read on and separate yourself from the crowd.3 Key Rules for Successfully Learning a New Language Online1. Be smart with your optionsWhen looking for language learning options, as with anything else, the Google search bar is like a portal to a humongous candy store. Once you hit “Enter” on that search bar, youll be taken inside a massive store that houses all sorts of candies, goodies and chocolates that would make the phrase “spoi lt for choice” seem inadequate. You have gummy bears, gobstoppers, gumdrops and Gushers galore! You have candy canes, mint candy, chocolate candy and even vegan candies. Dont forget the MMs, Hershey’s, Snickers, Twizzlers, Reese’s, Butterfinger, Twix and Babe Ruth.You wanna learn a new language online? You have a choice between videos, e-books, audiobooks, podcasts, apps, language partners  and online courses. Or any combination of those.Take a breather and pause. Dont get overwhelmed. Know that you dont have to go through all of these options or get all of them in order to learn your target language.Because here’s the thing: Not all language learning materials are created equal. Youll have to pick and choose. Filter the materials and use only those that are right for you.Here are some tips for choosing your material:Choose material that suits your learning style. If youre an auditory dude, for example, then have a go with audiobooks and podcasts.Choose material that suits y our particular level. If youre an absolute beginner, youll lose steam and motivation when you start off with intermediate level material. Then youll be thinking, “Maybe German’s just not for me.”Choose material that engages your target skill. Do you wanna speak, read or write your target language? If writing is your desired skill, then check out e-books that teach you the fundamentals of grammar and punctuation.When reading reviews of materials, lop off the 1 and 5 ratings. Meaning, don’t trust so much both the glaring and scathing reviews. Focus instead on the 3 ratings that talk about both the positive and negative aspects of the product. This way, you can better gauge if the material is suitable for you.2. Be smart with your  timeIn this age of perpetual distractions, you need to carve out time solely dedicated to learning a language.If you go fishing for the secrets of the language learning superstars, one of your major takeaways will be the consistency with which they d edicate time to just learning the language. They commit a regular block of their online time to learning and honing their target language. It’s not that theyre geniuses. Theyre just better at blocking out distractions and focusing on their goals.You need to do the same and carve out time for the sole purpose of getting your Mandarin right.Notice that youre using the same gadget (phone, tablet or computer) for language learning and for doing a host of other things like catching up with friends, researching homework, giving in to the temptation to check out an exs profiles, reading the funniest blogs or hunting for the best prices.In addition to the infinite number of language offerings online, there’s also an infinite number of things you can do with the Internet. You can chat, edit your Instagram  pics, write comments on Facebook  or get lost ever deeper into YouTube.All of these take precious time away from learning your target language.Solution: Instead of letting these other activities become “distractors,” why not integrate language learning into your daily routine?In addition to the regular block of time solely dedicated to your target language, you can increase your learning efficiency by embedding the target language into your regular online activities.Here are some ways to do it:Change the language settings of your phone to your target language. Do the same with your Facebook, Instagram  and YouTube  accounts. It will seem awkward at first, but you will soon be having the complete Facebook experience in French.Watch YouTube videos that both interest you and are in the language that you wanna learn. Youll gradually be attuned to the rhymes and rhythms of your target language.Follow the Instagram accounts of people speaking your target language and read the comments on their pics. Youll get to see how native speakers converse in their language.3. Be smart with your networkSome people think that online learning is lonely, that it’s just you in y our pajamas in your room, slogging through your target language.Au contraire! You do have a language learning network! (You just have to start using it.)One of the best things about online learning is that you suddenly realize you are not alone. There’s a whole earth full of people out there who have the same goals as you, love the same target language you do and make the same grammar mistakes you make.Youll also realize that there are truly millions of people who want you to succeed in your endeavorâ€"native speakers  wholl patiently write long answers to your linguistic and cultural questions, wholl excitedly get on Skype  to hear you butcher their language and be compassionate enough to guide you to correct pronunciation.There are communities upon  communities online who are ready, willing and able to pull you from any sticking point in your journey, pat you on the back and say, “That’s alright, try again!”When you feel like it’s just you, know that there’s an army of  language learners, native speakers, tutors and teachers wholl make learning a language a personal, cultural and uplifting experience. You just need to tap into this vast resource.Here are some ways to do it:Take advantage of online forums.  You can find online language learning forums in a lot of different places online.Fluent in 3 Months is run by Benny Lewisâ€"the globetrotting Irish polyglot who loves to tell people that its okay to make mistakes. The forum on his site is tremendously helpful and is one of the most closely-knit groups online.Busuu  is considered the largest social networking site for language learners. Its one of the best places to hunt for native speakers, especially for rare languages.Duolingo  is a social force in online learning. Go to its forum and ask away. Youre bound to land friendships with like-minded souls there.Livemocha  is a community of language learners. By helping others, like serving as  a language partner for someone  practicing your native t ongue, you can earn points that allow you to unlock more and more content pertaining to your target language. So by helping others, youre also helping yourself. Thats what networking is all about.Dont just be a lurker, though. Open up! Be active in forums and write your questions or share your experience. You might even be surprised at how kind and funny other language learners are.Find as many language partners as possible.  You have plenty of options for language partners, so dont be shy!italki  is one of the most famous language exchange sites and covers all of the major languages.Interpals  is a good place to find language partners if you have international romance in mind. If not, then you can at least gain a friend on the other side of the world.My Language Exchange touts itself as the largest language exchange site online. With members in 133 countries and practicing 115 languages, youre bound to find what/who youre looking for.Conversation Exchange is one of the earlier lang uage exchange sites. Its a no-fuss place that allows you the option of chatting or video chatting with your language partner. Simply answer the two core questions of language exchange: What language do you speak and what language do you want to learn?To get the most out of your language exchange experience:Be prepared when you Skype. Write a bunch of topics and questions beforehand so awkward pauses can be minimized. Clean your room a bit, too. Its just polite!Be generous with your help. Assist others who wanna learn your native tongue. Be kind and youll have language partners for life.That’s it! Now that you have these three smart rules to live by, you can get started with online language learning, and you can expect to see your linguistic confidence, fluency and efficiency skyrocket.Share these rules with your fellow learners.Theyll thank you for it.

Tutoring Center Jobs and Opportunities in Clemson, South Carolina

Tutoring Center Jobs and Opportunities in Clemson, South CarolinaIf you're looking for a job at a tutoring center in Clemson, South Carolina, be sure to be prepared for the above-average pay and benefits. This is because the tutoring center job market is competitive and many opportunities exist.Some of the main tutoring center jobs include English Language Arts, math tutoring, English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and math tutoring. Every tutoring center also offers computer support. You can even become a bookkeeper. Some of the better jobs can pay more than ten thousand dollars a year.A tutoring center also offers life insurance and will assist you in obtaining this. You can always learn to speak Spanish. Most tutoring centers offer tutoring on their first floor, so that you can take classes at any time and work on your Spanish work in the evenings after the classes are over.Tutoring center jobs are also available online. You can post your resume on the tutoring center's we bsite and they'll add it to their database. If they find you to be a competent teacher, you can apply for an interview. Of course, you need to be qualified for the position you're applying for.If you live in Clemson, there are two professional tutoring centers. The first is the Tutoring Center at Clemson University and the second is the Tutoring Center at Winthrop University. All Tutoring Centers have active websites.If you want to become a tutor in Clemson, you must first visit the Tutoring Center at Clemson University. This is one of the top educational institutes and provides excellent opportunities for tutors. They help students who are not able to attend college. Students who already have a Bachelor's degree or higher are also eligible for tutoring positions.The Tutoring Center at Winthrop University is an all-girls educational institute. They offer a four-year degree program in which tutors teach introductory English courses and then receive their Master's degree. Students are also awarded scholarships for taking up the degree.