Free Chem Pro Chemistry Tutor App To Improve Your Learning Experience

Free Chem Pro Chemistry Tutor App To Improve Your Learning ExperienceAre you looking for an iPhone app that will give you a Chem Pro Chemistry Tutor? Well, now you have just the thing: a free Chem Pro Chemistry tutor app that has been designed by a leading science teacher in the UK.If you are like many students who want to learn more about chemistry then you would have enjoyed spending time in the classroom and taking part in online laboratory activity, but like many of us you are now looking for something that is a little bit more convenient and allows you to study your subject in a more rewarding way. It certainly wouldn't hurt to be able to study in a more enjoyable way, so why not consider getting a free Chem Pro Chemistry tutor app?A lot of people will know that the best way to learn new concepts in chemistry is to try out a practice experiment and see how it goes before doing a real, live experiment, and a good teacher will help you to do this at a speed which is more convenien t for you and easier on your mind. And with the ability to use a wide range of apps such as this to make this happen you can have as much fun with your Chem Pro Chemistry tutor as you want.The app was developed by a graduate student in the UK, has been through several tests, and has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it is going to work effectively for you. It also features the option to try out different experiments with different situations so that you get the full benefit of the app and allows you to keep up with a number of your current tasks at the same time as well.You also have the option to request help or advice from the staff by emailing them, as well as chatting with them via the chat facility. So if you are getting a bit frustrated in a particular topic, then don't feel like you are being left behind, as there is always someone available to help you. You might even end up with a few tips on topics that you never knew existed, which will be of great benefit to you as y ou progress with your study.In addition to being able to use the Chem Pro tutor app, you also have the ability to download a PDF manual from the website for a modest one-off payment, which is completely worth the cost. This manual includes information about the experience of learning, using the app, as well as other valuable information to help you learn more and achieve better results.So, if you want to find a way to learn more about chemistry then why not get a free Chem Pro Chemistry tutor app? This is not just some academic program, this is a learning experience that will improve your knowledge, empower you with the confidence to tackle your exams, and will give you that extra boost of motivation.

Italian Grammar Introduction to Gender and Number

Italian Grammar Introduction to Gender and Number Suzy S. When it comes to building a solid Italian grammar foundation, gender and number are two very important concepts one must learn.  Unfortunately, they are also very troublesome for beginner students. Below Italian teacher, Nadia B. gives a quick and easy introduction to the two concepts Ready to explore Italian grammar? For students, gender and number are often the most challenging concepts to understand, since they are used very differently in Italian than in English. However, with a little explanation and practice, you will be using them with ease in no time. So, lets get started! Gender In Italian, nouns and adjectives can be either masculine or feminine. Usually the gender of the noun can be identified by the ending. For example,  if the noun ends in -o  its generally masculine, and if the noun ends in -a, it is generally feminine. In the plural, nouns ending in -i are generally masculine, and nouns ending in -e are feminine. See examples below. Masculine: il ragazzo (the boy) / i ragazzi (the boys) il libro (the book) / i libri (the books) lalbero (the tree) / gli alberi (the trees) Feminine: la ragazza (the girl) / le ragazze (the girls) la gonna (the skirt) / le gonne (the skirts) la penna (the pen) / le penne (the pens) There are exceptions to the above-mentioned Italian grammar rule. For example, nouns that denote inanimate objects  are randomly assigned a gender.  It is best to continually practice these words in order to memorize them and their gender.  See examples below. larte (the art) feminine il bicchiere (the glass) masculine Also, dont be fooled by nouns that are commonly shortened, as their long form reveals their  true gender. See examples below. la bici=la bicicletta (the bicycle) la foto=la fotografia (the photograph) la moto= la motocicletta (the motorcycle) Number (Singular and Plural) Once youve learned how to identify whether a noun is masculine or feminine, another important component to learning Italian  grammar is how number affects nouns. Feminine Nouns and Adjectives When we pluralize a noun, it generally follows the rule that the -a ending in feminine singular nouns changes to -e, and the -o ending in masculine singular nouns changes to -i.  The same applies to adjectives. See examples below. la donna (the woman) becomes le donne (the women) la  città (the city) becomes le  città (the cities) il letto  (the bed) becomes i letti (the beds) However, what happens when the ending is a little different to begin with?  If its a feminine singular noun or adjective that ends in -ca or -ga, we want to preserve the hard sound, therefore, the plural then ends in -che or -ghe. See examples below: la giacca (the jacket) becomes  le giacche (the jackets) la pianta larga (the wide sole) becomes le piante larghe (the wide soles) Feminine singular nouns that end in -cia or -gia drop the -i in the plural and thus the ending becomes -ce or -ge. This is to preserve the same sound and syllabication that occurs in the singular. See examples below. la faccia (the face)  becomes le facce (the faces) la spiaggia (the beach)  becomes le spiagge  (the beaches) The only exception to this rule is in the case of  la camicia  (the shirt) which retains its -i in the plural le camicie  (the shirts). If the stress lands on the -i in the -cia or -gia ending, though, then the noun retains the -i in the plural, with the ending -cie or -gie. See examples below. la pasticceria (the pastry shop) becomes le pasticcerie (the pastry shops) la bugia (the lie) becomes le bugie (the lies) Masculine Nouns and Adjectives For masculine nouns and adjectives, the ones that end in -co turn to -chi or -ci in the plural. The identifying factor is the accentuation if the stress is on the next-to-last syllable, the plural ending should be -chi. Nouns ending in -co that have the stress on the third-to-last syllable turn to -ci in the plural. See examples below. Il pacco (the package) becomes i pacchi (the packages) Il giocho (the game)  becomes i giochi (the games) Il medico (the doctor) becomes i medici (the doctors) il cucciolo stanco (the tired puppy)  becomes i cuccioli stanchi (the tired puppies) There are a few exceptions, though, like words originally from Greek and other ones that simply dont follow the rule. Here are some common words that are exceptions: lamico (the friend)  becomes gli amici (the friends) il greco (the Greek)  becomes i greci ( the Greeks) One last ending that changes from singular to plural is that of masculine nouns and adjectives ending in -go. These nouns change to -ghi in the plural. For example: Il dialogo (the dialogue)  becomes i dialoghi (the dialogues) Il capello lungo (the individual strand of long hair)  becomes i capelli lunghi ( the head of long hair) The only exception to this rule is nouns that end in -go that stem from a longer ending of -ologo. This ending creates a plural ending of -ologi. For example: Lo psicologo (the psychologist)  becomes gli psicologi (the psychologists) Il radiologo (the radiologist)  becomes i radiologi (the radiologists) While there are many different Italian grammar rules to remember, they are not as difficult to learn as they may seem. In fact, after seeing gender and number usage in context and using them yourself, you will soon be able to distinguish between all the possibilities. Work closely with your Italian tutor to come up with some fun exercises for you to better learn these complex Italian grammar rules. Nadia B. teaches Italian in New York, NY. She graduated summa cum laude from New York University, with a double degree in Italian Language and Literature and Classical Music Performance. Learn more about Nadia here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  Son of Groucho

Why You Should Opt to Take SAT Subject Tests

Why You Should Opt to Take SAT Subject Tests Stand out from the College Admission Crowd by taking the SAT Subject Tests If you're preparing for college admission you may be wondering if you should take any of the available SAT Subject Tests. These tests are designed for you to showcase your achievement and ability in specific subject areas while enhancing your college application portfolio. When you are applying to colleges you want your portfolio to speak for itself and paint a picture of your strengths, assets, and abilities. These tests help you do just that. Basics of the SAT Subject Tests: Each Subject Testis anhour in length and is based on contentpreviously covered in high school courses. There are 20 different Subject Tests representing fiveacademic areas: history, English, foreign languages, science, andmathematics. The Subject Tests are administered six times per yearin October, November, December, January, May, and June. Not all exams areoffered on all testing dates. It's best to plan ahead to ensure that youare able to take the exams of your choosing. You can sit for three Subject Tests on a single day.You are not allowed to take a Subject Test the same day you take the SATexam. The Language with Listening exams are onlygivenin the first testing hour of each testing day. You can only complete onelistening test per exam date. The professional tutors at Huntington Learning Centerare available to help you prepare for the Subject Tests. We will determineyour initial level of mastery and then work to ensure you are progressingthrough all of the content necessary for success on the exam. It is vital to understand how sitting for the Subject Testscan impact your college applications. Taking these exams allows you to: Stand out from the crowdThe Subject Tests provide youthe opportunity to differentiate yourself from other candidates. Evencolleges and universities that don't require the Subject Tests will likely use the results to make admission decisions. Set yourself apart from thecompetition by showcasing your knowledge and ability. For example, if youare applying to Northwestern University and want to major in Chemical Engineering demonstrating mastery on the Math Level 2 exam and theChemistry exam will provide evidence of your achievement and potential. Showcase your unique abilitiesIf you are an ESL or international student the Subject Tests allow you toshine on exams that don't heavily rely on English language mastery such as science, math, and foreign languages. You can also utilize the SubjectTests to demonstrate your multilingual skills or complete foreign languagecompetency requirements. Huntington Learning Centers offers personalizedtutoring programs for a wide range of Subject Tests. We will create acustomized tutoring plan that uniquely matches your strengths and areas ofneed. Since no two students are alike no two tutoring programs are alikeeither. Provide evidence for your homeschool educationBecause homeschool curriculaare incredibly varied and often designed to meet individual needs, theSubject Tests are an excellent opportunity to add insight to youreducation. Colleges will get a better picture of your education,achievement, and ability while you discover your mastery levels comparedto standardized expectations. Get a jump start on college coursesThe Subject Tests are oftenused to place students in college courses. By taking these tests you may have the opportunity to test out of introductory courses, earn collegecredit, and satisfy basic program requirements. The University of Texas isone college that uses the Subject Tests to determine college credit. Once a student is accepted at the University of Texas the Subject Test scoresare evaluated based on program requirements to help determine placementand possible credit. Paint a complete picture of yourselfYour high school transcriptonly tells the story of courses completed in school. But what abouteverything you learned in other settings? Enrichment programs, distancelearning courses, and self-study will likely not appear on your transcriptbut have an amazing impact on your knowledge and ability. Use the SubjectTests to display additional competency not attained in school. Meet program requirementsSome university programs require applicants complete one or more Subject Tests as part of theirportfolios. As you are compiling your list of possible colleges payattention to the requirements. Plan ahead to take these exams so they canbe included in your application.

GCSE Poem Analysis The Yellow Palm by Robert Minhinnick

GCSE Poem Analysis The Yellow Palm by Robert Minhinnick English Literature GCSE Poem Analysis: The Yellow Palm by Robert Minhinnick What is it about? The poem is a colourful but sensitive account of various sights in Baghdad, each affecting to the poet, who travelled there in the late 1990s.   It describes the results of violence and implies a dreadful explosion without directly showing the reader. The Yellow Palm by Robert Minhinick As I made my way down Palestine Street I watched a funeral pass - all the women waving lilac stems around a coffin made of glass and the face of the man who lay within who had breathed a poison gas. As I made my way down Palestine Street I heard the call to prayer and I stopped at the door of the golden mosque to watch the faithful there but there was blood on the walls and the muezzin’s eyes were wild with his despair. As I made my way down Palestine Street I met two blind beggars And into their hands I pressed my hands with a hundred black dinars; and their salutes were those of the Imperial Guard in the Mother of all Wars. As I made my way down Palestine Street I smelled the wide Tigris, the river smell that lifts the air in a city such as this; but down on my head fell the barbarian sun that knows no armistice. As I made my way down Palestine Street I saw a Cruise missile, a slow and silver caravan on its slow and silver mile, and a beggar child turned up his face and blessed it with a smile. As I made my way down Palestine Street under the yellow palms I saw their branches hung with yellow dates all sweeter than salaams, and when that same child reached up to touch, the fruit fell in his arms. Overview Although the poet says he travels down the street, really we see a parade of characters come past us: a funeral, the faithful responding to the muezzin’s call, ex-soldiers begging for money, the river, a missile and a beggar child.   The missile must explode, but we only know because of the verb ‘fell’ as the dates collapse into the outstretched arms of the beggar.   The poet hides the violence with the picturesque scene â€" but not entirely. Form and Structure The poem is written in six stanzas of six lines, in ballad metre.   The rhyme pattern (which can be notated xaxaxa) is an extended version of simple four-line ballad, which was originally a folk-poem form, but Minhinnick is following in the footsteps of poets like Wordsworth and Auden and many others who have chosen to use the strongly rhythmical pattern to tackle serious subjects.   By doing so in six-line stanzas he has a little more time to develop each image, while still staying true to form and changing the focus regularly. There is a very strong rhythm to the form, with four stressed beats in the first of each two lines and three in the second, leaving a pause that readers or listeners associated with ballad form.   This means that although when read aloud the poem might go faster or slower, it won’t substantially change the emphasis a reader places on the words.   Sometimes there are conflicts with the natural stresses in words, when the rhythmic scheme (the metre) wants us to stress them one way and their normal pronunciation prefers another, such as ‘dinars’ and ‘beggars’.   However, this uncertainty challenges each reading to be thoughtful and considerate of the meaning of the words when perfectly regular verse would not. Rhyme is very important in ballad verse and it’s worth looking at the patterns the poet creates.   In order, the rhyming words of each stanza are ‘pass, glass, gas’; ‘prayer, there, despair’; ‘beggars, dinars, wars’; ‘Tigris, this, armistice’; ‘missile, mile, smile’; ‘palms, salaams, arms’.   The strongest rhyming of the three is arguably the last, meaning that the poem ends with a strangely warm and comforting group of words, quite at odds with the violence unleashed by the explosion of the missile. [If you are a northerner and pronounce ‘pass’ and ‘glass’ with the same short ‘a’ as ‘gas’, then the first trio really rhyme very strongly indeed, which would work to establish the regularity of the verse form.] ‘Tigris, this, armistice’ are a diverse group of words, including one of the very few proper nouns in the poem and coupling it with an abstract noun of particular intangibility.   No-one can touch an ‘armistice’ and it is even hard for troops to maintain one.   In contrast, the wide Tigris has been written of and spoken of for centuries: its existence cannot be in question. Language We’ve already begun to consider the words Minhinnick chooses, so now we might focus on the strongest of his word pictures.   The dates, ‘sweeter than salaams’, mix a literal sweetness of the fruit with the metaphorical sweetness of the welcome the poet has found in Baghdad.   The smile of the beggar child with which he ‘blesses’ the passing cruise missile shows how innocent he is, and how undeserving of suffering. The ‘cruise missile, / a slow and silver caravan / on its slow and silver mile’ has a really sinister air when described like this.   ‘Slow’ is of course impossible for a flying weapon, even though the poet repeats it.   Perhaps he is thinking about the way time seems to slow when we see something awful like a bomb about to hit...   Giving the missile possession of the mile by the little word ‘its’ also gives the weapon a life of its own.   We have to ask why ‘silver’?   The missile might be silver, but the mile it has travelled...   Unless that route has been marked with a streak of fast-moving metal, or perhaps if that silver has again been transferred in our mind.   It might be tempting to say that this is ‘just poetry’, but the power of this poetry is that it sparks a hundred other ideas and thoughts in our head.   And to call the missile a ‘silver caravan’ is a dreadful joke: it doesn’t bring prosperity, but pain and grief.   It might have been expensiv e and valuable, but nobody wants it to arrive at the market on Palestine Street.   The people there have already seen enough suffering. Need an extra hand with some English? Why not book a GCSE English tutor to come to your home from the Tutorfair website? More GCSE poem analyses: Praise Song for My Mother, Nettles, My Last Duchess, and Medusa Check out more  Tutorfair blogs  to support your GCSE revision. New Maths 9-1 GCSE Five Strategies to improve Academic Performance

Rod Blagojevich Not Leaving Jail Early

Rod Blagojevich Not Leaving Jail Early Photo Via: http://chicagotonight.wttw.com Blagojevich’s defense was an apology, as well as a claim to being a “changed man” and a “model prisoner” during his sentence to date. Still, Judge Zagel imposed the same sentence originally given back in 2011. He claims, “I do not doubt that he is a loving father and that his children miss him deeply in his absence, but as I said four years ago, the fault lies in the governor.” Blagojevich, now 59 years old, will now be forced to finish out his sentence through May 2024. After the court adjourned, Amy gestured towards Zagel’s bench and claimed, “He stole my childhood!” Patti spoke with anger to reporters as well, claiming “Quite frankly, I’m dumbfounded and flabbergasted. This was unusually cruel and heartless and unfair … Somehow, we will get through this. We love Rod. And we’ll be here for him as we continue to fight.” So what is this long sentence being served for? Back in 2011 Blagojevich was convicted of misusing his powers for multiple different reasons. The most notable was his attempt to sell a U.S. Senate seat Barack Obama’s in 2008 when he was elected president. During the initial trial, the jury was deadlocked on all but one count. The conviction came less than a year later. An appeals court threw out five counts against Blagojevich last year on technicalities, though they still referred to the evidence against him as “overwhelming” and stated his sentence was completely within reason. Though it was predicted Zagel would shave a year or two off of this sentence, on Tuesday, he completely put these ideas to rest. According to Jeffery Cramer, a former federal prosecutor, “In the end, Judge Zagel remained steadfast in his view of the crimes and this defendant.” This is frustrating for Blagojevich, especially since he’s waited nearly four and a half years for this day in court. Blagojevich’s lawyer, Leonard Goodman, told the judge that the remaining charges against Blagojevich were “significantly different” and that he never profited, despite his attempts. According to Goodman, “we believe he is ready to come home.” Goodman asked for the sentence to be lessened to five years. His daughters also made their pleas, appealing to an emotional side. According to Annie, “I almost don’t want to grow up because I want to wait for him to come home.” Amy, however, is already in college, which she alluded to in her plea. She said it “kills” her father that he can’t meet the new people in her life. She says, “the longer my father is gone, the more and more estranged my sister and I become from him.” Blagojevich was given 15 minutes for remarks, during which he apologized, but didn’t state the crimes for which he was convicted. He said, “I recognize it was my actions and my words that led me here. This can be a beginning to make amends for the past.” Prosecutors, however, claimed the ex-governor hadn’t changed at all. They claim he never took responsibility, and his actions prove nothing has changed. According to Attorney Debra Bonamici, “As long as the defendant is unable or unwilling to accept responsibility for what he actually did and what he actually meant when he did it, there can be no rehabilitation.” According to Zagel, “He sees himself as less morally culpable, but I don’t draw such a clear moral distinction. As in many cases, political and personal gains were very much intermingled here.” After the hearing, Blagojevich conveyed his disappointment at the verdict to reporters. Despite a large show of familial support and the reading of letters written by prisoners that befriended Blagojevich during his sentence, the ex-governor ultimately failed to show any tangible change especially in his inability to address his charges head-on and accept his responsibility. However, this technically isn’t the end. According to Goodman, he could still appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court at this point; however, they have already declined to hear the case in March so it’s unlikely they’re going to change their minds now. Ultimately, saying that you’re reformed apologizing with meaninglessness isn’t going to get you out of jail. So if, by some miracle, the Supreme Court picks up his case, Blagojevich is going to need a serious change of heart, or he’s likely going to serve out the entirety of his 14-year sentence.

Teach Away Telegram - September 2011

Teach Away Telegram - September 2011 In the September issue of the Teach Away Telegram, we celebrate the upcoming World Teachers' Day! We also examine the professional development options available to teachers overseas, and consider whether or not it's wise to bring a pet with you when teaching abroad.We hope you're having a great month, and we hope to hear from you soon!Happy reading! - The Teach Away TeamIn this issue:World Teachers' DayTeaching Overseas and Professional DevelopmentTaking Your Pets OverseasWorld Teachers' DayOctober 5, 2011 marks the 18th year of World Teachers’ Day. This day, organized by Education International (EI) and recognized by UNESCO, aims to support both teachers and students to ensure future generations benefit from the best education possible. Every year, EI promotes public awareness campaigns that stress valuable contributions made by teachers, while also encouraging international standards for the teaching profession. This year, their focus is on gender equality for teachers.Inequality is an issue that needs to be acknowledged by both female and male teachers. Some teachers in Western countries may not be fully aware of equality in the workplace in non-Western countries. Countries, like the UAE, have gender-segregated schools, where teachers are also segregated into the appropriate school. As well, some countries in Asia hold male teachers in higher regard than female educators. Of course, much of this is culturally fuelled, and imposing change has to be done delicately and respectfully.Teach Away prepares and informs its teachers as much as possible about such cultural differences prior to teachers' departure to work overseas. Whether it is how gender roles are viewed within the workplace in a particular country, or how students are segregated, Teach Away recognizes that not all of its departing teachers are familiar with these differences. For more information on such differences in a particular country, it’s best to conduct some research using resources such as Teach Away’s staff, or the Teach Away Facebook page.The World Teachers' Day website is another valuable resource. Although connected with numerous international teacher organizations, the day is yet to be officially recognized and celebrated around the world. Currently, over 100 countries observe World Teachers’ Day, and we would like to wish you a happy World Teachers' Day, no matter where you teach.Teaching Overseas and Professional DevelopmentProfessional development is an important part of a career in education. Having the opportunity to learn about the latest educational research findings, reflect on one’s practice, and broaden one’s repertoire of teaching techniques is imperative for successful educators.When taking on an international teaching position, teachers still have plenty of options for keeping up their PD:1. Resources and Events Offered by the EmployerWhether you are teaching in a public school setting, a private international school, or in a private lang uage school, many employers are offering professional development options to their staff in order to encourage effective teaching practice. Some schools offer PD days, similar to PD programs delivered by many school boards and districts in Western countries. Other schools will offer the opportunity to enrol in ongoing teacher training sessions or periodic seminars, offered outside of classroom hours.2. Online ResourcesFor licensed/certified teachers, there are options for taking more teacher training courses online in order to obtain more qualifications or upgrade existing certifications. Other great online resources include signing up for educational newsletters, joining online communities geared towards sharing resources and ideas, and subscribing to professional development mailing lists.3. Reflective PracticeReflecting on one’s teaching is a crucial part of improving and growing as an educator. Not only is it important to make time for reflection, but teachers working in a new location, unfamiliar school setting, or in a new role should document their time abroad for future reflection. Teaching abroad gives teachers first-hand experience with other cultures and traditions, allowing teachers professional and personal growth that will enrich their teaching abilities.  Taking Your Pets OverseasA common question for teachers going overseas is whether or not they are able to bring pets with them. Since pets are often considered a part of the family, many teachers are eager to bring Barkley or Mr. Whiskers along with them to the country where they will be living and teaching for the next 1-2 years. But is it wise to bring your animal companions with you?Teach Away encourages teachers going overseas to carefully consider a few factors when thinking about bringing a pet overseas. The first factor is cost â€" transporting a pet overseas and meeting all of the customs regulations (which can include updating shots, multiple vet visits, and quarantining your pet) ca n be quite expensive, depending on each country’s specific requirements for bringing a pet with you.The second factor is time, and your pet’s health â€" since many countries require that your pet be quarantined, and since long-distance travel can be anxiety-inducing for animals, putting a pet through the process of traveling and subsequently being separated from you can be very difficult.Finally, an important factor to consider is the availability of pet services where you will be living. While vets and pet supply stores might be common in North America, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, finding dog food or cat litter can be a challenge all its own for teachers in China or Malaysia. Finding the proper supplies and care for your pet might be very difficult, and if you are transporting a dog to an extremely hot climate (i.e. the Middle East), you will want to be sure you have the resources necessary to keep your pet healthy.Teach Away strongly advises that teachers find a trusted friend or family member to watch over their pets while they are teaching overseas, for the health of the animal, and for the well-being of everyone involved.

Mistakes are the portals of discovery - ALOHA Mind Math

Mistakes are the portals of discovery All parents have different ways of dealing with children’s mistakes. One of the common approaches nowadays it to make light of them, so as not to affect the child’s psyche by pointing them out too much. It is debatable whether this is the best way to prepare a child to face the future and bigger challenges in life. Experts in child development suggest that it is better to let children understand mistakes and figure out a way to resolve the issue themselves. We as parents would probably be surprised by the inventive problem solving skills that this leads to. It is also a great natural method of improving the intelligence and IQ of a child, since it helps the child figure what the problem is all about, rather than just learning from rote. Once such an outlook is fostered in the child, give him a math problem, and he will strive at arriving at the solution despite making mistakes. Such a practice enables children to be more independent with their homework. Along with encouraging a child to be independent and learn from their mistakes, it is also equally important to praise their efforts. Developmental theories show that children may have different learning styles, and each one may take their own time to handle such an approach.By enabling your child’s self-efficacy, you will be preparing and encouraging him/her to be his/her own person and handle even high-stress situations with confidence. When faced with a situation such applying for as a scholarship, such a child will not back away or be worried about failure, but will think of applying multiple times to succeed. To put all that in a nutshell, we need to Give children the space to learn from their own mistakes and not jump in to do everything for them. Not harp on earlier mistakes, but discuss the one at hand and what might have gone wrong, so that the child gets a hint of what went wrong and to correct themselves. Encourage and praise children when they solve problems on their own. Support their independence by letting them treat their mistakes as stepping stones. Abacus is a great way to improve your child’s confidence and to improve his mental math abilities which in turn will have a positive impact on his attitude to learning too. For more information visit:http://www.aloha-usa.com For more updates on your child’s learning development, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/aloha.usa

7 Language Learning Game Apps That Play to Your Strengths

7 Language Learning Game Apps That Play to Your Strengths 7 Language Learning Game Apps That Play to Your Strengths Want to create your own world using nothing but 3D blocks? Theres a game for that.Want to help a plumber rescue a princess? Theres a game for that.Want to smash cute candies into smithereens? Yeah, theres a really addictive game for that, too.Looking to improve your language skills?  Game on!With so many cool video games out there, its no wonder that language learners  have gotten in on the gaming trend.After all, playing gamesâ€"anything from board games to party gamesâ€"is one of the best ways to learn a language.Foreign language games can provide you with a fun study break while youre still studying.It should come as no surprise that, of the many popular apps out there, some of the most exciting options for foreign language learners are game apps.Foreign language game apps pack a lot of learning into fun games that youll want to keep coming back to. Youll hardly even notice youre learning until you see your skills improve.So, give these seven fun game apps a try and level up your language skills! How to Get the Most Out of a Language Learning Game AppTo get the most out of language learning game app, its helpful to use it in addition to other learning options. Game apps are wonderful for additional practice and reinforcement of skills, but when used alone, you may miss out on valuable grammar rules and other skills. Pairing game apps with more structured or formal learning materials provides a well-rounded learning experience that fuses conventional study with fun practice. Its the best of both worlds!Its also helpful to use game apps to break up conventional learning methods. If you study for too long in a stretch, you may get a sort of learners fatigue. Studying for long periods of time is exhausting, and all the material can start to blur together. However, playing games is a good way to break up conventional studying while still keeping the learning train on the tracks. Plus, games will help you look at words you may already know with fresh eyesâ€"and in a whole new contextâ€"which will make them more memorable.Another key to success with game apps is to find a learning game you really enjoy. If your language learning game app is as addictive as Candy Crush, youll never forget language practice again.7 Language Learning Game Apps That Play to Your StrengthsBefore you dive into these awesome game apps, we have a bonus for you: FluentU! FluentU gamifies the learning process by pairing it with entertaining videos and fun quizzes that adapt to your learning progress.FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news, inspiring talks and more.With FluentU, you hear languages in real-world contextsâ€"the way that native speakers actually use them.Just a quick look will give you an idea of the variety of FluentU videos on offer:FluentU really takes the grunt work out of learning languages, leaving you with nothing but engaging, effective and efficient learning. It’s already hand-picked the best videos f or you and organized them by level and topic. All you have to do is choose any video that strikes your fancy to get started!Each word in the interactive captions comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.Access a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab.You can use FluentU’s unique adaptive quizzes to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions and exercises. Just swipe left or right to see more examples of the word youre studying.The program even keeps track of what you’re learning and tells you exactly when it’s time for review, giving you a 100% personalized experience.Start using FluentU on the website  with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the  iTunes store  or  Google Play store.LingioAvailable: iOS | AndroidIf youre looking to build your vocabulary quickly and painlessly, look no further th an Lingio!The Lingio app features 12,000 words organized into 300 topics. Since the words are organized thematically, its easy to choose an area in which you want to build your vocabulary and start learning more.The app features audio along with written words to ensure that both your spelling and your pronunciation are on point.A variety of games, tests, quizzes and flashcards encourage you to learn words and perfect your spelling. Plus, theres a lot of incentive to keep you motivated. Games are scored, and some pit you against the clock. As you succeed in games, you can also level up. A competitive streak will definitely keep you motivated, even if youre just competing against yourself.With three difficulty levels, Lingio is appropriate for any level of language learner, and its free to download!At the moment, Lingio offers English, Spanish, French, German, Swedish, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic and Farsi/Persian.LangoAvailable: iOS | AndroidLearning vocabulary without any interferen ce from your native language is a helpful way to learn the actual meanings of words rather than merely translating between languages.If this is the kind of learning youre after, Lango is a great game app for you.The various Lango apps for different languages all feature photo-based games. Youll be shown a selection of photos along with a word in your target language. Then, all you have to do is select the image that corresponds to that word. This will allow you to immerse yourself in your target language without having to lean on your native language for support. Along the way, youll also improve your spelling, build your vocabulary and memorize noun genders.Lango offers English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Czech, Polish, Russian, Italian and Portuguese.The initial app is free to download with in-app purchases available to unlock additional material.WordUp!Available: iOS | AndroidWord games are fun in any language. Thats a fact.And the WordUp! app offers a fun word game that wil l help you build your vocabulary in any foreign language.Youll be presented with a grid of letters and a blank space in which to spell a word. Its up to you to figure out which combination of letters makes a word thats the correct length!There are three levels, so the app is appropriate for beginning through advanced students.If you like the WordUp! app but need more word games, you might also try FlashAcademy (available for iOS or Android) from the makers of the WordUp! app. The FlashAcademy app contains additional games, including quick-fire word games and matching activities.WordUp! and FlashAcademy both offer Spanish, French, German and Italian.The apps are free to download with additional in-app purchases to unlock more material.StudyCatAvailable: iOS | AndroidSometimes, you just want to feel like a kid again. StudyCat has you covered on this one.While StudyCat apps are designed for children ages 3 to 10, theyre also fun for beginning language students.StudyCat apps offer an ar ray of colorful learning games and activities. In total, there are six different games per lesson. These games are quite varied, including mazes, matching games, spelling games, coloring activities, whac-a-mole style arcade games and so much more. These games will teach you basic vocabulary like colors, numbers, animals and the like. Plus, since theres such a huge assortment of games, youll never get bored!StudyCat offers English, Spanish, French, German and Chinese.Apps are free to download with in-app purchases to unlock additional material.Overpass Apps Bubble Bath GamesAvailable: iOS | AndroidWho doesnt enjoy a good bubble bath?Overpass Apps Bubble Bath games might not be quite as soothing, but they certainly provide more language education than your standard bubble bath (and bonus: no finger pruning).Each app has over 600 words divided into over 60 themed categories. These include useful phrases, verbs, numbers and more. The goal of the game is to pop the bubble with the correc t word.  As you play in each category, the levels get more and more difficult as more and more options are presented. Additionally, some levels contain only audio while others contain only printed words. This way, you wont inadvertently lean on just reading or just listening.Overpass Apps offers its Bubble Bath game in dozens of popular languages in addition to less common options like Somali and Bengali.Apps are free to download with in-app purchases available to unlock additional content.MindSnacksAvailable: iOS  MindSnacks is the perfect app to feed a language-hungry mind.Each MindSnacks app offers nine fun games, including balloon games, spelling games and more. While most language game apps focus on building vocabulary, the MindSnacks apps focus on building both vocabulary and conversational skills. Sure, youll learn over 1,000 vocabulary words, but youll also learn how to conjugate verbs. With upgrades, there are a total of 50 lessons and up to 40 hours of material designed by Ivy League instructors.MindSnacks offers apps for beginning to intermediate Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese learners.The apps are free to download but require additional in-app purchases to unlock the full array of games and lessons.QuickLearnrAvailable: AndroidEverything is more fun with friends, so why not try learning a language with friends?QuickLearnr is a language game app that allows you to play against friends and other learners around the world. The game offers rankings and special achievements, which are great motivation for competitive learners.This app focuses on teaching and reinforcing vocabulary words. Youll be shown an image and need to identify the associated word. The game offers voice recognition, so you actually say the word into the app, getting valuable pronunciation practice along the way. A personal dictionary also tracks your progress to help you see which words youve mastered and which words you need to study more.QuickLe arnr is available for English, Spanish, French and Italian learners.The QuickLearnr app is totally free to download.Dont get pwned by lackluster apps that dont improve your language skills.Upgrade your fluency with these enjoyable language learning game apps!

Are There Help For The SAT and ACT?

Are There Help For The SAT and ACT?Students in High School often face the problem of Holt Homework Help. The two main types of classes for preparing for the SAT or ACT are 'regular' classes and 'curriculum' classes. Regular classes are those that you attend on a regular basis and your main priority is to finish the homework.Curriculum classes, on the other hand, are taken as electives that have no definite time limit but still offer tests and resources to study for the SAT or ACT. This type of class often does not offer any help for homework and students can often have difficulty completing them.One of the biggest difficulties that many students face when taking Math or English class is completing the homework. Unfortunately, because most classes last only a few weeks and most schools are overloaded with students, some teachers give little or no attention to the students that need it most. That is why homework help for math and English is so important for students who have problems c ompleting their homework.It's easy to get tempted to ask your parents or even tutor for help. However, unless you can find the help yourself, your homework will never be finished. If you are in high school, make sure that your parents don't request help or advice from you if you can get it from an outside source.Even if your parents don't ask you for help with Math or English, you can find a number of websites that offer tutoring. These online tutors often have classes for math and English, but also a section where they can offer help for other subjects as well. You can find these tutors in your neighborhood or on the Internet.When you find help through tutors, make sure that you are able to find time to meet with the tutor and discuss the subject. Sometimes, tutors might just ask you to complete a short homework assignment on the spot or they might require you to take a test or they might not have a list of sources and instructions to help you complete the assignments.All of this i nformation will help you make sure that you complete your Math or English homework by the end of the semester. If you aren't sure how to get help with Math or English homework, do your research online and talk to your parents about where you should go for help. With the right homework help, you can help yourself to a successful High School.