Know the Science of the Applied Chemistry

Know the Science of the Applied ChemistryAs a science student, I am taught about the various facets of applied mathematics as taught in the 'Sec Chemistry' courses I had taken. This course is offered by several organizations like the IITs, IIMs and other top ranked institutes. In these courses, students are given great exposure to different aspects of Chemistry and its applications.Let me briefly explain how the Sec Chemistry classes work. After selecting an institute, one has to choose a subject, be it a particular branch or discipline. Then, one has to select a teacher who can help him in understanding the same. One has to pay for admission into this course and if he chooses a department, his room and board charges would be paid.As a student, I had two such courses; one in my first year of the BTech and another in my second year of the BTech. Both of these courses were great and taught me a lot about the world of Chemistry. One of the major advantages that I got from the course was that the subject was not too difficult for me to understand, even though there were various aspects and concepts involved.Apart from understanding these subjects, the subjects covered in the course also included various topics such as organic chemistry, protein chemistry, chemical engineering, flammability and so on. The subjects were so comprehensive that I could master all the subjects in the course within a span of four months. The duration for each subject was usually a little over two weeks and this meant that I had enough time to learn a lot about the subjects. The course was organized and taught by experts and this meant that I had a lot of time for my own interests.My favorite subject was materials science and its applications. It was highly engaging and I could study from anywhere. The subject was taught in an interactive format and had several modules that one could do depending on his preference.I am sure that I have experienced various thrill when I had been assigned th e super capa to make a tour around the laboratory and see what the big guys were up to. It was never boring, it was always full of excitement and with the help of the guide, I could understand everything much better.The course made me more interested in science as a career prospect. I was able to see all the changes happening in the field and that made me feel as if I was in the lead. A few years after this course, I was accepted to a PhD program and it was the best decision that I ever made.

Un, Le, Ce, or De French Articles Explained

Un, Le, Ce, or De French Articles Explained Megan L. As an English speaker learning  French, articles are little words that can still give you big problems. Since French nouns are masculine, feminine, and plural and have different articles to distinguish them, you will need to memorize at least two French articles for each English one. To help you master French articles, weve broken them down into groups for you to study. Basics The first thing you need to learn are the English articles so that you can get a better understanding of what to use in French. There are really only two English articles: The â€" definite article A/An â€" indefinite article French articles (like most languages outside of Germanic ones) use other words as articles, and even allow you to omit articles from time to time. The following are considered French articles, although their function is largely the same as in English. Because you have to be aware of the gender of a noun, you have to treat these words the save as an article. Some Partitive article This Finally, there are special cases where you either need to use an article where you wouldn’t in English or you can omit an articles where you use an article in English. Article additions and omissions Definite Articles â€" Le, La, and Les (The in French) Probably the most widely used English article is the. You use it all the time without having to think about it because there is only one word in English. It is called a definitive article because the word the denotes something that is specific, such as the chair, the stores, or the moment. Each of these refers to a specific thing or group of things. There are four definite French articles that mean the, and those are the le articles. Each of the definite articles has a specific meaning. Le â€" the masculine definite article. Whenever you see a word preceded by the French article le, that means that the noun is masculine, so if you want to switch to one of the other French articles, you would use the masculine version of the article. La â€" the feminine definite article. All singular feminine nouns are preceded by la. L’ â€" the definite article when the noun starts with a vowel. Les â€" the plural definite article. All plural nouns, regardless of gender, receive the same article, les, to indicate that it is plural. If you have to add the plural indicator (such as s or es) you add les before it. It is a little more difficult to understand the differences if you are a native English speaker because there is no equivalent. English does not have gendered nouns and the language does not differentiate between singular and plural when using the definite article the. This is perhaps why it is most difficult to translate what you know into French with the right use, and it takes a lot of memorization. However, once you memorize the gender of a noun, you can more easily use all of the other French articles. For example, you would say le fils for the son and la fille for the daughter. You would use the corresponding masculine or feminine article for a/an, of, or this. The definite article l’ is similar to the English indefinite article an for the same reason. Saying a apple is difficult, but if you add the letter n it is easier. Both of the French articles for the (la and le) end with vowel sounds that are difficult to flow into another vowel sound, such as enfant (child). The trick is to remember that the French language needs this for their definite articles, not their indefinite articles (the next section). Plural nouns are a little easier because you do not consider gender. Whenever you have a plural noun, you always use les to indicate that you are using the plural form of the word. There is more to know about plurals and les because the French use definite articles at times when English speakers and omit them other times where you would usually omit them. These are covered in the last section. Indefinite Articles â€" Un, Une, and Des (A in French) Indefinite articles are used when you are referring to anything that you would consider generic, such as a chair or an apple. When you say you want an apple, you don’t have a specific one in mind. If you have washed an apple and left it on the counter, you would say you want the apple on the counter instead of one of the apples in the basket or refrigerator. The French have an equivalent version for the indefinite article based on the nouns gender and if it is plural. This means there are three articles to learn. Un â€" the masculine version of the English article a. Une â€" the feminine version of the English article a. Des â€" the plural version, although there is no English equivalent. This one is covered in more depth later in this section. Using un and une is pretty much memorization of each noun gender. For example, Once you learn a nouns gender, it is a simple matter of using un and une correctly. If you read the information on des, you may have been trying to think of a correlation in English and found yourself confused. That’s because as a native English speaker, you do not think of using indefinite articles with plural nouns. You know not to say a chairs or an apples. In English the indefinite article is always singular. The French language has a different set of rules, and so have a corresponding article, which means that it really doesn’t have a direct translation (because English does not use this article with plurals). Of all the French articles, this one is probably among the most difficult because you will naturally try to do a direct translation, which means you will exclude the required des. Partitive Articles â€" De, De La, De L’, and Des (Some in French) Another word that does not have an exact translation, it essentially functions like  to the English word some. It is used whenever you talk about something that can be divided into smaller parts, such as bread or juice. I would like some bread. I would like a glass of juice. The other use for these words is to specify that you do not know the quantity. For example, most of the time you would not each an entire pie, but you probably don’t know example how much. You would say you ate some pie. If you know the amount or are talking about something generic, you would use the or a/an just like English. Otherwise, you would select one of these four partitive articles. De â€" the masculine article for some. De la â€" the feminine article for some. De l’ â€" the article for some when the noun starts with a vowel. Des â€" the article for some for all plural nouns. Note that this is used when the number is not specified. If you have a specific number, you would say the quantity instead of some, such as I ate nine rolls instead of I ate some rolls. Happily, they follow the same rules as the definite articles in terms of use, so once you know how to use the properly, you can more easily discuss portions. Ce, Ceci, Cela, and Ça (This in French) Technically, this is a pronoun, but because it is so closely tied with the article you used in the previous sentence, it is best to discuss it at the same time. The English article this is a rough equivalent for these four pronouns. Do not equate these four articles with gender though because their use is not gender based. Ce â€" roughly English this or it. Primarily you would use this with verb être (to be) or an impersonal expression. When used, in a sentence, it becomes c’est. C’est une bonne idée. â€" That’s a good idea. C’est difficile à faire. â€" It’s hard to do. As the examples show, you can think of it as a contraction with être, just like English uses the contractions that’s and it’s. Ceci and cela â€" the articles are used with all other verbs for the same purpose. Ceci is used in place of this and cela is use in place of that. Whenever the verb être does not appear, you use one of these two articles. You use ceci to indicate something that is close by (this pie or this color). You use cela to indicate something that is further away (that house or that chair). Determine which of the two you would say, then you can do a straight translation for both of these. Ceci peut nous aider. â€" This could help us. Cela me fait plaisir. â€" That makes me happy Je ne veux pas cela, je veux ceci. â€" I don’t want that, I want this. Ça â€" the article used for informal this or that. Unlike the others, it is informal, so you would avoid it in any professional realm or public speaking. Keep in mind that while these look like they would follow the same rules as the articles, the use is completely different. It is perhaps the most closely aligned with their English counterparts, it will take you some time to get accustomed to using them. Omitting and Adding Articles One of the biggest problems with articles is that most languages are not consistent about how they are used. There are a number of instances where you should add the article where you wouldn’t in English. Most nouns require an article. At first it will feel awkward to say  j’aime la glace because its direct translation is I like the ice cream. Similarly, Je n’ai pas mangé beaucoup de tarte mean  I ate a lot of pie. The most difficult will be the use of articles before plural nouns, whether you are using the French articles that are equivalent to a/an or the. Where in English you would say Horses were running in the field, the direct translation from French is The horses were running in the field. Then you have a few cases where you omit the article, and these largely require memorization. Some set expressions do not include articles, and these you must memorize one by one. Articles are not used when specifying what a person’s job is. When you use de (indicating an unspecified number of something, such as many or lots of) you would not use an article afterward. Articles are always difficult to learn in any other western language. It takes time, work, and a considerable amount of memorization, particularly from a non-gendered language like English. It is best to take it slow and learn them one at a time. Because there is some overlap, once you are comfortable  with one set of French articles, you will have an easier time getting accustomed to the others. That is also why you need to really dedicate time to learning whether a noun is masculine or feminine. Do you have any tips for using French articles correctly? Share them in the comments below! Interested in Private Lessons? 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Top 5 Italian Books for Learning Grammar and Vocabulary

Top 5 Italian Books for Learning Grammar and Vocabulary Sign up successful These Italian books will not only help you better understand the language, but they will also provide hours of fun and challenging grammar and vocabulary drills. Below are the top five Italian books for beginners and beyond. 1. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Italian Grammar (2008) Amazon Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars Estimated Price: $13.00 (new) $3.00 (used) Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Italian Grammar is a comprehensive book that makes Italian grammar rules simple and easy to understand. While it lacks an expansive vocabulary section, it is an incredibly useful guide to grammar, which includes realistic examples and clear explanations. Worksheets included after each chapter allow you to practice what you’ve reviewed at your own pace. While a vocabulary book or dictionary will be needed to truly utilize this book to the fullest, it is one of the more comprehensive grammar books on the market, specifically geared toward beginners. 2. Italian: A Self-Teaching Guide,  2nd  Edition (2000) Amazon Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars Estimated Price: $15.00 (new) $2.00 (used) If you’re more of an independent learner than this book is perfect for you. Author  Edoardo  Lebano  delicately walks you through the process of learning Italian, from basic vocabulary to grammar. While the book can seem a bit redundant at times, the lessons are short and easy to understand. Unlike most other books, Italian: A Self-Teaching Guide provides mini-dialogues from real-life situations, which will teach you how to hold everyday conversations, such as ordering at an Italian restaurant or asking for directions, with Italian natives. 3. Italian Grammar (Barrons Grammar Series) (2012) Amazon Review: 5 out of 5 stars Estimated Price: $6.99 (new) $1.99 (used) From the makers of test prep books comes the book titled, Italian Grammar. Inside this book you will find all of the basics you need to get started on your journey toward Italian fluency including parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and more. One of the special things about this book is that it’s printed in two colors to highlight critical study points and help students find important information quickly and easily. While the book does lack more in-depth concepts, it is a great option for language beginners. 4. Mastering Italian Vocabulary: A Thematic Approach (2001) Amazon Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars Estimated Price: $89.00 (new) $36.00 (used) Mastering Italian Vocabulary: A Thematic Approach stands out in a crowd of Italian vocabulary books for a few reasons. First and foremost, this book contains over 5,000 Italian words and phrases that are commonly used, including some slang. Secondly, it presents the Italian language in a thematic structure. Vocabulary words are divided by theme (for example, business terms, medical terms, and household terms) instead of alphabetically. The thematic approach makes it easier for students to discover words based on their interests and needs. While a bit more expensive than a traditional vocabulary book, the structure makes it well worth the extra money. 5. Essential Italian Grammar (1963) Amazon Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars Estimated Price: $6.95 (new) $2.00 (used) An oldie but a goodie, Essential Italian Grammar is one of the most comprehensive beginner books on the market. Inside the book, which is available in both paperback and e-book, you will find a series of easy to understand grammar and vocabulary lessons. What’s great about this book is that it was designed for adults who don’t have a lot of time to learn Italian, but still wish to acquire basic Italian grammar and vocabulary skills. This book can easily take a new learner through the beginning stages, and may still be used as a reference when moving into more complex, intermediate grammar concepts. Reading Italian books is a great way to supplement your Italian lessons. Browse through the reviews of  each of these  books to find one that best suits your needs and learning structure or ask your Italian instructor which one he or she prefers. 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

Drum books Get Help Learn to Play Drums

Drum books Get Help Learn to Play Drums The Best Drum Books For Learning to Play Drums ChaptersFor the Youngest Drum PlayersThe Best Drum Books for Absolute BeginnersAs You Progress in Your Lessons...Books For the Accomplished DrummerEach and every one of us owe a heavy debt of gratitude to Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press.His machine and the perfection thereof ushered in the Age of Enlightenment and, going further, made the possibility of learning available to everyone.Yes, our topic is the best books for learning to drum... just bear along for a moment!Surely, there might have been another means to permit the proliferation of information â€" the Chinese system of woodblock printing might have been the standard, for example.Especially as it predates the Gutenberg press by about 1,200 years!Nevertheless, the explosion of knowledge in the western hemisphere started with a German blacksmith whose formula for type pieces alloy proved so durable it is still used today.As Gutenberg ushered in the Age of Enlightenment, so the Internet brought us the Informa tion Age!Are you looking for online resources to help you learn drums?With such a wealth of books available, covering any topic imaginable, available to anyone who wants to learn anything...Naturally, we just had to go on the hunt!Now, Superprof delivers our best picks of books for learning the drums quickly and well.You may also check around the Internet for drum lessons London: find out if they know about that book.The Best Drum Books for Absolute BeginnersWhile toddlers are, as a rule, quite happy banging on things and generally making a lot of noise, the average prospective drum player tends to be a bit older and actually able to read.So, it should come as no surprise that there exists a bevvy of books for beginners at percussion.We’d like to highlight two selections.The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing DrumsWithin these pages, you will find everything you need to know about playing the drums, from holding the sticks correctly to using them for maximum percussion.In fact, t his book will take you from elemental knowledge concerning drums: their history and purpose, evolution... all the way to selecting the drum kit that is right for you.One oft-overlooked part of drum lessons is proper drum maintenance and tuning, which is covered in this all-inclusive instruction manual.Being as it fundamentally concerns itself with playing drums, you will also learn all about syncopation, basic beats, backbeats and how to read drum music.This book is suitable for beginners all the way to intermediate drummers, and for those who’ve not played for a while.You can find it new on Amazon for £21.95 used copies available for as low as £0.01A word on the author:Michael Miller was born partially deaf and diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome at five years old. He was nevertheless possessed of an overwhelming desire to perform. His parents indulged his passion, taking him to live concerts at every opportunity.Through multiple surgeries, dedication and hard work, he achieve d sufficient recognition as a drummer to earn him a place in the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the U.S.Join the discussion: what is the best age for learning to play the drums?Once you get a bit more advanced in your drumming, you may seek out other players to learn with Source: Pixabay Credit: SkeezeDrumopedia: a Handbook for Beginning DrumsetThis book may as well be called ‘Funopedia’ for all the joy beginner players get â€" both from the casual phraseology and from the tips and instruction they find between those covers.Drumopedia has been named  one of the 5 best beginner drum books by Take Lessons.com, America’s largest online marketplace for lessons.This instructional manual is intended for absolute beginners of drumming. Once the learner masters fundamentals, s/he can move on to more difficult drumming exercises.Loaded with pictures, graphs and amusing anecdotes, this tome is nevertheless dedicated to ensuring continued learning, by suggesting further titles t hat build on the skills already mastered.You could order this book from Amazon for £11.42.A note about the author:Dan Britt has enjoyed a successful career as a drummer and, thanks to his exquisite stick control, won prizes at one of the world’s top drum events.You might catch a video of that performance on YouTube!Today, thanks to his innovative teaching manual â€" as well as his prowess behind the drums, he is hailed in the music business as one of the most forward-thinking drummers and most sought-after teachers.As You Progress in Your Lessons...Hopefully, you have a dedication to learn the drums well and demonstrate it by practising every day.Surely you are making the most of your lessons with your drum teacher and perhaps have even invested in a practice pad so that you can paradiddle at home without driving everyone crazy.Still, you may wonder how long it takes to learn how to play the drums.You should think of learning to play the drums in the same way as learning your mot her tongue: a lifetime effort.Imagine Phil Collins saying there are no new drum beats to be created!Ponder that for a moment, while we uncover the next recommended book to add to your drumming library...The Drummer’s Complete Vocabulary as taught by Alan DawsonIf you are looking to move beyond the basics in drumming, this volume is a must-have!The first few chapters touch on fundamental beats and technique, but it moves fairly quickly into drum rudiments, expanding beyond the basic 40 to include hybrid rudiments, complete with commentary of their origins.Why is this book written by Alan Dawson’s student? And who was Alan Dawson?The latter question is easy to answer: he was one of the foremost names in jazz drumming who  spent his last years teaching the next generation of drummers everything he knew.His pupil â€" and the author of this book, John Ramsay is a drummer in his own right, having played with the likes of Winton Marsalis and James Moody. He is currently a percussion te acher at the aforementioned Berklee College of Music.So influential were his mentor’s teachings that he felt compelled to compile them in Mr Dawson’s name, rather than attributing that wealth of drum instruction to himself.That must have been a memorable instructor indeed!You may find this book on Amazon for £18.87 new and £11.69 used.Contrary to most tutorials' implication, drums seldom play alone Source: Pixabay Credit: Nadine_EmTwice we’ve mentioned a fabled school of music. Now, here is its contribution to our list:Berklee Practice Method: Drum SetRemarkably, nearly every book that addresses learning how to play the drums seems to espouse the belief that percussion instruments are played in a vacuum.This text, meant for the intermediate to advanced player, actually makes the case for drummers; specifically that they are meant to set the rhythm for all of the other musicians, be it a rock band or a big band!A word on the author:Ron Savage is an educator and master jazz dr ummer who, after years of playing in clubs and at festivals, compiled his wisdom and experience on the drums into an incomparable tutorial for the intermediate to advanced drummer.You may catch his drum solos on YouTube!His book is available on Amazon for around £20, with used copies selling for as low as £6.Can you play drum fills? Have you ever played a drum solo?If so, you must surely need a book meant for more advanced drum playing...Books For the Accomplished DrummerOnce you’ve found your groove and can consistently hit the hi hat instead of the China cymbal, you may be interested in learning to play along to different styles of music, from swing to Latin percussion.If that is indeed the case, The Drummer’s Bible: How to Play Every Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco is the book you’re looking for.This volume’s highlights include:notationreading drum sheet musican introduction to several drumming stylesaural examples provided by the complimentary CDAs with the other books , this one is available at Amazon, for £21.35 new or as low as £9.50 used.You might also check out The Junior Drummer’s Bible by John Trotter, which sells for just over £20, should you have a youngster who wants to join you on the drums!By no means is this list all-inclusive, but it is a great start and should fit in nicely with your drum lessons.Also check out this handy FAQ about playing drums...For more great selections, why not take a look at these timeless drum books?Don't they make you glad that Gutenberg met with such success?

How to Ease Your College Students Transition Home for the Summer

How to Ease Your College Student's Transition Home for the Summer As the end of the school year approaches, many college students are preparing to move out of their college dorms and to return home to their parents for the summer. This transition home can present many challenges for parents and students alike. Here are several recommendations to help ease your college students transition home for the summer: Accept change The first year of college offers a wealth of personal growth experiences. Your student has been away from home for nearly a year, and he or she is returning from his or her first full opportunity to live as an independent adult. Consequently, expect some shifts from the structure you offered when your child lived at home. College students develop their own schedules and habits, which are often influenced by their peers. Your son may come home eating a vegan diet, or your daughter may have dyed her hair blue. You may not love these choices, but love your child for the individual he or she is. Accept that your student is learning to make his or her own decisions, and if those choices arent causing harm, try not to judge. Respect his or her privacy It is natural for parents to treat their college students just as they did in high school. However, as your child has started his or her transition into adulthood, it is critical that you respect this growth and adjustment. Realize that your student has been living independently for nearly a year, and he or she may require more privacy and space than you previously afforded him or her. It is normal to set boundaries and rules while your child is living at home, but respect personal space when possible. Compromise may ensure that everyone gets along, and your student will likely appreciate the gesture. It is also one of the best ways to ease your college studentstransition home for the summer. Review the academic year Take some time over the summer to review your students academic yearwith him or her. Take genuine interest in his or her experience. If your child struggled during the first year of college, identify ways that you can offer support going forward. Encourage him or her to utilize academic resources like tutors, and offer suggestions for how to improve the college experience starting next semester. If your student had a successful first year, celebrate. These 6 strategies to improve your productivitymay be a great resource! Your child may resist talking about college life, but dont let this worry you. He or she may just want to move on from the school year and enjoy the summer. Spend time with him or her Its natural for parents to find new hobbies and establish new personal routines when their student moves out of the house. When their child returns, parents may find these changes disconcerting, as they expect to return to their current home life or structure. Its healthy to continue working and participating in social activities, but dont forget to schedule quality time with your student while he or she is home. These 4 board games can help improve your critical thinking skillsand could be a great family activity! Keep in mind that your son or daughter may also want to spend time with his or her friends, so respect this arrangement, as well. Remember that summer experiences can help your student craft college essayswhen they return to school in the fall! Returning home for summer break can be a happy and challenging time for both college studentsand parents. However, these tips may help to ease your college students transition home for the summer. Good luck!

Word Problems Algebra

Word Problems Algebra Word problems in Algebra are the questions which involve using the operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to analyze and evaluate the given situation. Word problems are the problems which give a daily-life situation and we should be able to figure out the answer by working through it step-by-step. It is very important to understand the given word problem before they are computed, because the entire math question is in terms of words, and they have to be translated to an algebraic form appropriately. Example 1: Lindsey bought a crystal sculpture priced at $450. If she initially had $2000 in her bank account, then now how much is the balance in her account? Amount Lindsey initially had in her bank account = $2000 Amount she spent on the crystal sculpture = $450 In order to find amount remaining in her bank account, we have to subtract the given two numbers. Hence, amount remaining in her account = $2000 - $450 = $1550. Therefore, present balance in Lindseys bank account = $1,550. Example 2: In a box of coins, each coin weighs 3.2 grams. If there are 8 such coins in the box, then how much do all the coins weigh together? Number of coins in the box = 8 Weight of each coin in the box = 3.2 grams In order to find the weight of all the coins together, we can simply multiply both the numbers. Hence, weight of all coins in the box = 8 * 3.2 grams = 25.6 grams Therefore all the coins in the box weigh 25.6 grams!

ESOL Lessons in Manchester

ESOL Lessons in Manchester Where Can You Find ESOL Classes in Manchester? ChaptersESOL Lessons with a TutorLearn English in a Language SchoolTake ESOL Classes Through City of SanctuaryThe acronym ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages.It implies that people looking for such lessons would have to be those whose native language is not English, which might seem very odd... but only if you think that everybody living in Greater Manchester must speak English by default.Manchester is one of the biggest and greatest cities in Great Britain, a country whose principal language is English. It would, therefore, stand to reason that anyone native to that city must be an English speaker.That statement is true but it does not consider that area’s demographics.According to the latest census numbers, nearly 20% of Greater Manchester’s population hail from Asia alone; in fact, one third of this city’s population reported their origins as other than the UK.Looking closer yet, there are other clues pointing to reasons why people would immigrate to Manc hester:This city is the second-largest centre for digital and creative industries in the European UnionManchester is home to a younger population, the 21-35 age group being largest.Greater Manchester has shown steady economic growth of roughly 2% more than the national average for the last 10 years.Having been made aware of these statistics, is it any wonder that young immigrants, possibly with families in tow, would seek their fortune in Manchester?Now, let us factor in the thousands of international students who arrive each year for classes at the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan.Wouldn’t those students look for ESOL lessons as well, if only to improve their English overall and get help with their academic writing?Clearly, there is a need for ESL lessons in and around Manchester, and your Superprof is going to find the best ones for you.Maybe learning conversational English with a private Superprof tutor in your home would be the best way to start your new li fe. And then, after you feel a little more comfortable in your new city, you can take classes in a language school.Superprof has ESL tutors everywhere in the UK!With a private tutor, you can take ESL classes online or in person... or both! Image by StartupStockPhotos from PixabayLearn English in a Language SchoolFor those who have just arrived in Manchester, it makes a lot of sense to feel completely lost; that is why hiring a private tutor for home lessons in English is a good idea.However, once you start going out a little bit to see more of the city, it would then be sensible to look for language programs where you could meet other English language learners.That is why taking classes in an ESOL school would be a great idea. After all, you didn’t plan to start life in a new country by hiding in your home, did you?Of all the schools that offer English language training, Manchester CSE has the most inclusive learning programmes. You might sign up for a Ladies Only course for cultu ral reasons or simply because you feel more comfortable there. Also, they are handicapped-accessible.If you do not yet have a place to live when you arrive in Manchester, you might rent a room in their facilities or sign up for their homestay programme. This school provides food, too! If you follow a special diet â€" vegetarian, Halal or Kosher, you only need to tell them; they will then prepare meals for you. But what about learning?What about learning English as a second language in Cardiff?You may take classes in General English, Academic English, Business English or take classes to prepare for an exam such as IELTS or either of the Cambridge English exams.Even better: you could choose to take classes part-time or full-time, during the day or in the evenings. There is no need to worry about which English course you should take; when you enrol, you will meet with an advisor who will give you a test to see what level of English you have already reached. You will then be assigned to the class and English teacher that best suits your needs.  You might start in Basic English and learn reading and writing, and soon move on to higher levels. Manchester CSE also has classes for young learners in the 16-18 age group.Are there similar English language classes in Leeds?Language Courses at British StudyWith summer holidays just around the corner, few school-aged students will be thinking of sitting in class but, if those students are immigrating to Manchester in the next month, in class is exactly where they belong!British Study Centres hosts summer learning camps for those as young as 7 and up to 17 years of age. If your young learner's interests lie in football, running or water sports, you can be sure that BSC has a learning program for him/her. On the other hand, if long hours spent reading and drawing make your young learners happy, there are education programs meant for them, too. British Study Centres is not only about teaching English as a second language to yo ung students; they have plenty of adult education courses as well.Find out if there are similar English learning programmes in Glasgow...Are you interested in going to university once you improve your English? If so, their University Pathways course is your best choice. You can sign up for their International Foundation Year and, when you complete it, you will be guaranteed a place at one of the 16 Northern Consortium universities. If you are looking for adult courses, you too are in luck! BSC has classes in the morning and afternoon, and they also offer an intensive course learning if you need to learn English quickly.You will have many choices and ways to study English as a foreign language with British Study Centres.Belfast also has wonderful English learning programmes...Young learners' programmes provide a long list of learning activities Image by cherylt23 from PixabayTake ESOL Classes Through City of SanctuaryCity of Sanctuary defies definition. It is neither a charity nor a programme but a movement; an ethos that compels the best of humanity to extend a warm welcome and make resources available to those in need.They work with all of the major refugee organisations to build a global network of sanctuary cities, towns, villages and regions.It then stands to reason that they would have many resources at their disposal; they don’t simply say ‘welcome, feel safe!’ and leave people alone who are in need.Unsurprisingly, their Manchester web page is full of helpful information â€" from where one can find English classes to getting the all-important SFA â€" the Skills Funding Agency eligibility.If you need to find an ESL program to learn basic skills in English or whether you just need to become more proficient in English speaking, their long list of language learning outlets will surely have the English courses you need.You might especially be interested in their Talk English language program. It is staffed by volunteer ESL teachers who are native speake rs of English.They work specifically with what is called ‘pre-entry’ level learners; this would be considered adult basic education.By contrast, Edinburgh is not in this particular network of sanctuaries, but you can find many charities that teach English as a second language there.Manchester is a city built by migrants.It is perfectly reasonable â€" honourable, in fact, that Mancunians now reach their hands out to welcome newcomers and help them gain English proficiency.With the wealth of language schools, online courses and native English speakers volunteering to teach English skills, ESL students are truly spoilt for choice in Manchester!Find out if the choice of ESOL classes in London is equally rich...

6 Advantages of Online Tutoring for Students

6 Advantages of Online Tutoring for Students Improving Academic Performance Although online tutoring has been around for a while, many students (and their parents) haven’t yet caught on to the possibility of meeting with a tutor virtually, let alone come to recognize its benefits. Once the idea moves from the realm of theory to the realm of actuality, however, attitudes generally change from skepticism and incredulity to enthusiasm and appreciation. Much like telecommuting and virtual commerce for other businesses, online tutoring provides a number of distinct advantages that not only make it competitive with in-person tutoring, but actually superior in many cases. Here are a few of them. 1. Availability Geography isn’t a limitation for online tutors, and neither, generally, is time. If you’ve ever tried to deal with the restrictions of finding a tutor who is local, proficient in the subject you need help in, and can meet according to your schedule, you should be able to appreciate this immediately. Once you remove the restrictions of geography, time zones, and commuting, finding the right tutor for your needs suddenly becomes a lot easier. 2. Selection The corollary of availability is selection. Rather than praying to get lucky enough to find a single tutor who meets your criteria and can work with you, when searching for online tutors you are much more likely to have a selection to choose from, which allows you to be discriminating. In addition, the broader selection also affords you the benefit of working with multiple tutors who specialize in different areas, enabling you to choose tutors who are experts in the specific areas where you need help. 3. Value The corollary of selection is value. Being able to discriminate means that tutors have to rely on merit rather than scarcity to win your business, and you don’t have to settle for second (or third) rate. It puts you in the driver’s seat when tutors have to compete for your business, rather than the other way around. 4. Convenience Add into the mix the convenience of being able to meet with a tutor without having to leave your house (or your dorm room). If you insist on having a face-to-face meeting with a tutor, then one of you is going to incur the expense of travel time and fuel costs, and unless you happen to find an exceptionally altruistic tutor, chances are it will be you. Plus, leaving the house (or having a visitor) generally means you have to change out of your jammies. 5. Accessibility Convenience assumes that you have a choice, but what if you don’t actually have any options for local tutoring? For some, making the decision to seek tutoring online may mean the difference between getting help and not. 6. Technology Often people who haven’t experienced online tutoring fear that the technology will be a hindrance, but in many ways it is an advantage, especially for young people who are used to chatting on skype and not intimidated by new software. When sessions are online they are easily recorded for future reference, and a good tutor will make use of technology for illustrative purposes by using photos, animations, drawings, and diagrams. Not to mention there are resources readily available that wouldn’t be if you were sitting across a table (Wikipedia, anyone?). At MyGuru, we have a “Premium” WebEx account â€" www.webex.com, which allows us to: Write on a virtual whiteboard Share our screen with students Record sessions for later viewing by the student â€" we find this to be a powerful feature Upload files Participate in audio, video, and text chat during the session We’re also performed online tutoring using Skype, Join.me, and are currently testing a new platform called Snapclass. The technologies available today allow online tutoring to mimic in-person tutoring to a surprising degree. Summary To be honest, we are amazed that online, 1-1 tutoring isn’t used more often. One factor not mentioned above is cost - when a great tutor doesn’t need to travel to a session, he or she is often much more likely to charge less per hour. What have been your experienced with online tutoring? Would you, or have you, tried it? Please visit the Online Tutoring page of our website to learn more and to request a tutor near you! hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '6baac2ae-05a3-4610-9d1f-265c8cbd809f', {});