Learn About the Sylvan Tutoring Program

Learn About the Sylvan Tutoring ProgramThe Sylvan Tutoring Program is one of the programs of tutoring to reach the world of international development and business. One can enroll into this program and will learn on how to motivate others and use their knowledge to their advantage. In this programme, students can study with specialized tutors and counselors.Students enrolling in Sylvan Tutoring Program will take their first lessons in Economics and other subjects in the United States of America. These subjects are on the market for them to study under. It is very important for them to take these courses for their college studies as they need to be prepared for the career they want to have. They have the same education like other students, but this is a learning session that will prepare them for future opportunities that come with the teaching profession.This program is also advantageous as students can take their degree after they have finished their studies and achieved the qualific ation they have earned. Students get access to great career opportunities while studying in the US. Their education and skills are important in this area as they will make good professionals and would work in the best organisations.Sylvan provides great scholarships and supports a lot of students who go through the programme. This gives them a great opportunity to pursue their studies and earn a quality education. The students are prepared to work hard and reach their goal, which makes them interested to enter any institution.Students who enroll in the Sylvan Tutoring Program can get free tutoring in the form of online mentoring. They will be introduced to international business opportunities and be taught the world's language so that they can become strong in English. Another big advantage of taking this course is that students are given the chance to make friends with international people through the tutoring sessions.Sylvan offers a number of programmes and services that are of g reat use to the students who have enrolled in this programme. Through the programmes, students will get better exposure and understand more about the language, US culture and business.The Sylvan Tutoring Program can help students in understanding the business in the global context. They will understand the opportunities that arise from business activities, expansion and also the danger. Students should also study the business industry so that they understand the working process of management and can use it to their advantage.

How Dogs Drink - English Listening Exercise

How Dogs Drink - English Listening Exercise How do dogs drink? This is probably a question that has never bothered you, and you may even think that it doesnt deserve any scientific study. But scientists did, in fact, study it. One of the most interesting finds was that dogs use up to 8 times the force of gravity to bring water into their mouths.Looking for the Grace Hopper Exercise? Click here.Weve turned this short video about the science of drinking dogs into an English listening exercise. Watch the video below, then see if you can answer the questions.Watch how Ellie drinks. Pretty _____, ____?But _____ in a very ______ way.How Ellie drinks is actually an example of a ___ ____ ___ ____ ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ fluid.What else have the scientists  studied?Then they decided, its time to ____ _ ___ __ dogs.Theyre ___ ___ similar. _____ cats ___ dogs and ___ __ water the way people can.How do the scientists think this research will be used?

Using Would and Used to in English Video and Exercise

Using Would and Used to in English Video and Exercise English language learners are often unsure about using would and used to to express past times, so they rarely use them.  If you are an English language learner and you want your speech and writing to sound more natural, learning how to use would and used to for past times will help a lot.Here is an example of a past story by an English language learner:When I was a teenager I went to heavy metal concerts every weekend. I picked up my friends and we took a taxi to the stadium. We saw a different band every weekend. We went to eat after the concert and we arrived home early the next morning around 3 or 4 am. The next day we always slept until 1 in the afternoon. Then we ate Sunday dinner with our family. That was a good time in my life.Now here is that same paragraph but told like a native English language speaker:When I was a teenager I used to go to heavy metal concerts every weekend. I would pick up my friends and wed take a taxi to the stadium. Wed see a different band every week end. Normally wed go eat after the concert. Wed usually get home early the next morning around 3 or 4 AM. The next day wed sleep until 1 in the afternoon and then wed eat Sunday dinner with our family. That was a good time in my life.Notice that the story is introduced by  used to and then the subsequent actions are using would.There are times that would is incorrect in the past:When I was a child I would hate onions. NO. We must only use would in the past for ACTIVE verbs. Confused? Watch the video below and do the exercises.Rewrite the exercises using would or used to. Write your answers in comments, and well respond.1. When I was young I went to my grandmothers farm every summer.2. When I was first married I made breakfast for my husband every morning.3. My husband didnt like eggs for many years.4. She worked at IBM for many years before retiring.5. You ate here a lot during your first year at university. Olga 1. When I was young I would go to my grandmother’s farm every summ er2. When I was first married I would make breakfast for my husband every morning.3. My husband didn’t like eggs for many years.4. She used to work at IBM for many years before retiring.5. You used to eat here a lot during your first year at university. LOIEnglish Excellent work Olga. Number 3, you can use use to in the past with didnt. The correct usage is: My husband didnt use to like eggs. Your sentence is correct as well. We can not use would for past actions. Thanks for answering! Ariana Cella Ribeiro 1. When I was young I would go to my grandmother’s farm every summer.2. When I was first married I would make breakfast for my husband every morning.3. My husband used to didn’t like eggs for many years. ????4. She used to work at IBM for many years before retiring.5. You used to eat here a lot during your first year at university. LOIEnglish ArianaNumber 3 is incorrect. In a negative sentence we use: didnt use to. So the correction is: My husband didnt use to like eggs. simicpetar 1. When I was young I would go to my grandmothers farm every summer. 2. When I was first married I would make breakfast for my husband every morning. 3. My husband used to hate eggs for many years. 4. She used to work at IBM for many years before retiring. 5. You used to eat here a lot during your first year at university.Lets put passive verbs aside for a moment.Did I get it correctly: if we have some kind of introduction in a sentence, e.g. When I was young / When you lived there / When I was your age, then we should use would. And if the verb goes unintroduced â€" then we use used to, as an actual introduction to a sentence (and a whole story afterwards, if there is one).So its:I used to work here., but When I was your age kid, I would work here. LOIEnglish You answered all the questions correctly. We can leave the adverbial time phrases off when we use would or used to. i.g. My husband used to hate eggs. You dont need for many years.In regards to the active or nonac tive verbs. You CANNOT use would with nonactive verbs. You CANNOT say: When I was young I would live with my mother. This is incorrect. You can say: I used to live with my mother.NowYour examplewith WORK as the verb is very tricky. I had to do some research and talk to several of our teachers. Our teacher Dianna had the best explanation of why you CANNOT say: When I was your age kid, I would work here.The verb work in this context is a permanent state rather than an activity. I used to work hereis possible as a past state now discontinued. When I was at university, I would work all night to finish my assignments. This sentence is possible because it is clearly an activity. I would work there every weekend is possible as it is a temporary activity/habit..a part time job.There are a few verbs live and work that can be a permanent state or a temporary action/activity/habit. So you must consider the context in which they are used.I hope this helps! simicpetar It does, definitely! Thank s for the response. And HUGE thanks for the research, I believe we all got your points ?? However, one rule still remains unclear to me, so lets try with a different verb (and e.g. our 5th sentence):Is it You used to eat here a lot during your first year at university., but During your first year at university, you would often eat here. ?We have to use used to in the 1st example, and we have to use would in the 2nd one, am I correct? Elena 1. When I was young I would go to my grandmother’s farm every summer.2. When I was first married I used to do breakfast for my husband every morning.3. My husband used not to like eggs for many years.4. She used to work at IBM for many years before retiring.5. You used to eat here a lot during your first year at university. LOIEnglish Elena,Good work. You have a couple errors. The first is in Number 2: I used to MAKE eggs for my husband. You can have a look at our post about do/make: http://www.skypeenglishclasses.com/skype-english-blog/do-or -make-the-rules-and-a-lot-of-exceptions/Number 3: The correction is: My husband didnt use to like eggs. Notice that I left off the for many years because used to implies that it is a long period of time. Also take note that when we use didnt we drop the D on the end.Number 4: You an drop for many years She used to work at IBM before retiring.Hope this helps! Thanks for answering! Ilka 1. When I was young I used to go to my grandmothers farma every summer.2. When I was first married I used to make breakfas for my husband every morning.3. My husband didnt use to like eggs for many years.4. She used to worke at IBM for many years before retiring5. You used to eat here a lot during your fist year at university. LOIEnglish Ilkavery good. The only mistake I see is that when we use used to we can drop the time references because it becomes redundant. For example: My husband didnt use to like eggs. (dropped for many years) Also: She used to work at IBM before retiring. (dropped for many y ears) Ilka Thank you so much. Can I say the same sentences this way?1. When I was young I would go to my grandmothers farma every summer.2. When I was first married I would make breakfast for my husband every morning.4. She would work at IBM for many years before retiring.

Deciding how long to teach English abroad

Deciding how long to teach English abroad Congrats on making the decision to teach English abroad! The time you spend living in another country and immersed in a whole new culture will be an eye-opening and life-changing experience. Right now, you might be feeling just a liiittle (OK, maybe a lot ) overwhelmed with all the decisions you’ll have to make before you can finally make the move abroad. Where should I teach abroad? What TEFL course should I get? Slow down for just a second! One of the most important questions you need to figure out first is, “How long do I want to teach abroad for?” While there are a variety of teaching programs and hiring schools with different contract lengths (yes, you can totally find a one-month-long TEFL job if that’s what you’re after!) English teaching positions overseas typically fall into two distinct categories: summer or short-term teaching contracts, usually ranging from 2 - 6 months and year-long (or longer) English teaching opportunities. When making your final decision, there are a few factors you’ll need to consider - major requirements, your personal finances and personal goals and how much time you’re thinking of being away from home, to name only a few. That’s actually one of the best things about teaching English abroad, though - the versatility it offers when it comes to types of employers, students, regions to work in, as well as the flexibility in terms of teaching contracts durations Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Read this: Contracts 101: 9 key things that should be in your teach abroad contract How long can I teach English abroad? How long is a piece of string? You can teach abroad as long as you want to, for the most part (just beware of any age or visa restrictions that might scupper your plans). You can keep moving from country to country, or settle in one place for the forseeable future. As long as there's work (and with literally hundreds of thousands of ESL jobs opening up each year, there’s little fear of work drying up anytime soon) and you're willing to teach anyone, from kids to adults, you'll have a job waiting for you. a) One-year teaching contracts abroad If you’re thinking of making teaching abroad a long-term move, then a year-long contract might be your jam. And luckily for you, this is by far the most common contract length you’ll find when you’re on the lookout for teaching jobs abroad. b) Short-term teaching contracts abroad If you’re in more of a dipping-your-toes-in-the-teach-abroad-waters frame of mind, then seeking out a shorter ESL teaching contract might be the best way forward. Short-term teaching jobs abroad are especially handy for aspiring globetrotters or for people who get bored of a working situation quickly. You can always finish up your short teaching contract and teach English online on the side while you’re contemplating your next move. Just remember that hiring schools don’t usually want to keep churning through teachers and prefer to recruit people who want to stay for the full year, rather than those of us who have one foot out the door a couple of months in . And they’re willing to stump up for extra perks, like end-of-contract bonuses, to keep you around for the full year. How long are TEFL contracts abroad? Rather than skim reading a whole blog post for the pertinent info you landed here from Google to find , we’ve laid out what you need to know in the table below: EUROPE ASIA MIDDLE EAST CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Language school teaching contracts: 10 months - 1 year (September - June) Note: 2-month summer camp contracts available Government teaching program contracts (e.g. TAPIF in France and Cultural Ambassadors Program in Spain): 7 - 9 months International schools contracts 1 year, with the option to renew Language school teaching contracts: 1 year, with the option to renew Note: 2-month summer camp contracts available Government teaching program contracts (e.g. the JET Program in Japan and EPIK in South Korea): 1 year, with the option to renew International school contracts: 1 year, with the option to renew Government teaching program (e.g. ADEK): 2 - 3 years, with the option to renew International schools: 1 - 2 years, with the option to renew (you may incur financial penalties for breaking your contract) Language school teaching contracts: 10 months - 1 year (September - June) International school contracts: 1 year, with the option to renew Note: Contracts in Asia and the Middle East often include return flights, housing either rented for you or heavily subsidized and some form of local health insurance. These kinds of perks are less common in Europe and Latin America. In the Middle East, these packages are usually reserved for experienced, certified teachers. College grads with a TEFL are in high demand for English teaching jobs in Asia, though., making it a great spot for teacher newbies who still want to make bank. Now, get out there and teach abroad! ?? ??

Top Tips for Parents when Traveling with Kids - ALOHA Mind Math

Top Tips for Parents when Traveling with Kids Have you been on a vacation with young kids recently? Then you know that if not planned for well, a vacation can be a stressful experience for a parent, and there are lots of small things that go into making it a pleasant one. Here are some tips that help smooth the way and give you those great memories when you travel with children: To handle those spills: One can never be too prepared! Whether a car-sickness incident or just a food-spill, always be ready with tissue paper or rags of cloth to clean it all up. Barf bags are another useful packing item that can be very helpful in long drives. Don’t forget to pack games for your children: You know best how short your toddler’s attention span can be. So be prepared to wait out those long times between flights, or even in your hotel room by packing your kid’s favorite toys and books. You can bring out one or two at a time to make it last for your entire holiday. Healthy snacking: Pack some healthy snacks for your kids, along with some juice packets so that you are prepared to fill in those gaps between meals with some wholesome nutrition. It is tough to eliminate junk food completely while on the go, but try to keep it to a minimum. Remember that stroller: Until your kids are more than 4 years old, do not expect them to walk any longer than 5 minutes. Take a stroller along for vacations where you expect a lot of walking. Even if traveling by air, these can be checked in as a separate piece of luggage without any problem. Be prepared with extra clothes: It’s a good idea to keep additional clothing to cover for all the spills and incidents that children invariably get into. Needing to buy clothes because of not packing enough can make an unnecessary dent on your holiday budget. Child safety: In crowded areas like the airport, or even just a tourist spot, it is very easy to lose sight of where the kids may have run off. To avoid any panic, teach them early on to hold on to your hands or even the tip of your dress in crowded places. Once you’re back safely from that awesome holiday, and looking around for extra-curricular activities for your child, do check out our great Math and English classes at ALOHA USA. For more details, drop in at our website: http://www.aloha-usa.com

Child Genius of the Year 2014

Child Genius of the Year 2014 Is your child a marvel at maths or a whizz with words? Web-coding whizzkid or strategic game supremo? Novelist, blogger or persuasive public speaker? Business brain or ingenious inventor? If you know a 5-12* year old who would relish meeting like-minded bright young children...and if he or she would enjoy competing for the much coveted title of Child Genius, then we would love to hear from you! Celebrating the extraordinary lives of gifted children and their families - the hit documentary series is back! Production company Wall to Wall is once again searching for the country's brightest young minds to take part (with their families) in a documentary series to be shown on Channel 4. The series will follow a group of children as they compete to be crowned Child Genius of the Year 2014. The competition rounds will be devised in association with high IQ society British MENSA and other leading children's education experts, along with documentary filming that explores the joys and challenges of parenting a gifted child, approaches to education and what it means to be a high-achieving child in Britain today. Apply online and unlock the 10 mind-boggling Brainbusters for your child to try: www.childgenius2014.co.uk *Please note applicants must be born between 01/09/01 and 31/08/08 Best of luck!

College Prep Student Things To Do Before February

College Prep Student Things To Do Before February Irvine College Admissions Consultant Tips: 4 Things Every College Prep Student Should do Before February 1st Students are off enjoying winter break and are probably not thinking about school much at all. However, once students get back to the classroom, there are some things they should start focusing on straight away. Advanced placement students need to start preparing for exams, SAT, and ACT students need to start thinking about their test, and seniors need to start thinking about where they want to go to college based on their upcoming acceptance letters. If students leave certain chores too long, it will be harder to get everything done on time and can often cause unnecessary stress and anxiety our private Irvine college admissions consultants have a 97% success rate. 1. College visits Many high school students will apply to some colleges they have not had a chance to visit. Maybe they live too far away, or perhaps they were only too busy to visit the campus before sending in their application. If the student is planning to visit the campus before admissions letters come, its smart to do this sooner rather than later. Many students arrive on campus to find the environment is a little bit different than they thought or that the living situation is not what they expected. If students visit colleges before acceptance letters arrive in the spring, theyll have a better chance of choosing the right fit for them within the time frame allotted. 2. Advanced placement exams If students are taking AP exams or college entrance exams this spring, they are encouraged to start working on test prep now. January and February are often quieter times during the school year, and its an excellent opportunity for a student to work with a tutor on any especially difficult topics. The student should go through their old assignments as well as mark difficult chapters so they can show this to their tutor during the session. If students can work out their issues before they have to start working on SAT/ACT prep their lives will be a lot less stressful, and theyll probably be more successful on all of their exams. 3. Meet with the classroom teacher The winter months also offer a great opportunity for students to meet with their classroom teacher to discuss any issues that have come up so far in the year. If the student is struggling with a particular type of math problem they should meet with their teacher to discuss a strategy for improvement. If students find that their study skills are starting to slip, they should work through this before spring testing season. Winter is a less busy time of the year for teachers, so they have more time to spend with students to conference about academic issues (READ: 4 Things Every High School Freshman Should Do Know). 4. Create a strategy for success January is also an ideal time for students to come up with a great strategy for success that will get them through the rest of the school year. April, May, and June offer students little downtime when theyre in the college prep years so it will be more difficult for them to come up with a game plan at that point. Its a lot easier to look ahead to what will happen a couple of months down the road and determine how much study time a student will need to achieve their goals. Students should also look at their non-academic commitments and determine whether these are appropriate for the remainder of the year. Many students take on too much during spring testing season and can become overwhelmed. Get into one of your top choice universities with the help of our experienced Irvine college admissions consultants. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Chemistry in the Laboratory

Chemistry in the LaboratoryThere are several methods of Chemistry in the Laboratory. These are mainly done to determine the properties of a material and to study the nature of the reactions and other chemical processes that take place when something is made.There are many ways to work with chemicals in the laboratory. This is why it is usually very difficult to acquire knowledge in Chemistry. Many students do not like to learn from an experienced teacher, so they opt for having a home laboratory. These laboratories are sometimes very messy and difficult to clean.There are many courses available for students interested in obtaining their training through the traditional way or through some training programs which make them appear more suitable for this career. The best thing about these training programs is that they teach students many subjects in which they will learn various aspects of chemistry at a higher level.Students who are interested in a career in the field of Chemistry can choose to become a lecturer, make medicines or even make glass. There are many laboratories that conduct experiments on behalf of companies. They have a great understanding of all the aspects of chemistry, so that they can help other companies in the use of their products. Companies often do research for these companies, which make them quite successful.It is also possible to make a living from a career in the fields of Chemistry and Technology. One of the best jobs for this type of student is in the pharmaceutical industry. Some companies find the applications of Chemistry very useful to the progress of the development of their products.Many people in the high schools are enrolled in Chemistry classes. There are many courses which are available for students with this qualification. However, there are two schools in Bangalore that conduct this type of course. The first school is called Science, Arts and Mathematics (SAMMA).This school focuses on more subjects like biology, chemistr y, physics and many others. The second school is called Appreciating Chemistry in which students take a more general approach to Chemistry. This course is open to students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of Chemistry.

Chemistry Behind Ice Cream - Your Guide to Making a Great Ice Cream at Home

Chemistry Behind Ice Cream - Your Guide to Making a Great Ice Cream at HomeAll the things that you want to do with the finest foodstuff, such as Ice Cream, but then it has no taste and just a lifeless texture. It is the Chemistry behind Ice Cream that brings out the flavour of the food, from the texture of ice cream to the texture of cream.The things that you should know about Ice Cream include how to keep the ice cream cold, how to make ice cream from scratch and also how to keep the ice cream fresh for as long as possible. There are lots of ways in which you can make the Ice Cream by yourself. But some of the best way in which you can make your own ice cream is by making the following Chemicals and these include the mix of yeast, milk, eggs, salt, sugar, butter, flour, baking powder, and many more.The Chemicals behind Ice Cream are used in the production of Ice Cream, as we will see in this article, together with the process of making ice cream, to give you a great way in which you can make your own ice cream at home, and not have to pay a fortune for it, or buy one in the shop. How simple is that!The first thing that you must remember is that while you are making Ice Cream, the most important thing is to keep the ice cream at the correct temperature. This means that you must not leave the ice cream in the freezer for too long. The best time for storing the ice cream is when it is half frozen.Once you have made the ice cream, the next thing that you must do is to mix the ingredients by hand. You should do this at least a couple of times until the ingredients come together and the mixture resembles a smooth, creamy consistency. When you are making Ice Cream, you do not want it to be lumpy or messy because that means that it is too cold and will ruin the mixture.There are many different kinds of Ice Cream, which you can make at home, so be sure to research about the Chemicals behind Ice Cream so that you can find the best recipe for you. The Chemicals are very important in the making of Ice Cream, so they must be included in the recipe.So what do you think? Are you going to make some Ice Cream at home or do you want to go and buy some at the shop?