How To Get A Good After School Tutoring Letter For Parents

How To Get A Good After School Tutoring Letter For ParentsIn order to get a good after school tutoring letter for parents, it is essential that the student feels they are respected and acknowledged by their teacher. All the effort the student puts into their work can be lost if they are not appreciated by their teacher. Their parent should be there to stand up for them in their class. They will feel good about their student's accomplishments and will get a high school diploma.There are many ways that a parent can show support for their child. Not only can they give them the gift of self-confidence, but they can also take care of them and give them guidance. All this can help the student's spirit to rise higher.Parents should encourage their child to learn through hard work. After school tutoring is like a job for the student. Therefore, parents should make sure that they are always ready to help their child in all areas of learning. This includes education, career preparation, and so cialization. Parents should give their child the confidence to succeed in life.If a student has been struggling with subjects, parents can help their child in other areas of their life as well. This can include relationship, money, and sports. A parent who is willing to teach their child how to better their life can have a much better outlook on life. They will find that they are enjoying their relationships and that they have a lot more money to spend.A parent can also make sure that their child gets the help they need when it comes to getting a good education. However, getting an education is not a one time event. The student should keep working hard so that they can continue their education. Parents can help by providing their child with the materials they need.For students that struggle to think, parents can offer their child the assistance they need in school. A parent who shows confidence in their child will have a much better outlook on their child and will understand why the y are having difficulty. This can provide great motivation for the student and the parent.When students struggle at school, parents should contact after school tutoring services and ask for assistance. These tutors will help the student in all areas of their life. All of the hard work they put into their studies will be appreciated by their parent and other adults in their life.

Today Youll Learn Contractions in Only 10 Minutes!

Today Youll Learn Contractions in Only 10 Minutes! When I went to the US for Thanksgiving, it didnt take long for me to get sick of the cheesy Christmas ads on TV.  Maybe I just needed to get in the holiday spirit, and this commercial by Wes Anderson helped.  No matter which holidays you do or dont celebrate, we can probably all agree on the greatness of Andersons films.  My personal favorites are The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Darjeeling Limited.  So, as we enjoy this short and sweet Christmas ad, well review contractions and practice them.What are English contractions:Two words put together to make a shortened version.  Some letters are omitted and replaced with an apostrophe ()When we do we use  English contractions:Youll commonly hear and use contractions in speakingInformal writingyoull notice Ive used a lot of contractions already in this post.  This is because Id like to convey an informal, conversational tone.When we DO NOT use English contractions:Formal writing: CVs, cover letters, essays, theses, etc.In order to re member which letters to omit, youve just got to practice.  Complete this exercise by filling in the blanks in the comments section.  Then choose one contraction from each section and use it in a sentence.English Contraction ListWill:I will = ___you will = _____we will = well  (Well see each other tonight.)they will = theyllhe will = ____she will = _____it will = ____Be:I am =  __you are =  youre  (Youre my best friend.)we are = ____they are = ______he is = ___she is = ___it is = ___Present Perfect form:I have = Ive  (Ive been waiting for you for an hour.)you  have = youvewe have = ____they have = ______he has = hesshe has = ____it has = ___Bonus:let us = letswe use this to make a suggestion that include ourselves.  For example, lets go!

Music Teachers To Our Ears

Music Teachers To Our Ears Hi! I’m Lucy, and I’m here to help YOU! become a music teacher with Tutorfair! We’ve had lots of students asking for music lessons so I’m scouring the orchestra and choir stalls looking for passionate instrumental and singing teachers. Our students range from complete beginners to budding musicians practising for their Grade 8 and beyond. Our music teachers include professional performers, peripatetic music teachers, ex-members of bands, composers, wannabe composers (that’d be me), barking mad musicians (that’d be Pippi our office puppy), musicians that wail like a cat (like Princess our office kitten), and people like our fantastic violinist  Julia, or our piano maestro Simone: In a past life I was a Choral Scholar at St Peter’s College, Oxford University, and I know how important having a great music teacher is to get you to the top of your musical game. Whether it’s teaching piano, violin, cello, flute, oboe, singing, drums, guitar or theremin* there are so many brilliant music teachers out there looking to inspire their pupils, and Tutorfair is the best place to find them. Please sign up and become a music teacher: www.tutorfair.com/become-tutor * £100 prize for the first qualified Theremin tutor to sign up!

How to select a topic for GCSE English spoken language component

How to select a topic for GCSE English spoken language component The GCSE English Skills component is now called spoken language. It's mandatory but does not count towards your GCSE grade. However, it's assessed separately at Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded. It's an individual talk of approximately 5 minutes, with questions and applicable in all exam boards. For many students, this can be a daunting prospect, and five minutes can feel like a long period to fill even when you are speaking about a subject you are knowledgeable about. The key requirements to think about are: Presentations must be formal but can take a wide variety of forms, including talks, debates, and speeches. Presentations must be planned and organised and agreed on in advance with your teacher. You can use pre-prepared notes, but this is not a requirement. After the presentation, you must answer questions about your talk. Teachers are looking for you to demonstrate your presentation skills as well as listen and answer questions about your presentation. While presenting can feel nerve-wracking there are ways you can prepare 1. Choose a subject that you feel comfortable with, and you are already knowledgeable about. This can be a: hobbies, a sport, politics, a book or author you love, football, your culture or religion. The environment, climate change, the news, and even a well-known person can also we a good choice. 2. Bear in mind your presentation is all about communicating information, so you need to think what angle are you going to take that will be of interest. 3. Structure your talk, so it brings up interesting ideas and engages your audience. For example, if you're going to talk about a hobby don't just talk about why you like it, say what it means to you, how it's maybe changed your life, and why you feel it's popular. 4. For ideas watch other talks by teens on YouTube and TedTalks 5. These can help to give you ideas of how to make your short presentation interesting. 6. Practice with family and friends or if you feel shy record yourself on your phone and watch yourself back to improve your technique. 7. If nerves get the better of you breathe and admit to feeling nervous. Your teacher isn't going to mark you down on this. 8. Finally, don't build it up to be bigger than it is. It's five minutes, and though you are marked on it, it doesn't count towards your final GCSE English grade.

Language Learning On a Shoestring The Cheap Fluency Guide

Language Learning On a Shoestring The Cheap Fluency Guide Language Learning On a Shoestring: The Cheap Fluency Guide Its hard to separate languages from money.All around the world, people are paying top dollar for access to language education.In most places, that means English classesâ€"anything from English immersion preschool to business English refresher  courses.In the English-speaking world, there are instead news articles and magazine ads that try to  entice you to go abroad or learn from home.Doing so, they say, will increase your lifetime income by tens of thousands of dollars.Whether or not youre planning to learn languages for the economic benefit, though, you probably want to minimize your costs up front.When it seems like language learning is a matter of financial investment rather than of putting in the time and effort, it might make you wonder whether its even worth it.But did you know you can learn languages without breaking the bank?Below are resources and tips for doing just thatâ€"along with a couple of reasons why spending a little money might not be a bad idea. Language Learnin g On a Shoestring: The Cheap Fluency GuideTip #1: Get Professional Courses On the CheapDid you know you can access or download complete, professionally-made language courses for free?Im not even talking about the free beginner-intermediate app courses like Duolingo.Some publishers make courses and release them absolutely free of charge onlineâ€"either stand-alone or to promote other material:Routledge, maker of the Colloquial course books, offers the companion audio files to each book free on their website. So if you can get a copy of the book used or at a library, the audio companion is yours to explore.A European organization called 50Languages (formerly known as book2) has produced a complete introductory audio course inâ€"you guessed itâ€"fifty languages. Each course is broken up into 100 lessons, with every line recorded slowly and clearly by native speakers.Rounding out the selection of complete courses, there are dozens of older FSI, DLI, Cortina and Peace Corps courses that have entered the public domain and are freely accessible with their audio intact. Theyre available at The Yojik Website.Keep in mind that these courses arent necessarily without their drawbacks. For example,  the FSI (Foreign Service Institute) and DLI (Defense Language Institute)  courses were mostly developed by the United States government in the 1960s and 1970s to prepare diplomats and military personnel for placement abroad.Due to their age and target audience, the language taught is rather formal and perhaps outdated.  Not only will you never learn how to ask for the WiFi password, it’s likely that all the dialogues will use the formal pronouns. You’re definitely going to have to supplement these courses with other, more modern material.However, despite these slight disadvantages, the pedagogy behind the courses is sound. They were designed to be used in a classroom setting and are extremely thorough. If you have the stamina to stick through a few hundred hours of grammar and vocabulary drills, these are the courses for you. Theres a loyal following of language learners online who adore these high-quality free materials.Some of the other courses above are designed to be more basic and may not cover everything you need to learn.However, even after youve finished whatever free language courses there are online, you can still find a whole world of free language content just waiting to be used. One of the most overlooked places for this is likely right in your hometown.Even the tiniest public libraries  usually have at least moderate collections of foreign language material.Take a trip over there (or use the online catalog) to see if you can find some  famous name-brand coursesâ€"not to mention some page-turners in the Foreign Literature section.Tip #2: Take Advantage of Free Trials and DiscountsTheres another category of resources that can give you a lot of content for little or no money.I’m talking about paid language learning websites here. But why do they make an appearance in an article like this?Because many sites offer free trials or limited free access to their content. And pretty much all of them have extensive blog or advice sections with tips and tricks for learning languages.Aside from that, not all paid language learning sites cost a lotâ€"you can often take advantage of cheaper plans that give you limited access, and depending on what youre looking for, this can be more than worth it.Take FluentU for instance. It’s a website offering native-language videosâ€"like movie trailers, music videos, news and inspiring talksâ€"with clickable dual subtitles so that you can look up words instantly. Not only is there a free trial, but pricing differs according to what you need (check out the Basic plan if youre on a budget). Plus, the FluentU blogs give you some of the best learning material you can find online entirely for free, and cover popular languages like French, German, Spanish, Chinese and more.Glossika is another p rolific website with a language course count pushing 60. Apart from an extensive blog and free PDF section, this audio-based site offers a 7-day free trial for major languages and unlimited access to minority or endangered languages. So this might be a good site to check out if youre learning an obscure language.Tip #3: Explore Global News Content OnlineSince youre reading this post, youve likely already started looking for language resources online.But some of the best may barely even register as language resources at all.News sites like GlobalVoices, BBC.com  or NHK World  may seem at first to be completely unrelated to language learning.However, each of these sites translates their content into more than a dozen languages to reach a foreign audience. GlobalVoices even has the links to the translations conveniently located above every article!Major newspapers in cities all over the world now have multimedia websites with hundreds of hours of audio or video content to keep the inte rmediate or advanced learner occupied.By downloading and formatting these translated articles into side-by-side parallel texts, you can quickly check the meaning of an article while continuing to expose yourself to natural, authentic native content.Tip #4: Connect and ShareThe internet was built to connect people.And you can ride that connection straight into a new language experience.Online Language ExchangeThere are two major players on the field of online language exchange right now:  WeSpeke and Hellolingo.Both of these are full-fledged social networks that function similarly to Facebook or WhatsApp.HelloLingo is the third iteration of a vibrant online language exchange community dating back to the mid-2000s called SharedTalk.It’s reinvented itself a few times, but the core concept remains the sameâ€"connecting people through text and voice chat so that they can help one another learn languages.WeSpeke is more of a rounded-out social experience, where you can search for people with the same interests or background as you and add them as friends. In addition to text and audio chat, video chat is built right into the platform!On both sites, you simply register with your native language and the languages you’re looking to learn, and browse around to find people with the opposite language profile.Since English is so important worldwide, native English speakers often find themselves swamped with invitations for free practice!Online Language Learning CommunitiesAnd outside of these specialized exchange websites, you can also find enormous communities of language learners online.One of the largest active forums for language learners can be found, naturally, at language-learners.org. Its biggest section is the language log page, where members keep regular diaries of their progressâ€"usually learning three or four languages at a time.There are also regular forum-wide challenges, including the Free and Legal Challenge. Thats exactly what it sounds like: learning a language only using legally available free materials.Lastly, if youre more the social media type, the Polyglot Club Facebook group is one of the largest language-themed Facebook pages.Facebook moves much faster than a traditional forum, but as long as you stay on top of it, you can use it as a hub to share tips, resources and even set up impromptu language exchanges.Tip #5: Spend Money to Save MoneySticking to free resources can be a great challenge. But theres often an opportunity cost associated with tracking down free online files or waiting for a conversation partner to appear online.And that cost is time.If youre a busy learner or financially motivated to learn a language, there comes a point when spending a little bit of money on the right thing can get you pretty far pretty fast.For example, if you know exactly what you need to learn, then it makes a lot of sense to buy a course tailored to your needs.Perhaps youve got a job working retail and you notice that youre losing potential sales because you cant communicate with Chinese customers looking for cosmetics.Buying a course for business or retail Mandarin could be a direct solution to your problem, and youll likely see benefits much faster than if you started with a free general course.You may also consider hiring a specialized tutor as an alternative to free language exchange.On  italki, you can search for professional, experienced tutors who specialize in specific areas of language education like test preparation, business and more.If your future immigration or job prospects hinge on demonstrating foreign language proficiency, a bit of money spent on an exam-focused tutor could pay off big later.Whichever way you slice it, learning a language without dropping serious cash is an appealing prospect.It takes hard work, but in my view, the best resources for learning are the ones that youre passionate about or fascinated by.Once you can dive into the wealth of native-language content online, youre ju st about set for the rest of your language learning journey.And when your level gets high enoughâ€"maybe youll be the one making the free resources!

Are the national collections of national benefit

Are the national collections of national benefit Last week saw the opening of the Natural History Museum's Darwin Centre Phase II. This impressive extension connects the much-loved Waterhouse building and Darwin Centre Phase I, and will house over 20 million specimens in 3.3km of cabinets. Like the rest of the museum, the centre will be free to access to the public. Most of London's major museums have been free since 2001; this includes the National and Portrait Galleries, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. The lack of entrance fee encourages a casual, drop-in approach to the museums, especially for those living locally. This can be extremely helpful when it comes to school research projects, allowing students to get up close and personal with key artefacts, without hefty entrance fees. Six of the top ten attractions in London are now free museums. This increase in popularity is unprecedented, and reflected in the increase of 'blockbuster' exhibitions, such as the Terracotta Army at the British Museum, a paid-for temporary exhibition which attracted the kind of ticket-buying fanaticism usually reserved only for music or theatre events. However, is there a down side to this magnanimity? The museums are currently funded through a mixture of donations, retail, temporary exhibitions (which often do require an entrance fee), private hire and Government funding. The majority of the establishments are based in London and yet the money that funds them is taken nationwide. Is this a fair policy? Although these are national collections, are they of national benefit?

Job Opening at italki Marketing Copywriter

Job Opening at italki Marketing Copywriter italki is continuing to grow at lightning speed, and in order to support our 1million+ student community, we are looking to grow our Marketing team. If you are interested in joining one of the coolest edtech companies around, then read on! Introduction to the role: We are seeking an English speaker who is very strong in written communications for this position. We are a fast-growing tech startup looking for an individual who wants to be part of an exciting, yet relaxed working environment. We need someone who is focused, motivated responsible with proper communications skills who is ready to work now. The position is based in Shanghai, China. Candidates from other locations need not apply. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Writing all English copy for all advertising/communication projects (external and internal), such as: newsletters, sales emails, landing pages, advertisements, how-to-guides, blog, marketing materials Co-ordination and implementation of direct mail and email campaigns Working closely with designers and IT team to execute projects Management of any external copywriters Managing social networking channels Facebook, Twitter, G+ Assisting in other general marketing initiatives Minimum Requirements: Native English speaker Very strong English writing skills Exceptional grammar and copyediting/proofreading skills Good organisational and planning skills Experience in marketing and communications Interested in technology, language learning Positive attitude and a strong work ethic, ability to multi-task Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years work experience in marketing BA in marketing and communications Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese Benefits of joining italki: Be part of an exciting, fast-growing startup that is changing the way people learn languages Gain experience in both the China and the International market, as our users span a total of 200 countries. Stipend for free online language classes in the language of your choice! Competitive salary Great opportunities for growth Annual Performance Review 5 day work week italki offices in the creative space at P2 About italki: On italki you can find the best online language teachers from around the world. italki is the world leader in online language education with over 1 million students and 1500+ teachers of 100 languages. italki has been named as one of the top 5 language learning products by The Independent, as well as being featured in press such as Mashable, TechCrunch and The Guardian. All interested candidates can send their resume to ross@italki.com Job Opening at italki Marketing Copywriter italki is continuing to grow at lightning speed, and in order to support our 1million+ student community, we are looking to grow our Marketing team. If you are interested in joining one of the coolest edtech companies around, then read on! Introduction to the role: We are seeking an English speaker who is very strong in written communications for this position. We are a fast-growing tech startup looking for an individual who wants to be part of an exciting, yet relaxed working environment. We need someone who is focused, motivated responsible with proper communications skills who is ready to work now. The position is based in Shanghai, China. Candidates from other locations need not apply. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Writing all English copy for all advertising/communication projects (external and internal), such as: newsletters, sales emails, landing pages, advertisements, how-to-guides, blog, marketing materials Co-ordination and implementation of direct mail and email campaigns Working closely with designers and IT team to execute projects Management of any external copywriters Managing social networking channels Facebook, Twitter, G+ Assisting in other general marketing initiatives Minimum Requirements: Native English speaker Very strong English writing skills Exceptional grammar and copyediting/proofreading skills Good organisational and planning skills Experience in marketing and communications Interested in technology, language learning Positive attitude and a strong work ethic, ability to multi-task Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years work experience in marketing BA in marketing and communications Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese Benefits of joining italki: Be part of an exciting, fast-growing startup that is changing the way people learn languages Gain experience in both the China and the International market, as our users span a total of 200 countries. Stipend for free online language classes in the language of your choice! Competitive salary Great opportunities for growth Annual Performance Review 5 day work week italki offices in the creative space at P2 About italki: On italki you can find the best online language teachers from around the world. italki is the world leader in online language education with over 1 million students and 1500+ teachers of 100 languages. italki has been named as one of the top 5 language learning products by The Independent, as well as being featured in press such as Mashable, TechCrunch and The Guardian. All interested candidates can send their resume to ross@italki.com