A Guide to Choosing an English Tutor in Houston

A Guide to Choosing an English Tutor in HoustonIf you are interested in finding an English tutor in Houston, there are many opportunities available. In fact, a good number of schools have created their own websites so you can visit them online to get an idea of what is available for you. Many companies also offer personal English tutoring services for those who need it.One thing to keep in mind when you decide to take up a tutor in Houston is that they will charge by the hour. In some cases, some schools may charge by the day or by the week. However, the fees vary by location. The best option is to look at the prices of the schools that you are interested in and contact them with your request.When looking for an English tutor in Houston, you will want to find one that offers you lots of contact hours. This is important for someone who works a lot, because time spent working is valuable. Your tutor should be able to respond to any emails you send him or her, and give you updates on yo ur schedule and progress, whether it is a weekly class or a monthly group session.You will also want to consider what types of English lessons will be offered by your tutor. Some individuals will prefer a mix of both classroom and computer based teaching methods. Others may be more comfortable in a more traditional teaching method. All people should be able to find something that works for them.It is important to make sure your English tutor in Houston can communicate with you in a non-offensive way. For example, if someone is talking about sexual abuse, he or she should try to stop the person from saying it. Keep in mind, this is not a battle that you are having alone, as your instructor is helping you learn how to handle these issues.Some people might think that there is no reason to bother with an English tutor in Houston, but your goal is to study and improve your English skills. Knowing how to present yourself properly can do that. Speak clearly and professionally, and avoid la nguage that may be offensive to others.There are many ways to improve your English. Ask your instructor to see if you can have a meeting to discuss what needs to be done, as you will want to hear feedback from others who have used the same services.

italki Reviewed Free Language Exchange Plus a Tutor-Student Marketplace (also are tutors worth it)

italki Reviewed Free Language Exchange Plus a Tutor-Student Marketplace (also are tutors worth it) Andrew Tracey is the author of the Spanish Learning Blog How to Learn Spanish (using free online resources!). He recently wrote a review about italki and we enjoyed it so much that we wanted to share some of the insight that he gained. Reposted with permission. Heres a link to the original article iTalki Reviewed: Free Language Exchange Plus a Tutor-Student Marketplace (also: are tutors worth it?) I’ve talked about (here) how I think language exchanges are probably the single most valuable thing you can do to learn a language because that’s where you’re actually talking to â€" and being corrected by â€" a native speaker, that’s where the rubber meets the road. They’re considered an absolutely integral part of The Telenovela Method of Learning Spanish since I place such emphasis on using the Spanish you’ve just learned and I think the best possible way to do that is by trying to use it to communicate with a native speaker (because you’ll learn immediately whether you’re applying it correctly or not). Also, I know I’ve recommended italki before several times, usually stating that it was what I believed to be the best online language exchange site available (and that’s including even the language exchange sites that cost money, iTalki does not) and I still believe that. I’ve been meaning to write up a review of it for a long time now (couple years actually) but haven’t because I’ve dealing entirely with my book the last two years or so (either writing it or launching it or marketing it or…blah, something), so here it is. Not only am I going to cover the language exchange portion of the site (which is entirely free) but I’m also going to cover the tutor-student marketplace, so to speak, that’s the other part of the site (and where iTalki makes its money, if you were wondering). I’ve been using the language exchange system on iTalki for years now but only just today did I try out one of their tutors for the very first time. The Language Exchange System I should note beforehand that pretty much all language exchanges online now are conducted via Skype â€" if you don’t have it you need to get it. Not only does it allow you to speak to the person in real time like a phone call but, if both users have webcams (which I’ve found that the overwhelming majority of my language partners do, as do I), then you can actually see the person via a live video feed as they’re talking to you, thereby making it, in my opinion, just as good as an in-person meeting since you have all the same benefits: real-time speech as well as being able to see their facial expressions and body language as they’re speaking. italki has a system to help you find language exchange partners that’s essentially a social network combined with a really good search engine, located at italki.com/partners. Accounts with italki are, of course, free, and once you have one set up simply go to the above link (or hover over the “Community” tab on the far right in the top menu then select “Language Partners”) and you’ll be taken to the search page. Now, choose the language that you want your partner to speak (that you’re learning), the language you speak, any particular country you want them to be from (useful if you’re interested in learning a particular dialect), gender if you prefer, and even the specific city you want them to be from if you like (sometimes a large city has its own dialect and accent, e.g. Madrid and Bogotá). Once you find someone you’re interested in talking to you “Follow” them (by clicking the orange “Follow” button in the middle-right of their profile page) and include a brief introductory message letting them know you want to talk to them. Here’s the one I use in both Spanish and English for you (if they’re a native Spanish speaker I recommend sending them the Spanish version since you don’t know how good their English is) that I include in my book along with several more pages of scripts and topics you can use during your language exchange: “Hola [their name], Acabo de darme cuenta de que usted habla español y aprende inglés, y yo aprendo español y mi idioma nativo es el inglés. Así que pensé, si usted quisiera, que podríamos ayudarnos mutuamente por hablar alguna vez. Salud, [your name]” Which translates to: “Hi [Their Name], I just noticed that you speak Spanish and are learning English. I’m learning Spanish and my native language is English. So I thought, if you’d like, that we could help each other out by talking sometime. Cheers, [Your Name]” Now, once they respond you’ll just need to get them added as a contact in Skype and set up a time and date to talk. For you to add each other as contacts so you can talk one of you will need to send a request to the other to be added as a contact and then that person will need to accept it, so you can either send them your Skype username and wait for them to send you the contact addition request or they can send you their Skype username and then you can send them the contact addition request. Tutors The other half of iTalki’s site, the one that costs money to use, is the tutor-student marketplace system they have in place. This is just like the language exchange system except instead of finding just any old native speaker of the language you want to learn and talking with them, you pay for a professional language tutor to teach you the language in whatever way you want (most offer formal lessons and informal conversation sessions where they just talk to you and help correct your speech). Now, they break this down into two different areas: “Professional Lessons” and “Informal Tutoring” â€" I noticed that a lot of the people listed in one are also in the other, so the difference really isn’t so much who (who’s teaching) as how (how they’re teaching). Do you want formal, structured lessons or just some informal tutoring and help with whatever you feel like talking about that day? To find a tutor, just search for whatever language you want to learn, specifying whether you want them to be a native speaker or not (I don’t think this is necessary, especially not for beginning students), what other languages you require them to speak (e.g. English), where you want them to be from (useful if you’re interested in a particular dialect), and any price constraints. Note that you have to pay using their own proprietary currency, iTalki Credits aka “ITC”, which you have to buy. 10 ITC equals $1US, and you have to purchase them in units of 100 ITC at a time with a minimum purchase of 100 ITC ($10US). Then you can go through the results, look at their feedback (how many students they have and how many sessions they’ve done combined with their number-of-stars rating is what I mean), check their schedule and available courses to see if they suit you, then simply schedule a class. It will ask you to provide your Skype ID which, although not absolutely necessary, is something I’d highly recommend you get if you don’t have one already (this is how 98% of these online lessons and language exchanges are conducted: via Skype). My Experience with a Tutor… Was very good. My tutor was Vero and I highly recommend her (very reasonable rates, too!). I just wanted an informal session where we talked about whatever, in Spanish, and she helped me out and corrected me. This is precisely what I got and I thought she did an excellent job. She would tell me what the correct word to describe something was when I was looking for such a word and couldn’t think of it, she corrected my grammar and syntax, and she taught me a couple of interesting cultural bits of information about various Spanish-speaking countries that I didn’t know. She also had a good deal of material prepared ahead of time including a short film in Spanish she wanted me to watch and then recount to her in order to gauge my abilities, which are not as good as they were two years ago because I’ve been spending all this time working on that blasted book and not my Spanish (it’s been probably a year and a half since I’ve even talked to anyone in Spanish and yes, if you don’t use it you lose it). My problem, which I’ve known about for quite a while and this simply confirmed it, is not that I don’t know enough Spanish (words and how to use them, i.e. the correct grammar and syntax) but that I’m just too slow, I can’t understand native speakers speaking quickly even if I know all the Spanish that they’re using and would be able to understand it perfectly if it were written down in front of me and I had time to read it. This is what’s known as a listening comprehension problem and is simply the result of not having spoken or listen ed to much Spanish in a while, that’s all. I’ll be correcting this in the future as I’m able to devote more time to it and returning to writing on this blog, and I’ll be doing it with Vero’s help most likely, and here’s why… Here’s who should use a language tutor: anyone for whom the time saved is worth the money spent. That’s who. It’s simple, it really is, it’s just like any other language-learning product and I’ve said as much before: if you’ve got the money to spend on it and you think the time and effort it will save you is worth the price, then you should buy it and give it a shot. I have always made it very, very clear that you can learn Spanish (and most other fairly common languages) online, for free, and quite effectively in a reasonable amount of time. In fact, there’s never been a better time to do that than now due to the state of technology, especially the internet and what’s available for free on it. However, when you’re doing that â€" learning Spanish on your own using free resources â€" then the use of those resources, the system you put together with them in order to teach yourself Spanish, is entirely of your own design, you’re on your own. If you don’t know how to use all those resources, if you don’t know how to learn a language (you don’t if you’ve nev er done it before), believe me when I tell you that you’re going to have a heck of a time cobbling all these resources (free ones at least) together into a system that’s at least somewhat effective and efficient. Having a proper guide, in the form of either a competent person or a book (ahem) will save you enormous amounts of time and energy (and even money if you’re thinking about buying language-learning products and don’t know where to start in that regard). It might sound strange that I, someone who’s learned a language to a fairly high level of proficiency before, is going to get a tutor in that language! Well, here’s the thing: it’s not that I can’t do it myself, it’s the combination of my time becoming more and more valuable (because it’s becoming more constrained) coupled with the fact that I’ve got a bit more disposable income to work with. So if I let someone else do a good deal of the heavy lifting such as determining topics of conversation, picking material to work on, etc., plus the convenience of scheduling it whenever I want as well as not having to spend half my time helping them with their English, then it really makes it much easier on me and saves me a lot of time, time that’s worth what I paid to save it by hiring the tutor. It’s not that you can’t learn Spanish, or any other language, on your own: it’s that having a competent teacher, who’s learned several languages themselves and taught other people those languages, can save you significant amounts of time and effort, that’s all. It’s up to you to determine if it’s worth it. Cheers, Andrew

4 Resume Writing Tips for Your Internship Hunt

4 Resume Writing Tips for Your Internship Hunt (Image via Pixabay.com) 1. Choose an appropriate format. When employers are viewing your resume, they want to see something that is well structured and well organized. Many employers, in fact, only spend a few seconds scanning everything on that piece of paper before deciding whether or not the candidate is worth their time. You don’t want poor formatting or organization to be the reason your resume doesn’t move on to the next round. With that being said, you will certainly be doing potential employers a favor by formatting your resume properly. Organize subheadings in an appropriate and logical manner. Of course, not every resume is organized in exactly the same way, so you have a bit of freedom here. You’ll just want to make sure that you arrange your subheadings (e.g. “education,” “work experience,” etc.) in a way that makes sense, according to what you’ve listed. You may also want to draw attention to the subheadings by putting them in bold so that it’s easy for employers to notice. Under each subheading, you can then list out in bullets the different points you wish to make. 2. Make the most of your limited space. As mentioned above, employers usually don’t spend a lot of time scrutinizing resumes, so it’s best to keep yours as succinct as possible. That means including things that are relevant to the internships for which you’re applying. For example, if you’re hunting for a business internship, you probably don’t need to include the fact that you won your middle school spelling bee. Make a list of all your important accomplishments, volunteer and work experience, and whatever else seems relevant. From that list, choose what is most applicable to the industry you’re looking into and arrange those items under the appropriate headings. According to acme.org, which offers some pretty helpful advice on how to craft an effective resume, identifying accomplishments and not just job descriptions is also important. Specifically, if you list past jobs as part of your work experience, you want to focus more on explaining what you did and what you learned, rather than on simply providing a description of your job position. The best way to do this is to first provide a brief job description, then list out your accomplishments and what you did or learned while on the job. Doing so will show potential employers that you got something out of your work experience, and that you have gained valuable transferable skills that will be useful in your future endeavors. 3. Gear the style of your resume writing towards the specific industry. To make the content of your writing more effective, you want to make it as applicable as possible to the industry you’re delving into. Thebalance.com suggests that writing a custom resume is well worth the effort, especially if you happen to be applying for a position that suits your qualifications and experience. By including more information in your resume that is relevant to the particular job you’re applying for, you can show employers that you’re dedicated and willing to put in a great deal of effort to land an interview. Certainly, writing a custom resume for a specific internship position will leave a much greater impression than submitting a generic resume. (Image via pixabay.com) 4. Proofread. While this is one of the last steps you take, you certainly don’t want to overlook it. Make sure to proofread your resume for any simple grammatical or spelling mistakes. Read it aloud to yourself, have others proofread it for you… Do whatever you can to ensure it’s in perfect condition, so that you can be confident about finally sending it out after all the hard work you’ve done.

Taaleem - Al Mizhar American Academy

Taaleem - Al Mizhar American Academy Taaleem - Al Mizhar American Academy Al-Mizhar American Acadedmy (AAM)is part ofTaaleem, the United Arab Emirates second largest school provider for early years, primary and secondary schools founded in 2004. Taaleemis committed to: Equipping children in the region holistically with the skills, knowledge and character to compete globally Offering a comprehensive range of outstanding international curricula Designing, building and managing the best educational facilities Creating and implementing benchmark educational initiatives Nurturing educational excellence through the attraction, retention and development of the best educators Continuously evaluating and improving standards across our schools Establishing our schools as valued cornerstones of their communities Taaleem schools offer a variety of international curricula includingThe National Curriculum for England, theAmerican Curriculum, theInternational Baccalaureateand ourcustom-made, multi-lingual Early Years Programme.Taaleemis partially owned by the Government of Dubai and overseen by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rosamund Marshall. Our modern facilities include: ICT suites Science laboratories Music rooms Art studios Pottery room Two state of the art Libraries Large outdoor sports field Shaded outdoor swimming pool Multi-purpose sports hall Kindergarten playrooms Shaded outdoor playground Wireless internet throughout Dining Hall Education and Learning: Al-Mizhar American Academy (AAM) offers students the same elite education that is offered at top American private schools and prepares its students for a multitude of universities worldwide. Today, more than ever, preparing students for university involves more than just pen and paper. It is also necessary to offer challenging extracurricular activities, broad exposure and interaction with myriad cultures. It is with great pride that AAM has created such an environment where students are challenged to excel academically, as well as develop into culturally aware citizens of the global community. In essence, AAM offers an accredited American education with traditional values. But how does AAM create this unique environment? We begin by encouraging a mutual respect for all people. On a practical level, we celebrate different cultures by exploring and enjoying traditions unique to each. As our students learn more about various cultures and traditions, their outlook stretches and horizons broaden. Community service is another vital part of AAMs unique environment. All students are expected to take part in charitable activities to encourage a sense of social responsibility and awareness of global issues. We offer students a range of options for undertaking charity work, from initiatives within the school where older students read with younger ones; to volunteering locally with orphanages and organizations, such as Red Crescent; to international efforts, including volunteering in developing nations, such as Malaysia and Tanzania. Exposing our students to numerous cultures and involving them in community service activities to complement our rigorous academic curriculum has been highly successful in helping them to develop into well-rounded, caring leaders in our diverse world while preparing them for future opportunities.

5 Tips to Teach Your Kid About Internet Research

5 Tips to Teach Your Kid About Internet Research 5 tips to teach your kid about Internet research Todays students dont have to spend too much time doing research in the library. In many ways, libraries have been compacted into a computer or tablet for students to use at school or at home. having countless amounts of information at one’s fingertips is a great advantage but students need to know how to properly use the Internet so they come up with the information they really need rather than get bogged down with hundreds of web pages they either cant use or dont even want. The extent to which a student uses the Internet will depend on their age and grade level but there are definitely some universal tips that can help out any student. 1.   Who is the author? The first thing student researchers should ask themselves is whether or not the author is qualified to write the content. Remember, just about anybody can publish a blog or webpage on the Internet. Does the author really know what theyre talking about? What are their qualifications? If Joe Smith is talking about quantum mechanics then he should probably have a degree in some field of science and be teaching it at a university or working in the field. Although it’s certainly interesting to read about peoples personal blogs, it doesnt mean the author is qualified to provide reliable information for a research paper. 2. How can the research be duplicated? Many students find an excellent webpage or online article after several steps. Unfortunately, most students new to research dont know how to duplicate their search, meaning they have to go through all of these steps the next time they have an assignment. While students are still learning how to use the Internet its important that they write some of their steps down and figure out which searches resulted in pertinent information straight away and which ones took way too long. Students should learn how to bookmark important sites and avoid pages that are unnecessary (READ: 5 Ways for Students to Adjust to Post Holiday Education). 3. How do I cite an Internet source? Citing a source from the Internet is different from citing a tangible textbook or journal. Students should consult the manual of style their teacher prefers to get specific information for a given assignment. If not otherwise specified, students should make sure to have the author, publisher, the date the article was written, URL, as well as the date they visited the site. Web pages are constantly updated so its important students type in the date they viewed the webpage. 4. Searching for pertinent information It can be difficult to search for relevant information in a sea of articles and blogs that probably have nothing to do with the subject theyre researching. In many cases, students can simply ask a question directly to their computer and get a relevant answer. Advanced research will require students to use keywords and avoid terms that send their research in the wrong direction. In many ways, this is a trial and error situation that can become frustrating rather quickly. Students are encouraged to consult their teacher or parent for help getting started on basic browser searches. 5. Avoiding unnecessary web pages Students are also encouraged to learn how to avoid random web pages that aren’t appropriate for a school research paper. So many people have a personal blog, which is great, but the author of the blog needs to be qualified to state facts or give an educated opinion about their topic. One surefire way to avoid these types of pages is to stick to a list of reputable publications t 5 tips to teach your kid about Internet research hat fact check and edit before publication. Time, the Washington Post, the LA Times, and Scientific American are all examples of reputable publications. Call us today to book your private Orange County tutor for the New Year! From test prep to math and science, TutorNerds is here to help you succeed.

5 Take-Out and TV Pairings

5 Take-Out and TV Pairings pixabay.com 1. D.P. Dough (Calzones) and Friday Night Lights Calzones: hearty, filling and awesome. Three qualities that pair well with the show with the classic phrase, “Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. Can’t Lose.” When watching the life and times of the Dillon Panthers, you need something to keep your heart and your stomach full. What better pairing than a hearty calzone filled with cheese, steak and potatoes? Smash Williams, Coach Taylor, Tim Riggins, Julie Taylor, and newly-anointed QB1 Matt Saracen. The show touches on many hard-hitting themes of high-school and the pressure and prestige that comes with coaching the best high school football team in the state of Texas. By the time you finish just the first season of FNL, it will leave you wanting more and your heart quite full. Nothing better to enjoy a hearty show with than a hearty calzone. pexels.com   2. Insomnia Cookies and Grey’s Anatomy Thirteen seasons. That is how long the hit ABC show has been airing and from the looks of it, has no chance of stopping. For some of you, you might be all caught up on the life and times of Dr. Harriet Grey and her coworkers. For you folks that are not, be ready for some emotional ups and downs along the way. The best way to deal with this rollercoaster of a show? Sugar, of course. Specifically, cookies and ice cream from Insomnia Cookies. Take it from my mother, you are going to want some rocky road next to you with a couple sugar cookies on the side to get you ready for what this show will throw at you. pexels.com 3. Pizza and Friends Odds are, you know someone (maybe even yourself) whose favorite show is Friends. Ross, Rachel, Monica, Joey, Chandler and Phoebe. A gang as classic as any ever in a TV show. What better way to watch a classic show with a classic food? Pizza is there for you, just as your friends are and just as Friends are too. Furthermore, pizza was a staple of the show. Not sure about you, but whenever I see food in a show or movie, I immediately need to acquire said food. No need to worry about seeing Joey Tribbiani scarf down a slice of New York style pizza and get jealous when you have a full pie all to yourself. Tell them not to skimp on the pepperoni. pexels.com 4. Noodles and Company and Stranger Things Stranger Things is a hot new sci-fi series on Netflix about, well, a bunch of strange things. It follows a couple story lines relating to this strange other world called the Upside Down. Three friends and a strange girl try to overcome many odd phenomena to try and get their lost friend back from wherever he is. With all of the potential this show has with the limitless outcomes, what better meal to have than Noodles and Company with its almost limitless pasta combinations? Between the mac and cheese and stroganoff along with the pad thai and penne rosa, the choices are as endless as the outcomes in the Upside Down. Stranger Things is guaranteed to keep you guessing hopefully your meal will not leave you with the same issue. pexels.com 5. Barbecue and House of Cards House of Cards is a political thriller drama series starring Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood. Frank Underwood is a bad, bad man who loves his barbecue. Want to emulate a cold, ruthless, calculating Washington D.C. politician who will stop at nothing and use everyone as stepping stones to get what he wants? Grab a slab of ribs, potatoes, and coleslaw and strap yourself into this deceit filled drama series because it is sure to be one of the best you will end up watching for days on end. This show is sure to be as spicy as the hot barbecue sauce you dip your pork in.

Choosing an Organic Chemistry Tutor

Choosing an Organic Chemistry TutorAre you interested in getting an Organic Chemistry Tutor for your child? If so, the first thing that you need to do is decide if you are interested in taking your child to school or home-school. In this article I will give you some great tips for choosing an organic chemistry tutor.Once you decide that you want to go to school with your child, the next thing that you should do is look at your local school district. If your child is not going to be attending school in a public school district, then the next best thing is going to be to check the school district website and see what sort of classes that your child can take. These schools have set standards for admission into certain types of classes.However, if your child will be taking classes at home, you may not be able to find out if the school district has programs in place for you to take physics classes online. This is true especially for homeschoolers. This is where you need to do some researc h on your own. You may want to check with your local library to see if they have a section on homeschooling.Another thing that you need to consider when it comes to your child taking physics is if they have taken other classes and are prepared to take physics. There are many ways that they can prepare for class, such as by taking college level courses, doing research on the subject matter, taking a physical science course, or anything else that they can do to prepare for physics.Once you have determined what your child needs to do to prepare for these classes, then you need to go ahead and get the right chemical equipments to take their classes. However, there are several different ways that you can get hold of these chemical equipments. You can either purchase them from the school district, or you can purchase them on the internet.You will find that purchasing them on the internet is easier because you don't have to take them to the school district. However, when you purchase them online you will be limited by the size of the amount of time that you have for your computer to work before it needs to be reloaded. The good news is that there are several websites that offer internet products that are very affordable.By doing some research and comparing prices you can make sure that you are able to get an organic chemistry tutor that is right for your child. Don't forget to check with the local school district to see if they have any programs that will help you get started.