How to Cope with Stress During the Working Day - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / How to Cope with Stress During the Working Day - Introvert Whisperer How to Cope with Stress During the Working Day In the world where people need to work hard to get by, it is important to separate work from ordinary life. Sometimes hardworking people have a hard time not to bring their work home to their families, but it is even more often when people find it difficult to keep their everyday troubles from interfering with their professional career. Depending on the occupation, the source of the majority of anxiety and stress comes from the places not related to the job at all. The appearance of such issues may result in lower productivity, worsening of the relationship with colleagues and authority and even losing the job.   So, what should one do if confronted with something like that? We already touched upon the subject of relaxation after the work, so we shall look at the measures that one should take so that the work result will be unaltered. We are also excluding the bad habits, such as smoking and eating unhealthy food. Here are a few strategies that might help in a stressful situation on work. More Work It may sound a little bit ironic, but for many people, increasing the effort on their job can help them to get through with troubles that they face while working. They build walls around themselves and find salvation in multiple hours of hard work. Though we definitely don’t encourage anyone to ignore their life issues, concentrating all forces on working for some period of time may be helpful. Figuratively speaking, one can ‘rest’ from the bothering issues, while putting as much as they can into work, so that they wouldn’t even have time to think about anything but the job. Knowing that there are issues that are waiting for some kind of resolution, one will try and redirect thoughts and efforts on the tasks of the job. In this case, working environment can work as some kind of retreat from troubles. Then, after finishing the working day, it will be easier to bear with various disturbances, as the mind will already be set for thinking and finding solutions. However, it is not always a perfect solution and a person should be careful enough not to ignore any issues when working. While everyday problems shouldn’t be a priority over work (in most cases), work definitely shouldn’t be more important than those issues as well. Everything should be balanced out an appropriate amount of time should be spent on one subject, then on the other. Socializing Communication with other people is crucial not only for dealing with bad situations, but also for preventing stress and depression. Many psychiatrists argue that conversation is the best cure for any mental or psychological problem. That’s why the therapies with experts in those fields are on high demand. While working, however, it is not always possible to chat with a colleague any time you’d like, that’s why the breaks are obligatory. During the breaks, a person should not smile and pretend that he’s happy, when he’s not. Every member of the staff should feel free to speak up about his or her difficulties in life, especially if those occur while working. Even if nobody will be capable of giving a proper advice, a person will feel more relieved after saying everything that he/she has to say. The situation is not always that simple. A lot of times, bosses don’t think about the anxiety of their employees. If that is the case, workers should approach the managers or supervisors with the idea that the collective listening of people’s worries might increase the productivity and the mood of workers. Engaging in Action Instead of Worrying Many believe that some people are less emotional and stressful than the others and are very puzzled about their ability to always find an escape from stress. The truth is, each one of us is emotional and full of feelings, but the most significant issue about any stressful situation is not the event itself, it’s our attitude towards it. A lot of people, when confronted with a sudden trouble, feel confused and that they’re not controlling the situation. They often find it difficult to manage their behavior and outburst of emotions as well. It is crucial not to let the situation overwhelm you, you should always be the master of the situation. That’s why it is important to teach oneself to act and not react. Instead of shouting or throwing your hands in the air out of rage, one should think about the things that he/she can do in the situation and what aspects are possible to control. Although the situation can be so daunting that it may seem hopeless, the reality is often better than it seems. Some psychologists argue that if people decide to carefully and calmly organize their actions in anxious situations, they can at least control themselves, which is roughly 50% of the solution. It can vary from on issue to another, but it is still highly advisable to be reasonable, before being emotional. Analyze the Sources of Stress If some problems occur not once, or stress is bothering you at work time and time again, it would be advisable to find out why is it happening and get to the bottom of it. The reasons for stress are usually connected with ordinary life issues, such as family matters. In those cases, it would be wise to find the best way of dealing with this kind of stress, by analyzing each of its occurrences. Analyzing those situations are also great for getting to know yourself a little bit better. By looking at the situation after some time, in a calm environment and at peace with oneself, it is easy to compare what was done and what should have been done. After doing so, you have to come to a certain conclusion and repeatedly remind yourself about it. By keeping all that in mind, one can gradually adjust oneself to the situation and reduce the negative impact of it on work. Balance At the end of the day, the most important thing about managing your day at work is the balance. A worker should be working hard, but not too hard, enough amount of time should be spent on resting, but not an extensive amount. The same with stress, it can sometimes be harmless or pretty usual when working, but a constant experience of stress is never fine. Appropriately, the cause of many stress situations at work is the lack of the topic of this clause balance. When confronted with anxiety at work, one should firstly determine whether it is caused by it or not. If it is caused by work, it’s vital to reorganize your daily schedule, so that you wouldn’t over-commit yourself and feel even more stressed out than you already are. At the same time, a lunch break or coffee time shouldn’t be longer than the time needed for you to be recharged for work again. By balancing all the necessary activities at work between each other, workers will find it easier to work during dark periods in their lives and will be able to prevent any further work-related stress. Conclusion   To conclude, there are many ways to deal with stress without sacrificing your productivity and work effort. The main thing is to find a will to try any of these strategies (or all of them) and get through with stress, depression, everyday life and your occupation. Stress at work can be devastating, but giving up should never be an option. Guest Author:  Ilya Lakisevs Author bio: Ilya Lakisevs,  the author of this text does not encourage people who experience stress at work to limit themselves with only these options. If a worker feels like the situation is more serious than he or she is capable to handle, a specialist should be contacted immediately. Do you know what your next career step is?   Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable.   Get your copy now and start your action plan today: CLICK HERE

What is it Like to Attend University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

What is it Like to Attend University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences, as well. Kisha graduated from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2006 with a Bachelors degree in English. She is now a Houston tutor specializing in Writing tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, Reading tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Check out her review of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Kisha: The campus setting at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is very urban; however, it is a safe environment. There are buses, but they are very limited. You may need a car if you do not live on campus or in the surrounding neighborhood. VT:How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Kisha: The professors were very available, especially in my departmentEnglish. I do not remember a lot of teaching assistants, but I do remember quite a few student-led organizations for each major that helped freshmen and upperclassmen on campus. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Kisha: I lived off-campus, so I do not know much about the dorm life, but there were plenty of opportunities to socialize with classmates on campus once I arrived. There were dances and balls on campus, as well as a theatre where we could watch students perform. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Kisha: Although the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a liberal arts university, agriculture plays an important role at this campus, as well. I studied English because I enjoy literature and rhetoric. The university is one of the oldest historically black schools in the nation, so the university supports students in any area of study as much as possible. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Kisha: Because Pine Bluff is a small city, it was not hard to meet others on campus and to get to know them throughout the city, as well. Yes, Greek life was an exciting part of the campus social life. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Kisha: The Career Center was extremely helpful. I was a part of the Youth Motivational Task Force that our career services department created for students on campus. Each spring semester, employers would come to our campus for an entire week to speak to students, network, and review resumes. As an upperclassman, I had the opportunity to escort employers around campus to speak to students about life after college. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Kisha: Although I always chose to study at home, each one of the above study areas were available, easily accessible, and spacious if I needed to utilize any one of them. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Kisha: Pine Bluff, Arkansas is a small retirement town, and the towns surrounding Pine Bluff were equally small, if not smaller. Most of us chose to go to Little Rock to enjoy the nightlife or to connect with other college students. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Kisha: I was generally pleased with my class sizes. The ratio was normally 1:15 sometimes maybe 1:20. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Kisha: There were a lot of memorable professors. They were supportive in their efforts to teach us to think creatively. My African Studies professor always encouraged us to be creative and proactive, and he supported and assisted us with the first English club on campus. We would host poetry nights and have talent shows, as well. Through this club, I learned a lot about teamwork and getting involved in the community. Check out Kishas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Definition of Accounting - Online Tutoring

Definition of Accounting - Online Tutoring Accounting is the process where business normally records its financial transactions and presents them to internal and external clients or customers. All transactions are recorded on a company balance sheet by using the following basic accounting formula: Assets= Liabilities + Owners Equity Assets: Assets are those that company has value. Assets can be divided in to two categories: fixed assets and current assets. Fixed assets include building, furniture, fixtures and long term assets whereas current assets include cash, bills receivables and short term securities. These current assets normally used to pay for current liabilities. Liabilities: Liabilities can also be divided in to two categories: Current and non-current liabilities. Current liabilities include bills payable, short term notes. A non-current liability includes long term debt,and bank loans. These liabilities should equal to the current and non-current assets in the accounting equation, leaving the remaining balance in the owners equity accounts. Owners Equity: Owners equity is considered the startup money that owner has invested in the business. Money that is invested from external source is called shareholders equity and is included in the owners equity. Any money that business earns as a profit is considered retained earnings and if reinvested in the business is also included in owners equity.

Difference between Older and Elder - English Lesson via Skype

Difference between Older and Elder - English Lesson via Skype I explain the difference between older and elder in this short video lesson. As always, with plenty of examples.  Scroll down to read the transcript of this lesson. Difference between Older and Elder - Transcript Hi there my name is Harry. Welcome to English in a minute and we bring this to you by englishlessonviaskype.com.Today were going to talk about the adjective OLD and its comparative and superlative uses OLD OLDER and OLDEST.Other  three forms:My old cat. My older dog.The  oldest animal.When were talking about things or people we can use OLD OLDER OLDEST.For example:The old man. The older  woman. The oldest person I know.So it  doesnt matter whether it is an animal  or a person old older oldest.The other  format is OLD ELDER ELDEST.But we can  only use elder and eldest when were  referring to immediate family.For  example:My elder brother is a doctor.My  eldest sister is a nurse.So here were  talking about immediate family members, brothers and sisters so we can use old elder and  eldest.Of course, we can use old older  and oldest. But when were talking about immediate family, we can only use elder and  eldest.Okay.So another rule that I would like to bring to your  attention is that when were using elder  we can only use it when its followed by  a noun.My elder sister.My eldest  brother.But if I say My brother is older than me   that is correctbut I cant say  My brother is elder than me because in  this situation elder is not followed  immediately by a noun.Okay.   So there are the  rules concerning the adjectives old,  older, oldest or old, elder and eldest.So  remember to subscribe to my channel and as always join us on www.englishlessonviaskype.comand really important  announcement is that weve just launched  a Grammar course and a grammar lesson and I was very special offer for you at  $9.99  and you can get the link here below. Difference between Older and Elder - Image to share Don't keep this to yourself, tell the world:

Growth Mindset and Motivation

Growth Mindset and Motivation When you think about ADHD symptoms, things like distractibility, impulsivity, or hyperactivity usually come to mind. But along with these typical symptoms comes another challenge: low motivation. Kids with ADHD often struggle to muster up the motivation they need in order to be successful, particularly when it comes to schoolwork. Perhaps not surprisingly, research has shown that factors like motivation, the desire to improve, and persistence all greatly impact academic performance. But when you have a child with ADHD, what can you do as a parent that will really make an impact on your childs motivation for schoolwork? There are several behavior management strategies that help to improve motivation on a moment to moment basis. Ive talked about some of them here in this blog including setting up routines, using rewards to motivate kids to try new behaviors, and strategies for helping your child engage with reading. These strategies are essential components of effective ADHD treatment plans, and can go a long way in helping to set your child up for success. However, these behavior plans do little to address underlying motivational challenges. To truly address motivation and particularly motivation as it relates to academics and school, you need to also consider your childs mindset or the way that he or she thinks about his or her abilities and potential to improve. Im a big fan of Carol Dwecks seminal work, The Growth Mindset and how it helps all kids including kids with ADHD rethink success and failure and how they think about their own learning and intelligence. Individuals with a Growth Mindset believe that the have the ability to improve their intelligence and abilities through hard work and the use of good learning strategies. This belief is backed by decades of science showing that we do in fact have the ability to grow our brain and improve our intelligence. When children are armed with this knowledge, they are motivated to work hard and tackle challenges because they believe that they can improve and overcome obstacles with effort. In contrast, individuals with a Fixed Mindset believe that their intelligence and abilities cannot be changed. When faced with a difficult task in a subject that they are not good at, they will shy away from the challenge and instead put their efforts into hiding their weaknesses and avoiding the task at all cost. Sound familiar? Kids with ADHD may be more likely to get stuck in a Fixed Mindset than kids without ADHD. After all, theyve had years of experience with their ADHD symptoms getting in the way and preventing typical learning strategies from working for them. So, theyve inadvertently collected a great deal of evidence supporting the notion that nothing they do will help them improve in the areas that are hard for them. In addition, neuroimaging studies have shown that the part of the brain that controls ADHD symptoms (the prefrontal cortex), is also responsible for motivation and mindset. In other words, they may be biologically predisposed to fall into a Fixed Mindset more quickly. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

How to Remember a Language You Forgot 13 Super Practical Tips

How to Remember a Language You Forgot 13 Super Practical Tips How to Remember a Language You Forgot: 13 Super Practical Tips Got a language zombie kicking around in your memory?If youve ever learned a language that you later forgot, then you might not realize itâ€"but youve got some walking dead up there.Dont be freaked out. Its not going to eat your brain or start a zombie apocalypse.Itll just sit there, quietly holding on to the traces of old grammar rules and echoes of vocabulary lists you once studiedâ€"until youre ready to revive it.And we can show you how!Remembering a language you forgot isnt the same as learning a language from scratch. Youve got to resurrect those zombie language memories while also preventing the problems that made you forget the language in the first place.The good news is that its not as scary as it sounds.Weve got 13 practical tips that can help you remember your target language and get back on the road to fluency.But first, lets take a look at what happened before your language skills got zombified. To Revive a Language, Understand Why You Lost ItBefore we dive into the sup er practical things you can do to revive a forgotten language, let’s talk about why you lost itâ€"when it was already in your hands.You know what, why don’t we go back even further and look into some reasons why you started learning the language at all. And not just for kicksâ€"this will tie everything together, make us see the bigger picture and help us understand why and how things unravel.First, let’s talk about motivation. When it comes to language learning, this one’s a biggie. It’s the engine revving under any language learning journey.So, what was your motivation for learning the language in the first place? It might be as strong as a passion for German film, or as flimsy as a required French course in college. Maybe your heart suddenly skipped a beat after seeing this Italian girl, and all you could think of was to pawn yourself off as a suave Italian lover. Or maybe it was the hopes of a promotion or an assignment overseas.Your motivation is so important because o nce you lose it, well, it’s really downhill from there. Maybe the girl you’d been pining after turned out to be so not into you. Maybe you finished your French course, so you nonchalantly chucked all those flashcards in the trash as soon as you got your grade.Or perhaps yours was a situation of immigration, where your parents decided to move to the U.S. when you were five, and you became so Westernized you forgot what real wasabi tastes like. You now have your English, in lieu of your first language, Japanese.There are many reasons for forgetting a language. But believe it or not, they all lead to the same problem: disuse.In short, the target language has so lost its communicative relevance, you stopped using it. Simple as that, really. You forgot a language because you didn’t use it. Compound that with the passage of time, and those vocabulary and grammar lessons seem irretrievably lost.And so we now arrive at a linguistic crime sceneâ€"that of a dead language.But is it reall y dead? Or can it still be brought back to life?Well, the good news is, research indicates that lurking in your brain are the memories of the language you thought forgotten. Theyre the vocabulary, grammar and usage rules you learned that are just awaiting reactivation. It may not be 100 percent recall, because there are things you truly forget with the passage of time, but there are also those that remain, even when you’re unconscious of them.This means that when relearning a language, you don’t really have to start from square one, and a single word can trigger a flood of memories. You could be up to speed faster than you think.The fact that you’ve dealt with the language in the past is a huge plus. You have an improved ability to pick it up once again (over those who haven’t been exposed to the language previously). So it’s not completely a matter of “use it or lose it” after all. It’s more about retrieval and reactivation.And that’s what we talk about in the nex t sectionâ€"the different ways you can tease out those memories so you can greet them with a hearty “hello, old friend!”How to Remember a Language You Forgot: 13 Super Practical Tips1. Assess what happened in the past.Unlike a first-time learner who has no experience with the language whatsoever, you have a past. It’s time to take a sober look at your past experience and answer introspective questions, such as:What was your original motivation for learning the language?Why did you stop learning/using the language? (What difficulties or challenges made you stop?)Whats your motivation this time? Is it the same or different from the previous one?Why relearn it now? What changed?Asking these sorts of questions before plunging into the task makes you more aware of (and therefore more prepared for) the pitfalls and challenges you might encounter. Lessons and insights from the past could help you pick learning strategies to make yourself a more effective learner.For example, if you r ealize that reading textbooks didn’t work for you in the past, then you might look to employ more appropriate alternatives this time around, such as  audiobooks, videos  or  language games. If you realize you were never getting any practical use with the target language, now you could look for some language exchange partners.2. Complete a language assessment to establish your starting point.So, how much language proficiency did you lose over the years? Just how rusty did you get?To find out, you need to take language assessment tests. First, take something Ill call the pre-test. You take it for mainly two purposes.One is to establish your present linguistic level, so you know your starting point. Itll help diagnose those areas of the language that need more work. So use the results as a guide for your studies.And second, the pre-test is something to measure against a post-testâ€"the assessment you take after a few months in order to gauge how much improvement you achieved in the t ime between.You don’t even need to physically go to a test center for these assessments. There are plenty of self-administered exams, drills and exercises online that can help you establish your present language level.Check out Language Trainers Language Level Tests, for example. Write down your results and your experience in your journal (more on this later).Don’t be surprised if tests and exercises suddenly function and feel like a review. You might find that as you move along and take more tests, more and more of the language comes back to you. (See? Told you it’s still in that head of yours!)3. Create a relearning schedule and stick to it.How long is a reasonable time for you to be back in your old form? It’s really up to you, but make that determination early on. Give yourself a deadline, and a tight one at that.Without a goal, without a time sensitive objective, you might be lingering too long on a single lesson or topic. Instead, promise yourself to be back where you left off within a specific and tight timeframe and youll have a fire burning under you.Suddenly you need to make a schedule to make the cut-off. Now you need to focus on the most important topics. Now you need to drop many unproductive uses of your time.Only you can judge what a reasonable deadline is based on your work and personal life, but heres a big tip to consider:  break the whole thing into manageable tasks.Relearning a language is a process and it can be broken into little language goals. Its the little things you do that accumulate and carry you to your big goal. For example, you can set a deadline for when youll finish the first five chapters of a textbook, or the first five episodes of a language podcast. Set deadlines for memorizing different categories of vocabulary or the conjugation rules for a set number of tenses.Plan several checkpoints along the way to confirm whether youre moving in the right direction and at the right pace. The important thing is to keep buildi ng on your studies consistently and hitting your deadline so that you dont forget the language all over again.4. Retrieve your original study materials.Working with old materials is one of the ways you could help bring to the surface memories thought long gone. Youll be reviewing something familiar, seeing your old annotations on the margins of pages, hearing the familiar voice of your old professor telling you, repeat after meIt’s like meeting an old friend and realizing very little has changed over the years. It also adds to your confidence and makes you think, “If I’ve done this before, I know I’ll be able to do this again.”Plus, youll save some money! Instead of buying sparkling new materials, search for those files, dig up the attic. Remember that slang and informal speech in the target language may have shifted over the years, but your materials on foundational concepts can still take you where you want to go.5. Immerse yourself in the target language.You lost the la nguage because you didn’t use it. It was so relevant for you when you spent that year in Spain and wanted to know where the ATM was. But now that you’re back in the U.S., not so much.One of the most effective ways to relearn and relive a forgotten language is to immerse yourself in the language any way you can (incidentally, this is also true for learning a language from scratch).Of course, its easiest if youre visiting or living in a country where your target language is spoken, but not everyone can do that at the drop of a hat. Fortunately, you can get immersion from your own home with visual and auditory content in the target language:Visual: With today’s technology, you can easily consume native speaker content, accessing authentic  movies, TV shows, broadcasts and video clips that are in the target language. If you’re trying to relearn French, for example, it wont take you long to start watching French film clips on YouTube.One great resource for this type of learning i s FluentU. This platform transforms real-world target language videos, like commercials, movie trailers, news clips and more, into language learning experiences. Youll get interactive captions providing in-context definitions for any word you dont recognize. Then, FluentUs innovative learn mode puts the video content into flashcards and exercises to ensure youre retaining what youve learned.Its an awesome way to absorb authentic target language speech and entertainment while actively building your language memory. Plus, FluentU keeps track of what youve learned and suggests further content based on that information, so you get a truly personalized learning experience. Its hard to forget a language with that kind of learning support!Auditory: In the same manner, radio programs, songs and podcasts in the target language abound online. You can listen to them through your smartphone everywhere you go.So instead of listening to your usual music in the car, during your commute, you can pl ay some songs in the target language. You can repeat until you’re able to sing along. Or some podcasts in the target language can do you good. Remember, you don’t need to understand every single word. You just need to be “in the moment” again. To go back to the sounds, rhythm and rhymes when you were hearing the target language everywhere.There are many more ways to immerse yourself in your target language from home. For example, you can change the language setting of all your devices and social media accounts. You already spend hours on those, anyway, so imagine the amount of practice you’ll get. After a day or two youll be navigating your digital life intuitively in the target language, just like a native speaker.You can also label the different objects in your house in the target language, so its always surrounding you. Check out Vocabulary Stickers, which take the busy work out of this process. These durable but removable stickers provide more than 100 target language words for objects you encounter every day.By putting them all over your home, youll naturally start associating each object with its target language translation. This immersive type of learning is much more effective than, say, memorizing a long vocabulary list.6. Find a language exchange partner or tutor.One of the fastest ways to brush up on your target language is to actually speak it. Talking to yourself is a good start but its really not enough. You need to use the target language in real-life communication. And there’s no better way than having a language exchange partner.A language exchange works like this: let’s say you’re a native English speaker who wants to brush up on German. You’re going to have to look for a German native speaker who wants to brush up on English. So you trade languages, your English for his/her German. It’s a win-win! (And it’s free!)There are a number of websites that make looking for a language exchange partner very easy, no matter your t arget language. Check out Conversation Exchange and Easy Language Exchange.You can use video chat on the website or talk to your language partner through Skype. The interactive nature of this experience is priceless to someone trying to resurrect a language. Your partner can help you with immediate feedback on your conversational skills and can also answer lingering questions about language usage.If you want to take it a step further, and don’t mind shelling out some dough, you can go for online private tutoring. It’s often not as expensive as it sounds, plus it has the benefits of personalized and targeted lessons. Remember the online tests that you took earlier? You can gear your lessons specifically to those topics that you discovered need work.One cool site to check out is Verbling. This online language learning platform will connect you with native speaking tutorsâ€"you can browse thousands of profiles to find a tutor who matches your style and learning goals. Plus, the tut oring itself is friendly, conversational and user-friendly. Youll use video chat on your computer or favorite device with Verblings built-in chat app. Start looking now for tutors who can meet your specific needs and help revive your forgotten language quickly.7. Use flashcard apps for language flashbacks.Maybe you wouldn’t have forgotten words in your target language if, every once in a while, somebody reminded, prompted, prodded you on what a specific word meant. It wouldve been great if, just when you were about to forget something, somebody knocked on your door and said, “Hey, ‘dog’ is ‘perro’ in Spanish.” The language wouldve remained with you over the years.That’s what flashcard apps are all about. Use them regularly and theyll keep language concepts from slipping out of your memory. Some great ones to get started with are  Anki and Brainscape.These apps work like the old school flashcards, but with some awesome innovations.For example, let’s say you have a s et of 20 French words to relearn. The app will show you the words and ask you to guess the translation written on the other side of the card. Depending on whether you answered correctly, the app will determine how frequently to show you the word in the future.So the words you get wrong you’ll see more often, and the words you get right will be repeated less and less often. This is called “spaced repetition,” and its a super effective way to keep tabs on specific vocabulary that you need to work on.The system isnt randomized, but highly purposeful. You get to work on those exact words that youre struggling with, but wont be bogged down with words that you already know inside-out.The added benefit is that you likely won’t lose the language this time because the apps will make sure that the vocabulary is perpetually fresh, active and relevant in your mind.8. Create a language diary/journal (and read it often).Consider this a written commentary on your language journey.Write dai ly in the target language, or at least every other day. Don’t ever think yourself too macho for these things. Getting your thoughts, insights and reflections on paper gives you extra awareness of what’s happening with your language studiesâ€"so you can do something about it.It’ll point you to your weak areas, so you can focus on them. It can let you know what materials work, so you can use them more often. It can help you track your progress.In other words, it can keep you moving forward successfully in your language studies, so you dont get discouraged, quit and forget all over again.You can write basically about anything. It doesn’t matter if it’s just a rant about something language-related. Is there a specific word that you can’t seem to remember? Are there grammar rules that you always get mixed up? (The act of writing itself already serves as a review.) Do you think the material you’re using isnt working ? Why? What did you and your language partner talk about to day? What are the things that keep you from sticking to your language routine or schedule?The time you spend thinking and writing is one of the most productive investments you can make. The act will pay dividends several times over.9. Reach out to other language relearners.As a language relearner, you might think yourself alone in this quest. The process of brushing up on a forgotten language isnt inherently sexy and it might even feel lonelier, because you can’t categorize yourself clearlyâ€"it’s hard to know where you belong, as you’re not a language learner in the traditional sense. You’re a relearner, and what are the odds of finding someone in a similar position?Well, as it turns out, your situation isnt all that bleak or unique. There are plenty of people who are trying to resurrect and relearn a language. But where do you find them?You’ll be hard-pressed to find forums or communities specifically dedicated to people relearning your target language. But those people do hang around traditional language forums, like Linguaholic and WordReference, and theres a way to find them.Go to language forums like the ones mentioned above, then use their search functions to look for posts and messages that contain words like “relearn,” “relearning,” “brush up,” “brushing up,” “rusty” and other words most language relearners use.Youll know your kind when you get to read their posts. You’ll read about the methods theyve been using to resurrect a language. You can benefit from their knowledge and experience, so send them a “Hi!” (Don’t worry, they don’t bite and they know exactly what you’re going through.)Another way to connect with relearners is to call them out. Start a thread and introduce yourself. Be forward, share your story and inform folks what you intend to do. Who knows, that might serve as a lightning rod that attracts people who are in the same boat. You could even start a support group and inspire one another.10. Re ad, watch and listen to children’s content in your target language.Don’t think yourself too sophisticated for this kind of material. Kids shows and childrens books actually distill the things that you need to relearn in very digestible ways.For example, a childrens book will contain the most basic of sentences that itll highlight for you the fundamentals of sentence construction. Youll go, Oh yeah, thats right. Thats how you do it. Its slowly coming back to me.The material wont go over your head or overwhelm you. If you start off with something too complicated even for your former self, you might think your previous language skills have become irretrievably extinct.So go easy on yourself, at least initially. Reading childrens books, watching childrens shows and singing along to the target language version of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star will provide you with manageable material that can get you up to speed. Fast.Trust that if these materials worked for young native speakers who later grew up and became fluent, theyll also work for you.11. Prevent demotivation by focusing on your passions.One of the reasons for self-assessment (as discussed in tip number one) and your language journal (tip number eight) is for you to have self-awareness and become more prepared for the downturns of language learning. These challenges are part of the territory.Know that demotivating factors will always be around. They attacked you the first time and will once again come knocking on your door when you’re relearning the language. Youll get discouraged, youll feel bored, all sorts of things. This is normal and you shouldn’t be surprised. You should instead be prepared.So this time, look for more ways to get you through tough times. And one of the most potent ways to do that is through your passions and hobbies. Tie them up with your language goals and make them help you stay in the game.But how?Say that, besides wanting to learn Italian, you also love photography. If you in tegrate these two, youll get extra motivation to chase both.For example, watching the How To videos of an Italian photographer whose portfolios you absolutely worship will hit two birds with one stone. Youll be learning the finer points of your hobby while practicing a language that suddenly seems more fascinating and relevant than ever.12. Crack a textbook.Yeah, we know what others have said about textbooks. Theyre often bad-mouthed in learning circles and considered ineffective or demotivating for most language beginners.There may be good reasons for this, but hey, you’re no beginner. As a language relearner, you already have some inkling of what the grammar rules in the language are. You merely need to be reminded. And theres no faster way to do this than with  an effective, no-nonsense language textbook that plainly tells you, this is how you conjugate this verb or that verb, remember?Barrons E-Z language series  gets to the point fast and contains very little fluffâ€"true to form as a leading name in test prep.It just really saves you so much time. Think about it this way: a textbook provides nice and handy condensations of what you may already know  (mixed with some things you don’t).As youre exploring authentic content in your language or using other study tools, you can quickly look up grammar rules or vocabulary words thatve slipped your mind in your textbook.13. Teach others, so you wont forget yourself.Part of the reason you lost your target language was because you werent using it often. This time around, actively look for opportunities to stretch those language muscles. Teaching others is one of the most effective ways to remain sharp.You don’t have to create a teacher profile on some language tutorial site. You just need to be on the lookout for others who want language help. So maybe while you’re browsing a forum you happen to chance upon some language question that you know the answer to. Take the time to share that knowledge, no matter how small or simple it may be.A Language Learners Forum, for example, is steadily growing and has lively discussions on many linguistic subjects. Join the conversation and share what you know.The process of teaching can be very educational. Explaining what you know cements that knowledge firmer into your long-term memory (and can sometimes reveal gaps in your own knowledge, if you realize you actually cant answer someones question or explain a certain concept).There’s just something about being responsible not only for your own learning, but also for anothers that makes you work even harder at the language. It sparks extra motivation in you to be able to explain how the language works. You get that extra research in because you don’t want to teach something that’s wrong. So you double check online, reread your materials and even ask people more advanced than you.So there you go! Thirteen little gems to help you resurrect a dead language. I trust that you’ll apply them in yo ur own case. And Id like to wish you the best of luck. I’m rooting for your success. To me, reviving a forgotten languageâ€"having a go at it a second (or third) timeâ€"is one of the most awesome things you can do.Tell us how it goes!And One More ThingTheres nothing for reviving a language like FluentU. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover your mouse over the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all th e vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

Orange County SAT Tutor Tips The Summer SAT - TutorNerds

Orange County SAT Tutor Tips The Summer SAT - TutorNerds Tips From an Orange County SAT Tutor: 4 Ways to Study for the Summer SAT Right now, most students are focused on last-minute study for advanced placement exams as well as final study for all of their courses. However, students who signed up for the summer sat will have to hit the ground running as soon as they complete the requirements of their classroom assignments. Although it can be a challenge for students to take the SAT exam over the summer, theyre saving themselves a lot of stress by getting it out of the way before fall. Additionally, students who take college entrance exams in the summer months will have the chance to avoid dealing with classroom work at the same time. The most important thing is that students can stay focused and remember that the results of their SAT can make a big difference when it comes time to apply for college our experienced Orange County SAT tutors are here to help. 1. Identify strengths and weaknesses The first thing students should do is identify which sections of the SAT they need to work on the most. One of the best ways to achieve this is by taking a practice test, which will give students an idea of how they scored in each section and how it adds up to an overall composite score. Students are encouraged to try to score the test themselves so they can see how the scoring system works and identify which problems they got wrong. They can then share the results of the exam with their Orange County SAT tutor who can help them identify patterns of strengths and weaknesses. 2. Time management Test prep students are also encouraged to create a plan for the day they commence their SAT study and the actual date of the test. The ideal study plan will allow time for students to focus on areas of improvement as well as do a general review of the topics they usually excel at. They should also allow time for breaks, so they dont get overwhelmed and also have a couple of extra study sessions in their schedule just in case something unexpected comes up (READ: TutorNerds Featured in Orange County Mom Blog). 3. A clear goal Students should have a goal in mind before starting their SAT prep. They are encouraged to talk with their college counselor as well as do some independent research in regards to the average score for an admitted student at the colleges and universities they are interested in applying to. They can then compare this to the score they got on their first practice test. Once students know where they stand they can plan their study sessions around the number of points they want to increase to have a good chance of admittance. 4. Math practice Whether a student is naturally talented with numbers or if they try to avoid math at all costs, the reality of the SAT requires a fair amount of math practice. The top things students should focus on include memorizing formulas, practicing multiple-step problems, checking their work for accuracy, and working under pressure. There is not an excessive amount of time on the big day so students should learn how to solve problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. Dont wait to book your Orange County private SAT tutor for the summer! Call us today for more information. Members of the TutorNerds team and our private tutors write every blog post. If you have any questions about our blog, please email us at pr@tutornerds.com.

Learn the top tools for Online Tutoring from the best agencies in South-East Asia and North America

Learn the top tools for Online Tutoring from the best agencies in South-East Asia and North America Technology has made its presence felt in almost all sectors of society. In the education sector, it has paved the way for the growth in online tutoring. It has paved the way for individualized instruction to students at a more affordable cost. However, for online tutoring to be effective, there are different tools and applications that tutors must use. With that in mind, here are some online tutoring tools that your agency or firm can use to facilitate online tutoring sessions. White Boards Interactive whiteboards is a necessity for online tutoring. It can make teaching much easier for online tutors. Whiteboard technology has improved day by day paving the way for more powerful and sophisticated whiteboards. The latest technology is touch whiteboards, which allows the capture and sharing of basic video, animation, and still images. Top agencies often relies on Whiteboards as an imperative tool to collaborate with students online. One such agency is SmileTutor, the #1 tuition agencies in Singapore. Skype Skype is being used by an online tutor to provide instructions to students. Tutors can connect to other students via instant messages, audio conferencing, and two-way video. Over the years, the number of students who use Skype has increased. This is a testament to the voice clarity and powerful features of the tool. It can also be used for sharing videos and other files. YouTube YouTube is another important tool that is being used by online tutors. The video-sharing platform can be used to share educational resources with current students and future prospects. A well-constructed YouTube video can be an effective aid for tutors and students in teaching and learning complex subjects. Some online tutoring agencies even create their own YouTube channel and upload videos recorded by in-house subject matter experts. One such agency is Home Tuition Malaysia. Google Docs Google Docs can be used by online tutors for sharing lesson plans in real time. Most online tutors use this collaborative tool for creating content and editing text at the same time right in their browsers. Google Docs can be used for writing reports, creating combined write-ups, monitoring meeting notes, and others. Zoom Zoom is one of the most powerful tools that can be used by online tutors. It is loaded with a lot of powerful features that can make the teaching-learning process more conducive. Here are some of the features that Zoom has for online tutoring: 1. Group Lessons. Zoom offers a free and paid plan for group lessons for up to 50 participants. The free plan, however, is limited to 40 minutes per meeting. The paid plan, on the other hand, offers unlimited meeting duration for group and individual lessons. 2. Screen Sharing. Although Skype also offers screen sharing, Zoom allows the tutor to annotate what’s on their screen. 3. Whiteboard. If you prefer a whiteboard than slides or a document, Zoom also has whiteboard functionality. You can even use the share screen feature so students can see the whiteboard. You can draw, add text, or do anything else that you would normally do on a whiteboard in real time. 4. Recording. Another advantage of Zoom over Skype is that you can record everything you see and hear when you are on a call. At the end of the class, the recording will be automatically saved on your PC or laptop. You can share it with your students from them to review later. Zoom + Google Slides. Combining Zoom with Google Slides gives you total control of your online lesson. The Zoom + Google Slides functionality does not require any coding experience on the part of the teacher. It allows up to 6 integrations. North american company, Tony Maths, uses zoom for its online tutoring lessons. Animoto Animoto is an online tutoring tool that allows tutors to flawlessly make videos that would complement their lecture.  It has different featured video styles that can be modified into your own preferences. With Animoto, you can also add appropriate music clips, images, videos, and text for sharing with your students. Jing Jing offers an easy way to capture what you see on your computer screen. You can edit the screenshot and have it shared with your students. Aside from images, you can also use Jing to record actions on your computer monitor and create a fully narrated tutorial with explanations for your students. Padlet This is another kind of whiteboard tool that online tutors can use for tutoring their students. It provides a blank “wall” that you can use whichever way you want. It is a simple but effective way of sharing anything with your students. Students can also use Padlet for building their own walls so they can monitor their progress on different projects and assignments. iDroo iDroo is a popular online learning tool for math tutors. It has an online educational whiteboard that you can integrate with Skype. The tool can be used for organizing collaborative meetings and sessions with several participants. Tutors can draw and write their ideas or insert complex and simple mathematical equations. When used properly and creatively, it can turn your sessions into a great virtual classroom.