Finding an ESL Tutor in Los Angeles

Finding an ESL Tutor in Los AngelesIf you have ever wanted to have the knowledge of an ESL tutor, Los Angeles is a great place to start. This city of over three million people offers many unique opportunities for learning English. These include everything from one on one coaching to working with students in a large community. Many of these lessons are being taught by someone who is also bilingual.One of the best aspects of Los Angeles is that the city is home to the largest concentration of Asians in the country. A lot of these people speak English and some of them work at McDonald's, so finding an ESL tutor can be a bit easier. The biggest thing to look for is a private tutor that specializes in teaching Spanish to English speaking students.A good way to find one of these individuals is to use the internet. All you need to do is do a search for 'ESL tutors Los Angeles' and your results will be limited to your area. You will be able to see if there are any listings for tutors that ma y interest you. Depending on how busy the tutors are and how much time they want to teach, you may have to make appointments or call around.There are a lot of ways to contact these tutors, however. You can check out the Los Angeles English speaking community website, for instance. There you will be able to find out information about all of the available tutors in the area. What you will get is a list of all of the tutors, some for private lessons, others for groups, and others who work independently.It is important to note that tutors aren't all the same. Some are very good and offer great lessons, while others may not even be near as good. If you have ever considered learning English then this is the perfect opportunity to make it happen. If you are thinking about learning English in Los Angeles, or if you are already a student here and want to be able to communicate better, then finding an ESL teacher is the only way to go. Los Angeles has many different options, but you will have to use some patience in order to find the right one for you. Just make sure you do enough research to ensure that you are getting a good one.In addition to finding the best ESL tutor in Los Angeles, it will also help to have enough cash for a private lesson. The price of tuition varies from one ESL teacher to another, so you will have to decide what you can afford. While it may not seem like a lot, having a great ESL teacher will help you learn English faster and with more confidence.

Want to Head for Easiest Algebra Learning-Come to Tutor Pace

Want to Head for Easiest Algebra Learning-Come to Tutor Pace 0SHARESShare Algebra is a daunting subject for 99% of students and only a handful enjoy the subject and have the courage to delve into its mysteries. Others find the subject intimidating on account of their misconceptions about the subject concepts. Learn Algebra the easy way through online Algebra tutors! Algebra is dealing with unknown numbers in the form of symbols and you need to keep your basic Math skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division strong for dealing with these symbols. Basic arithmetic skills are the bedrock of advanced Math skills but unfortunately most of the students are weak in them. So they commit lots of careless mistakes in basic Math operations. Online College Tutoring Price Plunges Significantly At Tutor Pace https://t.co/EYge0OX5KI â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) February 24, 2016 Online Algebra tutors help you review your basic Math operations and teach you the order of operations while solving Algebraic equations. You easily understand such basics in Algebra through acronyms and flashcards given by the virtual tutors. The tutors teach intricate Algebraic equations on white board and encourage students and encourage students to work with them and rectify errors when they go wrong in solving Algebra sums. Why to seek Algebra homework help from Tutor Pace? As already mentioned, Algebra triggers troubles if you are not sure of your basic Math skills. You will not be able to cope with classes as a corollary. A little lagging behind will cause heavy loss in your homework. You can find loose threads of understanding here and there without finding a link among them. Algebra homework help from subject experts of Tutor Pace can bring you out of crucial homework hours in the subject and help you improve your subject knowledge and scores. Tutor Pace offers incredible help to those who suffer from complex. The tutors drive away the fear from your heart. Regarding learning and make you understand that it is like any other subject learning. Once you understand the relationship of the subject to our day today events. While solving problems, they bring solid examples from real life as illustrations and thus make things easy to understand for you. Tutor Pace Offers Free 30 Minute Trial Sessions With Online Math Tutor Doing homework in through Tutor Pace tutors reduces your stress and enlightens you with good many insights about subject topics. The tutors are experts in the field with years of experience to face any challenging question in the subject. A Math online tutor is the best bet for you to out win others in doing Algebra. [starbox id=admin]

English Listening Exercise Freakonomics and Car seats

English Listening Exercise Freakonomics and Car seats One of my students has recently introduced me to U.S. author and economist Steve Levitt. Levitt, in his books and lectures, presents theories based on data that are often surprising and go against popular wisdom. This week, were using his TED lecture as a English listening exercise.Levitt has proposed a number of controversial and even unpopular theories. One famous theory from his book Freakonomics is that the massive, unexpected decline in crime that the U.S. saw in the 1990s was not the result of better policing, tougher prison sentences or the death penalty, but legalized abortion.The TED talk in the video below may be his most controversial theory. He claims that child car seats are no safer than seat belts in protecting children in motor vehicle accidents, and that seat belts may even be safer. This after a campaign that has made it a law that parent must restrain children in car seats in the U.S. and the generally unquestioned belief that it is the safest thing to do. Below yo ull find a Levitts TED talk in which he presents this idea, and is even questioned in the end by an audience member. If you would like to take an English class based on this video, contact us.Why you should listen to Levitt:With his 2005 book Freakonomics (co-authored with Stephen Dubner, a writer who profiled him for the New York Times), Steven Levitt carried hardcore economic method into the squishy real world and produced a pop-culture classic. Freakonomics is both an economics textbook and a series of cautionary tales about the fallacy of conventional wisdom. Levitt examines the links between real-world events, and finds many instances where the data simply doesnt back up popular belief.He asks provocative questions: If selling crack is so lucrative, why do dealers live with their mothers? Does parental doting really improve childrens test scores? Did New York Citys crime rate really drop because of police tactics (or population trends)? His controversial answers stir debate, an d sometimes backlash.What was the difference between the first and second cure for the disease?What was the problem with the second cure?Then ____ ____ a lowly economist. Who ___ children _______.What was the disease?What were the cures?But ___ _____ are so _______ and _______ and they ____ ____ ___ ______ of ______.What is the other line of reasoning people have against believing seatbelts are better than carseats?What happened when they called crash test centers?Fundamentally, the car seats ______ _____ ____.What did Levitts father give the first set of patients that came in to see him, if he thought they werent sick?What did he give them if they came in a second time, and he still didnt believe them? (use the specific word)What were in the third jar?What question does the person in the audience ask?

11+ Tutor Tips and Resources

11+ Tutor Tips and Resources This morning, fighting cold and rain, armed only with instant coffee, wits and 11+ resources, an amazing group of tutors talked through what they could do to help each other. Top tips for interview practice included: “I wear a funny hat when role-playing interview practice; it helps the student feel comfortable and makes it enjoyable. Then when the actual interview happens they’re not afraid.” Dino “I get them to interview me. I role play 3 types of pupil. First I pretend to be shy and don’t make eye contact; then I play an over confident child; then I try to relax and just act normally. I ask what they like and dislike about each of my characters and which pupil they would like in their school.” Mark The top nine 11+ resources were: Collins English Skills 5 Letts suggested by Rosaline Paul uses Galore Park Jamie made his own website for GCSE past papers â€" www.savemyexams.co.uk Cogmed and Lumosity for improving memory and speed; and Bofa 11 Plus for practicing online verbal and non-verbal reasoning which Madeleine uses The new RSL 11+ English Comprehension made by Rob Equivalency Cubes and Fraction Tower for maths aged 6+ suggested by Tom Mark has started using Bond Online  and  Learning Together Between everyone we had past papers for most top schools going back 15+ years, and most of the common interview questions. Phoebe, who runs 11+ programs in inner-city schools, shared some exercises and lesson plans. As ever the classic 11+ tutoring debate continued: (Thanks James) Do you tutor to help instil a love of learning …. or …. train students to pass specific entrance exams? Everyone seemed to prefer to make lessons fun and teach life skills whilst several tutors challenged the premise of the debate saying you can do both. No one wanted to be a ‘cramming’ tutor and there were several examples of pupils and parents who were clearly feeling the pressure. It takes a strong and experienced tutor to push back on parents who are  set on getting their child into a specific school. Those who do say it is easiest to do that from the beginning. Rob, for example, states clearly that he does not tutor to get a pupil into 1 specific school; instead he focusses on core academic and life skills. There was some criticism of the rat race of selective schools in London, with John commenting that parents sometimes pay for culture more than teaching. There are good teachers and bad teachers, just like there are good and bad tutors, and schools who take in 11 year olds capable of answering A-level questions might not always be adding the value themselves. I like Anthony Seldon’s wise words: “Your child is not your child. They are their own person and it  should be  the right school for them, not the “right” school for the parent” Many thanks to the 11+ specialist tutor  James for helping to pull everyone together. We’ll pop up more of the resources here and share more tips over the next few weeks. To find other 11+ tutors to recommend or book, please search the following subjects in your postcode on Tutorfair: 11 plus tutors   Maths 11+ English 11+ Best of luck to all tutors, teachers, students and parents facing the 11+ exam season. Edd p.s.   Genius prop from Rosaline: she has a laminated “Mind the Gap” sign which she uses to highlight that the gap is between brain and paper and to remind students to be mindful to bridge that gap. p.p.s I’m no art tutor but here’s roughly where these guys are based in London:

Tips from an Anaheim Math Tutor Should You Cross Multiply

Tips from an Anaheim Math Tutor Should You Cross Multiply Anaheim Math Tutor Tips: Should You Cross Multiply? Anaheim Math Tutor Tips: Should You Cross Multiply? Cross multiply is an often-used term in mathematics that often sticks in peoples memories long after they graduate high school and stop taking math classes. However, most of those people dont really know what it is and why it works. So many students are just taught to cross multiply when they see an equation with fractions. Unlike many other memorized phrases in math, cross multiplication is actually a useful tool that often makes problems with fractions a little bit easier sign up for your private Anaheim math tutor. But just like anything else you memorize in math, you should understand what youre doing rather than just memorizing a seemingly arbitrary procedure. Cross multiplication is just the undoing of division that is being done. If you have two fractions, that is the same as dividing by something on each side. And, just like we can subtract to undo addition, we can multiply to undo the division that is making those pesky fractions. Here are three examples that we will solve both with and without cross multiplying. You can see that there are always other ways to solve these problems, as well as why cross multiplying works and is a little bit simpler. As a general rule of thumb, I do not teach cross multiplication without making sure my students know how to solve the problems without it first. That way I help promote a stronger understanding of how to solve simple algebraic equations that will hopefully stick with them and translate to other math skills rather than leaving them thinking cross multiply is how you have to solve fractions. Here is the first example: In this example, we have two fractions and need to solve for x. To help find x, we can notice that the fraction on the right can be reduced: Now we have successfully eliminated the fraction on the right. To solve for x, we now only have to divide both sides by 2. There are a few ways to think about doing this, including using your calculator or converting the left fraction to a decimal. Ill not that two-fifths divided by two leaves us with one fifth: We get a solution of one fifth (1/5) which is equal to 0.2. No cross multiplying was needed, only our standard multiplication and division. Lets do the same with cross multiplication: Here, we didnt think about reducing the initial fraction. We simply cross multiplied: taking the diagonal terms in our fractions and multiplying them together (one set in green and the other in purple). This makes the cross of our cross multiplication. After we do this, we get a fairly trivial equation of 8 = 40x to solved. We divide both sides by 40 and get the same answer we did above. Example 2: Now the x is on the bottom of the fraction. To solve this, we could multiply both sides by x to undo the 7 being divided by an x on the left. However, another way would be to make the right side of the equation look like the left. We notice that the left side has a 7 on top, but the right side has a 14. We can change the 14 into a 7 by halving the top and bottom of the right: Let’s use cross multiplication to solve the same problem: No extra thinking here or even trying to get the x out of the bottom of the fraction. We simply follow the cross multiplying procedure and multiply the green together and the purples to get our final, simple equation that yields the same 1.5 answer. Example 3: Our last example gets a little more complex with terms in parentheses. Cross multiplying here would probably be the best choice, but its never the only choice. The fraction on the left is a term being divided by 6. The fraction on the right is a term being divided by 9. We can distribute the division (just like you would distribute multiplication into parentheses) to get an equation we can solve: We could have kept our work as fractions instead of decimals, but this is likely how it would look if you were using a calculator to help you solve the problem, and decimals are equally as valid as long as we dont round them. Lets see how it looks using cross multiplication: Here we get the same answer as above by following the exact same cross multiplication procedure. Notice that we still had to distribute when we multiplied the terms in parentheses. Cross multiplying can be a very helpful tool when solving equations with fractions. However, it should not be thought of as the only way to do so, and it should not be the only way students are taught. Thinking this way will continue to lead to many students being confused about fractions and unsure of how to work with them. Cross multiply doesnt have to go away, but the blind memorization of it should. Michael C. is currently a private math, science, and standardized test tutor with TutorNerds in Irvine and Anaheim. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Language Exchange Partner

The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Language Exchange Partner Quick quiz: What is the main reason that people learn a foreign language?Answer: Quite simply, to talk!Literally. Though reading and writing are important components of language learning, what we all dream of  is to speak fluently, to travel to a  country where our target language  is spoken and sound like a local.If your dream is like mine, keep on reading, because the clearest path to fluency is  finding a language exchange partner.Ill explain the benefits of language exchange, tips on how to get the most out of your language exchange sessions, and of course how to find partners both online and offline.So what are you waiting for? Scroll down! Benefits of Having a Language Exchange  PartnerPositive Social MotivationLearning a language on your own can be tough. As hard as you try to listen to audio lessons online, use flashcards  or take advantage of  online resources, it can be hard to keep your  motivation high. Traditional courses, with their focus on exams and grades, arent ex actly a low-pressure solution.So heres a fun, positive option: a language exchange partner. Meeting up with a friendly faceâ€"someone who only wants to see you succeed and can provide a barometer on your language learning progressâ€"is a great way to not only reduce the loneliness of language learning, but provide some positive momentum as well.Training Your EarOne of the biggest challenges facing new language learners is training your ear to hear the nuances of language and accent. Sitting over a textbook  or listening to audio tapes is just not the same as living and breathing a language. Since you cant just go to the country where the language is spoken, why not find someone in your town or community to speak with?Non-verbal LanguageSomething youll quickly find out is that theres more to language than just words. Facial expressions, hand gestures and inflections are all unwritten parts of a language, and there is no better way to learn these than one-on-one with a language exchan ge partner. Moreover, understanding these aspects of a language can make learning vocabulary easier.So we know that the benefits of having a  language exchange partner are huge. But how can you  make the most of your meetings?Getting the Most out of Your  Language Exchange SessionsWhen youre heading to your very first language exchange, the butterflies might hit. I barely know how to speak this language! What are we going to do for an hour?First of all, dont worry. Language exchange is supposed to be funâ€"stressing out is never  a good way to learn a language. Here are some tips on how to get the most of your language exchange sessions, and have fun doing it!Warm Up with FluentUTo get your mind thinking in your target language before you meet with your language exchange partner, spend 5-10 minutes on FluentU.  FluentU is an online immersion platform that takes  real-world videosâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized languag e learning lessons.FluentU is designed to get you comfortable  with everyday language,  by combining all the benefits of complete  immersion and native-level conversations with easy-to-read subtitles and FluentUs  highly-effective learn mode.  This is also a phenomenal way to improve during the week, between meetings with your language partner.Stay on ScheduleThis is key. You should definitely have some time to get to know each other, and have friendly conversation in your mutual, best language. But then, get down to business. Set up a reasonable schedule: 30 minutes in the language youre trying to learn, 30 minutes in English (or whatever language your partner wants to learn) is a common and great  way to divide the time. Its easy to get off topic and waste timeâ€"dont let that happen!Meet RegularlyThe longer you wait between meetings, the less likely you are to remember what you learned. I recommend meeting once a week, with once every two weeks the bare minimum. Anything less and you wont have time to train your ear and learn.Dont Be Afraid to Make MistakesRemember, youre not being graded! Mistakes are part of learningâ€"in fact, they are the best way to learn. Cant think of a word? Try to describe it using the language youre learning. Your partner doesnt understand you? Try speaking it out slowly.Heres a tip: Smile when you make a mistake, and begin turning failure into laughter. Then your fears will fade and your mind will open to the trial and error necessary for deep language learning.Like the saying goes, its better to have tried and failed, than to have never tried at all.Practice Between MeetupsI recommend bringing a notebook with you and, without distracting too much from the conversation, jotting  down any difficulties youre having or new words youre learning. Then, when youre back home, practice whatever  you found most difficult. It could be pronunciation, or maybe a challenging verb tense or conjugation.The best part? When you show up to your ne xt meeting  and impress your partner with how much youve improved!How to Find a Language Exchange PartnerNow, I know what youre thinking: The benefits are all swell, and Im  itching to put those tips into action, but I  dont know a single person who speaks French (or Russian, or whatever language you are learning)! How can I find a language exchange partner?Dont fret. We live in a multicultural era, with people of all ethnicities, nationalities and languages traversing the world for globalized opportunities. Chances are that there are people in your community or city who speak the language you want to learn, and would be interested in having the chance to improve their English through language exchange.If not, there is an alternative: a virtual language exchange partner. Though tools like Skype, you can reap most of the benefits of an in-person exchange through many online resources, accessible wherever you have an internet connection!Finding an In-person Language Exchange  PartnerH ere are the best ways and resources to find yourself a language partner with whom you can meet face-to-face:Craigslist:  The worlds top classified site has a section for “Activity Partners where you can both post a request for a language exchange partner.University Message Boards:  Do you live near a university? Most American universities, no matter how big, small or remote, have international students from all around the world. Post an ad at the university either online or on bulletin boards on campus.Forums:  Does your town or city have a forum on a site like InterNations? If so, do a search or put up a post.Meetup:  Meetup is a website dedicated to organizing small group get-togethers around shared or common interests. They have numerous language exchange meetups in cities all across the world. This is especially useful for popular languagesâ€"like Chinese, Spanish, French, German, or Japaneseâ€"but may not be as useful if you are learning a more obscure or less popular languag e.Local Language Centers:  Similarly, there might be a local cultural center that offers language courses, or provides a venue for language learning, in your community. Alliance Francais (French) and Goethe Institute (German) are two common ones. Google is your friend!Couchsurfing:  Couchsurfing is the worlds largest travel social network. Though its focus is getting locals with extra space in their homes to host travelers, the site also has a wide host of events in cities all around the world. The best part about Couchsurfing is, after you register and create an account, you can search for locals in your area by the language they speak. This is fantastic way to find language partners in more obscure or less spoken languages.In my experience, a friendly introduction message to a Couchsurfer, with an offer to meet over coffee and exchange language, will usually work (though you might have to send messages to a few profiles to get a response).I, for one, was able to use Couchsurfing t o find an Indonesian language exchange partner, a language for which there are nearly no exchange groups in the United States.Finding a Virtual Language Exchange PartnerHaving trouble finding an in-person partner? Do you live in a place without a large university or a diverse immigrant population? Or is the language you are trying to learn too obscure?Dont fret. We live in an interconnected world, where distance no longer matters as it once did.   The web is connecting people all around the world, and there are several sites where you can set up a profile and find a virtual language exchange partner and gain nearly all the benefits of in-person exchange from the comfort of your home.Here are a few of the most popular ones with recommendations to help you decide which is best for you!italki: This is my pick for the best overall language exchange site. It is large, well designed, easy to use and has a good diversity of languages and members. You can log in directly using your Facebook account, which will save you time as you wont have to fill in as many details, and then you can search for a teacher based on your language level and which conversation skills you want to improve.ExchangeLanguage.com: Though not quite as user-friendly as italki, this site tends to have more members who speak European languages. The registration process is fairly straightforward, but be careful when searching through profiles that the user you are contacting has logged into his or her account recently.Conversation Exchange:  This site has an older layout, but is still very reliable with an active community. You make a profile and write about yourself, then you can browse the profiles of other users based on their target and native languages. There are three possible modes of interaction that you can look for: face-to-face conversation, correspondence (pen pal) and text/voice chat. I recommend checking this site out if you are learning an Asian language, as they have a large number o f profiles from people in East Asia.The Mixxer: For those of you specifically looking for Skype video exchange partners, the Mixxer is a great option. It is a free educational site for language learners hosted by Dickinson College, and is designed specifically to connect language learners around the world to have  video exchanges. They also have lessons plans and other resources that you can use to improve language skills and plan out your exchange sessions.LiveMocha: This site blends language lessons with the ability to find language partners. After you register and put your native language and the language you want to learn onto your profile, LiveMocha will automatically give you a list of potential partners that match your needs. This is a great option for those of you who want a more comprehensive option.Reddit: For those of you who love message boards and chat forums and dont mind a bit of mess, check out Reddit. There are subreddits for nearly every language in the world, maki ng it a great place to post and find a partner, especially for  obscure or less popular Asian and African languages. Registration is simple and forums are open to all, as long as you dont post spam.Location-specific Sites:  Many cities have their own regular language exchange events or partner-finding sites, like  loquo in Spain or GoLingo in Montpellier, France. Use Google and Facebook to find out if your city (or a city/country you plan to visit) has its own site for finding language exchange partners, or its own weekly language exchange event.Multiple Language Partners: Double Your LearningIf one partner is so great, why not have two? Or more? Here I urge you to move with caution, as sometimes more is not necessarily better.Meeting in groups of three can mean less pressure, and you can train your ear to distinguish between multiple accents. The downside is that theres less time for you to speak, and the conversation tends to go to the level of the one who speaks the worst of the language, which can limit your ability to improve.So think carefully about what you want to gain from a language exchange. If you feel that just meeting with one person would be best, then go for it. If you think that meeting in a group is better, then follow that path!Heres another option:  meeting two people separately, one-on-one. This will allow you to have more exposure, perhaps learn different accents, but also means more commitment on your part.So what are you waiting for? Get out there, find a language partner, and fast track your language skills! And One More ThingLet FluentU inspire your language exchanges. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that 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 ta p 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 over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the 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.

New Economics Tutor In Bellevue, WA

New Economics Tutor In Bellevue, WA Meet our new economics tutor Mr. Sean. He lives in Bellevue, WA and specializes in Test Prep, Economics, Math. Sean has more than 3 years of tutoring experience. He is offering one-on-one tutoring services for Elementary to High School Math, Critical Reading, and Writing as well as SAT and ACT test prep. In the University setting he offers help with Political Science and Economics courses. Offering personal help to students allows him to tailor the material and style to each individual. He has experience tutoring throughout his school career. In high school he was involved in tutoring Math, Critical Reading, and History. Through university he tutored for formal Logic courses while participating in the Writing Center program helping students to refine their work. Additionally, he was a classroom assistant for 8th grade mathematics as well as helping in an after school general homework help program for a school year. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our new economics tutor  Sean  or any other tutor on  TutorZ.com

Game On 13 Foreign Language Games That Are Actually Fun and Effective

Game On 13 Foreign Language Games That Are Actually Fun and Effective Game On: 13 Foreign Language Games That Are Actually Fun and Effective Before you begin to read this post, ask yourself these two questions:Do you love playing games?Do you love learning new languages?If you’ve answered yes to both of these questions, then definitely keep reading because this article is just for you!If you said no to one of the above questions, then youre in for a treat: Games make language learning extremely enjoyable, and language learning adds a whole new nuance to playing games.There are tons of awesome ways to learn a foreign language using media such as watching movies, listening to music or even reading foreign magazines. However, most people can agree that  playing games is definitely by far  one of the best ways to learn a new language.If youre trying to teach yourself a new language, learning through games is a solid method because not only are they usually appropriate for (and enjoyed by) learners of all ages, but many are also wonderful for get-togethers with friends and family. This can lead to multiple people learning fo reign words and phrases all at the same time without using those boring books and mind-numbing tests that typical classes come with.For those who prefer to learn solo, fear not! There are a few games mentioned that can be played alone as well.This post is also worth reading if you’re an ESL teacher looking for new activities to help teach your students foreign languages. Several of the games featured on this list would be perfect language learning tools in the classroom (especially the board games, card games and games that you can create on your own). Students will love these activities and most likely they’ll retain the information faster than ever.So, if you’ve never used games to boost your foreign language vocabulary before (or even if you have and are just looking for more options), prepare to be blown away by this list of thirteen games that can help you build your foreign language vocabulary fast! Game On: 13 Foreign Language Games That Are Actually Fun and Effective Board Card GamesBoard games (such as Chess) and card games (such as Poker) have been around for centuries, and are excellent ways to interact with others in person while working your cognitive skills.While activities that feature more modern technology such as video games have stolen some of the shine away from these type of games, both board games and card games have a certain old-school charm to them that can’t be beat and theyre still preferred by many as interactive tools to unite people around the world even to this day. Here are three great games to help you learn languagesâ€"no computer or Internet required.1.  KlooKloo is an award-winning educational card game that is loved by many including: children, adults, teachers and self learners. It can be played either alone or with others, and the game even comes with three sets of instructions on how to playâ€"based on the number of players.The Kloo game consists of two decks of cards and the goal is to create a sentence that m akes sense using only the cards that you have in your hand.According to their website, people who have used Kloo have built their vocabulary, on average, up to ten times faster than people who haven’t, so it definitely might be something worth checking out. This is something Ive personally had a great deal of success with.Languages You Can Learn: English, French, Italian, Spanish2.  Scrabble (Foreign Language Edition)Scrabble is a highly popular word finder board game developed by Hasbro that has players earn points by creating words using four to twelve letter tiles in a crossword style. There are usually only about 100 tiles that can be used in gameplay, so players will need to use creativity to cook up new words each turn as the letter tiles begin to dwindle.Each tile is worth a certain number of points and the person who has the most points on their board after all of the tiles have been used up wins. Any words are okay as long as theyre defined in a standard dictionary and th e longer the word, the more points the player receives.Most people play Scrabble in English, but with some slight modifications, you can play in various languages. Want  to learn how? Click on this title for more information on how to play in the language of your choosing.Languages You Can Learn: Numerous languages (30+)3.  Spot It! Basic English/French/Spanish  GameWhat this game lacks in quantity (in terms of how many languages you can learn with it), it makes up for in quality. Spot It! Basic English Game (or French or Spanish, depending on the version you choose) is a fast-paced card game created by Rainbow Resource and is great for teaching learners basic vocabulary words related to a variety of subjects such as animals, clothing, family, foods, transportation and even the weather using both words and pictures.To play, take two cards from the deck and try to match a picture to its word. This is easy to do since theres always one matching symbol between any two cards. Spot It! i s great for young learners, and players can use it to strengthen their vocabulary skills with repetition and reading comprehension.Each set comes with 55 cards in a colorful tin.Languages You Can Learn:  English, French, SpanishApp GamesThese days almost everyone has access to some sort of mobile device, whether it’s a smartphone, an iPod or a tablet. If you own one of these devices and you use it regularly, then try to strengthen your vocabulary in a foreign language with a few of these games designed to be mobile-friendly. Some of the app games listed can even be played while offline, so keep that in mind.Please be aware that the games listed here are for Apple iOS devices only. Click here for foreign language app games that can be accessed on other smartphones such as Androids and Windows.4. FluentUFluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. All the video content here is made by native speakers of your target language  for  native speakers. This is stuff that natives actually watch and enjoy on the regular, so youll get exposed to real, authentic language the way its used every day in the modern world.After choosing an individual video based on your skill level and personal interests, youll be prompted to choose between watch and learn modes. If you opt for watch, youll watch your videos as normal with interactive subtitles that are translated both by word and by sentence.If you click on learn, then youll go straight to the personalized flashcard content using  key vocabulary from  the video, giving you a chance to practice either ahead of time or after watching the clip. This learn mode actually integrates pictures, video clips and example sentences into the flashcards, making for truly memorable in-context learning experiences.You can also access FluentU on the main website,  but thanks to the FluentU app from  the  iTunes  or  Google Play  st ore,  you can now take all this entertaining learning with you wherever  you go!Languages You Can Learn:  French, Spanish, German, English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese5.  MindSnacksThe MindSnacks gaming app series makes learning foreign languages easy while on the go with gaming apps that help you to not only build your vocabulary, but also aid you in strengthening your conversational skills.Each app usually offers around eight colorful games to help you master over a thousand words and phrases and harbors over fifty language lessons available, all of which are designed by Ivy League instructors. (Only the first couple of lessons are free however. To have access to all fifty lessons you have to upgrade which does require money.)They also have game apps related to other educational subjects like U.S. Geography and Math and on their website, there is a blog that is updated regularly. The MindSnacks series is adored by millions of language learners all over the world and was ranked as o ne of the Best Education Apps of the Year by Apples App Store in 2011.Languages You Can Learn: Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Japanese6.  Learn with Lingo ArcadeAnother terrific language gaming app series for Apple users is Lingo Arcade by Innovative Mobile Apps. While the Spanish version of this app is the most popular among learners, Lingo Arcade has versions in  Spanish,  English, French  and German. The app has been praised by many for how user friendly it is and its arcade style format.Each app comes with four different games with five difficulty settings to help players learn more than just basic vocabulary. With LingoArcade, users can practice word mastery, understand complex phrases and work on sentence building all at an affordable price.Languages You Can Learn: Spanish, English, French, German7.  Count to TenCount to Ten International Numbers Game is the app game by BidBox which teaches users how to count from one to ten in whichever language they choose within minutes. Although the only vocabulary words that can be learned revolve around numbers, this is still a very useful app to use. The game is simple yet challenging and players can even compete against others in duels to get the highest score possible.Languages You Can Learn: Multiple (23+)Online GamesWhether you’re a serious online gamer or you just play online games every now and then, these three games are sure to please the inner gamer in you while helping you build your vocabulary.8.  InfluentLooking for an educational game that almost doesn’t feel like youre actually learning anything? Youll definitely want to check out Influent, a 3D free-form game developed by the indie game company Three Flip Studios, and hosted on digital gaming platform sites like Steam and Humble.This awesome game is about a fictional inventor named Andrew Cross who after having his language learning deviceâ€"the SanjigenJitenâ€"stolen, decides to prove to the world that he is the rightfu l owner by learning over 300 words in any language that he chooses to help raise money via the fictional crowdfunding site, FireStarter.Players can learn new words by using Andrews device to scan items that are scattered throughout the game and create their own customized vocabulary lists comprised of nouns, verbs, adjectives and more. So far the game can be played in over sixteen different languages, but each version is sold individually for around $10.Languages You Can Learn: Multiple (16+)9.  Digital DialectsIf you want to use a website to play some online language learning games that involve more than just simply learning vocabulary, then DigitalDialects is the site for you! The website is free to play and you can learn phrases, vocabulary words, numbers, spelling, the alphabet and even verb conjugation in over 70 different languages. While the graphics on the website aren’t the most spectacular, DigitalDialects offers great value for its usersâ€"especially considering that it ’s completely free.Languages You Can Learn: 70+ languages10.  LanguageGainThis is another helpful language learning website with a simple design layout, making it easy to navigate. LanguageGain offers several unique matching games to help players learn words relating to greetings, food, animals, clothing and other topics.LanguageGain also has flashcard options so that users can get some serious practicing in before they play, though note that Java must be enabled to play these games. While they have over ten available languages, some of them don’t have any games listed yet (although the site owners claim that they’ll add more in the future), so please keep that in mind while browsing through the website.Languages You Can Learn: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, SpanishGames You Can Create on Your OwnHere are a few games to try for those of you who love to put your creativity skills to good use. The best part of creating games on yo ur own is that the only limit you have is your imagination! These games can be used to learn any language (even Pig Latin).Most of the games require more than one player, so it’s encouraged to get as people involved and have a blast!11. The Matching Game (Home Edition)Tools That You’ll Need: Sticky notes or flashcards, a vocabulary listWhen you’ve got some down time at home, why not use the free time to boost your vocabulary skills with fun home activities such as playing the matching game? It’s simple to play and doesnt require much to get started.All you need are sticky notes, a vocabulary list and something to write with (or you can get fancy and print out flashcards  that you made).How to Play:  Pick any category in the language you would like to practice and create a vocabulary list of the items in your home that match the category.  This can be food, clothing items, rooms, the options are endless.For example, say that you’re trying to learn Spanish and you’re inter ested in learning clothing items in Spanish.First, create a list of vocabulary words.  Heres an example of a Spanish vocabulary list involving clothing items.hat = el sombreroshirt = la camisapajamas = el pijamapants = los pantalonesshoes = los zapatossocks = los  calcetinesunderwear = la ropa interiorjacket = la chaquetashorts = el pantalón cortoOnce youve created your vocabulary list, write the Spanish words on sticky notes in the sequence of one word per sticky note.Lastly, here comes the most exciting part: Try to label the items with the correct sticky note within a certain amount of time without using your vocabulary list or other notes (after studying, of course). Try to get the highest score possible and then play again to try to beat that score!To make sure you cover the most important words with this game, you can use a Vocabulary Stickers set, which gives you color-coded labels in your target language for common household items. You can even leave the labels on when your e not playing, allowing yourself to learn words just by seeing them on the items you use every day.12. BingoTools That You Need: Vocabulary list, construction paper (or any kind of paper), scissors, a ruler, pictures of the objects that will be on the cards (optional), some method to choose and  call out the words in a random order individuallyAlmost everyone has heard of Bingo. It’s a fun game that lets you gamble and is based purely on luck (and your language skills). While it might take a little time to gather your list and prepare the game cards, the game can be played repeatedly, so the effort is worth it.To successfully create your own version of this classic game, you’ll want the cards to be randomized but still have the same group of words used repeatedly.  Say you’re interested in learning French words related to foodâ€"specifically fruits and vegetables.  First you’d create a vocabulary list of common French fruits and vegetables and their English meanings, like th is:zucchini = la courgetteeggplant =  l’aubergineapples =  le pommesgrapes =  les raisinsonions =  les oignonscarrots =  les carottescherries =  les cerisescelery =  le céleri  tomatoes =  les tomatesbeans = les haricotscorn =  le maïsspinach =  les épinardslettuce =  la laituebananas =  les bananeswalnuts =  les noixpineapple =  les ananasvegetables =  les légumesfruits =  les fruitscucumber = le concombresalad, leafy greens =  la salade  watermelon =  la pastèquetomato  =  la tomateradish  =  le radiscorn  =  le maïsstrawberries =  les fraisesThen, you would arrange the words randomly and write them on the 55 card. Specifically, you would write five of the words under each letter: B, I, N, G, O. The BINGO card would then look something like this:         B                      I                       N                      G                      Ola courgette      les carottes    le maïs              les ananas          la pastèque l’aubergine      les cerises      les épinards    les légumes          la tomatele pommes        le radis            les bananes      les fruits              le céleri les raisins        les tomates      la laitue          le concombre      le maïs les oignons      les haricots      les noix            la salade              les fraisesThe example shown above can be one Bingo card. Mix up the words to create as many different cards as you like.Once you’ve created your Bingo cards, congratulations! You’ve completed the hard part. Next is the fun part: actually playing Bingo!How to Play:  To play, first assign someone the role of Bingo host, which is the person who calls out the words. Next divide the group of people who are participating into a small number of teams (the smaller the team, the better so two to four teams is ideal).Just like with regular Bingo, in order to win, you have to be the first to get fi ve in a row in the assigned direction. This can be in an direction, vertically, horizontally, diagonally, even the whole card as long as its what is agreed upon before gameplay.13. Guess That Language (Vocabulary Word Edition)Tools That You’ll Need: Blank flashcards, something to write with, a vocabulary listIn a way, this game is plays a lot like Bingo except you don’t need Bingo cards to play, and its based purely on knowledge and skill rather than luck. Also, similar to other games on this list, the Guess That Language Game can be played by yourself  or with others.How to Play:  If you want to just practice alone, Guess That Language can be used like  flashcards (but then it wouldn’t really be a game now would it?)For two people, the name of the game is simple: One  person says a word to you from the list (or card if youre using flashcards), and you have to guess what it means on the first try. You dont need to  worry about getting words in a specific order to win here! For beginners or young learners, it might be a good idea to give a couple of hints to help them figure out its meaning. If youre the one giving hints,  dont give away the word, but you want to encourage them to really use their critical thinking skills to find the correct answer.For a group, this game plays out a lot more  like Bingo. First divide the entire group into teams. Then pick one person who reads the words aloud from the vocabulary list, one by one in a random order. All of the words from the list  must be said and each word can be worth one point.In order to win points, a team has to be the first to say the correct meaning. To make sure everyone playing gets a fair chance, have one person per team compete against the other person on the other team(s). After every round, new people from each team need to be chosen to play against each other. This will ensure that the active players on each team are rotated properly, allowing every person to have at least one turn to answer.To answer, players either have to raise their hand first or (if dry erase boards or chalk boards are involved) write the answer first. Buzzers are also a fun idea to use as answering tools. By the end of the game, once all of the words on the list have been called, whichever team has the most points wins!The thirteen games listed here are only a handful of the language learning games out there. There are plenty of other amazing games you can play that are just as fun and as the ones listed here. Check out FluentU  for even more creative ideas on how to learn a new language by doing fun games and other activities.Good luck with learning a new language!

How to Find a Tutor in Melbourne - Find a Therapist That Will Fit in Well With Your Child

How to Find a Tutor in Melbourne - Find a Therapist That Will Fit in Well With Your ChildIf you are planning to find a tutor in Melbourne then you might be wondering how to find the tutor who is most suitable for your child. When you use the search option of the tutor finder it will tell you what schools the teacher or tutor is affiliated with.If you wish to know the location of the teacher then it will also tell you this information. This information is very important when you are searching for the teacher you have chosen. You may not find the right tutor to fit in with your child's needs.You may be asking how long you will need to wait before you can find a teacher who fits in well with your child's needs. Well, you are in luck because if you are in the same school as the teacher you should already know who they are. You should be able to speak to them easily and they should be open to talking to you. If you do not find this information then you may need to start your search again. The tutor you choose to work with should be someone who enjoys working with your child. You want someone who is interested in helping your child learn. The teacher you choose should have an interest in your child's subject and work well with your child. Your child's teacher should have a personality that is friendly and you should enjoy their company.You can find a tutor in Melbourne that is suitable to work with your child even if they do not live in the area. This is because you can find a tutor on the internet.A tutor in Melbourne can be found by using the tutor finder. The tutor finder uses the teacher's name from the school, the teacher is affiliated with. It is very important that you are looking for a tutor in Melbourne that has a good reputation. If you are not sure of the teacher's reputation, you can try contacting the school directly.You may find that you are happy with the teacher you find and that you choose to work with them for the rest of your child's life. You do no t want to find out that you will never be able to work with your child because they cannot live in the same city as their teacher.

Using The Internet To Learn English On The Go

Using The Internet To Learn English On The GoIf you want to learn English on the internet, you are probably worried about how to get started. After all, not everyone has the same level of language skills and the internet can be a good medium for learning foreign languages.The first thing you have to decide is what kind of English you will be learning. If you are a student, your learning will revolve around learning the subject matter at hand (the college or university, for example) while the rest of the time you will have to concentrate on using the English language to communicate with people around you. If you are just out for a social chat, you may want to start off with casual conversation and then take things further in more sophisticated terms later on.Once you have decided what you would like to do, there are a number of ways to learn English on the Internet. It depends entirely on your preferences, of course, but there are some common sense tips that can help make your time on line more productive.It is always a good idea to set a time limit for yourself. If you feel comfortable with what you are doing, you can probably wait until you finish studying, no matter how much time you have left. If you find it hard to keep track of your time, you should try to set aside a certain amount of time to study every day. In any case, it's important to avoid excessive use of your time as you might end up spending more than you would like.At the same time, it's important to set a schedule for how long you would like to learn at one go. A good approach is to plan out a study schedule which covers the various courses you wish to attend.Learning on the Internet also requires that you plan on timing everything for optimum learning. You will only learn the most effective methods when you actually see them put into practice.Having a good grasp of the English language on the internet is not very hard. It's simply a matter of planning your study time, following an appropriate s chedule and using the internet's resources as you learn.

Should You Choose a New York Math Tutor?

Should You Choose a New York Math Tutor?If you have a great interest in math, you might want to consider a New York math tutor. They can help you improve your skills, raise your grades and get into a better college. The thing is, you can also find tutors for free. And they are almost always much better than the ones in big-city high schools.With all the new colleges, it is important to get some kind of preparation for the courses that you are going to take. A New York math tutor can help you do this. These tutors work with a variety of different students. Some of them work with students in more traditional environments. Other tutors work in smaller schools or in a small class with two students.All math tutors are not created equal. Most of them will be able to help you in the same way that they would a traditional math teacher. They will be teaching you how to do sums, basic equations and how to grade problems. This is all very necessary if you are serious about getting a college deg ree in math. You need to know how to read a problem before you can actually do the job.The problem with a math tutor in a traditional classroom setting is that you have to listen to the same boring lecture over again. It can be difficult to think about what is being said. There are so many distractions that it can be difficult to concentrate on the subject.At the same time, you might have to learn a lot of new vocabulary, concepts and methods of learning. You can end up feeling like a laboratory rat. On top of that, you might not get any feedback from the tutor.The New York math tutor will be veryhands-on. You will be working with them on a regular basis. You will be working with them to learn new ways of doing things and thinking. You will also be working with them to help you get into college.There are a number of benefits to working with a New York math tutor. You will improve your grades, get into better colleges and be exposed to a wide variety of different ideas and approaches to math. It is possible to find a tutor who will work with you to do all these things at the same time.