Matter Definition Chemistry - 4 Chemical Elements

Matter Definition Chemistry - 4 Chemical ElementsThere are a number of terms used in chemistry, such as chemical formula, molecular formula, and atoms. You may also hear the term element. Each of these is used to describe one of the four basic building blocks that make up the universe: the elements. You can think of the elements as a kind of subatomic 'tool' that helps to build the rest of the universe.The most familiar of the elements is the one we usually call water or H2O. We usually think of it as something for drinking, bathing, and showering in. But it is also used as a solvent to make things like soap, paint, and drywall.The next most common element is chlorine, which we drink, smoke, and breathe. Chlorine actually makes its own oxygen, but it is very corrosive, so it is a bad thing to drink. It is the element of a car exhaust system. Our atmosphere also contains quite a bit of chlorine, and it helps keep the surface of the Earth at a healthy pH.The third element is carbon dio xide, or CO2. This is the gas we breathe out, and also serves as a heat insulator when in areas where the temperature gets too hot. When an atom of this element bonds with another atom of oxygen, it becomes carbon.The fourth element is hydrogen. Hydrogen is used in gasoline, which is used to power vehicles. It is also used in rocket engines, to help them generate thrust. The part of hydrogen used in rocket fuel is also called 'hydrazine'.The fifth element is argon, which is the gas we breathe, and it is used to purge gases in nuclear reactors. This element is similar to oxygen, in that it is both a gas and an element. In fact, argon gas is also the gases that we breathe. The term 'argon' comes from 'archeon', meaning god.The sixth element is xenon, which have a specific function in nuclear reactors, but it is important to note that this particular element is inert. This means that it is not going to react with other things to make them radioactive. It is used to compress and ignite fuels in nuclear reactors.So far, you have learned about the various components of matter definition chemistry. This is an exciting subject that can be very interesting, as you learn all about the different atoms and how they are used to create things, from cars to planets, and even life.

June Language Challenge Tracys update learning Esperanto AND time management

June Language Challenge Tracys update learning Esperanto AND time management Tracy is taking the Language Challenge with the goal of learning Esperanto, but shes got a long way to go. Does this apply to you as well?  Dont give up! A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on May 22, 2015 at 6:12am PDT What’s your goal? I want to talk with others about  language learning in Esperanto (and to see how quickly  I can learn it). Ive heard that a large proportion of the people at the Berlin Polyglot Gathering speak Esperanto, and that it’s very easy. I’m curious to see how much I can learn in a short period of time, and  Id really like to be able to have a 15-minute long conversation with an Esperanto speaker, especially about languages, language learning, and their reasons for learning Esperanto. I’m still not sure if I’ll be able to make it, but this is my goal. At the beginning of my first class, the only words I knew were “saluton”, “dankon”, and “lernu” (because of the Esperanto community lernu.net), so this will be a fun test to see how far I can go after starting with practically nothing. After my first hour of class, Id already gained a reasonable understanding of basic grammar and phrases for asking basic information about another person (and how many languages they are learning)! A secondary goal is to learn Esperanto  through my second language (Chinese). All of the languages I’ve studied previously, I learned through my native language, English. So, my Esperanto classes are a no-English zone. Just in the first hour of class, I was already very amused by the ways that the 3 languages I’m most familiar with: English, Chinese, and Spanish, are variously influencing my attempts at Esperanto! How’s it going? Esperanto is great! It’s been a long time since I started a new language, and I love it! It’s like giving my brain a shiny new toy. I’ve heard that someone else in the office has studied Esperanto before and I’m already excited to try out my 1 hour of learning on him. As for the 12 hours… Between my family visiting, a music festival, going-away parties, a generally demanding schedule, and the fact that at the beginning of the Challenge, there was only one Esperanto teacher, I knew that I’d have a hard time scheduling lessons. I was, sadly,  correct. That being said, I really do want to learn as much Esperanto this month as I can, so I’m glad that now I just have to figure out a way to fit my next …11.5 hours into 1/2 a month. Deadlines make things happen. Im still committed to finding a way to fit my hours into  the next  two weeks. The fact that my classes are so fun is definitely going to help me put in the time. However, if I have trouble scheduling Esperanto hours, I might fall back on scheduling more time to practice Chinese or maybe even start dabbling in other languages that Id like to focus on later. How are your classes? Really fun! My teacher Teddy Nee has an obvious passion for languages and language learning. I’m very fortunate in that he’s also fluent in Chinese so I can avoid using English (my native language) during my lessons. I’m really looking forward being able to talk with him (and others!) about language learning in Esperanto! Someone commented before that Esperanto was so easy that you can learn quickly without a teacher. But, the way I see it, if Esperanto is that easy, then I should be able to learn EVEN FASTER with a teacher! Since my goal is to talk others, then I might as well jump into practicing that! What are you doing outside of class? At first, my daily goal was to write one question and answer pair that I want to be able to say in Esperanto. I’ve been discovering that actually, a better way to do this might be to write out my questions and answers for the week all at once and then make sure I look at at least one every day. This method would let me get all of the “thinking” done in bulk and then during each day of the week, I can just relax and follow my own instructions. So, I might change that to have a weekly goal of generating my desired questions and answers for each day of the week and then a daily goal of reviewing my notes on the way to and from work + before bed. Duolingo has recently opened an  Esperanto section, and I’m excited to start using  it as a supplement, but (this is embarrassing) it actually seems to be incompatible with the device that I have right now ?? (an old iPod that is incompatible with the current iOS). So, I’ll have to either use it on my computer or hurry up and get a new device. [Edit: Actually, its because the Esperanto Duolingo is still in beta version, and was unavailable on mobile devices. ] Other than that, I just discovered some old videos for Chinese speakers learning Esperanto on Youku, and I walk around on my commute to and from work, reading from my notes and asking myself questions out loud, mumbling like a crazy person.  I should also start making use of the lernu! community and resources. Tell us more about Esperanto: Even though Esperanto doesn’t have a country, I’m learning that it does have a sort of culture. For example, I learned that since almost everyone who speaks Esperanto does so as a second or third language, Esperanto speakers are attentive to taking into account each others’ native languages and how different native languages may influence the way a person speaks Esperanto. I appreciate that level of consideration for others! I’ve also heard that some people have suggested learning Esperanto before learning other languages. After the very little bit that I’ve learned so far, I already agree with this for 2 reasons: Since Esperanto is a “Conlang” a ‘constructed language’, it’s very well organized. There are no exceptions that I know of. There is a pattern to the vocabulary and to the grammar that just snaps into place (it was designed to). It’s very elegant. Since Esperanto IS so well-organized, the basics can be learned very quickly. This means you wouldn’t have to spend much time training your language learning skills on Esperanto before moving on to a different language. If you’ve never studied a language before, I think learning Esperanto would be a great way to make it very plain to yourself how a language is structured. Then, when you begin learning other languages, you will already have a sort of abstract language “blueprint” in mind that I think would make it much easier for you to approach learning other languages. Esperanto seems it could be a kind of training wheels for mastering the process of language acquisition. Maybe I’m just a little over-enthusiastic about my classes right now, but I’m on the verge of saying that everyone (at least, English speakers or Europeans) should try Esperanto before they learn any other languages, even if just as a sort of language learning boot camp. Tips for other Challengers? Really, I think the hardest part (for me, anyway) is scheduling the lessons. I often get anxious about scheduling my time because I try to anticipate what else might be going on. I easily over-plan things. But, once I just bite the bullet and put the time on my schedule, it actually is easier than I think, and I actually feel much better knowing that the hours are there on the calendar. Its actually kind of a relief. I would highly recommend just buying packages for the amount of time you need to finish and then just requesting the sessions all at once and getting them on your calendar. Its so much easier than having to decide hour by hour when to have class. Get the decisions out of the way and then just do it. This is actually very good time management practice for me, so not only am I learning Esperanto on italki, but I’m learning some good life skills as well! I’m also very glad to be reminded how much fun it is to start a new language this is definitely a positive addition to my life. June Language Challenge Tracys update learning Esperanto AND time management Tracy is taking the Language Challenge with the goal of learning Esperanto, but shes got a long way to go. Does this apply to you as well?  Dont give up! A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on May 22, 2015 at 6:12am PDT What’s your goal? I want to talk with others about  language learning in Esperanto (and to see how quickly  I can learn it). Ive heard that a large proportion of the people at the Berlin Polyglot Gathering speak Esperanto, and that it’s very easy. I’m curious to see how much I can learn in a short period of time, and  Id really like to be able to have a 15-minute long conversation with an Esperanto speaker, especially about languages, language learning, and their reasons for learning Esperanto. I’m still not sure if I’ll be able to make it, but this is my goal. At the beginning of my first class, the only words I knew were “saluton”, “dankon”, and “lernu” (because of the Esperanto community lernu.net), so this will be a fun test to see how far I can go after starting with practically nothing. After my first hour of class, Id already gained a reasonable understanding of basic grammar and phrases for asking basic information about another person (and how many languages they are learning)! A secondary goal is to learn Esperanto  through my second language (Chinese). All of the languages I’ve studied previously, I learned through my native language, English. So, my Esperanto classes are a no-English zone. Just in the first hour of class, I was already very amused by the ways that the 3 languages I’m most familiar with: English, Chinese, and Spanish, are variously influencing my attempts at Esperanto! How’s it going? Esperanto is great! It’s been a long time since I started a new language, and I love it! It’s like giving my brain a shiny new toy. I’ve heard that someone else in the office has studied Esperanto before and I’m already excited to try out my 1 hour of learning on him. As for the 12 hours… Between my family visiting, a music festival, going-away parties, a generally demanding schedule, and the fact that at the beginning of the Challenge, there was only one Esperanto teacher, I knew that I’d have a hard time scheduling lessons. I was, sadly,  correct. That being said, I really do want to learn as much Esperanto this month as I can, so I’m glad that now I just have to figure out a way to fit my next …11.5 hours into 1/2 a month. Deadlines make things happen. Im still committed to finding a way to fit my hours into  the next  two weeks. The fact that my classes are so fun is definitely going to help me put in the time. However, if I have trouble scheduling Esperanto hours, I might fall back on scheduling more time to practice Chinese or maybe even start dabbling in other languages that Id like to focus on later. How are your classes? Really fun! My teacher Teddy Nee has an obvious passion for languages and language learning. I’m very fortunate in that he’s also fluent in Chinese so I can avoid using English (my native language) during my lessons. I’m really looking forward being able to talk with him (and others!) about language learning in Esperanto! Someone commented before that Esperanto was so easy that you can learn quickly without a teacher. But, the way I see it, if Esperanto is that easy, then I should be able to learn EVEN FASTER with a teacher! Since my goal is to talk others, then I might as well jump into practicing that! What are you doing outside of class? At first, my daily goal was to write one question and answer pair that I want to be able to say in Esperanto. I’ve been discovering that actually, a better way to do this might be to write out my questions and answers for the week all at once and then make sure I look at at least one every day. This method would let me get all of the “thinking” done in bulk and then during each day of the week, I can just relax and follow my own instructions. So, I might change that to have a weekly goal of generating my desired questions and answers for each day of the week and then a daily goal of reviewing my notes on the way to and from work + before bed. Duolingo has recently opened an  Esperanto section, and I’m excited to start using  it as a supplement, but (this is embarrassing) it actually seems to be incompatible with the device that I have right now ?? (an old iPod that is incompatible with the current iOS). So, I’ll have to either use it on my computer or hurry up and get a new device. [Edit: Actually, its because the Esperanto Duolingo is still in beta version, and was unavailable on mobile devices. ] Other than that, I just discovered some old videos for Chinese speakers learning Esperanto on Youku, and I walk around on my commute to and from work, reading from my notes and asking myself questions out loud, mumbling like a crazy person.  I should also start making use of the lernu! community and resources. Tell us more about Esperanto: Even though Esperanto doesn’t have a country, I’m learning that it does have a sort of culture. For example, I learned that since almost everyone who speaks Esperanto does so as a second or third language, Esperanto speakers are attentive to taking into account each others’ native languages and how different native languages may influence the way a person speaks Esperanto. I appreciate that level of consideration for others! I’ve also heard that some people have suggested learning Esperanto before learning other languages. After the very little bit that I’ve learned so far, I already agree with this for 2 reasons: Since Esperanto is a “Conlang” a ‘constructed language’, it’s very well organized. There are no exceptions that I know of. There is a pattern to the vocabulary and to the grammar that just snaps into place (it was designed to). It’s very elegant. Since Esperanto IS so well-organized, the basics can be learned very quickly. This means you wouldn’t have to spend much time training your language learning skills on Esperanto before moving on to a different language. If you’ve never studied a language before, I think learning Esperanto would be a great way to make it very plain to yourself how a language is structured. Then, when you begin learning other languages, you will already have a sort of abstract language “blueprint” in mind that I think would make it much easier for you to approach learning other languages. Esperanto seems it could be a kind of training wheels for mastering the process of language acquisition. Maybe I’m just a little over-enthusiastic about my classes right now, but I’m on the verge of saying that everyone (at least, English speakers or Europeans) should try Esperanto before they learn any other languages, even if just as a sort of language learning boot camp. Tips for other Challengers? Really, I think the hardest part (for me, anyway) is scheduling the lessons. I often get anxious about scheduling my time because I try to anticipate what else might be going on. I easily over-plan things. But, once I just bite the bullet and put the time on my schedule, it actually is easier than I think, and I actually feel much better knowing that the hours are there on the calendar. Its actually kind of a relief. I would highly recommend just buying packages for the amount of time you need to finish and then just requesting the sessions all at once and getting them on your calendar. Its so much easier than having to decide hour by hour when to have class. Get the decisions out of the way and then just do it. This is actually very good time management practice for me, so not only am I learning Esperanto on italki, but I’m learning some good life skills as well! I’m also very glad to be reminded how much fun it is to start a new language this is definitely a positive addition to my life. June Language Challenge Tracys update learning Esperanto AND time management Tracy is taking the Language Challenge with the goal of learning Esperanto, but shes got a long way to go. Does this apply to you as well?  Dont give up! A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on May 22, 2015 at 6:12am PDT What’s your goal? I want to talk with others about  language learning in Esperanto (and to see how quickly  I can learn it). Ive heard that a large proportion of the people at the Berlin Polyglot Gathering speak Esperanto, and that it’s very easy. I’m curious to see how much I can learn in a short period of time, and  Id really like to be able to have a 15-minute long conversation with an Esperanto speaker, especially about languages, language learning, and their reasons for learning Esperanto. I’m still not sure if I’ll be able to make it, but this is my goal. At the beginning of my first class, the only words I knew were “saluton”, “dankon”, and “lernu” (because of the Esperanto community lernu.net), so this will be a fun test to see how far I can go after starting with practically nothing. After my first hour of class, Id already gained a reasonable understanding of basic grammar and phrases for asking basic information about another person (and how many languages they are learning)! A secondary goal is to learn Esperanto  through my second language (Chinese). All of the languages I’ve studied previously, I learned through my native language, English. So, my Esperanto classes are a no-English zone. Just in the first hour of class, I was already very amused by the ways that the 3 languages I’m most familiar with: English, Chinese, and Spanish, are variously influencing my attempts at Esperanto! How’s it going? Esperanto is great! It’s been a long time since I started a new language, and I love it! It’s like giving my brain a shiny new toy. I’ve heard that someone else in the office has studied Esperanto before and I’m already excited to try out my 1 hour of learning on him. As for the 12 hours… Between my family visiting, a music festival, going-away parties, a generally demanding schedule, and the fact that at the beginning of the Challenge, there was only one Esperanto teacher, I knew that I’d have a hard time scheduling lessons. I was, sadly,  correct. That being said, I really do want to learn as much Esperanto this month as I can, so I’m glad that now I just have to figure out a way to fit my next …11.5 hours into 1/2 a month. Deadlines make things happen. Im still committed to finding a way to fit my hours into  the next  two weeks. The fact that my classes are so fun is definitely going to help me put in the time. However, if I have trouble scheduling Esperanto hours, I might fall back on scheduling more time to practice Chinese or maybe even start dabbling in other languages that Id like to focus on later. How are your classes? Really fun! My teacher Teddy Nee has an obvious passion for languages and language learning. I’m very fortunate in that he’s also fluent in Chinese so I can avoid using English (my native language) during my lessons. I’m really looking forward being able to talk with him (and others!) about language learning in Esperanto! Someone commented before that Esperanto was so easy that you can learn quickly without a teacher. But, the way I see it, if Esperanto is that easy, then I should be able to learn EVEN FASTER with a teacher! Since my goal is to talk others, then I might as well jump into practicing that! What are you doing outside of class? At first, my daily goal was to write one question and answer pair that I want to be able to say in Esperanto. I’ve been discovering that actually, a better way to do this might be to write out my questions and answers for the week all at once and then make sure I look at at least one every day. This method would let me get all of the “thinking” done in bulk and then during each day of the week, I can just relax and follow my own instructions. So, I might change that to have a weekly goal of generating my desired questions and answers for each day of the week and then a daily goal of reviewing my notes on the way to and from work + before bed. Duolingo has recently opened an  Esperanto section, and I’m excited to start using  it as a supplement, but (this is embarrassing) it actually seems to be incompatible with the device that I have right now ?? (an old iPod that is incompatible with the current iOS). So, I’ll have to either use it on my computer or hurry up and get a new device. [Edit: Actually, its because the Esperanto Duolingo is still in beta version, and was unavailable on mobile devices. ] Other than that, I just discovered some old videos for Chinese speakers learning Esperanto on Youku, and I walk around on my commute to and from work, reading from my notes and asking myself questions out loud, mumbling like a crazy person.  I should also start making use of the lernu! community and resources. Tell us more about Esperanto: Even though Esperanto doesn’t have a country, I’m learning that it does have a sort of culture. For example, I learned that since almost everyone who speaks Esperanto does so as a second or third language, Esperanto speakers are attentive to taking into account each others’ native languages and how different native languages may influence the way a person speaks Esperanto. I appreciate that level of consideration for others! I’ve also heard that some people have suggested learning Esperanto before learning other languages. After the very little bit that I’ve learned so far, I already agree with this for 2 reasons: Since Esperanto is a “Conlang” a ‘constructed language’, it’s very well organized. There are no exceptions that I know of. There is a pattern to the vocabulary and to the grammar that just snaps into place (it was designed to). It’s very elegant. Since Esperanto IS so well-organized, the basics can be learned very quickly. This means you wouldn’t have to spend much time training your language learning skills on Esperanto before moving on to a different language. If you’ve never studied a language before, I think learning Esperanto would be a great way to make it very plain to yourself how a language is structured. Then, when you begin learning other languages, you will already have a sort of abstract language “blueprint” in mind that I think would make it much easier for you to approach learning other languages. Esperanto seems it could be a kind of training wheels for mastering the process of language acquisition. Maybe I’m just a little over-enthusiastic about my classes right now, but I’m on the verge of saying that everyone (at least, English speakers or Europeans) should try Esperanto before they learn any other languages, even if just as a sort of language learning boot camp. Tips for other Challengers? Really, I think the hardest part (for me, anyway) is scheduling the lessons. I often get anxious about scheduling my time because I try to anticipate what else might be going on. I easily over-plan things. But, once I just bite the bullet and put the time on my schedule, it actually is easier than I think, and I actually feel much better knowing that the hours are there on the calendar. Its actually kind of a relief. I would highly recommend just buying packages for the amount of time you need to finish and then just requesting the sessions all at once and getting them on your calendar. Its so much easier than having to decide hour by hour when to have class. Get the decisions out of the way and then just do it. This is actually very good time management practice for me, so not only am I learning Esperanto on italki, but I’m learning some good life skills as well! I’m also very glad to be reminded how much fun it is to start a new language this is definitely a positive addition to my life.

Participation Points Fake It Till You Make It - TutorNerds

Participation Points Fake It Till You Make It - TutorNerds Tips From a Private Orange County Tutor: Participation Points Fake It Till You Make It Tips From a Private Orange County Tutor: Participation Points Fake It Till You Make It Whether you are in high school or college, you are likely to have classes with grades that incorporate some type of class participation credit. More and more teachers are including this factor to help incentivize students to speak up, ask questions, and contribute to communal discussion while in the classroom. It is also commonly included in online or hybrid-style classes where there is a requirement to post comments or reply to others in an online discussion book your private Orange County summer tutor today. Your participation grade may be well-defined (two required comments in class per week for full credit, participation in a designated group discussion for credit, total discussions tracked throughout the semester, etc.) or it may be more arbitrary where the teacher simply assigns a grade based on how much they feel youve been contributing during the class. This grade is usually around 5 â€" 10% of your grade, but Ive seen grades as high as 20 and 25%. Regardless, it should be easy points that you can get. As a student myself, I despised participation grades. In high school, they were typically the well-defined variety, and I struggled when I did not have any questions or what I thought were interesting comments during class. In college, the participation grades transitioned mostly to the arbitrary group, and I never knew what my grade would be until the end of the class. Ive found that many students voice similar concerns. Maybe you consider yourself to be shy and dont like speaking up in class. Maybe you just never have any questions that need answers. Maybe youre embarrassed by your questions and dont want to look like you dont understand. Maybe you feel like theres never a good opportunity or opening in the conversation for you to contribute something. These are all common issues, and it is okay to feel this way. The advice that I give is simple: fake it. An easy and effective tactic to solve any of these issues is to come up with a question that you already know the answer to. Take something from the beginning of the lesson, or something you already understood, and ask about it anyway. This might seem counterintuitive, but heres how it benefits you: If youre shy or anxious, it takes a lot of the stress away by asking something you already know. Now, instead of having the anticipation of not knowing the answer and the pressure of having to try to understand and learn something new, you will know that you just need to ask the questions and allow your teacher to give a response you already understand. And, importantly, you will also be getting good practice at making yourself speak up. Its okay to have anxiety or feel shy in class, but you will need to be comfortable asking questions for when you do need help in the future. If you feel like you dont have any real questions, this allows you to get your participation points without the stress. You can ask simple questions that you know, or you can challenge yourself to come up with more complex questions. This can show off your knowledge by still being a question that gets you credit. Remember, the class participation points will help your grade, so you need to treat participating just like any other required assignment: make yourself do it. If youre embarrassed by the questions you have, this tactic will allow you to ask questions that you consider less embarrassing. If you feel embarrassed by easy questions, then ask something complicated that you do understand. Better yet, ask something complicated that you dont understand. Dont worry about the answers your teacher gives and dont worry about understanding. Remember that you are doing this for the experience and the participation grade. Consider listening to some of your classmates questions and mimicking the same types of questions they have. Doing this too, you will hopefully also start to recognize that theres no need to be embarrassed by your questions and that many of your classmates either dont care, have the same confusions themselves, or wont ever think about your question later. If you dont know how to speak up and find an opening in a class discussion, this can make the process easier. Often, a student will listen to the previous point and spend some time thinking about a related comment or question. In the meantime, however, the discussion has already changed topics and moved to something else. Now the student has to think of something new, only for the conversation to change again. Combat this by taking something straightforward that you understood and make up your mind to ask it early. Questions and comments like so it sounds like youre saying… do you mean that… and that seems similar to… are good roots. Similarly, you can purposefully misunderstand someone and ask about it. Remember, you need credit and practice. Your comments and questions dont need to be profound â€" they need to get you your points and make you more comfortable in the setting. Treat your class participation grade like the assignment that it is and get it done. This strategy of coming up with fake questions can make the task easier regardless of what you felt was holding you back before. It can also give you good practice with speaking up in class for when you do need to ask questions and get feedback. Remember, many students struggle with participation grades and thats okay if you feel that its difficult. To get a perfect participation grade and learn how to speak up in class we can apply the classic adage about confidence: fake it ‘til you make it. Our private Orange County tutors are full of great tips for students. Book your private Irvine tutor for the summer. 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.

Balboa International Education ? High School Dual Diploma Program

Balboa International Education ? High School Dual Diploma Program Balboa International Education ? High School Dual Diploma Program Balboa International Education (BIE) founded in 1991 is part of the Aston Educational Groupestablished in China for 20 years, we are a professional international education group started in theUnited States that delivers language training and K-12 programs. We operate more than 135training centers, schools and exchange programs in 80 cities throughout China, Vietnam, Canadaand the United States.Balboa International Education has a long and storied history preparing international students tostudy abroad.We have been at the forefront of current ideas and trends in Education for over 25 years. BIEexcels in providing students with a stimulating, organized and diverse educational environment. Our goal is to inspire students and help develop a passion for learning. We welcome you to join ourteam of teaching and managerial professionals in China. About the program: Our program is designed for Chinese high school students that will be attending college in the U.S.or other English-speaking countries. The program combines traditional U.S. high school courseswith TOEFL and SAT preparation to prepare students for college abroad, while also allowing themto earn a U.S. diploma and a Chinese high school diploma. Primary courses include ESL, SocialStudies, Arts Crafts, Music, Physical Education and more.The focus of the program is to prepare the students to be successful in an English-speakingcollege and improve their ability to be accepted into the best U.S. and international colleges andhelp students to improve their English, learn 21st century skills and become global citizens. Locations: Chengdu,Guangzhou,Dongguan(Guangdong),Quanzhou(Fujian)Jinjiang(Fujian),Julong(Fujian)andMudanjiang(Heilongjiang) Responsibilities: Plan and deliver lessons; determine homework, projects, and quizzes. Correct homework, grade and keep detailed records for all students. Participate in weekly teacher meetings, conference calls with BIEs head office in California,Chinese High School functions, student, and extracurricular activities.Utilize standard US curriculum and textbooks as well as PowerPoint presentations.Work with assistant teachers to ensure effective lessons. Requirements: Passport holders from USA or Canada. Applicants from Britain, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand also accepted (visa requirement). University degree in any subject (education-related degree preferred) TEFLcertificateor2yearspreviousteachingexperiencesupportedbyreferenceletters Experience teaching US curriculum an advantage Proofofnoncriminalbackground(needstobedatedwithintheprevious6monthstobevalid) Cleanhealthcheck(needstobedatedwithintheprevious12monthstobevalid) Degreecertificateandnoncriminalbackgroundcheckmustbeauthenticated BENEFITS Salary: up to 17,500RMBpermonth(higherinGuangzhou) Accommodation: single apartment for all locations Contractcompletionbonus:10,000RMB/year. Flight tickets: AirfarereimbursementtoChina. Free Medicalinsurance. Full work visa and residents permit Paid leave in addition to all Chinese national holidays. Careeradvancementopportunities.

Are You Trying to Learn Algebra Online? Find Out How You Can Do it Fast

Are You Trying to Learn Algebra Online? Find Out How You Can Do it FastIf you want to learn the art of algebra, then you can be guaranteed that by hiring a good mathematical or academic tutor, you will be able to learn how to do it in the fastest possible time. And this is the reason why more parents are choosing to hire a tutor for their child who would need to learn algebra.Most people find it hard to choose which college to go to because they cannot afford to send their children to different colleges. With the advent of online education, more students have realized that there is no need to spend thousands of dollars on their college education. By just sending their child to a good school where they can learn algebra at their own pace, they can do the same thing at home.Cognitive tutors are actually professionals in the field of mathematics. It is very important for them to understand the particular subject matter that the student is dealing with, which is why they need to consult their students before they learn the subject.The students should know that every individual student has unique needs and there are no two individuals who need the same algebra. The students should know that there are different ways in which a tutor can help them learn math. So if you would like to learn math, there are several ways in which you can go about doing so.You can choose to go through the traditional way and hire a tutor from a school. But if you think this is not an option for you, you can also try to work on your own and learn how to do it on your own. Learning algebra on your own can be done only by students who are comfortable with learning stuff on their own and who have the right attitude towards this subject.This will help the child's mind to focus in studying the subject matter and will enable them to learn without the child worrying about getting in trouble. So if you think that it will not work for you, then you can also try the online option. By just logging int o the internet, you can immediately start learning algebra for free.But before you start, you need to make sure that you are going to start using an online learning option that is not only suited for your needs but also within your budget. The most important thing is that you should make sure that you are able to meet the learning standards that are set for students in the same field.

Report Your Income on Taxes - How To Earn More From Your Tax-Free Income

Report Your Income on Taxes - How To Earn More From Your Tax-Free IncomeCan you report your income on taxes without feeling any awkwardness? These days, people are working on finding ways to save money and be more at ease with the tax system. One way to do this is to increase your income in the form of a tax free or small pay check.One simple way to increase your income is to teach some courses in a tutoring program or other educational environment. Yes, if you already have a college degree, you can do this job as well. But for those who don't have formal training, why not use a free alternative for yourself. How does this work?Basically, you will be getting paid from someone else's taxes for doing what you enjoy. This is a better alternative than working and taking the daily grind in a cubicle, making no money and working at your feet. This is how you earn money without the usual tax troubles.It has been proven that an increase in income is a better option than having to pay an IRS audit or paying an extra minimum tax payment. You can get your benefits by using free software for income verification programs. In some cases, the IRS may even give you a letter in which they said you can report your income for yourself. This means that you get a credit of your income and the amount has to be reported to the IRS.You will only have to pay a certain amount and in some cases, a percentage of your income. And, after a certain period of time, the government gives you an income credit in the form of a refund check.There are certain income verification software and programs out there for sale on the internet that help you in gathering information about your income and you can also learn more about it. So, you can find the details of the income you earn with reporting income on taxes. You will need the records of your payments to your classes as well as your income statement to make a good estimate of the amount of your earnings.Using the software, you can increase your in come and report it to the IRS without having to worry about the IRS audit. Try this method to reduce the burden of filing the taxes and avoid any embarrassing issues that may occur.

Geopolitics Around the World

Geopolitics Around the World How do Geopolitics Shape Our World? ChaptersWhat Are Geopolitics?Geopolitics in AfricaGeopolitics in the Middle EastEuropean GeopoliticsGeopolitics in RussiaAsian GeopoliticsGeopolitics in Latin AmericaWe humans are social animals. Being social â€" interacting and cooperating in spite of our differences, has everything to do with ensuring our continued survival.A part of what shapes our experiences is the environment we live in: the resources available and how they are employed, whether nations covet riches in lands not theirs and how such conflicts are resolved.The definition of politics includes ‘... the debate or conflict among individuals having or hoping to achieve power.’How does that definition change when placing the prefix 'geo-' in front of 'politics'?Today, countries don’t (necessarily) engage in the use of force to access riches enjoyed by people in other lands â€" and thus gain power.We tend to settle transnational disputes or come to an arrangement for sharing resources through mediation and trade a greements.Still, the foundation for both the disputes and the resolutions lies largely in the resources that can be brought to the table. When seen from that aspect, geography plays a large part in the politics of today.But just how far-reaching is geopolitics? Can one nation have an impact on a country that is not its immediate neighbour? And which lands hold the riches that would make it a world power?Now, we look at global geopolitics as well as the geopolitics of individual regions; the effects of such politics and the prospective benefits to humankind’s future.Government: internal policy issues, economic policy, foreign policies and how they manage rivalries with other countries and within their borders.Does economics play a role in geopolitics? Find out in our full-length article on the subject...Geopolitics in AfricaHaving thrown off the shackles of European colonialism only in the last 70 years or so, the nations that make up the world’s second-largest continent are stil l trying to find their way onto the global political stage.While relations between African nations are mostly neutral, some countries have risen up against authoritarian regimes, causing their internal politics to endure seismic shifts in power.Strangely enough, while the great powers of the world cast anxious (or covetous) eyes on other global political hotspots such as the Middle East and Latin America, in Africa, it is only the most dramatic incursions that seem to make headlines.The tensions in African nations have little to do with global security or world politics... yet.There is one superpower that has taken a special interest in developing countries in Africa. It is providing funding opportunities and helping to build up infrastructure.Find out who that global power is in our African geopolitics article.Political instability in the Middle East is no longer due solely to religious affiliation Image by Sharon Ang from PixabayGeopolitics in the Middle EastThe region we refer to as the Middle East is actually on the Eurasian continent. Nevertheless, in geopolitical terms, that collection of countries is thought of as an entity in its own right.And quite correctly, too!Many of the world’s affairs centre on Middle Eastern countries; in part because they account for nearly 70% of the world’s petroleum supply.Another, far less flattering reason that Middle Eastern affairs are so closely scrutinised is that some of the doctrines born in that region have a dramatic impact on international security.To date, the Islamic State has done more to cause chaos in the Middle East as well as elsewhere in the world, including causing friction between Turkey and Egypt, both of whom are considered emerging powers.Strategic studies reveal that their unique geographic position â€" the link between East Asia, Africa and Europe provides each of those nations with the ability to destabilise the entire region’s balance of power.Thus, those states, even though they are only m arginally included in international affairs, bear heavy influence on our current world order.Who is the great power of the Middle East region?Although the Iran nuclear deal that the Obama administration brokered currently has the spotlight in Middle East politics, the real mastermind of global politics... is revealed in our companion article on the subject.France and Germany, in particular, have crafted a balancing of power, with Germany considered the economic leader and France’s president actively courting international relations through his uncanny use of soft power.In fact, so adept have these two political leaders become at managing their interdependence that their combined political clout actually threatens the global American hegemony!When you think of their relationship from a historical perspective, it might seem odd that France’s former invader would be so warmly embraced.And what standing will the UK have in their international policy once our exit from the European U nion is finalised?Would you like to take a closer look at how Europe's unique dynamic evolved from being competing powers to becoming world leaders in international politics?Will the UK leaving the European Union weaken its global standing? Image by Adam Derewecki from PixabayGeopolitics in RussiaNaturally, not all is rosy in Europe, especially Eastern Europe.Many of those countries are still struggling to build a competitive economy and, after years of being controlled by their larger neighbour, finding their place in the international system of politics.Russia’s grand strategy at the end of the Second World War was to establish a buffer between herself and the unpredictable powers in Europe.To that end, the lands between Russia and western Europe were absorbed into what became known as the Soviet Union.Thus began the Cold War, a time when diplomacy failed and armed conflict was a very real possibility.Or was it?For all that the Soviet Union comprised of vast lands â€" approximat ely 1/6 of the earth’s habitable territory, it had vast  natural resources but few skilled enough to work them; a dire situation made worse by a faltering economy.And, although Russian leaders enjoyed a show of might, they actually had little the way of materials or money with which to build up military power.The end of the Cold War came about when the people behind the Iron Curtain grew so restless that Russia’s imperialism could not withstand their multi-pronged assault.Following the Cold War, Russia and associated nation-states endured an economic recession that lasted nearly a decade; some countries are still trying to recover from the economic devastation they suffered during the Cold War.As for the former Soviet Union, she’s doing only okay. She has as her head of state a crafty man who knows how to command attention; in fact, that is a major part of his foreign policy!In our Russian Geopolitics study, you can find out how Mr Putin is influencing international developmen t.Asian GeopoliticsMany people embroiled in the study of political science and international relations wonder why Soviet leaders did not more forcefully pursue their alliance with China.The fact is that the Chinese leader felt that the philosophies evolving in Russia undermined the purity of the Leninist doctrine â€" the catalyst that led to the Sino-Soviet split.Immediately after breaking off relations, Mao Ze Dong gave up on foreign affairs to focus exclusively on his vast nation-state. His  brand of nationalism proved to be particularly damaging as international institutions repeatedly condemned his practices.His successor saw China’s potential for global leadership early on; in fact, he could hardly wait to open up, welcoming international organizations and taking part in global economic affairs.Today, thanks to Deng Xiao Ping’s vision, President Xi Jinping has the power (and the capital) to tap emerging markets as far away as Venezuela, making China one of the fastest risin g stars of global governance.By no means is China the only influencer in Asia; other regional powers give the largest country in Eurasia a run for its money in world affairs...Do you know who the other heavy hitters in Asia are?Water scarcity is an increasing concern that impacts global affairs Source: Pixabay Credit: J ConegoGeopolitics in Latin AmericaAs mentioned before, China is making inroads in far-flung places such as Africa and even in South America.South America, like other regions, is a collection of nations bound by geography as well as history. These countries share several cultural elements such as language and religion.Many of them also enjoy multilateral relations through the World Trade Organisation but, as far as  their political economy, it lags behind other countries of similar development.The reason for it is that most of the population, especially in South America, is dotted along the coastline, with little development made inland â€" meaning that coastal region s have significant infrastructural development while inner provinces are nearly primaeval.Learn how Latin America's energy security outshines the rest of the world in  our longer exposé of that region's geopolitics.In Summary:Western Europe’s liberalism contrasts with the ethnic conflict and civil wars that plague African nations. Meanwhile, Russia still struggles to prove itself a leading world power.The rise of China and her perceived hegemonic tendencies clash with their constructivism and world economic endeavours â€" providing financing and resources to undeveloped countries.In our globalized world, policymakers no longer think in terms of deterrence so much as conflict management and cooperation. And, if we’re really lucky, they aim for conflict resolution.Still, flareups do occur, even in these times post-Cold War, when the threat of nuclear annihilation was at its highest.Military buildup in the South China Sea, North Korea (and the U.S.) bragging of missiles, jihadist groups still active...With all of these diverging factions, is it really possible to hope for an end to international conflict and strive for peace and security?

How to Prepare German Tutor Jobs

How to Prepare German Tutor Jobs How to Perfect your Private German Tutoring Jobs ChaptersEstablish a List of Goals for Each StudentPrepare Each German Tutorial from the Ground UpExplain What’s Going to Happen in Each TutorialDistance Yourself from the SchoolEncourage Your Student to Push ThemselvesProvide a Summary After Each Session“True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross.”This quote from the Greek writer Nikos Kazantsakis should give you some food for thought.Have you decided to become a private German tutor and pass on your knowledge of how to speak German? If so, you now need to think about how you’ll find students for your German lessons.Then you need to start thinking about your educational concerns like organising your German tutorials, teaching methods, and your student’s long-term goals, etc.Every teacher has their own methods and you’ll need to find your own way to teach German as a second language.However, there’s a lot of advice you should consider to help your students learn G erman better.Just like the bridge metaphor, you’ll need to be reliable and work on strong foundations.Don’t forget that your foundations aren’t just your language abilities, they’re also your teaching methodology.While you’ll obviously need to have a passion for teaching, you also need to understand how to learn a new language.and assimilate everything covered during their tutorials.Make sure they bring German culture into their everyday lives.  A foreign language can become an integral part of your life. You’ll have learnt this when you studied to become a German tutor.That’s why you also need to be supplementing your learning with grammar practice when you’re not speaking the language.When you learn a language, you also learn about its speakers, the history of the countries where its spoken, etc.  This can make you want to travel to these places on holiday, study there, or take part in a language stay.To learn German quickly, these might be some of the best options .In any case, once you’ve adopted a less “academic” approach to learning, you’ll quickly see some progress, especially when it comes to listening and speaking.Provide a Summary After Each SessionWhen teaching a student a language, you need to show them their progress.As their teacher, you’re in the best position to evaluate their progress.  After each course, you can give them a summary.This summary, which you can send by email, needs to mention a few things:Firstly, you need to mention the skills learnt during the lesson.Discover German countries and their cultures through German courses. (Source: Olivier Miche)For example, if you were working on declension, you need to mention that first and whether they understood this point or need to return to it next lesson.You should make a note of the activities used and the results of them.  You can also mention what the student can be working on outside of class.Finally, don’t hesitate to mention all the progress they’ve made and the positives that came out of each German tutorial.  You have to provide positive feedback if you want to encourage them to learn.Now that you’re providing quality German tutorials, you just need to let word of mouth do the rest. A  student that's happy with their German tutor is very quick to recommend you to other people.Learn about the qualifications you need to start German tutor jobs.

Fine-Tune the Way You Learn Music

Fine-Tune the Way You Learn Music Suzy S. Earlier this week, in honor of Presidents Day, we mentioned a few of our nations past leaders who had musical chops and now, President Obama caught the medias attention after singing a verse from Sweet Home Chicago at a White House event to celebrate blues and Black History Month.   PBS will air the event on Monday, February 27th, but you can also check out a video of the performance here. Not bad for a spur of the moment spotlight! As most musicians know, truly learning a piece of music requires more than just recognizing the notes and lyrics on the page.   As a singer, your job is to know the phrasing and structure of the song inside and out, and also communicate the emotions to the audience using your attitude, expressions and movements.   This may be easy for a well-versed singer, but if youre a beginner still learning proper breathing and posture, it can seem a bit overwhelming.   Dont worry heres a great list of the 6 steps to learning a song, as originally posted on Performance-High.net: 1) Learning lyrics, melody, phrasing and structure This means just knowing when to sing and what to sing to get through the song start to finish successfully, even if you have to think about it. 2) Internalizing lyrics, melody, phrasing and structure Know how it all goes without even thinking about it. 3) Fine-tuning:  pitch, when to take a breath, enunciation, etc. Most songs offer some kind of new challenge.  Even when you know how it goes, depending on where you are as a singer you may still need to fine-tune pitch entrances, runs, fast passages, enunciation, or where to take a breath. 4) Interpretation Dynamics.  Attitude.  Vocal texture.  Emotional expression.  What are you going to do to make this song interesting and expressive? 5) Performance Does the song merit movement?  Interaction with band members?  Emphasis of hits or breaks?  Is there a solo where youll step back as lead singer and let the focus be elsewhere? 6) Ownership After youve performed a song live for a certain amount of time, it finally gels.  You figure out how to sing all of it in your style, you get inside of it, you relax into it, it becomes yours.  That takes time, and also requires the previous steps. What other tips can you think of that have helped you master a song?   Leave a comment below and share with the community! Like these posts?   Sign up to receive daily updates right to your inbox!   Click here to subscribe. You might also like: A Quick Way to Improve Your Next Vocal Performance Can Yoga Help You Sing Better? Simple Steps for Perfect Pitch Photo by Acererak.