ESOL Lessons Edinburgh

ESOL Lessons Edinburgh The Best ESOL Lessons in Edinburgh ChaptersEnglish Courses in Your Local Community CentreLearn Language Skills Through a CharityLearn English in a Language SchoolEnglish as a Foreign Language at Edinburgh CollegeTutors and English Language TeachingTo say that Scotland’s capital city is welcoming would be an understatement.She is renowned for both her International Festival and The Fringe, the most famous arts festival in the world, one that draws performers from every corner of the globe.Last year, the Fringe saw more than 50,000 performances and sold nearly three million tickets.In a region whose local authority area population is under one million, the number of Fringe tickets sold surely indicates that many festival goers hail from distant locales.What proportion of that visiting population came for those festivals and decided to stay?And how many people simply come to Edinburgh with the intent of settling there simply because it is a great place to live?The latest census shows that immigrants from Poland and Ind ia chose Edinburgh to make their home in, as well as a people from the Republic of Ireland.The question is: do all of these people arriving in Edinburgh already have a good command of the English language or do they seek out language lessons upon arrival?And what about international students â€" another demographic that claims a decent percentage of Edinburgh’s population?Obviously, those student have some knowledge of the English language because, in order to enrol in a university they had to score well on IELTS, the international English language testing system exam.However, possessing enough knowledge of English to pass an exam and having adequate communication skills for academic purposes and to function in society are two entirely different propositions.Therefore, it would be quite likely that such students would seek out ESL teachers as well.To make that search easier, Superprof now goes on the hunt for the best English language learning opportunities in and around Edinburgh .The volunteer teachers of English at Community Learning and Development all have a TEFL certificate Image by rawpixel from PixabayCommunity Learning and Development is a fantastic initiative whose focus is on helping people â€" native speakers and non-native alike, to develop the skills needed for a successful, productive life in Edinburgh.Reading and writing in English can be difficult for those whose first language is English too!As our focus is English as a second language, we are happy to report that Community Learning is equally invested in helping speakers of other languages improve their English or learn it from scratch.To that end, English course  are organised by levels. Which course one should sign up for would be determined by an informal pretest, a sort of screening so that the educators know where to place you.No need to worry about that step, it amounts to a conversation so that the administrators can determine which class and ESL teacher would best suit you.Most of t heir classes are offered for free after a £10 administrative fee, while others charge a per-lesson fee â€" but even those rates are reasonable.With more than 30 centres scattered throughout the city and surrounding area, and classes scheduled all day and into the evening, one could say that accessibility to English learning is plentiful!Might you find the same type of ESL lessons in Cardiff?Learn Language Skills Through a CharityAs everywhere else throughout the UK, Scotland in general and Edinburgh in particular have a bounty of charitable people and organisations.As such, it stands to reason that there would be a group of volunteers that would help the newly arrived settle in and find their place in the community.The Welcoming â€" depending on how you say it, that could be an ominous name.But, to the people perhaps overwhelmed by the major upheaval in their lives (relocating is one of life’s greatest stressors!), those Welcoming folks are a warm beacon in what could otherwise b e terrifying terrain.Did you know that Belfast ESL teachers are just as welcoming?Originally founded by The Adult Learning Project, ten years after their inception, they broke away to reform themselves as an independent charity.We welcome newcomers, build community and learn together â€" The WelcomingTrue to their mission statement, not only to their volunteers teach speakers of other languages how to speak English but they also help them to find work and navigate local services.You needn’t worry about those teachers being volunteers; each one is a qualified teacher with years of experience in the classroom, and everyone has earned their TESOL certificate.Their calendar is chock-full of events, including classes for English language learners of various levels, from basic English all the way to classes for those who have a fairly good grasp of the language but want to improve their language proficiency.After class, you may go bike riding or partake of other scheduled activities â€" after all, they are community builders as well as language teachers!That’s the basics, all covered. Now, let’s find out where every international student and people with more advanced English skills can turn for language acquisition.Birmingham is also home to a substantial population that needs ESOL lessons...For those staking their future on knowing how to speak English, paying for lessons at a language school is no sacrifice Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from PixabayWhile their intensive courses tend toward the pricey, their part-time courses, 3-6 hours per week, average out to about £20 per lesson â€" an exceedingly reasonable fee, considering it includes all learning materials as well!Only a private tutor could afford to give lessons for less than that... and we’ll get to them in just a moment.You can find private tutors for English lessons anywhere in the UK...English as a Foreign Language at Edinburgh CollegeAs mentioned before, any student from abroad wishing to s tudy in the UK must have a satisfactory score on their English exam, which means that they do have some knowledge of our language.Has their language training fully prepared them to keep up with lectures? And what about their academic writing skills?Quite often, international students themselves feel that their language skills are lacking no matter how competent they really are; that is one reason they seek extra English language training.They really don’t have to look very far; Edinburgh College stands at the ready with an entire course list meant for people who already have conversational skills but need to improve their English overall.For example, Edinburgh College’s General English course would be suitable for someone who has already secured employment, while the ESOL Higher courses are meant for people who are enroled or wish to enrol in any UK university.Edinburgh College also has English for Employability courses targeted to adults looking for work for whom English is a f oreign language.Finally, for those whose love for their new home prompts them to become tour guides, there is a Tourism with English course!Did you know that colleges throughout Leeds offer ESOL courses?Some ESOL learners might prefer learning English with a private tutor Image by Free-Photos from PixabayTutors and English Language TeachingNon-native speakers of English obviously have a lot of choices when it comes to learning our native language.One option that appeals to plenty of English learners is taking lessons at home, with a tutor.Those who are a bit more tech-savvy, who enjoy an expanded digital footprint, may even prefer English lessons online.Not every language school, charity or community centre offers online language lessons; this is where tutors come into play.Superprof tutors are particularly adept at giving lessons online; indeed, most of Superprof’s 53 ESOL tutors active in Edinburgh would be happy to give you lessons online â€" or in person, if you so choose.You might enjoy learning with:Amelia, a fully certified TEFL instructor, has experience teaching both children and adults. She has also taught English abroad.Melanie has experience teaching small groups as well as individuals; she too has worked with students of all agesJosh works best with students aged 15 and older. His teaching style is relaxed and fun; focused on what you need.Tico is a true global citizen having taught English in China and studied in Costa Rica. He now calls Edinburgh his home and will happily give you lessons at yoursYou might think the cost of private tutoring would be pretty high but, at an average rate of £18 per hour of instruction, Superprof tutors actually cost less than it does to learn English in school... and most give their first hour of lessons at no charge.Where in Edinburgh can one turn for to find an English teacher? Where in Glasgow can one find an ESOL teacher?With the wealth of classes, teachers and tutors available in this city, that answer is e asy!Now discover where new arrivals in London go for their English classes...

A Student Review of Harvard University

A Student Review of Harvard University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Lauren graduated from Harvard University in 2013 where she earned a Bachelors degree in Anthropology. She currently tutors several subjects in Washington D.C., specializing inAP U.S. History tutoring, French tutoring, and Essay Editing tutoring. Check out her review of Harvard University: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Lauren: The campus is embedded in the historical city of Cambridge, just across the Charles River from Boston. You have easy access to the Boston subway and bus system, but Cambridge and the campus itself are extremely walkable with many bike paths. I love that Cambridge has all the excitement and entertainment of city life, but that it retains the charm and history that makes it special. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Lauren: While professors are a little busier, they constantly offer scheduled office hours, and they are eager to talk with students. They are so pleased when a student conveys special interest in their teaching, so do not hesitate to sign up for a meeting! Advisers and teaching assistants make every effort to be available whenever you need them, and they are very approachable and passionate about helping you succeed. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Lauren: Dorm life is unique at Harvard in that all the freshmen live in Harvard Yard, the heart of campus and Cambridge. They are then sorted into houses at the end of their first year, in which they reside for sophomore year onward. It is a lot like Harry Potter in that there is a lot of house pride (and friendly competition with other houses), but you get to choose who you will live with! All freshmen eat together in Annenberg dining hall, but every house has its own dining hall, so everyone gets to know each other and to help foster house spirit. You are free to dine in any hall you like, so your community can be as large or small as you want! There are endless opportunities to meet others through study breaks, campus groups, intramural sportsyou name it! VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Lauren: I can honestly say that all academic programs are thoroughly represented and supported. I studied anthropology because I have always been interested in why and how we divide into our social groups and settings, and anthropology encourages an intimate, participant observation of the interactions that shape our cultural lives. I felt extremely supported and constantly motivated to pursue innovative and rigorous academic pursuits. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Lauren: There is not a whole lot of Greek life, though I chose to join a sorority. I found it easy to make friends due to the huge variety of interests represented on campus. There are over 400 official student groups, teams, and clubs (and that is just the official ones!), so you are bound to find people who share your passions. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Lauren: The Career Center is very helpful if you take the time to make your goals and interests clear to them. Hundreds of companies recruit every year on campus, from large investment banks and consulting firms to non-profits and graduate schools. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Lauren:Harvard unfortunately lacks a student union, but there are ample libraries of all sizes and resources scattered around campus. It is easy to find somewhere that suits your study style, whether that is dead silence or light chatter, bright lights or subtle ambiance, or even comfortable leather couches or large, sturdy tables. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Lauren: Harvard Square is a lot of fun, with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops to keep you busy. But after a while, you may become bored of the same activities and feel trapped in a bubble. That is what Boston is for! It is so close and easy to get to, and too many students forget about it. There is also more to Cambridge than Harvard Squarejust hop on the subway and you are one stop away from a different world! VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Lauren: The undergraduate student body is roughly 7,000 people, so it is a medium-sized school. I was pleased that most of my classes were small seminars, which is true of most majors/fields of study. The largest classes are your introductory lectures, such as economics or math, but taking those is entirely dependent on your academic path. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Lauren: I loved writing my senior thesis with my favorite professor as my adviser and mentor. I got so much one-on-one time, and I was able to truly pick his brain, as well as get to know him as the awesome person he is. I am exceedingly proud of my thesis because I was so dedicated, and my professor made the experience of researching and writing over 100 pages fun! It taught me to believe in my abilities and never shy away from a daunting task, especially when you have the help of someone who truly wants you to succeed. Check out Laurens tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

10 Basic Guitar Terms You Should Know

10 Basic Guitar Terms You Should Know Maile Proctor When youre learning to play guitar, there are a few terms you need to know. Brush up on these guitar basics with Grosse Pointe, MI. guitar teacher  Jerry W You can advance quickly from a beginner to an intermediate guitarist by studying and mastering these guitar terms. 1. Tuning Nothing says amateur like an out-of-tune guitar. Take the time to learn how to tune your guitar quickly and accurately. With modern technology, you can even have a tuner on your phone, so theres really no excuse for playing out of tune. 2. Chord Learning guitar chords is relatively simple, and you will feel a great sense of   accomplishment once youve mastered the basic chords.  A chord is when more than one pitch sounds at a time.   (To be technically correct, a two-note chord is called a diad.) 3. Chord Symbol C     G7    Am7   Esus Guitarists know which chords to play in a song by reading the chord symbols.   Chord symbols can be quite simple or very complex.  The chord symbol includes the letter that represents the chord.   That letter can be followed by other symbols to designate variations.   You can learn how to play a chord by looking at a fretboard diagram. 4. Fretboard Diagram You can find fretboard diagrams for almost any chord by searching the online for guitar chords.  In a simple fretboard diagram, the top parallel line represents the nut, and the lines below represent the first four frets.   The vertical lines represent the six strings of the guitar.   The dots show you where to place your fingers.   The o represents an open string.   Fretboard diagrams can also include fret numbers and barre symbols. 5. Tabs (Tablature) Tabs  indicate where to place your fingers on the guitar.   Tabs are a little more complex than fretboard diagrams, and they can be used to show melodies and more advanced techniques.   In short, the lines represent the strings and the numbers indicate where to fret the string. Learning to play tabs will open up a whole new world of music. 6. Strumming Strumming is the most common way to play guitar chords.   Strumming is the act of drawing your fingers or pick across the strings so that all or most of the strings sound at once. The simplest strumming pattern is a top-to-bottom movement that strikes the strings on each beat.   To be a well-rounded musician, learn to play a variety of strum patterns. 7. Picking The act of using a pick or your fingers to play individual notes on the guitar is called picking.   Its called  fingerpicking  when you do this with your finger.   Use picking to play a melody or to play the individual notes of a chord one after another, which is called an arpeggio.   The tab below has a familiar melody followed by a chord arpeggio. 8. Open Chord An open chord is played using open strings on the guitar. These are the simplest chords to learn, and are a great place for beginners to start.   Here are some of the most common open chords. 9. Barre Chord You can play a barre chord by laying your index finger over all or some of the strings. You will see a curved line on the barre chords in a fretboard diagram. Barre chords allow you to play many more types of chords, but theyre much harder to learn and may take some practice before you gain the strength and skill to play them well.  10. Capo A capo is a simple device that clamps down on the strings to create a permanent barre over the strings.   A capo allows you to play open chords in the higher frets.   Learning to use a capo will help you play in many more keys without having to learn all of the barre chords. A capo can also make some keys much easier to play. If you learn these guitar terms and practice the basic techniques, you will be a well-rounded player ready to take on greater challenges and more difficult music. Need some help mastering these techniques? Find a guitar teacher in your area. Jerry W. teaches classical guitar, composition, trombone and  trumpet  in Grosse Pointe, MI.  He received his Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition from  Cornerstone University and went on to receive both his Masters and PhD in Music Composition from  Michigan State University.  Jerry has been making music and teaching students for over thirty years.    Learn more about Jerry W. here!   Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Gil Eilam

Tackle Your Physics Demons With Physics Homework Help

Tackle Your Physics Demons With Physics Homework Help 0SHARESShare Physics, its very name means ‘knowledge of nature’ and it is an interesting subject feared by many and understood by a select few. Getting physics homework help can ease your journey through this field of science and improve your grades by leaps and bounds. Physics Homework Help From A Reputed Online Portal Physics is amongst the forerunners when we talk about the most dreaded subjects at the school and college levels. Being one of the oldest disciplines, physics has had an immense contribution towards society’s progress and has been a major factor in today’s technological advancements. The study of matter, its motion through time and topics like energy and force are all it is about and many fail to grasp the fundamental concepts involved. However, a mastery of the basic topics is essential if one wishes to pursue a higher degree in any branch of science. Enlist physics homework help from a reputed online portal to unravel the mysteries of this important subject and boost your GPA. Online Physics Tutor With online tutoring, you get a global platform for learning wherein round the clock tutoring is available, you can learn from anywhere and at anytime and also rope in specialists in various subjects to help you through their nitty-gritty. Your exposure with such a medium is much better than the conventional coaching ones. Safety is yet another important aspect that this sort of learning provides. You can choose to have demo sessions before finalizing your online physics tutor and continue only in case you are convinced of the tutor’s prowess in the subject. Also, schools and colleges are finding it increasingly difficult to find good teachers and the student teacher ratio is becoming more and more disproportionate every year. Thus, there is an imminent need for physics assignment help  and tutors for other subjects online. [starbox id=admin]

Qualifications for Art Teachers

Qualifications for Art Teachers What Qualifications Do You Need to Teach Art? ChaptersBecoming an Art Teacher in SchoolsTeaching Art in Private SchoolsTeaching Art in Art Schools and UniversitiesTeaching Art ElsewhereBecoming a Private Art Tutor“Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.” - AristotleDo you love art and want to teach it? How can you find jobs as an art teacher?There are currently 506,400 full-time teachers in the UK.   You need to get qualified teacher status before you can teach in most schools in the UK.  However, that’s not the only way you have to teach. Here are the different ways to become an art teacher. CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Teacher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOrganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsBecoming an Art Teacher in SchoolsThe first way most people think of becoming an art teacher will be by working in schools. This is the most common type of teacher in the UK. For state schools, you'll need qualified teacher status (QTS). (Source: Free-Photos)If your subject is taught as part of the national curriculum, you can become a teacher in state schools. While sometimes the arts seem to be under attack, art is still taught in both primary and secondary schools.  This means that there’ll still be a demand for art teachers.So how do you become an art teacher in a state school?Firstly you'll need an accepted teacher certification that grants you qualified teacher status (QTS). Generally, this is a PGCE (Postgraduate Certification in Education) and is offered across many universities in the UK.Most universities will have a department of education or school of education where they offer this teaching certification, which is the most common requirement for teaching in a secondary school. Most education courses focus on teacher training and teacher preparation as it's assumed that you're already an expert in your field or subject.School teachers will us ually study their subject at degree level and then move onto a postgraduate qualification for becoming a teacher. In these qualifications, they'll gain teaching experience and take the biggest step towards becoming a teacher.Once they've got the qualification, their teaching career can start. While we've mainly mentioned the PGCE, you can get an alternative certification for teaching in a primary school or secondary school but you should always check what's required for your subject area and the jobs you're looking at.Find out more about becoming an art teacher.Teaching Art in Private SchoolsTeaching in private schools is different from teaching in state schools. However, the route to becoming a private school teacher is very similar.Private schools don’t have to follow the same rules as state schools when it comes to recruiting their teachers. However, in most cases, they’ll still expect you to have qualified teacher status (QTS) but it’s not necessarily a requirement.The app lication processes won’t necessarily be the same as state schools so make sure you carefully read a few job postings for private schools before you choose which courses you apply to. CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Teacher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOrganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover al l our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsTeaching Art in Art Schools and UniversitiesIf you’re not interested in teaching kids, you can always teach in art schools and universities. Teaching art in universities can be a rewarding career. (Source: maura24)If you want to teach at a university, you’ll need a degree and often a master’s degree in art. Similarly, you won’t apply to these positions in the same way as you would state schools, either.  Experience in art or teaching will also help your application.Since you'll be in a university as you study to become an art lecturer, there'll be plenty of people who you can ask about the best ways to launch. Make sure you ask around.Find out how much art teachers earn.Teaching Art ElsewhereSchools aren’t the only place you can teach art. A lot of places offer drawing, painting, or art lessons to adults and children alike. Schools and universities aren't the only places you can teach art. (Source: jan_photo)In some cases, these are private businesses and in other cases, they’re classes run by the government. These courses often follow the academic calendar and run from the autumn until the following summer.  They can be for absolute beginners or experienced artists.To teach in these kinds of places, the requirements aren’t usually as strict for teachers. You’ll probably need fewer qualifications and less experience to get started teaching beginners how to paint in a casual class.While a degree in fine art can get you into teaching in schools, you don’t necessarily need an art degree to teach. In fact, for some teaching jobs, you don’t need any qualifications. That said, you’ll probably need some experience.Find out how to study to become an art teacher.Becoming a Private Art TutorAnother way to teach art is as a private tutor and a lot of people are interested in art and not just those stil l in school. Some people would like to discover more about art outside of work or school and will get in touch with a private tutor. While you don't need any formal qualifications to become an art tutor, you need skills. (Source: Pexels)You don’t need any formal qualifications to teach art as a private tutor and you get to be the boss. Your experience and your knowledge of art will be enough to plan your tutorials.However, students tend to find qualifications reassuring. Students with qualifications tend to be chosen more often than those without one.If you've studied art history, sculpture, art and design, printmaking, or contemporary art, make sure you tell any potential students. When it comes to home tutoring or online tutoring, while formal qualifications aren't essential, they definitely will increase the likeliness of you finding students.  Qualified tutors tend to be able to charge more for their tutorials, too so don’t hesitate to mention your qualifications on your profile.With the visual arts, you can also use examples of your work to show off your capabilities as an artist. Of course, your tutoring services don't just depend on whether you're good with acrylic, mixed media, ceramics, or colour theory, it's about how well you can transfer your knowledge and understanding of the creative process to your students.Find out what makes a good art teacher.If you're interested in becoming a private art or drawing tutor, consider signing up to Superprof and creating your profile. You can offer three different types of tutorials: face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials. As there are pros and cons to each for both the student and the tutor, you need to think carefully about which combination of them you'll offer before you start.Face-to-face tutorials are just between you and your student. With just one student in the session, every session needs to be tailored to them. Of course, this means that you'll need to prepare a lot outside of the lessons. However, you can reflect this in your rates as you're offering a tailored bespoke service to the student. Face-to-face tutorials are usually the most expensive type of tutorials but they're also the most cost-effective for students so make sure that they're aware of this.Online tutorials are also between you and your student but you won't physically be there in the room with them. Instead, you'll teach them remotely using a computer, webcam, and video conferencing software like Skype. Much like face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials are a tailored service and you'll have to spend time planning each session but you'll save a lot of travel time as you only need to make it to your computer rather than the student's house. With all the time you save by not travelling, you can add even more tutorials into your schedule. With fewer outgoings and increased earning potential, you can charge more competitive rates for your tutorials.Group tutorials involve teaching several students at the same time. Of course, with several students to keep happy, you won't be able to fully tailor the tutorials to each stu dent. However, with several students paying for each hour of your time, you can charge less and still earn more at the end of each hour. Of course, this only works if your classes are full and the more students you have in your class, the less appealing your tutorials will be. Furthermore, group art tutorials will require a large space so if you don't have a studio or dedicated space available, you may have to look into renting a space for your lessons.Finally, don't forget that many of the tutors on Superprof offer the first hour of tuition for free. This is a great opportunity for tutors to show off their teaching skills, meet potential students, and discuss what their tutorials will be like. Students will use these sessions to try out several different tutors so make sure you stand out when you meet them.If you offer good tutorials at fair rates, you'll soon have a profile full of favourable reviews and have no problem finding students and earning a living.

Learn to Play the Flute Your Top Challenges, Resolved!

Learn to Play the Flute Your Top Challenges, Resolved! Suzy S. Want to learn to play the flute or improve your existing skills? Check out these helpful tips from New York flute teacher  Nadia B... As you learn to play the flute, you may encounter some challenges as you grow, learn, and improve. Read on to discover the most common issues I see my flute students facing, and tips to overcome them so you can play at your best. “I don’t have enough air to play that passage!” While you may feel that you don’t have enough air, you usually have enough, or even too much. As you play a long phrase and feel the air being used up, your mind usually takes over and reminds you that you still have to make it to the end, so you had better start squeezing out the air… that’s where the problem comes in. If you try to squeeze out the air, you are contracting lots of large, powerful muscles, which actually prevents you from using up the rest of the air inside the body. Then, you may gasp a breath of air at the end of that long phrase without having used up all the air you already had, creating an issue for the next phrase. Here’s the way out of this vicious cycle: We actually don’t need as much air as we think we do. So when you’re getting ready to start a phrase, don’t gasp in air, or try to tank up. Just let some air naturally flow in (after all, when we have finished up the air inside of us, our bodies automatically respond to make room for air and bring it into the body) and then begin playing the phrase. Your body-mind knows how to manage the air based on the length of the phrase. If you feel like you’re starting to run out, sense the ground underneath you and see if you can allow your body to expand rather than contracting and collapsing in your body to squeeze the air out. “The flute feels like it’s slipping” or “My pinky finger or thumb hurts from gripping to hold onto the flute.” Finding a hand position that is effective, comfortable, and sustainable is the key. Too often I see students clenching the flute for fear of dropping it and developing hand pain or fatigue as a result. It’s important to know that the flute is not just supported by the fingers. (Even if it were, our fingers are longer than most people realizeâ€"they start at the base of the hand.) To find a more supportive position, we can visualize a connection between our hands and our back, with our arms as the conduit. You can imagine your arms growing out of your back, and letting the fingers lengthen as the hand touches the flute. This gives you much more support for the flute, so that your back is doing the ‘heavy lifting’ rather than the hands. Next, find a book and hold it with the fingers stretching out across the front or back cover of the book, and the thumb stretching out across onto the opposite cover. Imagine the fingers connecting to the thumb through the book. This relationship of the fingers and the thumb when holding a book is similar to how we should hold the flute. When the lines of the fingers and thumb in each hand are roughly parallel (but not held straight, simply curving and arched naturally) as we hold our flutes, this eliminates a lot of extra contorting and tightening of the fingers. These two fundamental ideas should help you find a hand position that feels, looks, and ‘sounds’ better! “My sound is fuzzy/thin/airy.” Developing good tone is crucial since a clear, rich, and flexible sound allows us to have a wide range of tone color for expression. Most flute students try to manipulate tone quality by making changes to their embouchure. While the embouchure is undoubtedly important, sometimes we can become preoccupied with it and forget that the sound depends on the quality of the whole body. When the body is free and open, there’s more room for the sound to resonate through us, which is infinitely better than a sound that is produced in the throat, cut off from the rest of the body by excessive tension and manipulated by too many changes in the embouchure. As you learn to relax your body, your embouchure will naturally respond to make the changes needed to facilitate a change in color, dynamic, or range. To try this out, play a long tone and see if you can imagine the sound traveling all the way through your body. Mentally scan your body to see if there is muscular gripping anywhere in the body that is blocking the passage of the sound. After all, sound is vibration, and vibration needs space to occur. With these ideas, your practice will be easier and more enjoyable! Nadia B. teaches flute and piano in New York, NY, as well as through online lessons. She  acted as principal flutist of the orchestra and wind ensemble at  California State University, Sacramento, and then went on to receive her degree in Music Performance from New York University.  Learn more about Nadia here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Andrew Allio

The Various Options for Learning Arabic

The Various Options for Learning Arabic What Are the Different Ways of Learning Arabic? ChaptersHow to Learn Arabic for Children?Arabic for Beginners: How to Learn Arabic on your OwnHow to Learn Arabic in a Hurry!How to Learn the Arabic of the QuranHow to Learn Arabic Quickly?Educational Games for Learning the Arabic LanguageArabic is a rich and diverse language that is an official language in 26 countries, and is spoken by almost 300 million native speakers worldwide.It is true, however, that for English native speakers, Arabic is substantially more difficult to learn than the European languages of Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or French.But if you are determined and motivated, there is no reason why you can't succeed in learning it!In slightly confusing fashion, Arabic has different written and spoken forms, and the spoken forms differ yet still across the various Arabic speaking countries of the Middle East and North Africa.Any Arabic language course taught in the western world will more than likely be in one of the written forms of Modern Standard Arabic, or Classic al Arabic. Don't worry, these two are often used interchangeable by native speakers as there is very little difference between them.Here's a Superprof guide to learning classical Arabic at any age.If you agree with this principle, which is quite dear to several teachers, then you will readily admit that learning Arabic through educational games can be amazing! For students of any age of course.But how can one get started?Where and with whom?Where can you buy these games?You will not be surprised to read that many of these fun ways to learn Arabic can be found on the internet:With websites:  www.earabiclearning.com, www.hello-world.com, www.learn-quran-kids.comBut also apps: Arabic Nemo is an excellent example.Finally, for those who would like the learning experience to be a family experience, why not try a video game like Jawab Speed?

AJ Tutorings ACT prep hybrid program

AJ Tutorings ACT prep hybrid program As the March SAT approaches this weekend, its time to start thinking about your students next steps with standardized testing.  Like the SAT, the ACT is accepted by all colleges and may be a good option for your student.  If youre interested in learning more about the ACT, read on!SAT vs. ACT: how do they differ?ACT questions are generally more straightforward, while SAT questions involve deeper critical thinkingThe ACT has a science section, unlike the SATThe SAT tests more vocabularyThe SAT is split up into more sectionsThe ACT is a faster-paced testMath on the SAT covers algebra and geometry, while math on the ACT also includes basic trigonometryWhile its often true that students who enjoy puzzles and logic games prefer the SAT and literal thinkers prefer the ACT, it can be hard to predict which test will be a better fit.We recommend that students take both the SAT and ACT, since both tests are accepted equally by colleges. Students are always welcome to take a diagnostic ACT at AJ Tutorings offices on Saturdays. Well then score the test and compare it to your students SAT scores to determine which test might be a better fit. If the scores are similar, students should plan on sitting for both tests in the spring of junior year.The ACT is offered on two Saturdays in spring 2014: April 12 and June 14. To register for the ACT, please consult the ACTs website.We know that preparing for standardized tests can involve a significant investment of time and money. With that in mind, we created our shorter ACT hybrid program.Primarily intended for students who have already completed AJ Tutorings full SAT program, the ACT hybrid program is shorter (3-4 sessions) and focuses on the differences between the two tests. Our ACT hybrid program emphasizes the faster pace of the ACT, as well as the ACT science section and the different format of the English section. Each student who completes the ACT hybrid program will take at least two full-length ACT exams, either at home or proctored at our office.AJ Tutoring also offers a comprehensive 8-9 session ACT program for those students who would prefer more comprehensive instruction and a greater number of practice tests.Many students who take the January or March SAT go on to take the ACT in April, and students who take the May SAT often take the June ACT.  With 5 or more weeks between the two tests, there is plenty of time for students to prepare for the ACT and maximize their chances of success on both tests!