Easy Tips For Learning to Speak English Online

Easy Tips For Learning to Speak English OnlineThere are many simple English learning online programs that can really help you learn the language. You may want to learn to speak English, but do not want to spend hours in class or spend a lot of money on a class or private tutor. Then here are some tips on how to get started.The first step is to be informed and to ask questions. The best way to learn is to find out how much your going to spend and how long it will take to get you where you want to go. If you can find out the answer to one question and have it answered you have done your homework. If not, do not worry.Once you have a clue of what level of the English, you are going to be learning you can get started. There are many websites with English learning software and learning aids on the Internet. These are easy to use and will help you learn the language quickly. If you use these simple English learning online programs you will have a better chance of making progress and gettin g comfortable speaking the language.Another great way to learn to speak English is through an audio program that you download. This will help you remember the words you have learned so you can use them when you are ready to speak. When you are just starting to learn the language a software program like this can be extremely helpful. However, it is not necessary.Another method of learning to speak the language online is through a text-based program. These are usually free and come with audio files that can help you learn the language fast. If you use one of these programs for a while you will get a feel for what words to use and a good feel for the way you would say the word. You can always pick up the material again when you get the urge to use it.Using a software program to learn to speak is the easiest way, but if you do not want to buy a program then it is possible to learn the language by learning the words by heart. This can be a great way to practice your new language as you w ill know the correct way to pronounce the words. It is also a great way to practice your writing skills.There are many ways to learn to speak the language and most of them are very simple and affordable. If you are thinking about taking a trip to a foreign country you may be wondering what you need to know about the language. Then here are some great tips on how to use simple English learning online to learn and master the language.

How is Japanese Food Adapted Around the World

How is Japanese Food Adapted Around the World Do People Eat Real Japanese Food Outside of Japan? ChaptersJapanese Recipes: to Salt or not to Salt?Traditional Japanese Food... in Giant PortionsJapanese Cuisine: Let There Be Meat!It is quite common for people in lands other than Japan to proclaim a deep and abiding love for Japanese food.From the rituals of preparation to the presentation of dishes and the freshness of the ingredients, Japanese cuisine seems to earn much higher marks than, say, your favourite hamburger joint â€" no matter how high-end it is.Would you be surprised to find that what you have been eating and raving about this whole time merely capitalises on the idea of Japanese cuisine without wholly representing it?It’s not a matter of deceit, really. Those restaurateurs don’t have an eye on your wallet while providing thin slices of fish and small bowls of rice.However, they do have to obey the food safety laws of whichever country they operate in, which means that some aspects of authentic Japanese cuisine can only be experienced in Japan... and maybe a coupl e of other Asian countries.With the exception of oysters, people in the west generally refrain from eating anything that is still alive. By contrast, in Japan, eating live shrimp, octopus and fish is fairly common.Another sticky point from one food culture to the next is eating offal.With the possible exception of liver and the Scottish signature dish haggis, we in the west are not generally fond of eating animals’ organs or eyeballs but in Japan, fish eyeballs â€" and heads and organs are more than acceptable; they are a part of everyday eating.Of course, with more people advocating for more economical and sustainable eating practices in the west, nose-to-tail consumption of animals is gaining traction...Besides these two factors we just mentioned, how else does Japanese food around the world compare with traditional Japanese food eaten in Japan?our trademark fish’n’chips and even the ketchup we dip those chips in: we Brits live in a salted world. So does the rest of the west ern world.In fact, so overly-salted is our diet that the experts estimate we take in over 2 grams of salt more than is recommended by dietary guideline.Salt, or rather the lack of it is one reason that makes Japanese style eating so appealing to us.Does that mean that the meal you just enjoyed at your fav Japanese restaurant is in keeping with authentic Japanese cooking guidelines?Probably not.Japanese food is generally fairly bland in its purest form. Flavouring comes from fermented concoctions such as soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, cooking sake and miso.Most dishes served to Japanese people in their country are accompanied by condiments that elevate the food's flavour so the average Japanese chef doesn’t see salt as a necessary ingredient in food preparation.On the other hand, some ingredients used in cooking Japanese food have a naturally salty taste.Find some amazing cooking courses anywhere thanks to Superprof.Dashi broth is used extensively in Japanese cuisine to make soups and sauces and to simmer meat. It consists of fish flakes and seaweed; those ingredients combined create the impression of salt without actually using any.So, next time you dine at your fav Japanese eatery, disregard the saltshakers (and pepper shakers, too!) in favour of letting the natural flavours shine through.Get a start on planing your Japan trip: learn all about the various regional cuisines...A typical Japanese meal sees individual servings of bowls that are not full Image by Hirokazu Touwaku from PixabayTraditional Japanese Food... in Giant PortionsJapanese dishes run toward the small: small bowls, small plates and small cups for sake. Even Japanese rice dishes â€" donburi tend to be served in smaller portions than what westerners are used to.By contrast, portion size in the west... let’s be kind: would be enough for two meals. And that’s just the quantity of the food. If we’re talking calories, some meals represent an entire day’s recommended calorie intake!Wait a minu te, are we still talking about Japanese food?Indeed, we are. We’ll discuss ingredients in our next segment. Back to portion sizes, now.A typical Japanese meal served in a restaurant in Japan generally consists of a bowl of rice, three sides and miso soup of some sort.Those sides generally consist of something in season â€" the Japanese are big on seasonal availability of foods.What westerners are big on is having enough food to fill their bowls.Not that we’re greedy or anything but we tend to want the best value for our money â€" that makes good economic sense.Sing up for the best cooking classes London on Superprof.Unfortunately, that mindset has changed our relationship with food: the experience of dining matters less than the material value derived from it.That is another way that Japanese dining is fundamentally different than in the west: the quality of the experience is as important (or maybe more important) than the quantity of food consumed.To make that point, let us com pare the caloric content of sushi served in Japan versus what we are served in Japanese restaurants in the west:Tekka Maki, a type of tuna roll: 134 calories per servingTuna roll (western): 290 calories per servingUmekyu roll, made with pickled ume fruit and cucumber: 176 calories per servingDynamite roll, stuffed with prawn tempura and many other ingredients: 310 calories per servingNatto roll, made with fermented soybeans: 191 calories per servingSpider roll, made with breaded crab and avocado, daikon sprouts or cucumber: 400 calories per servingAnd then, there is the California roll; what most sushi lovers in the west consume, which differs vastly from the sushi that would be eaten in Japan.For one, it is rolled ‘inside out’, meaning the nori (seaweed) is concealed by the rice. This is done to appeal more to western senses.Additionally, the roll may be topped with other ingredients, such as salmon roe, and coated in roasted sesame seeds or in tabiko â€" what amounts to fish e ggs mixed with corn syrup and food colouring.That’s what that crunchy orange stuff on the outside of your sushi is.The second takeoff from Japanese sushi rolls is that it is stuffed with multiple ingredients; some may feature a condiment such as mayonnaise or wasabi.And they definitely feature ingredients that are not seasonal.One essential characteristic of authentic Japanese cuisine is that it relies heavily on fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally; something that we are only now really starting to take into account in our food choices.Join the discussion: what is traditional Japanese food?You may have beef in your ramen bowl but you are not likely to find western-sized steaks served in Japan Image by takedahrs from PixabayJapanese Cuisine: Let There Be Meat!Where meat lovers in the west are concerned, perhaps nothing could rank higher than a Japanese steakhouse.A typical menu would include several cuts of beef, all prepared differently â€" grilled, braised or fried, and l iberally sprinkled with Japanese words: teriyaki, okonomiyaki, soba, udon...We’ll talk about noodles in a mo; let’s talk about meat eating in Japan.Those fabled hibachi restaurants, so common in our corner of the world, are considered high-end in Japan; an exquisite dining experience that is not available everywhere.Even in Kobe, home to the world’s most expensive beef, you would be hard-pressed to find a western-sized portion of beef; the best sampling of Kobe beef one can hope for is thin slices on a skewer, sold be a certified vendor... and they are rather dear.That’s not to say that there are no beef dishes to be had in Japan: beef sukiyaki is widely available, as is hot pot with beef.Also learn all about Japanese food specialities...Likewise chicken: those plump pieces of white-meat chicken simmered in sweet teriyaki sauce is purely a western invention. Ditto the chicken stir-fry.You would not be likely to find any chicken on a restaurant menu anywhere in Japan - save f or maybe chicken katsu. Depending on where you are in Japan, the closest you might come to finding commercially prepared poultry might be from a street food vendor.These cuts tend to be a fairly equal balance of flesh and fat or gristle.The exception to that would be the chicken sashimi found in the Kyushu region: like the typical fish sashimi, this dish consists of thin, raw strips of chicken meat as well as chicken hearts. It’s not for the faint-hearted!Chicken is sold in food stores and generally cooked for holiday celebrations; true to Japanese ethos, the entire animal is consumed, except for the bones.What about noodles? They are very popular in Japan and served in a variety of ways... quite unlike the way they are served in the west.In Japan, Soba noodles are typically made of 85% buckwheat. In the west, we tend to prefer egg noodles, so most of our Japanese restaurants use that type of noodle in the place of authentic Soba noodles.It is more common for them to use Udon nood les; those are 100% wheat.In the restaurants we're familiar with, unless one orders a vegetarian noodle dish, those concoctions tend to involve some sort of meat; usually a substantial amount.By contrast, soba and udon noodles in Japan are seldom served with any meat; if there is any, it might be a thin slice of kamaboko (a processed fish product) or tempura soba, which features a large shrimp.Should you have the pleasure of touring in Japan, you might be quite surprised at the food typically on offer: sushi and sashimi, plain white rice, fresh seasonal vegetables â€" all served in such a way as to be visually appealing.Even the mochi you might order for dessert will be cute and appealing!However, you should be prepared for a completely different taste sensation than you’re used to... and, perhaps, way more raw fish than you ever expected to eat.Would you like to try authentic Japanese food? Try these top recipes...

English Phrases Related to Relocation ?? - Learn English with Harry

English Phrases Related to Relocation ?? - Learn English with Harry Many of you I am sure have or will at some time in the future relocate to an English speaking  country. Here is my experience with some English phrases related to relocation.Moving home is a very stressful  (worrying) time and is the top 4 list of the most stressful  (comparative format of stressful) life experiences. I believe that when you relocate to another country  then that stress is multiplied by a factor of 2 or 3  (two or three times greater). English Phrases Related to Relocation I recently relocated within Europe but to a different country. The idea of a move  (relocation) is  always exciting and a bit of an adventure. However, when you actually do it and try to organise  everything to fall into place  (to happen at the same time) it can be extremely tricky  (difficult) as  problems you did not envisage  (think about) arise and knock you off track  (delay or prevent you  from completing your task).Usually, you need to have an apartment selected  (chosen) before you arrive unless you are going to  spend some time living out of a suitcase  (literally all your clothes in a suitcase in a hotel room). You  need to locate an apartment but it is impossible without the help of a real estate agent  (realtor,  a person who sells and rents out apartments and houses)  who knows the market in the city you are moving to.  Then you have to, as happened with me, register with the local authorities but to do that you need a permanent address. So it is a bit of a  chicken and egg situation! (What came first the chicken or the egg? What do you do first?) so should  you register first or rent? Then you need to organise utilities  (phone, internet, water, electricity and  heating). English Vocabulary related to Relocation - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: These are all achievable  (can be done) assuming there is no language issues. There was of course in  my situation as I did not speak the local language. Luckily I discovered  (found) a specialist who  assisted poor people like me and offered to bring me around  (introduce me to) the appropriate  services that I needed. This of course cost me a fee but it was invaluable  (very useful).Of course, in the modern world of a cashless society  (credit and debit cards only) you also need to  have a local bank account so that rent payments and utility bills can be set up  (arranged) as direct  debits  on your account (payments that are deducted monthly from your account).It always works out well in the end  (eventually) and you can start to enjoy your new surroundings.Here are some other English phrases related to relocation:To up sticks   to pack everything you have and move somewhere newPastures new   like a horse when it finishes eating the grass around him will move on. So when we  move on we go to pastures new.Greener pastures   similar to pastures new. To move on to something better.Home is where the heart is   houses and flats are made of bricks. The real home is where your heart  is.

Diagnostic Imaging Glossary

Diagnostic Imaging Glossary Diagnostic Imaging Glossary in PDF formatDownload Listening resources Radiologyinfo.orgA Day in the Life of a Radiological Technician Reading resources Radiologic and MRI TechnologistsRadiology Technician: A Day in the Life Grammar Checker Check  your grammar here. Vocabulary Activities Drag and Drop Vocabulary Matching ExerciseDrag and Drop French-English Vocabulary Matching Exercise Diagnostic Imaging Glossary allergic reaction The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic individual to a substance. anaphylactic shock A sudden, severe allergic reaction characterized by a sharp drop in blood pressure, urticaria, and breathing difficulties that is caused by exposure to a foreign substance. anatomical landmarks An anatomical structure used as a point of orientation in locating other structures. angiography An examination by X-ray of blood or lymph vessels, carried out after introduction of a radiopaque substance, highlighting the presence and extent of obstruction to the vessel, if any. anode The positively charged electrode by which the electrons leave a device. artery The muscular-walled tube forming part of the circulation system that conveys blood from the heart to all parts of the body. aseptic Free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms. benign Not cancerous. biopsy The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes. bladder A membranous sac for temporary retention of urine. bone The dense, semi-rigid, porous, calcified connective tissue forming the major portion of the skeleton of most vertebrates. brain The portion of the vertebrate central nervous system that is enclosed within the cranium, continuous with the spinal cord, and composed of gray matter breast feed Feed a baby from a mother’s breast. bruise An injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels. cancellous bone Another name for trabecular bone or spongy bone. catheter A thin tube that can be inserted in the body to treat diseases or perform a surgical procedure. cathode The negatively charged electrode by which electrons enter an electrical device central ray The central portion of the primary beam of radiation. cervical collar A neck brace used to support a patient’s neck and head. colonoscopy Visual examination of the colon from the cecum to the rectum. coronarography An exam requiring the puncture of an artery in order to introduce a hose through which a product impervious to X-rays will be injected, directly into the coronary arteries. compensating filter A device, such as a wedge of aluminum, clay, or plastic that is placed over a body area during radiography to compensate for differences in radiopacity. computed tomography A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis. contrast medium A radiopaque substance used in radiography to permit visualization of internal body structures. cortical bone Another name for compact bone. delivery The process of giving birth. diagnosis The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon. diagnostic radiography The examination of internal organs, bones, cavities and foreign objects; includes cardiovascular imaging and interventional radiography. diaphysis The shaft or central part of a long bone. disease A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury. drug Substance which may have medicinal, intoxicating, performance enhancing or other effects when taken electromagnetic radiation It’s a form of radiant energy, propagating through space via electromagnetic waves and/or particles called photons enema A procedure in which a liquid is injected into the rectum to introduce drugs or to permit X-ray imaging. epiphysis The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft. examination table A table used to support patients during medical examinations. false positive A test result that shows a disease is present when it is not. fast To abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink. fluoroscopy A technique where a fluorescent screen or image intensifying tube is connected to a closed-circuit television system to image internal structures of the body. fracture A complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) A neuro-imaging procedure using that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow. gamma camera A device used to image gamma radiation emitting radioisotopes. gonadal shielding A specially designed contact or shadow shield used to protect the gonadal area of a patient from the primary radiation beam during radiographic procedures. heart A vital organ that functions as a pump, providing a continuous circulation of blood through the body. image intensifier An imaging component which converts x-rays into a visible image. infectious disease Disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. inject To introduce (a drug or vaccine, for example) into a body part interventional radiology A medical sub-specialty of radiology which utilizes minimally-invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system. intravenous tubing Plastic conduit used to administer various fluids to patients through a needle inserted into one of the patient’s veins. ionizing radiation A radiation composed of particles that individually carry enough kinetic energy to liberate an electron from an atom or molecule, ionizing it. kidney A pair of organs that are found on either side of the spine, just below the rib cage in the back. laxative A medicine or agent for relieving constipation. lead apron Lead shielding refers to the use of lead as a form of radiation protection to shield people or objects from radiation so as to reduce the effective dose. liver An important organ in the body , located under the ribs in the right upper part of the abdomen. lumbar puncture Insertion of a needle into the arachnoid membrane of the spinal cord, in the lumbar region. lung Each of the pair of organs situated within the rib cage, consisting of elastic sacs with branching passages into which air is drawn, so that oxygen can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide be removed. magnetic field A region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) A non-invasive medical diagnostic technique that uses high-frequency radio-waves and a strong magnetic field to see inside body tissues. malignant Of a tumor, tending to invade normal tissue or to recur after removal; cancerous. mammography Uses low dose x-ray systems to produce images of the human breasts medical contraindication A symptom or condition that makes a particular treatment or procedure impossible. medical file, medical record A chronological written account of a patient’s examination and treatment that includes the patient’s medical history and complaints medical imaging The technique and process used to create images of the human body for clinical purposes or medical science. medicine An agent, such as a drug, used to treat disease or injury. needle A very thin, pointed steel tube that is pushed through the skin so that something (such as a drug) can be put into your body or so that blood or other fluids can be taken from it. nodule A small lump, swelling, or collection of tissue. Nuclear Medicine A medical specialty involving the application of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. nurse A person who is trained to care for sick or injured people and who usually works in a hospital or doctor’s office. obstetrician A doctor specializing in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the recuperative period following delivery. orderly An attendant in a hospital responsible for the nonmedical care of patients and the maintenance of order and cleanliness. operating room The room in which surgery takes place at a hospital. pad A thin, cushion like mass of soft material used to fill, to give shape, or to protect against jarring, scraping, or other injury Pathology The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes. photoelectric effect The observation that many metals emit electrons when light shines upon them. pregnant Carrying a fetus or fetuses within the womb. prescription An instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment. prosthesis An artificial body part, such as a leg, a heart, or a breast implant. pulse To take the pulse of the heart of someone, at his wrist. radiation It’s a process in which electromagnetic waves (EMR) travel through a vacuum or through matter-containing media; the existence of a media to propagate the waves is not required. radio wave A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum longer than infrared light. radioactive The process by which an unstable atom emits radiation. radioactive dye A dye which gives off a small amount of radiation and used in some types of scan. radiological file A chronological account of all the radiological images that the patient did. radiologist A medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease. radiographer A person trainer to operate a scanner and who looks after patients during their appointment. radiolucent cushion Almost entirely transparent to radiation; almost entirely invisible in x-ray photographs and under fluoroscopy. Radio-pharmacology The study and preparation of radioactive pharmaceuticals. radioprotection Protection against harmful effects of radiation. radioscopy Examination of the inner structure of optically opaque objects by x-rays or other penetrating radiation; radiology. radiotherapy A therapy that uses radiation to shrink, and sometimes eradicate, cancerous cells/growths in and on the body. raise To move to a higher position; elevate. restraints An instrument or a means of restraining the patient to prevent movement move. resolution The degree of detail visible in a photographic or computer image. sedative A drug taken for its calming or sleep-inducing effect. skeleton An internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant. skull A framework of bone or cartilage enclosing the brain of a vertebrate; the skeleton of a person’s or animal’s head. sonogram An image of a body organ or fetus created with reflected high-frequency sound waves. sonography An imaging procedure using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ; commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs. spleen A large, highly vascular lymphoid organ, lying in the human body to the left of the stomach below the diaphragm, serving to store blood, disintegrate old blood. stenosis The abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body. sterile field A specified area, such as within a tray or on a sterile towel, that is considered free of microorganisms. stretcher A litter, usually of canvas stretched over a frame, used to transport the sick, wounded, or dead. stretcher-bearer A person who helps to carry a stretcher, esp in wartime. swallow To cause food or drink to pass through the mouth and throat into the stomach. swelling An abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid. syringe A medical instrument used to inject fluids into the body or draw them from it. thorax The area of the body that is located between the abdomen and the neck. thyroid A gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and the rate at which food is converted into energy. tumor A swelling of a part of the body, generally without inflammation, caused by an abnormal growth of tissue, whether benign or malignant. ultrasonography A technique using echoes of ultrasound pulses to delineate objects or areas of different density in the body. ultrasound An oscillating sound pressure wave with a frequency greater than the upper limit of the human hearing range. urinary bladder A membranous sac for temporary retention of urine. urinate To excrete or void urine. urography An X-ray technique for producing an image of the renal pelvis and urinary tract by the introduction of a radiopaque fluid. vein A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart. vertebral column The series of articulated vertebrae, separated by intervertebral disks and held together by muscles and tendons, that extends from the cranium to the coccyx visible spectrum The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye. waiting room A part of a building where people sit or stand until the event they are waiting for occurs wheelchair A device used for mobility by people for whom walking is difficult or impossible, due to illnes or disability. x-ray A form of electromagnetic radiation, similar to light but of shorter wavelength and capable of penetrating solids and of ionizing gases x-ray computed tomography A technology that uses computer-processed x-rays to produce tomographic images in virtual slices of specific areas of the scanned object, allowing the user to see what is inside it without cutting it open. 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Math Is Fun In NYC

Math Tutor And Math Help/ Math Is Fun In NYC To be a math tutor is, really, to be an interpreter. At the essence of math tutoring is the need to expose a student to their own, most comfortable method for interpreting a problem. Math tutors aren’t there to tell a student how to do a problem, but we serve to reveal to the student a variety of problem solving methods and allow them to settle into that which is easiest for them. Math games then help a student to become fluent in their method and try to convince each student, with varying results, that math is fun. For me, when I think of math help, I am trying to figure out how I can teach students to help themselves because, on tests and in the real world when math comes into play, students will be, often, on their own applying the math skills they’ve learned. Math games for kids and other fun math games may make mathematics seem like something that isn’t applicable outside of a game or test or classroom, which is why I try to motivate students about math by exposing them to its real world applications. I also make sure that students take away from my lessons the fact that math answers aren’t the most important part of a problem. Online math courses, in school math courses, math tutors, anyone who has a proper understanding of mathematics realizes that it is the process of problem solving that is the key takeaway from any math equation. In order to encourage an understanding of the importance of process, I stress above all else that students show their work when solving math problems. Even when students are using math software to augment their learning, I urge them to show their work on paper. When playing a math game, they need to show their work. Kids math games are beneficial to learning but not if they detract from the work showing habits that are the foundation of any good mathematician. My approach as a math tutor is to use math websites to solve math problems as well as traditional math on paper worksheets for math practice. Math for kids, I think, must be able to exist on both electronic and paper platforms as the realities of the world in which students will apply their math mandates flexibility and fluency in both mediums of math. Be it 8th grade math or kindergarten math, I want all students to be able to master math and learn math from all of its angles, including its electronic one. Therefore, fun math games for kids are a valuable part of the math tutoring experience that I provide. To help with math, my first step is always getting to know the student. Math homework help may seem to be straightforward, but the truth is that each of us learn in different ways, so, to be a good math helper, I not only help students find what methods work best for them I also find the best way for explaining mathematics to each student based on their particular style of learning. A math teacher cannot always cater their lesson to everyone, and so some students may feel left out or confused because the concepts are being explained in a way that is contrary to how they are comfortable learning. Math homework however is given out with the expectation that all students will have relatively equal understandings of a lecture, but this is almost certainly not the case for many students in a class. When students feel left behind in this way, the concept of fun math begins to sound like a complete impossibility, and students may stop asking math questions as they fear that they are too far behind or are afraid of sounding stupid or have given up on math. One of my roles as a math tutor is to teach students like this that a given math class’ math wizard is only the student who learns in the same way that the teacher teaches. When I explain math to a student in a way that makes sense to them, they will learn that they too can be a great and mighty math wizard.

Why You Need to Study for College Placement Exams

Why You Need to Study for College Placement Exams Tips from an Anaheim College Admissions Consultant: Studying for College Placement Exams Tips from an Anaheim College Admissions Consultant: Studying for College Placement Exams Many colleges and community colleges require or offer placement exams for incoming freshman. These tests are often taken before the year starts (often online) or at the very beginning of your first semester. So, if you are getting ready to start college, you might be expecting to take these tests very soon and should be prepared book your private Anaheim college admissions consultant today. Placement exams are tests that help a school determine which level class you should start in for subjects that have a mostly linear progression. Typically, this is for reading, writing, math, and a foreign language. These are also the most common class types for schools to require you to complete (regardless of your major). After looking at your results, your school will decide which class you belong in based on what you already know and what you dont. Based on their assessment, you could be placed in a remedial class, honors or advanced class, or anywhere in between. Most students take their placement exams with little to no preparation. After all, the tests are just supposed to evaluate what you already know, so youre not really supposed to study for them, right? Wrong. Doing this could potentially lead you to extra classes or even extra years required for you to earn your degree. All accredited colleges and community colleges require you to demonstrate post-secondary level knowledge in verbal and analytical skills. Usually, this means the completion of at least a certain level or mathematics, reading, and writing. Many liberal arts schools also have a foreign language requirement. Of course, there are other requirements each individual school will have to earn a degree, but these are the ones that most often have placement exams. This means that if you bomb a placement test, you will be placed into a lower level class. Some misguided students have even been known to do poorly on placement exams on purpose in order to get an easier class for an easier ‘A. This does not mean you will just be able to take an easier class, fulfill the requirement, and move on. It means you will have to take an easier class, then the next class in the progression. And then the next one, and the next one (depending on how badly you did). You do not want this. Not only is it more classes and potentially a higher cost, but it can also hold you back if you need those classes as prerequisites. Many physical science classes need you to have reached a certain level of math first, and many social science classes require a certain level in reading and writing first â€" doing poorly on the placement tests could prevent you from taking your major classes. This also takes more time, which cannot be understated. If you have three math class requirements instead of just one, you are looking at potentially an entire extra year of math than you could have had. English requirement can be even more taxing as they tend to require more essays, readings, and papers that will take up your time regardless of how easy you might find the class. This can be avoided with studying. Most schools with placement exams also give study materials or guidelines to show you what you can expect on the tests themselves. You should study whatever material they give you to do as well as you can. It is easier to cram and study for a test for a few weeks to skip a class than it is to add extra work to your schedule or an extra semester to your degree. If you arent confident in your ability to study and make practice tests for yourself, or if your school doesnt provide much information on what will be on the test, you should consider seeking private tutoring. An experienced Anaheim tutor will be able to tell you what to expect, can evaluate how well you are able to do, and can make practice problems and tests for you to prepare. You might be able to place better than you expected, and can save valuable time, money, and work. Study for your placement exams. 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.

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Ask a Nerd! Community College by TutorNerds Ask a Nerd! Question: Is it a bad idea to attend a community college and then transfer to a 4-year university? Should I go straight to a 4-year university? Brief: There is not a simple yes or no answer to this question. Where you should attend college is based on what your personal educational and career goals are. Answer Many students in California chose to attend a community college before going to a 4-year university. In my opinion, as an Orange County college admissions consultant, It is not good or bad to attend a community or junior college before a 4-year; it depends on what you want as a student. Top 3 reasons students attend a community college and then transfer to a university. Money! Attending the University of California, for example, will set you (or your parents) back around $15,000 a year and that’s assuming that you live at home, eat for free at mom and dad’s kitchen and don’t buy any text books. Let’s be realistic and bump it up to around $18,000 per year or a grand total of $72,000. Attending SOCCCD (South Orange County Community College District), which consists of Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College, costs about $60 per unit. (12-15 units is considered full-time.) You’re looking at about $3,600 for two years of education, add in books etc and you’re spending about $4,500 instead of $36,000. $4,500 is a realistic number for a person who is working their way through college or who is not able to face the amount of student loan debt that they would accumulate. Work. Many students pay their way through college, which means that they need to be part time students and work part time or they need a really flexible school schedule so that they can make earning money a priority. High School Transcripts. Many students didn’t get into the college of their choice (or any college) due to lower than average SAT scores, lack of AP classes, an unoriginal entrance essay, grades or other factors. Community college is a great opportunity to raise those grades and transfer to either the University of California or California State University. Students who attend a community college can absolutely get a great education and transfer to a fabulous university (READ: How Should I Start My College Essays). Although there are some advantages to starting at a 4-year (assuming money is not an issue). Students who attend a 4-year from the beginning are essentially forced to get it together and make the adjustment to university life within one to two quarters (or semesters). Students are allowed to be on academic probation (a GA below 2.0) for one, and only one, term. After that, they are done. 4-year students must take college life seriously. This reality pushes many students to make their very best effort and not waste time on non-academic distractions. 4-years also offer excellent research opportunities to undergraduates who maintain a high GPA (usually 3.5 or above) (READ: 8 Reasons Applicants Fail to Get Into the College of Their Choice). Students who do decide to attend a community college should look out for a few pitfalls. The “7-year Plan”. Many community college students have every intention of transferring after two years but end up spending up to seven years as an underclassman. This can be a very bad thing and most students on this ‘plan’ eventually drop out. Lack of commitment. Some community college students don’t feel the pressure to do well and end up with grades that are not transferable (shoot for a 3.0 to a 3.5 minimum in order to transfer). Not planning ahead. Community colleges offer many classes that suit the community, such as yoga and website design. As a traditional student, these classes may or may not transfer to a program at a 4-year. Check with a career or transfer counselor at your local community college to make sure that you are taking the classes that you need, and only the classes that you need. Bottom Line: You can get a great education as a transfer student or as a traditional student; commitment, dedication and persistence are key. Have a question for one of our nerds? Tweet it to us @TutorNerds. Give yourself the TutorNerds advantage by checking back often for the latest in our “Ask a Nerd” series. 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 post about. Applying to college this year? Don’t go it alone. As college becomes harder and harder to get into, it’s crucial you take the admissions process seriously. Let our Orange County college admissions consultants get you into your dream university. Our experienced consultants have a 97% success rate!