10 Great Books for Learning Chinese

10 Great Books for Learning Chinese Chinese Books that Are Almost Better than Chinese Lessons Chapters The Range of Books for Learning Mandarin Chinese??????| Integrated Chinese Chinese for Dummies ??????? | New Practical Chinese Reader Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar (Modern Grammars) 500 Common Chinese Idioms Niubi!: The Real Chinese You Were Never Taught in School?????? | Chinese Made Easier Easy Peasy Chinese: Mandarin Chinese for Beginners Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary (Oxford Dictionaries) Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook DictionaryWhile the digital seems to have the wind in its sail, it’s taking a little longer for it to find its way into education.  In fact, there are still echoes of “turn to page 44” in modern foreign language Mandarin lessons where students complete exercises out of printed textbooks rather than on iPads or digital whiteboards.While the “early adopters” have completely embraced digital technologies, older methods are still proving themselves to be just as effective as they’ve always been when it comes to teaching the Chinese languag e.If you're looking to take Chinese lessons, there’s still a plethora of books that can be used by beginners and intermediate or advanced students.In this article, Superprof is going to look at a few books that you should consider buying when you learn Chinese. Since some of these books books can help you to speak Chinese, some focus on traditional Chinese characters and writing, and some are full of useful for anyone looking to move to Mainland China or Taiwan, there should be at least one title in this list that you find useful.Integrated Chinese (3rd Edition)  is a textbook written by Yuehua Liu and published by Cheng Tsui. This book is highly recommended by Chinese professors and students alike and while it's probably a bit dry for some learners, it does have almost everything you’ll want to know about Chinese.Learning to read and write in Chinese is far from as easy as ABC. (Source: pixabay.com)The book is highly rated on Amazon (between 3.5 and 5 stars, depending on the v ersion) and is available in paperback for less than £20.  Unfortunately, if you’re wanting to do the audio exercises, you’re going to have to pay extra for the CD or audio which  can set you back around £40, too. Ouch!With all that said, this is a resource that you’ll be able to keep referring back to every time you need to refresh the basics. It’s perfect for students just starting out in Chinese, getting used to Chinese characters, how they’re written, and how to use them, and anyone preparing to stay in China (or any other Chinese-speaking country) for an extended period of time who needs to familiarise themselves with the basics of the language. Chinese for DummiesNever underestimate the “Dummies” series of books. The version on learning Mandarin Chinese by Wendy Abraham is worth picking up and is available on Amazon for less than £20 (and for only a couple of quid if you’re happy to buy a used copy!). Aimed at absolute beginners, the book can teach you how to have everyday conversations, get to grips with the tones used in Chinese, and get around in China.Putting together words in Chinese will take you longer than it did in English. (Source: pixabay.com)Furthermore, the accompanying CD can help you listen to actual Chinese being spoken by native speakers and help you to train your ear to the tones. It's great for anyone getting ready to go to China as it covers all the basics that you’ll need from the second you get off the plane.Additionally, it also covers customs and taboos, meaning that you’ll not make any embarrassing errors and nor will you offend anyone when you go to China.You should also consider buying the book of Chinese expressions for dummies. ??????? | New Practical Chinese ReaderThis book is a useful Chinese course.  However, don’t forget to buy the workbook as well so that you can actually practice your Chinese. While there isn’t much difference between the first and second editions in terms of content, the secon d edition has changed the layout slightly.You’ll be able to get both the textbook and workbook for under £30 and for even cheaper if you look around for used versions of the textbook Obviously, don’t buy a used version of the workbook as you’ll not be able to use it! Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar (Modern Grammars)This book  written by Claudia Ross and published by Routledge might end up being your Chinese grammar bible. It’s an invaluable resource that covers every single aspect and element of Chinese grammar as well as the inevitable exceptions to the rules that can sometimes have you tearing your hair out.  This book is better than your average grammar textbook and at around £20 new, you can’t afford not to pick up a copy to add to your Chinese library.This book is one of the better resources for students who’ve just started learning Chinese. It focuses on using Chinese rather than studying it academically and will get you conversing in Chinese more quickly than so me of the other textbooks in this list.At under £20, it’s also cheaper than some of the textbooks in this list. If your goal is to get some Chinese under your belt before travelling to a Chinese-speaking country, this is probably the book you want on your shelf.There are also several other books in the series so once you’ve finished with this one, you can move onto the next and keep improving your Chinese. However, the later books are very advanced and may be indecipherable without the assistance of a private tutor to help explain them.You may also find help with these recommended apps... Easy Peasy Chinese: Mandarin Chinese for BeginnersThis is one of the best sellers on Amazon  and a highly-recommended resource for beginners. The book comes with a CD so that you can also listen to Chinese being spoken. Costing around £5, this is also one of the cheapest books on the list (which might explain why it sells so well) and to get the most out of the series, you’re probably going to have to invest in the workbook, too.  That said, the workbook is also very cheap and you can easily get both books for under £20.If you’re travelling to China for a business trip or just on holiday, you should think about getting both of these books and working towards speaking conversational Chinese before you get there.  Make sure you use the CD as well so that you can hear the Chinese pronunciation which is a hugely important aspect to speaking Chinese well. Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary (Oxford Dictionaries)It goes without saying that if you’re learning Chinese, you should probably invest in a dictionary. However, if you’ve just started, don’t waste your money on one of those huge dictionaries as it’s very unlikely you’ll come across half of the words in them as a beginner.Instead, opt for a smaller dictionary like the Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary  which is both easier to carry and easier to look up words in since there’s less pages to scour through. Fu rthermore, you can always bring smaller dictionaries with you when you travel as you can never guarantee that you’ll be able to access Wifi or data when you’re travelling, after all. However, remember that the term “pocket” is used very liberally by those who make dictionaries! Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook DictionaryWhile a dictionary is always useful, if you’re going to China sooner than you can master the basics, having a phrasebook is always a useful investment.  The Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook Dictionary  comes with all the expressions you’ll want to look up during your travels as well as a dictionary to look up specific words.Furthermore, it includes a pronunciation guide so that you don’t end up saying the wrong thing. Don’t forget that Mandarin Chinese uses tones that can drastically change the meaning of words!  The book only costs £4.99 new (and even cheaper second hand) and is one of the most popular options amongst travellers heading to China .You should also check out the best Chinese apps to complement your private Chinese tutorials!If you're living in London, why not look at Superprof's Mandarin lessons London and our tutors offering Chinese in London.Discover also the best tools for learning Chinese...

How to Have a Terrible Band Practice in 10 Easy Steps

How to Have a Terrible Band Practice in 10 Easy Steps Megan L. If youre anything like me, youre always trying to find ways to sharpen your skills as a musician and as a bandmate. Even though you try your best, there are still days when nothing seems to go right.   So I wondered, what would the absolute worst band practice really look like? Guitar teacher Jessica D. shares her nightmare vision of a rehearsal  gone terribly, horribly wrong Step 1: Nothings worse than not knowing if your bandmate will show up for practice, so why not have a lead singer who regularly gets arrested for their  art? Maybe she doubles as a graffiti artist, maybe he protests animal cruelty with a ukulele. Regardless of his or her deal, she’s messing up the band, man! Pro tip: Accept her collect call from prison, duct tape the phone to a mic and play fast: Inmates don’t get a lot of talk time. Step 2: Make sure your dad is musical, always wanted to be in a band, and then set up your practice in his garage. That way he can keep sticking his head in to say things like, “You guys need anything?” and “It’s sounding pretty good in here.” This is the gateway to him working his way over the microphone and finagling a guitar out of your hands so he can play a cover of “Black Cow real quick. Step 3: Alternatively, have a dad who uses the garage as his workshop. He always decides he has to drill a  hole into that piece of wood just as soon as you get the Marshalls fired up. Dad drill: 1. Guitar: 0. Step 4: For a truly disastrous practice, it’s necessary that someone in the band has a cold. There’s always a case of the flu, strep or mono going around. Bonus points if the singer is sick. Step 5: Make sure half your band smokes. Every two  songs the drummer, guitarist, and triangle player will be outside getting their nicotine fix while you’re inside wondering how in holy hot cakes it takes 25 minutes to smoke a cigarette. Step 6. Have a band “Yoko Ono”. Someone in the band must have  a serious girlfriend or boyfriend (probably the bassist). Ask them to bring their “other half” along so they can give unsolicited  advice to the band, break out in a spontaneous fight, or even better, storm out and then the bassist will have to chase after them. Band practice postponed! Step 7. Include your sibling in the band, but be sure  it’s the one you get along with the least. Undermine each other at least a handful of times during practice, leaving the rest of the band scratching their heads and taking multiple cigarette breaks. Taking digs at each other or insulting each other’s technique or ability is fine, but if it can come down to fisticuffs every other practice, you’ll start to get a reputation and you know what they sayâ€"no press is bad press… Step 8. Use this one with caution, for serious pros onlyDevelop a nasty little drug habit. Heroin or cocaine seem to be the rock drug of choice but those are old school, expensive and way too creepy. No, instead, stay modern and show the kids you’re relevant: get into ayahuasca or good old fashioned pain killers, like codeine. Heck, start a trend and get addicted to Advil, but make sure you let everyone know about itgotta keep that press machine churning. Step 9. It’s advised the drummer get a flat tire on their way to practice. Bonus points if it’s a speeding ticket, because when they finally arrive, they’ll demand that everyone has to split the fine with them, which will spark a debate, “I wasn’t driving, why do I have to pay?” / “Because it’s your band, dude,” and the next couple gigs will be spent raising the funds to pay off the fines. Are you having fun yet? Step 10. Crash and burn. This is an easy one. Just play your ax really hard, like you’re Jimmy Hendrix meets Jimmy Page, even if you only know  four  chords, and snap a string. Make it a good one, like an A or a B string, none of this high E string nonsense, so you’ll HAVE to stop band practice and change it. While you do that, your sibling can put you down which will start a fight, the band can go take a cigarette break, the bassist’s girlfriend will run off, the drummer will take a ride to blow off some steam and get another speeding ticket, the jailed singer will call while you’re out and blow their one chance at singing into the phone, and your dad will decide this is the perfect time to try out that new drill bit. At this point at least one band member should quit, meaning you’ll have to find a replacement and that could take weeks. Band practice on hold til further notice! Got a band practice horror story? Tell us all about it in the comments below! Post Author: Jessica D. Jessica D. is a guitar, ukulele, singing, and songwriting instructor in New York, New York. Learn more about Jessica 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

Online Educational Technology Revolution and Its Importance

Online Educational Technology Revolution and Its Importance 0SHARESShare Educational technology is the medium for tutors to deliver content to their students, in distant, direct and face to face. In the process, tutors use mechanism of information technology to deliver educational materials. The educational technology is used in schools, universities, local academic institutions, distance learning, online tutoring and corporate bodies. It is used to develop positive attitudes towards increasing learning skills of the students. Even corporate houses use technology to increase the work skills of the workforce. The investment in educational technology tools, professional development of students, network access and new personalized curriculum are new modern reforms that fulfill the needs of 21st century learners. The need of the present age is to prepare students to function in a 21st century work environment where employees are expected to make connections between new and existing knowledge and collaborate on the projects. The technology used to promote literacy and help struggling learners is the practical approach. Education researchers, professionals, academicians and policy makers are defining a new set of challenges with change in curriculum content. They work together to emphasize novel technology integration and innovation in the entire culture of learning. A few ways of using technology in learning really help students to be organized and disciplined. The education technology traits like planning of study hours, schedule time with an online tutor, the way in which student express their doubts, preparing notes and spreadsheet to keep classroom data more organized prepare students to perform better in future as a professional. Global awareness and collaboration skills have also contributed a lot to enhance the use of technology. Tutoring online has successfully leveraged benefits of online education technologies. Today, lot of academician and online tutors offer various academic help right from K-12 grade to college grade. [starbox id=admin]

Elocution Lessons Near Me in the UK

Elocution Lessons Near Me in the UK The Top Elocution Classes across the UK ChaptersThe Best Elocution Lessons in LondonThe Top Elocution Classes in ScotlandElocution Tutors across EnglandElocution Training in Wales and Northern IrelandTry Superprof for Private Elocution TuitionElocution, these days, means a lot of things. Not all of it is stuffy and vaguely Victorian, in the way that we probably instinctively think of elocution. Rather, it covers the range of everything you might need to speak ‘well’: from accent reduction to standard English pronunciation, from public speaking to presentation skills, from speech therapy to effective communication.And there are many reasons why you might want to go to elocution classes. It’s not just so that you can speak in received pronunciation â€" although there is nothing wrong with that. Feeling as though you speak English well helps you to gain confidence, to be relaxed in conversational contexts, and to feel as though you have nothing to hide.It is a hugely helpful subject to learn and is available to anyone. So, brush aside the preconceptions. If you are interested in pursuing a career in business, drama, or public speaking, some sort of speech training might be really helpful for you.And that’s why we’re here. We’ve drawn up a list of some of the best vocal training classes from across the UK. So, if you are looking for elocution lessons near you, you are in the right place. Let’s take a look.Wondering what is elocution? Find out by following the link! 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) £6 0/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 tutorsThe Best Elocution Lessons in LondonLondoners tend to think that their city is the best on the planet. And, with the endless opportunity it has f or fun, education, and culture, you can see why they might think so.The UK’s capital is, without a doubt, the best place to train in elocution in the country. Whether it is accent training, intonation, or just general spoken English you hope to improve, London is certainly the best place to do it.Let’s look at your options.Train Your Voice with William Harte.William Harte is a voice training school based out of London whose many voice coaches are generally drama school graduates.Whether you are a leader who wants to improve their business communication or a non-native English speaker hoping to pick up a better English accent, these theatre school grads can help.Get in touch with them for a one-to-one lesson â€" or else book into one of their group training workshops.Practise Your Phonetics with London’s Pronunciation Studio.The Pronunciation Studio is an organisation for learners of English as a second language that is based entirely around the phonetic elements of the languag e. So, if you want to learn how to pronounce vowel sounds and consonant sounds correctly with a British accent, this might be the place for you.Elocution isn’t just about reading aloud or training public speakers. At its simplest, it’s about the ways we pronounce words and make ourselves understood. Actors need elocution classes tooLearn Elocution with Ashley Howard.Ashley Howard is based in Leytonstone and he is a qualified voice teacher. He has worked with clients from all parts of the spectrum from business to government to drama â€" and from all over the world too.So, if you are developing your English-speaking skills from scratch, or you are a native speaker who wants to develop one of their communication skills, Ashley Howard may be your man.Attend Articulation Workshops at the City Academy, London.For businesspeople who want to develop their clarity and learn to speak more confidently, City Academy has a course for you â€" run from locations across north London.You’ll be looking at the specificities of diction and enunciation and you’ll be looking at your facial expression too. This is a great opportunity for flexible, group-based elocution training in the heart of London. The Top Elocution Classes in ScotlandYet, it is not only London that has opportunities for speec h and language training. Scotland has a significant number of communication and elocution lessons for those who feel like they are in need.Scotland is a country, however, and we don’t have the space to cover them all. Here are three just to wet your whistle.Talk to Steve from SkillStudio for Voice Coaching in Southern Scotland.The majority of the vocal coaches in Scotland are based in the southern belt â€" where pretty much the majority of everything else is based too. Steve, from a training organisation called SkillStudio, is based there too.He works with all sorts of different people and businesses to improve their presentation skills, media work, and public speaking. And he can help you develop your skills in these fields too.Head to Glasgow’s Kirsty Strain for Vocal Training.Based in Glasgow, Kirsty Strain is a professional actor who has worked with different clients from business and drama to help develop their vocal skills. She works in accent reduction training and foreig n accent and dialect training â€" as well as presentation skills and public speaking.She is your best bet if you are in Glasgow. You’ll be feeling happier about your voice in no time.Try Perth’s Speech Trainer, Ian Brown.Ian Brown is another Scottish vocal coach, working with businesses and actors to help build their vocal range and speaking confidence. Brown, this time, is based in Perth, but can travel over to Dundee and down to Edinburgh and Glasgow.He works with everyone who wants help with their speaking â€" from the best man who needs to practise for a speech to someone facing a scary interview. 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 tutorsElocution Tutors across EnglandA similar variety exists among the elocution coaches spread across England. Trust, however, that you will find what you are looking for, wherever it is you are based.Here, the same disclaimer applies as did above. This is far from an exhaustive list of voice training opportunities in England. There are many many more.Try Phoenix Voice in Manchester.Phoenix Voice is run by Heather Phoenix, a voice coach and acting teacher from Manchester, with over thirty years’ experience. She’s been a professional actor herself, so knows the pressures of the trade, whilst she has been teaching for fifteen years. She knows her stuff.She offers voice coaching for business and personal success, with her speech training incorporating body language, handling nerves, and effective expression too.Check Out the Voice Coaching at the Merseyside Academy of Drama.At the Merseyside Academy of Drama, you can take voice training with an individual tutor or you can do it o nline. They will help you with elocution and presentation skills â€" along with anything else you might need to be an effective communicator or public speaker.MAD runs across the Liverpool area, offering training in communication and drama for anyone who would like to attend. Enrol at the Birmingham School of Elocution for Voice Training.In Birmingham, those interested in taking voice training have the option of the highly professional Birmingham School of Elocution, an institution that has been running for nearly thirty years.They are accredited by three different linguistic organisations and they offer training towards qualifications for children and adults too.Find elocution classes online! Elocution lessons help you do this.Elocution Training in Wales and Northern IrelandAnd let’s not forget Wales and Northern Ireland, the two smallest nations of the United Kingdom. There are of course plenty of opportunities for elocution lessons and vocal training in both â€" and the best available are world class.Again, the same disclaimers apply. There are more opportunities in Wales and Northern Ireland than can fit in this particular article. With a bit of research, you will find lots more besides these ones listed here.Try Louisa Jane’s Voice Training in Cardiff.If you are lucky enough to live in Cardiff and be interested in elocution lessons, get in touch with Louisa Jane. She is a lecturer in voice at the Royal Welsh College of Music Drama and has worked alongside different organisations such as the BBC, the RSC, and the Royal Academy of Music.She can help with all different aspects of your voice training.Head to SD Voice Coach in Belfast.Or, in Belfast, your best bet is to head to SD Voice Coach. Run by Sara Dylan on the east of the city, you’ll be taught how to make your accent or confidence everything you want it to be.Sara offers one-on-one sessions or group training, as well as specialist sessions on how to present yourself to the camera â€" for business or acting purposes.Try Superprof for Private Elocution TuitionIn any location across the UK, there is the opportunity to learn elocution with Superprof, our platform that connects students with tutors from across the world.We have a huge number of different tutors in elocution, offering everything the subject requires â€" from accent reduction to confident public speaking.Find out all you need to know about elocution training! Speaking doesn't need to be difficult!

My Experience at University of Wisconsin-Madison

My Experience at University of Wisconsin-Madison The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Cheyenne earned a bachelors degree in communications from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2015. She currently specializes in French tutoring, Spanish tutoring, math tutoring, and other subjects. Read on to see what she had to say about her time at University of Wisconsin-Madison: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Cheyenne: The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a college town. You know once you hit campus, because you can spot the hundreds of students walking on the sidewalks and crossing the streets during passing time. Campus is very much its own town and is separated from the rest of the city of Madison. It has a clean, urban feel, and is very much walker and biker friendly. Most students do not have a car and walk to class. During winter, students use the bus, as every student receives a free bus pass for the school year. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants at University of Wisconsin-Madison? Cheyenne: The professors are very much available, as long as you are willing to go to office hours. It is up to the student to take the initiative to meet with the professor and get the help that they need. This is also a good way to build relationships with professors who can write recommendation letters or be used as references in the future. TAs are very friendly and usually appreciate when students come to them for help. I would advise anyone to make an effort to ask their TA questions during office hours to understand the material. Sometimes, TAs and professors even offer good tips for test material. As for academic advisors, they are very willing and available to meet with students. Some departments even require students to meet with their assigned advisor before they can register for classes. How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Cheyenne: The dorms are a great place for freshmen to start their college years. It introduces living on your own in a subtle and comfortable environment. Chadbourne has a dining hall in the dorm and others like Sellery and Witte are next door to Gordon Commons, which is a really nice dining hall. There are the lakeshore dorms, including DeJope and Liz Waters, which have a much more quiet feel overlook the lake. Then there are urban dorms, including Chadbourne, Sellery, Witte, which are close to State Street where most of the nightlife lives. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported at University of Wisconsin-Madison? Cheyenne: Business, Engineering, and the sciences are very much supported at UW-Madison. I studied Communications - Radio, TV, Film because I am interested in the entertainment industry. This major introduced me to film and radio production as well as film history. The department has various clubs that support Communication Arts majors to provide internship and networking opportunities. 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? Cheyenne: Living in the dorms made meeting people very easy, since most people have roommates and most dorms offer activities for students. The student organization fair, held once each semester, is another great way to meet people who share your same interests. Greek life does play a significant role on campus. There is an entire street of Greek houses, so there is likely a house that fits your interests. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services at University of Wisconsin-Madison? Cheyenne: The Career Center is awesome for learning how to draft resumes, prep for interviews, and even find job opportunities. Most departments have an advisor specific to each major and can offer more tailored help to students in the arts or in the business field. There are countless well-known companies that recruit on campus, especially for business majors. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Cheyenne: It depends on what kind of study environment you are looking for. Libraries like Memorial Library, Steenbok, and Wendt are good for serious studying if you need peace and quiet, since they have floors dedicated to silent study. College and Memorial Union and Union South are good locations for group studying. It can get pretty loud sometimes, especially in the unions if there is an event or conference going on. Id recommend dorm lounges for those living in the dorms, because they are usually quiet and not very crowded. Describe the surrounding town. Cheyenne: Madison is a beautiful city. It sits on two lakes Lake Monona and Lake Mendota. The capital is the tallest building in the city so you get to take in its beauty just about anywhere you are in Madison. On Saturday mornings, you can adventure to the capitol square and enjoy the farmers market. Their spicy cheese bread is unbelievable and is a must try. Most students stay on campus because thats where most of the entertainment is; restaurants, shopping, and concerts are always going on around the capitol square. State Street has about every type of cuisine you could imagine, from Afghan to Thai to Peruvian, as well as specialty shops where you could spend the entire day. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Cheyenne: The students body is pretty big close to 50,000 students. During freshman and sophomore years, many of the lectures seat up to 500 students. These include general education courses, which every student has to take. In these big lectures, however, you also are assigned to a discussion section which has about 20 students, so you wont get lost in the sea of students. I liked that we had discussion sections because it helped reinforce the material and allowed me to ask my TA questions. Also, as you get to more major-specific courses, your class size shrinks. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Cheyenne: One of my favorite memories was when I went to office hours for my film production course. I was having a difficult time understanding some of the concepts. I was a bit intimidated to go in, but it ended up being really rewarding because he not only helped me understand, but also gave me tips about the exam! He ended up being one of my favorite professors who wrote me recommendation letters when I was applying for internships. Check out Cheyennes tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

What is Facebook all About

What is Facebook all About What is Facebook and What Does it Do? ChaptersFacebook: A HistoryWhat is Facebook For?How To Create a Facebook AccountHow To Use Facebook“You are what you share.”- C.W. LeadbeaterIf, in everyday life, we regularly wear different masks (our work face, our going-out face, our friends face…) this is even more true for social media.We are in complete control over what we share with out contacts, or the World Wide Web. We can re-invent ourselves completely. So: are you ready to put on a new mask and join the most widely-used social network: Facebook?exchange messages, create and join groups, make professional sites… The goal behind a social network it to link people together. Facebook lets its users enter personal data such as relationship status, where they studied and their interests.Find and take programming courses here.Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook as a way to link university students together by showing their interests and activities. Photo credit: deneyterrio on Visual huntWhy use Facebook?There are a lot of reasons you could want to use Facebook:To stay in touch with friends and familyTo   contact childhood friends or friends you have lost touch withTo express yourself and share your passions through your Facebook page and profileTo stay informed about important events in the lives of your contacts through your Wall: births, weddings, holidays…To exchange private news with your friends via Messenger, the Facebook chatboxTo read news articles that interest you by following or “liking” the pages of the news channel you are interested inTo reach out with your company, run ads and communicate information to your clients and prospective clients through a company Facebook page To find help when you encounter a problem by using Facebook groups such as Wanted CommunityTo buy, sell or exchange things through buy/sell groupsThe uses of social media are plenty!How To Create a Facebook AccountAs it evolves, Facebook has added new functions but also aimed to simplify account creation to attr act more Internet users to the site and keep them coming back.Creating a Facebook account on the computerCreating your own Facebook account doesn’t require any particular IT skills; there is no need to enrol in coding courses to create your account.It is relatively easy if you follow these simple steps:Go to a your search engine of choice (Google, Yahoo, Ecosia…) and enter “facebook” in the search bar, then click on the link that comes up ORType “www.facebook.com” in your url barWhen you first go onto the facebook website, this is the page you should be getting. Screenshot FockeA page like the one above will appear. It is divided into two: on the top right, you will find a button called “login” for when you already have an account; on the bottom right a registration form will appear. Note that registering is free and will stay that way: Facebook is financed though ads.Enter your first and last name; they will appear on your Facebook profile and in the Facebook search engine in the order you entered them. So remember, first name, then last name, don’t reverse them - people looking for you are more likely to enter your name in that order. If you had rather use a pseudonym, this is the time to enter it. It is possible to change your name every 60 days.Then enter either your cell phone number or your email address: choose a phone number or e-mail address that you check on regularly in case you forget your password and need to have it sent to you. You will also be informed if someone has hacked your account. If you decide to use your email address, a new box will appear asking you to confirm it.You will then need to choose a password for Facebook. It has to be at least 6 characters long and include letters and punctuation. For better security, choose a complicated password and avoid things like your birthday or any information a stranger could easily access by surfing the Internet (the name of your dog, your husband’s birthday…)Enter your date of birth. Facebook is closed to those under 13 years of age. Then enter your sex.Click on the button “Create account”.You will be asked to confirm your account through a message in your mailbox. Follow the link and click on the button “Confirm account”Creating a Facebook account on a smartphone or tablet is similar to what is described here. Just go to the AppleStore or Playstore to download the app.Check out different computer courses online.How to find friends on FacebookOnce you have confirmed your Facebook account, you have opened a window onto a new world. You can invite people to become your friends. Your Facebook account is linked to your e-mail address, so the first time you log in, the social network will propose friends to you from your address book who are already on Facebook. You can then “add” them as friends (or not). You can also skip this step by clicking “next” on the bottom right.How To Use FacebookOnce you have finished creating your account, you will be prompted to flesh out your profile page.Creating your profile pageSo what information should you give on your Facebook profile? Add a profile picture or image: chose a recent one so that people who know you recognise you and can accept your friend request. You can also add a header image, of your family, a nice landscape from your last holidays…On the top right, you can also modify your profile: you will be asked to write a bio describing yourself in a few words, to chose a featured image (some of your favourite pictures that will help people get to know you better) and you can modify your “about” page. In the “about” page, you can enter:Where you studied and where you work: workplace, competences, university, schoolPlaces you’ve lived: birthplace, current residence…General information: your email is not displayed on your profile, but you can choose to make it visible along with your telephone number, address, website (we would recommend posting these only if y ou are creating a business page); religion, political opinions…Family and relationship: your relationship status and members of your familyDetails about youImportant life experiences (your birthday is generally entered by default)Some other information can be noted, such as sports, music, films, TV programmes, books - your profile is a true ID card; it’s up to you to decide what you want to share with your friends or potential clients.Once you've entered all your data, your profile page should look something like this. The little boxed picture on the top left is your profile picture, the large horizontal one your header. Photo credit: Sean MacEntee on Visual huntAbout Facebook Public or Private ProfilesWho sees your Facebook posts? Note that for now, everything you have published is visible to your friends. This is the default setting when you create a Facebook account. To modify the audience for your post, simply click on the button marked “friends” and choose between:Publi c (everyone can see your posts, even people not on your friends list)FriendsFriends, except (you can hide your post from one or more people - for example, when planning a surprise birthday party)Friends and their friendsOnly me (if it’s just a memo for yourself)To go a step further and learn how to secure your Facebook account against misuse, check out this article.How to publish on FacebookSo you’ve created your account, set up your profile and already found some friends - now it’s time to post your first content!Go to your profile or start pageFind the posting interface boxTo post a text message, simply click inside the box and type your message.Updating your profile and posting content is very simple. Photo credit: Gustavo da Cunha Pimenta on VisualHunt.comYou can also:Add an image or a videoIndicate your geographical locationNote your mood or activity (cheerful, watching Daredevil, drinking a beer…)Tag friendsPost a GIF or a stickerAsk for recommendationsDo a surveyAnswe r questionsTag an eventTo tag someone in your post, you can simply use @+person’s username and the person in question will receive a message notifying him that he has been tagged. Tags also work on events.Hashtags do work in Facebook, though they aren’t as common as on Twitter or Instagram.If you post a link to an article, your feed will automatically show a picture taken from the article along with your comment on it.Now go off and discover all the possibilities behind a Facebook post! And I’m sure you will soon find out everything there is to know about the site’s functions.Are you interested in our Beginner’s Guide to Computers?Test your knowledge on the parts of a computer.Do you know The History of Computers?Find out What Computer Accessories You Should Get.Who Are the other Famous Programmers in The World?

Pronouncing ED endings in English Video and Exercise

Pronouncing ED endings in English Video and Exercise One of the mistakes that we see often with our students, especially with Brazilians and any Spanish speakers, is mispronunciation of English words that end in ED. Basically a word like walked should sound like walkt, not walk-ID.The difference may seem very subtle to non-native speakers, but pronouncing ED endings correctly in English is important. The difference is very noticeable to native speakers, and with a few easy tips, you can fix this problem and make your English sound much better.The best way to practice pronouncing ED endings is to talk to live native English speakers, listen to how they say the words, and allow them to hear how you pronounce English words with ED endings. Our video below will help you get started, and then you can try the exercise below. Choose the correct pronunciation ending for the words below:Talked = (id/t).Played = (id/t).Ended  = (id/t).Advanced = (id/t).Started = (id/t).Laughed  = (id/t).Landed  = (id/t).Moveed  = (id/t).Hoped  = (id/t). Fernand o Talked = (id/t). t Played = (id/t). t Ended = (id/t). id Advanced = (id/t). t Started = (id/t). id Laughed = (id/t). t Landed = (id/t). id Moveed = (id/t). t Hoped = (id/t) t LOIEnglish Excellent work. Now just remember the rules while speaking! I know it might be more difficult while speaking but if you take classes and continue practicing you will be fluent in no time!

You can teach English in China without a degree (and 3 other myths people think are true)

You can teach English in China without a degree (and 3 other myths people think are true) Picture this. After packing your things and traveling across the world, you arrive in China. You step into the classroom where you will be teaching. Staring back at you are 20 pairs of young eyes. As you look around, you notice the windows at the side of the room and the courtyard outside where children play during the day. The walls are a light blue color and there are books and toys scattered at the back of the room. The noise of children talking has just died down and they’re waiting for you to say something. You’re ready to start your first lesson as an English teacher. How did you get here in the first place? Making the decision to teach English in China may seem daunting. If you happen to be a fresh grad, this may well be a job you never thought you’d consider. So I’m sure you have 100 questions - I know I did. What are the requirements for teaching English in China anyway? We’re glad you asked! There are some common myths about teaching English in China that we’d like to clear up. Here are four important ones about what type of education and experience you need to get the job. 1: “I can teach English in China without a degree.” Nope! You really can’t. Not anymore, at least. Here’s why: Although you don't need to have any teaching experience or a formal teaching credential, the Chinese government have been busy tightening things up on the Z visa front over the past few years. Nowadays, reputable teaching jobs in China now require successful candidates to hold a bachelor’s degree of some kind. Z visa in a nutshell Back up a minute, I hear you say. What’s a Z visa? Well, a Z visa just so happens to be the only visa that allows overseas teachers to legally work in China. Needless to say, it’s critical that you’re working in China under the proper legal status. This means you’ll need to abide by the Chinese government’s regulations - or they won’t grant you a visa in the first place. Pretty standard stuff. Takeaway: if a school or a recruiter claims that you don’t need a degree to land a teaching job in China, beware. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. A note on ESL job scams in China While a few schools may still claim that you don’t need a degree to teach English at their schools, this is not a good thing. There are lots of scams out there, despite the Chinese government’s best efforts to crack down on these shenanigans, many of which target aspiring ESL teachers online. We don’t want you to get caught up in one. A huge red flag is any school or recruiter asking for a deposit of any kind up front - those supposed dream teaching jobs in China likely don’t even exist. If you do fall victim to an ESL teaching job scam in China, then best case scenario, you probably won't get the same salary and benefits as your colleagues with degrees. Worst case scenario, you’ll be running afoul of China’s working visa laws. Oh! And don’t think that you can fake that all-important degree, either (although we know you wouldn’t dream of it ). The Chinese government now requires all qualifications to be apostilled. That’s an internationally recognized form of authenticating documents, in case you’re wondering. 2: “I didn’t major in English so I’m not qualified to teach it.” This is not true! The good news about being a new grad is that there are many opportunities to teach English abroad, and China is no exception. Your major really doesn’t factor into the equation for hiring schools in China. The growth of people in the country who want to learn English means that demand is increasing faster than ever. And so the demand for teachers is increasing too. Native-English speakers with a variety of education backgrounds are highly sought after for these teaching positions. So, with a Bachelor of Arts, Science, heck, even Engineering, Dance or Environmental Studies - can you teach English in China? Yes! There are options available for you. If this describes you, what you should keep in mind is that the best teaching positions (the ones that pay the highest salary and have the best benefits) are competitive. To be more competitive, consider supplementing your undergraduate degree with a TEFL certificate. Recommending reading: Why teaching English in China is a popular choice for new graduates. 3: “I need to be a certified teacher to teach in China.” FALSE! While being a licensed teacher will make you more competitive to teach in China, it is not required to secure a teaching job. Let’s say you have an undergraduate degree and a TEFL certification - you’d be a great candidate! If teaching is your passion, and you want this experience to kickstart your career, by all means go back to school and secure a teaching license. This will certainly skyrocket you to the top of the recruitment list for hiring schools abroad. But with a desire and passion to go abroad, only having an undergraduate degree and TEFL will work totally fine. The top tier teaching jobs in China (full-time positions at private or international schools) do like candidates with two years of work experience, but this can be in any field â€" it doesn’t have to be in teaching. 4: “I need previous teaching experience to land an English teaching job in China.” Wrong again. Many recent graduates go on to teach in China without any formal teaching experience. You do not need to have any prior teaching experience to get a teaching job in China, so long as you have a TEFL certificate. Many of the Chinese provinces require you to have 120 hour TEFL course, so going for the 120 hours is the best way to make you competitive for the highest number of positions. As always, having both teaching experience and TEFL is the dream team. Recommended reading: 5 reasons why you should teach in China How was today’s lesson? Now that we’ve debunked those four myths around requirements to teach English in China, you can continue your exploration English teaching job hunt with ease. There is, of course, a lot more to cover, like the visa process, what it’s like to live in China and average salaries. You can read about these on our handy teaching English in China info page. To recap, as a minimum, you need to have: An undergraduate degree TEFL certification No matter what, be sure to do your research about the schools you are applying to. Not every place is going to be reputable - and you’d want to know before you get there. Teach Away’s Explore Program helps recent grads get teaching jobs with partner schools in China. We’ve done all the hard work up front, like vetting the schools and making sure they would be a great fit for recent grads. If that interests you, check it out. Now, what were you planning to teach for your first lesson? Before you go, don’t forget to check out our city guides for teachers in China: Teaching English in Hangzhou Teaching English in Nanjing Teaching English in Tianjin