What Is Tutoring in Mathematics?

What Is Tutoring in Mathematics?Tutoring in Mathematics is basically a method that teaches the students the basic principles of Math. This enables students to grasp various concepts about mathematics better.Teaching math to children is challenging and is a good opportunity for parents to impart knowledge about the basics of math. There are many options available to enhance the knowledge of children regarding the basics of math. Apart from books and videos, there are also software programs that help in understanding math easily.Basic mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and denominators are taught through teaching. Students learn the new concept of multiplication by adding to the product of the two numbers in which both the numbers are integers. After a particular number has been added, one should then subtract the difference from the original value to find the remainder. The students are taught to solve for the product of two fractions by d ividing the product by the quotient of the two fractions.Differentials are another important concept that needs to be learnt. The concept of fraction is also taught. When one obtains the fractional part of a whole, then it is called a fractional part of a fraction. In other words, when a number divides into a number less than it, it is called a fractional part of a fraction.Further, the concept of divide by is introduced in the entire arithmetic lesson. Students are taught to do the usual way of dividing. When they apply this concept, they can find out that it is not always possible to divide the whole numerator and the denominator.Students are also taught to solve for the sum and difference of a number by finding the common factor among the whole and the part. For instance, a number is divided in two and the sum of the results will equal to a number that is less than that number.Math tutors teach these basic concepts using various methods such as lecture, demonstration, video, comp uter and speech tutoring. All these methods enable the students to learn the math concepts. You can go to any qualified tutor who can provide the solutions to all your math problems.

Staff Spotlight Mike Parman - Heart Math Tutoring

Staff Spotlight Mike Parman - Heart Math Tutoring Staff Spotlight: Mike Parman Staff Spotlight: Mike Parman February 20, 2017 Mike, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Secondary Education. He then received certification in Elementary teaching, School Counseling and Supervision, and a M.A. in Administration and Supervision. He has worked for over thirty-five years in public education as a teacher and elementary school principal. After retiring to Charlotte to be near family, Mike joined Heart in 2015 as a tutor.Mike believes that all students can learn when they are exposed to relevant, hands-on activities in a secure and caring atmosphere. Mike’s wife Deborah is also a tutor and together they love spending time with their two wonderful grandchildren. Mike is currently the Program Coordinator at Greenway Park Elementary. Here are Mikes answers to our Spotlight questions: Who was your best teacher and why? My third grade teacher Mrs. Hearn. She believed in me and taught me how to love reading. What is yourfavorite quote? My favorite quote is from Bonnie L. Mohrs Living Life. Recognize the special people youve been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment.' Whats an interesting fact about yourself? After teaching 8th grade math all day, l left the school for my second job, working as a custodian in a school in the same community. (We had three children under the age of 5). Two years later, I became the principal of that school.

Focus And Confidence Help This Young Musician Achieve His Goals

Focus And Confidence Help This Young Musician Achieve His Goals Focus And Confidence Help This Young Musician Achieve His Goals Isaac, 11-years-old, Math Level I 11-year-old Isaac is studying above his peers, as he’s currently working on algebra concepts like quadratic equations and the Pythagorean Theorem in the Kumon Math Program. Isaac began his Kumon journey six years ago when he was just five years old. Along the way, he has improved his focus and gained confidence, which has helped him overcome any challenge that is thrown his way. Isaac continues to strive for excellence both in-and-out of the classroom, which is a strong testament to his many accomplishments. As a budding musician, Isaac has applied the discipline and focus he developed in Kumon when he’s performing on the saxophone and piano. “Kumon has helped me beyond academics when it comes to music,” said Isaac. “For example, I play the saxophone and piano. I see many elements of math related to rhythms and beats in music. Knowing that has helped me improve as a musician. Kumon teaches me to be more focused, disciplined, organized, and to have better study skills. Kumon helps me to persevere and to always try my best no matter what.” Isaac’s practice and focus on the piano has paid off, as he was presented the “Outstanding Award” in piano by the New York State School Music Association in 2014-16. The NYSSMA ®â€™s mission is to enhance the music education programs in all of New York State. Top performing students from across the state are carefully selected by their music educator and go on to the audition process. Musicians are critically evaluated on performance elements such as sight-reading and technique. When he’s not performing, Isaac can be found on the soccer field and the basketball court. Not only does he enjoy playing sports, he also loves being a spectator. Isaac is a dedicated sports fan of the New York Rangers and New York Mets. He has found that his increase in focus has helped him become a stronger athlete as well. “Not only has Kumon helped me in school and with music, it has also helped me with sports,” said Isaac. “For example, in school I receive good grades and it motivates me to do well on projects and tests. Another example is when I play soccer. I am more focused and always watching the ball. With this level of focus, I make better passes and saves â€" making me a stronger athlete.” Isaac’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as he was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Isaac about his Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you academically? Kumon has helped me stay on task with my homework and assignments at school. How has Kumon helped you outside of the classroom? Kumon has given me confidence, and now I strive to be the best I can be at everything I do. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I really enjoy learning new concepts and being able to finish each level. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? When I overcome problems in Kumon, it pushes me to keep going and to not give up. I continue to work towards getting to the next level, putting me closer to completing the Kumon Math Program. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Encouraging. What’s the most beneficial thing you’ve learned from Kumon so far? The most beneficial thing I’ve learned in Kumon has been how to concentrate and stay focused in everything I do. It has also taught me to try and solve problems independently. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? I was so excited when I found out I was selected to attend the Student Conference! I must say, that this has been one of my greatest achievements so far. The conference was an awesome experience. I met so many students and speakers. The forums I attended were so much fun! What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? Don’t get frustrated! With more practice, hard work, and confidence â€" you can overcome anything! Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Accomplished Pianist Applies Focus and Discipline in Her Everyday Routine This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon Increased Confidence has Inspired this Young Girl to Take on any Challenge Determination And The Will To Never Give Up Has Helped This Guitar Player Achieve Greatness Focus And Confidence Help This Young Musician Achieve His Goals Focus And Confidence Help This Young Musician Achieve His Goals Isaac, 11-years-old, Math Level I 11-year-old Isaac is studying above his peers, as he’s currently working on algebra concepts like quadratic equations and the Pythagorean Theorem in the Kumon Math Program. Isaac began his Kumon journey six years ago when he was just five years old. Along the way, he has improved his focus and gained confidence, which has helped him overcome any challenge that is thrown his way. Isaac continues to strive for excellence both in-and-out of the classroom, which is a strong testament to his many accomplishments. As a budding musician, Isaac has applied the discipline and focus he developed in Kumon when he’s performing on the saxophone and piano. “Kumon has helped me beyond academics when it comes to music,” said Isaac. “For example, I play the saxophone and piano. I see many elements of math related to rhythms and beats in music. Knowing that has helped me improve as a musician. Kumon teaches me to be more focused, disciplined, organized, and to have better study skills. Kumon helps me to persevere and to always try my best no matter what.” Isaac’s practice and focus on the piano has paid off, as he was presented the “Outstanding Award” in piano by the New York State School Music Association in 2014-16. The NYSSMA ®â€™s mission is to enhance the music education programs in all of New York State. Top performing students from across the state are carefully selected by their music educator and go on to the audition process. Musicians are critically evaluated on performance elements such as sight-reading and technique. When he’s not performing, Isaac can be found on the soccer field and the basketball court. Not only does he enjoy playing sports, he also loves being a spectator. Isaac is a dedicated sports fan of the New York Rangers and New York Mets. He has found that his increase in focus has helped him become a stronger athlete as well. “Not only has Kumon helped me in school and with music, it has also helped me with sports,” said Isaac. “For example, in school I receive good grades and it motivates me to do well on projects and tests. Another example is when I play soccer. I am more focused and always watching the ball. With this level of focus, I make better passes and saves â€" making me a stronger athlete.” Isaac’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as he was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Isaac about his Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you academically? Kumon has helped me stay on task with my homework and assignments at school. How has Kumon helped you outside of the classroom? Kumon has given me confidence, and now I strive to be the best I can be at everything I do. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I really enjoy learning new concepts and being able to finish each level. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? When I overcome problems in Kumon, it pushes me to keep going and to not give up. I continue to work towards getting to the next level, putting me closer to completing the Kumon Math Program. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Encouraging. What’s the most beneficial thing you’ve learned from Kumon so far? The most beneficial thing I’ve learned in Kumon has been how to concentrate and stay focused in everything I do. It has also taught me to try and solve problems independently. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? I was so excited when I found out I was selected to attend the Student Conference! I must say, that this has been one of my greatest achievements so far. The conference was an awesome experience. I met so many students and speakers. The forums I attended were so much fun! What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? Don’t get frustrated! With more practice, hard work, and confidence â€" you can overcome anything! Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Accomplished Pianist Applies Focus and Discipline in Her Everyday Routine This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon Increased Confidence has Inspired this Young Girl to Take on any Challenge Determination And The Will To Never Give Up Has Helped This Guitar Player Achieve Greatness

2014 New Years Language Challenge has Started!

2014 New Years Language Challenge has Started! Ready! Set! Go! The italki 2014 New Years Language Challenge has now officially started! Review the rules here. Today marks the beginning of italkis biggest and baddest Language Challenge yet!    All in all weve got hundreds of Challengers learning more than 30+ languages on italki!   We have representation from Challengers from all over the world, including the following countries: Angola Argentina Australia Austria Barbados Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Czech Republic France Germany Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Korea Lebanon Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Poland Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United States United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Vietnam As you start the challenge we wanted to share some tips to make sure you finish the Challenge.  A great post about what to expect in a Language Challenge can be found here from our friend Lingoholic who pointed out some lessons learned from the Add1Challenge.  The original blog post is a great read and below is a quick summary of it: 1. Realize you will experience Ups and Downs! We get all fired up when we first start to learn a new language. Then life gets in the way, excitement fades, all of a sudden we don’t have any more time, we beat ourselves up for not being excited anymore, and then we stop learning.  The secret to overcome the ups and downs of the inevitable enthusiasm (or motivation) curve is: Expect and accept the ups and downs, there is nothing wrong with it When you are at the bottom of the curve, focus on figuring out  what it will take to get excited about learning your language again. 2. Practicing with a Native Speaker Online makes the Challenge Fun and Easy Lingoholic actually did the Add1Challenge but he noted that what made learning fun were his italki sessions.  Just speaking with a native speaker online was all he needed to do and then  boom, 30 minutes or an hour is gone in the blink of an eye.  He even goes on to say, It is very affordable, it’s totally worth it and anyone can do this. Thanks for the props Lingoholic! 3. Focusing on your mini-steps one day at a time We all know that it takes a lifetime to master and be REALLY fluent in a language.  It’s like climbing a huge mountain, Mt. Fluency.  In Lingoholics case, he knew that he needed to work on was building a routine that worked for his schedule, as well as making time out of my day dedicated to language learning. His  mini goal became to take 1 hour a day and do something related to his target languages (Japanese and German), every day. Your goal might be to log on to italki every day and make sure that you have an upcoming session scheduled at least 2-3 times a week.  Or do an Instant Tutoring session once a week.  Its up to you, but make sure that you take those mini-steps to reach your goal! Follow Lexies Challenge! We know that the biggest obstacle that Challengers will face with the Language Challenge will be motivation. For that reason, our very own Marketing Manager, Lexie, will be publicly sharing her experiences and all her ups and downs on this blog to help motivate you to Complete the Challenge with her! One last note there is still time to make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC! Lexie and many of our Challengers already did. The whole idea is to use peer pressure (in a good way) to help our Challengers finish the Challenge .  The theory is that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done!  What have you got to lose?  Make your Public Video Pledge now! 2014 New Years Language Challenge has Started! Ready! Set! Go! The italki 2014 New Years Language Challenge has now officially started! Review the rules here. Today marks the beginning of italkis biggest and baddest Language Challenge yet!    All in all weve got hundreds of Challengers learning more than 30+ languages on italki!   We have representation from Challengers from all over the world, including the following countries: Angola Argentina Australia Austria Barbados Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Czech Republic France Germany Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Korea Lebanon Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Poland Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United States United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Vietnam As you start the challenge we wanted to share some tips to make sure you finish the Challenge.  A great post about what to expect in a Language Challenge can be found here from our friend Lingoholic who pointed out some lessons learned from the Add1Challenge.  The original blog post is a great read and below is a quick summary of it: 1. Realize you will experience Ups and Downs! We get all fired up when we first start to learn a new language. Then life gets in the way, excitement fades, all of a sudden we don’t have any more time, we beat ourselves up for not being excited anymore, and then we stop learning.  The secret to overcome the ups and downs of the inevitable enthusiasm (or motivation) curve is: Expect and accept the ups and downs, there is nothing wrong with it When you are at the bottom of the curve, focus on figuring out  what it will take to get excited about learning your language again. 2. Practicing with a Native Speaker Online makes the Challenge Fun and Easy Lingoholic actually did the Add1Challenge but he noted that what made learning fun were his italki sessions.  Just speaking with a native speaker online was all he needed to do and then  boom, 30 minutes or an hour is gone in the blink of an eye.  He even goes on to say, It is very affordable, it’s totally worth it and anyone can do this. Thanks for the props Lingoholic! 3. Focusing on your mini-steps one day at a time We all know that it takes a lifetime to master and be REALLY fluent in a language.  It’s like climbing a huge mountain, Mt. Fluency.  In Lingoholics case, he knew that he needed to work on was building a routine that worked for his schedule, as well as making time out of my day dedicated to language learning. His  mini goal became to take 1 hour a day and do something related to his target languages (Japanese and German), every day. Your goal might be to log on to italki every day and make sure that you have an upcoming session scheduled at least 2-3 times a week.  Or do an Instant Tutoring session once a week.  Its up to you, but make sure that you take those mini-steps to reach your goal! Follow Lexies Challenge! We know that the biggest obstacle that Challengers will face with the Language Challenge will be motivation. For that reason, our very own Marketing Manager, Lexie, will be publicly sharing her experiences and all her ups and downs on this blog to help motivate you to Complete the Challenge with her! One last note there is still time to make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC! Lexie and many of our Challengers already did. The whole idea is to use peer pressure (in a good way) to help our Challengers finish the Challenge .  The theory is that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done!  What have you got to lose?  Make your Public Video Pledge now! 2014 New Years Language Challenge has Started! Ready! Set! Go! The italki 2014 New Years Language Challenge has now officially started! Review the rules here. Today marks the beginning of italkis biggest and baddest Language Challenge yet!    All in all weve got hundreds of Challengers learning more than 30+ languages on italki!   We have representation from Challengers from all over the world, including the following countries: Angola Argentina Australia Austria Barbados Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Czech Republic France Germany Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Korea Lebanon Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Poland Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United States United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Vietnam As you start the challenge we wanted to share some tips to make sure you finish the Challenge.  A great post about what to expect in a Language Challenge can be found here from our friend Lingoholic who pointed out some lessons learned from the Add1Challenge.  The original blog post is a great read and below is a quick summary of it: 1. Realize you will experience Ups and Downs! We get all fired up when we first start to learn a new language. Then life gets in the way, excitement fades, all of a sudden we don’t have any more time, we beat ourselves up for not being excited anymore, and then we stop learning.  The secret to overcome the ups and downs of the inevitable enthusiasm (or motivation) curve is: Expect and accept the ups and downs, there is nothing wrong with it When you are at the bottom of the curve, focus on figuring out  what it will take to get excited about learning your language again. 2. Practicing with a Native Speaker Online makes the Challenge Fun and Easy Lingoholic actually did the Add1Challenge but he noted that what made learning fun were his italki sessions.  Just speaking with a native speaker online was all he needed to do and then  boom, 30 minutes or an hour is gone in the blink of an eye.  He even goes on to say, It is very affordable, it’s totally worth it and anyone can do this. Thanks for the props Lingoholic! 3. Focusing on your mini-steps one day at a time We all know that it takes a lifetime to master and be REALLY fluent in a language.  It’s like climbing a huge mountain, Mt. Fluency.  In Lingoholics case, he knew that he needed to work on was building a routine that worked for his schedule, as well as making time out of my day dedicated to language learning. His  mini goal became to take 1 hour a day and do something related to his target languages (Japanese and German), every day. Your goal might be to log on to italki every day and make sure that you have an upcoming session scheduled at least 2-3 times a week.  Or do an Instant Tutoring session once a week.  Its up to you, but make sure that you take those mini-steps to reach your goal! Follow Lexies Challenge! We know that the biggest obstacle that Challengers will face with the Language Challenge will be motivation. For that reason, our very own Marketing Manager, Lexie, will be publicly sharing her experiences and all her ups and downs on this blog to help motivate you to Complete the Challenge with her! One last note there is still time to make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC! Lexie and many of our Challengers already did. The whole idea is to use peer pressure (in a good way) to help our Challengers finish the Challenge .  The theory is that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done!  What have you got to lose?  Make your Public Video Pledge now!

Polyglot Problems 21 Hilarious Problems That Only Polyglots Understand

Polyglot Problems 21 Hilarious Problems That Only Polyglots Understand Polyglot Problems: 21 Hilarious Problems That Only Polyglots Understand Do you speak multiple languages?Did you ever expect that it would be anything less than pure, multilingual bliss?Whether you grew up speaking several languages  or you  took the time to learn them  in adulthood, you may know by now that being multilingual isnt always a walk in the park.Sure, most of the time being multilingual is great, but every now and then  there are some problems you encounter simply  because  you know multiple languages.Even if youre not fluent in all of your languages, youve probably still come across some #polyglotproblems. Same goes for  bilingual people, by the way. Were all united in the joys and challenges of language learning. What Are Polyglot Problems?Before we get into that, lets  travel back in time to 1997â€"way back when the hashtag was still called a pound sign.Here, well find that the late rapper, Mr. Notorious B.I.G., might have been on to something with his hit Mo Money, Mo Problems. Through  this catchy tune, he and his mates gave  a detailed account of the struggles they faced as their  burgeoning celebrity status caused them  to acquire more and more money. Its a tale for the ages.Now, its unlikely that a polyglot will encounter many of the same issues faced by hip-hop superstars, but theres a theme here. The more you have of something, the more conflict youre going to face.Languages are no exception.As such, the multilinguals of the world took to the Twitterverse to air  their grievances. From this came the rise  of the now popular hashtag in the language learning community: #polyglotproblems.Its hard being brilliant and ambitious, isnt it? But you should  expect that youll have to jump over some hurdles if you take the road less traveled.  We could all sit in the corner of our bedrooms and let life pass us by so that we dont run into challenges  (except for abject loneliness, of course).  Or, we can choose to be bold and adventurous and #slay any problems that are sure to come our way.Lets be honest, would we really even take the time to learn several languages if  they werent something to conquer? We thrive on the challenges. We look forward to them. Besides, many of the problems arent even problems, but merely hilarious nuisances.And if were really being honest, its kind of fun to complain about issues  that we know will fly right over most monolingual heads. Its not to be mean. Its just that no one else really  understands woes of a polyglots life, do they?You spend your days  studying and memorizing, living your life in front of a computer screen or beneath  a pile of books. Youre not alone. We understand. We polyglots  have  issues and well cry about them  if we want to, in several different languages if we must, and theres nothing anyone can do about it.So, ready to vent yet? Good.  Lets do this.Polyglot Problems: 21 Hilarious Problems That Only Polyglots Understand1. People try to test your knowledge.You speak how many languages?! Say something in ___! Now in ___! Now in ___! Somehow yo ur hard work and practice  becomes something of a parlor trick for friends, family and sometimes strangers.But polyglots  are  a resilient  bunch. Dont huff and puff next time you hear this request. Smile, show off and make everyone around you a little jealous. They asked for it, anyway.2. You mix up languages.Je voudrais (French) un vaso de agua (Spanish), per favore (Italian).  (Id like a glass of water, please).  This is a pretty common occurrence for people who speak multiple languages.Sometimes, you  arent sure of a word and replace  it with another foreign word, and sometimes your brain just rattles off foreign words at will, it seems.Either way, when this happens dont beat yourself up. Just try to slow down when you speak, and  the words (in just one language, hopefully) will come to you more easily.3. Subtitles give you anxiety.*cries because I dont know if I should start watching my shows in Spanish, French or Korean* #polyglotproblems ??baby grass?? (@astrangegal) July 24, 2016Its no secret that we polyglots  like to use  subtitles when  watching TV or movies to maximize our productivity. The trouble is, we never really know which language to choose. There are just too many options. Its enough to make you toss your remote and give up on TV forever.Next time this happens, try just adding subtitles (or  audio) in the language that you struggle with the most. Learning through entertainment is one of the bestâ€"and most pleasantâ€"ways to focus on the trickier language issues youve been trying to avoid.4. You feel insulted by bad translations.So, youve decided on which subtitles to use. As youre watching your show  you realize that youre much more fluent than you thought, because every few seconds youre shouting at the TV, Thats not what that means!Nothing sends a polyglot over the edge like a bad translation. Its unacceptable and someone should pay. Perhaps you can write an angry letter shaming the translator for  their less than perfect  work.5. They o nly like you cause youre a native.This happens often in the language learning community. People seek you out solely because youre a native English speaker. But youre more than your language abilities. Youre funny, creative, a good listener, loyal. The list goes on.Maybe your new friend will learn to love you for who you are, but as of now, they just want you for  your vocab.6. You only like them cause theyre nativeCant really get too mad at that first guy, can you?  You probably have a friend for every language that you speak.It doesnt mean youre a  bad person. As long as youre kind and consistent, a genuine friendship is likely to flourish anyway, and youll have a language buddy for life.7. but they only speak to you in English.except if they only speak to you in English. This union is now a waste of your time. Find someone else whos willing to split the time evenly so you can both benefit from the relationship.8. You know the word in every language except your native one.Can say i t in 3 foreign languages, can ´t say it in my native #PolyglotProblems #AlmostPolyglot Emil Jönsson (@BlackAce919) July 18, 2016Were so focused on achieving fluency that we study every and anything we can. We know massive amounts of  vocabulary in the foreign languages  weve learned, so much so that  sometimes we know  words for things that we never even learned in our native language.Its always a little funny when you can identify an object in several languages, but then you realize you actually have no idea what its called in the language youve been speaking your entire life.9. You want to learn a new language while still struggling with your current ones.Our ambition can go into overdrive at times.There are several reasons why we might decide that we want to pick up a new language while were currently studying  others:  travel, competition, curiosity, love, work and many more. We want to be able to talk to everyone. It drives us crazy to say Im sorry. I dont understand.Still, sl ow down. Cramming never helps  anything.Perfect the ones youve got right now.Life is long. Theres plenty of time to learn others.10. Reading does not mean comprehension.Youve succeeded. Youre able to read books and documents in French, German and Korean  seamlessly. Theres just one problem: you only understand 50% of it.Reading is a  whole new beast. You encounter  new words and you also encounter  old words used in ways that you cant make sense of. Its stressful. It can make you feel like youve learned absolutely nothing.Its normal. Besides, if youre confident enough to read books and documents in a foreign language, youre much  further along than youre letting yourself believe.11.  Mediocrity has become an  unlikely ally.There are some polyglots who seem to have superpowers and can speak all of their learned languages at near-native fluency. Most of us cant do that. We want to but it can be a bit much.Its quite normal to set a goal for near-native fluency in one or two languages a nd decide to just be pretty okay at all the rest. This isnt failure. Its just keeping your sanity.12. That internal battle when Google asks if it should translate the page.What do you do? Do you accept the challenge or do you go native? Theres some important stuff on that website. You cant afford any misinterpretations.Oh, but youre so much better at the language now. You might even learn a word or two now that  youve mastered context. You  did come to this page knowing it wouldnt be in English but you didnt expect Google to show up and give a choice.  Now what do you do?Your finger hovers back and forth over yes and no. You have to make a decision, and you have to make it soon. Theres no time to waste. You close your eyes, and you click.13. They think that you dont understand them.This is always fun.Sometimes youll be in a place where someone  will start talking about you in their language, thinking you dont  understand. People should really stop doing that. Havent they seen a sing le television show or movie? Its just never safe to assume.If this has ever happened to you, hopefully it was a kind or benign comment. That actually happens sometimes. But if someone is talking trash about you, well, theres no better time to practice oral communication than when youre giving someone the shock of their life.14. When you speak to someone in your target language and they respond  in English.Its like someone has just burst your bubble.  When this happens we feel foolish, and a little bit insulted. However, many times, people will speak English because they think theyre helping you. Or, maybe, they just want to practice English themselves.If this happens, and youve still got even a shred of confidence left, try to pick the conversation back up in your target language. Its the only way youre going to get better.15. People think you have  Dissociative Identity Disorder.For every language I have a slightly different personality. When Im bored I name them. #crazy #polyglotp roblems #whounderstands Marcus Miller (@Marquisdetour) August 6, 2016In one language youre timid. In one language youre pragmatic. In one language youre a comedian. Its not uncommon.Many of us dance between personalities as we switch languages. Most of the time we dont even realize it. Youre not crazy. There have been a ton of studies trying to figure out why this occurs. Just embrace it as being part of the job.16.  Its hard to be in multicultural locales.Ever been in a place and you hear several languages you know being spoken at once? That happens quite often to polyglots living in major cities. The brain goes topsy-turvy  trying to figure out which language to focus on.In this situation, pick the one where youre strongest. That way youll be able to hear the words with clarity (as opposed to it sounding like garble if youre  still in the learning stages) and you might be able to pull out some words or phrases you havent learned yet, and stick them on your to-do list to learn late r.17. You try to translate idioms to no avail.Who has a good example of these? #PolyglotProblems pic.twitter.com/6MGmhs3KI9 italki (@italki) June 28, 2016Yeah, its terrible when youve got a perfect idiom to whip out but you just cant.If youre trying to tell your Japanese  friends that theres no cow on the ice (ingen ko pÃ¥ isen)  which means theres nothing to worry about in Swedish, you might be better off just being direct or learning an  idiom that has a similar underlying meaning.The Swedes are right, by the way. Theres really nothing to worry about. Embrace the struggle. Its part of the process. In due time, this will all come to you like a roll with butter  (bulka z maslem),  as we say in Polish.18. You panic when studying one language because youre worried youll forget the others.Its simply not true, but weve all been there.You put so much focus on one language. You spend hours, days, weeks or months studyingâ€"and then you stop in a panic thinking of the other languages that arent getting your attention. Trust your brain. Its a lot more reliable than wed like to believe.Your sentences may sometimes sound like a language smorgasbord (see problem 2), but that goes to show you that all the words are in there. Take your time with each one. Set a schedule and follow it. This  way, youll know that even though youre not focusing on the others now, youll definitely get to them later.19. You say polyglot, they think polygamist.People who arent language enthusiasts most likely have never even heard the word polyglot before.Since our human brains like to make sense of things, theirs might just substitute polyglot with the other poly word it knows, and so now this other person is just kind of shocked and bemused.If youre met with awkward, uncomfortable looks when you say that youre a polyglot, just assure that  person that, no, you do not have several lovers. Though, if you did, none of them would speak the same language.20. Youve  thought about learning Dothraki.O r Valyrian. Or Klingon. Or any of the other made-up  languages associated with popular fictional  series. Lets be honest, we all want to sound as cool as Dany Targaryen when she shouts the Valyrian command dracarys (breath fire) to her dragon, Drogon.As a polyglot, you simply dont want to be left out of the language loop, even if youd  only be one of five people in the entire world who speaks the language outside of the presence of a film crew.If youre perfectly fine  being the super-awesome person in the room who doesnt have to read the subtitles when watching Game of Thrones, then were fine with it, too.21. Your friends  just dont get you.Youre not doing this for school or for work, but simply for internal glory.You want to be the ultimate language master of the world. You want to  increase  your  brain function and expand  your mindset.Some people just dont get that. Some people wouldnt put that much hard work and dedication into something  without the expectation of a tangible r eward. Thats fine for them.We, on the other hand, will let our passion for languages continue to drive us. We may get some funny looks for turning down a happy hour or staying in on the weekend so we can practice, but thats okay.Sure, we may have some #polyglotproblems from time to time.In the end, well have the fulfillment we need from the languages we love.So, do what makes you happy. Thats all anyone can ask for.Oh, and be sure to let us know all about  your  polyglot problems on Facebook and Twitter! And One More ThingSomething else polyglots have in common is that they love using FluentU. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that natives  speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse Screen.FluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an i mage, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover your mouse over the subtitles to instantly view definitions.Interactive transcript for Carlos Baute song.You can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs learn mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.Start using FluentU on the website with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the iTunes store  or Google Play store.

5 Ways to Start Prepping for AP Exams by TutorNerds

5 Ways to Start Prepping for AP Exams by TutorNerds Tips from an Irvine AP Tutor: 5 ways to start prepping for AP exams Advanced placement exams are not held until May, but fortuitous students will start studying long before the big day. AP classes take up a lot of a student’s time because theres a ton of extra homework and regular research and review required. However, the most important goal is for students to achieve a score of 3 or higher on the exams (some schools require a 4 or 5). When students try to cram for these exams, they become overwhelmed and are unable to study efficiently. This can lead to a whole lot of unnecessary stress that makes spring semester difficult and unproductive. Students who want to avoid this type of stress should start studying now our private Irvine AP tutors are here to help you succeed. 1.   Refine writing skills Regardless of which course students are taking they can all benefit from refining their writing skills. Writing for an advanced placement exam should be concise and to-the-point but also describe or argue in adequate detail. This can take a lot of practice and require several suggestions from a teacher, study group, or tutor. Many students forget about the importance of writing skills if they are not currently enrolled in one of the English or literature AP courses; however, its important to be an excellent and skilled writer regardless of the content of a course a student is currently taking. 2.   Work within the time limit A universal issue is dealing with academic content within the time allotted. Many students can write an excellent essay or solve an ultra complex mathematical problem given enough time; however, AP exams provide students with a very limited amount of time to answer a large number of questions. When students get used to the amount of pressure and anxiety they’ll feel when the clock is ticking, they have a chance to deal with the stress in a healthy way before the big day. 3.   Flashcards and review Review is critical when it comes to AP exams, especially courses like history or math that require a lot of memorization. One of the best ways for students to remember all of this content is to review in small intervals on a regular basis, perhaps half an hour twice a week, in addition to any new content they’re mastering. Good old fashion flash cards are also a great idea when it comes to review because students can make them once and use them several times. These days, students can make flashcards in a tangible or digital format making it easy to study on the go or at the spur of the moment (READ: AP Test Without the Class?). 4.   Formulas and memorization When it comes to advanced placement math courses students will need to memorize a lot of different multi-step functions and formulas to score well on the exam. Some students have great memories while others will need help from a tutor to figure out what helps them recall large amounts of information, so its better to start early and get a ton of practice before the actual test day comes along. 5.   Vocabulary and reading comprehension In addition to memorizing vocabulary terms and phrases, students will need to focus on their reading comprehension skills really. The AP exam passages are not necessarily user-friendly, and so the reader will have to determine which keywords will help them answer the questions as well as understand the author’s point of view, tone or mood, and style. This is another thing best learned through ample practice, so the sooner students start working on reading comprehension, the more likely they’ll be to score a 3 or higher on exam day. Its never too early or too late to start your private Irvine AP tutoring. Call us today for more information! 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.

Things to Know About Solubility Lab Chemistry

Things to Know About Solubility Lab ChemistrySolubility lab chemistry is usually conducted under the supervision of a professor who deals with a wide range of chemicals. This kind of chemistry is basically in effect chemistry that is done under an instructor and the student has the liberty to ask any question regarding the chemistry. There are various other tests and labs that one may do during this period to get a fair idea of the student's interest in chemistry.The reason why a student would want to do the solubility lab chemistry is to further their knowledge in chemistry, which is one of the reasons why many people take up these studies. It is also important for the students to keep up-to-date with all the latest information on the theory of chemistry, which is one of the most important parts of science. Since many of the subjects in this area of science involve such big numbers, it is important that the student understands all the mathematics involved.In most cases, the solubili ty lab chemistry is also used as an application course. As a matter of fact, any student can be taught to become a professional chemist even before they have acquired the knowledge of chemical symbols and mathematical equations. The student will then be able to apply this knowledge to solve problems and solve equations.It is said that a degree in chemistry is not really necessary for those who are already working in the chemical industry. To become successful in this field, one must have an understanding of chemistry, as it is the only thing that will make them successful. It is important for everyone to obtain a degree in chemistry in order to create a more long term career.One of the main reasons why a person may choose to do the solubility lab chemistry is to practice their skills as a chemist. However, the school usually requires that a student only complete this course once. After that, they would have to pursue a regular course in chemistry. If you are interested in doing this course, you need to find out the best school for this course. There are several online courses, which means that you can take this course at your own convenience. The best option would be to find a school that offers a bachelor's degree, which is more popular in this field.You can also choose to find a school that offers a certificate course in this science. However, you will have to pay a fee in order to become certified.