Astroneer Chemistry Lab - Some Preparation To Make Sure Your Chem Lab Is Ready

Astroneer Chemistry Lab - Some Preparation To Make Sure Your Chem Lab Is ReadyAs you are thinking about going to the astroid economics lab to help out the foreman in the stronger Economics project, it would be wise to be sure that your stronger Chemistry Lab is properly equipped for your needs. At the end of the day, your chemistry skill is what makes all the difference when it comes to making Astroneer possible and to get it done well. There are some points to consider before you begin.- First and foremost, you should bring the new supplies for the laboratory. If you are not familiar with any equipment, check your inventories for anything that may need to be replaced or added. Do not hesitate to ask questions if something seems out of place. Do not hesitate to come up with a reasonable estimate as well.- Next, think about purchasing any new items. Do you have anything that you can use on the line? This will involve some work to get it all set up so that everything is ready for use. If you are familiar with the area and have a good idea of what you will need, it will help a lot to be prepared.- Finally, think about putting everything together to test out the experimental chemicals. Whether you have used any of the chemicals already or you do not know what you will need, there are always plenty of things to practice with. This will make sure that you are as prepared as possible so that you can hit the ground running with your chemistry test your skills to see just how much you really know.These are only a few things to consider when it comes to the stronger chemistry lab. When you are ready to start, the best thing to do is to talk to the foreman and see if he/she will let you go into the lab. He/shewill most likely be happy to let you try out your stronger skills for a couple of days. You may even find yourself one of the people working the game during the opening.In the future, you may also want to ask the foreman if he/she can put you in charge of some of the laboratory tasks once you have gotten good enough at Astroneer to earn a spot. If you are asked to assist with the labs, make sure that you are very comfortable with the work environment so that you can be able to focus on getting your Astroneer experience under way.Hopefully, you will find that you will enjoy your experience in the stronger Chemistry Lab. It's a great way to get involved in a successful new business, to earn some nice money, and even to meet some cool people!

Recognizing Screen Addiction in Kids with ADHD

Recognizing Screen Addiction in Kids with ADHD If youre the parent of a child who spends hours each day playing video games, watching YouTube videos, or checking out friends social media posts, youve probably wondered at times whether all of this screen time is problematic or if its just part of growing up in the 21st century. While all kids benefit from reasonable limits around screen time, kids with ADHD may need stricter limits than most to prevent them from becoming addicted to their screens. ADHD and Screen Addiction Research shows that kids with ADHD are at high risk for developing screen addiction. In fact, its estimated that up to 25% of kids and teens with ADHD suffer from some form of screen addiction. Why are kids with ADHD at increased risk? The constant simulation and reinforcement that comes from fast paced video games, videos, and even social media sites triggers a release of dopamine in the brain the same reward chemical that is implicated in other addictions (food, drugs, gambling, etc.). The brains of kids and adults with ADHD are especially sensitive to this dopamine release, and as a result, have a harder time disengaging from triggering activities than individuals without ADHD. What are the Signs of Screen Addiction? How can you tell if your child is actually addicted to screens, or just really enjoys spending time on his or her iPad or playing video games? Start by thinking back to times when you have tried to set screen time limits. How has your child reacted when you put the limits in place? Most kids will be disappointed and upset, but kids with a screen problem will quickly escalate verbally and sometimes physically. They will act as though their world has just been crushed, and will try just about any tactic to their screen time back. They will often become very sneaky in their efforts to get back in front of a screen, and will typically lie when confronted about their behavior. Children with a screen addiction prefer playing videogames or going online much more than any other activity. In fact, they may seem to no longer truly enjoy any activity that isnt screen-related. As a result, their relationships with friends and family and their grades at school begin to suffer. How Do You Help Your Child Break the Addiction? There isnt a one-size-fits-all approach to screen addiction. However, there are four basic principles that apply to everyone: Limit the number of screens in your home. Keep televisions out of your childs bedroom and do not allow any tablets or smartphones in his or her room overnight. Have one central charging station in the house where everyone leaves their devices at the end of the day and during mealtimes. Limit internet access. Set up website blockers for all of your childs most addictive sites and apps. Also, work with your internet provider to disable your childs internet access at a set time each day. Be a good role model. Set limits around your own screen time. Pay attention to the amount of time you spend on your phone or tablet. If your child sees that you are constantly in front of a screen, then you are sending the message that excessive screen time isnt a problem. With these two steps in place, your path forward will depend on the age of your child and his or her level of screen addiction. If you have a younger child with a relatively mild problem, then putting firm limits into place (e.g., 30 minutes of iPad time a day) and sticking to them despite the behavior outbursts, will help dramatically. In addition, if your child has not started playing videogames yet, then do not let him or her start now. In my experience, the most severe cases of screen addiction among kids and teens with ADHD all involved videogames. With any type of addiction, the best strategy is prevention. If you have an older child or teen with a moderate or severe screen problem, then intervening is more difficult. Kids and teens who are addicted to screens rarely have any insight into their problem, so talking to them about their behavior and encouraging change is very challenging. Its best to work with a child and adolescent cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapist who has experience treating screen addictions. A good therapist will work closely with both you and your child to set limits on screen use at home, and help your child learn to enjoy activities that dont involve their phone, tablet, or gaming console. Screen addiction is a very real problem for many children with ADHD, and its not something that will simply get better on its own. Look out for the signs of screen addiction and get help if you think your child is struggling to manage healthy limits around screen time. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. 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US Constitution Test Study Guide - Private Tutoring

US Constitution Test Study Guide Anna L Jan 12, 2020 Oops, cramming for that Constitution exam tomorrow? This US Constitution test study guide will cover the main areas you need to know to approach it with confidence. Key terms and subjects that you’ll need to remember are in bold and be sure follow points of interest to develop your answers. Need more help? What Came Before The United States Constitution was not the first document to dictate the political and judicial makeup of the country. The Articles of Confederation (1771-1789) provided a generally weak framework for a central government since it wanted to emphasize the independence and free-will of the 13 states. Its powers were limited to international diplomacy, national territory, and declaring war (no plans for taxation are a key problem here). Its President (the President of the Congress) was largely ceremonial as a debate moderator for the 13 states. Failure of the states to work together meant that a better system with a strong central government needed to be put in place. However, it would be enough to win the revolutionary war and establish the Declaration of Independence (1776). This saw the 13 states as independent from Britain and that they would unite to form a nation-state. The Constitution would then need to perform a balancing act between centralizing power (not allowing states/the electorate to do as they please) and avoiding tyranny (not becoming like Britain). Points of interest: How did the War of Independence shape the political foundations of the United States? What previous document/s dictated the government of the United States? What were their limitations? Writing the document The United States Constitution (1787) was drafted during the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and defined the American government as a constitutional republic. It gives power to its citizens in the preamble by beginning with “We the People” rather than owing itself to the inherited position of a throne (Britain’s constitutional monarchy). Those who helped draft the Constitution alongside the signers of the Declaration of Independence were the Framers of the Constitution. As expected, most of these 55 men were wealthy land-owners with a significant portion owning slaves (a smaller number were entirely dependent on slave-labor). While it only required 9 of the 13 states to be enacted, it was ensured that amendments to the constitution could be made in future. Rhode Island was the final state to ratify the constitution. Like the Articles of Confederation, many disagreements were made over its contents which meant that compromise needed to be made. The Virginia Compromise called for representation of each state to be determined by population whereas the New Jersey Compromise wanted equal representation for each state. The joining of the two, the Connecticut Compromise, made Congress bicameral. Points of interest: Who wrote the Constitution? Where and when was this conducted? What are amendments and how many have been made? What is the term for how power is shared between federal, state and local government?   How the Constitution designs our Political System The Constitution divided the government into three branches who would provide checks and balances on their powers. These were the Legislative (congress), Executive (the president) and Judicial (the supreme court). Legislative The Legislative Branch is set out first and given the most attention. It’s job is to make laws in congress which is separated into two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. It is a requirement of the constitution that Congress assembles at least once a year. As of 2019, the House of Reps (lower chamber) consists of 435 seats that are divided amongst the 50 states on the basis of their population size. At the time, Native Americans were not counted in the census and “all other persons” (slaves) were counted as 3/5 of a person, although this was stopped by Amendment 14. Elections for representatives are held every 2 years with candidates needing to be residents of their state, 25 or older and having been a citizen for at least 7 years. The Speaker of the House is elected by majority, meaning it will be the leader of the controlling party. The Senate (upper chamber) is comprised of 2 seats for each state, making 100 members total as of 2019.  Senators serve 6 year terms with the requirement that they are at least 30, have been citizens for at least 9 years, and are residents of their state. The Senate is led by its Presiding Officer who is usually the Vice President. Congressional members are elected by direct popular vote from their constituents (congressional districts elect the House of Reps whereas Statewide elections appoint senators). This system of legislature is a representative democracy where citizens elect members to make laws on their behalf (this is opposed to direct democracy where citizens would vote on matters individually). This is an example of the constitution centralizing power while avoiding tyranny of monarchy. Section 8 approves Congress to conduct taxation which avoids the problem of weak governance set out in the Articles of Confederation. Bills can originate from both houses but must also be approved by the majority in both. The President must also approve, but this can be avoided in different circumstances. If the President rejects a bill it can return to the chamber it was proposed by and become law if 2/3 of its seats approve. Similarly, if the President sits on a bill for 10 days without rejection it will become law. Congress has the power to impeach the President. It is initiated in the House of Reps and subsequently tried in the Senate. Congress also has the ability to declare war. Test your knowledge: Which chamber has two representatives from each state? Senate House of Reps What is the difference between representative and direct democracy? An election is being held for the Senate in Ohio. Who determines the vote? The House of Reps Residents of Ohio The Electoral College No one, senators are appointed by local judges Executive The Constitution then defines the Executive branch made up the President, the Electoral College, and the Cabinet. The Electoral College is responsible for electing the President. The amount of Electoral College members in each state is equivalent to the sum of their congressional seats: Senate seats + House of Representative Seats = number of electoral voters per state When citizens vote ‘for the President’ they are effectively voting for a potential elector who will in turn vote for their Presidential choice. No part of the constitution requires electors to vote in accordance with the popular vote. The candidate must win the majority of electoral votes (270 out of 358) to assume the Presidency. The President is titled the ‘Commander in Chief’ by the Constitution, assuming the highest position in all branches of the United States Armed Forces and the executive. A President is tasked with directing foreign treaties and nominating judges to the Supreme Court. Presidents enforce bills passed by the legislative branch. Presidential candidates must be at least 35, a natural-born citizen, and a resident for at least 14 years of their life. Presidents serve 4 year terms and could initially serve as many terms as possible, although 22nd Amendment (1951) placed a 2-term limit on the position. FDR is the only President to have served 4 terms. If a President is incapable of holding office then the Presidential line of succession determines who takes their place. The Vice President would be first followed by the Speaker of the House and so on. The President is able to pardon anyone who commits crimes against the United States. The President can also veto any bill put forward by Congress. Test your knowledge: True or false: the President is elected via popular vote. What decides the number of Electoral College Voters? The exact number is ratified in the Constitution Proportional to population-size of each state with a maximum of 538 Sum of Congressional Seats What are the three requirements for Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates? Points of interest: What could have motivated the constitutional framers to enact an Electoral College?   Judicial The 3rd article establishes the Supreme Court comprising of 9 judges who serve life appointments, although they can be removed via impeachment. Congress has the ability to set up inferior courts. These courts can rule on all cases that full under the Constitution. The Supreme Court is charged with interpreting the law and deciding what is constitutional and unconstitutional. The Constitution outlines treason as its only crime. The Supreme Court is able to declare any law or act committed by the Executive or Legislature as unconstitutional. Test your knowledge: How many Judges are on the supreme court? 7 9 13 How are Supreme Court judges selected? Nominated by the President and confirmed by both chambers of Congress Nominated by the President and confirmed by the House of Reps. Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate Directly appointed by the President What branch of government can have their actions deemed unconstitutional by the Judiciary? Legislative Executive Both Federalism and Amendments The Constitution has been very effective in centralizing the power of government compared to previous attempts. Some feared that this threatened the rights of states and individuals, namely James Madison who had written the first 10 amendments to the Constitution entitled the Bill of Rights. Notable was the freedom of speech and separation of church and state (1st), the right to bear arms (2nd), the need for warrants (4th) and the right to not plead against yourself in court (5th). The 10th amendment ensures Federalism, in that power is shared between national and state governments. This meant that any power that isn’t described as Congressional belongs to the states of the people. However, the Elastic Clause allows for Congress to act outside the explicit language of the Constitution if it can rationalise that it fits within its delegated powers. Amendments can be proposed by 2/3 of both chambers of Congress or state legislatures. They are ratified by ¾ of state legislatures or state ratifying conventions. The president has no official role in these proceedings. As of 2019, 33 amendments have been made to the Constitution. Points of interest The 33 amendments vary in scope and effect. What are the most important amendments in your view? What are the least important? What is problematic about the Elastic Clause? Would it be supported or objected by federalists? You Might Also Be Interested In: Learn How to Study for a Test or Course the Easy Way United States Constitution Test Study Guide  These are some of the topics that you want to dive into deeply and make sure that you can cover at least the basics of each whether its for the US History exam, government and politics test or an AP Exam. Often youll see questions coming right from these topics, so take the time to check them out and know the answers! Functions of the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive Branches Definition of Pardon Head of the Executive Branch # of Justices, including the Chief Justice, make up the Supreme Court Term of a Supreme Court Justice Term of a member in the House of Representatives and Senate Qualifications for a member of the House of Representatives Who holds the concurrent powers? What Amendment states no state can deny people their basic rights? 1st Ten Amendments is called what? What year did the Constitution become effective? Who presides over the Senate? What amendment guarantees the right to bear arms? What amendment provides rights for the accused in terms of punishment? What amendment contains a due process clause? What amendment ended slavery? What 2 things did the Declaration of Independence do? Who had the final say in all matters under the Articles of Confederation? What was the form of government in which power is handed down from one generation to the next? What were the most striking characteristics of the framers of the Constitution? What city did the constitutional convention take place in? Know the difference between direct and representative democracy. How many Presidents have served a complete four terms in office? What amendment addresses the term limits of the President? What group elects the President? Know the differences between the Virginia, New Jersey, and Connecticut Compromises. What is impeachment an example of?   Who holds the power of impeachment?   Who is the jury? How many colonies were at the First Continental Congress? What is the minimum number of electoral votes to be elected President? How many members are there in the House of Representatives and Senate? What type of government does the Constitution create? Know what the elastic clause does for the constitution. In order to add an amendment to the constitution â€" it has to pass by what margin and does it need a presidential signature? What does the Constitution state that no person may be deprived of? A trial by jury cannot be denied if the value of the lawsuit exceeds what $ amount. What is the minimum infraction necessary for the impeachment of a judge? How many times per year is Congress required to be assembled by the Constitution? Know what a warrant does for law officials. Does the Constitution state anything regarding Church and State? Know the Presidential succession. Know the President’s job descriptions â€" chief citizen, chief diplomat, commander-in-chief, chief legislator, and chief of state. Be able to identify procedures of the US Government as expressed, implied, inherent. (4.1 worksheet) Be able to identify what 10 key Presidents were known for.   (list of Presidents on Review Day) How many amendments are in the Constitution. What is a filibuster? Who has the power to declare war? When are congressional elections held? Does the 5th Amendment guarantee that you can’t be tried twice for the same crime? What 2 groups make up Congress? What court case established Judicial Review? Which state was the last state to ratify the Constitution? Where does all of the power of government agencies come from? We can help you find the best private tutor near you! It’s simple and secure â€" Get real results fast. 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2013 Language Challenge has ended!

2013 Language Challenge has ended! After 90 gruelling days the italki Language Challenge has ended!  This was our biggest language challenge to date as we had hundreds of participants who completed over thousands of sessions! For those of you that participated in the language challenge and completed it, a super big congratulations on completing the Language Challenge! Doing 20 sessions (or more!) in 6 weeks is no small feat!  That amounts to at least 2-3 sessions per week and some serious commitment and persistence! We had tons of great feedback regarding this language challenge but we wanted to share one experience in particular. Daniel is one of our Language Challenge winners and after he finished his challenge, he wrote a Notebook Entry describing his experiences learning Chinese for the past 4 weeks. Whats particularly impressive is that he wrote the Notebook entry in Chinese, the language he is learning! Italki????? ??????italki?????. ?????????,????????? ??,?????? ???20??,italki???????? 300ITC. ??????????. ?????,????????,????100ITC? ???????,italki???????. ??????,?????????????,????????? ??????HSK6, ??????? ????????, ?????????????,????????????????????????,??????????????????????,??????30????????????????21??????????,????????????? (translated from above) The italki Language Challenge I recently took the September italki challenge. The purpose of this challenge is to have students take more lessons. So, if a student is able to complete 20 lessons, italki will give them a reward 300ITC. But you also need to take a risk. Before the challenge begins, any student who wants to participate in the challenge has to pay 100ITC. If you fail the challenge failed, then italki will not refund the money. The reason I participated in the challenge is because I felt that if I did not have pressure, I would not so many lessons. In December I am taking the HSK6 test (a test for Chinese proficiency), so I decided to participate. The challenge actually lasted six weeks, but I didnt find out about it until September (two weeks into the challenge), so for me, I only had a months time to complete the challenge. Of course, taking so many lessons was very tiring, but I still enjoyed the process. My teachers are very understanding and very hard working. On September 30th, I finished my last session. I had completed a total of 21 lessons (in one month!). Now I just want to take a break and review everything that I had learned from my teachers. Top 2013 italki Fall Language Challenge Quick Summary We had no idea what results to expect when we created the Fall Language Challenge. We just wanted to make sure the challenge would be difficult but achievable. After 6 weeks, the results are in and we wanted to share what weve learned. The Language Challenge is Completely  Achieveable. Out of the hundreds of Language Challenge participants, just under 50% (47%) completed the challenge! Out of the Language Challenge Winners 35% actually completed more than 30 sessions or more! Its  Fun! Out of all our Language Challenge participants 40% of  were learning 2 languages! We had one italki Language Challenger who completed over 70 sessions during this session!  Thats more than 1 session a day! Interesting Tidbits! The top 3 languages that our Challengers were trying to learn were English, Spanish and Chinese! Strong representation from lesser learned languages saw a big increase including    Croatian, Slovak, Polish, Vietnamese, Dutch, Swedish and Thai! We had the most challenge participants from the United States, but they also had the highest failure rate! Russia Rocks!  More than 80% of Russian Participants completed the challenge! Weve gotten tons of positive responses from our 2013 Fall Language Challenge.  If you enjoyed this challenge or would like to participate in future italki Language Challenges, please click on the link below. I want to receive more information about  future italki Language Challenges! 2013 Language Challenge has ended! After 90 gruelling days the italki Language Challenge has ended!  This was our biggest language challenge to date as we had hundreds of participants who completed over thousands of sessions! For those of you that participated in the language challenge and completed it, a super big congratulations on completing the Language Challenge! Doing 20 sessions (or more!) in 6 weeks is no small feat!  That amounts to at least 2-3 sessions per week and some serious commitment and persistence! We had tons of great feedback regarding this language challenge but we wanted to share one experience in particular. Daniel is one of our Language Challenge winners and after he finished his challenge, he wrote a Notebook Entry describing his experiences learning Chinese for the past 4 weeks. Whats particularly impressive is that he wrote the Notebook entry in Chinese, the language he is learning! Italki????? ??????italki?????. ?????????,????????? ??,?????? ???20??,italki???????? 300ITC. ??????????. ?????,????????,????100ITC? ???????,italki???????. ??????,?????????????,????????? ??????HSK6, ??????? ????????, ?????????????,????????????????????????,??????????????????????,??????30????????????????21??????????,????????????? (translated from above) The italki Language Challenge I recently took the September italki challenge. The purpose of this challenge is to have students take more lessons. So, if a student is able to complete 20 lessons, italki will give them a reward 300ITC. But you also need to take a risk. Before the challenge begins, any student who wants to participate in the challenge has to pay 100ITC. If you fail the challenge failed, then italki will not refund the money. The reason I participated in the challenge is because I felt that if I did not have pressure, I would not so many lessons. In December I am taking the HSK6 test (a test for Chinese proficiency), so I decided to participate. The challenge actually lasted six weeks, but I didnt find out about it until September (two weeks into the challenge), so for me, I only had a months time to complete the challenge. Of course, taking so many lessons was very tiring, but I still enjoyed the process. My teachers are very understanding and very hard working. On September 30th, I finished my last session. I had completed a total of 21 lessons (in one month!). Now I just want to take a break and review everything that I had learned from my teachers. Top 2013 italki Fall Language Challenge Quick Summary We had no idea what results to expect when we created the Fall Language Challenge. We just wanted to make sure the challenge would be difficult but achievable. After 6 weeks, the results are in and we wanted to share what weve learned. The Language Challenge is Completely  Achieveable. Out of the hundreds of Language Challenge participants, just under 50% (47%) completed the challenge! Out of the Language Challenge Winners 35% actually completed more than 30 sessions or more! Its  Fun! Out of all our Language Challenge participants 40% of  were learning 2 languages! We had one italki Language Challenger who completed over 70 sessions during this session!  Thats more than 1 session a day! Interesting Tidbits! The top 3 languages that our Challengers were trying to learn were English, Spanish and Chinese! Strong representation from lesser learned languages saw a big increase including    Croatian, Slovak, Polish, Vietnamese, Dutch, Swedish and Thai! We had the most challenge participants from the United States, but they also had the highest failure rate! Russia Rocks!  More than 80% of Russian Participants completed the challenge! Weve gotten tons of positive responses from our 2013 Fall Language Challenge.  If you enjoyed this challenge or would like to participate in future italki Language Challenges, please click on the link below. I want to receive more information about  future italki Language Challenges!

Language Learning Plateau 8 Ways to Get Unstuck and Back in the Game

Language Learning Plateau 8 Ways to Get Unstuck and Back in the Game 8 Ways to Get Unstuck and Back in the Game Youve already come so far with your language learning.In theory, having learned even  some of a language is pretty great.The view from the intermediate level should be beautiful.But its hard to enjoy the view when youve hit an unexpected slump on your way to language fluency.Its an experience many have faced before you, but that doesnt make it any less daunting.Were talking about the dreaded language learning plateau.Yep, your language education was moving along smoothly, and then it suddenly seemed to halt or slow down drastically, right?Youre not alone.Moving Beyond the Intermediate EFL Learning Plateau  by Qing Xu points out that this plateau is unavoidable but can be overcome.In  Moving Beyond the Plateau: From Intermediate to Advanced Levels in Language Learning,  Professor Jack Richards also describes this unique challenge and related issues.So its time to get past whats keeping you from fluency.But before you can move forward, you need to understand what exactly that is. Wha ts a Language Learning Plateau?A language learning plateau occurs when you stop learning as much as quickly. Its easy to make quick progress early on, but as you learn more, you naturally slow down. Because of this, a language learning plateau frequently occurs when learners reach an intermediate level of language proficiency.Why Do Language Learning Plateaus Occur?There are a few reasons why you may be experiencing a language learning plateau.Youve met your goals.  A lot of learners set goals that are reached by the time they reach an intermediate level. For instance, you might want to be able to hold a basic conversation or be able to read a newspaper or book in your target language. If youve met all your learning goals, your learning will naturally pause.You dont have goals. Whether you never had any goals to begin with or you just havent set new ones since you achieved your previous objectives, not having goals can halt language learning progress. Without a clear idea of what yo u hope to achieve, you dont have a clear direction for focused study.Youre stuck on a loop, doing the same thing all the time.  If you keep doing the same thing, youre likely to keep getting the same results. However, once youve milked one particular method for all its worth, youll see your learning plateau.You lack confidence. As an intermediate learner, youve come a long way, but you also know enough to realize theres a lot you dont know. This can diminish confidence and make you feel like you cant possibly become fluent or communicate as clearly as youd like.Theres a natural slowdown. Even if you do everything right, language learning plateaus can naturally occur. Its not a fun truth, but at the same time, at least you arent solely responsible for your current rut!8 Ways to Get Unstuck and Back in the Game1. Set clear goals.Once youve plateaued, not knowing what to do next can be a big part of the problem. If you dont know what to do next, your studying will be less focused, so y our learning will slow down.Clear goals will alleviate this by providing you with the focus you need to surge ahead. Its important to base these goals on your current language level and make them realistic. Setting a specific timeline for your goal is also a good way to keep yourself on the right track.Overly ambitious goals, like becoming fluent in a week, can demotivate you by setting you up for failure. Set realistic goals that are somewhat challenging but that you know you can achieve.For instance, you might resolve to learn a new set of vocabulary words or memorize irregular verb conjugations in the next week.Regardless of what your goals are, having these clear benchmarks will help keep you moving in the right direction.2. Use authentic material.Most students will have focused on resources for learners up until they plateau. While this is a helpful way to understand the underlying structure and rules of a language, youll need to start consuming more authentic material to make your push towards fluency.FluentU is a fun, easy tool that lets you take in more authentic material without being overwhelmed by words you dont know. FluentU collects authentic videos like movie trailers, music videos, news and more. However, thanks to captioning and careful annotation of each word, youll never be in over your head. Word definitions, example sentences and associated images are at the tips of your fingers. If you want to see how a word is used in other contexts, you can even click it to see other videos that contain that word.Plus, FluentU is convenient. You can use it online or download the app on iTunes  or Google Play.3. Try new methods.Since your language learning has slowed down, now is the perfect opportunity to change up whatever youve been doing. Its possible that youre just stuck in a rut with that method. Trying something new could reinvigorate your language education.Trying  creative language learning methods  is a fun way to approach this new phase in you r learning process. But regardless of what approach you take, the main goal is to do something different.One method you may not have tried is double translation. In double translation, you translate a text from one language to another and then back again. Conventionally, you use a dictionary for all of this. However, since you already have language skills, you can skip this with the exception of any words you dont know. This is a helpful way to build vocabulary and practice your reading and writing skills.Other approaches may vary based on how youve studied in the past. For instance, if youve been taking a class or studying a textbook, you might try immersion, language learning software or language learning apps.Or, you could even continue by taking a course. But instead of taking a course about your target language, you could take a course in your target language. Here are some platforms that can help you with that:Coursera offers courses on a variety of subjects, and in addition t o courses taught in English, you can find some taught in French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and other languages. Finding what youre looking for is easy. Just type a subject that interests you in the search box (like art, math, etc.), and then filter using Course Languages on the left-hand side of the screen.Udemy offers self-paced courses accessible on any device that cover many topics. Once again, you can just search by subject and use a drop-down menu to browse courses for a particular language.If you want to try the challenge of taking a real university-level course in your target language, edX has courses from schools like Harvard and MIT. Search for what youre looking for and then scroll down to the bottom of the page. On the left-hand side, youll see the courses broken down by language.If youve relied on immersion, on the other hand, now would be a good time to crack a textbook to get a more thorough understanding of underlying grammar rules.Regardless of what youve been doing, changing things up is an easy way to get out of your rut and see the language from a new angle.4. Focus on problem areas.At the plateau level, bad habits or mistakes start to become more ingrained, so its time to correct them.Taking proficiency tests and assessing your own skills will help you determine what areas you need to work on. Dialang is a particularly useful free online proficiency test because you can test multiple skills individually to see what skills are your weakest.Another way to assess your own skill without a proficiency test is to think through what youre most comfortable with. If you had to communicate with a native speaker, would you feel more comfortable doing it through speaking or writing? Would you feel more comfortable hearing or reading a native speakers response? Chances are that the skill you prefer is your stronger skill, so focus on the skill you didnt choose.While you may be at an intermediate level overall, chances are that you have some areas that a re stronger and some areas that are weaker. Once you find these areas, all you have left to do is work on improving your weak points!For instance, if you struggle with listening, do more listening exercises. Sure, it may seem obvious, but taking the obvious steps that you may have previously overlooked is important at this point in the process.Similarly, if you struggle with speaking, find opportunities to speak. You might even start a public speaking club in your target language!Additionally, if you struggle with a particular grammar rule, you can dedicate more time and effort to finally nailing it down.Not only will putting time and effort into improving your problem areas improve your language skills, it will also make your confidence skyrocket.5. Learn more vocabulary.Limited vocabulary is one of the main hurdles that keeps intermediate learners stuck in the plateau phase.Fluency in a language requires wordsâ€"a lot of words. While an intermediate learner usually knows the most common words, the depth and breadth of their vocabulary is usually lacking.To push away from the plateau,  learning vocabulary  is essential.You can choose vocabulary sets by considering what words your vocabulary lacks. For instance, many intermediate learners dont have as many verbs as would be desirable, so this is a good place to start. You might also be lacking more academic language, so words related to your academic interests could also be beneficial.Quizlet is a helpful place to find and study thematic vocabulary sets. All you have to do is type in key words (for instance, academic Spanish) and youll find plenty of user-created lists. You can print off the lists to study, you can play games on the site or you can use flashcards on the site.VTrain.net is a free software you can use to create and review your own flashcards, allowing you to choose the vocabulary that you find most important. Flashcard apps like Cram  (available for iOS and Android) are also useful learning tool s that allow you to build your vocabulary in whatever minutes you have to spare.Building your vocabulary wont only help you keep your learning on track, it will also help you communicate more clearly and concisely.6. Interact with native speakers.Most language students focus on a generic form of their target language early in their educations. Once youve plateaued, the next logical step is to learn to speak more like a native. Interacting with native speakers is terrific for speaking practice, listening practice, vocabulary building and pronunciation improvement.It can definitely be intimidating to try to speak your target language with a native speaker. Luckily, conversation exchange is an awesome tool for this. Conversation exchange is when you partner with a speaker of your target language. You get practice in your target language, and you give your partner practice in your native language. This is ideal because theres a strong chance that your partner has also encountered a lang uage learning plateau that theyre trying to escape from.If you cant find a native speaker near you, there are plenty of online solutions. Skype language exchange  is a popular way to connect with native speakers all over the world.  Finding a language exchange partner  doesnt even need to be difficult since there are a wide variety of online resources that will help. Plus, many conversation exchange sites even offer estimated skill levels for participants. If you find someone at an intermediate skill level in your native language, they, too, are probably around the language learning plateau stage.For instance, Conversation Exchange can help you find a native speaker near you or arrange a penpal correspondence. TalkAbroad can also help you schedule online video conversations with a native speaker.Once you start speaking your target language with native speakers, your skill and confidence will propel you past the plateau.7. Build confidence with other learners.Weve mentioned confidenc e a few times before, but it really is that important.Working on your skills in general will help improve your confidence, but the best way to improve your confidence is to use your target language and use it often.If you dont speak, listen to, read and write in your target language often, you wont have the time to build the confidence you need to continue forward towards fluency. When youre learning, native-level skills seem impossible. This is why its important to use your skills in a supportive context. Get together with or make friends who are at a similar stage in their learning progress. If youre not sure how to do this, check out some language learning communities.Together, you can commiserate about the difficulties youre facing and get some valuable practice in. Even if you make friends with someone learning a different language, theres nothing to stop you from speaking to them in your target language (and it might even be less daunting this way)! Similarly, if youre reading or writing alongside a friend, theres someone there to push you forward if you ever feel like quitting.As long as you use the language more often, your confidence will grow until full fluency is within reach.8. Nip discouragement in the bud.Once your learning slows down, it can be easy to become discouraged. You may even stop trying to improve your language skills. But dont let discouragement weigh you down! Learning a language is like a marathon. When you start, its easy to move quickly. However, the farther you go, the more your pace is likely to slow. When things seem impossible, its important to remember that youve come a long way.Sure, it was more fun to move faster, but quitting now that the finish line of fluency is in sight is a mistake you may regret. Youve already put this much work in. Dont let discouragement stop you from finishing the race!The road to language fluency may not be a continual rise.There will definitely be some flat ground along the way.But if you follow these tips, you can overcome your language learning plateau and continue along your way to fluency with confidence! And One More ThingIf FluentU doesnt nip your discouragement in the bud, nothing will. (But dont worry, FluentU will!)FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way real people 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 ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, 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.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right t o 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.

Friend Zoning From Sexual to Platonic in One Day

Friend Zoning From Sexual to Platonic in One Day Courtesy of Flickr.com and a hundred visions and revisions. For whatever the reason, friend zoning someone is an art. To be done well, it requires thoughtful consideration of the other persons feelings, especially if youve already gone on a few dates. You went on those dates to get to know the person, but now that you do, youre no longer attracted. This is normal and nothing to feel bad about, but its best to end things sooner rather than later. Its time to friend zone. Whats the best way to do this, you might ask. Luckily for you, Ive conducted research on the subject that dates back hundreds, nay, thousands of years, from Hercules friend zoning Meg because she took too much time away from his bicep curls, to Queen Elizabeth friend zoning all suitors because, well, she had a deathly fear of penises. As a result of my arduous studying, I can confidently say Ive become a friend-zone expert. Here are the best ways to gracefully reject a person and put him or her in the friend zone. 1) Create an elaborate riddle for the person, complete with clues that lead to more clues. Make it difficult to solve, but not so difficult that its unsolvable. The last clue will lead to a Hallmark card. Be sure to buy a stupid one, something like, A friend is someone you can share anything with, whether its your darkest secret, your forbidden crush, or (open card) that piece of cake! Write this message in the card, I know its not your birthday, but I wanted you to know how much I cherish our FRIENDSHIP. 2) Go bowling for your next date. Nothing says friend like wearing those clownish shoes, awkwardly heaving that heavy ball, and slipping along on a waxed floor. Make sure to high-five your date after each turn. At the end of the round, say, Im so glad we did this! None of my other friends ever want to bowl with me! 3) Play Monopoly with the person. Make sure its just the two of you, and that the game lasts at least three hours. Be fiercely competitive. If you have the Park Place card and she has Boardwalk, dont accept any of her trade proposals. Dates play board games to lose. Friends play board games to friggin conquer. 4) Watch My Best Friends Wedding and Friends in the same day. Be sure to emphasize how you two are just like the characters with platonic relationships. 5) Do homework together. If you can focus (or at least feign focus) on the Encyclopedia of 20th-Century   Architecture while she is in the same room, youre sure to get your point across. 6) Work on your fitness with her at your nearby recreation center. You have two options for this one: lag so far behind that she wonders if this is the first time youve worked out, or embarrass her with a tireless regimen. Be sure to sweat profusely for either option. Friends sweat together at the gym. Lovers sweat together not at the gym. Friend zoning someone is a tough thing to do. Hopefully these will allow you to avoid simply telling the person you only want to be friendsnothing is more cliche than that.

7 Powerful Benefits of Being Bilingual Thatll Change Your Life

7 Powerful Benefits of Being Bilingual Thatll Change Your Life 7 Benefits of Being Bilingual Thatll Change Your Life Want a new job?Wish you had better health?Want a more fulfilling personal life?Learn a second language!When discussing the benefits of learning a foreign language, most people think of the straightforward perks right away. You know, that its useful to be able to ask where the bathroom is  when you visit Beijing, or  to be able to ask for  directions when you get lost in Barcelona.But did you know that the  benefits  of being bilingual  go much deeper than that?Recent research on bilingualism has  found that speaking another language can improve your life in many ways. Being bilingual can provide new  career opportunities, improve your personal life and even lead to better health.Heres a review of what the current research tells us about the benefits of knowing a  foreign language. 7 Benefits of Being Bilingual Thatll Change Your LifeWorkplace Benefits of Being BilingualKnowing more than one language can give you a big boost professionally, and in todays economy, thats something eve ryone can  use.1. Bilingualism can improve your competitiveness in the job market.Knowing a second language makes your resume stand out  and can boost you to the top  of the interview list with potential employers.Companies today serve increasingly diverse, multilingual  populations at home and abroad. Managers  know that multilingual consumers are a huge commercial force and represent a significant opportunity for future business.  A recent report  goes as far as saying that marketers and advertisers who grasp and activate the multicultural edge will be poised to connect with rising super consumers.Many companies have international offices, sell their products abroad and have production facilities in other countries. These companies want to hire versatile employees who can speak other languages and navigate different cultural expectations. So  once youve got a second language under your belt, you might be fighting off job offers!Even knowing just a few words of a foreign language c an be helpful. Taylor Diaz-Rogers, a student at Florida International University, found this out when she interviewed for an internship at the marketing company  Optimum7.According to the FIU  career services department  website, Diaz-Rogers said, The COO of Optimum7, who was at the fair and with whom I got the chance to speak to, was from Turkey I had visited his country 5 years ago and still knew a few words in Turkish. Because of that, we were able to build a good rapport.It was partially because of her knowledge of Turkish that Diaz-Rogers was offered an internship at the company!2. Knowing a second language can open up new career opportunities.Foreign  language skills can be particularly beneficial if youre interested in changing  careers to a new and growing field.Jobs as translators and interpreters are in the  top 15 fastest-growing occupations in the United States, with  nearly 25,000 translation and interpretation jobs expected to become available by  2020. This estimate d oes not even include jobs in the military, which actively recruits people with a variety of language skills. (They then use  the  DLIFLC GLOSS to teach languages to recruitsâ€"which is surprisingly available to the public, so you can use it to learn a language too!)Other fast-growing fields like  travel and tourism, healthcare  and  national security  need employees with bilingual language skills and the ability to work across cultures. Fields  such as journalism, education  and international development are always in search of bilingual employees. And knowing a second language can give you an an edge if you want to apply for the  Peace Corps or become a  Foreign Service Officer.3. Bilinguals can earn  more money.The financial returns of learning a foreign language vary by language and job, but they can add up to a lot.  Salary.com  found that  jobs with  pay differentials based on bilingualism usually pay 5-20% more per hour for bilingual employees.MIT economist Albert Saiz  discov ered  that college graduates who speak two languages make an average of 2% more than those who do not. This  can add up to a lot over time, as an  article in The Economist  points out. At retirement, the extra earnings could mean an additional  $67,000 in your retirement account!Life Improvements Gained by  Being BilingualAside from improving your career prospects, speaking another language is just plain  fun, and can add great value to your personal life.4. Being bilingual opens up social and cultural opportunities.Speaking another language lets  you interact with different people and understand the nuances of another culture. This means you might have more opportunities to make friends, explore different hobbies and better understand your favorite foreign music, film  and literature.Even if you dont start interacting with native speakers right away, you can start benefiting from cultural knowledge right away by learning with authentic videos on FluentU. FluentU takes real-world vi deosâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language lessons.Travel  can also be cheaper and more rewarding when you speak the language of the country youre visiting. You wont be  limited to staying in expensive foreigner hotels, eating at restaurants where the staff speaks English or  traveling with a tour group.Instead, you can find your own way and experience  the country the way a local would.  You might  enjoy cheaper access to museums because you dont  have to pay for a foreign-language guide, and you will certainly have more opportunities to meet people, engage in conversation and learn about the culture.5. Speaking another language gives you a new perspective.Even if you dont travel abroad, becoming bilingual  can help you see the world in a different way  and understand yourself better.Research  has found that bilinguals literally see the world differently. People who regularly speak a second language perceive differ ences in color variations that are not recognized by monolinguals!  Hows that for a new perspective?Many people who speak more than one language also report feeling like a different person when they speak the other language.  Research  by a professor at  the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has found that bilinguals emphasize different character traits depending on which language they are  speaking. The professor interviewed Parisian adults who were fluent in French and Portuguese and found that they acted differently when speaking one language or the other. For example, one  girl sounded like an angry, hip suburbanite in French and a frustrated, but patient, well-mannered bank customer in Portuguese.Another study found significant levels of frame-shifting, or changes in self perception, among bilingual participants. Researchers interviewed Hispanic women who were fluent in Spanish and English and found that many  classified themselves as more assertive when they spoke Sp anish. The women also had different perceptions of the same advertisements when they saw them in English and in Spanish.So if you want to understand yourself better, learning another language might be the key!Health and Well-being Advantages of  BilingualsOne of the best reasons to become bilingual is the enormous health benefits it can have, particularly for the brain.6. Speaking a second language improves problem-solving, multitasking and decision-making.Numerous studies have found that bilingualism can improve brain functions like  the ability to focus attention and perform mental tasks.A study  in Scotland and Italy found that bilingual children  were significantly more successful than their monolingual peers in problem-solving and creativity tasks.  Another study  found that people who speak more than one language can process information more efficiently and easily.As a bilingual, you are constantly choosing in which language to say a word, and this gives you a lot of practice choosing important information and ignoring extraneous details. This seems to help bilinguals do better at tasks that require multitasking and  blocking out distractions.Speaking another language can even help you make more rational decisions!  A study  conducted by a team of psychologists at the University of Chicago found that forcing people to rely on a second language when making decisions reduced their natural human  biases. The scientists concluded that using a foreign language provided increased cognitive and emotional distance that allowed people to focus on the information rather than their own emotions.The next time you want to make the most rational decision possible, consider thinking about it  in a foreign language!7. Bilingualism can slow the effects of old age.The benefits of being bilingual are lifelong, but they seem especially important  in old age.  Cognitive flexibilityâ€"the ability to adapt to unfamiliar or unexpected circumstancesâ€"tends to decline as we age, but speaking a second language can  block that decline or at least significantly delay it.Research  shows that  bilingualism can improve cognition and delay dementia in older adults, particularly related to general intelligence and reading abilities.And while bilingualism cannot prevent Alzheimers disease, it can delay the onset of symptoms as much as five years.  A recent study  found that the brains of people who suffered from Alzheimers show the same physical deterioration whether they were monolingual or bilingual. But the people who speak two languages do  not exhibit  the typical symptoms of Alzheimersâ€"such as memory loss, confusion and difficulties with problem-solving and planningâ€"until much later than those who only speak one language.Get started soon!There are numerous  benefits to gain from speaking a second language, from professional and personal to  health benefits. Moreover, learning a foreign language is just fun!The sooner you learn and the more frequently you use your second language, the greater the benefits will be. So why not get started right away? Find a class, grab a conversation partner  or get started with  a website like FluentU.Youll thank yourself both during the journey, and when youre reaping the benefits of being bilingual! And One More ThingIf youre ready to start reaping these benefits right now, youll love learning with 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 real people 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 ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, 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 over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz 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.

How to Become a Professional Tutor

How to Become a Professional TutorA professional tutor is one of the most sought after and well-paying tutors in the world. With its immense popularity, it is worth understanding what makes a good tutor and to help you become one yourself.This is a tutor that has experience in the profession, has received sufficient education and is well-known in the teaching and learning community for his/her standard teaching experience and credentials. They are highly skilled in their field. Good teachers know how to listen to their students, see their needs and give all they can give.Good tutors also care about their students. They always try to meet their students' needs. They have the ability to analyze and understand what the student is trying to achieve and why. They know how to relate with the students to make them feel important.If you want to become a professional tutor, you need to follow a few pointers. You should be willing to meet deadlines set by your employer. You should be committed to a system and expect from yourself that you will put in the effort to finish the course work.It is always better to get proper training in your field before choosing to teach. This ensures that you can also apply the learned skills to other areas of your life. And a good way to learn is by getting coaching from a professional tutor. You can take courses online or get an actual instructor to show you through a seminar.Another way to become a professional tutor is to join a college that offers tote helping classes. You can enroll yourself and start earning. Or you can join a tutoring club or tutoring service provider to earn at the same time.Experience, education and expertise are important factors that have to be considered before you decide to become a professional tutor. As you will soon find out, being a professional tutor is not an easy task.

GED Tutoring In Ohio

GED Tutoring In OhioDo you want to learn GED? There are many places that offer GED tutoring in Ohio.If you are looking for a place to take the GED exam, you can either get it done at a local high school or local college. You could also opt to take the GED and then study at your own pace. Both options can work out well.To get the GED, you need to complete several different courses. One of the most important courses you will need to complete is the Advanced Placement course. This is offered by many high schools, colleges, and community colleges across the country. Once you have taken this course, you will be ready to take the GED test.You will have to take the GED test within one year of completing your course. This is a two hour long test and is often used as a pre-test to determine what you will need to do once you take the GED test.Since many colleges in Ohio do not offer the GED exam, some people choose to take the GED test from the comfort of their own home. These courses typicall y last eight weeks. You will have to take the tests four times a year.If you have taken a test like the GED and are not satisfied with the results, you may take the GED retest. You will have to submit your test scores to the test board. The results will be sent to you via mail or in person. Your scores will be held until you have finished your high school program.If you want to learn more about the exam and about GED tutoring in Ohio, you should speak with a counselor. There are many GED tutors in Ohio who will help you through the process. The sooner you get started, the sooner you will be on your way to becoming an American citizen.

Teach English in Europe With the Teaching Staff at Lu University

Teach English in Europe With the Teaching Staff at Lu UniversityTutoring at Lu is a beautiful city in southwestern Pennsylvania, home to some of the most notable museums in the country. If you have a desire to teach English in Europe, this is your opportunity. It is also the ideal place to begin the path to teaching abroad. Some of the most powerful ESL teachers work for one of the large private universities located in the Philadelphia area.Some of the wonderful opportunities that lie within the Lusitania and Ocean shipyards are there for the taking by many students. One of the benefits to the Tidewater region is the presence of many colleges and universities. You will have the ability to travel far and wide to get a teaching position, although you may have to find a way to work or live within the region.Today, teaching students from cities such as Philadelphia is more common than it has ever been before. With more traditional academic institutions such as Harvard and MIT there are m any more young adults who are willing to give up their career in order to work in the business world. Students from all over the country and abroad are now willing to work as teachers and students in the commonwealth.Lu is not just a city in Pennsylvania, it is also home to culture and art which make it a top choice for the community of adults and students who desire to teach English in Europe. If you are looking for a change in culture and to be at the same time a teacher, this is a wonderful way to do it. We are looking forward to seeing you in Philadelphia.Philadelphia International and Philadelphia College of Music are two of the institutions offering English and Curriculum and Language Assignments for schools in the Philadelphia region. Through these programs, students from around the world are able to work in classrooms located in Pennsylvania. There are many opportunities in the home of music and language for the students that come to Philadelphia.For students wishing to enro ll in Lu or another Philadelphia teaching school, there are many opportunities. They also should be looking into available scholarships and grants for the students. The Philadelphia community welcomes high school students from all over the country, but many are in their mid-twenties. Some of the early college graduates have a great amount of success teaching in schools all over the United States and abroad.You can begin your study of teaching at Lu, Philadelphia or another American university by enrolling in the Tutoring and ESL program offered by the university. For new teachers, the Lu International Institute offers three years of service in the education field. Once you complete your course of study, you can enroll in another school to start your career of teaching. Whether you are looking for a job or an opportunity to teach abroad, you will have a wonderful learning experience in Lu.