5 Ways to Make Your College Decision Easier

5 Ways to Make Your College Decision Easier So you got into a few (or all!) of the colleges to which you applied. Congratulations! Now comes the tough part: which one to choose? It can be a daunting decision. Every prospective college student has a different vision and different desires for his or her college experience. Knowing what you want and need in a college campus can be vital in making your college decision easier. Read on to find some factors you need to consider before choosing your school. 1. Compare the programs in which you are interested Look at your prospective major, or a few of the majors that you are interested in, by checking your various schools online catalogues. Does your intended major offer a variety of classes that you will be interested in? Are there certain tracks within your major that you know you will be passionate about? You can also look at the rankings of a specific program or major within your potential schools to see how they stack up. 2. Speak with current students (or read student blogs!) Many colleges can connect you with current students so you can get an authentic perspective of what the school is like. Consider talking with current students to get your burning questions answered, whether they are about academics or campus life. If youre unable to meet with current students, student blogs are a great place to get a close view on campus life as well. [RELATED: Benefits of Overnight College Visits] 3. Research the location of the colleges Although a majority of your time will be spent on campus, its important to get a grasp of the city in which your school will be located. Aside from checking that your schools locations have all the basic things you want and need, youll also want a location where you can eventually find internships or volunteer opportunities in your field of study. Ask yourself if you can see yourself living in said cities for four (or even more) years. 4. Research the size and geographic diversity of the school Think about what experience you want to get in college. Do you want to know everyone on campus, or do you want to go to a big school where you may meet someone new every day? Also think about the other students who will be there. Do you want to be in classes with students from the same state, or even the same high school as you? Or would you rather be in classes with students from across the country, or even across the world? These comparisons can help narrow down your college choices. 5. Consider the costs The obvious expense to consider here is the cost of tuition. Did you get a scholarship to one school and not the other? Is one school much more expensive than the other, requiring you to take out more student loans? Consider how much you are willing to pay for your college experience. Aside from tuition, look at the prices of living options around and on campus. Most likely, you will only live in the dorm for a year or two, and then migrate to a house or an apartment. While price alone shouldnt make or break your college decision, its a reality that many students will need to factor in. Making the college decision is a huge deal, as it is where you will be for the next several years. Dont let the decision stress you out, however. No matter what school you choose, your college experience is uniquely yours and you can be successful at any school if you put your mind to it.

ACT Registration Online ACT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace

ACT Registration Online ACT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace There are two ways to register for ACT test. Online registration is the fastest way to know if preferred center has a space available for you. You can also register by mail if you are younger than 13 or can not pay by credit card. ACT Test Registration ACT, also known as American College Testing is the recognized test taken by high school students to continue their academic education in college level courses. To get into colleges and universities in the United States, students take ACT tests whose results are sent to their desired colleges as it shows the academic knowledge of the respective students. ACT test paper consists of 4 sections: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. Few colleges and universities expect students ACT scores along with their writing scores and hence there is the optional Writing section for all the students who prefer to take it along with ACT test. The English section consists of 75 questions and the total time given to complete this section is 45 minutes. In this section, students are tested on their grammar and rhetoric skills such as punctuations, organization of ideas, sentence structure etc. The Mathematics section consists of 60 questions and the time given here is 60 minutes. Students here are tested on their mathematical knowledge learnt so far, however the questions are not complicated and they are just related to the basic concepts. The Reading section measures reading comprehension skills of the student and it has 40 questions to be completed in 35 minutes. Science section tests the reasoning ability of the student and it has 40 questions to be completed in 35 minutes. In the Writing section, students have to write their opinion about a given issue and the time allotted to write the essay is 30 minutes.

What Salary Can You Expect As An Accountant

What Salary Can You Expect As An Accountant What Is The Average Accountant Salary In The UK? ChaptersAccounting TechnicianChartered AccountantsFinancial AdvisersInvestment AnalystsFinancial TraderChief Financial OfficersAs a base note, we will start by mentioning that the average UK salary is £27.271 a year ( £39,476 in London).How does that compare against accountants' salary?Well, it's hard to say since the term accountant is so vague and could include so many different job titles.According to available data, accountants in the UK earn anywhere between £28,630 to £400,000 a year, depending on qualifications, industry, company size and sadly also depending on gender.It will also depend on the kind of accounting job you wish to do: public accounting, finance accounting, general accounting,   corporate accounting and so on.The accounting sector seems to be above the national average (18.4%) when it comes to the disparity in salaries between men and women.   In practice accountancy, the variation is about 19.2% or roughly £10,000 a year. In the industry sector, the gap inc reases to 24.4% resulting in a difference of more than £16,000.Despite women earning a lot less than their male counterparts, surveys have found that female accountants were more likely to hold a professional accounting qualification. So make sure to know how much the position you're interviewing for should be paid and do not sell yourself short.If you just received the very prized title of Chartered Accountant, you will almost certainly already have a few years of work experience behind you. However, you might be tempted to get an accounting job in another industry or apply to another company. Let's look at different accountant jobs and their salary range expectations.Accountants often prepare financial reports about their clients' portfolio or company's financial health.every  internal auditor within the company.Some chartered accountants also specialise in forensic accounting, in which case their role will be to detect and prevent fraud and deal with financial irregularities as they appear.In the beginning, salaries remain pretty low even for Chartered Accountant, but after two to four years, following your qualification, it will be time to renegotiate. At that point, the average Chartered Accountant can expect to earn around £56,000 (including bonus).After five years of experience, a Senior Accountant average salary goes up to £90,200 with an additional bonus of around £20,600 with variations depending on which accounting firm is hiring you.world  news, as war, natural disasters or political tensions can affect the performance of a company's stock.Most investment analysts are based in London, where they usually earn between £28,000 and £40,000 a year to start with. During their first three years on the job, Investment Analysts can expect to get a yearly bonus ranging from 10 to 100% of their actual salary.With five to eight years experience you could expect to earn between £65,000 and £100,000 a year as a Senior Financial Analyst with a bonus betwe en 40 and 150% of your salary.At Senior level, salary reach over £110,000 and typical bonus are up to 200% of your salary.In spite of their heavy workload, accountancy tutors London still make time to give lessons in accounting!Financial TraderWorking directly with Investment Advisers, a Financial Trader is in charge of selling or buying shares, bonds and assets for investors.Responsibilities for such a position includes executing trades according to client's orders, informing your clients of market movements and possible investment opportunities or gathering information about companies' valuation.Most Traders work long hours to be able to follow the market or their niche product, and this kind of work is usually demanding as trading on international market can be hectic, and the stress of managing large amounts of money can somehow be stressful.However, the strains of this career are largely compensated by the salary a Financial Trader can expect to earn.At the beginning of your c areer, you could be earning between £26,000 and £32,000, not including commissions (which can add up quickly).Experience traders can make between £45,000 and £150,000 a month depending on your employer or the type of market your trade on.If you reach the level of Associate Trader working in a top-tier bank, you could earn around £140,000 and if you specialise in a more lucrative niche market, traders making around £230,000 a year are the norm.You may need an accounting online tutor to master all of the concepts required for this position...Being a Financial Trader can be frantic and staying on top of every changes and trend  is a key to success.Chief Financial OfficersThis job is one of the highest ranking positions in a company hierarchy, and as a CFO you will be the senior assistant to a company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Your job is to oversee all of a company's finances and operation to ensure that the treasury, economic strategy and forecasting are all respected and that your company is on track to meet its yearly financial targets.You will also have to report to key shareholders, usually represented at a company's board, about what is occurring regarding the company's financial position.CFO's are crucial to the success of a company, in maintaining its financial health, identifying potential threats, ensure compliance with all current regulations and finding ways to increase profits.Salary wise, the national average for CFOs in the UK is around £115,000, but given the seniority of such a position, it takes years of experience and dedication before reaching such a job.In London, this average goes up to £128,000, but some famous British companies pay their CFOs much more than that:Wire and Plastic Products - WPP, the biggest public relation company in the world, based in London. The company's CFO, Sir Martin Powell, makes more £48 million a year.Reckitt Benckiser Group, a consumer good company owning brands such as Dettol, Strepsils and Airbor ne, pays it CFO, Rakesh Kapoor, £14.6 million a year.The RELX Grup, an information and analytics company based in London, has been paying its CFO, Erik Engstrom, £10.6 million a year.Whatever the career path you choose to follow, auditor, accounting manager, public accountant, tax accountant or financial manager, a degree in accounting will open many doors.It is an excellent tool for entrepreneurs to make sure they succeed in their business endeavours, but it is also a prized profession in the banking industry and the consultancy sector.It is also the safest job in the world, both in term of job security and physical safety.If you are a freshly certified or chartered accountant, it might worth looking at current vacant positions in major accounting firms such as Deloitte, Ernst Young, Robert Half International or PWC.

English Collocations with Crime Learn English with Harry

English Collocations with Crime Learn English with Harry Here we’re going to look at 10 collocations with crime. What English expressions can we use when people commit a crime?You will learn the meanings of English collocations:cut down on crime, white-collar crime, violent, juvenile crime, to commit a crime, to combat crime, to turn to crime, alleged crime, and petty crime, and I’ll give you some examples.To complete your vocabulary on crime and punishment, you also need to learn crime and punishment vocabulary. English Collocations with Crime TO CUT DOWN ON CRIMEMeaning: When we cut down on crime, we want to reduce the rate of crime.Example: The police are putting effort into a plan to cut down on crime.Meaning to reduce the rate of crime.That might be to reduce the rate of crime or to cut down on crime in particular arrears, locations in the city centre, or in the suburbs or it might to cut down on particular types of crimes serious crime, or other smaller crimes like house burglaries or car thefts or as we have a lot of problems in London at the moment knife crime.So the police are putting in plans or actions plans where they will try to cut down on different types of crimes.WHITE-COLLAR CRIMEMeaning: White-collar C-O-L-L-A-R is the colour of the shirt, or white-collar shirt, which usually indicates management. White-collar crime is a collocation to describe financial crime, typically committed by a business person or public official. When somebody might take money from a company, or somebody might embezzle money   and take it without people’s knowledge.Example: It is also clear that white-collar crime is on the rise and, for various reasons, is far more difficult to detect.They might, as they do now, take money from people’s accounts through some type of phishing or trying to get people’s account details and fraudulently take the money and transfer to their own accounts. So this is referred as white-collar crime.Nobody gets physically hurt with white-collar crime but people can lose a lot of money bad advice, bogus investments, and other issues related to that topic of white-collar crime.  VIOLENT CRIMEMeaning: this is a type of crime with violence; a crime when somebody is physically hurt. For example, if you’re attacked at the street, pushed to the ground, or youve beaten up.Example: Reasons for violent crime in these areas are mainly alcohol and firearms misuse combined with youth unemployment.There are also other violent crimes, of course, which could be somebody attacking their partner or their children, and these could also be regarded as violent crimes. Violent crimes can take place after a football match where groups of fans from one team attack the individuals, or an individual, from the other team, and these attacks could be with violence, or regarded as violent crime.JUVENILE CRIMEMeaning: the juvenile crime is the crime committed by young people; these are young people committing certain types of crime. These types of crime may not be so serious. For example, they could be spraying graffiti on bus stops, or people’s doors, or things like that.Example: Juvenile crime rates have seen a promising drop in recent years, compared to the spike in the 1990s.There could be a juvenile crime of shoplifting. When they go to a store, and they take some products without paying for it, obviously, but also without knowing what they’re doing. It might be a game to them, but it’s quite a serious situation, so it’s regarded as an act of juvenile crime. And for juvenile crimes usually, the courts have lesser sentences. It might be a warning, or some type of misconduct warning, but they usually don’t go to prison, unless somebody is a repeat offender, meaning they do it time and time again. English Collocations with Crime TO COMMIT CRIMEMeaning: to commit means to carry out, or simply to do.Example: The police are interested in finding a person who committed a crime last night.Or they’re trying to encourage young people to take up some sports or other activities, they don’t get encouraged by other people to commit crimes.So to commit is the act of doing, the act of carrying out that particular crime.TO COMBAT CRIME = TO TACKLE CRIMEMeaning: again, as we’re talking about crime, obviously, a lot of references to police, and police forces, and government actions and laws, so these come together to try to combat crime. Meaning, to reduce the crime rate.Example: In order to combat crime, the police forces have introduced many initiatives.The government has announced an increase in police on the streets in an effort to combat/tackle an increase in crime rates.Everything is done to combat or tackle crime.  TO TURN TO CRIMEMeaning: we use this collocation when we’re referring to something that people might be encouraged to do, or something they might decide to do out of boredom, out pressure from a peer group. To turn to crime means to start doing some criminal activities. Initially small crimes, they lead onto the bigger and more serious crimes.Example: The boy turned to crime because he had no parental supervision.Those children without strong parental supervision are more likely to turn to crime than those children who do.Those children who have a lot of sports or extra-curriculum activities at school are less likely to turn to crime in the future.ALLEGED CRIMEMeaning: crime that is not proven; it is understood that something happened but we have yet to prove it.Example: The alleged burglar was seen entering the building.They someone entering the building, they are not sure if it was the man they’re now looking for, and hence, until they prove it, they refer to him as an alleged burglar, or, in this case, we refer to an alleged crime. Was it a crime in fact? It could have b een a mistake, a mistake in identity.Until it’s proven, it’s not a real crime, but it is an alleged crime. Meaning, they believe it is a crime, or it’s understood to have been a crime.PETTY CRIMEMeaning: small or insignificant or not so serious crime. And petty crime often can be described as things like shoplifting by young kids, spraying graffiti at bus shelters, taking apples from somebody’s apple orchard, or something like that. These would all be petty crimes, usually, they don’t carry huge punishment.Example: Two people responsible for numerous petty crimes over the last four days were caught yesterday.So petty crime something small, minor, insignificant, something not so important.There you have the collocations related with crime. Listen to English podcast Speak Better English with Harry on iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify.

General Test Anxiety - Private Tutoring

General Test Anxiety BobbiM Apr 17, 2014 Ya we know, tests can be scary. Test anxiety is similar to writing and math anxiety except it is a feeling of stress when studying for or taking an exam, regardless of the subject. You might worry about the types of questions that will be on the test, forgetting about and missing the test, or studying the wrong material. Students who experience test anxiety are often paralyzed with fear when faced with a test situation and they end up missing questions they knew. Many different experiences can lead to test anxiety. It might be caused by past test-taking experiences, such as blanking on answers, or failing an exam. It could also be caused by inadequate test preparation. If you know that you are not really prepared to take an exam, its natural to be anxious about it. Test anxiety can also be caused by competition with your friends or classmates. If you are focusing on how others are doing, you might cause yourself undue stress. In addition, test anxiety can be caused by a lack of confidence in yourself as a learner. When students feel that they are not good learners, they tend to scone more anxious about testing situations. If you find that you are talking negatively to yourself about you ability to learn, you may actually be causing yourself greater anxiety. Coping with test anxiety. To cope with general test anxiety, try the following suggestions: -Be prepared. If you monitor your learning to the point where you know which concepts you understand and which concepts are giving you problems, you will feel more confident. Allow enough time for studying, but also have all of the things you need ready for the test. Do you need a pencil, calculator,, notes, or anything else? You dont want to be tracking these things down right before the test, so be ready to go the night before. -Understand the task. Talk to the professor about what the exams will be like. Even better, try to look at some of the professor sold exams. Examining retired tests will give you an idea of what kinds of questions the professor asks and will also help you become familiar with the professors questioning style. It is also a good idea to talk to the professor or to students who have taken the class about the content and format of the exams. -Arrive to take the test a bit early. Get organized and practice some deep breathing techniques to relax. Take a few deep breaths; think of something you find comforting-the sound of the ocean, a walk in the woods; concentrate on and relax each of your muscle groups. -Have an approach in mind. If you find you blank out in exams, try to make jot lists as soon as you get the test. Read each question and just jot down everything you know about it in the margin of the test. Dont look at any answers if it is a multiple-choice type test, just write everything you know before you blank out. -Focus on you. Ignore other students who finish the exam before you. Just because they finish before you does not mean that they know more than you do. It might be that they are done so early because they dont know the answers. But either way, dont worry about what other students are doing. -Get help controlling your anxiety. There are usually several resource areas on campus that can help you. You might need some tutoring in course content, or some counseling to deal with your anxiety, or you might be eligible for alternate testing situations such as increased time for tests. -Visualize your success. Think about how well you will do before you walk into the test and remind yourself that you are well prepared and ready to go as the test is being handed out. The more positive you can be, the less anxiety youll feel. Excerpt from  College Success Strategies  by Sherrie L. Nist and Jodi Patrick Holschuh.

Just Roll with It The Ultimate Guide for How to Roll Your Rs

Just Roll with It The Ultimate Guide for How to Roll Your Rs Just Roll with It: The Ultimate Guide for How to Roll Your Rs Are you’re studying a language that requires a rolled R, but you feel like the technique is escaping you?You might turn to popular culture for inspiration.Method #1: Vibrate your tongue. You may remember some variation of this Rrrrrruffles have Rrrrridges ad, which married the rolled R sound to the peaks and troughs of a popular potato chip.Please note, the cartoon baby in this ad defies the laws of phonetics! His method of vibrating his tongue while it’s sticking completely out of his mouth would produce (at best) a really lame raspberry.Method #2: Imitate Catwoman for perfect rolled Rs. Eartha Kitt as Catwoman was a purr-veyor of purr-fect rolled Rs. Unfortunately, this R is a bit too extended for use in most languages, and may cause the sudden appearance of caped crusaders.Third times the charm! Method #3 is a drumroll. If you’ve ever made the noise of a drumroll with your mouth, or imitated a revving motor, you’ve essentially made the rolled R.All you need to do now is le arn how to incorporate it into words and conversations. Let’s find some practice resources, then go step-by-step to creating a roaring rolled R. Isn’t It Trilling? The Rolled RThe rolled  R is also known as a trilled  R.  But its not the only  R,  by farâ€"the languages of the world, and even speakers of the same languages, use many others.An array of RsThe letter R can be pronounced in a variety of ways, used in different languages around the world.English speakers from all over the world pronounce their Rs differently. Americans are known for something called the “retroflex approximant,” produced by touching the tongue to the middle of the palate. (You can see it happening in this video of an MRI taken while an American English speaker pronounces an R.)This video from the English Language Club explains the mechanics of how many standard English-language Rs are made.froehlichDeutsch offers this step-by-step method for pronouncing the uvular/guttural R used in both German and French. (If your German is a little rusty, there’s an option for English-language captions to help you through.)Finally, we come to the alveolar trill. It’s also called “trilled” or “rolling”/“rolled” R, and it’s found in multiple languages.The sound heard round the worldThe rolled R is used in Italian, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Arabic and (sometimes) Portuguese. It’s also part of Hindi and Tagalog.That rolled R not only sounds pretty nifty, but it can make a difference in meaning when you’re speaking one of these languages. For example, in Spanish, it’s the difference between pero (but) and perro (dog).Just Roll with It: The Ultimate Guide for How to Roll Your RsFinally, the moment weve all been waiting for. Here’s a three-step method to get your Rs from stalled to rolling.Step 1: The Naming of the PartsIf you start to research how to roll your Rs, you may see a lot of technical terms bandied about:Hard palateAlveolar ridgeVelum (soft palate)Apical con sonantA few of these terms are truly helpful for getting you rolling.To produce a rolled R,  you’ll basically want to position the tip of your tongue on the alveolar ridge, where it needs to vibrate.The alveolar ridge arches up from your teeth; your skin will feel a little bumpy. (When you’ve reached the smooth part of your hard palate, you’ve moved your tongue back too far. You’d also produce a choking, hissing sound if you tried pushing air over your tongue when it’s touching your hard palate too far back.)The rolled R is an “apical consonant,” meaning that the tip of the tongue blocks the air flow.But don’t get yourself in a pickle  (see what I did there?) worrying about the technical names too much. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is get a mental picture of how everything works together.In about two minutes’ time, this video is a crash course in the parts of the mouth, head and neck we use to speak. It shows clear illustrations, glosses the technical terms with plain language and provides plenty of examples of each type of sound. While it doesn’t explain the rolled R,  it will give you a good grounding in the terminology.This animated presentation from Glossika Phonics can help you visualize how to position your tongue properly to produce the rolled R.Step 2: Get into PositionTo get your tongue into the proper position, you can start by pronouncing an English word like “dirt” or “dirk.”Once youve said the word a few times, begin againâ€"only stop as soon as you’ve pronounced the D.  Your tongue will be where it needs to be to pronounce the rolled R.Your mouth should be slightly open, with your jaw relaxed.Step 3: Relax and Roll!Once your tongue is in place, with the tip pressed against the alveolar ridge, try repeatedly stammering the D sound (“duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh”). This will get your tongue relaxed, in the right place and in motion.Next, take a breath, hold it for a few seconds, then stammer the D sound agai n as you forcefully expel your breath in a whoosh! of air against your relaxed tongue. Keep your tongue loose as you use your diaphragm to keep pushing air through your mouth, against your tongue.Your tongue should start to roll (or make a trilling sound). Sustain the trill or roll for several seconds. (If you’ve ever taken voice lessons or sung in a choir, you’re probably familiar with breathing from your diaphragm as you sing.)At this point, you should be producing a “motor” or breathy “purring” sound, which is a voiceless sound. (In other words, you’re not speaking or making any sound with your vocal folds/cords while you do it. You’re just letting the air rush out of your mouth, as if you were whispering.)The trick is to start making noise with your vocal cords as you’re “purring,” resulting in a voicedâ€"and rolledâ€"R.Rolling your Rs should produce a bit of a tickling sensation in your tongue and on your alveolar ridge.Can’t get relaxed enough to roll? Daria of Real Russian Club offers many additional tips, including adding motion to your initial stuttering with a cotton swab, plus several tongue stretching and tongue relaxation exercises.This video from Linguisticator offers another perspective: Think of your tongue as “a flag flapping in the wind” while you practice the rolled R. Position your tongue correctly in your mouth, let the air flow and let your tongue ride the wind (much like the reed of a woodwind instrument, like a clarinet).Alternate Method: From Raspberry to Rolled RIf the above step-by-step method fails to trill you, you may need to get childishâ€"or, if you’re a Mel Brooks fan, think of the “Theres only one man who would dare give me the raspberry” scene from “Spaceballs.”Most of us, at one point in our childhood, probably gave other children the “raspberry.” (If we were really cheeky, we may have even done it to an adult!) As you can see, even the very young can make the raspberry” noise.If y ou can give someone the raspberry, you can roll your Rs. The trick is to reverse engineer the process: Start out by making raspberries with your mouth. Your tongue will be vibrating between your upper and lower lips.While you keep your tongue vibrating, try retracting it into your mouth suddenly, until the vibrating tip of your tongue hits the roof of your mouth, just behind your teeth. Now, just add some voice to it. Voilà!A word to the wise: Practice this somewhere by yourself. It can get slightly… messy when you quickly pull your raspberry-blowing tongue into your mouth.Get on a Roll: Practice the Rolled ROnce youve gotten the hang of the rolled R, the only way to master it and use it effortlessly in foreign conversations is to practice, practice, practice!Watch, listen and learnTo see the rolled R in action and watch it being pronounced many times, videos are a great tool. Newscasts and interview programs, such as those found in FluentU’s curated library of authentic videos , can help you see how the rolled R is pronounced.FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. Hearing natives from countries such as Spain, Italy and Russia use the rolled R in real-life situations will help you master the sound.Twist your tongue to get it rolling Tongue twisters are a great way to limber up your tongue, which is key for producing a good rolled R.Here are a few tongue twisters from various languages:SpanishThis collection of Spanish tongue twisters will help your pronunciation in many areas. This old chestnut is plentiful with rolled double Rs:Erre con erre cigarro, erre con erre barril. Rápido corren los carros, sobre los rieles del ferrocarril.  (R with R cigar, R with R barrel. Quickly run the carriages on the rails of the railway.)Like the lyrics of a folk song, the words of tongue twisters can get changed over time, with oral repetition. Here’s ano ther variation of the ferrocarril tongue twister, presented on video.The story of the tres tristes tigres (three sad tigers) is another tale that can help you get your Rs rolling.ItalianThe tigers roar into this Italian tongue-twister video, along with several other ways to practice your rolled Rs.The first two tongue twisters in the video are particularly good for rolled R practice. The transcription for all the tongue twisters is displayed below the video.Polish These two tongue twisters from Marek Radomski’s online Polish dictionary will have your Rs rolling finer than the most delicate chrusciki!Król Karol kupil królowej Karolinie korale koloru koralowego. (King Karol bought a coral colored necklace for queen Karoline.)W Szczebrzeszynie chrzaszcz brzmi w trzcinie a Szczebrzeszyn z tego slynie ze chrzaszcz brzmi w trzcinie. (In [the town of] Szczebrzeszyn a beetle buzzes in the reed, for which Szczebrzeszyn is famous.)RussianIn this video from Antonia Romaker, captioned with both the original Russian and an English translation, you’ll not only practice a trio of great Russian rolled R tongue twisters, you’ll get some advice from a native speaker on how not to confuse the rolled R with similar sounds.Other LanguagesFor students of other languages, Robert Beard’s alphaDictionary site boasts an impressive list of tongue twisters in over two dozen languages.Drumroll, please! You’ve done it! You can roll your Rs. Remember: It’s not just the cat’s meow… it’s child’s play!Michelle Baumgartner is a language nerd who has formally studied seven languages and informally dabbled in at least three others. In addition to geeking out over slender vowels, interrogative particles, and phonemes, Michelle is a  freelance content writer and education blogger. Keep up with her latest adventures in language and learning on  Twitter.

Tips to Discipline Kids - Aloha Mind Math - ALOHA Mind Math

Tips to Discipline Kids According to psychiatrist Michael Brody, MD “Discipline has to do with civilizing your child so they can live in society. Children of different age groups need specific type of disciplining based on the nature and attitude of the child. While there is no easy way to discipline children, here are top tips suggested by experts in the field. Define Ground Rules When your child is old enough to understand, and respond to what you are saying, set up rules he can follow. Make him understand why some rules are necessary. For example â€" he has to be in bed at a specific time, he can watch television at a certain time, he has to finish homework on the same day, he needs to avoid talking to strangers and so on. Explain that there rules are meant for his health and safety. Reward Good Behavior While punishment is an important part of discipline, most parents tend to overlook their children’s best behaviors. Acknowledge their good behavior every now and then. Let them know they have done a good job on completing their homework, scoring good grades, and being a good child. Once in a while rewarding good behavior boosts their confidence. Take them to the game or treat them their favourite ice cream! Reinforce Positive Behavior While disciplining children, always use positive language as far as possible. Instead of saying “Don’t do this” ask them, “Can you do this for me please?” Avoid using negative affirmations as much as you can. No matter how hard it is, do not constantly yell at them telling them they are good for nothing. Stay Consistent Once you have laid down rules, stick by them. There are times when older children try to negotiate on things like watching more television or staying over at a friend’s place. Evaluate the situation before giving in to their requests all the time, or else they are likely to take rules for granted. To know more about AOHA, visit our website http://www.aloha-usa.com/

Teaching English in China Nanjing City Guide

Teaching English in China Nanjing City Guide Welcome to the second installment of our blog series on living in China! With an abundant supply of English teaching jobs all over the country, China is one of the best places - if not the best - to teach English abroad this year. China attracts both new and experienced ESL teachers as a teach abroad destination for many different reasons - the low cost of living, the potential to earn a great salary, access awesome job perks and - best of all - have more than enough vacation time to start ticking countries off your travel bucket list. A few weeks ago, we covered all the basic info you need to know about living in Tianjin.To save you hours of online research, we’ve also compiled everything you need to know about living in Nanjing, below. From average monthly rent to the best spots for a night out, keep reading for more info on what you can expect living in the meeting place between China’s north and south - Nanjing! Living in Nanjing Located along the Yangtze River, Nanjing is a perfect blend of modern and traditional Chinese culture, famous for its rich ancient history as a capital city of many dynasties through the centuries. Today, Nanjing is seeing a huge increase in foreign business and infrastructure, making it culturally diverse and extremely expat friendly. Climate Pack your sunscreen - Nanjing is one of the hottest cities in China! Temperatures in the summer can reach up to between 95 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (35 to 40 degrees Celsius). With average temperatures in the winter falling around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, you can expect a mild and warm weather during the cooler months. Despite the hot weather in Nanjing, if you plan on traveling outside of the area it’s a good idea to bring some warm clothes, especially if you are traveling north during the winter. Transport Nanjing is a major transportation cross-point between the northern and southern parts of China. Because of this, the city boasts a great transportation system with many different ways to get around the city and explore different locations outside of Nanjing’s downtown. Trains. There are many options to get outside of Nanjing and travel to other areas of the country by train. Both regular and semi-high speed trains operate out of the Nanjing Railway Station. As well, the South Railway Station is a stop for high-speed trains in the city, that can take you to many other cities in China. Buses. The bus is a common and effective method of transportation within Nanjing and surrounding cities. Long distance buses can take you to Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Yiwu from downtown Nanjing. This is a convenient option if you want to travel to different Chinese cities when school is out. City buses within Nanjing operate on flexible schedules and can take you almost anywhere in the city. Fares for city buses are also affordable, at ¥1 ($0.15 USD), or ¥2 ($0.30 USD) for air conditioned buses, it’s easy to get around the city without spending a fortune! Subways. Introduced in 2015, the Nanjing subway system is still relatively new. Currently, there are seven different lines running throughout the city, with several others under construction. Taxis. Taking a taxi is also another common mode of transportation within Nanjing, and is an accessible option throughout the city. There are four types of taxis in Nanjing, each with different fares based on the type of vehicle and your distance traveled. Taxi rides, on average, shouldn't cost you more than ¥20 ($3 USD): Type of Car Flag-down rate Price per km 5-minute waiting fee Fuel fee Regular Car ¥9 for the first 3km (2mi) ¥2.4 ($0.36 USD) ¥2.4 ¥1 Mid-range Car ¥9 for the first 2.5km (1.6mi) ¥2.9 ($0.43 USD) ¥2.9 ¥1 Transport Smart Cards. While living in Nanjing, it may be a good idea to consider getting a Public Utility IC Card (PUIC) transport card. They’re ideal if you have to take multiple forms of transportation and get you special discounts, too. A PUIC card gets you a 20% discount on city buses, 5% discount on subway lines, 50% discount on Zhongshan Pier Pukou ferries and a 10% discount on other ferries. If you plan on teaching in Nanjing, a transport card definitely makes exploring the city and surrounding areas far more cost effective. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Food Known as the home of traditional Jiangsu cuisine, Nanjing is a city that is famous for its great culinary scene and locals that are true foodies at heart. The traditional dishes in Nanjing are known for their amazing presentation and rich ingredients. Duck is a popular dish in the city and greater Jiangsu province. That being said, there are also many choices that won't set you back a huge sum of money, and with a little exploring, you’re sure to find some hidden local gems! From salted duck to soup dumplings (called Tangbao) you can buy for less than two dollars, the options for food in Nanjing won’t leave you bored. Meal @ inexpensive restaurant ¥230 ($34.43 USD) Meal @ mid- range restaurant for 2 people ¥140 ($20.96 USD) Cappuccino ¥30 ($4.44 USD) Milk (1 liter) ¥14 ($2.10 USD) 1 dozen eggs ¥13 ($1.95 USD) Leisure Entertainment Although it’s hard to compete with urban giants Beijing and Shanghai, the Nanjing still has a lot to offer for expats that want to experience the city and surrounding areas. Fuzimiao is a popular shopping district that’s close to downtown. Although you’re going to find a lot of westernized shops with marked-up prices to match, it’s still a great area to spend an afternoon on weekends or days off. Xuanwu Lake is also a great place to explore during nice weather. The lake is a great spot to bring a book and relax, or escape from the rush of the city without leaving downtown. While Nanjing’s nightlife will appeal more to those looking for a lower-key night out than the entertainment hotspot of Shanghai, there are still many options if you want to spend a night on the town! If you want expat-friendly bars, Shanghai Road is a popular area with lots of different bars and clubs. Drinks in Nanjing are relatively similar in cost to other mid-sized Chinese cities. Fitness club/gym (monthly) ¥283.33 ($42.42 USD) Movie ticket (single) ¥50 ($7.40 USD) 1 drink at a downtown club/bar ¥51 ($7.64 USD) Monthly rent Teachers looking to live in Nanjing will find that renting an apartment, even downtown, is much more affordable than in larger cities. Living downtown will be most convenient for teachers coming to Nanjing by themselves, and who are looking to have easy access to business districts and shopping centers. Renting a small house, or larger apartment outside of the downtown core is definitely possible on a teacher’s salary. Both the northern and eastern suburbs of Nanjing are known to be expat friendly and offer more than their fair share of affordable living options for teachers. One bedroom apartment (in the downtown area) ¥3,133.33 ($469.11 USD) One bedroom apartment (outside of downtown area) ¥2,016.67 ($251.67 USD) Internet (monthly) ¥60 ($16.44 USD) Interested in teaching English in China? Check back on the blog next month for the lowdown on teaching and living in Hangzhou!