Tips to Learning English

Tips to Learning EnglishIt may be hard to imagine how, but there are some very basic tips to learning English. Some of the tips are so simple, you can't believe that there is a word for them. However, there are some tips to learn English that are quite complex and require a lot of time and practice to master. The tips are useful to teach you the basics of the language, and to help you develop your oral and written skills.There are some simple and important tips to learn English. The most common one is repetition. You need to repeat the phrase and word over again until you can pronounce it properly. This might sound easy, but a lot of people don't learn how to do this correctly. For example, they might hear the phrase 'today' and immediately think of the word 'today', but instead of repeating the word, they just keep repeating the phrase.Another tip is to key phrase using words that have the same meaning as the one you are repeating. For example, instead of saying 'one from the meetin g', key it 'from the meeting'. This makes it more natural and you can easily say it by using other words.Start out by learning a few phrases. A good tip is to pick a few words that you would like to be able to say and pick phrases that you could use in everyday conversation.One of the most important tips to learn English is to speak slowly. As the saying goes, 'you should be able to talk before you sleep'. If you do not learn how to speak properly, you will not develop fluency in your speaking. As an example, people often mispronounce English words such as 'shoe'home'. Thus, you should learn to speak slowly and consistently.There are many tips that can be applied when it comes to conversations. One example is to realize that you cannot control the speed of your speech. People are only too happy to learn that you speak at a rapid pace. However, you should try to speak slowly. It is better to speak slowly and smooth than to speak fast and sloppy.If you follow these tips to learning En glish correctly, you will be able to speak English fluently. You will have a greater level of confidence in yourself and you will be able to effectively communicate with others. You will find that you have many more opportunities to learn the language and speak it confidently.

Top 5 reasons to teach in the UK as a new teacher graduate

Top 5 reasons to teach in the UK as a new teacher graduate Being a huge map geek growing up (confession - I still am), teaching abroad was a no-brainer for me after graduating with my Bachelors in Education. Does the thought of teaching abroad fill you with anxiety? Check out my tips for dealing with cold feet! My first stop on my teaching journey was Australia, where I taught for a year and a half. Following this, my feet were still itchy for travel and I headed off to London, England! Living and working in London was a life-changing experience for me, so I wanted like to share my top 5 reasons why it may be the BEST opportunity for you, too! 1. There’s no shortage of teaching jobs in the UK It’s no secret that the Canadian teaching market is a tough nut to get into at the moment in many regions. If the thought of struggling to get on a supply list or scratching for an LTO position doesn’t appeal to you (it certainly didn’t for me),teaching in the UK can provide an excellent way to move directly into a full-time position right out of teachers college. The UK is currently experiencing a teacher shortage, which means Canadian-trained teachers are in a prime spot to secure employment. Canadian-trained teachers can qualify for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK without any need for further training. All you need is to be a member in good standing with your provincial teachers college and you can be on your way! 2. It’s easy to get a visa to teach in the UK Compared to other international markets, the process for working legally in the UK as a Canadian citizen is relatively simple and includes multiple options. If you are under 31 and have at least £1,800 (approximately $3,100 CAD), you may qualify for the Youth Mobility Scheme. This visa class allows you to live and work in the UK for up to two years. Another popular option for Canadians with British heritage is the UK Ancestry Visa. If one of your grandparents was born in the UK, you may qualify for this visa class which will allow you to work in the UK for up to five years. Alternatively, if you're a qualified math, physics or chemistry teacher, you may qualify for a Tier 2 Skilled Worker Visa which gives you the legal right to work for up to five years. Many teachers who travel on these visa classes wind up being sponsored by their school which allows them to stay for an even longer period of time. If you’re like me and hold dual citizenship with the UK, you can also use your British passport! 3. There’s no shortage of travel opportunities in the UK London sightseeing with my parents! London is one of the most visited cities in the world, and it’s easy to see why! Mind the gap as you step on the ‘tube’, say hi to the Queen at Buckingham Palace or take a walk along the River Thames - and that’s just in London! Other popular things to do in the UK include road tripping through the Scottish Highlands (say hi to Nessie!), castle hopping in Wales and enjoying a pint of Guinness and Irish stew at a REAL Irish pub in Northern Ireland. One of my personal highlights was walking into a pub with about 30 people in it - only for Ed Sheeran to pop in for an impromptu session! The UK is also just a hop, skip and a jump away from other popular European travel destinations. For a modest cost - you can take a weekend trip to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, and many more European cities. Even destinations further afield, such as Iceland, Greece, Portugal and Russia are affordable to get to as well. Spin the globe and put your finger anywhere on Europe - you can get there from the UK! Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 4. Teaching in the UK helps you grow as a teacher Do you remember that teacher you had in Grade 6 who inspired you to travel the world? You can be that person for a whole new generation! Your students will love hearing what is was like in Canada and for those working with the smaller ones, you will love hearing the questions a 6-year-old cares about (Do you have a pet polar bear? Can you skate to work in Canada?). Your teaching position in the UK will challenge you and help you grow as a teacher. You will not only learn how to manage a classroom, you will learn also how to teach students from a different culture. You will exchange ideas, stories and laughs with your students in a wonderful cultural exchange. You will build your resume, while also creating memories that will last a lifetime. Want to know how much money you can make teaching in the UK as a new teacher grad? Use our Teach Abroad Salary Calculator to find out! 5. You’ll never have to worry about weekend boredom! Summertime in the park with friends. Do you love shopping? How about playing sports? Brunch on a Sunday? The UK has something for everyone! Whether it’s enjoying an activity you enjoy from back home, or trying something new - there are clubs and organizations for all tastes. Cities with highly-rated nightlife include London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff. If you’re looking for something a bit more chill, you’ll be happy to know that the UK has a tremendous culinary scene with restaurants representing all countries. If you’re craving a genuine British dish, you can’t go wrong with a full English/Scottish/Irish breakfast on the weekend. For history buffs, there is no shortage of museums (many of them being free!), art galleries and historic sites to visit as well. Popular destinations include the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, the National Gallery in London, and Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh! A personal recommendation as well is to walk everywhere - you never know what you may find just around the corner!

4 Tips to Survive your Final Exam Study Group

4 Tips to Survive your Final Exam Study Group How to Survive your Final Exam Study Group?? (4 Tips) How to Survive your Final Exam Study Group?? (4 Tips) Now that AP exams are over, it’s time to focus on finals. College Prep students are pretty much exhausted at this point in the year and who can blame them? Students who are in their sophomore through senior years have been working on academics almost non-stop since January. Most students will already be part of a study group (and if they arent they should form one ASAP) but at this point in the year many study groups focus more on complaining or distracting each other than they do on academics. However, there are a few ways students can keep their study group on track, survive the rest of the year, and still maintain friendships with the members of the group. 1. Keep everybody in the loop It’s not advisable to text one person thinking that theyll tell everybody else if there is a change in study plans. At this point of the year, its almost a guarantee that somebody will be accidentally forgotten or left out. This leaves a lot of time wasted explaining to a friend why they were not invited when that time is better spent on academics. Todays social technology offers any number of ways for students to keep in touch. Google Hangouts and Snapchat are just two of many options. 2. Get organized and stay organized With each member of the group mentally exhausted, organization is more important than ever. Each member should take turns dividing up tasks or at least keeping track of them. The organizer of the day can help break up different parts of the assignment or study, keep track of time, help the other members of the group avoid distractions and so on. Because the organizer will have additional mental fatigue at the end of the session, it’s important that the responsibility is rotated amongst each member of the group (READ: How to Get an A Before the End of the Term). 3. Break up tasks If five students are studying five chapters, theres no reason for every single person to read every word of every page. Study groups are advised to break up the amount of work and have each person quietly focus on their section and present it to the group. Because finals can be extremely stressful, its important that each person does their fair share to make it easier for the group as a whole. Five minds are better than one! 4. Follow up on your own Friendships are often lost when one member of the group finds out another didnt take high-quality notes. If students find out that they missed important information on the day of the exam, they will often be angry with a member of their study group and blame them for their lack of preparation. However, its important to understand that everybody is fatigued, and everybody will forget to write down essential information at some point. It’s also important for students to remember that, ultimately, they are responsible for their own work. Each member of the study group is encouraged to follow up on information from the study guide on their own or with their private tutor to figure out if anything is missing. It only takes 15 or 20 minutes to look through the class study guide, the bolded or highlighted terms in the textbook, or a self-made study guide. Its definitely worth the time to make sure each and every concept was covered than to find out that major pieces of information are mis sing on test day (READ: The Students Guide to Study Breaks). In Short Students are encouraged to hang in there as best they can through the end of the academic year while still doing their best on exams. Study groups can be extremely effective and helpful, but stressed-out students will often forget important information or pick a fight with a friend over a misunderstanding. Students are encouraged to make their academics a priority but also understand that their friends and classmates are only human, and they will want to have their healthy and happy friendships intact at the end of June. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write. 4 Tips to Survive your Final Exam Study Group How to Survive your Final Exam Study Group?? (4 Tips) How to Survive your Final Exam Study Group?? (4 Tips) Now that AP exams are over, it’s time to focus on finals. College Prep students are pretty much exhausted at this point in the year and who can blame them? Students who are in their sophomore through senior years have been working on academics almost non-stop since January. Most students will already be part of a study group (and if they arent they should form one ASAP) but at this point in the year many study groups focus more on complaining or distracting each other than they do on academics. However, there are a few ways students can keep their study group on track, survive the rest of the year, and still maintain friendships with the members of the group. 1. Keep everybody in the loop It’s not advisable to text one person thinking that theyll tell everybody else if there is a change in study plans. At this point of the year, its almost a guarantee that somebody will be accidentally forgotten or left out. This leaves a lot of time wasted explaining to a friend why they were not invited when that time is better spent on academics. Todays social technology offers any number of ways for students to keep in touch. Google Hangouts and Snapchat are just two of many options. 2. Get organized and stay organized With each member of the group mentally exhausted, organization is more important than ever. Each member should take turns dividing up tasks or at least keeping track of them. The organizer of the day can help break up different parts of the assignment or study, keep track of time, help the other members of the group avoid distractions and so on. Because the organizer will have additional mental fatigue at the end of the session, it’s important that the responsibility is rotated amongst each member of the group (READ: How to Get an A Before the End of the Term). 3. Break up tasks If five students are studying five chapters, theres no reason for every single person to read every word of every page. Study groups are advised to break up the amount of work and have each person quietly focus on their section and present it to the group. Because finals can be extremely stressful, its important that each person does their fair share to make it easier for the group as a whole. Five minds are better than one! 4. Follow up on your own Friendships are often lost when one member of the group finds out another didnt take high-quality notes. If students find out that they missed important information on the day of the exam, they will often be angry with a member of their study group and blame them for their lack of preparation. However, its important to understand that everybody is fatigued, and everybody will forget to write down essential information at some point. It’s also important for students to remember that, ultimately, they are responsible for their own work. Each member of the study group is encouraged to follow up on information from the study guide on their own or with their private tutor to figure out if anything is missing. It only takes 15 or 20 minutes to look through the class study guide, the bolded or highlighted terms in the textbook, or a self-made study guide. Its definitely worth the time to make sure each and every concept was covered than to find out that major pieces of information are mis sing on test day (READ: The Students Guide to Study Breaks). In Short Students are encouraged to hang in there as best they can through the end of the academic year while still doing their best on exams. Study groups can be extremely effective and helpful, but stressed-out students will often forget important information or pick a fight with a friend over a misunderstanding. Students are encouraged to make their academics a priority but also understand that their friends and classmates are only human, and they will want to have their healthy and happy friendships intact at the end of June. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

13 Killer Language Podcasts That Teach You How to Learn a Language

13 Killer Language Podcasts That Teach You How to Learn a Language 13 Killer Language Podcasts That Teach You How to Learn a Language You know the classic Apple slogan, Theres an app for that?These days, it seems like theres a podcast for that.Want to know more about your favorite celebrity? Just subscribe to Armchair Expert by Dax Shepard.Looking for true crime stories? Give  Dr. Death or Serial  a listen.Trying to keep up with the news? Check out  The Daily  by The New York Times.Are you trying to learn more about languages? Well, theres a plethora of language podcast options out there.What do you want to know about languages? Maybe youre trying to become fluent in a foreign tongue. Perhaps you want to figure out how your brain learns a language. Or you might want to hear how other polyglots  have accomplished their language-learning goals.Whatever youre looking for, theres a language podcast for that. Types of Language PodcastsLanguage Podcasts That Teach You a LanguageThese podcasts are designed with language learners in mind. The podcast series on this list have separate channels for each language they teach , ranging from French and Spanish to Filipino and Thai.Language-learning podcasts make for excellent listening material. Youll hear native speakers talk so you can grow accustomed to their accents and dialects. But many podcasts aimed at learners provide supplementary learning resources, too, such as videos, transcripts or digital flashcards.Depending on your study schedule, language podcasts can make for great primary learning materials or secondary materials to add a little flair to your routine.Language Podcasts That Teach You About LanguagesThese language podcasts have multiple purposes. Many teach us about how the brain learns languages or about how languages work. Others cover study methods for learning any language, rather than one language in particular.Some of these podcasts have a more specific focus. For example, later in this post, youll read about Bilingual Avenue, a podcast for parents trying to raise their kids bilingual.Language podcasts about foreign languages appea l to a wide variety of language lovers. If youre looking for study tips or want to learn about how to learn languages, how different languages are structured or the culture behind the language youre studying, youll get a kick out of these podcasts.13 Killer Language Podcasts That Teach You How to Learn a LanguageLanguage Podcasts That Teach You a LanguageCoffee Break LanguagesCoffee Break Languages is a series of podcasts by Radio Lingua. You can use the podcast to learn Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish.Depending on which language you choose, Coffee Break Languages has podcasts for up to four levels of learners. For example, French students can listen to podcasts targeting beginning to advanced learners, while Chinese learners only have access to beginner material for now.Podcasts are held in English, with example vocabulary and dialogue in your target language. This style could prove especially useful for lower-level learners who dont feel quite ready to immerse themselv es in an hour-long podcast in their target language.Episodes are relatively short at under 30 minutes. Youll hear explanations of grammar concepts in episodes such as  Whats the Difference Between Mieux and Meilleur?  and learn necessary vocabulary in episodes like  A Visit to the Pharmacy in Chinese.If you do a little sniffing around, youll see that Coffee Break Languages offers a ton of fun podcast episodes that are outside of the box. For instance, Italian students can listen to episodes of the channels original soap opera, La Mia Estate (My Summer). And who doesnt love a little drama with their language learning?You can listen to podcasts on Radio Linguas website for free. If you pay to upgrade to Premium, youll access supplemental learning materials like video lessons, bonus audio clips and lesson notes.FluentUYou may have heard about FluentUs videos: FluentU takes real-world videos, like news interviews, movie trailers and music videos, and turns them into language-learning le ssons.But did you know that FluentU also offers numerous bite-sized audio clips for learners?Yep! Under Browse, click on Audio to discover recorded dialogue by native speakers. Each page includes a transcript of the dialogue, and you can even download a PDF of the transcript if you want to study vocabulary while youre away from your computer or phone, or just have no internet connection.After listening to the audio, click on Quiz for interactive exercises to ensure you can understand, read and type the vocabulary from the audio clip.FluentU provides audio for six levels across nine languages. One account grants you access to all nine languages, so its an especially useful program for anyone studying more than one language.If you decide you like listening to FluentUs dialogues, venture over to other parts of the website. Youll find videos with annotated subtitles, digital flashcards, playlists and more. Access the full video and audio library for free with a FluentU trial and learn o n your web browser, iOS device or Android device.LanguagePod101LanguagePod101 is a series of podcasts by Innovative Language. The company offers podcasts for 34 languages, including SwahiliPod101, HungarianPod101, FinnishPod101 and ArabicPod101.Each language program has hundreds of episodes, and popular languages like French, German and Chinese include well over 1,000.Innovative Language features nine levels for language learners, so its a strong option regardless of where you are on your language-learning journey.Podcast episodes feature dialogue between the hosts, so youll be able to listen to different people speak the language. Podcasts also come with supplemental learning material, such as vocabulary learning tools, spaced repetition flashcards, lesson notes and lesson discussions.These resources break down the dialogue in the podcast and make sure you fully understand each line. LanguagePod101 turns podcasts into complete, thorough language lessons. Its great to use as a prima ry language-learning resource.SBS RadioAre you looking for podcasts that are entirely in your target language? Then check out SBS Radio! The online radio offers news podcasts in your target language, making it perfect for upper-intermediate and advanced students.SBS Radio is an Australian company, so even if youre listening in, say, German or Japanese, many of the episodes address Australian events and issues. (That makes this podcast especially interesting for Australian language learners!) There are occasional episodes about news pertaining to the culture of the target language, as well.This podcast is great for boosting your listening skills. Many episodes feature interviews, so youll be able to hear people with various accents speak at different speeds.SBS Radio offers podcasts in 68 languages, including more obscure options like Amharic, Macedonian, Persian, Estonian and Urdu.Lets say youre studying German with SBS Radio. Youll listen to episodes such as Swiss Study Says Global Warming Is Our Fault,  Australia: Could You Live on $40 a Day?,  and Lantern Parade in Brisbane.  The website usually posts at least one new, super-short episode per day, so its easy to fit an episode into your daily study routine.Duolingo PodcastsWhat? Duolingo has a podcast!?I know, that was my reaction, too.Currently, Duolingo only offers language podcasts for French and Spanish learners. But what theyve put together for these languages is pretty impressive.Each episode tells the story of a noteworthy person from a Francophone or Hispanophone country. Youll learn about an inventor in Guatemala, a  teacher in Colombia, a  famous baker in Paris and a  surfer in  La Réunion who survived a shark attack.Lets say youre listening to an episode on the Spanish podcast. Two people will tell the story, one English speaker and one Spanish speaker. Theyll take turns telling sections of the storyâ€"you may hear a couple of sentences in English, then the next couple of sentences in Spanish. T heres a transcript at the bottom of each page so you can follow along.Duolingos language podcast is probably best-suited for upper-beginner or lower-intermediate students. Episodes are relatively short, usually between 20 and 30 minutes. Youll receive plenty of guidance in English, which will give you context for the upcoming sentences in your target language.News in SlowLearning a language by listening to the news is invaluable. Youll hear native accents, learn about the culture and keep up with current events.The News in Slow podcast seeks to make learning with the news even more useful. Youll hear the news presented slowly enough for language learners to understand. Each episode lasts a few minutes and includes flashcards, quizzes, guides for pronunciation and grammar and more.You can access podcasts for five languages: Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), French, Italian and German. Depending on which language you choose, youll be able to access episodes targeted toward dif ferent learning levels.Wondering what type of news youll be listening to? Check out a  French clip about Jared Kushner  or a  Spanish episode about insects  to get a sense.Language Podcasts That Teach You About LanguagesThe Fluent ShowThis podcast teaches listeners how to become fluent in a language. Its hosted by Kerstin Cable along with Lindsay Williams, who you may know from her website Lindsay Does Languages.A lot of listeners are drawn to this podcasts because Kerstin and Lindsay are so passionate. Between the two of them, they speak 15 languages, and they want to share their love for languages with others.They provide numerous helpful how-to episodes, such as How to Learn a Language You Hated in School and How to Play with a Language You Love.The duo also covers fun facts about languages in episodes like What Are the Easiest Languages in the World? and Fluent by Feeling: How Intuition Helps You Learn Languages.Episode lengths range from under 30 minutes to over an hour. If you re searching for a podcast with a variety of topics and a ton of fun, give The Fluent Show a listen!Language StoriesLindsay Williams from Lindsay Does Languages is back with another podcast, this time with her husband, Ashley.In Language Stories, Lindsay and Ashley travel around the world together and interview people they meet along the way. They talk with people about the countrys culture, the language(s) they speak and more. Theyre currently in Asia, so if youre learning an Asian language or are interested in Asian culture, you should get a lot out of this podcast.Episodes are around 30 minutes long, making them easy to listen to when you have a little spare time.Wondering where to start? Check out Kristang: A Tale of Two Cities to learn about the culture behind a language you may have never even heard of before. Or listen to Learning Vietnamese  to learn how to start studying this popular language.Troublesome TerpsWhether youre a professional interpreter (or terp), an aspiring i nterpreter or a language lover whos fascinated by how interpretation works, Troublesome Terps will keep you entertained.The podcast is a roundtable discussion, featuring the three hosts and professionals in the interpreting world.Good episodes for a first listen include Why Bother with Interpreting Research? and  Mental Health for Interpreters.  My personal favorite is Trumpslation with Franz Kubaczyk,  in which the hosts interview the man responsible for translating President Trumps, um unique speeches for German audiences.Troublesome Terps will introduce you to big interpreters in the field, ask questions that are popping up in the industry and provide you with interpretation tips and resources. Episodes hover around an hour in length, or roughly the length of one episode of Dark on Netflix.Bilingual AvenueThis podcast is targeted toward parents trying to raise bilingual children. Youll find everything from tips to incorporate both languages into your childs life to learning activ ities to study methods.Bilingual Avenue also airs sporadic episodes that focus on teaching your child a specific language.Episodes are usually pretty short at under 20 minutes, although occasional episodes do run longer. Check out Increasing Exposure for Bilingual Children,  Is My Bilingual Child Confused? and My Best Games for Bilingual Kids!Not raising a bilingual child? You can still find ways to benefit from Bilingual Avenue.If you teach a language in a classroom setting, this podcast will be invaluable. You can learn about activities for your students and tips for immersing them in the language.If youre in the beginning stages of learning a second language yourself, give this language podcast a listen. Host Marianna Du Bosq offers parents tips for teaching their kids a new language, but you can easily apply those tips to teaching yourself a new language.I Will Teach You a LanguageI Will Teach You a Language is a fantastic supplemental resource for language students. Each episod e is only 10-15 minutes. The host, Olly Richards, does his best to publish two new episodes per week. These aspects make it easy to fit a couple of listening sessions into your weekly language study routine.Olly does publish occasional episodes about specific languages, such as Can I Learn Italian in 4 Weeks? and How Can I Learn to Read Chinese?However, for the most part, IWTYAL covers language-learning topics that can be applied to any language. And unlike some of the other language podcasts that teach us about languages, this podcast is specifically geared toward learners.The next time youre looking for a short activity to break up your language study routine, check out Is It Useful to Learn Songs?, How Can I Work on My Pronunciation? or How Do I Decide What to Study Every Day?Ollys podcast will have you thinking about why youre studying a language, how you should study and what you want to learn.If you enjoy Ollys content, youll be happy to know that you can continue your studies with him through  his Grammar Hero or Conversations courses, which are designed to help you set up workable, step-by-step systems for learning your target language.Mango LanguagesHave you ever heard of the language learning software Mango Languages? Well, the company also airs a super useful language podcast.Mango Languages actually doesnt release new episodes anymore but the episodes they published in the past are definitely worth checking out.In each episode, the host interviews a well-known polyglot or language professional for 30 minutes to an hour.For instance, you can listen to an interview with Alex Rawlings, Britains most multilingual student of 2012. He talks about the polyglot workshops he hosts and what direction he thinks language learning will take in the future.Or check out the interview with Tim Doner, a linguistics student at Harvard. He shares how he balances life, work and studying languages and how he sets goals to learn more effectively.By listening to interview s with some of the biggest names in the polyglot community, you can learn how theyve achieved their goals and gather their tips to use in your own learning.MultilinguishMaybe you arent necessarily interested in how to become fluent by this time next year, the best study methods or language conferences. In fact, maybe languages are more of a casual interest than anything else.If thats the case, the new Multilinguish podcast by Babbel may be your perfect podcast match. Listen to fun episodes like The Sexiest Accents and The Best Travel Advice Youve Never Heard,  or finally answer the divisive, age-old question, Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?Episodes are for the language curious and typically last between 30 minutes and an hour. This length and the relaxed nature of the episodes make Multilinguish the perfect podcast to listen to on your commute to and from work, while you jog on the treadmill or while you wait for your plane to board.So, what do you want to learn?How to speak Latin American Spanish? Details about life in Vietnam? Fun facts about the worlds languages?Theres a language podcast for that.Laura Grace Tarpley is a freelance writer based in Nashville. She writes about language learning, travel and personal finance. Follow her on Twitter @lgtarpley.

Lincoln County Schools

Lincoln County Schools Lincoln County Schools LINCOLN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: A DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL DISTRICT Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day; College/Career and Citizenship Ready Not just a tag line, but a philosophy that guides our every choice and decision. Located in the heart of the picturesque Bluegrass region of central Kentucky, Lincoln County Public Schools is a progressive, family-oriented community of dedicated educators and supportive stakeholders. The District is Comprised of 6 Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Middle School, Lincoln County High School, Ft. Logan High School, and the LC Area Technology Center. Conveniently located just 50 miles south of Lexington, KY, and 90 miles southeast of the metropolitan area of Louisville, KY, we are small enough to offer that home town feel but large enough to provide easy access to big city attractions and opportunities. The second oldest settlement in the Commonwealth, the county seat of Stanford is undergoing vibrant renovation. Come check us out and consider Lincoln County Schools for your educational future! The Lincoln County Public Schools mission, To empower every student with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to become college/career and citizenship ready by providing high quality education and enriching opportunities in every classroom, every day, articulates our commitment to the realization of our vision of Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day: College/Career and Citizenship Ready. As a primary goal of graduating all students equipped with the skills and competencies needed to successfully compete in higher education and the global marketplace, Lincoln County Schools strives to provide equitable student opportunities throughout our academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. We believe teaching must provide rigorous and relevant educational opportunities for all students that facilitate development and refinement of individual talents and skills. View our Brochure

Catch Phrases For Teaching

Catch Phrases For TeachingTeachers need to know some of the catch phrases that have become commonplace in the field of education. Teachers should know these and utilize them when teaching students.Schools and colleges are now trying to make sure that curriculum development is not so rigid and must be flexible. Many courses are being built around catch phrases. These catch phrases will not only make the course more interesting, but they will also help the student to understand the material better.The phrase 'We need to' will generally be used in a few different classes at most schools. It means that you are addressing a student in a class that needs help.Sometimes 'Teacher', 'I'we' are used. In this case it usually means 'I will.' Students should know that you are making plans for a teacher. They will hear the words 'will'I will' and begin to see this as the beginning of an action plan.A student that has just entered the school will also hear this phrase, and will probably not be able to relate it to the rest of the classes. So teachers will always be mindful of the use of this phrase.Teachers will teach new students the value of asking questions when necessary. They will also ensure that all new students are comfortable with the idea of asking for clarification. A student who is not comfortable asking a question is likely to be confused and will give up before the course ends.In conclusion, there are many catch phrases that you will find in schools and colleges. As a teacher, you will need to pay close attention to the use of these words, and to determine the value of making these phrases part of your vocabulary.

How to Start a Sustainable Teaching Service

How to Start a Sustainable Teaching ServiceGreenhouse gas emissions are a huge problem for the environment and a big cause of concern for the world at large. As a result, a number of organizations have taken the initiative to reduce or control the emissions from fossil fuels and they have all joined forces to provide the world with green income, green opportunity and green products. In this regard, there is a new invention that will allow individuals the freedom to earn green income from their homes through an HGTC tutoring center.This is the invention of the GTC, which stands for greenhouse gas certification. The service is intended to provide a means of certifying a product as sustainable. This service is to be provided by a green income teaching organization that offers full training and certification for students to be able to earn green income. This service is offered in partnership with the World Resources Institute and the International Green Business Council.A number of peopl e are already taking advantage of this green income opportunity. These people are currently receiving HGTC certified degrees in sustainable learning centers from a wide variety of universities and institutes in the United States and abroad. These institutions are also providing tuition reimbursement for this service and some institutions offer free training and certification courses to their students. Thus, the entrepreneur can now offer high quality programs to students of all ages and backgrounds.One of the easiest ways to start a company like this is to contract the services of a business consultant. They will assist you with the necessary paperwork so that you are ready to begin operations. When the accountant is finished, you will have completed the major steps in launching your business.In the traditional model, the education institutes are very expensive and do not pay out much to the individual. They are very strict about their curriculum and only offer relevant courses. An HGTC certification provides the students with a quality education, which is unlike other conventional schools. There is a need for companies to partner with individuals who will offer sustainable learning, so that they are able to compete on a level playing field.Many companies recognize the importance of green income but they do not know how to go about starting a program. With this new invention, there is a way to teach courses with proven results. This is particularly useful for parents who want to enroll their children in a green earning institute. The programs available are already proven and have a good track record.There are many online resources available for you if you need guidance or help. However, it is important to consider the needs of the business before you choose any organization and make your final decision.