A Day in the Life at University of California-Berkeley

A Day in the Life at University of California-Berkeley The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Kyler is a San Antonio tutor specializing in History tutoring, Literature tutoring, Philosophy tutoring, and much more. He graduated from University of California-Berkeley in 2011 with a Bachelors degree in Political Science. Check out his review of his school: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Kyler:UC Berkeleys campus is situated in the city of Berkeley, an urban environment. The campus is open to the public. It is easy to tell where the Berkeley city begins and the campus ends. This means that students can experience the benefits of an urban setting, like restaurants and housing close by, with public transportation. If youre a biker, Berkeley is the perfect place for you. Students can purchase an Oakland bus pass sticker that is placed on your student ID card, allowing you to use most of the East Bay transit system. The public transportation is quicker than those in other cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, or any other city that lacks adequate public transportation. The longest I waited for a bus was 20-25 minutes. One bus takes you to San Francisco and back. Owning a car is a liability there. People have them, but dealing with parking tickets, lack of parking, extra fees for parking spaces in rentals, etc. is a lifestyle choice youre going to have to get used to. Berkeley has the car share program, Zip Cars, where you can rent a car for however long you want. My friends and I rented the Zip Cars at midnight to do our big shopping, costing each of us $3. Unless you plan to travel to SF or outside of the Bay area, I would not suggest a car. Biking is great, but they are big targets of theft. If you do get a bike, make sure its theft-proofed. UC Berkeley, in my experience and in most of my friends experiences, was a safe place. The campus is safe, and during my time there, nobody was assaulted or robbed while on campus grounds. However, off campus can be a different story. I know that one student was robbed at knife-point just one block away from campus in the morning, and a my friend of mine was assaulted and injured not near the campus, but in the apartment complexes where many students live. Apartments have been broken into, but you can thwart breaking and entering if you place locks appropriately and make sure your most valuable items are with you in a safe place or are insured. You can also rent apartments that have key codes or keys to access them. Try renting rooms in the second or third floors. First floor apartments are easier targets, but I rented a first floor room to myself over the summer and nothing happened to it. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Kyler:Most of my professors, teaching assistants, and graduate school instructors were available. I met with some of my professors regularly. You have to set time aside to attend student hours and arrange times to see your professors and GSI advisors when they are free. Ask questions and show a genuine interest in learning and your professors will remember you. I established relationships with my professors and GSIs by asking questions after class about their previous careers before academia and life in the academy. After graduating, I still email my professors to update them on my status and check up on their work. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Kyler:I lived in transfer housing and it was a great place to make friends. It wasnt like the freshman or sophomore dorms. The transfer housing was more like apartments. I would try to get into transfer housing if you have the money. The rooms were furnished and the place was clean. Unit 2 apartments were expensive, but you got what you paid for. I never had a meal plan, but I know it was expensive to have one. There are plenty of student groups on campus and plenty of organizations off campus. I was involved in the choral groups at Cal and made many friends through my involvement. In my experience, it was difficult to make friends just around campus unless there was some event going on where you could make connections and relate with others. My activities centered around the campus, but after graduating, I can now say I wouldve spent more time searching for opportunities outside of the campus. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Kyler:Any program that receives federal or private funds from companies or foundations is well supported. With the budget cuts, some majors like Ethnic Studies have been reduced. It really depends on your major. Call the program and ask them if they have had their budgets restricted. I majored in Political Science because I wanted to take courses in international relations and political theory. Since federal foundations and endowments recognize Political Science as a science, they receive money that other hard sciences like Biology, Computer Science, and Engineering receive. The Political Science department had two amazing counselors that provided us updates on research and employment opportunities and events related to political science. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Kyler:I was not a freshman at this school. There is Greek life, but it does not play a big role from what I witnessed. Professional groups for business, science, politics, etc. played a greater role because this was a way for students to network and gain skills in their desired field. When I got involved in the choral groups, it was easier to make friends. Just get out there and join groups that interest you. Try to make time to study and hang out with friends while you study. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Kyler:Like anything else, if you put more effort into something, youll get more out of it. In addition to this, if you know what youre looking for and are prepared with the right questions, the Career Center can be an amazing resource. When I did use the services, the Career Center provided me materials to look into careers, recommendation letter service, job postings, and career counseling. The career counselors I had helped me focus my career search and career path. They also gave me some UC Berkeley alumni to contact about career advice and informational interviews, which could have led to possible internships or employment if I had followed it up. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Kyler:Any library at Cal is a perfect place to study. Be sure to keep your stuff close or study with a friend. The transfer housing had study and meeting rooms which were great places to study with friends. The meeting rooms in the housing were also close to your room. Any of these places will get crowded, especially during midterms or finals, so go early or ask friends to help save a spot for you. It depends on your preferences. Memorial Glade, a large green space in the middle of the campus, was a great place to study and be outdoors at the same time. Some of the buildings where classes were held were also great places to study. Tour the buildings and find what works best for you. Look for outlets to charge your laptop as well. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Kyler:What you get out of Berkeley and Cal depends on you. If you get involved in the campus and in organizations within Berkeley, Oakland, or San Francisco, then youll have a great time. There are bars, but not many right next to the campus, so youll have to walk to downtown Berkeley or venture out more to find them. They are also expensive. It is a lot cheaper to visit Greek Row or have events at your friends places. COOP housing is always a great place to get cheap and free fun. Berkeley can provide a lot of entertainment, but also gets quiet around midterms and finals. There is the Greek theater for concerts, football games, and plenty of great restaurants around the campus. Know what you like and look for it, and it will be there. Downtown Berkeley is not that long of a walk from the campus, but students visited it regularly. Telegraph is the main street tourists and students congregate. When you mention downtown most students thought of Oakland or San Francisco which are only a BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) or bus ride away. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Kyler:UC Berkeley is an internationally recognized school and a part of the UC System; its classes are going to be large, especially general education classes for freshmen and sophomores. When you start taking classes in your major, class sizes shrink, but shouldnt stop you from connecting with your professor. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Kyler: American Cultures class Poli Sci 111, a requirement for every student at Cal, transformed my worldview of my place in American culture, country, and the world. The class and the professor motivated me to pursue a career in conflict resolution and to discover my background and my place in my society. In the class, we discussed topics that primary education (K-12) did not cover, like minority self-determination, labor rights, pioneer mentality, the immigrant experience, and participatory democracy. One theme that I adhere to today is the concept of the rhetoric of opposites. The concept describes Americans response to conflict, difference, and others, how we continue to teach this method in our pop culture, literature, and politics, and the conflict that this method produces. This lecture class motivated me to pursue training in conflict resolution, facilitation, and democratic decision making. Helping communities resolve their conflicts and find a just solution for all parties became my guiding mission and philosophy. It has informed my career and life choices. Immerse yourself in classes and you will get more out of them then just a grade. Check out Kylers tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

How to Prepare for Your First Italian Online Lesson

How to Prepare for Your First Italian Online Lesson Madalyn Danielson Are you considering learning Italian? While its  possible to learn Italian independently, youll have much better and faster results working with an experienced teacher. While working with a tutor has many advantages, one of the biggest benefits they provide is being able to correct your pronunciation and grammar before you develop bad habits. Some students are worried about the time or costs associated with in-person lessons. Thanks to the Internet, however, you can take lessons online. No more travelling far distances to meet with a teacher or stressing over your schedule. While taking online lessons is a great option, there are certain things you need to prepare for. Here’s a list of things you should do before you take your first Italian online lesson. Know How to Use Your Software Italian online lessons are usually held over a video chat program, such as Skype or Google+. Before your first lesson, make sure the software is  installed on your computer or tablet. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the program and its various features. This will prevent you from wasting valuable minutes of your lesson trying to figure out how to work the program. Create the Right Environment Before your lesson begins, you will want to set up a suitable study environment. The primary thing you  need is a quiet location. Not only is this important for your own concentration, but it will also help your language teacher hear you speak clearly. If you have children or roommates, ask them to hang out in a different room and keep quiet so you can focus. During your lesson, you should keep various office supplies on hand. A notebook, index cards, sticky notes,  pens, and highlighters are good to have available so you can jot down notes to help you remember things. Test the Audio Quality One of the hardest things about learning any foreign language is identifying and reproducing sounds that are not found in your native language. In order to hear these sounds, it is important to have good audio quality during your Italian online lesson. For the best results, youll want to use a headset with an attached microphone. If you have a friend or family member willing to help you, make a test call before your first lesson to ensure the audio quality is good. If not, most programs have an audio quality test you can run to make sure everything is working properly. Prepare a List of Questions Chances are you have a million questions about the Italian language, especially if you already have some experience studying it. However, nothing is more frustrating than when your Italian teacher asks if you have any questions and you completely draw a blank. You know that you have questions, but you cant seem to think of them at the time. Prevent this frustration by keeping a list of your questions as they come up. Then you can check them off one by one as your teacher addresses each one for you. One excellent question to ask is recommendations for resources you can use to practice  in between your Italian online lessons. You should also keep a list of phrases or words that you would like to learn. Start with practical things that youll use over and over again during your lessons. I do not understand and Talk slower, please are probably two of the first phrases youll want to add to your list. Learning another language takes time, but with hard work you will see results.  Good luck! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  Frenchkiff Café

Composite Number Definition Online Tutoring

Composite Number Definition Online Tutoring Composite number definition is an integer (number) that is exactly divisible by one positive number (integer) other than itself or 1. The composite number is a positive integer that can be factorized into two or more other positive numbers (integers). We can also define composite number as a number that is a multiple of at least 2 integers other than itself and 1. The prime numbers are not composite numbers or in other words integers that have no integral factors but itself and 1 are not composite number. The examples below will help to better understand composite numbers. Example 1: Identify which of the following numbers are composite numbers and why. a. 24 b. 82 Solution: To identify composite numbers we need to see it can be factorized into 2 or more positive numbers other than itself and 1. a. 24 can be divided by 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 therefore it is a composite numbers b. 82 can be divided by 2, 41 therefore it is a composite number Example 2: Which of the following statements are true and false and why? a. 43 is a composite number b. 22 is a composite number c. 53 is not a composite number Solution: a. False that 43 is a composite number since 43 can be divided by 1 and 43 and no other integer. b. True since 22 can be divided by 2, 11. c. True since 53 can be divided by 1 and 53.

Fun Activities that will Get Kids Learning this Summer

Fun Activities that will Get Kids Learning this Summer Children experience significant learning loss during the summer months when they do not engage in learning activates. This summer slide is responsible for up to two months of lost learning in math and up to one month of lost learning in reading. For kids with ADHD, who often finish the school year behind their peers academically, summer learning activities not only help offset the summer slide, but also help build skills that may have been missed during the school year. Unfortunately, because school is more challenging and stressful for kids with ADHD, they are typically more resistant to participating in summer learning activities. While structured academic enrichment activities are an important part of any summer learning plan, theres also room for fun learning activities at home that wont feel quite so much like schoolwork. When kids with ADHD are doing something that they enjoy, their resistance disappears and their enthusiasm soars! Here are 5 creative activities that will help get your child learning while having fun this summer. Family Game Nights. Almost all board games involve some elements of reading, writing, math, planning, or strategic thinking. When kids are immersed in their favorite games they dont realize that they are actually practicing their academic skills. Great games for practicing math skills are Phase 10, a rummy-style game that combines math and strategy and Sumoku, a crossword-style numbers game that helps kids practice foundational math concepts. To encourage reading, try Apples to Apples, which requires reading on every card, and Bananagrams, a Scrabble-like game thats allows kids to create words without the rules and limitations that come with using the Scrabble board. Write a Blog. Blogging provides kids with an excellent opportunity for self-expression while they are practicing writing and communication skills. Blogging is one writing activity that most kids are excited to try because they can choose topics that they find interesting, and they can share their interests with family and friends. Positive feedback from blog readers helps build confidence and encourages more posts (and more writing!). Choose a blogging site that allows you to password protect blog posts, so they can only be viewed by readers with the password. And always review your childs blogs before they are posted. Teach your child about online safety by discussing ground rules for blog topics and blog content. Edublogs (edublogs.com) is a great blogging platform created just for students. It allows for password protected posts, and is free for student users. Expert for a Day. Sometimes the best way to learn something is to teach it. When we teach others we are more attentive to details and we think more critically and deeply about a topic. Encourage your child to teach you and other members of the family by making them an Expert for a Day this summer. With the help of your child find a local historical site or educational attraction (the zoo, a marina, a nature preserve) that you and your family can visit this summer. Have your child learn about the site or attraction through research online and at the library. Allow your child to take the lead on your family outing and play the role of tour guide for the attraction. Encourage your child to take notes while he or she researches so he or she can remember the important details when you are all at the site. Your child will love taking the lead and the whole family will learn from the experience. Cooking and baking are simple, every day activities that provide excellent learning opportunities. Kids use their math and reading skills, practice following multi-step instructions, and even learn about science! The Exploratoriums Science of Cooking website (https://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/index.html) includes recipes and activities that teach kids about the science of cooking in a way that is engaging and interactive. Their Bread Science 101 page (http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/bread/bread_science.html) teaches about the chemical reactions that occur when dough ingredients are mixed together and yeast is added to help the bread rise. Combine this website with a simple bread in a bag recipe (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/85114/bread-in-a-bag/) and you have a learning experience that every kid will enjoy. EarthCaching. Everyone loves to go on a scavenger hunt! Geocaching has taken the hunt to a new level with hidden containers (caches) all over US (and the world) that can be discovered using a simple smartphone GPS tool. To make Geocaching more educational, focus your familys search on EarthCache sites. EarthCaching is a scavenger hunt for geographical and geological caches. EarthCache sites are listed on geocaching.com and in the Geocaching app. When you search for a Geocache on the site or app, check the EarthCache box under Geocache types to find these unique sites! Finding creative ways to engage your child in learning over the summer will go a long way in helping him or her start the new school year off with confidence. Your child will enjoy learning and will be excited to grow his or her brains while having fun! 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. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

NO Question

GMAT Question of the Day #343 - YES/NO Question GMAT MBA Admissions Blog This week's GMAT Question of the Day relates to question #343 from the Official Guide for GMAT Review, 2017. It is a typical AD/BCE, YES/NO Question. A little content knowledge: Decimal expansions of (reduced) fractions depend on the denominator, not the numerator The decimal expansion of a (reduced) fraction will terminate if the prime factorization of the denominator contains only 2’s and 5’s. The first of these should be pretty common sense, but the second takes some thinking. When we convert a fraction to a decimal we’re dividing the numerator by the denominator. To make this work we add zeros to the dividend (the numerator) and continue dividing until the process terminates or we find a repeating pattern. Because we’re adding zeros, our dividend is a multiple of a power of ten. If an integer doesn’t divide any power of ten it won’t divide a multiple of a power of ten unless it is a factor of that multiple â€" in that case the fraction wasn’t reduced: That’s pretty abstract, but worth knowing because it will solve this problem for you right away. However, a totally common-sense straightforward approach will work: (1) SUFFICIENT: This is a lot easier to work with than it looks â€" there are a finite number of factors of 100 (9 in fact: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, and 100) and we know decimal equivalents for all of them. Multiplying those decimal equivalents by an integer r isn’t going to change the fact that they all terminate. AD/BCE (2) INSUFFICIENT: Pick a factor of 100, like 5. That’s r. If s = 2 the answer is YES. If s = 7 the answer is NO. AD/BCE The correct answer is A. Takeaways: In a YES/NO question, if you’re given a statement that results in a finite number of cases that you can produce quickly, just check them. John is a Senior MyGuru GMAT tutor based in Chicago, but is also the founder of Owl Test Prep . We encourage you to check out their web-site and YouTube channel.

Be Polite! Learn the Politest Phrases in 9 Foreign Languages

Be Polite! Learn the Politest Phrases in 9 Foreign Languages Be Polite! Learn the Politest Phrases in 9 Foreign Languages Its a bird, its a plane, itsPolite vocabulary!This hero is ready to swoop in and save you from dreaded language confusion  and awkwardness.Polite vocabulary can help you overcome a language barrier and clarify that you have good intentions.Sure, if you need a few more words, a  translation app can help  fill in gaps in your knowledge. You may also want to practice with a  language exchange app  to prepare for any planned interactions.But if you only have a limited amount of time to learn a language, or if you want to be prepared for chance encounters with languages you dont speak fluently,  your best bet is to learn polite vocabulary first since its the most essential.Below are some of the most polite words and phrases in popular world languages to prepare you for pleasant interactions! Why Learn These Polite Phrases?First of all, learning polite phrases in the language of a country youre visiting simply  shows respect. Everyone knows that its impossible for one person to speak all the worlds languages, but if you show youre making an effort to learn someones language by using some polite vocabulary, it will show that you respect the language, which in turn shows respect for the people who speak it.Secondly, learning polite phrases will help you avoid being offensive, or coming across that way. Assuming that everyone everywhere speaks English is rude and ethnocentric, so you dont want to come across like youre making that assumption. If youre traveling, most people will cut you some slack and understand you might not be fluent, but using some polite vocabulary will allow you to avoid conveying the idea that everyone should speak your native tongue.Additionally, learning polite phrases will help you communicate clearly. After all, even if someone speaks English, you cant count on them understanding everything you say. Learning polite words and phrases that theyll understand will help ensure that your communication is clear and that you avoid any awkward misund erstandings.Finally, learning polite phrases will help you build bonds with people. When you speak at least some of someones language, it builds more of a bond than if that person must consistently speak your language. This will help you connect more easily with more people. This holds true no matter where you are, so even if youre not planning on traveling to a foreign country, you may want to learn polite phrases in any languages you might be likely to encounter in your own countryâ€"or just learn all the phrases for the common languages below!Be Polite! Learn the Politest Phrases in 9 Foreign LanguagesChineseCombined with other basic Chinese phrases, these words and phrases will prepare you for simple interactions.For the purposes of this list, weve used simplified Chinese characters, which are used in mainland China and Singapore. Traditional Chinese characters have a different appearance and are used in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Malaysia.??  (ni hao) â€" HelloAn important ca veat: While this phrase is considered polite, it may not actually be used as often as you think it is. This post goes into more detail about different ways to say hello in Chinese  and will help you understand the context surrounding Chinese greetings more.Speaking of context, FluentU can help you learn a much more context-based, nuanced version of most of the languages on this list. FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like movie trailers, music videos, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language lessons.??????  (hen gao xing jiàn dào ni) â€" Nice to meet you?????  (wo de míng zì shì . . . ) â€" My name is?  (qing) â€" Please??  (xiè xiè) â€" Thank you???  (bié kè qì) â€" Youre welcome??  (bào qiàn) â€" Sorry????  (da rao yi xià) â€" Excuse me???????  (ni huì shuo ying yu má?) â€" Do you speak English?SpanishIf youre looking to communicate in Spanish, these polite words and phrases are a good jumping-off point. Follow up by studying basic Spanis h phrases, and youre on the road to success!Hola  â€" HelloEncantado/Encantada â€" Nice to meet youEncantado  and  encantada  actually mean enchanted. Theyre used like nice to meet you. If youre male, you would say  encantado. If youre female, youll say  encantada. Remember: The ending reflects your gender, not the gender of the person to whom youre speaking.Mucho gusto  â€" Nice to meet youLike  encantado,  mucho gusto  doesnt literally mean nice to meet you. Instead, it means much pleasure. However, its used just like the English phrase nice to meet you.Youll hear both  encantado/encantada  and  mucho gusto.Me llamo â€" My name isThis translation also isnt literal.  Me llamo actually means I call myself If you want a more literal translation, you can also say Mi nombre es  However, this is less common.Por favor â€" PleaseGracias â€" Thank youDe nada â€" Youre welcomeLo siento â€" SorryDisculpe â€" Excuse meDisculpe  comes from the verb  disculpar, which means to excuse, so this is a fairly literal translation.Perdón â€" Excuse mePerdón,  on the other hand, means pardon. Either can be used to mean excuse me. ¿Habla usted Inglés?  â€" Do you speak English?FrenchContinue on with basic French phrases to prepare yourself for better communication.Bonjour  â€" HelloTrès heureux/Très heureuse â€" Nice to meet youWhile this is used like nice to meet you, it literally means very happy. If youre male, youll say très heureux.  If youre female, you would say très heureuse.  Je mappelle â€" My name isSil vous plaît â€" PleaseMerci â€" Thank youJe vous en prie â€" Youre welcomeJe suis désolé â€" SorryPardon â€" PardonJe suis désolé literally means I am sorry.  Pardon, on the other hand, means pardon. Either phrase can be used as an apology.Excusez-moi â€" Excuse meParlez-vous anglais ? â€" Do you speak English?GermanLearning these polite words will help you, but if you really want to interact with German speakers, you should also dig into  these basic German ph rases.Hallo â€" HelloEs freut mich, dich kennen zu lernen  â€" Nice to meet youIch heiße â€" My name isBitte â€"  PleaseDanke â€" Thank youBitte â€" Youre welcomeMaybe this word looks a little familiar to you. Thats because you saw it just a couple lines up. The German word for youre welcome is in fact the same as the word for please. Youll also notice this in the Russian language.Verzeihung â€" SorryEntschuldigung â€" Excuse meSprechen Sie Englisch?  â€" Do you speak English? (formal)Sprichst du Englisch?  â€" Do you speak English? (informal)JapanesePolite Japanese phrases are essential if youre traveling to Japan. You might also study basic Japanese survival phrases to prepare yourself.????? â€" Hello????? (??????) â€" Nice to meet you??????? (???? ????…??) â€" My name is?????? (???????) â€" Please?????????? â€" Thank you???????? â€" Youre welcome?????? â€" Sorry????? â€" Excuse meThis phrase is particularly useful and expressive since it can convey regret, confusion and even g ratitude. Its like the Swiss Army knife of Japanese vocabulary.?????????(???????????) â€" Do you speak English?ItalianItalian sounds good no matter how you use it, but its still better to be polite. Once you have that down, you might want to learn some more  useful Italian phrases.Ciao â€" HelloWhile  ciao  is better known across the world, in formal situations,  salve  is more fitting.Piacere di conoscerti â€" Nice to meet youMi chiamo â€" My name isPer favore â€" PleaseGrazie â€" Thank youPrego â€" Youre welcomeMi dispiace â€" SorryIf mi dispiace  is too much of a mouthful, you can shorten it to  mi spiace.  Scusi â€" Excuse meLei parli inglese? â€" Do you speak English?RussianIf youre going to Russia, these polite phrases are essential, but theyre just the tip of the iceberg. Delve deeper with Russian travel phrases to prepare yourself more fully.???????????? â€" Hello??????? ?????????????  â€" Nice to meet you???? ????? â€" My name is?????????? â€" Please??????? â€" Thank you??? ??????? â€" Youre welcome???????? â€" Sorry???????? â€" Excuse me?? ???????? ??-??????????  â€" Do you speak English?KoreanVisiting Korea? Youll definitely need these polite phrases. Tack on some Korean travel phrases, and youll be set for a much easier trip.????? â€" Hello??? ?????  â€" Nice to meet you? ???  â€" My name is?? â€" Please????? â€" Thank you???? â€" Youre welcome????? â€" Sorry????? â€" Excuse me??? ??? ????? â€" Do you speak English?PortugueseYou can use these phrases if youre traveling to a Portuguese-speaking country or to start teaching yourself Portuguese.Olá â€" HelloPrazer em conhecê-lo â€" Nice to meet youMeu nome é â€" My name isPor favor â€" PleaseObrigado â€" Thank youSeja bem-vindo â€" Youre welcomeDesculpa â€" SorryCom licença â€" Excuse meVocê fala inglês? â€" Do you speak English?Lets face facts: Invisibility and super speed are overrated.With these words and phrases, politeness can be your superpower that will allow you to have enjoyable interact ions with people from around the world!

How to Become a Successful Math Tutor

How to Become a Successful Math Tutor Becoming a math tutor requires more talent, dedication, concentration and many such things. Many students struggle to understand the concepts in math. Hence they need personal tutors to help them to excel in their math homework. You need to put extra efforts and hard work to become a successful math tutor. Few but essential tips to be followed while tutoring for Match subjects are. Focus on one particular math subject Math is typical subject which has many divisions like algebra, calculus, trigonometry, differential equations, statistics etc. Initially while you enter into math tutoring, have a focus on only one particular area in math. When you gain confidence in the math tutoring then you can slowly move to other branches of mathematics. Refer Books before Tutoring We know that math is challenging subject for students as well as for private tutors. You can refer standard books and guides which will surely help in math tutoring. Decide the syllabus which you need to teach for students and follow the techniques in books. It is must to understand every concept because you need to answer the questions, clarify doubts of the students. Make a note on techniques followed to solve problems Have your own reference notes for your clarifications. If you come across new concepts in math, immediately make a note of it. Thus it is easy for you to refresh the concepts each time when you teach for students. You can be a successful math tutor only when you have passion towards math subject and also in teaching the subject. Enhance the Skills When you gain knowledge in any of the math type then gradually move on to other. You can earn money and also strengthen the career by this way. If you are new to tutoring services, it may take some time to balance the career and your budget. But it is guaranteed that math tutors have wide scope in tutoring. Therefore enhance the skills in math subject to excel in competition. Have a happy tutoring Skills and tutoring services of personal tutors will be recognized only if they promote it. You can post ads, spread a word of mouth about your passion towards teaching. But it will take time and money to provide you opportunities. The best way to market your math tutoring skills would be, by surfing best tutoring sites and submitting your profile in it. Parents/students will make a call to you for asking tutoring service when they are satisfied with your resume. Thus being a successful math tutor provides good reputation and also money for all private tutors.