Alka-Seltzer Chemistry and Its Benefits

Alka-Seltzer Chemistry and Its BenefitsAlka-Seltzer Chemistry is among the most popular health supplements in the market. It is recommended for people who want to increase their concentration levels and who wish to increase their metabolism. This drink comes in a bottle that looks like the traditional Coca-Cola bottle. Alka-Seltzer is available in different flavors as well as in different strengths.There are many kinds of alka-seltzer drinks. There are those that contain sugar and there are those that do not. If you drink a carbonated drink then you will not have any problems as long as you do not eat or drink anything that contains sugars. But if you decide to add sugar to your drink then you should consult your doctor first. There are several dangers involved with drinking soda pop and soda that have sugar in it, you need to make sure that your health is not at risk.The main difference between regular soda and these type of drinks is that the former is carbonated and the latter is not. When carbonated, the substance in the drink is very hot which makes it go through the digestive system much faster. People consume this soda by either drinking it straight from the bottle or by mixing it with a fruit drink. A lemonade drink can also be mixed with it. If you are not satisfied with one fruit drink, try mixing the two together, this will give you the best effect.People who wish to boost their metabolism have found that drinking this drink is very helpful. It helps them in more ways than one as it helps in increasing their energy levels, thus making it easier for them to perform their daily tasks. And if they are thirsty then it is very convenient to mix this with juice to get an additional hydration as well. Some even say that drinking this mixture of juice and soda will even help them in weight loss.Some also say that drinking this mix can be very helpful in improving their concentration levels. You might find that if you add it to your cereal before you start wo rk in the morning, it will improve your concentration levels. All in all, this drink is very healthy and if you wish to improve your health then this is one way to achieve this.If you wish to know more about the benefits of Alka-Seltzer Chemistry, then you can check out the websites of the makers of this drink. There are also some television shows that you can watch about this drink. A number of celebrities endorse this drink and there are some health food stores that sell it as well.Before you choose to take Alka-Seltzer Chemistry, you need to make sure that it has no sweeteners. It should be carbonated and therefore it cannot contain sugar. To help you in this, all you need to do is to read the label to be sure that there are no sweeteners in it.

Teaching Latin

Teaching Latin How Can You Teach Latin? ChaptersQualifications for Teaching LatinHow Can You Teach Latin in Schools?How Do You Become a Private Latin Tutor?How Much Do Latin Teachers Earn?“There's no such thing as dead languages, only dormant minds.” - Carlos Ruiz ZafónLatin is the origin of many European languages and half of English vocabulary has Latin roots (either directly from Latin or from French). This is one of many reasons as to why Latin can be useful to learn.If you know Latin, you may want to put your knowledge to good use and become a Latin teacher.Despite what you may think, Latin is still being taught in the UK. Admittedly, it was more popular until the 1960s when it was still a requirement for Law and Medicine degrees. Latin was taught in around 25% of schools. Nowadays, Latin is mostly taught in private schools in the UK.So how can you become a Latin teacher? What do you need to do?In this article, we’ve got what you need to know. Whether you want to be a school teacher or a private tutor, there ar e a few things that you'll need to do, regardless of your subject area.  If you're thinking about becoming a Latin teacher, here's what you need to do. DéborahLatin Teacher 5.00 (12) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr. KarisLatin Teacher £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SimonaLatin Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArgiroLatin Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JennyLatin Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LucieLatin Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielaLatin Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SophieLatin Teacher 5.00 (6) £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsQualifications for Teaching LatinIf you’re interested in teaching Latin, you should start when you’re in school and work towards higher education in the subject. The OCR, SQA, and WJEC exam boards all still offer qualifications in Latin. To become a Latin teacher, you might need to become a student again. (Source: Eliens)Once you’ve got a GCSE and A Level in Latin, you can apply to Latin degree courses at universities in the UK. Generally, you’ll study Latin alongside another subject.  While your degree will probably include another subject alongside Latin (another language or history, for example), you can focus solely on Latin once you’ve moved onto a postgraduate degree. Additionally, once you’ve finished your degree, you can also consider completing a PGCE to become a teacher.The PGCE is a graduate degree for those who want to become teachers. However, different qualifications have different uses and it’ll be up to you to decide what you want to do with your Latin.  There are also different teaching qualifications which can dictate what type of teacher you’ll become.Once you’ve finished studying Latin, you could always become a private Latin tutor. In that case, Superprof can help you with that.How Can You Teach Latin in Schools?While you may think that nobody takes Latin, more students are studying Latin than home economics (food), general studies, applied engineering, art and design (textiles), DT electronic products, and art and design (graphics) so there’s still hope for Latin school teachers. Of course, Latin is significantly more popular in independent schools and boys-only or girls-only schools. As a dead language, it's can't be taught as a second language but rather as a language with subjects like classics and history.Similarly to other languages, when you study Latin, you need to learn more about not just the language, but the surrounding culture, such as literature, and how it was used.  Your end goal, if you want to teach Latin in secondary schools, will be to finish with a PGCE.As we mentioned earlier, this is a postgraduate qualification for those wanting to teach in a secondary school by achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and although it isn’t technically necessary for independent schools, most will ask that you have it anyway.Usually, if you are studying to become a teacher with Latin, you might want to have a foreign language to increase your employability. Fortunately, as we saw before, most degrees with Latin may include another foreign language comp onent.Once you’ve finished your PGCE, which is effectively a master's teaching degree, you’ll need to finish your NQT (newly qualified teacher) year in a school. Once you’ve finished the “induction for newly qualified teachers”, you’re effectively a fully-fledged teacher.If you’re working part-time, it’ll take you longer than a year to complete your NQT period. As a part-time teacher, you could always teach private tutorials in your spare time.Keep in mind that both your PGCE and NQT period won’t be easy!  That said, new teachers should always be striving to improve! Even though you're teaching, you'll never stop learning. The classroom experience is invaluable and whether you teach a single subject or several different curricula, your lesson plans can always get better and you can always learn new pedagogical approaches.How Do You Become a Private Latin Tutor?Whether you’ve got a qualification or not, you can become a private Latin tutor. While it can take a whi le to get all the qualifications you need to become a Latin teacher in a school, if you’ve already got the language and teaching skills, nothing is stopping you from becoming a private Latin tutor. If the classroom isn't for you, you could always become a private tutor. (Source: StockSnap)That said, you should probably get some qualifications as these can act as proof of your Latin skills and understanding of the language. Getting an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in Latin can take 4 or 5 years.Generally, you’ll do the following to become a Latin teacher or tutor :Study Latin at A LevelStudy an undergraduate degree in Latin (often with another subject)Study a master’s degree in Latin, orStudy a PGCEWe can’t stress this enough, but you don’t need a qualification to become a private Latin tutor. You just need to be able to let your teaching do the talking.  If you do a good job, your reputation as a tutor will precede you.There are also Latin proficiency tests you can take to prove your level in the language. Of course, while these qualifications will help your profile look better on Superprof, so will a plethora are stellar reviews from happy students.This profile will need to show potential students that you’re passionate about the language, a good teacher, and professional. Being a Latin tutor is all about wanting to share your knowledge of the language, after all, and, as a private Latin tutor, you need to be a master of the language and also have excellent language teaching skills.Whether you’re going to tutor on a platform like Superprof or find students by word-of-mouth (friends, family, social networks, etc.), there are plenty of places and resources to help you find work as a tutor. If your tutorials are engaging and educational, you’ll have no problem finding students.How Much Do Latin Teachers Earn?Depending on where you teach and the level you’re teaching, your wage can vary a lot. Even in schools, many factors will affect your salary. If you want to get the most out of your career in teaching Latin, you have to seize the day! (Source: FabyGreen)Teachers earn between £23k and £48k a year depending on their superiority and where they teach (wages are higher for those in London and the surrounding areas).Again, these ranges change if you’re a Leading Practitioner, a teacher whose skills and role has been recognised. Additionally, there are other ways to supplement your income:You can set a Special Educational Needs (SEN) allowance of between £2,149 and £4,242 a year.Teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) payments of between £2,721 and £13,288 if you take on additional responsibility.Headteachers earn even more.Of course, these wages are based on your seniority, experience, and your schools. There are a lot of options and ways to advance your salary as a teacher.  You could earn even more if you complete a master’s degree or PhD and work in a university. As you can see, there’s no single salary for Lat in teachers.If you want to teach Latin as a private tutor, your wages will be even more variable. Depending on your experience and the demand for Latin tutorials, you can charge anywhere between £20 and £100 per hour.  If you can manage 25 hours of tutorials, this means you can earn between £500 and £2,500 a week. Good luck!Whether you’re teaching school students, university students, or Latin as a hobby, you need to engage your students with the language-learning process since their future is in your hands.Whether you're interested in early childhood education or secondary education in a state school, a private school, or teaching Latin as a private tutor, a teaching certification or teaching experience is almost essential.While there are no certification requirements for private tutors, having a teaching credential will make finding students easier. Similarly, teaching experience will also help you find tutoring or teaching jobs.  As for teachers, you can't work in state sch ools without teacher training and state certification.It doesn't matter whether your an English teacher, history teacher, music teacher, science teacher, or Latin teacher, you need to know your subject (grammar, Latin literature, etc.), have studied how to teach (basic skills, pedagogy, etc.), and have a passion for teaching.

Croque Monsieurs for Beginners

Croque Monsieurs for Beginners How to Make Croque Monsieurs ChaptersWhere Did the Croque Monsieur Originate?The True Croque Monsieur RecipeDifferent Types of Croque MonsieurAdvice for Getting the Most Out of Your Croque Monsieur“I suddenly discovered that cooking was a rich and layered and endlessly fascinating subject. The best way to describe it is to say that I fell in love with French food- the tastes, the processes, the history, the endless variations, the rigorous discipline, the creativity, the wonderful people, the equipment, the rituals.” - Julia ChildWith French food being among the most popular in Europe, there are plenty of tasty dishes that budding chefs can learn to make.One of the quickest and easiest dishes to make is the Croque Monsieur. While it's essentially a ham and cheese sandwich at its core, the way you make it and the use of bechamel and melted cheese on top of it makes it so much more than a cheese toasty or grilled cheese sandwich with sliced ham.In this article, we’ll look at just how you can make it. Giovann iCooking Teacher 4.83 (12) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HalimaCooking Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors VincenzoCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GinellaCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArronCooking Teacher 5.00 (2) £9/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoshuaCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlickCooking Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhere Did the Croque Monsieur Originate?The dish is popular in Parisian bistros and is often ordered by tourists and locals alike. It’s quick to make, quick to eat, and great with a side of fries or salad. The Croque monsieur as it is today originated in Parisian bistros but the toasted sandwiches that inspired it didn't. (Source: MMWoolly)But is the Croque monsieur even French?The answer isn’t that simple.Certain historians trace the Croque monsieur to Australian aboriginals. It’s travelled a long way. Of course, it changed a bit on its journey.These Australian nomads would wrap their meat in two slices of dough and cook it over a wood fire. This recipe made its way further afield with roots in Indonesia.You’re probably wondering how this came to be the Croque monsieur we know today.It wasn’t until the 20th century that the Croque monsieur would appear in France. In 1910, a Parisian café on the Boulevard des Capucines starting offering the Croque monsieur; slices of with melted cheese and slices of ham.It was an instant success and started popping up all over the city. More and more cafés and bistros began offering them to Parisians and tourists.  However, it wasn’t called a “Croque Monsieur” yet.Outside of Paris, a “Croque” referred to toast that was made by soaking the bread in eggs. Funnily enough, this is basically what we call “French toast” in the UK. The word made its way into the city.Historian René Girard gives another explanation:In his 1947 book “Histoire des mots de la cuisine française” (History of Words in French Cuisine), he mentions the bistro “Le Bel Age”. The chef Michel Lunarca had to replace the bread due to a shortage in the city. He chose to use sliced bread rather a traditional baguette. When the customer asked which meat he had used, he replied: “du monsieur” (implying the meat was human) as a joke. I guess you had to be there...Nevertheless, the legend lived on and the whole world became enamoured with Croque monsieurs.Louis Leprince-Ringuet defined the Croque monsieur in 1966 as:Ham between two slices of bread covered in cheese which is baked in the oven.Now there are several different types of Croq ue monsieur. In Paris, it’s served with bechamel sauce. However, the recipe can also call for fruit, vegetables, etc.There are related dishes all over the world, too. In the US, there’s the grilled cheese, the cheese toasty in the UK, welsh rarebit, and in France, the fast-food chain Quick serves their Quick’N Toast.The most famous variant, however, is probably the “Croque Madame”. This is a Croque Monsieur with a fried egg on top.There’s many a great “Croque”.Discover some other great easy recipes.The True Croque Monsieur RecipeNow you know the history of the Croque monsieur, you should learn how to make one. Like with toasted sandwiches, there's almost no limit to what you can do with your Croque monsieurs. (Source: Dustytoes)Here’s the recipe for a traditional Croque monsieur.Ingredients for 4 people:8 slices of bread50g of softened butter4 slices of ham8 slices of cheese100g of grated gruyere cheese4 tablespoons of milkA pinch of nutmegSalt and pepperButter the bread on one side only. Add a slice of cheese.  Before buttering the slices of bread, you can always toast them.Add a slice of ham to four of the slices. If the ham’s too big, you can always fold it in half.  Place the other slices on top.Mix the grated cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a small pot. Place the mix on top of your sandwiches.Now place your Croque monsieurs onto a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes.If you prefer Croque monsieurs with bechamel sauce, you just need to place the bechamel on the lower slice and top of the sandwich before sprinkling the grated gruyère on top.After something more substantial ?Learn how to make a quiche.Different Types of Croque MonsieurWho said there was only one way to make a Croque monsieur?Each year, more and more variations are popping up. Here are a few you could make at home. A Croque Madame is so much more than just fried eggs on toast. (Source: stevepb)The Croque MadameThe Croque madame is the most similar variation to the original. All you have to do is add a fried egg to the top of your Croque monsieur. Heat your frying pan while the Croque monsieur is in the oven so that the two will be ready at the same time.Hawaiian ToastHawaiian toast is great for anyone who enjoys a sweet-savoury mix. This is even easier to make than a Croque monsieur. Take four slices of bread and take place a slice of cheese and a slice of pineapple on each one... that’s it!I’d recommend using gouda for the cheese as it goes together really well with pineapple. You can also add honey and walnuts if you want. If you love sweet and savoury combinations, try toast with blueberries and goat’s cheese.The ForestierThere’s a Croque monsieur for all the seasons. Instead of ham, you can add mushrooms and onions. This is great in autumn.The VegetarianThere are even Croque monsieu rs for vegetarians. You can use ingredients such as avocado, onions, tomatoes, cheese, and basil. You can slice avocados or crush them before adding them to your sandwich.Similarly, you could enjoy it with spinach, artichoke, and cheese.The DessertJust like with pizzas, there are now dessert versions of the Croque monsieur. Put simply, you can add sweet things to your Croque monsieur. Marshmallows, melted chocolate, the choice is yours!If you've got a sweet tooth, you should learn how to make your own crepes.The PizzaWhy not add pizza ingredients to your Croque monsieur?Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and ham. And there you have your pizza Croque monsieur.Or you could learn how to make a pizza from scratch!The RatatouilleFor when your Croque monsieur just isn’t French enough. Start by adding a bit of tomato sauce (not ketchup!), aubergine, and courgettes. You can even add some garlic and herbes de Provence. Enjoy!Advice for Getting the Most Out of Your Croque MonsieurTo make your Croque monsieurs a success, you need to get the right ingredients. The skills you use to make Croque monsieurs can also be applied to toasted sandwiches and paninis. (Source: bhumann34)Firstly, carefully choose your bread. You can get white or brown bread. This depends on your taste. Generally, brown bread has more taste than white bread. However, if your ingredients don’t have a strong taste, you might want to avoid brown bread and opt for white bread.When it comes to cheese, you should opt for cheeses like gouda. Some cheeses respond well to pepper, too. If you want something stronger, opt for Roquefort.As for a side dish, go for a salad with a nice vinaigrette. You’ll want something light with a Croque monsieur.  However, if you are really hungry, you can always have it with french fries. That’s how they do it in Paris, after all.Bon appétit!If you'd like to learn how to cook, consider getting private tutorials from one of the many talented private tutors on Superprof. There are three main types of cooking tutorial available: face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials.Face-to-face tutorials involve just you and your tutor. These are usually the most expensive tutorials as you're paying for an individual tutor's time and all the bespoke preparation that goes into your tutorials. However, these are also the most cost-effective.Online tutorials tend to be cheaper as the tutor doesn't have to travel and can schedule more tutorials per week. Of course, it can be trickier to learn without a tutor in the room with you.Finally, if you're looking to save some money, group tutorials tend to be the cheapest per hour. While you won't get your tutor's undivided attention, the cost of the lesson is divided between all the students in attendance.Think carefully about your budget and how you like to learn before choosing your tutor and keep in mind that many of the tutors offer the first hour of tutoring for free.

Back to School Tips for k to 12 Students

Back to School Tips for k to 12 Students Return to school is a mixed activity of pleasure and anxiety for most of the students right from kids to the teens. To manage them is a great task for a parent. Read these tips to handle the situation. Stay organized It is not children alone who have to get back to their routine. Parents too need some organization to come back to the school schedule in its regular scale with breakfast, lunch and follow up activities of school programs. Stay organized and schedule everything before hand to keep your teen on track Check the list of necessary preps Check out whether the school supplies and necessary things like back bag are o Kay with your child. Avoid all kinds of morning embarrassments Don’t be nagging Every parent tends to be nagging regarding the child’s academic progress and more in the case of k 12 students, whose academic entry has a significant phase. Tension is not only yours; your teen has more of it. Trust the child and hand the responsibility to her right from the first day. See the change Shop prudently Clothes for a teenage daughter are an essential aspect of back to school shopping. Use price coupons and old credit cards. Try to choose where the clothes are at their best without false brand images. Set a budget and ask your teens to go by it. It imposes financial discipline on them. Before all these, check at home what you have, what you need and where you can shop Buy old electronic devices High school level entry should demand calculators for doing various math sums like absolute value equation or absolute value equations and inequalities. Don’t jump upon the new ones. Prefer the second hand items to cut down your expenditure and save money Realize the seriousness of prep for college entry High school is the gateway to college and so start the search for prep classes for standardized tests like SAT right from the beginning of the fall. Help your child pick out the right center for prep classes and see their convenience with school timings. Online math tutoring is a good option for such preps. Take care of your teen’s activities High school or junior high school lends a lot of individual and social freedom to the students. Beware of the activities of your teens and try to know what they are doing Prepare your teen mentally New environment makes your teen jitter a bit. Avoid clashes with him and instill positive vibes into him to cope with the situation Keep track of your child’s academic records Teen’s entry into a new school may be positive or could prove otherwise at times. See how your child performs in the school and what interests him Develop a balanced mind for accepting the changes in your child New environment might bring new changes in your teen. Have a balanced attitude to understand and tackle the child.

Is It Possible to Speak Russian Within a Few Months

Is It Possible to Speak Russian Within a Few Months Can You Learn to Speak the Russian Language in Just a Few Months? ChaptersHow Long Does It Take to Learn a Foreign Language?The Particularities of Tolstoy's Language Can Make Learning It A Bit LongerImposing Oneself a Rigorous Schedule In Order to Progress Rapidly and EfficientlySome Methods in Order to Progress More QuicklyNumerous scientific studies have been conducted to find out  what is the human being's concentration capacity. Some have found it to be a few minutes, others about an hour, but all agree that this time of maximum concentration is rare and precious.What this makes us understand is that these moments of learning must be used preciously and that it will be necessary to privilege quality over quantity of learning. This means that attempting to cram Russian grammar for 4 hours at a time will probably not produce the same effects as more spaced out learning.The key to success is always to focus on effective methods and not to believe that the more time you spend looking at your books the faster you will progress.Let's take a look at h ow to save time and have more efficiency when learning Russian.Russian sits within the  East Slavic branch  of the Slavic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages. The closest relatives of  Russian  are  Ukrainian  and  Belarussian, which you will be able to understand on a basic level after learning Russian.Knowing Russian will make it easier for you to speak any other  Slavic language.For the learner, it will be necessary to become familiar with the Russian alphabet (Cyrillic alphabet), which is very different from the Latin alphabet and writing as we know it. We will need to redouble our efforts as to master the declensions, the tonic accents, or oral pronunciation, which are all difficult and whose phonetics is not always obvious.Did you know that there are plenty of loan words from  Italian,  French  or  German  so you have an advantage if you know any of these languages already? Admittedly those loan words might look a bit archaic as they made their way into the Russ ian language in the 18th and 19th centuries, such as the wordWith a little organization, it is possible to find some free time every day to learn Russian.Some linguists of the US State Department have studied language learning and classified languages into five distinct groups, from the easiest to the most complex.Russian fits in group 4, with a learning estimate of  1100 hours (roundabout 18 months of learning at 2 hours a day).This survey is based on a large number of learners and the results are only average. In addition, the required level here is very high, since we are talking about 1100 hours to reach a level close to or even equivalent to speaking Russian like one's mother tongue!Keep in mind that dedicating more time to your studies will speed up your learning, but it isn’t going to happen in a week's time. It is still going to take months, if not years, for you to start to feel comfortable reading and listening to Russian, and probably longer than that until you will spe ak it easily.Imposing Oneself a Rigorous Schedule In Order to Progress Rapidly and EfficientlyIt may make you feel better to hear 1100 hours, but, don't be fooled, learning a foreign language and speaking it naturally requires time - but above all motivation and discipline in learning.In other words, before learning the Russian language, you may also have to learn to learn. As we've already said, to progress in the Russian language requires imposing daily work times (if possible learning Russian every day at the same time to create one's own learning routine) and especially a regular rhythm: ideally every day.See the various Russian lessons London here.If you want to learn Russian easily and efficiently, try the Pomodoros method.The pomodoros method recommends learning for 25 minutes and then taking a break of 5 minutes. Learning during two or three 25-minute periods every day has been proved to be an effective way to ace Russian as quickly as possible.But, again, this must be recon cilable with one's own schedule and one must be aware of one's own ability to concentrate. When the brain requires rest, it is important to take a break and not to solicit more, which would mean that the learning would become mediocre or unnecessary.Some Methods in Order to Progress More QuicklyA Private TutorIf you have the motivation and desire to progress quickly in Russian, then why not take a Russian lesson with a private tutor to speed up the process?Why not just hire a private tutor (Russian course in New York City)?First, the private tutor will help you to ensure you are using a good learning method that will prove successful with you in the long run.A Russian tutor will also have a fresh look at your learning and will deepen certain concepts you have learned on your own.Having a private tutor is also a great way to take  quality Russian language courses and grammar lessons, which learners tend to neglect when learning Russian on their own.An experienced tutor will also be a ble to help you in a crucial way when it comes to pronouncing certain complex Russian words.Know that with Superprof, most Russian tutors offer the first Russian course for free in order to test their proposed method and ensure that it corresponds to what the learner is looking for.Taking Russian lessons is a good way to progress faster.Alternative MethodsMany teaching platforms such as  Babbel offer interactive training to improve someone's language skills. Babbel is a good example of learning on one's own while also using  an effective method that has already proven to be effective when  learning Italian, Spanish, German or French.Being able  to converse with a native speaker in person or via a webcam will also significantly improve your language skills. It is a tool people often forget about but a proven effective way to quickly graduate from a beginner level to an intermediate level or an advanced level. It also gives the student access to Russian culture for those wishing to co mbine linguistics and local knowledge of the country.Our last advice is to indulge in your passion by adding Russian to your film list? For moviegoers, watching a Russian film or a film with Russian subtitles can be effective.In short:There is no one systematic answer regarding how long it takes to  learn Russian, which depends on far too many criteria, such as the learning capacity of the student, the time that will be spent on the learning, or the methods which will be used.It also depends on what level you are hoping to reach. If for some to speak Russian will mean being able to speak fearlessly of world geopolitics with a native, others will probably not have the same wishes and will seek a level that allows them to interact with a native but which will be more restrictive on specialized topics.Nevertheless, to reduce learning time, some things can be done. Make sure to work for short periods but on a regular basis rather than one 2 hour session every week. You will progress fas ter with speaking and what you learn will be anchored to your long-term memory more easily. We recommend reading articles on the forgetting curve and related learning methodologies. It's an effective way to learn how to learn!Taking group courses or individual courses, communicating regularly with a Russian speaker, or using e-learning platforms are all possibilities that will reduce your language learning time and have you speaking Russian faster. This will not replace motivation, which remains the most valuable thing when it comes to learning!????? (Good luck!)

Boost Your Guitar Sound With Dynamics

Boost Your Guitar Sound With Dynamics Maile Proctor When youre learning guitar its important to master the basics, but there are also some tricks you can use to boost your guitar sound. Musical dynamics affect the way you play notes on your guitar. Understanding how to use them can help you sound like a more experienced guitarist. In this guest post from  Will B. from GuitarFella.com, youll learn about dynamics and how you can start using them to boost your guitar sound Guitar dynamics are like a big secret that everyone knows, but never talks about. We could dare to say that playing guitar dynamics is what makes us sound like pros.  All our guitar idols are masters of dynamics and have complete control over this valuable technique. Whats really cool about dynamics, is that with proper application and use, beginner/intermediate players can start to sound like pros. What Are Guitar Dynamics? We define guitar dynamics as the way we perform a certain piece. The attentive way we choose to pick each and every note. Dynamics are essentially the foundation for what everyone calls the feeling. The most common and basic concept of dynamics is how loud or soft we play. If we pick a certain note with more force, it will come out loud and angry. On the other hand, when we pick a note gently, the note will be soft, like a whisper. Imagine that youre having a conversation with someone, you would not speak completely flat. Instead, you might speak softly or yell if you’re angry. We naturally accent certain words and letters by increasing the intensity of speech; the way we do it depends on what were talking about. We whisper when we wish to make a certain statement more mysterious, unofficial, or confidential. The way we talk with others in terms of dynamics, and how loud or soft we speak and which words we accent, is as important as the words we  say. Having said this, imagine that the words are replaced by notes on the guitar. Our playing dynamics define how loud or soft we’ll pick those notes. We get to choose to accent certain notes by playing them louder in comparison to other notes. Dynamics boost guitar sound help us sound more natural. How to Incorporate Dynamics in Your Playing When youre a beginner or intermediate guitar player, you may not play with dynamics, and you may be completely unaware of the issue. If your playing sounds flat, or fellow musician friends comment that you should try playing with more attitude or feeling, what theyre really trying to say is that you should incorporate playing with dynamics into your performance. Exercise 1 The first exercise starts by choosing a single note. Once you have chosen a note, start picking it in any rhythm you find interesting. For example, try picking that note in straight 8th notes. As you pick the note, focus on picking it extra soft. The note should be barely audible. While still picking a single note, try to increase the intensity of your picking hand, and slowly start playing the same note louder and louder. Bring it all the way up, in terms of volume. To do this, you need to pick furiously. Don’t worry, you won’t break the string. The goal of this exercise is to become aware of the volume range in which you pick notes on the fretboard. This range depends on your picking hand technique and the force you apply. Exercise 2 In this exercise, take your favorite scale and play it the way you usually do, probably by going up and back down the scale. Next, try to accent every other note by playing it louder than the notes in between. The pattern should go like this: 1-2-1-2; where 1 is always a loud note and 2 is always a soft sounding note. Once youre able to do this, try playing two notes aggressively and two notes softly. In this case, our pattern is: 1-1-2-2. The goal of this exercise is to practice control over dynamics. Sometimes, we concentrate too hard on which notes are being played, and we completely disregard all the possibilities of how we can play each of those notes in terms of expression. Exercise 3 In terms of playing loud or soft, dynamics can be applied to both rhythm and lead playing. For the sake of this exercise, try to focus on the dynamics aspect when you play your favorite song. Play the song and try picking certain notes or sections louder or softer. Concentrate on incorporating the dynamics, and don’t worry if it feels weird at first. Moving your focus from what needs to be played to how it should be played will be a major milestone in your guitar skills development. Have fun and rock out! Phrasing Dynamics This is an interesting concept thats a bit more advanced, but it’s still important to be familiar with the essentials when starting out. When we play our first improvised solos, we may play all the notes in the same note duration, which is a common mistake for beginners. For example, we might concentrate so much on which notes from the scale we fret in order to play a lick, that we almost automatically pick all those notes in quarter, eighth or sixteenth notes. Usually, we just go back to playing the licks, riffs, and solos in the note duration patterns that feel comfortable. If we want to incorporate phrasing dynamics in our  playing, we need to mix up the note durations in our solo. For example, try to break up a quarter note into two, eighth notes to make it more interesting. Then, we can follow up with four, sixteenth notes instead of playing another pair of eighth notes. This concept follows the same rules we talked about earlier  when we mentioned picking dynamics (picking loud or soft). In order to make our phrases interesting and natural, we need to combine note durations in intricate ways when we compose our licks and solos. If we don’t do that, our solo will just sound like we’re playing an exercise. Conclusion Playing with dynamics should be one of your primary goals from the very beginning. If you consider yourself to be a beginner player, that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to think about dynamics just yet. On the contrary, utilizing the power of dynamics early on will help you boost your guitar sound, even if you don’t have the amazing chops yet. Dynamics are the secret sauce, this is what usually comes with years of experience and practice. Over time, we naturally start incorporating dynamics intuitively, but theres no excuse to just skip practicing dynamics altogether. Epic sounding single-note solos, like the ones by John Frusciante, inspire us to work on our own playing dynamics. Playing with expressive dynamics is so rewarding, and once you get the chops down, you’ll be amazed at how tremendously different your playing will sound. Guest Post Author: Will Buckler Will is a part-time guitar tutor in music school. He loves writing instructional articles on how to learn guitar in a fast and effective manner. Will has been a writer and reviewer for GuitarFella for the last year and a half. GuitarFella is a great place to find the latest guitar reviews including electric, acoustic, bass, effects, amps etc. 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

Heart Math Tutoring Celebrates Successful Volunteer Drive! - Heart Math Tutoring

Heart Math Tutoring Celebrates Successful Volunteer Drive! - Heart Math Tutoring Heart Math Tutoring Celebrates Successful Volunteer Drive! Heart Math Tutoring Celebrates Successful Volunteer Drive! September 19, 2016 Many thanks to our volunteers and partner organizations throughout our community for your amazing support to make our volunteer drive a big success! To date we have secured tutors for 550 elementary school students at 12 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools during the 2016/17 school year. We are in great shape to kick off the school year, but we still need additional volunteers to serve 600 students. There’s still time to sign up to volunteer, but we encourage you to sign up sooner than later since students are behind and need tutoring right away. Tutors are needed at Piney Grove Elementary, Greenway Park Elementary and Highland Renaissance Academy. For more information or to sign up, visit http://hearttutoring.org/volunteers/become-a-volunteer/. We’d like to thank companies and volunteer representatives that went above and beyond! The following organizations supported Heart’s 2016/17 volunteer drive by inviting us to lunches, ice cream socials and meetings to give presentations to help recruit volunteers: Barings (formerly Babson Capital Management) Bank of America CHARLOTTE/ONE Charlotte Bridge Club Madison Park Neighborhood Association McGuireWoods Pamlico Capital Patterson Pope Social Venture Partners SouthPark Rotary TIAA Teach For America UNC Charlotte Elementary Education Program WakeCharlotte Community Wells Fargo Several Media Outlets in Charlotte This was the third year that Pamlico Capital and Wake Forest each hosted a luncheon for any guests willing to learn more about Heart’s work. Current tutors were there to share firsthand accounts of the experience. Eric Eubank of Pamlico Capital says, “We look forward to the Heart recruitment lunch each year. Every volunteer we can recruit has a huge impact on a young student, particularly in math â€" an area with significant implications for a student’s ability to thrive in school and in the workforce. Read the full Press Release here. Pamlico Lunch courtesy of Heart Math Tutoring