Saturday, March 28, 2020

Why A Private Russian Tutor is Better Than An Online Course?

Why A Private Russian Tutor is Better Than An Online Course?A private Russian tutor is best for a person who has problems speaking and reading Russian. This is a person who knows the language very well and can teach you how to speak it, without even knowing your native language. People in this situation normally go to private tutors because they find it a cheaper alternative than going to a normal school or university. Although, there are times when people have been taught to speak another language at home, but with some time and practice, they learn how to do it.One reason why a tutor may be better than just taking some lessons online is that they have years of experience. This means that they can coach and help you how to improve your fluency, instead of just learning the basics by watching videos. Online courses usually focus on the basics and don't stress on studying, so you can't expect to learn more in online classes.Before you sign up with a private tutor, make sure that he is really good. The same goes for you too, if you are looking for a private tutor. There are many private tutors around, but only a few can really help you.A private tutor does not need to charge you any fees, because they will do it for free. As long as they are experienced and can provide you with the right guidance, you can rest assured that you are learning something valuable for your future. The right information will help you become more successful in your career.A private tutor must know the many different types of dialects that exist in Russia. A personal tutor must be able to know about the local languages, since there are a lot of them that use different languages from other countries.A private tutor is also one who is better than an internet site, because they actually know the ins and outs of the language. He will know how to read and speak Russian as well as understanding the concepts. This makes it easier for him to teach you how to learn a new language.A private tutor c an be one of the best investments you can make. This can improve your career and life as well as your relationship with your family and friends.

Friday, March 6, 2020

?? The 2017 Tutorful Timeline

?? The 2017 Tutorful Timeline The 2017 Tutorful Timeline Wow! What a year! Our success in 2017 wouldn't have been possible without our inspiring tutors, enthusiastic students and committed team. So first and foremost, thank you.This timeline breaks down our top achievements month by month, awards, articles published, and even a tot up of the tonnes of coffee consumed at Tutorful HQ...OUR YEAR IN NUMBERSOVER 30,000STUDENTS HELPED10,000 LIVE TUTORS18 NEW HQ STAFF MEMBERS5,000 CUPS OF COFFEE (give or take a couple)3 PRESTIGIOUS AWARDSTHE TIMELINEJANUARY TOP COMPANY NEWSAll aboard the Marketing train Our Marketing Manager, Giorgio, and SEO wiz Matt joined Tutorful at the beginning of the year - on a mission to spread the word about our intuitive marketplace. They are now joined by Rachael and Dom, contributing towards our impressive yearly growth and allowing us to facilitate the learning of many more students across the country. February TOP COMPANY NEWSExpanding development team improves user experienceMike, AKA Head of the Devs, AKA King of Code (I can go on) joined the team back in early 2017 to make our website the very best it can be. He was joined this year by Rick, Chris, Luke and Pedro to improve online features to make finding, contacting and meeting your perfect tutor not only possible, but simple and effective!EDUCATION NEWS FLASHArticle: The 3 Key Components To Choosing A Music TeacherFinding a music tutor can be a daunting task. It’s exciting for them to begin learning to play an instrument yet it’s also incredibly stressful to find a quality music teacher who’s serious about ensuring your child succeeds with their instrument. Fortunately, we've had plenty of experience on both sides of the table... Read more. March TOP COMPANY NEWSTutorful crowdfund campaign a huge success In February, we doubled our initial target to crowd-fund an astounding £750,000, furthering the rapid growth of the company. The new funding enabled us to create new jobs and continue to improve the learning experience of thousands more students across the UK.New staff contribute to an improved online and customer experienceHannah and Luke took their seats on the Education Advisor team table in March - both super friendly, with infectious smiles to match. They are now joined by Rebecca, Nikesh, April, Emily, Sophia and Megan, all on hand to answer all student and tutor queries in detail so the Tutorful learning process continues to run as smoothly as possible for students and tutors alike!EDUCATION NEWS FLASHArticle: Classroom Tech - How Virtual Reality is Helping to Bring Learning to Life The way that we learn has evolved over time, from philosophers passing on their secrets via word of mouth to the invention of the Gutenberg press and the rise of the World Wide Web... Re ad more. April TOP COMPANY NEWSGet Kids Out Learning campaign launch Did you know that on average, students lose an average of 1.8 months of progress over the summer?The inspiration for Get Kids Out Learning came from seeing that many children slip backwards in their learning away from the classroom.After seeing such great success over the summer months we’re now continuing Get Kids Out Learning all year round, and what better way for young people learn outside school, than to get out and about visiting places to inspire their young minds...Find out more.TUTORFUL AWARDSArticle: The 82 Hottest EdTech Tools of 2017 According to Education ExpertsWe asked some of the best and brightest in education for their opinions on the hottest EdTech of 2017. These guys are the real deal - experts in education, teaching and new tech from all over the world.They’ve given us a list of 82 amazing, tried and tested tools that they absolutely could not live without as education professionals... Read more. May TOP COMPANY NEWSTutorful rank in the famous Startups100 list The Starups100 is the longest-running index of the best new businesses, showcasing the bestfast-growing start-ups with uniquely inspiring stories. Certainly a proud moment for us all here at Tutorful - a big thank you to all who made this possible... Read more.EDUCATION NEWS FLASHArticle: Three exercises to manage your mental fitness when you feel the exam pressure risingIn this article we share three things you can do to support your mental health whilst you study, and three steps to take if you feel your stress levels are rising and affecting your ability to study... Read more. TUTORFUL GUIDESHow To Keep Kids Safe OnlineThe internet has transformed the way we all live, learn and communicate. For children and young people the digital revolution has created so many opportunities. But it has also created risks. For every new piece of technology a new danger may present itself in a way that children, families and society may not immediately understand... Read more. June TUTORFUL AWARDSArticle: The 90 Best Children’s Books of 2017If you’re a parent or teacher, stuck with how to keep your kids busy over the coming months (or maybe you just want to unglue them from their phones!) then look no further. There are enough books here to keep even the busiest reader occupied for a while to come... Read more. TUTORFUL GUIDESThe Ultimate Revision GuideWith exams just around the corner, revision is on everyone's mind, but the real question is ‘What are the best revision tips?’Exam periods can be scary times, the grades you get can affect what you go on to do in later life, which can lead you to stress over the grades you’ll get. The best way to ensure you achieve your potential is to revise, make sure you retain the information you’ve been taught and know how to implement the knowledge that you have... Read more. July TUTORFUL GUIDESHow To Become A Tutor: A Guide On Starting A Tuition BusinessAre you in between jobs and looking for a challenge? Are you taking a career break but still want to earn some extra cash? Are you working in a dull, under-paid position that you just don’t like? Or are you a highly educated student who is tired of working in a bar... Read more. August TOP COMPANY NEWSTutorful HQ: Round 2With our team here in Sheffield expanding to make way for more tutors and students, we decided to make the move into town into bigger, bolder (and brighter!) offices in S1. With yellow walls, snazzy sofas, and lots of plants, there's happy faces all round, even on Mondays!A new face for the Tutorful Blog and GuidesRachael (that's me) joined Tutorful in August, tackling all things content. From writing shiny blog posts like this one, to our in depth educational guides - I'm currently focussing on ways to make sure all of our tutors and students have a go-to destination for their daily educational updates, and answers to all their burning ed-related questions. September TUTORFUL AWARDSArticle: The Best School Backpacks of 2017Whether you’re traipsing around the internet for a cute bag for a tot, or looking to up your cool with our top picks for teens - we’ve got you covered with our list of the best backpacks for kids, teens and even backpacks for adults. Plus, with our Tutorful review system, we’re confident you’ll find everything you need from a new backpack in the article... Read more. October TOP COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS Say hello to the Online Classroom! A recent study by the Sutton Trust has revealed that 1 in 3 children in the UK receive some form of tutoring. The sprawling tuition industry has remained relatively unchanged for many years, with an over-reliance on word-of mouth referrals, local agencies and directory-style listing sites.Our latest addition of Online Tutoring allows parents a more informed choice in finding help for their children. Welcome to the Product TeamIt's fair to say Pete is a dab hand at design, so we were thrilled when he joined Tutorful as User Experience Designer in October. Alongside long-standing Tutorful expert Faye, the Product Team was born - 100% dedicated to improving the website and developing new features to help even more learners achieve their goals.EDUCATION NEWS FLASHIs it ever too early for students to start planning for the future?Benjamin Franklin once said “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. In other words, by disregarding the importance of preparing for the future y ou in danger of your future being a failure. If now isn’t the time to prepare for your future, when will it be... Read more. November TOP COMPANY NEWSTutorful wins the 2017 Northern Stars Awards Northern Stars is the UK's most exciting pitch competition to find and showcase the best tech startups in the North of England. We faced tough competition in each heat, but were humbled to take the top accolade in this years prestigious awards!EDUCATION NEWS FLASH6 Challenges Tutors Face (And How to Overcome Them)Tutoring can be a challenging job. However, if a tutor understands the challenges they may face, overcoming each hurdle gets so much easier. Every student arrives at tutoring sessions with some prior knowledge, experience, and skills. It's the tutor's job to find out what the student already knows and which skills he or she needs to develop to meet their academic goals... Read more.December TOP COMPANY NEWSTutora Becomes Tutorful!We believe that learning is wonderful.We are Tutorful.The transition from Tutora to Tutorful wasundoubtablythe grand finale to 2017. Intrigued? Read our story. TUTORFUL AWARDS60 Awesome Educational Apps You Need To Download NowEducational Apps are rapidly overtaking text books and literature to become the go-to way to grasp new ideas, revise subjects and learn more about the fascinating world we live in. Hundreds of educational apps were recommended to us by adults, students and children alike.We tried and tested every Apple and Android app, researched their educational benefits, and shortlisted our 60 top educational apps for all ages... Read more.TUTORFUL GUIDESA Complete University Application Guide: More Offers, No More StressThis year, we collaborated with the Mental Health Foundation to produce a complete guide to university applications. We help you clearly understand each part of the process, reduce study related anxieties, increase you r chances of getting offers, and ultimately give you more time to focus on the most important thing: your well-being... Read more.That's all, folks!We hope you continue to follow us on our journey, and we hope to help you every step of the way on yours. There's only one more thing to say... have a Tutorful day!

Survey Finds That College Students Need More Incentive to Get Vaccinated

Survey Finds That College Students Need More Incentive to Get Vaccinated via Pixabay The survey revealed many new insights, such as new insights into increasing participation in vaccination programs on campuses, such as the fact that while a majority of college students in the U.S. (70%) believe it is important to get an annual flu vaccine, less than half (46%) actually get vaccinated. With these results, the NFID wanted to know how to best incentivize students into getting their vaccines. They found that with access to the vaccine at low or no cost (61%) and enticements, such as free food or gift cards (61%), students say it would increase their likelihood of getting vaccinated. The reason that it is so important that college students receive vaccinations is that they are at particularly high risk of getting, and spreading, the flu. This is because the college lifestyle leaves them open to frequent exposure to high-touch areas like common living spaces and classrooms, as well as their participation in social activities. “As a healthcare community, we’ve long known that college students are profoundly under-vaccinated. This new research indicates that a combination of education and incentives may be an effective way to reach college students who have been apprehensive about vaccination in the past,” said NFID Board member, Lisa S. Ipp, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine, Associate Director of Adolescent Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital. “We now plan to work with academic, health, advocacy and student leaders to share these insights and uncover additional best practices to drive improvements in flu immunization efforts on campuses.”

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Five Sly Ways to Pick a Wedgie in Public

Five Sly Ways to Pick a Wedgie in Public image via www.someecards.com We’ve all been caught in a tight situation before (wedgie wise that is), and getting out of them in public is always a hard task to pull off. Even though EVERYONE gets them, taking care of that bad boy for everyone to see may not be the best idea. Until it becomes publically acceptable to make yourself more comfortable when your underwear doesn’t want to cooperate, here are some ways you can pick your wedge without getting caught by the public eye. 1)  Use your friends: Human shields anyone? If you have a group of friends you feel comfortable sharing your tight situation with, ask them to be your body guards while you slyly make yourself more comfortable. This works best if you guys have a code word for said wedgie situation, like “Wedge Alert” or “code wedge.” Use the code word, and have them give you a signal of understanding, like a nod, and then get into position. Have them block you in a non obvious way so you can get all up in there without having random people notice, either by standing in front and back of you, or in front while you are against a wall. I’ve used this method myself before, comes in handy especially while wearing a skirt. If you don’t have cool friends who are open about wedge picking, see step two. 2) Use your surroundings: Wedgies can really hurt, so I’ve resorted to hiding behind a bush at school in order to get my wedge freeing on. Use your surroundings to block yourself from the public eye. Be quick though, you don’t want to be some creeper lurking behind a tree with your hand by your butt (talk about awkward). 3) Lunge challenge: Don’t have time to dive behind your friends or your surroundings? Well you can get your wedge taken care of without using your hands. Challenge the person next to you to a lunging competition to see who can bend deeper. Lunge forward and hope that after a couple seconds, the wedge will be more bearable until you are someplace where you can actually take care of it. 4) Shimmy shimmy shake: Dancing can also take care of that bad boy for ya, especially if you involve some kicks into your routine. If you’re not one of those “randomly breaks into dance” types, then slap on some tunes and hope your wedge will cooperate. Do some twists and kicks, and make the dancing look as natural as possible. Remember, you don’t want to draw attention to what you are actually doing. 5) Sit in the back of the classroom: If you’re sitting in the back, you’ll be prepared for whenever a wedgie might strike. You gotta be sly about this one, because people could still see you. Look to either side of you to make sure the coast is clear. Slump in your chair so if someone were to look over, you’d be able to hide your mission quickly. Move fast and take care of what needs to be done. Resume taking notes as usual. Hope these suggestions help for the next time you get stuck in an uncomfortable situation. Remember, the key is to be quick and finesse your movements. Happy picking! *Results may vary.

Foreshadowing my way to Japan

Foreshadowing my way to Japan By  Christen McGregorIt was the summer of 2005 and two of my closest friends, Walter and Chris, were to leave for Japan for two weeks. The three of us thought it would be devastating - how could we be apart for two weeks? I didn’t know then that what followed after those two weeks would change my path throughout college, and beyond.I remember the days shortly after their return being filled with stories of visiting Lake Biwa, eating okonomiyaki (a type of Japanese pancake), and a strange encounter with police because of mistaken identity. It didn’t take long for me to become enthralled with Japan through their stories.What resulted from their trip were many late nights at Starbucks reading and discussing Confucius Lives Next Door, an amazing book written about the culture of Japan â€" from taking your shoes off upon entering a house to the moral ramifications if a Japanese person decides to steal. It was captivating and I wanted to learn more. I was to start college that fall and decided to take a path similar to that of my two best friends. I enrolled in a Japanese language course and a Japanese history course. This was only the beginning.That was seven years ago. Today I live in Shiga Prefecture, the same prefecture that houses Lake Biwa, the lake that my friends visited on their first journey. For 1.5 years I taught in Junior High. It was challenging at times, but very rewarding. I ate lunch every day with my students, a group of boys in particular I’m close with and even now try to attend most of their basketball games. Teaching itself can be difficult, especially in the extreme heat of summer and dire cold of winter but the students and faculty make the experience worth it.Living in Japan can be rough. I’m not going to sugarcoat it and say that it’s all cute anime and Pokémon battles every day. I have dealt with obtaining a driver’s license, moving apartments, and going to doctor appointments on my own. The language barrier can be exhausting a t times, but I can see that everyone I interact with at least appreciates I’m trying to communicate with them. Becoming active in your city or a small community will make you feel like a true member of Japan’s society. Not only that, but it will give you a chance to exchange knowledge of your native culture and language while learning about Japan’s.Christen McGregor is a  Teach Away  teacher in  Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Organic Chemistry - What is it and Why Should I Care?

Organic Chemistry - What is it and Why Should I Care?Organic chemistry is the study of chemical reactions, inorganic chemical reactions, their kinetics-equilibrium relationships. Organisms are products of chemical and physical processes, which are controlled by the movements of molecules. These molecules are ions, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and silicon, but also much more complicated things such as DNA or proteins. They all move in a specific fashion, have specific properties, are attracted to certain substances, and react to them in certain ways.The primary element in organic chemistry is carbon. Carbon atoms move along microscopic chemical channels called 'carbonic anhydrase' that is found on almost every living thing, including most plants, water, soil, and air. These channels are sealed by a substance called 'carbonate'. That's because these channels must be opened and closed in order for the material contained in them to move. The simplest of these channels i s carbonic anhydrase and the one with the highest activity is the pore in your mouth, for example.The carbon that is at the top of your carbonic anhydrase will reach the next level down where the opening of the carbonic anhydrase pore is blocked by the carbonate. The carbon that is at the bottom reaches the second level, opening the pore. And so on and so forth. Organic chemistry is the study of chemical reactions in systems that exhibit this rhythm. It is a simple, yet highly complex science that includes all parts of life.The simplest form of organic chemistry is the study of organic chemistry. This is the study of organic reactions. Inorganic chemicals have either had an organic reaction with another organic chemical or been created through organic chemical reactions. Sometimes a whole new chemical compound is produced, sometimes they are merely broken up into their constituent parts. This is what happens when you make paper by cutting it into sheets of different colors, glue the m together,then printing them on sheets of paper. You are creating a new compound.It's the acidic organic that's the chemical phenomenon that's most interesting to organic chemists. Acidic organic compounds are both acidic and basic. They have a mixture of sulfur and oxygen that is different from simple sulfur and oxygen compounds. They are also usually soluble and can form a solid mass when they combine with water. Acidic organic compounds are the basis of 'organic acids', compounds which are the basis of all living matter.The simple sulfur and oxygen compounds will combine to form a soluble compound called 'sulfuric acid'. When you cook meat, you are using a whole set of such 'sulfuric acids'. These complex compounds are very good at generating a wide variety of complex organic chemicals, but they are not the basis of the world's food supply. Sulfuric acid compounds are far too complex for us to understand completely, although many scientists are trying to do just that. They want to learn how to make sulfite fertilizers so that we could grow crops that would eventually become food, not just fuel.Organic chemistry is important, but it is important for so many other reasons. For example, even though organic chemistry is important, it is also very difficult, but it does not result in products that would ever be considered by conventional chemistry. This is because conventional chemistry involves the use of heavy metals, which have to be in limited quantities. The final product would be known as a 'heterogeneous complex', which doesn't exist in our environment.

Are You Looking For a Math Tutor For Algebra Free Online?

Are You Looking For a Math Tutor For Algebra Free Online?You can get a math tutor for algebra free online. With the exception of perhaps a first-year calculus or first-year Algebra course, most people don't really need that much help with their calculus homework. However, even in math, there are many different approaches to solving problems, so getting a teacher to show you how to do it yourself can be really helpful.It may seem silly at first, but without some sort of professional tutor for algebra, you could find yourself looking at more textbooks than you actually need, and that can have some consequences. I think the first year calculus course, or even the first-year Algebra course, is really a given. I mean, how can you learn calculus unless you're doing it in a very structured way?If you do need a math tutor for algebra, you have a couple of different things you can do. The first thing is, I don't know, give up on taking the course and finding another one at the same time.That seems a little weird, but I know a lot of people who have, and then they end up never taking any of the future calculus courses, because they get bored with the pace. Plus, they don't like spending money, which means that they need some sort of intervention.Another thing you can do is try to find a math tutor for algebra free online. However, this does have some caveats, because some math tutors aren't exactly what you would call a pro. In other words, they're not necessarily giving you a free pass when it comes to math.There are usually some strings attached, like a strict pace and not talking about your grades or your future calculus courses. If you can find a tutor for algebra free online who is willing to do this sort of thing, then you can certainly give it a shot.On the other hand, if you are using the internet to look for a math tutor for algebra free online, you may want to know some details about the person you are going to work with before you sign up. Especially if you ar en't sure what your expectations will be, make sure the person you are working with is well trained. This will help you avoid future problems, especially if you have enough motivation to complete the tutoring.