English Tutor Interview Questions

English Tutor Interview QuestionsIt is important to be able to know the kind of questions you will likely get during your English tutor interview. If you have applied for an English tutor position in the past, then you probably had a lot of questions that you were able to answer correctly. However, if you have never applied, then you should know what to expect before going to the interview.It is common for a student to ask more than one question at a time. This is because there are a lot of important things that are associated with being an English tutor. This is not just to be able to learn how to tutor students and they can also do some fun things. To be an effective tutor, they need to have the skills of listening, understanding, translating, discussing, conversing, problem solving, critical thinking, composing, writing, and proofreading.The question which may occur in your tutor interview may vary from one person to another. You should not be afraid of asking more than one questi on. Some interviewers may even find this to be rude or disrespectful to them. A person's personality and demeanor could influence whether or not he or she asks any questions. Therefore, if a person tends to be confident and attentive, then he or she could easily answer the questions that are asked.It may seem natural for a student to want to know about his or her own accent when talking to the tutor. However, they may not be able to figure out the tutor's own accent. For this reason, it would be best to ask the tutor a question that was in the context of their accent. This will help them to identify the fact that they are indeed talking with someone who has an accent.Another way to prepare yourself for the tutor interview questions is to be confident. Keep in mind that some questions may not be easy to answer. As such, try to be confident and take a deep breath. Make sure that you show that you have the ability to answer each question. Sometimes, some questions are even hard to answ er and the entire interviewer might see that you are nervous or flustered.There are some English tutor interview questions that may seem simple to some students but they may be surprisingly hard to answer. Some questions may be something which you can ask others, or they may even be some questions that are on the whiteboard or curriculum vitae. One thing that you can do is to write down a list of questions on the whiteboard so that you can think of one of them when you get there.It is important to know that each question may be different for each person. Sometimes, they may also be different from one tutor to another. To help you prepare, make sure that you have read about the issue which is the subject of the question. This will help you learn how to answer it in a better way. It would also be best if you have the option to consult a book or a reference material to know how to answer it.It is not at all uncommon for an English tutor to get several English tutor interview questions. Therefore, you should be prepared to be able to answer all of them.

Newsletter August 2012

Newsletter August 2012 TutorZ.com is a nationwide network of tutors. We match students and parents with the best tutors for their specific needs. Summer school at TutorZ.com meant to improve the safety and security of our customers information. TutorZ has deployed SSL certificates enabling the encryption of data sent between browsers and TutorZ’ secure server. You can see this protocol in action when you look at the left corner of your browsers address bar. There it says https and probably shows a lock symbol too. Moreover, in August 2012 TutorZ has made social sharing of our blog articles super easy. Our readers can find the Facebook Like, Google +1, and the AddThis buttons right below the articles. Happy Sharing! Find me a tutor Featured Tutors Dr. Sener Minneapolis, MN Teaches: Applied Math, Biophysics, Science, Calculus, CLEP, GED, GMAT, GRE, ACT, MCAT, NCLEX-RN, PRAXIS, SAT, Turkish, USMLE My teaching style is EXAM-oriented. Ill show you why you dont need to spend hours on unnecessary parts of a subject. Dr. Jenny Bremerton, WA Teaches: ACT, ADD-ADHD, Algebra, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Science, Psychology, Chinese, Elementary, Piano, Swimming Jenny is an excellent communicator, adept at sizing up situations, independent worker, determined, self-motivated, detail-oriented. Prof. Bruce Brentwood, NY Teaches: Computer, Python, Logic, Java, Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Essay Writing, Proofreading, History, English, Elementary Focus on understanding concepts and developing skills and strategies to solve problems. Sunny New York, NY Specializes in Chinese and the Mandarin Dialect Im patient and humor and have special ways to make my class easy and fun. My time is flexible and can give you the class in your best time. Prof. William Ivy League Bethpage, NY Teaches: Biology, Chemistry, CLEP, English, French,   German, Grammar, Greek, History, Latin, Math, MCAT, Philosophy, Physics, PRAXIS, Science, Spanish, TOEFL Students can expect to gain a practical sense of how these three are essential for reading, arguing, and, ultimately, thinking critically. Armyl Joseph (AJ) Jersey City, NJ Teaches: Medicine, Nursing, NCLEX-RN, TOEFL I do personalized teaching which means that I am assessing the areas which the students are having difficulty, giving them personalized exams and drills; and personalized lectures well. Read with TutorZ Best Articles from our Blog We invite tutors, parents and students to enjoy our articles on some interesting education-related topics: Lincoln, NE â€" The Premier Educational Center in the Midwest Lincoln is a wonderful city that remarkably combines the amenities of a small regional city with the benefits of a fast growing metropolis. It presents brilliant business development, cultural, employment and education opportunities. As a college town, Lincoln offers a wide choice of good universities and colleges. It is a perfect place to raise a family, be a college student or just visit for some fun. TutorZ.com Improves its Social Media and Payment Functionality “We want to make it easy for our customers to stay in touch with us and to be well-informed about all our  recent  updates. That is why we are happy to implement these new social media tools which bring us closer to our highly estimated users.” says Dariya Lopukhina, Marketing Director of TutorZ.com. Education â€" a Milestone on the Way to the American Dream (dedicated to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 65th birthday)   Arnold Schwarzenegger’s biography is a brilliant example of a true American success story. Hard work and self-confidence may help to realize even the most daring dreams. However, proper educational background is also one of the main catalysts of the individual progress. New Video in TutorZ Youtube Channel Hola! Here in the first video you can learn some basic phrases in Spanish, so that you could easily greet someone and introduce yourself. Spanish Basics Part 1 The second and third videos show you Spanish words and word combinations for traveling, so youll never get lost in the airport. Spanish Basics Part 2 Spanish Basics Part 3 Spanish is spoken by more than 300 million people worldwide, and is the official or national language in a number of countries. It is widely spoken in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and San Antonio, among other cities, and is used officially as a second language in the state of New Mexico. In this video, we have converted English basic words to Spanish which are useful at the time of traveling. Sincerely, The Tutorz.com Team Email: contact@tutorz.com Phone: (805) 288-7338

Ultimate Guide How to Learn Multiple Languages to a High Level of Fluency

Ultimate Guide How to Learn Multiple Languages to a High Level of Fluency So you want to be a polyglot?Its not exceptionally difficult to learn how to ask for the bathroom or say I love you in 20 different languages.But learning multiple languages to a high level of fluencyâ€"such that you would be comfortable at a job interview or speaking in publicâ€"requires a whole different level of commitment and strategy.Want to know what that strategy looks like? Keep reading. Why Level of Fluency Matters When Learning Multiple LanguagesDifferent goals require different levels of fluencyIts always a good idea to have a goal in mind when you start learning a new skillâ€"and languages are no exception. Do  your language ambitions end with the ability to chat with people in bars in Moscow, Beijing and Paris? If so, you probably dont need to worry too much about understanding cultural nuances and avoiding glaring grammatical mistakesâ€"as long as your pronunciation is passable, youll be fine.What if youd actually like to become a journalist who reports stories in the Middle East and the Middle Kingdom, without using a translator or fixer? How about closing international business deals on multiple continents? Perhaps youd like to attend a foreign university?Those goals all require you to have a much higher level of fluencyâ€"because a lot is at stake if you make a mistake. Once you get out of informal barroom chats, youll start encountering more complicated and nuanced vocabulary and grammatical structures. You need to be able to both understand them and use them yourself to function appropriately in professional situations.The higher your level of fluency, the fuller your experience with the languageWhen it comes to language learning, speaking a little is not necessarily just as good as speaking a lot. Even if you dont plan to use the language professionally, it will be easier to take advantage of opportunities if you know the the language well. Lets say, for example, that youd like to take a course in Chinese cooking in Chengdu. Youll need to understand the instructors oral instructions as well as written handouts and information scribbled on the blackboard. Youll also get more out of the class if youre able to banter with classmates and ask questions confidently. Those are not beginner tasks.The ability to discuss current events, movies and even complex philosophy  also allows you to become more of an active participant in any interaction with native speakersâ€"including in barroom conversation. When you speak a language well, youre able to interact with native speakers on the same level that they would speak with other native speakers. If your language skills are more limited, youll still be able to communicate. But a huge amount of potential conversation topics with native speakers will be outside of your grasp.Higher levels of fluency are harder to achieve, but easier (and more fun!) to maintainTheres no doubt that reaching a high level of fluency takes a lot of time and effort. On the other hand, as using your targe t languages becomes easier, it becomes more fun to use them and continue to improve your ability. At lower levels of fluency, an activity like watching a movie is an intellectual stretchâ€"and its not relaxing at all.Once your level improves, however, its fun and easy to watch a movie in your target languageâ€"and youre able to do so without taxing your mental capacity. Its also more likely that youll be using your languages as part of your career, which is important for language maintenance, especially if youre maintaining more than one language.How Learn  Multiple  Languages to FluencySo if your goal is to reach fluency in multiple languages, here are some tips for you:If youre starting from zero, study two languages at a timeYoull reach fluency in multiple languages faster if you start by  learning two languages rather than proceeding one at a time. You can make a substantial amount of progress in a language with half an hour of study time per day, and most people find an hour to tal (half an hour for each language) a reasonable amount of time to dedicate to languages every day.You wont get mentally overwhelmed from two new languages at a timeâ€"but any more than that is more likely to lead to confusion, overload and burnout. Pace yourself. Reaching fluency in many languages takes time, and youll get better long-term mileage if you dont take it too fast at the beginning.Study new languages in your stronger language(s)Once youve reached a certain level of comfort in one of your target languages, you can  learn subsequent languages through it, solidifying both your knowledge of the stronger language and helping you get ahead in the new language. As an example, you might listen to a podcast for French speakers learning Chinese, or get a French-Chinese dictionary instead of an English-Chinese one.If you happen to be living abroad, this is easier. When I lived in France, for example, I took both a Chinese class and an Arabic class. I learned some  French in both classes. In my Chinese class, we read a story that involved magpies (pie  in French,  que ?  in Chinese). My French was pretty good, but my vocabulary did not include magpie, so I had to look up the word when I got home from class. I suspect if it hadnt been for the Chinese class, Id never have learned how to say magpie in French.A quick note about laddering, or using one foreign language to learn another: It is usually only possible if both of your target languages are relatively common. Dont expect to use Finnish to learn Bengali, for exampleâ€"there just wont be enough language material out there.Live abroadIts easier to use the laddering technique if youre living abroadâ€"taking a class full of French speakers learning Chinese is not really possible unless youre in a French-speaking country. Living abroad also makes practicing at least one language easier. If youre surrounded by one of your target languages all the time, youll have a lot more mental energy available to focus on another two foreign languages youre trying to improve.Of course, the idea of living abroad can be daunting. How will you support yourself? Where will you live? How will you meet people? Here are a couple ideas for making a move abroad  more manageable.Connect with other people from your home country who have lived/are living in the place youd like to move to.Take a short-term trip before making a permanent move abroad. Even a week spent in the city youd like to move to will give you an idea of how you actually like the place, what neighborhoods you might like to live in and what sorts of jobs would be open to you.Figure out how youll make money. Maybe  youll have saved up enough money to not work for several months or a year, in which case you dont have to worry about this at all. Otherwise, figure out if you can teach your native language, work remotely or get a job in your field in the new country.Cultivate equally strong relationships with each target languageYour goal should nev er be to become a polyglot. Instead, it should be to become bilingual in each individual language you intend to learn. If fluency is your goal, dont start learning a new language just to bump up your numbers.Instead, you should have a concrete reason for learning each language, such as:Learning Spanish so that you can understand Flamenco lyricsLearning Russian to communicate with your in-lawsLearning French because youd like to study French cuisine in FranceHaving a connection to a language means a strong, emotional desire to be able to use the language. It also means that your reasons for learning the language should be constants in your life, rather than motivations that are likely to dry up after a year or two.Create an immersion environmentAn immersion environment is important for  learning any language, but even more important if your goal is to learn two or more to fluency. Youll need to maximize your time, and that means creating ways to expose yourself to your target languag e constantly.  When learning multiple languages, its best to do immersion in one language at a time.Immersion can be either physical (such as living abroad) or virtual/digital, such as watching movies, reading newspapers and listening to music exclusively in your target language. When creating a virtual immersion environment, virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to access content like television and movies that are geoblockedâ€"meaning that theyre restricted in certain countries.Essentially, a VPN makes it appear as if you’re using the internet in another country rather than the United States (or wherever you currently are).  By using a VPN, you can access online content as if you were in Germany, France, Japan or any other country of your choice.  An easy way to set up a VPN and magically change your location is by installing HideMyAss! VPN on any of your devicesâ€"it works on your computer, smartphone and internet-enabled TVs and game systems.FluentU is also a great way to get both language immersion and  language instruction, since it turns real-world videos into personalized language lessons.How to Take Your Fluency in Many Languages to the Next LevelOnce youre fluent in many languages, heres how you can take it to the next level:Live in a multilingual cityIs it possible to have immersion in more than one language at a time? If you plan correctly, yes. There are several cities where multiple language coexistâ€"Strasbourg, France and Fribourg, Switzerland both speak French and German, and would be ideal spots for someone looking for an immersion in both languages, for example.Alternatively, living in a multilingual city like Brussels or New York City will make opportunities to practice unrelated languages easier to come by.Maintain a multilingual social networkPracticing your language skills should not just be about flashcards and exercisesâ€"you need to be able to have fun with the language! If you are trying to improve and maintain various language s, its essential to make friends who speak your target languages. This allows you to practice languages while socializing, and provides the emotional connection to the language that will make it more likely for you to continue making progress over the long haul.Heres some ideas for meeting (and befriending) speakers of other languages:Go to language-related events organized on Meetup.com. In my experience, a fair number of native speakers attend these events.Attend events at local cultural organizations like the Cervantes Institute, Confucius Institute or the Alliance Française. Ive been to holiday celebrations at the Confucius Institute and to several events for French-speaking business people at the Alliance Française, and both have had lots of native speakers.Seek out immigrant communities who speak your target languages. This might mean attending religious services in one of your target languages, doing your grocery shopping at ethnic stores and/or living in a neighborhood wit h a lot of people who speak your target language.Use your languages at workWe spend a lot of time at work, and if youre able to make your work time do double duty as language practice, youll have that much more time to practice. Making time for all your languages is the biggest challenge for polyglots, which is why its so important to multitask and use work time as yet another opportunity for language practice. Using your languages at work is generally only possible if you speak your target languages quite well.I think its possible to use your target language as part of most professions, but here are some industries where youll be especially likely to use foreign languages:Tourism. I used to work as a tour guide in New York City, and easily used all of my languages as part of work.Translation and interpreting. For obvious reasons, working as a translator or interpreter requires a high level of fluency and can also let you use many languages  on the job.Journalism. You dont need to s peak a foreign language to work as a journalist, but writing about immigrant communities and/or foreign countries will give you a chance to practice your target languages!There are many, many more ways to use your language skills on the job. Although being a real estate agent isnt necessarily a language-heavy career, you could easily build a reputation as the Spanish-and-Chinese-speaking real estate agent in your area and work with immigrant communities who speak those languages.The same goes for a lot of professions. Using languages at work requires a little creativity, but can often work with any career!Build a multilingual familyAside from work, though, we tend to spend a lot of time with our families. Ideally, polyglots will be able to use family time as language time, too. If you happen to marry someone who speaks one of your target languages (or all of them!), good for you. It will make it a little easier to practice that language. But its certainly not a requirement for multi lingualism.However, spouses are an important part of your family, and ideally polyglots are going to want a spouse that at least appreciates multilingualism. Even if your spouse speaks the same native language as you, its great if he or she speaks at least one other language.Children also represent both challenges and opportunities for polyglots, and using your children to help advance your language goals doesnt require restricting who you can marry. To take advantage of the language potential of raising children, make teaching them your target languages a priority. Here are a couple ways to do so:Hire nannies who speak one of your target languages, and instruct him or her to use that language with your child(ren).Read childrens books in your target languages with your kids.Enroll your kids in an immersion programâ€"they will probably be teaching you new words within a couple of years and parent-teacher conferences will suddenly become language practice opportunities.If you live in a reasonably multilingual city, try to find families who speak you target languages who also have kids around the same age as yours. Encourage playdates. Chat with the parents while the kids play.Have at least one hobby related to each languageGranted, that might add up to a lot of hobbies if you speak six or seven languages! However, a hobby related to your target language provides a crucial part of your emotional connection to the language. They are also a potent reminder that learning a language isnt always an end in and of itself, it is a means of connecting with another culture and communicating with people.Whats a language-related hobby? Lets say you practice tai chi and speak Chinese. The fact that you speak Chinese opens up new opportunities for studying tai chi.  The reverse is also trueâ€"attending a tai chi course in China will give you more opportunities for studying Chinese, since studying tai chi with Chinese classmates opens up otherwise inaccessible opportunities for friendship.Here are some examples of hobbies that can be enhanced by language learning:Cooking. Perhaps I think of it because I love to cook, but a love of cuisine is the perfect match for polyglots, because it can be synergistic with  all  of your languages. Watch cooking shows in French, study cooking in Chinese, read Russian cookbooks. All languages have a matching cuisine, and if you know the language youll have a lot more resources available to you when it comes to learning about the cuisine.Music. Music is another relatively versatile hobby when it comes to language learning, because most cultural have some kind of musical tradition. I knew a Japanese woman in China who took  erhu  lessons (an  erhu is a two-stringed Chinese instrument), whereas I took guitar lessons in Spain and knew several American students who took voice lessons in Russia.Dance.  Most serious students of Flamenco speak at least some Spanish, because Flamenco teachers in Spain almost never speak English. A rabic-speaking bellydancers will have a lot more success finding a teacher in the Middle East or just connecting with visiting teachers in their home country. Like Samba? Wouldnt dance lessons in Brazil be greatâ€"and that much greater if the classes are in Portuguese?Consume mediaâ€"books, movies, news, musicâ€"in all your languagesMedia is your best friend for maintaining and even improving your language skills! Heres the good news about reaching a high level of fluency: Once youre there, watching a movie or reading a book in your target language is fun, not work.This is another time when VPNs come in handy, because many television shows are only available in the country they are produced in (but can be a source of fun and language learning!). News sites are also a fabulous way to stay current on whats happening in countries where your target language is spoken and practice your language skills. If youre on a budget, libraries often have a surprisingly wide selection of books in f oreign languages.When it comes to learning multiple languages, your level of fluency matters. The more fluent you get, the more fun you are going to have with the languages and the more likely it is that youll be able to stay fluent over the long haul. There are plenty of ways to both get to a high level of fluency and stay thereâ€"and you dont need to do all of them for any one language.If youre learning and maintaining multiple languages, its best if you can do at least one of the above techniques for each of your languagesâ€"maybe use one of your target languages at work, another with your spouse and children, and go to religious services in a third language.Before you know it, youll be on your way to total fluency in many languages.Emily Liedel  is a writer and polyglot. She speaks French, Spanish, Russian, German and Mandarin Chineseâ€"her goal is to speak all of the official UN languages fluently (HINT: Arabic is the language left on her list). She writes about language learni ng and living abroad at www.thebabeltimes.com.

Opinion The Farce that is Americas Political Party System

Opinion The Farce that is Americas Political Party System Photo credit: Channel Guide Magazine But we also participated in the un-American. In a country founded on a common need for self-expression, we divide ourselves because of our personal justifications. If political parties do nothing else to the American people, they cause division where unity might have otherwise existed. Yes, we live in a country where opinions can be expressed openly, but should we chastise others because of our inability to see past our own convictions? Do we have the right to predicate our individual stances at the expense of a greater population? George Washington cautioned against the formation of political parties, foreshadowing the inevitable division of a united nation: It [political parties] serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds a facilitated access to the government itself through the channels of party passions. Thus the policy and the will of one country are subjected to the policy and will of another. Even our 2012 presidential candidates  state that we must work together as one people. In his victory speech, President Barack Obama stated, “We are an American family and we rise and fall together as one nation and as one people.” In his concession speech, Governor Mitt Romney stressed the importance of working together. “Our leaders have to reach across the isle and do the people’s work…our citizens have to rise to the occasion.” The message is inherently the same. Without working together, we will not progress. Our financial woes, our energy issues, healthcare controversies, education shortcomings- none of  these  concerns  will get better until we can gain common ground and work within  its parameters. We are literally on the brink of success or failure, and the choice is very much in our hands. Governor Mitt Romney refers to it as a “critical point”. Working together is no longer an option, it is a necessity. Our own Constitution speaks of the  importance of forming a more perfect union. We must work to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to all. Idealistic? Absolutely. But these were ideals we were meant to strive for as one people, one community. Has the role of political parties disrupted the goal of domestic tranquility? Argument and the defending of one’s honor is a natural human response, but is rioting because your candidate didn’t win necessary? Does bashing those who support the opposite party accomplish anything productive? Is it possible that we have forgotten just how the implementation of our liberties manifested? Maybe it is time we readopt a little more George Washington philosophy and a little less partisan divide.

Dissociation Chemistry Definition

Dissociation Chemistry DefinitionDissociation or 'interruption of consciousness' is an important term in the field of psychoanalysis. It is used to describe the absence of any mental communication within the individual or group of people in a treatment or therapy session. This phenomenon is characterized by a period of time during which the mind cannot communicate with the external world. These periods can last for a few seconds, minutes, or even hours.However, the term dissociation may be misunderstood. It is difficult to define and there are many factors that go into the definition of dissociation. When dealing with dissociation in the workplace, it may be helpful to include the following sections to better understand the process.Separation is the disruption of consciousness that occurs when an individual is undergoing a traumatic or challenging experience. To some degree, this can occur at any time during a session. For example, an individual who has been abused may experience sho rt periods of detachment in a session. When these experiences occur frequently, they may be symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Dissociation can occur in one of two ways. The first is an indirect form of dissociation, which is normally occurring outside of the mind and is often described as egotism. Egotism may be an intentional thought, act, or feeling that results in an unconscious separation between the external and internal worlds.The second form of dissociation is more direct and has a physical and cognitive component. This form of dissociation has physical implications. It can lead to physical impairments or disrupts the natural flow of physiological processes.Dissociation is considered a psychological process. It is an internal state that includes both conscious and unconscious aspects. There is an individual's ability to control their state of consciousness. This can be due to factors such as medication, sleep patterns, drugs, trauma, or other influences.Dissoc iation can occur in the workplace, at home, or on the road. A company may have a written policy that allows for extensive questioning of employees about their emotional, physical, and professional well being during a session. However, if the behavior of a person is inconsistent with the guidelines of the company, they should consider a private session for the employees' protection.

Starting Your Studies in Chemistry University of Arizona

Starting Your Studies in Chemistry University of ArizonaAre you thinking about starting your studies in Chemistry University of Arizona? If you are, you have a few important things to consider.The first thing that you will need to do is to decide whether or not you want to attend a university or a college. If you want to go the college route, the first step will be to apply to a university. This can be a bit confusing since there are dozens of universities to choose from.When it comes to university, you should know that there are different programs available. You can take the courses you want and spend your time studying them. In the end, you may want to take courses from other universities in order to fulfill the requirements you have set for yourself.If you want to start with an online university, this is a great choice as well. These programs offer flexibility in your studies and allows you to study whenever you have the time.One of the major advantages of studying in a university is that they offer you a lot of classes. Therefore, you can take more than one class in a semester if you would like. With some colleges, you may have to do two semesters to complete all of your courses, so going to a university lets you take all of your classes in one semester.Another great advantage of Chemistry University of Arizona is that they offer your degrees through distance learning. By going through online classes, you will find that you can take your classes at anytime and your degree will transfer.This is why going to a university in Arizona is an excellent choice for someone wanting to study in Chemistry. There are plenty of benefits to going online or taking distance learning courses to complete your degree.

Official SAT Changes for 2016 Announced

Official SAT Changes for 2016 Announced On March 5, 2014, The College Board officially announced the multiple changes it will make to its well-known college entrance exam, the SAT. First discussed in 2013 (and the first large-scale revision since 2005), these changes will modernize the SAT and intend to improve its ability to accurately evaluate students readiness for higher education. The adjustments will affect both content and the required skills to score well, though the tests general format of three sections will remain. (Note, however, that what constitutes each portion will differ.) For a specific treatment of each sections revisions, see below. [RELATED: What is an Average SAT Score?] How will the Reading section change? Reading comprehension questions will challenge students to utilize evidence within passages to support their answers. Though Reading is expected to remain a multiple-choice test, this change still represents a distinct progression from the current format. Selections will also be drawn from different sourcesnamely various academic disciplines, with a focus on important developments in U.S. history and science (for example, excerpts from the Declaration of Independence). Stereotypical SAT vocabulary like sagacious will be eliminated in favor of terminology that is more typical of higher education and the working world. Such words as empirical and synthesis will take sagacious place. Context will also be key, as the SAT will emphasize vocabulary that is influenced by its use within a larger segment of text. How will the Math section change? This portion of the SAT will remain relatively consistent. However, questions will involve a narrower range of content areas, with three overarching topics total: algebra, advanced mathematics, and data analysis and problem-solving. One major change students must take note of is the fact that calculators will no longer be permitted throughout the entire section. Their use will, instead, be limited. [RELATED: What Does SAT Stand For?] How will the Writing section change? The essay component will become optional. In addition, the maximum SAT score will return to 1600, rather than the current 2400, and students who opt to sit for the essay will receive a separate mark for their work. The structure of the essay will undergo significant revision as well. Rather than responding to a prompt with personal beliefs and experiences as proof, test-takers will have to analyze evidence within a provided passage. Scores will be based on both analysis and writing. As is the case with the Reading section, selections will consist of source documents with cultural merit. The revised SAT will be offered in both electronic and print formats beginning in the spring of 2016. And the especially beneficial news for students? Incorrect multiple-choice answers will no longer result in a deduction of their hard-earned points (i.e. there will no longer be a guessing penalty). These are some great free SAT resourcesthat you can use in your SAT prep.Students planning to take the SAT in 2016 should begin implementing these changes in their test prep plan and start practicing immediately. [RELATED: How is the New SAT Scored?]

Why Become A Drama Teacher

Why Become A Drama Teacher Why Choose To Train Up As A Drama Teacher? ChaptersTo Influence A GenerationTo Fulfil A CallingTo Fill You With ConfidenceSchool HolidaysTo Make Friends With Other TeachersBecause It Is FunAre you someone who loves Drama, but isn't quite up to the challenges that come with trying to break into the entertainment industry? Or are you drawn to the idea of a teaching  qualification but don't know what content matter you would be best at specialising in or which aspect of the learning environment you are suited to?Regardless of how you come to start your beginning as a Drama educator, the main thing to remember is that, no matter how hard it gets, the positives of being a coach to hundreds (if not thousands) of pupils during your career in pedagogy far outweigh any of the negatives.It won't take long for you to realise why people become teachers. Photo credit: How I See Life on Visualhunt.comHere are just some reasons why to teach as an occupation, and more specifically to gain certification as a  teacher of Drama, can be so rewar ding.Because It Is FunTeachers take their responsibilities very seriously, but the most important thing to take away from this blog is that teaching is all of the above, but above all it is incredibly fun!Whether you are a strict teacher or you are 'down with the kids', there is no harm in having fun with your class through practical lessons that encourage creativity. It is what they respond best to and it is what will keep you going during that long half-term following the summer. Plus, Drama is one of the best subjects to have fun with because it is by nature so diverse and freeing.Games and other engaging activities have been proven to help students learn more in the run up to the exam period, therefore this is a job that you can be really creative with.  So, taking time out to have a laugh with your form isn't just for the last week of the school year, you can take the time to get to know them better and to see them flourish by understanding what they like to do and turning it i nto a tool for learning.Every day is different in the life of a teacher and there is never a dull moment - those pupils can be so funny!And what better way to spend your day, than leading stimulating and entertaining lessons for kids? It sure beats the idea of sitting at a desk all day...Now find out where you could teach drama...

6 Easy Improvements to Make to Your Study Space This Fall

6 Easy Improvements to Make to Your Study Space This Fall School is back in session! As such, you might be wondering how you can enhance your study space to help you perform at your highest potential. There are several quick changes you can make to improve your study space right at home heres what you can do: 1. Cut out distractions What tends to distract you when you are trying to buckle down and study? Is it a nearby poster with bright colors that catches your eye, a beanbag chair that is a bit too relaxing, or a mechanical pencil you constantly are playing with? Any distracting objects or features of your study space should be eliminated. In theory, getting rid of these distractions should be relatively easy. Excessive light can be reduced with curtains and furniture can be rearranged. With some creativity, mostly everything about your study space is adjustable. [RELATED: Top 5 College Study Tips] 2. Clear the clutter Your study space should only contain the things you need to study nothing more, nothing less. When you keep more than you need in your study space, it can lead to stress and distractions. Clean up garbage, put away extra books, and relocate picture frames, trinkets, etc., or any other objects that are not conducive to studying. Go for a minimalistic approach. 3. Adjust the lighting Lighting can have a huge psychological impact on your study efforts. Your study space should be properly lit: not so bright that it hurts your eyes, but not so dim that you have to squint. Natural light is often better than artificial light, so take advantage if your study space has a window or skylight. If possible, open the blinds rather than flipping a light switch (you can save electricity this way, too). 4. Reduce noise Some students enjoy studying with their headphones in or the radio on. However, some studies show that people tend to remember less of what they study when they study with too much background noise. However, there are other instances when music can be helpful to ones concentration, perhaps when it is soft and familiar. New sounds can negatively affect concentration, however, as they will likely be distracting. All in all, this aspect of a study space depends on your personal preferences. 5. Personalize To customize your study space, you must get to know yourself. Think about all of the different parts of your study space: lighting, seating arrangement, organization, temperature, acoustics, etc. Now, think about how you can tailor those elements to make them create the perfect study environment for you and only you. Only you know under what conditions you learn best. 6. Ditch your phone One surefire way to increase your study productivity is by putting your phone down for awhile. As hard as it may be, not having email, texting, and social media at your fingertips will greatly help you focus on the schoolwork at hand. At first, it may be a tough adjustment, but you are very likely to be pleased with how much you accomplish. If you are ever using your study space for group work, encourage your team members to put their phones aside as well; they just may thank you later! Improving your study space does not have to be difficult or expensive. Follow these tips and you will have already taken the first step to higher test grades. Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.