Soap Making Chemistry - What You Should Know

Soap Making Chemistry - What You Should KnowFor those of you who are new to soap making, you may be surprised at some of the steps that are involved. In this article I'm going to give you some details about soap making chemistry. By the time you're finished reading this article, you should have a good understanding of the science behind the soap making process.Soap is basically liquid petroleum jelly and is one of the most common materials used in soaps today. This liquid soap mixture is made by reacting other components with one another to create various types of products. One of the main ingredients of soap is lye, which is a mineral compound derived from coal tar. Lye can also be added to water and slowly heated until it becomes an emulsifier, which allows it to stick to the fatty molecules within the skin. When this emulsified compound dries, it forms soap.Other ingredients are often combined with lye to form alkali compounds, which act as foaming agents and cause water to flow m ore freely into the wash. It also acts as a thinner, reducing the weight of the liquid by approximately ten percent. Many times, the base ingredients are carbon dioxide and lye, or a combination of these two elements. Lye is usually one of the first substances used in soap making and is the most common of the two.Oils and fragrances are also commonly added to soap, and these add fragrance to the product. Fragrances include dyes, colorants, fragrances and essential oils. In order to increase the drying properties of the liquid, colorants are added to it as well.The final step of soap making is to make lye soap, which is made by mixing lye with another substance like sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. In order to do this, a large amount of water is added to the lye mixture, and this liquid is allowed to slowly boil. Once the temperature reaches a certain point, the liquid is allowed to cool, and then the balance of the water and lye is removed from the mixture.As I mentioned ear lier, soap making involves the use of different types of ingredients. The ingredients themselves come from many different sources, and they are often mixed together in different ways. Some ingredients include lye, and others are natural substances that have been added to improve the properties of the original ingredients.A good amount of information on soap making can be found in soap making chemistry books. These books explain some of the basic aspects of soap making and include thorough descriptions of the different ingredients that are commonly used. If you want to know more about soap making, look for a book that covers soap making chemistry. You'll be glad you did.

Roman History For Kids

Roman History For Kids Learning About Roman History At School ChaptersHistory For ChildrenRomans In Kids HistoryRoman History Questions For KidsAre you a student with an interest in Ancient Roman History? Or do you find the subject of the Ancient World hard or boring and want some extra help with getting motivated? See below for an overview of Roman History and how you can test yourself on the momentous events from this imperial period. MarkHistory Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JohnHistory Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarjotteHistory Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErinHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChantelleHistory Teacher 5.00 (2) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndriyHistory Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PeterHistory Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SerenaHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsHistory For ChildrenDespite what some may say about History degrees being useless, History is a hugely important subject as it teaches us about the world, our country, our towns, and our civilization and how these came to be what they are today. It is a vital component that continues to guide and influence us, even though those big historical events happened hundreds, if not a thousand years ago!Not only is the subject relevant to those who want to study or work in an environment that requires historical knowledge, like archeology, for example, but it is also very valuable for all of us to understand what our ancestors went through to make the life we live possible.That is why it is so important for children to know about their past as early as possible, enabling them to grow in curiosity and begin to wonder not if, but how, they can be one of the people or part of one of the movements in time that changes history for their descendants. And this doesn't just mean by aspiring to be a country leader like a president or a member of parliament!Being an influencer in History doesn't necessarily mean becoming a member of Parliament or world leader. Photo from VisualHunt.Why Teach Kids History Lessons?Children, and adults for that matter, often don't realise is that all of the historical events in non-fiction books and History textbooks are directly linked to them and their personal history! Everything has a knock-on effect in life, and History proves this by offering factual evidence of how one action can impact on another and lead to a series of events occurring that otherwise might not have occurred. History is a bit like a series of 'what if?'s but, unfortunately, we can't change the course of History. As much as we'd like to change some things about the past, like wars and slavery...Even things that happened in Ancient Greece or the Middle Ages impact on society today, so it is important to learn about these times, even if only briefly, to understand the next stages of History that lead us to modern day.Roman History, in particular, is very important to our national History education because Rome once controlled most of Europe and many cultural influences remain in Britain today.Romans In Kids HistoryThe place of the Romans in kids' History is the same as for adult's  History, since they are the same!However, what we mean by focusing on 'kid's History' is that there are some facts that don't necessarily need to be mentioned when it comes to teaching youngsters about those times. For instance, History teachers working with young year groups tend to keep lessons lighthearted and full of fun facts about History to prevent pupils  from getting bored or scared and also to encourage them to want to explore and discover more about the world.Furthermore, as children, young pupils might be more interested to know about the kids' lives during these historical times, without needing to know the ins and outs of battles and conflicts. In a way, this allows them to retain a bit of their inn ocence, unlike those children who would have suffered at the hands of leaders of horrific  regimes.They may like to know, for instance, that Roman kids went to school just like they do now, they may wish to discover the types of Roman games they played and other fascinating facts that they feel they can relate to (or not as the case may be, because Romans wouldn't have had gadgets like mobile phones to entertain them!).Find a good History tutor here.Kids might like to know more about children during the Roman Empire. Photo credit: Internet Archive Book Images on Visual hunt / No known copyright restrictionsAside from Roman children, there are so many different areas of Roman History to learn about, including Roman Civilization, Roman Legion, Roman Baths, Roman Numerals, Romans Food and Cooking, Roman Clothing, Roman Law, Roman Religion and Mythology, Family Life in Rome, Roman Emperors, Slaves and Peasants in Rome, the Role of Women in Rome, Roman Art and Literature etc...For now, h owever, we will focus on sharing an overview of Roman History, including a  timeline of noteworthy events.Roman History: An OverviewThanks to the Ducksters Education Site, we are able to provide you with a brief timeline of some of the major events in the History of Ancient Rome, from when it all began in 753 BC to its downfall in 1453 AD.753 BC - The city of Rome is founded. Legend has it that the twin sons of Mars, the god of war, named Romulus and Remus founded the city. Romulus killed Remus and became ruler of Rome and named the city after himself. Rome was ruled by kings for the next 240 years.509 BC - Rome becomes a republic. The last king is overthrown and Rome is now ruled by elected officials called senators. There is a constitution with laws and a complex republican government.218 BC - Hannibal invades Italy. Hannibal leads the Carthage army in his famous crossing of the Alps to attack Rome. This is part of the Second Punic war.73 BC - Spartacus the gladiator leads the sla ves in an uprising.45 BC - Julius Caesar becomes the first dictator of Rome. Caesar makes his famous Crossing of the Rubicon and defeats Pompey in a civil war to become the supreme ruler of Rome. This signals the end of the Roman Republic.44 BC - Julius Caesar is assassinated on the Ides of March by Marcus Brutus. They hope to bring back the republic, but civil war breaks out.27 BC - The Roman Empire begins as Caesar Augustus becomes the first Roman Emperor.64 AD - Much of Rome burns. Legend has it that Emperor Nero watched the city burn while playing a lyre.80 AD - The Colosseum is built. One of the great examples of Roman engineering is finished. It can seat 50,000 spectators.121 AD - The Hadrian Wall is built. To keep out the barbarians a long wall is built across northern England.306 AD - Constantine becomes Emperor. Constantine would convert to Christianity and Rome would become a Christian empire. Prior to this Rome persecuted the Christians.380 AD - Theodosius I declares Chri stianity to be the sole religion of the Roman Empire.395 AD - Rome splits into two empires.410 AD - The Visigoths sack Rome. This is the first time in 800 years that the city of Rome has fallen to an enemy.476 AD - The end of the Western Roman Empire and the fall of Ancient Rome. The last Roman Emperor Romulus Augustus is defeated by the German Goth Odoacer. This signals the start of the Dark Ages in Europe.1453 AD - The Byzantine Empire comes to an end as it falls to the Ottoman Empire.Roman History Questions For KidsAt the end of each educational page featured on Ducksters Education Site, you can benefit from a link to a mini quiz. For example, to take 10 questions about the timeline of Roman History, you can complete a fun quiz  to ensure all of the information has gone in.Check out fun resources that will help your kids through interactive play or quizzes to help them to retain information. Photo credit: ASU English Department on Visualhunt.com / CC BYTo find more resources to h elp you answer some of those all-important questions about History, specifically Roman History for kids, then why not visit websites like:BBC Schools Primary History: RomansHistory for Kids: Ancient RomeNational Geographic Kids: RomansYou can also find a range of educational videos on relevant websites or simply by searching on YouTube.For example, the BBC has produced an excellent video as part of the Hands-on For Kids campaign which outlines a day in the life of a ten-year-old in Roman Britain, which is exactly what your little one needs to know about in order to get any context or perspective on the period.The BBC Bitesize pages are, as ever, a great resource for any pupil in UK education as it offers facts, accounts, summaries, quizzes, games and much more.Furthermore, the channel Happy Learning English offers an educational video that you can also stream on YouTube and which teaches about the Roman Empire.If it's predominantly questions you are after, then another great website is Education Quizzes, which covers revision for subjects from KS1 to GCSE level, with a focus on fun, quiz-based learning. You can scroll down a long list of quiz titles to find the particular topic you are studying, in this case, Romans - Everyday Life, Roman Army, Romans - Religion, and Romans in Britain.Teach your children about Ancient Egypt and the fascinating civilizations.

My Experience at Georgetown University

My Experience at Georgetown University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Andrew is a Washington, D.C. tutor specializing in Business Economics tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, SAT Verbal prep tutoring, and a number of other areas. He is a 2014 graduate of Georgetown University with a Bachelors degree in International Business and Operations Information Management. See what he had to share about Georgetown University: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Andrew: Georgetown University is located in the Georgetown neighborhood, in the northwest corner of Washington, D.C. Though located in the city, the area is not exactly urban. Rows of colorful townhouses line the streets, and popular stores and restaurants can be found along the main roads, M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. The campus itself is mostly self-contained, and it could be mistaken for a suburban campus at first sight. This is both good and bad, because enjoying a separate, pleasant campus comes at the price of more difficult access to the rest of the city. It is not all that hard to get out, but it does take a little bit of planning to find the right bus and avoid the higher cost of a taxi or an Uber. Very few students bring their own cars, but bikes are fairly common. I found my bike to be the most convenient form of transportation to any destination within a few miles. And to give you an idea of scale, The Lincoln Memorial and the White House are only about two miles away from Georgetown Universitys campus. As far as safety is concerned, Georgetown University is located in one of the safest areas of Washington, D.C., but there will always be some crime. Most people feel that if they take reasonable precautions, like avoiding walking alone at night and keeping doors locked at all times, they will stay safe. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Andrew:In general, I found professors to be very accessible and always eager to help. It is common at most schools for introductory-level classes to be taught in large lecture halls by professors who cannot possibly get to know all of their students, but at Georgetown University, this only happened to me twice. The vast majority of my classes had a relatively low student-to-professor ratio, and I was able to meet with my professors easily. Furthermore, many of my professors had considerable working experience in their academic fields, and they were willing to act not only as teachers, but as mentors. I developed meaningful relationships with several of my professors, and much of what I learned from them extended beyond academics. Mentorship, however, was not something I found in my academic advisers. They seemed to be difficult to access, probably because they were assigned too many students to devote adequate time to each. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Andrew:The quality of the dorms is largely average, but they are set up very well for campus social life. All of the freshman dorms are within a short walking distance of each other, so it is easy to meet up with friends from other dorms. There is only one dining hall where meal swipes can be used, but there is always a good variety of food, as well as vegetarian and vegan choices. Some students did not like the dining hall, of course, but I personally enjoyed having just one place where all of my classmates came to eat. It meant that every time I went, I would run into people I knew, and I always looked forward to it. And for those nights when I chose to go off-campus to eat, there were many popular restaurants within short walking distance in the Georgetown neighborhood. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Andrew:I chose to double major in International Business and Operations and Information Management (OPIM) in the McDonough School of Business. I applied to the business school because I was not sure what I wanted to do as a career, and I wanted to keep my options open. This turned out to be a good choice, because I did find that many diverse opportunities were available to me as a business student. The business school is generally well supported by the university. Lectures are held in a relatively new building with excellent classroom and study spaces. There is surprisingly little difference between majors in the business school, because every student is required to take a core set of courses. After completing this core, each major is only about five courses long, compared to the usual 12 for the College of Arts and Sciences. This means that all business students have a similar experience, and they find high-quality faculty across all of the business disciplines. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Andrew:There is no real Greek life at Georgetown University. There are several fraternities and sororities, but they are not recognized by the school, and they are not all that different from any other student club. Social life is organized instead around shared activities. Student clubs and teams, which often exist for an important, non-social purpose, tend to have a social component as well. For example, I was a member of Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS), which is a student-run ambulance service. Students in GERMS take its purpose and mission very seriously, but the organization also brings its members together socially around a common interest, acting almost like an informal fraternity. There is nothing to stop anyone from being in multiple groups like this, or making connections between friends in different groups, and this leads to a mostly open social scene. I think this is especially valuable for freshmen, since they are free to spend time with different groups of people for different reasons, without any of the arbitrary restrictions that come with rushing a fraternity or a sorority. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Andrew:Georgetown University students certainly benefit from the schools reputation among employers. Many of the most notable consulting and finance firms recruit on campus, and the Career Center arranges on-campus interviews for jobs and internships with these companies. The Career Center is actually a very useful resource for the large numbers of students interested in business fields, especially Consulting and Finance, but students interested in less mainstream career choices may need to find more help elsewhere. For example, the Career Center had little to offer me during my somewhat unique application processes to the United States Navys Officer Candidate School and several federal law enforcement agencies. I do not consider this a fault of the Career Center, however, but rather a reasonable choice to use limited resources to benefit the largest number of students. And the Career Center does put on career fairs each semester, as well as a government career fair, which bring in large and diverse groups of employers. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Andrew:It is always possible to find a quiet place to study, and Georgetown University is expanding these spaces all the time. A brand new student center was just completed, and the new science and business buildings are just a few years old. The study areas can get crowded during finals, but with a little bit of creativity and patience, there is always room. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Andrew:The Georgetown neighborhood is mostly residential, but there are many stores, restaurants, and bars concentrated along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. This puts many options for shopping, eating, and socializing within 20 minutes of the university. And if you get tired of these choices, the Dupont area is only a short bus ride away, and Adams Morgan is just a little farther than that. Both of these are very popular areas for young people in Washington, D.C. But besides going out to shop or eat, there is still plenty to do in Washington, D.C. The National Mall, around which most of the monuments and museums are located, is just a few miles from Georgetown University, and the waterfront areas along the Potomac River are a short walk away. Some students feel that their workload prevents them from going out into the city as much as they would like to, but it is still important to remember that Washington, D.C. offers an amazing array of activities, and it is impossible to feel like you have tried everything. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Andrew:There are a little over 7,000 undergraduate students attending Georgetown University. I personally enjoyed this relatively small size. I felt that it was just big enough to allow me to always meet new people, but just small enough that I would always run into someone I knew. By the time I graduated, I did not know everyone, but I felt that I probably knew at least one person in common with everyone in my class. Accordingly, class sizes are usually small. Only a few general education courses are taught in large lecture halls, but most classes allow students very good access to professors. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Andrew:One summer, I took a socio-linguistics class. I took the course to satisfy a requirement, and I was not expecting much out of it. However, it became one of my most valuable academic experiences. I was already vaguely interested in the subject, but as a business student, I did not see how it really fit with my concentration. But with the help of an excellent professor, I soon discovered that socio-linguistics was extremely relevant in the business world and even in daily life. I put a lot of energy and attention into the class, and toward the end, I found out that my professor was in charge of a research team studying the use of language in advanced business education. I asked her if she needed any help with her research in the fall, and she brought me onto the team. I was the only undergraduate, and the only business student. I was able to learn an incredible amount from these colleagues, just by participating in practical research at the intersection of their academic field and mine. Between the summer class and the research experience, I felt that I had learned more about the principles and utility of socio-linguistics than I could have even by minoring in the subject. I was thrilled that my somewhat spontaneous adventure into linguistics had turned out to be such a fulfilling experience. I realize now, however, that experiences like this are somewhat common at Georgetown University. With a little bit of academic curiosity and some confident initiative, it is usually possible to turn academic study into a surprisingly engaging experience. Check out Andrew's tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Picking a Major Early in College

Picking a Major Early in College Time and time again, people may tell you not to stress over deciding on a major right away. They generally advise you to take your time contemplating, that you can change it at any time so there should be no pressure at all. While all of this may be true in a sense, the difficulty of adapting your curriculum to a major switch cannot be underestimated but it often is. People are quick to glamorize the freedom of being able to change your mind regarding your career path at any time in college, but the truth is, you can only change your mind so many times before it significantly lengthens your college career. With every major comes a different set of required classes, and depending on how closely related your new major and past major are, these classes may not always overlap. So if youre going into junior year and decide you want to be a marketing major when you have spent the last two years taking journalism classes, being able to fit your new batch of requirements in the four remaining semesters ahead of you may seem a bit daunting. All in all, it really does depend on the specific majors in question, because many students do change their minds late in the game and still manage to graduate on time or close to on time. The particular major could be less demanding in its requirements, you could get lucky in class requirements overlapping, or maybe youre just dedicated enough to cram an overload of hours into each semester you have left. So this idea is not impossible and you should never be discouraged to change your mind if you really feel passionate about a different career after all, that is whats most important in the end, doing something that you love. But you could make things a heck of a lot easier on yourself if you take just a few steps to really think things through during your first few semesters of school. First off, your freshman year will be filled with mostly Gen Eds anyway, so this is the safest time to flip from major to major. You wont be wasting any time because you need these Gen Eds regardless of what degree you walk away with later on. And while youre being forced to take all of this general education, really try to soak it up. Its good to be kept well-rounded because you experience more, and the more you learn about basic subjects, the more you will figure out what youre really interested in. The subjects you find yourself better at or caring about more may point you in the general direction of a more specific area of study that suits you well. This year should be spent truly exploring what the academic world has to offer you so you can discover what topics really matter to you. By the time sophomore year rolls around, you should hopefully have a good idea of what you want to study. If you do, start getting involved in all aspects of it! If youre still undecided, at least narrow down the main choices youre considering and try to take at least one class in each of them. This way, youre still allowing yourself to learn and explore rather than blindly settling down and youre decreasing any possibly wasted time. Also, if youre still struggling at this point, talk to other students in those majors, join extracurricular activities related to them, meet with your universitys Career Center. There are endless resources on college campuses ready to give you an honest perspective on making this big decision. Ideally, if you follow through on this process thoughtfully, you should be settled on a major by the end of your sophomore year and will have already made some progress toward completing its requirements. Again, if your career passions change overnight, you need to do what makes you happy. But by setting goals for yourself to figure out what you want early on, you will be able to devote a lot more time to it throughout your college career and be ten times more prepared to make it a professional reality once you graduate.

Top ten jobs that offer better returns - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Top ten jobs that offer better returns - Introvert Whisperer Top ten jobs that offer better returns   Well, there are so many things that can drive you to choose a career in a particular field. Your love and compassion towards it play a key role. However, financial security is also paramount. Until or unless you are sure about good returns, you will always be wary of opting for that line of work. When you are doing a job, the “feel good” factor is essential, but you can’t overlook tangible perks and privileges. Presently, you can rely on the following jobs for better wages: 1. Financial analyst The input of a financial analyst is essential on personal as well as corporate level. Companies hire financial analysts to make various decisions based on their expertise like investing in a stock market or selling shares at a particular time. Similarly, individuals seek their advice to forecast their financial decisions. Multiple tasks fall within the scope of a financial analyst, which is why this is such a desirable and well-paid job. If you are good when it comes to dealing with numbers, you can turn out to be a handy financial analyst. You can earn as much as 37 dollars per hour. 2. Web developer A lot of shopping is done online today. Even physical stores make it a point to have an online appearance in the form of a website. Almost all the leading brands have their website, and in order to keep their sites in good shape and appealing, they have to hire web developers. This profession has observed 11 percent growth in the last three years. 3. Construction manager Bridges, flyovers, and new buildings are being made throughout the world. This is the reason why construction managers are so much in demand. If you are good at communication, managing people, and have the ability to provide quality construction in tight budgets, then you must consider this job. The best thing about this job is that even if you start as a construction worker, you can still be transformed into a construction manager over some time. As for the income, you can accumulate nearly 189000 dollars in a year. 4. Travel blogger Do you like traveling? How about making a career and great fortune out of it? Trust me, and this is no joke. Many people are already doing it with great success. You need to be good at written communication to set up your own blog where you can share your informative and entertaining experience about the places you visit. Also, your photography skills need to be up to the mark as well. Companies will sponsor your trips, and you can make a decent living out of it. You can also get paid through advertisements. 5. Driving It is a sad reality that even in this era of the “most educated” generation, people don’t complete their education for a variety of reasons. So in case you don’t hold a degree from a well-reputed institution, you can still be eligible for low-key but well-to-do jobs like driving. You can easily find truck driver jobs in Los Angeles and other cities. What makes driving a much sought-after job is the flexibility that comes with it. 6. Ethical hacker As we get more and more dependent on the internet, online security is becoming a huge issue. Already the world has witnessed some massive hacks, and this is one reason people are getting increasingly skeptic about their online world. However, all hackers are not evil. If you belong to computer science, then you can serve as an ethical hacker. Multinational companies will hire you to detect any online security lapses in their system, and you will get paid in return. Since online security is identified as a significant threat, the scope for this job currently knows no bound. Not many fields are going to witness as much growth as this one. 7. Marketing manager Marketing managers have to make strategies for businesses that ensure the best return on investment. Gathering and analyzing data and trends are primary components of their work. The salary of a marketing manager has much to do with a particular industry. 8. Air traffic controller Being an air traffic controller comes up with a lot of pressure because you are responsible for so many lives. These folks are tasked to issue weather alerts and control air traffic to make it safe for airline passengers. However, you could be paid up to 191000 dollars for making accurate decisions in split seconds. 9. Technical writers As new inventions are being made continuously, people need to be conveyed on how to use these new inventions effectively. For example, a new mobile application is developed, unless we know its features at length, we won’t take an interest in it. You can say that, more often than not, technical writers are the bread butter of efficient marketing. Also, if you like to work remotely, nothing can be as rewarding as this job with the possibility of 130000 dollars annual earning. 10. Interpreter The world has become a global village. Yet, sometimes, communication gap widens because we speak different languages. That’s why interpreters or translators are required all over the world for swift verbal and written communication. If you are inclined towards languages, then it could be your cup of tea. Apart from freelancing, you can offer your services at places like meeting rooms, hospitals, schools, courtrooms, and conference centers. Final thoughts If you somehow manage to sneak into one of these jobs, the odds are that you will be financially protected for the rest of your life. Reason being, the above jobs are not only doing well currently but seem robust in the foreseeable future as well. Source About the Author:

Find Unique Solutions for Tough Math via Math Homework Help

Find Unique Solutions for Tough Math via Math Homework Help Math is a riddling subject for many students and they deem it a bad dream that disturbs their sleep. Attending Math classes after a spell of time like vacation is a hard thing to do. Many shun it due to fear and anxiety of doing Math homework. With virtual support and help for learning, doing Math homework is not a tough matter in the present learning scenario. One has umpteen numbers of options for doing so. Choosing the right Math Homework Help is essential for getting top scores and crossing that extra mile in doing difficult Math sums. Why? Virtual Math tutors are the backbone of successful Math grades. This is done through their explanations on white board and rectification of errors on time. They help one record the tutoring sessions and provide timeless support for solving the toughest Math issues. Math tutors are ready to help 24/7 with their seamless knowledge and long standing experience. Most of them are subject experts with immense knowledge in specific topics. Thus are able to provide individualized solutions for overwhelming subject topics. Math looks highly daunting with its branches that take students to task in every single topic. Students need specialized help in the branches like Trigonometry and Geometry or Algebra to surpass the subject hassles and shine with astounding scores. Why you need online Math homework help? Trigonometry may intrigue students with its formulas and explanations for angles, side angles, right side triangles and non-right ones. It is not easy to understand the basic Trig Functions but students need to use their fundamental geometric skills and Math abilities to understand the concepts in Trig. Trigonometry homework help online serves as the best bet for students who find the basic ideas in the subject messy and beyond their reach. The tutors with their exemplary knowledge and capacity are able to bust any subject struggle that is brought forth before them.  A sound knowledge in Trig topics is essential for doing Calculus at advanced level in college. So, it is good to keep going in Trig classes without falling behind through the help of online Trigonometry tutors. The essential need for online Geometry homework help Geometry is a branch of Math which is necessary for learning shapes, sizes and measurements. Knowledge of Geometry helps students enter many facets of professions and secure covetable job positions. Students find Geometric theorems and formulas baffling and find measuring lines difficult. Thus homework in Geometry becomes intriguing and boggling and students need a firm hand to come out of their struggling moments. Online Geometry homework help from established tutors as those of Tutor Pace can strike off the existing dilemmas from student minds and help them show progress in their Geometry classes. Conclusion Thus Math homework help is necessary for tackling the rough aspects of Math. Further, virtual tutors’ specialized attention for specific branches like Geometry and Trigonometry accelerates students’ potential in Math classes and helps them secure a safe feeling towards doing Math homework help in these branches without fear. Tutor Pace stands as a standing example for thwarting student dilemmas in Math via its expert tutors.

English Conversation Classes Language Learning and Children

English Conversation Classes Language Learning and Children I have to admit, the topic of this TED Talk bothered me at first. Patricia Kuhl, in her TED Talk about language learning in infants, seems to say that if you havent started learning a language before you are one year old, you might as well give up. Ive heard many people repeat this as a scientific fact, and I think its the reason a lot of people dont even try to learn a language. It certainly irritates me as someone who is trying to learn Spanish as an adult, and teaching English classes to adults.I have personally met people who have begun learning a language later in life, and have become so fluent that native speakers of the language can barely detect their accent. Kuhls talk caused the same reaction in comments on the TED website.But I dont think Kuhls main point was to make us adult language learners feel like our task is impossible. Rather, she wanted to show us the amazing abilities of the infant mind, and wonder out loud what we might someday learn from them.Why should you li sten to Patricia Kuhl:Patricia Kuhl is co-director of the Institute for Brain and Learning Sciences at the University of Washington. Shes internationally recognized for her research on early language and brain development, and studies that show how young children learn. Kuhl’s work has played a major role in demonstrating how early exposure to language alters the brain. It has implications for critical periods in development, for bilingual education and reading readiness, for developmental disabilities involving language, and for research on computer understanding of speech.Below is the video of Kuhls TED Talk. If you like, you can watch the video and then take an English Conversation Class about it. We also offer English classes for children.What question does Kuhl use the Koro language to represent?What are the best ages, according to Kuhl, for learning a language?What special thing can babies do with sound?Because of this, what does Kuhl call babies?How long does this p eriod last?What does Kuhl say babies are doing when they listen to people talk?What experiment did they do with the babies and Mandarin?What was the result?What does Kuhl hope her experiments will show us?Do believe that it is possible to become fluent in a language as an adult?

How to keep tutoring fun for your students!

How to keep tutoring fun for your students! We've had an amazing 2015 here at Tutorfair thanks to our fantastic community of tutors and students!  We asked a few of our favourites to share their adventures with us.  Here,  Isabelle tells us what it's like to work with a rather unusual client. Isabelle T Football really isn’t my thing. Or wasn’t at least.  If I don’t hate it I have certainly spent my life mostly ignoring it. No longer! My first booking with TutorFair turned out to be with a football analytics company (and owner of Brentford Football Club), providing French tuition to two employees â€" one a beginner, the other very proficient - with an emphasis on improving spoken fluency. Particularly for the more advanced client, I found myself in a dilemma familiar to many language tutors: how to stimulate and sustain 90 minutes of conversation on a weekly basis without either one of us   collapsing from exhaustion, or worse, boredom. The answer? Football, of course - at least in part. From corruption at Fifa to the decline of Manchester United and the ins and outs of the transfer market, I have covered it all through newspaper articles, reports and perhaps most importantly, by drawing on the expert analysis of my football-mad client. I’ve certainly learned a lot. I may even have learned to like football! I can only hope my client feels the same way about his French. Tutoring is not all about long discussions, of course. Every client has a different level and every client has different motivations. Part of the pleasure of tutoring is precisely this diversity. Where one might need French for their work, another might have an exam coming up or feel themselves slipping behind at school. The challenges are always different and always changing yet, as every tutor knows, there is one constant: the key to learning anything is to enjoy it. Tutoring is much more than simply imparting information. It is also about eliciting ideas and thoughts and encouraging clients to express themselves freely. I have only been with TutorFair for a few short months but I have been lucky enough to work with some fascinating, diverse and very motivated people. What more could I ask for? Apart from a Brentford win next week, of course. Want to  book Isabelle  and learn French?  Or perhaps you want to  sign up as a tutor? There's something for everyone at Tutorfair!

Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud

Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud It happens in every classroom. A student raises their hand, asking for help answering a question about the passage they just read. “Read it out loud to me,” the teacher responds. The student reads a couple sentences and suddenly pauses. “I got it!” they exclaim. Oral reading has many benefits. When reading aloud, students can’t breeze through a sentence, skimming words. They must pay close attention to every word on the page. This leads to a better understanding of what they are reading. Studies have also shown that reading aloud makes it easier to remember words than if you read them silently. This is key for young readers who are building their vocabulary. Oral reading also helps students build their reading speed, allowing them to read larger texts with ease. Reading aloud has another big advantageâ€"it’s a great tool for evaluating a child’s reading ability. Listening to your child read aloud can help you determine how well they are reading and where they may need to improve. Here are three key areas to help you measure your child’s reading ability through oral reading. Accuracy When testing accuracy, check that your child doesn’t miss any words or pronounce them incorrectly. Encourage them to point to each word as they read, so they don’t skip any. Multiple missed or mispronounced words could indicate that the book or passage is too advanced for your child. Phrasing Is your child emphasizing the right words? What about pausing in the right spots? Proper phrasing can show whether a child actually understands what they are reading. For example, students should pause at periods andraise their voice at the end of a question. If they don’t use proper phrasing, it could mean they don’t understand the meaning of the words they are speaking. New readers may not be able to read with much expression, but they should still know to pause between words and sentences. Speed Students should read at a pace that is easily understandable. Reading veryslowly or stumbling over words can indicate that the passage is too advanced for the child. At the same time, reading too quickly can impact both phrasing and accuracy, and might show that the child doesn’t really understand what they’re reading. It All Adds up to Fluency When students read aloud with strong accuracy, phrasing, and speed, they are considered to be reading fluently. All three are strong indicators that they are comfortable with the content they’re reading. When we don’t realize that a story is too difficult, children can get frustrated. Reading at the right level, when students are comfortable orslightly challenged, is the key to avoiding that frustration while encouraging a love of reading. For these reasons, students are expected to read aloud throughout the entireKumon Reading Program. In fact, oral reading isrequired in the first nine levels of the program. In higher levels,students areencouraged to read aloud as a technique for solving problems. Oral reading ability is a key component in a Kumon Instructor’s evaluation of a student’s readiness to move on to the next concept or level in the program. It can also help you, as a parent, decide what books your child should read at home. Why not ask your child to read you a few pages of their favorite book tonight? You might be surprised by what you learn! Discover more reading tips from Kumon. You might also be interested in: Spark a Love for Literature with These  Read-Aloud  Tips 6 Oral Reading Tips for Parents Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities 8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumon’s Recommended Reading List Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud It happens in every classroom. A student raises their hand, asking for help answering a question about the passage they just read. “Read it out loud to me,” the teacher responds. The student reads a couple sentences and suddenly pauses. “I got it!” they exclaim. Oral reading has many benefits. When reading aloud, students can’t breeze through a sentence, skimming words. They must pay close attention to every word on the page. This leads to a better understanding of what they are reading. Studies have also shown that reading aloud makes it easier to remember words than if you read them silently. This is key for young readers who are building their vocabulary. Oral reading also helps students build their reading speed, allowing them to read larger texts with ease. Reading aloud has another big advantageâ€"it’s a great tool for evaluating a child’s reading ability. Listening to your child read aloud can help you determine how well they are reading and where they may need to improve. Here are three key areas to help you measure your child’s reading ability through oral reading. Accuracy When testing accuracy, check that your child doesn’t miss any words or pronounce them incorrectly. Encourage them to point to each word as they read, so they don’t skip any. Multiple missed or mispronounced words could indicate that the book or passage is too advanced for your child. Phrasing Is your child emphasizing the right words? What about pausing in the right spots? Proper phrasing can show whether a child actually understands what they are reading. For example, students should pause at periods andraise their voice at the end of a question. If they don’t use proper phrasing, it could mean they don’t understand the meaning of the words they are speaking. New readers may not be able to read with much expression, but they should still know to pause between words and sentences. Speed Students should read at a pace that is easily understandable. Reading veryslowly or stumbling over words can indicate that the passage is too advanced for the child. At the same time, reading too quickly can impact both phrasing and accuracy, and might show that the child doesn’t really understand what they’re reading. It All Adds up to Fluency When students read aloud with strong accuracy, phrasing, and speed, they are considered to be reading fluently. All three are strong indicators that they are comfortable with the content they’re reading. When we don’t realize that a story is too difficult, children can get frustrated. Reading at the right level, when students are comfortable orslightly challenged, is the key to avoiding that frustration while encouraging a love of reading. For these reasons, students are expected to read aloud throughout the entireKumon Reading Program. In fact, oral reading isrequired in the first nine levels of the program. In higher levels,students areencouraged to read aloud as a technique for solving problems. Oral reading ability is a key component in a Kumon Instructor’s evaluation of a student’s readiness to move on to the next concept or level in the program. It can also help you, as a parent, decide what books your child should read at home. Why not ask your child to read you a few pages of their favorite book tonight? You might be surprised by what you learn! Discover more reading tips from Kumon. You might also be interested in: Spark a Love for Literature with These  Read-Aloud  Tips 6 Oral Reading Tips for Parents Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities 8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumon’s Recommended Reading List