Tips for Finding a Qualified Gainesville Chinese Tutor

Tips for Finding a Qualified Gainesville Chinese TutorSo you are thinking about gaining experience and perhaps seeking some Mandarin Chinese Tutoring and you need to find the best Gainesville Chinese Tutor in Florida. Well, finding a good Chinese Tutor in Florida is the best thing you can do. Unfortunately, the internet is filled with scams and mostly just names. So, you want a legit tutor for lessons that will give you practical results that you can really benefit from.One of the best ways to find someone who is qualified is to use some of the resources available to you. So, you want to start your search with the internet, which is great because you can do it from your very own home.Using an internet search, the first thing you will find is websites that will provide you with the first tip of how to find tutoring from a Chinese tutor in Gainesville. The first thing you will find out is that it is one of the top ways to get an authentic tutoring program. But, this is not the only way and there are several others you can use.The next tip that will point you in the right direction is to make sure that the tutoring school is accredited by the Florida Department of Education. Many of the websites that you find will make sure to point you to a reliable tutoring school that is accredited by the Florida Department of Education. If you search online, you will also find the tutoring schools have their own websites.You will find websites that will point you to all kinds of tutoring schools. Most of them will be online and are quite easy to use. You will also find that they are fully accessible 24 hours a day. They are like libraries in that you can log on any time you want and just find the school that best fits your needs.Youwill also find that most of the schools will charge a nominal fee for their tutoring program. You can make sure that it is reasonable by consulting an attorney and taking an online consultation. If you feel that it is a good deal, then you can pay a minimal fee.If you want to get some real results, then you need to look for a tutor that will help you gain fluency in Mandarin and all the other important tones of Chinese. If you look for a tutor that offers tutor training, then you will get to know which schools offer some of the most advanced training in this area.

SAT College Test Your First Step Towards Getting College Admission

SAT College Test Your First Step Towards Getting College Admission 0SHARESShare SAT college test is designed to test the elementary knowledge of the student in three main areas: Math, English and Science. In addition, there are other subject tests in the science stream such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology.  The elementary knowledge about the three main areas is displayed in the student’s SAT exam scores. It becomes essential to have a good SAT exam score for the colleges to assess the level of knowledge within each student. Every student has got equal opportunity to get admission in college due to the SAT college test criteria. Students should bear in mind that the SAT test dates fall under the following months: October, November, December, January, March, May and June. Every year the SAT test dates fall under the first week or last week of any of the month mentioned above. It is a good idea to plan for the exams before-hand and to do so the student should know what is a good time to start preparation?  The Junior/Senior year of high school is a good time to start gathering all the information about the SAT test dates and the SAT online tutoring facility most convenient to you. We are one of the most reputed online tutoring institutes and you can get in touch with us by following this link: http://www.tutorpace.com/contact-us/  You can not only get access to our SAT preparation services but also know more about: when is a good time to start preparation? There could be many sub-questions to this main question such as: What kind of study material will be most suitable to you? And What SAT subjects should you choose? Is SAT better or ACT better? And so on and so forth. A tutor pace tutor will be glad to help you with these questions â€" So go on visit us and we will be happy to help you! Good Luck with SAT planning! [starbox id=admin]

How To Play The Drums Without A Drum Kit

How To Play The Drums Without A Drum Kit Is It Possible To Learn To Play The Drums With No Drum Pads? ChaptersWhat Is A Small Drum Kit And Why Learn Drums With It?Learn Drums Anywhere With FreedrumMake Your Own Drum!There are plenty of people out there that play a musical instrument, from beginners up to advanced musicians, so if you are looking to start learning how to play the drums and develop your musical skills, then you’re in good company!However, if you are looking to take up drumming, it’s worth knowing that there are usually some fundamental things to take into consideration, such as:If you have enough space at home to accommodate a drum set;If the room your drum kit will be in is sufficiently soundproof;The style of drum kit you’d like;If you have enough money to make the initial investment in a drum kit; andIf you’re willing to pay for drum lessons to learn how to drum, whether they are online lessons or in-person.At first glance, it seems as though learning how to drum might cost a fair bit of money and space!However, the good news is that there are ways you can l earn how to drum without having all the drum parts or a full drum kit, or even a drum kit at all. This article outlines all you need to know about learning drumming this way.You can learn to play the drums on a small drum kit. (Image Source: CC0 1.0, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Pixabay)It’s quiet. No-one will be able to complain that you’re making too much noise when drumming!;It’s compatible with many types of music software, which is great for anyone involved in composition; andIt’s adaptable, as it should work and let you play with whatever drumsticks you have to hand.Although such devices aren’t free, if you are drawn to the idea of being able to play the drums wherever you are, or want to play the drums but don’t have the space for your own drum kit, then learning to play the drums virtually could really be worth looking into.If you want to learn drums, you can always repurpose household objects and use them as drums. (Image Source: CC0 1.0, terimakasih0, Pixabay)Make Your Own Drum!Of course, if you’re looking for one of the most cost-effective ways of learning how to drum, you could simply make your own!You’ve more than likely seen musicians playing percussion instruments in the street, repurposing objects as varied as:Buckets;Pots and Pans; or evenPipes.Percussion instruments, and by extension drumming instruments, can be found all around us if you know where to look. If you’re a keen drummer, you’ll already know this, as more than likely you’ve caught yourself on occasion tapping your foot to a beat or using your hands to drum a tune on a table or surface.There are even some artists and musicians who have built their reputation on playing instruments that are out of the ordinary. One popular example would be STOMP, a show in which the performers transform a number of different everyday objects into percussion instruments to make music.Ultimately, if you’re committed to learning how to drum, it’s important to remember that you ca n still learn to play this instrument, even if you don’t have the budget or the space that would usually be required if you were to purchase a standard drum kit.Whether the idea of buying a small drum kit appeals to you, you’d rather learn to drum virtually, or you’re happy to learn more about drumming by repurposing everyday objects, it’s reassuring to know that you don’t have to encounter any barriers when learning how to drum and trying out different styles of music.Of course, once you have started learning how to drum, you might also want to consider whether you’d like to enlist the help of a tutor to help you learn how to play the  drums, whether you'd like help with your drumming technique or an upcoming drum solo, want to learn how to read music, or wish to improve your improvisation or ability to play along to a basic beat.Superprof has a wide network of tutors, including tutors who offer music lessons, including online drum lessons and beginner drum lessons. Jus t enter your postcode and the topic you’d like tuition on and you’ll be matched with relevant tutors in your area that can provide tuition, either remotely or in-person.So whether you want to become known as a famous drummer, such as Kenny Aronoff or Thomas Lang, or you'd simply like to improve your skill level through drumming lessons, having some extra help with a drum teacher along the way should help you improve your overall ability to play the drums and become a better musician!If you found this useful, why not check out our blogs on rock and roll drum kits, fusion kits, and jazz kits!

The Best Ways To Learn Dutch

The Best Ways To Learn Dutch Is There A Best Way For Beginners To Learn Dutch? ChaptersMastering Dutch Native TongueThe Dutch LanguageLearn A Foreign Language With Dutch ClassesDutch Language Acquisition With Private TutoringTrue Immersion With Dutch HolidaysDutch Self-StudyIn regards to languages, the only thing that I can agree on is that it is essential for everyone across the board to learn a second language. The benefits of learning a second language are only in part down to the communicative aspects.For example, you also learn to:Master your own native language skills.Improve your memory.Support your self-belief in achieving a goal.These are just a few of the benefits of learning a language. However, when looking for the best way to learn Dutch or any language, there really is no 1 answer that fits all. We are all too different, and we all have different strengths, preferences and different skills when it comes to how we learn.My personal preference for learning language is complete immersion usually by visiting the country regularly or moving to the coun try where the language that I want to speak is spoken. Immersion is hard to beat, and it is the way that we learnt our mother tongue. But not many people can move their entire life to a new country just to learn a language.So when thinking about the best way to learn Dutch I can agree that the best way is subjective and should be selected based on each person's goals, interests, and preferences. Let's take a look at some ideas for learning Dutch.language videos are high up there on the list of things that you can use to learn. Every language is supported, and many channels speak in dutch natively without trying to teach you which can be very useful too.Netflix is one of the best online sources to learn. The main reason for this is that they offer Dutch films in their native language, they provide dubbing to languages other than English, and they provide subtitles in other languages too. So you can watch a film in Dutch with English subtitles which is a handy learning tip that is als o lots of fun.Using private online tutors is one of the most robust methods to learn Dutch because you can attend your classes from anywhere in the world. But you do need a wifi connection and a device that can connect to the wifi. Private tutors have all of the same skills that a face to face tutor but they are slightly more cost-effective.If you are very good at motivating yourself and like to study alone that this could be the best way for you to learn Dutch.As you can see the best way to learn a language changes depending on what your goals are, what you are doing and what you enjoy. But one thing is for sure that when learning a language you must be active and engage with your learning.The great news is that as long as you are active, you don’t have to pick one learning style or the other. If you have the time to, incorporate all of the language tips and if you have less time just pick the ones that you think would work best for you. The world is literally your oyster, and yo u can do anything that you put your mind to.Succes (This means Good Luck in Dutch)

Learn to Play Guitar 4 Common Myths Debunked

Learn to Play Guitar 4 Common Myths Debunked Suzy S. Always wanted to learn to play guitar? Sometimes the first step is the hardest one just simply getting started! Here,  Philip R.  shares the top myths and realities when it comes to playing Not me, I cant, but you dont understand. How many times have these phrases held us back? How many plans were scrapped by us over the years, as negativity held its death grip around our throats? Answer: too many. As you learn to play guitar for the first time, most students are susceptible to such doubtful thinking. We marvel at musicians as doing something magical. But it is imperative that you remember they ALL started somewhere. That being said, there are several nagging myths the newcomer to guitar struggles with before even holding the instrument. I am here to debunk some of the most common myths I usually hear as students learn to play guitar. I believe overcoming these persistent myths is the first step to learning the guitar. So, without further adieu, here they are: Myth #1: “My hands and fingers are too small.” Simply NOT true. I personally have small hands and fingers and it hasn’t held me back or been a detriment to my playing guitar. In full disclosure, it does help to have long fingers but mostly for very technical tricks you will learn much later on in your development. Please remember, it is not VITAL to playing the guitar and you can play thousands of songs with short fingers and hands. Don’t let this common myth hold you back from as you learn to play guitar. My fingers aren’t much bigger than my nine-year-old nephew’s fingers. Myth #2: “I am tone deaf.” This one can be overcome easily, if you find the right guitar teacher who knows how to  train your ears to hear and distinguish tones and more importantly changes in tones. This is a skill that can be learned, like riding a bike or tying your shoelaces. It is best achieved through tuning exercises, practiced again and again, as well as comprehensive ear-training drills. It is necessary of course to be able to tune your guitar. I have personally helped my students overcome, in nearly every case, their perception of being tone deaf in a few short months. These students even went on to listening to a song and recognizing the chords and notes BY EAR, without the aid of tabs, sight reading or YouTube videos. Myth #3: “I don’t have the time to practice.” Well, I have to admit it; in our busy world this is a big one. However, I have always recommended to my students, at all levels, that they put aside only 20 minutes to a half-hour of time. Two to three times a week of slow, deliberate practice is all you need to grasp the concepts and techniques required for playing the guitar. Now granted, practice is repetitious. There is really no way around this. Guitar is learned through repetition but the rewards are so great. Imagine being able to put a CD into your stereo, listening to a song for 15-20 minutes, writing down the chords you hear as you go along, and then PLAYING that song you love. It can happen. I’ve seen it with my own students, mostly within the first five months, if they met me halfway and practiced regularly. It is always a two-way street. Myth #4: “Guitars are really expensive.” These days a new, decent quality guitar can be had for $99. I don’t recommend spending a ton of money up front until you see if you like playing the guitar first.  Of course, you get what you pay for, but remember you can learn on cheaper  guitars just as well as on expensive ones. My first guitar was $40 and was purchased out of a catalog. I had it for years and that was the guitar I learned on.  Besides, you can always get a better guitar as you progress on the instrument.  Just be patient. You have to start somewhere, but you can do it. Well, there you have it. Four guitar myths debunked and up in flames. Please don’t let these or any guitar myths hold you back from taking guitar lessons. You can do it! Make the  most of your life and have fun. You deserve to play your favorite songs on guitar. It will be a skill that lasts a lifetime. Philip R. teaches online guitar lessons. In beginner lessons, students will learn how to tune a guitar, change strings, strum, scales, finger exercises and 28 chords used in today’s most popular music. Book lessons with Philip here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Simon White

Why introverts are (really) better networkers - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Why introverts are (really) better networkers - Introvert Whisperer Why introverts are (really) better networkers Most advice articles about building a network start out with overused advice like “take lots of business cards!” and “go to as many events as possible!” and “try emailing strangers out of the blue to see if they’d like to get coffee!”   This is not one of those articles. I’m an introvert.   I’m not interested in talking to a lot of people.   I hate big events, and meetings with strangers make me nervous. I also understand that building authentic relationships is one of the most important things I can do for my career.   As a young professional, I know it’s important to start networking. But how can I do it in an authentic way, avoiding events and coffee with strangers? Through a ton of research and some uncomfortable experimentation, I’ve figured out a system that works for me to meet new people, have interesting conversations, and keep in touch with the people I like. If you’re ready to build a better network, I’ll walk you step-by-step through some of the challenges of introvert networkers and how to overcome them 3 Introvert Advantages to Use While Networking We’ve been led to believe that networking is an extrovert’s game.   The conventional wisdom says if you want to be good at networking, you’ll have to act like an extrovert. I simply don’t buy that. Introverts have been told that they’re inferior networkers.   I call this the Introvert Networker Myth, and there are 3 main reasons why I think it’s a myth: Introverts are better connectorsWe’re better at creating deep relationships. When we connect with someone, it’s powerful and we’re loyal. We’re selective about who we give our attention to, and we’re more skeptical of smooth talkers. We’d rather have one deep conversation than 20 instances of small talk. We love to help, and we only ask for things when we really need the help.All of these things aren’t true for every introvert, but as a whole, introverts have a real advantage at creating loyalty and connection. It’s time we recognized that advantage. The size of your network matters less than the quality of your relationshipsAlmost everyone agrees with this in principle. How many of us actually practice it? If you measure your networking success by the number of business cards you got or the amount of email introductions you’ve received, then you’re doing it wrong. I would rather (and I have) leave a convention center to buy one person a beer than spend all night drinking free beers at the evening event.As an introvert, find people you genuinely like or admire, and invest heavily in them. Jettison the acquaintances who don’t interest you. Events and happy hours are among the worst places to meet peopleThere’s a reason why so much of “networking” is based around events. Extroverts love events because they’re energetic, and you can talk to a lot of people at once.     The problem is at events everyone has rehearsed answers and asks the same questions over and over. You don’t create real connection until you get behind that facade.This morning, I met a guy in the locker room at the gym. It was the third day in a row I saw him in there, so we started talking about P90X. His name is Rich. I have no idea where he works, but I know his arms are sore as hell today. We know something personal about one another.   Because of that, Rich and I are already more connected than I will ever be with the people behind the business cards on my desk.   I’ll probably see Rich tomorrow, too, and we’ll get to know each other a little better.You can skip events and still build a great network. 3 limiting beliefs that stalled my career Okay, so if introverts really have all these networking advantages, why is networking still so hard? For me and for my readers I’ve found 3 main limiting beliefs (there are many others) that hold introverts back from meeting and connecting with new people: Belief: “Some people are born extroverts. I’m just not wired to be good at talking to people.” Reality: When I tested this belief, I found people actually prefer talking to introverts because of one trick up our sleeves: We LISTEN. My active listening made people feel comfortable and valued.   I realized what I thought was a weakness (not being able to think of a lot to say) was actually an asset (thoughtfulness, and good questions).My rule of thumb is to only talk 20% of the time in a conversation and to ask questions to get the other person talking as much as possible.   My conversations stopped being the trite “where do you work,” “what do you do,” etc as soon as I brought curiosity and generosity to the conversation. Belief: “If I try to start a conversation I’ll get embarrassed, or worse, ignored.”Reality: I did an experiment where I spoke to 5 random strangers every day. It was terrifying for me, but my fears were unfounded.   We talked about the weather, or where a stranger got his cool shoes.   I realized the stakes of starting a conversation were never as high as I was making them in my head.   Pro tip: people love to get compliments. Belief: “I just have to be myself, and eventually I’ll get noticed for x (a new job, a raise, a promotion, an award, etc)”Reality: I could write a whole article about this limiting belief alone. I wish we lived/worked in a society that spontaneously recognized great work and automatically gave promotions to those who deserve it most.   Unfortunately, we don’t.   I found I have to communicate to my boss and others what I’m doing well.   It’s not shameless self-promotion but making sure I’m valued at work.   For me, the best way to do this was in our weekly meeting, presenting metrics for the things I’ve accomplished. If you hate events, where do you meet new people? I meet new people in two main places. I suggest you try these, though your results may vary from mine: Ask the people you currently know who you should meet - Explain a project to a friend then ask who they know that could help. This has the benefit of getting a warm introduction and not needing a topic for conversation. Instead, you get to talk with someone about a project. The hard part? You need to be working on something interesting and worthy of talking about. Go volunteer on a committee, nonprofit board, etc This is great because you get to show off your expertise. Tons of organizations need volunteers to offer skills and/or time. You may be able to get to know organizers of events, work with high-profile speakers, or meet regularly with colleagues in your industry. The main benefit of this approach is that your hard work will earn you respect, and you’ll develop relationships around a common cause. These aren’t the only places to develop your network as an introvert. At your job, do your best to stay in touch with clients you’ve liked and former coworkers. Calling people on their birthdays is a great way to keep in touch. Networking as an introvert (for everyone, really) should be a long game. Of course, everyone’s network will be built on a combination of these and other tactics. Be genuine. Ask lots of questions. Stay interested in other people. Keep in touch with people you’ve liked, and with time you will build a great network. Over to You Today, I don’t have a huge network, and I don’t need one.   But I do have a small group of people I like and respect who I stay in touch with.   I know if I need their help, they’ll be willing to help me at a moment’s notice.   That’s my definition of a great network for an introvert. Maybe you see your own limiting beliefs above.   Or maybe you’ve thought of a different psychological barrier for introverts not on my list.   Share your #1 barrier in the comments below. Author Bio:

Videos We Love Awesome Guitar Pick Art!

Videos We Love Awesome Guitar Pick Art! Suzy S. We LOVE when musicians start getting creative with other art and mediums, and we couldnt get enough of this video!   Check out MysteryGuitarMan below as he uses thousands of colorful guitar picks to create a stop-motion masterpiece.   And then, like us, watch it again and again and again Want more? MysteryGuitarMan has a lot of other super creative videos on his YouTube channel that are definitely worth a look!   Check out the stop motion version of Dust in the Wind done backwards and 90s kids, the live action Doug intro will bring back some great memories.   We could watch these videos all day how about you? Visit us on Facebook and share your thoughts!  What other art could you create using only guitar picks? (Dont forget to Like us while youre at it!) Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

English Phrasal Verbs connected to Weather Learn English with Harry ??

English Phrasal Verbs connected to Weather Learn English with Harry ?? Here you will learn English phrasal verbs connected to weather. 10 Phrasal Verbs connected to Weather Hi there, this is Harry and welcome to my English learning podcast where we try to help you to understand some aspects of the English language.I help you with your conversational English, business English and a general understanding of certain grammar points.So today, we’re going to look at some phrasal verbs and in this context, we’re going to look at themed phrasal verbs. So the theme for these phrasal verbs is those connected to the theme of weather.Something we all like to talk about, and we all like to occupy ourselves. Whether you’re living in the UK or France or Spain or wherever the weather is always a very topical aspect. Particularly, in northern Europe.So, let’s look at some phrasal verbs connected to weather.TO CLOUD OVERMeaning: when the sky begins, and eventually, gets covered in grey clouds, whether light-grey or dark-grey.So we can wake up and say:So the day started brightly with sunshine and blue sky. As the day progressed it clouded over.Meaning the clouds c overed the sky.And at the beginning of the day, we can use two phrasal verbs or one phrasal verb with two different prepositions. We can say TO START OFF or TO START OUT.For example:The day started off brightThe day started out bright.The meaning is exactly the same.TO START OFF / START OUT means to begin.The day started off bright but, as the day progressed, it changed.OrThe day started off quite brightly but around lunch time it clouded over.So I can include both of those phrasal verbs in that particular sentence.The day started out quite brightly but, as the day progressed, it got gradually worse. There are couple of phrasal verbs that we can use in connection to very heavy rain.TO POUR DOWNMeaning: to rain exceptionally heavily, as if it’s poured out of a glassThe rain was pouring down.It was pouring down with rain.TO BUCKET DOWNMeaning: to rain heavily, more informal than TO POUR DOWNYesterday it bucketed down.Finally, some weather phrasal verbs with a little brighter outlook.TO BRIGHTEN UPMeans: to improve, the sky will become lighterExample:The day brightened up as we got near to tea time.TO CLEAR UPMeaning: to become brighter, to improve, it will stop being rainy or cloudyThe day began to clear up around noon. 10 Phrasal Verbs connected to Weather TO PICK UPMeaning: to get better graduallyExample: The weather is not so good at the moment. Do you think the day would pick up? I think it will pick up later on.We can also use TO PICK UP if we’re talking about wind speeds.Winds will pick up later in the afternoon, becoming strong by the evening.Meaning wind speed will increase, winds will become stronger.TO DIE OUTMeaning: to slowly disappear and stop completelyExample:Today we have very strong winds and that has brought a lot of heavy rain but by later afternoon these winds and the heavy rain will begin to die out.TO LET UPMeaning: to stop or improveExample:The weather recently has been freezing cold but the weather forecast says it will let up by the weekend.Okay, so there are the phrasal verbs connected to weather:Cloud overStart outStart offBucket downPour downBrighten upClear upPick upDie outLet upThat’s the end of today’s episode. Listen to Speak Better English with Harry English learning podcast on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher.

2013 PSAT scores have been released!

2013 PSAT scores have been released! By now, most juniors should have received their 2013 PSAT results from their schools. If you’re not sure how to read your score report, here’s how it works: you have three scores, one for critical reading, one for math, and one for writing. Those scores are added together to give you a composite score. To get your approximate SAT score, just add a zero onto the end of each score. Now, compare that approximate SAT score to average scores at your colleges of choice. If you want to improve your PSAT score and get a better result on the SAT, you’re in the right place!AJ Tutoring has a fantastic individualized SAT preparation program. We pair you one-on-one with a tutor at our Woodside, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Saratoga, Los Gatos, or San Jose offices. Over the course of 9 sessions, you’ll learn everything there is to know about test-taking strategies, what’s actually on the SAT, and how to best prepare for the big day.If you’re planning to take the March 8, 2014 SAT, there’s no time to waste! With only 10 weeks left before the test, there’s still time to prepare, but the AJ Tutoring team is starting to fill up. If you’d like to start tutoring for the March 2014 SAT, give us a call at (650) 331-3251, or email info@ajtutoring.com.If, on the other hand, you haven’t thought about the SAT since you got those PSAT results back, now’s the time to start planning. You should have a full round of tests (SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests) done by the end of junior year, so you can retake the tests senior year if necessary. We would be happy to help you develop a testing plan that makes the most sense with your schedule â€" give us a call at (650) 331-3251 to discuss!