How to Teach Online Private Tutoring For the Best Results

How to Teach Online Private Tutoring For the Best ResultsOnline private tutoring can be of great benefit to you as a child. Children who are at a place in their development where they need extra support from an adult are often the ones who need extra assistance to get the hang of a subject or learn some new skills. You need to keep in mind that online tutoring is not as dangerous as traditional teaching.Online tutoring works just as well as traditional teaching with the extra benefit of being completely private. There is no mention of you in the other person's inbox and there is no detail about you on the teacher's computer. If you and your child have decided to avail of online private tutoring, you need to set up the rules as if you were teaching in class. This will include which subject areas you will work in and how you will work together.If you and your child have different interests, try to agree on which subjects you will focus on in each lesson. If you and your child know whic h subjects you like to work on, it will make the whole process of online private tutoring easier on both of you. If you do not know what to teach in which lesson, then the best thing to do is to simply let your child choose his or her own subject and leave the choice of teaching style up to your child.When you start to teach online private tutoring, be sure to pick a subject that is different from the subject you are used to teaching. A great way to do this is to go online and find online tutors who specialize in a certain area. Having done this, you will be able to help your child move onto a subject that he or she is comfortable with and this will give you a chance to help your child learn something new and perhaps push him or her in the direction of further learning.Once you have started teaching online private tutoring, you need to remember that you will not be around to provide emotional support to your child. If you find yourself becoming too emotional, pull yourself together and try not to worry about the lesson until you finish it. Once you finish the lesson, get back to your self and enjoy some quiet time together.To ensure that you both enjoy your online private tutoring experience, try to make time for family life as well. Try to avoid using your computer so much that you begin to feel the pressures that come with it. When you use your computer, you should be taking a break from that stress which can help you to relax and enjoy the activity.Online private tutoring can be a great way to help your child learn. It can also be a fun and engaging way to go about it.

GMAT Scores Continue to Rise

GMAT Scores Continue to Rise GMAT MBA Admissions Blog This summer at mba.com, the GMAC released new raw scores to percentile guidance based on nearly 800,000 tests administered from 2014-2017. In the newly released time-period, the average overall score out of 800 has risen by more than 4 points to slightly above 556 from just below 552 for the previous period of 2013-2015. Interestingly, this increase can be almost entirely attributed to improvements in the Quantitative section. For the reporting period ending in 2015, the average GMAT Quantitative raw score was 38.91. In this newly reported data, that score has risen by almost a full ½ point to 39.4. Concurrently, the GMAT Verbal average score improved, too, but only at a factor of about one-tenth that of the quantitative improvement â€" from 26.8 to 26.86. As for the lower priority sections that do not count toward the 800 score, the Integrated Reasoning average held steady across reporting periods at 4.23 and the Analytical Writing Assessment average score improved slightly to 4.44. What Do These Percentiles Mean? Obviously, primarily it means that in aggregate prospective MBA students are much more proficient at the quantitative skills the GMAT purports to test than they are at the tested verbal skills. However, for the individual test taker there are several important ramifications: Prioritize Quant to Start: Since the average MBA candidate does so much better on the quantitative section, and the exam is graded on a curve, it’s critically important to focus on Quantitative instruction and practice while aiming to break the 50 percent mark. Verbal Presents an Opportunity: Conversely, because the average GMAT student fares comparatively poorly on the verbal section, improvements on this section can separate a savvy MBA candidate from the applicant pack. Focus on Verbal for 700+: Because fully 40% of all GMAT test takers get a 46+ raw score on the Quantitative section, and anything above a 51 is exceedingly rare in either section, candidates seeking above a 700 must cultivate additional high-end points by improving performance on Sentence Corrections, Critical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension. Use Your Percentile Score to Study Successfully The GMATPrep software conveniently breaks practice scores down by section. As this score summary clearly shows, not all GMAT 90th percentiles are created equal. No matter what your current score is, remember that raw scores above 51 in the Quantitative section and above 46 in the Verbal are almost statistically impossible due to the adaptive nature of the exam. For this student, that means there is likely only 1 more realistic point of improvement available in the Quant section, but as many as 5-6 points that could still be mined in the Verbal section. The key to GMAT improvement is not only taking as many practice exams as possible, but also using the data from those results to inform how to most effectively allocate your preparation time moving forward. Of course, there are some excellent online GMAT prep options which help you hone in on your weaker areas to more effectively allocate your time. For example, examPal has a system that analyzes the questions you are missing to identify patterns, and then helps you understand how to start approaching the questions differently. Maybe, in time, GMAT students will even focus on the Verbal section enough that we start to see those raw scores even out a bit! About the Author: Stefan Maisnier is the Director of Online Tutoring at MyGuru, and sometimes contemplates the lagging Verbal scores of business school applicants while gazing wistfully at his own Masters of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University.

Learning about English Modal Verbs with Noah The Whale

Learning about English Modal Verbs with Noah The Whale Music fans will know that indie folk music is having a huge revival at the moment thanks to great UK bands like Mumford Sons, Noah The Whale and singers like Laura Marling. After listening to Noah The Whale’s song Five Years Time on my MP3 player a million times and then a million more times on numerous television advertisements, I decided it would be a great way to teach you about Modal Verbs.Modal VerbsModal verbs are particular to Germanic languages. They are auxiliary verbs that give more information about the function of the principal verb following it. However, they do this without participles or infinitives.They generally appear like this in a sentence: Subject + modal verb + principal verb + action.To make things easier, here is a list of modal verbs in their present and (mostly) preterite forms:shall and should must and ought to will and would may and might can and could1. Shall and should Shall is a version of Will. It is more commonly used in British English, but from time to time you might hear it in the U.S. It is generally only used for I and We forms. It generally suggests obligation. It is generally used in the future tense. I shall attend university in the fall. We shall go Maria’s wedding in France.Should refers to an ideal state in the past. In the past, it is followed by the verb to have I should have visited my mother on Sunday. We should have studied for our exams. Should also refers to an ideal state in the future. I really should go visit my mother on Sunday. We should study for our exams.2. Must and ought to Must is another modal verb expressing obligation. It is also used to express expectations and to give orders. We must visit Dad now that he’s ill. You must go to the doctor on Friday to check out that headache.Mostly, ought to is used interchangeably with must: You ought to visit Dad now that he’s ill. You ought to go to the doctor on Friday to check out that headache. 3. Will and would Will can generally be used in the s ame way as shall, but also when there is no sense of obligation involved. I will go to Diana’s house on Tuesday. She will watch television until 3 am if she wants to.Would is slightly more complicated as it can be used in a number of ways: -In a past imperfect sense. I would talk to my mother before bedtime when I lived at home. When looking at something in the future from the past Growing up I knew I would name my daughter Maria. -To be politeI would like that dress in blue please. 4. May and might May is used to express something that could or could not happen and that the speaker/third person is currently thinking about. You will also see that may gives the speaker/third person authority over the action. I may go into town if it doesn’t rain. I may let her borrow my dress if she promises not to ruin it.Might is mostly used interchangeably with may: I might go into town if it doesn’t rain. I might let her borrow my dress if she promises not to ruin it.5. Can and could Can i s one of the most commonly used modal verbs. It suggests that the speaker/third person is able to do something: I can speak Spanish We can go to Peter’s party on Friday if we want. It can reach 30 degrees in summer in Argentina.As the past version of can could is used as follows: I could speak Spanish when I lived in Spain. We could go to Peter’s party every Friday when we wanted to. It could reach 30 degrees in summer in Argentina before global warming. Now it can reach 40 degrees. However, could is also used in a conditional sense: I could go to America if I spoke English. We could take Jenna to the party if she stays with us on Friday. Now listen to the song Five Years Time by Noah The Whale and pick out the modal verbs. We will give you a hint, there are three different uses of modal verbs in the song, though there is one used repeatedly throughout.Click here to listen to/watch the song.Got questions? Email us or ask them in comments below. Sign up for our English classes. Inscribéte para nuestros cursos de inglés. If you found this lesson helpful, feel free to share it on Facebook and Twitter. Rosanna Thanks you Paul to introduce Noah and the whales to me. I would be happier if I could find modal verbs in the song just listening it. I just could find Might some times. But they are so beat , very stonned and happy being drunk.Sun, Sun, Sun Rosanna

Everything you need to know about moving to Hawaii to teach

Everything you need to know about moving to Hawaii to teach Once you've landeda teaching job in Hawaii, you'll need to figure out all of the details of moving to tropical paradise. But don't worry, we're here to help! First off, findingan affordable place to live in Hawaii is one of the biggest challenges for people who live in the Aloha state. With 1.42 million people living across this lovely, but small, archipelago, it is not always easy to find space. If you are super enthusiastic about our hiring opportunities with the Hawaii State Department of Education but are concerned about finding a place to live, then keep reading... Where to live when you first arrive in Hawaii It might be tempting to look ahead and try to find a place online before you even arrive in Hawaii. However, while this is a great idea for building up your general knowledge of the rental market, it could be in your best interest to organize temporary housing for your first few weeks there. True, temporary housing can be expensive and it means you’ll have to move all your stuff again when you find a more permanent place. But spending a few weeks in a temporary home will give you time to get to know the different neighborhoods where you live, visit rental properties in person, and make an informed choice about where you want to settle in the long-term. Check out Airbnb.com for properties to rent in Hawaii by the day, week or month. Working out your accommodations budget The average price for a one-bed apartment in Hawaii is $2,300per month, compared to a U.S. national average of $930, but prices can also vary from island to island. Take a look at the table below for an overview of rental prices in the main city or town on Hawaii’s six main islands. You can expect rents to be slightly cheaper in smaller towns and rural areas. City, Island Average rent for 1-bed apartment Honolulu, Oahu $1,380 Kahului, Maui $1,784 Hilo, Hawaii $1,033 Kapaa, Kauai $1,293 Kaunakakai, Molokai $1,010 Lanai City, Lanai $1,010 Before you sign any rental agreements, make sure you also factor in any extras that aren’t included in the rent. Utility bills are, no surprise, higher in Hawaii than the rest of the U.S. Costs vary depending on which island you’re on and what your personal consumption is, but energy and electricity bills could be up to $40 more expensive per month in Hawaii. And, don’t forget to factor in phone and internet charges so you can keep in touch with all your loved ones back home. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. How to find a place to live in Hawaii While you can search online or contact realtors before you arrive in Hawaii, your best chances of finding a place is to wait until you are there and can view places in person. Real-life connections can also be incredibly importantâ€"make sure you ask around at your school when you arrive in Hawaii to see if your colleagues have any handy local tips about flat hunting, or know any rooms going. One thing you can do in advance, from the comfort of your own sofa no less, is starting to think about what your priorities are for a living space. As you might have picked up, Hawaii can be an expensive place and it’s possible that you’ll have to make some compromises on accommodations to fit your budget. Maybe you are willing to give up having a yard if you’re just a couple of minutes' walk from the beach. Or maybe you’d be open to having a roommate if it means you get to share a larger living space. Take a look at properties online to get an idea of what’s out there for your budget. With some good planning and a flexible attitude, you’ll be settled into your new home in Hawaii in no time! What to pack when moving to Hawaii Packing for a move from one state to another is no joke. On one hand, you really don’t need to bring all your belongings with you to Hawaii (winter coats, for example!) but on the other, you don’t want to bring so little that you have to shell out re-buying everything when you arrive. Prioritize personal items and climate-appropriate clothes. And remember, you can always get anything you leave behind shipped out to you. Can I bring my pet to Hawaii? Hawaii has strict laws about importing pets, so if you have a furry (or scaly) friend you’d like to move with you to Hawaii, make sure you take some time to read up on the requirements in advance. As a general rule, you should contact Hawaii’s Department of Agriculture at least four months before you plan to move. Remember that as well as taking a flight, your animal will have to spend up to 30 in quarantine when it arrives in Hawaii. Should I ship my furniture to Hawaii? Most apartments in Hawaii are already furnished so you shouldn’t need to bring your own kitchen equipment or furniture with you. Of course, you might want to pack or buy your own towels and sheets. Should I ship my car to Hawaii? Before you make a decision about bringing your car to Hawaii, take a look at where you plan to live and what the other transport options are. Biking can be a great way to get around or there might be public transport that serves the main routes you’ll be using. Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai all have public bus services with monthly passes ranging from $40-70. Molokai and Lanai have no public transport. The cost of shipping a car to Hawaii from the U.S. west coast is around $1,100 per standard vehicle. If you do plan to drive in Hawaii you’ll also need to factor in current estimates put the average price of gas in Hawaii at $3.62 per gallon, the second highest price for gas in the U.S. Used cars tend to sell for roughly the same as on the mainland. Connect with Hawaiian residents Another pretty practical way to get some advice on making the move to Hawaii is to join online groups filled with Hawaiian residents who have tips to offer on where to live and how to live in Hawaii. Every island in Hawaii has plenty of Facebook groups where residents mingle, and Reddit has a Hawaii subreddit for you to post questions in. And if you want to connect to other Teach Away educators who are on their way to teach in Hawaii, then join our Teach Away Community on Facebook. The best way to move to Hawaii is to prepare, prepare, and prepare. Then you will show up to the beautiful state without (too many) surprises to handle.

Pupils in Northern Ireland start receiving GCSE results

Pupils in Northern Ireland start receiving GCSE results GCSE pupils in Northern Ireland started receiving their results yesterday but will not know their complete set of grades until Thursday. Two thirds of NI GCSEs are set and marked by the local CCEA board, and those results are already making their way into students' hands. Pupils will have to wait until tomorrow, however, to receive the results of the remaining one third of exam papers that are set and marked by English and Welsh exam boards. Schools in NI have successfully lobbied exam boards to bring forward next year's GCSE results by two days so that students will receive all of their results on 24th August 2010. Teachers say the late arrival of GCSE results is an administrative nightmare, especially as some NI schools are re-opening this week and will have to decide very quickly whether to accept or reject pupils who want to study A-levels. School uniform suppliers in Northern Ireland say that some parents have ordered new blazers, skirts and trousers prior to the full publication of GCSE results, hopeful that their children will receive good enough GCSE results tomorrow to progress to A-level study.

Shane English School China

Shane English School China Shane English School China Shane English Schools China (SESC) offers you the opportunity to experience the fascinating and wildly different culture of China first hand with the support and expertise of one of the largest British owned EFL organisations in Asia. Shane English schools have dozens of centres in various provinces of China, with opportunities for enthusiastic, adventurous teachers who love working with kids and are looking for a new challenge abroad. The Schools Established in 2001 Shane currently operates in over 24 cities across China. We are well known as a market leading language school. With thousands of students coming through our doors every year we make every effort to maintain the highest standards in education by providing excellent course materials, technology and an engaging learning environment. Schools are modern, well-equipped and friendly places, often with dozens of staff in administrative and teaching roles. Naturally, they are lively places in which to work. The Teaching Teaching English in China usually involves working with young children, and plenty of them. The majority of our students are young learners aged from 3 to 14 years old and teachers enjoy teaching to a variety of ages throughout the week. Teacher training and support is seen as key at Shane and we provide a one week training program at the start of your contract as well as on-going training and support in the form of workshops, seminars and class observations from your Academic Manager. Typically teachers are based at a main language centre but take themselves off to local kindergarten or elementary schools to teach groups of students with the assistance of the childrens regular class teacher. Later in the day, and at weekends, teaching takes place at the language centre where classes are smaller and some students take one-on-one lessons. Expect a varied, albeit regular, schedule and a variety of classroom settings. Benefits Flight reimbursement Paid holiday Company Insurance Visa Health Ch eck Training Full academic support from Head Office and Schools Full resources and materials Quarterly bonuses Requirements Candidates MUST be CELTA qualified or equivalent Native level of English A graduate (with a full university degree) A UK/Irish/US/Canadian /NZ/Australian/RSA passport holder 2 years life or teaching experience necessary Sociable, positive and hard working Culturally inquisitive Looking for a challenge

4 Language Level Classification Systems for Savvy Learners

4 Language Level Classification Systems for Savvy Learners 4 Language Level Classification Systems for Savvy Learners Classifications may seem kind of stuffy.Nerdy, even.But theyre super important.Theyre used to distinguish between different animal species.Theyre used to organize libraries so you can find your favorite book easily.Heck, theyre even used to declare your relationship status on social media.But classification doesnt need to be some boring means of grouping similar things together. In fact, it can actually be fun, helpful and a real game changer. Especially if what youre classifying is your language skills.There are many classification systems that group together characteristics of certain levels of language learner. Like  proficiency tests, these classification systems aim to give you an approximation of your skill level.While  most of these require a formal exam to get an official score, you can generally guess your level based on category descriptions. Not only is this fun, its instant gratificationâ€"its tremendously satisfying to have a clear idea of where your language skills rank according to a universal standard.So its time to get class(ification)y with your language learning! What Language Level Classifications Can Do for YouUnderstanding language level classifications gives you a way to describe your language proficiency. When speaking to other language learners, it can be hard to describe your skill level. Properly describing your language level is even more essential when applying for  jobs that require a foreign language  or trying to earn  side money from your language skills.Beginner, intermediate and advanced seem overly vague, and everyone will understand them differently. However, if you know levels as described by common standards, youll much more easily be able to convey what level youre presently at.Additionally, understanding established language levels will give you a way to understand your level of proficiency. Without guidelines, it can be difficult to guess what level you might be at. You could easily overestimate or underestimate your skills.However, familiarizing yourself with common classifications will give you a more realistic idea of your skill level, which can help you select materials, like language learning websites  and  language textbooks, that are appropriate for you.Finally, knowing more about level classifications will help give you direction for what you need to work on. By looking at your level and the next level up, you can see what additional skills youll need to level up. This gives you a clear idea of what you should work on next.4 Language Level Classification Systems for Savvy LearnersAmerican Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency GuidelinesThe ACTFL is an organization of language educators dedicated to improving language education. Its proficiency guidelines are designed as a clear way to classify language skills. ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines are divided between four different skills. Under ACTFL guidelines, you may very well have different levels for different ski lls.To assess your skill level, you can look through each set of guidelines in the document linked above. Each level lists clear criteria for speaking, writing, listening  and reading. Youll undoubtedly notice some traits listed under each skill that clearly correspond to your own proficiency level.Heres a brief description of the levels:Novice  LowAt this level you may be able to greet people, introduce yourself or count in your target language. In reading and listening, you may also recognize a handful of words. However, you cant do much else.MidWhen speaking or writing, you offer only brief responses, often only a few words, and must pause frequently to consider your responses.When reading or listening, you can pick out a few phrases.HighYou can ask and answer simple questions based mostly on memorized phrases.When reading or listening, you can understand key words and phrases.Intermediate  LowAt this level, you can communicate in a limited number of straightforward situations. Y ou can share personal information, order food and communicate other basic survival information. Your responses often show hesitation.When speaking, there will be frequent misunderstandings.MidYou can handle simple, straightforward communication. You do best with very predictable conversations and contexts and may struggle with topics that are less familiar.At this level, you can also combine words and phrases to form meaning rather than relying on memorized scripts.HighYou can communicate about routine, common topics. You can occasionally handle advanced tasks.AdvancedLowYou can communicate on common topics like school, work and hobbies.You can discuss all time frames. However, your responses are usually limited to a paragraph.You have several grammatical issues but can usually communicate with native speakers (albeit with some difficulty).MidAt this level, you can communicate with ease and flow.While your vocabulary is usually limited to generic terms, its relatively substantial.Hi ghYou can communicate with ease and can discuss any time frame.While you can often discuss things as well as superior learners, there are some topics you cant discuss.You often still have grammar and vocabulary limitations but are usually skilled at compensating for these issues.SuperiorYou can communicate accurately. A few sporadic errors may still occur, but the overall meaning remains clear.You can speak or write comfortably on a wide variety of topics.DistinguishedAt this level, youre very skilled and errors are minimal.Youre highly articulate and can communicate abstract concepts in speech or writing. Youre also able to communicate comfortably in formal or informal settings.Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR, CEF or CEFRL)The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (which can be abbreviated CEFR, CEF or CEFRL) was developed by the Council of Europe as a method for assessing skill levels in languages across Europe. However, the framework is i ncreasingly used outside of Europe as well.To use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages to your advantage, you can read through its Can Do statements that describe key skills (provided on page 26-27 of the document or page 35-36 of the PDF). If you answer yes, you may be at that level.Keep reading the Can Do statements for the next level up until you answer no in order to determine your level.Heres a brief description of the levels:A Basic userA1 Breakthrough or beginnerYoure comfortable with everyday expressions.A2 Waystage or elementaryYoure comfortable discussing routine information and basic topics like shopping, work, etc.B Independent userB1 Threshold or intermediateYoure able to understand main points in conversations related to common things like work, hobbies, etc. You can also communicate most basic information you would need to in a travel setting.B2 Vantage or upper intermediate  You can understand some more complex, abstract topics. You can also interact comfortably with native speakers.C Proficient userC1 Effective operational proficiency or advancedYou can express yourself without having to pause frequently. You also understand longer, more complex phrases and can use your language skills in professional, academic or social situations.C2 Mastery or proficiencyYou can communicate easily and spontaneously and can summarize information. You can also easily understand nearly anything you encounter.Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)Canadian Language Benchmarks are primarily used to assess the French and English skills of prospective immigrants to Canada. However, the  helpful category breakdowns and self-assessment can help you get a better idea of what level youre at in any language.Canadian Language Benchmarks features 12 numbered levels divided between three stages. Like with the ACTFL Guidelines, under this classification system, you may very well be at different levels for reading, speaking, writing and listening.Unli ke with the other classification systems on this list, the levels arent named or sub-divided into standard levels. The criteria for each skill and level are separated into their own documents at the links below:Level 1  Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5Level 6Level 7Level 8Level 9Level 10Level 11Level 12To assess your level based on these standards, all you have to do is review Can Do Statements.  When you click on the page for a specific level, youll see four icons that correspond to the four skillsâ€"each one will take you to a PDF with Can Do Statements and examples with images. If you find you answer yes to all the statements on the first level, try moving on to the second level. Once you can no longer say yes, youll know your level.(You can also access all the levels in a single PDF.)Depending on your level of proficiency, you may want to try estimating a better starting point. If you feel like youre already at a moderately good level of communication and understanding (or higher) y ou may want to start around Level 5 or 6 and gauge things from there.Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) ScaleILR is a federal organization that focuses on language-related issues. It provides a scale to judge proficiency level. The scale is divided between six basic levels, though additional subdivision is made to indicate particularly advanced skills within each level. The scale has separate classifications for reading, writing, listening and speaking.You can look at the scale to guess your level, but ILR also provides free self-assessment for speaking, reading and listening. You score yourself by answering basic yes or no questions about your skills.Here are the basic categories:0 No ProficiencyAt the lowest level of this classification, you have no proficiency. Higher levels have memorized some words or phrases.1 Elementary ProficiencyYou can read and write simple text. You can also understand and use survival phrases and hold very basic conversations with native speakers.2 Limited Working ProficiencyYou can get the gist of text, though you might not know all the words. You can also write basic material, but you might have to rephrase things to make up for limited vocabulary. Additionally, you can engage in limited social or work-related conversations.3 General Professional ProficiencyYou can understand written material, even on unfamiliar topics. You can also write formally or informally on a wide variety of topics. While you may still have some errors, you can hold conversations and communicate professionally.4 Advanced Professional ProficiencyIn reading and listening, you can understand nuance. In writing and speaking, mistakes are rare.5 Functionally Native ProficiencyAt this level, youre similarly proficient to a well-educated native speaker in all areas.Whether youre looking to describe your language level, boost your skills or simply have a nerdy good time, look no further than these language level classification systems!