How to Calculate Percent Yield Chemistry

How to Calculate Percent Yield ChemistryIn order to calculate how much a specific chemical works, you need to know how to calculate percent yield chemistry. This is an important concept that should be looked at carefully. This can be a very useful concept, and knowing the fundamental concepts of how to calculate how much a chemical works can help you better understand your entire compound and its properties.The first thing you need to know about how to calculate percent yield is the basics of math. You need to have a working knowledge of different formulas, their interpretations, and how they are used. If you have never been exposed to formulas, you will want to take a class before you start looking for the information you need to understand how to calculate percent yield. If you don't have any interest in math, it is possible to just do a basic mathematical exercise before you use the formulas to determine the amount of a certain compound that is needed.When you're dealing with a ch emical, you are dealing with a raw material. This is very different from a compound, which is basically a collection of chemical units that has been put together in order to create another chemical compound. A raw material is a raw chemical that has not been put together in any other way than the raw material itself, so to determine how much of a chemical works, you need to know how to calculate percent yield chemistry.The term yield is used when talking about chemical compounds and refers to the concentration of a chemical as a result of the mixing process. In this way, it's easy to see how to calculate how much a chemical works because this is an important part of how to calculate how much a chemical works.There are various types of compounds, and one of the most common types is the ester chemical. A compound is a single chemical element, and a mixture of two or more elements to form a new compound. The chemical reaction used to create these compounds is called an ester reaction, and it is the basis of how to calculate how much a chemical works.There are many types of esters, and they come in three basic forms: aromatic, heterocyclic, and monoterpene. All of these types of esters come from a basic chemical compound, which has been combined with a different chemical to make a compound. Each of these compounds have different properties, and knowing how to calculate how much chemical works will allow you to see how each of these compounds work.As you can see, knowing how to calculate how much a chemical works is very important. Not only is it important for the safety of the chemicals you work with, but also for the safety of the environment you work in.

Your Professional Field Guide to Be a Rockstar Introvert (Part 1) - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Your Professional Field Guide to Be a Rockstar Introvert (Part 1) - Introvert Whisperer Your Professional Field Guide to Be a Rockstar Introvert (Part 1) Finally, Introverts are getting into the mainstream of the collective consciousness. Books and articles are now springing up on the topic and just now, I saw a retreat for Introverts. It’s a good time to be an Introvert. The biggest issue I have with most things I read on the subject of being an Introvert is the translating all of that into practical, useable advice. If I’m an Introvert, I want to know not only “What does this mean to me?” but also “What do I do with this  information that will help me with [fill in the blank]?” Most of the time, when we take an assessment, theres this big “so what?” factor that comes along with it. With the advent of the Internet,  personality assessments abound. Who doesn’t like to hear more about themselves? But once you know what youre classified as, it then begs the question of  what good that information is to you. Even if you haven’t taken an assessment and have only surmised your personality type, what does that mean in the day-to-day arc of your life or career? The short answer is: not much. It’s like learning about the formation of granite: interesting, but does it do anything at all to change your behavior, make a difference in your career or advance a cause? Again, no. Knowing youre a specific personality type does you no good if you can’t do something useful with the information. (Like this thought? Tweet it!) So in this post, Id like to give you both insight into your personality as an  Introvert and how it works on the job. The Introvert Personality The central concept to understanding our personality is the use of our energy. When I first heard that, it really didn’t mean much to me. I’m sure someone else reading this has the same reaction. (We just didn’t connect the dots.) Energy in the context of your personality means the personal energy it takes to do something, even if all youre doing is setting in a meeting. Think about going to a daylong seminar or even a project you work on all day. It’s the kind of thing that really has no physical expenditure but nevertheless, at the end of the day, youre pooped. Not because you used your energy to move around, but because your brain was working overtime to soak up all of the value you were there to obtain. Rarely does anyone talk about the fact that your brain uses up energy almost faster than a good workout at the gym. It turns out the primary difference between an Extravert and an Introvert is how their energy is created and spent. For an Extravert, their battery is recharged through their environment or “outside” of their head. The things you commonly equate with an Extravert, like speaking more than we do, are  an energizing activities for them, as is being interactive with others. For an Introvert, those very things can suck the life out of us. Our energy is restored inside our head through more internally focused things like working on a solitary project, listening to music or reading. When we are around others or interact with others, it spends our energy. If you begin with this basic understanding of energy creation and expenditure, it starts to make abundant sense when you then start equating energy to some of the behavior that goes with it. Below is a quiz I developed to help you  self-identify your personality type. Its also designed to show the contrast between Extraverts (E) and Introverts (I). I should point out that you have other facets to your personality than just Introvert and Extravert, but we are only focusing on those two right now. Personality Orientation Assessment Instructions:   This is a “forced choice” assessment, meaning at each line, you should select the statement that is truer for you or reflects you more than the other statement. You will notice the other statement may apply to you as well, but you must pick the one that applies to you the most  between the two. Scoring: Once youve made a selection for each line, tally your  X’s in the left column and in  the right column. This should give you a good idea of which type you are. X if yes Extravert X if yes Introvert Attuned to external environment or things surrounding you Drawn to inner world or thoughts, memories, information, ideas and impressions Prefer to communicate by talking Prefer to communicate in writing Work out ideas by talking them through Work out ideas by reflecting on them Learn best through doing or discussing Learn best by reflection, mental “practice” Have broad interests Focus in-depth on your interests Sociable and expressive Private and contained Readily take initiative in work and relationships Take initiative when the situation or issue is very important to you Energized by interacting with people and speaking Energized by yourself Oriented to people and action Oriented to thoughts and feelings Active Reflective Use trial and error with confidence Consider deeply before acting Scan the environment for stimulation Find stimulation inwardly Lively, energetic, seek spotlight Calm, enjoy solitude, seek the background Interactive, want contact, listen and speak Onlooker, prefer space, read and write Want to belong, broad circle, join groups Seek intimacy, one-on-one, find individuals Demonstrative, easier to know, self-revealing Controlled, harder to know, private Sociable, congenial, introduce people Reserved, low-key, are introduced Gregarious, expressive Quiet, contained Initiating, enthusiastic Receiving, intimate Now that youve taken this brief assessment, you should be in “so what?” mode. Never fear, read on The first thing to notice is that more than likely, you had some X’s in both columns. While the Meyers-Briggs folks believe youre either one or the other personality type, I’m in the camp that says you are “mostly” one or the other. That means you aren’t always consistently behaving as an Introvert. You may have moments when youre a bit more “E,” and vice  versa. There is also a vital but little-known aspect to our personalities, and that is versatility. It turns out that as we travel through life situations, we learn we must adapt to the situation in order for it to produce the best results. We aren’t always aware we are adapting; when you adapt enough to various situations, it becomes fairly automatic. As an Introvert, we learn in which situations  we can be more chatty or demonstrative without sucking up all of our battery life, like when were  with our family. As Darwin said, “Change is central to our existence.” Which means that both the “E” and “I” do adapt, and the ones who  adapt the best the most frequently and the soonest will be the most successful in life and work. You can probably think of people whose personality is rigid, and you know these are the people having the greatest difficultly and who are usually seriously unhappy. Take heart if you are one of those rigid people! (Or even slow to learn to adapt.) Adapting is a learned skill. Some people who are particularly self-aware pick up adaptation skills very naturally. For the rest of us, we can learn to adapt. What you may have thought was the domain of some very lucky people is now yours, should you choose to do so. I’m going to really dive deep into adaptations, but first, it’s important to dispel some Introvert myths. Myths and Misconceptions 1. Social Anxiety Is Part of the Introvert  Personality When it comes to our personality type, there are a lot of notions attached to it that aren’t entirely correct. What I’m speaking of is when you hear any of the following traits: Shy Anti-social Dislikes people Reclusive If you take Webster’s definition of an Introvert, those things are certainly characteristics you could include. Webster’s definition and synonyms: Reserved and shy Turned in upon itself: marked by being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in ones own mental life Bashful, coy, demure, modest, diffident, retiring, sheepish When people speak broadly about Introverts as  shy and antisocial, they aren’t entirely correct. There are other things going on with a person besides  their personality. Usually a shy person suffers from social anxiety and may be systemic to being Anti-Social. So, yes, you could attach those elements to the word Introvert, but not to the personality of Introvert. This may be a bit of a fine distinction, but I think it is a distinction worth noting. I point  this out is because your personality is a given, just like your eye color. Social anxiety is developed for a variety of reasons and is something that can be reduced with focus and professional help. You can’t change your personality, but like social anxiety, if you have problems with your behavior that are  driven by your personality, you can make some adaptations or changes to improve your situation. In other words, both the issues that stem from  Social Anxiety and the issues that stem from the Introvert personality have solutions, but they are different. There are many other mental health diagnoses that have these characteristics. I think that like many things, when you start seeing the more extreme examples of behavior, you aren’t talking about a personality as much as you’re talking about a disorder. My point is that some people mistakenly think if youre an Introvert, it’s a problem or something that needs to be fixed. If it’s your personality you need to appreciate that there is nothing wrong with you. If youre suffering from  social anxiety and it’s impacting your life, you may want a professional to help you. It’s interesting, if not slightly unfortunate that no other MBTI personality seems to have the baggage associated with them that  Introverts do. Oh well. 2. Introverts Cant Perform in Some Professional Occupations This  myth really bothers me, especially as a career coach. Granted, there are some occupations Introverts  may be more drawn to, but I’ve seen highly successful Introverts in all occupations. I’ve seen them  as managers, leaders, sales people, actors, teachers, doctors and police.  An array of Introverts are captains of industry, including Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. President Obama, who is at the highest post politically in the US, is also an Introvert. There is simply no merit to the myth that we can’t be successful in all jobs. It’s just not true. To summarize, there is no right or wrong when it comes to personality type, and theres certainly nothing wrong with being an Introvert. Unfortunately, the word Introvert itself does seem to have “problems” associated with it, but I guess that is our burden to bear. Now that you know a little about how being an Introvert affects you in the workplace, stay tuned for next weeks post in which well discuss how you can change or adapt your Introvert tendencies for better career success. Go to top What does being an Introvert mean to  you? Share your thoughts in the comments! Image:  Flickr Do you know what your next career step is?   Many people don’t. 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French Grammar Rules Conjugating Verbs in Le Futur Tense

French Grammar Rules Conjugating Verbs in Le Futur Tense Suzy S. French verbs come in many tenses. Lucky for you, French tutor  Carol Beth L.  is back with a lesson on conjugating verbs in the future tense So you know how to conjugate regular verbs and some irregular verbs in le présent. You are also familiar with the passé composé, and maybe even the imparfait. But when youre speaking French, you dont just need to talk about what you did yesterday and today. You also need to talk about what you will do tomorrow! Among French verb tenses, le futur best fits the description. The formation of le futur is relatively straightforward for all three major categories of regular verbs. The same set of endings can be applied consistently across the board: Je  ____-ai Tu  ____-as Il, elle, on  ____-a Nous  ____-ez Vous  ____-ons Ils, elles  ____-ont For regular -er and -ir verbs, take the entire infinitive form of the verb (the same form youll typically find in a dictionary), and add the appropriate ending. Le futur of manger (to eat) Je mangerai Tu mangeras Il/elle/on mangera Nous mangerons Vous mangerez Ils/elles mangeront Le futur of finir (to finish) Je finirai Tu finiras Il/elle/on finira Nous finirons Vous finirez Ils/elles finiront Once the appropriate ending is added, place the correct form of the verb in context. Je finirai mes devoirs ce soir. I will finish my homework tonight. À partir de demain, je mangerai plus de fruits et de legumes frais. Starting tomorrow, I will eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. For regular -re verbs, remove the final -e and add the same endings above listed above. Le futur of rendre (to return) Je rendrai Tu rendras Il/elle/on rendra Nous rendrons Vous rendrez Ils/elles rendront One advantage of using the future tense with -re verbs is that many of the irregular -re verbs act regular in the future tense. This includes mettre (to put or place), croire (to believe), boire (to drink), and connaître (to know or be familiar with). Once you have determined the verbal form to use in the future, like the previous forms, insert it into your sentence: Tu rendras ton livre a la bibliothèque demain? You will return your book to the library tomorrow? Many irregular verbs have irregular roots in le futur. A few of the most common include: aller ? ir- être ? ser- avoir ? aur- faire ? fer- savoir ? saur- venir ? viendr- revenir ? reviendr- tenir ? tiendr- voir ? verr- revoir ? reverr- devoir ? devr- In context, you might say (or hear someone else say): Cet été, nous serons des étudiants parfaits! This summer, we will be perfect students! Vous aurez froid sans manteau. You will be cold without a jacket. Ils reviendront bientôt. They will come back soon. As a side note, in English, we can also express future events by using the verb “to go.” For example, you might hear someone say, “Im going to do my homework later tonight.” This format works as an alternate future form in French, as well. Simply conjugate the verb aller in the present tense, and then add linfinitif of the verb you need to put into the future. Je vais voir un film ce weekend. Im going to see a movie this weekend. On va étudier ensemble demain. We are going to study together this weekend. This is a relatively simple format to incorporate when speaking, because it is so similar to English â€" for many people, even easier than adding the futur endings. However,  le futur is relatively simple, too; and with the complexities of some French verbs, it is a very useful addition to your linguistic toolbox! Carol Beth L. teaches  French lessons in San Francisco, CA. She has her Masters in French language education from the Sorbonne University in Paris and has been teaching since 2009.  Learn more about Carol Beth 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  Elliot Gilfix

Learn to Speak Italian with Ease

Learn to Speak Italian with Ease Italian Lessons: How Can You Learn Italian Easily? ChaptersHow Can You Learn Italian Easily and quickly? A Choice for the Future!Easy Italian: Where Can You Learn Italian in the UK?Speaking Italian When You Already Speak EnglishLearning Italian as a Second Language at SchoolIs Italian an Easy Language to Learn? Films Can Help!Easy Italian: Learning the Language with TVLearn Italian with CartoonsReading in Italian. It Can Be Easier than You Think!Learn Italian with Italian Music!How Can You Learn Italian On-line?The UK and Italy have more in common than you might think. For one, you can find plenty of Roman ruins in both countries. There are also few friendly sporting rivalries between the two countries when it comes to football and rugby.There are around an estimated 200,000 people who speak Italian as their mother tongue in the UK and around 30,000 British nationals live in Italy. Somewhere between 4 and 5 million Brits visit Italy every year and around 1 million Italians come to the UK.There are also plenty of words in both Italian and English that share a common history which can help make learning Italian that bit simpler.When you learn a language, it’s rarely easy in the beginning. However, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you quickly improve your level in Italian.If you’re interested, we have a few of them in this article.Most students tend to ask the same set of questions:How can you learn an Italian accent?How can you learn Italian quickly and easily?How can you learn Italian quickly and easily?How can you learn basic Italian?How can you learn Italian quickly and remember it in years to come?How can you translate Italian?How can you buy from Italian websites?How can you learn to speak Italian for free?Which are the best Italian courses? DanielaItalian Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuciaItalian Teacher 5.00 (4) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarilùItalian Teacher 5.00 (8) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarcoItalian Teache r £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AntonellaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GiusyItalian Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EnricoItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FedericaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsHow Can You Learn Italian Easily and quickly? A Choice for the Future!Guidance counsellors, head teachers, and teachers will all tell you how valuable learning a language like Chinese, Russian, or Spanish will be in the future and they’re not wrong. Language learning is really important! However, there are also so many people starting to take up these languages that when they master them, there’ll be tonnes of people who speak them.Make a list of your goals for learning Italian. (Source: pixabay.com)Why not look a little closer to home than Russia and China and focus on Italian?  While it’s not the foreign language every one’s talking about, it could be a lucrative choice for the future!  Sceptical?We understand. Italy was hit hard by the recession, after all.  Its unemployment rate still remains one of the highest in Europe. However, it’s also the Eurozone’s 3rd-largest national economy.While everyone talks about Germany and France, you can’t overlook Italy. There are a lot of fields in which Italy excels including:BankingFashionLuxury goodsTourismAgricultureCateringDesignAs we said earlier, millions of Brits visit Italy every year. With nearly 5 million British nationals going a year, Italy remains a popular destination. Most Italians visit London in the UK.With this massive cultural exchange taking place on a daily basis, you can start to see why learning the Italian language could be a huge advantage.Businesses are looking for employees who can speak foreign languages beyond a few words and phrases and Italian is one of the lesser-known languages in demand.Easy Italian: Where Can You Lea rn Italian in the UK?Where can you easily learn Italian in the UK?  This is an important question to consider if you want to start talking Italian today.You probably won’t be surprised that most “Britalians” can be found in the capital. However, other cities with large Italian populations include Manchester, Bedford, and Glasgow. These are probably the best places to find a native tutor. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any Italians anywhere else in the country.There are also decent numbers of Italians in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Southampton, and Newcastle.Of course, Italy is the best place to learn Italian. (Source: pixabay.com)That doesn’t mean if you live in a village with no Italians that you can’t learn Italian. In fact, there are plenty of Italian tutors and Italian night classes available up and down the country. Don't forget that in this day and age, you can also learn Italian online. There are plenty of online resources for anyone interested in lea rning a new language.If you’re living in a small village, you could always consider taking to the Internet and finding a webcam tutor who can teach you Italian over Skype.While Italian tutorials and courses aren’t as commonplace as languages like Spanish and Chinese, that doesn’t mean they’re impossible to find. You just need to know where to look for them.If you live in a university town, you can contact language departments at the university who will either offer their own courses or maybe put you in contact with a qualified tutor.This type of teaching is usually more academic than a coffee and a chat and will also probably cost you more, too.Private tutorials through platforms like Superprof are the first places you should check if you’re happy to pay for your tutorials. You can find both qualified and native tutors near you or on-line.As you can see, there’s a solution for everyone, no matter where you are in the UK.Speaking Italian When You Already Speak EnglishIt†™s human nature to want to learn something as quickly as possible with the least amount of effort. However, don’t run before you can walk.Italian can be tricky, despite how much of its vocabulary shares common ancestors with English vocabulary. Conjugations can be a pain, for example. Get ready for verb tables!With that said, it is possible to make learning Italian for beginners easier.  As we said before, the vocabulary shares similar roots.If you listen to certain Italian words, you can probably guess what they mean.  This means that nobody really starts learning Italian from scratch.You’ve already a rudimentary understanding of the roots of a large number of Italian words.Italian food has given English a lot of words. (Source: pixabay.com)The pronunciation can be a bit tricky at first. The letter “c” sometimes being pronounced like “ch” and the letter “g” being pronounced like “j”, for example. However, most of the other letters won’t hold too many surprises .There are also tonnes of Italian words in English that are commonly used.paparazzia cappellaciaograffitighettoal dentebravofiascoYou see? There are a number of Italian words you already knew! Then you just need to learn a few basic phrases: “Buongiorno” (Hello), “Buona sera” (Good evening), “Grazie Mille” (Thank you very much), “Prego” (You’re welcome), “Per favore” (Please), “Tutto va bene” (Everything’s fine), “Basta!” (Enough!), “Arrivederci” (Goodbye), etc.Once you’ve got these down, you’re ready to start really learning Italian!Learning Italian as a Second Language at SchoolWith foreign languages no longer compulsory at GCSE, there has been a drop in students taking them. However, this could be to your benefit as you’ll be more highly sought after if you take Italian lessons at school.There are even fewer students taking languages at A Level and as a degree. Nowadays, a large number of students taking a language A Level are those who a lready speak the language as their mother tongue.Spanish is the only language in the UK that has seen more students taking it as a subject. Fewer students are studying French and German as well.  For one, if you choose to take Italian, you’ll definitely be in a small class.  This means your teacher can focus more on you and you can get the most out of every class.Furthermore, the British Council rates Italian more important for Britain’s future than Russian. DanielaItalian Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuciaItalian Teacher 5.00 (4) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarilùItalian Teacher 5.00 (8) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarcoItalian Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AntonellaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GiusyItalian Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EnricoItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FedericaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsIs Italian an Easy Language to Learn? Films Can Help!La Dolce VitaFederico Fellini’s masterpiece is considered one of Italian cinema’s most important works. It follows Marcello Rubini’s quest for happiness in Rome and is great for students learning Italian.There are plenty of recognisable Italian landmarks in film. (Source: pixabay.com)In fact, the film covers his long journey through the Italian capital, showing off the city’s beautiful architecture in the process.This film was so successful for Italian cinema that Rome earned the nickname “Hollywood on the Tiber”.Why not learn Italian and discover Italian cinematic culture, too?GomorrahThe 2008 film directed by Matteo Garrone covers the story of 6 people involved in organised crime. It won the Canne Film Festival’s Grand Prix du Jury and was made into a TV series in 2014.Gomorrah is one of the most important Italian films and recei ved favourable reviews as well as doing well at the box office. Italian students can also learn more about the aesthetics of Italian cinema as well as some of the expressions used in modern Italian.It’s worth a watch before you go to Italy!Easy Italian: Learning the Language with TVCorleoneCorleone is a biographical series that covers the life of Salvatore Riina, better known as Toto Riina, who was a member of the Sicilian Mafia.Viewers can relive the adventures of Toto Riina including his arrest by the Italian police while also taking in the beautiful sights of Sicily.Italy is a beautiful backdrop for visual media. (Source: pixabay.com)Corleone is especially important for anyone going to Sicily since the show takes place in Sicilian, the language spoken in and around Sicily.Having a knowledge of the minority languages in Italy would look great on your CV, wouldn’t it?I CesaroniI Cesaroni is an Italian series that came out in 2006 starring Claudio Amendola and Elena Sofia Ricci. The series was inspired by the Spanish show Los Serrano. You can follow the woes of Giulio and Lucia, two lovers who end up living together and bringing their children with them.The series was hugely successful in Italy. It takes place in the Garbatella area of Rome. Learners of Italian can learn more about everyday Italian life as well as Italian used at home.Learn Italian with CartoonsPinocchioEveryone knows the story of Pinocchio, the puppet who wanted to be a real boy, thanks to the famous Disney adaptation.However, Enzo Alo, the director of the Italian version, didn't like the Hollywood version so he later retold Carlo Collodi's classic story.Pinocchio is one of the most famous pieces of Italian literature. (Source: pixabay.com)This version of Pinocchio takes place in Tuscany. The colours used in the film are incredibly vivid and reminiscent of the Italian Comedia dell’Arte style.It’s the perfect film for children learning Italian.Geronimo StiltonThe 2009 series was based o n the children’s stories written by Elisabetta Dami. The hero, Geronimo Stilton, is a talking mouse and the editor of The Rodent’s Gazette. While Geronimo is a journalist first and foremost, his real passion is writing stories and Italian cuisine.While the series was never aired on British TV, the DVDs are available. Of course, it’s better to watch this show in Italian rather than watch the English dubs.The cartoon is highly recommended for young children learning Italian.Reading in Italian. It Can Be Easier than You Think!The Name of the RoseYou have to read Umberto Eco’s 1980 novel.The book, which was later made into a film by Jean-Jacques Annaud, is a historical murder mystery set in an Italian monastery. The story takes place in the 14th century making the book rather unique in terms of European literature.Reading this novel is particularly useful as you can learn about Italian history and theology in addition to learning more about the language. However, you’ll need a decent level of Italian to read the book in its entirety.  The Name of the Rose is great for those wanting to perfect their Italian while learning more about the culture.Neapolitan NovelsSince coming out in 2012, the Neapolitan Novels series has been hugely successful. The stories take place at the end of the 1940s and follows the growing friendship of Elena and Lila as they try to create lives for themselves following the Second World War.The series is even more interesting considering the author has kept their identity a secret. This series is useful for those learning Italian since it also shows us the city of Naples during the post-war boom in the second half of the 21st century.Learn Italian with Italian Music!Who doesn’t love music?Thanks to the country’s Gregorian heritage and the folklore of the Mediterranean coast, Italian music has always reached beyond its borders.Listening to traditional Italian music can help you learn more about Italian culture. You can also disco ver instruments you never knew existed like the chitarra battente, organetto, and pandero.Classical Italian music is also very popular with the piano being the instrument of choice for many composers.The piano was invented in Italy. (Source: pixabay.com)However, you won’t learn much Italian from Vivaldi or Corelli!If you want to learn Italian quickly, you should focus on songs whose lyrics will help you improve your comprehension and pronunciation. You should actively listen to songs rather than just putting them on in the background. The goal isn’t to learn about the music itself but rather listen closely to the Italian nouns, adjectives, verbs, and structures used in the lyrics.Here are a few songs that you should listen to if you’d like to improve your Italian:Vivo per leiVia con meTi amoLa gattaLa donna ricciaParlami d’amore MariùBesame muchoTintarella di lunaNon partirPer teNo jazzThe French artist Hélène Ségara also brought out the album Amaretti in 2016 of covers of Italian songs.You should also read the lyrics and their translations if you’d like to learn more Italian. You can start to learn new vocabulary on your own. By regularly listening to Italian music, it’ll be easier to speak Italian, work in Italy, or study in Italy.So why not learn Italian by listening to some of the country’s biggest artists?How Can You Learn Italian On-line?There’s more to learning a language than the traditional methods you often think of: private tutorials or lessons in school. There are other methods that are also very effective.How Can You Learn Italian On-line? That’s a very good question to be asking in the digital age. There are a lot of specialised websites and apps dedicated to learning Italian. Speaking Italian thanks to the Internet has never been so simple...You can even benefit from these on-line resources if you’re studying Italian at school or with a private tutor.You can learn Italian with just a few clicks!You can't explore Italy on the internet, though. (Source: pixabay.com)There are plenty of great sites to discover and, most importantly, a number of them are completely free!There’s no need to put aside some extra cash for some of these on-line Italian lessons.Here are a few specialised sites for learning Italian that we think are useful, effective, and fun:BBC ItalianLoecsenOne World ItalianoThese websites offer courses for a range of different levels! If you’re just starting out, you can still use these sites.With all these fun exercises, sound clips for practising pronunciation, and basic grammar activities, you’ll have the basics down.Italian lessons online are a very affordable solution for those wanting to learn Italian on a budget.Apps for Learning Italian on Your SmartphoneIf you’re set on learning Italian, it would be foolish not to make use of your smartphone.Whether you’re using iOS or Android, there are plenty of free apps for both platforms! There are also plenty of apps that have been made to help make learning Italian more fun.Whether speaking, writing, listening, or reading, there are games, quizzes, and Italian lesson apps available like:BabbelNemoLearn Italian Vocabulary - 6,000 WordsImmerse Yourself in ItalianThe best way to learn Italian is immersion. After you’ve taken Italian tutorials, discovered the language and mastered the basics, why not immerse yourself in the language? You could even head off to Rome!There are so many amazing things in Italy! It’s home to so many wonders. Did you know that according to UNESCO, Italy is home to 60% of Europe’s cultural heritage sites and 40% of the world’s.That’s a lot! And it’s only a few hours on the plane!You still have time to head to Italy without getting a visa. There’s currently no limit to how long you can stay. Soon you’ll see that immersion is the quickest way to learn a language.By immersing yourself every day in the language, you’ll notice how quickly your Italian’s improving. Whether at work, out with friends, or chatting to your flatmates, you’ll see there are plenty of opportunities to practise the language any day of the week.In short, you can learn Italian quickly and easily. Why not hire a private tutor to help you cover the basics:Italian teacher LondonItalian teacher GlasgowItalian teacher Leeds

Reflections of an Anatomy Instructor

Reflections of an Anatomy Instructor The following piece was written by Ben Gubar. Ben is a New Jersey tutor for Varsity Tutors as well as a professor for Richard Stockton College. Mark Twain once said: The more you explain it, the more I dont understand it. In my opinion, this is the bane of every instructors existence. When I first started teaching at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, I would hear variations of this quote from my students. My biggest job was not to impart the knowledge to the students, which is what every professor must do, but rather to impart it in such a way that students wouldnt become confused. One could say that is a big order for someone who teaches Anatomy and Physiology. As I pored over various anatomy books, I remembered what the course was like for me: thousands of unrelated facts, illustrations, and strange names. The best analogy I can use is to liken it to climbing Mount Everest barefoot and blindfolded. I thought of how I could bring facts, illustrations and names together into something that any student, of any level could understand. You see, I had freshmen that had never taken a college course, to seniors who were ready to graduate but needed an Anatomy course to enter graduate programs in allied health fields. After reviewing the material for several weeks, I decided upon a paradigm shift. In speaking with students and educators, the two most important traits of successful educators are the ability to relate material to students experiences, and to keep things light. To some, these tasks may seem easy, but at the time, they were Herculean to me. How many students today are exposed to some form of forensic exercise in the media? All of those television shows with alphabet names: C.S.I. and S.V.U. Not to mention all of the forensic shows on TruTV, ID, Discovery, Biography and so many other channels. As a forensic examiner, I began to use these tools to teach Anatomy. Many of our class discussions revolve around both clinical situations as well as the use of forensic medicine to illustrate both the anatomy and physiology of the human body. These are things that my students can relate to personally, or have seen in the media. Finally, the last piece of the learning puzzle was to prevent the formation of an adversarial relationship between the instructor and the students. Too many instructors see their interactions as us versus them. There is an easy way to break down this barrier. I term this partners in learning. My students understand that, as well as an instructor, Im their partner in making their learning easier and more valuable. This can be done by the use of various methods. Firstly, by making myself available to my students. When one perceives their instructor as approachable and available, then they are more willing to ask for help. I set aside specific hours during the week for tutoring face-to-face, via college chat sessions, or Skype. I also make time on a daily basis to check my college email account to field questions that need immediate attention. Students learn by employing various methods. They can be visual learners, auditory learners, kinesthetic learners, or any combination of the three. A cursory search of the web reveals the materials necessary to adjust teaching techniques to any type of learner. By the use of available video presentations (instructional and entertainment related), or other materials such as mind mapping, mnemonics, and charts, an understanding of seemingly unrelated facts can be combined into a coherent group. Suddenly, Anatomy and Physiology is not such a mystery, and former concepts can be used to learn new ideas. Since employing this paradigm shift, my former students have reported higher levels of retention and even stated that they now enjoy learning. For my students past and present, who are pursuing an allied health career path, learning must be a life-long pursuit. New information necessary for successfully treating patients increases exponentially, almost on a daily basis. To me, it starts with a good basis in Anatomy and Physiology. Check out Bens tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Five Tips for Teaching Your Child Perseverance

Five Tips for Teaching Your Child Perseverance Parents work hard to raise children who are responsible and conscientious students, but what other qualities are important? Co-Founder and CEO, Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center says that perseverance is one of the most essential traits of high-achieving students. All parents want their children to put sincere effort into school and other endeavors, but what they sometimes forget to keep in mind is that there is so much to be learned from encountering difficult times and working through them, she says. The strongest students out there have this in common: they know that success takes hard work. How can you teach your child to persevere, even when things are challenging? Huntington offers five tips: Teach your child that learning never stops. Learning is an active, lifelong journey. Remind your child that he or she always has something new to learn and that consistent practiceof homework or any skillleads to improvement. Embrace the failures. Its absolutely critical that you allow your child to attempt homework and projects independently and let him or her work through struggles and manage frustrations without helicoptering. Stepping in to fix your childs problems robs your child the opportunity to learn from mistakes. Instead, talk with your child about trying new strategies when one failed approach doesnt work. Celebrate the effort. Yes, high grades are great, but your job as a parent is to teach your child that persistence leads to accomplishments. Make it clear to your child that what you value most is diligence in school and a good attitude, regardless of any outcome. Encourage your child to try something new. There are so many great lessons your child can learn from regularly taking on new challenges, despite the unknown outcomes. Whether your child decides to try a new activity or tackle a project on a challenging subject, let him or her know that some of the best things in life come from learning new skills and pushing oneself outside the comfort zone. Talk about the importance of sticking with it. Your child should set goals and define the steps to reach those goalswhile keeping in mind that he or she will encounter road blocks sometimes. When it comes to school, that means giving homework and studying his or her very best and recognizing that part of learning requires grit when things arent easy. Last and certainly not least, Huntington reminds parents that their attitude about school perseverance has a tremendous influence on their children. Share stories of times that you tried, faced rejection or failure, and learned in the process, she says. Parents should let their children know that their success in life will be directly tied to their belief that good things come to those who apply themselves and fight through adversity. Huntington at 1 800 CAN LEARN to learn about how we help develop children into determined lifelong learners. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader.Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. 2018 Huntington Mark, LLC. Huntington Learning Center, the three-leaf logo, and 1 800 CAN LEARN are registered trademarks of Huntington Mark, LLC. Each franchised Huntington Learning Center is operated under a franchise agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.

Listening How Books Make A Difference

Listening How Books Make A Difference Here is a listening exercise about immigration, reading, and hope. It seems appropriate with the current immigration situation in Europe. At LOI English we have lessons that discuss your interests and things that are important in our society, our world at the present moment. LOI English loves to have lessons that are meaningful for the student and meaningful for our current times. This is a story about immigration and hope in the United States. It is also a story about reading and the power of books. Do you have a book that changed your life? If yes, please tell us about it in comments. We may share your story and if we like it the best well give you a few free classes with LOI English.What did she learn how to do before she road a bicycle?Why wasnt she allowed to have books?Whats ___ ____?What does the above statement mean?What was she nervous about?The ____ you know about something, the ____ you will fear it.She ate the books? T/FHow old was she when she knew about the world outsid e of the camps?Tell us about your favorite book. How did it change your life? We will share it if we like your story best and you will get a free English class from LOI English.Heres our lesson about the current crisis in Europe.