Getting More Information on ACC Tutoring Programs

Getting More Information on ACC Tutoring ProgramsArapahoe Community College offers many affordable tuition options for those students who would like to complete their course work at the school. One of the most affordable tuition option offered by ACC is for study abroad programs. These programs allow students to attend a University of the United States or any other university of their choice while they are studying in Colorado.Students can also earn credit towards their degree at their local college or university. Credit earned from a college or university in the state of Colorado is considered as an acceptable transferable credit. Students will have the chance to earn credits for fulfilling the American Cultural Activities requirement of their desired college. If a student plans to attend a college that has a strong liberal arts education, the ACC might be the ideal place for them.A study abroad program at ACC offers students the opportunity to gain real world experience. Students l earn about other cultures, learn new language and gain perspective about their country, people and their society. They get to meet other students from other countries, too.Study abroad is one of the most affordable tuition options available at ACC. There are many reasons why study abroad is an ideal choice for students. The first is that it is not only inexpensive but also very flexible in terms of placement.A graduate student can choose to attend classes at the local college or at a University in the state of Colorado. For those who want to pursue a career in medicine, ACC's international medical program will be ideal for them. Students can learn more about this wonderful opportunity through the Arapahoe Community College Tutoring Center's online programs.Students who want to earn credit towards their degree at their local institution, there are a number of programs that are available atACC. It is best for students to contact the ACC Center for Advising and Student Services for mor e information on all the programs available at ACC.A comprehensive list of programs available at ACC can be obtained from the Arapahoe Community College Tutoring Center's website. Students can use these online resources to get more information about available programs that ACC offers.

The ACT, the SAT, or Both

The ACT, the SAT, or Both ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog If you just started your junior or senior year of high school, then you have a lot of big decisions coming up in your life! In addition to all your tough classes and rewarding extra curricular activities, you have to juggle the college admissions process. After your high school transcript and personal essays, test scores are the final big piece of the college admissions puzzle. So how can you get the score that will get you into your dream school?The big decision to make is whether you are going to submit ACT scores, SAT scores, or both. First, check out the requirements of the colleges you will be applying to. Many schools only require that you submit either an ACT or an SAT score, but some are still strict about which one they prefer.If the choice is yours, then you can consider which test is more suited to your style of thinking and test-taking. Putting some time into deciding which test to take will pay off when you get your highest possible score; there are some big differences between the tests. Subject Areas (not including writing): the SAT only has two key subject areas- quantitative and verbal- whereas the ACT is divided into four sections- reading, English, science and math. The ACT reading and English sections combined basically equal the SAT verbal section, but the SAT is more focused on vocabulary. There is nothing like the ACT science section on the SAT; ACT science doesn't demand any prior scientific knowledge, rather it tests students on their ability to read graphs, charts and tables. So, what that boils down to is that there are more math and vocabulary questions on the SAT, whereas the ACT is more about reading comprehension in a variety of contexts. If you are better at memorizing things likemathematical formulas and the definitions of words, take the SAT. If you are more analytic, take the ACT. Section Break-Down:since the ACT is divided among four subjects, it is broken down into four long sections, each of which is dedicated to one subject. Since the SAT only has two core subjects, it is broken up into many smaller sections. The sections tend to alternate between quantitative and verbal over the course of the test. So, maybe you want to choose your test based on your attention span. If you focus well for long periods of time, then the ACT will be better for you. But if you like to work on different things and switch around to keep your mind fresh, then the SAT is good for you.Those are the biggest differences, but if you're still not sure there's an easy solution. Take a practice test for each and see which feels more comfortable. You may choose the one that you initially score higher on, or you may feel that one is more suited to your style and will be better after your studying is done.And, if you are able to do equally well on both, demonstrating that to schools will definitely work in your favor!

4 Fall Pumpkin Recipes to Celebrate October

4 Fall Pumpkin Recipes to Celebrate October pixabay.com Walking into a Trader Joe’s and seeing all of the shelves lined with pumpkin paraphernalia makes me feel as though I just landed on the set of Halloweentown and am tasked with the mission of lighting the giant pumpkin candle. And while it may be easy to pick up a box of pumpkin waffle mix or some pumpkin cheesecake, many folks don’t exactly know what to do with those cans of pumpkin puree or with an actual pumpkin itself. Yes, the idea of pumpkin puree may be quite vague, but once you figure out how to work with it in the kitchen, the possibility of seasonal dishes are endless! From savory to sweet, you can create a plethora of culinary masterpieces with this delicious vegetable mush. You just have to get creative! But if you’re too lazy to experiment all on your own, check out this list of some very delicious October-worthy pumpkin dishes that will have you feeling anything but basic. 1. Flourless Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies Okay, so I obviously have to start with something sweet. These cookies are SO simple to make and not to mention healthy and delicious. They also pair perfectly with a warm pumpkin spiced latte. This recipe makes about 10 cookies. Ingredients: -4 Tbsp peanut butter (Be sure to use a solid peanut butter and not the oily stuff.) -1 small mashed banana (the less ripe the better for these already chewy cookies.) -2 Tbsp pumpkin puree (You can store the rest of the can in a container and pop it in the fridge.) - ¼ dark chocolate chips or chunks -Pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (which is basically cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg) -Pinch of salt -A dash of vanilla extract -A dash of stevia (or any natural non-sugar sweetener, or you can skip this step) Instructions: •Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking pan with coconut oil or cooking oil of your choice •Mix up all of the ingredients well •Scoop by rounded tablespoon onto cookie sheet and press down with a fork •Cook for 14 minutes and let cool •Enjoy! 2. One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Who says pumpkin is only reserved for dessert? This is not only the most amazing excuse to combine pumpkin and cheese but also a super simple and delicious one pot pasta meal. You don’t have to deal with a bunch of dirty dishes and your meal comes together in 20 minutes or less. Image via domesticsuperhero.com This One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta is the perfect blend of pumpkin, creaminess and cheesiness. There is also a kick of spiciness that makes the dish really pop. Definitely don’t forget the salt here because it also helps to tie in all of the flavors. Find the recipe below via domesticsuperhero.com. Ingredients: -12 ounces pasta noodles, such as elbows, farfalle, or penne -1 small onion, diced -3 garlic cloves, minced -1 cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling) -4 cups vegetable broth -1/4 tsp red pepper flakes -1/4 tsp salt -1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper -1/8 tsp nutmeg -2 Tbsp butter -4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature and cut into cubes Instructions: •In a stockpot or deep skillet, add noodles, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, pumpkin puree, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir to blend together, and put on the stove over medium/high heat. •Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. •Uncover, stir, cover, simmer for 2-4 more minutes, or until pasta is al dente. •Add butter and cream cheese cubes, stir continuously until the cheese is melted and incorporated. •Serve and top with parsley if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste. 3. Easy Pumpkin Caramel Pull Apart Bread This is definitely a quick and easy cheat meal-worthy pumpkin treat! This pull-apart pumpkin bread can be easily made with pre-made dough, pumpkin puree, pecans and caramel. It’s a warm, comforting bread that is perfect for a chilly fall morning breakfast. Try out the recipe from willcookforsmiles.com. Ingredients: -1 lb pizza dough -2/3 cup pumpkin puree - ½ cup crushed pecans - ½ cup brown sugar -1 tsp cinnamon - ½ tsp allspice - ¼ tsp nutmeg -1 Tbsp melted butter - ¼ cup caramel + more for drizzle on top -Flour for surface Instructions: •Preheat oven to 350 and grease an 84 bread loaf pan. •Roll out pizza dough into a rectangle thats about 168 inches in size. •In a small mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, spices and pecans. Mix until all incorporated. •Brush dough with melted butter and drizzle ¼ cup of caramel all over the dough. •Spread pumpkin mixture evenly all over the dough. •Cut the dough easily using a pizza cutter, lengthwise, into three long strips. Then cut in width-wise, creating squares. Stack squares and place them side-by-side into the prepared loaf pan. •Drizzle some more caramel over the top and place in the oven. •Bake for 35-38 minutes. 4. Healthy Pumpkin Chili Image via theglowingfridge.com This is another savory pumpkin dish that is perfect for a breezy fall evening. This recipe for healthy pumpkin chili can be whipped up pretty easily and is simple while providing a lot of flavor. This batch can feed up to four people or can be saved for a week of easy meal prep. Take a look at the recipe from theglowingfridge.com. Ingredients: -1/2 cup vegetable broth (or 1 Tbsp olive oil; for sautéing) -1 large onion, chopped -2 cloves garlic, minced -2 bell peppers, chopped (any color) -1 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes -1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed -1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed -1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling!!) -2 cups vegetable broth -2 Tbsp chili powder -2 tsp cumin -2 tsp paprika -1 tsp salt -1/2 tsp cinnamon -Dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional) -Juice from 1 lime -Toppings: cilantro, avocado, jalapeños, sriracha, crushed tortilla chips Instructions: •In a big pot, heat up the vegetable broth. •Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes. •Add in the bell peppers, cook another 5 minutes. •Add in the canned tomatoes, beans, pumpkin, vegetable broth and spices (excluding the lime until the end). Stir until well combined. •Bring to a slight boil, turn down heat and cover to let simmer about 15-20 minutes. •Turn off heat and stir in the fresh lime juice. •Serve immediately with your favorite spices.

How to Stop Eating Your Feelings

How to Stop Eating Your Feelings pexels.com Almost every student has used food to deal with feelings. Eating your feelings is a common practice for young people to deal with stress, emotions, or any kind of distress. Many studies have been done on the relationship between eating and stress and it’s been found that as stress goes up, so too does eating. While binge eating every once in a while is normal and mostly innocent, if it becomes a pattern it can start to negatively impact your well being. It can begin to make you feel shame, guilt, and out of control with your own body. It can also negatively impact your health since the foods that people often binge are high in sugar and/or fat. Chronic binge eating is a serious problem that affects many, many people. It is categorized as an eating disorder and should be treated as such. If you feel like binge eating or using food to deal with your stress or emotions, there are things that you can do to try and start taking steps to regaining a healthy relationship with food. 1. Identify risk situations One of the most helpful things you can do to try and stop binge eating habits is to identify which emotions or situations trigger a binge. Once you are able to identify situations that cause you to overeat, you can either find ways to remove yourself from the situation or come up with a specific plan for how to deal with those specific situations. 2. Food tracking Food tracking can be a bit controversial when it comes to overcoming eating disorders. It’s something that works great for some people but can exacerbate unhealthy eating patterns in others. It’s worth trying out for yourself because it can be very helpful. There are a lot of apps that are available for smartphones that act as food diaries. They help you track what you eat and how many calories and macros the food you are eating has. This can be a great way to structure your eating and keep to a plan that prevents binge eating. On the flip side, counting calories can be extremely harmful and lead to restricting habits which, often, then lead to bingeing. 3. Take time out to eat Plan out where and when you are going to eat. Refrain from eating on the go as this can cause overeating throughout the day. Take the time to sit down at a table and have a meal. By doing this, it’s easier to eat well-portioned meals instead of having too many portions over the course of the entire day. Be mindful about what and how you are eating. Pay attention to the smell, taste, and texture of the food and slow down when you are eating. By eating slower, you feel fuller faster. 4. Don’t diet It might sound counterintuitive, but dieting can greatly exacerbate binge eating habits.  By restricting yourself, you are more likely to go overboard when you do allow yourself a “cheat meal.” By dieting, you are more likely to take a mile when you give yourself an inch. Instead, change your lifestyle by including lots of healthy foods and don’t refrain from indulging in a treat because it’s not your “cheat day.” By treating yourself to a cookie or a slice of cake more often, you lessen the risk of eating an exorbitant amount of calories when you do finally let yourself “cheat.” 5. Exercise Working out has many benefits beyond just burning calories. Working out is also a natural appetite suppressant. Biologically, working out suppresses your appetite so that you don’t overeat. Mentally, working out can also be an appetite suppressant because you are less likely to go overboard on the sweets because you don’t want to cancel out your workout routine. Working out is also a great way to relieve stress and deal with emotions in a physical way. Instead of dealing with stress through food, going on a run can achieve an even better result than eating 15 cookies. 6. Understand nutrition labels Take the time to learn how to read nutrition labels. Nutrition labels reveal so much about food that you might not suspect by just eating it. Many packaged foods contain more than one serving size, so understanding how to read nutrition labels can help you navigate how much of a snack to eat and which snacks to buy. There are also lots of hidden sugars and fats in a lot of food, which are naturally addictive to our brains. By reading nutrition labels, you can parse out which foods are high in sugar and fat and are more likely to trigger a binge, and which ones aren’t. Binge eating is a serious problem for a lot of people. But there are ways to regain your control over your diet. If you don’t feel like you are able to take back control over your diet, reach out to a professional to help guide you through recovery.

Should You Take the Job Offer

Should You Take the Job Offer pexels.com Research You most likely quickly heard information via the internet or by word of mouth/reputation about the company where you would be hired. Take the time to sit down and research the company completely. Ensure that you agree with their ethics and decisions. You should be well-informed about not only the company as a whole but also the position as a whole. Make sure your understanding of the job matches the one described in the job offer. The last thing needed is a surprise on your first day. Consider all options   Although the option with the most vacation days or the highest paying salary may appear to be the obvious choice, consider the option that will be the best fit for you. A compilation of the tasks youd be completing daily, salary, benefits, etc. should be the approach you take in order to view the job thoroughly. Try not to focus on just one main aspect of a position. Realism Though you may receive a job offer for what may appear like a dream job position, try to evaluate if accepting this position and lifestyle is realistic. Will you be happier in this position? Are you willing to make the sacrifices the position requires? Is there a new commute time? If so are you ready for the change? Are the changes that will be necessary for the position rational? Are you giving up too much? Are you rushing into the position? Did you take all of the previously mentioned tips into consideration? Scrutinize all aspects the position and how your life will be affected.

Get Your Learning on a Blogroll 16 Top Language Blogs

Get Your Learning on a Blogroll 16 Top Language Blogs Get Your Learning on a Blogroll: 16 Top Language Blogs Get up enough speed, and you can take your foot off the gas and coast until you reach the stoplight.At the top of a hill, you can stop pedaling on your bike and just enjoy the benefits of gravity until you reach the bottom.But unfortunately, learning a language isnt as easy. Or is it?Its time to get your learning on a roll a blogroll, that is.If youre learning a foreign language, youre probably no stranger to language blogs.There are  all kinds of blogs for learning languages, including  blogs by language learners just like you and the inspirational  polyglot blogs.Yep, a language learner neednt look to the ends of the earth to spot blog.But while it might be fun, inspiring and helpful to read about tips and resources for learning languages, what can blogs actually do for your language skills?If youre looking to improve a specific skill, which blog is right for the job might not be so clear.After all, a grammar blog wont help you much when you really want to learn about culture.Furth ermore, some blogs are more for moral support and interesting tidbits than for direct learning.But luckily, there are some incredibly reliable and effective language learning blogs out thereâ€"and many are multi-author affairs put out by language programs that include well-organized, professional content to help learners meet virtually any need.You just need to know where to find them.Do you want a well-rounded language education? Put these 16 blogs on your blogroll today! How to Select the Right Blog for YouConsider what you want to work on. For instance, do you need to fine-tune your grammar? Are you wanting to pick up some new vocabulary words? Do you want to know some helpful learning tips? Are you looking to improve your  foreign pronunciation? Knowing what you want can help you assess which blogs are best for your needs.Look at posts the blog has made in the past.  Blogs often have extensive archives. When youre deciding which blogs you want to revisit, its helpful to look t hrough them. You can usually anticipate what sort of material a blog will publish in the future based on what it has posted in the past. Additionally, looking through the archives can give you a better idea of how frequently a blog publishes new articles. After all, a blog that has produced two posts in the last three years is a lot less useful than a blog that posts new articles daily.Have an eye for quality. Even if the titles look awesome, see how useful the posts actually are. Read through a post. Is it well formatted? Is it easy to read? Does it provide high value content that will truly help you? You dont want to waste your time reading second-rate blogs, so paying attention to quality can help you narrow down the field of language blogs you might want to follow.How to Learn a Language with BlogsRead multiple blogs.Thankfully, there isnt any blog police setting blog limits on readers. You can read all the blogs you want. In fact, reading multiple blogs is ideal. Since each blo g covers different material and has a unique perspective, reading multiple blogs can give you much more information and insight than reading just one blog.Subscribe to your favorite blogs RSS feeds or email lists.Subscribing to a blogs RSS feed or email list will help you ensure you never miss a post. Oftentimes, it can be easy to forget to study when life gets busy. But an RSS feed or email reminders can keep studying your target language in the front of your mind (or at least your inbox).The option to subscribe to a blog by email will usually be pretty easy to locate. For example, if you go to the main page on this blog and scroll down to the bottom, youll find a box where you can pop in your email and start receiving updates on language learning posts like this one every week. Easy, huh?Bookmark your favorite blog posts to refer back to.New content appears all the time, but youll undoubtedly have some favorite posts. Whether its a vocabulary list with tons of words you want to st udy or a resource list that helps point you towards tools to improve your learning, dont hesitate to bookmark your favorite blog posts to refer back to later. Some posts can act as helpful reference material that youll want to keep handy throughout your language studies.Get Your Learning on a Blogroll: 16 Top Language BlogsWhile many blogs may cover several different skills or fall into multiple categories, for the purpose of this list, were focusing on specific, unique content from each blog to help you find some of the best options in each category. That being said, once you find a blog you love, dont hesitate to read posts on an array of topics. You may learn something you never knew you wanted/needed to know!All-around Language LearningAll-around language learning blogs touch on virtually any language-related topic you could imagine, including learning tips, grammar, vocabulary and more.Fluent in 3 MonthsThe Fluent in 3 Months blog, run by polyglot Benny Lewis, divides its posts neatly into several categories, allowing you to filter to find the types of articles you want.You can select from categories that include culture, fun, language hacks, missions and success stories. Within these categories, youll find some general posts that can apply to any learner learning any language. For example, Why Learning a Language is Better Together  might be just the motivation you need to reach out to other learners.However, there are also countless language-specific posts, covering topics that will appeal to students learning Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and several other languages. For instance, Korean learners might be inspired by reading How I Learned Korean in 90 Days.TandemTandem is most known for its language exchange app, but it also has a pretty great blog.The blog contains plenty of posts about Tandem itself, though many of these could be applied to any language exchange situation. For instance, Creating the Perfect Profile on Tandem  offe rs some helpful tips on what sort of information you might want to include in a language exchange profile. Inspirational stories of language exchange partnerships that went well might also encourage you to dive into language exchange.In addition to posts related directly to Tandem, however, there are also some general learning posts, culture posts and even a few language-specific posts. For instance, Making the Most of Work and Study Abroad Programs  can help any language learner considering these adventures. Summer Traditions from Around the World can give readers fun, festive cultural insight. 9 French Foodie Phrases to Unleash Your Inner Gourmand can help grow a French students vocabulary (and appetite).FluentUIn addition to its video-learning language program, FluentU has a whole host of complementary blogs, which are all listed at the bottom of the page linked above. Believe it or not, youre actually reading one of them right now. Youre reading a post on the Language Learner Bl og, which focuses on tips, tricks, techniques and resources that can be used by learners of a variety of languages.FluentU also has an array of helpful language-specific blogs for learners, including ones for  Arabic, Chinese, English (in addition to business English and test-specific blogs), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.If youre a native Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Turkish speaker, there are also blogs in those languages that aim at helping you learn English.All these blogs tend to feature vocabulary lists, grammar explanations and language learning resources for their respective target languages. For instance, you might read articles that help you practice your French vocabulary  or find a great German dictionary.Whats more, if you happen to be a language teacher, FluentU has a whole host of educator-specific blogs to help you find resources, projects and innovative ideas to use in your classroom. For instance, we can help you find handouts for your Spanish class or help you figure out how to incorporate technology in your Chinese classroom.If youre a FluentU Plus Plan user, you can get even more out of our blogs. FluentU not only makes personalized language lessons from real-world videosâ€"like movie trailers, music videos, news and inspiring talksâ€"but also provides you with some pre-made sets of multi-media flashcards that are based on blog posts.Learning TipsBlogs that focus on learning tips usually provide unique and innovative tips and tricks to help you learn a language. If youre always looking for new study ideas or methods, youll love these blogs.MosalinguaMosalingua creates language apps, but they arent the only Mosalingua resource that can help you learn languages.Mosalingua also has a helpful blog that provides relatively brief, easy-to-read articles. Most of these posts focus on general learning tips that can be used by any student using any language. For instance, articles inc lude How Much Time Should You Really Spend on Pronunciation and 5 Tech Hacks to Learn Languages Like a Pro.If you prefer a multimedia blog experience, Mosalingua still has you covered. Many posts also contain videos.Fluent LanguageFluent Language is a website run by a passionate language learner who also offers a podcast, a toolkit, coaching and even sometimes a retreat.But lets get to what really matters: the blog. Fluent Languages blog features a variety of unique tips and tricks that language learners can apply to their studies. For instance, some article titles include What To Do When Youre Overwhelmed In Language Lessons  and How To Create An Amazing Language Journal.New posts are added regularly, so if you dont find any titles youre interested in in the archives, just you wait!Rocket LanguagesThe main focus of Rocket Languages is language courses, but some of its blog posts can help you build on what youll learn in a standard course.Most of the posts focus on general ideas and resources that can help students regardless of what language theyre learning.For instance, playful learners might enjoy How to Master a LanguageBy Playing Video Games.  Feel like getting social? You might like How to Use Social Media for Full Immersion.CultureWith culture blogs, youll learn more about countries and regions where different languages are spoken. Not only can this help you better understand your target language, it also may pique your interest in travel, and thereby your motivation to learn the language.Transparent LanguageTransparent Language doesnt offer one blog. It doesnt even offer two blogs. It offers over 30 separate blogs.Most of these blogs focus on specific languages, making it easy to peruse articles that pertain more directly to your target language.While Transparent Language blog posts cover a variety of topics, they have a stronger focus on news and culture than your average language blog. For instance, Chinese students might drink up articles like  Luck in Coffee: The New Chinese Coffee. Italian students can enjoy Italian Harvest Focaccia.While were on the subject of Transparent Language, wed be remiss to ignore the word of the day. Sure, it doesnt fit into the culture category. Okay, it might not technically even be a blog. But were roguish by our very nature, and you deserve an easy, daily way to expand your vocabulary.Rosetta StoneRosetta Stones software is well known among language students. But did you know that Rosetta Stone also has a super informative blog?One of the blogs main focuses is world culturesâ€"the perfect way to supplement your language education! For instance, Japanese students might enjoy Through the Lens: Festival of the Dead across Japan.  Meanwhile, thirsty language students everywhere can check out  Get a Taste of the World with These Iconic Drinks.Slice of MangoMango Languages, a language course provider, also has a blog with some informative culture posts.While the blog also has some vocabulary, learning tips and posts that promote the brand thrown in, youll find terrific cultural material in its archives. For instance, Three Things We Can All Learn From How Koreans Celebrate Chuseok can help Korean students better understand the holiday. French students can also learn some important holiday details with Vive la France: What Is Bastille Day and Why Should You Celebrate It?GrammarGrammar blogs get down to the nitty-gritty grammar rules that build the foundations of languages. However, grammar can get overwhelming, so youre also likely to find an array of other topics covered in these blogs.ClozemasterGrammar-focused multilingual blogs are few and far between, yet the Clozemaster blog focuses largely on grammar jackpot!Clozemaster is an online program designed to help students learn language in context through repetition and quizzes, kind of like Duolingo.However, Clozemasters blog provides plenty of additional learning materials. For instance, there are plenty of articles on conjuga tion, such as Conjugation of the German Verb Sein: A Crash Course  and The Conjugation of Dizer in Portuguese: A Complete Guide.MemriseMemrise has learning apps with grammarbots, listening mode and more, but you can read Memrises helpful blog even if youve never used its apps.Memrise offers a variety of language-related posts, but beyond culture posts, learning tips posts, vocabulary posts and personal stories, Memrise also offers a few great grammar posts, like this post on Japanese borrowed words.VocabularyVocabulary blogs tend to post fun, thematic vocabulary lists you can use to learn new words. Whether these words are seasonal or just related to a special interest, this can be a fun, easy way to learn new vocabulary.Innovative Language (Pod101.com)Innovative Language offers tons of specific blogs for specific languages, so you can delve in with your language of choice.Popular options include the blogs for  Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese,  Russian and Spanish.Each blo g offers a variety of articles, including study tips. However, what really sets the Pod101 blogs apart is the thematic vocabulary posts. For instance, if youre looking forward to ringing in the next year, you might check out How to Say Happy New Year in Arabic New Year Wishes  or  How to Say Happy New Year in Italian New Year Wishes.Living LanguageLiving Language offers language education courses, but language learners might also love its helpful blog.The blog frequently features vocabulary posts that cover a number of different languages. Some posts, like Learn a Word: Candy feature the same word in a number of different languagesâ€"perfect for the aspiring polyglot.Other posts focus on thematic words or phrases in one language. For instance, 10 Essential Phrases For Getting Around Japan can help beginning Japanese students learn some common phrases. Meanwhile, German students can learn some interesting new words with Crazy German Expressions.LingQLingQs approach is to help stude nts learn language through content like news articles, podcasts, books and songs; however, LingQs blog posts can also give you a new look at your target language.LingQ posts articles on a variety of different topics, including some awesome vocabulary lists. For instance, 29 Russian Idioms to Get Your Head Around can help Russian students learn more colloquial speech. Spanish students can learn some new romantic vocabulary with Spanish Love Quotes for Beginner Learners.PracticePractice blogs allow you to practice your language skills through different activities. If youre looking to reinforce your skills, these blogs will be right up your alley.KwiziqKwiziqs main thing is AI language coaching, but they also have language blogs for  French and Spanish.Unlike most blogs, Kwiziqs posts frequently feature actual practice activities. For instance, French students can dive into Faire les courses Partitive article practice (Shopping Partitive article practice). Spanish students can upgrad e their writing skills with Spanish writing challenges and dictations Tourism.Itchy FeetItchy Feet is a humorous comic designed for language learners. While the main website is in English, you can access plenty of comics in other languages through Itchy Feets dedicated Facebook pages. Youll find language-specific pages for Chinese, French, German,  Italian, Japanese,  Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and more.These comic strip posts provide easy, brief reading practice. For instance, Chinese students might enjoy this travel-related comic.So check out these 16 blogs to get your language learning on a roll.

Keeping Educators, Students, Parents, and Other Program Participants On Track

Keeping Educators, Students, Parents, and Other Program Participants On TrackThe National Tutoring Conference is the premiere meeting of tutors in North America. It's a place for educators, tutors, parents, and others to come together and share information about how to find and develop tutors that are in need of assistance.For those of you unfamiliar with the National Tutoring Conference, it was formed a few years ago by National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, National Association of Secondary School Principals, and National Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Although it originally formed out of concern for the lack of support from the government and other organizations, the Council for National Policy of the United States adopted it in 2020.One of the goals of the National Tutoring Conference is to empower people in the United States. This can be achieved by educating students, parents, and the public about the benefits of good public school teachers and tutors.Ofte n teachers and tutors feel as though they have nothing more to offer their students or their children. By coming together in an organization where tutors, educators, and parents work together, they can continue to offer the best to their students and their families.Even though the conference is intended to help all members of society, there are several people and groups that the tutors must look out for. In order to be able to give the best advice and service, the tutors must not be biased. If they are, it could lead to favoritism and a lack of understanding between tutors and their students.Taught by a number of tutors and educators who are eager to help their colleagues and students, the conference is scheduled every year in November. Each tutor will have around thirty minutes to present their services to the attendees. Since this is a wide variety of activities for participants, there should be plenty of time for discussion between tutors to discuss the need for new tutors.As lon g as the tips and information they're presented with don't matter, then tutors should feel more free to impart their knowledge. They might even ask for a little bit of space to speak up when they feel it necessary. They can even try to add a bit of humor and levity to their presentations to really get their message across.

Its Hard Being in the Elite Pool of Cabrini Connections Tutors

It's Hard Being in the Elite Pool of Cabrini Connections TutorsIf you want to get into the elite pool of Cabrini connections tutors, then you need to take the time to do a little more than filling out an application. Not just any old application will do as many of these tutors are self-employed and find it difficult to get enough applicants to make a pool that is to their standards.Many of these tutors have had to rely on such applications to weed out applicants who may not have the credentials to become instructors, but don't have a bad credit score either. Unfortunately, for those who find themselves in this situation, there are ways to overcome these hurdles.The first tip to take is to be honest with yourself about your qualifications. Are you qualified for this position because you have a degree or are you qualified due to your teaching experience? In either case, this should be a good indicator as to whether you are qualified for this job.Make sure that you try to get a recommen dation from a classmate, or even a parent or neighbor who has had the same experience with the local education center. Having this type of evidence on your side will help you overcome the second and third reasons why you are rejected.Once you have that on your side, consider your level of teaching as a librarian in a public school versus a private school. Most tutors find that they have more difficulty getting into private schools, since the admissions standards tend to be much higher.Parents want their children to have access to good teachers and so they always prefer them to be taught by people who can actually teach. This is why many parents are much more likely to enroll their child in a private school rather than a public school, since they can afford to send their children to a private school where they feel that they are being well taken care of.So if you are still looking for a Cabrini connections tutor, be prepared to jump through some hoops to get your application accepted . However, if you apply only to the elite pool of tutors, then you can expect to be successful in your endeavor.

How to Join the Manga Readership

How to Join the Manga Readership How to Enter the World of Manga ChaptersSelecting the Right MangaHow to Read MangaOther Coding to Watch ForFinal Words on Manga FandomIt doesn’t matter if you think your age might be a barrier to enjoying comic books; bear in mind that not all comics are the same.If you long to immerse yourself into the fantastic world of Japanese cartoons, you’ve made a good choice: no cultural export offers such a diverse array of tastes and tales as manga and anime, its companion art form, do.We’ll not go so far as to say you should become otaku â€" in Japan, that is a derogatory term for a person obsessed.Still, if you’re casting about for where to buy manga and trying to decide which manga to buy, that means that you already know manga is a serial tale presented in graphic form, the number of volumes sold totalling in the millions.And those numbers don’t include anthologies like Shonen Jump or Ultra Jump!If you know all of this, you have already put one foot in the world of Japanese manga.  Superprof now opens that d oor a bit wider by revealing manga fundamentals.Come with us now for tips to help you understand what each frame expresses, with and without words, and how you too can ease yourself into the world of manga.Check out various Japanese classes London here.surely you understand!From one extreme (hentai is quite extreme!) to the other: Kodomo, the manga meant for the youngest readers.Their graphics are not quite as elaborate and the storylines are simpler and easier to follow.If you are learning the Japanese language, you might tease your hunger for more exquisitely drawn manga by starting with these light, easy-to-read tales.All types of manga create heroes - popular characters that garner legions of devoted fans. Discover some of the greatest manga heroes of all time...Manga ThemesWhile some comics series rehash common themes â€" good versus evil, for example, manga embraces virtually every aspect of the human experience.Furthermore, while a series might have a main theme, you would al so find elements of other genres woven into the story, so that several elements are visited within the same story.Some of the principal themes in manga include:ActionAventureRomanceScience-FictionFantasyMecha â€" dealing with robotsSlice of life: everyday experiencesSchool life: an excellent way to peek into the Japanese school experience!HorrorGirl magiciansSportsMusicEcchi (literally ‘perverse’)ComedyDo we hear anyone saying ‘spoilt for choice’?Bottom line: if you are between 10 and teens, any Shonen manga would work for you. If you are older than 20, steer yourself toward Seinen types â€" the horrors, the romance and so on.Or you could just pick up the manga that piques your interest!Criteria to Consider when Making Your SelectionBesides settling on a genre that interests you the most, there are other criteria to consider before picking up your first manga magazine.One of the first factors to think about is length.This presumably being your first time to read manga, it is quite possible that you might want to conclude an entire story arc within a reasonable amount of time.To that end, you may seek out such a graphic novel series that does not exceed 15-20 volumes.Plenty of serials comprise of fewer than 10 books. The so-called One Shot manga is deliberately short, usually only one chapter, less than 100 pages long.Interesting manga fact: most one-shots were drawn for entry into manga contests and some, like Dragon Ball and Bleach, went on to become series!The second point to ponder regards the works’ popularity.If you know nothing of manga, you might conduct an Internet search for ‘best manga’ and follow your favourite search engine’s recommendations.Blindly following search engine recommendations is not always the best idea and, in the case of choosing your first manga, it would be best to blend your gut feeling with those suggestions to make a choice that would be uniquely yours.What gut feeling?Think of the stories you typically enjoy. Wh at elements feature in them that you would like to find in Japanese comics?You may be surprised to find that even though you didn’t care for the Jack Sparrow movie franchise and thereby assume that pirates are not your thing, a pirate tale such as One Piece, with all of its fantastic elements, could be just what you're looking for!How does your manga library stack up to popular choices? Find out which are the most popular manga of all time...Manga is not read like other comic books, nor is it necessarily as colorfull Source: KanaHow to Read MangaYou might already have heard that manga is read ‘backwards’ - a statement not actually correct.Manga follows Japanese writing rules, even the stories themselves have been translated into English.Quick catch-up: that writing system goes from top to bottom and right to left; a far cry from our system of writing.For instance, to start your manga adventure, you would open the back cover to reveal the beginning.Where our books have a title page, a dedication page and a table of contents, the first pages of your manga would greet you with an author’s message, a list of characters and a brief summary of the tale.What Order to Read the Panels and Text BubblesAs with American comics, manga comics are organised to the progress of the story. Not all panels are the same size and one page may look drastically different from the next.Perhaps the most difficult aspect of reading manga is where to start â€" what order to read the panels.If the panels are the same height, simply read them, right one first and then the left one, all the way down the page.If the layout is more complex, you would still follow the right-to-left reading pattern. Even if a panel on the top-left of the page is twice the size of the right panel, you must still read that right panel in order to understand what the left panel represents.The text bubbles within each panel follow the same right-to-left order... but dialogue order is often secondary to othe r aspects of the panel  so, should you drop the conversation thread, no worries! You can go back and re-read it in the proper order once you get the sense of the story.The BackgroundGenerally, the action in manga plays itself out on a background of white â€" the better to highlight detail.There will be instances when the background will be black rather than white. That is a clue!You might gather from context, through the action or the dialogue, that the character in question is casting back through memory but, in case you don’t, the black background signals an inward turn.You may find such as a backdrop to a dream, a period of deep thought or to illustrate an alternative reality.Transitioning or graded backgrounds signal the departure of the current state. Here, the manga artist uses either black on white to signal a flashback or white on black to indicate a return to ‘normal’.Other Coding to Watch ForAs you read, watch for nuance and subtle clues to what else is going on Sour ce: KanaFacial ExpressionsAs in everyday transactions among humans, manga characters use facial expressions to show feeling.However, unlike our interpretations of such expressions, the Japanese meaning may become lost to the uninitiated manga reader; happiness or rage might be easy to intuit but other expressions are much more subtle.To signal a sigh, the character's eyes close and the mouth opens. The general countenance is one of sadness; a small cloud would depict the expelled breath.In anime, you may easily capture such nuance through the sounds that accompany the image but, in manga, catching the tone of a panel is a bit more involved.Blushing is a common feature in Shojo manga; it reflects traditional Japanese spirit. It is not easy to indicate the delicate rose of a blush when your medium is strictly black and white, so manga artists cleverly code the act of blushing through hatching.Hatching on the character’s cheeks indicates embarrassment or, contrarily, the blush of lov e.And how to depict excitement?Unless one takes a hit to the nose in combat, bleeding from the nose, especially in young male characters, represents exhilaration. You will see many instances of bloody noses in Japanese comic books!What do those drops of liquid mean?In general, if there are waterdrops anywhere near the character, you may intuit their meaning just from context.Still, for reference: a large drop on the head may represent shame, bother or tension. Conversely, if the character is in a fight for life, you will see smaller droplets of sweat dripping from his brow.How Noise and Sound Effects Are ConveyedManga series are quite clever when it comes to providing an all-encompassing experience, specifically how they use representations of sound to convey emotions, sentiments and reactions.They are also effectively placed so that the reader will ‘hear’ loud noises, such as a sword clanging on a shield or something breaking.Sometimes, sound effects are left untranslated for a truer representation of the original work.Even if you know nothing of the Japanese language, the context should provide enough information for you to infer that sound’s meaning.This may seem obvious but we spill it anyway: the larger the sound’s font, the louder it plays in the story.You can find a fun example of such in the Studio Ghibli masterpiece My Neighbour Totoro when that mythical character roars... in 128 point font!What else could be encoded in each manga panel? Find out everything you need to know about reading manga...The intricacy of the artwork can clue you in to that manga's target audience Source: KanaFinal Words on Manga FandomYoung readers have an embarrassment of choice when it comes to manga books.If that Kodomo division is where your first assays into rabid manga reading begin, you might wonder why cats feature so prominently.Doraemon is a sterling example of storylines built around cats.It is because the Japanese are mad for kawaii, meaning ‘cute’ - an d what could be cuter than a wide-eyed kitten?You will find kawaii nuggets in all manner of manga and anime from the renown Mononoke to the more tragicomic One Punch Man.Male Adolescence and MangaAs many manga artists know, the years between 10-15 are the ideal time for boys to pick up manga; that is why so many stories target that age group.And that is why the editors of the weekly Shonen Jump, manga’s #1 anthology, feature so many of those tales!That age group is also the time when adolescent males become interested in sports; the classic series Captain Tsubasa is a manga series that addresses such interests.Finally, the adolescent mind is nothing if not geared toward fantasy and magic. For those dreamers, the selections abound!From Fullmetal Alchemist to My Hero Academia, there are graphic novels for boys and girls to shape their love of Japanese culture, anime and manga!From Adolescence to Young Adults: Titles for AllHave you heard of Death Note or Attack on Titan? These are j ust two titles targeted to that reader demographic and they are not to be missed.At this point, the more mature books from the Shojo category tends to merge with Shonen insofar as attracting readers.For instance, Nana follows her boyfriend to Tokyo, both for love and to break into the Tokyopop scene (she is a punk princess!). She meets another Nana on the train; they ultimately become friends and roommates. The manga explores their lives and relationship.Note: the Shojo category is not reserved exclusively for girls!Manga for AdultsComic books aren’t just for kids! Even if you are more mature, you can find popular manga to suit your tastes.Romance? Check! Combat? Check! You will even find manga can be quite thought-provoking and philosophical, such as the classic Haibane Renmei or Kino’s Journey.As a mature reader, you might observe that no manga character is inherently good or evil, as is so often the case in other comics series. Usually, manga characters embody both aspects an d much of the story centres on their personal struggle between the two.There is no need to worry about your peers finding you strange for suddenly indulging in the fascinating, engaging world of Japanese manga.After all, these are not your average comic book; they may even inspire you to learn more about Japan and her culture... starting with Japanese language lessons so that you can understand those untranslated words in your favourite stories!And if you do decide to take that plunge, your Superprof tutors are ready to help you learn it.