Tutor.com - Tutoring, College Essays, Tests, Homework Help

Tutor.com - Tutoring, College Essays, Tests, Homework HelpTutor.com is a professional college or university tutoring website where students and parents can communicate with tutors and get a personal tutor for college online or for an online college. Tutor.com is one of the most popular online tutoring service providers. Tutor.com also offers private tutoring, tuition services, and consultation for customized learning.Tutor.com is not only known for tuition services, however, it is also known for providing tutors to schools and colleges. They also offer different packages and charges depending on the school that will be visited. There are a number of private tutors who have enrolled with Tutor.com to teach students how to write essays, learn vocabulary, and also teach English.The first thing that parents need to do when looking for a personal tutor is to find a tutor. The online program has made it easy to search for a tutor. Once a student is enrolled, parents and students can chat o nline and discuss the assignment, what they want to learn, and other such things. Other tutors are also registered with Tutor.com and they can answer any questions and concerns that the student may have.Students and parents can also review their student's work on their student's profile. The tutor profiles include everything from name to contact number to e-mail address. There are also some students who also have their own individual profiles and their own review.The tutor can see all of the ratings of their student's tutor as well as the grades that the tutor is receiving. This helps the tutor to choose a tutor that will offer the best lessons and help the student.Online tutoring has been the best option for people that are looking for college or university tutoring. Online tutoring allows the student to interact with their tutor over the internet. For this reason, tutors and tutoring programs have become very popular over the internet.Tutor.com is the easiest and fastest way to fi nd a personal tutor to help with college essays, test preparation, and homework help. Tutor.com also offers a private tutoring service for kids. There are many other available online tutoring programs such as my.us and Asperger.com.

GRE Practice (Tests) Make Perfect

GRE Practice (Tests) Make Perfect GRE/MAT Graduate School Blog As you're planning to take the GRE, you'll want to set up a structured study plan for yourself. There's no single, correct way to do this, and each student approaches this test slightly differently. Some students may opt for a rigorous prep course, while others might work with a tutor. Still other students strike off on their own, get a few books, sign up for a few online resources and study the material themselves. No matter which approach you decide to take, though, you'll want to find a way to structure your studying and measure your progressâ€"and one of simplest and most effective ways of doing that is to simply take tests as you go along. Practice testsâ€"and especially mock tests that simulate the test-day environment â€"are some of the best tools that you'll have at your disposal as you go get ready to take the GRE. First, they provide structure. If you're diligent about taking these tests at regular intervals, such as once a week, you'll get yourself into a good study rhythm, and lock in 2 or 3 hours of regimented practice in addition to your regular studying. Second, these tests give you a good assessment of how you're progressing. There's no guarantee how you'll do on any given testâ€"and this is true for the actual test as well as practice tests. But what you can do is use these practice tests to establish a score range, a general assessment of how well you're doing. If you take enough of these, and you're putting the work in, you should start to see an upward trajectory in your scores. Once you start to hit your target scores consistently, you'll know that you're fully capable of hitting those scores on test day. Practice tests should therefore be an integral part of any study program. But when should you take them, and how many tests are too many, or too few? That depends on you, of course, your schedule, and how long you've got until the test (you'll find some good approachesherefrom BrightLink Prep). As a rule of thumb, though, it's always good to begin any program of studyâ€"whether it's self-study or with a tutorâ€"with an initial practice test. Even if you've never seen the material before, this will give you a starting point. If you're studying on your own, you'll familiarize yourself with the test, and get a handle on what you need to focus on. If you're working with someone, use that first test to help the tutor work with you on a study plan. After that first test, aim for one full test a week, if you can, with one final test a few days before the real one. You don't want to cram too much in in that last week, and if you have an off-day on a practice test, you don't want that to carry over with you into the real one. Remember, as you're practicing, don't skip or pick and choose sectionsâ€"take the whole thing. By committing to a f ull test, even in practice, you'll condition yourself for the 3+ hour marathon you'll be facing on test day, and make it much less daunting. Similarly, you'll want to try to simulate the test environment during your practice testsâ€"that means no phones (even on your desk or table!), no distractionsâ€"and keep to the allotted time! Tests are easy to findâ€"here are two great resources for some good paper and computer-based ones: one from Prepscholar and this one from CrunchPrep. And keep in mind that each company, whether Kaplan, ETS, Manhattan, whicheverâ€"sometimes have slightly different styles to their practice tests that may influence your scores slightly. Also try to take at least two computer-based tests, as you'll most likely be taking one of these on test-day. None of this requires an overly large time commitmentâ€"just a few hours a week (in addition to your regular studying, of course!) to make sure you've got a structured framework, and progress that you can easily measure. And once you've gotten a feel for these practice tests, you'll be ready for anything they might throw at you on Test Day! About the Author Steve Markofsky is one of our most experienced and qualified test prep tutors. For more information on GRE tutoring and to see profiles of tutors like Steve, click here.

Helping Your Kid Find Their Tribe

Helping Your Kid Find Their Tribe Last year, Huffington Post called it the catch phrase of our digital generation: Find Your Tribe. Its been used as a call for those seeking a like-minded community and its everywhere. Yoga groups. Cooking groups. Blogathons. Ultimate Frisbee clubs. You name it! But what seems like a luxury for most of us is actually a necessity for kids with ADHD: having a group of like-minded kids (and adults who support them) creates an environment that fosters learning, connection, and growth. Every parent wants their child to have friends, and its heartbreaking to see or hear of your child being excluded or left behind. But it becomes even more difficult when your child has ADHD and desperately wants to connect with others, but his or her impulsivity, distractibility, or social skills get in the way. So when you see your child struggling to connect, you want to help. But how? How can you help your child find their tribe? Lets start off by saying: your childs tribe doesnt need to be big! Researc h shows that for kids with ADHD having just one close friend can make a difference. Having quality friendships even with a small group can help build self-esteem and resiliency, and can of course reduce loneliness. Begin by getting your child involved in an activity that interests him or her. It may sound simple, a structured setting and an interesting activity will provide your child with the foundation that he or she needs to start building his or her tribe. Involve your child in choosing the activity, and make sure to put your own preferences and interests aside! If you push your child into signing up for something that he or she doesnt enjoy, you run the risk of having him or her feel alienated and different from the other kids who have enrolled because they are excited and interested. Watch and observe your child during the activity. Is he or she connecting with another child? Does it seem like both kids are having fun? If so, seek out the parent of the other child and suggest a follow-up play date. I noticed our sons really enjoyed todays planetarium workshop. My son loves space but doesnt have too many buddies who also share his interest. Would you and your son like to meet up at the museum sometime this month for a planetarium show together? The boys might enjoy connecting again over their love of space. Give your child the chance to reconnect with his or her new friend within the context of their shared interest before venturing into open-play opportunities. In addition to new activities, think about current activities that your child participates in. If your child attends a tutoring center, religious ed. class, or music lesson then he or she is meeting kids every day outside of school who have the potential to become good friends. Ask your child if theres anyone from his or her afterschool activities who he or she would like to hang out with. Help him or her come up with a plan for talking with this child about a shared interest, and then inviting them to get together outside of school preferably to do something related to something that they both enjoy. And lastly, during a get-together, provide your child with some subtle social skills coaching. Talk to him or her ahead of time about what it means to be a good host or a good guest. Remind your child to take turns, and to look out for his or her new friend to make sure they are having a good time. If your child isnt picking up on social cues, discretely pull him or her aside and give him or her some strategies to try out. If a conflict comes up, rock-paper-scissors is always a great tool to fall back on - it works just about every time! Helping your child find his or her tribe can build self-confidence and help your child feel more comfortable in his or her own skin. A little support from parents can go a long way in helping kids with ADHD make valuable connections that may just turn into the close childhood friendships that they have been missing. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center 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 of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

Difference between SINCE and FOR English Lesson via Skype

Difference between SINCE and FOR English Lesson via Skype Many of my students have difficulty with understanding the difference between SINCE and FOR.As youve probably noticed, I dont like lengthy complicated   explanations, so a while ago I created this short video lesson that will help you better understand the difference between them. Hopefully, this is clear. Difference between SINCE and FOR - Video Lesson Don't keep this to yourself, tell the world: Difference between SINCE and FOR - Transcript Hi there.  Welcome to Harrys World of  Words and Phrases and English in a  Minute.Were now going to talk about the  difference between  SINCE  and FOR. They  can be used in lots of different ways.Just to try and simplify matters, Im  just going to give you a couple of  examples as to when we use them and the  differences.SINCEwe always use with the  perfect tenses.  Okay.  And when we use since,  we go back to the beginning,  when  something started.So let me give you  some examples.Ive known about the job  since January.  go back to JanuaryI have  not been to the zoo since last year.  go  back to last yearHe has wanted to go to  America since he read the stories of  Huckleberry Finn.  going back to his  childhoodOkay. So lets look at for.FORwhen  we use for its always about specific  periods of time.Im going to give you  the exact same examples but just show  you how we can use for.I have known  about the job for six weeks.  at a  specific period of time six weeksI have  not b een to the zoo for eight months. that particular period of time,  specific  period of eight monthsI have wanted to  go to America for years.  a specific  period yearsOkay. So these are the  differences between since and for and  how we use them in English.Don’t forget that we can only use SINCE with HAVE, HAS or HAD (the perfect tenses)Okay.  So as always subscribe to our  YouTube Channel Learn English with Harry and join us on www.englishlessonviaskype.com and well catch up with you very soon. For or Since? MP3 https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Difference-between-Since-and-For.mp3 Difference between SINCE and FOR - What's the Difference

Become a memory guru

Become a memory guru The Journey method of memorising important information is something I came across absolutely accidentally and it struck me how simple and absolutely brilliant it is. Sadly the times of me taking exams have passed but I can still use the technique for shopping lists, phone numbers or addresses. I have always been a big fan of Top Gear and was excited to see that James May has restarted his Man's Lab show which teaches people lost skills. In the first episode of the new series what caught my attention the most is that he was asked to commentate on the Grand National - the most valuable horse race in Europe. In order to be able to cover the race James had to learn 40 horses' names and the colours of their attire. As he only had a few days to prepare for this challenge he asked Dominic O'Brien, the world memory champion, for advice on how to memorise these quickly. Dominic met up with James in a countryside inn where he explained in practice how to use the Journey method to easily remember information. They explored the back garden and attached horses' names and colours to different places around the garden in a way that resembled the names or the patterns in order to make it easier to memorise. By doing that, James was able to successfully commentate on the race with a little help from his sidekick Rory. The Journey method itself originated from Ancient Greece and is based on three main features: imagination, association and location. Imagination helps make regular things more memorable especially if a little bit of fantasy is added so that in your mind, the information you need to remember stands out. When it comes to association, we make connections all the time and don't even stop to notice how it works as it is so natural, but we can also create new artificial association in order to make the forgettable information stand out. And obviously, location is the main ingredient in this method where imagination and association come to help. When using this method you attach a piece of information to a particular place and create a sort of informational journey through your house, town or park - any location will work as long as you know it very well. By creating associations between the information and a place it is very easy to revisit it in your mind when you need to access it. The number of journeys you can create is limitless and you can remember each for a very long time as long as you keep revisiting them regularly. In order to help your brain cope with so much new information you should also focus on healthy wellbeing. Healthy sleeping pattern, no junk food, no binge drinking, exercising and getting all the vitamins will not only boost your mental capacity to remember information but also will make you feel a lot better in general. Training your memory this way and feeding your brain will also benefit you in the long term as it will stave off the symptoms of dementia and will allow you to enjoy a healthy mind for longer. And of course you will never have to worry about where you have left your car or what you needed to buy in the supermarket!

5 Quotes From Businessmen And Women That Will Get You Through Business School

5 Quotes From Businessmen And Women That Will Get You Through Business School pexels.com Who knows, maybe in a few years when you have the next brilliant business breakthrough or are at the top of your dream company, people will be jotting down the inspiring things you have to say, too. 1) “We think, mistakenly, that success is the result of the amount of time we put in at work, instead of the quality of time we put in.” Arianna Huffington (Co-founder, The Huffington Post) I seriously got chills when I read this quote, because it is so relevant for both school now and your future career. This might be just the pick me up you need to put in those long hours, but not simply by being on your phone and studying, but taking the time to study and bust out your reading, uninterrupted, for a better learning experience and therefore, a better shot in the real world. Put in quality time and effort, and you will see results. 2) “The minute you start compromising for the sake of massaging somebody’s ego, that’s it, game over.” Gordon Ramsay (Chef Restauranteur) In business school especially, you are going to have to work in groups to get the job done, and sometimes, you may wish to get in with someone, which might mean forgoing your plans and course of action. Don’t ever do away with your idea in order to please someone else; it will only lead to frustration and wanting a do-over. Compromising is part of the business of course, but make sure that you stand up for yourself so you don’t always end up with the short end of the stick. It’s important not to burn bridges through school, because you never know who you’ll have to work with or for, for that matter in the future, but don’t give in to everything that they want just to make them like you, because you don’t know how far that will even get you. 3) “Everything in life has some risk, and what you have to actually learn to do is how to navigate it.” Reid Hoffman (Cofounder, LinkedIn) This is a great one for when you are giving up on studying because you are afraid for the future. We all get to the point where we start to freak out about what will happen once we graduate, what we will do if no one hires us, what job we even actually want, and how we are going to pay our bills and such that we just shut down. But this quote shows us that there is a risk with everything, and that as we go through life and learn to take more risks, we will learn to balance them and make good decisions along the way. We can’t plan everything out exactly how we want, and that’s okay, as long as we are trying to get somewhere. 4) “Someone once told me growth and comfort do not coexist. And I think it’s a really good thing to remember.” Ginni Rometty (CEO, IBM) Getting out of our comfort zones is not something that we tend to like. I mean, it’s called a comfort zone for a reason: we are comfortable there and know our way around and such, but that’s not where ideas happen. You can’t take risks or go for things when you are comfortable. Don’t think of this as a scary step, think of getting out of your comfort zone as a necessary step towards success, and don’t look back. 5) “You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.” Sir Richard Branson (Founder, Virgin Group) It’s important to remember that even the greats had to start somewhere. You are going to have a long journey ahead, probably filled with moments where you want to give up, but those are the exact moment that you have to push harder, get back up, brush yourself off, and try again. Mistakes and setbacks are part of the gig, and as long as your passion is behind you, you’ll make it out somehow. Learn more about Kaplan’s test prep options and start building the confidence you need for Test Day.

This Ballerina Applies Discipline And Perseverance On And Off The Stage

This Ballerina Applies Discipline And Perseverance On And Off The Stage This Ballerina Applies Discipline And Perseverance On And Off The Stage Asmita, 11-years-old, Math Level K, Reading Program Completer “Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired.”â€" Martha Graham, American Modern Dancer and Choreographer At a young age, Asmita discovered the art of dance through ballet. Ballet could arguably be the most demanding form of dance â€" requiring a high level of discipline from ballerinas. They must maintain strength and flexibility to master techniques like grande allegro (big leaps), turnouts for clean footwork, and port de bras (movement of the arms). Asmita has remained disciplined in her practice and it shows when she’s on stage performing â€" proving to be a graceful and strong ballerina. She has found that since enrolling in Kumon, she has become increasingly more disciplined with everything she does. The key to her success? Practice, practice, practice. “Kumon has given me a sense of discipline that helps me with every aspect of life, including ballet,” said Asmita. “Outside of the classroom, dance is definitely my biggest passion. I’ve learned to never give up even when things get tough for me. My perseverance has helped me master some of the most challenging techniques in ballet through daily practice.” Asmita’s journey in Kumon began when she was just 4-years-old and has since transformed into being an independent learner. Before entering middle school, Asmita successfully completed the Kumon Reading Program. She can say she has already analyzed notable pieces of literature that are typically covered in high school, like William Golding’s Lord of the Flies and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. In the Kumon Math Program, she is currently working above grade level on concepts like exponential equations and higher degree functions. Having gained an academic edge over her peers, she is now able to help her classmates that are having trouble with certain concepts in school. Asmita has even found joy in learning and takes every challenge she faces as a learning experience. When she is not leaping across the stage in a ballet recital, she also has a passion for Indian classical dance and gymnastics. When we asked Asmita about her future aspirations she said, “I want to become a pediatric endocrinologist when I grow up. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with type one diabetes. I feel that if I become an endocrinologist, I can really help children who are being treated for diabetes and make a connection with my patients.” With Asmita’s unwavering perseverance and discipline, she will be able to achieve her dreams of one day becoming a pediatric endocrinologist. Asmita’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as she was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Asmita about her Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you inside of the classroom? Kumon has helped me so much in school. Since I’ve been enrolled, I have been receiving better grades and master concepts a lot faster! How has Kumon helped you outside of the classroom? Outside of the classroom, I have been able to manage my time and persevere through challenging moments. Asmita shakes hands with Kumon North America president Mino Tanabe What is the most beneficial thing you’ve learned in Kumon? The most beneficial thing I’ve learned in Kumon has been that it’s not important to just solve a problem in hopes of it being correct. It’s far more important to understand the problem and solve it properly, even if it’s the difference between you getting the answer right or wrong. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Extraordinary. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I really enjoy being able to learn at my own pace and one that is right for me. I feel like I am mastering concepts a lot faster and can advance. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? Attending the Student Conference was like a dream come true for me. I was able to connect with other Kumon Students who were just like me. It was an experience I will never forget! What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? Remember that you’re doing Kumon for yourself and no one else. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: How Developing Discipline in Kumon Helped This Student Succeed Accomplished Pianist Applies Focus and Discipline in Her Everyday Routine This Future Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Applies Discipline and Repetition In-and-Out of the Classroom Defying Age Limits: How One Student Conquered the Stage and Academics This Ballerina Applies Discipline And Perseverance On And Off The Stage This Ballerina Applies Discipline And Perseverance On And Off The Stage Asmita, 11-years-old, Math Level K, Reading Program Completer “Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired.”â€" Martha Graham, American Modern Dancer and Choreographer At a young age, Asmita discovered the art of dance through ballet. Ballet could arguably be the most demanding form of dance â€" requiring a high level of discipline from ballerinas. They must maintain strength and flexibility to master techniques like grande allegro (big leaps), turnouts for clean footwork, and port de bras (movement of the arms). Asmita has remained disciplined in her practice and it shows when she’s on stage performing â€" proving to be a graceful and strong ballerina. She has found that since enrolling in Kumon, she has become increasingly more disciplined with everything she does. The key to her success? Practice, practice, practice. “Kumon has given me a sense of discipline that helps me with every aspect of life, including ballet,” said Asmita. “Outside of the classroom, dance is definitely my biggest passion. I’ve learned to never give up even when things get tough for me. My perseverance has helped me master some of the most challenging techniques in ballet through daily practice.” Asmita’s journey in Kumon began when she was just 4-years-old and has since transformed into being an independent learner. Before entering middle school, Asmita successfully completed the Kumon Reading Program. She can say she has already analyzed notable pieces of literature that are typically covered in high school, like William Golding’s Lord of the Flies and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. In the Kumon Math Program, she is currently working above grade level on concepts like exponential equations and higher degree functions. Having gained an academic edge over her peers, she is now able to help her classmates that are having trouble with certain concepts in school. Asmita has even found joy in learning and takes every challenge she faces as a learning experience. When she is not leaping across the stage in a ballet recital, she also has a passion for Indian classical dance and gymnastics. When we asked Asmita about her future aspirations she said, “I want to become a pediatric endocrinologist when I grow up. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with type one diabetes. I feel that if I become an endocrinologist, I can really help children who are being treated for diabetes and make a connection with my patients.” With Asmita’s unwavering perseverance and discipline, she will be able to achieve her dreams of one day becoming a pediatric endocrinologist. Asmita’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as she was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Asmita about her Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you inside of the classroom? Kumon has helped me so much in school. Since I’ve been enrolled, I have been receiving better grades and master concepts a lot faster! How has Kumon helped you outside of the classroom? Outside of the classroom, I have been able to manage my time and persevere through challenging moments. Asmita shakes hands with Kumon North America president Mino Tanabe What is the most beneficial thing you’ve learned in Kumon? The most beneficial thing I’ve learned in Kumon has been that it’s not important to just solve a problem in hopes of it being correct. It’s far more important to understand the problem and solve it properly, even if it’s the difference between you getting the answer right or wrong. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Extraordinary. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I really enjoy being able to learn at my own pace and one that is right for me. I feel like I am mastering concepts a lot faster and can advance. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? Attending the Student Conference was like a dream come true for me. I was able to connect with other Kumon Students who were just like me. It was an experience I will never forget! What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? Remember that you’re doing Kumon for yourself and no one else. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: How Developing Discipline in Kumon Helped This Student Succeed Accomplished Pianist Applies Focus and Discipline in Her Everyday Routine This Future Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Applies Discipline and Repetition In-and-Out of the Classroom Defying Age Limits: How One Student Conquered the Stage and Academics

3 Tips for Learning Any Language

3 Tips for Learning Any Language Learning a language can be challenging, so here are 3 tips from one of our italki tutors on what to focus on in order to reach your goal! 1) LEARN THE STRUCTURE Learn the structure first, with limited lexicon, by making up a lot of sentences, with the help of a native friend or teacher. Languages are all about composing sentences, recounting facts and expressing any kind of idea or thoughts. You do not need to know a lot of words in order to make up many useful, real-life phrases. Learning a language should be mostly a constructive process: the more sentences you build, the more you understand and remember the syntax of the language. You cant learn by reading only. You have to make the effort to write and speak, that is to communicate. There are two aspects to every language: syntax and semantics. Semantics is usually quite easy: a good dictionary can tell you the meaning of an unknown word. If a word has many possible meanings, you will be easily able to tell the right one from the context. Idiomatic expressions can be difficult to look up in a traditional dictionary, but there are many online resources out there to help you with that as well. Syntax is the real tricky thing, because word order can be very different from your own language, as well as the usage of verbs, which is very important to master correctly as soon as possible. Here you absolutely need a native to tell you whether the sentences you invent are grammatically correct or not. It is helpful to be aware of all correct word orders in which you can express a certain sentence. In order to become fluent, you need to build into your brain a sort of grammar machine for the target language: an automation that is able to generate all grammatical sentences and recognize the ungrammatical ones. This is where a native teacher can and should help you most. 2) RELATE WORDS Do not try to memorize words, but instead relate words between each other both in the target language and in the languages you already know. Compare the structure of the languages, too. There is a lot of contamination between languages. Depending on the relative geographical nearness of people speaking different languages, you will find more or less cognates or loan words. Sometimes a word is borrowed by a language indirectly from another language, e.g. English borrowed many words from French, and French from Latin. These words happen to be similar to Spanish or Italian, because of the common Latin origin. Anyway, you do not need to know the exact etymology of each word, which sometimes remains controversial, in order to speak a language. Just exploit both similarities and differences between the languages. They both can help you to remember, so it is important you are aware of them. Never try to learn a word by heart, without understanding a bit of its internal structure.  (*) We cannot learn a language using word lists and we cannot remember a lot of words without relating them. Paradoxically, it is easier for us to learn many related words together than unrelated words separately. Also, you have to use words to make sentences many times until they go into your permanent memory and you will never forget them. A good teacher can help you to practice the same words in different contexts and will not introduce too many new words at a time. He will also never pretend you to learn by heart sentences where you do not understand the meaning of each word and the grammatical structure. Both are needed if you want to reuse what you have learned to make new, different sentences. (*) For instance, the word for both why and because in Italian is perché. By learning this word and recognizing its structure, you can easily learn three words in one, since per is for and che is what. So why/because is for what in Italian. By the way, because in English is not the contraction of be cause but comes from by cause. The latter would be per causa in Italian. Causa comes directly from Latin. Because of me in Italian is just by cause my/mine or per causa mia. It is not by my cause, because (no pun intended) in Italian we put an adjective after the noun in order to restrict its sense: per mia causa would be correct but there is no stress on mia if put before the noun it refers to. In other words by putting mia after causa we mean mine and not anothers cause and that equates to stress my. This is typical of Italian: you can revert the order with other adjectives as well, not only possessives. 3) USE A METHOD WITH YOUR LANGUAGE PARTNER Use a method to structure your language exchanges and make them more fruitful. With a proper method you can make the most of the usually limited time available to practice languages with native speakers on an exchange basis. First, make sure your language partner has the same level of knowledge of your mother tongue as you have of his/her native language. Also, make sure he/she is a native speaker of the language you want to learn. Second, arrange the exchange so that both languages can be practiced at the same time, so neither will get bored. Third, do not be afraid to ask questions to clear up any doubt, e.g. ask about word choices and correct structure and possible variations on the same sentence. Avoid using complex grammar terminology, which most native speakers do not know. Answer the same questions for your own language too, so your partner can learn something as well. Fourth, build up complex sentences step-by-step, by starting from simple ones, adding to them and joining shorter sentences to obtain longer ones. A funny and informative way to practice with a language partner is to simulate a conversation between two people in a real-life situation e.g. between a customer and a salesperson in a shop, two friends in a pub, two students taking an exam together, two friends who meet up after a long time etc. The possibilities are endless and no personal questions are involved. Invent the dialog on the spot, without any prior preparation, starting from a sentence and adding more sentences as you go. In turn, you and your partner make up the next sentence of the dialog in the languages you want to learn, the other checks whether the sentence is correct and translates it in the other language. So you both make the effort to make the sentence in your target language and have their phrase checked by a native. Any mistakes should be pointed out by trying to explain both what is wrong, why it is wrong and how to make the sentence grammatical. You can first pronounce a sentence and then write it down in a text chat. The exchange transcript can be copied and pasted and used for brushing up by both. About the author:  Antonio Bonifati is an Italian language teacher for speakers of English. He has a fondness for both natural and formal languages, like those used in mathematics and computer science to unambiguosly describe information processing and trying to simulate human intelligence. In 2010 he developed a mnemonic language teaching method primarily based on the structure of languages. Antonio has a 5-star feedback rating, and has taught over 52 sessions on italki. 3 Tips for Learning Any Language Learning a language can be challenging, so here are 3 tips from one of our italki tutors on what to focus on in order to reach your goal! 1) LEARN THE STRUCTURE Learn the structure first, with limited lexicon, by making up a lot of sentences, with the help of a native friend or teacher. Languages are all about composing sentences, recounting facts and expressing any kind of idea or thoughts. You do not need to know a lot of words in order to make up many useful, real-life phrases. Learning a language should be mostly a constructive process: the more sentences you build, the more you understand and remember the syntax of the language. You cant learn by reading only. You have to make the effort to write and speak, that is to communicate. There are two aspects to every language: syntax and semantics. Semantics is usually quite easy: a good dictionary can tell you the meaning of an unknown word. If a word has many possible meanings, you will be easily able to tell the right one from the context. Idiomatic expressions can be difficult to look up in a traditional dictionary, but there are many online resources out there to help you with that as well. Syntax is the real tricky thing, because word order can be very different from your own language, as well as the usage of verbs, which is very important to master correctly as soon as possible. Here you absolutely need a native to tell you whether the sentences you invent are grammatically correct or not. It is helpful to be aware of all correct word orders in which you can express a certain sentence. In order to become fluent, you need to build into your brain a sort of grammar machine for the target language: an automation that is able to generate all grammatical sentences and recognize the ungrammatical ones. This is where a native teacher can and should help you most. 2) RELATE WORDS Do not try to memorize words, but instead relate words between each other both in the target language and in the languages you already know. Compare the structure of the languages, too. There is a lot of contamination between languages. Depending on the relative geographical nearness of people speaking different languages, you will find more or less cognates or loan words. Sometimes a word is borrowed by a language indirectly from another language, e.g. English borrowed many words from French, and French from Latin. These words happen to be similar to Spanish or Italian, because of the common Latin origin. Anyway, you do not need to know the exact etymology of each word, which sometimes remains controversial, in order to speak a language. Just exploit both similarities and differences between the languages. They both can help you to remember, so it is important you are aware of them. Never try to learn a word by heart, without understanding a bit of its internal structure.  (*) We cannot learn a language using word lists and we cannot remember a lot of words without relating them. Paradoxically, it is easier for us to learn many related words together than unrelated words separately. Also, you have to use words to make sentences many times until they go into your permanent memory and you will never forget them. A good teacher can help you to practice the same words in different contexts and will not introduce too many new words at a time. He will also never pretend you to learn by heart sentences where you do not understand the meaning of each word and the grammatical structure. Both are needed if you want to reuse what you have learned to make new, different sentences. (*) For instance, the word for both why and because in Italian is perché. By learning this word and recognizing its structure, you can easily learn three words in one, since per is for and che is what. So why/because is for what in Italian. By the way, because in English is not the contraction of be cause but comes from by cause. The latter would be per causa in Italian. Causa comes directly from Latin. Because of me in Italian is just by cause my/mine or per causa mia. It is not by my cause, because (no pun intended) in Italian we put an adjective after the noun in order to restrict its sense: per mia causa would be correct but there is no stress on mia if put before the noun it refers to. In other words by putting mia after causa we mean mine and not anothers cause and that equates to stress my. This is typical of Italian: you can revert the order with other adjectives as well, not only possessives. 3) USE A METHOD WITH YOUR LANGUAGE PARTNER Use a method to structure your language exchanges and make them more fruitful. With a proper method you can make the most of the usually limited time available to practice languages with native speakers on an exchange basis. First, make sure your language partner has the same level of knowledge of your mother tongue as you have of his/her native language. Also, make sure he/she is a native speaker of the language you want to learn. Second, arrange the exchange so that both languages can be practiced at the same time, so neither will get bored. Third, do not be afraid to ask questions to clear up any doubt, e.g. ask about word choices and correct structure and possible variations on the same sentence. Avoid using complex grammar terminology, which most native speakers do not know. Answer the same questions for your own language too, so your partner can learn something as well. Fourth, build up complex sentences step-by-step, by starting from simple ones, adding to them and joining shorter sentences to obtain longer ones. A funny and informative way to practice with a language partner is to simulate a conversation between two people in a real-life situation e.g. between a customer and a salesperson in a shop, two friends in a pub, two students taking an exam together, two friends who meet up after a long time etc. The possibilities are endless and no personal questions are involved. Invent the dialog on the spot, without any prior preparation, starting from a sentence and adding more sentences as you go. In turn, you and your partner make up the next sentence of the dialog in the languages you want to learn, the other checks whether the sentence is correct and translates it in the other language. So you both make the effort to make the sentence in your target language and have their phrase checked by a native. Any mistakes should be pointed out by trying to explain both what is wrong, why it is wrong and how to make the sentence grammatical. You can first pronounce a sentence and then write it down in a text chat. The exchange transcript can be copied and pasted and used for brushing up by both. About the author:  Antonio Bonifati is an Italian language teacher for speakers of English. He has a fondness for both natural and formal languages, like those used in mathematics and computer science to unambiguosly describe information processing and trying to simulate human intelligence. In 2010 he developed a mnemonic language teaching method primarily based on the structure of languages. Antonio has a 5-star feedback rating, and has taught over 52 sessions on italki.

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