Clementi Chinese Tutor Provides Unbelievable Experience for Learning Chinese

Clementi Chinese Tutor Provides Unbelievable Experience for Learning ChineseClementi Chinese Tutor Clementi is a private tutor providing personal attention to the needs of the Chinese language learners. This tutor will offer you personal lessons at a cost that is affordable and flexible. This tutoring is free in every way possible. The tutor offers an authentic conversational Chinese language learning course for one to six months for a fee ranging from sixty dollars to a hundred and fifty dollars.The simple program which is delivered by this tutor provides the student with the key words and expressions that can be used as practical language learning tools. It is just such a tutor that provides such convenience and is also affordable. This tutoring is provided for free and it will continue to deliver for you to the extent that you are dedicated to learning Mandarin Chinese.Clementi is totally convinced that you need this kind of tutor in order to learn Chinese effectively. The tutor w ill provide you with language strategies as well as practice learning materials. You can also avail of new and useful language learning programs and other resources. If you require a tutor, then this is definitely a good one.Clementi is located in Singapore. It has its headquarters in China. The tutor has managed to establish a strong presence in Asia. The Changi Airport is the third busiest airport in the world.Clementi is so known that several job opportunities are available. This Chinese tutor can be employed in the consulting industry, the public sector and the corporate world. He can be employed in the marketing department of a company or he can be employed by an individual. There are numerous Chinese language teaching companies that are located in the nearby area that are offering this kind of services.The Chinese teacher is always ready to provide you with better service and teaching methods. If you are interested in speaking and writing Chinese, this is definitely the best o ption for you. The Chinese language is not only used in the Far East but also in the Middle East.It is always advisable to give your tutor a call and inquire about the same. The tutor Clementi can be contacted through the internet and you can also take their website as well as the email for more information.

Confused by a section on the spring 2014 SAT

Confused by a section on the spring 2014 SAT If your student took the SAT recently, he or she may have noticed that one section on the test seemed very different from the others.  This section may have included  math, reading, or grammar content in a different format from the rest of the SAT.  For instance, the reading section might have asked the student to justify his answers, or the grammar section possibly included longer paragraphs with underlined phrases or sentences that needed editing.We wanted to respond to some parents concerns and let you know that  these SAT sections were most likely experimental.   Each SAT includes one experimental section which doesnt count towards students scores and is used by the College Board to gather data on students responses to the problems.  In the past, the experimental section has had the same format as the rest of the test, so test-takers havent been able to tell which section is experimental.  However, now that the College Board has announced the redesigned SAT to be released in spring 2016, it appears that new question formats are being tested on the experimental sections of current SATs.Its important for students to realize that any section on the SAT with a drastically different question format they havent encountered before likely will  not  count toward their score on the test.  Of course, we encourage students to take every section seriously and not to try to guess which section is experimental.  But its almost certainly the case that  an unusual section will not affect their score, and students shouldnt let it distract them from a strong performance on the rest of the test.The redesigned SAT will first be administered in the spring of 2016, so it will primarily affect current rising sophomores and younger students.  For more information about the SAT redesign and sample problems, please take a look at the College Boards site  Delivering Opportunity.Rest assured that AJ Tutoring is staying abreast of the latest updates on the SAT, and well be upda ting our materials to reflect the changes to the test in 2016.  Were currently monitoring the College Boards SAT information releases, and our directors and tutors are taking the actual SAT to preview the upcoming changes.  Well keep you updated on the SAT redesign as more information becomes available, but for the next academic year (2014-15), the SAT will keep the same format.If you have any questions about the experimental section or the SAT redesign, or if your student would like help reviewing for the fall SAT or ACT, please reach out to us at (650) 331-3251 or via email at info@ajtutoring.com.

Five Student Participation Tips

Five Student Participation Tips If theres one thing all teachers feel would make their jobs easier, it is student participation. Your job is to engage your students in learning, after all. That task is much easier when they are willing to share their ideas and ask questions. How can you get more students to participate? Here are a few tips: Set the expectation. If you havent already, let your students know that you expect them to contribute to the class dialogue. You can certainly make participation part of their grades, but express your desire that they ask questions and offer their input and ideas. Get to know your students as individuals. The more you know about your students and their learning styles, interests, and motivations, the easier it is for you to get them involved and excited in class. Use technology. Todays generation of students is accustomed to using digital tools and apps to augment their learning. They expect that their teachers will integrate those things into their educational experience. Lecture only when you have to. The more you talk at your students, the less involved they feel in the learning experience. Try cooperative learning techniques that get students participating, or flip your classroom and do activities in the classroom (vs. having students do them on their own at home). Break students into groups. Some students are more likely to open up to their peers. Small group work is a more comfortable setting for some students who feel intimidated speaking up in front of you and all of their classmates. You set the tone for good participation in your class, so keep working on it. When you cultivate this type of environment, your students benefit greatly from that positive energy and encouragement.

How to cope with exam stress

How to cope with exam stress There is no getting away from it - exams are stressful. They involve hours of revision and studying and can leave you feeling exhausted and stressed to the hilt. Just one reason why you need to learn how to manage what you are feeling and find ways to cope. While a certain amount of exam stress is healthy (and even good for studying) it's very easy for small worries to spiral and become overwhelming. If you are experiencing any of the following you need to take action. 1. Crying because you are worried about failing 2. Finding it hard to sleep or focus due to anxiety 3. Feeling unwell with headaches 4. Not eating or overeating to cope with stress 5. Not able to think about anything but exams 6. Feeling high levels of anxiety Strategy one: talk to someone Friends are great, but sometimes they can make you feel worse, which is why a tutor or teacher needs to be your first port of call. Unlike your peers, they will be able to put your fears into perspective and help you to tackle the areas that are stressing you out the most. Common areas a tutor can advise on: 1. A revision plan or lack of it 2. Fear of failure 3. Exam nerves 4. Anxiety about taking the exam Strategy two: relaxation techniques Knowing how to handle your stress with proven techniques can also help you to feel more in control. Award-winning apps like Headspace and Calm can help you to switch off and manage your anxiety via breathing and mindfulness techniques. A good routine around revision, with breaks, will also help. Make sure you have a break every hour and that you stop revising at least an hour before bed. This way, you have time for your brain to unwind and relax before bed. Finally, get at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Rest is a powerful mechanism for both remembering information and lowering your stress levels. Too much or too little sleep will have the opposite effect. Strategy three: tackle your stress/study trigger points There will always be certain aspects of exams that will cause you more stress than others. Talk through what's bothering you the most so you can tackle this head-on and lower your stress levels. If it's lack of revision, talk to a tutor/teacher about where your knowledge gaps are and the most effective way you can catch up. If you are worried about forgetting everything on the day, work with past papers, so you feel comfortable with how exam questions are asked and graded. If you are worried that nerves will get the better of you trust yourself. When we get nervous, we all doubt ourselves and begin to question even the most obvious answers. If this happens, give your mind a few minutes to absorb the information before you answer. Finally remember you are not alone. Many students feel a considerable amount of stress when it comes to exams. The key to remember is that exams, as vital as they are, are just one of the stepping stones you need to get to your goals. For more on revision and exams see our blog posts on revision, GCSEs, mocks and more.

Young Basketball Star is Shooting for the WNBA

Young Basketball Star is Shooting for the WNBA Young Basketball Star is Shooting for the WNBA Ava, 11-years-old, Math Level I For 11-year-old Ava, basketball is much more than just a sport â€" it’s her passion. Basketball has given Ava the chance to shine as a leader, but has also taught her the importance of being a team player. “Playing team sports has allowed me to stand out as a leader. Sports has taught me that each player brings different skills to the game,” said Ava. “Even though we have our own role to play on the team, we are all like puzzle pieces, each different, but all important when it comes to achieving our common goal. Being a team player means sharing knowledge with others, so everyone can grow and become better.” After years of practice on the court, Ava made the cut on one of Canada’s elite youth teams â€" The Kitchener-Waterloo Vipers. During the 2019 season, Ava and her team proudly earned the title of champions from the Ontario Basketball Association Provincial Championships. Ava also plays for the Adidas ® sponsored Team Murray Girls, under NBA star, Jamal Murray. Ava’s level of discipline and focus in the game has played into her success as a young athlete. One of Ava’s strong suits is her resilience and ability to overcome any obstacle she faces. “Any time I’ve faced a challenge, I’ve taught myself to take a deep breath, roll-up my sleeves and get to work,” said Ava. “If I’m faced with a roadblock, it’s important to ask for help. I don’t have to face my challenges alone. Challenges are just bumps in the road standing in the way of achievements. When you overcome them, you will become stronger.” With her sights set on a future with the WNBA playing for either the Chicago Sky or Toronto, Ava is determined to reach her dreams. Ava was one of 56 students selected for Kumon’s 3rd Annual Student Conference in Chicago, Illinois. “I was so ecstatic when I found out that I was selected to attend the Student Conference,” said Ava. “At the Student Conference, I really enjoyed meeting other students who shared similar interests as me. I also loved exploring the city of Chicago!” Ava shares with us who her inspiration is and some of the achievements she’s most proud of. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I enjoy that right when I wake up in the morning, there’s always a challenge waiting for me. With every challenge comes an accomplishment, and when you wake up it’s important to feel good about yourself. What achievements are you most proud of? I am proud of how even though I’m practicing and trying to balance it all, I’m still standing tall and confident. I find that I do my best when I am focused, and that’s a skill that is important in all areas of life. What do you think of Kumon’s method of thinking for oneself? Before I enrolled in Kumon, I was just an average student. I wanted to be so much more than average. Kobe Bryant once said, “We can always be kind of average and just do what’s normal. I’m not in this to be normal.” I love that quote because it encourages me to always work harder and think of ways to be better. Kumon helps me to think for myself because rather on taking the easy road, I exercise my brain and be resourceful. Why be average when I could be more and stand out from the crowd? If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Infinite. Who’s your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration would have to be Elena Delle Donne because she faced so much adversity but managed to push herself through to the WNBA as the 2nd overall pick. She inspires me to always do what suits me and be the best me I can be. What advice would you give to kids just starting Kumon? Stick to it! Even though it can be hard at times, stay true to you, and stick with it. Do everything in your power to make everything infinite. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Young Leader Becomes Empowered Through Self-Learning Young Hockey Star Strives for Continuous Improvement Cross Country Star Committed to Reaching Goals Hard Work and Focus Help this 10-Year-Old Baseball Star Dare to be Different Young Basketball Star is Shooting for the WNBA Young Basketball Star is Shooting for the WNBA Ava, 11-years-old, Math Level I For 11-year-old Ava, basketball is much more than just a sport â€" it’s her passion. Basketball has given Ava the chance to shine as a leader, but has also taught her the importance of being a team player. “Playing team sports has allowed me to stand out as a leader. Sports has taught me that each player brings different skills to the game,” said Ava. “Even though we have our own role to play on the team, we are all like puzzle pieces, each different, but all important when it comes to achieving our common goal. Being a team player means sharing knowledge with others, so everyone can grow and become better.” After years of practice on the court, Ava made the cut on one of Canada’s elite youth teams â€" The Kitchener-Waterloo Vipers. During the 2019 season, Ava and her team proudly earned the title of champions from the Ontario Basketball Association Provincial Championships. Ava also plays for the Adidas ® sponsored Team Murray Girls, under NBA star, Jamal Murray. Ava’s level of discipline and focus in the game has played into her success as a young athlete. One of Ava’s strong suits is her resilience and ability to overcome any obstacle she faces. “Any time I’ve faced a challenge, I’ve taught myself to take a deep breath, roll-up my sleeves and get to work,” said Ava. “If I’m faced with a roadblock, it’s important to ask for help. I don’t have to face my challenges alone. Challenges are just bumps in the road standing in the way of achievements. When you overcome them, you will become stronger.” With her sights set on a future with the WNBA playing for either the Chicago Sky or Toronto, Ava is determined to reach her dreams. Ava was one of 56 students selected for Kumon’s 3rd Annual Student Conference in Chicago, Illinois. “I was so ecstatic when I found out that I was selected to attend the Student Conference,” said Ava. “At the Student Conference, I really enjoyed meeting other students who shared similar interests as me. I also loved exploring the city of Chicago!” Ava shares with us who her inspiration is and some of the achievements she’s most proud of. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I enjoy that right when I wake up in the morning, there’s always a challenge waiting for me. With every challenge comes an accomplishment, and when you wake up it’s important to feel good about yourself. What achievements are you most proud of? I am proud of how even though I’m practicing and trying to balance it all, I’m still standing tall and confident. I find that I do my best when I am focused, and that’s a skill that is important in all areas of life. What do you think of Kumon’s method of thinking for oneself? Before I enrolled in Kumon, I was just an average student. I wanted to be so much more than average. Kobe Bryant once said, “We can always be kind of average and just do what’s normal. I’m not in this to be normal.” I love that quote because it encourages me to always work harder and think of ways to be better. Kumon helps me to think for myself because rather on taking the easy road, I exercise my brain and be resourceful. Why be average when I could be more and stand out from the crowd? If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Infinite. Who’s your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration would have to be Elena Delle Donne because she faced so much adversity but managed to push herself through to the WNBA as the 2nd overall pick. She inspires me to always do what suits me and be the best me I can be. What advice would you give to kids just starting Kumon? Stick to it! Even though it can be hard at times, stay true to you, and stick with it. Do everything in your power to make everything infinite. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Young Leader Becomes Empowered Through Self-Learning Young Hockey Star Strives for Continuous Improvement Cross Country Star Committed to Reaching Goals Hard Work and Focus Help this 10-Year-Old Baseball Star Dare to be Different

5 Free Apps Every College Student Should Have

5 Free Apps Every College Student Should Have Upgrade your study methods and enjoy paperless productivity.Akiko Aoki/Getty Images The task of  juggling a college workload is not an easy one. With papers, tests and so much reading your eyes become sore; its no  surprise  that things tend to slip through the cracks. These five free apps, however, can help you organize yourself and hopefully allow you to maintain some  semblance  of a social life. 1.    StudyBlue With a set of high quality study tools you can effortlessly condense hours of flashcard making into half that time. Studyblue allows you to take advantage of your phones built in microphone and dictate a flashcard in seconds; you can even snap a picture if you’d like a visual aid. Quiz yourself on the go and keep track of your scores to map your progress. Students can even share their flashcards on Studyblue’s website and search through hundreds of subjects to access pre-made flashcards. 2.  Evernote                 Record audio, capture pictures, store class notes, files, ideas and more; Evernote is the paragon of note taking apps. Functional with nearly every mobile device and computer, Evernote allows you to sync all your notes between devices and keeps everything up to date. Create multiple notebooks for easy navigation and search by keywords to find anything at a moment’s notice. Just like StudyBlue, you can download and share notes with anyone, they don’t even need an Evernote account. You can easily make your notes public with a URL link, email them to someone directly or create a downloadable PDF file. 3.  Alarmed As the name would suggest, Alarmed  isnt  just an alarm clock but your very own personal assistant. In addition to orienting you during your morning daze, Alarmed allows you set a series of reminders, countdown or up to events and quickly create alerts on the go through the use of your phone’s built in microphone. For the really important task, the nag-me feature will repeatedly remind you at intervals from 1 minutes to 1 hour until you acknowledge the reminder. 4.  Chegg It’s no secret that college textbooks are expensive, so at the end of the semester don’t let them collect dust. As an app that is geared toward renting, buying and selling textbooks, Chegg is a great way to quickly compare and contrast prices between retailers. Simply scan the  bar-code  of a book and peruse a list of opinions. Chegg allows you to purchase, extend rentals and manage your due dates all from your phone. You can even sell your textbooks directly to Chegg and track the shipping process. 5.  MyFitnessPal College is typically the time when healthy eating habits are flung out the window, but with MyFitnessPal that  doesnt  have to become a reality. Research studies have consistently confirmed the health benefit for keeping track of the food you eat and activity you do. MyFitnessPal offers a food diary and activity log, believing the more conscious you are of your food intake and physical activity the more likely you are to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The app offers nutritional guidelines and a food database with the nutritional facts of over 2 million items.

3 Simple Ways to Get Seriously Good at Learning Languages

3 Simple Ways to Get Seriously Good at Learning Languages 3 Simple Ways to Get Seriously Good at Learning Languages Have you ever thought, well, I’d love to learn a language, but I’ve never been good at it.We’ve watched those star students in language classes raking in As, memorizing vocabulary like nobody’s business. We’ve even read about those  famous polyglots who seem to collect languages as easy as Beanie Babies.Everyones got a talent, right?Aren’t some people just good at languages?Heres a surprise:  everyone can be good at languages.Polyglots and others who learn languages quickly and easily don’t have a special set of genes that allows them to succeed. Rather, they’ve learned how to learn.And guess what? You can too! Anyone can acquire these skills!Sure, some people can tap into this ability to learn more naturally and intuitively than others. However, the things that make them good at languages are qualities that all human beings possess. Our brains are designed to acquire new languages and communicate with them. You just need to learn how to get out of your own way.Here a re three tips you can implement right away to get good at learning languages. 3 Simple Ways to Get Seriously Good at Learning Languages1. Devise a strategyHeading into any major project blindly is a recipe for disaster. And learning a new language certainly  qualifies as  a major project.So, experienced language learners have learned how to map out their studies for maximum success. Its up to the individual learner to decide whether they do so with a pen and paper, a digital calendar or simply by using their intuition to tell them when its time to study what material.Since youre looking to develop your ability to learn languages, you need a solid game plan.  You’ll want to micromanage every step of your language learning journey from what youre going to do today to what you want to have accomplished in six months. The easiest way to do so is to  set goals.  Still, easier said than done, right? Not so fastâ€"you can easily  set your goals and accomplish them if we break this down a little further.Set short-term goals for daily and weekly successShort-term goals are key to managing your time and priorities so that you actually take the small steps you need to reach a humongous goal. Know what you’re going to be doing each and every day. Think about what you want to accomplish on a weekly basis. Think about what you might want to accomplish on a monthly basis.Let’s say you’re a beginner. Setting short-term goals could look like:Making time to complete  one textbook language lesson  each day.Learning 10 words each day.Making time to watch one episode of a target language TV show every day.Depending on your other commitments, these goals could be as small as spending five  minutes total each day on your target language all the way to spending an hour or two (or more!). Do whatever works for your attention span and schedule. If you find yourself dreading or procrastinating your daily goal because of the amount of time youll spend, cut back a little.If you have a time-based goalâ€"let’s say, spending 15 minutes with a textbook each dayâ€"try using a timer app like Forest for iOS and Android. It blocks all other apps on your phone, so you don’t get distracted!Set long-term goals to keep yourself on trackLong-term goals are those things you want to accomplish in three months, six months or even a year (they get unwieldy if they’re much longer than that!).While short-term goals help you stay focused  as you work through things in your daily life, long-term goals help you keep your eye on the prize, so to speak. When you’re going through the daily routine  of lessons, immersion, SRS reps  and all that jazz, its easy to forget what it’s all for.Write down your long-term goals and put them where you can see them regularly. Long-term goals could be completing a certain course (like a textbook, class or online program), having a conversation with a native speaker or reading a whole novel with or without a dictionary. It doesn’t ma tter so much if your long-term goals are realistic or unrealisticâ€"by striving for something, you learn more about yourself and how you learn. Remember, you can tweak your goals as you goâ€"nothing is set in stone! The beauty of setting your own learning goals is that you are the one who’s in control.2. Collect media like a fiendNative learning materials  separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to language learning. By native learning materials, I simply mean native media, authentic resources. TV shows, movies, books, you name it, made in your target language for native speakers of your target language.When you immerse yourself in materials made for native speakersâ€"and especially ones that you genuinely enjoyâ€"youll be surprised how natural language learning feels. Youll probably start thinking, this must be what it feels like to be naturally good at learning languages! The key for people who seem naturally good at learning languages is that every step of the learning process contains some joy or value for them. They love what they do! Now youre going to ease your brain into loving the process too.Yes, the language will be fast. Yes, there will be a lot of words you don’t know. However, jumping into the deep end right from the beginning will help you get used to native-level speed of conversation, native-like sense of humor and native-like word usage. This, of course, doesn’t mean you should forego your learning materials. It means you should avoid clinging to them. The world is full of language learners who completed a course only to find that native speakers of their target language spoke far faster and more casually than they were prepared for!So, how do you find native materials? Everywhere! Let your own tastes guide youâ€"look for comics, mystery novels, hip hop, whatever gets you going. In order to find the media itself, start with suggestions from online forums of fellow language learners. They can point you to music, movies and TV sho ws you might like. If you find music or movies on YouTube, the suggestions sidebar will guide you along to find more.If you want to be introduced to native materials while still having the structure of a language course, FluentU is a wonderful resource!FluentU makes it possible to learn languages from music videos, commercials, news, inspiring talks and more.With FluentU, you hear languages in real-world contextsâ€"the way that native speakers actually use them. Just a quick look will give you an idea of the variety of FluentU videos on offer:FluentU really takes the grunt work out of learning languages, leaving you with nothing but engaging, effective and efficient learning. It’s already hand-picked the best videos for you and organized them by level and topic. All you have to do is choose any video that strikes your fancy to get started!Each word in the interactive captions comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.Access a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab.You can use FluentU’s unique adaptive quizzes to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions and exercises. Just swipe left or right to see more examples of the word youre studying.The program even keeps track of what you’re learning and tells you exactly when it’s time for review, giving you a 100% personalized experience.Start using FluentU on the website with your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes store or Google Play store.For books, you’d be surprised what you can find at a used bookstore. I’ve had a lot of luck finding books through Amazon third-party sellers. Simply find a list of authors or titles in your target language and search for them that way!Native media also helps learners stay interested in their long-term goals. Native-level speech reminds you of your end goal on a constant basis. And, let’s face it, watching anime or sitcoms is a lot more fun than constantly being glued to your textbook! But, for this to work, you need to be honest with yourself.Humans learn best when they’re having fun, and the best language learners know to take advantage of this. Khatzumoto from All Japanese All The Time urges language learners to ditch any media that’s boring or tedious. You can only afford to watch, listen and read things that excite you! This keeps up motivation and ensures you stick with the language in the long term.Whenever you complete a larger short-term goal (for example, youve finished the first five chapters in your textbook), reward yourself by renting a cool movie in the target language.Along those same lines3. Cultivate passionAs hinted above, motivation cannot be underestimated. Along with fun and excitement attached to your target language, it’s of utmost importance that you create emotional ties to your language.This is easy enough if you’re learning a language you were already interested in. In fact, simple interest can fuel your language learning project like nothing else. But what if youre learning a language out of necessity? For work? You can still cultivate passion.Connect to people and cultureLearn about the culture of your target language. Read the Wikipedia page on your target language country’s history (you could even read it in your target language!). Learn about the traditional art and music of your adopted culture. I love to listen to folk music in my target languagesâ€"old, traditional songs really communicate the values of the culture, and they’re usually simple enough to easily learn the lyrics. It’s as easy as searching “[target language] folk song/music” on YouTube!If you’re more of a concrete, people person, it’ll help to make friends in the target language. Even if you don’t live in the country, you can meet people through language exchanges, through websites like italki. The italki platform lets you meet friends for free online exchanges, as well as lets you choose from thousands of professional tutors to hire for private instruction.It’s hard to overstate the importance of connecting. Emotional ties, passion, all of this will get you far in your target language. When you start identifying more with  your target language culture, the language will become a part of you and a part of your daily life. And when that happens, progress skyrockets!There you have itâ€"three ways you can get good at learning languages. It’s not so much about inborn talentâ€"the best language learners know how to organize themselves and take advantage of what motivates them.Now that you don’t have to worry about talent, there’s nothing to stop you from achieving the very best in your chosen language!