What Is A Molecular Hybridization?

What Is A Molecular Hybridization?In this article, I will talk about the different types of quantum chemical structures and what molecular hybridization can do for a chemistry tutor. These methods are just an extension of the study of chemistry, and since that is what the tutor is going to be learning, then there are many benefits that will be incorporated into the lesson plans that you are creating. It will not be difficult at all to incorporate them in a lesson plan.In today's world of science and technology, it has become more important than ever for a chemistry tutor to have as much knowledge of the subject that they can possibly get their hands on. This can be done through many different types of education. The best way to get as much knowledge as possible is to take an experience in one type of education, like taking calculus classes, and apply it to another type of education, like taking organic chemistry.Hybridization, which is the process of combining the atomic orbitals of two molecules with the use of one of the two atoms. Organic chemistry, like any other chemical science has the ability to describe the process of molecular hybridization, which is a huge step in the field of science. Hybridization is used in the chemistry world to describe how the relative motion of molecules can be transferred from one type of molecule to another, which is important for a good understanding of chemistry.Molecules that contain the hybridization of atomic orbitals are said to have a double bond. A double bond is a chemical bond that is used in all sorts of chemical reactions, and where both the functional groups of the molecules are attached to each other. These double bonds are typically called hydrogen bonds and are just the same as the normal bonds that we see in nature.Hybridization has been around for a long time and is just one of the methods that have been used in the past. One of the reasons why it is important to have a good understanding of the technique of hybridization is because it will help you gain a better understanding of the chemistry of any substance.Hybridization is simply the transfer of two molecules from one form to another, and is an essential method of molecular science. When the mechanics of hybridization is studied, then it will become easier to understand a great deal of chemistry. By doing this, the student will be better prepared to take on a career in the field of science, and will be better able to prepare for a career in medical science.Hybridization, if done correctly, can be used for many things. However, if used incorrectly, it can prove to be very dangerous to anyone in the process of studying, so it is essential that the teacher of the chemistry tutor have a thorough understanding of the method of hybridization, because this will be the only way to use it properly.

Watch Out! 16 Spanish Words That Easily Fool New Learners

Watch Out! 16 Spanish Words That Easily Fool New Learners Madalyn Danielson Beginners, take note! There are several words in Spanish that deceive English-speaking learners. Here, Fairfax, CA tutor Jason N.  explains what this means for your learning, and some of the words to watch out for No wonder you want to learn Spanish! Its the undisputed second language of California, and the United States for that matter. In 10 years, it could even be the most commonly spoken language in this country. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that Los Angeles, for example, is 53% Latin American and growing. That means that if youre Caucasian or born in this country, you could be an English-speaking minority. Luckily, English and Spanish have similar roots; both highly influenced by their origin language, Latin, although Spanish more so. If you are a native English-speaker, this clearly facilitates learning Spanish as a second language. For instance, many words in English, such as ‘active’ or ‘car’, are surprisingly similar in Spanish (activo  and carro). It’s easy to assume here, “Wow! Spanish is easy! You just add an ‘o’ to the English word!” If only it were that simple. Unfortunately, this pattern can be deceptive, as many words in Spanish that seem familiar actually arent at all. These are called false cognates or false friends, words that appear the same across languages due to their similarity in form, but actually have different roots and entirely different meanings. Related: 75 Helpful Spanish Cognates to Know   Here are several examples: Familiar  in Spanish actually means familial or family-related, not familiar. Largo  in Spanish actually means long, not large. Realizar  in Spanish actually means to do in English, not to realize. Recordar  in Spanish actually means ‘to remember’ or ‘to remind (depending on the context), instead of ‘to record. Grabar  in Spanish actually means ‘to record,’ not ‘to grab.’ Soportar  in Spanish actually means to tolerate, not ‘to support,’ in English. Working with a Spanish tutor can help you watch out for these little traps. Now, test yourself: Why Work With a Tutor? False cognates are not easy to learn or to memorize, yet they are ubiquitous in Spanish. Unfortunately, many native English-speakers learning Spanish commonly use them incorrectly without realizing it, and therefore are frequently misunderstood by Spanish-speakers. Even I, an experienced Spanish tutor, still continue to discover new false cognates despite speaking, reading, writing, and listening to Spanish almost daily for over 10 years. A Spanish tutor can help you or your son or daughter become aware of these essential subtleties and bolster your language acumen in a way that studying alone cannot so you understand more and can speak and write in ways that native speakers can better understand. Jason N. tutors in English and Spanish in Fairfax, CA.  He majored in Spanish at UC Davis, lived in Mexico for 3 years where he completed a Masters degree in Counseling, and studied Spanish Literature and Psychology at the University of Costa Rica. Learn more about Jason here!   Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Kevin OMara

Best Sports Movies to Inspire

Best Sports Movies to Inspire Find Inspiration from the Best Sports Films ChaptersThe Rocky Films: The Ultimate Motivator for Strength TrainingCoach Carter:Remember the Titans: Teamwork Above All ElseMoneyball: Sport Film by NumbersAny Given Sunday: The Art of the SpeechMillion Dollar BabyWould you like to know how to become a personal trainer and start training budding athletes today?In terms of personal training, you probably already have your specialisation worked out.Do you know how to become a good teacher?  Can you motivate your clients and roll with the punches?Thanks to streaming on Netflix and other movie streaming services, it's never been easier to watch the best sports movies, documentaries, and TV shows. While sitting down and watching movies on Netflix isn't the best way to get fit, there are a number of inspirational sports movies that are just the trick when you don't feel like getting off the sofa. Here are Superprof’s 6 best movies to motivate personal trainers and athletes alike. 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From the first “Rocky” movie about the boxer in 1976 to “Creed” (2016), there have been 7 Rocky films made. When it comes to boxing movies, the Rocky films are in a league of their own.These films aren’t just for budding boxers, either. Everyone can take inspiration from the eponymous boxer and the challenges he overcomes.Rocky's a great film to make you want to train. (Source: pixabay.com)If you’re looking to motivate your clients and improve their well-being or just become a personal trainer yourself, Rocky is a film you should be watching.Whether for ph ysical or mental training, you have a choice of 7 different films you can watch to get you pumped up for working out or just make you feel that you can achieve anything.You don’t need to make your clients copy scenes from the movie, though. However, if they want to run up a massive flight of stairs and jump triumphantly at the end, good for them! All athletes love a creative coach.Sadly, the Rocky movies have all been taken off Netflix but you can find the original Rocky to watch on DVD for under £5.Coach Carter:While not the most famous film ever, Coach Carter (2005) quickly became a hit amongst basketball fans and has since gained a bit of a cult following. The film tells the tale of a high school in Richmond, California, whose basketball team, though undefeated, are performing poorly academically.Basketball is a demanding sport. Even more so when your coach makes you pass exams! (Source: pixabay.com)Coach Carter, played by Samuel L. Jackson, arrives at the school and ensures t hat his basketball team adopts a disciplined approach to both basketball and their school. In order to do this, he benches players who are not performing well in their other classes and only plays those who follow his rules. He even makes the students sign contracts outlining what's expected of them and a code of conduct that they must adhere to.Without saying too much, he’s pretty strict. Obviously, a personal trainer needn’t draw up these types of contracts with their own clients. However, it is a good idea to get your goals and objectives in writing and there are also plenty of other things that can be learned from Coach Carter's approach and applied to a variety of coaching regimes (strength training, fitness, weight loss, etc.).It’s about finding the perfect mix of tough love while understanding the psychology of your clients. Coach Carter teaches us that we need to know our students, their strengths and weaknesses in order to get the best out of them in any type of train ing! A personal trainer needs to know how to work with what they’ve got. Just like Samuel L. Jackson who somehow manages to get the impossible out of his players both on and off the court...Find fitness classes near me for personal training. 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The hiring of Boone as the head coach triggers tensions in both the town and the dressing room.Boone does everything he can to bring the team together despite the fervent racial tensions at the heart of the team. While a difficult challenge, he starts to make progress.Team sports require different preparation. (Source: pixabay.com)Although the film takes place in 1971, its lessons still apply today. Personal trainers all over the world can take inspiration from both the film directed by Boaz Yakin and the true story that inspired it.  The film’s lessons are particularly applicable to those training for team sports and working on dressing room harmony and chemistry.After all, that’s the job of the personal trainer, to get the best out of their athletes by fostering an environment of trust whereby their students can give their all.Without ignoring the racial aspects of the film, the trust built between players and their coach is inevitably what leads to the success of the coaching programme.  Denzel Washington in the main role is uncompromising in the face of complaints as he lets his results do the talking. This makes you hope that everyone can find the right coach for their needs.Moneyball: Sport Film by NumbersHere we have another film based on a true story and probably one of the best baseball movies of all time (sorry, Field of Dreams). Directors seem to love these kinds of tales, after all.  Moneyball, which was directed by Bennett Miller in 2011, stars Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.It turns out that statistics can help you perform better. (Source: pixabay.com)The film covers the story of the Oakland Athletics new manager trying to assemble a baseball team with a limited budget. Things look bad for the team until the new manager decides to take a different approach to putting his team together.No money?No problem. Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) hires a statistician (Jonah Hill) to draft players based on their stats rather than the recommendations of scouts. The goal is to put together a statistically successful team!Based on a true story, the film Moneyball focuses on the art of strategy in sport.  You can’t ignore stats in personal training, either.How can you train someone without evaluating their strengths and weaknesses? After all, strength training, weight loss, and fitness training all include stats to some degree!Even when it comes nutrition, you’re going to need to look at the numbers.  You’ll need to keep an eye on how many calories each meal contains as well as its nutritional value. You need to carefully work out intake and how much energy is being used in order to safely calculate weight loss. And a potential client is going to look into a prospective trainer's certification and stats when trying to find a personal trainer online.Science and statistics are therefore an integral part of sport and training.Any Given Sunday: The Art of the SpeechAnother sports film with a legendary actor. Any Given Sunday (1999), directed by Oliver Stone and starring Al Pacino, tells the story of an ageing coach who’s out of touch with modern Ame rican Football, ill-disciplined players, and undiplomatic managment. In the film, Pacino plays the role of Tony D’Amato, the coach of the Miami Sharks (not to be confused with the Miami Dolphins, the team in the NFL).It can be very important what your coach says. (Source: pixabay.com)The film starts with the team’s star quarterback (Dennis Quaid) getting injured and being replaced by a young unknown quarterback (Jamie Foxx). Cameron Diaz plays the young ambitious president of the Sharks who’s uncompromising with her coach.Any Given Sunday covers the difficulties encountered in coaching unfocused athletes unwilling to listen to advice. Above all, Any Given Sunday includes a scene of one of the best pre-game speeches you’ll ever see. 4 minutes of inspirational cinematic wonder.Is there any better motivation than seeing a student pick themselves back up? As a personal trainer, you’ll know that what you say can be hugely important and inspiring and encouraging your trainees is integral to the job. This is the biggest advantage to hiring a personal trainer rather than simply going to the gym.When their confidence is low, it’s up to you as the coach to say a few words of encouragement to get them back on their feet on back on task.Million Dollar BabyLast but not least...  Million Dollar Baby. Just like Rocky, this film also won the Oscar for Best Picture.With Million Dollar Baby also winning Best Director, Hillary Swank winning Best Actress, and Morgan Freeman winning Best Supporting Actor, the film had a great team.Boxing seems to be a great sport for cinema. (Source: pixabay.com)Again like Rocky, the film is about darker side of boxing: motivation, solitude, poverty, and giving your all for a sport... In short, Million Dollar Baby is synonymous with never giving up and believing in yourself.Moving, funny, and tragic, the film teaches us that a coach should never let their athletes give up. They have to keep going!It’s time for you to find your coachi ng style! Once you have, you can sign up to Superprof and start finding clients.There’s a high demand for personal trainers, especially for weight loss, getting fit, nutritional advice, toning, and cardio training. With Superprof you can even become an online  personal trainer as well as providing training face to face.So which are you going to watch first? Rocky or Coach Carter?

Algebra 1 Solver

Algebra 1 Solver Algebra involves Logarithms and exponents. Logarithms were developed for making complicated calculations simple. However, with the advent of computers and hand calculators, doing calculations with the use of logarithms is no longer necessary. But still, logarithmic and exponential equations and functions are commonly used in mathematics. A logarithmic function is the inverse of an exponential function. An exponential function is the inverse of a logarithmic function. Therefore, the two types of functions are related and either can be rewritten in the form of the other. Take an exponential equation an =b this can be written as loga b = n. There are some basic laws for solving logarithmic and exponential functions. The following examples explain the use of logarithmic functions on solving. Example 1:- Solve for x. logx 243 = -5 Solution 1:- We need to change this into exponential form x- 5 = 243 x-5= 35 (because 243 = 35 ) (1/ x) 5 = 35 (because a n = (1/ a) n) 1/x = 3 Therefore, x = 1/3 is the required solution Example 2:- Evaluate the following log672 log6 2 Solution 2:- log672 log6 2 log6 72 /2 =log6 36 = log6 62(by using quotient law) = 2 log6 6 = 2. 1 (because loga a = 1) = 2 Therefore after evaluation, we find that the value of log672 log6 2 is coming out to be 2.

Fear Not The Dorm

Fear Not The Dorm The thought of college elicits no response stronger than that of the dorms, and for incoming college students that response can be a fear of uncertainty. The inevitable questions will line up with roommates, space, cleanliness, bathrooms and other floor mates. However, in reality, dont stress yourself out about the dorms. You could be worrying about what could potentially be the best year of your life. We will have another article dedicated solely to roommates. You will be able to view your dorms size before college. Your colleges website should list every dorm rooms amenities and size. Most of the dorms are about 13x13 feet; however some can be much larger. Your dorm room is likely to be about the same size of your own bedroom at home. Imagine fitting two beds and two desks into that room. It is small; however, there are many ways to maximize space. Some roommates find it beneficial to either loft or bunk their beds. Your college will offer both options. If you decide to bunk your beds, ask your roommate if he/she has a history of wetting the bed. Buy a lie detector test before accepting a stoic no if necessary. You do not want to be on the bottom bunk of an embarrassed liar. This will give you more room; however, if your roommate crawls up into bed later than you do, then he/she might wake you up. Many students loft their beds, which opens up a lot of dorm room space because students can then put their desks or a couch under their beds. However, you will hit your head on the ceiling at least once. This would be perfect for you if you already sleep wearing your bicycle helmet. There is a respectable chance you may fall out of your loft or top bunk as well. That is the hard way to find out how much vertical space you have in your dorm. Also, lofting your beds will keep people off it. When friends come into your room, they will not sit on your bed. Leaving your beds on the ground will be the simplest solution; however, it will take up more space. However, when you are not sleeping your bed can serve as a couch for watching television or playing video games. You and your roommate should decide what you are going to do within the first week of school, and if there are problems, simply change it. Lofting or bunking your beds is not as hard as it seems, and it only takes a couple hours. These two options can free up space in your room; however, they will make sleeping more difficult. But, you may not need that much dorm space. You will simply sleep, study and sometimes relax in your dorm room. Your dorm should have a lounge where you can watch television, play board games or just hang out. The lounge will be fairly large, especially compared to your dorm. Also, there will likely be coffee shops on or near campus, and your college should have a recreational center. Also, the library will be the best place to study. These all give students options to get out of the cramped dorm rooms. Your small dorm will give you a reason to get out and enjoy college, and you will likely thank it for that. Your dorm will be as clean as you want it to be. If you are interested in calculating how much human skin is actually in dust, your dorm might make a good laboratory for your project. However, if you come from a clean house, and you want your dorm to be an advertisement for Mr. Clean, then invest in a vacuum and dust often. On the positive side, you have no obligation to clean your room, as long as your roommate is all right with a messy room. You should try to clean as much as your roommate does. If you see him/her taking out the trash, then you should next time its full. The only times you will need to clean the dorm room is before breaks, and when you are moving out. Bathrooms could be interesting in your dorm. Some dorm rooms come with their own bathrooms/shower/sink. If that is the case, then this is one less concern. However, it is one more thing that you have to clean. If your dorm room does not have bathrooms, then you will need to utilize community bathrooms. You will be sharing one or two bathrooms with 15-50 people. There will be anywhere from three to seven showers. The bathrooms can be plain awful to decent, depending on how old your dorm building is and how often the university reconstructs them. Problems can occur in the bathrooms, ranging anywhere from having to wait for a shower, to members of the opposite sex confusing which bathroom belongs to which sex, to overflowing trash. However, there should be cleaning people who take care of the bathrooms, but keep in mind that they will not be using the bathrooms; so they might not clean them thoroughly. Also, your bathrooms wont have the extra soft, yet durable Charmin toilet paper, and it might feel closer to tree bark than actual toilet paper. There may even be fungus or mold in your showers; so make sure you wear shower shoes every time. Some people may even tell you that you will actually feel dirtier after your showers from just being in the shower. However, that is not true as long as you wear your shower shoes. The bathrooms are likely to be mildly disgusting consistently throughout the year. The best way to combat the bathrooms is by wearing something on your feet in there at all times, and never resting your toothbrush on any sink or counter. Your other floor mates will be what you make out of them. Your future best man could be the guy who lives next door to you in your freshman dorm. If you opt to lock yourself in your dorm room, then you might hate the people you live around. If you meet them and give them a chance, then they could become your best friends. The people who live in your dorm are going to make or break your freshman year. They could make it the best year of your life or an absolute prison. The choice is mostly yours. You are not going to like everyone around you, but youre likely to become great friends with a lot of them. Essentially, you could wake up everyday with 15 of your best friends and the whole day ahead of you. Consider waking up every Saturday morning with this on the table. But, you will pass on all of this if you lock yourself in your dorm the first week of school. Our strongest recommendation is that you introduce yourself to everyone around you on the first day. The experience of living in a college dorm is the citadel of college life on campus. Your dorm will be small and the bathrooms will be gross, but if you make the most of your situation, then your floor mates can make up for all of that. It seems horrible, living in a small cramped place with someone you dont know, using a bathroom that makes you want to shower in a bubble suit because its that disgusting. However, if you can put those thoughts aside, then you could be on your way to the best year of your life. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The thought of college elicits no response stronger than that of the dorms, and for incoming college students that response can be a fear of uncertainty. The inevitable questions will line up with roommates, space, cleanliness, bathrooms and other floor mates. However, in reality, dont stress yourself out about the dorms. You could be worrying about what could potentially be the best year of your life. We will have another article dedicated solely to roommates. You will be able to view your dorms size before college. Your colleges website should list every dorm rooms amenities and size. Most of the dorms are about 13x13 feet; however some can be much larger. Your dorm room is likely to be about the same size of your own bedroom at home. Imagine fitting two beds and two desks into that room. It is small; however, there are many ways to maximize space. Some roommates find it beneficial to either loft or bunk their beds. Your college will offer both options. If you decide to bunk your beds, ask your roommate if he/she has a history of wetting the bed. Buy a lie detector test before accepting a stoic no if necessary. You do not want to be on the bottom bunk of an embarrassed liar. This will give you more room; however, if your roommate crawls up into bed later than you do, then he/she might wake you up. Many students loft their beds, which opens up a lot of dorm room space because students can then put their desks or a couch under their beds. However, you will hit your head on the ceiling at least once. This would be perfect for you if you already sleep wearing your bicycle helmet. There is a respectable chance you may fall out of your loft or top bunk as well. That is the hard way to find out how much vertical space you have in your dorm. Also, lofting your beds will keep people off it. When friends come into your room, they will not sit on your bed. Leaving your beds on the ground will be the simplest solution; however, it will take up more space. However, when you are not sleeping your bed can serve as a couch for watching television or playing video games. You and your roommate should decide what you are going to do within the first week of school, and if there are problems, simply change it. Lofting or bunking your beds is not as hard as it seems, and it only takes a couple hours. These two options can free up space in your room; however, they will make sleeping more difficult. But, you may not need that much dorm space. You will simply sleep, study and sometimes relax in your dorm room. Your dorm should have a lounge where you can watch television, play board games or just hang out. The lounge will be fairly large, especially compared to your dorm. Also, there will likely be coffee shops on or near campus, and your college should have a recreational center. Also, the library will be the best place to study. These all give students options to get out of the cramped dorm rooms. Your small dorm will give you a reason to get out and enjoy college, and you will likely thank it for that. Your dorm will be as clean as you want it to be. If you are interested in calculating how much human skin is actually in dust, your dorm might make a good laboratory for your project. However, if you come from a clean house, and you want your dorm to be an advertisement for Mr. Clean, then invest in a vacuum and dust often. On the positive side, you have no obligation to clean your room, as long as your roommate is all right with a messy room. You should try to clean as much as your roommate does. If you see him/her taking out the trash, then you should next time its full. The only times you will need to clean the dorm room is before breaks, and when you are moving out. Bathrooms could be interesting in your dorm. Some dorm rooms come with their own bathrooms/shower/sink. If that is the case, then this is one less concern. However, it is one more thing that you have to clean. If your dorm room does not have bathrooms, then you will need to utilize community bathrooms. You will be sharing one or two bathrooms with 15-50 people. There will be anywhere from three to seven showers. The bathrooms can be plain awful to decent, depending on how old your dorm building is and how often the university reconstructs them. Problems can occur in the bathrooms, ranging anywhere from having to wait for a shower, to members of the opposite sex confusing which bathroom belongs to which sex, to overflowing trash. However, there should be cleaning people who take care of the bathrooms, but keep in mind that they will not be using the bathrooms; so they might not clean them thoroughly. Also, your bathrooms wont have the extra soft, yet durable Charmin toilet paper, and it might feel closer to tree bark than actual toilet paper. There may even be fungus or mold in your showers; so make sure you wear shower shoes every time. Some people may even tell you that you will actually feel dirtier after your showers from just being in the shower. However, that is not true as long as you wear your shower shoes. The bathrooms are likely to be mildly disgusting consistently throughout the year. The best way to combat the bathrooms is by wearing something on your feet in there at all times, and never resting your toothbrush on any sink or counter. Your other floor mates will be what you make out of them. Your future best man could be the guy who lives next door to you in your freshman dorm. If you opt to lock yourself in your dorm room, then you might hate the people you live around. If you meet them and give them a chance, then they could become your best friends. The people who live in your dorm are going to make or break your freshman year. They could make it the best year of your life or an absolute prison. The choice is mostly yours. You are not going to like everyone around you, but youre likely to become great friends with a lot of them. Essentially, you could wake up everyday with 15 of your best friends and the whole day ahead of you. Consider waking up every Saturday morning with this on the table. But, you will pass on all of this if you lock yourself in your dorm the first week of school. Our strongest recommendation is that you introduce yourself to everyone around you on the first day. The experience of living in a college dorm is the citadel of college life on campus. Your dorm will be small and the bathrooms will be gross, but if you make the most of your situation, then your floor mates can make up for all of that. It seems horrible, living in a small cramped place with someone you dont know, using a bathroom that makes you want to shower in a bubble suit because its that disgusting. However, if you can put those thoughts aside, then you could be on your way to the best year of your life.

Learn English Words and Phrases for Similarities - Intermediate English

Learn English Words and Phrases for Similarities - Intermediate English Today with a student I have been discussing the various ways to say something is similar to something else. What words come to mind when you think of this? Lets learn English words to describe similarities. English Words and Phrases to Describe Similarities SIMILAR  is an adjectiveSIMILARITY  is a nounWhen two people or things are not exactly the same but are almost the same then you can use similar.The hairstyles were similar. A few changes but very similar. I noticed the similarities  as soon as I looked at the photos.SAME (AS)  When two people or things are exactly like each other then you can use “ same”.John was reading Lord of the Rings part 1 chapter 2. I was reading exactly the same  part of the book. What a coincidence.Annas hairstyle is the same as mine.IDENTICALAlways used when looking at twin brother or sisters where they look exactly the same.Have you any identical twins in your school? Yes, we have three sets of twins. Two are  identical  but I can see differences in the third set.But it is not always about boys/girls. The streets were identical, the same houses and trees on both sides. Only the names differed.LOOK ALIKE/LOOKS LIKEThey are not identical but have some similarities.You would know they are brothers. They look alike.   He reminds me of his father. Yes, he looks like  him alright.SPITTING IMAGE OF  This is very informal but used to speak of similarities often in people.He is the spitting image of  that guy from the rock band. What is his name? He looks like him ,same hairstyle and everything!HIS DOUBLE  or DOUBLE OFanother informal way to refer to similarities between people.He is the double of  the actor from that science fiction film. English Vocabulary to Describe Similarities - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: English Idioms about Similarities Some English idioms about similarities also spring to mind:CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH when two people are very similar in character or behaviourex. When Peter and Marian first met,  they knew immediately that they  were cut from the same cloth.MUCH OF A MUCHNESS very similar or almost alikeex.  Everyone always asks what you prefer, tennis or badminton… in tennis youre more involved but, I dont know, its  much of a muchness  really.LIKE TWO PEAS IN A POD    all peas look the same, means that two people are very similar to each otherex.  She and Liz were very close, because they were the closest in age and, those two, they  were like two peas in a pod.THE MIRROR IMAGE OF    like looking in a mirrorex. Sams youngest daughter is the mirror image of his mum.In order to learn English words to describe similarities, try to practice and use them in a sentence. How to Compare Things in English - Video Lesson For

How Your Teen Can Make Senior Year Great

How Your Teen Can Make Senior Year Great For most parents, the arrival of a teens senior year of high school comes with a lot of both excitement and trepidation. After working toward a future that seemed far off, the time has finally come for your teen to graduate high school and head to college and into the real world. After all of your teens hard work leading up to this point, its important for them to finish strong. Here are several tips to help your teen make senior year great: Dont slack off. Understandably, many teens lose motivation toward the end of high school. Help yours avoid this by reminding them to stick to a routine and study schedule, continue to think about and refine future goals, and keep in mind that college admissions officers do review final high school transcripts. They will not hesitate to revoke admission if a students grades drop significantly. Focus on the future without losing sight of today. Your teen might be over high school and ready to move on to the next exciting stage in their life, but theres still a lot of work to be done. Its more than just keeping up in school and maintaining the GPA, too. Senior year has a lot of social opportunities and milestones to celebrate. Your teen needs to keep studying, doing homework, and devoting time to college tasks. Create a college task calendar. Theres a lot to keep track of senior year, for both you and your teen. Print out Huntingtons senior year college application calendar, which will help your teen stay on top of all college-related deadlines from fall until graduation. Maintain good relationships with teachers. Teachers can serve as mentors, write recommendation letters, and offer a wide range of guidance and advice for students as they navigate the end of high school and prepare for college. Make sure your teen is getting the most out of those relationships by participating in class, visiting teachers outside of class, and putting in the work. Commit to time management. By now, your teen should have a good handle on what it takes to succeed in school. They must stick to the time management and organizational system that has served them well in high school. This will become even more critical in college. Lastly, your teen should remember that there are many resources available during senior year. Teachers, guidance counselors, and school staff know that senior year is busy, stressful, and important. They have ushered many students through this time and are more than willing to help your teen stay on the path to success. Encourage your teen to reach out to them and you when needed.

Everything a teacher needs to know about international schools

Everything a teacher needs to know about international schools So, you’re considering taking your teaching career overseas and are ready to start exploring your options. Many of the teaching position postings you will come across on our Teach Away job board are at international schools.What is an international school?International schools are private institutions located in a wide variety of countries all over the world. These schools strive to provide their students with an education characterized by a global scope. The curriculum studied within international schools are distinctly different from those of their host countries - an international school in Nagano, Japan, will teach material that contrasts greatly from the local public schools.The curriculum of an international school typically applies an international perspective to a program adopted from the originating country. For example, schools within the British International school system will teach students subjects following a program based on standard the United Kingdom.All of the jo b postings you'll find on the Teach Away job board are instructed in EnglishWho are the students at international schools and why do they choose to attend international school?    Students at international schools are typically children or dependents of expats as well as local students seeking a global education instructed in English.Parents relocated to a new country often enroll their children in international schools to maintain an education that is in line with their children’s home education and that will translate well to opportunities for future education and employment. Local parents may choose international school for their kids in order for them to learn English or because they feel the international perspective taught in international school is more valuable.What are the different types of international schools?For information on Foreign Curriculum K-12 Schools, American International Schools, Canadian International Schools, Australian International School, The British International School System, International Baccalaureate Schools (IB), Crossover IB Schools, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), private language schools and institutes, and other international schooling options, please visit our resource page here.  What is it like to teach at an international school?As is the case with most teaching opportunities, teaching at an international school comes with its perks and challenges.Classrooms composed of local and expat students mean that some students will be native English speakers while others will not. Teachers will need to be dynamic and able to provide organized classroom environments for their students to be successful. At international schools, school days are often longer and include more lessons that are shorter in length. It is also sometimes expected for teachers to be involved with extracurricular clubs, such as sports or arts programs. International schools tend to have first-class facilities, techn ological provision, and very strong curricula. Teachers can usually expect to be in a comfortable, productive setting.Does an international school sound like it might be the place for you? Get started today: Teach Away job board

Tuck EMBA students visit the italki office!

Tuck EMBA students visit the italki office! Earlier this week, Tuck EMBA students from the United States came to visit our  italki office in Shanghai.   We really enjoy sharing the italki  story with others.  Special thanks to these Tuck students who travelled so far to meet with us! Welcoming the @tuckschool #emba students who are #visiting #shanghai for their China tour. Kevin presenting #italki and the challenges of doing a #startup in #China. #bschooltalks #overseasguests A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Apr 26, 2015 at 7:39pm PDT Tuck EMBA students visit the italki office! Earlier this week, Tuck EMBA students from the United States came to visit our  italki office in Shanghai.   We really enjoy sharing the italki  story with others.  Special thanks to these Tuck students who travelled so far to meet with us! Welcoming the @tuckschool #emba students who are #visiting #shanghai for their China tour. Kevin presenting #italki and the challenges of doing a #startup in #China. #bschooltalks #overseasguests A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Apr 26, 2015 at 7:39pm PDT