Sunday, March 29, 2020

Should Students Take an Organic Chemistry Course On Thermodynamics?

Should Students Take an Organic Chemistry Course On Thermodynamics?Students studying thermodynamics may be able to gain some understanding of the physical sciences through the study of organic chemistry, but thermodynamics is also an important subject. Students might be able to learn more about this subject by taking a class with an organic chemistry tutor. This is especially true if organic chemistry is the primary science being studied.Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that studies processes that result in energy being lost from a system. The process can take many forms but all involve energy being used up in one direction. Heat is not always lost, but a certain amount of heat is lost, which is the amount of energy being used up.Thermodynamics is a vast subject and learning thermodynamics is a bit more complicated than learning many other branches of physics. Many times students will want to have a grasp of thermodynamics before they consider other branches of physics. A succes sful course of study for an undergraduate student may not necessarily translate into a successful career in the sciences.Many online organic chemistry courses will teach thermodynamics as part of a larger science class. Students who study organic chemistry might wish to consider taking a course with an organic chemistry tutor to ensure that they are well-rounded. The tutors are often experienced in working with students who are trying to gain an understanding of how physics and chemistry interact.Organic chemistry and thermodynamics can be taught separately or in tandem. Often, students will find that the more training they receive on one or the other, the better the knowledge that they will have about the other. For example, organic chemistry can be taught without any course on thermodynamics.Students might need to be introduced to the scientific study of thermodynamics before they can learn about organic chemistry. While both classes can be integrated with one another, students mi ght need to take a course on organic chemistry before they can take a course on thermodynamics. Students need to be able to work on a single course, but they also need to be introduced to the other.There are also areas of chemistry, where students do not need to study thermodynamics. For example, students can study quantum chemistry without ever even knowing that they are studying thermodynamics. Students can use quantum chemistry to learn about quantum mechanics, but they can never understand it from the perspective of thermodynamics.However, it should be noted that not all students will benefit from taking a course on thermodynamics. Some students may benefit from learning about thermodynamics because they want to learn about thermodynamics, but the material in thermodynamics is not right for them. This is especially true if they already know more about thermodynamics.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Teaching English online with Wall Street English Sarahs story

Teaching English online with Wall Street English Sarah’s story Sarah Di Paola sat down for a chat about her experiences as an online English teacher with Wall Street English. As an event planner, an online ESL teacher for adult learners and an artist, Sarah is the first to admit she doesn’t always get enough sleep, but she wouldn’t want it any other way. She says that online teaching gives her life meaning and purpose, and gives her time to pursue her other loves. Throughout our conversation, the words “meaning” and “purpose” crop up a lot and I can’t help feeling that Sarah’s attitude will inspire other online English teachers. So...if you want to know what it’s really like to teach adults online, have questions about the cultural issues that might crop up in the online classroom or are just curious about how anyone can juggle three jobs and retain a sunny disposition, keep reading. How did you end up becoming an online teacher? In one way, I’ve always taught people, but as a career choice, it took me a while to make the teaching plunge. I come from a long line of teachers. My mom, her mother and her mother’s mother were all teachers. I kind of rebelled against the idea of just following in their footsteps. I’ve been teaching, in one form or another, since college. During my time at York University, I was the co-vice president of the Visual Arts Student Association for two years and the president of United Through Worship for one year. I mentored a lot of other students in leadership positions. I took that a step further in my graduate degree at Seneca College. A lot of my fellow students didn’t have English as a first language so I would help edit their papers. I didn’t charge, but occasionally someone would buy me a cup of coffee. That was teaching for the love of it (or maybe for the love of coffee! ?). After college, I wasn’t in a great place. I ended up working three jobs (a bit of a theme for me!). The first as a barista, the second was as a keyholder at a retailer, and the third was as a waitress. It was a tough time because I didn’t really like what I was doing and I wasn’t sure what I enjoyed. Eventually, I quit my jobs and took some time off to take care of my grandparents for 3 months. During my time off I talked to a friend about her time teaching abroad in Korea. I started reflecting on my time in college and realized how much I loved teaching. The idea of teaching became more and more attractive, but I really wasn’t sure about teaching abroad so I realized that online English teaching might be a better fit - and the rest, as they say, is history. What drew you to teaching English online initially? Getting to make a difference and help others. I get really excited when something clicks for a student. That moment of realization is a big pay off. I value the connection with others, it’s very fulfilling, and I think some of the one-on-one tutoring online gives you that in a way traditional teaching might not. This one time, I was teaching a one-on-one for fluency. A low-level student came on, and she was so discouraged. I gave her a pep-talk and took the time to encourage her. We had a little moment before moving on with the class. It stands out for me because I saw her transform from a reluctant learner - into an enthusiastic one. All she needed was that extra little boost of confidence. But I guess in broader terms, I teach because I want to live a life that has meaning and purpose. We will all die, so we have to make a mark. With art I always try to think about what is archival, y’know will the material last? For me, teaching is the same. You have to think about what sort of imprint you’re leaving on students. I still remember my art teacher Mr Andrew McClure, he inspired me to where I feel he has influenced me to this today. And that’s something I want to do for my students too. How long have you been online teaching? I’ve been teaching with Wall Street English for 5 months. It’s a new program so I was part of the first batch of employees when it was first launched in Canada. A lot of my coworkers are similar to me. We all have a lot on. There’s a couple of Masters students who are juggling their full-time studies with online teaching. We still usually find time to hang out for an hour after work though. I think a lot of online teachers could miss the connection of an office of people, I feel like I get the opportunity to connect with coworkers. I live by myself, so I value the community and connection. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Why did you choose Wall Street English? I’m growing a lot teaching with Wall Street English at the moment, so it’s where I need to be. I think as long as you can feel yourself growing in a job, it’s a good fit. Toronto is so expensive that this is really the only option for me as they provide the office space. I would need to have a devoted space at home if I were to teach with other online programs. I’d have invest in a map and a whole backdrop. I’ve got office lighting and a professional backdrop, as well as a community of teachers to bounce ideas off every day. As someone who lives alone the community aspect appeals to me, I’m 95% extroverted, so I really value coming to work and getting to know my team. Note: Sarah is an unusual online English teacher because she works regular hours from an office where there is an online teaching team. This gives her the added advantage of having a supportive work environment and gives her a sense of community, but the challenges she faces are the same as those people will meet working from home, she just doesn’t have the advantage of rolling out of bed and walking 30 cm to work. Is there any reason why you picked online teaching over teaching abroad? I might still teach abroad someday, but it’s just not the right time at the moment. I guess I had a few concerns. I knew I wanted to teach English to non-native speakers, but I really wasn’t sure about shipping my life halfway across the world. There are four main reasons why teaching abroad wasn’t a good fit for me, right now: If I did want to go, it would be to Asia. My top two destinations would be Japan or Korea, and that feels like a long way to go right now. The 1 - 2 year contracts for teaching abroad in Japan and Korea were daunting. It’s a big commitment, and I wasn’t ready to take the leap. I could easily do art overseas, but it would be hard to do event planning. I would really miss that. One of the best things about online teaching is that it gives me space and time to do everything else. I want to spend time with my family, particularly my grandparents, so living abroad isn’t a great fit right now. Not that teaching abroad is out of the question, if I do go someday it will be because of the adventure, potential earnings and a chance to develop my skills in a new environment! What qualification did you need to land your job teaching online? I think my background in teaching and mentoring throughout college helped! But that didn’t stop me getting properly qualified. Once I made the decision to teach, I knew I wanted to invest in the right TEFL/TESOL certification. It ended up costing me just over $1,000 CAD, but it’s been worth the investment. If anyone is looking to get a TEFL qualification for online teaching, I recommend going with a course at about this price point. I don’t honestly know if I could teach some of the grammar without it, because so much of what I knew before taking the course was innate. I struggled through the grammar portion of the course, and I’m glad I did. At least now I feel prepared in my online classroom. Also when I think about the price point, I compare it to my undergrad/graduate programs, where I could easily spend $1,000 CAD on a class. Some of those were taught by MA students. At least with the Oxford Seminars TEFL course, I was paying for a fully-qualified teacher. What did you like about your TEFL course? What I really loved about the TEFL course was the in-class components. They were very honest, which I value. They didn’t shy away from any of the tough questions and made sure to go over concerns for teaching abroad if you were LGBTQ+ or had tattoos. There was a detailed section on what to do about contracts and how to know if the contract is too vague or dodgy. There was a bit on how to research jobs and protect yourself, which I found useful. They also posed important questions about the cultural difference: like what should a teacher do in a country where it’s considered okay to discipline with a ruler? Were there any parts you didn’t like? Although it was a necessary evil, I wasn’t a big fan of the grammar portion of the TEFL curriculum. It was online, and I felt like I’d have absorbed it quicker in a classroom setting. It depends what kind of a learner you are, I’m extroverted, so I really value being in a class and bouncing ideas off other people. I used to have to go to a cafe with a friend just to get through some of the tougher grammar sections. What skills from your background in art do you think help with online teaching? I took several courses in theatre in college - I think it helps a lot. A mixture of being dramatic and being Italian definitely means I use my hands a lot when I am teaching online which helps the students. Art helps too because I can draw on the slides, and upload pictures. My coworkers are always laughing at the number of pictures I use, but pictures are so helpful when it comes to generating natural conversation. What do you think are the advantages of teaching adults online? There are a lot! The focus is more on fluency so you can have some really interesting conversations. A lot of the topics can lead to philosophical or political chats which are always fascinating. For example, the environment is one of the subjects. Right now, that’s a necessary conversation. We should probably all sit down and talk to someone for an hour about what we can do to help the environment. I am often inspired by my students and their ideas! I think you’ve to go in with an open and creative mind. I’m not sure everyone would consider this an advantage, but sometimes it can (especially one-on-ones) feel a bit like a therapy session. I don’t mind, because I genuinely love to connect with people and check-in. The biggest benefit is probably that you’re being paid to have this hour of connection with someone halfway across the world. I love getting to speak to so many different sorts of people. It’s an endless education. I love asking questions - so my job is an excuse to probe people. I love that I never know what my students are going to tell me. I could be talking about anything on any given day. Recently my students told me about Singles Day - which is like Black Friday in China. I had no idea! What are the challenges of online teaching? Usually in group classes - there’s a lot of time management and some students want to hog the class. It’s my job to interrupt them and make sure everyone has equal talking time. That can be tough because as a Canadian I feel rude interrupting someone, just culturally that’s not something I’d normally do. So I’ve to balance fairness with politeness. And in the context of a classroom of Chinese students, fairness is most important. In a normal classroom I might have more time to hone in on weaker students or give stronger students a chance to do some advanced work, but online you’ve to balance the class and talking time. Their names can be challenging too, I try to learn these in advance by getting Google to pronounce them - that normally saves me from messing up! I guess the hours can be hard to adjust to, starting work at 5 am is rough. It means I’ve to plan my social life well in advance. Is it hard to navigate cultural difference with Chinese students online? I think it’s easy for me to avoid any big cultural faux pas as I became a part of the Chinese club in university. It started out with just helping them with events, but by graduation, they had made me an honorary member! That experience means I’m already familiar with a lot of the cultural things. For someone teaching Chinese students for the first time, it’s valuable to do a bit of research around their culture, just so you don’t make any blunders. Any issues or horror stories? It’s not really a horror story, but once a student doctor came into a group conversation class just after she told a family that their loved one had passed away. She started crying in the class and was clearly very emotional. Instinctively I wanted to reach out, but culturally in China, it would have been considered unprofessional to spend extra time with her in a group class. Navigating that from a Canadian perspective is tricky, how do you show empathy without making things worse or letting a student lose face? That’s probably the hardest lesson I’ve had online. What is the single best thing about teaching online? Without a doubt, it’s the students. I’ve so much respect for them. One thing that stands out to me about adult learners is that they want to learn. Occasionally their boss is making them, but it’s not like kids being forced by their parents. They are so motivated. I think anyone who learns a new language is extremely brave, but I have a special respect for my Chinese students because they come from a culture where losing face and making mistakes is a big deal. With learning a new language, the risk of losing face is high because you’re going to make mistakes…that’s how you learn. There are so many obstacles for Chinese (Mandarin) speakers trying to learn English. In their language they don’t use tenses or pronouns, so explaining some of that can be tricky. It’s interesting to hear about their culture too. I love telling them about Canada, and they love to tell me about China. What kind of person would you recommend online teaching to? At Wall Street English, all my colleagues are very different, but I do think there are a few common traits that help. Pretty much everyone has an adventurous spirit, we’ve all been on crazy adventures. We’ve all traveled. It’s so important to be curious about other cultures and want to learn about your students, so having that sense of adventure and a desire to connect with other cultures helps. We also all value education and learning, so that we all have a sense of purpose. A growth mindset too, online teaching isn’t as easy as it might sound, and you really need to love working with the students and want to improve your teaching. Another big one is patience, you cannot get stressed out easily. You’re balancing classes with small groups of adults and need to be able to manage all the different personalities. Being creative helps, if you’re genuinely interested in teaching and have a creative spark, it’s amazing how many little games, pictures and diagrams you’ll find yourself creating. Students love that. It gives class that extra spark. Read this: Everything you need to know about teaching English to adults online

Kumon Instructors Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators

Kumon Instructors Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators Kumon Instructors: Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators Kumon Instructors are small business owners who work to share their appreciation of education with their communities. While they come from different backgrounds and were introduced to Kumon in varying ways, they all share a desire to help children. Meet some of these incredible franchisees. Jennifer Ju Kumon Math and Reading Center of Edison North A former Kumon Student herself, Jennifer left a career in civil engineering to follow in her mothers footsteps and become a Kumon Instructor. Alex Tang Kumon Math and Reading Center of San Mateo Hillsborough After spending seven years working as an environmental scientist, Alex decided to return to his Kumon roots and become an Instructor in his hometown. As a second-generation Kumon Instructor and former Kumon Student himself, he relished the opportunity to give back to his community.  Laisa Mathissen Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fairfield Downtown Like our first two Instructors, Laisas introduction to Kumon was as a student. Except Laisas childhood center was almost 5,000 miles away from the center she owns nowâ€"in her hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Laisas travels took her to London, where she studied economics, before she eventually settled in Connecticut. She was re-introduced to the program as a Kumon Mom when her stepchildren enrolled, and ultimately decided to become an Instructor herself. Ann Quigley Kumon Math and Reading Center of Kirkwood Ann spent 12 years working as a middle school and high school teacher before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Wanting a career that kept her connected to education, she decided to become a Kumon Instructor.   Twenty-five years later, she still finds enjoyment in seeing her students grow and improve. Jason and Rico Au Kumon Math and Reading Centre of Calgary South and Kumon Math and Reading Center of Calgary Castleridge Jason and Rico have been involved with Kumon for much of their livesâ€"first as students, then as center assistants, and now as Kumon Instructors.   Although the brothers began their careers on different paths, with Jason working in marketing and Rico spending eight years as an elementary school teacher, they jumped at the chance to purchase their childhood center.   They now operate two centers and work hard to motivate their students, whatever it takes. Sherman Liu Kumon Math and Reading Center of Nutley Sherman was introduced to Kumon over twenty years ago when he saw his nieces completing worksheets at their kitchen counter. Amazed at how quickly they were solving complicated work, he enrolled his own son in the program. When the time was right, he left his career as a network systems engineer and bought the center his son attended. He now works closely with his wife Margaret to run the center and help other children see the benefits that his own son and nieces enjoyed. Lillian Brijeski Kumon Math and Reading Center of Tarrytown Like many Kumon Instructors, Lillian came to the program with a background in education. She spent twelve years as an elementary school teacher, but wanted a change. A Kumon Mom herself, she wanted to give other children the same opportunity to develop their abilities that her own kids had. She celebrated six years as a Kumon Instructor this July, and looks forward to many years to come. Laura Bubbico Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fairfield Lauras favorite part of being a Kumon Instructor is the moment when she can see a student believe in their own abilities. A former schoolteacher, she learned about Kumon when her daughter worked as an assistant at a local center. She decided to open her own center, and has spent the past twelve years working to change the lives of students in her community. Rudi Hwang Kumon Math and Reading Centre of Toronto Chinatown Rudi is no stranger to the Kumon Program. His mom is celebrating her 26th anniversary as a Kumon Instructor this year, and Rudi spent ten years working as an assistant at her center. He also has an impressive history as a Kumon Studentâ€"having completed the entire math program as a child. This experience has proved invaluable as hes developed as an Instructor over the past five years. Grace Sim Kumon Math and Reading Center of Johns Creek North Grace knew when she and her family settled in the Atlanta area over 20 years ago that she wanted to help her community. She did just that, serving as the director of the youth ministry at her husbands church.   She was introduced to Kumon when visiting her family in New York, and enrolled her children in the program. Surprised to learn there was no Kumon in her own community, she decided to open her own center. Now, almost twenty years later, she is proud to continue making a difference in her students lives. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Grace Sim Maximizing Relationships With Educators Lifelong Learning with Kumon Kumon Instructors Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators Kumon Instructors: Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators Kumon Instructors are small business owners who work to share their appreciation of education with their communities. While they come from different backgrounds and were introduced to Kumon in varying ways, they all share a desire to help children. Meet some of these incredible franchisees. Jennifer Ju Kumon Math and Reading Center of Edison North A former Kumon Student herself, Jennifer left a career in civil engineering to follow in her mothers footsteps and become a Kumon Instructor. Alex Tang Kumon Math and Reading Center of San Mateo Hillsborough After spending seven years working as an environmental scientist, Alex decided to return to his Kumon roots and become an Instructor in his hometown. As a second-generation Kumon Instructor and former Kumon Student himself, he relished the opportunity to give back to his community.  Laisa Mathissen Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fairfield Downtown Like our first two Instructors, Laisas introduction to Kumon was as a student. Except Laisas childhood center was almost 5,000 miles away from the center she owns nowâ€"in her hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Laisas travels took her to London, where she studied economics, before she eventually settled in Connecticut. She was re-introduced to the program as a Kumon Mom when her stepchildren enrolled, and ultimately decided to become an Instructor herself. Ann Quigley Kumon Math and Reading Center of Kirkwood Ann spent 12 years working as a middle school and high school teacher before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Wanting a career that kept her connected to education, she decided to become a Kumon Instructor.   Twenty-five years later, she still finds enjoyment in seeing her students grow and improve. Jason and Rico Au Kumon Math and Reading Centre of Calgary South and Kumon Math and Reading Center of Calgary Castleridge Jason and Rico have been involved with Kumon for much of their livesâ€"first as students, then as center assistants, and now as Kumon Instructors.   Although the brothers began their careers on different paths, with Jason working in marketing and Rico spending eight years as an elementary school teacher, they jumped at the chance to purchase their childhood center.   They now operate two centers and work hard to motivate their students, whatever it takes. Sherman Liu Kumon Math and Reading Center of Nutley Sherman was introduced to Kumon over twenty years ago when he saw his nieces completing worksheets at their kitchen counter. Amazed at how quickly they were solving complicated work, he enrolled his own son in the program. When the time was right, he left his career as a network systems engineer and bought the center his son attended. He now works closely with his wife Margaret to run the center and help other children see the benefits that his own son and nieces enjoyed. Lillian Brijeski Kumon Math and Reading Center of Tarrytown Like many Kumon Instructors, Lillian came to the program with a background in education. She spent twelve years as an elementary school teacher, but wanted a change. A Kumon Mom herself, she wanted to give other children the same opportunity to develop their abilities that her own kids had. She celebrated six years as a Kumon Instructor this July, and looks forward to many years to come. Laura Bubbico Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fairfield Lauras favorite part of being a Kumon Instructor is the moment when she can see a student believe in their own abilities. A former schoolteacher, she learned about Kumon when her daughter worked as an assistant at a local center. She decided to open her own center, and has spent the past twelve years working to change the lives of students in her community. Rudi Hwang Kumon Math and Reading Centre of Toronto Chinatown Rudi is no stranger to the Kumon Program. His mom is celebrating her 26th anniversary as a Kumon Instructor this year, and Rudi spent ten years working as an assistant at her center. He also has an impressive history as a Kumon Studentâ€"having completed the entire math program as a child. This experience has proved invaluable as hes developed as an Instructor over the past five years. Grace Sim Kumon Math and Reading Center of Johns Creek North Grace knew when she and her family settled in the Atlanta area over 20 years ago that she wanted to help her community. She did just that, serving as the director of the youth ministry at her husbands church.   She was introduced to Kumon when visiting her family in New York, and enrolled her children in the program. Surprised to learn there was no Kumon in her own community, she decided to open her own center. Now, almost twenty years later, she is proud to continue making a difference in her students lives. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Grace Sim Maximizing Relationships With Educators Lifelong Learning with Kumon

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Important Information About Doane University Tutoring

Important Information About Doane University TutoringIf you want to improve your English and become more fluent in English, you should definitely consider enrolling in Doane University Tutoring. This is a great place for you to study English grammar and learn all you need to know about the language. In this article, I am going to introduce you to what you can expect from this prestigious institution. In addition, I will tell you why this school has become a popular place for people of all ages to be enrolled.The first thing that you need to understand about Doane University Tutoring is that it's an accredited institution. This means that this school will offer students a great degree of excellence. This makes it easier for you to get in the best colleges, universities, and other schools. What does this mean for you? It means that you can become more educated and move forward faster.So how can you get the kind of education that you need to learn English? This is simple. You should sta rt by enrolling in Doane University Tutoring and being their student. Once you begin to enroll in their classes, you will learn what you need to learn. You will learn how to think about the English language and use the right words in the right way.This is important for you to know, especially if you will need to get things written down on a regular basis. However, once you have been a student at Doane University Tutoring, you will learn how to develop effective speaking skills and how to express yourself well. You will also learn how to give correct and appropriate directions and how to communicate with others effectively.When you are studying for college entrance exams, it is essential that you get them to be on a regular basis. You cannot succeed without speaking English fluently.If you want to become fluent in English, you should enroll in Doane University Tutoring. You will get to learn all that you need to know, and then go on to have a wonderful and rewarding future.This is no t just one of the top institutions for studying English, but also one of the most respected and well-known institutions in the English-speaking world. This makes it easy for you to understand why it is one of the top choices for students who are looking for a place to learn.

Why Competitive Edge Tutoring Can Help You to Achieve Your Goals

Why Competitive Edge Tutoring Can Help You to Achieve Your GoalsJust like the other mainstream academic fields, there are a number of ways in which competitive edge tutoring can help you in your quest to attain a higher education. One of the most obvious and most ideal way of doing so is through its role in preparing you for various career opportunities. This is because tutoring will enable you to master the necessary skills that will land you a fruitful and rewarding career as well as a career that is open to other possibilities.This is especially true if you are in the general line of work, which is typically associated with a steady and consistent job. Although this can be one of the more comfortable and lucrative avenues, you would have to agree that the results aren't all that satisfying.In competitive edge tutoring, you will discover that you're able to learn new and better skills to help you advance in the right direction. It doesn't only mean that you will learn better readin g and writing skills. It also means that you will learn how to properly present yourself in the classroom environment, how to get along with the rest of the students and how to maintain your composure even in times of stress.And this is just one of the many benefits that you will get from competitive edge tutoring. Of course, you won't get anything out of it if you don't want to try it. But when you do get involved in it, you'll discover that you have a much wider range of opportunities to explore, both on a personal and professional level.Because competitive edge tutoring requires the active participation of both the student and the tutor, you will be able to build a strong bond with the tutor that will serve you well during your study period. The benefit is that you will be able to learn a lot more than if you were sitting at your own desk, just reading books and taking notes.You would also find that you have the opportunity to form close relationships with other students who have similar interests and talents. When it comes to learning skills, you have a greater possibility of finding out the ones that would help you reach the goals that you have set for yourself.So if you want to better your professional careers, then it's important that you take advantage of the benefits that competitive edge tutoring can provide. You will be able to enrich your lives through a variety of opportunities that will have you immersed in something that you'd never have dreamed of doing before.

Pottery Classes London

Pottery Classes London Finding Pottery Courses in London ChaptersParade Mews PotteryShirley Stewart Pottery CoursesCeramics Studio CooperativeThe Clay RoomCrown Works PotteryAt first blush, this task seems unequal to mighty search engines: what can't you find in London would be a better challenge for them.Thinking in those terms overlooks the salient point of the question: true, you can find anything with the right GPS coordinates and proper directions.The question is: would what you find be exactly what you’re looking for?Our capital city has it all: history and cosmopolitanism, tradition and modernism, bureaucracy and art...Generally, one thinks of science as the ‘opposite’ of art â€" think of the phrase ‘arts and science’ that is generally used to represent a balance of extremes, especially in academia.However, giving the matter deeper thought, one must conclude that science and art both require a great deal of imagination and creativity, whereas bureaucracy... doesn’t.Regardless, London has plenty of extremes and lots of ar t (and bureaucracy) to enjoy.One art form in particular that does involve a bit of science is ceramics. Or pottery, if you wish to hold us to this article’s title.Essentially, there is little difference between ceramics and pottery; they are both produced with the same materials, clays, and undergo the same processes:Shaping the clay body: forming it into whichever shape you desire; vases, cups... even stoneware dishes.Firing: placing the clay body into a kiln once the clay has driedGlazing: coating the clay body in a shiny, protective coatingRe-firing: exposure to the intense heat of a gas kiln or electric kiln ensures the glaze is bonded to the clay body at the molecular level.Taking the clinical approach, as we have here, there appears to be little mystery to being a clay artist but the art of clay does not rest only in the processes.Experimenting with clay mixtures, forming the bodies, expressing your artistic vision through your finishes â€" sgraffito and underglazes, applyin g Terra Sigillata...In short, there is nothing clinical about ceramic arts. It is all about skill and passion, vision and creation and, yes, processes.Whether you want to take up pottery for its therapeutic benefits â€" yes, there are many, or to express your artistic side, London certainly has a pottery class for you.Come with your Superprof now to discover the best ones. CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Teacher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOrganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsParade Mews Pottery If you're going to work with clay, you should plan to get a bit dirty Image by Ambir Tolang from PixabayLet’s start on the right foot: clay art can be a messy business and not everyone is wildly enthused about getting dirty. That is perfectly understandable.Would you really sacrifice pottery-making simply because you have no inclination to get a bit grubby? Well, maybe if you knew a bit more about clay pottery...It is in that spirit of understanding that Parade Mews offers their taster sessions.You are invited to try handbuilding â€" working off a slab of clay and then coiling and pinching it into shape, much as you would with modelling clay or throwing a pot, the messy version that incorporates a potter’s wheel.Either way, you would be treated to refreshments and, even better: you get to keep two of the pieces you made.After such a two-hour session, if you decide you would like to learn more about ceramics, you are welcome to sign up for any of their adult classes; they also hav e kids’ classes after school for children as young as seven.For hen/stag parties, special events; even for students taking art classes at university, Parade Mews has something for everyone.Unlike Birmingham, London does not have a long history of ceramics works but Parade Mews comes very close to establishing this city as an important contributor to ceramic art.Shirley Stewart Pottery CoursesLondon is dotted with many architectural gems, one of them being the Lewisham Arthouse. Wouldn’t it be great to take pottery lessons there?Thanks to Shirley Stewart, a ceramic artist who has been exhibiting her work since 1989, you can!She now lends her considerable experience to a series of classes targeted to anyone interested in ceramic sculpting, wheel throwing or finishing â€" glazing pottery.Courses are held over the weekends, or on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 7-9 in the evening.Shirley also hosts workshops for children as young as five every Monday through Thursday, from 4: 30 to 6. If you have a teenager who might want to try their hand at the potter’s wheel, Shirley has a course especially for them, too.Prices and offerings for the many courses in this art curriculum vary; it would be best to contact her directly for the most up-to-date information.Did you know that Scotland, especially Glasgow has a tradition of pottery and ceramics? After your taster session, the clay artists will finish your work of art for you Image by sebastian del val from Pixabayceramics artists band together; they rent studio space large enough to accommodate several workshops and split the cost.If these artists agree, they may also tag-team as pottery instructors offering classes in basic skills, hand building techniques and glazing techniques. If they’re really brave (and have the right insurance), they teach kids classes, too.The Co-op is just such a pottery studio. They have the perfect blend of visual artists who are all keen to impart their knowledge to anyone interested in any facet of pottery-making.For instance, if you have a fair grasp of throwing, you may want to learn more about selecting and operating an electric kiln or learning how to use a raku kiln.The Co-op offers such courses, along with pottery painting workshops, glazing workshops and, yes, even the elementary wheel throwing workshops.By contrast, most ceramics class es in Leeds mostly revolve around painting and drawing on ceramics with little pottery-making involved...The Clay RoomWhat started out as an independent artist’s studio has turned into a new, major space for sharing the love of art and the joy of creation with as many as possible.The quartet of ceramists that staff the Clay Room did not come to the discipline in the traditional way; meaning that they did not know from an early age that ceramic sculpture was their life’s calling and go on to incur substantial debt to pay for their art education.Well, except for maybe Krista.The fact that most of the instructors at the Room came to clay in the same way you have, curious and willing to learn, makes them perhaps the best teachers for learning how to make pottery for those who are yet uncertain that clay sculpture is for them.You might try their throwing taster just to see how things work out and, if all goes well, you may even settle on the family-friendly course that is due to star t soon.Other offerings include clay taster workshops, when you would get to sample both wheel throwing and clay sculpting, slip casting and mould-making courses (a fun and easy way to make holiday ornaments!) or an all-out, ‘teach me everything!’ pottery class.Their new studio is only about 40 minutes outside of London city centre but so well worth the trip...The Midlands, especially Manchester is a location rich in ceramic materials that continue to be worked today. Along with pottery techniques, you will learn how to use clay tools Image by LuAnn Hunt from PixabayCrown Works PotteryIf you didn’t want to travel to Orpington or, for that matter, to the Midlands for pottery classes you may be quite happy to know that there are pottery lessons open to you just east of the heart of London.This working studio of eight artists offers up their distinctive pottery skills in one-offs, workshops and extended session classes that are open to anyone whether beginner or intermediate.If you are more advanced but would still like to learn from these masters, they encourage you to contact them so they can tailor their lessons specifically to your needs.Naturally, they will tailor lessons to all of their students’ needs: understanding the different types of clays: slip, ball clay, fire clay, or kaolin; how to mix them and what each composition is best suited for.In short, they’re not going to simply sit you in front of a pottery wheel (or hand you an extru der), tell you to get your clay and get on with it. If you’re there to learn about clay arts, you will inevitably learn about clay â€" not just what you can do with it.Exploring all of the art studios in and around London, we find that ceramic artists all have one particular trait in common.They have a passion to beautify the earth one piece of pottery at a time. The fact that they do so with the most elemental materials â€" earth, water and fire makes their art somehow seem so forthright and so pure.Doesn’t that make you want to learn what pottery art is all about?No need to search the web for ‘pottery classes near me’, Superprof makes your life easier with this handy list of London pottery classes.Pottery Classes in LondonStudio NamePhysical AddressPhone NumberWeb AddressParade Mews Pottery7 Parade Mews Norwood Road, London SE27 9AX0208 678 1686www.parademewspottery.co.ukShirley Stewart Lewisham Arthouse140 Lewisham Way London SE14 6PD0208 692 2513www.shirleystewart.co.ukC eramics Studio Coop Units 14C, 16C, 17CJuno Way, London London SE14 5RW0208 691 6421www.ceramicsstudio.coopThe Clay RoomV22 Priory, Church Hill, Orpington, BR6 0HH0793 810 2062www.theclayroomuk.comCrown Works Pottery11 Crown Works Temple Street London E2 6QQ0777 415 5703www.crownworkspottery.comSkandiHus Pottery90 De Beauvoir Road London N1 4EN0778 987 4147www.skandihus.co.ukTurning Earth E1011 Argall Ave, Walthamstow, London E10 7QE0203 325 1912www.turningearth.org/e10Clay Time168 Blackstock Road London N5 1HA0203 441 8787www.claytime.london

How to Become a Successful Online Learner

How to Become a Successful Online Learner There is no magical formula in particular that works to guarantee your success in online tutoring. Online tutoring offer flexible and convenient tutoring, however, the student is responsible to develop methodology to get maximum from online tutoring that helps to meet their learning goals. Develop Time Management Skills:     The flexibility to take lessons at a convenient time is one of the greatest benefits of online tutoring. However, it is the drawback for students who are unable to give time to learn their lessons. The students should learn and develop time management taking initiatives to ask for a tutoring session instead of waiting for reminders from the tutor. Prepare and maintain “To Do” list regularly. Review the completed and pending task in your To Do list. Review syllabus of each subject and develop a monthly schedule to complete the lessons in each of the subjects. Effective Communication Skills: Effective and appropriate communication skills are very important in tutoring online. The student has to communicate their difficulties and queries through chat as online tutor is unable to see the confusion on a student’s face. Online tutors are well-versed with communication tools like email, chat room, discussion groups, cell phones and text messaging, so communicate through these tools. Online tutors are qualified and expert professionals. Do not communicate informally saying your difficulties with frustration and anger but use appropriate style and language. Write full, grammatically correct sentences with a respectful tone. Persistence:       Persistence is the biggest key to succeed online tutoring. The student succeeds who are tolerant to technical limitations, seek help when needed, work daily in class and persist through challenges. The student requires being mature enough to remain self-motivated and responsible. Hard work and accomplishing your tutoring is the only way to succeed tutoring online. Learn Basic Technical Skills: The student learning online should have basic technical knowledge to work with computers, surfing internet, download software’s. The student should learn to work with word processing documents, spreadsheet, use PowerPoint presentations etc. Typically, online tutoring offer on the whiteboard with live chat. However, the student should check out software and tools that they would require before they engage with any online tutoring website. Prepare Questions useful to your Learning: Asking appropriate question is one of the best ways to seek your answers. Online tutoring offer threaded discussions, email connectivity, chat rooms and forums for student to seek answers to your questions. Spend some time crafting your questions that may go beyond what you are going to learn in regular tutoring sessions.

Recording Your Singing

Recording Your Singing What Do You Need to Record Your Voice at Home? ChaptersThe Best Microphones for SingingSound Cards for Recording VocalsThe Best Headphones for SingingHow Much Does It Cost to Record Your Singing?“Singing is a way of escaping. It's another world. I'm no longer on earth.” - Edith PiafMusic is a popular activity among many of us and it includes everything from singing, playing instruments, or joining a choir. It'd be difficult to find anyone who doesn't listen to music in some form or another.With so many people listening to music, it’d be hardly surprising to hear that there are quite a few people interested in singing. If you’re using your voice as an instrument, you might be interested in recording it. While some prefer to learn with certain vocal exercises, others might like to learn with the help of a singing teacher.No matter how you’re learning, you still may need to record yourself.So how can you make a home studio? How can you record your vocalisations and vowel work without leaving the comfort of your own home?He re’s our mini guide to recording your singing with a home recording studio setup. TraceySinging Teacher 4.92 (13) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PortiaSinging Teacher 4.91 (11) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolaSinging Teacher 5.00 (11) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JazzSinging Teacher 5.00 (6) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PerrineSinging Teacher 5.00 (3) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TiemSinging Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TomSinging Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MiriamSinging Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Best Microphones for SingingEvery singer will tell you, the microphone is essential! When it comes to recording your voice, your microphone is responsible for most of what you’ll get out of your recordings and how they’ll sound. If you want to record your voice, the first thing you'll need is a microphone. (Source: Pexels)Just like any other audio equipment, there are different categories according to your needs and budget. Here’s our non-exhaustive list of mics that’ll give you a good sound for practising singing.Shure SM58, a robust and ergonomic microphone that’s used by greats including Bjork and U2.Rode NT1A, a versatile microphone that’s great for beginners.AAKG D5, a clear, balanced, and powerful microphone.MXL 770, a popular microphone amongst rappers and great value-for-moneyShure SM7B, the microphone that Michael Jackson used, which gives the voice a natural sound.Sennheiser MD421, a dynamic microphone with good resistance to the Larsen effect.AKG C214, a microphone that’s well suited to singing.Rode NTK, an all-rounder at a good price.Neumann TLM 102, a dynamic microphone with a good cardioid directivity.Amongst the best microphones for singing, you’ll see that these will capture your voice well and are great for recording. Then it’s up to you to work on your breathing, vocal techniques, and do your best to improve your singing.A good microphone won’t do all the work, you’ll still need to put the effort in yourself.Sound Cards for Recording VocalsOf all the choices you have to make when opting to record your voice, choosing a sound card is an important step as it’ll improve the finished product. A sound card is used to convert analogue audio signals into digital signals. (Source: Bru-nO)You can also get external sound cards, allowing to you treat the audio at input or output. It’ll manage the analogue signal (in this case, your voice) and convert it into a digital signal which is exactly what you want when recording your voice at home.Many people are opting for external sound cards when recording their singing. There are two types of connections you can choose from:USB or USB 3.0 for PC or Mac.FireWire, a faster connection but less commonly found on computers.To be able to record your voice, you’ll need the right ports on your computer or sound card. Usually, you’ll need one or several XLR ports.Generally, you’ll just need one if you’re only recording your singing, but you will need several if you plan to also record instruments. Luckily, most sound cards will come with several.You’ll also need converters. The AD/DA (Analog to Digital/Digital to Analog) converter is the main part of a sound card. However, this is what allows you to take an analogue signal (your voice) and convert it into a digital signal. You'll need an audio interface and some recording software (commonly known as a digital audio workstation) to create a digital recording of your voice.You need good audio quality so you can hear the best and worst parts of your voice when practising. When it comes to sound cards, some of the best include:Behringer UMC22 U-PhoriaNative Instruments Komplete Audio 6Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Generation)Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HDFocusrite Scarlett 2i2PreSonus Audio iTwoAnd many others...What better way to listen to yourself singing?The Best Headphones for SingingTo listen to your singing in real-time, you’ll need to hear your vocal technique. This is why headsets or headphones are important when recording yourself. Furthermore, you won’t have the same equipment as a professional studio. A good set of headphones will allow you to hear your singing. (Source: cegoh)You must choose a headset with good sound quality. Additionally, you also need something ergonomic and comfortable and practical. With that in mind, here’s a list of decent headsets or headphones:Beats Solo3: a good set of headphones that optimises the acoustics with padded cushions and high build quality.Denon AH-GC30: great headphones for singers, great value-for-money, and good noise-reduction.Sennheiser Momentum: good headphones with great shape and feel.JBL Everest 710: comfortable folding headphones with a great range.Nura Nuraphone: powerful headphones, low distortion, and some great functionality.Bose QuietComfort 35 II and QuietComfort 35: robust headphones with a vocal assistant built into the second model.Sony WH-1000XM3 and WH-1000XM2: Quick charging headphones with 28 hours of battery life and great noise reduction.Marshall Mid A.N.C: the perfect headphones for singing thanks to its noise-redu ction, balanced sound, clarity, and control.If you’re getting all this equipment, you can expect to pay for it.So how much will this all cost you?How Much Does It Cost to Record Your Singing?If you’re going to record yourself to improve your singing, you’re going to have to pay for it. You can get a basic home recording studio for quite cheap. (Source: Pexels)You’ll have to start by buying your microphone first.You need to know that a good quality microphone can cost you a few hundred pounds. Of course, you need to weigh up the cost against how much you’ll use it.If you’re regularly going to use your microphone to record yourself practising, you’ll need to set aside £200 to get started.A recording program can cost a pretty penny whereas as others such as Audacity are completely free. For a home studio, some like to record with something like a Zoom. You can pay around £300 for some recorders. The more outputs, the more you pay.In terms of sound cards, you can pay around £200 for a decent one. Of course, this is just an average price so you can get stuff for more and less.Accessories can also end up costing you more than you’d think. For example, you can pay around £10 for a pop filter, £30 for a mic stand, and between £150 and £200 for a good set o f headphones.If you want to record a singing voice, you’ll need the right equipment, which won’t be the same as it would be for a speaking voice. Your home studio will be designed with you in mind.You need to choose what works for you and your budget.If you need more help with your singing, consider getting in touch with one of the many talented and experienced tutors on Superprof. There are three main types of singing tutorial available and each has its pros and cons so have a look at what's on offer and see what will work best for you, your learning style, and your budget.Face-to-face tutorials are between just you and your tutor. Since you're the only student, the tutorials will be planned around you, what you want to learn, and how you like to learn. Of course, this bespoke service comes at a price and face-to-face tutorials tend to be the most costly per hour of tuition. That said, they're also the most cost-effective since every minute in a tutorial is spent teaching you h ow to sing.Online tutorials are similar to face-to-face tutorials in that they're between a single tutor and a single student. However, thanks to the marvels of modern technology, you can be taught over the internet thanks to video conferencing software. However, since your tutor won't have to travel to you and can schedule more lessons each week, they can also charge more competitive rates.Group tutorials tend to be the cheapest per hour because the tutor's time is being paid for by everyone in the class. Unlike the other two types of tutorials, the tutor won't be able to offer bespoke tuition as they have several students to keep happy. However, if you and a few friends all want to learn how to sing, you can share the cost of private tutorials between yourselves in group tutorials.

ESOL Lessons in Cardiff

ESOL Lessons in Cardiff Where Students Go for ESOL Lessons in Cardiff ChaptersTake ESOL Lessons with a Charity OrganisationLearn English as a Foreign Language with a Private CompanyAdult Education at Cardiff and ValeStudents: Learn English Abroad at Cardiff UniversityLanguage Acquisition with SuperprofLanguage is a big deal in Wales’ capital city, for a couple of surprising reasons.In 2017, the Cardiff City Council formulated a Welsh Language Strategy to ensure that that tongue doesn’t die out.Also, they wish to ensure that migrants, refugees and the large foreign student population enroled in Cardiff universities can use the English language to communicate effectively.For these reasons, there are plenty of English courses to choose from.You might wonder why we say those reasons are surprising...Like people of most other nations, the Welsh people are proud of their long history, their culture and heritage.A sterling example of such is the uproar over the 2001 census that led Plaid Cymru to endorse a petition calling for the addition of ‘Welsh’ as a national identity category to the official population count.Seen in that light, it seems strange that such a people would forego their native language but it was obviously happening!The second strange aspect is the issue of immigrants and refugees: Cardiff is not the first name that comes to mind when one thinks of cities with an ethnically diverse population... but that assumption would be incorrect!Nearly 15% of Cardiff’s population hails from other nations; a fact that the city celebrates through cultural events and festivals throughout the year.All of those people had to at least polish up their English language skills somewhere, if not learn English altogether... right?Let us now introduce you to some of those classes and meet the great teachers whose passion is language teaching.If you want to learn online you can find an English course online with Superprof.Here, we feature the top two such concerns.Oasis CardiffTheir mission is to help asylum seekers and refugees sett le in and integrate into the local community. Therefore, it stands to reason that teaching English skills is one of their highest priorities.In fact, they aver that those English classes are their biggest draw.Ever aware of cultural sensitivity, the volunteer language teachers group their English learners not just according to their level of spoken English â€" beginner, intermediate or advanced but also according to their preferences.No worries that these teachers are volunteers; all of them either have long experience teaching or have earned their TEFL certification.In keeping with their mission to help new arrivals integrate and thrive in their new community, they also teach an IELTS prep course.This presents non-native speakers with the opportunity to enrol at university upon satisfactory scoring of that exam so that they might earn credentials for skills they already possess or to retrain for a different field of work altogether.ESOL and IELTS prep sessions are conducted at no c harge, Monday through Friday, from 10:30 to 12:30 and, should you want to volunteer with Oasis as an ESL teacher, you would be more than welcome!Join the discussion: should London make ESOL classes free to immigrants?ACE CardiffContrary to Oasis’ mission, ACE’s primary focus is to aid and support disadvantaged youths in and around Cardiff.Their secondary focus is to work with speakers of other languages.‘In response to an obvious need in the community...’ from the ACESOL web pageTo that end, they have set up several classes, mostly targeted to absolute beginners and beginner learners of English.And, like the organisation mentioned above, cultural sensitivity dictates how their classes are set up: mixed gender or single gender, in small groups (no more than 10 students per session), the scope of which is mainly life skills.Leeds is not quite the destination for immigrants that Cardiff is; find out how people there find ESOL courses.In this sense, the term ‘life skills’ re lates more to the literacy and numeracy aspects of starting life in a new country. Those include:reading - anything from road signs to food labelscounting and performing simple math in Englishconversational English: asking and answering basic questionsHowever, as this charity is overwhelmingly concerned with new arrivals’ wellbeing, they also touch on needed cultural competencies; things like driving on the left and simple courtesies such as eye contact handshakes.ACE runs one ESOL programme on Mondays and Wednesdays in Butetown and another on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Ely Hub. Each course is generally five weeks long.You are also welcome to volunteer with ACE, either in their ‘vulnerable adults’ programme or their children’s Learning Programme.We did say that these are two of the top charities that teach English as a second language, right?In this table, we feature all of the organisations and people, so generous with their knowledge and time, ready to help anyo ne who wants/needs to learn English.NameAddressPhone NumberEmailCardiff and Vale College27 The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AB 0292 025 0250 esol@cavc.ac.ukVale of Glamorgan Council 1st Floor, Barry Library, King Square, Barry CF63 4RW 0144 673 6466 vlc@valeofglamorgan.gov.ukWelsh Refugee Council120 -122 Broadway, Cardiff, CF24 1NJ0292 048 9800 iona@wrc.walesSpace4You CardiffTrinity Methodist Church Piercefield Place/ Newport Road Junction CF24 1LE cardiffspace4u@outlook.comAdult Learning Wales7 Coopers Yard, Curran Road CF10 5NB0292 038 2431 courseinfosouth@weacymru.org.ukFind out also if Manchester is continuing its long tradition of welcoming speakers of other languages...Learn English as a Foreign Language with a Private CompanyScoring well on IELTS is one thing; immersion into a different language and culture is something else completely Image by Jess Foami from PixabayThe charitable organisations that provide classes for the newly-arrived have a major selling point over language scho ols: they cost nothing.On the other hand, language schools offer an aspect of language learning that doesn’t necessarily feature elsewhere.Such facilities teach according to students’ needs and preferences, usually in a one-to-one setting or in a small group; maybe a family.It would be a mistake to presume such institutions care less about how their students might get along in society outside the classroom; indeed they too are devoted to teaching life skill and cultural competences.Language International has built an institution around the concept that not everyone in Great Britain is a native English speaker.To that end, they have set up ESOL courses all over England and Wales, as well as Scotland and Northern Ireland.Yes, even in Belfast you can find courses in English as a second language!More specifically, they have partnered with providers of English courses all over the world to provide the best selection of courses without those who need education in English fundamentals struggling to find lessons on their own.Courses range from general English to English for Business, with classes lasting anywhere from a couple of weeks to a year or more. Students aged 16 and older are welcome.Even if you are a native speaker of English, these courses could help you get a better grasp of the intricacies of your first language!How does teaching English as a foreign language differ in Glasgow?David Mark from PixabayStudents: Learn English Abroad at Cardiff UniversityNaturally, not everyone who lands in Cardiff is an asylum seeker.A substantial number of international students who have sat and scored satisfactorily on IELTS are granted admission to Cardiff University.As many ESL teachers would attest, an exam does not really indicate how well anyone can speak and understand English, meaning that many who arrive in our beautiful city find themselves lost when immersed in our language.Accordingly, Cardiff University has set up a variety of programmes to support those st udents; anything from summer sessions to ongoing support while school is in session.Because this guidance is targeted strictly to university students, these programmes’ focus is on academic English, specifically:Pronunciationgeneral reading and writingacademic writingoral communication and listeningEveryday English in relation to university lifeIn addition to those established courses, ESOL students may participate in one-on-one drop-in sessions held every Friday in the Student Union.Furthermore, this school provides a host of online English services. Topics include interactive vocabulary and grammar lessons as well as guidance on academic writing.As you might imagine, these services are most appreciated. However, many students rely on private tuition.Where do English learners in Birmingham they find such tutors?Language Acquisition with SuperprofWould you prefer to take an English course online? How about in the privacy of your own home? Or perhaps you would like a tutor who woul d be willing to meet you while out and about...If you are looking for an ESOL tutor who puts your needs first, Superprof has a tutor for you!You might enjoy taking lessons with Anna, whose glowing student testimonials confirm her status as an ESOL teacher of merit.Or perhaps Muna, with her years of experience in teaching students of other languages English would appeal to you more. Her hourly rate is only £15 and she gives your first hour of instruction for free!In fact, most every Superprof ESOL tutor charges nothing for their first hour, just so that you can see for yourself whether that tutor is right for you.Furthermore, most would either come to your home or meet you â€" out somewhere or online... anything to assure your comfort!And, with an average price of £20 per lesson, it would be hard to think of Superprof ESOL lessons as anything but meant for you.Have you moved beyond basic English? Are you ready for in-depth instruction of this language you’ve pledged to learn?No m atter what level your English is, you now know where to turn to find the language skills you need to cultivate.Now discover everything you need to know about taking ESOL lessons anywhere in the UK...