Italian Language Teaching Examination DITALS

Italian Language Teaching Examination DITALS Learn Italian: Certify Your Ability to Teach Italian  as a Foreign Language Through DITALS ChaptersWhat is DITALS?Exploring DITAL's Two LevelsPreparing for DITALSWho Can Register for DITALS? (How Can They?)The Bottom LineFor students learning Italian, there exists an entire acronym soup with which they can prove their mastery of la lingua italiana: CILS, PLIDA, CIC, among them.Although each of them addresses a different audience, they all have the same fundamental purpose: to certify the test taker's ability to use the language of Michelangelo.In a class apart, there is DITALS: Didattica dell'italiano come lingua straniera.This acronym represents a pair of exams meant for non native speakers who intend to teach Italian as a foreign language.To have heard without retaining does not make knowledge â€" Dante AlighieriThat quote summarises DITALS exactly!Successful completion of this exam - as with any other language learning,  starts with a good memory.Now we present everything you need to know about certifying  to teach Italian language competences.Check how you could learn Italian online. anyone who must have a measure of proficiency in Italian speaking in order to seek work in Italyadults  who want to study Italian â€" for any given reason.To give Italian language courses to non native speakers, a teacher would probably emphasise vocabulary, grammar, Standard Italian pronunciation, and the art of Italian conversation.For students hoping to semester at any of Italy's fine universities, a teacher's burden would be more a question of instilling aspects of Italian culture, even while developing Italian vocabulary, phrases and expressions.Some topics such a teacher might broach are:art historyarchitecturefashionregional dialects, including Tuscan and Florentinethe Renaissance and other significant epochsthe fabulous Italian operaTo that list, we may also include the modern Italian music scene: quite lively!Level 2 DITALSThis certification demands expanded competencies in teaching methodology.Obviously, one would not conduct lessons in Italian for children the same way as teaching business persons.Candidates who apply for this exam envision a more formal teaching environment, with a more diverse student body.Certifying at this level entails a more thorough knowledge of teaching theory, as well as having at least some practical experience.Read on to learn how to obtain teaching experience!Holders of DITALS certification can teach Italian to adults as well as children Source: Pixabay Credit: ThumprchgoLeonardo Da Vinci school.Not the one he attended; the one that is named after him.These modern-day language and culture schools advocate an effective strategy for successful DITALS preparation.Because learning a language is, in itself, a complex undertaking, it stands to reason that being able to teach languages to others  must be all the more convoluted.The method used for exam preparation is based on a constant scrutiny  of teaching principles and a desire to cultivate the most potent learning methods.Using this learning philosophy, all language skills are mobilised: speaking and communicating; understanding and reasoning; reading and writing.Diverse media such as music, movies, novels, and newspapers are called on to flesh out a curriculum relevant to today's classrooms.These preparation courses come in many formats.You could opt for evening classes or sign up for an intensive, short-duration seminar.If you and some mates would like learn a new language together, you would find tutors available for small groups.If you are really behind on your studies, you may choose private lessons.And, of course, you could sign up for language lessons of a more traditional nature.Language learning sessions in all formats are targeted to all audiences, from the foreign student seeking to do one more year of study in Florence, to those wishing to prepare a certification like the DITALS.For DITALS preparation courses, you would be hard-pressed to find better tutelage than the Leonardo Da Vinci Institute.A two-week, full immersion course costs around 1380€ ( £1230), which includes two individualised lessons per day, along with group instruction.We agree that that price is substantially higher than... free Italian lessons, for example.However, the quality of instruction you are treated to, as well as individual guidance from native speakers of Italian who have years of teaching experience make the expense well worth it.If you prefer a more relaxed learning experience, you could enroll for the standard curriculum, which entails:thirty hour-long lessons in teaching theory, in a class of no more than fifteen students.Teaching materials for review, at your disposala supervised internshipa certificate of completionFees for this class are just under 525€ ( £470), with a 75€ ( £67) registration fee.To take advantage of the Milan campus' intensive learning program, you can contact the registrar using: milan@scuolaleonardo.comTo contact the director of teaching affairs personally: info@corzi.formazione.profession ale.itShould you prefer speaking rather than typing, you may dial: +39 02 8324 1002.To register for any of Da Vinci Institute courses, you must be able to communicate using Italian, at least at intermediate level.Da Vinci Institute students can learn in small groups or one on one Source: Pixabay Credit: Ernesto SlavaWho Can Register for DITALS? (How Can They?)To register for the Level 1 exam, candidates must have earned a certificate of higher learning, and should be able to prove at least some previous teaching experience.Persons who have completed an internship in Italian as a second language are also eligible.Level 2's registration requirements are a bit more stringent.Native speakers of Italian are required to hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Human Sciences. For those whom Italian is a second language, at least one certification of Italian linguistics is requested.Imagine how quickly you will be accepted for enrollment if you are fluent in Italian!Obviously, successful compl etion of Level 1 would virtually guarantee your registration green light for the Level 2 exam.If you are not eligible to sit for Level 2 when you apply,  high marks on Level 1 could springboard you on the fast track to the higher level.Registration ProceduresTo enquire about any courses or register for either DITALS exam, you must contact the school â€" the information is provided above.Although their website is wonderful, there is no information on it regarding course dates or exam schedules.Furthermore, to sit for this exam, you must sojourn to Milan.A trip to Italy? What could be finer?Test particulars will be communicated on the day of the test itself.Those include: how long the discrete segments last, what is expected, and so on.Upon satisfactory scoring, you will receive your diploma in via post, right to your address.Framing and displaying it is all up to you.For more information about your desired Italian language course, you can turn to to the University of Siena web page, where you will find all manner of information concerning that language school.The Bottom LineLearning a language is no casual undertaking.Teaching words and phrases in another language demands a firm grasp on methodology, as well as the phrases and conversational nuances so common when speaking Italian.Your students will learn more or less the same way, regardless if you are teaching how to speak English, or if they want to learn Russian, speak Japanese or learn Chinese.Helping your students learn how to learn is perhaps as critical as teaching them how to speak Italian.Remember that quote from Dante, at the beginning of this article, about listening without remembering?  Do you see now how apt it is for this article?DITALS practically demands you to be fluent in Italian.Your Italian learning should take you not only to nearly native speaker level, but should instill comprehension of language mechanics â€" a vital aspect of Italian language lessons. So make sure your own Italian les sons are up to par - with a Superprof tutor, for example.The same applies to any other language you learn!It is true that methodology â€" in learning and in teaching, is vital for students to progress more quickly, if doing so is appropriate.For example: if one student in your class masters new words faster than his peers, the next step would be to challenge him with more elaborate grammatical constructions, or maybe irregular verb conjugation.Here is further reading on Italian language certification exams.Check out Superprof to find your ideal private tutor to help you master the Italian language:Italian teacher LondonItalian teacher ManchesterItalian tutor GlasgowAlla prossima, caro! Ciao!

College Waiting Lists

College Waiting Lists Many students who are on the bubble of being accepted into a college will be placed on a waiting list. Students will have to sweat it out for months while that college makes its final decisions. Students can opt to stay on waiting lists; however, less than 30% of wait-listed students will eventually be accepted, according to The US News World Report. Also, students chances are significantly lower for Ivy League Schools and other elite colleges. Recently, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has accepted anywhere from 0-40 students from its waiting list that is usually comprised of several hundred students. A recent New York Times article also does not offer much hope to students who have been placed in limbo. The US News World Report highlighted five suggestions for students who are placed on colleges waiting lists. 1. Explore other options: Students need to be realistic about their chances of being accepted from a colleges waiting list. Students should consider attending other colleges and even send letters of intent to those colleges in case they do not get accepted from the college that wait-listed them. 2. Ask the college about your chances: Colleges have different waiting lists systems. Some colleges analyze and rank their wait-listed students by their test scores and high school GPAs. Students who have lower scores and are farther down on the waiting list have a small chance of being accepted. Other schools will be pulling students to fill voids. For example, if an accepted student athlete declines a colleges offer, then that college is likely to accept another student athlete from its waiting list. This system makes it nearly impossible for a wait-listed student to inquire about his/her chances of being accepted. 3. Show interest in the school: This can help some students chances of being accepted from a colleges waiting list. If a school has an essay in its application on why you want to go there, then fill it out, even if its optional. Also, it might help to go on a college visit. This could show the college that you are truly passionate about going there. Most admission officers understand that the students who want to attend that college more will perform better. Therefore, showing strong interest and maybe even sucking up a little could get a wait-listed student accepted. 4. Be pleasantly persistent: Students should send the colleges admissions office a letter updating their recent achievements and progress since submitting their application. Students can show a little creativity with this. However, students should avoid being obsessive. Dont send gifts of food or drink. Traditionally, sending anything with monetary value is a bad idea. And please do not send a shoe, highlighting that you are trying to get a foot in the door. 5. Dont stay on the colleges waiting list for the sake of doing so: Many admissions officers appreciate students who notify the college of withdrawals, especially if students are happy with their offers from other colleges. This makes admissions officers jobs easier. Also, if students automatically stay on a colleges waiting list, they could essentially be taking another students spot.

Review A Must-Have Resource for Classical Singers

Review A Must-Have Resource for Classical Singers Suzy S. Classical singers, listen up! Heres a resource you absolutely shouldnt miss, reviewed by voice teacher Molly R If you teach  classical voice, you are probably aware that one of the biggest challenges is accompaniment! We can fake our way through standards and simpler Disney tunes for our other students, but this is not usually the case when it comes to Mozart or Verdi. And if you are a classical soloist, it’s every bit as frustrating. It can get very  costly to hire an accompanist whenever you need to run through your arias and songs. It can also be  time-consuming to find someone and schedule rehearsals, find a space,  and so on. So, whats a classical singer to do? My Online  Resource  Recommendation This is where Your Accompanist comes in. This amazing resource is the classical singer’s dream come true, allowing you to download accompaniment tracks for practically everything you need. I had the opportunity to check out the site, and after spending some time browsing with a few of my voice students, I wondered where this site has been all my life (and my students are asking the same thing!). How I  Use the Site in My  Lessons Your Accompanist  has downloadable  piano accompaniment to almost every aria and art song you can think of! Even better still: many of the art songs are available in various keys to suit a wider variety of voices. Heres how I used the tracks in my lessons: I needed a particular French song for a young soprano student, and we were both so pleased to see they offered it in a key suitable for her higher voice! This is already coming in handy for her as she prepares for a big singing contest. We were also able to find a large number of other things she’d be needing in future lessons, including art songs in German and English. Oratorio is also available, and thank goodness for that! A young countertenor I work with was able to get the aria from “Messiah” he needed instantly, so we could polish it for his upcoming performances. A mezzo student of mine was relieved to finally find the Barber opera aria she needed. I also found several “staples” (classic beginner Italian arias) to download that I  knew  I’d be using for students later on. And I’ll admit it: I got a few things for me to sing along with, too! In fact, I had a hard time narrowing it down. I wanted to get every mezzo-soprano aria on there! Since this site is based out of the United Kingdom, old music hall and parlor song favorites are on the site, too certainly not something you see every day! I was delighted to see such a variety. A  student also noticed that the site offered holiday classics. Right away, I knew I needed a few, as December concert time will be here before you know it! There are a few art songs that I could use, but did not see on the site. However, there’s an option to request that they record what you don’t see. After discovering this option, my students and I started getting together a brief list of songs we may ask for in the future. Downloading Tracks from Your Accompanist Downloading and paying for your chosen songs is extremely easy, and playing them back is just as simple. When we found the Faure art song that we needed, all I had to do was  press a few buttons and it was in my iTunes library and ready to play for my soprano to sing along to! My countertenor was a bit worried that his oratorio aria was going to be either too fast or too slow but before we downloaded we were able to listen to a very helpful sound sample. Now  he can rehearse with confidence: with me in the studio, or at home on his own! As for the accompaniment tracks themselves? Absolutely beautiful! All of the tracks I have used have been sensitively phrased and played most musically. Sound quality is top notch. As my students were singing along, I felt that they were supported by the playing, and not at all overpowered. It’s also so incredibly nice to be able to focus on my students’ singing instead of worrying about my piano playing abilities. Why This is a Must-Have Resource One singer of mine told me that she felt that using the Your Accompanist  tracks is  as close as you can get to having a live accompanist right there with you. How right she is. As I tried some of the accompaniments myself, I felt like I was in my very own recital hall! So again we ask: where has Your Accompanist  been all our lives? Thanks to the Internet, we classical singers and teachers have a tremendous resource available to us. Check it out and see what you think! Readers, what other websites and singing resources do you use to download accompaniment tracks? Leave a comment below and let us know!   Post Author:  Molly R. Molly R. teaches online and in-person singing lessons in Hayward, CA. Her specialties include teaching beginner vocalists, shy singers, children, teens, lapsed singers, and older beginners. She joined TakeLessons in November 2013.  Learn more about Molly  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

Find an Economics Tutor in London

Find an Economics Tutor in London How to Find Your Ideal Economics Tutor in London ChaptersFinding the Help You NeedCampus Resources to ExploreWhat About Online Tutoring?Talk about diversity! Talk about history... the global city we call London has it all, even though the concepts of diversity and history themselves are often considered mutually exclusive.To wit, economic history tends to be overlooked in favour of social history, and especially military history.As a student of economics, walking the roughly 3 km ² area that comprises medieval London, do you reflect on the systems of accounting that went into establishing what, today, is considered the financial capital of the world?Microeconomics and macroeconomicsdevelopmental economics â€" yes, at that time, England was a developing country!Labour economics: what was the human cost of building those magnificent structures?business economics: even back then, the as-yet unnamed enterprise called capitalism flourished!international economics, including trade: how did we become a nation of tea drinkers?environmental economics â€" from the quarries that produced the stone for those buildings to the land they are built on...Then again, perhaps these thoughts never entered your mind.Could it be that you are overwhelmed in your studies? Bogged down by the battering of maths you are expected to master in order to earn your undergraduate degree?Turn down that noise and cheer up: there is help for you!You can find solace in tutoring from a qualified instructor, well-versed in the principles of economics and statistical analysis.How to find that lone person in our country's most populous city?Let Superprof help! Find an economist GMAT tutor here.the disconnect in the curriculum, between economic theory and real-world economic events, that have sent students worldwide into protest.Indeed, if you are working towards your Bachelor of Science at the University of London (School of Economics), your core class requirements consist almost exclusively of mathematics and statistics, and even your elective choi ces depend largely on your ability to calculate!That being the case, would you be better served by a math tutor?Conversely, should you look forward to starting your Bachelor of Arts studies in Economics at the University of London this autumn, your course requirements would emphasise the study and application of economic theory.Subjects in your degree plan include Perspective from Social Science and History of Economic Ideas, just to name two!Naturally, you will still endure calculus and statistics courses, but the maths is nowhere near as intensive as if you were to select the Science degree.Thus it follows that you may need a writing tutor, more so than a maths tutor, in order to compose effective essays and powerful papers... all good training for writing your thesis!What if you are preparing to sit your A-Levels in Economics?In this instance more so than the first two, you would need an Economics tutor: to clarify economic theories and help make sense of outliers in statistical models.Fortunately for you â€" and for first-year university students, you may benefit from tutelage by a student at minimum one level higher than you.According to recommended guidelines, a personal tutor should be at least one level higher than the tutee.That means that studying with a student at university while you have yet to sit A-Levels is not only perfectly acceptable, it could even be beneficial!They still remember their ordeal, and could give you tips for a successful exam!Let's go find one now, shall we?Campus Resources to ExploreAlthough A-Levels study is mostly independent, there are still advisers and instructors for you to rely on. You may ask those mentors where to turn for qualified help.As for higher-level scholars...  The psychology of students who are in the first year of their Economics program at university goes through a bit of battering.Not only from the massive maths and critical thinking they are required to do, but also because their change of environment a nd the dramatic departure from traditional, teacher-led instruction.Thus it stands to reason that they would need academic support along with fellowship group studying could bring.The Student UnionYou may find tuition and people passionate about economics at your campus' student union office.You should inquire whether they host study sessions in small groups, or even offer homework help and one on one tutoring.Bear in mind that you don't necessarily need an Economics graduate to teach you; students only one level higher qualify â€" as long as you are confident you can learn from them.Ask around: you may find a tutor through the Economics department Source: Pixabay Credit: QuinntheislanderWhat the Department of Economics Has to OfferForget for a moment the image of austere professors, slamming shut their satchels at class's end and swirling out of the lecture hall in a tornado of tweed!If a certain study subject has you stymied, you may ask your professor for help, or to recommend a particularly accomplished student to tutor you.If there are no other classes to rush off to, you may be surprised that your teacher would take a few minutes and adopt a gentler tone while explaining to you the fundamentals of econometrics.If you are indeed left with an impression of tweed as the door slams shut, perhaps directing yourself to the econ administrative office would yield answers.Not for your Economics texts, unfortunately. However, it is entirely possible that that office staff maintains a list of tutors or tutoring services you might find helpful.While you're in the office, be sure to check the bulletin board, where such adverts might be waiting for you to discover them.Be sure to check the bulletin boards in your dormitory, the dining hall and the campus library, as well!The library is another place where you might find individualized tutoring: find out if there are any study groups â€" for math, calculus, statistics or economics that meet there regularly.Finally, if you've downloaded the campus' student app, log in regularly to see what opportunities lurk there.You might even post an advert yourself, either on the app or on those above-mentioned bulletin boards... or both!What About Online Tutoring?Indeed, you clever Economics major, there is a wealth of private tutoring to be found online, and there are several ways to go about benefiting from it!You should first ask yourself a few questions:What do you need help with â€" maths? Maybe a writing tutor?Would only a private tutor be capable of building your confidence?If so, is home tutoring your preferred option, or might you learn well with an online tutor?Would you consider being tutored a part of a small group of tutees?How do you feel about tutoring companies?What about free tutoring?The economics of tutoring definitely impacts you, especially if your budget is tight: in-home tutoring can be an expensive proposition!While free tutoring would seem like the best option for your wallet, you may be leery of the quality of instruction you would receive.On the other end of the spectrum, tutoring agencies have all of the necessary qualifications to guarantee top-shelf instruction, but the cost of such academic tutoring could be prohibitive.Home tutoring suffers the same stigma, and unfairly so.Superprof registers more than 60 Economics tutors in the London area, most of whom would meet you for instruction. The overwhelming majority also give lessons via webcam, should that suit you better.The average price for a Superprof tutor in Economics is a surprisingly low £27 per hour, and most of these educators offer their first lesson for free!Wait a minute: doesn't that correspond to Mankiw's 4th Principle of Economics?Discover other Tutorials OnlineAs the London Metropolitan landscape is dotted with institutes of higher learning, it should come as no surprise that you could find MOOCs attached to just about any campus, for any discipline.MOOCs, or massive open online courses, are taught strictly online. They consist of a blend of lectures, videos and, most importantly, student discussion panels.In fact, your input on those discussions is mandatory for successful completion of these extracurricular courses.If you are enrolled at the University of London, you will find several such classes available to you.The best aspect of MOOCs is that they are, for the most part, completely free!No hard-nosed teachers await if you work with a tutor online! Source: Pixabay Credit: 1820796The Khan AcademyIf you don't mind an American accent, you may find a load of helpful information in the Khan Academy Economics tutorials.This free programme consists of short video segments, bookended by quizzes to test your knowledge going into the topic, and determine how much you've learned after absorbing the presented material.If you are struggling with economics concepts, this online library of tutorial videos might just be a treasure trove.On the other hand, if you need personalized instruction, you will not find it at Khan's.To our knowledge, that is this learning site's only drawback: you work independently, with no feedback or supplemental instruction tailored exactly to your needs.Whether you prefer the teaching methods exercised at a tutoring center, would rather undergo one to one sessions in your home or have grown partial to tutoring online, ways to find the right economics tutor for your needs are controlled by only three factors.The best tutors are affordable, knowledgeable and passionate about their subject.At the convergence of those points, you will find your ideal tutor. 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Heart Math Tutoring Launches Volunteer Drive for Upcoming School Year - Heart Math Tutoring

Heart Math Tutoring Launches Volunteer Drive for Upcoming School Year - Heart Math Tutoring Heart Math Tutoring Launches Volunteer Drive for Upcoming School Year Heart Math Tutoring Launches Volunteer Drive for Upcoming School Year July 18, 2016 We are excited to kick off our 2016 Volunteer Recruitment Drive today! Our  goal is to recruit volunteers to be tutors for 600 students (~700 tutors) across 12 schools  between now and Sept. 16. Choose your  school and time here. “Our volunteer tutors do a great job delivering the curriculum and building relationships with students who need extra support,” said Emily Elliott, executive director of Heart Math Tutoring. “We feel fortunate for and honored by each community member who chooses to spend one hour per week with Heart. We look forward to growing the team to impact even more students this coming school year.” Read the full press release here.

Pagoda Academy

Pagoda Academy Pagoda Academy Pagoda Academyis at the forefront of foreign language education in Korea. Through the support ofdedicated teachers and motivated adult students, Pagoda has achieved enormous success since its foundation in 1969. Pagoda currently employs over 100 native English-speaking teachers at prime locations in Seoul,Busan and Incheon. We extend our heart-felt gratitude to everyone who, through sincere encouragement and support, has helped us continue advancing towards our bright future. We hope that you too can help us lead the way in helping people from all over the world communicate with one another! Top 10 Reasons to Teach at PAGODA! Location, location, location! Seoul, Incheon, and Busan. Our locations are in major social, educational and business hubs. Conveniently located near subway stations means getting around the city or out of the city on weekends can be done with ease. Use Pagodas well-known curriculum that teachers and students love.We develop and update our books and programs to meet Korean students needs employing the latest methodologies. Our RD team, staffed with native and Korean researchers publishes easy-to-use and engaging textbooks. Pagoda Academy is a stable company. Established in 1969.Never worry about being paid on time, the doors closing on you or suddenly having to teach kids. We are a financially sound company with over 100 native teachers educating over 5,000 learners each month. Realize financial goals, whatever they may be! 2.6-3+million/month.We have a solid minimum amount to support teachers, but with our hourly pay system, higher pay rates for reading, writing, business English, options to teach extra/weekend classes, overtime bonuses, interview hours, and a pay raise every year. You really can make a lot of WON. Comprehensive training and the chance to develop and grow professionally. Our training program is designed to support you before and during your time here at Pagoda. From onsite SLE training, personal observations and feedback, online resources and materials to regular workshops and on-going guidance, we work with you to make you the best teacher possible. Our eager students! University, business people, and professionals. Teaching adults is simply fantastic! For those of you who taught adults and young learners, Im sure you would agree. Our students have many reasons for attending our different programs. Some need English for work, for a promotion, because they are going abroad to work/study or they simply like English and want to watch a movie without subtitles. Sure, as a teacher we have to be motivators and keep classes engaging, but it is infinitely more rewarding to prepare for classes knowing that you have students ready to participate and theres no babysitting. Current teachers and staff make for a wonderful working environment!We have teachers from all backgrounds, ages and experience levels. Not only that you will be working in the same location as our great Korean, Japanese and Chinese teachers so you get an interesting cultural experience. We also have managers, most of who graduated from universities in native speaking countries so communicating with them about simple matters and more complex ones are done with ease. Modern classrooms and a well-equipped teachers room in every branch!We have modern facilities and frequently remodel to make sure students and teachers have clean, bright, safe and pleasant classrooms, prep areas and lounge areas. Some rooms come with beam projectors and laptops and beam projectors are on hand for you to use in your classes. Pay increases every year!We like to reward hardworking and positive team players so we offer pay raises every year. MONTH LONG VACATION + Extra days off + National Holidays. Thats right! A whole month off for our SLE teachers, where you can head home, travel Korea, Asia or do whatever and come back refreshed and ready to teach. We only teach 20 class days a month, which means we usually have an extra day or two off each month, on top of National holidays. Pagoda One teachers receive 15 personal vacation days a year plus national holidays. View our Brochure

Irvine Tutoring Four Things Students Should do Post Winter Break - TutorNerds

Irvine Tutoring Four Things Students Should do Post Winter Break - TutorNerds Four Things Students Should Do After Winter Break The holidays are over, it’s a New Year, and students are ready to go back to school. Okay, maybe you’re not prepared to go back, but you have to regardless of how you feel. With a New Year comes new aspirations, goals, and resolutions. Whether you’re doing well and want to keep it up, or you think there’s room for improvement in the second half of the school year, these tips will help you get on track book your private Orange County tutor today. Just like the first half of the year, winter and spring will fly by, so get ahead by taking actions now that will benefit you when finals come around. Like a car driving in the snow, back to school in January can start slow then get out of control in an instance. Do yourself a favor and get ahead before homework and tests start picking up in pace. Below are four tips from our private Irvine tutors to help you make 2019 your most successful year yet. 1. Take Stock of Where You Are at While most of us want to leave 2018 in the past, students will benefit from a review of the previous semester. Check your grades, test scores, homework, and written assignments from the Fall semester. Do you feel like you are behind, doing well, or somewhere in between? What did you struggle with the most and at what did you most excel? By answering these questions, you can look ahead to your 2019 schedule and help plan around your assessment. For example, if you struggled with writing essays, but breezed through your book assignments, plan your study/homework time accordingly. Start the assignments you struggle with the earliest. That way you have time to seek help if you need some, which brings us to our next suggestion. 2. Book a Private Orange County Tutor Once you’ve reviewed the first half of the school year, it’s time to get help where you need it most. Whether you book a private Orange County in-person tutor from TutorNerds or an online tutor from TutorNerd, it’s always best to sign up early. The longer you wait to start tutoring, the farther behind you fall in your classes. Keep in mind that even if you are doing well in school, you can still benefit from the help of a private OC tutor. 3. Talk to Your Teachers If you have the opportunity, book some time to talk to your teachers during office hours or before or after class. Ask them how they think you are performing and if they have any suggestions on how you can improve. Your teachers would much rather steer you in the right direction early on than have you begging for extra credit after you bomb your test (READ: Irvine Tutoring Tips: How to Overcome a Bad Teacher). 4. Set up a Schedule with a Study Buddy or Group A new semester means a fresh start. Avoid falling behind with a designated study routine. While you’ll always have to do some studying on your own, keep it interesting with one-on-one sessions with a study buddy or a weekly group study session. By studying in a group, you’ll be able to get help in areas other students thrive in as well as help them out with their work. Having a designated study session will help with procrastination as well as remind you of important upcoming assignment dates. Here are TutorNerds, we are happy to help you make 2019 the year of academic success. Call us today to book your private Orange County tutor. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Career Benefits of Interning Abroad

Career Benefits of Interning Abroad Image via Isorepublic.com Learning a second language It’s no secret that speaking two or more languages is extremely beneficial in the workplace. If you intern abroad in a country whose main language is not English, you will be forced to immerse yourself in another language. This kind of immersion is the best way to learn a new language, since you will constantly have to speak and read it (bonus points if you write it also). It’s a safe place to make mistakes, since you will have teachers and fellow students to help you, and you can help them, too! By the end of your trip, you will be much more proficient in this language than you were before. Learning a second language will allow you to communicate with a whole new set of people, and this will be attractive to potential employers or graduate schools. For this reason, learning a second language is a substantial career benefit you will gain when you intern abroad. Connections When you spend a few months in another place, you are bound to make connections there. You will interact with many people, such as fellow students, teachers, and locals that can serve as important connections. You never know if they can help you find a job or provide a recommendation letter in the future. Of course, you could do the same for them. Because interning abroad is such a bonding experience, it’s likely these connections with the people you meet during your journey will last a long time. The connections will be one of the most valuable parts of interning abroad. Plus, how cool is it to have a friend who lives on the other side of the world? It will give you something to talk about on applications or interviews Most jobs or graduate schools that you apply to want to know something that will make you stand out from the crowd. An experience abroad will definitely make you stand out among a pile of applicants! Not only does interning abroad make you seem like a more well-rounded candidate, but it will also give you many stories to tell. People love stories, and telling them a good story about your intern abroad journey (and how it has helped you grow as a person) will make you more memorable to them. If you are selected for an interview, be prepared with a good story to tell, as it is likely they will ask you about your experience if you mentioned it in your application. Hiring managers and graduate school admissions committees love memorable, well-rounded applicants, and interning abroad will definitely make you one! Personal growth Picking up your entire life and moving to a foreign country will cause you to grow like no other experience will. Interning abroad will require you to be independent in a country where things are much different than you are used to. Adjusting to these differences and managing your own life requires you to grow up. Still, it will be extremely satisfying to overcome these challenges and to know that you CAN do it. Clearly, interning abroad will present you with many challenges, but as you overcome them, you will grow. This growth will help you become a good employee or graduate student, and hiring/admissions committees know this. Problem-solving skills While we are on the subject of skills you gain when you intern abroad, let’s discuss problem-solving skills. As I mentioned before, you will likely encounter many challenges when you intern abroad, but you will also learn how to overcome these challenges and solve these problems. These problem-solving skills will help you when an issue comes up at work or at school, because you will know how to tackle it. Of course, hiring and admissions committees also love to hear that their applicants have good problem-solving skills. Learning how to work with others When you intern abroad, you will have to work together of people with different nationalities and who speak different languages. This experience will help you learn to find things in common with others, and to work in a team with them despite any “differences”. This will serve you well later in life, as you will encounter many kinds of people in your workplace or your graduate school. All in all, interning abroad will benefit your career in many ways.