Start Your Own Private Tutoring Blog

Start Your Own Private Tutoring BlogMany parents are either unaware or simply not aware of how to go about starting a blog or using a blogging platform as a private tutor blog. The truth is that if you have some time, you can start your own private tutoring blog and make money at the same time.All you need to do to start your private tutor blog is to find a place to host it and do some research on what blogging platforms are available out there. There are many free blogging platforms and some free blogging software such as Blogger are available to make your blogging experience more user friendly. After you have found a good blog hosting site, you can proceed to using the blogging software to get your blog online. Once you have set up your blog, you need to find a way to monetize it.If you are already thinking about monetizing your blog, you may want to start with a regular monthly payment of around $10 or so. Some bloggers will use pay per click advertising in order to generate their daily income. Other bloggers will choose to make their money by selling products or make affiliate programs. Whichever way you choose to monetize your blog, it is important to be sure that you are promoting a product or service that is compatible with the readers of your blog.For a lot of big online marketers, making money from a tutor blog can be a bit of a challenge. In fact, I cannot remember seeing a tutor blog that has been able to make money but there are a few out there that are earning their owners hundreds of dollars every month. Keep in mind that there are many factors that affect the amount of money that you can make from your blog, but having a good marketing plan will make it possible for you to be successful.One of the easiest ways to monetize your tutoring blog is to start charging some sort of a membership fee. A good idea would be to charge $30 per month if you are just starting out and then increase the fee as you gain traffic.When creating your tutoring blog, you should make it a point to provide all the information that people need in order to earn money as a tutor. Most good blogs will have topics such as 'Private Tutor Tips'How to Become a Private Tutor'.Also, you should take advantage of the free trial offers that are available to potential customers to determine whether or not they will be a good fit for your blog. Once you have your blog online, you can start seeing money coming in.

New Tutoring Test Prep Option in California

New Tutoring Test Prep Option in California Improving Academic Performance MyGuru is excited to announce the launch of our presence in several new cities. We are anxious to extend the success we’ve experienced in building an elite team of tutors in the Chicago area. We now have tutors available in California (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco), Minneapolis, MN, Champaign, IL, Bloomington, IN, Boston, MA and New York, NY. We’ll bring the same commitment to recruiting and working with only extremely talented and accomplished tutors, delivering a high level of customer service, and building a results-driven culture. However, whereas outside California we are slowly building our presence with our Chicago-based management team, in California we are taking a different approach. Our team of tutors in California is being built by our new Managing Tutor for West Coast operations, Ethan Castro. Ethan graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a double major in English and Humanities at the University of Colorado. He also holds a Master’s degree in Education from Loyola Marymount, a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. He worked as a strategy and management consultant at a top consultancy prior to joining MyGuru. Perhaps most importantly, Ethan spent several years as a high school English teacher prior to going to Northwestern University to study for his JD/MBA degrees. This gives him a unique and valuable perspective and set of capabilities that spans the worlds of business and education. We are excited to have Ethan aboard, and look forward to bringing the same quality academic subject tutors and ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, CPA, CFA tutors to Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, as we have already brought to the Chicago area.

A Complete Guide to Renters Insurance

A Complete Guide to Renters Insurance pexels.com What is renters insurance? Costing about $10 to $20 a month, renters insurance protects renters against possible loss or damage to their personal property. It also insures renters in the case that someone else is injured while on their property. What does renters insurance cover? Renters insurance covers a wide variety of potentially disastrous things that could happen to your rental property and/or your belongings. According to Insure.com, a super helpful site explaining the basics of renters insurance, there are 16 different perils covered by a policy called the HO-4. Some of these perils include fire or lightning, explosions, windstorm or hail, damage caused by vehicles, smoke, falling objects, vandalism, and theft, just to name a few. For the complete list, visit Insure.com if you want to check all 16 conditions that are covered by renters insurance. What does it not cover? While renters insurance certainly covers many different perils that could befall your rental property, there are unfortunately some conditions that are not covered. For example, your insurance won’t cover such natural disasters as earthquakes, mudslides, and landslides. Further, events such as natural floods, war, nuclear hazards, government seizure of your property, intentional destruction of property, and failure to save your property either during or after the time of loss, are not covered by renters insurance. To get coverage for such events as earthquakes or floods, you may need to purchase a separate insurance policy. Also, be aware that even your pets can become a liability. For example, if you have a dog and it bites or injures someone  who is on your property, the harm caused will not be covered by your renters insurance policy. As a result, if you do happen to have a dog (or any other pets that could potentially cause harm to others), you might want to consider purchasing a separate policy that will cover animal bites. Infographic by Kailey Walters What are the benefits of having renters insurance? Have you ever heard of the saying, “Better safe than sorry”? Well, that saying definitely applies to your decision to get renters insurance. Some people might hold themselves back from buying renters insurance because they think it’s not worth it â€" perhaps they don’t feel like shelling out extra money each month, or they think their personal belongings aren’t valuable enough to warrant protection. However, at about only $10 to $20 a month, renters insurance is certainly affordable and a worthy investment to make to protect your property. In fact, the  National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)  reported that the average cost of a renters insurance policy was $187 annually in 2011 â€" not a bad price for protecting your most prized personal possessions, especially when considering how much more expensive it could potentially be to replace any lost or damaged items out of pocket. Ultimately, the actual cost of your policy depends on a number of other factors as well, such as where you live and the type of coverage you choose. Especially if you intend to rent the same property for an extended period of time, making sure that your property and personal belongings are protected against any possible damage is certainly a smart idea. In the event of a disaster or something unfortunate that happens unexpectedly, you will have peace of mind knowing that your belongings are insured. Particularly if you think you cannot afford to replace any lost or damaged belongings, having renters insurance is a safety net to cover replacement costs. Further, if someone happens to be injured while on your property, they could potentially bring up liability issues by suing you. Having renters insurance can consequently save you a lot of headache in terms of dealing with paperwork and a whole slew of unnecessary legal issues. Another advantage of having renters insurance is that it may possibly  cover additional living expenses. For example, if something happens to your rental property (i.e. one of the 16 perils mentioned previously) and you can no longer live there, your insurance may cover the costs of temporarily living elsewhere, which includes your food, and other expenses. Especially when you think about how much it would cost to temporarily stay in a hotel for even a few nights, or how anxiety-inducing it is to find a place to stay on such short notice, you’ll be glad that you have a renters insurance policy. To make sure of the details, check with your specific policy. Can you rely on the landlord to protect your possessions? Unfortunately, no. A common misconception held among renters is that their landlord’s insurance will cover their rental property and their belongings, which is why many renters ultimately choose not to purchase an insurance policy. However, the landlord does not have you covered in this situation. While your landlord’s insurance covers damage to the building and the grounds, it does not cover your personal possessions or any damage you may have caused to your property, such as a fire in your own kitchen. With that being said, it is definitely smart to stay informed about what your landlord can and can’t do for you, and to know exactly what you are responsible for protecting. As a result, having your own renters insurance can be quite useful in protecting your property and in allowing you to know what to expect, so that you arent hit with any nasty legal surprises. In fact, some landlords might even require you to have your own renters insurance policy. If you are not sure about this or need assistance finding coverage, ask your landlord for some guidance. He or she should be willing to help you out and clear up any questions. What are the different ways that your belongings can be covered? There are two ways your belongings can be covered generally: actual cost value (ACV) or replacement cost coverage. ACV coverage will only pay for what your property was worth at the time of loss or damage, minus the deductible. This means, for example, that if you bought an electronic device for a certain amount of money ten years ago, ACV coverage will only pay for what it was worth back then â€" even though today, that electronic device would most likely be worth less. The other option, replacement cost coverage, will reimburse you for what the item costs according to current market prices, minus the deductible. While this option costs a bit more than ACV coverage up front, it may be more worthwhile in the long run, especially for more expensive items that you own. So, when it comes to how you want your belongings to be covered, you have a couple of options to choose from.  Again, definitely check with your specific policy to make sure of the details. What kinds of coverage are involved in renters insurance policies? There are three basic kinds of coverage to consider when you start shopping for a renters insurance policy: personal property, liability, and additional riders. Personal property coverage is fairly self-explanatory â€" it covers your personal possessions, such as clothing, furniture, etc., which is usually a minimum of $2,500 worth of coverage. Liability insurance protects you against liability claims, such as lawsuits for bodily injury, while additional riders provide coverage for belongings that are of higher value, such as jewelry and electronics. Where should you get renters insurance from? According to Value Penguin, some of the best renters insurance companies of 2018 include State Farm, Erie, Allstate, Lemonade, and USAA. So, if you want to get the most bang for your buck and rest assured that you are being covered by an effective policy, take a look at these companies. What’s more, Uloop is certainly a great resource to turn to for your renters insurance needs while still in college. Under the “Renters Insurance” section of Uloop, you will find a form that you can fill out to get a quote for renters insurance. You will also find information on the GradGuard College Renters Insurance Plan, which provides a number of useful features â€" such as theft and fire protection, or liability protection â€" that can be of great help in protecting your personal belongings and your property on campus. pexels.com What else should you do to be smart about renters insurance? Definitely one thing you should do is to take a complete inventory of all of your valuable personal belongings. Doing so will help you keep track of everything valuable you own and ensure that you are properly compensated for anything that is lost or damaged. Create a list of all your belongings and their monetary value, and make sure to keep the list in a safe place.  (It’s up to you whether you keep an electronic or a physical version do whatever works best for you!) It’s also a smart idea to keep receipts for everything, as well as to take pictures of your belongings and keep them as your own photographic records. Leave no stone unturned â€" after all, when it comes to your belongings, you want to do everything you can to make sure your stuff stays protected. Even if youre not a particularly organized person, there are a number of resources out there to help you stay on track with cataloging your stuff. One resource is the myHOME Scr.APP.book set up by the NAIC, which allows you to photograph images, barcodes, and serial numbers that you can then store electronically. Another good resource is the Allstate Digital Locker app, which also allows you to take and store photos of your belongings. Also, while this may seem a bit tedious, it’s a good idea to go through your policy with a fine-tooth comb to check for any limitations or specific items that are not covered. For example, many policies may not fully reimburse you for particularly expensive items such as jewelry and electronics. In those cases, say if you have a favorite piece of costly jewelry or a flat screen TV that you cant stand the thought of losing, you may want to consider getting further coverage beyond what the standard policy can offer, just to be safe. How can you save money on renters insurance? Although renters insurance is already fairly affordable, there are still ways you can get discounts on your insurance policies. If you have another policy (e.g. car insurance) with a certain insurance company, they might offer you a discount on your renters insurance. According to the Insurance Information Institute, you might also be eligible for a discount if you have a security system, use smoke detectors, use deadbolt locks, have good credit, stay with the same insurer, or are over 55 years old. Ultimately, if you rent property, it’s definitely a good idea to take the necessary steps to insure yourself against possible damage or loss of your personal belongings. When it comes to your possessions, you’ll want to make the most responsible decisions to ensure that everything you own and your property remain safe and sound!

Rise in A-level exam resits expected

Rise in A-level exam resits expected A significant increase in the number of students resitting their A-level exams has been forecast for the coming academic year. There are approximately 60,000 students who face rejection from universities because of an unprecedented amount of competition for places. These students are expected to take a gap year in which they will undertake further study and exam revision in the hope of boosting their grades and being accepted onto a university course. Despite an ongoing media debate about whether students should be allowed to keep resitting their A-levels, Jerry Jarvis, the managing director of the Edexcel exam board, believes that resits should continue to be allowed. He used the analogy of Mount Everest, pointing out that the growing number of people who managed to conquer the peak did not mean that the mountain had somehow become easier to climb. However, students who want to resit their A-levels under the present syllabus would be well advised to start making tuition arrangements as soon as possible. As of January next year, the current A-level syllabus will be jettisoned in favour of a new system of more open-ended exam questions which are intended to stretch pupils' thinking skills. Most resit students are expected to spend the rest of 2009 undergoing additional study - often with a private tutor - to supplement a one-term A-level booster course that will prepare them for exam retakes in January 2010. If they get the necessary grades, the students can reapply to universities for the September 2010 intake.

English learners in China can get italki and SpeakENG through Alipay

English learners in China can get italki and SpeakENG through Alipay Alipay Learning English is the primary goal of most users on italki, which is natural given that the majority of users are not native speakers of English. Our largest group of users come from China (20% of total users). Weve just started a marketing partnership with Alipay to make it easier for Chinese users to purchase italki credits. Alipay is a payment platform owned by the global e-commerce company Alibaba. Alipay works similarly to Paypal, and is very popular in China. For the month of August, we are offering a 10% bonus to purchases of italki credits over $30 USD through Alipay. Learning English in China Alipay - italki page We hope that by making it easier for Chinese users to pay online, this will lead to more transactions on the italki marketplace. There is certainly an immense demand for learning English in China. Chinese students start learning English at an early age (depends regionally, but average age of 10-13). However, after studying English for five years or more, many students graduate with ???? (mute English). They often have not had any opportunity to use their English, and the vast majority are taught by Chinese teachers with varying levels of proficiency. Given the demand for English, English training centers in China are a huge industry. These centers often are very expensive (10,000 20,000 RMB or ~$1500-$3000 USD). This amount of money also needs to be viewed in an economic context where the average monthly salary is roughly between $200 $600 USD (depends on the city and region). Anecdotally, weve been told that many Chinese find their experiences at these teaching centers to be disappointing. The centers are strong at marketing, but weak at delivering real improvement for students. Students have very limited access to teachers and are stuck listening in large classes. Naturally, we believe that online learning can change this equation radically. italki partners, like Eleutian, can deliver an online product (SpeakENG), direct to students at an incredibly low costs. Students can get Eleutians certified teachers or find independent teachers which they can schedule according to their own time needs. In addition, student tuition doesnt go into supporting building rents in expensive city districts, massive marketing campaigns, or large school administrations. Given the natural benefits of online learning, we think this will become a major alternative to offline learning in the near future. View the English press release (PDF) View the Chinese press release (PDF) The italki Team English learners in China can get italki and SpeakENG through Alipay Alipay Learning English is the primary goal of most users on italki, which is natural given that the majority of users are not native speakers of English. Our largest group of users come from China (20% of total users). Weve just started a marketing partnership with Alipay to make it easier for Chinese users to purchase italki credits. Alipay is a payment platform owned by the global e-commerce company Alibaba. Alipay works similarly to Paypal, and is very popular in China. For the month of August, we are offering a 10% bonus to purchases of italki credits over $30 USD through Alipay. Learning English in China Alipay - italki page We hope that by making it easier for Chinese users to pay online, this will lead to more transactions on the italki marketplace. There is certainly an immense demand for learning English in China. Chinese students start learning English at an early age (depends regionally, but average age of 10-13). However, after studying English for five years or more, many students graduate with ???? (mute English). They often have not had any opportunity to use their English, and the vast majority are taught by Chinese teachers with varying levels of proficiency. Given the demand for English, English training centers in China are a huge industry. These centers often are very expensive (10,000 20,000 RMB or ~$1500-$3000 USD). This amount of money also needs to be viewed in an economic context where the average monthly salary is roughly between $200 $600 USD (depends on the city and region). Anecdotally, weve been told that many Chinese find their experiences at these teaching centers to be disappointing. The centers are strong at marketing, but weak at delivering real improvement for students. Students have very limited access to teachers and are stuck listening in large classes. Naturally, we believe that online learning can change this equation radically. italki partners, like Eleutian, can deliver an online product (SpeakENG), direct to students at an incredibly low costs. Students can get Eleutians certified teachers or find independent teachers which they can schedule according to their own time needs. In addition, student tuition doesnt go into supporting building rents in expensive city districts, massive marketing campaigns, or large school administrations. Given the natural benefits of online learning, we think this will become a major alternative to offline learning in the near future. View the English press release (PDF) View the Chinese press release (PDF) The italki Team English learners in China can get italki and SpeakENG through Alipay Alipay Learning English is the primary goal of most users on italki, which is natural given that the majority of users are not native speakers of English. Our largest group of users come from China (20% of total users). Weve just started a marketing partnership with Alipay to make it easier for Chinese users to purchase italki credits. Alipay is a payment platform owned by the global e-commerce company Alibaba. Alipay works similarly to Paypal, and is very popular in China. For the month of August, we are offering a 10% bonus to purchases of italki credits over $30 USD through Alipay. Learning English in China Alipay - italki page We hope that by making it easier for Chinese users to pay online, this will lead to more transactions on the italki marketplace. There is certainly an immense demand for learning English in China. Chinese students start learning English at an early age (depends regionally, but average age of 10-13). However, after studying English for five years or more, many students graduate with ???? (mute English). They often have not had any opportunity to use their English, and the vast majority are taught by Chinese teachers with varying levels of proficiency. Given the demand for English, English training centers in China are a huge industry. These centers often are very expensive (10,000 20,000 RMB or ~$1500-$3000 USD). This amount of money also needs to be viewed in an economic context where the average monthly salary is roughly between $200 $600 USD (depends on the city and region). Anecdotally, weve been told that many Chinese find their experiences at these teaching centers to be disappointing. The centers are strong at marketing, but weak at delivering real improvement for students. Students have very limited access to teachers and are stuck listening in large classes. Naturally, we believe that online learning can change this equation radically. italki partners, like Eleutian, can deliver an online product (SpeakENG), direct to students at an incredibly low costs. Students can get Eleutians certified teachers or find independent teachers which they can schedule according to their own time needs. In addition, student tuition doesnt go into supporting building rents in expensive city districts, massive marketing campaigns, or large school administrations. Given the natural benefits of online learning, we think this will become a major alternative to offline learning in the near future. View the English press release (PDF) View the Chinese press release (PDF) The italki Team

Social Media + Language Learning = A Match Made in Heaven

Social Media + Language Learning = A Match Made in Heaven How many hours a day do you spend on your cell phone, tablet or computer?Come on, you can tell the truth. We’re all friends here.Think about it. Take a minute if you need to.Consider blogs. Facebook. Gaming. News. Netflix.Okay, you dont have to say the number out loud, but you’ve likely come to the conclusion that you’re like most of us and spend a lot of time browsing social media sites. Like, a lot.Feels better to admit it, doesn’t it?Most of us have a love-hate relationship with social media. I mean, who hasn’t whiled away time intended for other things, instead perusing attention-grabbing sites, laughing over silly photos or living vicariously through exotic posts written by strangers?We all have. It’s just part of the social truth of our time.Social media grabs our attention. And, in some cases, it holds that attention for a very long time.One study estimates that an average person today may spend more than five years  on social media over their lifetime!Between us, I think that estimate might even be a tad low but hey, that’s just me.Since we’re already using the technology of social media, why not apply it to something we all know and loveâ€"like language learning? Makes sense, right? What Is SMLL?Social Media Language Learning, or SMLL, is a learning approach that concentrates on connecting interactive social media channels with language learners. Studies indicate that language learning is both inherently social and interactive so this method facilitates learning.Idiomplus, based in Barcelona, Spain, was one of the first to implement a solid Social Media Language Learning program. It focuses on integrating social media channels to stimulate conversation between language learners, which in turn provides a more natural method for picking up a language.Several other language learning leaders, including FluentU, espouse the social and interactive nature of modern social networks  as a successful route to language learning.How Can Social Me dia Help in a Language Learning Journey?SMLL isn’t just about surfing the web, watching random videos or clicking interesting linksâ€"although some form of each of those is at least a logical component of the method.What matters isnt whether or not you click, surf and browse, but rather what you’re interacting with.So focus on language learning now. There’ll be time for random stuff later. For now, open only sites which encourage you to stretch your language skills.Social media adds  an element of interactive fun  to the language learning equation. And when something doesn’t feel like work, we tend to apply ourselves just a little bit moreâ€"with seemingly less effort.The social aspect also allows you to connect to others, including learners like yourself as well as native speakers. And think about itâ€"you can do this without ever leaving your home!Chat and learn in fuzzy slippers, anyone?Social media can even provide a way to hold yourself accountable. If you make a pledge to check in and report your progress, you’ll be more likely to work toward the goal you’ve set.With others to encourage as well as pull you along, there’s less of a chance you may fall behind or discard your language commitment. The group mentality works, even from a distance!Using videos, newscasts and conversations in chat groups to observe the cultural aspects of a country where a target language is spoken can be a huge advantage when it comes to learning. Remember, language learning is a social and interactive process so seeing, hearing and participating in things like fashion, food and the arts gives dimension to the journey, which you don’t typically find between the pages of a book or in a classroom setting.Ready to Marry Social Media and Language Learning?Let’s look at places to find communities of like-minded language learners like yourself.FacebookFor many of us, the biggest social media hot spot is Facebook. And thats great! If you’re committed to meeting lan guage learners, it’s a great place to meet up and interact.There are groups for various and specific languagesâ€"and some groups communicate solely through the target language so it becomes an immersive social media experience. It can be intimidating at first to see every post and comment in another language but don’t let that put you off. The sooner you join in, the more quickly you’ll learn.There are also general language learner groups which allow participation in several languages.Use  the Facebook search bar to look for language learning groups, and you’ll find several to choose from in nearly every language.Remember, if you’re not comfortable with the first group you choose, there’s no penalty for leaving the group to check out another. Bounce around if you have to, until you find a social language learning environment that fits your needs.One language study group, We Do Languages, is a starting point for many people. They have  many learners intent on mastering  s everal languages!If you really don’t find a Facebook language learning group that makes you feel like you’ll learn and grow, start your own group! If there’s not one that feels like “home,” make your own home and welcome others in.The idea is to learn through socializing. It doesn’t matter where you hang your hat, as long as you get to know your new friends.BlogsNow that youve hopefully found a Facebook niche, add to that with some fun and interesting language learning blogs.Bloggers write in countless languages, from nearly every spot on the globe. They provide a perspective and a slice of life from places that can seem new and exciting.Lots of them  come from countries that many of us won’t see in our lifetimes. But we can interact with those who live there and see what really goes on in the spots we dream about!We can also do that with places we have visited, of course. For example, I’ve been to Italy and loved it. I speak Italian and am committed to staying fluen t in the language so I read  Adgblog, a blog about Italian culture. It’s written in Italian and there are some really interesting posts. Also, I read Wandering Italy, just for the culture.There are also tons of blogs about learning other target languages. These blogs facilitate learning and are geared toward the learner’s mindset. The Polyglot Dream  and Fluent in 3 Months are go-to sources for advice from polyglots whove walked the walk and can really talk the talk!FluentU’s also has several blogs for those on their own language learning journey. They provide invaluable tips, advice and resources. In addition to this blog, which shares tips and resources for all language learners,  Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Korean and Italian each have their own blogs for language learners and are veritable  warehouses of information. Additionally, there are separate blogs for educators  in those languages, and theres even a business English blog!Twitter The next three social media resources  are all fast-paced social meeting places which allow for interaction, connection and learning in a target language.Using  Twitter  to read  tweets in a foreign language can be a fun learning device. Theres no overthinking things, and it has the appeal of casually sharing information.One of my favorite polyglot Twitter accounts is called Polyglot Club. Just stopping in there reminds me Im not alone on my language learning journey!Polyglot Weekly is also worth a Twitter peek. Many of  Tweets are about language, but they also cover cultural issues.Finally, theres the Twitter account for Duolingo, the language learning program and app. They post interesting little tips and tidbits about many different languages.WhatsAppWhatsApp is a messaging app that keeps the globe connected. Over a billion people in 180 countries keep in touch using this social device. Connect with people in a distant land and practice your language skills. It’s easy to intera ct withâ€"and learn fromâ€"those who post in your target language.SnapchatSnapchat, the spot for posting photos and messages that are available only for a short time, can also encourage language learning. With users worldwide, there are plenty of people who can help with pronunciation and grammar issues. You can post a short video of yourself speaking and ask for critiques, then view replies on other users’ accounts.YouTubeYouTube is a social media gold mine for language learners. To get the most out of what’s available, search using hashtags related to  the language you want to learn.For example, if youre learning Spanish, these channels  may be helpful. Looking for suggestions to find French videos? Weve also got you covered. Or is German more your thing? No worries!The point is, keep looking until you figure out what social media language learning resource and strategy best fits your lifestyle. Language learning is a personal endeavor with no one-size-fits-all method.Use Soci al Media to Your AdvantageSo now you’re a social media whiz. You’ve made  connections and interactions and have improved your language learning.But the question remains: How do you make social media a top tool in your language learning arsenal?Here are a few tips to get you started:Don’t be shy. Join conversations and participate. Its not always easy, but just remember: You probably wont ever see these people in real life and anyway, theyre probably too busy to worry if you make a mistake because theyre too concerned about the impression theyre making!Ask questions and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.  Everybody’s learning together, and at one time the person who’s helping correct your mistake also made a similar mistake. Don’t forget thatâ€"and just enjoy the social aspects of sharing a language!Follow any accounts that facilitate learning.  Of course, there are spots that don’t encourage participation but that doesn’t meant they aren’t useful. You can still dr ink up the content, learn about culture or simply glean insights by watching what native speakers do and say. There’s a lot to be said for observation!Social Media and Language Learning, Living Happily Ever AfterWe live busy lives and it can be brutal to squeeze in time for language learning, unless we use what we have at hand to our best advantage. And for most of us, social media platforms are almost constantly at hand.So reach out and touch someone, linguistically speaking, and learn while you’re getting acquainted.Who knows, a social media learning experience might bring a new real-life friend into your lifeâ€"along with a trip to somewhere fun and exotic, perhaps! What’s not to love?Social media and language learning? Definitely seems like a match made in heaven! And One More ThingCombining social media with more targeted learning is easy when youre using FluentU.Thats because FluentU teaches you languages using the same type of popular YouTube videos your friends are s haring on social media nowâ€"and you can share these on your favorite networks, too!With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that natives  speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, including movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse Screen.FluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive Transcripts You can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. 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AP Chemistry Midterm Review to Guide Your AP Chemistry Test

AP Chemistry Midterm Review to Guide Your AP Chemistry TestAs a student of AP Chemistry, you know the importance of taking a full AP Chemistry midterm review course. Without a good review course, your AP Chemistry test scores may suffer. The requirements for the midterm are far different than for the final. Some college professors want their AP Chemistry students to pass each section as quickly as possible.This is not unlike some high school chemistry classes. Your teacher may encourage you to attempt some of the more difficult sections of the AP Chemistry exam, but you are often given the option to skip some sections in the interest of completing other units in time. Many students in college have a tough time reviewing and passing the AP Chemistry midterm because of the low scores.Instead of simply making the first quarter work, the professor wants you to make your midterm grade work for you in other areas of your mathematics and science courses. If you happen to be failing one sect ion and earning a C, then it will almost certainly slow you down in other units. However, you should definitely make use of this course as a review to make sure that you are not neglecting your other courses.For students who decide to skip their AP Chemistry midterm review, they might become discouraged and start to dread the final exam. If you have decided to take the AP Chemistry midterm exam during the semester, it is likely that you will miss a full day of class. However, it is still a useful course and provides an opportunity to catch up on all of your knowledge.Students who have taken a semester in college studying for the AP Math and Physics midterm will be able to see whether or not their AP Biology midterm review has helped them. A student who successfully passed their AP Math and Physics midterm review will be much more likely to make good grades on their AP Biology final exam. This is because they have been reviewing their previous courses and have learned the best ways t o prepare for the APPhysics test.A law class is also required for many colleges. You might be surprised to learn that your school will require that you review the basics of the AP American Law course at least once every semester. The high AP American Law grade points on the AP American Law test can lead to great career opportunities after graduation.The point of an AP Chemistry midterm review is to provide your students with a chance to review their past AP Chemistry topics. In addition, some colleges require that you make a review part of your routine. Make sure that you review all of your AP Chemistry reviews to make sure that you are maximizing your AP chemistry review opportunities.

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Facts about the Tudor Period We Bet You Never Knew

Facts about the Tudor Period We Bet You Never Knew Be Surprised by These Facts about the Tudor Times ChaptersThe Tudors Probably Shouldn’t Have Been Monarchs at AllThe Scots and Welsh Might Not be Very Happy if You Called the Tudor Monarchs ‘British’King Henry VIII Didn’t Break from Rome Just because of Anne BoleynPoor Lady Jane Grey was Perhaps the First Queen of England â€" Depending on Who You AskMary I Doesn’t Really Deserve the Name ‘Bloody Mary’Queen Elizabeth I of England Wasn’t as Universally Popular as We Might Now BelieveThe English Didn’t Really Defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588There’s Another Monarch in Tudor History that We All ForgetThe Tudor dynasty makes up a massive part of our national imaginaryIt was the time in English history in which the country broke away from the authority of the Papacy in Rome. It was the moment in which English ascendancy in the high seas became a real possibility.And, of course, it was the time in which kings and queens were the most fascinating, the most dastardly, and the most dramatic â€" with beguiling private lives , presiding over massive cultural production, and making England the country that it would later become.Yet, are all these things we think we know about the House of Tudor â€" and Tudor England in general â€" actually true? Is there anything left in this period in the history of England â€" from Henry VII to Elizabeth I â€" that is still surprising?Of course there is! And in this article, we’re going to look at some of the things you might not have known about the period â€" from the illegitimacy of the dynasty to the forgotten other king.Let’s take a look at some of the more surprising things about the Tudors. And find out more about the Tudor period! The unified Tudor Rose, using the two roses from the Wars of the Roses. Image from Wikipedia MarkHistory Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JohnHistory Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarjotteHistory Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErinHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChantelleHistory Teacher 5.00 (2) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndriyHistory Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PeterHistory Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SerenaHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Tudors Probably Shouldn’t Have Been Monarchs at AllIt’s generally well known that the Tudor era began in 1485, when Henry VII, Henry Tudor, was crowned king. A Lancastrian, his House of Lancaster defeated Richard III of the House of York at the Battle of Bosworth Field to end the thirty-year long Wars of the Roses. Whilst Henry VII, after his coronation, very successfully cemented his position as a unifying force in English politics â€" marrying the Yorkist Elizabeth of York to end the War of the Roses â€" his position was actually really very vulnerable.His claim to be king was through his descendance from Edward III’s fourth son, John of Gaunt, and his mistress. Henry’s great-grandfather was therefore illegitimate â€" and Henry’s claim came through his mother’s side. This was something not very well thought of during these times.Henry was only the Lancastrian candidate to be king because all of those with a better claim had been killed during the war. And so, in many ways, he should never have been king in the first place.Find out more about the Tudor monarchs!The Scots and Welsh Might Not be Very Happy if You Called the Tudor Monarchs ‘British’When talking about the Tudors these days, the phrase ‘British history’ is always at risk of slipping out. Yet, at this point in time â€" the sixteenth century â€" there wasn’t really any such thing as ‘Britain’ at all.Scotland was a different country entirely â€" and one with which the English were continually at war â€" whilst Wales was hardly a defined thing at all either. It wasn’t until 1536 that Henry VIII’s Act of Union made Wales a part of the territory of the Tudor monarchs.Before that, Wales was administrated by the Principality of Wales and by the Marcher Lordships, which protected the border of England and lawless Wales.Although They were Actually WelshThe Tudors themselves were actually Welsh, with Henry Tudor descending from the Tudors, a family of the Welsh nobility.Henry VII’s grandfather was a certain Owen Tudor, who Anglicised his Welsh name, Owain ap Maredudd ap Tudur. He was the second husband of Catherine of Valois â€" whose first husband was Henry V â€" and his own father participated in the Glyndwr Rising, the last major demonstration of Welsh independence from England in the ear ly fifteenth century.Discover more about who the Tudors were!King Henry VIII Didn’t Break from Rome Just because of Anne BoleynIn our great national fantasy, the primary reason that Henry VIII instigated his massive political upheaval in the 1530s was due to his love â€" or lust â€" for Anne Boleyn.However, this is only really half of the story â€" if that.The promise of a marriage to Anne Boleyn â€" after a divorce from Catherine of Aragon â€" may well have sweetened the deal, yet this wonderful entwinement of personal life and statecraft is mainly romance.Rather, the main reasons for Henry’s break from Rome were a bit more political. He’d spent all of the country’s cash on a load of useless wars throughout the first half of his reign â€" and the promise of plenty more from ecclesiastical property was really quite appealing.There was massive dissatisfaction with the Catholic church across Europe, and this could be used as a way to facilitate his plans. One of the monasteries that suffered under Henry VIIIAnd Although Boleyn was Killed for Adultery, It Was Really Henry that was Being NaughtyAnne Boleyn, after the whole divorce debacle, was ultimately beheaded â€" an action apparently legitimated by Henry’s accusation of adultery.Yet, Henry was one of the most notorious philanderers ever to have sat in the English throne. It’s also thought that he had sexual affairs with Anne Boleyn’s sister, Mary, and is thought to have had plenty of illegitimate children. MarkHistory Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JohnHistory Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarjotteHistory Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErinHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChantelleHistory Teacher 5.00 (2) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndriyHistory Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PeterHistory Teacher £40/h1st l esson free!Discover all our tutors SerenaHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsPoor Lady Jane Grey was Perhaps the First Queen of England â€" Depending on Who You AskThere are few people in the history of the English monarchy who had quite such a bad time as Lady Jane Grey. Sure, George III went mad and Charles I was executed. But no-one was used so cynically â€" and suffered such a fate so young â€" as Lady Jane Grey.Held up by Edward VI and his advisor, John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, as the heir to the throne in 1553, Lady Jane didn’t find much support when she was proclaimed queen that year. Rather, the few supporters she did have soon turned against her.And, when Mary I was proclaimed queen nine days later, Lady Jane was imprisoned and, ultimately, executed. She died at the age of sixteen or seventeen.Despite this tragedy, she may well have been the first woman to have been queen of England. This depends who you are talking to, because some people say that this was Empress Matilda back in the twelfth century. Others say that Lady Jane was never actually queen at all, but that the first queen of England was actually her successor, Mary I.Mary I Doesn’t Really Deserve the Name ‘Bloody Mary’Mary Tudor, or Mary I, really has a bad reputation. Such a bad reputation, in fact, that she’s more commonly known by her nickname, ‘Bloody Mary’, than by any other name.These days, historians are realising that this isn’t exactly fair. Sure, Mary I did indeed have a few people killed during her reign â€" but not near as many as her fellow Tudors. In fact, the 283 people that she had burned at the stake seems rather dignified and restrained in comparison to the rest of her family.Henry VIII is said to have executed over seventy thousand people, for example â€" which we’d surely all agree seems a little excessive. Elizabeth, whilst admittedly ruling for much longer than Mary, had six hundred people executed too.We Should Really Stop Being So Mean about Mary TudorShe wasn’t really that bloody, Bloody Mary. In fact, she had a bit of a tough life, honestly.From puberty onwards, she was regularly ill â€" more so than many in her time and position. She was believed to have had something known as ‘strangulation of the womb’ â€" which ultimately caused her to believe herself pregnant even when she was not.Maybe she wasn’t such a bad queen after all, as many of the things that Elizabeth has been so praised for â€" financial stability and naval expansion â€" were actually Mary’s ideas. Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558, last Tudor monarch. Version of the Armada portrait attributed to George Gower c1588. (Photo by: Photo 12/UIG via Getty Images)Queen Elizabeth I of England Wasn’t as Universally Popular as We Might Now BelieveAnd just as Mary has developed a bit of a bad rep, maybe Elizabeth wasn’t such a great queen as we like to imagine.Under her rule, England underwent a whole serious of rebellions and attempted coups. There was the Northern Rising of 1569, the famous attempt to put Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne; the Ridolfi Plot of 1571, which saw an Italian banker try to arrange a Spanish invasion of England; and the 1583 Throckmorton Plot, again revolving around Mary, Queen of Scots, that aimed to murder the Queen.Find out more about life under the Tudors!The English Didn’t Really Defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588One of the funniest things about courses on the Tudors in secondary schools is that they all end in 1588, the year of the Spanish Armada, which was defeated by the English by good luck and some bad British weather.In fact, in 1589, Elizabeth ordered a ‘counter-Armada’, led by Francis Drake and John Norreys. This, in turn, failed dramatically, and actually ushered in another long period of Spanish dominance in the seas.In light of this, the episode of the Spanish Armada doesn’t seem like much of a victory at all.There’s Another Monarch in Tudor History that We All ForgetStrangely enough, we usually remember five, or six, Tudor monarchs: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey (maybe), Mary I, and Elizabeth I.However, there was a further monarch during this period that people generally forget.This was Philip II of Spain, the husband of Mary I and holder of the title ‘King of England’. In diplomatic despatches, in parliament, and even on English coins, Philip was recognised as King of England â€" and it was high treason to deny his authority.However, he couldn’t read a w ord of English. In fact, all state matters had to be published in Latin or Spanish so that he could understand them!