Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Brilliant Tutoring Mississauga

Brilliant Tutoring MississaugaBrilliant Tutoring Mississauga will provide you with many benefits if you decide to use the tutoring services offered by the tutors. These tutors are fully qualified and experienced in teaching English as a second language.Brilliant Tutoring Mississauga tutors use the latest technology for teaching ESL in order to give your child a personalized education in an English speaking environment. They offer you a variety of techniques that you can adapt to your child's level and interest.Tutoring sessions and classes may include pronunciation exercises, quizzes, writing assignments, group work, and presentation exercises. You can choose from a wide variety of tutors who can instruct you in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and mathematics.When your child is learning a proficient language, they will be able to go on to do well in a variety of tasks. A large number of people now choose to start their own business by using their knowledge of another language, even if they are born into a working family. The wonderful thing about tutoring is that you can either choose to tutor yourself or you can ask the tutors to help you in different areas.Brilliant Tutoring Mississauga provides online tutoring and Skype tutoring services. The tutors you will employ are trained professionals who are fully certified and experience in ESL, EFL, and other foreign languages.Tutoring may take place at home or in a learning center. Many parents have discovered that when they get their children enrolled in tutoring they are able to keep them out of trouble and give them a safe and secure environment. It has also been proven that when a child has a parent on their side, they are more likely to succeed in life.If you have never had a child learn an excellent language before, it is possible that you will need some assistance to make this happen. You will benefit from a varied range of tutoring methods including classical and pop-up lessons.

Friday, March 6, 2020

English Prepositions and the Worlds Largest Graffiti Tag

English Prepositions and the Worlds Largest Graffiti Tag The correct use of the English prepositions on, at and in can be difficult to remember. With this lesson, were going to look at it with an interesting story about a piece of interesting graffiti. First heres a little grammar to help you out.[table id=1 /]Below, youll find on, at and in highlighted when used as prepositions.If you go to New York City and see what is probably the worlds largest work of graffiti, you probably wouldnt think much of it. In fact, youd most likely think it was quite small.It is, from one perspective, not much wider than a line a pencil might make. Just a thin orange line on the streets and sidewalks of New York City that starts at the edge of a West Side pier and ends after crossing a footbridge at Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive.But if you were to follow this line around the city, and trace it on a map, youd find that it spells Momo, the name of a prominent New York City graffiti artist.How Momos tag looks on a map.Below youll find a description of this graffi ti tag as it appeared in an article by the New York Times.The project was inspired by a series of purple footprints that were painted on Manhattan sidewalks in 1986, stretching from the Upper East Side to Foley Square. Those mysterious markings led to a spot on Eldridge Street on the Lower East Side, where the city had bulldozed an elaborate community garden called the Garden of Eden that was created by a squatter named Adam Purple. Momo said he glimpsed the footprints as a child and was captivated.“It was a really ephemeral, strange sight,” he said. “And it felt like those footprints created a path that was all mine.”Years later he experimented for months with a way to make his own paint trail and eventually lashed a homemade funnel-shaped bucket to the back of a bicycle. He fitted the bucket with a hose that was controlled by a ball valve of the sort used in swimming pool plumbing systems. The line was created with 15 gallons of paint dispensed over the course of two covert sorties, Momo said, carried out between 3 and 6 in the morning.“Everyone was oblivious except for one guy who chased me,” he said. “But I think he was trying to be helpful, believing I was heading to a job site and had a legitimate leak.”In many neighborhoods the paint is still easy to see. Sometimes the line runs on concrete sidewalks, as it does along Stanton Street or Broadway. At other times it runs on macadam roadways, as it does on Seventh Avenue South, where the tires of countless cars have nearly erased it. In certain areas â€" along Prince Street, for instance â€" the line can no longer be seen at all, scrubbed away, maybe, or lost when sections of sidewalk were replaced.Momo made this giant graffiti tag using his bicycle, and a funnel that he set up to continuously drip paint as he rode. He made the tag in two early-morning bike rides. Below youll find a short video made by the artist that shows his graffiti tag. Thanks for reading! Contact us if you have questions or are interested in English classes. Eli Im sure Ive seen some of the NYC art.

10 Questions You Hope Your Family Doesnt Ask Over Winter Break

10 Questions You Hope Your Family Doesn't Ask Over Winter Break Photo Via: http://origin.funniestmemes.com As fun as this question is, I think it’s safe to say we are all tired of hearing it. While we can appreciate the fact that our family is convinced we’re going to grow old with seven to eight cats (at least two named Mittens), the constant reminder that we’re single isn’t necessary. Trust us, we know. Suggested Response: No, but don’t worry, I passed the pet store the other day and there’s still an abundance of cats waiting to be adopted. So my backup plan is solid. 2. How’s school?: Photo Via: https://pbs.twimg.com When you know the only response you’re going to get is “fine” or maybe “good,” why do you even bother asking? I think we can all just assume from now until the end of time that school is a necessary, extremely boring part of our lives that we’d rather not talk about when we finally get the chance to leave it. Suggested Response: School’s probably about as fun for me as work is for you. 3. So you’ve been busy, huh?: Photo Via: http://www.quickmeme.com We know that when you ask this you really mean why haven’t you called? Yes we’ve been busy; no we don’t always have time to call. Trust us, if we could choose, we’d be talking on the phone with relatives instead of writing yet another 12 page paper. Suggested Response: List everything that you’ve done over the past week. Then follow up with: so just a little busy. 4. How were your finals?: Photo Via: http://www.quickmeme.com Again, can we just please assume that finals are always terrible? We probably did fine on them, but that doesn’t make them any less draining. Three hours spent in an uncomfortable seat filling in answers on something far too small to be considered a desk: not exactly my idea of a good time. Suggested Response: Eh, not so bad. Alcohol can help you through anything, am I right? 5. Did you make any new friends?: Photo Via: http://makeameme.org If you could just come out and say you don’t like the friends we currently have or that you don’t think we have enough friends, that would be great. Yet every year, we get called out as the Netflix-loving, friendless losers that we are. Suggested Response: Well, I re-watched the tenth season of “Friends,” if that’s what you mean. And trust me, Chandler and I have never been closer. 6. Do you have any plans for break?: Photo Via: http://littlepaperlane.com For the first time since school started in August, you have no plans whatsoever. But for some reason, your family would prefer that you did. Every year we answer “nope” and every year that answer isn’t good enough. There’s no winning. Suggested Response: Actually, yes. I have a few movie dates with Netflix, several sleepovers with my dog and I know my butt and the couch have been dying to get together, so hopefully I’ll have time for that as well. 7. So what do you want to do again?: Photo Via: http://m.memegen.com/peet8x.jpg Every family gathering we have to explain what our career plans are. How interesting can hearing “I want to be a teacher” over and over again be? We even get bored talking about our career paths, so why you want to hear about them several times is beyond us. Suggested Response: I aspire to be a stay at home son/daughter. 8. So when do you go back?: Photo Via: http://www.quickmeme.com I’ll tell you now, the last thing we want to think about when we’re home is having to go back in January. We’re finally done with school, and I promise we won’t be thinking about it again until the first day of classes of the spring semester. Suggested Response: Hopefully I don’t have to. 9. Do you go to the gym?: Photo Via: http://torontogirlwest.com You might as well ask if we’ve gained weight, because we can pretty much promise the last time we saw the gym was the first day of school. So until a superpower develops where you can gain health benefits by watching someone else work out, it’s safe to assume that we don’t go to the gym. Suggested Response: I walk to class once a week … that counts right? 10. Do you eat enough?: Photo Via: http://weknowmemes.com For the perpetually skinny, this question comes up at every family party. I don’t know what it is about being skinny that worries family members, but it’s always a question of whether or not you are capable of feeding yourself. Suggested Response: I mean, I have an entire box of macaroni and cheese, 2 bags of hot Cheetos and a case of pop a day, so really it’s a matter of what I eat rather than how much I eat. So hopefully these answers supply you with some entertainment at your family holiday parties, despite the continuous flow of questions you hoped wouldn’t come up. Good luck!

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Defying Age Limits How One Student Conquered the Stage and Academics

Defying Age Limits How One Student Conquered the Stage and Academics Defying Age Limits: How One Student Conquered the Stage and Academics Leya, 12-years-old, Level K At 12-years-old, Leya was the youngest member of a prestigious international dance production performing Bharathanatym, an Indian classical dance. It was there she received the opportunity to perform with many accomplished artists in the field. Her young age didn’t deter her focus. Something she has already learned in Kumon. “I don’t see myself restricted to age level in anything I do now,” says Leya. “Kumon has given me a particular sense of confidence that I can be as smart as I want in anything I do. I know that I can achieve anything I want if I work on something consistently and with a sincere will and plan to do it.” Because Leya spent a lot of time traveling internationally with the dance production, she missed some time in school. The solid academic foundation and study skills she learned in Kumon helped her not only stay on pace with her classmates, but actually surpass her school grade level. She’s 12-years old studying high school algebra concepts in the Kumon Program. “Because of the skills I have learned in Kumon, I have the discipline and confidence to catch up on school work on my own when I’m travelling. Kumon has made my school work that much easier.” Leya gives us a little insight into how she approaches her Kumon studies. What is a challenge you faced in Kumon? How did you overcome it? In the beginning, Kumon was very easy for me. As I got into higher levels above my grade and to topics that were new to me, it became a challenge to not only do my work, but to self-learn and understand it. I used to seek help from my parents, but I knew that wasn’t what I was supposed to do. Instead, I decided to figure out the problems by myself, with minimum help, and repeat the problems to understand them and then gain the speed. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? I am always excited for the opportunity to learn something new. I love being introduced to different formulas and concepts like square roots and parabolic equations. I stay motivated because at Kumon my ability to learn, understand, and enjoy math isn’t restricted by my age or grade. I’m able to work independently and learn at my own pace without having to wait on anyone to catch up. And because of that, I’m also not afraid to make any mistakes. Instead, I learn from them and correct myself. All of these things keep me motivated. “In Kumon, you have to a have a lot of perseverance to keep going and have that drive and will to reach the higher level.”-Leya You might also be interested in: As Easy as Eating Cake: This Student Tackles Every Challenge that Comes His Way Defying All Odds: This Kumon Student is Headed to the Special Olympics Learning without Limits: This 6th Grader is Taking College Courses This Ballerina Applies Discipline And Perseverance On And Off The Stage Defying Age Limits How One Student Conquered the Stage and Academics Defying Age Limits: How One Student Conquered the Stage and Academics Leya, 12-years-old, Level K At 12-years-old, Leya was the youngest member of a prestigious international dance production performing Bharathanatym, an Indian classical dance. It was there she received the opportunity to perform with many accomplished artists in the field. Her young age didn’t deter her focus. Something she has already learned in Kumon. “I don’t see myself restricted to age level in anything I do now,” says Leya. “Kumon has given me a particular sense of confidence that I can be as smart as I want in anything I do. I know that I can achieve anything I want if I work on something consistently and with a sincere will and plan to do it.” Because Leya spent a lot of time traveling internationally with the dance production, she missed some time in school. The solid academic foundation and study skills she learned in Kumon helped her not only stay on pace with her classmates, but actually surpass her school grade level. She’s 12-years old studying high school algebra concepts in the Kumon Program. “Because of the skills I have learned in Kumon, I have the discipline and confidence to catch up on school work on my own when I’m travelling. Kumon has made my school work that much easier.” Leya gives us a little insight into how she approaches her Kumon studies. What is a challenge you faced in Kumon? How did you overcome it? In the beginning, Kumon was very easy for me. As I got into higher levels above my grade and to topics that were new to me, it became a challenge to not only do my work, but to self-learn and understand it. I used to seek help from my parents, but I knew that wasn’t what I was supposed to do. Instead, I decided to figure out the problems by myself, with minimum help, and repeat the problems to understand them and then gain the speed. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? I am always excited for the opportunity to learn something new. I love being introduced to different formulas and concepts like square roots and parabolic equations. I stay motivated because at Kumon my ability to learn, understand, and enjoy math isn’t restricted by my age or grade. I’m able to work independently and learn at my own pace without having to wait on anyone to catch up. And because of that, I’m also not afraid to make any mistakes. Instead, I learn from them and correct myself. All of these things keep me motivated. “In Kumon, you have to a have a lot of perseverance to keep going and have that drive and will to reach the higher level.”-Leya You might also be interested in: As Easy as Eating Cake: This Student Tackles Every Challenge that Comes His Way Defying All Odds: This Kumon Student is Headed to the Special Olympics Learning without Limits: This 6th Grader is Taking College Courses This Ballerina Applies Discipline And Perseverance On And Off The Stage

Phrases of Manipulation

Phrases of Manipulation Have you ever visited the store just to take a look at the goods and an hour later you find yourself walking out of there with bags full of purchased products? Have you ever thought about the reason for this strange behavior? The whole secret is in the hands of smart managers who have studied psychological techniques. Do You want to have healthy teeth? Pronouncing this phrase, the seller of toothpaste uses two techniques of persuasion. The first the use of rhetorical questions. They are delivered in such a way that they force you to agree with the speaker, because the answer is obvious. This is done in order to inspire confidence and the feeling that the seller has the same outlook on life as the buyer. The second technique the use of yes-questions. It might not be questions in relation with the product. The seller may ask: Nice weather, isnt it? Once a person agrees with something, even something small and insignificant, it will be much easier to accept more important things, for example, to say, Yes, Ill buy it. Just like the yes-questions” the good humor is valid. A person in a good mood and more relaxed is much more ready to buy a product that it is associated with pleasant emotions. You deserve this car! People love flattery. They like it when they feel special, significant and intelligent. In everyday life, you can use this by talking to a man with the phrase: I do not think that a man of such a level as you will agree to find the time to help me In advertising, this technique usually involves a direct appeal: You appreciate quality, You do not like to waste time. Sometimes, to grow in viewers a sense of superiority, advertising shows people doing stupid things. We like those who make compliments, and we tend to trust those who are like us. Consequently, it is easier to convince us to buy something from them. (We believe that such intelligent people as you understand how this technique works.) You want to sell sugary sodas for the rest of your life? Or do you want to come with me and change the world? In this famous phrase, thanks to Steve Jobs who managed to lure John Sculley from PepsiCo, are several applied techniques of persuasion. First, a simplification. The reality constantly makes people feel uncomfortable. Professional manipulators help them relax for a moment, ignoring the difficulties and offering simple solutions. Deodorant, car or a certain brand of beer can make a person beautiful, popular and successful. It also acts as a factor of the Big Lie. As the great manipulator Adolf Hitler said: People are more suspicious with a small lie than with a big one. The third technique is also quite well known: the reduction of choice to two options, one of which is obviously worse. Instead of allowing a person to think about the many alternatives, manipulators give only two options to choose from. Only today 50% off. This technique works on the instinct of survival, causing fear of missing out on something valuable. The researcher Noah Goldstein of the Anderson School of Management calls it the instinct to grab all you can, or be left with nothing. The ads often use the appropriate slogans: Last Chance, Hurry up, before its too late. According to statistics, in the days sales people spend on buying 10% more, led by the  panic   Under stress a person loses the ability to think rationally. Renowned researcher Robert Cialdini calls this technique the creation of scarcity. The use of fear as a manipulative techniques possible in real life. For example, your boss may insinuate that in the near future there will be personnel cuts â€" that will force you to work more overtime. Its worth a million dollars! In English, this technique is called the door-in-the-face. The principle of its operation is that the manipulator first requests the meaningless highest price that a buyer, of course, can not pay. He then offers a much lower price, compared to the first sum. Because of the strong contrast it seems to the buyer a good deal, and he agrees to the purchase. The opposite to foot-in-the-door technique is also used frequently. Here, on the contrary, the buyer is offered to buy something cheap. Agreeing once, it is easier for him later on to make a more serious rejection. A similar principle is used in the technique of boiling point. In this case, the dealer drives the buyer to purchase inexpensive things, and when he is ready to buy, suddenly discovers that this is now out of stock, but there is a similar, more expensive product. The buyer has already mentally prepared himself for buying and easily decides to spend more just to finish the job. Do not be  afraid  or angry. Just smile and relax! Knowledge is the best arm against greedy businessmen. Let your logic  remain  always on.

NCIC Immersion School

NCIC Immersion School NCIC Immersion School Do you want to be a member of a team that would become the standard bearer of immersion education in China? The first comprehensive U.S. style dual language immersion elementary school in southern China for Chinese nationals. Inquiry and standard-based curriculum based on Marzano, Conley and Hatties research. Integrated language and literacy development best practice across the curriculum. Action research on paradigm shift from result focused learning to process driven learning in China. Purpose built instructional facility in Shenzhen, China; 30 minutes from Hong Kong, one hours ferry crossing to Macau. The NCIC-Immersion School, an independent division out of the Nanshan Chinese International College, opened in August 2016. Located inside the campus of one of the top independent schools in the city, the school currently provides a Kindergarten to Grade 2 lower elementary program in its founding year. Additional grade levels will be added in subsequent years through Grade 8, and later Grade 9 through 12. NCIC-Immersion uses a standard- based curriculum, adopting the Common Core States Standards for its framework. The school promotes a dual language immersion model based on current language research and is committed to action research as part of the ISS World Language Initiative for English as an Additional Language. Our Mission NCIC-Immersion provides a holistic education that balances social, emotional, academic and physical success through a challenging and progressive learner-centered program, nurturing our learners to become skilled Negotiators, Collaborators, Inquirers, and Complex Thinkers in a changing world. Location Shenzhen is a major city in the Guangdong Province, China, located in the Pearl River Delta. Situated immediately north of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the area was Chinas first Special Economic Zone instituted in late 1979 as a result of the policy for reform and opening. Shenzhen was one of the fastest growing cities in the world during the 1990s and 2000s. Current metropolitan area population is over 18 million. The city is a major financial center in southern China, and is dubbed as Chinas Silicon Valley due to its high concentration of technology companies. The newly established Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone -- Shenzhen Qian Hai area is intended to deepen liberation of trade services between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, and to streamline foreign investment and cooperation. In the decade to come, Shenzhen will continue to see growth and development. NCIC Immersion School NCIC Immersion School Do you want to be a member of a team that would become the standard bearer of immersion education in China? The first comprehensive U.S. style dual language immersion elementary school in southern China for Chinese nationals. Inquiry and standard-based curriculum based on Marzano, Conley and Hatties research. Integrated language and literacy development best practice across the curriculum. Action research on paradigm shift from result focused learning to process driven learning in China. Purpose built instructional facility in Shenzhen, China; 30 minutes from Hong Kong, one hours ferry crossing to Macau. The NCIC-Immersion School, an independent division out of the Nanshan Chinese International College, opened in August 2016. Located inside the campus of one of the top independent schools in the city, the school currently provides a Kindergarten to Grade 2 lower elementary program in its founding year. Additional grade levels will be added in subsequent years through Grade 8, and later Grade 9 through 12. NCIC-Immersion uses a standard- based curriculum, adopting the Common Core States Standards for its framework. The school promotes a dual language immersion model based on current language research and is committed to action research as part of the ISS World Language Initiative for English as an Additional Language. Our Mission NCIC-Immersion provides a holistic education that balances social, emotional, academic and physical success through a challenging and progressive learner-centered program, nurturing our learners to become skilled Negotiators, Collaborators, Inquirers, and Complex Thinkers in a changing world. Location Shenzhen is a major city in the Guangdong Province, China, located in the Pearl River Delta. Situated immediately north of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the area was Chinas first Special Economic Zone instituted in late 1979 as a result of the policy for reform and opening. Shenzhen was one of the fastest growing cities in the world during the 1990s and 2000s. Current metropolitan area population is over 18 million. The city is a major financial center in southern China, and is dubbed as Chinas Silicon Valley due to its high concentration of technology companies. The newly established Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone -- Shenzhen Qian Hai area is intended to deepen liberation of trade services between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, and to streamline foreign investment and cooperation. In the decade to come, Shenzhen will continue to see growth and development.

A Numeric Keypad Typing Tutor Can Help Improve Your Typing Skills

A Numeric Keypad Typing Tutor Can Help Improve Your Typing SkillsA numeric keypad typing tutor is an effective teaching tool for students who need to concentrate on typing. This type of tutor offers the student the opportunity to type using their finger, without the stress and strain of using a mouse or keyboard. Through interactive typing lessons, they can learn how to tap their fingers on the keyboard, rather than using the same key repeatedly.When using a numeric keypad, you will receive a clear signal when you're done typing and the screen will turn green. This allows you to see the progress of your typing in real time. Not only does this allow you to see how far you've got left, but it also provides you with an indicator as to what words are actually left to be typed.In addition to these typing lessons, other computer software programs are also available to help with the teaching process. These include special dictionaries that highlight words that you use frequently while typin g, and other software such as the Microsoft Office Word processor and WordPerfect editor. These programs will not only allow you to edit your own vocabulary, but will allow you to save the document as a word for use with another program, or a spreadsheet program.Students can also use a whiteboard to practice writing letters, or even spelling out the names of words to practice. Once you've completed a set of lessons, you can print out a fresh set of lessons, which can be used again.Another great feature of a numeric keypad typing tutor is that you can download a large number of templates from the internet. These templates can be used over again to help build the typing habits of students. If they miss one lesson, they can always find a template that they like and save it for that lesson.Other aspects of this tutor can include the option to take a test online. By taking this test, you can quickly see which lessons you did well on and which you struggled with. You can also use these te sts to choose which lessons to skip and which to take more frequently.Since the cost of tuition is very high, and because of the effective and quick method of teaching, a good investment can lead to a longer and more successful life as a typist. A typing tutor can not only improve your typing skills, but you will also learn to think in the correct way about typing, and have a better grasp of vocabulary.