English Learning Test - A Multi-Faceted Approach to English English Language Learning

English Learning Test - A Multi-Faceted Approach to English English Language LearningAn English learning test can be divided into two distinct categories. The first one is a test that helps you to test your capacity to recognize the English language, the second is a test that helps you to test your capacity to write in English.The first type of test is known as a passive or reflexive English test and is conducted with reference to questions that have to do with the words used in English. A passive test would determine whether you have the capacity to recognize the meaning of words, the ability to string sentences together and the facility to write in English.There are two types of English learning tests - a reading test and a writing test. If you have difficulty reading, you may be placed in a writing test where you must try to learn to read properly. Once you get past this hurdle, you can then move on to the second level which is the reading test.It is important to realize that in o rder to test your verbal skills, you would need to pay attention to the way you spell and pronounce the words. In contrast, the same test would not be quite so useful in assessing your ability to write in English. The fact that you cannot see the words does not necessarily mean that you cannot write them or that you cannot understand them.You should get your personal scores from a specialized testing agency and you will also need to pass an examination before you are granted registration. This is the first step in assessing your English knowledge. After you pass this test, you would be able to take the next step in assessment: practicing.For an English learning test, you will be asked to write out your thoughts and opinions about English, English as it is and English as it was. You will also be asked to choose three different instances of English in which you have encountered the language in the past. Then you will be asked to write a review of these three English sentences and expl ain why they are good or bad.An English learning test is an opportunity for you to hone your English writing skills. It is also an ideal learning tool for those who want to pursue English as a career, because it will give you the chance to put your thoughts down on paper and speak them out loud. Be sure to use this test to your advantage by taking it slowly, and perhaps one day soon, you might find yourself in a position to make a living out of writing English reviews.

How to Help Your Child Read

How to Help Your Child Read Reading is something that many children begin to gravitate toward naturally once they reach a certain age. While your childs kindergarten class will help set up the basics for a solid reading foundation, there are many things that parents can do at home to encourage a reading-friendly environment. Ways to help your child read can include setting a good example, understanding his or her learning style, and encouraging consistent reading habits. Looking for ways to support your student, but not sure where to begin? Follow these steps to foster a learning environment at home that can help your child learn to read: Help your child read by setting a positive example At the age that many children begin reading, they are also very aware of the habits and practices of their parents. Children may repeat phrases or actions done by Mom, Dad, or other adults. Creating a reading-friendly atmosphere starts with the things you do as a role model. Let your student see you reading from sources like: Magazine articles Newspapers Novels. When applicable, explain to your child what it is you are learning or reading about, so your student can begin to connect the words on the page with the ideas and thoughts that they symbolize. For example, when putting together a meal while your child is nearby, reference a cookbook and show him or her that the recipe you are using comes from the words in the book. This is something that can begin while your student is still becoming comfortable with the alphabet and its sounds. Help your child read by stocking your home with age-appropriate books Aside from keeping the books that youre reading in your home, this is a great time to ensure that there are also plenty of child-friendly books in your living space. Your student may gravitate toward books with pictures and topics that he or she is interested in. Outside of the public library, there are second-hand bookstores that offer an alternative to buying new books for your child to read. Your local librarian can likely make some good title suggestions too. [RELATED: How to Enhance Your Student's Experience With Literature] Help your child read by understanding his or her learning style Once you have set up a home environment that exposes your student to books, you can begin working with your child on basic reading skills. Children will approach reading with different levels of enthusiasm, so its important to meet your student where he or she is. For a child who doesnt seem very interested, make it a habit to read together daily. While reading out loud, encourage your student to sit with you and to follow each word with your finger. Once your child gets the hang of following along, encourage him or her to use his or her own finger. This method works well with every level of reader, but it can be the first step in showing a disengaged student how to get involved. [RELATED: How Parents Can Help with Elementary Homework Challenges] Help your child read by reading together After your child has expressed interest in following along with a story, its time to start reading together. One great way to help your student gain confidence while reading is to simply have your child fill in words he or she already knows, such as short sight words. These words appear frequently enough in stories that you can simply pause and have your student sound out terms like is and it. Soon, your child will get the hang of sounding out a word within the context of a sentence. As your student gets older and familiar with more words, you can go longer and longer stretches of a sentence without reading, as your child fills in the blanks. Rather than discouraging him or her from taking a long time to sound out words, be patient! Once your student has finished the sentence, you can go back and read the whole thing from beginning to end. Help your child read by encouraging continual practice Now theres just one step left: practice, practice, practice! Make reading a priority using incentives when necessary. It helps to schedule reading into a regular part of the day, because this can help even disengaged children see how theyre progressing. If your student expresses interest in certain topics, visit a public library to look for books together. Always congratulate your child for successes, no matter how big or small. Before you know it, youll have a little reader on your hands! [RELATED: How to Create a Summer Reading Program for You and Your Child] Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

What if we all rode bikes English Listening Exercise.

What if we all rode bikes English Listening Exercise. Todays English listening exercise is about the amazing city of Amsterdam. They have an incredible bike path system that makes biking the preferred mode of transportation, and seems to make cars unnecessary. Listen to the video and see if you can identify some of the phrasal verbs and idioms that are used. After the listening exercise be sure to check out the English writing exercise on your opinion of cycle/bike paths.Listen to the first 3:05.1. The car is the ________. 2. Cars were ________. 3. People ______ __ and made a change for the better. 4. Explain the general idea for the city traffic plan in the 1970s. 5. Why were so many people opposed to the plan? 6. The cars arent driving __ fast and the bikes arent ____ going that fast either. 7. On the main artillery roads its a _____ ____ 8. So, theres off street cycle paths which range in between ____ and _____ feet in width and the cyclist then have a ______ shot to wherever they are going.Writing Assignment: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a city having this plan? Are bike/cycle paths part of your cities plans? Do people bike/cycle in your city? Would you like your city to be more bike friendly? LOIEnglish Silvia,Just to explain, the listening is generally gap fill, which means that one word or if there are two lines, two words fit in the sentence perfectly. This type of listening exercise is good practice for the different tests such as, CAE, TOEFL.So when you are doing the listening you have to listen for the word that completes the sentence. The answer to #1-future The answer to #2-progress The answer to #3-rose up Are you familiar with the above phrasal verb? Ilka 1. The car is the future.2. Cars were everything.3. People rose up and made a change for the better.4. Explain the general idea for the city traffic plan in the 1970's.They would enlarge the streets, so it would be easy to get anywhere by car.5. Why were so many people opposed to the plan?To make six length car streets thet would have to break down houses6. The cars aren’t driving so fast and the bikes aren’t even going that fast either.7. On the main artillery roads its a different story.8. So, there’s off street cycle paths which range in between six and eight feet in width and the cyclist then have a streight shot to wherever they are going.Really hard to understand, really fast A had to listen many times, and wasnt successful anyway. LOIEnglish IlkaGood listening. Your answer to Question #5 has a couple problems: to make six LANE car streets THEY would have to TEAR down houses. Tear down is the best phrasal verb; break down is a phrasal verb used usually when there is no outside force helping with the destruction process. For example: Plastic takes a long time to break down, that is why we should recycle.You actually did very well on the listening part. Dont be so hard on yourself. Anna 1.future, 2. everything, 3. rose up, 4. The idea was to make narrow street so wide. It would connect to a circu lar road around city centre. They wanted to make 6 lane by car to it would be easy to use the cars. 5. Many people realized that if there will be 6 lane by cars that they would have to break down some houses. 6. so even, 7. different story, 8. six and eight straight. Some bike paths have appeared in my city only this summer. This is an experiment for Moscow. People dont bike in my city because its very dangerous and not very convenient. Moscow is a huge city, to get to the office by bike you need to spend very much time. The second reason is climate. Winter continue about 6 months and its raining very often. But I would like my city will be more bike friendly. I hope next summer do my bike. LOIEnglish Good Anna. In the answer to Number 5, the correct phrasal verb is tear down. Break down is usually used when things tear down on their own.We dont use very much for time, a better choice is: a lot of time.The second reason is climate, winter STAYS for about 6 months and it rain s often. (notice the comma rather than the period.) But, I would like my city to BECOME more bike friendly. I hope, next summer, to RIDE my bike.

Cricket and Englishmen - English sporting traditions

Cricket and Englishmen - English sporting traditions As an Englishman I love sport but particularly football. However, in England football is mostly played in the autumn/winter periods.  Summer is cricket season and although it is not a game easily understood by non-natives it is  everything that summer should be. Warm days, slow lazy actions, picnics and dreaming.A day or afternoon watching cricket can be a really enjoyable way to spend your time. In addition cricket has given us a few metaphors. What is a metaphor? Well, simply it is a group of  words not used in their literal meaning but used as a figure of speech to transfer the meaning to  something else.For example:  he is over the hill  does not mean somebody has successfully  climbed some hill and is now on the other side. No, it is a figure of speech to tell you someone is no  longer able to do a job, or is too old to do a job and beyond his best years.My cricketing metaphors that I can apply to normal life situations include:That’s just not cricket!  When you do not like the way somebody does something or you are annoyed  when somebody acts in a sly way and they should have been more honest, you can say that’s just  not cricket!Example: I had agreed to buy a car from a guy I knew. We agreed a price and I asked for  a day to think it over. When I got back to him he told me he had sold it to someone else.. That’s just  not cricket! We had a deal and he should have honoured it.Caught out.  In cricket when you catch the ball without it hitting the ground first then your opponent  is out of the game.In real life to be caught out is when someone catches you trying to be sly or  sneaky (underhand) without anyone knowing about it.Example: I left my jacket on my chair in the  office. My boss thought I was working hard. Instead I had gone to lunch and sat in the park enjoying  the summer weather.However I was caught out when I returned to the office because my face was  all sunburnt!Bowled over.  This is a very technical cricketing term. The bowler bowls the ball to the man with the  bat (similar to a pitcher in American baseball who throws or pitches the baseball to the guy with the  baseball bat!). The bowler bowls six balls and this is referred to as an over. (simple really!!) This is  the literal description. However, metaphorically to be bowled over means to be surprised or  shocked.Example: My wife organised a surprise birthday party and my fr iends presented me with a case (box) of fine French wine. I was bowled over by the surprise and their generosity.Hit for six!!  In cricket when you score they are referred to as runs. The highest score you can make  with a single hit of the ball is a Six. To score a six you must hit it over the playing area without  touching the ground. Metaphorically to be Hit for Six means to be affected by something quite  devastating or destructive.Example: He has really been hit for six by the collapse of his company. He was  doing so well but the failure of the new product launch cost him a lot of money!

Why teaching abroad is a great career move for any university grad

Why teaching abroad is a great career move for any university grad You’ve been to university and earned a bachelor’s degree, but you aren’t quite ready to commit to a decade of office work in the same city you grew up in. You want to add value to your resume, but can’t afford to dedicate your time to chalking up volunteer hours. You want to see the world, but know that a short-lived sightseeing tour overseas won’t quite cut it.  Whether you’re a professional teacher or a recent graduate with a knack for the English language, teaching abroad is the most practical way to add instant value to your university degree and resume. Here are some reasons why teaching abroad is an awesome idea for a recent university graduate:Gain international experienceYour studies have equipped you with a great set of skills that will be enhanced in a real-world environment. Your education has taught you to think critically about social issues - teaching overseas with Teach Away offers a fun and exciting way to develop your critical thinking and worldview by e xperiencing a whole new culture in the city of your choice. Imagine discussing German politics with local Berliners or learning about the ancient traditions and new-age technology of Tokyo, Japan.Separate yourself from the competitionThe percentage of people with undergraduate university degrees is always increasing. In the United States, nearly 50% of the population between ages 25 and 34 have a bachelor’s degree. In Canada, that number is even higher - about 60%. The percentage of educated people in all age brackets has increased significantly as well.There are plenty of ways to stand out from the competition when applying for jobs at home, but adding employment experience from overseas can be effective - employers look for unique candidates who have challenged themselves in significant ways. Whether or not your long term career goals are in the sphere of education, being able to add that you have taught and lived in a foreign country will go a long way in helping advance your c areer.  Don’t just teach a language, learn a new one yourselfTeaching abroad is also about learning. On top of the cultural knowledge you are sure to accumulate, teaching away offers the perfect opportunity to another language. Mastering a second language creates significant opportunities for young people. These could be future international employment opportunities or an awesome position at home that involves working with foreign clients. Learning a new language is no small task, but ask anyone who has a grip on more than one language and they’ll tell you that the best (and maybe only) way to really become fluent is to submerge yourself in living conditions where the people speak the language you want to learn.Travel and advance your career at the same timeWhen the cap and gown come off and the real world is staring you right in the eye, there is a fairly standard set of options for what to do next: Do you head off to grad school and pursue your next degree? Do you quickly lan d that dream job and get to work? Or do you take some time off of the hard stuff and go travelling? Teach Away offers a wide range of teaching positions at a variety of institutions around the globe and provides the avenue to accomplish all of the above. With Teach Away you can advance your education through cultural submersion in a whole new city, earn a reliable steady income, and have fun travelling the world… all at the same time.If you’re a recent graduate with a desire to travel and to teach, Teach Away might be your door to a wealth of international teaching opportunities. Teaching abroad isn’t for everyone, though -  you’ll have to be willing to adopt a new lifestyle and work a full a schedule in a city where the primary language might not be English.  Up for the challenge? Visit our Check out our job board to see current postings around the world. Or visit our University of Toronto TEFL page for info on how to get TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certi fied.

Happy International Student Day 2014

Happy International Student Day 2014 Today, November 17, 2014 is International Student Day. The date commemorates the anniversary of the 1939 Nazi storming of the University of Prague and subsequent sending of students to concentration camps. Today, November 17 is more a nonpolitical celebration of the multiculturalism of their international students. TutorZ is proof that international diversity works and benefits students. The proof is found in the many tutors working remotely from India and that highly educated tutors from around the word now living in the US offer tutoring to American students. Moreover, the founder of TutorZ itself Dirk Wagner is originally from Germany and came as student to Santa Barbara, California. Therefore, the International Student Day is especially dear to TutorZ. Happy International Student Day 2014!

Sign up for the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge!

Sign up for the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge! Sign up for the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge! This summer, people from all nations will celebrate the greatest sporting event in the world The World Cup! In honor of this event, italki will be hosting the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge where language learners all over the world come together to learn 100’s of different languages taught by 1000’s of different teachers. Just like the World Cup, our Language Challenge brings people of different backgrounds and cultures together to work for a common goal. To take the Language Challenge, you will need to follow these steps: 1. PLEDGE 20USD You will get this pledge back when you complete the Challenge. Deadline to take the pledge is June 15, 2014 2. TAKE 25 HOURS OF LESSONS IN 2 MONTHS With any Community Tutor or Professional Teacher from June 1st until July 31st (think ~3 lessons a week) 3. WIN 40USD Get your 20USD pledge back AND 40USD in italki credits.  We are paying you to learn a new language Click here to Sign Up for the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge now! And finally become fluent in a new language! What Previous Challengers Say! I always wanted to learn French but always had an excuse to never put in the time to truly learn it. The italki Language Challenge was the perfect opportunity to finally start learning French. It was tough but it worked! Lexi You can do it! See Before and After Videos from Winners of our previous Language Challenge! Sign up for the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge! Sign up for the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge! This summer, people from all nations will celebrate the greatest sporting event in the world The World Cup! In honor of this event, italki will be hosting the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge where language learners all over the world come together to learn 100’s of different languages taught by 1000’s of different teachers. Just like the World Cup, our Language Challenge brings people of different backgrounds and cultures together to work for a common goal. To take the Language Challenge, you will need to follow these steps: 1. PLEDGE 20USD You will get this pledge back when you complete the Challenge. Deadline to take the pledge is June 15, 2014 2. TAKE 25 HOURS OF LESSONS IN 2 MONTHS With any Community Tutor or Professional Teacher from June 1st until July 31st (think ~3 lessons a week) 3. WIN 40USD Get your 20USD pledge back AND 40USD in italki credits.  We are paying you to learn a new language Click here to Sign Up for the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge now! And finally become fluent in a new language! What Previous Challengers Say! I always wanted to learn French but always had an excuse to never put in the time to truly learn it. The italki Language Challenge was the perfect opportunity to finally start learning French. It was tough but it worked! Lexi You can do it! See Before and After Videos from Winners of our previous Language Challenge! Sign up for the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge! Sign up for the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge! This summer, people from all nations will celebrate the greatest sporting event in the world The World Cup! In honor of this event, italki will be hosting the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge where language learners all over the world come together to learn 100’s of different languages taught by 1000’s of different teachers. Just like the World Cup, our Language Challenge brings people of different backgrounds and cultures together to work for a common goal. To take the Language Challenge, you will need to follow these steps: 1. PLEDGE 20USD You will get this pledge back when you complete the Challenge. Deadline to take the pledge is June 15, 2014 2. TAKE 25 HOURS OF LESSONS IN 2 MONTHS With any Community Tutor or Professional Teacher from June 1st until July 31st (think ~3 lessons a week) 3. WIN 40USD Get your 20USD pledge back AND 40USD in italki credits.  We are paying you to learn a new language Click here to Sign Up for the 2014 italki World Cup Language Challenge now! And finally become fluent in a new language! What Previous Challengers Say! I always wanted to learn French but always had an excuse to never put in the time to truly learn it. The italki Language Challenge was the perfect opportunity to finally start learning French. It was tough but it worked! Lexi You can do it! See Before and After Videos from Winners of our previous Language Challenge!

IDYLPHIC TUTORIAL: Do You Need to Pick Up a Book for Your Child?

IDYLPHIC TUTORIAL: Do You Need to Pick Up a Book for Your Child?There is no better way to spend an idyllic day than with your beloved child and idyllic tutor, a beloved kid at that. This special event of the year has come to us, a gift for children, which brings joy to everyone. For your child's birthday or any occasion, to say 'Happy Birthday' to your child will do it.Now, this idyllic day has been made a little more special by bringing a book along. It could be anything from a story book to a craft manual, just make sure that you bring something to pass the time. A book to read to your child along with your imaginative chatter would really work as a great fun and exciting experience.Today, a book with a focus on art or a book about animals may just be what you need to complete your wish list. No matter what you are looking for, there is always something that will make you feel content and excited. Books for kids and any other books that can be brought are perfect to keep your child ren entertained all through the day.If you have a kid that is less active, a book that talks about the kids of today will do the trick. In fact, a book that talks about current events that pertain to the age of your child would be a good idea. It would take the world of your child by storm and your kid would be very entertained.When picking out the right book for your child, it is wise to pick a book that you feel would be beneficial to them. What does this mean? It means you must pick the book that will help the child improve their skills and that could even show them some wonderful ideas they would not even have known. Your child will be having a blast in the process and it is definitely a great help.Just remember that a book is a gift and not a need. You can give your child one at any time, but when it comes to a special occasion, it would be a great gift that will leave a great impression on the recipient. And if you want to make your child more active, a book that talks about t heir hobbies, interests, and the like would do it. This will also help your child to enhance his/her capacity to see the world through your eyes and will allow him/her to enjoy life.The world of books for kids has been turned into an endless source of joy, excitement, and of course, entertainment. There is a book for everyone's children and if there is a certain need, a book will probably be what you need. It can be a best friend or a friend that could be always there, no matter how busy your schedule may be.

Chemistry Chart PDF

Chemistry Chart PDFA chemistry chart PDF for people who want to become chemists can be a valuable resource when you are preparing your application. When you search online, you will find that most of the applications that you find are from students who want to become scientists or are looking for careers in chemistry.Of course, even if you are applying to become a chemist, it is important to prepare yourself for the periodic table. The design of the periodic table was decided upon by the European Commission. The table shows us what elements are made up of by showing all of the molecules that make up the elements and the bonds that connect them.One great resource for those who are interested in becoming chemists is the periodic table. It will help them understand the role of atoms and different elements, and how they function.For example, we know that protons are at the bottom of the periodic table and they have electrons attached to them, and then electrons are bonded to atoms. The pe riodic table has sixty-eight elements in it. The element of hydrogen is the lightest element and it is composed of two protons and two neutrons.Hydrogen is very easy to use as a substance. We know that it is found in water, so it is a perfect solvent and it is also used as a strong oxidizer. The more common element that we encounter is oxygen, which is found in our bodies. Oxygen is also very abundant in air.Atoms make up the lightest element and they are very heavy. We know that these elements form the base of the periodic table, but they do so much more.When you are going through the periodic table, you will see that each element belongs to one group. There are five groups of elements in the periodic table, and they are classified as elements in two categories: alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. You will also find that there are nine elements in the other category, which is not on the periodic table.

Metric System Definition of Fluid

Metric System Definition of 'Fluid'The metric system definition was introduced by the United States in the early 1900s and has been accepted worldwide. Although it had an innovative history, it is still widely used in the aerospace industry in Europe, South America, and the Far East. However, it is probably used far more widely in other industrial sectors and agriculture than in transportation, mainly because of its lessening compatibility with existing systems and its overall costs.It has many similarities to the English system of measurement. The major difference is that there are no units for volume, area, or weight. Instead there are similar weights and volumes in ounces, pints, gallons, liters, feet, and kilograms. The calculation for converting from a metric system volume to a weight or a mass can be done using the formula: V = max A. The difference between an English system and a metric system is the absence of the letters 'M'K' in the above formula.In this system definition, the metric system refers to a fluid, which is an organic, non-metallic, semi-solid liquid and solid or semi-condensed solid mass. When converted to one of the traditional English systems of measurement, the fluid is converted to a mass, which may be very different from the mass originally defined. So, although the fluid may not be considered a liquid, it can still be converted into a mass.The meaning of the words 'fluid'mass' and their functions in the system definition are explained in the following lines. 'The mass or fluid is one of the four basic elements, namely water, gas, solid and vapor, making up matter. The common or normal mass or the solid mass in the water, gas, solid and vapor are the molecular mass of a given solid. Other commonly used systems refer to the mass of an object as the effective density, and the concentration of a specific substance as the density.The difference between the two definitions comes from the two ways they use the term 'fluid'. One is the tradi tional definition, and the other is the modern version. The traditional definition includes the molecules and the word 'fluid' but excludes the fluid's mass. The modern definition doesn't include the 'fluid' and makes no distinction between the solid and the liquid. It also makes no reference to mass at all.Unlike in the other fields of the science and engineering such as Physics, Chemistry and Engineering, there is no recognized terminology or name for a fluid. The closest would be 'gas' (which is a technically correct word but rarely used outside of aviation). The meaning of the words 'fluid'mass' depends on how the mass is defined. In the traditional system definition, where mass is defined as the molecular weight of a substance, the meaning of the words mass and fluid is simply mass.The other definition of a fluid includes the idea of mass. The mass can be described in terms of volume and density, but it is always measured in terms of mass. In this system definition, the words m ass and fluid are used interchangeably.