Algebra Homework Help - What You Need to Know

Algebra Homework Help - What You Need to KnowHave you recently started a long term commitment to algebra homework help? Are you working through algebra issues that are making it difficult for you to keep up with your work and attend school regularly? If so, you may be wondering how much help you will need. Keep reading to find out how you can get algebra help and enjoy the benefits of a well-rounded education.The first step to getting algebra homework help is to learn the right tools to use. As long as you are able to create an effective approach to your schoolwork, the rest will take care of itself. Here are some ways to avoid some common mistakes that make it hard for students to accomplish their assignments:Make sure that math teachers encourage a student to learn through problem solving. Teachers know that students often get stuck in ruts, which leads to assignments that are hard to complete. If you want to succeed in algebra homework help, you need to practice using your knowled ge of math and problem solving skills, so that you can develop a more efficient approach to schoolwork.Often, it is possible to begin using algebra homework help after you start working with a math teacher. If you are having difficulty completing a math assignment, ask a math teacher what steps you can take to improve your results. Once a math teacher or math tutor has reviewed your homework assignment, he or she can use an evaluation tool to provide you with some options.If algebra homework help is important to you, don't forget to inform your family and friends. These individuals may be your greatest supporters during this challenging time, and they will greatly appreciate your willingness to work toward a better grade.Most of all, remember that your algebra homework help will help you better understand algebra. Don'tlet it distract you from attending school. Focus on studying and learning as much as you can.In the end, you will find that algebra homework help can help you focus o n the basics of algebra and help you get through school. Don't let it impede your ability to get a good grade!

5 Horrible Solo Albums From Famous Musicians

5 Horrible Solo Albums From Famous Musicians Mac Going solo isnt easy.  Once you leave a famous band, its hard to achieve  the same level of success on your own. In this article, Jessica Kane from SoundStageDirect  discusses  five solo albums from famous musicians that just  didnt cut it There are unknown reasons as to why some famous musicians feel the need to try to wing it on their own. Some have found great success upon breaking away from their band, while others have only put more nails in their creative coffins. Ready to hear what many consider some of the worst albums by solo artists? Here are five horrible solo albums from famous musicians: 1) Gone Troppo by George Harrison The Beatles are perhaps the most famous rock band of all time. Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr have all had successful and well-received solo albums in their post-Beatles lives. However, Gone Troppo by Harrison is one of the weakest releases of the bunch. To say that George Harrison is full of talent is a massive understatement, but his charm, skill, and focus fell short with this album. Its generally regarded as underwhelming and does not capture the magic that Harrison has brought to other albums. Listen to the title track and hear a part of George you havent  heard before: 2) Two Sides of the Moon by Keith Moon Keith Moon is known as one of the most iconic and powerful drummers in rock history. His thunderous hammering can be heard across all of The Whos powerhouse albums of the 1960s and 1970s. Two Sides of the Moon delivers you on a half hour journey to a much too dark side of Moon that is best left unexplored. The tracks on this album are as lifeless as the actual moon. Keith Moon, while a savage drummer, is a pitiful solo artist. He lacks the talent of most famous singers, and despite an impressive lineup that includes Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, and a rumored David Bowie,  Two Sides of the Moon plays more like a strung-out mishap. This is what happens when you let someone as wild as Keith Moon alone to his own devices inside of a recording studio, with the intention to do a vocal cover album. 3) This Time by Melanie C The Spice Girls treated the world to energetic, fun, and sexy pop music that bred a cult of millions of Spice wannabes and fashion-deficit followers. Sporty Spice, or Melanie C, tried to capture some of that same success in a post-Spice Girl world but fell flat  on her face. While not one of the worst albums of the last 100 years, This Time is just unoriginal and dull. This was Melanies fourth solo effort and one of her weakest. In contrast, Northern Star was a solid pop experience that had good energy and lasting themes. Let your bleeding ears check it out here: 4) Who I Am by Nick Jonas This album deserves to be ranked among the worst albums of all time on every list of bad albums, ever. The Jonas Brothers are known for their cute pop rock that caters to pre-pubescent teen girls. Nick Jonas tried to set himself apart with this edgy attempt at a solo album. The blues is universal, as everyone feels suffering and angst, but Jonas needs to keep out of the blues world. This track is all the reason to stop listening to Nick Jonas: 5) Oh Yes I Can by David Crosby David Crosby is perhaps best known for his influential work with the supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, but as a solo artist, hes been hit and miss. Oh Yes I Can is a definite miss. Released in 1989, this album does not bring the listener the same deep emotional satisfaction that was found in previous releases. Crosby is an excellent songwriter and performer, but he should have kept this one to himself. The impact he found in other hits is missing from this release. Conclusion Youve just experienced five horrible solo albums  back to back. Hopefully your ears are recovering now! If you want to avoid making horrible solo albums yourself, schedule a lesson with a private music instructor and get better at your craft today! Know any other horrible albums from famous musicians? Comment below! Post Author:  Jessica Kane Jessica Kane is a music connoisseur and an avid record collector. She currently writes for SoundStage Direct, her go-to place for all turntables and vinyl equipment, including VPI Turntables. Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

English Listening Exercise The Future

English Listening Exercise The Future As we enter into the last month of the year 2013, we may start to think about the past and wonder about the future. Talking about predictions and the future can be difficult in English.We use will for general predictions but if we are talking about probability. We can also use could, might, or may. This weeks English listening exercise  uses a TED video featuring Pete Alcorns prediction for the 2200 uses these words frequently.Answer the questions below in comments, and well respond.1. How long does he think we are from a new enlightenment? 2. The worlds population is expected to ____ ___ at something hopefully a bit less than 10 billion. 3. What are the 2 benefits of a declining population? 4. What happened in Europe after the plague? (4 things) 5. Human history is kind of viewed as this _________ ____ from the good old days. 6. Why talk about the future? 7. Fear for the future can lead to some ____ decisions. 8. What does he predict for your great great grandchildren?What do you th ink about the worlds future? What about your countries future? As always if you put your answers in comments Ill correct them. Carlos 1. 150 year2. Top ..3. Few people make investment in properly about that / drives wages increase4. rises wages / land reform / technological innovations / .. the middle class5. downhill fly6. to avoid the nasty murders past7. rush decisions8about.I tried but I couldnt understand any words, Thanks LOIEnglish CarlosGood work.Question #2: top out-it means to level off Question #3: two things: property prices drop and wages increase Question #4: Good! you had it all the verb you are missing is: birth of the middle class.Question #5: downhill SLIDE; when something decreases in value or importance.Question #6: good; murder is the the verb and noun the adjective is: murderous.Question #7: rash-this means too quick without thought. It was a rash decision to buy the house.Question #8: a new enlightenment and a general positive future. Carlos can you try th e writing exercise? Ilka 1. How long does he think we are from a new enlightenment? 150 years. 2. The world’s population is expected to top out at something hopefully a bit less than 10 billion. 3. What are the 2 benefits of a declining population? Price of land drops, wages increase. 4. What happened in Europe after the plague? (4 things) Rising wages, land reform, technological innovation, and birth of the middle class 5. Human history is kind of viewed as this downhill flied from the good old days. 6. Why talk about the future? Because transitions are dangerous times. 7. Fear for the future can lead to some rash decisions. 8. What does he predict for your great great grandchildren? They will forget all about mouths(?) and instead they will be planning for the future and starting to build the 20sth century enlightenment. LOIEnglish Ilkagood listening skills!Question #5: downhill slideQuestion #8: They will forget all about malaise-malaise |m?'laz, -'lez| noun: a general feelin g of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify: a society afflicted by a deep cultural malaise | a general air of malaise. Ilka Not that good! I need to repeat the listening many times Thanks a lot!

English Collocations with Read - English Lesson via Skype

English Collocations with Read - English Lesson via Skype Reading is a wonderful pastime and hobby. It is a great way to spend your time and while you always have a book with you, you will always have a friend.  The following are expressions with the word READ or English collocations with read as they’re commonly known.There are many ways to read: to read for fun  (just to enjoy it as a pure pleasure)  there is reading for work or study  using text book (reading factual or educational books).This academic reading often requires you to read detailed reference books or instruction manuals.The internet now has also changed our approach to reading and many people preferring the option of E-readers (electronic books). However, whether online or in hard copy the pleasure should be the same. English Collocations with Read Here are some expressions with read:READ OUT LOUDread in a way that other people may hear youThe teacher will often ask the pupil  to read out loud  to the class to practice pronunciation and diction. (to learn to read and pronounce the words correctly).  Where the teacher does not want to be disturbed she might ask the class to read quietly to themselves  while she corrects the homework. Here the children will open the book and read it methodically line by line without being heard.When giving the pupils homework or home assignments she/he might ask the kids to read through or over  a few chapters in the book and discuss it in class the following day.“Read through chapters 2 and 3 for your homework and we will discuss it together tomorrow. Also read over the piece on the History of the Great War for next week” he instructed them before the bell to end class sounded.READ FROM THE TOPread from the beginningWhen actors or actresses are auditioning for a part in a film or theatre p roduction they have to stand in front of the director or producers and read their lines (audition or practice). The director will instruct them to read from the top. English Collocations with Read - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: READ YOUR MINDto know what someone is thinkingIt is always funny (strange) when someone you are talking to guesses or anticipates what you are going to say before you have even opened your mouth. We think these people can read our minds.Some magicians do this as part of their stage performance and seem to know somehow what letter or card or number you selected. It is all a mystery to me but I really enjoy such performances.When Johnny got home he was really hungry and when he opened the door he got the familiar smell of pizzas.  â€˜Oh Mum he said you are a mind reader  I was going to order one as I am starving.  Thanks!’ Idioms and Expressions with Read Here are some idioms and other English expressions  with read:TO READ SOMEONE THE RIOT ACTwhen somebody is very angry because of something you did and didn’t doJennifer was only 17 but she had been drinking a few beers with her friends for quite a few months. One day her father  saw her in the park with her friends with cans of beer in their bags. He really read her the riot act  and when he finished he told her she was grounded for a month. (could not go out with her friends)READ THE SMALL PRINTmake sure you understand the contract fullyWe are always warned when buying something important or when considering signing any contract that we should take great care and read the small print. This is where terms and conditions are written that might be important later on.   Retailers often hope that the small print will not be noticed.Catherine was buying a new laptop.  It was expensive and she had saved her money for quite a few months to buy it. Her father told her to read the small pri nt.READ BETWEEN THE LINESThis does not mean literally. However,  when something is written between the lines it usually refers to something not written but a hidden meaning or something important that you need to be aware of before you proceed.The Foreign Minister made a statement to the press conference ‘If country ABC continues to move into our territory as they have been doing recently, then we may have to take certain actions to protect what is ours.’ Reading between the lines he meant they would defend their territory with force if they had to.READ SOMETHING INTO SOMETHINGThis means to think or believe there is something important in what someone says even when it was not intended.You can also use it negatively  DON’T READ SOMETHING INTO SOMETHINGJames asked his girlfriend if she wanted to go with him to the concert. She said no and he was a little disappointed. She said  â€˜Don’t read anything into that please. I don’t want to go because I have an important exam the next day and I have to do some study.’Well, I am off now to read a book. I am in the middle of a wonderful old classic “Our Mutual Friend” by Charles Dickens. There is nothing I like better than to curl up (nice and cosy) on the sofa reading an interesting book. This one is really good and I am trying to resist (stop myself) from reading it from cover to cover (from beginning to the end) in one day. I just cannot put it down (cannot stop!).

The beginners guide to teaching abroad in Asia

The beginner’s guide to teaching abroad in Asia Every year, Asia continues to be a top teaching destination for teachers abroad, offering a wide array of career opportunities for both ESL and certified teachers. Right now, schools across Asia are actively recruiting new teachers for teaching jobs in Asia for the upcoming school year. While teaching in Asia is an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, teachers need do their research carefully before applying for teaching jobs abroad. To help you get started, we’ve compiled some helpful information on the best places to teach abroad in Asia: China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore, including average teacher salary, benefits, typical start-up costs, cost of living, as well as the most popular areas to find teaching jobs in each country. Country Average Teacher Salary Benefits Start-up Costs Cost of Living Teaching job hot spots (urban/rural) China 10,000 - 13,000 RMB (approx. $1,500 - 2,500 USD) Airfare, housing allowance, vacation time, health insurance Initial daily expenses Low Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen Japan ¥250,000 - ¥300,000 (approx. $2,200 - 2,625 USD) Airfare, health insurance, end-of-contract bonus Initial daily expenses Low in rural areas Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, as well as rural areas South Korea 1.8 - 3.0 million KRW (approx. $1,500 - 2,600 USD) Airfare, 50% health insurance, contract completion bonus, rural placement bonus Initial daily expenses Medium in urban areas Seoul, Pyeongchon, Songpa, as well as rural areas Taiwan NT 40,000 - 62,000 (approx. $1,260 - 1,900 USD) Airfare, health insurance, housing allowance Initial daily expenses Very low Taipei Thailand $800 - 1,200 USD Airfare, health insurance Housing, initial daily expenses Very low Bangkok, Chang Mai Singapore $4,500 SGD (approx. $3,170 USD) Airfare, relocation allowance Housing High in urban areas Singapore Looking for more advice on teaching in Asia? Join our forum to connect with current teacherstoday!

Newsletter August 2012

Newsletter August 2012 TutorZ.com is a nationwide network of tutors. We match students and parents with the best tutors for their specific needs. Summer school at TutorZ.com meant to improve the safety and security of our customers information. TutorZ has deployed SSL certificates enabling the encryption of data sent between browsers and TutorZ’ secure server. You can see this protocol in action when you look at the left corner of your browsers address bar. There it says https and probably shows a lock symbol too. Moreover, in August 2012 TutorZ has made social sharing of our blog articles super easy. Our readers can find the Facebook Like, Google +1, and the AddThis buttons right below the articles. Happy Sharing! Find me a tutor Featured Tutors Dr. Sener Minneapolis, MN Teaches: Applied Math, Biophysics, Science, Calculus, CLEP, GED, GMAT, GRE, ACT, MCAT, NCLEX-RN, PRAXIS, SAT, Turkish, USMLE My teaching style is EXAM-oriented. Ill show you why you dont need to spend hours on unnecessary parts of a subject. Dr. Jenny Bremerton, WA Teaches: ACT, ADD-ADHD, Algebra, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Science, Psychology, Chinese, Elementary, Piano, Swimming Jenny is an excellent communicator, adept at sizing up situations, independent worker, determined, self-motivated, detail-oriented. Prof. Bruce Brentwood, NY Teaches: Computer, Python, Logic, Java, Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Essay Writing, Proofreading, History, English, Elementary Focus on understanding concepts and developing skills and strategies to solve problems. Sunny New York, NY Specializes in Chinese and the Mandarin Dialect Im patient and humor and have special ways to make my class easy and fun. My time is flexible and can give you the class in your best time. Prof. William Ivy League Bethpage, NY Teaches: Biology, Chemistry, CLEP, English, French,   German, Grammar, Greek, History, Latin, Math, MCAT, Philosophy, Physics, PRAXIS, Science, Spanish, TOEFL Students can expect to gain a practical sense of how these three are essential for reading, arguing, and, ultimately, thinking critically. Armyl Joseph (AJ) Jersey City, NJ Teaches: Medicine, Nursing, NCLEX-RN, TOEFL I do personalized teaching which means that I am assessing the areas which the students are having difficulty, giving them personalized exams and drills; and personalized lectures well. Read with TutorZ Best Articles from our Blog We invite tutors, parents and students to enjoy our articles on some interesting education-related topics: Lincoln, NE â€" The Premier Educational Center in the Midwest Lincoln is a wonderful city that remarkably combines the amenities of a small regional city with the benefits of a fast growing metropolis. It presents brilliant business development, cultural, employment and education opportunities. As a college town, Lincoln offers a wide choice of good universities and colleges. It is a perfect place to raise a family, be a college student or just visit for some fun. TutorZ.com Improves its Social Media and Payment Functionality “We want to make it easy for our customers to stay in touch with us and to be well-informed about all our  recent  updates. That is why we are happy to implement these new social media tools which bring us closer to our highly estimated users.” says Dariya Lopukhina, Marketing Director of TutorZ.com. Education â€" a Milestone on the Way to the American Dream (dedicated to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 65th birthday)   Arnold Schwarzenegger’s biography is a brilliant example of a true American success story. Hard work and self-confidence may help to realize even the most daring dreams. However, proper educational background is also one of the main catalysts of the individual progress. New Video in TutorZ Youtube Channel Hola! Here in the first video you can learn some basic phrases in Spanish, so that you could easily greet someone and introduce yourself. Spanish Basics Part 1 The second and third videos show you Spanish words and word combinations for traveling, so youll never get lost in the airport. Spanish Basics Part 2 Spanish Basics Part 3 Spanish is spoken by more than 300 million people worldwide, and is the official or national language in a number of countries. It is widely spoken in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and San Antonio, among other cities, and is used officially as a second language in the state of New Mexico. In this video, we have converted English basic words to Spanish which are useful at the time of traveling. Sincerely, The Tutorz.com Team Email: contact@tutorz.com Phone: (805) 288-7338

New User Home Page

New User Home Page We just wanted to let you know that were planning to revise many features at italki in the coming weeks. Last year we were busy making improvements on the italki marketplace, and now were working on improvements on the social network. We hope that these changes will help make it easier for you (our users) to interact with your italki friends, as well as other language learners who could use your help. Our first change is the user homepage. Weve shifted towards using an Updates section, which is more similar to a newsfeed of what you and your italki friends are doing. Youll be able to quickly see your friends recent activity, as well as see responses to questions or group discussions that youve started. Weve also created a Recommendations box which shows you things like questions that you might be able to answer, interesting group discussions, recommendations of language partners, and more. You can control what you see for your recommendations in the settings area. We have a lot more site improvements coming. As always, please keep sending us your ideas and feedback. We do read all of your feedback, and please just be patient if your suggestion hasnt been implemented yet. As we hear other users make the same requests, it definitely tells us what we need to focus on! Finally, keep paying attention to the site and the blog. We have more improvements coming soon! The italki team New User Home Page We just wanted to let you know that were planning to revise many features at italki in the coming weeks. Last year we were busy making improvements on the italki marketplace, and now were working on improvements on the social network. We hope that these changes will help make it easier for you (our users) to interact with your italki friends, as well as other language learners who could use your help. Our first change is the user homepage. Weve shifted towards using an Updates section, which is more similar to a newsfeed of what you and your italki friends are doing. Youll be able to quickly see your friends recent activity, as well as see responses to questions or group discussions that youve started. Weve also created a Recommendations box which shows you things like questions that you might be able to answer, interesting group discussions, recommendations of language partners, and more. You can control what you see for your recommendations in the settings area. We have a lot more site improvements coming. As always, please keep sending us your ideas and feedback. We do read all of your feedback, and please just be patient if your suggestion hasnt been implemented yet. As we hear other users make the same requests, it definitely tells us what we need to focus on! Finally, keep paying attention to the site and the blog. We have more improvements coming soon! The italki team

Tips From an Irvine AP Tutor 5 Ways to Improve AP Essays

Tips From an Irvine AP Tutor 5 Ways to Improve AP Essays Private Irvine AP Tutor Tips: 5 Ways to Improve AP Essays Private Irvine AP Tutor Tips: 5 Ways to Improve AP Essays AP classes are well underway, and students are already practicing their essays that will be a make it or break it situation in May 2016. Unfortunately, some students wait until the very last minute to start practicing their essays, often resulting in a less than stellar score.  However, there are a few ways that students can start working on their AP essays now so that they can do well on their in-class assignments and exams as well as on the all-important AP exam. 1 Start small, think big AP students are encouraged to start small when it comes to their essay practice. Students who tried to write a four or five paragraph essay from start to finish and make it perfect the very first time, will often be left frustrated and disappointed. Teachers dont expect perfection straight away, which is why they start out small and go from there. Students are encouraged to write one paragraph at a time, taking breaks in between, or write one or two paragraphs and show it to their teacher or tutor before moving on (READ: Ask a Nerd! Grades and AP Classes). 2 Perfect the thesis The most important part of any essay is the thesis, without that the essay only goes downhill from there. Students should practice working on the thesis, and only the thesis before moving on. They can get several prompts from the College Board AP website, from their tutor, or from a test prep booklet. Students are encouraged to write a few thesis statements and show them to their teacher. One prompt probably wont give their teacher enough to go on, however,  writing 10 or 12 thesis statements, that may turn out to need improvement, can be overwhelming at the beginning of the year. 3 Write an Intro and a Conclusion Many students can write excellent body paragraphs but, for one reason or another, cant write a cohesive intro and conclusion. Often the intro is decent and the conclusion is decent but they dont fit together. To write an excellent AP quality essay, its important to master the art of the intro and conclusion first.  Students are encouraged to write an intro and conclusion but skip the body paragraphs when they are doing extra practice at home or with a tutor. This way they can look directly at both and see what fits together and what doesnt. The first thing to look out for is if the conclusion offers any new information, which it shouldnt (READ: Ask a Nerd! Taking the AP Exam). 4 Get an AP Test Prep Book The vast majority of AP students wait to get a test prep book until they’re a few weeks away from their final exam in May. This can cause students a lot of issues, especially concerning the essay portion. The test prep booklets offer excellent examples and prompts that enable students to practice above and beyond what is required in the classroom. Students who are currently enrolled in any AP course that requires essays is advised to order a test prep book ASAP. 5 Write a Rough Draft and Go From There Another thing that trips up many student writers is the pursuit of perfection. When students attempt to make their essay “perfect”, they often develop writers block and spend hours upon hours writing one essay that should only take 40 minutes. At this point in the year, students are encouraged to write a rough draft and then spend time editing, refining, and perfecting the essay later on. Part of being a great student writer is being an editor as well. Additionally, students can show the rough draft to their teacher or tutor and discover which areas they need improvement in. This can save them a lot of time and frustration in the long run (READ: Ask A Nerd! I Bombed My AP Exam, Whats Next?). Taking AP classes this semester? Score high on your AP essays with the help of an Irvine AP tutor. Contact us today for details! All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Using a Reading Tutor - Why a Reading Tutor Is So Important

Using a Reading Tutor - Why a Reading Tutor Is So ImportantWhen you need help reading books or watching television or movies, your first move should be to contact a reading tutor. In most cases, you can find one in your local library or bookstore. However, if you need more assistance, this might not be enough.There are also online reading tutors that offer a free online course. Of course, these courses do not guarantee results, but they can give you some excellent insights into the subject and help you learn how to apply what you have learned. Some of these courses even provide you with some additional tips and tools to help you read better. If you are serious about learning how to read better, then these courses might be your best option.A good reading tutor can not only make you faster at reading, but they can also help you achieve higher grades in school. Many students need help at home because of their busy lives and having a reading tutor can make things easier. For example, som e people need help with spelling and grammar, and others may need help with comprehension.It is important that the place where you take your classes has a proper setting for your needs, whether you are dealing with students who speak different languages or you are just getting ready to take a final exam. If you do not know how to manage this, you will need a little help from a professional, but this is not something that you can learn on your own.In most cases, when students learn how to read well, they are not really thinking about their reading skills, but rather the main subject at hand. For example, if your teacher has problems with the pronunciation of a word, he or she might help you by correcting it. But if the main focus is on a particular word or phrase, then you will not be able to see it.A reading tutor is more likely to help you if you see the word as well as the correct way to pronounce it. Without a reading tutor, it is easy to get lost in the other words and miss out on what you need to read.Reading is an important skill for anyone to have. This is because if you can read well, then you will understand more of what is being said, and you will be more successful in all aspects of life. If you are really serious about learning how to read better, then you should look into finding a reading tutor.