How To Get Into The Chem 101 Program At The College Of William And Mary

How To Get Into The Chem 101 Program At The College Of William And MaryIf you are interested in taking the Chemistry or Futures classes at the College of William and Mary, there are some things that you should know. These classes will provide a unique learning experience and can be very beneficial to your life.There are many students who have chosen to take the Futures program at many different medical schools. The first thing you need to do is to get an appointment with the Student Services staff at the college. They will be able to tell you if you will be enrolled in the Futures program, and if so how many units you will take and how much it will cost. Most classes are held in a classroom environment.Students can expect to study science, biology, chemistry, calculus, physics, statistics, and more under the guidance of the science department. If you are interested in taking the course in Biology you will need to complete a senior year biology course that is required by the college. In addition to that, you will need to take the Biology and Molecular Biology classes in biology.Many students are not sure whether to take the Science and Technology classes that are required by the college in order to take the science class or the Chemistry classes. To make this decision you need to look into the topics required and find out what each will offer you. You will also need to do a lot of research about the particular college you are considering and their history in providing education to future professionals.Once you are enrolled in any course you will need to spend a lot of time studying. This can be time consuming and if you are working a full time job you may find yourself very tired. The work load is high and this will mean that you will need help from the lab teacher and other lab members.You will need to give your best effort in the lab work and there is no getting around that. If you put forth the effort, however, you will be rewarded with a Chemistry degree. Yo u will discover a lot of different areas of chemistry that will be helpful in various aspects of your career.For those who have taken the Math and Sciences class you will need to take calculus. There are a few calculus classes that have math courses but most of them have calculus only in it. The calculus classes in general will have more math than physics.

English Love Idioms and Phrases with meanings - Intermediate English

English Love Idioms and Phrases with meanings - Intermediate English The majority of  people believe that French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese are the most romantic languages in the world. This might be true. However, there are many English love idioms and phrases that you  could use.  If you want to impress someone (particularly if your partner is a native English speaker), try using one or two of them in your conversation. 12 English Love Idioms and Phrases   1. THE LOVE OF MY LIFE   the most important person in your life the person you really love at a particular timeex. It was obvious that Ann was the love of his life.2. LOVE IS IN THE AIR you can almost reach out and feel the love, when shops are decorated with signs of love (hearts/ flowers etc)ex. In early February of every year, love is in the air.3. LOVE IS BLIND when a person or persons are deeply in love they do not see some obvious weaknesses or negatives about their partner, love is blindex. I dont understand why she likes him so much? He is so selfish and doesnt treat her well. Well, love is really blind.4. ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR whether we are dealing with matters of the heart or to do with politics or war everything we do is acceptable in matters of such importanceex. He refused to give me my seat, stating that he was there first and that all was fair in love and war.  5. A FACE ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE usually used as a joke to describe someone who is not very attr activeex. Although, he had a face that only a mother could love, and he snorted and snored, Penny adored him.  6. A LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP one person has very strong positive feelings for another person and the other person feels exactly the oppositeex. They had a love/hate relationship for 5 years. However, deep down they really did care about each other. 7. LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND with out love where would we be love helps us get through lifes little problems,  love helps everybody and everythingex. Love is the principal force behind human life. Love makes the world go round.8. HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE when someone falls deeply in love with another person, as if they actually fell over they were so much in loveex. Peter met this French girl on a study trip and fell head over heels in love with her.9. ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER when we do not see a person we love for some time (weeks or months) we grow more fond of them during that absence a sign that we really missed their presence in our lifeex. People think sceptically of long-distance relationships but absence does make the heart grow fonder.10. TO FIND MR OR MRS RIGHT to find the person best suited to us the person we have been waiting forex. Jim is not married. He is always  in search for his Mrs. Right  wherever he goes.11. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT to fall in lov e with someone at the first meeting with them or when we see that person for the first timeex. He saw that girl and he couldnt take his eyes off her, it was love at first sight.12.  TO HAVE A CRUSH ON SOMEONE   to find someone attractive and think about this person all the time, usually describes  teenage infatuation.ex. He had a crush on her for years but she didnt pay much attention to him.   English Love Idioms - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: Share on telegram

Writing Your Way to Language Fluency

Writing Your Way to Language Fluency Guest Post by Allison VanNest, Grammarly.com Even if your goal is just to be conversant in a new language, don’t neglect reading and writing in favor of speaking and listening. These four aspects of language acquisition all work together to forge new pathways in your brain. Incorporate daily writing practice into your routine to learn faster. Here’s how: Be Social. Find a writing buddy who speaks the language you are learning, and offer to trade writing samples.  italki’s notebook feature allows you to post short pieces of writing for correction by a community of native speakers. It’s a social way of learning that helps you develop your language skills at your own pace. Master Idioms. Some of the most difficult things to master in any language are the idiomsâ€"regional expressions that can’t be literally translated. For example, in English you might greet someone informally with “What’s up?” but if you translated that expression word-for-word into a foreign language, you might get some funny looks. Writing lets you explore those expressions and incorporate them into your speech. Practice Grammar. Native speakers tend to instinctively know when words are in the wrong order or the incorrect pronoun appears in a sentence; however, even similar languages such as Italian and Spanish have differing grammar rules. It’s much easier to figure out the ins and outs of grammar by writing and reading. You can take your time and correct mistakes that might go unnoticed in speech. Develop Your Vocabulary. When practicing conversation in a new language, you tend to fall back on the limited stock of words you’ve already masteredâ€"if you’ve only learned the words for apple and banana, you can’t ask for an orange. Writing allows you to explore a richer vocabulary since you aren’t limited to the words on the tip of your tongue. Make it Personal. Keeping a journal or diary in the language you are studying is a great way to learn. Since you’re writing about your life in the real world instead of practicing made-up scenarios, it helps to reinforce the connection between your brain and the new language. Get Creative. You don’t have to stick to writing about the mundane. If you don’t want to journal about your day-to-day life, trying writing a piece of fiction instead. You’ll develop more vocabulary when writing creatively, and you may discover that it’s more fun, too. If you’re feeling really ambitious, you might participate in NaNoWriMo this November, a month-long challenge to write an entire novel in 30 days. If that sounds too overwhelming, Grammarly has a group novel project, GrammoWriMo, for participants to each contribute up to 800 words. Write, Then Translate. When you’re learning a new language, you still think in your native tongue. Try approaching the written word the same way. Write a page in your journal in your native language first and then translate it into the language you want to learn. Take a Picture. Ryan North, the creator of Dinosaur Comics, shared examples of his six-panel comic strip that had been captioned by foreign language students. The Japanese and Korean students used the pictures to tell their own story. You can try the same thing by taking a comic strip and blanking out the text, watching a cartoon with the sound off and making up a story for the characters, or even just looking at a picture or movie still and describing the characters and action. It’s okay if it’s silly; in fact, that just makes it more fun! Keep a Sense of Humor. You’re going to make mistakes. That’s okay. Learning a new language is tough, and if you accidentally use the wrong word or mangle a sentence, remember that every mistake is a learning opportunity. When a native speaker corrects your grammarâ€"you meant to say something about the weather but accidentally asked to pet their uncle’s cowâ€"laugh it off and learn from it. Next time, you’ll get it right! About the Author A self-proclaimed word nerd, Allison VanNest works with Grammarly to help perfect written English. Connect with Allie, the Grammarly team and its extensive social media community on Facebook or Twitter. And don’t forget to sign up for Grammarly’s group novel project to begin this November at www.grammarly.com/grammowrimo. Writing Your Way to Language Fluency Guest Post by Allison VanNest, Grammarly.com Even if your goal is just to be conversant in a new language, don’t neglect reading and writing in favor of speaking and listening. These four aspects of language acquisition all work together to forge new pathways in your brain. Incorporate daily writing practice into your routine to learn faster. Here’s how: Be Social. Find a writing buddy who speaks the language you are learning, and offer to trade writing samples.  italki’s notebook feature allows you to post short pieces of writing for correction by a community of native speakers. It’s a social way of learning that helps you develop your language skills at your own pace. Master Idioms. Some of the most difficult things to master in any language are the idiomsâ€"regional expressions that can’t be literally translated. For example, in English you might greet someone informally with “What’s up?” but if you translated that expression word-for-word into a foreign language, you might get some funny looks. Writing lets you explore those expressions and incorporate them into your speech. Practice Grammar. Native speakers tend to instinctively know when words are in the wrong order or the incorrect pronoun appears in a sentence; however, even similar languages such as Italian and Spanish have differing grammar rules. It’s much easier to figure out the ins and outs of grammar by writing and reading. You can take your time and correct mistakes that might go unnoticed in speech. Develop Your Vocabulary. When practicing conversation in a new language, you tend to fall back on the limited stock of words you’ve already masteredâ€"if you’ve only learned the words for apple and banana, you can’t ask for an orange. Writing allows you to explore a richer vocabulary since you aren’t limited to the words on the tip of your tongue. Make it Personal. Keeping a journal or diary in the language you are studying is a great way to learn. Since you’re writing about your life in the real world instead of practicing made-up scenarios, it helps to reinforce the connection between your brain and the new language. Get Creative. You don’t have to stick to writing about the mundane. If you don’t want to journal about your day-to-day life, trying writing a piece of fiction instead. You’ll develop more vocabulary when writing creatively, and you may discover that it’s more fun, too. If you’re feeling really ambitious, you might participate in NaNoWriMo this November, a month-long challenge to write an entire novel in 30 days. If that sounds too overwhelming, Grammarly has a group novel project, GrammoWriMo, for participants to each contribute up to 800 words. Write, Then Translate. When you’re learning a new language, you still think in your native tongue. Try approaching the written word the same way. Write a page in your journal in your native language first and then translate it into the language you want to learn. Take a Picture. Ryan North, the creator of Dinosaur Comics, shared examples of his six-panel comic strip that had been captioned by foreign language students. The Japanese and Korean students used the pictures to tell their own story. You can try the same thing by taking a comic strip and blanking out the text, watching a cartoon with the sound off and making up a story for the characters, or even just looking at a picture or movie still and describing the characters and action. It’s okay if it’s silly; in fact, that just makes it more fun! Keep a Sense of Humor. You’re going to make mistakes. That’s okay. Learning a new language is tough, and if you accidentally use the wrong word or mangle a sentence, remember that every mistake is a learning opportunity. When a native speaker corrects your grammarâ€"you meant to say something about the weather but accidentally asked to pet their uncle’s cowâ€"laugh it off and learn from it. Next time, you’ll get it right! About the Author A self-proclaimed word nerd, Allison VanNest works with Grammarly to help perfect written English. Connect with Allie, the Grammarly team and its extensive social media community on Facebook or Twitter. And don’t forget to sign up for Grammarly’s group novel project to begin this November at www.grammarly.com/grammowrimo.

How the italki Language Challenge prepared me for the Olympics

How the italki Language Challenge prepared me for the Olympics Patineuse (left) at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics acting as a volunteer translator. I completed the 2014 italki New Year’s Language Challenge. The challenge was to take 20 lessons in 6 weeks.  I actually finished the Challenge in a record 10 days!  The Challenge was great for me because I was going to the  2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi and it was the perfect opportunity to improve my Japanese, French and English.  I wanted to improve these languages to at a level where I could help out as a volunteer translator. I want to thank my favorite teachers JapaneseTutor, Jéròme, Altini and Lloyd. It was not only my Challenge, but also theirs as well ?? At the Sochi Winter Olympics, I was preparing to volunteer as a translator at Iceberg Palace where I would be translating for figure skating and short-track speed skating contestants.  Im a native Russian speaker and am fluent in English, Japanese and French.  However, I wasnt at the level where I could translate specific figure skating and speed skating vocabulary.  I needed to really improve my translation abilities in these languages very quickly.  Even though my teachers were all native speakers in their respective languages, they had to put in extra time to learn the specific vocabulary around these sports.  I really appreciated all the extra preparation that my teachers put in to learn about figure skating and short-track speed skating.  You can say that they are now experts in these areas.  They really showed their professionalism and sincere wish to help me during the Challenge. What I got out of the Challenge was even more confidence and a greater understanding of these languages. One my personal highlights of the Games was that I helped translate for Olympic Champions Yuzuru Hanyu  (in the picture above with me!), Yulia Lipnitskaya and Adelina Sotnikova. I also acted as one of the translators for Canadian short-tracker Charles Hamelin. There were many athletes that did not need any translating help, but as I was always nearby I was able to listen in on their interviews (of course I completely understood what they were saying). It was amazing that I had the opportunity to take part in such a historic event!   I could not have been there without improving my language abilities on italki.  The italki Language Challenge kept me motivated in my language learning and I didnt have to spend a lot of money! So again, I finished the Challenge. But Im not stopping there.  I am sticking with my long term goals to continue improving my foreign languages skills.  After the challenge, Ive actually set a new goal I want to participate in the Olympic Games in Korea and Japan not only as a volunteer, but as a paid translator! So, I will continue learning foreign languages and I am looking forward to the next Language Challenge. For everyone at italki, I wish all your dreams will come true! Patineuse joined italki in 2011 as a student.  In Feb 2013 she became one of our Community Tutors where she helps others learn Russian.  If youre interested in learning Russian from a Olympic-level Polyglot, please contact her! How the italki Language Challenge prepared me for the Olympics Patineuse (left) at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics acting as a volunteer translator. I completed the 2014 italki New Year’s Language Challenge. The challenge was to take 20 lessons in 6 weeks.  I actually finished the Challenge in a record 10 days!  The Challenge was great for me because I was going to the  2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi and it was the perfect opportunity to improve my Japanese, French and English.  I wanted to improve these languages to at a level where I could help out as a volunteer translator. I want to thank my favorite teachers JapaneseTutor, Jéròme, Altini and Lloyd. It was not only my Challenge, but also theirs as well ?? At the Sochi Winter Olympics, I was preparing to volunteer as a translator at Iceberg Palace where I would be translating for figure skating and short-track speed skating contestants.  Im a native Russian speaker and am fluent in English, Japanese and French.  However, I wasnt at the level where I could translate specific figure skating and speed skating vocabulary.  I needed to really improve my translation abilities in these languages very quickly.  Even though my teachers were all native speakers in their respective languages, they had to put in extra time to learn the specific vocabulary around these sports.  I really appreciated all the extra preparation that my teachers put in to learn about figure skating and short-track speed skating.  You can say that they are now experts in these areas.  They really showed their professionalism and sincere wish to help me during the Challenge. What I got out of the Challenge was even more confidence and a greater understanding of these languages. One my personal highlights of the Games was that I helped translate for Olympic Champions Yuzuru Hanyu  (in the picture above with me!), Yulia Lipnitskaya and Adelina Sotnikova. I also acted as one of the translators for Canadian short-tracker Charles Hamelin. There were many athletes that did not need any translating help, but as I was always nearby I was able to listen in on their interviews (of course I completely understood what they were saying). It was amazing that I had the opportunity to take part in such a historic event!   I could not have been there without improving my language abilities on italki.  The italki Language Challenge kept me motivated in my language learning and I didnt have to spend a lot of money! So again, I finished the Challenge. But Im not stopping there.  I am sticking with my long term goals to continue improving my foreign languages skills.  After the challenge, Ive actually set a new goal I want to participate in the Olympic Games in Korea and Japan not only as a volunteer, but as a paid translator! So, I will continue learning foreign languages and I am looking forward to the next Language Challenge. For everyone at italki, I wish all your dreams will come true! Patineuse joined italki in 2011 as a student.  In Feb 2013 she became one of our Community Tutors where she helps others learn Russian.  If youre interested in learning Russian from a Olympic-level Polyglot, please contact her!

8 tips for home-schooling

8 tips for home-schooling Home-schooling your child has become an ever-increasing trend, with more and more parents opting for the less traditional way of educating their child. Some parents find that their child thrives in a home-school environment where following the national curriculum is not compulsory. Parents do not need to be teachers or necessarily have teaching experience and there are plenty of private tutors out there that can help stimulate the subjects your child is really interested in. Home-schooling your child can be very rewarding but can also be a difficult and daunting task; following a few simple tips can make the process a far smoother one. 1. Read Read; in all senses of the word. Read to your child, have your child read to you, read aloud together. We all know that reading plays a great factor in your child's development and the more they read the more they will both enjoy it and learn from it. Take the time to explore different books at your local library and make sure you are members there so that you can borrow books and return them on a regular basis. Incorporated into your schedule this will become an important part of your routine. It is also vital that you, as the parent, reads about home-schooling and different teaching methods. The more informed you are the more your child will benefit. 2. Decide on the best approach The great thing with home-schooling is that there are no real rules to follow and you have the freedom to decide what your child will learn and how you will go about teaching it to them. Learning life-skills is often more important to parents home-schooling their children than teaching them a foreign language or chemistry. Knowing how to use a washing machine, change a car tyre or ride a bike are important skills that children will take with them into adulthood. Take the time to discuss with your child things they would like to learn about then decide the best way to approach these lessons. There are plenty of free resources that can give you advice on the different approaches people use when home-schooling their child. Take the time to try different methods and go with those that best fit your child. 3. Have patience Patience is something that goes hand-in-hand with home-schooling. Like anything new, home-schooling your child successfully will take time for both you and your child. It is perfectly natural to try methods that do not necessarily work for you both; having the patience to persevere is the key to success here. Your child will of course grasp some things more naturally than others and this will also require a good amount of patience on your part. Always praise your child's efforts and if something is difficult for them find a different method of explaining it to the until they feel comfortable enough to move on. A private tutor is the perfect solution for some of the problems parents face with home-schooling. If your child has difficulty with certain subjects, needs some extra help or simply needs more stimulation then a private tutor is your answer. 4. Get in touch with other home-schoolers Home-schooling always seems to bring the feeling of unsociability and loneliness but it doesn't need to be this way at all. There are home-schooling communities all over the UK where parents get together with their children and plan different days out or joint lessons. Being social is an important part of growing up and children will always need other children their ages to interact with and talk to. Join different groups and meet people that are also home-schooling their child. Aside from meeting new people you will have the chance to exchange ideas and plan visits together. 5. Learn about different home-schooling styles Finding the best method to home-school your child can often be challenging and it is important to find the one that best suits both you and your child. The more options you have available to you in regards to different methods and styles the more prepared you will be to make decisions. There are many great books out there that are available for parents to read and better understand different home-schooling styles. These 3 books are great reads for home-schooling parents: No Sweat Home Schooling: The Low Stress Way To Teach Your Kids by Kelly Wallace The Everything Homeschooling Handbook: All you need to create the best curriculum and learning environment for your child by Sherri Linsenbach Children's Book of Experiments: 30 Incredible Experiments for Young Scientists by Jaroslaw Wasilewski 6. Know your child's learning style Learning styles play a major part in how your home-schooling journey will go and knowing our child's learning style will almost certainly ensure a happier learning environment. Whether you child learns best through auditory, visual or kinaesthetic methods, knowing how they learn best will be a great way to figure out the best teaching methods. To find out more about learning styles read our blog on 'Understanding Learning Styles - is your learning style compatible with online education?'. 7. Keep a home-schooling plan A great way to get into a good home-schooling routine is to have a plan. Home-schooling is all about flexibility but having a good plan of subjects and topics you want to cover and educational visits and outings will keep you ahead. A great book for home-schooling parents is 'Simple Homeschool planner'' by Schoolhouse Heaven. A simple way of keeping a schedule and organising your days. 8. Be creative One of the best things about home-schooling is that you can be as creative as you like without having to follow rules. Have a budget that will allow you to do different activities with your child and plan them together. With home-schooling the world is your oyster so use imagination as freely as possible. Visit fire-stations, forests and beaches, join support groups and take long trips to places your child has never seen. Your options are endless and with some careful planning and lots of creativity, learning can be a truly wonderful experience.

Final Grades What do They Mean for You

Final Grades What do They Mean for You What do Final Grades Mean for You? Once high school students get their final grades for the year they are free to go off and enjoy their summer. Many students dont think about what their final grades mean until it comes time to apply for college. However, its a good idea for students to look really at their final class grades and ask themselves a few questions. Is this a subject I struggle with? Do my grades seem fair? Is it the grade I was expecting? Students are also encouraged to calculate their GPA and get an idea of what types of colleges might be right for them. Additionally, if students have questions about their final exams or other assignments from the class, they should talk to their teacher to get feedback. 1. What do grades say about strengths and weaknesses? Final grades can help students look at their strengths and weaknesses. In many cases, a high school student will know that theyve always been great at science or that theyve always struggled with grammar. However, some students develop brand new skill sets once they reach the high school environment. Grades can be an indicator of both study skills and content knowledge. A final grade will give a student an idea of their overall strength in a particular subject. This can be very helpful when students need to choose which AP courses to take or what they might like to study once they get into college (READ: Why Its not too late to get a tutor for finals). 2. How will final grades affect college admittance? Students who are entering the college prep years might also want to think about how their final grades will affect college admittance. Most universities look at grades from sophomore to senior year, but some look at all four years. If the student’s final grades are a little bit lower than they would like them to be its a good opportunity to look at study habits and think about what students can get help with the following year. For example, did the student have an A in their math class going into the final but end up with a B overall? Why did their grade drop so suddenly? On the other hand, maybe a student had a straight B+ in their English class the entire year? 3. Are these grades accurate? Although grades are almost always accurate, it doesnt hurt to check. This is especially true if students were completing extra credit or if they were handing in missing assignments from earlier in the term. If students received a grade they werent expecting, they are encouraged to go online and look at each assignment and how much it was worth it. Some assignments might have been worth 20% of a students final grade while other assignments may have only been worth 2%. 4. How do final grades affect GPA? Students should also think about how their final grades affect their grade point average. In most cases, each class is worth the same amount of weight in a GPA. However, sometimes elective classes or after-school activities count for fewer units than academic classes. The online grading system should be able to calculate a GPA for the student, but students should learn how to calculate their GPA so they can stay informed throughout the year (READ: 5 Tips for Last Minute Finals Study). 5. Can grades be improved in the future? Students are also encouraged to think about whether or not grades can be improved in the future. In some cases, a student is struggling with the content of a course. Perhaps calculus is just really hard (it is!), in which case they might need to join a study group or work with a tutor one-on-one. Other times, a student might nail the subject matter but have difficulty organizing their many assignments and need to address their study strategy before the fall. Final grades give students great insight into their current skill set and ability and can help them determine how to approach the next year of high school this August. 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.

Online Tutoring Courses - Where To Learn At Harvard

Online Tutoring Courses - Where To Learn At HarvardIf you want to have access to all the Harvard University students, there is the 'Tutoring Site: Harvard.edu' available at the official website of the university. The Tutoring Site: Harvard.edu contains all the materials for all the subject matters taught by the masters at Harvard University.This Tutoring Site: Harvard.edu has been fully approved by the university, and all the Harvard students who would like to attend classes at Harvard can now do so. All the resources available through this site include comprehensive notes about the subject matter, detailed teacher's manuals, the Harvard Student Guide and much more.If you find it difficult to follow a lecture of your teacher at Harvard, then you may simply use the tutoring site. The Tutoring Site: Harvard.edu will help you keep track of what your teacher is saying. It is an ideal resource for students who are very busy with their studies.The tutoring site: Harvard.edu is a unique res ource of its kind. In fact, it has been designed as a computerized class instruction system that allows its users to learn at their own pace, according to their convenience. There are both public and private tutoring services offered through this site. No matter which route you choose, the Tutoring Site: Harvard.edu will enable you to learn everything you need to know about any subject that you are studying.The tutor at the tutoring site is assigned based on the person's social class. Those from the lower economic strata are in a position to avail of the services of the tutoring site from the very beginning, regardless of whether they are new to the subject, or have taken up such a course previously.Mostof the tutors offer free online classes. Students of all ages can also benefit from the tutoring services offered by the tutoring site. Students in high school may want to take up the free tutoring classes offered by the tutoring site.Students interested in attending different online classes may have the option of opting for the Harvard Tutoring Course. If the student is enrolled in a Harvard program and wishes to take up the course at a later stage, the Tutoring Site: Harvard.edu will make sure that he can do so without any difficulty.