5 Steps to Start a Small Tutoring Company

5 Steps to Start a Small Tutoring CompanyEven if you're starting from scratch, it's crucial that you take the steps to start a small tutoring company so that you can help more kids in need. Here are five tips to help you get started.The first step is to decide what kind of company you want to be. Do you want to do regular tutoring, private tutoring, or full-time? Are you looking for an expensive job like tutor management, or are you looking for a full-time career? As with any business, there are pros and cons to each approach. You have to make your choice carefully and shop around to find the best solution for your needs.Next, you have to make sure that you're really ready to go. Because you're starting from scratch, you need to know that you have all the tools you need to succeed. This means making sure that you've got all the money you need, and that you can get the right materials for your business. By knowing what you need to start a small tutoring company, you'll also know exact ly what you need to invest in your business plan. Once you've identified what you need, you can narrow down your choices to a manageable amount of money to invest.Now comes the fun part: finding a mentor. Because you're starting from scratch, you'll need someone who can teach you everything you need to know. If you're a first-timer, you might consider hiring a private tutor for a while until you learn the ropes. If you're not quite ready yet, you can choose a mentor who can help you learn the ropes in a way that suits your needs. A mentor can help you learn everything you need to know, and he can also show you the ropes and teach you the tricks of the trade.Once you've found a mentor, it's time to ask him/her for advice. After all, it's a business. Most mentors are eager to help you with your business, but there are a few who will steer you in the wrong direction. It's important to be wary of these types of people, so don't give into temptation just because the mentor seems eager to help. If you're asking questions about how to run your business, do so only after you've actually read everything from the mentor.If your current mentor is asking you to do something that's really out of your comfort zone, then it's time to find another mentor. There are no shortcuts to success, and the only way to move forward is to follow your own heart. If you're serious about starting a small tutoring company, you'll need to know what's right for you and your own skills. Don't let someone else take your vision and force it down your throat. It's always good to ask questions and be open-minded but don't let somebody else pull your strings.Small businesses aren't for everyone, but starting a small tutoring company can be very rewarding. It's possible to get a lot done even if you're a newbie. Start by taking the steps to start a small tutoring company, and you'll soon be on your way to making a good living for yourself and for your clients.

In the Spirit of Staying Positive Election Humor and 9 Common Phrases

In the Spirit of Staying Positive Election Humor and 9 Common Phrases It has only been a few days since The Donald became President-elect Trump.  (We dont have to call him President Trump just yet!)  Maybe you were shocked and horrified, like me.  Maybe you were one of the people who knew it would happen.  Maybe youre celebrating.  The scary thing is that since Tuesday night, there seems to be  even more arguing, name-calling and hate between the right and left  sides than during the campaign.  Dont worry, the point of this post is not to shine the light on the hate, its to cheer ourselves up while learning some common English phrases.  Today well get to know  the following phrases:in the spirit of: with the  intention ofhitch a ride: get a ride from someone (informal)rise above: not allow something unpleasant to influence youreach out to: make an effort to communicate with or help someonelive up to: fulfilla thing or two: refers to useful information that can be learned (informal)have a ways to go: have a lot of work to doa little push: some en couragementgive up hope: stop believing something is possibleI think its obvious from this post that Ive been cheering myself up during the election by watching The Daily Show.  This time, Jordan Klepper interviews both Trump and Hillary supporters to see if they can think of anything nice to say about  each other.  This video was taken before the results came, but it continues to be relevant between those who are #stillwithher and those who are happy America will be great again.  Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase in the comments section below.  Remember to conjugate the verbs!This has been a divisive nightmare of an election, but _____________ moving forward, at one of the debates the candidates themselves took an opportunity to say one positive thing about each other.I ____________ to a Trump rally to see if his supporters were also ready to _________ the anger and __________ the other side.I headed to a Hillary rally.  Surely her supporters would ________ their slog an of stronger together, and teach those hateful Trump voters ___________ about kindness.So, both camps  _____________.  Maybe they just needed ___________.Then, just when I __________, I finally heard it-that one positive thing.Doesnt it help to laugh?  Ok, so now that youve read the definitions and listened to examples, fill in the blanks below with the correct phrase.  Dont forget to leave your answers in the comments section!He needs to learn ___________ about respecting people.Hopefully Trump will not ________ his reputation._____________ being honest, I told her that her haircut looks bad.I havent talked to my grandmother in months, so I will __________ her today.I didnt have money for the bus, so I ____________ home.After the election, we must remember not to __________.My English is really improving, but I still _____________.  I should book a class with LOI!When he was bullied, he _________ the urge to fight back.Im a bit lazy with practicing my English, so sometimes I need ___________.  Thats why I booked a class with an amazing LOI instructor.Want to learn more?  Check out this extremely helpful post from one of our instructors, Peter: The Ultimate Guide to English Idiomatic Expressions

THIS KUMON STUDENT HAS A BLACK BELT IN TAEKWONDO AND APPLIES SELF-LEARNING IN HER EVERY DAY ROUTINE

THIS KUMON STUDENT HAS A BLACK BELT IN TAEKWONDO AND APPLIES SELF-LEARNING IN HER EVERY DAY ROUTINE THIS KUMON STUDENT HAS A BLACK BELT IN TAEKWONDO AND APPLIES SELF-LEARNING IN HER EVERY DAY ROUTINE Repetition. This is just one similarity between Kumon and Taekwondo.  In order to  master a new skill, it takes practice and repetition. At just  11  years old, Sriya understands the power of repetition.   She has a black belt in Taekwondo and is currently studying  2-years above her grade level in Kumon. There’s an essence of confidence surrounding Sriya that will help her overcome any obstacle as she works towards her future goal of becoming a pediatrician.     Sriya has experienced many academic accomplishments to compliment that black belt in Taekwondo. She’s received the President Award for Educational Excellence, placed 3rd  in an  American Mathematics Competition  against students older than her,  and is currently taking college courses.  In her spare time, she also volunteers  for  the  Alzheimers Association  Community Walk?to End?Alzheimers, 2018.   Because of her accomplishments both in-and-out of the classroom, Sriya was one of 56 Kumon Students from the United States, Canada and Mexico to attend the  2018 Kumon Student Conference.     She shares  how Kumon has helped her on her journey.   What’s the biggest benefit you’ve received from Kumon?   The biggest benefit I’ve received from Kumon is self-learning. In a situation where I don’t have a teacher or don’t know the answer to a question, self-learning is key. This will even help me later in life in my career.       What do you hope to accomplish from Kumon?   I want to be a  doctor,  so I want to use my Kumon skills like self-learning and my math  ability  to help me achieve my goals.     How has Kumon helped you in the classroom?   It has helped me a lot! In fact, I am advanced compared to my classmates. I am also currently taking college courses. Kumon has given me that basis of self-learning and skills which has helped me with those courses.       Sriya shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe How has Kumon helped you beyond academics??   Kumon has  taught  me to see repetition as a helping hand rather than a barrier. I know that each individual worksheet I work on is encouraging me to master my skills. This benefits me beyond academics, like in Taekwondo, tennis and swimming. I can see how repetition assists me to master everything I do. For example, when I practice skills in Taekwondo,  I  have to  do them repeatedly, that way I am sharp with those techniques. Every time I swing my  tennis racket across my shoulder, I am building skills.       What did it mean to you to be invited to the 2018 Kumon Student  Conference??   I loved meeting other people that shared the same mindset. I loved the speeches and seeing the brain power of my peers and how they work and realize the importance of education. If we all work together as a group, we can change the world with our education.     What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? The goal is to never give up!     Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: This Future Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Applies Discipline and Repetition In-and-Out of the Classroom Accomplished Pianist Applies Focus and Discipline in Her Everyday Routine This Black Belt in Karate is Driven by Perseverance This Student Learned the Power of a Routine with Kumon THIS KUMON STUDENT HAS A BLACK BELT IN TAEKWONDO AND APPLIES SELF-LEARNING IN HER EVERY DAY ROUTINE THIS KUMON STUDENT HAS A BLACK BELT IN TAEKWONDO AND APPLIES SELF-LEARNING IN HER EVERY DAY ROUTINE Repetition. This is just one similarity between Kumon and Taekwondo.  In order to  master a new skill, it takes practice and repetition. At just  11  years old, Sriya understands the power of repetition.   She has a black belt in Taekwondo and is currently studying  2-years above her grade level in Kumon. There’s an essence of confidence surrounding Sriya that will help her overcome any obstacle as she works towards her future goal of becoming a pediatrician.     Sriya has experienced many academic accomplishments to compliment that black belt in Taekwondo. She’s received the President Award for Educational Excellence, placed 3rd  in an  American Mathematics Competition  against students older than her,  and is currently taking college courses.  In her spare time, she also volunteers  for  the  Alzheimers Association  Community Walk?to End?Alzheimers, 2018.   Because of her accomplishments both in-and-out of the classroom, Sriya was one of 56 Kumon Students from the United States, Canada and Mexico to attend the  2018 Kumon Student Conference.     She shares  how Kumon has helped her on her journey.   What’s the biggest benefit you’ve received from Kumon?   The biggest benefit I’ve received from Kumon is self-learning. In a situation where I don’t have a teacher or don’t know the answer to a question, self-learning is key. This will even help me later in life in my career.       What do you hope to accomplish from Kumon?   I want to be a  doctor,  so I want to use my Kumon skills like self-learning and my math  ability  to help me achieve my goals.     How has Kumon helped you in the classroom?   It has helped me a lot! In fact, I am advanced compared to my classmates. I am also currently taking college courses. Kumon has given me that basis of self-learning and skills which has helped me with those courses.       Sriya shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe How has Kumon helped you beyond academics??   Kumon has  taught  me to see repetition as a helping hand rather than a barrier. I know that each individual worksheet I work on is encouraging me to master my skills. This benefits me beyond academics, like in Taekwondo, tennis and swimming. I can see how repetition assists me to master everything I do. For example, when I practice skills in Taekwondo,  I  have to  do them repeatedly, that way I am sharp with those techniques. Every time I swing my  tennis racket across my shoulder, I am building skills.       What did it mean to you to be invited to the 2018 Kumon Student  Conference??   I loved meeting other people that shared the same mindset. I loved the speeches and seeing the brain power of my peers and how they work and realize the importance of education. If we all work together as a group, we can change the world with our education.     What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? The goal is to never give up!     Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: This Future Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Applies Discipline and Repetition In-and-Out of the Classroom Accomplished Pianist Applies Focus and Discipline in Her Everyday Routine This Black Belt in Karate is Driven by Perseverance This Student Learned the Power of a Routine with Kumon

Why its Not too Late to Get a Tutor for Finals

Why its Not too Late to Get a Tutor for Finals Why its Not too Late to Get a Tutor for Finals Why its Not too Late to Get a Tutor for Finals The majority of students have finals coming up at the end of January. Its easy to think that if a student is continuously receiving grades lower than their potential, that it might be too late to get a tutor this term and its better just to start fresh in the spring. However, there are several reasons why getting a private Orange County tutor, even last minute, can add greatly to a students academic success. 1. Final grades are written on paper Although interim grades (that test or quiz grade or that term paper) cannot be changed, the final grade is the one that will be written on paper and lasts forever. For students in their sophomore through senior year of high school, this can be an essential part of being accepted to a university. Final grades can still mean a lot for younger students. If students start to get used to the idea of feeling they cant come back from a failure at a young age, they will probably take this theory into adulthood as well. Although an A+ may no longer be possible, an A- is still better than a B+ and a B- is still better than a C+. It’s important to remember that those final grades will stay with students on paper indefinitely (READ: How to Get an A Before the End of the Term). 2. Perseverance When students learn to persevere through a difficult situation, such as surviving through a semester at school, they learned a valuable life lesson that can help them all the way through their student experience. Although grades are extremely important, theres more to education. If a student works with a tutor last minute they may be able to learn difficult concepts covered in the first half of the year that they will need for the second. Its hard to get a fresh start in February if a student is totally confused about topics in December. At this point, students may be too frustrated to persevere alone and may need the help of a supplemental educator. 3. Teamwork When students work as a team, they learn valuable skills that they may not be able to learn on their own. If theyre working with a tutor during finals week, they may begin to understand that good study habits are paramount to academic success and that organizational skills are key to keeping stress at low levels. Although students working with a tutor last minute will not see the same results of students who work with tutors year round, they may learn enough to still be successful this term and next. As adults in the workplace we work as partners or in a team all the time, so theres no reason why younger students shouldn’t be able to develop the same teamwork at this point in life. 4. Learning good habits Students who work with a tutor during finals will also learn valuable educational skills such as organization, breaking up tasks, recognizing fatigue, creating a study guide, learning new material, and applying this material to what they already know. Some children will be able to develop these skills simply from being in the classroom, but today’s high expectations and strict testing standards dictate that many students will benefit from extra help. The good habits introduced by a private tutor can help students understand what they, as individuals need to do to prosper when they start their new term in February (READ: Tips From an Irvine Private Tutor: Avoiding Stress During Finals Week). 5. Finish the year strong Students may have been putting off getting a tutor for any number of reasons. However, its not too late to prosper on finals and finish the year strong. Students will have learned a lot from their successes and failures during the first half of the school year and will be able to tell their tutors whats working and whats not. That still leaves four to five months that students can work on good academic habits so they can ace their tests in the spring and complete the year with an excellent academic record. Finals will be here before you know it! Book your private San Diego, Orange County, Irvine tutor from TutorNerds today. Call us for more 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.

#BringBackOurGirls Awareness Rally At UAlbany

#BringBackOurGirls Awareness Rally At UAlbany Students raising demanding the kidnapped girls to be found. May 5, 2014, University at Albany’s African Student Association and Sankofa Africa, came together, along with other multicultural organizations, such as Pan Caribbean Association, and Fuerza Latina, to raise awareness on the UAlbany campus about the 234 girls were abducted from their boarding school in Chibok in Nigeria on April 15th.  Most of them are  between the ages of 16 and 18. It is known that they were abducted by the terrorist group Boko Haram, and it is believed that the girls are being sold as wives, and are now involved in  human traficking. Even though it was mid school day and students were in class, there was a major turn out. Participating students walked around chanting  â€œBRING  BACK OUR GIRLS! BRING BACK OUR GIRLS!”  both outside on the academic podium, and inside the lecture centers, making sure their voices were heard. However, it was very disheartening to be stopped by individuals who asked “What is this for?” As Krystyna Jones of Pan Caribbean Association says, “No one should ask ‘What is this for?’” Kudos to the organizations involved in raising awareness. Please spread the message about this, and go and find out about it! You can sign this  petition to the Nigerian President  or this  one to the White House.

The Diverse Dozen! How to Say Hello in 12 Different Languages

The Diverse Dozen! How to Say Hello in 12 Different Languages How to Say Hello in 12 Different Languages In  2015, Adele’s comeback single “Hello” skyrocketed to #1 on the Billboard charts and broke Vevo’s record for the most viewed video.Pretty dope, huh?  So let’s talk about that at length in this post.  Ha! Nopeâ€"just kidding.Were not here to discuss Adele or her record-breaking single, but rather the simple yet profound word “hello”â€"often the very first vocabulary word uttered in any  language course, podcast, textbook  or  YouTube instructional video.There’s really more to “hello” than meets the eye. It All Starts with One HelloAll cultures have that wordâ€"that one word in the language that breaks the ice, demolishes walls, generates smiles and creates an instant, if momentary, bond between total strangers. It’s nothing short of magic, really, how a simple greeting could generate so much goodwill in the streets or make somebody drop anything theyre doing and give another their  complete attention.It comes in different forms and sounds in different langua ges. It could come with a bow, a nod, a handshake or a wave, but they all somehow signify the same thingâ€"a recognition of another, a way of saying, “I see you.”Just as learning any new language starts with “hello,” a friendship that lasts a lifetime could start with a simple “hello!”We look into 12 ways of saying just that in this post. So that’s 12 ways of turning complete strangers into friends, 12 ways of endearing yourself to others in different parts of the planet from Madrid to Calcutta, 12 ways of doing magic.How to Say Hello in 12 Different Languages1.  ??! (Ni hao)Language: Chinese (Mandarin)The Chinese greeting is ??, pronounced as ni hao.? means “you” and ? means “good.”As you may well know, Chinese is a tonal language full of dips, rises and curves in intonation. The two characters (??) are pronounced using the third  of four tones where you pronounce the syllable initially with a falling tone and round it up with a rising tone. Hence the symbol ( v).You have to be careful with Chinese pronunciation because you might call somebody’s mother a horse (as both mother and horse are pronounced as ma  but with different tones).You also need a special hello when you want to be polite. So, instead of greeting with  ni hao, youll say ??  (nín hao).Now, that pronunciation may just have a one letter difference in pinyin, but it speaks volumes! The second greeting is more formal and should be used when greeting a person more senior than you. Otherwise, youd come off as haughty and disrespectful.  Chinese is big on respect, and not just for persons of authority, but most especially for elders.When you want to ask a person how they are, you say ???? (ni hao ma?).The ma  at the end turns the whole thing into a question form. So from the literal, “you good,” it now becomes “are you good?” In fact, it would be quite easy to spot Chinese questions in conversation because they often end those sentences with a ma.Your answer to this pa rticular one should be a quick ??? (wo hen hao xièxie). Which means “I’m fine, thank you.”Many Chinese greetings might  seem odd when taken literally. For example, instead of asking how are you?  Chinese speakers will often say, “?????  (ni chi le ma?) which means “Have you eaten?”No, they’re not really asking about your stomach per se. It’s a way of showing care for you and your well-being, so don’t go on a soliloquy about what you had for breakfast or that you’re going to the grocery store  to get some stuff. Simply say, ?????  (chi le,  ni ne?)  which means, “I’ve eaten, how about you?”That’s small talk, Chinese style.2.  ??? (Konnichiwa)Language: JapaneseKonnichiwa is the general, widely-used term to say hello  in Japanese. You can use it at any time during the day or night, and it would be appropriate for both formal and informal settings.But if you want to be time-specific, you can use “???????? (ohayo gozaimasu)  in the morning, “???” (konni chiwa)  in the afternoon and ??? (konbanwa) in the evening.When meeting a person for the first time, you want to say ????? (hajimemashite),  which roughly translates as “nice to meet you.”Bowing is deeply ingrained in the Japanese culture. While handshakes often signify warmth and welcome, the bow is a sign of respect and dates back to the 5th century.The Japanese bow in many different settings. It punctuates and lubricates social interaction. They bow when meeting a person, to say hello and goodbye, when thanking, apologizing, asking for a favor and when beginning and ending a meeting or event (like when ending a Skype chat!).When meeting a person, the general rule is that the higher the status of the person you’re meeting, the lower you should bow. We’ve got the ?? (eshaku), which is a kind of bow you give to acquaintances, coworkers and people of equal social rank. An eshaku is approximately a 15 ° waist bow. For greeting people who are higher in status than you, like bos ses, elders and government officials, you do the ?? (keirei)  which is around 45 °.You should remember that when you bow, that’s not an excuse for your back to get lazy and slouch. That’s not really a picture of respect, is it? So don’t curve your spine. Bend from the waist and keep your spine straight.In addition to status dynamics involved, by bowing you’re placing yourself in a vulnerable position to prove that you have no ill intent to the other person. Just as shaking hands proves you’re not concealing a weapon or blade in your palm, by bowing and exposing your neck, you put yourself, in a way, at the mercy of the other person.3.  ????? (Anyeonghaseyo)Language: KoreanIf youve listened to any Korean conversation before, you’ve probably heard ????? (anyeonghaseyo). That’s because it’s the standard Korean greeting for practically any occasion and any time of the dayâ€"morning, afternoon or  night. They have alternatives to anyeonghaseyo but they rarely ever use the se.You can use anyeonghaseyo when you greet practically anybody. You can use it with friends and elders alike. It’s a polite greeting which roughly means “please be well.”But make no mistake, just because you can anyeonghaseyo  with practically anybody doesn’t mean the Korean culture is relaxed on seniority, elder respect and honorific expressions. On the contrary. Of the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans, I’ve seen that it’s the Koreans who most strictly observe the rules of elder respect and seniority.For example, it’s really not rude to ask about someone’s age when you first meet them because its the only clear way of establishing whos older and younger between the two of you. And once established, this will affect virtually every interaction youll have with each other. You may be  the same age, but if they were  born a week ahead of you then theyre  your senior, and you should be using honorific expressions when interacting with them. Another interesting note is that Koreans tend to romantically pair themselves, as much as possible, with someone their age because they don’t want to fraternize with someone their junior.Okay, going back to anyounghaseyo, if you want to dial down the formality a bit, especially when you’re with friends and people that you know well, you can drop the haseyo  and simply say “anyeong.”But what if you want to dial up the formality, like when you welcome an esteemed guest at your house or when the boss of your boss happens to walk into the elevator? You drop the  â€œhaseyo”  and exchange it with  hashimnikka.  So the expression becomes a very formal and a very polite anyeonghashimnikka.  It still means “please be well,” but in a more formal form.4.  BonjourLanguage: FrenchLet’s say you just landed in Paris and are psyched to see all the sights. You just hopped off the taxi a few seconds ago and are now in the hotel lobby, excitedly walking towards that lady over at the reception. How would you greet her ? (Or how would you have greeted your taxi driver?)Bonjour! That’s how.It’s the French word for “hello.”Bon  means goodâ€"as in bon appétit (good appetite) and bon voyage (good journey).Jour  means dayâ€"as in soupe du jour (soup of the day)â€"and so bonjour  literally means “good day.” The term is flexible and can be used both for formal and informal settings. Moreover, it can be conveniently blurted out in the mornings and in the afternoons. So you don’t have to have that awkward English experience of, for example, greeting someone with “good morning!” and then looking at your watch, realizing your mistake and saying, “oh, I’m sorry, I meant good afternoon.”How about at night? Well, you simply say, “bonsoir.”Soir  means evening. And with just your bonjour  and bonsoir, you’ve got the whole 24 hours covered.Another way of saying hello is salut.  The final letter is silent, just like in Champs-élysées or Paris. (The French don’t pronounce the s  in Paris.) Salut  is appropriate for more informal settings and is often used with one’s close friends. Think of it like the English word “hi.”Now let’s say you’ve just done a whirlwind tour of Paris and you’re slumped lifelessly on the hotel bed when, suddenly, the phone rings. How do you answer it?  Well, when you answer the phone, remember that you dont use bonjour or  bonsoir.  Use allô, with the stress on the second syllable!5.  HolaLanguage: SpanishThere are 21 countries in the world that speak Spanishâ€"that is, as their official languageâ€"and there are still more Spanish-based languages like those in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Guam and Northern Marianas. In total, Spanish is spoken natively by  around 442 million folks on the planetâ€"at least.In fact, Spanish is the second  most widely used language in the world, after Chinese. English comes third.Spanish is a widespread language today because  when Spain was a world superpower in the 16th to the 18th centuries, its explorers traveled far and wide in search of spices and gold and they established numerous  colonies from  Latin America to Asia.So now you’ve got a case where learning to say “hello” in Spanish has become a requirement for modern life. There’s a big chance that you’ll be meeting and hanging out with a native speaker in your  lifetime.But not to worry, saying “hello!” in Spanish is simple enough. We almost all know to say hola.  Just remember that the letter h  is silent in this case, just like it is  in the English word “heir.”To be time-specific, you can use  buenos dias (good morning), buenas tardes (good afternoon) and buenas noches (good night). But, of course, you can use hola  in both formal and informal settings, at any time of day or night.This is often the first word you say to any native speaker, pairing it with two cheek kisses (starting with their  right cheek).Spanish is largely a cheek-kissing language. In Latin America, for example, cheek kissin g is a pretty much standard greeting between a man and a woman or between two women. In Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, male friends greet and congratulate each other with cheek kisses.If you are uncomfortable with such a gesture, then a firm handshake or a friendly wave is just as good. What is required, though, is that great smile of yours that’s worth a thousand cheek kisses.6.  HalloLanguage: GermanSaying hello in German is really very easy. It’s Hallo.Simple. Hallo!This is an informal way to greet one’s friend or folks you’re familiar with. But when it comes to greeting someone formally, like a business associate or someone who’s a bit more senior than you, the trio of Guten Morgen! (good morning), Guten Tag! (good day) and  Guten Abend! (good evening) would be more appropriate.German, like many other languages, distinguishes between informal and formal communications. Only use informal language when talking with someone you really know and someone who really knows you.  Just to be safe with anyone else outside that group, and especially in  business situations, use the Guten trio and pair them with a firm handshake.Remember also that, just like their English cousins, these three greetings are time-sensitive. Guten Morgen  is only good until about 12 noon, Guten Tag  is appropriate until around 6 p.m. and after that its all about  Guten Abend.In real-life situations, conversations often don’t end after the hellos. You wouldn’t want to break the ice with a hearty German Hallo or Guten Morgen then act all silent and weird, right?Move the conversation forward by asking “how are you?” For informal settings, ask  â€œwie geht es dir?” For  those in positions of authority or those folks you don’t know well enough, the more formal “wie geht es Ihnen?” is more appropriate.Listen also for those very lines so that you can courteously reply if you get asked. Reply with, “Gut, danke.” (Im fine, thank you.)And when you get asked how you are, it is only proper you ask how they are in return. Say, “Und Ihnen?” (And you?)In fact, make that part of the previous line. When you get asked how you are, say, “Gut, danke. Und lhnen?” (I’m fine, thank you. And you?)7.  CiaoLanguage: ItalianCiao, (pronounced chow, as in food) is probably the most recognized Italian greeting. It’s an informal interjection and can mean both “hello” and “goodbye”â€"just like aloha  in Hawaiian, shalom  in Hebrew or salaam  in Arabic.If you’re saying it to a group of friends, you would say, “ciao a tutti.” Tutti  means everybody, so the phrase literally translates to “hello to everybody.”Ciao does have a colorful history. It’s from a Venetian phrase that literally means, “I am your slave.” (Really, its more like, “I am at your service.”) But that’s not why you shouldn’t use ciao  with your boss, teacher or anybody who’s your elder. Ciao  is informal and reserved only for close friends and for people who yo u already know.When meeting people for the first time, the safest route, and this goes for practically any language, is to go formal. Italian does have three time-specific ways for more formally greeting others.In the morning, you say “buongiorno.” Buon  means “good” and giorno  means morning. Literally, it translates to “good morning.”In the afternoon, it becomes buon pomeriggio,  (although some may use  buongiorno  even in the afternoon). In the evening, it becomes buonasera. Buona  means good (feminine form) and sera  means evening. At night (later than the brief early evening time) you will hear  buena notte (good night).Note that these expressions can also be used when leaving to say “goodbye.”When in Italy, you answer the phone by saying none of the aboveâ€"instead, say “pronto.” It means “prepared.” You’re not being discourteous or demanding, you’re merely telling the other person that you’re prepared to listen to her speak. After talking, you en d the conversation by sayingâ€"um, what else?â€"“ciao!”8.  ?????? (Namaste)Language: HindiIf youre in the Indian subcontinent, you can get away with greeting everybody with just one word: Namaste.Hindi greetings are not time-specific, so you can use this one any time of the day or night. You use it to begin and end interactions with both friends and strangers, young and old.Namaste comes from the Sanskrit words namah and te, which mean “bow” and “to you” respectively. Namaste is a greeting of respect and humility. You’re not only acknowledging the presence of the other person, but also acknowledging the totality of his humanity. Theres a strong spiritual element and namaste reminds people of the divine that exists in everybodyâ€"the life force, the “god-in-me” that exists in every person they meet.The expression is paired with a slight bow of the head. Place both palms in front of the chest in a prayer-like position. As you say namaste, bow your head slightly. This gesture is called the pranamasana  gesture.And talking of gestures, probably the most misunderstood of Indian actions is the head wobble. It’s this nonverbal signal where they shake their head side-to-side. Westerners have a hard time deciphering this one correctly because the Indian head wobble looks very much like saying “no.”Say, an American asks his guest, “Would you like some ice cream?”The Indian friend displays a smile and a head wobble.What would he make of that? It’s like he’s saying “no.”  Or worse, it looks like a “maybe.” It’s like the other person is weighing his options, looking at pros and cons.But the glisten in his eyes says  something else entirely.In reality, the head wobble is an expression of agreement. It’s a “yes.” Indians use it to say “yes,” “okay” and “I understand.” What is exactly meant depends on context, but its generally a very positive kind of gesture, and the more vigorous the wobbling, the more positive it is.So remember that the next time you invite an Indian friend over for dinner. If his head wobbles, he’s going to come.9.  ?e?a sa? (Yassas)Language: GreekSay yassas to say hello in Greece.Greeks are very informal and easygoing with their greetings, so much so that a handshake may not be offered. There are no required bows or cheek kisses.But don’t misinterpret this. The Greeks are actually very friendly and open. Visit the country for one day and youll find this to be true. They’re just used to having tourists around, so they usually just get out of their visitors’ ways as they also go about their ordinary days.Make the first move and youll soon have somebody eager to help you get  where you need to go or tell you what you need to know. And if you throw a little Greek into the mix, like, kalimera  (good morning), kalispera  (good afternoon), kalinita  (good evening) and efxaristo  (thank you), you’ll really open yourself  up to a  friendly,  rousing conversation.10.  Salv eLanguage: LatinLatin  was the dominant language of the Roman Empire from  6th century BC to 600 AD.When the Roman Empire collapsed, Latin evolved in the former constituent nations into the various languages that we know today. Romance languages like French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Romanian consider Latin as their parent tongue.Much of the classical literature we study in school was originally written in Latin. Examples are the timeless classics penned by Virgil and Cicero. Latin, although not spoken as widely as before (save perhaps by the Vatican, which considers it one of its official language), exerts a solid but indirect influence in the modern world. For example, it’s said that as many  as half of English words are derived from Latin.That being said, would you like to know what it would be like to greet someone during Roman times?  You’d say, salve.That’s hello when talking to one person. If you were talking to several people, you’d say, salvete.That’s what they would say to you if you lived in Gaul (France) in those times. That’s what the Apostle Paul would have said when he visited churches across the Roman Empire. That’s what much of Western Europe used to say.11.  ?????  (Ainngai)Language: InuktitutInuktitut is an Eskimo-Aleut language spoken in Arctic territories and the topmost span of North America including Alaska and Northern Canada.The nearest equivalent to  hello in the language is ainngai, which can be used to signify both “hello” and “goodbye.”“Good morning” is roughly translated as ullaasakkut, while “good afternoon” and “good evening” are unnusakkut  and unnuaqsakkut  respectively. Literally, they mean “In the morning/ afternoon/ evening”The Inuit culture doesn’t have a traditional class structure. One’s social standing  aligns directly with  one’s special abilities that help the community survive under extreme climatic  conditions. For example, a great hunter is a prized member of socie tyâ€"so is a great seamstress.In the Inuit culture, private property is very limited. Everything except one’s hunting gear and clothes are considered communal property.It’s also interesting to note that Inuktitut has no word equivalent for “please.” Uttering the English word “please” in these territories makes the speaker come off as being arrogant and demanding. Just something to keep in mind in case you wind up up North in one of your travels.12.  OsiyoLanguage: Tsalagi (Cherokee)Interestingly, the English name  for this language,  Cherokee, comes from the word chelokee,  which means “speaker of another language.” (And speakers of another language they are!)The Cherokee are a Native American tribe indigenous to Southeastern states like Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.Osiyo  is how the Cherokee say hello.If you hear someone say “dohitsu?”  it means he is asking how are you. (You’ll find that in the Cherokee language, many times, a single word can be a full sentence.)Your reply to  dohitsu  should be to say  â€œosda, ihina?” This roughly means, “I’m fine, and you?”The Cherokee are a warm and welcoming people, and you may  find yourself needing to say, “wado” (thank you) many times to their hospitality.Well, that’s it for now.Youve got a dozen diverse ways to say a hearty “hello.” Dont stop thereâ€"feel free to get out there and learn even more about these languages.Ciao!

What Is Reactant In Chemistry?

What Is Reactant In Chemistry?So what is a reactant in chemistry and how it is utilized in the laboratory. The chemistry used in the chemical processes used to produce most chemical substances includes reactants that provide the potential energy source for the reactions, the product of the reaction (the pure substance) and the inert gas to be used in the reactions.As in all fields of chemistry, the reactant is the thing that gives life to the result, without which no reaction can take place. In this case, it is the product of the reaction that results in the pure substance and it is the inert gas that provides the potential energy source. In chemistry, the reactant is anything that can contribute to the creation of energy.As in all processes in the process of a chemical reaction, the reactant serves to accelerate the chemical reaction. In all cases, however, there is one common element in all cases, the product. That product may be pure or it may consist of other chemical substances. To make a reaction go faster and more efficiently, the reactant is the thing that initiates the reaction.The various chemical reactants used in these processes are usually referred to as proton donors. They include the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and sulphur. Other reactive products include the free radical. Although it is the simplest of the reactants, it is the most energetic and, therefore, the most important. It is the catalyst that initiates the chemical reaction.When we speak of the reactant, we refer to the group of substances that forms the products of a chemical reaction. There are some chemical reactions that cannot proceed unless there is a sufficient amount of reactant available. This is why one has to always find a way to get rid of the reactive products of a chemical reaction. For example, in the process of the chlorination of water, there is a sufficient amount of free chlorine available. However, if we do not know how to use chlorine properly, we may contaminate our drinking water.In the laboratory, the reactant is used in the process of chemical separation, and in the course of such experiments, the reactant is the element that results in the separation of different elements and compounds from their separate streams. It is used to separate the product from the total solution. Therefore, the reactant must always be given a chance to do its job and it must always be consumed as well, because if the reactant is not consumed, it could affect the process of separation.The term reactant was first used in the mid-eighteenth century by the French chemist and philosopher Robert Boyle. Boyle developed his ideas concerning the potential energy or power source for all reactions and explained what the process of chemical reactions are all about. He was the first person to show that the conditions necessary for a chemical reaction are the product and the reactant.

How to Plan a Rutgers Tutoring Schedules

How to Plan a Rutgers Tutoring SchedulesTo provide personalized tutoring to all students at the Rutgers University, a tutoring schedule is created. There are many important factors that have to be kept in mind while forming a schedule for tutoring students. To begin with, it has to be based on the number of hours that each student has to devote for tutoring.The tutoring schedule should also include the course(s) that students can enroll in and the dates for which they are offered tutoring. If the program that students enroll in has a specific date for the completion of the course, this has to be included in the schedule. It should also include the date of the final examination. This will help the tutors to plan their schedule properly. Moreover, the student's attendance record should also be considered while planning the tutoring schedule.While deciding the exact amount of time that a student has to spend for tutoring, it has to be remembered that there are many people working at the college campus. The tutors will be on a continuous tour of the college campus and thus need to keep track of these people's schedule.It has to be remembered that the education department will be the main employer of the tutors. In fact, the college campus is also the primary employer of the tutors. So it has to be kept in mind that the tutors will have to be flexible with their schedule. There will be no need to make an hour's delay in the timetable or in the timings of the schedules.It has to be remembered that it is the main concern of the college faculty that the academic records of the students are well maintained. In fact, it has to be kept in mind that every student will be required to submit his/her own transcript to the college. As such, the attendance record of the students is of utmost importance.It has to be remembered that the college staff and the tutors will be required to attend business class during their commute. Thus, the timings for the student to attend classes and the business class should be kept in mind while forming the schedule. In fact, it has to be remembered that there may be many classes being taught simultaneously by the teachers.Lastly, it has to be remembered that the system of splitting the day schedule into two halves has to be made. One half will be devoted to the subjects covered in the first half and the other half will be used for the subjects covered in the second half. In fact, it has to be remembered that students studying in the first half will have to attend lectures and class discussions while students studying in the second half will have to attend lectures and class discussions. In fact, it has to be remembered that in some cases the students will be taught more than one subject.

What to Know Before You Buy Drums

What to Know Before You Buy Drums What You Should Know Before Buying Drums ChaptersDifferent Types of DrumsWhat Are the Best Drumsticks?What Are the Best Drum Kits to Buy?How Much Does a Drum Kit Cost?How to Tune a Drum KitA Guide to Drum Kit MaintenanceMaybe you were one of the lucky ones who got to see Rush in concert before Neil Peart retired.Or perhaps you’ve read the discussion boards of whether Lars Ullrich is or is not a good drummer.It could be that you or someone you know is taking drum lessons!In any of these cases, your fascination with percussion is evident.What Superprof is going to do is feed it a meal of facts, figures and fabled drummers, all with the intent to help you finally get the kit you’ve always dreamed of.Do you have a concrete idea of the kit you want? Then maybe Superprof can help you flesh out your drum set; maybe with eclectic percussion instruments or perhaps by helping you choose the right stick.drum mimics human speech.Gongs of AsiaIn Asia is where the cymbal came to prominence. Sure, they had their drums: war drums in Ch ina, ceremonial drums in Japan...You might say that the drums complement the cymbals! Or is it the other way around...?Either way, gongs and cymbals take centre stage in traditional Asian music.Today, the Asian influence prevails in the name of the Big Three cymbal companies, all of which originated in Asia:Zildjian â€" over 400 years in the business!Sabian: an offshoot of Zildjian, founded in Canada by the brother of Armand, who became CEO of the companyRobert nevertheless made use of the Zildjian technique for cymbal-making!Paiste: an Indo-European company founded in EstoniaAnd, of course, some of the finest cymbals on the market, the Istanbul Mehmets, are made in Turkey!Naturally, we have to include Meinl in the big cymbal names, but this company got its start less than 100 years ago, in Germany.Drumming in EuropeThe art of drumming remained essentially unchanged for over a thousand years until the snare drum was created in the 15th century.Its use, particularly by the military, revolutionised drum making and drum playing!Drum rudiments, the paradiddle and the drag among them, seem to have developed with the snare drum.As military campaigns became further-reaching, so too did the influence of snare drums, until they became ubiquitous.Today, they are essential for any jazz, rock or marching band!What are you going to beat yours with?The type of drumstick you play with will affect your sound and your playing Source: Pixabay Credit: PexelsWhat Are the Best Drumsticks?Categorising anything as best is, in principle, a subjective affair.And when it comes to drumsticks... so many variables go into the choice of sticks you use to beat your kit with!What type of music do you play?What level player are you: beginner, intermediate... advanced?What size are you? â€" nothing implied in that question; stick diameter and weight is important in selecting the right stickWhat sound are you looking for?What kind of kit do you have?A good drummer would have a stick bag replete with an assortment of drumsticks: oval heads and round ones; teardrop-shaped and barrel-shaped. Nylon-coated or pure wood...Each of these tips, along with the anatomy of the drumstick will affect what sound your drums make and how they respond to your playing.Furthermore: most sticks are made of either hickory wood, oak or maple; each type of wood brings its own properties to your sound.You can drum quickly with maple sticks because they are light, but they would not stand up to heavy rock drumming, for example.The rule of thumb for beginners is to learn to play with a set of 5A hickory sticks. They are of average weight and mid-sized diameter, and absorb vibration well.From there, you may opt to go for a heavier stick or one made out of nylon-coated graphite â€" a much lighter material that helps forestall fatigue.And then, you might experiment with brushes and mallets, just to see what kind of sound you can coax from your kit!time and patience.While some instrument techs advocate tuning your snare and bass drum first and then ranging the toms within that pitch spectrum, others insist you should start with the smallest drum and work your way through the sizes, finishing with the kick drum.Either way, you will start with your snare!One important distinction between tuning this drum and the rest of your kit is that you will tune the batter head first, and then the resonant head.With the other drums, that order is reversed.When tuning your drums, remember that you are tuning the heads to the tone and pitch of the shell â€" see what we mean by needing a good ear?You should tap the side of the drum with a stick as often as necessary to internalise its tone, and then, using the drum key, turn the tension rods in quarter-turn increments until the drum head makes a complementary sound.Always remember to work diagonally: work with the tension rod closest to you first, and then the one opposite to it.Never travel the circumference of the drum, loosening or tightening as you go, unless you are replacing the drum head!The best drummers agree that you should tune your drums before you play them, whenever there is a change in condition â€" from hot to cold or after they travel; and whenever you change the drum head.In fact, tuning should be a part of your regular drum maintenance!A drum key is vital to the proper tuning of your drums! Source: Wikipedia Credit: AlnoA Guide to Drum Kit MaintenanceAlthough drums exist for the purpose of getting beat on, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t treat them with loving care!Some drummers seldom/never bother to take on extensive drum maintenance and we daresay that big-name professional drummers hire instrument techs to take care of their drums.We urge you to not be one of those drummers who only wipe the dust off the heads prior to playing!With a bit of care, your drums and all of the drum accessories you kitted it out with, could last a good long time.Cleaning Your KitAbout once a year, you should totall y tear down your drums, removing everything, down to the lugs. Cover the badge up with masking tape and...Do not use household cleaners on them!T-Cut colourfast scratch remover would be the ticket to cleaning and restoring your shells’ lustre. If, after buffing them out, you feel like they need a coat of wax, apply it sparingly and let it dry before polishing them.Now the CymbalsThe most important thing when cleaning them is to work with the lathing!Cleaning them from the bell to the edge is sure to affect the tonal grooves, meaning your cymbal won’t sound the same.While there is substantial debate on what exactly should be used to clean them, Brasso or some other metal polish, experts advocate for Groove Juice, a mildly acidic cleanser.If your cymbal’s label is important to you, be careful of where you spray said Juice: being acidic, it will eat the brand name away!Acoustic drum sets and electronic drums are an investment: of money, of time and of your passion.Choosing the ri ght drum set, the right drum heads and the right drumsticks; even down to your selection of drum throne will all impact your love and ability to play the drums.Taking care of your investment through regular tuning and proper maintenance, from the drum hoops to the drum hardware means that you will have it to play on for a long time to come.Sure, you could upgrade your kit, but once you’ve found the one you want...Happy playing to you!