Explosion Move Tutor Fire Red Review

Explosion Move Tutor Fire Red ReviewThe Power of Explosion is an original move tutor book written by James Leininger. Although Leininger has released many versions of his E-book, Explosion Move Tutor Fire Red is his first completely original move tutor. I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of the new book in exchange for an honest review. I tried out all of the techniques to using the moves with Mr. Leininger.First, you need to pick up a copy of Leininger's book, which you can do by clicking on this link below. The book was divided into chapters for easy reading and it seems that there are a few different moves per chapter. The chapters seem to be divided into categories for easy reading. The chapters start out easy and progressively build up and then go deep as you progress.The content of each chapter is in most cases written by James Leininger himself. Each chapter begins with a title that explains the subject matter. The author usually provides a couple of short games in the b eginning of the chapter and they do a great job at introducing the moves and how they work. I especially liked the pictures in the beginning of the chapters, because they made it easy to understand what was going on in each move.It is important to understand that this technique works with a lot of different types of different techniques. Therefore, the move with this technique are always a little different than the move you would normally do with that technique. For example, if you are going to be using the move Body Roll on the long strings then you can use the technique Fusion Drop to do the move instead of Body Roll. This technique with the Body Roll technique is now only a small part of what the book is about.One of the main idea of the book is that you should try to master as many techniques as you can in order to get to the goal of the book and then move on to something else. That way, you will be able to do many different moves and maybe even combine a few techniques to creat e a new move to put your moves together into one move you can do very well.You should also realize that in this book you will find a number of moves that work with very different techniques. So, it is important to learn a technique with it first and then try it on other techniques in order to get a feel for it before moving onto the next technique. The other thing that you will notice is that most of the moves, when used by Mr. Leininger, are done with a variety of different strings.For example, you can do the Earthquake Solo with the First String and Second String or you can do the Earthquake Solo with the Long Strings. You will also find a variety of different ways to do the Earthquake Solo, such as by simply doing just one or two parts of the move at a time. In addition, you will find that many of the moves work with some variation of using the strings along the start and end.

Watercolour Techniques for Beginners

Watercolour Techniques for Beginners Watercolour Painting: Hacks for Beginners ChaptersControlling Watercolour PaintMastering WashesUnderstand How Colours InteractPaint from Light to DarkQuick Tips: Watercolours for BeginnersFew words in the English language have so convoluted a history as the word ‘hack’. It’s oldest reference meant ‘chopping or cutting roughly’ while its newest incarnation suggests sinister intent behind a computer keyboard.Neither of these actions has anything to do with watercolour painting; indeed, we would never recommend you chop your work to pieces!On the other hand, hacking can imply cutting through rough terrain.Imagine hacking your way through a jungle. Using this definition, one can easily stretch ‘hacking’ into the realm of creating art with water-based paints, going from the wild unknown of mixing colours to mastering the ability to put keep the paint exactly where you want it.Watercolours are more difficult to work with than oils and acrylics; one reason being that it is more challenging to control your colour using this medium.One remarkable facet of watercolour paper (or paper in general) is that it absorbs and spreads the applied colour, perhaps to places you didn’t want any colour at all.Learning how to control where the colour goes is one reason that many simply give up on the idea of using watercolours as a medium.That is the first hack we outline, followed by many others to make your fledgeling watercolour works worthy... not hackneyed! FernandoPainting Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EmmaPainting Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidPainting Teacher 4.75 (4) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaPainting Teacher 5.00 (7) £37/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors StefaniaPainting Teacher 5.00 (4) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SakinaPainting Teacher 5.00 (1) £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorrenPainting Teacher 5.00 (2) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Off 2themoonholliePainting Teacher £8/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsControlling Watercolour Paint When you learn to paint with watercolors, give yourself plenty of practice time to master these techniques Image by Pexels from PixabayTry it for yourself: place a few drops of water on a piece of paper and watch what happens.Paper, by its very nature, is absorbent, although some are more so than others. Watercolour paper is such a one; it is made of cotton fibres, usually blended with wood pulp to give it a unique texture that readily absorbs liquid.  Its weight allows for the application of water without buckling unduly or becoming brittle.All of that sounds great until you find you have a translucent cerulean halo in your skyscape where a cloud should be.There are several hacks you can use to prevent your colour intruding where you don’t want it; the first one is using quality art supplies.Understandably, you won’t want to spend a lot of money on watercolours, brushes or paper if you’re just starting out. While that is sound reasoning, our experts recommend you don’t settl e for the lowest quality paper available, either.Decent paper can make your venture into watercolor painting more rewarding; using a good grade of paper can help you discover how the elements of painting â€" water, pigment and brush type interact.Now that you have suitable paper, a few brushes and a palette of colours, it is time to try these techniques.Join the discussion: where can you find the best watercolor painting tutorials and resources?The Wet-on-Dry MethodThe most elemental watercolour painting technique is wet paint onto dry paper.You might be tempted to make tight brushstrokes to control where the paint goes but that won’t necessarily do the trick. The better method is to control how much water you use when you mix your paints. Using a dry brush will help, too.The Wet-on-Wet MethodThis trick works great if you’re painting a large area.First, paint the area in question with water, using bold strokes so that no one spot gets wetter than the other. Next, mix your colour s and apply.The paper, already wet, will absorb less colour, leaving it where it is supposed to be.The Dry-on-Dry MethodIf your work calls for sharp, distinct lines, this method is what you should use.You may wonder about this particular technique; after all, watercolour, by its very nature, is wet. Indeed, there will be some wetness, but not as much.Your paper should be dry, of course, but now comes the tricky part: use as little water as possible in mixing your colours and then, blot any excess liquid from your brush before it touches the canvas.This method is also called the dry brush technique.The Dry-on-Wet MethodLet's add a cadmium yellow sun to the cerulean sky you just painted.Rather than waiting for your paper to dry (or using a blow-dryer to speed the process up â€" another hack!), you simply mix your yellow paint with as little water as possible and blot the excess water off of your brush before applying it to your painting.Mastering these four techniques will go a long w ay towards controlling your watercolor paint â€" both where it goes and its intensity.Now delve deeper into the craft: discover watercolor painting for beginners... Making washes with watercolor paints is a great way to learn how the paint will interact with the paper Image by Stux  from PixabayMastering WashesIn terms of painting with watercolor, washing means filling a large area of the paper with a base layer of colour, either as a background for the depiction or for underpainting.Naturally, there are several painting techniques you can use to ‘wash’ your paper.The Flat WashAs its name implies, this wash calls for an even coat of colour. The way to achieve it incorporates the wet-on-wet technique.First, wet your sheet with a clean brush, and then apply colour using bold, even strokes. Ideally, you should use a wide brush; leave the round brushes for the more detailed work.The Gradaded WashYou’re looking for opaque colour at the top of the sheet, transitioning to translucent the closer you get to the bottom.Here again, you’ll use the wet-on-wet technique and mix your colour so that it is particularly vibrant. Next, paint your paper in horizontal strokes, starting at the top and working your way down. You’ll notice that, as your brush ‘runs out’ of paint, your brushstrokes will become lighter and lighter.The key to this technique is propping your painting board â€" the board that you’ve taped your paper to so that its top slants slightly towards you.This allows gravity to help you achieve the effect you want by forcing most of the liquid to stay on the surface of the paper rather than saturate it.This technique is also called the Ombré effect. The Variegated WashThis technique works particularly well for landscape painting or painting a seascape â€" any scene that calls for large areas of colour.Again, it relies on the wet-on-wet technique, but then you apply colours boldly: swirls, dashes, random streaks. The criteria are that the colours complement each other (more on that in a mo) and that they are wet enough to run and blend.You may like to tilt your paint board this way and that to encourage colour i n every direction; just be careful your colours don’t blend too much lest you end up with a messy blob.Using this technique will give your painting remarkable depth, so will this next tip.secondary colours: orange, purple and green, and the tertiary ones that result from the combinations of those colours.What distinguishes burnt sienna from burnt umber? What’s the difference between cobalt blue and ultramarine blue?For your reference, you may invest in a colour wheel the next time you are at the art supply store or you could download one. Always, when starting a new project: after sketching your design, paint the light colours first! Image by Robert Armstrong from PixabayPaint from Light to DarkWhen using oil paints or acrylic paints as media, artists commonly paint dark tones first and finish with light ones. If watercolor paint is your medium, you should do the inverse.Why, you wonder?Earlier in this article, we discussed how easy it is for your colour to get away from you; to spread where you don’t want it to.There are several ways to keep that from happening; besides the ones mentioned above you may try the lifting technique â€" essentially blotting excess colour off the page with a nearly-dry brush (or a paper towel, if you’re careful).By far the better way to conceal any mistakes early on is by applying the darker colours over the lighter ones.You can cover up any mistakes made with light-coloured paint; it is much harder to mask dark-colour errors!Quick Tips: Watercolours for BeginnersNow, to finish off, we present some no-brainer hacks that still merit a ‘who would have thought?’Use two jars: rather than spend a lot of time dumping and refilling your water, keep one jar for clean water and the other to rinse your brushes inTape your paper â€" not just to keep it in place while you work but to keep it from wrinkling when exposed to water!The blow-dryer/heat gun solution: it would be best to let each layer of paint dry naturally but, if you’re in a hurry, you can speed up the process with these tools.Just be sure you use a diffuser on the blow dryer, otherwise, the generated wind may fling your paint where you don’t want it!Block out white spaces: if a portion of your painting is meant to stay white â€" maybe a sail or a cloud, use masking fluid to preserve those spaces. It can be removed later, when you’re putting on the finishing touches.Take a class: you may find some at your local community or adult education centre; you may also count on Superprof painting tutors!Through them, you will certainly learn all you need to know about how to paint with watercolours.

3 Green Majors Students Should Know About

3 Green Majors Students Should Know About Green majors, or majors focusing on environmental issues, have become increasingly popular among college students. And for good reasonjob growth in the environmental sector has jumped in recent years. Today, colleges and universities offer exciting green majors to fit these job opportunities, such as geographic information science and renewable energy engineering. Here are three green majors that you should know about: Green major #1geographic information science An increasing number of colleges and universities offer majors in geographic information science. Geographic information science, sometimes called GIS for short, is a field that uses information technology to better understand the earth, including the people and natural processes that shape it. When it comes to careers, a person with GIS training might work as a cartographer, a surveyor, or in another role. You will create maps, reports, tables, and so on using GIS technologies such as digital mapping software to document how a natural environment or human space changes over time. These documents can be used to analyze and plan areas. Colleges and universities like the following offer reputable bachelors degree programs in GIS: Elmhurst College University of Arizona University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Maryland [RELATED: What I Wish I Knew About Picking a College Major] Green major #2environmental planning and design Another popular degree program is environmental planning and design. This field involves creating and managing environments that are both physically and culturally functional, allowing humans and nature to live in harmony. Degree programs in environmental planning and design are intended to prepare students for a job in the field. A bachelors degree in this field will provide individuals with knowledge and skills in engineering, environmental science, and other supplementary disciplines, like GIS. Environmental planning and design, and similar undergraduate majors, are offered by institutions like: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey University of Buffalo University of Iowa University of Southern Maine University of Virginia [RELATED: Tips to Develop Leadership Skills in College] Green major #3renewable energy engineering One of the fastest-growing career fields in the U.S. today is renewable energy. There are many job opportunities in this field. You might want to work hands-on as a technician or behind the scenes as a renewable energy technology developer. Or, you might want to sell renewable energy technologies to the public, the government, or corporations. A degree in renewable energy engineering can prepare you for a job in the renewable energy field. As part of this kind of bachelors degree program, you will learn about energy, environmental science, sustainability, and engineering. When youre in your final undergraduate year, you might be asked to develop a renewable energy project as part of a group to learn more about what its like work in the field. Some of the colleges and universities offering renewable energy engineering degrees, or similar programs of study, include: Alfred University Oregon Institute of Technology Pennsylvania State University [RELATED: How a College Minor Can Help Your College Major] Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

Why Students Love Online Tutoring For Homework Help

Why Students Love Online Tutoring For Homework Help 0SHARESShare With lot of pressure and little time, students face difficulties and doubts and need a teacher to help. Online tutoring is available for you 24*7. Online tutoring may charge you for this or free depending upon the tutorial selected. Students can find their homework help and assignments difficult to understand.  A teacher’s support is needed to make you understand the random topics. At such times online tutorial is the only answer. Online teaching makes studies so interesting that it takes you deep in the subject and that too at any point of time. There is no need of a classroom but make studies fun as sessions can be accessed anytime as per your convenience. Online math tutors are available for homework help in algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Various subjects like biology require practical approach and can best be learned with an audio visual approach which is sometimes not possible in real classrooms. Virtual online classes offer extremely interesting and interactive sessions which has a teacher online and all the topics are explained in either an animated format or picture visualization. Your teacher is available for you anytime anywhere for any subjects including Math, English, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and college Math.   So what are you waiting? Start with your most difficult topic and get your doubts solved with the online masters! [starbox id=admin]

Introduction to Spanish Culture Daily Life More

Introduction to Spanish Culture Daily Life More Suzy S. The Spanish culture is one of the most beautiful and exciting in the world. Its no wonder Spain is one of the top travel destinations for tourists every year! If youve already checked out our infographic with  50 interesting facts about Spain, now its time to dive a little deeper! Whether youre planning a trip to visit this enchanting country, or youre just curious about it, heres a little introduction to Spanish culture and its customs. Let’s go Vamanos! Intro to Spanish Culture Spanish Food Dining Spain is a wonderful country for many reasons, but one of our favorite reasons is the food! In Spain there are many bars. On small streets you can find two, sometimes three bars all right next to each other. These bars offer  more than just tasty drinks; they usually have delicious  food as well! The tradition in Spain when going out to eat is to go for tapas   small portions of food that used to be made to enhance the taste of liquor. However, the tapas later became just as important as the liquor, and today its a highly distinguished cuisine. When you go out to eat in Spain, try a variety of tapas bars and a variety of tapas. Here are some popular Spanish tapas that youll undoubtedly come across: Albóndigas: Meatballs with sauce. Allioli: Garlic and oil the classic ingredients are only garlic, oil, and salt, but a  common form of it includes mayonnaise. It is served on bread or with grilled fish, meat, or vegetables. Bacalao: Salted cod loin sliced very thinly, usually served with bread and tomatoes. Boquerones: White anchovies served in vinegar (boquerones en vinagre), or deep fried. Calamares or rabas: Rings of battered squid. Carne mechada: Slow-cooked, tender beef. Chorizo al vino: Chorizo sausage slowly cooked in wine. Chorizo a la sidra: Chorizo sausage slowly cooked in cider. Croquetas: A common sight in bar counters and homes across Spain, served as a tapa, a light lunch, or a dinner along with a salad. Empanadillas: Large or small turnovers filled with meat and vegetables. Ensaladilla rusa: Mixed boiled vegetables with tuna, olives, and mayonnaise. Gambas: Prawns sauteed in salsa negra (peppercorn sauce), al ajillo (with garlic), or pil-pil (with chopped chili peppers). Papas arrugadas or papas con mojo: Very small potatoes boiled in salt water, then drained, and slightly roasted. Theyre served with mojo, a garlic, Spanish paprika, red pepper, cumin, olive oil, wine vinegar, salt, and bread crumb thickener. Queso con anchoas: Castilla or Manchego cured cheese with anchovies on top. Solomillo al whisky: Fried pork scallops, marinated using whisky, brandy, or white wine and olive oil. As you can see, the food in the Spanish culture usually has a LOT of garlic! They also serve, and are very proud of, their jamón serrano, or rustic ham. Its very common for bars to compete and claim they have the best jamón. Religion in Spain One thing to be aware of in Spain is the importance and prominence of Roman Catholicism. Its by far the most prominent religion in the country. In fact, 68% of Spaniards identify themselves as Catholics! Thats a big statistic, and it explains why there are so many churches and beautifully decorated cathedrals in Spanish culture. Religious Celebrations in Spain If youre planning on going to Andalucia during the week leading up to Easter, check out one of the biggest festivals of the year Semana Santa. The festival is particularly celebrated in Seville and it runs for one week. This week is a big deal in Spain. Some people will spend all year planning for it! Streets are blocked off, bands will come out and play, and bars and restaurants participate by having specials. SEE ALSO: 20 Spanish Traditions and Customs Spanish Culture in Daily Life The daily life in Spain is much different than what you find in other countries. You always feel great in Spain because everything seems so relaxed. The streets are relaxed  and  the people are relaxed. The key difference in Spanish culture is that people don’t get stressed out over simple things. If youre five  or 10 minutes late for something, they simply say, “No pasa nada!” This Spanish  phrase basically translates to, “Don’t worry about it. (Of course, when it comes to business meetings and occasions where you have time limits, then this might be frowned upon by some.) Siestas in Spanish Culture Perhaps the most difficult part of getting used to Spanish culture is the daily work schedule. All throughout Spain, they have the infamous tradition of the siesta. This is an old tradition that  involves taking an afternoon nap in the middle of the day, which is usually the hottest time of the day. The siesta is a wonderful thing if you feel like taking a nap or just relaxing after lunch. The problem is that if you have things you would like to get done, you really can’t go to any stores because everything is closed! The typical work hours in Spain are from 9 AM 2 PM, and then the city shuts down. Afterward, however, things open back up again from 5 or 6 to 10 PM, or even later. This can be a very hard schedule to get used to, but if youre there (especially in the summer), youll see why this tradition is actually very necessary because of the heat! Family Dynamic in Spain This brings us to another difference about Spanish culture: people are very friendly because they  look at one another as family. In Spain its very typical to be close to your family, and this helps them in treating neighbors  just the same. Its not uncommon for  family members to live just a couple houses down the street, or even in the same house together for their entire lives. This creates a strong family dynamic and level of trust between other people you get close to as well. Nightlife in Spain The nightlife is an extremely exciting part of Spain! In Spain, its normal to stay up until midnight  or later on weekdays. However, the  weekends are  when the fun really begins. A typical Spanish evening out on the town does not start before 11 or 12 PM. People will stay out until 5 AM, or sometimes later when they go out for parties, clubs, or even just drinks! Other Social Events in Spanish Culture If youre a true Spaniard, you might go see an evening bull fight (corrida de toros), or sometimes a night of listening to live flamenco music. The tradition of bull fighting has actually subsided quite a lot in Spain, and now you can only see it in the south of Spain. Flamenco music, on the other hand, is everywhere throughout Spain. Its considered a high art form, and you can find flamenco dancers (bailes de flamenco) and shows in almost any city. In reality, though, not all Spaniards like to go out and watch flamenco all the time. Some do, but its actually a spectacle thats mostly catered toward tourists. The real Spanish thing to do is to go out for tapas and then go see a  fútbol (soccer) match. Holidays in Spain The people in Spain know how to party!   They also have a lot of holiday time off. In Spain, every saint gets their own holiday, and depending on which city youre in, or what churches are nearby, you might get a day off (usually three or more per year). Besides the religious holidays like Easter, Christmas, and Semana Santa, there are many other great occasions to celebrate in Spanish culture. One is La Feria (the fair), or if youre in other parts of Spain, they might have Carnaval. This is a time when every city in Spain has their own celebration. Nobody works and its fun for the whole week. People dress up in traditional flamenco-like dresses at La Feria, and for Carnaval, everyone dresses up in a ridiculous costume (like Halloween, except its for a whole week). Common Spanish Phrases Here are some Spanish phrases and words youll hear used a lot around Spain. They might not be in every travel dictionary you can pick up at the store! Venga: Come on/let’s go/yeah right This word is just a small exclamation, but Spaniards use it all the time. It can be used in a variety of contexts so its a good phrase to know. Yo quiero/yo no quiero:  I want/I don’t want Me gustaría:  I would like (polite) These two Spanish phrases are  helpful for when  you  need to ask for things during your travels. ¿Dónde está…?:  Where is… This is a  good phrase to know if youre in unfamiliar places and you need directions from  a local. Así:  Like this/like that/this way This is a handy little word  that  you can pair with a word like como  if you want to say “like this/that” (Como así). Por favor:  Please Gracias:  Thank you These are VERY IMPORTANT words in Spanish, especially when speaking  with people you just met! SEE ALSO: Best Apps to Learn Spanish A Note on Spanish Greetings Its good to know how to greet someone politely in Spanish culture. In English, even speaking with people you may not know, its common and acceptable to simply say “Hi” or “Hello.” However, in most romance languages its common to greet people you dont  know formally. Buenos días:  Good morning Buenas tardes:  Good afternoon Buenas noches:  Good evening Hola: Hi  (for people you know) These are just glimpses of the cultural experiences youll discover in this amazing country. There are many more customs and traditions unlike anything we have here in the U.S.! The Spanish culture is truly remarkable, and if you get the chance to go to Europe, you must visit this wonderful place. Who knows, you may never want to leave! Post Author:  Christopher S. Christopher S. teaches Spanish and Italian in West Columbia, SC. He received his Bachelors degree from Humboldt State University  and has been teaching since 2004.  Learn more about Christopher S. here! 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

A Student Perspective on University of Wisconsin-Madison

A Student Perspective on University of Wisconsin-Madison Rachel earned her bachelors degree in Spanish, international studies, and global cultures in 2009 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She specializes in Spanish tutoring, English tutoring, and math tutoring, among other subjects. Below she shared her experience as a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Rachel: Although the campus is in an urban setting, it is full of gorgeous trees and landscaping. It has a mixture of older and newer buildings, a working dairy, a functional observatory, and several natural areas and gardens. It is adjacent to lake Mendota and downtown Madison. Private businesses and restaurants are right next door to campus buildings. Generally, the campus feels safe. However, it is smart to avoid certain areas at night and have a buddy to walk with at night as well (or just take a bus or taxi). There are various ways of getting around campus. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from one end of the main campus to the other. There are also city buses that run on campus, and each student receives a free bus pass. Students can use other forms of transportation such as mopeds, bicycles, or skateboards. Parking is very limited, so I would recommend leaving your car at home. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Rachel: Even though the University of Wisconsin is a very large school (about 30,000 undergraduate students), professors, advisors, and TAs are still willing to assist any student who reaches out to them for help. Some have drop-by office hours, while others are available by appointment only. I was able to receive assistance from my professors, advisers, and TAs in person and through email. Most professors seemed to especially enjoy discussing course topics and other related material with students. Attending office hours or reaching out to your teachers is also a good way to build relationships with professors or TAs who may serve as a reference or recommender for graduate school or a job. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Rachel: The campus has two sections of dorms: the lakeshore dorms tend to be quieter, while the southeast dorms are louder. There are a wide variety of room set-ups and sizes, depending on the dorm in which you live. You may live alone or with up to two other roommates. There are many dining locations across campus, including cafeterias, pizza pubs, coffee shops, and convenience stores. Dining halls are located close to students residence halls and several are even located within them. There are many types of food, and students pay for each food item individually, allowing them to choose how much and when they want to eat without feeling like they are wasting money. There are numerous opportunities in the dorms to meet and socialize with other students. Residence hall associations and houses within the dorms provide ample activities to help get students involved. I highly recommend that all freshmen and transfer students live in the dorms, as it is a great way to get acclimated to the campus and make new friends. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Rachel: The university has 13 schools and colleges which support over 200 majors. Students are able to be undeclared for quite some time while they fulfill general requirements. Students are also able to change declared majors, even if that means they must switch schools/colleges. I began as an elementary education major within the School of Education, but after determining that that was not the right path for me, I switched to Spanish, international studies, and global cultures within the College of Letters Sciences because I love traveling and experiencing and learning about other languages and cultures. As an elementary education major, I was on track to finish school in five years (this is typical for that major, but not all majors), and I was able to finish in that same amount of time even after switching majors and schools/colleges. There were many opportunities for me to attend extracurricular events and activities related to my majors, and my academic adviser was supportive. Although I learned a lot while at school, the universitys career services were not very helpful in preparing me for the working world; they did not do a good job in helping me figure out what kind of jobs I could do with my degree and how to find them. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Rachel: I made friends within my dorm and through student groups on campus. I also made some acquaintances through class. Thankfully, I was successful at making friends because I searched out opportunities to do so. One could easily get lost in the sea of students and be lonely if they did not actively try to meet other people. Greek life does play a significant role in the campus social life. UW Madison has over 50 fraternities and sororities and about 13% of the student body are members in a fraternity or sorority. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Rachel: As I mentioned previously, I was not impressed with the career center for my particular college, as they were unable to help me find any pertinent job opportunities. However, I was able to receive useful tips on building my resume and preparing for interviews. Each of the different schools and colleges have career fairs with reputable and relevant companies. There are ample opportunities for you to get your resume in the hands of employers and make a good impression on recruiters. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Rachel: The campus is chocked full of places to study. There are dozens of libraries with varying hours and types of places to study: computer labs, plushy chairs, tables, group rooms, stacks, quiet study areas, etc. The unions, dorms, and academic buildings have plenty of places to study as well. Generally, the dorm study rooms tend to be less crowded. Describe the surrounding town. Rachel: Madison is a beautiful, clean city; it has nice foliage and several lakes and parks. It is the seat of the states government with a capitol modeled after our nations capitol. The campus is located in downtown Madison, which makes it a really fun place to be. While students participate in numerous activities on campus, they often frequent the areas of the city that surround the campus too. There are all kinds of activities always going on, and students can visit escape rooms, museums, farmers markets, concert halls, restaurants, and shopping establishments. State Street is a very popular and eclectic place to be; it is full of neat shops, restaurants, etc. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Rachel: The student body is huge! Class sizes vary and depend on the type of class and subject. For example, all of my Spanish grammar courses had around 20 students in them. On the other hand, some of my survey lectures had as many has 400 students! Most large lectures have discussion sections in which students can discuss the class material in a smaller group led by a TA. This really gives students the opportunity to ask any questions they have and understand the material better. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Rachel: As a Spanish major, I was able to take other Romance languages and have a certain number of credits count toward my degree. So, I decided to take Portuguese. The TA did such a good job of teaching me the language and making it enjoyable that I decided to take more Portuguese classes even though none of the credits would count toward my degree or credit total (I did not need any more credits in order to graduate). Since, I have enjoyed speaking to others in Portuguese and using it in my jobs! Im so grateful for that TA and glad that I decided to study Portuguese! Check out Rachels tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

7 Easy Tricks for Memorizing Spanish Vocabulary

7 Easy Tricks for Memorizing Spanish Vocabulary Suzy S. At times, learning Spanish can feel overwhelming, with so many new words to take in after every lesson and new Spanish vocabulary appearing in every text or video you encounter. The problem is that new words often fail to stay in your memory on their own accord â€" you need to utilize special tips and tricks. Here are a few of our favorites: 1. Return to Your List of New Words Often The first time you learn a word is called initial contact, and you cannot expect to remember vocabulary after just this one time. A better method is to make a list of all your new Spanish vocabulary to revisit at regular intervals over the next week. This process of repetition will help you transfer the knowledge to your long-term memory. Jim Porter of Speekee suggests keeping a vocabulary diary as an easy way to keep track of what youre learning. 2. Learn Cognates Cognates are the easiest of Spanish words to learn, as they have a similar sound, meaning, and spelling to their English counterparts. However, it is important to note  false friends â€" words that appear to be cognates but actually have a very different meaning. One example is  â€œÃ©xito,” which sounds like “exit” in English but translates as success. Want to practice Spanish vocab with one of our teachers? For a limited time, take one of our live, online group classes for free! Learn more here.   3. Understand How to Use Words As you progress in your studies, you will notice that you are learning additional words though context. When reading, take note of any words   that were previously unfamiliar to you and search for them in other texts to gain a better idea of how to use the vocabulary. This will help to ensure the words stick in your memory. 4. Use Flashcards The reason why flashcards are so often cited as an ideal study tool is because they are so effective for many learners. Plus, it is no longer essential to make physical flashcards â€" there are a variety of free apps available to create flashcards for your smartphone and tablet! 5. Create Pictures in Your Mind Create a specific picture in your mind to fit every word, which you can conjure up whenever you need to recall the meaning. This technique is particularly useful for visual learners â€" those who learn better with visual cues than auditory cues. 6. Learn Song Lyrics If you are more of an auditory learner, learning through song lyrics could be a useful technique for you. Find songs that are easy to sing along to and contain at least a few new words. This will both put the vocabulary into context and provide a new way to remember vocabulary through sound. 7. Practice Your Spanish Vocabulary Strike up a conversation with Spanish speakers whenever you get the chance, and make an effort to use as many new words as possible. If you are unable to speak to others in Spanish often, you can write down sentences or, even better, talk out loud to practice your pronunciation. Also, check out this free E-Book from Viva Languages to help you memorize and grow your Spanish vocabulary fast! These tips will help you with your Spanish vocabulary, but keep in mind while studying Spanish on your own is valuable, the best way to master the language is by working with a Spanish tutor. He or she will be able to catch your mistakes, keep you on track, and cater the lessons to your learning style and interests. Good luck learning! 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 Photo by Lisa Stevens

Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Actions - Intermediate Level English

Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Actions - Intermediate Level English Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Actions - A Day in My Life This morning, like most mornings I woke up at around 6.30 am and got up  (rose from bed after sleeping)  quickly. Another busy day. I jumped into  (went to)  the shower and then dressed  quickly and put on  (got dressed)  my clothes. I went into the kitchen and put  together  (prepared)  a quick breakfast of porridge, toast and orange juice to kick start  (to begin)  my day.I noticed that the rubbish bin was full so I went to the garden to put out  (dispose of)  the rubbish and dropped it into  (placed it)  the correct bins as we recycle  everything. Once I had put away  (disposed of)  the rubbish I made up  (prepared)  my  plan for the rest of the day. There were many tasks to carry out  (to do). A friend had  called me yesterday and I had promised to call him back  (return his call)  and give him  some information. He was looking for some help with a project. I said I would look  into  (investigate)  it last night and call him today with my opinion. Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Actions - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: I spent several hours researching his problem and at last came up  with (discovered or  found)  a solution I thought would work. I sent him a text and told him I would drop in  (visit him)  on the way to the park. I usually go to the park most mornings for a quick  work out  (exercise). I also wanted to catch up  with (meet)  my friend as we had not met  face to face for a few weeks.Later I promised to call into  (go to)  the supermarket to pick up  (buy)  some food for the  next few days. I made a list of the food products that my wife wanted. She called  them out and I took down  (write on a list)  the details. I usually go to the same  supermarket every week but shop around  (visit several places before choosing)  for  the best quality meat and fish.When I returned home I switched on  (turned on)  my computer and logged on to the  internet. I had a lot of emails to go through  (to read)  and it took me several hours to  complete them. I looked through  (read)  a few reports and fl icked through  (looked  quickly at)  my presentation before my meeting scheduled for the next day.Time to relax. I usually chill out  (relaxed)  listening to some music either on my phone  or the radio. It was my turn to cook that night so I wanted to try out  (to cook)  a new  recipe I had come across  (found or discovered)  recently. It didn’t turn out  (it didn’t  taste too bad)  too bad and the family enjoyed something different. List of Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Actions to get up to rise from bed after sleepingto jump into to go toto put on to get dressedto put together to prepareto kick start to beginto put out to dispose ofto drop something into to place somethingto put away to dispose ofto make up to prepareto carry out to doto call someone back to return a telephone callto look into to investigateto come up with to discover or to findto drop in to visit someoneto work out to exerciseto catch up with to meetto call into to go toto pick up to buyto take down to write a listto shop around to visit several places before committing to buy somethingto switch on to turn onto go through to readto look through to readto flick through to look quicklyto chill out to relaxto try out to cookto come across to find or discoverto turn out to have a particular result

Other Words for Difficult in English - Increase Your English Vocabulary

Other Words for Difficult in English - Increase Your English Vocabulary There are other words for difficult that you need to know.Hi there this is Harry and I want to talk to you today about the word difficult. D I F F I C U L T.  How and when we  use it and what does it mean. Other Words for Difficult - Transcript Of course, its not such a difficult word to explain and we use it a lot when we have a problem with homework, when we have a problem with our sports activities or relationships so its a common word and in that use.But with English and particularly when Im teaching English I like my students to understand alternative options, synonyms that they  can use so they dont have to repeat the same word over and over again.And, of course, if youre studying English seriously and you want to take some exams (FCE, IELTS) then a broader and wider vocabulary is absolutely essential.Particularly for the spoken and written parts of those exams.Even if youre going on to higher level English and you want to do some perhaps creative writing. Well, then you know vast an increased  range of words is really really  important.  So as I said, difficult is a word we use when we have a problem.  My  work is difficult because my boss keeps  asking me to do more and more.My social  life is difficult because I do nt have a  girlfriend.My sports life is difficult because Im  not fit and I cant get on the football  team.  Okay. So we can use the word  difficult difficult difficult.Here are  some alternatives that you might like toconsider instead of difficult:TOUGHHARDFORMIDABLEAWKWARD  (Ill come back to  that.  A  little bit of a question about  whether we should we shouldnt use it)CHALLENGINGONEROUSARDUOUS Other Words to Say Difficult in English Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: So there you  have a lot  of alternatives that you can use.  Some of  them directly can be substituted,  others  you just have to be careful in the  circumstances in which you use them.  So  let me give you some examples.TOUGHThe  exam was really tough.The questions were  very tough.  I wasnt sure that I will be  able to answer them all because some  parts I have not covered in my course.Tough is directly substituted or  substitutional for the word difficult.My  exam was very difficult.  My exam question  number 2  was difficult.Question number 2  was tough.So they can substitute those  directly for each other.HARDAnother  word that we can substitute directly.My exam was difficult.My  exam was hard.  Question number 2  was  very hard.Okay.  So exactly the same meaning here as  tough and exactly the same meaning as  difficult.  DEMANDINGWhile demanding can  have a few different meanings and we can  say something is difficult its  demanding but when its not impossible.The work he has t o do these days is  quite demanding because he recently got  promoted and therefore theres more  expected of him.Married life can be  quite demanding.  Pressures of  relationships, buying a home,  repaying the  mortgage,  having children these are all  aspects of married life that are quite  demanding.And again we could use the  word difficult.FORMIDABLEHere this  could have the same meaning as difficult  but has a slightly different context.The opponents that we are playing on Saturday are quite a formidable team. They havent been beaten all season so were really going to have our work cut out (meaning: its going to  be difficult)  if were going to get  anything out of the game.  If we are going  to beat them.So this opposition is quite  formidable.His opponent in the boxing  match was the most formidable person he  has fought to date.  This person has never  been defeated and he is really strong. Hes really well-built, he is extremely fit and it would be  quite an achievement to w in that fight. So this opponent is quite formidable.We  could say difficult but difficult  wouldnt quite give you the same meaning  whereas formidable gives you more  expression that hes tough,  hes strong, hes fit and you know its going to be  quite an achievement to succeed.