Four Corners Tutoring

Four Corners TutoringFour corners tutoring is a new way of teaching English and is especially suitable for young learners. It was developed by David McWatters, a pioneer in the field of teaching English to children of all ages. In the past it was found that adults who had extensive teaching experience could impart knowledge better than those who were completely new to the teaching profession.Students who are interested in learning English and wish to achieve a first class standard will benefit greatly from this method of teaching. It is usually taught in its simplest form but it is worth keeping an open mind. Before deciding on which program to take up, you should make a list of your strengths and weaknesses and choose a program that will best meet your needs.The aim of any teaching method is to enable students to master the correct curriculum as quickly as possible and to progress at their own pace. You can be assured that this program will fit into any curriculum; the only thing yo u will need to do is to learn the basics before moving on to the more advanced level. The syllabus of the program will be designed to fit the individual needs of the learner.A young person who has just started school will want to learn the English language quickly, and this means the program may be especially useful. At the same time it can help a struggling student to gain confidence and a sense of belonging by being able to speak confidently in a group setting.When it comes to choosing the right teachers for the program, you will find that there are a number of names to choose from. However you will want to make sure that they have achieved much experience in teaching, which means the school they teach at must have a highly respected reputation.Anyone taking this program will benefit from the flexibility it offers. This allows you to enrol in other programs if you feel like it, or to move on to another program if you find the one you are currently enrolled in not working out. By o pting for this program you also have the advantage of getting professional teaching support.The first phase of your program will be taught in a classroom environment and will then be transferred to the online application phase. The online application process gives you the opportunity to complete your English class while away from the computer and at the comfort of your own home.

Cheating Using Mobile Phones - Tutor Hunt Blog

Cheating Using Mobile Phones Cheating Using Mobile Phones Cheating Using Mobile PhonesSecondary SchoolsWith so much importance being placed on just a few exams during their teenage years, is it really a surprise that that many pupils decide to try to cheat their way to a higher grade? Ofqual, the exam regulator from England, have just published a report disclosing how the number of pupils involved in `exam malpractice` more than doubled between 2017 and 2017. The most common form of illicit exam behaviour was smuggling `unauthorised materials` into the venue. This could be small pieces of paper containing relevant information (cheat notes as they were called in my day), but were usually mobile phones or other internet enabled devices. With a store house bigger than the library of Alexandria in a small, easily concealable device, the temptation to sneak a phone into the exam hall must be overwhelming. I suspect that if mobile devices were available when I was a student, may grades would have been far higher. I`m jesting of course - I received top grades in all my exams. The report made it clear that `In most cases, it was a mobile phone or other electronic communications device,` that led to a student being censured for misconduct. 80% of all cases we down to the use of a phone during an exam, while plagiarism accounts for 17% of misdemeanours. Ofqual have said that in the majority of cases cheating students were penalised with a reduction in their grade. Exactly how these reductions are calculated hasn`t been disclosed - perhaps the browsing history on the offender`s mobile device is examined, so the extent of their nefarious deeds can be determined. Even though there has been a 25% rise in the number of offenders caught cheating, the actual proportion of students engaging in this activity is very low. The 2,715 penalties given to 2,585 students make only a mere 0.015% of the 18 million exams sat in 2016 and 2017. The percentage is extremely low - either the students are extremely adept in surreptitiously squirrelling away smart phones about their person, or very little cheating is actually occurring in the exam hall. The latter case seems to me to be the more likely: the stark, fearful environment of the exam hall does not strike me as a place where it would be easy to secretly scour the internet on a small screen. Apparently most exam venues are now decked out with CCTV cameras, so even if your activities escape the notice of the patrolling sentries, marching with slow and steady step down the aisles of desks, you may still come unstuck when footage of your iniquitous deeds are later discovered. Many exam questions resist being aced by mere google intervention, as they strike a more opinionated tone, rather than a mere factual one. Instead of asking `in what year did Hitler reoccupy the rhineland`, the question might be `in your opinion what were the causes of the second world war?` A more concerning detail of the Ofqual report is the increase in college and school staff involved in exam malpractice. The numbers increased from 360 during 2016, to 895 in 2017 - a disconcerting rise indeed. Actual details of the misdeeds of the staff is not present in the report, but is likely to include failure to ensure strict conditions are maintained in exam halls. Ofqual said one of the reasons for the increase in staff malpractice is different exam boards, the AQA being one example, have recently taken a tougher position against individual misconduct. `Exam boards are more likely to issue formal written warnings for similar offences rather than informal advisory notes this year. This still involves a very small proportion of the total number of staff in England,` the exam regulator Ofqual said. The report offered a more detailed breakdown of the cheating relating to each academic subject: maths and computer science came out on top, together accounting for a third of all cases. In relation to plagiarism, computing GCSE was by far in the lead, hardly surprising given that the assessment tasks for the GCSE exam had been leaked and circulated online. In response to this Ofqual announced that the computing coursework would not count towards the student`s final grade, and this would be the case for future academic years, until significant reforms had been made. 2 years ago0Add a Comment

The Pros and Cons of Online Tuition

The Pros and Cons of Online Tuition Many articles have been written about the disadvantages of online tuition. Parents and students have a natural tendency to assume that online tuition can hardly match face to face tuition. Our experience reveals that much depends on what subject is being taught, the age of the student and if the student has good organisational skills and self discipline. Below are a few pros and cons that we at First Tutors think are important points to consider before deciding if online tuition is the most suitable option. Pros Online tuition can be the perfect solution for older students who are comfortable with computer technology and virtual environments. Online tuition is convenient, it can save time, travel expenses and in some instances can be slightly cheaper than face to face tuition. Online tuition has been working successfully since 1998 with The Open University. Computer software permits users to record, save and access information at a later date. The whole lesson could even be recorded and kept on file. Students using digital pens can allow the tutor to see what is being written in real time. Parents feel calm knowing their child is safe at home, they can even monitor the quality of online lessons. Cons Online tuition can't substitute human interaction and observance of facial expressions in the same way as face to face tuition. Some complex subjects are more difficult to explain online. When teaching a young child how to multiply, subtract or similar, the tutor can't physically show the child with actions what they are trying to explain. Students will need to acquire new technical skills to handle frozen computer screens or server downtime - this can cause added frustration. If the student becomes frustrated or upset over a certain task, it's not easy for the tutor to console the student without being physically present. (again lack of personal interaction) Online tuition is on the increase but First Tutors have noticed that the majority of requests for online tuition come from older students - from the age of 16 and upwards. This does not mean that younger children cannot successfully engage with a private online tutor but we do think that parental assistance and guidance could be necessary to help the child overcome any possible technical issues. If you and your child are tech-savvy then why not try it out! First Tutors is primarily focused towards face to face tuition although online tuition is available from our registered tutors who have already received positive feedback from providing face to face tuition. This provides a certain peace of mind for parents and students approaching a stranger online for the first time. If you live in a remote area where transport is a problem, online tuition could prove to be a good alternative.

6 Tips for Effortless Language Learning with Foreign Movies

6 Tips for Effortless Language Learning with Foreign Movies We all love movies.And finding  foreign language movies poses no problem in the modern world.Were not cavemen weve got Netflix and Redbox.That means youve probably heard all the buzz about learning a foreign language through movies.Its supposed to be ideal for learning new vocabulary in context, understanding culture and all-around supplementing our language learning in an enjoyable way.Theres just one catch. After a while, watching movies in another language can start to become a chore.It’s happened to me a few times.My initial enthusiasm with starting a new language had passed. The first excitement that came when I began to understand some bits of movies had been replaced by irritation at all the bits I still couldnt understand.  I kept trying to push myself to watch more difficult movies, but every time movie night actually came around I found myself reaching for a movie in my native English.You know what the problem was?Foreign movie night had started to become Too Much Work.I t’s no wonder that I’d started to lose interest! For most of us, watching movies or TV shows is a reward after a long day of work. If we start to treat it like “yet more work,” then of course it’s going to become a chore.But, never fear!I’m going to give you 6 great ways to re-engage with your foreign movie night and keep learning without it becoming a chore. 6 Tips for Effortless Language Learning with Foreign Movies1. Become “That Annoying Person”Are you one of “those people” who sit through a movie and give a running commentary on everything that’s going on in the plot?If you’re not, you should be!Provide a running commentary.Providing a running commentary on a movie in your target language is a great way to get more engaged in the movie and practice your speaking at the same time. The more engaged you get, the more you’ll enjoy watching the movie.Okay, so this might be controversial advice, and it’s not applicable in every situation I wouldnt recom mend you start chatting in a movie theater for example.However, most of us watch loads of movies at home. When I’m travelling I often watch foreign movies alone on a computer. This is a great time to start chatting to the screen and getting really involved with what you’re watching.What to talk about?It might seem an odd question, but what should you say when you’re commenting on a movie?Comment on those things that interest you! The same things you would comment on in your native language.Personally, because I write short films, I’m interested in the “nuts and bolts” of a movie and its script. I talk about story structure and technique in English, so that’s exactly what I talk about in my target language. I practice talking about things that interest me.Maybe you prefer to predict what’s going to happen later in the movie? Maybe you like commenting on the characters, costumes or the actors?Whatever interests you about the movie, just say it right there when you’re watching it. Get a dialogue going with yourself. You’ll get great practice speaking about those things that really interest. The more you pay attention to details that youd like to chat about, the more youll be getting  engaged in the movie.How to avoid annoying othersPeople talk throughout movies more than you might realize. When you’re watching movies with friends you’ll often find that people add their own comments. It’s a communal act!However, in case you’re bothered about annoying people, these 3  tips can help:1. Save the commenting until you’re on your own. I don’t always talk when watching movies with others, but when I watch movies alone I really chat a lot. It allows me to try out vocabulary, and I can always rewind if I miss something.2. Only comment on “less important movies.”  If youve all been waiting for ages to watch this one special movie, don’t feel like you have to talk all the way through it, just enjoy it. But, don’t hold yourself back if you have a quick comment (as long as its in your target language!).3. Save all your comments for afterwards. Maybe you’re with a crowd that  likes silence throughout movies. That’s fine. Just wait until the end and have a good chat about it.2. Quick Tip: Write ReviewsOne quick tip to get really engaged in foreign movies is to write a quick review online after youve finished, in your target language of course. It won’t take you very long (between 20 minutes and 1.5 hours depending on your level of detail) and youll develop some really useful vocabulary to talk about the movie (and others) in conversations.3. Find Familiar FacesWe often think that difficult language is what stops us understanding a foreign movie, but it it’s only half the problem.One of the most overlooked issues when watching movies in another language is the difference in “cultural background.”Cultural knowledge can be much harder to acquire than linguistic knowledge.The culture that you live in currentl y or grew up in has given you a rich and varied set of life experiences. These make your view of the world different from the country in which the movie was made, even if you understand all of the vocabulary.Foreign movies often feel strange and unfamiliar because everything about the movie is new the actors, the “normal” home life of the characters, the locations, the type of humor, etc.Even when I watch movies from Spain, a country where Ive lived for years, I still sometimes get the feeling that “this is not my culture,” so I dont get as involved in the movie as I would if it were in English.This challenge can make watching foreign movies quite a chore.How to connect with the countrys movie cultureThe best way to combat this cultural disconnect is to get as involved in the target culture as possible.Here are 3  tips to connect with the culture and enjoy the cultural background of movies:1. Keep your movie choices consistent.  One of the quickest ways to feel familiar in the movies culture is to watch several movies with the same actors and/or director. When you start seeing lots of familiar faces or getting a familiar vibe, that feeling of cultural strangeness goes away.2. Watch movies set in your home country, or in the United States. Wherever you’re from, these days we’re all very familiar with the United States because of the far reach of Hollywood. Watching films in your target language with familiar locations is a sure way to feel connected to the cultural background of the movie.3. Watch dubbed movies from your country. Sometimes it all gets too much and you just need a “rest” from foreign movies. Watching a dubbed movie set in your home country is a great way to feel connected to the culture of the movie, while still learning your target language.4. Original Version vs.  DubbingIn general, you should be watching as many movies that are originally in your target language as possible.Original versions are better for a variety of reason s:You learn the real vocabulary in context.You get used to the rhythm of the language in a way that dubbed movies don’t allow.You have the added visual stimulus of being able to read the actor’s lips, which you don’t for a dubbed movie.You learn the culture as well as just the language.On the flip side, dubbed movies have some advantages:The voice actors sometimes (not always) speak more clearly than the actor on screen.The culture of the movie might be more familiar to you, especially if it’s a US import.The best advice is to “cycle” watching dubbed movies and original versions. Get the best of both worlds.5. Pick Movies by “Difficulty Cycling”How do you pick which movie to watch in your target language? Really, its going to vary day by day.Some days youll be thinking, “I just want to watch something easy and relax.I realized that on those days when I felt too tired to watch a film in my target language, I’d usually reach for the English movies. They were an eas y choice for my tired mind.The thing is that when you’re learning a new language, movies in your native language will always seem an easy choice. But it doesnt have to be like that.The three types of movie difficultyThe relative “difficulty” of foreign language movies comes in three different flavors:1. Difficult language.  The level of the language is hard for you to understand.2. Difficult cultural background.  The cultural background of the movie is unfamiliar or uncomfortable to watch.3. Difficult subject. The subject matter is harrowing and/or the story is complex.When you’re picking movies in your target language, try not to make everything hard for yourself at the same time. When you want to watch something easy, only pick a film that’s “difficult” in one of these categories.  If you’re feeling really lazy (it happens) then pick a film that’s easy in all of these categories, like a dubbed action film or kids animation.  This way, you can watch films in your target language even when you don’t feel like watching a foreign film.Not sure where to start in terms of difficulty levels? Try out FluentU.  FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"including clips, trailers and behind-the-scenes commentary from your favorite foreign moviesâ€"and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.  Its there to help you discover video content thats perfectly suited to your skill level, learning style and personal interests.You can stop browsing Netflix and YouTube for decent moviessimply hop on over to FluentU for personalized suggestions. The site will  keep track of your viewing history and figure out the best routes to continual learning and improvement.The best part? Well help you learn how to actively study language through movies. While you watch your chosen content, FluentU adds your newly-encountered vocabulary to flashcards and a running vocabulary list, so you can always go back to practice even more.6. Watch “The Classics”In any lang uage there are “classic” movies which you have to watch. The best way to find these is to search for “top 100 movies in (insert language here)” into Google. Youll get the best results by searching in  your foreign language and reading lists on sites written in that language. Once youve track down a good list, pick a few to start with.Here are some of the great reasons you should watch the classics:1. They’re called “classic” for a reason. You’ll watch some wonderful movies.2. Each country has its own distinct movie culture. You’ll understand the movie culture in that country far more deeply than you did before.3. You can see whats popular. You’ll begin to recognise some of the best actors in that country.4. Everyone knows about them.  You’ll have a sure topic of conversation when talking to someone from the country.Now that you know all the joys and rewards of watching movies in your target language, pick a few cool flicks to start with and  get to learning!

What To Do In Babysitting Emergencies

What To Do In Babysitting Emergencies pexels.com Basics Let’s start with the basics. Boo-boos (small): Small issues come in all forms, but small things like bruises, cuts, scrapes, all things of that nature come with the same ending. You may have a crying child or a child who doesn’t notice. If they fall and get a bruise, but you aren’t there to notice it, you may have a small issue if the parent sees it before you do. Make sure your eyes are on the child at all times, although children just like adults get random bruises out of nowhere, so just paying attention is the simple solution. As for scrapes and cuts alike, make sure to keep the child calm and clean the wound. When the parents come home, fill them in on the situation. Severe Choking: Make sure you are always aware of this. Children need to sit down and eat, not be running around while chewing their food or speaking to no end and accidentally swallow a whole piece of food/whatever they are choking on. The age of the child determines how you proceed. Babies need assistance differently than older children. Infants, when choking, can be helped in two ways. You can simply reach carefully in the back of their throat and take out the hazardous item, or you do compressions on their chest with only one of two fingers. Older children are different you can revert to the Heimlich, but not too hard considering the age of the child. Broken Bones: Say you take the child to the park and they go down a slide; you look away for one second and then hear a scream or a thud. You look back to notice your child is on the ground grabbing their leg/arm. Even from far away you can see something is off about whatever limb they are holding. You run over and go through asking them what hurts and can they move it. Regardless, your best bet is to take them to the hospital. And to of course call their parents. Make sure to be clear and conscience about what happened. Most children will be hurting and may cry for an hour or two, but personally I’ve seen them recover faster than adults. Getting them ice cream for doing so well isn’t a bad reward in the end. barrymoreonline.org Extreme Finally, the extremely severe situations. Running Away: Some children go through their phase of thinking the world is against them, or basically all adults are. Most children have considered running away, but have never done it and probably don’t even remember thinking about it. On the other hand, there are those children that do act upon it. Ideally, most kids don’t exactly go very far considering they can’t get very far in the first place. A good number of children go to some place familiar, like a friends house or a park. If you notice that your child is missing, that is an extreme babysitting emergency. You need to call the parents immediately and start looking for them. Go to the place you think they might go first and then go to other places. Call the police while you are at it; though ideally the parents will probably do this before you do, do it anyway. Aside from running away, another babysitting emergency that is around the same scenario is … Losing a Child: This is different from them running away, because in this scenario they aren’t “running away” per se. Losing a child can happen at the park, the mall, or anywhere else where there are lots of other people around. It can happen almost as fast as blinking. The child gets distracted or even worse, you get distracted and they literally disappear within a millisecond. Look at scenario three  in this article from well-known website care.com for tips on how to handle this situation. The job of babysitting is not as easy as it looks, because you personally have someone elses life in your hands. You have to make sure they are safe and cared for until their parents come home. If you can make it through these many things in the world of babysitting then potential clients will come flooding in if of course, continuing the babysitting road is what you want to do after the summer is over. Just remember, you can’t know if something is going to happen, but you can always be prepared for it.

Finding a Free Typewriter Tutor Online

Finding a Free Typewriter Tutor OnlineIf you're looking for a free typewriter tutor, then you're in luck. There are numerous of them online. All you have to do is type in the phrase 'free typewriter tutor' into your search engine and then you'll get a whole lot of different websites that will help you figure out how to find a tutor in your area.In English, learning how to write, talk, and speak properly is crucial to becoming successful in this ever-evolving industry. You'll find that many people who work in this industry have taken at least one typing class.While many have opted to learn on their own, you may also want to try to learn how to type by taking courses or books to enhance your skills. That way, you'll be able to write correctly when you're presented with an emergency situation. And if you're just starting out, you can rest assured that you'll be able to make mistakes when you're learning, just like everyone else.Finding a free typist doesn't have to be a big problem. It can be as simple as looking online for a trainer who specializes in a particular area. Or, you can also ask your home secretary, a school teacher, or a friend who already work in this field to recommend someone to you. This can be great for anyone starting out because you can learn a lot from them.That said, there are online communities where you can ask for a free typewriter tutor or you can browse online message boards. You can even access email lists to find the type of tutor who can best help you.If you're serious about your career as a professional writer, you will need to learn how to type properly to become successful. Even those who don't get much freelance work because they don't know how to talk to clients will still want to make sure they can converse with them using the proper punctuation and grammar. And, just like a true professional, you'll need to use a keyboard to do this.So, if you need a free typewriter tutor, you can either start searching or take advantage of on line resources and social networking. As you can see, finding a free typewriter tutor is not difficult. But before you decide on any specific service, you should also make sure you know what kind of course you want.

What Is a Magical Tutor?

What Is a Magical Tutor?When you play Magic the Gathering, a card game that revolves around battling creatures and spells, it is good to know that one of the things that you will be required to do is to sign up for a local mystic tutor. This tutor will help you learn how to play the game in the most efficient way possible. However, if you want to go a step further, you can also be taught how to handle your money with the best poker betting tips available.When you visit a mystic tutor, you can expect to learn all about trading and investing in Magic. If you do not have the required resources to guide you through your first few trades, you should consider spending some money to get the right help. But, as long as you are making solid investments and trades, you will be able to enjoy some profits in the near future.A mystic tutor will not only teach you about playing Magic, but will also help you practice your strategies. When you win or lose in Magic, you will need to learn how to deal with it. So, this type of tutor will help you learn how to handle your money in the best way possible. You will learn all about how to manage your cards and make the best use of them.The first thing that you should know is that you should never keep more than half of your wizard's deck in your hand at once. This is to protect yourself from getting the 'addar's ale' effect. This is a problem that some players get into, so you should be careful. While you may never actually see this happen, there is no harm in checking it out if you ever run into it.Playing Magic can be fun, but it is also not as easy as it looks. You need to be able to make the best decisions about your trade. You will need to take advantage of a few tips before you become experienced enough to accept the position of being a dealer or a trader. If you take these tips into consideration, you will be able to increase your chances of success and be more successful at the same time.What exactly is a magical tutor? It is simply someone who will help you with your first few trades. If you are new to the game, they will help you make the best decisions about it. They will help you learn how to handle your cards and make smart trades. This person will also teach you about the rules of the game and will also make sure that you are having fun while you are playing it.In essence, a mystical tutor is someone who will help you improve your strategy in the game. They will also help you learn about dealing with trades and to minimize your losses. They will make sure that you are having fun and will teach you to understand the rules of the game. If you need help with your strategy or you are looking for advice, this person can help you tremendously.