3 Alternate Tunings Every Guitarist Should Try

3 Alternate Tunings Every Guitarist Should Try Sign up successful How to Tune Your Guitar to Open Tunings We are going to deal only with three of the most popular keys used for open tuning for now. Each tuning below is low to high on the strings. Use your  electronic tuner and tune your guitar down to the chord for the key you want to play in today. The advantage of knowing these tunings is that they open the door to more ideas, more fun, and more songs to play either with your fingers exploring new fingerings or using a slide to play slide  guitar and take a solo during the song. If playing lead guitar has been difficult for you up until now, cheer up because tuning your guitar to Open E, Open D,  or Open G may be your passport to freedom. Open  tunings create a full sound that is both pleasing to the ears when strummed on guitar, or when playing melodies with one or two fingers, and of  course when jamming with other guitar players. Open E: E B E G# B E (tune down low to high) Open E Secrets:  Open E is one of the most popular tunings in American music. For instance, Derek Trucks of the Allman Brothers frequently tunes to Open E. He  absolutely flies along at a nice tempo creating beautiful sounds for his audience. He has played with bands live all over the world. This includes  legendary musicians like Doyle Bramhall and Eric Clapton and his spouse Susan Tedeschi in the Tedeschi Trucks Band. His influences came from  Duane Allman and countless others like blues music legends Robert Johnson and Mike Bloomfield. Today this tuning is used by John  Mayer, Joe Bonamassa, and Sheryl Crowe. Bands like Train and Goo Goo Dolls use this tuning on acoustic guitar and electric guitar to make the melody and vocal really dance. It is definitely worth exploring. Open D:  D D F # A D (tune down low to high) Open D Secrets: This is one of the most satisfying keys to play in, write a song in, and sing along with if you enjoy creating a pleasing harmony. Classic songs  like “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” by Crosby Stills Nash and Young use this tuning. In fact without Stephen Stills acoustic tuned  down to Open D it would lack the support the song needs. Open G:  D G D G B D (tune down low to high) Open G Secrets: This is a key most anyone can grab on to and sing a song in. With the exception of C Major, which is home, this may be the  most comfortable of choices in western music, which makes it a must-know for guitar players all over the country. The droning quality  and sweet tones make us feel good. Also we notice the variation tuning G-G-D-G-B-D was used by Joni Mitchell for Electricity, and For the  Roses, both Hit Songs for her. Altering this tuning slightly to G-D-G-B-D for his five-string guitar, Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones plays his  songs “Start Me Up”, “Honky Tonk Women”, “Brown Sugar” with authority, conviction and a swagger the recalls the early blues master Muddy  Waters, and Father of Rock and Roll, Chuck Berry. Keith made it clear that open tunings freed up his creative spark. Interested in learning more about alternate tunings and other ways to experiment on the guitar? A great guitar teacher can show you all the tricks and tips you need to make your guitar playing come alive! Post Author:  James  W. James W. teaches guitar, singing, and acting  lessons in Jacksonville, FL. He specializes in teaching pop, rock, and modern country styles. James has been teaching for 10 years and joined the TakeLessons in 2010.  Learn more about James  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 Photo  by  the bridge

Comparing Whole numbers

Comparing Whole numbers Whole numbers are all positive integers staring from zero. The whole numbers do not consist of negative number, fractions or decimal numbers. The whole number set is represented by {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,}. The whole numbers can be compared by greater than, lesser than or equality. If the given whole numbers are equal to each other they are represented by =. If the given whole numbers are greater than each other they are represented by . If the given whole numbers are less than each other they are represented by . Example 1: Compare the two whole numbers 8,453 and 8,450? Solution: Given are two whole number 8,453 and 8,450. (Four digit whole numbers.) First compare the thousands place both the numbers have 8. Now compare the hundreds place both the numbers have 4. Then compare the tens place both the numbers have 5. Comparing the ones place 8,453 has a 3 and 8,450 has a 0. (3 0). The ones place of 8,453 ones place of 8,450. Hence 8,453 8,450. Question: Multiple choice question (Pick the correct option.) Compare the two whole numbers 790 and 890? How are they related? a) Greater b) Lesser c) equal d) none of these. Correct answer: option a. Explanation: Given are two whole number 790 and 890. (Three digit whole numbers.) Now compare the hundreds place both the numbers: The number 790 has a 7 and the number 890 has an 8. The number 7 8. The hundredths place of 790 hundredth place of 890. Hence 790 890.

10 French Words and Phrases You Already Use Every Day

10 French Words and Phrases You Already Use Every Day Suzy S. If youre a beginning French student, you might be surprised when you notice how many words and phrases you already sort of know in French. French tutor  Lizzie S.  shares 10 of the most common French words English speakers might already know Since arriving in the US, I have been surprised to find a little bits of French words and expressions everywhere.  Why do so many words look like a mix of English and French and why are some phrases taken completely from the French? First, its important to understand that French actually played a big role in the formation of the English language after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. The upper classes injected a lot of French vocabulary into an Anglo-Norman language which would become, several hundred years later, modern English. Thats why today 45% of English vocabulary comes from French. There are many examples of anglicized French words such as police, money, publicity, etc, that are pronounced according to English phonetic rules. On the other hand, we find everyday in the English language French words and phrases pronounced the French way. These generally entered the lexicon later. They have been borrowed from fields where France set the standards such as in cooking, fashion, the arts, literature, and philosophy. Today, Id like to share with you 10 of the most common French phrases youll find in America, plus a little more about what they mean. 1. RSVP: Répondez Sil Vous Plaît:  You probably recognize this French expression from fancy invitations. It translates to, Response Please. 2. sans: Without. In French the last s is silent except if the next word starts with a vowel. In this case the final s sounds like a z. 3. à gogo: derived from the latin meaning in abundance, galore. At first, this expression was used in popular culture, especially in the fields of music and dance. 4. à la mode and  Ã  la carte : Something à la mode designates in French the way somebody or a city used to do something. For example,  des habits à la mode meant  fashionable clothes and  tripes à la mode de Caen  means tripe of Caen. When you order    Ã  la carte,  you are asking for the item just as it appears on the menu. 5. amuse-bouche: This is a one or two bite-sized hors d’Å"uvre which literally translates to mouth amuser. It is usually smaller than an hors d’oeuvre and is pre-selected by the chef who offers them for free. 6. au contraire: The French for on the contrary is often used in English with the aim of giving a humorous, ironic, or dramatic effect. 7. au pair : This designates the person taking care of the children of the familly. Etymologically au pair means at par or equal to because the au pair becomes a part of the family rather remaining separate as a traditional domestic worker. 8. café : In French, this word designates the beverage (coffee) as well as the coffee shop. In 1802, the French café coffee, coffeehouse, came from Italian caffe coffee. The beverage was introduced in Venice by 1615 and in France from 1650s by merchants and travelers who had been to Turkey and Egypt. The first public café may have been the one opened in Marseilles in 1660. 9. cliché : In printing, the plate cast from movable type was thought to make the sound cliché (kli-shay) when it was used. This printing plate is also called a stereotype. In the machine, the letters were set one by one so when a phrase was used repeatedly it was cast as a single piece of metal. Cliché came to mean such a ready-made phrase. 10. Chef : In French chef means boss. When used in English, it refers to the chef de cuisine, the director or head of a kitchen. The haute cuisine of the 19th century introduced many French words such as this one into the English language, along with words like entrée, crème, and amuse-bouche. Get more help studying French by working with a French tutor. Tutors are available to teach one-on-one private lessons in-person or online via Skype. Search for your French tutor today!  Lizzie S. is a French teacher in Orange, CA. A native speaker, shes been teaching students of all ages for 2 years.  Learn more about Lizzie 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 Photo by Matthew Mendoza

Rhythms Every Guitarist Should Know

Rhythms Every Guitarist Should Know Which Rhythms Should Guitarist Know? ChaptersMaster a Lever Motion on the GuitarThree Basic Rhythm Exercises for the GuitarCampfire Music for the GuitarPop Rhythm on the GuitarThe Ballad Rhythm on the GuitarThe Waltz Rhythm on the GuitarThe Pop Country Rhythm on the GuitarThe Bolero/Rumba rhythm on the guitarThe Quaver Rhythm on the GuitarTwo Bonus Rhythms for the Guitar“My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.” - Martin LutherAccording to a study by Fender, 50% of new guitarists in 2018 were women.  That said, it doesn't matter whether you're a man or a woman, you have to work on your rhythm.Rhythm is essential when it comes to playing the guitar. In fact, you could argue that it's half of the work.However, it's a part of guitar playing that far too many guitarists ignore. They think it isn't necessary, takes too long to perfect, or it's too complicated.Rhythm is an essential part of guitar playing.Learning it can take some time but it will allow you to learn much more quickly.It's no more complicated than learning a pentatonic scale, arpeggio, or harmonic.Here are some rhythms that you should learn on the guitar and some exercises to help you practise them. PeterGuitar Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EdgarGuitar Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PaulGuitar Teacher 5.00 (12) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielGuitar Teacher 5.00 (3) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToddGuitar Teacher 4.75 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamueleGuitar Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KurtGuitar Teacher 5.00 (3) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RyanGuitar Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsMaster a Lever Motion on the GuitarThe first thing you need to learn when playing the guitar is how to position your hands on the body and neck of your acoustic, electric, or electro-acoustic gu itar.Rhythm theory can be applied to all instruments. (Source: egonkling)In order to play a rhythm, it’s recommended that you hold the plectrum between your thumb and index finger. You need to hold it firmly, almost perpendicular to the strings you're going to strike with it.If you prefer playing with your fingers, you need to place your thumb against your index finger and use the nail on your index finger for downstrokes and the nail on your thumb for upstrokes.  But really you should use a plectrum. You'll see that it's far less tiring than using your fingers.Then, to get the most out of your rhythm exercises, you need to train your hand to do a regular lever motion. This is an up and down motion that you need to be able to do constantly and consistently.  By practising this action, you'll help render your wrist and your elbow more supple.Once you're comfortable making this motion of away from the strings, try muting the strings with your left hand and bring your right hand clos er to them. The result will be a scraping sound.  Of course, for a more consistent motion, practice with the help of a metronome.Find out why you should study rhythm.Three Basic Rhythm Exercises for the GuitarIt doesn't matter what style of music you're playing (jazz fusion, Bossanova, blues, rock, etc.), you'll need to master rhythm.  The same is true for any other musical instrument, be it the saxophone, violin, cello, accordion, flute, double bass, trombone, etc.For each rhythm exercise, you have to follow the steps. Read carefully what you have to do.  Practise the rhythm without playing any chords so that's you've got the rhythmic pattern down.You can follow the beat by tapping your foot or moving your head. This will help your body to synchronise with the rhythm, making it more natural.  Don't forget the play along with a metronome and take your time.Start slowly and then increase the tempo progressively by 10 bpm at a time. This will give your brain the necessary time to assi milate the pattern so there you don't have to think about it later.  Finally, play a chord progression with the rhythm you've learnt.Rhythm 1Playing each beat using the lever motion as follows:1: downAnd: up2: downAnd: up3: downAnd: up4: downAnd: upPlaces to single chord and don't try to do a chord progression. Choose a chord you're good at playing and stick with it.The goal of the exercises to improve your rhythm and not improve any other technique.Find out more about rhythms on guitar.Rhythm 2Now we're only going to play the downstrokes on each beat but not the upstrokes on the offbeats:1: downAnd: nothing2: downAnd: nothing3: downAnd: nothing4: downAnd: nothingRemember the lever motion. Even when you're not hitting the strings, you should be doing it.Rhythm 3This time, only play the upward motion on the offbeats:1: nothingAnd: up2: nothingAnd: up3: nothingAnd: up4: nothingAnd: upThis movement is more difficult because it's not as natural playing offbeats and only using upstrokes. You can increase the tempo in increments but don't skip any of the steps.Check out even more guitar rhythms.Campfire Music for the GuitarThe rhythm of campfire music was designed for the guitar. While it's usually for an acoustic guitar, you can also play it on electric guitars.Guitars and campfires go well together. (Source: 12019)You'll recognise it as the rhythm used in Nirvana's About a Girl.It's a simple rhythm, but it can be used at different tempos and developed upon. It's played in standard time and includes a crotchet followed by a quaver, a crotchet, and three quavers.1: downAnd: nothing2: downAnd: up3: nothingAnd: up4: downAnd: upThere's a good rhythm to improvise over and is one of the first rhythms that anyone learning the guitar should consider practising.Pop Rhythm on the GuitarYou can play this rhythm as follows:1: downAnd: nothing2: downAnd: up3: nothingAnd: up4: downAnd: upKeep in mind that how you stress certain beats and offbeats can drastically change how it sou nds.Whether you're left handed or right handed, you'll see that mastering rhythm isn't that complicated. If you feel like you need more help with rhythm, you should suggest it to your guitar tutor. PeterGuitar Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EdgarGuitar Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PaulGuitar Teacher 5.00 (12) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielGuitar Teacher 5.00 (3) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToddGuitar Teacher 4.75 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamueleGuitar Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KurtGuitar Teacher 5.00 (3) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RyanGuitar Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Ballad Rhythm on the GuitarThis is a very useful rhythm if you want to compose sweet melodies for your beloved.Here is how you play the ballad of rhythm on the guitar:1: downAnd: up2: downAnd: up3: downAnd: u p4: downTo help you, try playing this rhythm with the following chords: G, Em, C and DThe Waltz Rhythm on the GuitarWhile all the rhythms we previously explained were binary rhythms, the waltz is a ternary rhythm.A waltz rhythm is the same one as used in its namesake genre. (Source: MeineMaennerwelt)This is how you play it:1: downAnd: up2: downAnd: up3: downAnd: upTernary rhythms are also commonly used in jazz and blues, especially with a bit of swing and a lot of triplets.The Pop Country Rhythm on the GuitarThis is another binary rhythm commonly used in pop country:1: down (accented)And: nothing2: downAnd: nothing3: downAnd: up4: downAnd: upMake sure you accent the very first beat without letting it ring out.The Bolero/Rumba rhythm on the guitarWhy not vary the different styles?With a clean guitar, this rhythm can add a Hispanic touch to your playing.Here's how you play it:1: down (accented)And: nothing2: downAnd: up3: nothingAnd: up4: downAnd: upPlaying the guitar is more than jus t Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and The Rolling Stones.The Quaver Rhythm on the GuitarAny self-respecting guitarist should be able to play quavers in a measure.1: downAnd: nothing2: downAnd: up3: downAnd: up4: downAnd: nothingIt doesn't matter which string you play these rhythms on, just start off simple.  Don't try to play these rhythms with barre chords or while playing a guitar solo.Two Bonus Rhythms for the GuitarHere are two extra rhythms for guitar, which may be difficult to master for beginners.Make sure you regularly practise rhythms. (Source: congerdesign)The country rhythmThis rhythm is obviously used a lot in country music but also can be found in other genres:1: down (accented)And: nothing2: downAnd: up3: down (accented)And: nothing4: downAnd: upThe Reggae RhythmThis rhythm is essential for modern reggae music:1: downAnd: nothing2: downAnd: up3: downAnd: nothing4: downAnd: nothingWhether it's in online guitar classes, while teaching yourself, or with a guitar teacher, don' t forget to work on your rhythm in order to become a better guitarist.  Don't get discouraged. You can do it!If you're still finding strumming patterns and chord progressions difficult, consider getting guitar lessons from another guitarist or guitar teacher. They can help you with more than just rhythm.If you've set your sights on becoming the next great guitar player, they can teach you about music theory and how to read sheet music and tablature.Whether you're looking for guitar lessons for beginners, intermediates, or experts, you can learn how to play guitar better and master everything from fingerstyle to rhythm guitar with a guitar tutor from Superprof.You just need to search for guitar tutors where you live and find the tutor offering the guitar course or lessons that best suit your needs.If you can't find the ideal tutor near you, don't forget that there are also online guitar tutorials available over webcam.The choice is yours!

The Cost of Visiting Rome

The Cost of Visiting Rome How Much Does it Cost to Visit Rome? ChaptersHow Much Does It Cost to Get to Rome?The Cost of Accommodation in RomeHow Much Does it Cost to Dine in Rome?How Much Does it Cost to Visit Rome?“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” - TheophrastusWhether you’re going to learn Italian, spending a couple of days to seeing Rome’s historical sites, or exploring the history of the city by visiting absolutely everything it has to offer, it’ll cost you and you’ll need to budget for it.Rome is the capital of the Eurozone’s third-largest economy, Italy.  The cost of living in Italy is around 21% cheaper than it is in New York. That said, it doesn’t mean that it’s cheap.While it’s cheaper than London, it doesn’t mean that it’s cheap.  Capital cities always tend to be quite expensive, after all.In this article, we're going to see how much flights, accommodation, dining out, and visiting tourist attractions will cost you. DanielaItalian Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors L uciaItalian Teacher 5.00 (4) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarilùItalian Teacher 5.00 (8) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarcoItalian Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AntonellaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GiusyItalian Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EnricoItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FedericaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsHow Much Does It Cost to Get to Rome?Before you go to the “Eternal City”, you’ll need to compare flights. You can get some cheap flights to Rome. (Source: Free-Photos)Skyscanner is a good site for finding the best flights. It’s really useful if you’re flexible on the dates. You can search for flights to Rome from any airport in the UK and you can even search for flights during an entire month.  This is a great way to find affordable flights.You’ll see that there are some cheap flights available to Rome, even in the high season. Even if you get flights at the last minute, you can get flights for as cheap £40 from London. Of course, it’s easier to choose the dates and get cheap flights if you book in advance.This is because several low-cost airlines are operating between the UK and Rome. This is good news for anyone going to Rome, but not great for the environment...Keep in mind that while the cost of flights is quite low, there are usually a few fees and extras you’ll need to pay for.  This is because the low-cost airlines will charge you for your seat, hold luggage, and any ex tras on-board.  This can up the cost of flights to closer to £60.If you can’t go for the weekend, it’ll cost you more to go for longer. You need to be flexible on dates to benefit from the cheap flights. Similarly, you need to buy them well in advance if you want to pay less than £100.Find out more about visiting Rome.The Cost of Accommodation in RomeOnce you’ve landed in Rome Fiumicino airport, you’re going to have to pay to get from the airport to the city. You’ll then have to get to your accommodation.  It costs around £12 to get the Leonardo Express train to the centre of Rome from the airport. Some buses take you to the Rome Termini station for around £4. When you go to Rome, you'll need to find somewhere to stay. (Source: liliy2025)We recommend getting your accommodation before you arrive so you can drop your bags off. This is particularly important if you’re only staying for the weekend.There are plenty of different types of accommodation available in Rome:CampsitesYouth HostelsBed and BreakfastsHotelsAirbnbsCouchsurfingCouchsurfing is the cheapest option since it’s free! It’s simple; you just sign up to the platform, find a host, and you can stay there for free.  This is a great way to meet locals, learn some of the language, and find out more about the city.There are several campsites around Rome but these are outside of the city centre. You could always get an electric bike to get you in and out of the city rather than taking the bus.You can pay as little as £15 per night in a youth hostel if you’re happy to stay in dorms.This means you can stay closer to the city’s best sights - the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Piazza Navona, St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museum, the Trevi Fountain, etc.Finally, Airbnbs are some of the most comfortable accommodation available and you can rent out an entire flat in the city centre.  Some go for as little as £20 a night but generally, you’ll pay between £35 and £40 a night for accommodation a few minutes outside of the city centre.Find out more about Rome's different neighbourhoods.How Much Does it Cost to Dine in Rome?You can very easily find yourself spending a lot of money on food in Rome given how many great places there are to eat in the centre and neighbourhoods like Trastevere. With so much good food, you can't not try it! (Source: aldonahawthorne)The cost will vary according to what you want to eat and whether you eat cheap pizzas or go to nice restaurants, for example.  Generally, the cost of food is cheaper than in the UK.You can spend anywhere between £25 and £50 for dinner in Rome or around £20 for lunch.  If you spend a week in Rome, you’ll find that this all adds up. £175 for a week if you spend £25 per day or £350 if you dine out twice per day! £280 a week if you’re spending £40 per meal or £560 if you’re dining twice a day.Additionally, after a day of visiting the sights, you might fancy getting authentic Italian ice cream.“Gelato” is Italian for ice cream.You can get a cornet for as little as £3.  Don’t put too much trust in online reviews. Sometimes you’ll end up with a nasty surprise.  Have a look for places that are sort of busy with a menu with the prices on.Find out more about how long you should spend in Rome.How Much Does it Cost to Visit Rome?Rome is home to Etruscan and Roman ruins, the Vatican, and over 2,000 fountains. If you want to see them all, you’ll need to dip into your pockets. With a Roma Pass, you can save a lot on visiting various popular tourists attractions. (Source: Kookay)Tourist attractions will probably be the second largest expenditure in your budget after accommodation. Rome is effectively an open-air museum.  There are ruins dating back to the Roman Empire such as the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Baths of Caracalla, the Circus Maximus, etc., Renaissance monuments such as the basilicas and buildings in the Vatican, fountains, and the Villa Borghese, for example.You couldn’t mention them all in a single breath. Of course, you’ll have to pay to visit a lot of these, too.  To save money, you might want to consider getting cards that offer access to different monuments, queue jumps, and discounted entry to other places.The Roma Pass, for example, is available for either 48 or 72 at a cost of €28 or €38.50.  You can find plenty of information about visiting different tourist attractions online.We recommend that you put together a detailed p lan of where to go, especially if you’re not going to have WiFi or if your phone battery runs out.Here are the prices for some of the most popular sites:Colosseum: €12The Vatican Museum: €16St Peter’s Basilica: €8 (lift), €6 (stairs)Baths of Caracalla: €8The Sistine Chapel: €16Roman Forum: €12By visiting these six monuments, you’ve already spent more than the Roma City Pass for 1 day.You can get the following passes for Rome:Omnia Vatican and the Hop On Hop Off bus: €113Roma City Pass: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 days: €64.90-€119.90.Roma Pass: €28 for 48 hours, €38.50 for 72 hours.A pass is a great way to save money when visiting Rome.Discover Rome's best monuments.Now you know a bit more about the Italian capital and spending some time there. If you want to learn more about the Italian language, consider getting in touch with one of the many talented Italian tutors on Superprof!There are three main types of tutorial available on the platform: face-to-face tut orials, online tutorials, and group tutorials. Each type has advantages and disadvantages and what might be right for one student may not be right another.Face-to-face tutorials are between the tutor and the student and are the most cost-effective type of tutorials available. This is because your tutor spends every minute of the lesson focusing on you and the lessons and course are tailored to you.Online tutorials are similar to face-to-face tutorials but take place remotely thanks to the internet. If you have a webcam, mic, and a decent internet connection, you can learn Italian online. Since the tutor doesn't have to travel and can schedule more tutorials per week, they can charge less per hour.Finally, group tutorials are useful if you're on a budget. Since multiple students are paying for the tutor's time and expertise, each student tends to pay less per hour. If you and some friends are wanting to learn Italian on a budget, group tutorials might be a perfect choice. Of course, you'll get less individual attention from your tutor.

Can Anyone Learn to be a Great Leader - Business English

Can Anyone Learn to be a Great Leader - Business English Do you think it is possible for any company or business leader to become great? Do you think its possible to follow a formula, or pattern, that can make you the next Steve Jobs, or make your company the next Apple?Honestly, Ive seen and read lots of blogs, videos and books that claim to have the right advice to make you and your business successful, and Im skeptical. I think that ideas and philosophies about business can be helpful, and can give you an advantage, but ultimately it always takes hard work, day by day, and hour by hour, year after year to really make things happen.Still, I find the very popular TED video below interesting. The speaker uses a lot of phrases that are common in business English, especially in the tech industry. Watch it, then see if you can answer the questions below in comments.The video is long (in internet time) so weve made the exercise for the first 5 minutes only.Answer the questions in comments, and we will respond.1. How do you explain when others are able to achieve things that ___ ___ __ __ _______?2. Why does he use Apple as an example?3. The Wright brothers ___ them __ __.4. What does the phrasal verb above mean?5. Theres something else __ ___ here.6. What does the above phrase mean?7. Do you agree that all successful leaders and organizations  all think, act, communicate the exact same way?8. People dont buy what you do, they buy why you do it. Do you agree with that statement?Interested in business English classes? Check out our executive English course.

Notetaking Tips for Students

Notetaking Tips for Students Maybe youve encouraged your students before to take good notes, but do they know what that means? Here are a few tips to help your students improve their notetaking skills: Take down key ideas. Your students should write down information that is obviously significant. You can help by pointing out during class work or lectures when something is important. Paraphrase, dont replicate. Remind your students that notes are for summarizing big ideas. Trying to write down every word you say wont help them remember it. Bullets and abbreviations are better. Jot down terms/formulas/definitions. Have your students write down words/formulas that they should study or memorize. Record questions. Putting down questions in a margin is a great way for students to remind themselves of topics to clarify later. These cues can serve as a useful study guide. Explore notetaking apps. Your students are digital natives. They might like using a notetaking app that allows them to store their notes and sync them across multiple devices. Check out GoodNotes, Microsoft OneNote or Evernote. Keep notes organized. Teach your students to date their notes, label sections, use a highlighter or different colored pen to call out important information, and use visual cues like boxes to highlight key words or arrows to connect ideas. Notetaking isnt finished when class is over. Your students need to get into the habit of looking over their notes each evening to fill in any blanks, add or correct information, and neaten things up. Adopting a good notetaking system will help your students retain and recall information you cover in class. Done right, notes can enhance your students learning and make studying easier. But dont assume your students inherently know how to take notes effectively. Give them some guidelines and in-class practice! See how Huntington can help your students succeed.

How to pass Maths GCSE

How to pass Maths GCSE GCSE maths is a core subject that you need to pass as it's a must-have for higher education qualifications, universities, apprenticeships and a wide range of careers. Passing maths GCSE requires knowledge of various mathematical basics, as well as more advanced maths theory. The following are all core areas both in the foundation and higher tier GCSE. (1) Number - fractions decimals, percentages(2) Algebra - quadratic equations, factorising, indices(3) Ratio, proportion and rates of change - compound measures, measurements(4) Geometry and measures - angle theorems, 3 D shapes, vectors(5) Trigonometry - Pythagoras theorem, congruency (6) Statistics and probability - averages, data, sampling Step one: Practice all the time Aside from tutors and teachers, there are many websites and revision guides that offer tips on everything you may come across in the maths GCSE syllabus. It's good to practice what you learn as you go as this helps with memorization. Read practice questions and familiarise yourself with how questions are asked and what various terms mean. A tutor or teacher can help here to understand what examiners want to see in your answers. Write down - this means no explanation is needed for an answer. Just answer. Calculate - this means solve, and show your working out Draw - this means plot accurately using the graph paper Step two: Use the official syllabus as a revision checklist If you don't know where this is, ask your maths teacher/tutor and read through each part so you have everything covered by the time your exam comes around. Step three: Show the working out on exam questions To get a high grade, you need to write down every step of your working out, when asked. This is because even if you get the answer wrong, you will get some marks for providing a partially-correct solution. Step four: Memorise formulas Both memorisation and practice that will bring you a top grade in GCSE maths. And the best way to improve memory retention is by repetition; keep doing practice questions over and over again. Step five: Revise everything you have studied That's everything from year 10 and 11 as you never know what questions you will be asked so check through all the key subject areas (see above). Step six: Read the questions properly Make sure you understand what the question is asking, as some will be 'multi-step' questions. For example, part (b) of a question might require you to know information from part (a). The number of marks is given at the end of each question or part question. Step seven: Check your answers It's really easy to make small mistakes when you're stressed, so always factor in some time to check your work and answers. Step eight: Ask and accept help Asking for help from a maths tutor or teacher doesn't mean you cannot do maths. It's simply a way of ensuring you have a good understanding of the subject knowledge and strategies around revision and exam technique.