SAT Chemistry Subject Test - Preparing For the Test

SAT Chemistry Subject Test - Preparing For the TestWhen taking a SAT Chemistry subject test, it's very important to know how to study the material. Most students don't understand that as part of the SAT study guide and are often left disappointed with their scores if they don't find out what the subject matter is like. You must know the basic information about the subject before you are able to understand how to approach it.Learning the basic things about the subject should be as basic as possible. All the important topics you will encounter are covered by the main textbook or by any other type of guide that will be assigned to you.It's really important to get your understanding of the subject to correct before you start on your test so it's important to get familiar with the question formats. The answers are given in the form of questions, so you will need to make sure that you find the right way to complete the questions.It's crucial to have a test book handy at all times so you wo n't forget any of the information. There are many different ways to keep track of the information. Some students like to use text messages to keep their notes, while others will keep notes in books.There are many different types of tests that will be given on the SAT. Many students think that the SAT or ACT tests are really hard. Unfortunately, most students are really unprepared for the test because they haven't learned the material well enough.The SAT is a lot more difficult than the ACT and it's extremely important to learn how to do well on the SAT chemistry subject test. You must learn the material quickly because the test can be up to 90 minutes long.Before you take the SAT chemistry subject test, you need to find out which materials are actually covered. In fact, there are a number of different test guides available so make sure you look into the resources available. Your preparation will be much easier if you find out what is included with the test.If you study the material well in advance, you will be able to tackle the SAT chemistry subject test much easier. The entire process of preparing for the SAT test is just as important as taking the test.

The 2016 SAT Vocabulary vs. Vocabulary in Context

The 2016 SAT Vocabulary vs. Vocabulary in Context The 2016 SAT: Vocabulary vs. Vocabulary in Context The 2016 SAT: Vocabulary vs. Vocabulary in Context Students across America are thrilled to learn that the cumbersome vocab section on the 2015 SAT will be a thing of the past. No longer will students have to artfully memorize words such as supercilious and bombastic. Students will not have to memorize (and then promptly forget) as many as 3,500 words in order to feel prepared for their SAT exam. It would be easy to think that vocab is something students can simply cross off and move on; however students should not be fooled into thinking that the new SAT doesnt require them to learn vocab,   rather it requires them to learn vocab in context. So what exactly is the difference between learning vocab and learning vocab in context? 1. Endless memorization vs. meaningful knowledge Students who were required to take the older version of the exam likely participated in what seemed like endless world lists and mnemonic devices that they went over on their own or with their tutor. The vast majority of students forgot the meaning of these words the minute they walked out of the exam. Students who take the new SAT will get a better understanding of how a word is used and should learn the emotional meaning of words. This is a tool that will be useful in college and career, depending on what field the student enters (READ: A Timeline Study Guide for the SAT). Example: Ostentatious Meaning: Flashy, flamboyant, conspicuous. On the older SAT, a student would have to memorize the meaning of the word ostentatious, (which doesnt seem so hard at first), but they would have to memorize hundreds of other words as well. On the new 2016 SAT, students will have to know how ostentatious is used in a particular passage or sentence. Example: The purse was in an ostentatious area of the room where anyone could pick it up and walk off with it. In this case the meaning of the word ostentatious is most closely related to conspicuous, meaning ‘in and easily seen position’. Example: Her style of clothing was rather ostentatious and it was hard not to notice her even in a room full of 100 people. In this case the meaning of the word ostentatious is more closely related to flashy or flamboyant, meaning ‘things that are easily noticeable (generally referring to mannerisms or style of dress)’. This is actually a more useful skill for students to obtain once they go off to college. They should not be worried about ‘wasting’ time spent studying for the SAT as it should also help them prepare for AP English language or literature classes and college-level classes. Test prep tips for students: Students who are used to the idea of memorizing lists of vocab should switch gears and think about the true meaning of words. The best way to understand vocabulary in context is to be well read. Students who feel that they don’t have time to read novels or literature outside of their school assignments should ask their tutor for short passages or excerpts from novels that contain SAT words from the new exam. Additionally, students taking high school English (that’s everyone) can ask their SAT tutor to help them with English class and SAT vocab study concurrently, thus killing two birds with one stone (READ: 5 Awesome SAT Apps). Bottom line Although the vast majority of students will be thrilled to see that the vocabulary section has been tossed from the new SAT, they should still be prepared to learn and fully understand vocabulary in context, which includes emotional meanings of words, secondary meaning of words, and the use of other words in a sentence to identify an unfamiliar word. Whether they are working independently or with a tutor, students are encouraged to start their vocab test prep early so they can face the 2016 SAT reading section with ease (READ: Tips From an Irvine SAT Tutor: The Free SAT Study Guide). Its never too early to book your Orange County SAT tutor. Call us today for more information. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

5 Best Middle Schools in Dallas

5 Best Middle Schools in Dallas Middle school can be a transformative time for kids as they prepare themselves for a high school curriculum. There are many outstanding middle school in Dallas, but we wanted to check out which ones are the highest performing.After researching the best middle schools in Dallas we now have the concrete proof just how great they are. For our first ranking in our school district series, we’ll show you how we calculated the Texas Education Agency’s metrics from the most recent report (2014) to rank each school that met their standards. While the TEA Index is pretty comprehensive, Frog Tutoring decided to evaluate a couple additional factors in the study we found. The following methodology was used in calculation:STAAR Expectations (48%): When taking the STAAR test into consideration, we look at the percentage of students who met or exceeded the expectations of the test in a given year.TEA Index (48%): We utilized the Texas Education Agency’s 4 areas of academic excellence, which co nsist of Student Achievement, Student Progress, Closing Performance Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness.Class Size (2%): Student-to-teacher ratio is important for an individual’s learning, so we took this into consideration.Online Reviews (2%): We have weighted each school’s popularity score based on Facebook reviews, Greatschools.org reviews, and K12.Niche.org reviews.If you’d like to see a more in-depth look at the TEA’s metrics for accountability standards, please click here. To determine a definitive ranking for the top middle schools in Dallas, we combined these 7 factors to create one number to compare and contrast the success of each middle school.Are you ready to take a look at the best middle schools in Dallas? Let's go!1. Ewell D Walker MiddleEwell D Walker Middle is number one on our list with a TEA rating of 208. It’s STAAR expectations met are the highest at the middle school level with 65% of its students meeting or exceeding standards. Although the class size of the school is 21 students, that doesn’t mean these students aren’t getting the attention they need. Ewell D Walker has also earned distinctions in Science, Social Studies, and Postsecondary Readiness to name a few.2. Raul Quintanilla Sr MiddleRaul Quintanilla Sr Middle is number two on our list with a TEA rating of 177. It’s STAAR expectations met are the highest at the middle school level with 60% of its students meeting or exceeding standards. The average class size of the school is 16 students, which means every student is getting the attention they need. Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle has also earned distinctions in Mathematics, Science, and Top 25% Student Progress.3. Benjamin Franklin MiddleBenjamin Franklin Middle is number three on our list with a TEA rating of 189. It’s STAAR expectations met are the highest at the middle school level with 56% of its students meeting or exceeding standards. The average class size of the school is 18 students, which means every studen t is getting the attention they need. Benjamin Franklin Middle has also earned distinctions in Science, Postsecondary Readiness, and Reading/ELA.4. J L Long MiddleJ L Long Middle is number four on our list with a TEA rating of 184. It’s STAAR expectations met are the highest at the middle school level with 55% of its students meeting or exceeding standards. The average class size of the school is 20 students, which means every student is getting the attention they need. J L Long Middle has also earned distinctions in Postsecondary Readiness, Mathematics, and Reading/ELA.5. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr MiddleZan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle is number five on our list with a TEA rating of 160. It’s STAAR expectations met are the highest at the middle school level with 57% of its students meeting or exceeding standards. The average class size of the school is 19 students, which means every student is getting the attention they need. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle has also earned distinction in Top 25% Student Progress.Frog Tutoring Dallas Tutors are proud to present the best middle schools in Dallas based on statistics released by the Texas Education Agency. Please share in the comments any personal experience that you have had in the Dallas Independent School District!5 Best Middle Schools in DallasCreate your own infographicsNote: We wanted to take a second to explain our methodology, and how we arrived at factoring in each area of success for our rankings. First, we made an extensive spreadsheet (which you can take a look at for yourself here), and collected all of the data that we needed for our results. Then we converted each factor into a percentage and multiplied that number by the percentage of how much it’s worth in our ranking system. Let’s look at an example:Woodrow Wilson High School’s TEA Index ranking is 235/400.235 / 400 = 58.75%Since this is 22% of our total, we used the percentage above to measure how much it’s worth in our ranking system. Which in t his case is 22% of the total score.58.75 x .22 = 12.93%If you’d like to know more about this process, please contact our coordinator, Judith, at judith@frogtutoring.com.

TutorZ Is The Best Tutoring Project

TutorZ Is The Best Tutoring Project Gold Apple tutor Habib Daneshvar says TutorZ is the best tutoring project he has worked with. These are the words from a professional tutor with 33 years of teaching experience at many universities and community colleges in Pennsylvania. Thanks so much for your Nice Message and selecting me as one of your Outstanding Tutors. I really appreciate this honor very much and looking forward serving you in the near future. Thanks again. By the way, Mr Dirk owner of TutorZ has been of the best Project Coordinator and TutorZ of the best tutoring project I have worked with. I personally appreciate and admire Dirk very highly and benefit greatly from being a tutor at TutorZ. Thank you Dirk and TutorZ Habib Reading your warm and appreciative words, Habib, I can rest assured that our system made the right decision to bestow the Gold Apple award upon you.   Did you know only 12 tutors received the Gold Apple award? The Gold Apple is our highest honor for professional and tutoring excellence. Dirk Wagner Founder of TutorZ LLC

Tips to Get the Best Possible Tuition in Your First Choice Tutoring Center

Tips to Get the Best Possible Tuition in Your First Choice Tutoring CenterBefore I offer you some tips to get the best possible tuition in your first choice tutoring center, I must give you some information about what it takes to become a tutor. The truth is that we all want to help students out of every form of circumstance and endeavor, even if it means an extra bit of work for us. That being said, having this amount of knowledge helps me offer you the proper information about the business in the first place.There are three different kinds of businesses, which each have their own rules and regulations. For instance, you will need a certain degree, or certification, to start tutoring. Some people hire a tutor for everything from high school, college, and even upper level courses. I would like to point out that there are certain organizations that you must be part of to continue tutoring after graduation.Before you decide on which location in your city you would like to open your own first choice tutoring center, it is wise to choose a good quality, well-run business that already has a solid reputation. You don't want to be an upstart for a big fish in a small pond. Therefore, I suggest that you search out a reputable company.Doing research on the internet can be a good idea. You can find out information on companies which are no longer in business and those which are thriving in today's business environment.Tutoring is not the same as tutoring your child. The professional aspect of the business entails more responsibility than your average day job. Your eyes will be on the students, but you will also have to be able to make sure that they keep their grades up and turn in assignments at the end of the day.However, a good tutor is the one who can keep the class involved in a class and can monitor and handle class behavior to keep the students paying attention. If they aren't paying attention then you can take away their ice cream for being late. However, if they 're reading their books or listening to the teacher then you can offer them your assistance to get their homework done.Your time is valuable and using a website to look around a potential tutoring business can be a great way to locate one. Just be sure that you are a good fit for the business and that they are paying you enough to live comfortably off of. It is your responsibility to see that this happens.

Discover the Best Ways of Learning and Pursuing Your Passion in KMt Chemistry

Discover the Best Ways of Learning and Pursuing Your Passion in KMt ChemistryStarting a journey in my chemistry is as simple as finding a college or university to attend and make the right selection. Once you have done this, the rest is easy to understand. Then you can study for your degree with the help of college counselors or instructors. After getting your diploma, you can then proceed to a new job or start your own business from where you will earn your living.The aim of my chemistry is to give you basic knowledge about the common chemical elements which comprise the element called 'carbon'. The carbon atoms are arranged in hexagons called 'hydrogen'. Carbon has three varieties known as: carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Hydrogen is the lightest element that exists in nature and it is the most stable.Carbon is a noble gas, which is the basis of life on earth. In physics, there are various types of compounds known as chemical species. These types of compounds are used for chemical rea ctions that occur in chemical reactions.There are four elements classified as the noble gases, they are deuterium, neon, helium and argon. Hydrogen is also classified as noble gas but it is not light at all. Hydrogen is composed of two types: diatomic and atomic.Science and technology are a subject that depends on the advancement of technology. The world is being bombarded by pollution caused by the use of conventional fuel. In spite of this, the world's power stations are increasing production of fuel by the installation of nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants. Thus we are now depending on imported fuel. This will decrease our economy which will affect other areas like food supply, health care and natural resources like air and water.Global warming, which is caused by excess CO2 in the atmosphere is the greatest problem affecting the world. With global warming, we are now having very dangerous storms, earthquakes, droughts, floods and volcano eruptions.There are many cases rel ated to war crimes against humanity committed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay and other places of the world. We see from these facts that the use of conventional fuels is a threat to human civilization. We can prevent global warming by switching to solar energy, wind power and biogas-powered power plants.

How to Write a Pop Song in 4 Easy Steps

How to Write a Pop Song in 4 Easy Steps Sign up successful Take Some Music Lessons. It will be important to be able to create music to write songs, even if you arent the one fully producing the final track.   This is fundamental if you start writing songs for other artists as they must hear something good enough, even in development stages, to be liked.   A good combination is to take vocal lessons, guitar lessons and piano lessons to acquire a basic level of musical knowledge.   The more you learn the easier it will be to translate whats in your head into real music! Get Inspired. If you havent just had your heart broken or had some truly incredible event happen in your life, this step can be quite hard.   If you find yourself short on material, try pretending to be someone else and writing about their life!   Write letters to friends and family about your deepest feelings, then borrow bits and pieces as starting points.   Try watching compelling films or going to the theater.   Read a book that inspires you or try asking deep questions of the people in your life.   Most people find they have a wealth of material simply by scratching the surface of their own day-to-day experiences. Start Writing. It may take a while to find your true voice as an artist, so just start writing as much as possible.   Keep a journal and always carry a small notepad or even a tape recorder with you so you have a way to remember your brilliant and creative ideas when inspiration strikes.   If you are able to take a course in poetry or creative writing, do so to further develop the quality of your writing.   Remember that practice makes perfect, so practice your craft! Study the lyrics of songs you most like, and think about why you like them.   Just listening to music is excellent research! Put it All Together. Though this can be the hardest part for many people, it is the part that reaps the greatest rewards by getting you one step closer to the finished product of a song.   Some songwriters prefer to write the music first then add lyrics, or vice versa.   Others prefer to write at the piano or with their guitar.   Practice different methods to find out what works best for you.   Ask your music teacher and vocal coach for assistance, as they will be able to help you create pieces appropriate for your style, message, and ability.   Try some simple exercises when starting out like adding your lyrics to the melody of an established song, then slowly making changes to the tempo, key, and tune until it becomes your own. Author Bio: Jessica Josh is an Australian freelance writer and blogger.  Since 2007 she has been writing about wedding bands, wedding entertainment, corporate entertainment and articles about companies like http://entertainment88.com.au/ You might also like Songwriting Tips from a Grammy Award Winner Songwriting Tips: A Method to the Madness Is Writing Songs the Key to Finding Yourself? Photo by oouinouin

How To Learn Spanish On YouTube

How To Learn Spanish On YouTube Can You Learn to Speak Spanish on YouTube  ?   ChaptersCan Spanish YouTubers Help you to Learn Spanish?Learn Spanish on YouTubeWhat Are the Best Spanish Channels on YouTube?Videos for All Levels in SpanishCartoons in Spanish: Ideal for Refreshing the BasicsImproving your Spanish on YouTube with MusicWatching Films and Shows in Spanish on YouTubeWork on your Spanish during YouTube VideosExtra Tricks for Improving your Spanish“Ignorance is the mother of all evils” (Francois Rabelais)This adage proves that learning how to speak a foreign language is always a good idea. Are you captivated by Iberian or South American culture? Enchanted by the way the language of Cervantes rings? Do you want to become bilingual in English and Spanish?Whether you are an absolute beginner, know some basic Spanish, or are at a more intermediate level, learning Spanish takes motivation, practice and effort.To help you learn a new language, different tools are at your disposal on the Internet: specialist websites, conversation forums, chats, private le ssons via Skype…But among all these resources, one stands out:  you can also learn Spanish for free on Youtube.Since its creation in 2005 and after being purchased by Google in 2006, many interesting videos have been uploaded to allow you to quickly improve your Spanish skills for free.But improvement is one thing, but is it possible to learn Spanish from scratch by video? Some questions to keep in mind as you explore language learning online are:How to learn Spanish on YouTube?How to avoid picking up bad habits?How to surpass your level?How to diagnose errors in pronunciation, grammar, spelling and tenses?In this article, Superprof â€" a leader in online and face-to-face education (Spanish language included) â€" presents all you need to know for improving your Spanish and learning a new language for free.123TeachMeThis pages provides a wide assortment of short videos, for a range of different levels, from children all the way through to adults. You can even choose your video in t erms of themes, such as business or medicine, for example. There are interesting features to facilitate language learning, such as a Spanish themes games page to make learning fun. You can also join a members' page to interact and share your progress.What's more, there's even a section for Spanish educators so you can find material to use yourself in the classroom for your Spanish lessons.Maria EspañolIn this channel, Maria Español  offers you videos of group classes that Maria used to teach, on Spanish grammar, vocabulary, expressions, advice, etc.WhyNotSpanishThis channel has an interesting concept. WhyNotSpanish will accompany you along the journey of an absolute beginner Spanish speaker, Cody, who has been trying for years to learn the language with little success.It aims to make you a more confident Spanish speaker with free videos that cover a range of topics, including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, tips and cultural aspects. As opposed to a traditional classroom exper ience, these topics are approached with the real world use of the Spanish language. The video series is organised progressively from Zero to Fluency levels, which you’ll get to by quizzes.Learn Intermediate SpanishSpanish101pod.comLed by Maria, videos on this channel last about 45 minutes. They picture images and play dialogues followed by questions, which viewers answer.Learn Spanish with PaulinoPaulino offers a range of videos for different levels, to help viewers with reading comprehension, pronunciation and discussion. Each video lasts for about 1 hour.Professor JasonVideos by Professor Jason on this channel last between 20 and 40 minutes, and address a range of topics in grammar (verbs, tenses, etc) and conversation (asking and answering questions, etc.). Jason goes into detail in his lessons, encouraging a more advanced understanding of the Spanish language.  ProSpanishProSpanish teaches you how to put the different parts of the language together to communicate in everyday S panish situations. The focus is on structures which can be manipulated and used in multiple contexts, as opposed to vocabulary themes which are of limited use. Their approach has proved effective because it avoids abstract grammar explanations and employs a variety of techniques. There are 6 levels for students.Sleep LearningThis is a very unique channel that proposes to teach Spanish while you sleep! You listen as you are falling asleep and leave it on while you sleep. The video lasts for three hours and plays multiple dialogues of typical everyday Spanish conversation, so that you identify Spanish words used in conversation. It uses three binaural beats to enhance learning ability, initiate sleep learning, and improve memory.Tu Escuela de EspañolOn the  Tu Escuela de Español  channel for learning Spanish, there are presentations on grammar rules, themed vocabulary lists on themes (names, family, nature, etc.), and phonetics videos. There are also videos on Spanish culture and tr aditions. Videos are offered from beginner to advanced levels.Videos for All Levels in SpanishIt’s very easy to find good videos on YouTube to study Spanish, for every learner level. You just need to type “learn Spanish” in the search box to get an  impressive list of videos of Spanish courses, perfect for learning to express yourself in Spanish. Becoming fluent in Spanish is not a process that will happen overnight, but videos on YouTube can make it progress at a faster rate.Work on your Spanish accent with YouTube videos!Of course, we tested this ourselves to write this article. In one second, we found thousands of results for all levels. From there, a few interesting Spanish courses stood out at the top of the list. For example, YouTube proposes the interesting channel: “ ¡Aprende español con Saby!”This channel comprises dozens of videos targeting beginners. It’s ideal for picking up the basics that allow you to learn the language easily and comfortably.Structured in 26 lessons , each a maximum of 12 minutes, these videos explore vocabulary words, verbs and grammar rules. While it’s just an initiation, it’s already a good start to learn Spanish with YouTube!Other videos allow you to perfect your level, enrich your vocabulary or complete your knowledge. For example there are videos for learning the  essentials for introducing oneself or asking for useful information in daily life situations.YouTube videos are great because you can hear the words pronounced by a native speaker in many cases. This gives you a true picture of Spanish vocabulary that you won’t get in your Spanish class textbook. Instead of learning conjugation on paper, listen to how correct verb usage sounds with your own ears!To boost your training, you just have to target your research. Don’t just type in “learn Spanish” if you are an intermediate or more advanced Spanish speaker.Narrow your search by typing phrases such as “speak Spanish fluently,” “Spanish con versation” or “Spanish vocabulary.” Then, select from the list of suggestions proposed by YouTube.Learning professional Spanish to prepare for a job interview, for instance, is also possible, as well as learning Spanish phrases to to travel to a Hispanic country.Remember, your goals will define how you learn the language. If you want to learn conversational Spanish, then you should focus on learning methods that are geared for this. These will often be less focused on the intricacies of the grammar rules, and more focused on talking and getting the correct pronunciation.Organise Yourself to Learn Spanish as Efficiently as PossibleBefore diving into Spanish training via YouTube, we recommend that readers to set up a revision calendar.To learn Spanish, you must be organised.For example, try to practise your Spanish for 20 minutes each day, with regularity and determination. Once you’ve mastered one concept, you can move on to the next lesson. This way you’ll get the most out of your free lessons.Learning Spanish for free and on YouTube might be part of a long process: don’t rush or skip steps, you risk not memorising all of the necessary information.It’s like when you are revising your college midterms: it’s better to read a little every evening rather than cramming the entire lesson the night before the exam.Choose the Right Videos According to your LevelYouTube is not only good for Spanish class videos. It’s an excellent method for its capacity to put in to practise language comprehension and the more conversational aspects of language learning.In the classroom, your Spanish teacher probably makes you listen to recordings of audio conversions or videos… Audio memorisation is essential in all types of training and that is what YouTube is all about!So instead of having to listen to boring discussions to improve your Spanish why not choose interesting videos, or even podcasts? TadeoSpanish Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all o ur tutors AnnickSpanish Teacher 5.00 (6) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PeterSpanish Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LowriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (8) £90/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MartaSpanish Teacher 5.00 (6) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SharonSpanish Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TanyaSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Jose manuelSpanish Teacher £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsCartoons in Spanish: Ideal for Refreshing the BasicsWe also recommend watching videos for children learning Spanish. For this, just type “Spanish cartoon” into the search box. Like above, thousands of results will appear.Cartoons allow you to take time to assimilate the most basic of notions. Of course, these videos are made especially for children learning how to speak Spanish.Practise your Spanish with cartoons!Thanks to these cartoons, all users will learn the basics of the Spanish language quickly and efficiently (numbers, colors, basic vocabulary…).Look for actual Spanish cartoons instead of translated English ones. In Spanish, “cartoon” is “dibujos animados.” This way you’ll be able to find the ones that Spanish-speaking children love.It’s an ideal solution to improve your language skills while having fun.Improving your Spanish on YouTube with MusicWhen you start to understand the Spanish cartoons well, go to the next level. When you feel ready (or bored of cartoons), why not look for Spanish songs.For fans of Spanish singers, this is easy. You just have to listen attentively to their songs to understand the words.Sometimes, videos are coded to have the English translation, or the subtitles in Spanish to allow you to read the Spanish to better understand the meaning of the lyrics.No one comes to mind?  Well here are a few suggestions:Julio Iglesias and his son Enrique Iglesias,Shakira,Alejandro Sanz,David Bisba l,Pablo Alboran,Melendi,Dani Martín,Aventura or Romeo Santos,Manu Chao (he’s French but often sings in Spanish),Ska-P,Compay Segundo and Buena Vista Social Club (famous Cuban musicians),Gotan Project (a French group playing Argentinian electro-tango),Songs in Cumbia, a Colombian style of reference,David Bustamente.This list is obviously not exhaustive.The thing about music is that it can make us a bit obsessed. We are never quite happy to listen to a song only once. So don’t hesitate to over use the “repeat” button to memorise the lyrics!Watching Films and Shows in Spanish on YouTubeAfter music, increase the difficulty level of your online videos even more: revise your Spanish through Spanish films and series.Learning Spanish by watching Spanish films is a  method that most will prefer in relation to revising for boring Spanish classes! Film are interactive, and the listener will get the impression of having fun while his or her brain is working.The difficult aspect is tryi ng to understand the maximum amount of information while watching. But there is no need to understand every single word, the aim is to be able to get the gist of the scenario and explain the film synopsis to someone who hasn’t seen it.Watch some good Spanish films to help you learn the language!So it’s best to begin with some short films or TV series of about 20 minutes. This way you won’t need to concentrate for too long. What about Narcos, the televised series produced by Netflix that has enjoyed amazing global success since its debut in 2016?If you don’t know already, it’s a series that retraces the history of narcotics traffic in Colombia between 1980 to 1990, and notably the life of Pablo Escobar, the civil war led by the Colombian government, the United States â€" the FBI, DEA, and CIA â€" and right wing military groups against drug cartels trafficking cocaine (the Medellin cartel and the Cali cartel).It’s a more than ideal series for learning because it is aired i n Spanish (no dubbing), while the voice off â€" the part with the historic recounting of events â€" is in English.Also, you can simultaneously improve your pronunciation â€" for instance by repeating the actors’ replies â€" and learn about the economic, social and political history of Colombia. Remember that this is a TV series that has been produced for entertainment, and therefore don't assume that everything that you see is true, or that Colombia is like the show portrays today!Clips of the series are of course available for free on YouTube. Longer clips and programs will offer a challenge  to those with a higher level. For example, try to find you favorite films in Spanish.The choice is immense on YouTube. The quality is not always wonderful, but it’s easy to find film extracts, and even entire films.Work on your Spanish during YouTube VideosHave you made serious progress in Spanish? Mastered vocabulary, grammar and some idiomatic expressions?Learn Spanish on YouTube!Thanks to YouTube, you can also listen to the televised news in Spanish on a theme of your choice, such as Andalusia for example! Why not explore the far reaches of YouTube to find new topics in science, politics, economy, documentaries, etc…Here, vocabulary will be a bit more complex than that used in cartoons, music or films. So you’ll be able to use all the words you’ve learned to understand what journalists are saying. Or listen to a streaming news channel to train your Spanish.You might not understand everything. But no bother, the important thing is to recognize the words and understand the gist of the report. Why not write down on paper the issue of the report to test yourself?Mission accomplished? Well done! This is a first step in the process of your goal:  becoming bilingual in Spanish!Extra Tricks for Improving your SpanishBefore completing this article, we wanted to provide our readers with some extra tricks for learning Spanish for free on YouTube.Read the CommentsOk, we know, the comments under the videos are not always relevant. Between the people who live to criticise and insult (aka trolls), and those are obsessed with chatting, it can be difficult to improve your Spanish!Still, this could be an excellent exercise to learn to read and write in Spanish. As you know, in books, you’ll find perfect, corrected and well written Spanish. But on the internet, people let themselves go, they don’t check their spelling, and make many mistakes.So why not correct the mistakes yourself! For fun, try to identify the least correct comments and try to correct their Spanish. Or amuse yourself by even responding to them in Spanish!Use the Subtitle FunctionNow, it is possible to add subtitles to certain videos. This is always a good way to revise your Spanish. Just click on the menu under the video.To improve your Spanish, why not watch Narcos?Now that you know it’s possible to learn Spanish quickly on YouTube, there’s just one thing left to do: turn on yo ur computer and aprender a hablar español!Still, YouTube might not be quite as good a method as a private Spanish lesson. Video is usually just a supplemental resource, as it lacks a mechanism to correct student’s errors in grammar, etc. A private Spanish teacher is able to guide his or her students, to serve as a sort of personal trainer, while YouTube videos don’t offer as personalised an experience.Videos serve as a resource for your classes, allowing you to progress at your rhythm, comfortably at home. The most important  thing is to have fun. And YouTube is ideal for this.When I want to practice my Spanish, I just head to Superprof and look for Spanish Courses London. You could do the same!

When Should You Learn How to Play Violin

When Should You Learn How to Play Violin When Should You Start Learning How to Play the Violin? ChaptersIs Learning Violin Difficult?The Advantages of Learning Violin from a Young AgeCan You Learn How to Play the Violin as a Teenager?Can You Take Violin Lessons as an Adult?Learning Violin at any AgeAre you thinking about learning the violin or perhaps getting your 3-year-old lessons in order to become a great musician?When is the best time to become an adept musician and start performing?Whether learning music theory, how to hold the bow, vibrato, or writing music for the violin, the violin can often seem like a pretty difficult instrument to learn.Is the fiddle really for everyone?Here’s our take on the matter. TomViolin Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors StacyViolin Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValtieViolin Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors BenedictViolin Teacher 5.00 (8) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TaisiiaViolin Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AmyVio lin Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuísViolin Teacher 5.00 (6) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoViolin Teacher £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsIs Learning Violin Difficult?Choosing the violin is probably a wise choice but not always an easy choice.This instrument has a reputation for being almost impossible to learn although it does get less and less “impossible” as time goes on.As a descendant of the vielle, the violin is an instrument that came about following a series of evolutions. Its current form appeared during the 17th century. Until the 20th century, the violin remained an instrument that only the rich and the nobility had access to. That said, there are still violins today that cost around £5,000.Violins aren't necessarily the cheapest instrument to learn. (Source: HeungSoon)Additionally, you needed to attend a prestigious music school or conservatoire (where a student would be expected to pass an audi tion) or get private tuition from a gifted violinist just to learn how to play it. Music education wasn't free and attending a school of music and private lessons were far less affordable than they are nowadays.Online marketplaces like eBay and Amazon have helped drive the price of some of these instruments down and the internet means that it's easier to find a music teacher.Additionally, the electric violin took to the stage. There are electric violins available for between £60 and £100 making them affordable for beginners on a tight budget.However, the cost of the instrument has nothing to do with how difficult it can be to play.  If you want to start taking lessons, you need to keep in mind that you’ll be taking them for a number of years.  Of course, this will depend on how frequently you get lessons, too.The rate at which you learn the violin will also vary on whether or not you’re being taught at a conservatoire, by a private violin tutor, or teaching yourself.  It will also be even more difficult to learn if you have absolutely no musical background. Whatever your foundation, a budding violinist will need to learn some time-consuming techniques.With vibrato, fingering, bowing, etc. the violin has a lot of different techniques you’ll need to master if you want to become an adept violinist.Check for violin lessons Glasgow here.The Advantages of Learning Violin from a Young AgeGiven that the violin can be a difficult instrument to learn, why not start as early as possible?That’s what a lot of parents are thinking when they sign their child up to music lessons at a music school. There are plenty of music schools around the country that offer music classes to children as young as 6 or 7.This is generally around the age that children have the necessary motor skills to correctly manipulate a musical instrument.  There are a lot of violin teachers in the UK using the Suzuki violin Method. The Suzuki method was developed by Shinichi Suzuki, a Japanese violinist who realised that very young children (preschoolers in some cases) can learn a music instrument.Can you really learn from such a young age?There are a lot of advantages to learning from a young age. Children are curious and inquisitive and this often helps them to learn at a very rapid rate.According to the piano tutor Véronique Barraco:“Scientific studies have shown that children create the majority of their neural connections before the age of 7. This is the proof that something significant is happening during this period.”It has also been shown that students do better at school if they do or have done music. They learn to concentrate and work.The earlier students start learning music, the less they’ll be conditioning by the learning styles at school. This means that they’ll be more receptive to a wider range of learning styles and can freely develop an ear for music.That said, the connections are still being formed in the brain until around the age of 12. Child ren are very open to learning new things.Children can learn about many different instruments in their music classes. (Source: ValeriaRodrigues)Of course, there are also disadvantages to learning form such a young age. For one, the first year of learning to play the violin can focus heavily on music theory.Generally speaking, children will learn about music theory around the age of 7. Before this, they’ll learn about music in a more general manner. However, children aged 6 or 7 will probably be bored by music theory and might even end up losing all interest in playing the violin.It’s therefore not really recommended that they start as early as possible as there’s a risk of them being put off by the theory. It’s recommended that they’re taught once they’ve started showing interest in music.Why not consider contacting a teacher and having a taster lesson on music theory and see what they think of it? Or take out a child-friendly book about violins and music theory basics to see if that grabs their attention?You also need to think about the child’s motor skills. Music tutorials need to help them develop these skills. Private tutorials should focus on the student so make sure that your child is getting lessons from a violin teacher who teaches young children regularly.Whatever it is, the child should want to learn to play the instrument and not be forced by their parents. You might consider looking at group classes for children, too. TomViolin Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors StacyViolin Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValtieViolin Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors BenedictViolin Teacher 5.00 (8) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TaisiiaViolin Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AmyViolin Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuísViolin Teacher 5.00 (6) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoViolin Teacher £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsCan You Learn How to Play the Violin as a Teenager?The violin has only recently started being considered anything other than a classical or folk instrument. Thanks to the arrival of the electric violin, it’s started becoming “cooler”. There are a lot of groups that have used it in their music.Teenagers are getting increasingly interested in the instrument even though the electric guitar and drums are still leagues ahead. However, teenagers wanting to learn the violin will be spoilt for choice: YouTube videos including online violin tutorials, free online lessons, private tutors, books on learning to play the violin, etc.Can you start learning the violin this late in childhood?Adolescence is usually when we start forming friendship groups and developing hobbies and interests. Teenagers need something to focus their attention on. These budding musicians may benefit from music lessons and see them as a way to hang out with thei r friends and have fun and share a hobby. Music is supposed to be fun, after all.Participating in an intensive violin course is a great choice for teenagers. These kinds of courses and programmes are ideal for keeping them out of trouble during the summer holidays, too.Of course, you don’t want to be forcing them to practice relentlessly from 9 till 5 every day but rather keeping things varied and covering topics such as:Musical training and how to read musicUsing the violin bow and bowing techniqueLeft hand placementRhythm, tempo, note value, and using a metronomeViolin playing as part of an symphony orchestra, quartet, or ensemble.Studying for a recital or exam.Composing orchestral music, improvising, broadening their repertoireViolin maintenance, changing violin strings, and tuning the instrumentEtc.Whatever their level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) and style of music (folk, rock, jazz, classical, chamber music, etc.) they should be able to find similar musicians or vio linists their age.The violin is slowly gaining popularity amongst teenagers. (Source: Skeeze)In order to become the next Mozart, Vivaldi, Pagnini, or Menuhin, learning how to play the violin needs to come from the joy of playing rather than their parents forcing them to perform concerts.Group lessons and courses are a great way to make new friends and learn as a group.If you've got a friend who's learning the cello or taking piano lessons, why not get a band together?Teenagers playing in a band is a great way for them to learn about music. It also gives them clear objectives like learning a particular song but also the goal of putting a show together, for example.  There’s no better way to mobilise the troops.Letting teenagers choose the songs they want to play is a great way to give them the independence they yearn for while keeping the focus on learning.Even if teenagers won’t learn in the same way as a 7-year-old, they can still achieve a very good level as long as they have the right motivation.Can You Take Violin Lessons as an Adult?A lot of people think that you can’t learn any new skills, let alone a musical instrument, as an adult.  People generally say that it’s impossible to reach a good level once you’re over 25.  The good news is that it really depends on you. There's music instruction for all ages, after all.The real difficulty comes with finding the time to learn a new instrument. That’s why many adults can take a long time to reach a decent level.  In fact, it’s because they can’t find the time, between work and family commitments, to practise.  Furthermore, they’re not used to learning since it might have been a number of years since they were last in a classroom or learning environment.Adults can struggle to find the time to practise. (Source: Alexas_Fotos)It might be difficult to get back into the swing of things with music theory lessons and rehearsals. Online violin lessons might be the ideal solution. It’s a good way to get the ball rolling if you ask us. Of course, you need to guard against complacency. It’s very easy for your regular sessions to become a thing of the past.For those who need a stricter routine, there are music schools and centres offering lessons to adults.  For those who can’t commit to such a schedule, a private tutor can work around a busy timetable in order to teach you at times that work for you.  These violin lessons can take place when you’re free and will be adapted to your age, your musical background, your goals, and your learning style.Learning Violin at any AgeWhen it comes to learning the violin, it’s the love of the instrument that will help you learn it, not your age.Whether you’re 5, 15, 35, or retired, your age can’t really stop you doing anything. While a child will learn more easily, all you need is motivation in order to learn new skills.Your motivation and the time you put into practising will be what decided whether you master the instrument or n ot. It’s also your motivation that will get you through difficult moments when you feel like giving up altogether.A child who hates playing the violin won’t learn better than an adult who’s really motivated.  With the right drive and regular practise, anyone can learn to play.