Can I Suck At Chemistry? - Check Out These Alternatives

Can I Suck At Chemistry? - Check Out These AlternativesIs it really true that I suck at Chemistry? Don't you know that there are Chemistry textbooks available in the market which are written in such a way that I can even read through them, without having to focus on my own struggles?Well, if you say that this is just the way Chemistry is written, then you are right. The so-called Chemistry books are not really designed for people who lack in Chemistry skills. It's true that there are many who cannot read through the text in one go, but they could practice reading until they learn some chemistry concepts and terminology and make use of the shortcuts and concepts through reading short chapters.But for many who do not have the same patience or interest in learning a different and challenging subject like Chemistry, the content of these Chemistry books would look hard and boring. They would find these books almost impossible to read even for five minutes. In such circumstances, I would s ay that there is no need to despair about being a Chemist if you fail to read the texts, because there are other options. There are plenty of Chemistry books available in the market, which would help you learn about different chemical reactions and would make the whole job a lot easier.The books available in the market offer everything you need to understand Chemistry. As a matter of fact, there are plenty of Chemistry textbooks available that have images and diagrams, so that even the people who do not have much knowledge about chemistry can understand the concepts. I personally think that the concept of Chemistry should be made a little more engaging as the need for Chemistry books has increased over the years.Therefore, before you throw away your Chemistry textbook, it would be good to look at the alternatives available. I recommend that you visit some chemistry websites and check out all the Chemistry books available in the market. You will find a wide variety of Chemistry textb ooks with varied topics and themes, which will help you understand the basic concepts and create your understanding of the subject a little better.Moreover, these Chemistry books also provide information regarding Organic Chemistry, Modern Synthesis, Organic Determinants, Elementary Organic Molecules, Secondary Organic Species, Chiral Solvents, Alkanes, Amides, Anions, Halogenation, Electrochemistry, Electron-Exchange Reactions, and others. If you are ready to explore the world of Chemistry, then try looking for some of these Chemistry textbooks online. You can browse through the website of an online bookstore or of the Internet itself and choose the right book for you.So, when it comes to learning the subject of Chemistry, don't try your luck with the Chemistry textbooks. Start reading more books instead. There are plenty of other options available in the field of Chemistry, which can help you understand the subject better and would make the whole subject a lot more interesting and fun.

Can You Identify the Weird Instruments Featured in Rolling Stones Top-100

Can You Identify the Weird Instruments Featured in Rolling Stones Top-100 Suzy S. What do the contrabassoon, the swarmandal, and the finger cymbal all have in common? They all  play an important part in the greatest songs of all time! Berklee Online  recently took a look at Rolling Stones 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and focused in on the top 100 to give us an inside look at the music that has shaped our lives. From pop songs with flute to songs for alto sax, theres something special about hearing unique instruments used in creative ways by some of the worlds most famous and beloved musicians. So, think you can identify some of the weird instruments on this list? Check out the awesome infographic below  to test your knowledge of these classic tunes! So howd you do? Were you able to name some of the weird instruments in this list? If anything, this infographic proves that great music comes from unique instruments and dynamite musicians and great things happen  when the two come together! No matter what instrument you play, taking private lessons with a quality music instructor can take your musical skills to the next level! Who knows  someday  we might see one of your songs on this list! 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

English Writing Exercise Christmas Edition

English Writing Exercise Christmas Edition One of my favorite ways to test students ability to express themselves in English is to ask them to tell a story based on photos or a short video clip. Another way to do this is have them write the story that goes with the photos or video.Here is a funny scene from the Christmas classic National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. See if you can tell the story of what happens in the video. There are also a few listening questions below the video. Enjoy! If youre interested, were offering special Christmas pricing until December 25. Click here to learn more.I told you, you have ____ ____ plugs __ ___ outlet.Lets __ __ and finish our dessert.If ___ ____ had 9 lives, he just ___ ___ all.If you ____ ____ Clark, Id like to see if I can fumigate this here chair.

Get Ahead - Phrasal Verb of the Day

Get Ahead - Phrasal Verb of the Day Todays phrasal verb of the day is: Get AheadInfinitive form: Get AheadPresent Tense: Get Ahead/ Gets Aheading form: Getting AheadPast tense: Got AheadPast Participle: Gotten Ahead/ Got AheadGet Ahead is an inseparable English phrasal verb. It can be used in the following way:When you become successful in the professional environment and make good consistent progress in your life1.  Some people get ahead by mischievous ways while others really work hard for it.2. They say that time does not matter in getting ahead. What matters is you are consistent in your efforts to succeed and rarely stay down for too long. You want to win the game of life slowly but surely.Exercises: Write your answers in comments and we will correct them.iframe width=560 height=315 src=//www.youtube.com/embed/yJFx7BvL8jY?rel=0 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen/iframeFill in the gaps from the video above:No wonder you ___ _____.Complete the sentences below with the correct form of Get Ahead.1. What is your secret in _____ ____ so fast?2. ______ ______ is part of the plan, but it shouldnt be the main plan, since there are other important things too.3. Amanda _____ ____ by working diligently everyday without faltering.4. To ____ ____ in advertising means to have an edge and be smart about how you do business.5. Sure, you _____ ____last time, but this time, its my turn.Change the example sentences above to negative sentences (or positive, if the sentence is already negative). Then change them to questions.

5 reasons why you should teach in China

5 reasons why you should teach in China China isn’t just home to the world’s oldest civilization, with a rich cultural heritage (and delicious food). It’s also a great location for new and experienced teachers alike looking to teach English abroad. As the fastest growing market for teachers abroad right now, with an estimated 300 million students learning English, it’s not hard to see why China remains the holy grail for licensed teachers and ESL teachers the world over. So, why the massive growth in the Chinese ESL industry? As China’s economy continues to grow exponentially and trade with other countries increases, the number of Chinese people looking to learn English - the international language of business - shows no sign of slowing down. English language learners in China are also getting younger by the year, as Chinese parents increasingly realize that the ability to speak English fluently can offer their children a better chance of acceptance into universities overseas and a well-paid job in the future. Recent estimates show an additional 100,000 teachers are needed in China right now - meaning there are more teaching jobs in China than qualified teachers. Without further ado, let’s quickly cover five reasons why China should be at the top of your list of countries to teach abroad. China is set to be a powerful influence in the global marketplace. While having international teaching experience, in general, can benefit your resume, it’s an undeniable fact that over the past few decades, China has risen to be a global power player. This means that having Chinese work experience on your resume can give you a competitive edge in the global job market. Teaching in China also gives you a chance to immerse yourself in one of the most universally useful world languages - Mandarin language lessons are often subsidized by teaching programs in China. There are plenty of big-city options for teachers abroad. English teachers, whether newly graduated or experienced, are in high demand in China. At Teach Away, we regularly recruit for teaching positions in various cities across China. It’s truly a teacher’s market - some of the world's most rapidly evolving and cosmopolitan cities are in China. You could opt for a teaching job in the bustling capital, Beijing, Suzhou, with its vibrant expat community, coastal Shanghai or tropical Guangzhou. Check out our guide to teaching locations in China for more on these great cities. The cost of living is cheap. The average cost of living in China is much lower than many western countries. The low living costs, in combination with special expat tax rates, means teachers in China can enjoy a very comfortable lifestyle, travel on weekends or holidays and still set savings aside for the future. Teachers get great pay and benefits. Chinese teaching programs are keen to recruit teachers abroad - and it shows in the compensation packages offered to expat teachers. Not only are teaching salaries steadily on the rise in China (full-time teachers can command anywhere from $2,100 - 2,800 USD each month) many schools offer extra perks like free flights, housing, vacation, bonuses and health insurance. The travel opportunities are endless. It’s no big secret that China is one of the world’s most fascinating countries, boasting the second highest number of UNESCO heritage sites in the world. Not only can you experience China’s rich culture and traditions first hand - Asia happens to be a massive, diverse place with the widest range of travel options in the world, so it’s worth keeping an eye on cheap flights and airfare deals! Looking to kick start your job hunt? Check out our site for the latest teaching jobs in China and get applying today!

Its Good to Be Popular! 7 of the Worlds Most Studied Languages

Its Good to Be Popular! 7 of the Worlds Most Studied Languages Its Good to Be Popular! 7 of the Worlds Most Studied Languages You loved that band before they hit it big.You were a regular at that bar before the hipsters found it.Yeah, yeah.Its great to be ahead of the curve.But sometimes going mainstream is underrated.Take language learning. While it can be very rewarding to study lesser known languages, there are also definite benefits to jumping on a big ol bandwagon.Not convinced?Well, sit back, take a sip of that kombucha you knew about before Whole Foods started carrying it, and well walk you through seven of the worlds most studied languages and what makes them so valuable for their many students. How Do Some Languages Get So Popular?There’s a correlation between a language’s popularity and the number of countries where its spoken. It makes perfect senseâ€"the more widespread a language is, the more potential opportunities it offers to language learners.Then there are languages that offer specific advantages to their speakers. For example, some languages can open up career opportunities or broad en your professional connections across the global economy. Others are great for travel and become favorites of anyone with wanderlust. Some are needed for educational requirements or just personal goals (crossing items off a bucket list is always a plus!).Its Good to Be Popular! 7 of the Worlds Most Studied LanguagesIf one of these languages interests you, immersive learning (surrounding yourself with the written and spoken language) is the fastest way to join its community of students. Of course, if you arent currently located in an area where its spoken, immersions a lot harder to achieve.  FluentU  is a great way to mimic the immersion experience no matter where you areâ€"it offers authentic videos like movie trailers, music videos, inspiring talks and more.Each video comes with interactive captions, flashcards and exercises, so you’re  actively building your vocabulary while you absorb the native sounds of the language. FluentU also keeps track of your learning and suggests m ore videos that’ll suit your level and goals. Better yet, you can take this personalized and immersive language practice anywhere  with the FluentU mobile app.FluentU has programs for the popular languages that we’ll cover below, including Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Italian  and English, among others.Throughout this post, well be using  statistics about language study and speaker populations from this  Washington Post article, unless indicated otherwise.FrenchNumber of learners: 82 millionFrench is the only language other than English that’s spoken on five continents! Total, more than 220  million people speak French, making it the sixth most widely spoken language in the world.Many language learners are interested in French because its a smart investment.  French is one of the fastest growing languages in the world, with 750 million people expected to speak it by 2050.According to the  Financial Times, French is also one of the languages thats in dem and among businesses in the U.K., so this is a great option if youre located there and want to expand your professional opportunities without moving.Fun fact: When the French Revolution took place, not all French citizens spoke the nations mother tongue. In fact, 75 percent spoke something other than French. And until the 1800s  people in Holland and Germany spoke more French than people living in some parts of France did. Pretty amazing, isn’t it? But the language made up for all that, with French speakers tripling since 1945.The surge in popularity looks poised for even further expansion!ChineseNumber of learners: 30 million16 percent of the global populationâ€"or 1.39 billion peopleâ€"speak Chinese as a native or additional language. It’s no wonder that numbers so high, considering China is the most populous nation in existence, with more than 1.3 billion citizens.Chinese has a reputation as being difficult for English speakers to learn, but that may be a misconception. Becau se Chinese has no verb tenses and no gender rules to memorize, among other elements, its actually a great option if you want to learn a new language without tearing your hair out over grammar.You probably wont be surprised that Chinese also carries significant potential in the business world. (Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, is a Chinese language learner!) China is home to one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures, yet its jettisoned itself into position as a global economic powerhouse. The Great Wall is the backdrop to newly-emerging business opportunities.Fun fact:  There are over 50,000 written Chinese characters! When I was in China I spent a lot of time admiring the characters and photographing them. I didn’t understand a word but they were still highly intriguing.SpanishNumber of learners: 14.5 millionThere are  389 million total Spanish speakers. Spanish is the official language of 21 nations.But you dont need to be located in Spain or Latin America for the lang uage to be useful to you. Did you know the U.S. actually has more Spanish speakers than Spain doesâ€"and is projected to be the country with the most Spanish speakers anywhere by the year 2050?These facts make Spanish an especially popular language for residents of the U.S. looking for employment opportunities or those who just  want to be able to communicate with more of their neighbors.But how about if you want to expand your communication abilities beyond physical boundaries?  Spanish is the third most widely used language on the internet behind English and Chinese!Many English speakers also choose Spanish because its considered one of the less difficult or time consuming to learn. The FSI (Foreign Service Institute) ranks it as a Category 1 languageâ€"easy to learn with only 600 hours of study time needed to achieve proficiency.Fun fact:  It’s helpful to know that Spanish is called both Español (Spanish) and  Castellano (Castilian). A language that needs two names? Definitely noteworthy!GermanNumber of speakers:  14.5 millionThere are  132 million native German speakers and 95 percent of Germany’s population speaks German as their  first language.Many business sectors involve German companies. BMW, Adidas, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, among others, are German-owned so people whore thinking of working for some of these economic biggies often consider the language behind the companies to be useful.German is also a vocabulary-lover’s dream! There are several amazingly long words in the languageâ€"they’re probably not easily pronounced by beginning learners but are loads of fun to learn, regardless.Fun fact:  Rechtsschutzversicherungsgesellschaften (an insurance company providing legal protection) is considered Germans longest word, even though its not actually in the dictionary. Let’s just hope we never get that one on a spelling test!ItalianNumber of learners: 8 millionItalian has 67 million total speakers.  Italy’s thriving economy and its pla ce as a solid market for U.S. exports make this beautiful language a contender among internationally-minded learners as well as academics and culture-lovers.We all realize that Italys famous for its art and culture. Thats been the case since the Roman Empire. But present-day Italy melds both the old-world treasures (Michelangelo, anyone?) with economic openings that anyone with a working fluency of the language could find life-changing.Fun fact:  If you’re wondering how this language spread across Italy and Europe, wonder no more. Dante’s famous “Divine Comedy” is widely credited for the spread of the Italian language. Today, 15 percent of the Italian words in use can be traced back to the man some consider the father of the Italian language.JapaneseNumber of speakers: 3 millionAcross the world, 123 million people speak Japanese as a native or additional language.There are many factors that motivate learners to undertake Japanese. Some reasons are fairly basic, and range fro m employment opportunities to educational exchange programsâ€"popular organizations like the JET Programme  make it possible for English speakers to live and work within Japanese communities while improving their language skills.Another motivation that fuels many language learners is the desire to understand Japanese anime in its original language.Fun fact:  There are two major dialects of this melodic language, Eastern Japanese and Western Japanese.EnglishNumber of learners: 1.5 billionEnglish is the most-studied language. Its the only language that tallies more than a billion students.Across the globe, more than 520 million speak English as a native or additional language, and it’s the official language of more than 50 countries.It’s no surprise that English is so popular or heavily studied. In many nations, global contentâ€"think news, politics and entertainmentâ€"is often initially reported in English. And since its one of the worlds most widely spoken languages, it facilita tes global communicationâ€"even in countries where it isn’t necessarily the official language.Numerous international organizations and companies use English as the language of choice when conducting business, so English speakers have a leg up in many employment situations. English is one of the working languages of the United Nations and is the  official language of the World Bank.Fun fact: As a speaker of English, you can amuse your friends with the popular pangram (a sentence that uses every letter of the alphabet), “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” Say that three times, fast!So there you have it, a breakdown of the world’s most studied languages. As you can clearly see, languages become widely studied for many reasons.Now that all the facts are laid out, are you ready to become one of millions of language learners? Are you ready to add one of these popular languages to your repertoire?You can’t go wrong choosing a language from this list. And you’ve got e verything to gain and nothing to loseâ€"so why not go for it? Good luck!

5 online resources for Arabic tutors

5 online resources for Arabic tutors Arabic is one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world. It's also one of the most important languages for commerce, especially in banking and finance. More and more students in the UK are getting to grips with the subject with the help of private tutors and two weeks ago the Government announced that primary school children would soon be able to learn Arabic and Mandarin. Here are 5 great online resources to help home tutors teach their pupils Arabic: 1. Happy Child has a real wealth of free resources such an impressive range of subjects. As well as worksheets focusing on Arabic verbs, there are wider vocabulary worksheets to download. http://www.happychild.org.uk/freeway/arabic/index.htm 2. Arabic-Language.org brings together historical and linguistic resources and is a great starting point for those new to the language, especially with their common phrases page. http://www.arabic-language.org/arabic/phrases.asp 3. Test your knowledge in a fun and interactive way with these English-Arabic vocabulary quizzes. http://iteslj.org/v/a/ 4. Exam Papers online has an eclectic mix of Arabic language and Arabic related past papers to work with. http://exams.st-and.ac.uk/exams/viewByModule?schoolID=50Submit=Select+Subject 5. First Tutors recommends a range of resources for Arabic learners. We also have many talented home tutors to help with the subject. https://www.firsttutors.com/uk/learning-resources.php