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How To Speak Spanish

Want to know how to speak Spanish quickly? Of course it can help to learn how to ask for the bathroom, and to say hello. Here are a few of those basic phrases, with the phonetic pronunciations:Hola. (oh-la) Hello or hi.Buenos dias. (bway-nos dee-ahs) Good day.Cuál es su nombre? (kwahl ays soo nohm-bray) What is your name? Mi nombre es Jose. (mee nohm-bray ays ho-say) My name is Jose.Dónde está . . .

Paying for College - Scholarships and Federal Aid

Well the weekend has come and gone, and I still have no students seeking advice. Please email me your questions, I’m begging you! It’s partly my fault because I’m still slacking on advertising this blog. There’s a lesson for all the students out there. Don’t slack. I slacked a lot of my way through college. It works for the time being, but later on it will come back to haunt you. Try to instill. . .

Leave This Chid Behind

My colleague was faced with an unruly student in summer school last week. The student was in summer school because she had failed a semester of English, 20 weeks of instruction, and was now being given the opportunity to make up this work in three weeks of instruction. So, of course, there are strict rules for being given this second chance. Students cannot be absent for more than four hours. S. . .

Middle School Bullying: Get the Facts and Stop the Bullies!

Get the facts and stop your middle school hardcore bullies!Documentation is the key to stopping middle school bullying!The more data you have, the more successful you will be.For hardcore bullies, I enlist the help of the team of teachers that has that student currently. I attend one of their team meetings and ask them to document any bullying they see or hear from this particular bully.One te. . .

Middle School Bullying: Get the Facts and Stop the Bullying

Get the facts and stop your middle school hardcore bullies!Documentation is the key to stopping middle school bullying!The more data you have, the more successful you will be.For hardcore bullies, I enlist the help of the team of teachers that has that student currently. I attend one of their team meetings and ask them to document any bullying they see or hear from this particular bully.One tea. . .

Receive Your Education Online

Online Education has exploded in the last 10 years. Before that time no one could imagine that they could earn a degree or continue their education online. Previously, the only way to get a degree or update your education was to physically attend a college or school.With easy access to the Internet, it is now possible to obtain a degree or continue your education with one of several online in. . .

Finding The Right Quotation For Your Paper Or Speech Online

Imagine the applause, the appreciation, the pats on the back you’ll get after you’ve delivered your speech. The feeling is probably like…wow! This is the kind of ‘high’ you’re looking for. And you want to achieve this level of appreciation every time you deliver a speech, right?No problem. Your best bet is to ‘ice’ your cake with a lot of quotes from respectable figures. Simple, you say. Well, . . .

Teaching Reading To Your Child

One of the most effective teaching methods for children is to use materials that the child has a natural interest in. Teaching reading to your child is no exception. Our kids (as I’m sure most kids) have a natural interest in animals. Right from the beginning we had great success using their natural curiosity and affection for animals to teach the basic formations and sounds that are associated. . .

Bad Credit Student Loan - What To Do If You Need One

Are you concerned that bad credit will prevent you from going to college? While it is true that finding student loans with excellent interest rates is easier if you have a sterling credit rating, bad credit student loan aid is possible. For example, the most popular US Department of Education loan, the Stafford loan, assumes that most applicants will be going to college straight from high schoo. . .

Higher Education: Finding The Right College For You

If you are approaching the end of high school and are ready to begin investigating colleges, there are several factors to consider before deciding what college is right for you. Whether you want to study medicine or painting, accounting or physical education, there are hundreds of colleges to choose from, each with their own specialized programs of study. Narrowing down your options can be a ch. . .

Choosing A College Major

Once you are accepted into a college and begin taking classes, the next step is to decide on a major. Most college graduates change their major several times before they finally pick one and stick to it, so it is important not to get discouraged if you have a hard time deciding right away. However, there are some factors to consider beyond your general interests when you decide the subject on w. . .

Don't Be Afraid of Your Topic…

Have you ever thought why another college term paper causes your distress? You just saw its confusing title and it seems to make no sense to you. Or you can’t decide what topic to choose from a countless number of options spinning in your mind. Yes, I will agree with you that sometimes the choice and misunderstanding of the topic are the main hindrances in producing a good writing. But we shou. . .

Buying College Textbooks

High school students take having free books for granted. Most incoming college freshmen are in for a big shock when they see the price of their new calculus book. That's what my advice is here for. $150 for one book is a lot to swallow, not to mention the $30 lab manual that comes with it. Oh and did you forget the $15 CD too? Buying textbooks is very, very expensive. On average a student buyin. . .

College Roommates Part I- Dorm Life

Whether you are moving into the dorm as a freshman, or a senior looking for a nice house close to campus, odds are you will be living with roommates. There are very few college students who live by themselves, mostly because it is too expensive. In college towns, rent for a single apartment can reach up to $750 a month. It might not seem like a lot, and maybe it isn’t if your parents are paying. . .

Teaching our Kids RITE from RONG - Education

Are we as caring parents doing more harm than good by sitting down to teach our kids what we were taught from our school days? Mum and dads want the best for their kids and encourage them by dedicating their free time to help with their sums. In some cases it is hard for the concerned parent to find quality time that is needed for their child/children to excel, reasons maybe due to working long. . .

What Happened on June 21

June 21 is always the 172nd day of the year, unless it's a leap year in which it is the 173rd day of the year. This is on a Gregorian calendar, which leaves 193 days remaining until January 1st, where a new year beings. June 21 marks the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. That means that June 21 is typically the day of the year year wi. . .

Study Tips for Students Taking Tests

You're in the thick of the school year. It seems like there are so many things going on - assignments, projects, and extracurricular activities. Now a test is coming up and you've got to do well on it. How should you study so you can do better on that test? First of all, when you study for a test, you shouldn't be learning something entirely new. It is faster and easier to recall something . . .

Essential Parenting Lessons for Enriching Your Child’s Ed...

“We have a science project due in two days and I don’t know when I’m going to get the time to finish it.”“I did research on the internet for the social studies report until midnight last night.”“We wrote the spelling words ten times before they were finally right.” “I made flashcards for all of the multiplication and division facts in preparation for the big math test.”Do you think the above co. . .

American Civil War

The American Civil War took place in 1861 to 1865 in the southern United States; also in eastern, central and southwestern regions. The outcome of this bloody civil battle was the defeat of the seceding CSA. The primary leaders in the War were the well known Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Both of these men were corageous leaders, and huge names of their time, as well as ours. Casualties . . .

Watch Your Credit Cards Or End Up With Bad Credit

If you are not careful with your spending on your credit cards you could find yourself with bad credit. It is not a good idea to let yourself develop bad credit these days as it is getting more and more common for others to check your credit report. If you have bad credit you could find yourself turned down for a job and even turned down by a landlord. In a couple of years your credit rating wi. . .

Pilgrim Trivia Teaching Tips

How much do you know about the Mayflower, Pilgrims, and Wampanoag Indians? Here are some interesting facts about them.Before the Pilgrims hired her, the Mayflower was in the wine trade with France; before that, she was in the fish trade with Norway.It took the Mayflower 66 days to reach Massachusetts.There was one baby born during the crossing of the Mayflower and he was named Oceanus Hopkins.T. . .

Monday The Day

The day of Monday is either considered the first or second day of the week. It comes after Sunday and before Tuesday. The name "Monday" comes from Mani, who is the Germanic Moon god. Monday is often considered to be the first day of the week. It is considered as this in most of Europe, Australia, parts of Africa, and South America. ISO 8601, the international standard, also defines Monday as th. . .

Start Right Now..........

Start right now.......... The most difficult thing in every task is to start. You are lost in a whirlpool of ideas, but nevertheless, you can't choose the most appropriate to embody. Do you experience such situations? I presume , you do as most of people. The same relates to starting work on your college term paper, the fact of getting a low mark or being excluded from the college makes the sta. . .

Comic Book Art

With the variety of comic books on the market today no wonder so many young people have decided to enter the comic book art market. There are never ending opportunities in this field and you do not have to be a natural to make it happen. Artist's workshopsComic Book artist workshops are designed for anyone that would like to get into the market for comic book art. They will have the chance to. . .

Distance Learning, The Future Of Teaching

Distance Learning Online Distance learning online has become the ultimate hi tech alternative to the old school classroom teaching. What is distance learning? Distance learning as a term is normally used when talking about teaching-learning where the student is located in one place in the world and the school/teacher in another place. Why use it? There are many good reasons why a school would c. . .

Athletics: A Gateway To A World Of Oppourtunity

Importance of College AthleticsThe opportunity to play football at the college level was an experience that has undoubtedly played a major role in shaping me into the successful leader I am today. Growing up, I had always done well in the classroom, but, school was not a motivating factor for me. In my naïve mind, my main purpose for attending both high school and college was to play football a. . .

Art Gallery

Art Galleries are generally known for art that highlights the natural beauty all around the world. Everyday there are people creating entirely new works of art, and placing them in art galleries all over the world.The type of art included in a gallery can vary. Art can encompass a wide variety of medium, such as, drawings, paintings, photography, and sculpture, to name a few. The purpose of . . .

Connect With Your Roots - Learn Your Family Language

There are lots of reasons why people learn a foreign language - love, business, travel, hobby, necesity etc., but one reason that seems to pop up more and more is to connect with their roots. Many learn in order to speak with or write to relatives still using the language, others learn just to make a connection with their ancestry, to immerse themselves in their own heritage.How many people hav. . .

6 Common Misconceptions about Study Abroad Programs

With over 100,000 college students studying abroad every year, there’s bound to be all kinds of tall tales, urban legends, and misinformation swirling around. While there may be grains of truth in some of these stories, below are some common misconceptions about study abroad.Misconception #1: Studying abroad is very expensive.Truth: In most cases, it is actually cheaper to study abroad. Let’s. . .

Topmost Inventions Of Our Time

Mankind has made giant strides in the last two millennia. The journey from Neanderthal cavemen to walking on the moon has been exciting to say the least. However, any account of mankind would be incomplete if one did not give credit to the various inventions that have greatly aided this phenomenal progress. Surveys have been carried out time and again on the most valued inventions of our time. . . .

7 Tips Prepping For A Language Program Abroad

Whether you know zero vocabulary or you are an advanced speaker in a foreign language, a little preparation can help you get the most out of your immersion language program abroad. Below are some tips from study abroad veterans. Whether you plan to study Spanish, learn Italian, or even become fluent in Japanese, this is advice worth paying attention to.1. Set Realistic GoalsLearning another lan. . .

Graduating With A Plan Of Action

Congratulations, you’ve just graduated with a degree in your chosen field. So what’s your next step going to be to launch your long-anticipated career?Like a young racehorse at the starting gate, you have tons of energy and determination, and are anxious to get out there and seize new career opportunities. But are you ready? Do you know what you need to do? Do you have a plan of action to turn . . .

Math! Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad...

Mathematics can be one of the most challenging subjects students may take, in middle grades, high school and college. But it can be one of the most fun courses to take as well. As a tutor of basic math, algebra, geometry and trigonometry I have found that some students are very reluctant in enrolling in these classes, science classes too but I will cover that in my next article. We often look a. . .

Finding A Scholarship Or College Grant

The cost of a college education has risen to unthinkable levels over the last two decades. Few parents have the extra cash on hand to cover these costs, so student loans and mounting debt have become a reality for many students. Image graduating with an outstanding debt of 50 to 100 thousand dollars. It almost defeats the purpose of getting that degree in the first place. With no end to tuition. . .

The Life of a Child

At the school, the child will learn to be submissive to any mortal authority, whether they are in the right or the wrong. At the church, the child will learn to be submissive to the immortal lord, whether the words of the Bible turn his stomach or not. And at home, the child will learn to become a prisoner, he will learn to associate those walls of his parents' house with the walls of a priso. . .

Federal Aid For Your College Education

The Federal government is one of the best sources for college financial aid. From low interest loans to free grants, the array of government aid is open to just about everyone. As long as you have passing grades and financial need, you almost certainly qualify for something. The search for federal aid begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form can be filled out . . .

Educating Your Children: The Home Schooling Option

An ever growing number of thoughtful parents are concerned about the status of public schools in many cites across North America. At the same time, a good number of families are struggling to make ends meet. They simply do not have excess funds available to send their children to private schools. One solution that many families are embracing is home schooling. With each passing school year, mor. . .

The New SAT

The SAT may be the most important test a student will ever take. When it comes to determining college admissions and awarding scholarships, no single exam is more important. It has recently undergone some major changes, and every college-bound student must pay close attention to the new format.Partly because of criticism that the old SAT failed as a indicator of college success, the College Boa. . .

The French Culinary Institute in NYC

The French Culinary Institute was founded in New York City in 1984 by Dorothy Cann Hamilton. It quickly became one of America’s foremost cooking schools, due to its combination of classic French techniques and American inventiveness. Today, it is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious culinary schools due in part to the distinguished faculty at the school. Faculty members include . . .

Reducing College Textbook Costs

Reduce the cost of college textbooks with Used College Textbooks. - No shocker here: 80% of textbooks sold each year are used, but here are some important details to save even more:*Make sure the book you are looking at is the correct version or release by using the ISBN to verify. Check out the campus bookstore; this will establich you local maximum price, plus you can get the ISBN confirmed. . . .

Kids Can Learn Spanish

Spanish for Kids, Spanish for Children, Teach Kids SpanishKids Can Learn Spanish! Spanish for ChildrenI just got a call from my two year old granddaughter. She wanted to sing "Los Pollitos" to me. You can find this children's classic in most of the collections of songs that we are recommending. It is perfect for hand gestures. These gestures are ideal for language learning because they imprint . . .

Learning Styles And Their Effect On Language Learning

Note: This article makes special reference to the effect of learning syles in the learning of Spanish but the principles are valid for all language learning.¡LEER ES PODER! ¡Learning Spanish! How can you best learn Spanish? It depends on your particular approach to learning. Take a look at the following approaches to learning Spanish. But if you already know where you are, you can skip the fol. . .

How To Pay For Your Online Degree

College can be expensive. Just because your degree is completed online does not make it cost any less. Education can be a budget busting proposition so here's what I found can help!Apply for student loans. Head to your schools’ counseling office or to your local bank. Look for low interest and long duration payment plans.The government offers several loans to students going to school. The cap o. . .

College, To Be or Not To Be

Somewhere around the age of fifteen, someone will begin to ask you about your plans for college. Uh? At fifteen, your most important plans involve a corsage and the latest dance moves. But, somewhere between fifteen and high school graduation, you begin to discover this faraway land of “college”.What does this opportunity “college” really mean for most of us? It is the difference between a . . .

How To Get Started In Home Schooling

Home schooling has been around for centuries. The beginning of schooling actually started in the home and then moved into outside schoolhouses. A homeschool is where children are taught by a parent or parents without the outside influence or interference of the school system. There are many variations on a homeschool but all fellowships basic rule of no outside interference. Home schooling i. . .

What Really Is The IQ Score, Anyhow?

Do you know what the IQ score is? No, no, no. I don't mean if you know about it; everyone knows about the IQ score, but hardly anyone knows what it is. And even though no one is really certain about what the IQ score is, or how it is calculated, society puts a lot of pressure on us if it seems too "low", or makes us feel like we have extra responsibilities if it is really "high." Well, let me c. . .

Learn Spanish in Spain

Spanish is undoubtedly the growth language in the world at the moment; it is now spoken by an estimated 352 million people as a first language (with a further 417 million speaking it as a second language) making it the second or third most widely spoken language in the world. Hispanic nations are also showing strong economic growth so the potential for work opportunities in Spanish speaking cou. . .

Thanksgiving - Understanding The Holiday

Thanksgiving to most folks means family and friends and Turkey, or maybe beer and football. Many do not know or even care about the significence of the Holiday. Way back in the 1600's a group of people who were members of the English Separatist Church (Puritan's) in England fled their homeland to escape religious persecution. They boarded a ship and sailed to Holland in the Netherlands. In Holl. . .

Art Schools

An Art school has a primary focus on the visual arts, such as graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, and sculpture. They are specific to the type of education that you wish to obtain. Art schools differ from larger institutions by degrees including such classes as science and math. When the school is considered an accredited college, you can still obtain a bachelor of Fine Arts. . .

Study Abroad - 4 Steps To Choosing The Right Program

Study Abroad - 4 Steps To Choosing The Right ProgramChoosing a study abroad program is not easy. Don’t get trapped into selecting something that’s not right for you. Take control of the process! To help you with the process of researching, choosing, and applying for a study abroad program, AmeriSpan is happy to share “4 Steps To Choosing The Right Study Abroad Program”. Following these simple t. . .