Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Chemistry Formula For Using the Cell For the Rechargeable Battery
Chemistry Formula For Using the Cell For the Rechargeable BatteryThe chemical potential energy definition is the basis for the development of chemical potential energy conversion to the fuel cells. A step beyond the concept of electricity, it is an alternative source of energy that involves the conversion of chemical potential energy into electricity in microcells. A fuel cell is a specific fuel cell that transforms chemical potential energy into usable electrical energy.Fuel cells are used in various applications such as automobile engines, tools, aircraft, ships, and so on. They are of two types, stationary and portable. The former requires some kind of a fuel or an oxidizing catalyst, whereas the latter can be manufactured in situ in the form of small bricks.A fuel cell consists of the electrodes, which are designed to hold the fuel molecules in liquid form. The other component is the active gas, which comes from the air or the environment. It is used to activate the reaction betw een the electrons and the gases. The purpose of the reaction is to generate electricity through the energy stored in the fuel molecules.In the chemical equation for the cell, there is a single fundamental chemical property that determines the way in which the energy is converted into electricity. This is the chemical potential energy definition. In general, the more negative the potential energy, the greater the chance of negative oxidation and vice versa.The power of the battery is directly proportional to the power capacity of the battery and the power density of the battery. A common theory on this aspect is that the power of the battery increases with the square of the discharge rate. Power is measured in watts per kilogram, and power density is measured in kilowatts per square meter. Power density is a useful measurement for the fact that this quantity indicates the power output of the battery.Arechargeable battery is comprised of two kinds of materials. These are the metallic as well as the non-metallic materials. Non-metallic materials are the ones that are normally used in conventional car batteries.What we have learned from the original chemical potential energy definition is that the most important characteristic of the battery is the chemical potential energy it generates. From this, we can conclude that the formula for determining the power of the battery is given by the formula P=I*G (where P is the power of the battery, I is the voltage of the battery, G is the power density of the battery and I am the power of the battery multiplied by the discharge rate).
Friday, March 6, 2020
Ask an Admissions Expert Hope Murtaugh
Ask an Admissions Expert Hope Murtaugh Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Hope Murtaugh is a Princeton Universityalum who later went on to join the Princeton admissions office as an Admissions Officer before eventually being promoted to an Assistant Director role. She has been an independent college admissions consultant with Dunbar Educational Consultants since 2011, a unique group of 20 consultants around the world who draw from a collective 340 years of expertise in education. VT: How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college application? Hope:There is usually a learning curve associated with writing effective essays for college applications. It takes multiple drafts and possibly several attempts at different topics for a student to find his or her voice in the essays, a voice which speaks in an emotionally compelling way to the reader. I recommend that students begin drafting their primary personal statement as soon as theyve caught their breath after finishing their junior year. An early start is especially important for students who are applying to colleges on an Early Action, Early Decision, or early rolling admission plan. VT: What are the best ways to go about selecting a terrific essay topic? Hope:The best essays are those which immediately go deeply into a students intellectual processes and emotional intelligence. As long as the essay responds to the prompt that is asked, it can be on any topic that reaches these depths. As you consider topics, ask yourself questions like these: What inspires my enthusiasm to the point that words pour out of me when I begin to talk about it? What do I care most deeply about? VT: Are there any essay topics you get tired of seeing or would warn students to stay away from? Hope:I hesitate to say that any topic is off-limits to a good writer, but one area to stay away from is any discussion of teen romanceit simply isnt an appropriate topic for applying to an academic institution. It is also very difficult to reach back into early childhood and write about something from that time in your life without sounding immature. This would include talking about childrens books. VT: What is the biggest mistake a student can make on a college application? Hope:The biggest mistake would be showing negative emotion or hostility toward others in your community, whether it is prejudice, judgment, criticism or defensiveness. A college application is not a therapy session, so dont use it to vent. Another mistake is to fill out an application hastily due to procrastination; admission officers see through that immediately. A hasty application says that you, the applicant, didnt care enough to spend your time on itso how can you ask the reader to care more than you did? VT: What is the typical process an admissions officer goes through to evaluate applications? Hope:Each college has their own process, but a subjective, holistic review usually starts with a summary of the applicants academic and non-academiccredentials and may involve the calculation of an in-house rating which roughly categorizes the applicant with others who present similar credentials in that colleges applicant pool. Next, the first reader will read the entire application, making note of items of particular interest along with subjective evaluations of the content and context of the application. For example, a note about an essay might say, Rich use of language; unusual insight into prejudice. Perceptive about group dynamics in her class. Another notation might highlight the fact that the applicant has unusual family or work commitments, or that the high school has an unusually rigorous grading scaleanything that is particularly relevant to understanding the student, his or her context and the case for admission. Each piece of the application (recommendations, essays, non-academic activities, etc.) will be reviewed and notated. Finally, the reader will attempt to make a judgment call on whether this student is to be admitted, denied, or tabled for further consideration later in the reading process, when more of the applicant pool has been evaluated. The first reader probably has a daily quota of applications to consider, and this read takes the most time to complete. Most selective processes would continue along the same lines with a second, more experienced reader and then the application would proceed to whatever group of people will make the final call. In many cases, this is a sub-committee or the Dean of Admission. At all points in the process, the eye is on the individual applicant, what makes this particular students best case for admission, and whether that case is compelling enough to stand out in the applicant pool of that college in this particular year. VT: What do you think is the single most important thing a student should make sure they present in the best possible way on their application? Hope:If I have to pick one thing, it would be intellectual passion and initiative. Emotional intelligence and maturity would be a close second. VT: How should students go about determining the culture of a university, and whether they would be a good fit? Hope:There are many characteristics to consider about colleges, most of which fall under the category of the usual suspects such as geography, class size, campus environment, and caliber of the student body, faculty, and administrators. However, all college communities reflect the human shortcomings of their members. So, students should recognize that no college will be perfect, however they may define that word. Show me a college with 4,000 people and I will show you 4,000 pathways through that college and 4,000 unique sets of experiences with and opinions about that college. There is no substitute for a prospective students own feeling about the culture and fit of a college. Prospective students should visit campuses during the school year, if at all possible, rather than relying on guidebooks and Internet discussion boards. While visiting, remember to suspend judgment until the end of the day and try to meet and observe as many students and faculty as possible. Eat a meal in the dining hall and eavesdrop on a few different groups of students. Strike up a conversation with a faculty member, if you have the opportunity. Ask open-ended questions and listen well. Dont base impressions on a single tour guide. VT: Early-action, early-decision, binding/non-binding, regular decisions...With so many choices when applying, what do you recommend to students? Hope:I cannot make a blanket recommendation because each students situation is unique. However, some general rules apply. Remember that binding Early Decision is like getting marriedyou are walking down the aisle with a college and you are committed to attending there if they admit you. This makes Early Decision inappropriate for anyone who needs to compare financial aid offers between colleges, or for anyone who is not absolutely sure that they want to attend that college. Early Action programs are good choices for students who have a strong, consistent academic record through the end of the junior year and who will have completed any required standardized testing by November of the senior year. VT: How important are grades and standardized test scores when admissions decisions are being made? Hope:Again, every students case is individual, but in general, these academic credentials will sort the applicant into a layer within the applicant pool from which his or her admission becomes more or less likely. If you fall into the top portion of the applicant pool academically, then you are much more likely to be admitted than if you fall into the very bottom portion of the applicant pool. A good example of this is available on Princeton Universitys website. Here you will see the layers of their applicant pool as determined by GPA and SAT scores. While the overall admit rate for the Class of 2016 was 7.9%, 10.4% of the students with a 4.0 high school GPA were admitted and only 2.7% of the students with a GPA less than 3.5 were admitted. And while 18.7% of students with SAT scores over 2300 were admitted, virtually no one with an SAT score below 1500 was admitted. VT: What tips do you have for students asking their teachers for letters of recommendation? Hope:Ask your chosen teachers right before the end of the junior year. Select teachers who meet the requirements of the colleges to which you are applying--sometimes they specify that you must ask a science or math teacher if you are applying to an engineering school, for example. When asking, do it in person and have a resume available. Ask them if they feel comfortable writing a positive recommendation for you for admission to college. If the answer is yes, offer to meet with them after school to discuss your activities and your hopes for college and to answer any questions they might have. This is also a good offer to make to your school guidance counselor who will be writing the schools recommendation for you. Be sure to follow up with a nice thank you note! Check out Dunbar Educational Consultants for more information. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.
Heart Math Tutoring Receives School Sponsorship-Level Grants from The Belk Foundation and Faison Enterprises - Heart Math Tutoring
Heart Math Tutoring Receives School Sponsorship-Level Grants from The Belk Foundation and Faison Enterprises - Heart Math Tutoring Heart Math Tutoring Receives School Sponsorship-Level Grants from The Belk Foundation and Faison Enterprises Heart Math Tutoring Receives School Sponsorship-Level Grants from The Belk Foundation and Faison Enterprises January 30, 2017 Heart wrapped up 2016 with school sponsorship-level grants from The Belk Foundation and Faison Enterprises. The Belk Foundation has made a two-year commitment of $40,000 per year, and Faison Enterprises has awarded $30,000 to Heart. The grants are at the âschool sponsorshipâ level, each providing tutoring from September to May to over 50 students who are performing below grade level in elementary math. This is the fourth year of Heartâs partnership with The Belk Foundation and the first grant award from Faison Enterprises. Funding supports an on-site coordinator, tutoring supplies, volunteer recruitment, assessments and data analysis. âWe are very grateful to The Belk Foundation and Faison Enterprises for believing in Heartâs program. We could not recruit and support tutors and students without this funding,â said Emily Elliott, executive director of Heart Math Tutoring. âHundreds of students who are falling behind will build skills and confidence at an accelerated pace because of these partnerships.â Read the full press release here.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Irregular Verbs
Irregular Verbs Learning English can be a difficult task sometimes. Idioms can be many students achilles heel whilst adverbs can be especially difficult . Today, we are going to look at another challenging topic- how to use irregular verbs in the past tense. First, lets look at these videos which explain past irregular verb categories, making them easier to remember. So get your popcorn ready, sit back and enjoy the videos.Grammar Videos: Irregular VerbsDid you get that? Easy, right? Lets see how well you understood the video. Below Ive made a table of irregular verbs. Ive highlighted the 12 categories from the videos to make it easier for you to remember the different rules. Look at the examples, and then try to fill in the gaps with your answers. Remember to write them in the comment section, and well respond!English Irregular Verb Exercise: Gap FillNow lets put those past irregular verbs into practice. Below Ive made 15 questions with the verb in parenthesis(). Go ahead and think of how we would change these to the past tense, remembering the rules we just learned together. Its an interesting story about an Olympic fencing medalist, and well watch a video about it after this activity. Write your answers in the comments section to show the world your English level! When I _________(to qualify) for the Olympic team, the focus ___(to be) about me being the first Muslim woman in hijab to represent team USA at the Olympic games.I ______(to want) to challenge the narrative that Muslim women are meek and docile and oppressed.As a kid, I ______(to play) softball, I _____(to try) tennis, I ___(to run) track.My teammates ____(to wear) tank tops or shorts, but my mom always ___(to have) to adjust the uniform so it would adhere to the tenants of my faith. When I ___(to be) about 12 years old, my mom and I ____(to be) driving past a local high school, and we ___(to see) athletes that ___(to have) on long jackets, long pants, and they ___(to have) on these masks. Thats whe n we __________(to discover) fencing.Once I ______(to find) fencing it ___(to be) the first time where I ______(to look) like my teammates, and that ___(to be) just this really gratifying experience for me.More English Gap Fill Exercises:As a young athlete, I really ______(to look) up to Serena and Venus. They never _________(to conform) to what the tennis community ______(to want) them to be, and through their prowess, they ______(to force) society to accept them as they ____(to be). That was something I ______(to want) for myself within fencing.When I _________(to qualify) for the Olympic team, my life immediately _______(to change).It ___nt (to be) until opening ceremonies that I ___(to be) overcome with emotion.I ____(to tell) her to bring home the gold!No one _______(to think) we would win a medal. We ____(to be) underdogs.When it ________(to happen), Im like oh my god.From the time I ______(to walk) onto the podium to the time they ___(to put) the medal around my neck, l iterally just like complete disbelief.I ___(to meet) Serena and Venus in the Olympic Village.Im sure they _______(to think) I ___(to be) crazy, but I ____(to feel) like I ___(to have) to tell them in that moment how much they _____(to mean) to me growing up.Good work! That was the difficult part- now for the easy part! Lets see what this story was about and head to the Olympics for some inspiration. Now, You can check your answers while you are listening.English Listening ExerciseWasnt that a great story? I hope you enjoyed it. So, if you still feel like you need more practice before we move onto the next section, I encourage you to read this blog post from LOI English.English Verb Identification ExerciseFinally, have a look at this short story:John awoke from his sleep, and bent forward to pick up his slippers to cover his cold feet. The wind blew fiercely outside, but he didnât need to go to work because it was the weekend. He drank a hot cup of tea and fed his ginger cat, Toby. He then ate his breakfast while he read the newspaper. Something caught Johnâs eye, and he was shocked to see the front page of the newspaper had his face on itâ¦..You guessed it. the story has some past irregular verbs in it. I can count 11 irregular verbs-can you spot them? Excellent work! You may have noticed that the story is incomplete. If you are feeling inspired after watching some great videos in this class, please go ahead and write how you think the story will end in the comment section- wed love to hear your ideas and give you some feedback. Try to use some of the past irregular verbs weve talked about. Furthermore, if your story is particularly good, you will find your name on the LOI English Past Irregular Verb Wall of Fame! So good luck, and get typing.Sign up now for some great, interactive Skype English classes with LOI English.
Congratulations GCSE Students!
Congratulations GCSE Students! Thousands of teenagers received their GCSE results yesterday. Congratulations to all our students for receiving fantastic grades! With a 98.8% pass rate, many students have achieved their goals! The proportion of A*-C grades have risen, with a 3.7% increase in English A*-C Grades! Here's what our parents had to say about our Tutors helping secure student grades! Thank you for helping Thomas improve his confidence and knowledge. He attained his A* and also C in his further maths GCSE. It was great that you spoke to him like an equal rather than a teacher. Thomas - Colchester Thank you so much for your superb tuition of my daughter. Her predicted grade was below a C and she got a B for English and a C for English Literature. I was really impressed with how you managed to increase her confidence level. Thank you for having faith in my daughter. Francesca- Croydon Sara was excellent. She worked with my son on his Maths GCSE and helped him achieve an A grade. She also gave him a tremendous amount of confidence in his own ability. She completely changed his attitude to Maths. Largely thanks to Sara he will be starting A level Maths in September 2015! Rayner- Dorset In a very short space of time Dolores has taken me from a struggling student, needing help with my GCSE Latin course to an A grade student receiving high marks on the language exams. I would highly recommend Dolores with no hesitation. Jess- Liverpool My daughter has now received her GCSE results and obtained an A grade, thanks to Farah's brilliant teaching. My daughter would not have done nearly so well without Farah's help, as she was struggling before Farah began giving her tuition. Dawn- Lanbrook If you child is considering retaking their exams or your teenager is starting their GCSE's this September - they can get extra support from one of our GCSE Tutors.
How to get a job teaching English online without a degree [+companies hiring]
How to get a job teaching English online without a degree [+companies hiring] You have your heart set on teaching English online and youâre just about ready to go for it and apply, but thereâs one tiny problem... The job posting is looking for applicants with a bachelorâs degree and you donât have a four-year degree. ?? So maybe you never took the university route or youâre still a student who hasnât graduated yet and youâre left wondering if you can still get a job teaching online without a degree. Well, it depends. So letâs take a deeper look below and find you the right solution and the right online teaching position! Can I teach English online without a degree? Yes! There are opportunities to teach English online without a degree. Some companies may require a bachelorâs degree, but some donât! This brings us to our quick list of online English teaching jobs that pay well and donât require a bachelorâs degree. And below this list of jobs, we also offer useful tips for job searching for an online English teaching gig without a bachelorâs degree (so donât click that âxâ button just yet!) A (non-exhaustive) list of online English teaching companies that donât require a degree: Cambly PalFish My Tutor Lab Magic Ears (accepts current university students) Open English While thereâs no perfect answer to the question of whether you can teach English online without a degree, we do know of a few instances in which you should (and shouldnât) take a run at an online English teaching job that looks amazing, even if it feels slightly out of reach. Because whether you're thinking about college, already enrolled, or have zero interest in ever going to college, there are ways to find employment as an English teacher online. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. You should apply to teach English online without a degree if: A degree isnât listed as a requirement. The education section of an online English teaching job description is an important one to examine. Most online English tutoring companies are quite clear on their minimum education and experience requirements. Hey, if you didnât have the time, money or the inclination to attend college, we get it. Higher education is getting harder to pay for. Not only that, but lots of people have degrees they don't need for their job or have jobs totally unrelated to their major. If the description doesnât say a degree is a must, then itâs fair to assume that they will consider an applicant without it. Your degree isnât in education. When youâre reading job postings, be sure that youâre not mistaking âbonusâ or nice-to-have requirements, like a teaching license, with hard-and-fast requirements. With almost no exceptions, when it comes to teaching English online, your bachelorâs degree can be literally anything. This means you donât need to have majored in English, linguistics or education. While applications from licensed or certified teachers are certainly welcome, you really just need to be fluent in English and have a degree in any major. Experience teaching/coaching/mentoring kids or adults (depending on the age group the company caters to) can be required/considered an asset, depending on the company hiring. Oh, and similarly to teaching English abroad in general, you donât need to speak a foreign language to qualify for online English tutoring jobs, either. Youâre studying for your degree. Free time can be scarce during college, but when expenses pile up quickly, a part-time or flexible schedule job is a good way to offset costs while ensuring thereâs enough time left over for both academics and extracurriculars. If youâre currently enrolled in a college program and are looking for a side gig with flexible hours that you can do from home, then there are plenty of online English teaching companies that will hire you. QKids is just one example currently hiring college students to teach English online. If youâre thinking of teaching abroad, either for a semester or after graduation, then thereâs really no better way to get your application to the top of the pile than by gaining direct experience teaching English language learners. Recommended reading: Want to teach abroad? Try teaching English online first. You have previous teaching experience but no degree. Select teach abroad employers wonât require applicants to have a college degree, provided you have adequate teaching experience. If you donât have a degree but youâre already an experienced ESL instructor (either in your home country or abroad), have some business know-how and love the idea of being your own boss, you could even choose to tutor English online on a freelance basis. This route will involve a lot more legwork, of course, in the sense that youâll need to market your services effectively and source your own English students. Due to the almost insatiable demand for online English learning, however, itâs an option that has the potential to turn into a profitable career in the long term if youâre successful at building out a steady student base. You have an ESL certificate but no degree. If you're a native English speaker but you donât have a degree or any experience to bolster your application for an online English teaching jobs, we highly recommend you get TEFL certified. There are even fully online TEFL courses out there, so you wonât have to leave your house to get qualified! You shouldnât apply for an online English teaching job without a degree if: A degree is listed as mandatory. As much as we hate to break it to you, you will be out of luck with some online English tutoring companies. Sadly, with some companies, you canât get away with online English teaching with no degree. Many employers, like VIPKID, iTutorGroup, 51Talk, Hujiang and Gogokid, do prefer graduates and use college degrees as one way to weed out their hiring process. With the employers listed above ??, no degree = no easy way in. This is doubly the case for those entering the field without much (or any) previous experience teaching English. Some companies will accept an applicant with experience in lieu of qualifications but most will not accept someone without either. And some online English tutoring companies are even more selective about who they hire. VIPKID, for example, not only require applicants to have a degree and eligibility to work in the US or Canada. Theyâre also looking for candidates who have relevant experience working with young children, whether as a teacher, coach, camp counselor or babysitter. Because requirements do vary across employers, we always recommend you to apply for online English tutoring jobs that align well with your background and aspirations. Weâve all been there and it can get frustrating (and disheartening) to get zero response back from numerous applications. numerous applications. Recommended reading: This calculator shows how much you can earn teaching English online That said, there are literally thousands of people teaching English abroad without college degrees every year. You might want to try your luck at applying to jobs in countries where you can teach English without a degree, getting some hands-on ESL teaching experience and using that to give your online English teaching resume a boost. Today's post has covered a really common question we get at Teach Away - online English teaching jobs that require no degree to get started. Looking for more online English teaching job opportunities, with or without a degree? Browse our online teaching job board!
6 Unique Sources for Language Learning Videos That Are Off the Beaten Path
6 Unique Sources for Language Learning Videos That Are Off the Beaten Path 6 Unique Sources for Language Learning Videos That Are Off the Beaten Path The common path to learning a language is well worn.You study. You practice. You study again. You practice again.If youre a more intrepid language learner, sometimes you feel like doing something new and excitingâ"something off the beaten path.There may not be a map to guide you, but that doesnt mean you cant find your way!Using technology to learn a language is a popular route to follow. There are lots of great sources for language learning videos out there. Plus, theyre super addictive. You sit down to watch one and, before you know it, its midnight and youve missed the season premiere of The Walking Dead.Regardless of your learning needs or degree of attachment to technology, there are some terrific videos out there for you. You can use videos to improve your vocabulary, grammar and other skills, making them a well-rounded learning tool.And luckily, there are lots of video resources out there, meaning you never have to follow the well-worn path. You can forge your own way and still find your way to fluency. Why Language Videos Are GoldminesOne reason why youll never have too many language videos in your life is that hearing different speakers is an important way to hear your target language in a real-world context. Each speaker sounds different. Variations can occur due to gender, regional origin or just personal speaking styles.If you havent listened to a wide variety of people who speak your target language, you may struggle to understand native speakers in real life. The more accents and regional variations you expose yourself to now, the more likely youll be able to understand any possible variations you may encounter.Plus, watching videos helps you improve a wide variety of skills like pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and speaking skills. Thats a lot of bang for your buck!Finally, watching videos is often more engaging than textbook study. Videos incorporate the use of both images and audio and are much more engaging since they use both sense s.6 Unique Sources for Language Learning Videos That Are Off the Beaten Path1. Innovative Language Looking for a less-common language learning option? Innovative Language has your back with 34 different language offerings.Innovative Language is a subscription service that offers downloadable lessons that use videosâ"most notably its popular LanguagePod101 series. These lessons focus on getting you to speak right away through practical examples.However, you can also benefit from Innovative Language even if you dont want to pay a dime. Each week, Innovative Language offers new free audio and video lessons. For easy access to the videos, you may want to subscribe to its YouTube channel. Lessons are about three minutes long and feature native speakers covering thematic topics like introducing yourself.Innovative Language offers videos in more common languages like Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish and German, but it also covers languages that are more difficult to find videos for like Bulgarian, Nepali and Malaysian.If you prefer to watch videos from your favorite device, you can also download the Innovative Language app for iOS or Android. The app is free to download with additional in-app purchases available.2. FluentUIf you like the language-learning powerhouse of watching authentic videos but would benefit from additional learning support, FluentU is the perfect balance of the two.FluentU provides authentic, real-world videos like movie trailers, news, music videos and more. But unlike most authentic video resources, you wont be left to fend for yourself! This is because each video on FluentU is captioned, and these captions are annotated. Youll have any words definition, example sentences and an associated image at the tips of your fingers. Plus, if you want to see how a word is used in other contexts, you can click that word to see how its used in other videos.To make the videos even more useful to learners, FluentU offers learn mode. This mode combines vi deos, images and example sentences into flashcards and exercises for a fun, engaging learning experience unlike any other.Plus, FluentU is appropriate for any level of language learner. You select your videos and your pace, while FluentUs algorithm takes into account your learning history to ensure youre presented with level-appropriate questions.FluentU can be with you wherever you want to learn. You can use FluentU online or download the FluentU app for iOS or Android devices.3. SocialbakersChances are that youve found some of the great learning channels on YouTube, but have you tried watching authentic YouTubers? These are native speakers of your target language who make videos intended for other native speakers. They may not be designed with language learners in mind, but you can definitely use them to your advantage!If youre looking to add these types of videos to your playlist, one of the easiest ways to find them is by looking at a list of the most popular YouTube channels by country. Socialbakers offers just such a list. Select a country where your target language is spoken and youll see their 10 most popular channels.You can even specify the types of channels youd like to see from a drop-down list of categories. Whats more, if your target language is spoken in several countries, you can select one particular country to hear regional variations.There are huge benefits to this resource. First of all, you get to hear authentic, colloquial speech. Whats more, YouTube is a self-replenishing resource. Even if you binge and manage to get through all the videos in your target language, by the time youre done, dozens (if not thousands) more will be uploaded. Your learning binge never needs to stop!4. InstagramTheres so much more you can do with Instagram than just posting pictures of the last meal you ateâ"its also a great source for language videos!While Instagram is clearly most known for pictures, there are also plenty of short videos. In many cases, these videos are useful for supplementing your language studies.To find language learning resources, it helps to search various hashtags (i.e., #learnspanish, #easyspanish, #learnspanishphrases). From there, you can peruse resources to find the right one for you.To get you started, here are a few Instagram pages that feature language videos:Spanish with Vicente â" Spanish teacher Vicente frequently posts helpful images, but his videos are real standouts. He speaks slowly and clearly to provide valuable lessons on grammar and vocabulary.Mandarin HQ â" Angel Huangs videos focus on a wide variety of topics like regional accents, common characters and even street interviews. The light, fun format makes them easy to watch. If youre also interested in non-video resources, Mandarin HQ provides images to teach you useful phrases.Sound French â" Sound French provides useful videos that cover topics like pronunciation and vocabulary. In addition to its videos, Sound French also provides vocabulary words with images, which are often funny as well as vivid.5. VimeoThe video-sharing website Vimeo is another handy source for language videos. Some videos need to be purchased, though most at least offer a free preview.To find the right resource for you, try using different search terms. Terms like learn Russian, learn Korean, learn Dutch, tend to work the best.Here are a few pages you might want to check out:Master Communications â" Master Communications is an educational media distributor. Its video offerings combine language and culture, covering a number of world languages including Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Korean.ProjectExplorer.org â" This channel features videos from the award-winning educational series ProjectExplorer.org. Videos include lessons in basic Dutch, Spanish, Thai, Kriol, Bahasa Melayu and more. Other videos are great for learning more about cultures around the world.Talk To Me In Korean â" Talk to Me in Korean offers a nice selection of Ko rean videos that include listening practice and basic Korean lessons.6. Annenberg LearnerWant to watch the sort of videos youd watch in a conventional classroom from the comfort of your own home? Annenberg Learner is the option for you!Annenberg Learner is a company that provides teacher resources, but (luckily for you) they have an online video library that anyone can access. Languages covered include Arabic, French, Latin, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese and Italian.All the options are clearly laid out on the main page, so you can easily peruse whats offered for your target language. If youre learning French, for instance, you can see that Annenberg Learner offers videos called A Cajun Folktale and Zydeco, Chicken Pox, as well as several others.All you have to do is select your preferred title to access the materials. Once you click the link, you wont be taken to the video immediately. Instead, youll see a summary first, and all youll need to do is click View Analyze the Video on the menu to start watching.These videos fuse culture and language education. For instance, one lesson focuses on attractions in Japan. Plus, each video comes with questions to help you think more about what youre seeing.Youre never alone in the dense jungles of language learning, but that doesnt mean you have to walk the same path as everyone else.Try these off-the-beaten-path sources for language videos and decide which route is right for you!
Sweet Way to Boost Your Brain Power
Sweet Way to Boost Your Brain Power Today is National Chocolate Caramel Day. The combination of chocolate and caramel is one the most tempting tastes created by humans. This is a great reason to forget about diet and to celebrate this day with a piece of delicate chocolate-caramel dessert. It is also a perfect time to recall everything good we know about chocolate and caramel. Caramel is a confectionery made by the heating of sugars of various types. It might not be the healthiest product but we canât ignore the fact that it is a rich and easily accessible source of glucose and other carbohydrates. Glucose is the primary energy provider in the human body and an important metabolic intermediate. Actually, glucose is a universal fuel used by most organisms on earth, from microbes to humans. What is the most important fact is that glucose is the main source of energy for the brain and the lack of glucose impairs some important psychological processes, such as decision-making and self-control. So, a caramel candy may serve as a great support to the exhausted studentâs brain during an exam or a test. Chocolate provides even more useful properties for the brain than caramel. Flavanols, a key component of dark chocolate, improve the blood flow around the body and in specific areas of the brain. This effect lasts for two or three hours and allows you to sharpen general brain performance, to clear your thoughts, to increase alertness and to improve memory. In addition to enhancing brain functioning, the ingredients of chocolate protect brain from various harmful effects and keep you in a good emotional state. Other foods, such as cocoa, green tea and red wine, can work similarly to chocolate but a cup of hot green tea or a glass of wine are not always within easy reach. All these make chocolate a super food for the brain of a young student. There were many discussions about harmful effects of sweets of all kinds during the last few years. However, almost any food in abnormal quantities can be harmful. So donât deprive yourself of useful qualities of chocolate and caramel, just donât exceed reasonable limits. Enjoy National Chocolate Caramel Day with your favorite treats and stay healthy and smart!
The Ideals in Chemistry
The Ideals in ChemistryThe Ideals in Chemistry offers a list of subjects that are considered the most important and interesting in the field of chemistry. It is not exactly a rigorous list, but instead a list that should be studied with attention by all chemistry students. This Ideals in Chemistry offers a list of the most notable topics and issues in chemistry.Theories and themes of chemistry often use the word 'theory' to refer to a definition that has been formulated based on empirical observation, scientific experimentation, and logical deductions. For the purposes of this list, 'theory' refers to a structural model of a material system or structure, an explicit description of chemical reactions, a set of rules for acting on matter under specific conditions, or a language in which the physical properties of substances can be described. The four themes of this Ideals in Chemistry include dynamical theories, energy, thermodynamics, and thermodynamics-theoretical relations. As far a s possible, only one theme was selected for each of the Ideals in Chemistry.The Ideals in Chemistry contain a section entitled 'I.E.'. This indicates the assignment for this subject. In the context of chemistry, 'ie' indicates 'Institute'Institution'. Therefore, in the case of the Ideals in Chemistry, it will state the institution, which the chemistry student is working in.The assignment for I.E. in chemistry includes introductory text, course readings, and a small laboratory. The topics include first principles, structure and properties of molecular systems, atomic structures, chemical reactions, structure and reactivity of organic molecules, and equations of state.The topics of I.E. in chemistry also include individual approaches to I.E. The assignment is to study the texts, which are required for learning the subject. One should always be careful when selecting texts, as too many texts might limit the level of knowledge that one can attain. One should also try to learn as much as possible about the subject before taking the assignment.The list of I.E. in chemistry includes ideas on the nature of matter, concepts about the mechanisms of chemical reaction, periodic table, chemical evolution, chemical synthesis, fundamental chemical properties, and fundamental concepts. In addition, the assignment includes another section entitled 'L.' This is a short essay about the student's understanding of the content of the text. Some of the issues may include the relevance of the text, the ability to apply it to one's life, and the conclusions which the text would lead to.The Ideals in Chemistry lists the basic topics that should be included in any first year chemistry curriculum. It can also be used as a guide for exploring more advanced topics. It is an excellent source of learning for all students in chemistry. The texts were chosen by the author because they are most used in different courses and the choices are logical and well presented.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Why You Might Want to Study Chemical Engineering to Get Your Graduate Degree
Why You Might Want to Study Chemical Engineering to Get Your Graduate DegreeWith our current generation having access to high quality educational software programs, it is no wonder that the need for those with specialized skills has grown exponentially. The need for Molecular Orbital Theory has grown even more as the new Synthetic Biology can be used in a laboratory environment. The following are reasons why you might want to enroll in a chemical engineering program to get your graduate degree.One of the biggest advantages of the synthetic biology is the ability to modify biological DNA using a variety of synthetic and natural processes. The introduction of such new and exciting technology will make it easier for pharmaceutical companies to develop treatments. Another one of the many advantages is the ability to build synthetic enzymes for certain applications. For example, biochemists at MIT have created enzymes for catalysis that will be needed in laboratories.The one disadvantage of the synthesis of enzymes is that they tend to be complex and some of them cannot be synthesized by scientists working alone. If one person is able to synthesize all the needed enzymes for a project, it could take months and most likely years. However, if there is the ability to synthesize one or more of the required enzymes, then there is much less time involved.Another reason to study synthetic biology is the cost factor. It is not difficult to create synthetic enzymes in a lab. If someone were to manufacture the needed enzyme in the lab, it would be a lot cheaper. If you do not have the time and money to go to the lab, it would still be cheaper to buy the enzyme online from a reputable supplier rather than the expensive prices that a lab would charge.Bioinformatics is used extensively in the field of biotechnology. Therefore, it is very important for a graduate student to have a good understanding of this field. Those who do not have experience in bioinformatics could take adva ntage of a career in bioinformatics which allows them to work closely with specialists in the field.Because of the important place in the society where synthetic biology has been introduced, it is important for students to have the necessary exposure to the subject. In other words, being exposed to the process and working within the science lab would give a good knowledge. However, this is no guarantee of success.While it is true that a variety of people have taken up this academic field, it is not likely that more than 10% will eventually become professional bioinformaticians. For those people who want to make a difference in the world of science, this is one option to pursue. The ability to adapt to different situations is what makes bioinformatics so interesting.
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