How to Organize Spanish Lessons

How to Organize Spanish Lessons Ways to Organize Spanish Lessons ChaptersBe OrganizedManage Your Lesson TimePrepare Your Lessons Ahead of TimeThe official language of 21 countries, the second most spoken language in the United States and in the world of business: having a good knowledge of Spanish is today both a personal and professional advantage.Teaching foreign languages is a particularly perilous exercise. Giving Spanish lessons included!Although certain languages like Spanish are supposedly easier to learn, it’s still true that a good teacher makes all the difference.So yes, you will certainly learn Spanish more rapidly than you would German or Chinese, but don’t celebrate just yet.Learning Spanish means studying like you would any other living language: vocabulary, grammar, conjugation, but also listening, pronunciation, and written comprehension.But if you’re a teacher, where do you start?How to be clear, concise, and good at explaining?Here is some advice to become a master private language tutor!Find concise and easy explanations t o put in writing for your student, and prepare examples to demonstrate each rule.Use a different color for the things that are most important to remember. For example: write in red the rules they need to memorize, and in green the rules that are of secondary importance.Make worksheets and index cards for words, expressions, phrases…You can check for online tutoring jobs here.Prepare vocabulary lists before your Spanish lessons.Don’t forget to quiz them regularly to evaluate the student’s level.You will need to choose your lesson materials carefully.Don’t forget: your lesson should be fun! Favor interactive exercises.Verify that your student has the comprehension necessary for each exercise.It would also be wise to adapt the exercises. Why not work on a text that relates to the student’s passions? For example, a passage from Don Quixote for a literature fan.As you can see, your need to design Spanish lessons that are up to date, that are adapted to the individual in questio n, and that develop the confidence of your student in a relaxed atmosphere.There is no miracle formula to be a good teacher. Just explain clearly, be empathetic, and be creative.Find out how Spanish tutors in America set their rates...

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College Culture

College Culture Choosing a college based on strong academics is very important; however, there is a lot more to college than its national, academic rankings. Every college has its own unique culture, consisting of its academics, its geographic location and its student body. Its the vibe one gets from that college. There is nothing you can read or hear to fully understand a colleges culture. No one can tell you truly what its truly like, and how you will feel about it. You need to visit as often as you can. Some colleges are in isolated towns, and others are in the heart of big cities. Students at certain colleges tailgate for football games and paint their bodies, and other students go to the football games just to watch the band play. Some colleges offer a wide range of studies, and others specialize in certain fields. Essentially, the college you choose will be your home for four years. Similarly, do you always pick the most intelligent friends? If you could choose your own parents, would you opt to live with the most intelligent couple you could find? Your universitys intelligence is very important to your future success, but students should also select a college based on how happy they will be there. Visiting a college is the only way to find out its unique culture. It is very easy and affordable to schedule a college visit/walkthrough with a bubbly, overexcited tour guide. These, however, only give students a surface level understanding of the university. Students will receive extensive knowledge on how high every building is, who it was named after, when it was constructed, who the dean is, etc. This is all information that you are likely to immediately forget, assuming you actually cared to listen. College visits/walkthroughs with tour guides can be helpful. However, the best way to truly understand the culture of a college is by living there. Many colleges allow students to take short summer sessions. These summer sessions vary from college-to-college. However, most are three to five days worth of classes. Students will experience living in the dorms and eating the dining hall food. Also, students are likely to have roommates. These can be expensive; however, you can earn credits to that university. This is truly a unique way to gain an accurate perspective of what the college campus is like. If interested, students should attend these short summer sessions between their junior and senior years of high school. Another great way to find out the culture of a college is by visiting a friend, or a friends older sibling who is currently at the school you are interested in. Stay with them for a weekend. College kids love visitors. They will likely welcome you and show you what their college is all about. He/she will not be paid by the university to recruit freshmen. Rather, he/she will just be another college kid showing you how to have a great time at that college. He/she will introduce you to his/her friends and take you to the local coffee shops and restaurants. Essentially, selecting a college that fits your personality well is equally important as academic prestige. If you are miserable at an elite college, then your performance is likely to suffer as well. Also, you wont have the motivation to get involved in extra-curricular activities, which are important to your success.

Professores da LOI English Takeyce Mais

Professores da LOI English Takeyce Mais Um dos motivos que leva a que as pessoas se interessem em aprender outro idioma é a necessidade de aprender algo novo, adquirir um conhecimento que permita ter experiências diferentes. Não importa se estará ligada ao trabalho, aos estudos ou a uma viagem, qualquer experiência pode se tornar o ponto de partida para algo que você nunca tinha pensado fazer. Por isso, não é de estranhar que alguns dos professores da LOI English tenham decidido ensinar por razões inusitadas, como foi o caso de Takeyce Mais.Takeyce nasceu na Jamaica, cresceu no Canadá, viveu seis anos na Espanha e agora mora no Canadá novamente. Na nossa conversa, ela comentou que se tornou professora por acaso, nunca tinha pensado em seguir esse caminho, mas uma coisa levou à outra e ela aproveitou.Aliás, se permitir ir para onde as experiências a levam parece ser a marca registrada de Takeyce. Ela contou que foi em uma visita à Colômbia, onde conheceu alguns turistas espanhóis, que ela decidiu visitar a Espanha, onde acabou por viver durante seis anos e trabalhou como professora de Inglês pela primeira vez. Segundo ela, fazer coisas diferentes, que proporcionem experiências interessantes e permitam que ela use o cérebro, são algumas das suas motivações.Os alunos de Takeyce são em grande parte do Brasil, Itália, França, Russia e Espanha, sendo que a maior parte dos seus alunos brasileiros é de grandes cidades como Brasília, Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo. Pelo fato de ter alunos de muitos países cuja língua deriva do Latim, questionei se ela achava que era porque ela também fala Espanhol e Francês. No entanto, ela acredita não deverá ser por isso, até porque ela raramente fala em outra língua que não o Inglês com os seus alunos. Na sua opinião, não falar em Inglês pode ser prejudicial para o aprendizado, por isso ela só fala em outro idioma se for absolutamente necessário.Um dos aspectos que acho bastante interessante, e que é transversal a todos os professor es com quem falei, é o fato de não gostarem de generalizações. De acordo com Takeyce, cada pessoa aprende de forma diferente. Assim, é necessário dar liberdade para que os seus alunos se sintam à vontade e possam aprender da maneira mais adequada para eles.  A professora comentou também que a confiança é essencial para que o aprendizado aconteça. Segundo ela, a estrutura das aulas pode ajudar a que os alunos se sintam mais confortáveis e relaxados, o que propencia uma maior confiança na hora de falar.Por fim, perguntei se Takeyce tinha algum conselho para dar a quem está aprendendo Inglês. O que ela me respondeu fez lembrar o lema força, foco e fé, mas não é exatamente igual. Takeyce disse que, para quem pretende aprender Inglês, perseverança, dedicação e confiança são tão importantes como praticar, está tudo na nossa cabeça, se acreditarmos que conseguimos, vamos conseguir!

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How to Build a Home Gym on a College Students Budget

How to Build a Home Gym on a College Student's Budget Image via pixabay.com The Proper Space The key to any home gym is setting aside the appropriate amount of space. Although apartments and dorms have limited floor space, you can keep the main area of your bedroom open for an exercise or yoga mat (to remind yourself to work out) and store larger weights and equipment on a shelf or in your closet. Storing equipment away will help declutter whichever space you dedicate as your gym. Equipment Your equipment can range from a medicine ball to an elliptical depending on how much space you have to store your equipment and what exercises you are capable and willing to do. While you can get some cardio in by running across campus when you miss the bus, it’s important to exercise for at least 150 minutes each week, which breaks down to about 30 minutes of exercise five days out of the week. Exercising in a gym setting, whether it be at an on-campus gym or your home gym can help stimulate brain cell activity, according to the New York Times. Your weekly exercise plan should consist of moderate aerobic exercise to maintain your weight and reduce stress. However, if you would like to lose weight, gain muscle mass or just exercise more and then you can combine your aerobic activity with strength training. Strength-based exercises can vary from weight training or resistance training, or even a combination of the two. It’s important that you check with your primary care physician before starting any strenuous exercise plan. A routine physical can help determine any medical issues that could limit or deter types of exercises. Even if you don’t suspect yourself of having any limiting medical conditions, it is still wise to schedule a physical every one to three years. While your primary care physician may or may not be able to recommend exercise equipment for your desired plan, here is some common exercise equipment and their uses. Elliptical Machine Elliptical machines are an exceptional way to get some cardio in without actually running, for those of us who hate running or can’t run for medical reasons. Plus, elliptical machines also help to target your arms and core because you are actively moving your arms and abdomen as you pseudo-jog. While traditional ellipticals can cost thousands of dollars and take up precious space in an apartment, The Foldaway Full Body Elliptical is a great portable alternative. This specific elliptical does have arm attachments; however, they move up and down versus back and forth like a standard elliptical. The difference in motion simply means that it exerts your arm muscles in a different way. If you want to save even more money and have no need for arm attachments on your elliptical, you can opt for a Stamina InMotion E-1000 Elliptical Trainer instead. This elliptical could be challenging for those of you who don’t have the gift of balance. However, you can use this device in a seated position and gradually build yourself up to a standing position. Regardless, this can be used sitting in an office chair while you study. Studies show that exercising while you study or shortly afterward can aid your memory in retaining learning material. Exercise Mat Gym mats can come in all shapes and size, but it’s important that you find one that fits your home gym’s area and your fondness. After all, you will spend a lot of time on your exercise mat stretching, kneeling, jumping and everything, so it’s important that you find a mat that is comfortable. Even though extra thick exercise mats are often more expensive, spending the extra cash on a cushiony mat will help protect your joints during a rigorous workout. Personally, my favorite workout mat is the HemingWeigh Extra Thick Foam Exercise Mat, because I focus my workouts primarily on my abdominal muscles. The aforementioned mat, as well as other extra thick foam exercise and yoga mats, help prevent damage to your joints, ligaments, and tendons. Medicine Balls A medicine ball is a rather versatile piece of equipment. You can use them to help build up resistance during lunges, squats, sit-ups, Russian twists, and much more. Medicine balls can be made from soft or hard material and they range in weight, which means there is a perfect one for nearly everyone’s preferences and needs. If you don’t know which size to purchase, you could always just ask your relatives to get you an entire set for your upcoming birthday. How could they say no when you’re trying to improve your health and strength? Miscellaneous Sometimes, you can use objects that aren’t intended for exercise. For example, you can use a stationary chair in your exercise routine to complete a few reps of abdominal lifts, chair squats, or curls. Jump rope is also an entertaining tool for some aerobic exercise, and it’s extremely inexpensive. You might annoy your downstairs neighbor, but I’m sure they’ll understand that you’re jumping rope for your own health. Other than the equipment that is mentioned above, there are hundreds of items that you can include in your home gym. Before you invest in copious exercise equipment, research what routines you are comfortable with and what equipment you are comfortable using on your own or with minimal supervision. Because you will be putting your home gym to good use, it’s crucial that you know how to use your equipment beforehand so that you don’t cause any harm to yourself. A lot of university gyms offer free or discounted training services to either learn how to do a workout routine and/or learn about difference exercise equipment. Otherwise, ask one of your friends majoring in kinesiology or exercise science to help you learn about new routines and equipment.

Teach Away Telegram - April 2013

Teach Away Telegram - April 2013 Happy April! We’re a third of the way through 2013 already. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll talk about another good teaching tool, Prezi. We’ll also share information on getting a Master’s degree in TESOL. Finally, our country spotlight for April is Azerbaijan.Teaching Tool: Prezi Example of a featured Prezi from prezi.comPrezi could be called the modern version of PowerPoint, although that would be doing the program a disservice. Prezi allows for a non-linear format, meaning that teachers and students can scroll, slide, zoom, and enlarge frames. Prezi’s visual nature makes it ideal for teachers to display “mind mapping” techniques.Preparing presentations before class (instead of using a whiteboard) benefits learning. It allows teachers to maximize class time for instruction, rather than wasting valuable minutes writing on the board. However, many kinds of presentation software are inadequate for teachers, as it is not easy to move back to review a previous point, o r move in and out from big picture to detail and back.Prezi allows teachers to make their lessons more visually engaging as well as potentially more useful and intuitive. The Prezi website has examples of presentations that make excellent use of the program’s graphic abilities. Prezi’s visuals can be used to explain or simply to entertain.From USC Rossier: How is a Master’s in TESOL Relevant Overseas?Thanks in large part to globalization and modern technology, English has become the dominant language around the world. The New York Times reports that about one-quarter of the world's population is able to communicate in English to some extent. It is the common language for every type of global enterprise, including business, entertainment and popular culture, and it represents about 80 percent of the information stored on the Internet. Around the world, people from every culture recognize the ability to communicate in English as a key component of their education.The Times also reports that the teaching of English is a multi-billion-dollar industry and that one-third of the global population is studying English or will study it at some point in the near future. While there is no question that the overseas demand for English language instructors is growing, trying to determine the best educational path to becoming a TESOL teacher can be confusing.Becoming a TESOL TeacherWhile some countries require only a bachelor's degree and/or TESOL certification, there are many advantages associated with obtaining a Master's in TESOL. Teaching English requires more than knowledge of the English language. A Master’s in TESOL provides in-depth knowledge in the teaching techniques that are essential for instructing students who have limited experience with English. It makes it possible to address students with varying language requirements, from those who are learning English as a hobby to those who require it for school or employment.In general, overseas employers are l ooking for TESOL teachers who are well trained and who have classroom experience. Master's in TESOL programs satisfy these requirements by providing a strong foundation in linguistics theory and teaching methods. Students learn how to apply language and literacy concepts in a broad range of educational settings. In addition, the best Master’s in TESOL programs give students the opportunity to put teaching theory into practice through field-based assignments. Students who are new to teaching will gain confidence and refine their skills by observing experienced teachers and applying what they've learned in an actual classroom of students.TESOL Teaching OpportunitiesGraduates of Master's in TESOL programs have a wider range of professional options since they are qualified to work in a variety of educational settings in Asia, Europe and Latin America, from schools and universities to workplace settings and language institutes. They are also qualified to become school administrators, p rogram coordinators, teacher trainers and ESL/EFL educational materials specialists. It should be noted that some countries have visa restrictions that apply to teachers, so it's important for any U.S. citizen who wants to work overseas to research residency and employment laws in countries where they want to work.Many teachers seeking jobs overseas have a bachelor's degree in a non-related subject. The TESOL International Association reports that although salary levels for TESOL instructors vary considerably from one country to the next, teachers with higher educational degrees can expect to be seen as more desirable by overseas employers and qualified for higher salaries. Job seekers with limited TESOL training are at risk of finding only assignments with low pay, long work hours and no benefits. Those with a Master's in TESOL tend to receive higher salaries and additional job benefits, like travel support. A master's degree also provides greater career flexibility for teachers wh o return to the United States after working abroad.Contact Rossier Online TodayIt is never too late to become a TESOL teacher, and there are many areas throughout the country that have a high need for quality TESOL educators. If you want to make a difference in the classroom and teach subjects that you feel passionate about, apply to USC today. This groundbreaking Master of Arts in Teaching TESOL program will give you the tools to be more marketable in the changing environment of education.Country Spotlight: AzerbaijanTeach Away is currently hiring for positions in international schools in Azerbaijan. Licensed teachers looking for a unique experience can find excellent employment opportunities in Azerbaijan, located at the intersection of Europe and Asia.Azerbaijan lies on the Caspian Sea and shares a border with Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Iran. The country is influenced by a mix of cultures from both Asia and Europe. The capital of Baku is a dynamic, cosmopolitan urban center bu ilt around an ancient city center. Glittering skyscrapers look over medieval palaces and Islamic mosques. Elsewhere, the country’s picturesque villages melt into the Caucasus mountains. Traveling in Azerbaijan is rewarding but challenging, as the tourist industry is still developing.Teachers wishing to work in Azerbaijan should be open-minded and willing to take on new challenges. Previous experience is required in order to teach in Azerbaijan’s international schools.Teaching in Azerbaijan is an excellent way to explore this little-known country. For more information on the current jobs available, please see our list of teaching jobs abroad.