What is an Inhibitor in Chemistry?

What is an Inhibitor in Chemistry?The first thing you have to know is what is an inhibitor in chemistry. An inhibitor is a substance that prevents the normal chemical reactions of an unknown substance. A substance can be called as an inhibitor if it would act as a 'guard' to prevent the reaction. The use of these drugs in medicine is used to create an inhibitor.The use of inhibitors in chemistry is not necessarily to block a specific reaction, but it is more to enhance a process that is involved in a chemical reaction. Therefore, we can say that an inhibitor in chemistry would be the substance that would block a particular reaction.So, what is the use of these inhibitors? The use of inhibitors in chemistry is used in the creation of chemical compounds, the synthesis of artificial compounds, the production of new compounds, and the study of chemicals. Another common use of the inhibitors is to find the new 'targets' in the production of new compounds. It is common knowledge that the r eaction of adding two one-carbon compounds generates more than one compound.The chemical inhibitors are used to form new substances by replacing the natural one-carbon compounds with two carbon ones. Some of the more common examples of the ones that can be used as inhibitors are the benzene, and the chlorine. Although these are known as inhibitors, it would not be wrong to say that the units of the same compound are sometimes mentioned as being inhibitors as well.Besides its chemical properties, the inhibitor can also act as a poison, a toxin, a pollutant, and a carcinogen. The idea behind these is that it makes the substance more dangerous to live with and can be used to create a toxic unit of a substance. Some examples of the compound that can be used as an inhibitor are - nitrous oxide, nitrous acid, nitrogen mustard, nitromethane, methanol, cyanide, chloroform, carbon dioxide, methyl chloride, sulfuric acid, and chlorine gas.Not everyone would agree that it is a process that is as complex as it is in medicine. While the knowledge of it is abundant, the exact mechanism is less clear. In this way, the use of these chemicals is more to enhance the process and creation of an artificial substance.The use of inhibitors in chemistry is used as an intermediary step in the creation of a substance, and may also be used to destroy certain ones that are in the chemical compound. The history of science goes back to the discovery of a new compound, and the many years of research on it. This includes the use of inhibitors in chemistry.

2019 NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference Unpacking Mathematical Fluency - Heart Math Tutoring

2019 NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference Unpacking Mathematical Fluency - Heart Math Tutoring 2019 NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference: Unpacking Mathematical Fluency 2019 NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference: Unpacking Mathematical Fluency December 20, 2019 Last month, I had the opportunity to join Heart Program Director, Cydney Kramer and Program Manager, Emily Aleski, in attending the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference (NCCTM) in Greensboro, NC. We joined hundreds of other math teachers, facilitators, and researchers from across the state to explore this year’s topic of Mathematical Mindsets for All. We were inspired by and thankful for the opportunity to connect with other math educators, all grounded in a commitment to equitable math instruction for all students. As a Heart Tutoring team, we had many of our current practices validated, and we also learned even more ways to provide equitable support for our students and families! We’ve summarized some of our findings below. What is Mathematical Fluency? Mathematical fluency is typically defined as the ability to solve math problems accurately and efficiently. Unfortunately, this definition often translates to a disproportionate emphasis on speed. Many of us have encountered this imbalance in our own math experiences. (If you’ve ever felt anxious about a timed multiplication tables quiz, then you probably know what I mean!) The challenge with math fluency is that we too often interpret efficiency to mean speed, resulting in students memorizing facts without foundational understanding. In order to become efficient problem solvers, students first need the opportunity to build authentic understanding of number concepts so that they can then use that knowledge in a way that makes sense to them. Learn more about defining (and redefining) mathematical fluency here. Firing and Wiring Our Brains Once students have grounded their thinking in understanding, then they can begin building efficiency and speed through meaningful repetition. Keynote speaker, Valerie Faulkner, calls this “firing and wiring our brains.” She argues that, when done strategically and consistently, practicing speed does not have to be inherently stressful for students. To keep stress levels low and strategic learning at the forefront, Faulker recommends regularly linking speedwork to the conceptual work needed for students to gain understanding. She also notes the importance of valuing student effort over correct answers, setting the purpose for speed-based practice, and providing opportunities for students to review and celebrate their individual progress. These strategies can shift fluency practice away from tasks that are anxiety-inducing and instead transform them into meaningful moments that are confidence-boosting! The Power of Precise Feedback As our students work hard to strengthen all these mathematical skills, a huge part of our role as tutors is to provide encouragement and feedback. The more precise our feedback, the more impactful. Precise feedback sounds like taking that extra minute to offer students specific language that celebrates the work they are doing and the way they are doing it. For example, rather than saying “Great job,” we might say, “I see how you organized the cubes into trains of ten to help you solve! Great thinking!” We might even ask an additional question like, “I see that you organized the cubes into trains of ten. Can you explain to me how you used those trains to solve the problem?” Precise feedback acknowledges student thinking and gives them the opportunity to reflect on that thinking themselves. To learn more, check out this six-minute video, which shows elementary students learning how specific feedback enhances outcomes.

Maximizing Meetings with Advisors Professors as a College Student

Maximizing Meetings with Advisors Professors as a College Student ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog When I was a freshman advisor at Duke, most of my advice dealt with issues such as feeling overwhelmed academically, struggling to make friends and figuring out majors and careers. Looking back, however, one issue that I never discussed with my advisees but wished I had was how to make the most of a meeting. I know what you’re thinking: Huh?What do meetings have anything to do with being a college freshman?Allow me to explain. In high school much of the information you needed to succeed was handed to you on a silver platter. But if you want to optimize your college experience â€" i.e. excel academically, extracurricularly and ultimately career-wise â€" you need to be immediately proactive about meeting with faculty and staff. A meeting, however, isn’t just about showing up and winging it. You want to impress the person who’s taking time out of her busy day to meet with you and convince her that you’re worth developing a professional relationship with. Set a Goal for the Meeting The key to making the most of a meeting is preparation. A day or two before a meeting â€" whether it’s in person, online or via telephone â€" I create an agenda and the first thing I do is figure out the goal of the meeting. In other words: what’s the purpose of the meeting? Once I figure it out, I write it at the top of the agenda to serve as a guide. Let’s assume that you’re meeting with your economics professor because you’re interested in this area. Being interested, however, is an insufficient goal. The goal needs to be measurable so that you can assess whether or not you achieved it by the time the meeting ends. In this case, is the goal to gather information? Is it to get recommendations for extracurricular opportunities? Is it to learn about summer internships? Is it all three things? Or is it something else entirely? If you don’t have a goal, you’re not going to know what to talk about during the meeting. It’ll be like driving around without a destination. Do Your Research After I’ve determined the goal of the meeting, I research the person I’m going to talk with. This may strike you as odd given that the meeting is supposed to be about you. Paradoxically, however, the more you know about the person you’re meeting, the more potential opportunities you create for yourself. For instance, let’s assume that you’ve decided that you’re meeting with your economics professor because you want to identify extracurricular opportunities. If you didn’t do any research about your professor, you could still ask decent but general questions like “What extracurricular opportunities exist?” But if you did research on her, you might learn, for example, that she researches the economics of education â€" an area of economics that you probably didn’t even know exists â€" which in turn could impact the issues you want to discuss with her. At worst, such research enables you to ask more specific, detailed questions. Create the Agenda The final step in preparing for a meeting is to come up with the issues that you want to discuss, i.e. the meat and potatoes of the meeting. This not only includes coming up with questions that you want to ask, but also anticipating questions that you’ll be asked and preparing for them. For that meeting with the economics professor, your agenda might like look like this: Goal: Identify extracurricular opportunities related to economics. Questions to ask What extracurricular opportunities exist in general? Can you tell me more about your research on the economics of education? What career opportunities exist for people who specialize in this area? If I’m interested in this area, what do I need to do in terms of academics, summer internships and extracurriculars? What extracurricular opportunities related to your research exist? Questions she may ask me Why are you interested in economics? What do you want to do career-wise? Ending the Meeting You should always end each meeting with the following two things. First, ask who else you should talk to. You want to connect with as many experts as possible and one of the best ways to do so is through referrals. Second, have a follow up plan with the person you’re meeting. You don’t want the first meeting to be the last one. Every initial meeting should serve as a springboard for developing a long-term relationship because such relationships can potentially lead to your getting mentors, other connections, references and letters of recommendations and opportunities. Finally, a last bit of advice: don’t be late for the meeting â€" not even by a second. This mayseem obvious, but when I was an advisor my advisees were often late and not for good reasons (news flash: “I couldn’t find your office” isn’t an acceptable excuse). Remember: first impressions matter so when you’re late, you’re telling the person that you’re supposed to be impressing that you don’t respect her time and that you’re not very responsible. If you follow these tips, you’ll be on your way to maximizing every facet of your college experience. About the Author Ziggy Yoediono â€" a Harvard, Yale, Duke and University of Rochester educated/trained psychiatrist with an MBA and a former college academic adviser â€" is the founder of ZIG Consulting, a college life coaching firm where every student works one-on-one with him in terms of academics, career, social life and extracurriculars.While college resources such as academic advisers and career centers should be optimized, some students want more personalized, continuous, detailed support - whether it’s because they want that extra edge or because they’re struggling - that colleges can’t always provide.Whether it’s a general issue like figuring what you want to do with your life or a more specific one like applying for certain internships/jobs or to certain graduate schools, ZIG Consulting can help you every step of the way!You can find him at www.zigconsulting.com

5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College

5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College Tips from an Irvine Foreign Language Tutor: 5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College Tips from an Irvine Foreign Language Tutor: 5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College The majority of students will have to take a year of foreign language in college, but some students are unsure which language to take.  Many students studying at a US university forget their foreign language skills relatively quickly. Whether this is because of the way they are taught or the fact that American students dont really have a chance to use their foreign language skills as much as people in geographically smaller countries, is contrary to the fact that each student should be strategic when making their foreign language credit decision. Students can choose to take a class in a language that they feel they will actually learn and be able to use in business or travel, or they can choose a course they can achieve a good grade in. 1. Do you speak a second language already? Some students already speak two or more languages by the time theyre in college. They may have been paying extra close attention when taking their high school courses, they may come from a family background that spoke multiple languages within the home, or they may simply have a knack for languages.  Either way, a strategic way to get an A in a foreign language course is to take the course in a language youre already well versed in.  If you aced French in high school, and got a 5 on your AP French exam, why not continue to perfect your fluency at the college level while earning an excellent grade? Alternately, students who speak Japanese because that is how they generally converse with extended family will likely do very well in a college level Japanese course (READ: 5 Tips When Making a Final Decision About College). 2. Do you plan on traveling internationally on a regular basis? Students who are thinking about doing a lot of traveling after college should consider where they might like to spend the majority of their time.  For example, students who plan to spend a year traveling South America would probably benefit from classes in Spanish or Portuguese. On the other hand, students who are thinking about spending a good amount of time in Northwestern Europe may wish to look into French or German. It’s much easier to be a world traveler if you speak more than one language. 3. Do you plan to work for a large corporation with offices all over the world? Some students have aspirations to work for a large corporation that may eventually move them to a variety of different offices. Although most American employees will probably be somewhere within the large geography of the United States, there may also be offices in Tokyo, Paris, Berlin, Geneva and so on. Students who have specific corporations in mind are encouraged to do some research or talk with a current manager to find out if foreign language skills might help them get hired (READ: 5 Campus Resources You Shouldnt Miss). 4. Do you find that you have a knack for languages? Some people simply have a knack for languages, meaning they can pick up on the intricacies of foreign language skills more easily than most people. Students who are naturally gifted with languages should consider taking more than one language in college and using the third language as one of their elective credits. This may sound crazy to students who struggle with languages, but might be a great idea for their peers. Students who want to pick up a second and third language while in college may consider sticking to one category of languages, either the Germanic languages or the Romance languages for example, as they tend to be similar and follow the same basic grammar rules and sentence structure (READ: 5 Ways to Make New Friends as a Transfer Student). Once youve decided on a foreign language, dont hesitate to book a private Irvine foreign language tutor! Call us today for details. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Conflicts in Tutoring

Conflicts in Tutoring Tutoring is to work with people. Not always do your students and their parents have the same scale of values as yours, they may have a different life experience, maybe other family traditions. Therefore, there is no insurance against the conflicts, even for   the most experienced tutors. But in most cases, conflicts can be avoided. The main advice for tutors: always listen carefully to parents and future students in the 1st phone call, or when you meet personally for the first time. If the objectives are hard to  accomplish    try to explain why. A good grade at school, unfortunately, depends not only on your experience and professionalism, but also on other factors. For example, during the interview you were informed that your potential disciple is very talented but lazy. This is an occasion to reflect . Will you be able to turn one pathological lazybones into a workaholic in a couple of months? After all, by hiring you, parents hope that you will be able to do in a few months what they could not in 10-15 years. Of course, the tutor should try to reach out to every student. Though sometimes it may not work. Actually, there are pathologically lazy kids, and believe me, it is better to refuse one time the work with such a student than to hear later that you took the money   but you were not able to teach them anything. It is important to determine the cause of the backlog. Often, the student or a parent names the cause which is of secondary importance: student was sick for too many days,   “just” missed 4 lessons, the school teacher explained in a incomprehensible way. During the tutoring it turns out that there are other reasons. For example, laziness (most common) or computer addiction. It is very sad, but access to the Internet for an immature childs mind is indeed a serious problem. An incorrect evaluation of students background knowledge can lead to a conflict situation with parents. Quite often it happens that the student presents really high grades in some subject, earned not because of his knowledge. Like, for example, if a student is good at sports â€" teachers will support and cheer him with high grades.  It is recommended to conduct a testing during the first interview in the presence of parents. So both sides will have a clear understanding of the knowledge  level of the student. Another tip: always keep records during the interview capture correct and incorrect answers. This will help in the future to track students progress. And finally keep the distance. Stay in the official status of a tutor and do not become just another family friend in the 1st month. It will save your nerves and reduce the percentage of conflicts.

The Ultimate FluentU Review See What Real FluentU Users Have to Say

The Ultimate FluentU Review See What Real FluentU Users Have to Say The Ultimate FluentU Review: See What Real FluentU Users Have to Say Do you wish you could understand all your favorite K-pop groups lyrics?Maybe youd like to watch Netflixs Dark in its original German without English subtitles.Or you want to impress  the swoon-worthy French guy you swiped right on yesterday with your language skills.FluentU can help you attain all these goals.How?FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.But does it really work?In just a minute, youll have a chance to read FluentU reviews from real users and popular language gurus to see how our language learning software  keeps you addicted to language learning and, ultimately, leads you to true fluency.Before we get into the reviews, heres a quick look at what FluentU is all about. FluentU in Review: What Are FluentUs Main Features?Heres a quick overview of what you can expect from your FluentU subscription:FluentU offers a constantly growing collection of real-world v ideos, including various clips, movies, music and more.All videos are authentic, making them great resources for full, at-home immersion in your target language. Watching authentic videos comes with an abundance of perks! Youll get attuned to native accents, so youll actually be able to understand locals when they talk to you.Not only will you be able to understand nativesâ€"they should be able to understand you! Learning with authentic materials will make it easier for you to pick up a more native accent from the get-go. Plus, youll pick up local slang and idioms that will impress natives when you whip them out in conversation.Each video features subtitles in your target language and English. The subtitles are annotatedâ€"hover over any word to see its definition, part of speech, example sentences and an associated image. When you pair these annotated subtitles with native audio, memorizing vocab becomes easy!Quiz Mode: After you watch a video, click Quiz. Quiz Mode will take you t hrough interactive flashcards and fun exercises to review vocabulary from the video. If a question is too easy, just click Already know, and FluentU wont quiz you over that vocab again. If a question is so difficult that you cant even venture a guess, click Dont know. This way, FluentU will know that you need to review this material in the future.When you answer a quiz question correctly, youll hear a ding and see how many points youve earned for that question.Every users experience is 100% personalized. FluentU tracks your learning level and habits, and you have a certain amount of control over what you watch/learn.Use FluentUs advanced search engine to find exactly what you want to watch. Search adjectives or pronouns to see videos about grammar, or Paris to sort through videos about life in the City of Love.You can choose from course playlists. For example, if you choose to learn from the intermediate Chinese course playlist Taking a Taxi, youll watch five videos and be quizzed o ver them: Ordering a Taxi by Phone, A Taxi to the Airport, Two Places on the Docket, Late Night Taxi Fares and Talking with a Cabbie.How much time do you want to spend learning with FluentU per day? Set a personal goal, ranging from one to 30 minutes. Whenever you reach your goal, you earn points. FluentU tracks how many days in a row youve reached your personal goal, and for each day, you earn even more points. When you earn so many points, youre ready to move up to the next level!Rate FluentU content! When youve finished a video and quiz, you can choose to click rate this content to leave one to five stars. Then type any comments you have. If you think the video is fantastic and youd like to see similar videos, let FluentU know. If that video had any issues, alert our team so we can resolve them ASAP.For certain videos, you can download transcripts as PDFs. With these PDFs, you can read through the transcripts of videos when youre offline to boost your reading comprehension skills .FluentU consistently adds new videos and corresponding quizzes to each languages video library. This means youll never run out of language learning material!FluentU currently offers nine languages: Mandarin Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish. (And Portuguese is in the works!) Just one FluentU account grants you access to all nine languages, which is a great feature for those working to become multilingual. Some language learning programs require you to pay separately for each language or download individual apps for each language.If your native language is Korean or Japanese, youre in luck! FluentU has a translated platform that allows you to see everything on the site in your native language while youre learning English.FluentU works for every level of language learner. When you set up your account, you can choose from Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced. When browsing videos, filter by six levels: Beginner 1 and 2, Intermediate 1 and 2 and Advanced 1 and 2.You can access FluentU on multiple devices. Access the full video library on your web browser or, better yet, learn on the go when you download the FluentU app at the iTunes store or Google Play store.Youll gain full access to FluentUs features with a free trial, so feel free to take it for a spin.The Ultimate FluentU Review: See What Real FluentU Users Have to SayTestimonials: FluentU Reviews by Real UsersEvery language learner is different and prefers certain things from a language program. Heres what real FluentU users have to say about how FluentU fits their needs:I started using Fluentu having only a beginners knowledge of Spanish. After one evening with this app, I felt I learned more than Duolingo and Rosetta Stone combined. They seemed to take up so much of my time with no real progress. Now I can form whole sentences instead of just identifying fruit!  â€" Chantal ThiessenI love that you see the definition of every word and hear how a native speaker pr onounces it in context. It is just as important to know which words to emphasize in a sentence as it is to know the pronunciation of the words themselves, but this information cannot necessarily be ascertained just by looking at the sentence on paper; you have to listen to somebody speak in a natural setting and FluentU gives you that opportunity.  â€" John HempelIts the program Ive always wanted, because when I try to watch Spanish clips on Youtube a lot of the time the subtitles are wrong. Even if theyre right, I always have to have Google Translate open at the same time anyways and look things up when I dont know them (which is unfortunately still quite a lot). I love that the subtitles are all right there with correct definitions and other examples. Better than Rosetta Stone for getting the language down and miles cheaper. Love it!!  â€" Lisa NicholsonIm not only a perpetual language learner, but a teacher myself. And out of all the language methods Ive come across, the rest sco re from 0 to 3. This is the 10.It has literally defined a new path for the self-taught.Where once we had to struggle with simultaneous dictionaries and poorly translated materials mostly without subtitles, now we glide across real-life content where one can see the hand of the teachers behind each and every word.I particularly love the fact that I can endlessly click on any word or expression to whatever depth I wish, until my curiosity is satisfied at any point while watching the videos.The quiz algorithm is not only smart in terms of taking note of our weak points, but also has countless examples in different contexts so we are guaranteed to understand the concept explained.The amount of material is staggering. And all conveniently connected in terms of concepts to learn.Duolingo is like a low resolution black and white, blurred shadow of FluentU.Congratulations, keep it up. Its most definitely worth the investment.Before FluentU I had to force myself to study. Now, Im actually lo oking forward to it, like my fun time in the morning. Its addictive :)â€" Hikarus Guijarro-FayardI love FluentU because I can listen and learn dialogue from real advertisements that are aired in China! Also, in the role play series showing conversations between native speakers, the dialogue feels more authentic and contemporary compared to the often dry, boring dialogues found in textbooks. Using FluentU has given me more confidence and is helping me to understand Chinese in real-life everyday settings!  â€" Kiandra SquiresOf all the available programs and various learning material I have tried in the past, including Duolingo, I have found FluentU to be among the most effective methods for learning. I began using FluentU as [an] auxiliary tool for better improving my comprehension in the language but have later come to find the program to be effective as an all around learning mechanism. I have found it to be incredibly effective for improving vocabulary, understanding colloquialism s and idioms within various countries, as well as intense practice in common speech.â€" Anthony J. LopezI am enjoying FluentU. I have been using this site for a couple weeks and I have definitely noticed a huge improvement in my vocabulary. I love that it uses a lot of relevant clips like Norman fait des videos to practice REAL French, and it is presented in such a fun way that it makes it easy to practice. Using this site has become part of my daily routine.â€" Rachel HollarsExpert Evaluations: FluentU Reviews by Language ProsWhat about the language gurus? What do the experts have to say about FluentU?Eurolinguiste  A Review of FluentUs Mobile AppEurolinguistes Shannon Kennedy works for Fluent in 3 Months  and Drops, two killer language-learning companies. Shes also proficient in 12 languages Wowza!Shannon is an early adopter of FluentUâ€"shes been using it since we only had a Mandarin Chinese program.Once we expanded to more devices (FluentU is now available on iOS and Android) s he participated in our mobile app beta testing and never stopped using our platform to improve her impressive repertoire of language skills.Her in-depth FluentU review, linked above, focuses heavily on the mobile app during her beta test experience. Her favorite part? FluentUs emphasis on accent marks and tones in our quizzes!Spanish Hackers FluentU Review: The Good and The BadAnthony and Jesse created Spanish Hackers to give readers two perspectives on learning Spanish: one from a man whos already become fluent and one from a man whos just starting his Spanish-learning journey.Anthony explains how FluentU helped him overcome a common language-learning pitfallâ€"he was dedicating a lot of time to studying, but he still wasnt getting the results he wanted. He liked that he could watch short clips rather than entire movies or TV shows, so he was able move at a relatively fast pace. This kept him from burning out, and as a result, he started making noticeable strides.Jesse also create d a video version of the FluentU review. In this video, he addresses the question everyone thinks about when they sign up for a new program: Is this going to be worth it?French Together  FluentU Review: Learn French with VideosBenjamin Huoy of French Together is a Frenchman who immerses himself in other languages and teaches foreigners the French language.In his review, Ben explains the pros of FluentU (his favorite being the cultural experience) and the parts hes less crazy about. An added bonus: He lists additional resources that complement FluentU, such as language partners, reading material and writing exercises.You can also watch his FluentU French review to get another walkthrough of the platform (albeit a four-year-old walkthrough).Lindsay Does Languages  FluentU Review: How to Use YouTube Videos for Language LearningLindsay has taught languages in brick-and-mortar schools, via Skype and over the internet. Itll be hard to find anyone more enthusiastic about languages!Lindsa y loves that FluentU meets you where you are in your language journey. You can choose your desired level and even mark which words you already know or need more help with. She thinks this keeps users motivated because intermediate or advanced learners dont have to work their way through super simple material.She interviews FluentUs creator, Alan, asking him questions about how he came up with the idea of FluentU and for tips for language learners. Lindsay also offers a one-month FluentU language learning calendar!Hacking Chinese  Review: FluentU ChineseHacking Chinese covers everything you could possibly want to know about learning Chinese, from improving specific skills to organizing your study routine to getting in the right mindset.In this review, Olle Linge (the websites founder) explains what makes FluentU useful in general, but he hones in on the benefits for a Chinese learner in particularâ€"like the ability to choose between traditional and simplified Chinese subtitles, and the option to turn pinyin subtitles on and off.For more of an up-close-and-personal tour, Olle has his own video walkthrough of the Chinese platform:NihongoShark  FluentU Japanese App Site ReviewNihongoShark is the passion project of two married couples emphasis on the word passion. You can sense just how much its creators care about the Japanese language and culture, as well as teaching it to others.This review is a little more specific than some: Niko (NihongoSharks founder) focuses just on the FluentU app, not the website, and how you can use the app to learn Japanese specifically. He likes that FluentU teaches both romaji and kanji! He also talks about the FluentU video database, flashcards and multimedia tactics.Languages Are Easy  Is FluentU Free? â€" No, But Definitely Worth It. Check This Out!Roope Kiuttu, the founder of Languages Are Easy, is obviously a master of learning languages. How can we tell? His native language is Finnish, but his entire website is written in f lawless English! He also speaks German, French and Spanish.This review covers a wide range of topics, including the programs pricing, languages, app, pros and cons. He loves that its easy to find videos that match your current learning levelâ€"a feature thats lacking on similar language programs and YouTube.Roope lists how many videos were available for each language at the time of writing this post, but keep in mind that more videos are always being added.You can also get a sampling of what the platform is like from this video review:I Will Teach You a Language  FluentU Review: Language Learning with VideoOlly Richards of I Will Teach You a Language focuses on teaching languages through stories. So it only makes sense that he loves FluentU!This FluentU review walks you through the main features of the program, gives tips for maximizing your experience and evaluates the program overall.Olly loves that FluentU teaches languages through commercials, interviews and music videos. These authentic resources all include elements of storytelling. He also praises FluentU for preparing users for real-life scenarios in their target language.Smart Language Learner  FluentU Review: Learn a Language Through VideosYes, Noel van Vliet started Smart Language Learner to teach people languages. But he also created the website to inspire people to start learning languagesâ€"and to keep studying when the going gets rough!This thorough review gives a clear picture of FluentUs strongest features, plus perspective on who may get the most out of FluentU and why. Noel praises FluentUs approach to spaced repetition, which helps learners memorize vocab and concepts.Smart Language Learner has also written up a comparison of FluentU and Yabla. In online conversations about language learning, youll often see that FluentU and Yabla are compared. After all, they both let you learn languages through videos! This comparison walks you through the features of each program and compares them. 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How To Create A GMAT Learning Diary

How To Create A GMAT Learning Diary pexels.com Here are some easy steps to follow to make your GMAT learning diary: 1. Acquire questions. Before you can begin a learning diary, you’re going to need something to learn from. Generally, the best and most accurate questions and content to study will come from the testing company themselves. The most useful information available to you will likely be practice questions. The highly valuable practice questions come from GMAC, the company behind GMAT. These questions are past questions from the test that have been officially released, meaning they’ll be accurate and useful when studying. Other test prep companies will have similar books and materials with practice tests, quizzes and overall concepts to look over. 2. Make a sheet/spreadsheet. To make the most out of your studying experience, you’re going to need to be consistently motivated and organized. To start, designate a place to keep track of all your studying materials, habits, times, and other things. This could be a spreadsheet if spreadsheets are your thing, or just a grid on a piece of paper that is sectioned out how you want it. It’s likely that this initial sheet won’t be the final piece of learning diary you use, but just a rough draft for getting all your thoughts together to make the most out of studying. Make sure it is large enough to hold a good amount of data that you know about now and sections that may come up in the future. 3. Rank reviews. Once you’ve acquired some test materials, you’re going to want to keep track of what you’re studying so you can fill in the blank spaces in your mind. If you come across a concept, or even a specific question, that you don’t completely understand and finish quickly and easily, write it down on your spreadsheet. Often, it is helpful to review these things multiple times, rather than just look over them once and forget again. Because your amount of knowledge varies, rank your questions and concepts on a 1-5 scale of how much work needs to be done. If you know nothing about the concept, rank it a 5 and promise to yourself that you’ll study that concept five times before test day. This system makes sure that you’re spending time on things it needs to be spent on and not on things you already know. 4. Time yourself. Another thing many GMAT takers run into is the constant running out of time. Time is a huge obstacle for many people taking any form of standardized test. Because of this, reviewing your material so it pops into your head as quickly and efficiently as possible is of the utmost importance. With the help of your ranking system, the amount of times you re-try a problem or concept is happening multiple times. It will be in your best interest to time yourself each time to see if your processes are getting any faster, and if they’re not, how fast you will need to speed yourself up. Taking entire practice tests in a timed environment is also helpful for learning to work at a nonstop rapid pace. Training your brain to work this way will result in a much smoother time taking the GMAT. 5. Cluster, schedule, organize. So once you have a rough outline of the concepts, times and ranks, you can start on creating a better and easier to look at learning diary. If you notice you wrote down the same questions of similar form, it may be wise to organize them into clusters so you can study similar concepts on the same or different days. Knowing your ranks and how often you plan to study questions, you can then allot yourself an amount of problems to study each day. This means dividing your schedule out so you don’t end up doing too little too late. Also schedule in extra time for yourself to review things that may not be learned as quickly as you planned. However your organization works best, whether color-coded or computer operated, organizing this data will make keeping track of your studying a breeze. A learning diary like this makes it easy to access most of your information in one helpful, organized way. While the rest of your life may be a mess, your studying doesn’t have to be! Learn more about Kaplan’s test prep options and start building the confidence you need for Test Day.