Easy English Language Learning Tips

Easy English Language Learning TipsEasy English language learning tips are easy to find. You have probably already heard the famous proverb, 'If you don't know something, find someone who does.'Learning a second language is really easy and beneficial as you can do it through talking to natives or people who speak the same language. The reason why is that we don't have to study in a classroom which would definitely take time and effort, but by doing it through a simple approach we can accomplish our goal in a fraction of the time.Find a native speaker who speaks the language you want to learn. You don't have to look for a teacher to do this because they already exist in your area. Most individuals do this at their home or in their town. In doing so, the list of native speakers will surely increase because more people learn another language because of the many difficulties that foreigners face in learning English.AireaOnline is one of the many online resources to find native speakers t hat speak the language you are interested in. You can also ask for their opinion on the topic. If the native speaker has high interest in what you are writing and has high quality answers, you will be in good hands.Another way to find native speakers of English is to go out and meet someone who speaks the language. You can also consult your doctor, male people, interview people, you name it. All you need is to put in your efforts and communicate with native speakers.For the learners, who wish to stay at home with their families and/or need to interact with people while working at the same time, English is the only option. It's not only good for your self-confidence but also good for you as you can get to know people from all walks of life and even those from another country.But if you have already had experience with a native speaker, it's better to know that there are also many English language programs that will help you learn this language and improve your English skills. These a re specially designed for you, as they offer more than what an average person can do.

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 you’re just about ready to go for it and apply, but there’s one tiny problem... The job posting is looking for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and you don’t have a four-year degree. ?? So maybe you never took the university route or you’re still a student who hasn’t graduated yet and you’re left wondering if you can still get a job teaching online without a degree. Well, it depends. So let’s 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 bachelor’s degree, but some don’t! This brings us to our quick list of online English teaching jobs that pay well and don’t require a bachelor’s degree. And below this list of jobs, we also offer useful tips for job searching for an online English teaching gig without a bachelor’s degree (so don’t click that ‘x’ button just yet!) A (non-exhaustive) list of online English teaching companies that don’t require a degree: Cambly PalFish My Tutor Lab Magic Ears (accepts current university students) Open English While there’s 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 shouldn’t) 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 isn’t 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 didn’t 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 doesn’t say a degree is a must, then it’s fair to assume that they will consider an applicant without it. Your degree isn’t in education. When you’re reading job postings, be sure that you’re not mistaking “bonus” 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 bachelor’s degree can be literally anything. This means you don’t 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 don’t need to speak a foreign language to qualify for online English tutoring jobs, either. You’re 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 there’s enough time left over for both academics and extracurriculars. If you’re 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 you’re thinking of teaching abroad, either for a semester or after graduation, then there’s 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 won’t require applicants to have a college degree, provided you have adequate teaching experience. If you don’t have a degree but you’re 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 you’ll need to market your services effectively and source your own English students. Due to the almost insatiable demand for online English learning, however, it’s an option that has the potential to turn into a profitable career in the long term if you’re 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 don’t 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 won’t have to leave your house to get qualified! You shouldn’t 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 can’t 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. They’re 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. We’ve 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!

Teaching English in Japan What are the requirements

Teaching English in Japan What are the requirements Japan is one of the most popular destinations for those looking to teach English abroad. It’s not hard to see why. From the bright lights of Tokyo to the temples of Kyoto, the country is that perfect combination of being vastly different than what you are used to while also being technologically advanced, politically stable and safe. It’s one of those places where you can get completely outside of your comfort zone, with the only risk being that you won’t want to leave. If a springtime picnic under the cherry blossom trees or a once in a lifetime trek up Mount Fuji sounds better than what you are doing right now, then it might be time to look into teaching English in Japan. English is increasingly becoming a mandatory part of the school curriculum in this country of 127 million people, and plenty of adults are looking to learn the language in order to travel or further their careers, meaning English teachers are perpetually in high demand. So if teaching nouns and verbs by day and drinking sake and singing karaoke with Japanese salarymen by night sounds like your kind of life, then read on, because these are the requirements to teach English in Japan. Read this: Dreaming of teaching abroad? Here are the 5 best programs hiring right now! You’re going to need a work visa. Assuming you can’t obtain Japanese citizenship somehow, you’re going to need a work visa. The two types of visas most relevant to someone looking to teach English in Japan are the instructor visa and the specialist in humanities visa. The two visas serve essentially the same function but allow you to work in different places, with the instructor visa allowing you to work in public institutions like elementary and high schools, and the specialist in humanities visa allowing you to work for private language schools or companies. The requirements to teach English in Japan are essentially the requirements to get one of these two visas, because if you can’t get one, you’re out of luck. So, what do you need to get one of these two visas? You need to have a degree. Japan’s immigration laws require you to have a bachelor’s degree in order to be eligible for a work visa. However, this degree doesn’t need to be in English, education or anything remotely related to teaching English abroad. You can’t teach with the JET program, for example, without a degree. Any old bachelor’s degree will do. Finally that philosophy degree you worked so hard for can be put to good use! Because after all, if you don’t use that Philosophy degree, does it even exist? You need to have a job offer. In order to get your hands on a visa, you will first need to be hired, by either a public or private institution, who will then sponsor you during the process of obtaining your visa. Teach Away is a great job-hunting resource that can connect you with loads of great schools looking to hire potential English teachers just like yourself, who will then help you with the visa process. However, getting the job required to obtain the work visa comes with its own set of requirements. You need to speak English. Well, duh. This one should go without saying. However, just because something appears straightforward doesn’t mean somebody didn’t create some rules about it! Basically, your chances of not only being hired but getting a work visa will be greatly improved if you are deemed to be a “native speaker”. Read this: Can I teach English abroad if I’m a non-native speaker? In fact, in order to be eligible for an instructor visa for the purposes of teaching a foreign language, one has to have been educated in that language for at least 12 years. When it comes to private schools, they have more leeway as to who they hire. Having a passport from one of the more prominent English speaking countries (U.S.A, Canada, U.K. Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa) is undoubtedly an advantage, and even then, citizens of some of those countries might be given preference over others if the school deems their accents preferred. Still, a non-native speaker (or someone with a passport from a non-English-speaking country) can get a visa provided they find a company to hire them. It might be difficult, but a TEFL certificatee or previous teaching experience elsewhere might level the playing field a bit. So don’t give up, young Swede! You might need a criminal record check. Japan has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, and they would like to keep it that way. Though not a necessity for obtaining a visa, many, if not most jobs, won’t hire you without a criminal record check, especially if you are working with children. But hey, we’re sure you’ve all kept your noses clean thus far in life, right? If not, well you might have a harder time, even though we’re sure you’re very sorry for what you did. Once hired, your English-speaking, TEFL certified, law-abiding self can then submit the requisite paperwork to obtain a work visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate in your home country, so you can arrive in Japan with your visa in order and ready go. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. You have to meet the age requirement. Japanese people officially retire at 60 years of age, meaning it’s really difficult (although not totally impossible) to be hired by a school if you’re past that age. Read this: Will I face age restrictions teaching abroad? Our final word of advice: A TEFL certificate = more job opportunities (?). Though not required to get a work visa, a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate will undoubtedly increase your odds of finding an English teaching job in Japan. In fact, many of the more reputable (and higher paying schools) will require it, meaning having one will increase not only your options but possibly your paycheck. Recommended reading: What is TEFL? Should I get TEFL certified? What qualifications do I need to teach English abroad? So that’s about it. A degree in any subject and someone willing to hire you is all you need to teach English in Japan. Though meeting other requirements can make the job search smoother (and maybe even more financially rewarding), those two things, along with a valid passport, some paperwork and a sense of adventure are about all you need to start an adventure of a lifetime. So what are you waiting for?

Announcing An italki Podcast! Looking for guests and submissions.

Announcing An italki Podcast! Looking for guests and submissions. We are  excited to announce the italki Culturecast. It is a weekly podcast dedicated to culture and language.  We will interview native speakers from the italki community and have them give us short informal language lessons. Keep your eyes posted to the blog for our Pilot episode, which we will be posting on Sunday. *We are also looking for great content. If you have any ideas for content or would like to volunteer to be a guest on our podcast, email me at sam@italki.com Announcing An italki Podcast! Looking for guests and submissions. We are  excited to announce the italki Culturecast. It is a weekly podcast dedicated to culture and language.  We will interview native speakers from the italki community and have them give us short informal language lessons. Keep your eyes posted to the blog for our Pilot episode, which we will be posting on Sunday. *We are also looking for great content. If you have any ideas for content or would like to volunteer to be a guest on our podcast, email me at sam@italki.com

Where to Find the Best Tutoring Jobs in Vancouver

Where to Find the Best Tutoring Jobs in VancouverTutor jobs in Vancouver are everywhere, although you might not be aware of them. But most people are really glad that they have made a career out of studying, for they would not have thought of such a fun occupation. Here are some useful tips on where to find the best tutoring jobs in Vancouver.The first thing you should look for is tutoring companies, and they are usually a bit more expensive than their counterparts in other cities. If you have a good college education, a masters or doctorate degree, you could easily qualify for these jobs. Of course, the competition is quite stiff; so be sure to bring some samples of your previous work. If you still feel intimidated, you can take up a volunteer job, or some form of internship. While working with a company, you will find yourself being groomed to become a specialist in your field.You also need to write a resume of sorts, as an employer will expect to see some preparation. This is why it's very important to be organized and concise with your presentation. Write clearly and concisely about your qualifications and experiences, while giving some examples of your teaching style. Don't worry about things like formatting and fonts as much as possible, as this is something that companies can appreciate and possibly even offer tips on.If you're still unsure about the job market in Vancouver, try checking out the job sites that are available. There are many on the internet; each one has its own requirements and employment history. You can easily compare some of the requirements and find the one that would be most suitable to you. Most of the sites offer an interview and then get you to sign up to be contacted with more information on what awaits you. Be careful, though, because some of these are scams.Also, do not forget about those phone calls from potential employers. Most of the time, they want to get you to come in for an interview and the recruitment agents usually w ork for the big companies. You might have to make up your mind about whether you want to interview for the job or not. Try to work with the agencies you get in touch with, because if you're serious about it, there's nothing more convenient than having an agent to call you up.In order to decide if the job is worth pursuing, it's very important to consider what kind of benefits you can get from joining a big company. If it means better salary, more opportunities and perks, a better work environment, and a better standard of living, it's a lot better than any job you get from a local school. Take this opportunity to explore all your options before committing yourself to anything. After all, if you really want to work in the field, you should be willing to go out and get yourself certified.The best place to look for job opportunities is online. These are often best if you are still unsure about going for a certificate.

The Basic Mechanism of the Hydrogenation of Alkenes

The Basic Mechanism of the Hydrogenation of AlkenesThe hydrogenation of alkenes is an important step in organic chemistry. It is vital for the overall performance of a chemical reaction, in that this process involves the conversion of one molecule into another, resulting in more useful products. It is necessary in many different industries and in scientific disciplines, including biology, where the process creates useful compounds. This article focuses on the different types of hydrogenation that are used.Basically, the two types of hydrogenation are stereoselective and isochronous. Stereoselective is essentially the most commonly used method in today's industry. This occurs when a more stable structure is desired. In stereoselective methods, atoms are permanently trapped within the molecules they have been enclosed in. Chemical formulas can be simplified, making it easier to match the desired structure to one that will yield the desired chemical reactions.The isochronous hydrogenati on is the more common type of hydrogenation. In this method, atoms are not permanently confined to the molecule being reformed. Instead, these atoms are free to move around freely within the product of the reaction.These can also be called the labile types of hydrogenation. Because of this, many types of molecular structures are created in which the free-moving atoms are used to transform other inorganic materials. The most common examples are water-forming reactions. Usually, when oxygen and hydrogen bond with other atoms, a molecular structure is formed that is generally unsaturated, allowing the atoms to travel around freely and allow a specific chemical reaction to occur.This type of hydrogenation requires special equipment to perform this technique. It requires special equipment and acids for the baking of products, and more specific production procedures for specific reaction methods. When done properly, the resulting products will often be in an unsaturated state, thus yieldi ng useful, but not completely stabilized, compounds.Alkenes in particular are common to this process. For example, it can be used to form compounds like saturated oils, isomers, ketones, fatty acids, etc. Alkenes are also good in organic chemistry because of their ubiquity and stability.You should choose to use either stereoselective or isochronous hydrogenation, depending on your personal preference. The former can be done efficiently at home, while the latter requires more complicated equipment and processes. Research can help you decide which method is right for you.