You No Longer have to Endure Bad Behavior at Work Even the Bad Boss - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / You No Longer have to Endure Bad Behavior at Work â€" Even the Bad Boss - Introvert Whisperer You No Longer have to Endure Bad Behavior at Work â€" Even the Bad Boss One of the most helpless feelings is when you encounter bad behavior from someone you work with including your boss.   Most people aren’t masters at confrontation not just because they don’t have the skill, but also usually because most people believe it puts their job security at risk.   Yet, it’s that bad behavior that will make going to work a miserable experience.   It’s the number one reason why people leave their job. The problem with going to a new job is that you generally can’t outrun bad behavior.   You find it in most work settings.   Management hasn’t figured out how to correct subordinates behavior for all sorts of reasons and one of those reasons is that they don’t know there is a problem. You would think they would but often that’s not the case.   And as we all know, you can’t fix something unless you know you have a problem. I think most employees think that management “should just know” when a co-worker or boss is wildly inappropriate but that’s not how it works.   Most leadership operates under the assumption that “no news is good news”.   They all have their own job to perform and until they hear a squeaky wheel, they focus on other matters.   It’s a double-edged sword.   The general collective isn’t going to say anything assuming that management knows and won’t do anything and management assumes that everything is going well. What can you do?   Submit your complaint anonymously to your management from a new company called Warble. https://warble.work/ Warble allows you to submit feedback on any workplace behavior no matter who is doing the behavior and keeps your identity private.   In turn, that feedback is submitted to your management with the intent of helping to improve the situation and to improve management skills in the process. Warble shared with me some tremendous information they had collected along the path of their startup.   This information confirmed what founder, Carolyn Holliday, experienced herself with a very bad boss.   Carolyn found herself in a situation where she didn’t trust HR or management if she stepped forward and said something.   She could see that her boss not only demoralized the ranks but also made very bad business decisions.   The behavior of one negatively impacted many people and cost the company. Only when she had given notice and was on her way out the door did Ms. Holliday have a candid conversation with the CEO about the issues created by her manager. While the conversation didn’t stop her departure it did become the catalyst for the CEO to make numerous changes and improvements, including the departure of her former boss. As she continued to study workers experience through copious surveys the data showed that 64% of respondents witnessed behavior at work that was disruptive to culture, productivity and/or the business but did not report it to management or HR.   The #1 reason for not reporting the dysfunctional behavior was the general lack of trust between employees and management. 38% reported that the poor behavior was their manager and 38% felt that reporting would result in retaliation or termination. Warble squarely addresses the lack of visibility and knowledge by management to their biggest issue associated with toxic work environments.   It does sound like they need more than one person from a company to submit a complaint before Warble comes forth with the input so I’d suggest if you know of other people with shared concerns that you encourage others to report the issue through Warble. If you have concerns with a co-worker or boss and you don’t feel comfortable reporting the issue to HR or upper management you now have an option.   Remember: Never assume decision-makers know the issues you are encountering. Go to top Power-Influence-Office Politics: it comes down to your Strategic Relationships and understanding of how you build each one of these elements. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that outlines all of this and meaningful actions you can take today!   Start watching now by clicking here! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Should I Go To Syracuse University

Should I Go To Syracuse University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Megan is a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in many subjects such as AP English tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and all levels of Spanish tutoring. She graduated from Syracuse University in 2013 with a Bachelors degree in International Relations and Spanish. See what she had to say about her school: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Megan:Syracuse University is fairly urban. Upon first glance, it appears as though the city was built around the campus, but you really have to explore all of Syracuse to enjoy the city in its entirety. The campus provided a nice little bubble during my first two years, and as I returned to school with a car, I enjoyed exploring the rest of the city. There are buses downtown, as well as buses that circle the outskirts of campus, where many upperclassmen live. The campus is also fairly safe the Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosts self-defense classes and has a heavy presence both on and off campus. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Megan:While for other schools this question may be subjective to the department, individual professor, or separate school, I can wholeheartedly and confidently say that everyone at SU wants you to succeed. They are available through office hours, email, and phone. Not only have I emailed a professor at 4am to have a response by 8am, but Ive also spoken with a professor on his landline. Advisors, TAs, and professors all want you do well, and they are all willing to do whatever it takes to get you there. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Megan:I first went to Syracuse not knowing anyone there. It was because of the dorm life and its closeness that I was able to make friends and create a completely new and different social life. Freshman year, I lived in a Learning Community, which means that a group of freshmen live on the same floor and go to a one-credit class once a week. The International Living-Learning Community not only bolstered my social life, but it also bolstered my love for one of my majors, International Relations. I learned so many things of different cultures; at the end of the semester, we all went on a trip to Toronto together! Almost a year after graduating college, I still keep in touch with some of the people I lived with freshman year. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Megan:When you go to Syracuse, it seems as though every school excels in what they study. The Newhouse School of Communications is famous for its famous alumni and rigorous schooling. The College of Arts and Sciences has many famous faculty members, including George Saunders, and boasts a multitude of different majors. Also, the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has been the top tier in the best MBA program in the nation for a few years running. I studied International Relations, Economics, and Spanish. Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture was solely housed in The College of Arts and Sciences, and it was one of the best decisions of my life thus far. Not only did I learn a language, but also many different nuances of all the different countries that make up Latin America, as well as Spain. Because of Syracuses scholarship programs, I was able to go abroad and live in Madrid, Spain, for a semester something that neither I or my lower middle-class family had ever d reamed of! My International Relations major and Economics minor was housed in The College of Arts and Sciences, but taught by Maxwell faculty. Since Maxwell is the grad school, the undergraduate and graduate programs share faculty and some networking and job opportunities, but the undergraduate program is still technically through The College of Arts and Sciences. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Megan:Coming to a different state not knowing anyone, I had minimal trouble making friends. As a freshman, SU does a lot in the dining halls and through the rooming process, as well as through different clubs that really allow you to explore different experiences and hobbies until you find your niche. While I was never a part of the social Greek life, many sororities and fraternities are present on campus. About 50% of the campus does take part in some sort of Greek life whether it be a social, academic, or ethnic club. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Megan:The Career Center was helpful in the generic form of resume writing, LinkedIn, and general career guidance. For more specific guidance within my field of International Relations, I relied heavily on meeting faculty of my choice outside of class for coffee or breakfast, as well as the Office of Advising and Academic Support within The College of Arts and Sciences. Many reputable companies do recruit on campus Morgan Stanley, the CIA and the FBI, and of course, the Army and the Marines. To find a specific recruiter, you had to dig a little on your own; not everyone came to campus to recruit. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Megan:The best answer to this question, I feel, is that it depends. It depends on the time of day (many student unions and dorm lounges became crowded at dinner), and it also depends on the time of year. During finals and midterms week, the library was at its peak attendance. However, I always felt confident that I could find a quiet space to study and work. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Megan:A lot of students would either take a bus to the mall downtown or to Armory Square, which turned out to be my favorite spot by senior year. I found many students felt it was unnecessary to leave campus because the campus is so insulated. Many people, especially those that come from larger cities, find Syracuse to be boring and small. Granted, it is a Rust Belt city, but there are plenty of activities and clubs off-campus to explore. In my opinion, not many students care to explore this. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Megan:There are about 32,000 students at Syracuse. I loved the sizes because it had the feel of a larger campus, but as you attended classes more in your line of study, you began to see the same people and form friendships with those people. Freshman year, I had a few classes that were 200+ (such as Earth Sciences 102, etc.), but by the time I got to Spanish 498 junior year, there were maybe 20 of us in one classroom. Classes generally begin large, but the classroom shrinks with each semester and class type. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Megan: The one experience that really sticks out is in my last semester, in a Spanish class of theater. The professor (who was also the Chair of the department) paired the class up and gave us a prompt to act out differences and similarities between the pairs. My partner and I each said how we were different (I am Irish, she is Guatemalan, etc.) and at the end, we said in unison how we were similar we both are sisters, both are daughters, and both speak Spanish. At the end, the professor almost had tears in her eyes, and everyone applauded. This is one of my favorite memories from that last semester getting a prompt, having a time limit of three minutes, working together with someone, and feeling so proud of our hard work. Moments like that make every headache and cup of coffee worth it. Check out Megans tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

How To Find A Job On LinkedIn

How To Find A Job On LinkedIn Search For A Job Online And Find New Opportunities ChaptersThe Benefits Of Searching For Jobs With LinkedinFirst Optimize Your ProfileUpdate Your Profile Regularly And Keep It Updated:Be HonestHighlight Your SuccessesTell StoriesReach OutLinkedIn networking looks like it could be a real challenge when you realise that there are over 500 million registered users and more users being added every day. Your mind might bogle with the thought of how you might stand out on a platform that has so many users. Especially if you feel that you are not very tech Savvy or experienced. But first, you have to remember that not everyone is looking for a job, of those that are they are applying for different jobs so although competition is high, you can still stand out on LinkedIn if you do a few things differently. Thinking of it another way, LinkedIn is your anytime, anywhere, one-click source of 500 million opportunities right at your Fingertips.Believe me, professional networking online can be just the thing that you are looking for. Why? Because it gives you an extra advantage that you would never get if you went to an interview. Just in case you have forgotten before you even get an interview you are competing for the attention of an employer and hiring manager with your CV. A two page A4 piece of paper… in black and white… without a photo often! In 2019? Certainly not, we can do better than that by leveraging LinkedIn to do your bidding. No matter your circumstances, experience, lack of knowledge or anything else that you feel is standing in your way of getting the dream job that you deserve. LinkedIn gives you a competitive advantage and can help you to break down those walls to shine out amongst other candidates. I am sure you are on the edge of your seat! Are you ready to find out how?Well, read on in this article we are going to look at how LinkedIn can help you to search for a job, apply for a job and get a new job. Also tips for leveraging the features of the platform while you are job searching or checking job listings. Got your pen and notepad ready? Here goes!Make sure that you keep the content interesting, and remember there are lots of ways to share your story. Photo Source: UnsplashNot only that but even if you are invited to an interview in the traditional way you can still share your LinkedIn QR code with your interviewer, the QR code is provided free with each account. You could also add this to your CV, which would bring all of that beautiful and vibrant multimedia power onto your resume and help you to stand out. Not only will it make you stand out because your CV/resume will look different, but you will stand out because they would have gotten to know you through your online profile. Your profile can also serve as your online professional and personal brand page very effectively.The LinkedIn corporation is your golden ticket to finding the right job or audience especially if you do some specific things to build your profile, your network and build your authority.First Optimize Your ProfileAfter you have opened your account, you must build out your profile fully to 100%. This includes adding a picture, adding a compelling tag line, adding a keyword rich summary and making sure that your experience is added.Profile picture tip: Your picture should reflect the kind of job that you are going for. If you are going for office work, then you should dress and style your image accordingly. Plain background and covered shoulders in a nice portrait shot tend to look good. If you are an artist, you could wear clothes to express your style with bright colours, if you are a photographer you could hold your camera. A picture speaks a thousand words, and yours should express your personality while also being a clear, pleasant image.Keyword tip: Keywords are the words that you would use to describe your industry. They are the words or terms that you would use if you were searching google and they are the what recruiters and employers use when searching for you. You can do 3 things to build up strong keywords in your profile.Research which words strongly describe your industry use it in your Job title, LinkedIn summary and other text. E.g. a photographer's Keywords would be photo, picture, camera.The second thing that you can do is whenever you post anything to LinkedIn use these keywords in your text.The third thing you can do is be aware of what you type when you are doing a job search and note those words down and if you are contacted by an employer ask them what they typed to find you. Keep note of the keywords that work best for you and make sure that you have them throughout your profile.Update Your Profile Regularly And Keep It Updated:Having LinkedIn account is not a set it up and wait for success affair. Think Facebook but for professionals, so once you have a profile, you should make sure that you keep it updated. Did you just learn something new? Post it, did you just meet someone in a coffee shop ask if you can connect with them, did you just do some volunteer work? Add it to your experience. No matter what is going on in your life you are surrounded by opportunities to develop yourself and your skills. You must not miss the chance to share your evolution with employers and recruiters who are looking for people just like you’re for roles in your field.LinkedIn is your anytime, anywhere, one click source opportunities. 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Exaggerating a little is probably acceptable if it isn’t hurting anyone, but s aying that you have skills, experience, talents or connections that you don’t is going to backfire and go very badly for you. Remember that if you deceive people, they are not going to sit quietly, they are going to give you a negative recommendation as a deceitful person.With half a billion users many of whom are looking for opportunities. Do you know how quickly you will get ignored with a recommendation like that? Believe me, you will have to do some brilliant crisis management and marketing to get yourself out of that one. It is far easier just to be honest with the recruiter or hiring manager from the beginning. You may be tempted to lie if you don’t have much experience or have other professional drawbacks.However online networking levels the playing field for you as you can show that you have the right knowledge even if you don’t have the experience.Highlight Your SuccessesWhen you are writing up your education, volunteer work and experience. Don’t just write out your job description to tell people what you did. Pick 2-3 success points of things you did well and then highlight what you did or what you learnt. Writing about your knowledge in this way is much more interesting as you get to demonstrate not only what you came away with, in that role but also what will be brought to a new position if they hire you.After you have opened your account, you must build out your profile fully. Photo Source: UnsplashTell StoriesLinkedIn is a social network that allows you to post articles which are like the Facebook social posts or the equivalent of microblogging. These posts will enable you to tell a story and dive deeper into showing off your knowledge and skills. You could tell the story of how you learnt to use a piece of software, or how you learnt to tell the difference between coffee from Brazil and Colombia. No matter what you do or where you want to work you have specific information and knowledge that is specialised to your role. Posting regular s hort stories about things that you have learnt will be great content for an employer to assess your skills. Make sure that you keep the content interesting, and remember there are lots of ways to share your story. Video is one of the most powerful, but if you don’t feel comfortable with that, you can write something and pair it with a professional image of yourself in another setting other than your profile photo.Reach OutThe professional platform has a designated area for you to do the best LinkedIn job search possible and apply for jobs. Make sure that you are not just sitting back waiting for your profile to be found. Get active! Apply to jobs, join LinkedIn groups to network with likeminded people in your industry and let them know that you are looking for a new role. Offer to volunteer for your dream company, or offer them something for free that shows off your talents. LinkedIn also allows you to ask friends, acquaintances and colleagues for recommendations and endorsements of your work experience and your skills. Don’t be shy!No matter which technique you use as a Job seeker on LinkedIn (and I hope you use all of them). The platform is a one stop shop for everything to do with professional networking, for the employee finding a job, the entrepreneur with a new business and the recruiter searching for jobseeker accomplishments. Leveraging your skills on this platform gives an extra advantage and can be the tool that leads you to your next amazing role. Good Luck!

25 Creative Writing Prompts to Practice Spanish

25 Creative Writing Prompts to Practice Spanish Suzy S. Want to perfect your Spanish and put your knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure to practice? Try these 25 Spanish writing prompts that tutor  Joan B  recommends To improve your Spanish, it’s important to apply the concepts you’re learning directly in practice. Writing is an especially helpful  way to do this, since you can develop and practice specific grammatical structures, and then ask for feedback from a native speaker, your tutor, or a teacher. The Spanish writing prompts below  all address specific concepts that are crucial to expressing yourself fully and correctly. Even though there are many fun ways to learn Spanish, this exercise  is very hands-on and your progress will be  noticeable. So grab a pen and paper, and lets get started! 1) Write a one-paragraph biography of your life so far. This can include a variety of past tenses to describe habitual and one-time actions, as well as tenses to describe events that happened before or after another event. You can also practice using sequencing and transition  words such as primero, después, and  entonces.   2) Describe your family. Not only will you be  using family-related vocabulary, youll also get practice describing age and occupation. 3) Create a written sketch of your best friend. Detail why you like him or her, and also make use of physical and personality descriptors (alto, rubio, amable, cómico). You can also explain how you met using the reciprocal verb conocerse. 4) Recount a joke or funny event. This will challenge you to correctly use colloquial expressions as well as unique vocabulary that will take you outside of the box of typical Spanish vocabulary. 5) Relate a specific event, either historical or personal, that occurred. Then rewrite it in the present tense. Bonus points if you rewrite it again in the future tense or the plus perfect tense! This exercise will help you to become faster and more accurate at conjugating verbs in any tense. 6) Write an ad for something (a roommate, an item for sale, etc.). This will help you practice describing cost and specific details (for example, size or shape), as well as expressing requirements and commands in a polite way. 7) Write an opinion piece in which you express your subjective opinions, wishes, and feelings about a controversial issue. This will allow you to practice using the subjunctive mood (when necessary). 8) Discuss an issue that affects the public (a drought, an electricity outage, etc.) and express the impersonal in a variety of ways to give suggestions and recommendations for what people should do (for example, Hay que comunicar  con el gobierno  si). 9) Imagine you are a king or queen what would you instruct people to do? Use command forms (for example, Traiga la comida.) to order others to fulfill your wishes. 10) Write a dialogue between two people. Use question words to form interrogative sentences, and make sure the other person responds with the appropriate verb form (for example, if the question refers to you all, the response to use is we.). 11) Write a short story. Try to make it as descriptive as possible while also including lots of action verbs to move the story along. Have fun with it; it can be a crazy story  with  a creative twist or unexpected angle! Youll certainly improve your Spanish reading comprehension if you write enough of these! 12) Review a book or film. Take a stance and then justify your reasoning, using connecting words like además, pero,  etc. 13) Write an instructional paragraph about how to do something (arrive at a certain location using the bus, cook a particular dish, etc.). Tailor the formality of your words to your intended audience. 14) Write  a letter in Spanish to a long-lost love. What would you say to this person to express your anguish, your delight, your memories, and your regrets? Use diminutives to express your affection for the person. 15) Write a paragraph introducing yourself for a job. Describe your education, skills, motivations, and interests. 16) You completely forgot to do a huge assignment that your teacher is now collecting what can you say to explain why you dont have the assignment to turn in? What compromise can you request in order to not receive a failing grade? 17) Create a short poem it doesnt need to rhyme. Try reading a few poems (check out Pablo Neruda, for example) to find inspiration. 18) Pick an object you know well or have in front of you to observe, then describe the item as fully and descriptively as you can. You can use comparisons (tan    como) and superlatives (el más). 19) Describe an ideal world (for example, No habrá.). This is another opportunity to use the future tense. 20) Write a letter to another foreign-language student. In the format of a pen pal letter, explain what you like about learning Spanish, what you find difficult, what you hope to use Spanish for, and why you decided to learn a foreign language. 21) Convince someone to adopt your position on an issue. Use persuasive language (en mi opinión es necesario.) to convince them of the strengths of your argument and the weaknesses of theirs. You can choose a political topic, a personal decision, or anything else that can be argued for or against. 22) Write a short gratitude note what are you grateful for today? Express your thanks with words of appreciation. 23) Introduce a reader to your town, city, or region whats particularly unique and interesting about it? Aim for the style of language you find in guide books and travel section articles. 24) Where have you traveled to that was interesting? Describe your trip, your travel partners, your activities, and your experience of this new place. 25) What goals would you like to accomplish in the future? If you could do anything, what would you do? Share this Image On Your Site pstrongPlease include attribution to TakeLessons.com with this graphic./strong/pbr /br /br /br /br /br /br / pa href=/blog/Spanish-writing-prompts-z03img src=/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/MO-Spanish-Writing-Prompts-Graphic1.png alt=25 Creative Writing Prompts to Practice Spanish width=720px border=0 //a/pbr /br /br /br /br /br /br / p Try to practice writing one prompt each day or each week; by committing to a specific schedule you’ll make  substantial and long-lasting progress as you learn how to speak Spanish. You can also respond to a prompt, go back at a later date, reread what you’ve written, and edit it based on your more advanced  knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Alternatively, you can also respond again to a prompt without rereading your original copy first, and then compare to see how your Spanish has changed. Most of all, enjoy using these prompts as a creative way to find your voice, en español! Want more help with beginner or intermediate Spanish? Check out our FREE classes live and online through the TakeLessons classroom!  Learn more here.   Post Author: Joan B. Joan B. lives in Carmichael, CA and has been teaching high school Spanish for more than 18 years. A lover of language, shes studied French, Arabic, and Italian and spent time living in Spain. Joan aims to help students improve on tests and increase their conversational ability when traveling to Spanish-speaking countries. Learn more about Joan  here! Interested in Private Lessons? 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How Long Do You Need to Visit China

How Long Do You Need to Visit China How Long Should You Spend Visiting China? ChaptersDecide What Type of Trip You’re Going on in ChinaWhen Should You Visit China?How Long Does it Take to Visit the Cities in China?How Long Do the Administrative Steps Take?“Tourists don't know where they've been, travelers don't know where they're going.” - Paul TherouChina is a magnificent country with many huge cities full of history. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, China was ranked as the 4th most popular tourist destination in 2018 with 60.7 million tourists. You should know, that some cities are more popular than others. For example, Macao, China’s special administrative region, is responsible for 45% of China’s tourism income.So how long should you spend in China? How long will it take to do everything? How long should you visit the Silk Road?We’ve got all the answers in this article, part of our China travel guide series.This can be made much easier if you use a local travel agency that offers packages.Keep in mind that you should also spend some time learning Mandarin Chinese before you go to China. For the majority of European tourists, the language barrier is a problem when they visit China. Learning the basics of the Chinese language and the commonly used characters.It can take you between one and six months to plan a trip to China!So are you ready to spend some time in China?If you'd like to learn some Chinese before you go to Shanghai, you could consider enlisting the help of one of the many talented tutors on Superprof! The tutors on the site offer three types of private tutorials to help you learn the lingo: face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials.Face-to-face tutorials are taught with one student and one tutor and tend to be the most costly per hour because you're paying for both bespoke lessons and a bespoke course. Additionally, the tutor will also be spending time outside of the lessons finding resources and planning the time they'll spend with you.Online tutorials are simila r to the face-to-face tutorials but take place either on a call or over webcam. Of course, online tutorials can lack intimacy and while not ideal for hands-on subjects, they're great for language lessons. Your tutor might even be from China!Finally, group tutorials are more like the classes you'll have had in school with one teacher and multiple students. While these tend to be the cheapest per student per hour since the cost of the tutor's time is shared, you'll also get far less one-on-one time with your tutor than you would in the other types of tutorials.Each different type of tutorial has its pros and cons and it's really up to you and your budget to decide how much you'll need to learn, how you want to learn, and what your budget is going to be for Chinese language lessons before you go.

The Differences Between Teaching Adults and Children

The Differences Between Teaching Adults and Children Teaching Young Students and Older Students ChaptersWhy Should Adults and Children Get Private Tutorials?How Do You Teach Private Tutorials to Children?What Happens in Adult Private Tutorials?Teaching Adults and Children: Different Teaching Styles with the Same Fundamentals“A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.” - Bruce LeeGenerally speaking, struggling academically, a drop in self-esteem, a fear of school, and the high potential of students with special educational needs are all things that apply to both children and adults. As a result of this, traditional private home tutoring has expanded to include tuition for all ages.More and more adults are learning more, improving their memory, and seeking educational fulfilment. There’s an increasing amount of professional training taking place in businesses through tutoring services such as private one on one tutoring, workshops, and even online tutoring.These are an opportunity for adults to learn something they may have m issed in school, gain new skills, or get training for their current job from a qualified and passionate private tutor.But what are the differences between teaching adults and teaching children?  How can a tutor set up their classes for both?In our third article on teaching adults with private tutorials, we're looking at the reasons why you should, the difference between teaching adults and children, and the different teaching styles you'll need to employ. 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Whether they have behavioural problems and are struggling at school or have a high IQ, anyone can benefit from private tutorials.Whatever the age of the student, the tutorial needs to be informative and engaging. (Source: sasint)This type of tuition is mainly geared towards helping students improve, gain knowledge in a particular field be it sports, maths, or even mindfulness meditation. They need to be open to learning, making mistakes, and following the guidance of their tutor.When you consider the traditional lessons anchored in the national education system, tutorials for adults and children have more of a personal touch and can go at a pace more suited to each student. Intellectual development is more widespread than ever.Of course, there are a number of differences between tutorials for adults and tutorials for children which the tutor needs to keep in mind. In fact, an adult won’t necessarily have the same intellectual abilities as a child and they may even suffer from special educational needs that require a different teaching approach altogether.A child is probably more curious than an adult and will probably ask more questions. They’ll also probably struggle with certain concepts more than an adult would. The way an adult and a child will work won’t be the same so their tutor will need to ensure that they’ve adapted their lessons to them.In short, whether the lessons are for an adult or a curious child, the goal is to help them progress in a given subject, fill in any gaps in their knowledge, and give them the necessary skills to succeed. You need to instil the student with a sense of confidence and fulfilment, which are some of the main goals of teaching private tutorials.Make sure you know how to adapt to your goals.How Do You Teach Private Tutorials to Children?Tutorials for children are about discovery. There’s no place for timidness when their school results are on the line. A lack of self-confidence can really harm a child’s progress.This is more important than it will be in adult classes and the tutor will need to know how to react and adapt to it. The right teaching approaches will help the student become a confident learner.There's nothing stopping you from teaching a variety of different ages. (Source: sasint)Even if a child is unpredictable, you need to be a master of the subject you’re teaching, plan as much as you can, and get the most out of the time you spend with your students in order to develop their skills and keep them engaged in the learning process. You can only engage students in what you’re teaching if you’re passionate about your subject and your work.Presentation skills are an art form and are key when it comes to keeping children and teenagers enthusiastic about your lessons. Parents are also happier if their child returns from your lessons with a smile on their face as it means that the tutor has kept them engaged and productive during the lesson.Teaching is a rich and complex pursuit which requires adaptability of heroic proportions at times. In fact, whether you’re teaching an adult or a child, you need to manage their expectations and their ambitions at all times. Whether it’s a gifted child, an introverted adult, or struggling teens, everyone needs to be active and involved in their learning.To do this, you need the right training and experience in order to put together lessons that are adapted to the students. Curious children will want a lot more information than adults. You don’t want them leaving the lessons feeling that they haven’t fully understood something.Find your first job, start to  teach English online.What Happens in Adult Private Tutorials?Of course, an adult can also get private tutoring. There are a number of reasons adults may require tuition, including:New trainingStarting a new jobDeveloping new knowledge on a given subjectLearning something newOccupying their free timeStimulating themselves intellectuallyMaking friendsEtc.As you can see here, there are plenty of good reasons for adults to get private tutoring. A tutor can provide them with the support they need and provide them with the tools they need to succeed. A tutor needs to remain professional and distance themselves from their students at times. After all, they’re their teacher, not their friend.Students of any age can get private tutorials. (Source: StockSnap)So what is the relationship like between a tutor and adult students?This is probably one of the most important questions to ask.How can you retain your authority in front of a student with a similar age to you?In this case, you need to be the guide and a master of the subject you’re teaching, regardless of age!Let’s not forget that one of the main goals of tuition is to transfer knowledge of a subject or technique to a student who isn’t a master of it. A beginner will always pay more attention to something they don’t know, regardless of their age or job. After all, it’s our curiosity and perfectionism that drives us to learn.If you're providing academic tutoring or test prep, you'll need to focus on the student's curriculum and ensure that the instruction you provide prepares those being tutored for the exam they're going to sit. These kinds of tutorials could include helping students with homework, study skills, or a particular assignment.That said, no two tutoring jobs are alike and you may find yourself teaching a small group in a classroom something very specific, especially in the fields maths and science where you could end up teaching subjects like algebra, chemistry, biology, physics, calculus, geometry, etc.Teaching Adults and Children: Different Teaching Styles with the Same FundamentalsEven if teaching adults and children require different approaches, the fundamentals of teaching that the lessons are based on will remain the same. For example, if you talk about Shakespeare to an adult and a child, they’ll both think of the same person but they’ll have vastly different ideas and opinions on the matter.The main goal of all tutorials, regardless of a student's age, is to transfer knowledge and skills. (Source: freestocks-photos)Everything comes down to how you transfer information to the student so that they can clearly understand and learn it. You’re there to provide the appropriate teaching approaches for what they’re learning, after all.You need to take all of this into account when teaching since your job isn’t to just lecture your student and then go home. Quite the contrary, you need to engage your student in their learning, have them form their own opinions, ask questions, develop your skills, etc.Thus, whether you’re teaching an adult or a child, there are different ways to present similar teaching approaches as you’re not teaching the same students. Teaching is a rewarding and varied vocation which is why we're seeing more and more people becoming private tutors.If you're interested in b ecoming a private tutor and working for yourself, you can quickly and easily make yourself a profile on Superprof. You just need to say what you teach and where you teach it.You can then start offering either one-on-one private tutorials, tutorials via webcam using software such as Skype, or group to tutorials to students of any age. Of course, if you want to offer group tutorials via webcam, everyone's going to need a really good internet connection!

Though, Thought, Tough, Through, Thorough - 5 Confusing English Words

Though, Thought, Tough, Through, Thorough - 5 Confusing English Words There are a few problems that seem to consistently come up in my English classes. One of these is confusion among the words Though, Thought, Tough, Through and Thorough.The problem usually comes up when we are reading a lesson together, and we come across one of the words. Students will often get to a word like tough and say the word thought or though.There are two reasons why these words are difficult. First of all, they look a lot alike. Youve basically got the letter t (and sometimes r), surrounding the letter combination ough in slightly different arrangements.Secondly, the letter combination ough makes a different sound depending on the word.Though sounds sort of like thow, thought sounds like thawt, tough sounds like tuff, through sounds like threw, and thorough sounds like therrow. It turns out that the letter combination ough is one of the most unpredictable in the English language, with 6 to 10 possible sounds they can make, depending on the dialect.Honestly, thinking about it makes me wonder how native  English speakers dont get confused by them. Especially though, tough and thought. They look almost exactly the same, but make completely different sounds!Yet somehow we never get them confused, without ever having to think about it.So what do you do if youre someone who is trying to learn English? Im not sure theres an easy way to fix this problem. Even my most advanced students make mistakes with these words.My suggestion for now is to be aware of the ough letter combination, and when you come across it, pay careful attention to the context. Luckily, each of these words have very different meanings, and its highly unlikely that the word tough can be substituted for the word thought in a sentence.Want to keep learning? Read our guides to English idioms or English phrasal verbs. ilias thanks Ric Thanks a lot, really helped me LOIEnglish Awesome! Karen Bartels You could add the word trough to your list. Lin Andre Nathan Soo, how can this article hel p me? Grammar nazis? LOIEnglish It isnt about the grammar but more the pronunciation. The pronunciation for these words is unique in each word and can cause a great deal of confusion if you mispronounce them using the wrong sounds. Guest Could you please show us an example? Duncan B See guys, English is tough language, BUT, it can be solved through tough thorough thought though Sorry LOIEnglish Ha! Very good. fargok Lovely. Adrián González If you said but, why would you use though later in the sentence? LOIEnglish Youre right that it isnt grammatically correct however though is often used at the end of speech as an afterthought, similar to .well. For example: I like the red shoes but not the black.though.they might work with the purple dress. Thiago Dos Santos Leite Awesome! I do too mainly when Im writing ?? Andika Maulana lieur aing ?? i dont feel so good

Both, Either or Neither Learn them in 3 Minutes (video + quiz)

Both, Either or Neither Learn them in 3 Minutes (video + quiz) I recently taught  a student that confused these three words. I didnt realize how confusing they  can be until I started explaining the mistake he made. It is confusing! They are all used in a similar way but can greatly change the significance of the sentence. Take this example:Are you Japanese or Korean?Neither, Im Thai.Actually I could be either. I was adopted and dont know my biological family.Both. My father is Korean and my mother is Japanese.Do you see how each of these changes the meaning of the sentence! Well, I have a video explaining the rules and there is a quiz to test yourself afterword. I hope this can clarify for you some of the confusion!Ready for the quiz? Click here!