Learn Swedish For English Speakers - How to Make it Work For You

Learn Swedish For English Speakers - How to Make it Work For YouIf you are just starting to learn Swedish for English speakers, it is good to have a plan. This is because it can make or break your plan.In this case, you should create a schedule and a system that will work for you. For example, you can ask for help from other people if you have a speech impediment. But you need to plan accordingly.You can use online programs or courses that teach you lingual literacy. There are some free online courses available that do a great job of teaching you what you need to know. They also have videos that show you how to pronounce the words correctly. Some programs even have English translations.Some courses and packages also have games. The kind of games you play depends on your learning style. Some of the games are a way to practice vocabulary and learning grammar. Other games have you spelling out the words to create them out of letters.If you are like me, you want to be able to do words in Swedish before they can be used in English. This is a good thing to do. Some courses will have you doing all the Swedish words through Swedish. If you prefer to learn the words from English you can do so as well.Learning any language involves listening to someone who speaks the language. I cannot emphasize enough how important this is. Learning English is a lot easier than learning Swedish. Listen to the words and try to pronounce them.You can't learn English by only using Swedish. You need to get some practice with both languages. That is what I am talking about. It is easier to learn English if you try to pronounce the words and not to learn the grammar.Remember, you don't need to learn the English language to speak Swedish. Use the language you are most comfortable with and it will be much easier for you to learn the other one.

Now hiring 1000 English teachers to teach in United Arab Emirates!

Now hiring 1000 English teachers to teach in United Arab Emirates! We have a very exciting opportunity for English teachers who are looking to teach in the Middle East. As you may or may not know, a teaching license issued by your regional teacher licensing authority is typically required to teach in the UAE. However, for these English teaching positions with the UAE Government Schools,you only need: A Bachelor’s degree Teaching experience ESL certification (such as a TEFL certification) and/or a teaching license More about the teaching positions: The UAE Government Schools developand monitorreform activities, with a focus on standards-based, student centered education. You’ll be teaching Secondary School (grades 8 to 12) in one of six emiratesstarting in August 2016. You’ll receive a salary of approximately $5700 USD per month. Airfare will be reimbursed for you, your spouse, and up to 3 dependents. You’ll receive an end of contract bonus and health insurance for yourself, your spouse, and up to 3 dependents. Contract length is 2years. If you have an ESL certificate and are lookingto teach in the UAE but don’t have a teaching license, I highly recommend that you apply as soon as possible because it is rare to see a Middle East teaching position that doesn’t require one! Apply now for English teaching positions with UAE Government Schools

The 11 Easiest Languages to Learn Depending on Your Native Language and Learning Style

The 11 Easiest Languages to Learn Depending on Your Native Language and Learning Style You Cant Argue with Science: The 11 Easiest Languages to Learn Two roads diverged in a wood, and Iâ€"I took the one that I didnt have to hike, struggle and bushwhack through.When it comes to learning a language to fluency, that could make all the difference.Lets face it, weve all got stuff to do.Theres no shame in hitting that easy button sometimes.We get itâ€"youve got a life.Were all parents, friends, neighbors, small business owners, full-time travelers or artists.But far too  many people never know the joys of a second language because they think they dont have time to learn, that learning is too hard or that they just cant do it.Were here to tell you definitively, thats just not the case.Now, if youre a native speaker of a European language and want to devote yourself to learning the intricacies of a language like  Pirahã, we support you wholeheartedly. But if youre looking for a language thats not gonna require 3-hour evening classes Monday through Friday for the next 10  years, well, we support you just a little more wholeheartedly.And t hats what were here to help with! What Makes a Language Easy to Learn?Theres no such thing as one language thats just plain easier than all the others, but there are a lot of languages that are way easier for you personally to learn.I travel all over the world and one thing Ive noticed is that all 7  billion of us seem to have strong opinions on our native languages.Two people in the same country (even the same city!) will tell you with equal  degrees of confidence that their language is super hard and super easy, that youll never learn it or that its a piece of cake. Theyll swear to you that English was a breeze to learn, or that its the hardest thing theyve ever done.What accounts for these huge differences in opinion? Two things:1. Theres no such thing as a universally easy language.2. The ease of a language depends on the learner.There are generally three major things that make a language easy or hard for any given learner:1. How closely its related to the languages you alread y know.2. How complex its system of sounds is.3. How complicated its grammar is.Some learners struggle more to understand the strange sounds they hear coming out of noses and throats and rounded lips, and others would take a good French nasal vowel over German noun declensions any day of the week. Whatever your learning style is, here are 3  kinds of  easy languages for you to get started with.Keep in mind that the more commonly studied languages on this list are available to learn with fun videos on FluentU, which is designed to make language acquisition as easy and intuitive as possible! FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like news, music videos, movie trailers and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language lessons.You Cant Argue with Science: The 11 Easiest Languages to LearnLinguistic Neighbors: Languages Related to Your Native LanguageWanna see something cool?That  is my house. Dat  is mijn huis. Das ist mein Haus. Dit is my huis.It doesnt take long to crack the code and figure out that these four  lines say the same thing in closely related West Germanic languages  (English, Dutch, German, and Afrikaans, from top to bottom). Maybe some of the words for that are a bit more of a stretch, but how quickly do all the others fall into place when you look at them?This is what its like when you start learning a language related to your own. Youll see cognates, or words that have a common origin and similar meanings, like little hints buried in a foreign language sentence.Learning the languages most closely related to your own is like learning with linguistic training wheels. Here are a few examples of languages that are childs play for certain learners, depending on what languages they already know:1. DutchEnglishs first cousin, the only language more closely related to either one is Frisian. Dutch is full of English cognatesâ€"drinken (to drink), kat (cat), week (week), licht (light) and hundreds more. Once youve got the most basic fundamentals down, you  should be more than ready for basic conversations and childrens books.2. Haitian CreoleAre you a native French speaker, or have you held on to some high school French? Haitian Creole, one of the largest French creoles, is made up of a mostly French vocabulary mixed with indigenous flavors of the new world.3. TagalogThe Philippines is not only one of the fastest-growing destinations for young expatsâ€"its also a country where Spanish-speakers can learn the local tongue with ease. Everyday items are usually similar or exactly the same as the Spanish name.Dont see anything familiar here? Its okay. You dont have to already know a big world language like English, French or Spanish to get started on some easy language learning. Unless you only speak a language isolate like Korean or Basque, there are plenty of long lost linguistic cousins waiting for you to look them up and get in touch!Check resources like the Ethnologue to learn about your languages family tree and what other tongues are most closely related to it.Effortless Phonology: Languages with Painless PronunciationHave you ever overheard a foreign language like Arabic or Cantonese and wondered how all those sounds even make up a  real  language? To some extent, this is just because the speech sounds of unfamiliar languages often sound garbled and meaningless to foreigners.But in terms of phonology (the system of speech sounds in a language), not all languages are made equal: Some have dozens of different consonants and vowels, and some have only a few.Do French nasals or Arabic pharyngeals sound like linguistic nightmares? Dont panic.If learning all the new sounds of a foreign language is your biggest challenge, you should consider starting with a language like one of these:4. SpanishYou saw this one coming, right? Spanish is often the go-to language for Western  learners  because of its small inventory of speech sounds and user-friendly phonetic spelling system. In Spanish, a always sounds more or less like a (even with an accent mark), which we as learners really appreciate. Thanks, Spanish.5. JapaneseJapanese has historically gotten bad PR among language learners, but its pronunciation is actually remarkably simple. Of its 19 consonants, only a couple are rare among world languages, and its five vowels are remarkably similar to those in Spanish.6. ItalianIts got a few more vowels than its cousin down in Spain, but Italians big advantage is that most of its consonants and vowels are among the most common sounds found in world languages. That means most learners wont find many words they cant get their mouth around!To see whats out there for you beyond these three, you could start with this list of world languages ordered by number of phonemes (distinct speech sounds) to get an idea of which languages are more phonologically difficult than others.Keep in mind that most of the extremes (languages with very many or very few phonemes) are very old, very isolated languages th at might not be easy or practical to learn, but you can still use the tool to compare whether Greek or Russian is your best choice.Goodbye Grammar Book: Languages with Simple StructuresJust like some languages love to play with  diverse  and complicated sounds, some seem to have an endless love affair with rules and grammar.Ive always shied away from German for this reason.  Its four noun cases,  infinite list of adjective declensions and word order rules are enough to send me running to the nearest biergarten.Other languages, thankfully, arent quite so strict and demanding. You learn some vocabulary and a few basic usage rules, and youre good to go. Here are some of those languages:7. Mandarin ChineseThis is probably the first time youve seen Chinese on a list of easy languages, right? Thats a shame, because structurally speaking, its a cinch. Almost every word of Mandarin has one and just one meaning. It also  generally follows a subject-verb-object word order, common to most of t he worlds larger languages,  so no new tricky syntax for most learners.8. AfrikaansWe mentioned Dutch above, but Afrikaans is like a grammatically boiled-down version of its parent language. Whereas Dutch demands verb conjugations like those in Englishâ€"for instance, I am, you are, it isâ€"Afrikaans doesnt bother you with the details. In South Africa its ek  is  (I am), jy is  (you are),  sy  is  (she is). What could be easier?9. MalayThe language known regionally as Indonesian or Malaysian totals around 270 million total speakers, making it both one of the largest and fastest-growing world languages. Even better, it has no grammatical categories for gender, number or tense. Basically, you learn one form of a word, and you can use it just about whenever you want.10. EsperantoThis language was invented by some linguists who were also great global citizens, and even though its made up, its 2 million speakers, several hundred thousand Wikipedia articles, and organizations worldwide wo uld argue that it still counts.  Esperanto  was designed with you in mind: Minimal grammar, easy rules and as a bonus, lots of things that resemble many other world languages.I confess: I hate learning grammar. Its not just me, right? If youre a free-spirited language learner who cant be bothered with the details, then go for one of these simply structured languages.11. Bonus Easy Language: EnglishLearners across the globe seem to have extreme feelings towards Englishâ€"its the hardest or the easiest language theyve ever learned, they love it or they hate it. But as weve referenced here and there throughout this post, linguistically speaking, it falls somewhere around the fiftieth percentile.My mother tongue has some difficult sounds like interdental th, some phrasal verbs that admittedly make no sense  and a spelling system that makes even less sense. But in general, English doesnt have a lot of inflections, so theres no messy grammar and most, though not all, of its sounds  will b e familiar to speakers of other languages. But theres one other factor that makes English in many ways the easiest language of them all.Its absolutely everywhere. You cant avoid it. Open up your browser, turn on the television, travel to any major city across the globe, and youd need heavy duty earplugs to avoid hearing the Anglo takeover.Its often difficult to learn less widely-spoken languages like Danish, Turkish or Thai, but English decided a while back that its kind of done with national borders, which is good news for language learners. With the wealth of English language media on just YouTube and Wikipedia alone, you hardly need to look anywhere else.Even better: English speakers are absolutely everywhere, which means youve always got a conversation partner! You cant reasonably hope to bump into Hungarian speakers often enough to keep up your language skills outside Hungary, but with English, opportunities to practice are nearly infinite.So Whats the  Easiest Language to Lear n?By now, you can probably guess that theres no such thing.Some of the languages with the fewest speech sounds are the most remote and grammatically complex. Others entirely lack tenses or cases or inflections of any kind and are riddled with guttural sounds nearly impossible for speakers of most languages to pronounce.More than anything, it depends on your mother tongue and the languages you already know. And you also must take into account the sociological and international significance of a language: How much media is available in the language, and how many other speakers are there for you to reasonably practice with?The easiest language for a native Spanish speaker to learn will be totally different than the easiest language for a native Vietnamese speaker, and it can even differ vastly between two native English speakers from the same region but who have different learning styles.With the resources and some of the examples given in this post, you should be able to get started i dentifying your low-hanging linguistic fruits. No matter how busy you are or how difficult you think itll be, theres a language out there for everyone!What do you find challenging about learning a language? Is it the new sounds, the grammar rules, finding chances to practice or something else?Jakob is a full-time traveler, obsessive language learner, and dedicated language teacher. He writes about language, travel and the many places they meet on the road at his blog Globalect.

italki now supports Google Hangouts, FaceTime and QQ!

italki now supports Google Hangouts, FaceTime and QQ! We are very happy to announce that italki now supports Google Hangouts, FaceTime and QQ as alternative VOIP / Instant Messenger / Chat software programs. Why should I add Google Hangouts, FaceTime or QQ? italki wants to provide our users with the greatest, most widely accepted range of VOIP / Instant Messenger / Chat software programs. While SKYPE is the most popular choice, we want to give our users the full benefit of choice so that they are not limited to just SKYPE. We also know that in some regions, certain chat software have better connectivity than others. For example, when trying to call Chinese users, QQ is the software that has the best connectivity. So go ahead and update your communication software choices and connect with the world! italki supports the following Voice Over IP /  IM / Chat software: SKYPE The preferred method of communicating on italki.   Download SKYPE here Google Hangouts Googles default messaging service offering video and voice chat. Download Google Hangouts here FaceTime Apples iOS   Video Conferencing Service.   FaceTime is pre-installed in  all iOS products QQ Chinas most popular IM Service.   Download QQ here (International Version) To add different  Voice Over IP /  IM / Chat programs 1. Hover over your small Profile Picture icon on the upper right hand corner of the screen and click on Edit Profile 2. Scroll down the page to the  Contact Information section.   Click on it which will open up the sections where you can  input different Voice Over IP /  IM / Chat user account information. 3. Enter your Voice Over IP /  IM / Chat user account information for the programs or services which you use. italki now supports Google Hangouts, FaceTime and QQ! We are very happy to announce that italki now supports Google Hangouts, FaceTime and QQ as alternative VOIP / Instant Messenger / Chat software programs. Why should I add Google Hangouts, FaceTime or QQ? italki wants to provide our users with the greatest, most widely accepted range of VOIP / Instant Messenger / Chat software programs. While SKYPE is the most popular choice, we want to give our users the full benefit of choice so that they are not limited to just SKYPE. We also know that in some regions, certain chat software have better connectivity than others. For example, when trying to call Chinese users, QQ is the software that has the best connectivity. So go ahead and update your communication software choices and connect with the world! italki supports the following Voice Over IP /  IM / Chat software: SKYPE The preferred method of communicating on italki.   Download SKYPE here Google Hangouts Googles default messaging service offering video and voice chat. Download Google Hangouts here FaceTime Apples iOS   Video Conferencing Service.   FaceTime is pre-installed in  all iOS products QQ Chinas most popular IM Service.   Download QQ here (International Version) To add different  Voice Over IP /  IM / Chat programs 1. Hover over your small Profile Picture icon on the upper right hand corner of the screen and click on Edit Profile 2. Scroll down the page to the  Contact Information section.   Click on it which will open up the sections where you can  input different Voice Over IP /  IM / Chat user account information. 3. Enter your Voice Over IP /  IM / Chat user account information for the programs or services which you use.

The Benefits of Hiring a Free Typing Tutor

The Benefits of Hiring a Free Typing TutorIf you are a computer student or an experienced typist, there is no doubt that you can benefit from learning how to type, even if you do not have enough time to attend classes on a regular basis. If you are a typist and you are looking for a way to improve your typing skills, you should consider hiring a typing tutor to help you improve your typing skills.Typing is not only a skill that is important in computer applications but it is also a skill that everyone can use. We all use keyboards, pens, and mouse nowadays in different forms. Whether you are a writer, an architect, a medical professional, or an IT specialist, using a typing tutor can greatly improve your typing abilities.Typing is not just a skill that you use on the computer but it can also be used on the Internet. This is an area where typing can really make a difference and a typing tutor can really help improve your typing skills. If you are having trouble with your typing and yo u are a beginner, you can try using an online typing service to help you improve your typing skills. You can find these types of services in many different ways on the Internet, from the local businesses and online institutions that offer typing assistance to the self-help guides available on the Internet.Typing is also very useful when it comes to college as you need to present your class work. You need to make sure that you present your assignments correctly and you also need to type this work so that you can get your assignment completed faster. With the help of a typing tutor, you can learn and improve your typing skills and then you can present your assignments properly.If you want to learn how to improve your typing skills, you can start by using an online typing service. This type of service will teach you about typing etiquette, some tips on grammar, and also will help you learn typing techniques. Using an online typing service can also help you save money since the typing s ervice will charge you a nominal fee for the services they provide.There are also free typing tutors available online who offer free of charge lessons. These lessons can include things like how to spell words correctly, how to use the right key combination to achieve a certain task, and how to write properly. With the help of a free typing tutor, you can learn how to write properly and you can also learn the correct way to use the computer.Typing has become such a major part of our lives and typing can help you to improve your typing skills. You can either choose to improve your typing skills by paying a small fee or you can learn and improve typing skills by spending a few hours a day working on your typing skills.

What is Organic Chemistry?

What is Organic Chemistry?If you've never taken a chemistry class in your life, it's safe to say that you don't know the first thing about the subjects of Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. These two are the same thing, but for different people. But what exactly is the difference between these two subjects?Let's start by talking about chemistry. At its very core, this subject is all about the chemical bonds and their creation and destruction. This has taken science from the rigid form that it was with scientists studying the periodic table of elements to a much more flexible and welcoming study, where a student can now be taught how to apply those same techniques to other science and technology fields. One of the keys to success in this field is having a solid foundation of knowledge about the basic chemistry concepts. Not only will you be able to construct structures out of chemical reactions, but you'll also have a good understanding of some very powerful and useful tools in the stud ent's toolbox.Now, let's take a look at Organic Chemistry. Organic Chemistry deals with the properties of matter that are being studied, such as vitamins, hormones, plastics, and other substances. There are many chemicals that might be found in common use today, such as vaccines, aspirin, and food additives, but in the end, all are just chemicals.To explain further, chemicals are made up of atoms and they break down in a chemical bond. There are known as 'actives'inactives'. These two properties are often used to calculate how well a substance can absorb or give off certain chemicals depending on their state of being.Although these two subjects are two completely different subjects, they do have a lot in common. The study of chemical reactions is very similar to studying the chemical bonding of an atom. This is why many students who are studying Chemistry as a field of study, don't mind learning the subject from the old school method, just as long as they do get the 'meat' of it in one semester.Still, there are some great reasons to learn more about Organic Chemistry, especially when it comes to explaining reactions and evaluating how effective these reaction methods are. Organic Chemistry is all about understanding the chemistry of the world around us, which includes, for example, the many compounds we find in foods, medicine, and the environment. It's important to understand how these substances affect our bodies, our health, and the earth we live on. You can find examples of organic reactions in the food we eat, how medicine works, and the products we use every day.Of course, learning about Organic Chemistry is not just about understanding the chemical bonding. Students also need to understand the limitations of the bonds and how different substances react to the same substances. The subject allows them to gain insight into how new chemistry and scientific principles will evolve in the future. It also helps them understand just how essential and valuable th e compounds we put into our bodies are, even as we eat them.

Boxing Lessons Belfast

Boxing Lessons Belfast Where to Find Boxing Classes in Belfast ChaptersMMA With SBGKickboxing at the Home of ChampionsJoin the Fighters at Sloan’s GymBoxing in BelfastTo the uninitiated, boxing is tantamount to sanctioned violence.Few think about the years of training and the mental toughness required to voluntarily engage with an opponent whose sole intent is to punch you as hard and as often as they can until they knock you out.So popular is the art of boxing that it has expanded to include kickboxing, muay thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, savate and other like sports. Some might say these relatively new hybrid sports actually overshadow traditional boxing.In heaping praise on combat sports, our intent is not to provoke bouts of bare-knuckle fighting in the streets.We point to the fitness aspects of the disciplines and how, over time, they have become open and accepting of all practitioners, including women and children.Come with us now as we scour the gyms, dojos and fitness clubs in and around Belfast to bring you the very best boxing lessons ou r city has to offer.the global leader in functional martial arts as well as self-defence.Don’t you want your whole family to train there?Their youth program starts with fighters as young as four (called Cheeky Monkeys!) and progresses into Growling Gorillas who ultimately become Teens MMA.These names are a reflection of their mascot, not what they think of children.Do gyms in Liverpool do as much for their young boxers?They leave no one out! Their female MMA classes are remarkable both for their energetic routines and their loyal following.You mustn’t assume that everyone who trains as a mixed martial artist will one day enter the octagon and fight in front of a rabid audience.MMA is a way of life, a way to maintain optimal physical fitness and continue to challenge your boundaries.When you put it that way, it is no wonder that people in Birmingham also seek MMA fitness...Thai boxing started out as a form of weaponless hand-to-hand combat Image by Sasin Tipchai from PixabayKickb oxing at the Home of ChampionsKickboxing got its start in Japan in the late 1950s. It is considered a hybrid martial art that incorporates elements of various traditional styles of fighting, including boxing.Kick boxing combines kicking and punching to make for an energetic sport that millions around the world now practise as a total body workout. Few practitioners have any intention of competing.In fact, so popular has this sport become that it has mutated into targeted workouts with specific purposes.Cardio kickboxing will work your heart while Thai kickboxing, also known as Muay Thai, that originated as a form of weaponless hand to hand combat conditions your entire body.Mancunians love Muay Thai; find out where they go to practise and compete...Prokick is Belfast’s premier kickboxing facility. They contend that, if the most you’re looking for is a great workout, you have set the bar way too low.Prokick regularly launches kickboxing courses for different levels â€" beginners and more advanced. They also conduct fitness boot camps for anyone who needs a jumpstart on their fitness training.Besides those classes, you will find:sparring classes for kids and adults (not sparring together, of course)circuit classes: the perfect balance between strength training and endurance buildingYellow Belts: a no-contact class that follows the Advanced Beginners’ courseOrange Belts: contact only with the heavy bag and focus padsWith this kind of training and development, it’s no wonder Glaswegians also seek out kickboxing classes!Prokick has a very generous class schedule and they are just waiting for you to realise your fitness ambitions. What are you waiting for?Did you know that Cardiff also has well-attended kickboxing classes?Join the Fighters at Sloan’s GymLocated on Chapel Lane in the heart of the city, Sloan’s has a fitness program for everyone.This family-run business boasts a gym packed full of exercise equipment, but that’s just the start of things.F rom their high-intensity workouts to their healing yoga sessions, they are prepared to help you meet your every fitness goal and then some.While personal training and getting fit are all great, we’re really interested in their boxing classes.How do fitness classes in Nottingham compare? We went and found out all about them...These are not boxing lessons in the traditional sense but a fitness regimen that blends elements of boxing with circuit training.With enticing names like ‘ground and pound’ or ‘box and push’, you might wonder what kind of workout this would be.Attending such a session will answer all of those questions for you but you’d better beware: this is a punishing routine that will leave you in agony... unless you are in peak physical condition.You could get that way by first putting all of their fine exercise equipment to work.Do Loiners love getting fit? Find out in our Boxing in Leeds article...No need to shadowbox in the alleys of Belfast, the City Council promotes the sport! Image by Harut Movsisyan from PixabayBoxing in BelfastNow that we’ve covered all manner of sports related to boxing - if only tenuously, let’s get to the meat of the matter.Belfast and boxing have enjoyed a longstanding love affair; the truth is, boxing is good for Belfast and her citizens.Boxing is a great way to relieve stress and discover strengths you didn’t know you had.  It can help you build self-confidence and, quite frankly, get you in the best shape you’ve ever been.The art of boxing is suitable for men, women and children of all ages â€" well, at least those old enough to have a measure of control over their muscles.To that end, the Belfast City Council has endorsed the sport and has even created a means of making boxing accessible to everyone.How does London compare in their boxing promotion strategies?From their page, you can find a boxing club close to you, learn which age groups it trains and what type of boxing they will train you for.You can find clubs for other sports too, such as ice hockey, weightlifting and even taekwondo.They also work in conjunction with the Irish Athletic Boxing Association, which arranges events and helps coordinate fighter training.Nowhere else in the UK will you find such a team dedicated to promoting the sportsmanship of boxing.In spite of our city’s historic reputation and all thoughts of The Troubles aside, boxing is as good for Belfast as making a personal commitment to fitness and health is good for individuals.Isn’t it great that the two dovetail so nicely?Young or old, male or female: the city of Belfast makes boxing and related combat sports available to all and your Superprof has just handed you a roadmap to the best boxing classes to be had in our city, so grab your boxing gloves and get moving!Headed to Edinburgh any time soon? No need to interrupt your workout; find the best boxing classes in that city!

What You Need to Know About Computer-Based Testing

What You Need to Know About Computer-Based Testing Computer-based testing is an increasingly popular assessment option at many stages of educationclassroom exams, state tests, and high-stakes assessments at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Even the ACT and SAT will launch digital exams in 2015 and 2016, respectively. This is some great information on the future of technology in education. Computer-based testing contains both pros and cons, however. Here are a few factorsto consider with this form of testing: The inclusion of dynamic questions Instead of simply asking students to answer a multiple-choice problem correctly, certain computer-based formats challenge students to think more deeply about each question. For example, the ACT will require its test-takers to perform virtual tasks. These tasks may include such actions as pouring liquids of different densities into beakers. Here ismore information on the ACT offering a computer based testthat may interest you as well. Dynamic problems require a higher level of engagement with exam material, as they prompt students to consider the question from multiple angles before arriving at a response. Such questions reflect the higher-order cognitive processes that college students must utilize in order to succeed in their classes. However, it is worth noting that these interactive problems are very new. Students who sit for tests like the revised ACT and SAT will effectively serve as experimental subjectstheir question data will assist exam creators in refining the model for future versions of the test. Increased efficiency in assessment The efficiency of computer-based testing benefits administrators, score recipients, and students. For students, this format often involves the release of automatic results at its conclusion. Computer-adaptive tests, such as the GRE, are also designed to more accurately pinpoint a students precise abilities and knowledge within a given subject. Computer-adaptive exams decrease or increase in difficulty based upon previously recorded answers. For example, if a student correctly responds to a problem, the next question is more challenging. Relatedly, if a student answers a question incorrectly, the problems that follow are simpler. Your final score reflects both the difficulty and the number of questions you answered correctlynot just how many of your answers are right. Such tests are certainly complex, both in design and in technique. Students must learn to strategically pace themselves and to prepare mentally for the escalating difficulty of a sections questions. Students must also acknowledge the likelihood of score swings. For example, if you were to complete a second computer-adaptive exam the very next day, your result might be significantly higher or lower. It is thus absolutely critical to fully understand the content and the scoring algorithms that each test involves, which may lead to a longer prep period. Greater command of technology To excel in an era of computer-based testing, students must be familiar with current technology. A number of colleges and universities, as well as professional work environments, require this ability. However, computers can be prone to error, and a significant percentage of students may need to learn basic computer skills before sitting for these exams. This is some great information on digital learning toolsthat you may find helpful as well. A test-taker who is proficient in typing and utilizing a digital calculator has a major advantage (especially on sections involving essay composition and math) over a student who must hunt for the correct function or letter.

Going to Porto

Going to Porto What You Need to Know Before Travelling to Porto ChaptersWhat Are the Different Neighbourhoods in Porto?How Much Does it Cost to Visit Porto?Where Should You Stay in Porto?When Should You Visit Porto?“Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.” - Paulo CoelhoWhile Spain and Portugal share the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal covers a much smaller part of it than its larger neighbour. However, as any travel guide will tell you, there are plenty of things to see and do in Portugal and Porto, in particular.Porto is Portugal’s second city and an increasingly popular destination for spending a weekend or longer. From the historic centre with its typical architecture to cruises on the River Douro, the fine examples of Azulejo, or the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Porto has a few tricks up its sleeves.Porto was voted the best tourist destination in Europe for the third time in 2017.Not bad, is it?There are plenty of reasons to visit northern Portugal, the Douro Valley, or the paved streets of the old port city.Port o is a large city with a lot to offer.So how can you get the most out of Porto? So what should you know about Porto before you visit it? Is the tram expensive?All these answers and many more can be found in this article. 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(Source: olafpictures)Don’t panic, we’re here to help.You can divide Porto into two main sections: the city centre and the suburbs.Porto City CentreOf all the different neighbourhoods in Porto, the historic city centre, or old town, is home to plenty of typically Portuguese streets and buildings.The Ribeira neighbourhood is adjacent to the historic centre. This area includes the most important sights in Porto, including:The Lello Bookstore, which inspired J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter.The Clérigos Tower, one of Porto’s must-see sights.The Bolhão Market for an authentic experience in Porto.The São Bento Railway Station and it’s fine Azulejo.Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Building) is wonderful.Cais da Ribeira, the quays by the banks of the Douro in the Ribeira neighbourhood are a great place to go for a walk.And many others!This neighbourhood leads onto Vila Nova, one of Porto’s surrounding suburbs.Porto’s SuburbsVila Nova de Gaia can be accessed by crossing the famous Dom Luís I Bridge and is home to plenty of wine cellars filled with Port, the famous wine from the city itself.We should also mention São Nicolau, an area of the city that’s just as interesting as the city centre and home to the Soares dos Reis National Museum, Palácio de Cristal, and Quinta da Macieirinha romantic museum.Boavista is one of the more typical neighbourhoods with its fashion boutiques and trendy restaurants. This is a great place to make the most of the nightlife in the city!Find out more about Porto's neighbourhoods.How Much Does it Cost to Visit Porto?Of all the money you’ll have to spend to visit Porto, the flights there are the most significant costs. The cheapest way to get there is by air using a low-cost airline such as Ryanair, Vueling, or EasyJet. For as little as £30, you can get flights to Porto and get yourself a pasteis de nata. You'll probably be flying to Porto, but how much does it cost? (Source: bilaleldaou)There’s a good choice of accommodation in Portugal and you can find hotels, furnished holiday flats, youth hostels, or even guesthouses and you can spend between £15 for a dormitory in a youth hostel and £50 for a hotel room or Airbnb. You should keep in mind that CouchSurfing is free and you’ll stay at somebody’s home.It’s much cheaper to eat in the Porto than in the UK. You can pay around £10 for a meal in a basic restaurant and around £1 for a coffee. This is where your money will go the furthest and where you can get the most enjoyment out of Porto.You should bear in mind that you’ll have to pay to visit most of the city’s monuments, excluding the Palácio de Cristal, and the Centro Portugues de Fotografia.Lello Bookstore: €5Stock Exchange Building: €8 (adult) and €4.50 (child)Porto Cathedral: €3Clérigos Tower: €5Casa do Infante: €2.20Serralves Foundation: €10When it comes to getting around the city, the most cost-effective way is to get an Andante Card, a €0.60 travel card that you can top up for €1.20 a journey on the bus and metro and use on the tram and the funicular railway.A taxi ride will cost you between €4 and €6 (and €20 if you’re going to the airport).You can also get a Douro river cruise for €12 for 50 minutes and see another side of the city and even the mouth of the river at the Atlantic Ocean.You might want to get Portuguese tutorials before you go!Where Should You Stay in Porto?“I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list.” - Susan SontagWe’ve just mentioned the different types of accommodation you can get, but where should you stay in Porto?With Airbnbs, pensão (Portuguese guesthouses), hotels, flatshares, and even youth hostels, each neighbourhood has its specialities. In terms of accommodation, you can also split Porto into the city centre and suburbs. Your budget will affect where you can stay when you're in Porto. (Source: nuno_lopes)In the centre, you’ll be closer to all the tourist attractions and the River Douro, where you can walk in the evening.What’s better than having a drink on the quayside opposite the Dom Luís I Bridge?On the other hand, this all comes at a cost and the most expensive accommodation, especially during the high season, will be found in the city centre. Availability can also be an issue as the city centre is very popular. Of course, these neighbourhoods are touristy, central, and can sometimes burn a hole in your pocket.The surrounding neighbourhoods and suburbs have the advantage of being cheaper, quieter, and each has a particular feel. Be careful though as some might be very far from the monuments you want to see:Boavista, in the northwest of the city, is full of shops and restaurants.Miragaia, near the old town and the Douro, is very quiet.Massarelos, to the west of the city centre, is full of stu dents and is the best value for money.Porto is a very accessible city and you’ll want to choose your neighbourhood based on what you want to see.Don't forget that you can find Portuguese tutorials on Superprof, too.Find out more about the cost of visiting Porto.When Should You Visit Porto?Over the years, more and more people have decided to visit Porto thanks to cheap flights. Some periods throughout the year are better than others for visiting the city.So when should you visit Porto and why?Let’s have a look. Ideally, you'll want to visit Porto when the weather is nice and it's not too crowded. (Source: nuno_lopes)Your first criteria when choosing when to visit Porto should be the weather. We often want to go on holiday when the weather’s at its best but the winters in Porto aren’t that bad either.The summer period runs from April to November and it’ll be warm with July, August, and September being the warmest months. The other months of the year aren't that bad either!However, if you want to go at the hottest time of the year, you need to bear in mind that plenty of other tourists will also descend upon the city. If you want to go for quiet walks through the city, you probably want to opt for the low season.Spring and autumn are a good time to visit because the weather’s still nice and there are fewer tourists about! If you’re looking for peace and quiet, avoid the summer.There are also events throughout the year in Porto, especially once the summer arrives.Whether you’re vis iting for a couple of days or a whole week, there are plenty of things to do in Porto including wine-tasting and visiting gardens.So while there’s something for everyone at Porto, there are certain activities which are better at certain times of the year. In short, Porto is home to everything Portugal has to offer.Are you ready to go?Whether you're interested in seeing a UNESCO World Heritage Site, cruising down the Douro River, drinking some Port Wine, the largest city in the north of Portugal is waiting for you.Before you go, you might want to learn some of the lingo from one of the many talented tutors on Superprof. If you get a tutor from Porto, they could also act as your travel guide!