YourTeacher.com - Algebra Help

YourTeacher.com - Algebra HelpTeaching online students can be a fun experience, especially when they have the help of their teachers' in the form of Algebra Help. Teachers are more knowledgeable about Algebra than students, and they know how to properly teach it. It is a much needed resource for students. We have compiled some useful resources to use when teaching Algebra online.One of the greatest benefits of yourTeacher.com is that you will be able to access the same support from anywhere in the world. As long as you have a computer with internet access, you can access this community. You can download study guides for your students or your teacher. If you have multiple computers at home, you will have the ability to access the entire community without having to leave your home. When using yourTeacher.com, you can search for tools to help you and then download them for free.If you need help with Algebra, you can look up the materials and resources on yourTeacher.com. You can search for them by the subject or the section. This can include the material your student has seen before, so you will know what to expect. You will be able to access the same materials as your students do, so you will have the exact same help with the same topics. Students are often times intimidated by the subject. The materials in yourTeacher.com make it easy for them to feel comfortable in the subject.If you are working with yourTeacher.com, you will find much more than just the interactive quizzes and games. Teachers can actually send the tests to the students with their help. Some have also created online lectures for students to take.Another benefit of yourTeacher.com is that you can choose the resources you want. If you have created your own materials, you can share these materials with other teachers who may be using yourTeacher.com. This is a great way to help each other out.YourTeacher.com also offers you the option to create assignments for students and grade their work, either on yourTeacher.com or in the teacher's office. This can be a great resource for your students. They can create their own assignments, which can be evaluated by their teacher before you give them a grade.Learning more about yourTeacher.com is important for students who are struggling with the subject. There are many resources available online that your teacher can use to help with this. The information available through yourTeacher.com can help your students gain confidence and their knowledge of the subject.

Difference between Lend and Borrow - English Lesson via Skype

Difference between Lend and Borrow - English Lesson via Skype Lets talk about the difference between Lend and Borrow.Do you think that English is a hard language to learn? Well, English confusing words dont make it very easy for you, dear ESL students.Lend vs Borrow. Borrow vs Lend. Are you confused when and how to use them in English?I know, I know, many of my students are confused. And this is exactly why Ive decided to create a video lesson. So hopefully by the end of it you will know exactly what is the difference between Lend and Borrow. But you have to watch it to the end!And for those of you, my dear students, who prefer reading to watching, there is a detailed transcript below. (I personally hate watching any videos when I am on the bus.)Do make your life easier and find out the difference between Miss and Lose here. Difference between Lend and Borrow Hi thereIm Harry and welcome back to  my English grammar lessons and were  going to talk to you about another  English expression. And today what were  going to actually talk about is the  difference and the confusion between the  words  BORROW  and LEND.So many of my  students and people out there learning  English get them confused. When do we  borrow and when do we lend?  Theres  actually an old English expression*  which  goes:Never a borrower or lender beThis  really means you should never borrow  money and you should never lend money.  If  you dont do either those things  actually the world is going to be pretty  good for you.So how do we use them?When we BORROW  something,  we take or we  get something from somebody.Okay.  We take  or we get.And when we LEND, we give to somebody.  Okay.  But not permanently.  We  give it to them for a short period of  time and then we expect to get it back  or we expect them to return it to us.A very simple example is when you go to the bank y ou want some money to buy a car. You dont have the money in your account  and the bank will be prepared to lend  you the money.They will give you the  money to buy the car.And  you will borrow the  money from the bank.  You will take it  from them and you go off and you buy the  car and youre a happy camper.  Okay.  But  of course,  you have to return the money. You have to pay it back.So money that  you borrow you must pay back to the bank.And the money that they have lent to you   thats the past participial that they  have lent to you,  they expect you to  return it.Okay.  With interest of course.So thats a simple situation in the bank  of borrowing and lending.If you go to the library less expensive. You wont get a car loan, of course, but youll get books.So you go to the library and you  get some books.  So you borrow books from  the library. Okay. You take one or two  books,  you receive them and you promise  to return them in a few days or a few  weeks.So that the library le nds you the books. You borrow them. You read them. You return them and take them back. Okay. Difference between Lend and Borrow - Image to share Or with brothers and sisters.Brothers and sisters like to lend and borrow things.Sister has all the good records. At least when I was young, my sister had all the good records. And we used to sneak into her room and wed take some of the records to play them on the record player. Those are the  old old days.  And we would borrow them. Okay.  So my sister would come in and say: ‘Where are my records?  Where’s  my record?’  â€˜I only borrowed them. Dont worry,  Ill give  them back when Im finished.’  So she lent  them to us (well, sort of).  We took them and  borrowed them and then we returned them. Okay.So you might have a friend that has  something that you need.  A  bicycle, for example. And you  need a bicycle to go on a cycle with  your friends. You dont have a bike of  your own so you say to your friend:‘Could  I borrow your bike for the weekend? I  want to go on a cycling tour with my  friends.  I dont have my own bike.  Its  down at home and I dont have time to come  a nd get it.  But you know,  Id like to borrow  yours. I  look after it and I return it when Im  finished.’‘Yeah,  no problem,  I lend it to  you.  Im not using it.  Just take it  when you need it.’  Okay.So borrowing and  lending.  Neither a borrower or lender be. Okay.Talk to you again soon and remember you can join me on the website  www.englishlessonviaskype.comRemember,  youll get a  link on those to some of our wonderful  grammar courses.  Weve got a special  offer coming up soon that will advise you about in the meantime youll see some of our grammar courses. They are really good value.Buy them today and  improve your English and Ill talk to  you again soon.*Apologies, I got slightly confused the first time I was mentioning this phrase.  The correct saying is from Shakespeares Hamlet, 1602:  LORD POLONIUS:  Neither a borrower nor a lender be;  For loan oft loses both itself and friend,  And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.

Move Out - Phrasal Verb of the Day

Move Out - Phrasal Verb of the Day Todays phrasal verb of the day is: Move OutInfinitive form: Move OutPresent Tense: Move Out/ Moves Outing form: Moving OutPast tense: Moved OutParticiple: Moved OutMove Out is a separable English phrasal verb. It is normally used in the following ways:When you permanently remove all your belongings and personal items from a place where you live or stay.1. I heard Greg and Sarah are getting a divorce. Who do you think will move out first?2. The Smiths cant stand their neighbors. Mrs. Smith said that they are moving out of state and will live in their coastal home in California.When you move someone or something out of a place to another location.1. Its a good thing that the fireman had managed to move all the people out of the building before the fire consumed the place.2. Daniel moved all the trash out and placed it in the bins while the rest of the students watched.Changing position.1. Superman is awesome! He can move out of the bullets way after it is shot.2. When an ambulance appr oaches, motorists have a choice to either move out of the lanes closest to this vehicle, or to reduce speed.The video clip below is from one of my all time favorite movies, Pulp Fiction. The character who uses Move Out has an unusual way of speaking. See if you can understand him.Exercises: Write your answers in comments and we will correct them.Fill in the gaps from the video above:Its your future, I see a cab ride. _____ ___ of the sticks fells.What advice is the character in the suit giving the other two men?Complete the sentences below with the correct form of Move Out.1. Are you sure youre old enough to ___ __ of your parents house?2. Craig is sick and tired of the urban life, so he decided that ____ __ is the best option.3. I initially ____ ___ here to work.4. As soon as the little girl  ____ __ of the way, the policeman shot the  killer.5. Lily decided to drop by the office before  ____ __ .Change the example sentences above to negative sentences (or positive, if the sente nce is already negative). Then change them to questions.

3 common misconceptions people have about teaching English online (as told by a real teacher)

3 common misconceptions people have about teaching English online (as told by a real teacher) Hello! I’m Shannon - an energetic, caring, goofy and ukulele-playing teacher. I currently live in Toronto, Canada, where I work as an online English teacher with VIPKID. I love that my commute to my classroom is approximately 30 cm, from my bed to my computer desk. From the time my alarm beeps, it takes me about 30 minutes to make a coffee, fix my hair, clip on my pearls and put on a nice shirt so I can teach in my pajama pants. A little more about me: In 2011, I graduated with my BA. After graduating, I worked as a university recruiter for about five years, traveling around Canada to speaking with high-school students about post-secondary education opportunities. I loved working with students on a daily basis, so I decided to go back to school to study for my bachelor’s degree in education. In 2016, I landed my first teaching job through Teach Away, teaching kindergarten students in South Korea. In 2017, during my second year in Korea, I started teaching English online a few evenings a week to supplement my income. Read this: 5 reasons why licensed teachers should try online teaching When I finished up my second contract in Korea, I took a two-month break from teaching and went on a backpacking adventure around South East Asia. Now that I’m back in Canada, I’m taking online English lessons four mornings a week as I try to figure out where in the world I want to travel to next. Anyway, back to the topic at hand! Myths and realities of teaching English online. When it comes to teaching English online, educators have a lot of questions about how the job compares to teaching in a physical classroom. (At least, I know I had!) While it is a different experience and requires tweaking traditional teaching methods to adjust to teaching on an online platform, it can be just as rewarding. So let’s dispell some of the myths about teaching English online together! Watch this: A day in the life teaching English online 1. I need lots of teaching props and tools. Nope! Everything I use in my classroom fits into one shoebox. I’ve got a mini white board, dry erase markers, an old sock turned into a puppet, reward system cutouts, alphabet cards, a notebook, a few small stuffed animals, a mini toy car and a ball of sticky tack. I guess I should admit that the one thing I regularly use in my lessons that does not fit in my shoebox is my ukulele - but that is not a required online English teaching tool. On occasion, I will momentarily run off screen to grab other applicable items lying around my apartment. Sometimes I pop on my chef hat when we talk about food or hobbies, my snorkel mask when talking about underwater life, or I’ll grab my trusty jar of peanut butter to explain the word “squish,” but these are just bonus items. My shoebox of goodies is all I really need to effectively teach a lesson. I can easily throw my shoebox in my bike basket to take to my friend house, in my suitcase on a plane or even just under my arm to the basement on a sweltering summer day when it’s too hot upstairs and I want to save on my AC bill. The items in my shoebox are super helpful when I am teaching, but truly, the most important thing you need as a teacher is a genuine smile and a positive attitude. Those are much more important than knickknacks, fancy backdrops, alphabet cards or lesson plans. An enthusiastic teacher who shows genuine interest in their student is the most important factor contributing to student learning. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 2. You can’t build a relationship with your students. Also nope! Every week, I usually meet a handful of new students in my classroom, but I would say that most of my students are repeats. Before each lesson, I facilitate a brief QA session in which my student and I take turns asking each other three questions and providing an answer. Not only is this an opportunity for the student to practice their conversational English skills, but it fosters a stronger student-teacher relationship. We chat about our hobbies, what we ate that day, family members, what the weather is like, what our weekend plans are, favorite colors and so much more! I also have an excel document where I jot down notes on my students to help me remember little details, such as “Sam has a salsa dance competition this week”, “Lily has a pet pig named Lulu” or “if John was an animal, he’d like to be a lion”. Not only can I use this information to personalize my lesson but the kids are excited to tell me about what is happening in their life. For example, during a lesson on measurement, I asked Lily to estimate how long her Lulu is in centimeters and millimeters. She loved it! 3. The lesson is set in stone. Nope, no and another big fat NOPE! One of my favorite things about teaching English online is that all of my lessons are made for me. With my company, I’m provided with powerpoint slides of pictures to inspire conversation, writing activities, stories, questions and language games. That being said, every student has their own personality, likes, abilities and learning needs. I may teach the same lesson to multiple students, but it is NEVER the same experience. While it is important to stick to the learning goals of that particular lesson, the way you execute it is up to you. For example, on one slide you may find a picture of a bear with the sentence, “bears live in caves.” One student might need to focus on the pronunciation of the word “bear”. With another student, you may focus on animal habitat vocabulary and ask questions, like, “where do bees live?” and “where do ants live?” You may discover that you have a very high-level student and choose to ask thinking or opinion questions like, “why do bears live in caves?” Or, “if you were a bear, what would you do?” Another day, you may have a student who really likes music and you could decide to compose a song about bears with them. If you see a stuffed teddy bear on your student's shelf, you can ask them to use it to demonstrate a grammar point, such as, “my teddy bear is eating.” I’m sure you’re already thinking of your own ideas based on these little examples! This keeps things exciting for the student and teacher alike. The more fun you’re having as an online English teacher, the more excited you will be and that energy will, in turn, transfer to your student. So there you have it - some of the most common myths about online English teaching officially busted! When I’m chatting with my friends about home-based jobs, I always highly recommend giving online English teaching a go. I love that this job has allowed me to be flexible with my location, working hours and vacation time. Best of all, I always look forward to seeing my student’s smiling face when our lessons start! If you have any more questions about teaching English online, ask away! The amazing Teach Away team is ready to answer. Recommended reading: Are you ready to teach online? This calculator shows how much you can earn teaching English online Want to teach abroad? Try teaching English online first.

Boost Your Brainpower With Brain Food!

Boost Your Brainpower With Brain Food! Nutritional therapist, Jane Jo Lewis recommends eating well to optimise both mental and physical health. Low GI wholegrain foods such as oats, brown cereals and pasta along with wholegrain bread, can help slowly release glucose into your body; a great source of energy- ideal for long stretches of revision or exam prep. Good sources of fatty acids including; linseed (flaxseed) oil, soya bean oil, pumpkin seeds, walnut oil and soya beans are suggested for a good functioning brain. Whilst binging on blueberries and tomatoes may be effective in improving or delaying short term memory loss- making it the perfect snack when cramming in some last minute revision. Whilst these foods alone do not sound overly appetising, BBC good food offer some brain functioning, healthy recipes that are budget friendly. Boost Your Brainpower With Brain Food! Nutritional therapist, Jane Jo Lewis recommends eating well to optimise both mental and physical health. Low GI wholegrain foods such as oats, brown cereals and pasta along with wholegrain bread, can help slowly release glucose into your body; a great source of energy- ideal for long stretches of revision or exam prep. Good sources of fatty acids including; linseed (flaxseed) oil, soya bean oil, pumpkin seeds, walnut oil and soya beans are suggested for a good functioning brain. Whilst binging on blueberries and tomatoes may be effective in improving or delaying short term memory loss- making it the perfect snack when cramming in some last minute revision. Whilst these foods alone do not sound overly appetising, BBC good food offer some brain functioning, healthy recipes that are budget friendly.

UCSC Alums Call Upon Next Generation to Embrace Journalistic Integrity

UCSC Alums Call Upon Next Generation to Embrace Journalistic Integrity David Talbot (left) and Hector Tobar (right) Friday, April 12 at the Humanities Lecture Hall, Alums David Talbot and Hector Tobar spoke about their upcoming projects and gave advice about the future of journalism to student media members in the audience at an event titled, “Transforming Medi(a)ocrity.” Talbot is a book author, former senior editor for Mother Jones, and founder of Salon.com. Tobar is a former TWANAS member at UCSC, a book author, and the former Mexico City bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times. After a half-hour reception with snacks and beverages, a large group of teachers and student media representatives poured inside to listen and ask questions. When asked why and how he stared Salon, Talbot said he wasn’t able to write the way he wanted when working for other media organizations and, subsequently, used the idea of “tribal media” by starting a group with friends possessing similar interests. He also warned that young writers should be business savvy and know how to negotiate in meetings, stating, “If you’re just creative [...] you’re a lamb in a world of lions.” On the topic of using social networks and internet media for reporting, Tobar stated that these outlets have allowed his writing to gain more readers than ever before, but that he often prefers writing books as a “slow artisan thing,” like making shoes one nail at a time. Tobar also mentioned the occasional necessity of moderating reader comments in online news sites, recalling the many inappropriate comments that some of his L.A. Times articles received before the newspaper’s website began moderation measures. Talbot expressed the opinion that “robots tabloidize” news sites when the practice used by many webzines (including Huff Po and the current version of Salon) of deciding to feature articles based upon hit-counters rather than relevance and solid reporting is implemented further stating, “There’s not an editorial soul there.” On the topic of being both creators and consumers of mass media, Tobar and Talbot stressed critical thinking with a healthy helping of skepticism. Talbot commented, “Once you’ve seen the sausage being made as a journalist, you know [...] don’t believe everything.” Tobar commented that many of the internet newspapers and magazines consisting largely of opinions and links to other articles are “more of a parody of journalism” compared to traditional “street reporting.” But he also spoke optimistically, saying, even though “we feel powerless in this torrent of news, [. . .] you can move the behemoth” by pressuring newspapers through phone calls and letters to cover ignored stories and be accurate because, from his experience, “that pressure can work.” When asked what would be the ideal journalism training program, Tobar said that such a program would produce “active citizens and thinkers on their feet. What journalism is now, he continued, is a counter-flow against the torrent of mass media. Talbot backed this up, emphasizing that one can maintain journalistic balance while still being an activist by bringing issues to light through one’s choice of stories rather than the wording of one’s story. Speaking about their upcoming projects, Tobar said that he is starting a new magazine and writing several books. He commented on the importance of showing enthusiasm when pitching book ideas to publishers, as publishers often base the decision of whether or not to buy your idea, at least partially, on this factor. Talbot is currently writing a book about the assassination of JFK and a book about President Obama’s drone usage policy, entitled “The Professor and the Executioner.” He stated that he “drank at the fountain of Obama early on,” but that he feels the need as a journalist to point out his disagreement with some of the President’s current policies.

12 companies in China that are hiring English teachers like crazy

12 companies in China that are hiring English teachers like crazy Do you suffer from wanderlust? Is your travel bucket list 10 feet long? Have you decided that this is the year you’re going to teach English in China? Then we’ve got good news for you - with a massive population eager to learn English, China is the perfect destination for new grads across all majors, as well as new and experienced licensed educators looking for travel and career growth opportunities. (And hey, if you’re still on the fence, here’s five reasons why teaching in China is a good idea.) So long as you meet the basic requirements to teach in China, you’re in luck. There are plenty of companies in China are actively searching for tons of English teaching candidates to help them fill their open positions. A great-paying new job (and travel adventure) could be just on the horizon. The best companies to teach English in China In fact, here are 12 of our favorites. Go ahead and block off a few hours of your weekend, because we guarantee you'll want to apply for them all. 1. The Explore Program Let’s start with the obvious one - the Explore Program, Teach Away’s very own teaching program in China for college graduates, ESL instructors and certified teachers! A TEFL certificate and some teaching experience can come in handy for your Explore Program application, but these are by no means required. We do require applicants to have a bachelor’s degree as a minimum prerequisite for Z visa acceptance, however, and the program is only open to people from the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. Hundreds of teaching jobs with the Explore program are up for grabs year round, and successful applicants are placed at top English language schools we’ve partnered with throughout the country. The salary and benefits are also undeniably awesome - you could be paid up to the equivalent of $3,300 USD a month, plus flight and housing allowance, paid vacay and health insurance - a pretty appealing prospect if you ask us! Interested? See open jobs with the Explore Program today. 2. First Leap You can’t go too far wrong with sending your application in to First Leap. The First Leap teaching team isonly continuing to grow, and there’s plenty of room for graduates of all majors with native English speaking skills who are up for a year (or even more) of teaching and traveling around China. Teaching salaries with First Leap are pretty decent, ranging from $2,100 - 2,800 a month, plus extra perks like free flights, medical insurance and settling-in allowance. Interested? See open jobs with First Leap today. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 3. Disney English Like the idea of Disneyland season passes? This is probably one of the most unusual - but awesome - English teaching perks we’ve ever heard of at Teach Away. On top of this, as an English teacher with Disney English, you can expect to earn anything from 10,000 - 13,000 RMB a month on top of benefits like a housing and resettlement allowance, paid vacation, health insurance and more. They’re keen to hire native English speakers with a college degree and a passion for teaching little kids. Teaching experience isn’t essential but it could give you a leg up when it comes to landing a job in one of the more competitive Disney English locations. Interested? See open jobs with Disney English today. 4. English First With English teaching vacancies across more than 200 schools in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou English First is a great option for TEFL-certified graduates from the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, South Africa or New Zealand. They’ll also give you a helping hand with the Z visa process. English First teacher perks are nothing to be sneezed at either - you can expect to be paid anything from 13,000 - 15,000 RMB a month (depending on your credentials and experience), as well as a flight allowance, paid vacation, health insurance and free Mandarin lessons. EF is known for fostering a strong team environment for their teachers, and hold weekly social events and well as a job swap program for English teachers. Interested? See open jobs with English First today. 5. Happy Goal Kid Want to get away from the daily grind and gain overseas work experience? How about getting paid to live in Shanghai, one of the most spectacular cities in China? Yes, please! There are a ton of English teaching positions available with Happy Goal Kid for bachelor’s degree holders, no classroom experience required. Class sizes are small (10 students, max) and you’ll get lots of hands-on training to help you find your feet in the classroom. The ESL teacher pay at Happy Goal Kid is highly competitive, ranging from $2,200 - 2,900 USD a month and paid overtime is an also option for those who want to bump up their take-home pay. Teaching jobs with Happy Goal Kid do fill up quickly, though, so this is an opportunity not to be missed. Interested? See open jobs with Happy Goal Kid today. 6. Bright Scholar Hey, certified teachers and ESL instructors, looking for a new life experience and want to travel? The problem with that is, it takes a good chunk of change to visit those must-see places on your bucket list. Instead of blowing your savings or going into debt by traveling Asia, why not get a job with Bright Scholar in China and travel in your free time? Bright Scholar has some fantastic K-12 English teaching opportunities across their various school locations, including Guangzhou and Lanzhou. For as little as 20 teaching hours a week, you can earn up to $2,800 USD a month. This leaves plenty of free time to tutor English privately or teach English to Chinese students online on the side if you’re looking to boost your earning potential. Bright Scholar will also pay for your meals, reimburse you for your flights and pay you over the summer and winter holidays - the list of perks goes on and on! Interested? Apply to teach with Bright Scholar today! 7. Scholastic English For all you 90s kids, Scholastic is synonymous with the elementary school wonderland that was the Scholastic Book Fair. What you might not know is that Scholastic China has a handful of English language training centers located in Shanghai and recruit overseas English teachers on a year-round basis. Scholastic English class sizes run on the smaller size (12 students, max), come with a teaching assistant and cater to elementary-aged children after school and on weekends. Eligible applicants will need to be be native English speakers and have, at minimum, an undergraduate degree, one to two years of teaching experience and a TEFL certificate. Benefits for English teachers working with Scholastic China are nothing to be sneezed at and include paid teacher training and a highly competitive salary (up to $3,500 USD a month), plus return flights. Interested? Apply to teach with Scholastic English today! 8. Kid Castle Kid Castle is one of the best-known operators of English language schools in China, with hundreds of branches in Shanghai and other major cities. Kid Castle run preschool programs in the morning for young English language learners under the age of six, as well as after-school programs in the afternoon and evening. Kid Castle is currently on the lookout for TEFL-certified native English speakers with a bachelor’s degree. Pay ranges as high as $2,600 USD for an average 34-hour working week. But that’s not all - Kid Castle will also throw in visa, flight and housing allowances, as well as medical insurance and a PD bonus of $800 USD for successful candidates who sign on for a one-year contract. Interested? Apply to teach with Kid Castle today! 9. Shane English How does $2,000 USD a month sound, in exchange as little as 20 hours of work a week? Pretty sweet, right? To sweeten the deal even further, English teaching jobs with Shane English School come with ample paid overtime opportunities, paid vacation, airfare and housing allowances. Shane English are keen to hire native English speaking candidates with a TEFL certificate and a university degree, from either Canada, Ireland, the UK, America, New Zealand or Australia. Interested? Apply to teach with Shane English today! 10. Web International English Got your bachelor’s degree done and dusted? How about two years of teaching experience? And a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate? If this sounds like you, then there are a bunch of highly lucrative English teaching jobs with Web International English, one of China’s leading English training centers, for native English speaking applicants. The pay for ESL teachers working with Web International English is in line with other language schools in the country. Before you know it, you could be teaching in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing - you can essentially take your pick of the most desirable cities to live in China for expat teachers! Interested? Apply to teach with Web International English today! Whether you’re looking to teach in China for a year, tops, or for the long haul, teaching English with any one of these 12 companies will help you make your globetrotting dreams come true. But don’t delay - apply now before these vacancies get snapped up by other aspiring jet-setters! Recommended reading: What’s the average salary for a teacher in China? You can teach English in China without a degree (and 3 other myths people think are true)