The Life-Changing Thing to Do at Your Next Voice Lesson

The Life-Changing Thing to Do at Your Next Voice Lesson Suzy S. How can you ensure youre making the most of your time in your singing lessons? Record yourself singing, so you can listen back on it later! Consider this advice from Hayward, CA teacher  Molly R... Back when I first started voice lessons, my teacher always made sure before we got started that I brought my tape (this was the early 90s!) so that I could record the lesson. As both a student and a teacher, I certainly know the value in recording your voice lessons. When you record yourself singing, you learn everything a LOT quicker. Do you find yourself asking your teacher, What should I practice? There won’t be any questions as to what you need to work on if you simply refer to your recordings! You’ll hear what worked … what didnt work… and furthermore, you’ll have all your vocal warm-ups in there. If you don’t record your lessons, youre likely to forget some of the exercises . Take it up a notch take a video recording! It’s even more beneficial if you can get a video recording of yourself. This way you can see absolutely everything you’re doing after all, you are a performer! You can see how you’re standing, any tension you may carry, your expressions, and so on. The more you can capture, the more helpful it will be in your overall development as a singer. You do more than just make sound. But do keep in mind that what you hear as you’re making your sound is different from what everyone else hears! That’s another reason why you must record yourself singing during voice lessons. Although we go by feel rather than listening as we sing, it’s still important to know what we actually sound like.  I like to remind my students that you usually are a lot more pleased with the sound on the recording than you thought you would be so don’t be afraid! Dont have fancy equipment? Thats OK The good news is that it’s very easy to record your voice lessons these days. Almost everyone has a smartphone or tablet, and both are excellent for recording and simple to use. Since you’re usually carrying it around, make sure you take it out at the beginning of your lesson and USE IT! You and your voice teacher will both be very happy that you did. Make recording your voice lessons a habit, and you’ll definitely find yourself making steady progress! Molly R. teaches online and in-person singing lessons in Hayward, CA. Her specialties include teaching beginner vocalists, shy singers, children, teens, lapsed singers, and older beginners. She joined TakeLessons in November 2013.  Learn more about Molly  here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  Tracy Byrnes

SAT Tutors Helps You With Proper Guidance Leading to Success

SAT Tutors Helps You With Proper Guidance Leading to Success Market is changing and it is becoming more and more competitive day after day. Students want to achieve everything in life and so for that they need good and bright career. It all starts with good school background along with some excellent grades that rolls up in the college level. College is the ultimate field where your intelligence is marked and from where you get a progress of life. Presently, it is not very easy to enroll yourself into a prestigious college just with the help of your class 12 grades. All the best colleges of the country have now made a rule for the candidates to appear in SAT and ACT exams and after the succeeding in the exam they can get admissions in the reputed colleges. SAT Tutor â€" Solves your problem of SAT preparations SAT is the initials of Scholastic Assessment Test.  It is a standardized test that is organized by all the prestigious colleges as an entrance exam. 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10 Vegan Recipes That Will Turn Heads

10 Vegan Recipes That Will Turn Heads Easy And Healthy Vegan Recipes ChaptersPlanning Vegan Meals10 Quick And Simple Vegan RecipesLearn More About Vegan FoodIngredientsPizza • 1/2 of a garlic-herb pizza crust • 1/2 cup each red, green, and orange bell pepper, loosely chopped • 1/3 cup red onion, chopped • 1 cup button mushrooms, chopped • 1/2 tsp each dried or fresh basil, oregano, and garlic powder • 1/4 tsp sea saltSauce • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce OR 6-ounce can tomato paste (organic when possible) • 1/2 tsp each dried or fresh basil, oregano, garlic powder, granulated sugar • Sea salt to taste (~1/4 tsp)Toppings • 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese • Red pepper flake + dried oreganoMethod1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218 C) and position a rack in the middle of the oven.2. Bring large skillet to medium heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp olive oil, onion and peppers. Season with salt, herbs and stir. Cook until soft and slightly charred â€" 10-15 minutes, adding the mushrooms in the last few minutes. Set aside.3. Prepare sauce by addi ng tomato sauce to a mixing bowl and adding seasonings and salt to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside. Note: If using tomato paste, add water to thin until desired consistency is reached.4. Prepare vegan parmesan if you haven’t already by blitzing raw cashews, sea salt, nutritional yeast and garlic powder in a food processor. Transfer to jar and refrigerate to keep fresh.5. Roll out dough onto a floured surface and transfer to a parchment-lined round baking sheet. You’re going to add the pizza WITH the parchment directly to the oven to properly crisp the crust, so any round object will do as it’s not actually going into the oven.6. Top with desired amount of tomato sauce (you’ll have leftovers, which you can store in a jar for later use), a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and the sautéed veggies.7. Use the baking sheet to gently slide the pizza directly onto the oven rack WITH the parchment underneath. Otherwise it will fall through.8. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.9. Serve with remaining parmesan cheese, dried oregano and red pepper flake. Leftovers keep well â€" no need to reheat!Nutrition Information Serving size: 1/2 pizza Calories: 395 Fat: 13g Saturated fat: 2.7g Carbohydrates: 59g Sugar: 19g Sodium: 1570mg Fiber: 7.9g Protein: 15gRecipe courtesy ofMy Favorite Vegan Pizza2. Mediterranean baked sweet potatoesIngredients• 4 medium sweet potatoes* (~140 g each) • 1 15-ounce (425 g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil • 1/2 tsp each cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked (or regular) paprika • optional: Pinch of sea salt or lemon juiceGarlic herb sauce • 1/4 cup (60 g) houmous (or tahini) • juice of 1/2 lemon (~1 Tbsp) • 3/4 - 1 tsp dried dill (or sub 2-3 tsp fresh) • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 1/2 Tbsp or 9 g) • Water or unsweetened almond milk to thin • optional: Sea salt to tasteToppings optional • 1/4 cup (45 g) cherry tomatoes, diced • 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped parsley, mince d • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice • Chili garlic sauceMethod1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a large baking sheet with foil.2. Rinse and scrub potatoes and cut in half length wise. This will speed cooking time. Otherwise leave whole and bake longer (approximately double the time (45 min - 1 hour).3. Toss rinsed and drained chickpeas with olive oil and spices and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.4. Rub the sweet potatoes with a bit of olive oil and place face down on the same baking sheet (or another baking sheet depending on size).5. While the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are roasting, prepare your sauce by adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisking to combine, only adding enough water to almond milk to thin so it’s pourable. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more garlic for more zing, salt for savouriness, lemon juice for freshness, and dill for a more intense herb flavor.6. NOTE: If you don’t have houmous, tahini will make a great base su bstitution for the sauce - just adjust the seasonings to accommodate the lack of flavour tahini provides.7. Also prepare the parsley-tomato topping by tossing tomato and parsley with lemon juice and setting aside to marinate.8. Once sweet potatoes are fork tender and the chickpeas are golden brown - roughly 25 minutes - remove from oven.9. For serving, flip potatoes flesh-side up and smash down the insides a little bit. Then top with chickpeas, sauce and parsley-tomato garnish. Serve immediately.10. Additional side ideas might include Houmous, Pitta Crisps, or Aubergine Dip.Notes*Adjust number of sweet potatoes per person, and buy organic when possible for best quality and flavour.Nutrition Information Serving size: 1 of 4 Calories: 313 Fat: 5g Saturated fat: .7g Carbohydrates: 60g Sugar: 3.9g Sodium: 82mg Fiber: 11.7g Protein: 8.6gRecipe courtesy ofMediterranean Baked Sweet PotatoesBe a a great vegan chef thanks to cookery courses London.3. Coconut curryFor the full list of ingredi ents and cooking method, visit the Minimalist Baker.30-Minute Coconut Curry4. Poblano and portobello fajitasFind the full recipe here.Poblano and Portobello Fajitas5. Vegan green chilli mac’n’cheeseIngredients• 10 ounces large macaroni shells • 1/2 white onion, diced • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4-6 hours or overnight, then drained • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (DIY or store-bought) • 1 Tbsp cornstarch • 1/2 tsp cumin • 3/4 tsp chili powder • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast • 1 4-ounce can diced chills (scoop half into the sauce, reserve half for the finished mac'n'cheese) • optional: 1 cup tortilla crisps, fresh cilantro for toppingMethod1. If topping with tortilla crisps, crush crisps into fine crumbs and add to a baking pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Spritz with olive or canola oil, sprinkle with salt and stir. Then bake in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.2. Boil macaroni according to packa ge instructions.3. In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, sauté onion and garlic in a bit of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, stir and cook until soft and fragrant â€" about 7 minutes. Set aside.4. Add onions and garlic to a blender with remaining ingredients, omitting the tortilla crisps and adding only half of the green chilies. Blend until smooth, using the “liquify” setting if you have it to get it really smooth. Otherwise just blend for up to a minute, scraping down sides as necessary, until smooth and creamy.5. Drain the noodles, set aside, and cover (with a towel). To the same pot you boiled the noodles in, add the cashew cheese and cook on low stirring frequently until slightly thickened.6. Add the macaroni noodles to the cheese, along with the remaining green chilies and stir. Serve immediately, topping with crushed toasted tortilla crisps and cilantro (optional).Notes*Adapted from the amazing Isa Chandra.*Nutrition information is for 1 of 4 servings without tortilla crisps.Nutrition InformationServing size: 1/4 recipe Calories: 516 Fat: 17g Saturated fat: 3.5g Carbohydrates: 72g Sugar: 4g Sodium: 380mg Fiber: 5.6g Protein: 19gRecipe courtesy of Minimalist Baker.Vegan Green Chili Mac n Cheese6. Easy peanut noodlesFor the full list of ingredients and cooking method, visit Love and Lemons.Easy Peanut Noodles {2 ways}7. Spicy chickpea veggie burgersIngredients• 1 can chickpeas, drained, well-rinsed,and mashed • 1/2 red onion, finely diced • 1 small zuchinni, grated • 3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp garlic powder • 2 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp sea salt • 1 cup quick oats (gluten-free if needed) • 2 tbsp olive oilTry this featured version of a tasty chickpea veggie burger. Photo credit: helen genevere on VisualhuntMethod1. After draining and rinsing the chickpeas, place them in a bowl and mash them with a fork.2. Ad d all the other ingredients to the bowl.3. Use your hands to mix very well.4. Form into 6-8 patties.5. Cook on the BBQ around 400 F for approximately 10 minutes each side.6. You can also fry these in a pan with some oil for 3-5 minutes a side.Recipe courtesy of Running on Real Food.Spicy Chickpea Veggie Burgers8. Vegan mushroom stroganoffFind the full recipe here.9. Italian Orzo spinach soupIngredients• 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 small white onion, peeled and diced • 1 cup diced carrots • 1 cup diced celery • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock • 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes • 1 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) DeLallo whole wheat orzo pasta, or other whole wheat pasta • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary • 4 cups loosely-packed spinach • salt and black pepper • optional toppings: freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakesMethod1. Heat oil in a lar ge stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 4 minutes, until soft. Add carrots, celery and garlic and saute for an additional 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes, orzo (pasta), thyme, oregano, rosemary and stir to combine. Bring soup to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.2. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it is bright green and wilted. Taste, and season with salt and black pepper as needed. (Also feel free to add more of the thyme, oregano and rosemary, if you’d like.)3. Serve warm, garnished with your desired toppings.Recipe courtesy of Gimme Some Oven.Italian Orzo Spinach Soup10. Seven-vegetable couscousFor the full list of ingredients and cooking method, visit Food Network.Learn More About Vegan FoodThere's much more to vegan food than just being a healthy alternative to rich foods in the traditional western diet.Contrary to popular belief, homemade vegan cooking doesn't have to be boring, just look at those flavourful recipes listed above which don't use animal products. And if you are looking to find more vegan dinner recipes, then why not try searching for more inspiration using the web? Just type in some key vegan or vegetarian words into your search bar to find a collection of vegan breakfast ideas, meals, side dishes, desserts or entrees.Cooking homemade vegan recipes doesn't have to be boring. Photo credit: bortescristian on Visualhunt.comJust some examples are sweet potato, tofu, quinoa, lentil, butternut squash, pumpkin, risotto, noodle, almonds, banana, salad, cucumber, cabbage, broccoli, chickpea, beans, parsnip and pomegranate... the options are endless! But if you aren't confident being the chef and have some doubts over whether or not you can recreate such yummy recipes yourself, then you can always look out for vegan prepared meals at your local supermarket.To find out which shops are best for vegan foo ds, visit The Best Shops For Vegan Food.Finally, to  learn more about what foods are vegan friendly, take a look at the blogs listed.Ready to start making some delicious vegan deserts? Here are  10 Amazing Vegan Baking Recipes  to get started with.

The Business English Vocabulary You Need to Know

The Business English Vocabulary You Need to Know The Words and Phrases You Need to Build Your Business English Vocabulary ChaptersSome Ways to Build Your Business English VocabularySome Key Terms in Business EnglishIf you are a non-native speaker and you want to do business in the English world, your business idea or technical skills are only half of the battle. You’ll also need to get to grips with the language of the business world in English.To learn English is one thing â€" with its pronunciation, English grammar, and its reading skill, listening skills, speaking skills and writing skills. Yet, learning business English is something else. It’s full of idioms and strange new words that you probably won’t hear anywhere else. Honestly, many native speakers that are fluent in English won’t be fluent in business English, which seems to some like a foreign language.We’re guessing that this is something similar to the business speak in your native language â€" people speaking of actioning something rather than just doing it. Every niche field has its own specific slang or lexicon â€" but there ar e few that people find quite as annoying as that used in business.Regardless, you’re heading off into that world â€" and there is absolutely no doubt that it will improve your ability as an English speaker. However, it is worth reading up on this new language before you enter it. And here we’re going to show you some of the key bits of new vocabulary you might need as well as some of the places that you can find it yourself.Let’s take a look. By the end, you can be speaking business English like a native! 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Aside from just talking to people in the street, you can learn new words through reading widely or just trawling through the nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs in a dictionary.However, if you want to build a specific part of your vocabulary â€" in your case, business English â€" you need to find the best places to look. And these are not just in any old place: conventional native English speakers don’t exactly speak business English.Here are some ways to learn new English words for business. You can find other helpful business English resources in our article! Get your post-its out and get learningRead Business News in EnglishOne of the best places to find business English vocabulary is in the business news. Luckily, this won’t be too dry for you: as a businessperson, you should find content of interest.Being interested in the stuff you’re reading is one of the most important ways to motivate yourself to speak English fluently. If it is not interesting for you, it is unlikely that you will continue.Watching business news on the BBC or on Sky TV will help you to develop your business vocabulary, whilst encouraging you to take note of proper English pronunciation. Meanwhile, whilst it might not help improve your pronunciation, reading the Financial Times, the Guardian’s business pages, and magazines such as Forbes, GQ, and Business Insider will help you to become comfortable with the language in which you will be operating.Attend Business English CoursesOne of the most effective ways to learn business English is through is through Engl ish language courses. Of course, you can attend conversational English classes to nail the basics of communication skills, but there are also specialist business English classes too.In these, you will learn all you need to thrive in your business context. You’ll practise presentation skills, hone your negotiation skills, and do public speaking practice too.It’s a given that you will pick up lots of vocabulary alongside these business English skills. But whilst you’re there, you can ask your English teacher specifically for more.Find out more about business English courses in the UK in our article…Study Your New Vocab â€" and Use ThemWhen, after your English lessons, you have a big list of new vocabulary, you’ll have to get on and practise them. Yes, that does involve having to memorize them, say them aloud, and keep on repeating them. Unfortunately, this method is one of the most effective ways to get them in your head.The next part of your task will be to use them in thei r correct contexts â€" until you are comfortable. You only truly know a word when you can use it in all of its different contexts â€" and learning these correctly is an important part of language learning in general.Find out about business English exams you can sit! Sometimes learning a language is just about remembering that vocabularySome Key Terms in Business EnglishWhilst you are busy finding yourself a business English class to attend, we’ll run through some of the most common business vocabulary that you will need to learn.This list is by no means exhaustive at all. It’s more to give you a flavour of the different terms you will be working with.Basic Business VocabularyWhen entering a business, there’ll be some terms that you just have to know. These might even be the same in your own language â€" but let’s deal with them just in case.Business planA business plan is the core of most businesses. It sets out your company’s objectives and the strategy it’s going to follow to complete it.This one is fairly self-explanatory.BrandYour company’s brand is the way it appears to the public: the way that it is recognised, the values for which it is known, and the products that are associated with it.InvoiceWhen you are dealing with supp liers, stockists, contractors, or freelancers, you are going to be dealing with invoices. These are the bits of paper that ask you for payment â€" or vice versa.PayrollPayroll is a strange term that refers to the list of people who are being paid by the company â€" along with everything associated to those payments.Start-upStart-ups, these days, are the coolest things in the business world. They are the small businesses that are seeking investment to change the world.TurnoverA turnover refers to a couple of different things. Besides a traditional British dessert, it also means the speed with which employees are replaced in a company â€" and the amount of money that a company brings in in a given period.Some Acronyms and AbbreviationsFinally, there are some shorthand terms that pop up in all sorts of different business contexts.Again, these are things that a lot of native speakers of English won’t necessarily know. But if you manage to crack them all by yourself, you’ll be onto a winner.AOB‘AOB’ or ‘any other business’ is usually the last agenda point in any meeting. Once all of the important material has been covered, this is the moment in which other people can raise their hands and bring up different issues.If you are in a business meeting, usually ‘other business’ has to wait until the end. Don’t go and interrupt whilst you are a still on the first point of the agenda.ETANot strictly a business term, but one that has taken on a new dimension in business. ‘ETA’ or ‘estimated time of arrival’ is used for transport as much as anything else, but I has been sort of appropriated by the business world to mean, when will that piece of work be in my inbox?HR‘HR’ stands for ‘human resources’, a rather impersonal term referring to the department in a business managing the employees themselves.The HR department works to try to make employees happy, to reduce staff turnover, to manage staff training and payroll.LtdYou’ll see ‘Ltd.†™ written at the end of company names. It is short for ‘limited’, meaning a limited company. These are type of company in which the director is not responsible for the business’s debts.PRNot to be confused with ‘HR’, ‘PR’ means ‘public relations’, the department within the business that deals with the external image of the company. They build or maintain positive reputations through media, social media, and communications.ROIAn ‘ROI’ is a ‘return on investment’. If you are calculating how much money you could get out of something relative to how much you put in, that’s ROI.USPFinally, USP: ‘unique selling point’. When you are designing a new product or service, or if you are building a new brand, you will have to determine its USP.This means, essentially, what does this product have that no one else’s has? That’ll be your USP. This will be you - as soon as you have mastered business English

SAT Subject Tests Huntington Learning Centers A Winning Combination

SAT Subject Tests Huntington Learning Centers A Winning Combination SAT Subject Tests and Huntington Learning Centers: A Winning Combination Over the last twenty years there have been many developments in the SAT examination process including the opportunity to register for SAT Subject Tests. These exams are each one hour long and are multiple choice standardized tests. The only exception to the hour long test is the series of language tests with a listening component.The listening section adds additional time to the exam. The goal of thesetests is to improve a student's credentials when applying to colleges. Students may choose to take the SAT Subject Tests to prepare for a college application or to meet a college's specific entrance requirements.SAT Subject Tests are available in 20 subject areas representing a wide range of high school curriculum. You can choose to register for SAT Subject Tests in any of these areas and may take as many tests as you would like. The SAT Subject Tests include exams in multiple curricular areas including: Biology (Ecological or Molecular) There are two SAT Subject Tests in biology. The Ecological Biology Test is focused on the natural world and assessesconcepts such as populations, energy flow, and biologically basedcommunities. The Molecular Biology Test assesses your abilities in micro-level biology including cell structure, cellular processes, andbiochemistry. The Huntington Learning Centers' subject tutoring sessions are designed to help you transfer the skills you'velearned in high school to being prepared for the SAT Subject Tests. Chemistry If you are considering majoring in science or engineering you will likelywant to take the Chemistry Subject Test to provide further support to yourhigh school grades. This tests your ability to understand and display a knowledge of major concepts inchemistry and apply this understanding to specific problem solving situations. The Huntington Learning Centers' SAT Subject Test tutoringsessions will help you prepare for solving chemistry relatedproblems. Mathematics 1The Mathematics 1 test evaluates math skills from three years of collegepreparatory math, including one year of geometry and two of algebra. Youcan choose to take the Mathematics 1 test to show an interest in mathrelated majors, support your high school grades, or set you apart fromother applicants. The SAT Subject Test tutoring program at HuntingtonLearning Centers combines test taking skills with algebra and geometryconcepts to prepare students for a successful test administration. Mathematics 2 This test covers all of the material in the Mathematics 1 test (algebraand geometry) and includes material from trigonometry and calculus. The tutoring sessions for the SAT Subject Tests can help you determine whichof the two mathematics tests you should take. Physics The Physics Subject Test evaluates your understanding of one year ofcollege preparatory physics and the reasoning skills honed in the physics laboratory. You are expected to understand basic physics concepts and to apply problem solving skills to physics problems. The Huntington Learning Center's tutoring team will coach you in ways to effectively translateyour physics knowledge to the SAT Subject Tests. Huntington Learning Centers offer subject tutoring in theabove curricularareas aligned with the SAT Subject Tests. Participating in these enriching and worthwhile tutoring sessions will prepare you for the SAT Subject Tests. Competition can be fierce to receive admission into a top university and every point on the SAT can help strengthen your application. Don't overlook the benefits that subject area tutoring can provide when you are preparing to register forSAT Subject Tests.What SAT Subject Tests will you be taking? How have you been preparing for these exams?

How to negotiate price in English - Whats your final offer

How to negotiate price in English - What’s your final offer Here you will learn how to negotiate price in English.Have you ever tried to negotiate a better price for something you are buying or try to get the price  lowered to suit your budget. I hope the following will give you some idea of how to negotiate price in English and the phrases and words that you can use in such a situation.When buying anything, unless of course you are very wealthy, price matters a lot. You may have a  fixed budget  or you may be operating on a tight  budget  so you may need to negotiate a better price that fits your particular  budget. How to Negotiate Price in English - Useful Expressions Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: You perhaps have been saving for quite some time to buy your first car or change it for a better  model or buy the replacement device such as a new mobile phone, laptop or other gadget. You  should of course shop around. Check if anyone is offering a good  discount  or selling a particular model at a reduced price to clear their stock or make  room for a new model that has been released recently.Once you have identified the model you want and the best location you can then approach the  salesman or sales assistant. You should have in mind  the ideal price you would like to  pay and an idea how much you are willing to go  above that price  in order to get it (be successful).You may be lucky and the shop or showroom  are offering a bargain  but in most situations you need to be prepared to negotiate. How to Negotiate Price in English I am on a tight budget so I am looking for your best priceI don’t have a lot of wriggle room = I cannot increase my budget too muchWhat’s the best price/what’s your best price?How far can you come down in price to meet me?  (what can he take off the price to get closer to your budget)?Let me run the numbers and get back to you  (I need to calculate if I can offer you any furtherreduction)Remember that cash is king   cash is the most important asset to have. Most of the times not using your credit card or a loan mayy get you a bigger discount.What will your cash price be?How much will you reduce the asking price if I pay cash?What’s your final offer?Lets meet in the middle. (to compromise)Ok lets shake on it (seal the bargain with a handshake)A man of your word  (agree to buy it and your word is your bond) Vocabulary to Help you negotiate Price in English fixed budget   a maximum amount you can afford to paytight budget   very little flexibility in what you can afford to payparticular budget    meets your estimate of what you are willing to payto shop around   to look at many placesdiscount   reduced priceto have in mind   to think abouthow much you are willing to go    how much more will you spend, how much more will you offer above the asking priceshowroom   a place where goods are displayed

Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself

Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Sebastian Estrada, 11-years-old, Reading Program Completer, Level J Math 11-year-old Sebastian has already done a lot for a student his age. He is a member of his school’s Battle of the Books Club, has earned Principal Honor Roll every year, is a competitive tennis player, and has won first place in his local Math Bowl Competition as both an individual and as part of his school’s team. Recently, he added the title of Kumon Reading Program Completer to his long list of accomplishments. Even high-achieving students like Sebastian need some motivation at times, however. As a fourth grader, Sebastian was selected to attend a local Kumon Student Forum and was inspired by Kumon Program Completer Kiran Shay. He was so motivated by Kiran’s speech that he decided to increase his Kumon workload so that he could complete the Reading Program more quickly. This experience also encouraged Sebastian to apply to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference. He wanted to meet other inspiring Kumon Students, in hopes of learning more about how they benefited from the program and to share his own experiences with other students from all over North America. Thanks to his impressive resume and zeal for learning, Sebastian was chosen to join 55 other Kumon Students from the United States, Canada, and Mexico at the Student Conference, held in Calgary last July. Sebastian, who is currently studying advanced algebra in the Kumon Math Program, shared more about how he’s seen such success in the program. How has Kumon helped you beyond academics? Kumon has helped me develop a strong sense of discipline and determination. Over the years, I have definitely become more conscious of focusing on what is important to me and what will help me become more successful later in life. It has taught me to balance my time between Kumon, school and my extracurricular activities. Additionally, it has taught me to prioritize everyday tasks and to know that nothing comes without hard work. Sebastian shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe Describe an “a-ha” moment at Kumon when you didn’t understand something and then you finally got it. This “a-ha” moment has happened to me several times, especially after I started Level G in math. When I was simplifying polynomials at the end of Level H, I was having a hard time getting the concept. But just like my Instructor says, I did not give up and kept trying to look at the examples provided until finally, I got it! Once I got to the center for my class, I checked the solution book and I had actually done it right! Even though some concepts are very hard to get at first, I have realized that the repetitions in Kumon will let me eventually understand it and master it. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? What keeps me motivated in Kumon is my love for learning and that I always want to know more and more. It is exciting for me every time that I see a new concept. Moreover, I enjoy that I can do my school work with ease, and that my classmates recognize me as an “expert” in math and often come to me to get help. Finally, I want to get accepted into one of the top colleges, and I know that the discipline and dedication that Kumon requires will help me get there. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon Meet Marco, a Program Completer, Who Inspired Other Family Members to Reach their Highest Potential with Kumon From Struggling Student to Kumon Dual Program Completer SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Sebastian Estrada, 11-years-old, Reading Program Completer, Level J Math 11-year-old Sebastian has already done a lot for a student his age. He is a member of his school’s Battle of the Books Club, has earned Principal Honor Roll every year, is a competitive tennis player, and has won first place in his local Math Bowl Competition as both an individual and as part of his school’s team. Recently, he added the title of Kumon Reading Program Completer to his long list of accomplishments. Even high-achieving students like Sebastian need some motivation at times, however. As a fourth grader, Sebastian was selected to attend a local Kumon Student Forum and was inspired by Kumon Program Completer Kiran Shay. He was so motivated by Kiran’s speech that he decided to increase his Kumon workload so that he could complete the Reading Program more quickly. This experience also encouraged Sebastian to apply to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference. He wanted to meet other inspiring Kumon Students, in hopes of learning more about how they benefited from the program and to share his own experiences with other students from all over North America. Thanks to his impressive resume and zeal for learning, Sebastian was chosen to join 55 other Kumon Students from the United States, Canada, and Mexico at the Student Conference, held in Calgary last July. Sebastian, who is currently studying advanced algebra in the Kumon Math Program, shared more about how he’s seen such success in the program. How has Kumon helped you beyond academics? Kumon has helped me develop a strong sense of discipline and determination. Over the years, I have definitely become more conscious of focusing on what is important to me and what will help me become more successful later in life. It has taught me to balance my time between Kumon, school and my extracurricular activities. Additionally, it has taught me to prioritize everyday tasks and to know that nothing comes without hard work. Sebastian shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe Describe an “a-ha” moment at Kumon when you didn’t understand something and then you finally got it. This “a-ha” moment has happened to me several times, especially after I started Level G in math. When I was simplifying polynomials at the end of Level H, I was having a hard time getting the concept. But just like my Instructor says, I did not give up and kept trying to look at the examples provided until finally, I got it! Once I got to the center for my class, I checked the solution book and I had actually done it right! Even though some concepts are very hard to get at first, I have realized that the repetitions in Kumon will let me eventually understand it and master it. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? What keeps me motivated in Kumon is my love for learning and that I always want to know more and more. It is exciting for me every time that I see a new concept. Moreover, I enjoy that I can do my school work with ease, and that my classmates recognize me as an “expert” in math and often come to me to get help. Finally, I want to get accepted into one of the top colleges, and I know that the discipline and dedication that Kumon requires will help me get there. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon Meet Marco, a Program Completer, Who Inspired Other Family Members to Reach their Highest Potential with Kumon From Struggling Student to Kumon Dual Program Completer SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL

Tips From an Irvine Tutor Post Finals Burnout

Tips From an Irvine Tutor Post Finals Burnout Post Finals Burnout: How to Cope Students worked very hard the last couple of weeks in order to ace those final exams. Of course, students need a well-deserved break in order to recover from the massive amount of study and test prep they participated in at the end of his term. Unfortunately, teachers are under strict orders to continue with the curriculum and fill instructional minutes. So how can students cope with post finals burn out? 1. Have a Relaxing Weekend Because students probably spent the majority of the last 2 or 3 weekends studying, its important that they have a little bit of time to relax and see their friends now that their intense study sessions have ceased. Its also important to have plenty of time to sleep or just relax and participate in leisure activities. Students participating in long term community service may consider finding out if they can take a temporary break so that their brains and bodies can recover from finals (Read: Superfoods and Testing). 2. Use a Study Aid App Because many students minds are entirely burnt out after finals, using a great study aid app is a good way to stay on track. Students who use these apps will have an opportunity to keep track of how many hours they are spending on study, which subjects are a priority, and how much time they have until the next big assignment is due. Students who work with tutors or in a study group are advised to check upcoming deadlines and responsibilities so that they can help each other stay organized (READ: Tips From An Irvine English Tutor: eNotes). 3.  Get Some Exercise Many students spend countless hours sitting at the library, at a coffee shop, and at their computer desks in the weeks leading up to finals. Now that students have a little bit of free time, its important that they have a chance to get out and get some exercise. California in January is an absolutely beautiful place and a great opportunity for students to clear their minds of post finals burnout. 4. Work with a Tutor Students who work with a private tutor on a regular basis are encouraged to maintain their sessions and get organized for upcoming assignments. Even though finals are over, the academic wheels keep spinning and its important for students not to fall behind due to mental fatigue. Tutors dont have to take finals and so theyre generally not nearly as tired as their students, allowing them to carry on without undue fatigue. 5. Be Aware of Upcoming College Entrance Exams Even though finals are done for now, many students will be taking the SAT and ACT in February. Students who choose to take these exams at this point in the year are advised that they really won’t have more than a day or two to take a mental break. Students should utilize after school time and/or weekends in order to make sure that they are 100% caught up with any studies that fell by the wayside while they were studying for finals. Weather in a class or working with a private tutor, its important for students to achieve their highest possible score in February so that, hopefully, they wont have to take the test again in May or June. In Short Although many students are feeling incredibly tired at this point in the year, it’s important to take a short break and then re-prioritize study time. Juniors who are getting ready to go on college tours, take important standardized exams, and apply to college within the next few months should be especially mindful of the study to rest ratio. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about; our Orange County private tutors are full of right answers.