Holt French 1 Grammar Tutors Answers Many Questions Related to Language Learning

Holt French 1 Grammar Tutors Answers Many Questions Related to Language LearningHolt French 1 Grammar Tutors answers a lot of questions related to language learning and is one of the top language learning websites around. Many people believe that the best way to learn any language is through a structured way of doing it. Most schools follow the program as well as the regular way of doing it. They both look very similar but different things are going on with the curriculum and where the focus lies.Many people try to go about English as if they were speaking in their native language. This process is said to be highly effective but many people have had problems with it because they feel like they do not know what they are talking about or have difficulty in communicating with people outside of their own language. In general, when it comes to English a lot of people believe that the best way to learn it is through a structured program that is given to you from the beginning.However, ther e are a lot of different ways of learning that go beyond this process. They include free methods of learning such as learning by reading, listening to, and using the computer. Free methods are the most basic form of learning because they do not cost anything but can be very effective if you want to learn fast.However, you do not need to spend a lot of money to learn English. All you need is the right online course or program. A lot of people also believe that the best way to learn it is by going to a language school as long as the school does not charge you for tuition fees.Online courses have many advantages as compared to a class. For instance, when you sign up for an online course there is no need to attend a class in person which makes it easier to understand and learn better. Additionally, you get to have the same experience that you would at a language school, meaning that you will learn in the same pace and if you enjoy learning you can continue to learn in the same style.As a result, you can enjoy getting to study English whenever you like and can also take it to a different level in other areas. As an example, you can learn to speak English better while having your thoughts translated to Spanish. At the same time, you will become more interested in learning and communicating with other people.You should remember that you can also go on to learn a lot more besides just English. If you want to improve your overall career chances and become better at your job, then going on to learn some other languages is definitely something that is worth considering.

TakeLessons Rock Star Teacher of the Week Kasey M.

TakeLessons Rock Star Teacher of the Week Kasey M. ksurmacewicz Our latest Rock Star Teacher of the Week is a wonderful example of    a teacher who goes above and beyond for her students and truly wants them to get the most out of their lessons and the fact that she has 12 continuing students certainly shows how much they enjoy taking lessons with her!   Meet Kasey M. from Richardson, TX, who specializes in classical piano and vocal lessons, as well as beginner and intermediate music theory.   Kaseys experience in music began at the age of five in her mothers private piano studio and continued through college at Angelo State University where she studied Music Education.   Throughout her college years she participated in numerous praise and worship bands, and after completing her first CD, she was able to use the money from sales to travel to Washington State to do mission work for a summer. Kasey describes herself as patient, fun and imaginative, and loves passing on the gift of music to anyone wanting to learn!   When teaching she believes that the student and teacher are a team and should work together to tailor lesson curriculum to fit each individual student’s needs and goals.   She also has a very impressive introductory video which gives potential students a feel for what lessons with her will be like.   Congratulations on all your accomplishments Kasey, and thanks for being such a great example for our TakeLessons teachers!

Various Methods for Learning to Play the Guitar

Various Methods for Learning to Play the Guitar Different Ways of Learning to Play the Guitar ChaptersTwo Options for Learning to Play the GuitarThe Advantages of Learning to Play the Guitar with a TeacherThe Disadvantages of Learning to Play the Guitar with a TeacherThe Advantages of Learning to Play the Guitar On Your OwnThe Disadvantages of Learning to Play the Guitar on Your OwnForms of Support for Learning to Play the GuitarBefore you start searching online for ways to learn to play the guitar, you should know that there are essentially two possibilities: either you learn with a teacher, or you learn on your own. That's pretty much it.However, this simple distinction obscures the different tools available to the beginner guitar player - or to anyone who is engaged in the process of learning how to play guitar.Alongside the guitar teachers themselves, there is so much material to learn from: online guitar lessons, video lessons, guitar tablature libraries for you to learn and play songs, banks of chord shapes, guides for music theory, and - of course - the guitar music of all your favourite players.You'll be to share your doubts, your expectations, and your questions with other musicians in discussion forums or on social media - an interactivity that will provide motivation as you learn the guitar.As you can see, whatever your method for learning the guitar, you'll have to commit yourself to it, really invest yourself, because playing an instrument like the guitar doesn't happen with a snap of the fingers.You really need to understand what you hope to achieve on the guitar, and decide if you to want reach a level at which you can play with friends or learn to truly master your instrument.After considering these questions, you can steer yourself towards one method or another.Ready? Set: motivate! Follow Superprof's tips for getting started learning the guitar...

My Own Story of Change What You Can Learn from It - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / My Own Story of Change What You Can Learn from It - Introvert Whisperer My Own Story of Change: What You Can Learn from It When I launched Introvert Whisperer, I was unclear what to do with my previous website.  Because I wasn’t clear, I kept it going and continued to post content to it.   I decided to “end-of-life” the website, thus closing that chapter in my life.   Because my roots are in change, I have to use this as an illustration for you on how we work in making change and the emotional reaction to change called transition.   The first phase of transition is an ending.  Something has to come to an end and for me, the end started last year as I ramped up Introvert Whisperer.  During the end phase, you begin to disengage and begin to lose identification with what you are ending.  I was identifying less with Next Chapter and more with Introvert Whisperer.   The next phase is what I called confusion, because it is largely a period where you feel unshaped by purpose.  With my Next Chapter website/persona, that period of confusion has lasted a year.    I wasn’t clear what to do with it so rather than pulling the plug or redefining it, I decided my clarity would eventually come as I spent more time defining myself with Introvert Whisperer.  I’ll note that we all move through our transition phases at different rates.  For me, I felt that there would come a day where the answer of what to do would eventually arrive.  It also let me come to grips with ending something I was very emotionally invested in.   The last phase is beginnings.  Introvert Whisperer to a large degree was the beginning and with this phase you have a new identity or direction.  It’s an energetic phase as you are further touching into new territory.   I’ll note for you that while these three parts of transition are called phases, they occur at the same time.  They occur in different proportions throughout the change but we shift through them daily.  Because of the overlapping nature of the phases, we also experience mixed emotions and can often confuse these mixed emotions for making a wrong decision.  You can feel happy and sad at the same time.  It’s a huge reason so many people avoid change because its not that comfortable.   Transition = Endings-Confusion-Beginnings.  You will always go through them with any change.  Just know that when you’re at a low point or anxiety-ridden â€" you’re normal!  You will get through it.   So, I got through this transition with all those same reactions but satisfied with the result.  Change.  Its the only constant in life. Think about changes in your life and how these three phases occurred.  It will help you the next time you have a change. Go to top Let me emphasize that Self-Promotion doesn’t have to be obnoxious to be effective.  But, if you don’t Self-Promote you, who will?  If you ever want to get ahead, you have to learn how to Self-Promote. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that shows you simple, yet effective ways to Self-Promote. Start watching now by clicking here! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Fluid Dynamics

Fluid Dynamics Fluid Dynamics Physics is the branch of Science that explains us all about matter and energy. This is an important branch as our everyday life includes physical activities which knowingly or unknowingly incorporate the applications of physics. Fluid Mechanics is the branch of Physics which deals with the study of fluids at rest or in motion, and also explains the behavior of fluids with solids and with other fluids. Fluid Mechanics is further divided into 2 important branches known as Fluid Statics and Fluid Dynamics. The branch of Fluid Mechanics which studies about the behavior of fluids at rest is known as Fluid Statics, and the branch that studies the behavior of fluids in motion is known as Fluid Dynamics. This study involves concepts from various sections such as: a) Hydrodynamics: The study of motion of fluids that can usually be approximated as incompressible (such as liquids, or gases at low speeds) is known as Hydrodynamics. Hydraulics comes under this section where liquid flow in pipes and open channels are studied. b) Aerodynamics: The study of the flow of gases over objects such as automobiles, aircrafts, or rockets at high or low speeds is known as Aerodynamics. c) Gas Dynamics: The study of the flow of fluids that involves changes in fluid density is known as Gas Dynamics. d) Meteorology, Hydrology and Oceanography involve the study of flow of the fluids that occur in the atmosphere, on Earth or in the oceans and seas. What is a Fluid? Fluids are substances that deform continuously (have no fixed shape) under the influence of external pressure. Since liquids and gases have such a property of deforming or changing shape even by the slight application of pressure, they are known as Fluids. Therefore fluids are classified as the substances that are in the liquid or in the gas phase. Some of the common terms used in the study of the fluids are given below: i) Stress: This is defined as the Force per unit Area. Stress is also referred to as Pressure. The maximum amount of stress a material can tolerate before it breaks is known as the breaking stress. Stress = Force/ cross-sectional Area = F/A The standard unit of Force is taken as Newton (N) and Area in m2 and hence Stress is measured in N/m2 or Pascal (Pa). ii) Normal Stress: The normal or perpendicular component of force acting on the surface of the substance is known as the Normal Stress. iii) Shear Stress: The tangential component of force acting on the surface of the substance is known as the Shear Stress. This implies that here the force acting on the substance is parallel to the surface of the substance. The fluids at rest have zero shear stress, and therefore only normal stress is considered in this case. Properties of Fluids: a) In liquids, molecules move relative to each other but the volume remains constant. This is because of the strong cohesive forces present in between the liquid molecules. Due to this property of liquids, they take up the shape of whichever container they are placed in. For instance, if a liquid is placed in a regular bottle, it takes up the shape of the bottle. If the same liquid is poured into a huge vessel, it takes up the shape of the vessel. b) Unlike liquids, gases do not have the property to take up the shape of the container. Due to weaker cohesive forces in between the gas molecules, they occupy the entire available space. Gases have the property to spread and expand, until they encounter the walls of the container. c) Liquids have the property of forming a free surface when placed in a large open container, as shown in the figure below. d) Unlike liquids, gases do not form a free surface when placed in an open container. They have the tendency to expand and thus occupy the entire available space. e) The molecules in a solid are tightly packed together and are arranged in a pattern thus forming a rigid shape as shown in the figure above. The liquid molecules are not as tightly packed as solids. Liquids molecules have the opportunity to translate (move in straight directions) or rotate. f) Unlike both solids and liquids, the gas molecules are usually placed far apart from each other and therefore gases do not have any shape. Due to this property, gas molecules do not have any pattern or ordering in between the molecules. The study of Fluid Dynamics is applied in various fields such as: Power plants, Boats and ships, Aircrafts and rockets, human body, automobiles, wind turbines, Plumbing system, industrial applications, natural flows and weather updates etc. Types of Fluid Flows: 1) Viscous Flow: The continuous steady flow of fluids, where the effects of friction are significant. 2) Inviscid Flow: This is the type of flow considered for an ideal fluid in which no friction is considered. Viscosity is the measure of a fluids resistance to flow. An inviscid flow is considered to have no viscosity. 3) External flow: This is the flow of a fluid over any substance where the flow is not bounded by any material. 4) Internal flow: The flow of a fluid when bounded by some kind of material is known as the internal flow. The flow of fluids through pipes, ducts or any solid material is an example of internal flow. 5) Incompressible flow: If there are no significant changes in the density of the flowing fluid, then such a flow is known as the Incompressible flow. This implies that the density of the flowing fluid remains nearly constant though out its motion. Example of an incompressible flow is the liquid flow. 6) Compressible flow: If there are significant changes in the density of the flowing fluid, then such as flow is known as the Compressible flow. Compressible flows are usually observed to be flows with high-speed. Example of a compressible flow is the flow of high speed gases. Mach Number: This is a quantity which represents the ratio of the speed of the flow to the speed of the sound of that medium. Mach number is a dimensionless quantity and is extremely useful to analyze compressible flow in rockets, space crafts and various other systems that involve high speed gas flow. Mach Number (Ma) = Speed of flow / Speed of sound = V/c 7) Forced flow: When a fluid is forced to flow over a surface or through any pipe using external means such as a pump, or a fan etc, then such a flow is known as the Forced flow. 8) Natural flow: When there is fluid motion due to natural causes such as buoyancy etc, then that flow is known as the natural flow. The flow in pipes can be divided into 3 categories: i) Laminar Flow: This type of flow is an ordered fluid flow which is characterized by smooth layers of the fluid. This flow can be generally observed in small pipes where in the velocity of the flow is less. Example: Highly viscous fluids such as oils, honey etc at low velocities typically move in laminar flow. ii) Turbulent flow: The fluid motion that usually occurs at high velocities and which is characterized by velocity changes is known as the Turbulent flow. Example: Fluids having low viscosity such as air when flowing at high velocities typically move in turbulent flow. iii) Transitional flow: The fluid motion in which both laminar flow and turbulent flow can be observed is known as the Transitional flow. Bernoullis Principle: Daniel Bernoulli, a Swiss mathematician and physicist has stated the principle describing the behavior of the flowing fluids. According to the Bernoullis principle, in the regions where the fluid pressure is lowered the fluid flows velocity is increased. Conversely, if the fluid pressure in a region is increased, then the fluid flows velocity decreases. This defines the inverse relationship between pressure and the flow velocity of a fluid. Bernoullis principle is a statement which comes as a consequence of the Conservation of Energy. The Bernoullis equation is given as follows: P1 + 1/2v12 + gh1 = P2 + 1/2v22 + gh2 This equation can also be written in short as: P + 1/2v2 + gh = constant Here, P = Pressure (pronounced as rho) = density v = velocity of the fluid flow g = acceleration due to gravity h = elevation Some of the applications of Bernoullis Principle are: Bernoullis principle is most importantly observed in the structure of an airplane. The wings of an air plane are constructed in such a way that it regulates the air on the bottom of the wing. This is achieved by constructing the top of the wing little curved, keeping the bottom of the wing flat. During an air flight, air blows concurrently across both top and the bottom of the wing. But because of the curved top part, the air on the bottom side of the wing moves slowly. According to Bernoullis principle, lower velocity of a fluid creates higher pressure. Therefore higher pressure is exerted at the bottom of the wing, whereas due to greater air velocity at the top of the wing lower pressure is generated on top. The higher pressure at the bottom of the wing helps create the lift for the airplane and allows the plane to fly. Bernoullis principle is used while sailing. It is not always true that the wind drags along the sailing boat in the sea. Many times the boat does not travel in the direction of the wind. In those situations Bernoullis principle is applied wherein just like airplanes, this principle is used in the construction of a sail boat. A sail boat has the keel constructed at its bottom so that maximum air flow is achieved by the low pressure created by the sail and this increases the speed due to which it lets the sailboat travel in the direction it has to. Bernoullis principle can be used to understand why a person is pulled towards a fast train moving towards him. A fast moving train creates a low pressure in between the person and the train, however the pressure on the other side of the person is greater. This greater pressure on the other side of the person is responsible for pushing the person towards the train. Hence it is highly suggested for people to keep a distance from an approaching train. Pascals Law: Blaise Pascal was a French scientist and he has put forward the Pascals law which states that in an enclosed fluid at rest, whenever there is an increase in pressure at any point in that fluid, there is an equal increase at every other point in the fluid. This implies that an external pressure in an enclosed fluid in a container transmits equal pressure throughout the fluid in the container. Hydraulic systems are best examples of how Pascals law is applied in the real world. In a hydraulic system, pressure applied on one piston exerts equal amount of pressure on the other piston as well. Now we know that Pressure is defined as the force per unit of the cross-section area. Pressure = Force/ Area == P = F/A. This also gives us that: F = P * A Here we can observe if the pressure is kept constant, then the Force applied is directly proportional to the Area. Now, in a hydraulic system we know that the pressure exerted will be the same on both pistons due to the principle of Pascals law. Therefore, if the area of the second piston is 10 times larger than the first piston, then the force exerted on the second piston also becomes 10 times greater than the force on the first piston. So therefore just by applying a small amount of force on the first piston, the second piston having larger area experiences greater force due to which it can be used to lift heavy objects. The diagram below illustrates this principle. Story of Archimedes and the Archimedes Principle: Archimedes was an ancient Greek mathematician, and he is most famously known for stating the principle about the objects immersed in a fluid. According to Vitrivius (a Roman author), a golden crown for a temple had been made for the ruling King Hiero II. With no trust on the goldsmith, Archimedes was asked to investigate whether the crown was made of pure gold or whether any silver has been substituted by the goldsmith. Since the crown was to be offered to the Gods, Archimedes could not melt it or damage it any way in order to solve the problem. Vitrivius described that one day when Archimedes got into a bath tub as usual for a regular bath, he observed that the more his body sank into the water, more the water level rose in the tub. He then immediately realized that this effect can be used in order to determine whether the golden crown was indeed made of gold or not. Solution to the Crown Problem: Archimedes filled a large vessel with water to the very top and dropped a silver mass into it. The amount of water that overflowed was equal in volume to that of the mass of the silver that sunk into the vessel. Archimedes now refilled the vessel with water and this time he dropped a mass of gold into the vessel. He observed the amount of water that overflowed this time (since gold is denser that silver, the same weight of gold takes up less amount of volume). After refilling the vessel once again, Archimedes finally took the crown and dropped it into the vessel. He observed that more amount of water overflowed for the crown, than the amount of water that was overflown for the mass of gold. This implied that silver was added into the crown due to which the crown was less dense than that of just gold. It is said that Archimedes was so excited about this discovery that he forgot to even dress, and simple ran out of the tub naked to the streets crying Eureka! Eureka! (meaning I have fou nd it!). Therefore, Archimedes clearly proved that the goldsmith was dishonest in making the crown. Archimedes Principle: As a result of the above mentioned observation by Archimedes, the Archimedes Principle states that an object immersed in a fluid experiences a force known as the Buoyant Force, which is equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. Buoyant Force: Whenever a rigid object is partially or completely immersed in a fluid, then the object experience an upward force that is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. This upward force is known as the Buoyant Force. This can be understood by observing that the object has occupied the space that initially was covered with the fluid. Fluid pressure generates a net upward force and since the object is now immersed, the same upward force now acts on the object. Equation of Buoyant Force can be written as: FB = fluid * Vsubmerged * g Here = density of the fluid V = volume of the submerged object g = acceleration due to gravity The principle of buoyancy helps us understand how objects like boats, ships etc can float in water.

The Various Options for Learning Arabic

The Various Options for Learning Arabic What Are the Different Ways of Learning Arabic? ChaptersHow to Learn Arabic for Children?Arabic for Beginners: How to Learn Arabic on your OwnHow to Learn Arabic in a Hurry!How to Learn the Arabic of the QuranHow to Learn Arabic Quickly?Educational Games for Learning the Arabic LanguageArabic is a rich and diverse language that is an official language in 26 countries, and is spoken by almost 300 million native speakers worldwide.It is true, however, that for English native speakers, Arabic is substantially more difficult to learn than the European languages of Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or French.But if you are determined and motivated, there is no reason why you can't succeed in learning it!In slightly confusing fashion, Arabic has different written and spoken forms, and the spoken forms differ yet still across the various Arabic speaking countries of the Middle East and North Africa.Any Arabic language course taught in the western world will more than likely be in one of the written forms of Modern Standard Arabic, or Classic al Arabic. Don't worry, these two are often used interchangeable by native speakers as there is very little difference between them.Here's a Superprof guide to learning classical Arabic at any age.If you agree with this principle, which is quite dear to several teachers, then you will readily admit that learning Arabic through educational games can be amazing! For students of any age of course.But how can one get started?Where and with whom?Where can you buy these games?You will not be surprised to read that many of these fun ways to learn Arabic can be found on the internet:With websites:  www.earabiclearning.com, www.hello-world.com, www.learn-quran-kids.comBut also apps: Arabic Nemo is an excellent example.Finally, for those who would like the learning experience to be a family experience, why not try a video game like Jawab Speed?

5 English Pronunciation Resources

5 English Pronunciation Resources English pronunciation can be challenging for students so weve created this list of English pronunciation resources. Partially English pronunciation is difficult because spelling has little to do with the way words are pronounced, making it hard to know how to say some words.But of course the bigger problem is that English will have sounds that dont exist in your native language, that your mouth doesnt know how to make and maybe even your cant hear yet.So here are some great resources weve found to help with your English pronunciation.Practice Your English Pronunciation With PoetryThe first English pronunciation resource is  The Poetry Foundation is one of my favorites. Not only do you get to practice your English reading skills with some of the best English language poems, but many of the poems come with free audio recordings of the author reading the poem. So you can read along and listen carefully to how the words should be pronounced. Heres Robert Frosts classic Mending Wall.Impro ve Your Pronunciation With A Mirror!2. The second English pronunciation resource, a mirror! Seriously, if you have done research into linguistics and language learning you will learn that children watch peoples mouths. So if you have YouTube and a mirror you can practice watching the mouths of English speakers and then watching yourself say things in the mirror. Different language speakers hold their mouths differently. You can learn more about that in our intensive pronunciation series. One of the best English teachers I have ever known was a colleague from Argentina, her accent and pronunciation was nearly perfect. When I asked her how she did she said she used a mirror to help her create the sounds and practiced with a mirror a lot. Our Intensive pronunciation course can help you improve a great deal.Resources Online To Help With Your English Pronunciation3. The University of Iowa in the U.S. has an excellent resource for English pronunciation on their website. Phonetics: The sou nds of American English is an interactive webpage that lets you pick out specific sounds in the English language, and then gives you an animated example of how the inside of the mouth moves to make the sound, and a recording of the mouth of the person making the sound, as well as a recording of the sound itself. Its an ambitious project, totally free, and probably the most useful Ive found online. Check it out here.Listening To Help Improve Your English Pronunciation4. Santa Barbara College has produced a corpus of audio clips from real conversations. This is an excellent way to practice both your listening skills as well as your pronunciation skills. The audio is 2 minutes to 5 minutes in length and covers several topics. LOI English uses some of the audios for lessons weve created. You can also practice your pronunciation and listening skills by taking a look at our Listening Lessons Series here.Improve Your Pronunciation With Tongue Twisters.5. The last piece of advice to improve your pronunciation skills is to do tongue twisters. When practicing rolling my r in Spanish I used several tongue twisters that helped. English has the many tongue twisters that will help you train your mouth, lips, and tongue in order to improve your pronunciation. Click here for some useful tongue twisters and our final English pronunciation resource.Extra: You should decide if you are trying to do accent reduction and pronunciation help whether you want to focus on American English (Canada/US) or British English. There are differences and it is best to choose which youd like to use and work on that pronunciation to avoid confusion. Just look at how we pronounce: Ana Excelent. This advice will be excelent for me. satyavan Dear friends today am telling you best way to learn English online absolutely free install the skype in your phone computer then visit the following website to find English Speaking partner to your practicehttp://www.englishuncle.comOn this website you can fi nd people who want to learn English, you will have to fill your information in our given user description after filling details you will be online among the people After this, you will start getting calls from the people and you can also call them by the using Skype, yahoo msg!See the video how to make call onhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHn20RLi55U English Classes In Shanghai Wow that was odd. I just wrote an extremely long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didnt show up. Grrrr well Im not writing all that over again. Anyhow, just wanted to say superb blog! SCR888 Wow, this piece of writing is good, myy younger sister is analyzing these kinds of things, thys I am going to inform her.