New Book Alert Check Out Mindfulness in Action - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / New Book Alert Check Out Mindfulness in Action - Introvert Whisperer New Book Alert: Check Out Mindfulness in Action New Book Alert: Check Out Mindfulness in Action In her new bestseller, Mindfulness in Action: A Hands-On Guide to Creating Peace Amidst the Chaos, author Sharon Sayler shares: Mindfulness involves active awareness throughout the day. We get to choose with each moment to be a new, more powerful being, ready to do greater things in the world. To find out how you too can create peace amidst chaos, check out all the free resources Sharon offers at  www.MindfulnessInActionBook.com. Personal Branding starts with how well you speak about YOU.   I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook â€" The Definitive Guide to Creating and Using an Elevator Speech.   In this guide, I give you simple to follow instructions for creating a “wardrobe” of ways to talk about you â€" to leave a lasting impression.   Get your copy now: CLICK HERE Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleash your professional potential.

Are You Missing This Key to Musical Motivation

Are You Missing This Key to Musical Motivation Megan L. The mystery of student motivation has had parents, teachers, and students scratching their heads for centuries. Why is one student driven to practice, perform, and perfect playing an instrument while another student in the same situation loses interest? When I started guitar lessons at 12-years-old, I was probably one of the most motivated kids my teacher had ever seen! I practiced for hours, and once my mom actually took my guitar away for a week as a punishment. What was the secret behind my drive to keep learning guitar? I had great music role models! I covered my bedroom with pictures of the Beatles, and my dad, a musician himself, frequently invited people over to the house to jam. I had no shortage of musicians to inspire me. My desire to emulate my musical heroes helped me to persevere through tough passages and climb sharp learning curves. What can you do to pinpoint musical role models for yourself or your child? Here are a few places to look to get started: Whats On Your iPod? Start your search for inspiration with your most played tracks. If youve never taken the time to learn more about the people behind the music, try looking up your favorite artist or composer online. Youll quickly find biographies, reviews, interviews, and more. Geek out and learn as much as you can about the singer or the song that you cant get out of your head. As you learn more about the human side of your favorite artist, you may start to see that you have more in common with them than you thought. Identifying more with great musicians will help you believe you can be great too! Check Out Your Community Is there somebody in your community who plays music? It can be a friend, a parent, a neighbor, or local musician. Ask them how they got started playing music, and find out what inspires them. Make a point of befriending musicians and other music students. Being around other people who care about music will help you feel connected to what inspires you, plus these people can push you to keep going even when you feel like giving up. Turn to Your Teacher As you progress in your musical journey, the right teacher can be an excellent role model and a master motivator! Share your dreams with your teacher and let him or her know what inspires you. Your teacher will be there to cheer you on when you succeed and help you do better next time when you make a mistake. When youre having trouble with something, ask your teacher about a time when they struggled and how they got over the hurdle. Beyond just teaching you notes and scales, the right teacher will also share their experience and knowledge to keep you focused on reaching your musical goals. Our musical role models show us how to overcome our challenges and realize our full potential. We can learn how to be better musicians and human beings by learning from their stories and examples. Who are some of your music role models? Let us know in the comments! Megan L. TakeLessons Staff Member and Blogger You might also like Don’t Quit Now! Keep Your Kid Motivated for Music Lessons 3 Must-Try Summer Music Activities for Kids The Importance of Perseverance, As Told by Hilarious GIFs Photo by AVelenovsky

English Idioms connected with Weather with meanings and examples

English Idioms connected with Weather with meanings and examples Weather is a major topic in English conversation. In Britain weather changes hourly so it comes as no surprise that native speakers talk about the weather all the time. It is one of the best topics for small talk in English. But today were going to look at some common English idioms connected with weather.One of the most common English idioms you hear is TO BE ON CLOUD NINE. If you don’t know it by now it  means to be really excited and happy about something that has happened recently. The following  are other English idioms with a weather theme that might not be so well known.Scroll down to watch English video lesson on Under the Weather Idiom meaning. 6 English Idioms connected with Weather Like all English expressions and idioms they have both a literal and metaphorical meaning.CALM BEFORE THE STORM    Have you ever noticed how the sky is calm and peaceful before a sudden  storm arises? That is the literal meaning. However, we use this often to refer to a situation in our  personal life or work life when we expect something to change negatively.ex. Mary was  talking to her friend Sue about work. She told her it was a funnyweek. There was very little  to do. The phones were not ringing and she was able to leave work on time every evening. However, her friend warned that this was the calm before the storm. The boss had just told her that a big  order had come in and everyone would be working late for the next month.AS RIGHT AS RAIN   Rain is never usually pleasant, unless you are a farmer and you need it for your  crops. However, we use this expression to describe when we are feeling good. You may have  recovered from an illness recently.ex. I was off workfor a few days. My  boss asked me how I was when I returned to the office. I am as right as rain. I feel good.UNDER THE WEATHER   This is a direct opposite of the previous idiom as right as rain. When we are  not feeling so good and may not know exactly what is wrong we say we are under the weather or a  little under the weather today.ex. John woke up early and did not feel 100%. He could not put his finger on the reasonbut he knew he was not feeling his best. When his wife asked him how he was he replied: I am not sure but I feel a little under the weather today. Under the Weather Idiom Meaning - English Video Lesson A FAIR WEATHER FRIEND When the weather is fair it is usually good and everything is ok. A fair day usually means a fine or good day. A fair weather friend is a friend who is there during the good days and happy to be around you but does not offer help or support when perhaps the situation is bad and you could do with some support.ex. Neil was a nice guy. Everyone liked him. Always  laughing and in a good mood. However, when his friend George had some problems Neil did not offer him any help and never returned his calls or emails. George was not very  pleased. He was hoping that Neil would help him but instead he turned out to be just a fair weather  friend.EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING When you look at the dark clouds it usually means it is raining or it is  about to rain. After a while you might notice a light colour. This usually indicates that the storm will  pass and the sun will shine again soon. So when everything looks dark and bleak  remember that the something better may happen soon.ex. Michael lost his job. His boss  told him he was sorry but there was just not enough work for everyone. However, he gave Michael a  small payment as compensation and a very good reference. Michael was really delighted. He now  had money to do the training course he had been hoping to do for a few years. This would help him  to upskilland change his career. Every cloud does have a silver lining!IT NEVER RAINS BUT IT POURS When it rains very heavily we usually say it is pouring or pouring from the heavens. This indicates more than just a light shower. Well, when we say it never rains but it pours we are usually referring to problems or difficulties. When one problem arises it usually is followed quickly by another one and so on. So each problem brings on another issue.ex. Jane received a letter from the tax office advising her that her tax was due the next day. No sooner  had she opened the letter when she noticed a leak in her kitchen. The sink was leaking. That woul d  cost a few pounds to fix and finally as if it could not get any worse the car would not start and she  had to call the garage. Ah, it never rains but it pours!! English Weather Idioms Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do with it: Learn New English Vocabulary Words and Phrases: funny   strangeto be off work   to be on sick leaveto put finger on reason    to discover exactly what is happening (especially when something is wrong)bleak   not so niceto upskill   to improve your skills, to get an additional qualification

Heart Volunteer - Lisa Phillips - Heart Math Tutoring

Heart Volunteer - Lisa Phillips - Heart Math Tutoring Heart Volunteer Lisa Phillips Heart Volunteer Lisa Phillips March 29, 2019 “I Am Not a Math Person” Why Heart Tutoring? Lisa Phillips has volunteered as a tutor with Heart Math Tutoring for five years since the 2014/15 school year. Referred to Heart Tutoring by the Executive Director of Augustine Literacy Project, Lisa is not new to volunteering. She was drawn to Heart Tutoring’s mission and the impact it makes in the community. Additionally, as a strong supporter of STEM education for girls, saw Heart Tutoring as an opportunity to mentor students who may be interested in STEM fields. As an electrical engineer by trade, she has come across many people who experience math anxiety and has often heard the common phrase, “I am not a math person.” Lisa believes that you “don’t need to have anxiety about math if taught correctly.” Why have you stayed? Why has Lisa been committed to tutoring students (in a one-on-one capacity) for one hour each week for the past five years? She finds the support offered to volunteers via an onsite program coordinator to be “remarkable”. The scripted curriculum notebooks that teach foundational math skills â€" counting, adding, subtracting and multiplying â€" “Teach you how to teach math.” And, if you get stuck or have a question, the onsite program coordinator is always there to help. Lisa also appreciates the fact that the curriculum is reviewed each summer and changes are made based on math education [updates] and feedback from volunteers. Ultimately, Lisa says that tutoringis “more about personal relationships and being able to figure out what’s going on with the child. Most memorable tutoring moment? “Adding and subtracting aren’t opposites. They’re related. They’re like brother and sister,” said a 4th-gradestudent that Lisa was tutoring. AHA â€" she got it! These are the tutoring moments that bring Lisa joy. When something clicks for her students, she knows her time spent with students has been valuable. Lisa even started believing what she was always taught and then taught her own children “Every little bit helps.” You don’t have to hold a big title or operate in the forefront to make a difference. Having lived in Charlotte for 24 years, volunteering with Heart Math Tutoring has allowed Lisa to step outside of her “bubble” and come face-to-face with the challenges the Charlotte community faces. No longer just reading about those challenges in the paper, she has made a commitment to BE the change she wants to see in the Charlotte community â€" by tutoring and mentoring one child at a time. Pi Day As a certified “math nerd” (her words, not ours), Lisa has celebrated Pi Day with her family for the last several years by making…PIES! She and her adult children bake away and share their masterpieces by text or via Instagram. Her daughter even recently purchased her a Pi plate. This year’s masterpiece â€" chocolate pecan pie. ENJOY! Thank you, Lisa, for being a committed volunteer with Heart Math Tutoring for the past five years! We appreciate you!!! ????

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I-Stand I-Stand The Elementary - Grade * School is Located in Jeddah. Cambridge Accredited. ( Provide Medical/Police Clearance) Urgent Demand - Need for September 1st Arrivals.(Fast Connections/Recruitment/Interview We are currently looking to recruit Early Child Hood Education teachers interested in working in the Middle East. We are specifically looking for teachers to teach Kinder-Garden and Primary School .It is a unique fast growing environment especially in the educational sector. Teachers must be adaptable and respectful to the different cultural & religious environment. Please contact us for further details on Job Description and any necessary Information. Starting Salary: $35.000 per year + Accomodation, Utilities,Private Medical, Flight Tickets (Paid Vacation 2 Months for 2 Year Contracts) + Many More Benefits. Education: Bachelor of Education Experience: 2 Years US/UK/Canada Citizens/Native Speakers 2 Home Room Grade 5 - Male Gentlemen Teachers 1 Science Grade 7- Male Gentleman Teacher 1 Science / PE teacher Grade 6&7 3 Grade 1/2 Female Lady Teachers 2 KG teachers Female Lady Teachers All to have Bachelor of Education or PGCE / HDE not only CELTA or ESL qual. Must have 2 yrs min exp excluding internships. International exp an advantage. Dear Potential Candidate, I grew up in the Middle East and enjoy the atmosphere very much. I thoroughly enjoy the strong culture and historical background. I used to go backpacking every summer to a various amount of religious, architectural and historical structures. Jeddah is very close to the ocean and has a beautiful harbour along the Red Sea. All teachers will live within the international community compounds to ensure a home atmosphere. The prices of food are much lower considerably and the cost of driving or transportation is extremely cheap. Gas (avg +/-$20 cents) is still cheaper than water. The most amazing part is while living in the Middle East is that you are in the center of the world and you can travel to a variety of countries for a very low priced ticket comparatively to North America. The contract as mentioned below has a monthly salary of [12500 SR= approx. $40,000 CAD per year]. Inclusive in the package is also a return air ticket [approx. value of $4000 CAD], a paid 2 month annual leave [ approx. value of $6788.70 CAD]. Monthly accommodation with all utilities paid at a value of [2500 SR =678.83 CAD per month]. Don’t forget the private medical insurance that is also included. Feel free at any time to ask me for more information. I am always available to help you. I have tremendous experience with cultural integration and personal understanding considering being a previous resident of the Middle East and a current resident in North America. All applicants will have all the questions answered. I would like to personally welcome you to join our teacher’ team as soon as possible and successfully educate the new upcoming generation! Kind Regards, Neiel Sharma

Press Release italki launches WhatsApp for language learning

Press Release italki launches “WhatsApp for language learning” Language learning social network launches iPhone app to connect 1 million language partners around the world through text and voice chat SHANGHAI, China January 29, 2013 italki, the leading social network for language learning, has launched the first iPhone app to connect language learners around the world through text, voice, and images. The “italki Messenger” allows language learners to text message, voice chat, and share images with the over 1 million language learners currently using italki. “Chatting with a language partner is one of the most popular activities on the italki website.  Extending this to a mobile app is a great way to help our users stay connected and learn a language,” said co-founder, Kevin Chen. “Users can now practice their written and spoken language, anytime and anywhere.  No other app connects you instantly with other language learners.” italki’s iPhone app allows language learners to text message, voice message, and share pictures.  After creating an account, a user can search for new language partners by language or country.  Over 200 countries and over 100 languages are represented on italki, which gives users the opportunity to start practicing any language immediately. “We are delighted with the launch of italki’s iPhone app,” said William Bao Bean, an investor in italki. “We expect italki will continue to innovate on both mobile and web.” To download italki’s free iPhone app (“italki Messenger”), click here. About italki italki is an online language learning community that brings students and teachers together for paid and free language learning.  Since launching in 2007, the italki community has grown to over 1 million members from over 200 countries and has been featured in top international press such as Techcrunch, Mashable, The Independent, and The Guardian. Visit for more information. Press Contact: Ross Cranwell Marketing Director italki.com ross@italki.com

Learning a Language 8 Fun Flashcard Apps to Improve Your Vocabulary

Learning a Language 8 Fun Flashcard Apps to Improve Your Vocabulary 8 Fun Flashcard Apps to Improve Your Vocabulary Let’s take a walk down memory lane…To chalkboards, erasers, textbooks and…flashcards!Remember flashcards? Those tidbits of information that we carried around on index cards? We all know ‘em! And we all used ‘em!You may think theyre “old school,” but theyre still aroundâ€"and they’re neither dull nor dated. No, today’s flashcards are new and improvedâ€"definitely not your Granny’s relics!The amazing thing about today’s flashcards is that they’re available right from your phone with the help of some cool apps!  Flashcards are wildly beneficialâ€"only now there’s no large bundle of cards to carry around while you hope the rubber band doesn’t snap in your hand!Language flashcard apps really are a language learner’s best friendâ€"they’re always by your side and always ready to play.Let’s check some out! Why Use Flashcard Apps for Language Learning?The biggest reason to use flashcard apps for language learning is a simple one: They work! When you were a kid in school, flashcards brought the finer points of all core subjects (math, history, geography) into a tidy bundle that you could work with and memorize.Language apps do the same thingâ€"except they focus on a target language! They’re designed for fast learning  by presenting bites of information that are easily memorized.An added perk? They’re fun to use!Growing vocabulary is a snap with flashcards  since they incorporate spaced repetition, which essentially means reviewing information at certain intervals. Since vocabulary is key to all aspects of language, flashcard apps are an excellent addition to any language program.Flashcard apps are always on hand, fill up small, otherwise wasted chunks of time with solid language practice and offer on-the-fly learning. What’s not to love?To get you started, here are eight top flashcard apps to take your vocabulary to the next level!8 Fun Flashcard Apps to Improve Your VocabularyFluentUiOS /  AndroidFluentU’s flashcard features b ring a ton of options to language learners.The curated video clips that are the heart of the language program provide the vocabulary for FluentUs flashcards. Since the material comes from authentic music videos, inspiring talks, movie trailers and news from around the globe, the vocabulary is diverse, relevant and timely.It’s real-world, culturally engaging learning that enhances any language learning program.Vocabulary is compiled into sets that are generated from the video content. Sets can also be created by users who send words to their own card collections, which ensures that content is tailored to individual needs. To do this, you simply click on a video, scroll down to the vocabulary tab and choose the words you want to addâ€"its that simple!What makes FluentU extra special is that the program uses a complex spaced repetition system thats based on an altered version of the SM2 SuperMemo algorithm, ensuring that your flashcards are presented to you in the optimal order and a t appropriate intervals for best continued practice and memorization.For moments when you dont have internet access, simply download the flashcards ahead of time to continue learning offline.FluentU is much more than a flashcard app.  The interactive programâ€"because you choose what to see and how to learnâ€"brings language immersion to learners. No passport required!Amazing vocabulary and grammar tutorials use authentic content to bring learning alive. The program also uses interactive captions; tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and vocabulary example. It truly is real-life language learning at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere!LingvistiOS / AndroidLooking to enhance your core vocabulary? Lingvist has you covered!Using the Lingvist app is a straightforward method to increase vocabulary in a target language. There are no bells or whistles to this app, but it’s a solid option that is beneficial to any language program. The how-to features are clear and uncomplica ted so users can easily navigate through all areas of the app.Flashcards feature example sentences so learners can see words and phrases used in context. Also, there are audio pronunciations which help learners effectively model speaking practice.Tracking progress is also streamlined. The graphics clearly show where you’ve been and how quickly you’re moving ahead. Placement tests help measure progress.A bonus to the flashcard functionality? Lingvist provides some limited information on word forms and grammar.DropsiOS / AndroidDrops adds a gaming feel to using flashcards for language learning. The screens are bright and the illustrations are fun.Several languages are offered, including some that aren’t always easy to locate study material for, like Icelandic, Maori, Samoan and Vietnamese.The app offers more than flashcards. The learning program itself is broken into 5-minute learning sessions, which the developers believe encourage users to tap inâ€"after all, everyone has five minutes to spare so the “lack of time” excuse that’s so common is eliminated!The program is also  fully visual. Words and phrases are illustrated so theres never any confusion about what a vocabulary word means. Learners see it!Theres also no keyboarding with this app; its all swipes and taps to get the job done. Wonderfully engaging, this is an exciting way to acquire a language.You may try this one for the flashcardsâ€"which are super!â€"and fall for some of the other energizing features, too!RejiiOSReji is a vocabulary-building app that offers material for 48 languages.It actually uses words from other sources, like movies, articles, books or language classes, for flashcard use. Learners convert their files to Reji decks and use the customized decks in their language programs. It’s a simple process and ensures that relevant words are memorized!This app also has some fantastic additional features, so it’s more than just a flashcard app. For example, theres a  learn mode that offers pronunciation and spelling practice, as well as other learning options.Reji also eliminates the need for a translation app; easily  look up unfamiliar words to see definitions and images!While Reji isnt currently available for Android, a compatible app is in the works. Sign up directly on their site to be notified when the Android app is ready!QuizletiOS / AndroidThis app gives learners tons of options for reaping the benefits of adding flashcards to a language program.Choose from the flashcards already available on the site or create your own sets.Either way, the flashcards are always available to fill up any extra downtime. Personally, this app has eliminated what feels like hundreds of hours sitting in waiting rooms and standing in long lines!Quizlet’s flashcards are fun to use. They turn vocabulary memorization into a game by showing learners how they’re progressingâ€"and for some of us, that brings out the drive to do better with each draw of the cards!There ar e lots of options for working with Quizlet’s language flashcards. Audio features provide the correct pronunciation of words and phrases. Game functions let learners test memorization skills. Learners can also play the game called “Match”â€"a beat-the-clock memory quiz!Flashcards can be shared with other language learners. Since this also works with words uploaded by individual learners, the potential for learning idioms, regional expressions and even unique phrases is excellent!TinycardsiOS / AndroidTinycards is the brainchild of the creators of Duolingo, the well-known language-learning program. Its similar to Duolingo in that its a snap to navigate and features a cheerful, engaging design.This flashcard app also pulls a lot of its vocabulary from the Duolingo program.If you’re already using Duolingo as part of a language program, Tinycards is an excellent method for reviewing vocabulary from it. And if you’ve never used Duolingo, that’s okay, too. These cards provide p lenty of vocabulary so learners can review or learn according to their needs!The flashcard decks highlight more than just vocabulary though. They offer pronunciation demonstrations and provide illustrations for words and phrases.The vocabulary is  divided into packs of cards, in sections devoted to various topics. Ace one pack and the next one unlocksâ€"it’s a super cool way to track your progress!BrainscapeiOS / AndroidThe Brainscape flashcard app really checks all the boxes on learning foreign language vocabulary quickly and easily. The app is formatted clearly and is so user-friendly that using it is an absolute pleasure.Learners are able to utilize the app’s flashcards or create their own. The material already gathered and available on the app comes from publishers and educators, as well as other learners.The flashcard decks are shareable  and users can work together to develop highly customized content. So if you’re part of a group planning a culinary tour across the glob e, you could collectively compile flashcards that feature food-related vocabulary!Learners can set goals, track progress, shuffle cards, choose specific deck categories to study and much more. This is an app that definitely enhances a language-learning program so well that I found myself looking forward to using it!CramiOS / AndroidThe Cram flashcard app is a versatile vocabulary-building tool that has enough options to keep learning fast and fun.There are multiple study modes  depending on whether you download the app for iOS or Android, so there’s a lot happening in this small app.Card mode brings up a full set of cards for review, while cram mode introduces spaced repetition into the flashcard decks. Memorize mode removes vocabulary that the learner is familiar with, showing only content that still needs to be mastered. Lastly, game mode brings a bit of gaming to learning vocabulary with flashcards!The app keeps track of flashcard decks that learners are currently using and sep arates them into self-created decks, favorite decks and the decks studied most often.All in all, this flashcard app is a great way to almost effortlessly get some extra vocabulary work into a language program.Flashcards? They’ve grown up, too. They’re not just for children  anymore.Flashcard apps are perfect for language learning at any age!Learning a new language should be entertaining, and flashcards are lots of fun. Download one or more of these apps to maximize learning time, enhance your core vocabulary and turn study time into playtime!