Become a German Tutor How to set your Tariffs

Become a German Tutor How to set your Tariffs A German Tutor can Choose their Own Rates for Private Tutor Jobs ChaptersFind Out as Much as You Can about the German Tutoring JobsThe Tutor's LevelThe Student’s LevelWork Out Running CostsChoose the Right OrganisationAs Albert Einstein said:“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge”.This is probably why you’ve decided to become a German tutor and teach the language privately, right?You've a passion for language learning, know how to speak German, are a master of the language and German culture, and want to pass on everything you know about German and help students improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking in German  as well as teaching them interesting new German phrases.While teaching is a noble profession, it’s not free! You can’t live on a passion for teaching and for German!Before you even start looking for your first students for German classes, you’ll need to decide what your rates are.  It’s normal to feel this is really complicated in the beginning.What's the bes t way to work out a fair price for your German tutorials? (Source: Anne Preble)Isn’t it difficult to work out how much a tutorial’s worth? If you take a few factors into account, you’ll be able to work out a fair rate for your German tutorials without too much stressing.Everything will be made clear over the course of this article! 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This means that when you do finally decide on your rates, you’ll need to work them out in terms of £/hour taught.Y ou’ll also need to think about the prices charged by the other tutors on the market in order to give you a general idea of what people are willing to pay and what people are getting paid.Find out more once you’ve prepared your German courses!Look for German tutorials on-line and find German tutorial forums on platforms dedicated to academic support.The average price for a German tutorial in London is £24 on Superprof.You need to act just like you would if you were a student wanting to learn German!Look in the papers for competitors' prices. (Source: Tim Mossholder)Have a look around. Check out the various German tutorials available and make sure to make a note of the prices and the tutors giving them so you can see what you get for your money.Don't forget to have a look at foreign language schools and see what they’re charging, too. While this may seem a bit trivial, this is one of the most important steps since you need to be aware of the rates that are being offered by your competition. Since your typical client wanting to learn German will probably be looking at both private tutorials and German classes, you need to know what everyone's charging.This will allow you to set a fair price as well as know exactly how to justify this price in terms of the market.If a customer claims your rates are too high, for example, you can clearly explain to them the reasoning behind your rates.The average rates for tutorials in the UK range between £30 and £40 per hour.The Tutor's LevelBy finding out the cost of German tutorials, you’ll see the difference in rates in terms of the tutor’s level. No two German tutors are alike.Don't believe us? Check out the various German tutors in London on Superprof by typing “German” into the search bar.  You’ll quickly see how different they all are.The rate per hour can vary wildly depending on the level of these tutors.Are you a psychology student with a good level in German? Are you fluent or did you learn to speak German online You won’t be able to ask for as much as a qualified native German teacher!To work out how much you're going to charge, you’ll also have to gauge your own level.If you’re a teacher working in a school, it’ll be quite easy. Is it a primary school or a secondary school? Reception or sixth form? Did you study a PGCE?Once you start answering these questions you’ll see the steps to take and how to find your students.A tutor’s experience plays an important role in how much they charge.If you’ve recently graduated and have less than two years experience, you’ll be thought of as a beginner. Your price will be much lower than someone who’s taught for over 20 years!Do you have a German degree? (Source: Noah Hinton)Working out your level is even more important if teaching isn’t your day job, even if German is your native language.Are you student with a good level in German but not a native speaker? Have you taken hundreds of language courses and know how to spe ak your second language almost as well as the natives of German speaking countries?You can work out your proficiency by taking a level test.Are you fluent, advanced, or conversational?You can work out where you are on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).  Get in touch with your nearest Goethe Institut to find out when the next exams are.For example, anyone wanting to learn German from a native speaker in London will be looking at upwards of £30.However, students are available for less than that.Why are there so many different rates?Because the rate doesn’t only depend on the tutor’s level of German!There are several other things you need to consider when coming up with your rates. CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Te acher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOrganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Student’s LevelThe difference in rates for a primary school student and a secondary school student is around £10.This makes sense since the work required can vary wildly.Learning German as a second language in a German for a beginners' language course is not the same as German lessons for somebody speaking German with a high level of fluency.Online teaching jobs for basic German grammar, new words, and the German alphabet to a primary school student is very different to teaching intensive German A Level or degree tutorials. The latter can require all your German language knowledge.You have to choose your students in terms of your preferences and your abilities.  Be logical and consistent!Are you a first-year student wanting to give private German tutorials?It’d be a good idea to teach primary school students as opposed to other students who may even have a bet ter level than you.Have you got lots of experience?You should mention that you teach all levels on your advert.  In this case, you should have a rates table detailing how much you charge for each type of student.Work Out Running CostsIf you thought teaching privately didn’t have any running costs, you were wrong! You need to bring more than just your language skills and a few German words to each lesson!In fact, your running costs should be taken into account when working out the rates of your German tutorials.Don’t forget that you’re aiming to earn money, not lose it!Get out a pen and paper and make a note of everything you’ll need to teach private German tutorials.Some things are obvious, like pens, notebooks, etc.  If you don’t have them already, you’ll probably have to buy vocabulary books, grammar books, and German exercise books.Whether you send progress reports by mail or deliver them by hand, you’re probably often going to need to make photocopies (of correctio ns, for example).  Work out how much your ink cartridges cost or how.Finally, work out your transport costs.  You’ve probably already worked out how far you’re willing to travel for your German tutorials.  If you use public transport, consider the cost of your passes.If you have your own car, work out how much your journey costs in terms of petrol. There are sites to do this.Choose the best form of transport for teaching German. (Source: Angello Lopez)You’ll also need to work out your taxes, too.  Being a private German tutor can be your main job or a side hustle.Either way, you need to declare what you earn!You’ll need to take into account business expenditures, too.Work out all your overheads before you decide on your hourly rates.Choose the Right OrganisationThe platform or organisation you choose to work with to find your future German students will also affect the cost of your tutorials.Some organisations can take as much as 50% of your hourly rate!Some take barely anyt hing and you go home with almost all your pay:  Superprof, for example, doesn’t charge a signup fee.The traditional (and outdated) method of advertising in a launderette or supermarket noticeboard has been replaced by on-line adverts.  While these are often free, they’re not academic support specialists.Make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each platform: there’ll definitely be one that stands out!After taking all of these into account, you’ll be ready to teach your students German.

The Best Russian Songs

The Best Russian Songs What Are the Most Famous Russian Songs? Chapters“Kalinka”, the Most Famous Military SongRussian Music: “Katioucha”, the One That’ll Make You CryThe “Trololo” Song, Russia’s Comic Side“Podmoskovnie Vetchera” (The Moscow Nights)Dorogoï Dlinnoyou (The Long Road), An Unexpected SuccessRussian Music: “Kombat”“Farewell of Slavianka” by the Red Army Choir“Rumka Vodki na Stole” (Glass of Vodka on the Table)Russian Music: “Alyosha”, a Symbolic Song“Ostrov Nevezeniya”, from the Film The Diamond Arm“Listen more, talk less.” - Russian ProverbWhen Russia hosted the World Cup in 2018, a lot of people were introduced to different aspects of Russian culture, including the music. There are hundreds of thousands of people who know the most famous Russian songs.Did you know that the Russian language uses the Cyrillic alphabet?For the purpose of this article, we’ve transcribed the titled using the Latin alphabet.  The music from Russia is as expansive as the country itself and Russia has an impre ssive orchestral and classical music repertoire including Tchaikovsky, Igor Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich, not to mention contemporary music, opera, folk, etc.While we can't go through all of Russia's music, we will have a look at a few songs we reckon that you have to listen to if you want a better understanding of music in Russia.In this article, we're taking a quick tour of the Russian musical landscape and 10 Russian songs that you may not necessarily like, but definitely should listen to! LavaRussian Teacher 5.00 (8) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LarisaRussian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors InaRussian Teacher 4.88 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors IrynaRussian Teacher 5.00 (8) £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EvgeniaRussian Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AnastassiaRussian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NikolaRussian Tea cher 5.00 (4) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MargaritaRussian Teacher 5.00 (3) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors“Kalinka”, the Most Famous Military SongIf you know much about Russian popular culture, you’ll have probably have heard the song Kalinka at least once in your life. You might have even heard one of the various translations into other languages.There's a lot of militaristic symbolism in Russian music. (Source: WikiImages)Kalina, from Kalinka, is also a common Slavic name.  The song “Kalinka” is essential, it’s a metaphor for women’s natural beauty, something which made the song hugely popular. It was composed by Ivan Petrovich Larionov in 1860 and was performed by many, which eventually gave it its Russian folk music version.There’s also a Cossack version of the song with a really militaristic feeling to it.Russian Music: “Katioucha”, the One That’ll Make You CryKatioucha is another essential Russian song. It was written in Mikhail Isakovsky and Matvey Blanter and tells the story of a young girl writing a prayer for her lover who’s fighting on the front lines. The name “Katioucha” is the diminutive of Catherine in Russian.As a military number, it’s part of the Red Army Choir’s repertoire. It’s a rousing song that has been used to lift the spirits of the Russian people on numerous occasions, especially during the Second World War.For a few years, Valeria Kurnushkina has performed it alongside the Red Army Choir. It’s a very moving song!  During the World Cup, Russian fans sang this song on their way back home following their defeat to Croatia.Take  Russian classes London.The “Trololo” Song, Russia’s Comic SideThis song became a huge internet meme and was performed by Eduard Khil. The song’s real name is “? ????? ???, ???? ? ??????? ??????????? ?????” (I Am Very Glad, as I'm Finally Returning Back Home) and the original version had lyrics.The original lyrics told the story of a n American cowboy that was heading back to the US before being changed either through censorship or down to the artist’s choice.The version without lyrics was nicknamed the “Trololo” song online and has been viewed millions of times on social networks and sites like YouTube and BuzzFeed.The singer, Eduard Khil, became famous outside of Russia almost overnight. He was actually a holder of the Merited Artist of the RSFSR.Find out more about famous Russian people.“Podmoskovnie Vetchera” (The Moscow Nights)This song is as famous in Russia as TV themes are in the UK. In fact, Podmoskovnie Vetchera was composed in 1955 by Mikhail Matusovsky and became the theme tune for Radio Moscow.The song wasn't originally about Moscow at all... (Source: opsa)Did you know that the lyrics were changed at the request of the Minister of Education at the time since the song was about Leningrad rather than Moscow?It was originally performed by Vladimir Troshin, broadcast in China as of 1957, and a French version was created and performed by Francis Lemarque in 1959.The song was used to welcome Mikhail Gorbachev in 1989 to the White House.Discover the best Russian TV shows. LavaRussian Teacher 5.00 (8) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LarisaRussian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors InaRussian Teacher 4.88 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors IrynaRussian Teacher 5.00 (8) £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EvgeniaRussian Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AnastassiaRussian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NikolaRussian Teacher 5.00 (4) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MargaritaRussian Teacher 5.00 (3) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsDorogoï Dlinnoyou (The Long Road), An Unexpected SuccessThis song is known in the English-speaking world as Those Were the Days. However, it was originally a Russian romantic folk song. It was translat ed into French, Spanish, German, Italian, Persian, and Hungarian and was famously covered by Paul McCartney and Dalida.It was composed in the 1920s under the Soviet Union and became popular in Western Europe in the 1960s, particularly in the UK and France. The Muscovite version, with dancers, is the most popular version.This is one of the most-recorded Russian songs of all time with over 40 different versions having been recorded.Russia is also famous for its ballets. (Source: xusenru)Russian Music: “Kombat”The song “Kombat” was created in 1996 by the composer Igor Matvienko and became famous with his group Lyube. They’re famous for their music without the political waffle present in songs by other artists.The lyrics speak for themselves: “bullets, vodka, cigarettes, shoot or you die!”. Like a lot of other songs in Russian, it focuses on the idea of victory, defeat, and war. The 90s was the decade during which modern Russia was being rebuilt following the collapse of t he Soviet Union. Russian culture is definitely in sync with Russian history.“Farewell of Slavianka” by the Red Army ChoirThis is a patriotic march written by Vasily Agapkin about the First Balkan War (1912-1913). It’s about Slavic women saying goodbye to their husbands and partners as they head off to war.  There are two versions of the song, one from 1912 and another from 1997.For many years, there were famous Russian composers advocating the song’s use as the Russian national anthem. The song is now an unofficial part of the Red Army Choir’s repertoire.The national anthem of Russia is the melody of the Soviet anthem but with new lyrics and replaced “The Patriotic Song” in 2000.“Rumka Vodki na Stole” (Glass of Vodka on the Table)Here’s a song that’s as emblematic as it is cliché.Isn’t vodka an essential part of Russian culture, after all?The song describes it perfectly. It was written and performed by Grigory Leps and was a success in Russia, especially at the end of the Soviet era.There's a whole world to discover when it comes to Russian music. (Source: 3dman_eu)Can a glass of vodka fix everything?No, but it might make a difference (in Russia, at least).  This pessimistic song was inspired by the repressive Soviet era and is based on a common Russian proverb that states that repression can affect people from all walks of life.Russian Music: “Alyosha”, a Symbolic SongSymbolism is never far away in Russian culture and the song “Alyosha” was composed in 1966 by Eduard Kolmanovsky. The song is about the Aloysha monument in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The monument honours the Soviet soldiers who died during the occupation of Bulgaria during the Second World War.Not to be confused with the Ukranian singer Alyosha who performed at Eurovision in 2010.The song is particularly popular in Bulgaria and Russia and the two countries often exchange performances of the song.“Ostrov Nevezeniya”, from the Film The Diamond ArmAndrei Mironov is one of the most famous actors in Russia. The Diamond Arm (1978) was one of the most watched films in Russia and “Ostrov Nevezeniya” (The Island of Misfortune) is a popular song that many groups have covered.Take some Russian language lessons.To learn more about Russian literature and culture, there’s nothing better than watching films or listening to songs.While most of the emblematic Russian songs come from famous ballets like the Nutcracker or Swan Lake, there are also plenty of Russian songs from popular culture, too. Whether they’re about the Russian revolution, the Russian Federation, or even the country’s relationship with the West, they’re all popular.So which one would you like to listen to?Whether you like the violin, flute, percussion, harp, fiddle, cello, accordion, mandolin, balalaika, or choral music, there are plenty of Russian folk songs, instrumental pieces, contemporary music, concertos, and pop tunes from the days of the Russian Empire, the time of the USSR , and new music for a new Russian Federation.You needn't be a professional musician, performer, or studying composition to appreciate traditional music from Russia or a few of the country's most famous bands! Additionally, you can always listen to Russian music on the radio or at concerts. Be it a symphony orchestra led by a famous conductor or composer, chamber music, or something with melodies more similar to Western music, there's something for all tastes in Russia.If you're interested in learning more about the Russian language, you should definitely consider getting in touch with a private tutor to help you achieve your linguistic goals and better understand Russian music and the surrounding culture.

Online Math Tutor Help

Online Math Tutor Help Learning does not have an end and so it becomes very tough for the non learners to move on with learning with the passage of time. Every subject that the school teaches us is important and every subject helps us in some way or the other. This is the reason why all these subjects are included in the school’s academic curriculum. It is important for every parent to help their child with the subjects as from a very tender age the building of the base will help the student to reach further.This is one of the best ways through which students and their parents get attracted. Online Math Tutor Help is no more a cause of worry for you with TutorPace is there to help you out. Today every child requires minimum level of education so that they can lead a happy and a bright future. Good online math tutor can help them with all the best possibilities in their lives. The journey of education begins at home which gets nurtured when a kid reaches school. School is the major turning point of everyone’s life. People get to know every single thing in school. It is thus said as the second home. It is very important for a parent to keep track on what the child learns at school, as this will lead them towards a brighter future. Importance of Math Help Online math tutor  are also important who helps the child to learn any subject properly. If the students have a good teacher beside them then things turn out to be easy and smooth for them. But with competition hitting the chores of every aspect of our lives, nothing seems to be easily available. Today you can easily get everything, but good things are available rare. Such is the case for any good teacher as well. Availability of good private teachers is many, but there is very less availability of such teacher who can teach their students with dedication. Private tutors are of no use as they have become very professional and thus they lack the basics of teaching. Some of the teachers do not have basic knowledge also with the subject that they teach. This hampers the future of a student to a large limit. Getting a good teacher for your child may seem to be a tough job as you cannot know which one is better before you have enrolled your child there. Once you have enrolled, you get to know it but then much time has been wasted. You have to be very cautious about which teacher to choose. But if you do not have time to choose for any private tutor, you can go for online tutor as well. Online tutors are new in the row but are gaining popularity with the passage of time. Math help can be of great value Online tutoring facility is carried off by the help of internet and today every child knows how to operate internet. Internet has helped in making work easy and accessible. The process of online math tutor service involves teacher and student and the classes are conducted with the help of online chats, emails, video conferencing and even tele conferencing. This is one of the easiest ways that helps the parents and the students in many ways possible. It is better for the reader to know some of the features that online tutoring services provides so that it becomes easy for any of the student or their parent to have enough knowledge about what online tutoring is all about. It can help you to know the concept along with the benefits that after enrollment students can avail. Features of online tutoring The list of features includes: The good availability of teachers. This is one of the advantages that no other private tutor can provide. The teachers who are appointed for the online tutoring institutes have the best knowledge related with the subject.   After much research and a good level of interview session the teachers are appointed. Teachers have a good grip over the subject and this helps the students in many ways. The online math tutor are appointed on the basis of their qualification and how well they can teach. The online tutoring institutes have all round the clock services. This may sound a bit different but this is the service that online tutoring provides. The teachers are available all round the clock. It helps the students in lot more ways than possible. Whenever the student has a doubt they can take help from the teacher and solve their problem. This saves their time as well as their search for the question. They can easily learn faster and smoother. How online tutoring contributes in studies The online tutoring services help its students with the comfort zone. The classes can be attended when one is sitting at their most comfortable place. This helps the student to gain concentration and also helps them to learn better with the classes that is been conducted. It is time and energy saving as well. Students will not have to rush here and there for attending the classes. The one on one service is also available. This is a service that helps the weak and introvert students largely. The introvert students who are unable to get what is taught in classes can help themselves once they have enrolled in such an institute. It helps them to learn better as they have individual teacher who is there to help them every time they face the problem.   It increases their confidence level as well. Such facilities will never be possible if you go for any private tutor. Today private tutor lacks that dedication which is needed for teaching. Online tutoring is slowly gaining lot of popularity and this is because of its great amount of services that it provides. TutorPace is a reputed online tutoring institute that can help the students to get all the facilities that are stated above. And to your wonder, all the facilities are available at an affordable rate.

Japanese Food Specialities

Japanese Food Specialities The Delights of Japanese Food ChaptersWhat is Traditional Japanese Food?The Diversity of Cuisine Throughout JapanHow is Japanese Food Adapted Around the World?The Top Ten Japanese Recipes You Can Try at HomeThe people of Japan enjoy an amazing statistic: they lead the world in life expectancy.It is not uncommon for Japanese men and women to live past the century mark; in fact, Japan holds the record for the highest number of centenarians.Is it because they enjoy a high quality of life? Because they exercise regularly? Because they live by a firm moral code and hold deep spiritual beliefs?Surely those elements play a part in prolonging life but another factor most likely weighs heavier on how the Japanese manage to live for so long and maintain relatively good health: their diet.Traditional Japanese food is low in complex carbohydrates and saturated fats â€" low in any kind of fat, for that matter.The emphasis on freshness defines Japanese cuisine.From shrimp that flail as you eat them to just-sliced sashimi and s ucculent sushi, there is virtually no processing involved in preparing a standard Japanese meal.As if that weren't healthy enough, there is the array of fermented components: miso, natto and tsukemono; even soy sauce is fermented.These ingredients are said to help boost immunity and improve digestion; there is even an indication that such foods can boost cognitive function.For these reasons alone, a close examination of the Japanese diet is warranted. Your Superprof obliges by uncovering facet of Japanese food that might as yet be unknown to you.Grab your chopsticks and get ready to drool! We’re off to explore the wonders of Japanese cuisine.Most other cultures tend to identify the dishes they prefer by the regions they hail from â€" Mexican food, Italian food and so on.And, to our knowledge, no other culture identifies their food as harmonious.By contrast, the Japanese have a single, comprehensive word to identify what defines traditional Japanese cuisine, with all that it entail s.Washoku literally means ‘harmonious food to eat’.As it happens, the first ideogram of its name represents 'harmony' as well as 'Japanese'... but it defies logic that they would call their own food Japanese.After all, we don’t label our food as English and, while we might identify French bread by that appellate, it would be highly likely that French people would simple call it bread, wouldn't it?Besides, if you take into consideration the overall culture; the spiritual beliefs that call for harmony and balance, identifying a washoku meal in the manner above makes perfect sense.So, what exactly is washoku, besides the designation of traditional Japanese food culture?This philosophy places emphasis on freshness and balance of tastes and textures; the essential formula is ‘a soup and three sides’; what is called ichiju-sansai.The soup would most likely be miso, although other dashi broth soups may feature. Another standard component would be the bowl of rice and the pickled vegetable, used as a palate cleanser between bites.Search for the best cooking classes London on Superprof's platform.The three sides may be served either as a set menu in a restaurant or, if dining with friends at home, could be:grilled meat or fishsushi and sashimi (or one without the other)tempura â€" battered and fried vegetables or meattofu â€" can be fried tofu or a different bean curd preparationseasonal vegetablesShould you venture into a high-end restaurant in Japan with a bit of extra money in your pocket, you may elect to experience kaiseki â€" the art of washoku dining at its most formal.Did you know there is an entire article about the rituals of formal dining in Japan as well as more about Japanese cuisine in general?The tonsatsu has been adapted from Dutch cuisine to suit Japanese tastes Image by takedahrs from PixabayThe Diversity of Cuisine Throughout JapanIn spite of the fact that, a long time ago, the Chinese revolutionised Japan, since then, Japanese culture has set out to define herself: in dress, art, language... and especially in her cuisine and food etiquette.One major factor that has impacted what people eat across the archipelago known as Japan is the Buddhist philosophy that no living animal shall be harmed.The Chinese, moving through the Korean peninsula, ‘imported’ the teachings of the Buddha to Japan around 550 CE.  This belief system started a gradual turning away from eating meat until even fish became taboo.The Japanese people had effectively become vegan and remained so for hundreds of years.Around the mid-19th century, what is known as the Meiji Restoration period, that emperor had many ideas that ran counter to the shogun leadership that had isolated the country for so long.He contended that outside ideas are good for Japan; they would help advance society. One of the good ideas he embraced was eating meat.He reasoned that the Dutch traders who visited the islands were so much bigger and stronger than his subjects becaus e of their diet.Find best cooking courses around thanks to Superprof.Soon, Japanese chefs were incorporating Dutch fare into their repertoire; tonkatsu, a breaded, fried pork cutlet soon earned its place as a staple of the Japanese food line-up, as well as tempura dishes.And so, yoshoku cuisine was born, eventually â€" and still, to this day coexisting alongside the more traditional washoku art of food in Japan.Did you know that tempura is not authentically Japanese?To learn more of its true origins, along with what defines washoku versus yoshoku cuisine and how to tell you where in Japan you are by the food on your plate, please direct yourself to our companion article.How is Japanese Food Adapted Around the World?As great as it would be to do so, we’ve not eaten at every single Japanese restaurant outside of Japan.For that matter, we’ve not eaten at every single restaurant inside of Japan, either.But we did get a decent sampling; enough to be able to distinguish between authen tic Japanese food eaten in Japan and food billed as Japanese elsewhere in the world.The first standout is in the presentation: it is common in Japanese restaurants (and households) to keep foods separate.Let’s say you ordered a standard meal: miso soup with three sides.Naturally, the soup ingredients would be combined, but then, you would have one small bowl for pickled vegetables, one small bowl for fresh vegetables and a small plate for the protein offering â€" tofu or fish. And a rice bowl, of course.Again, as assert: that 'segregation' is not true in every instance.Noodle dishes such as donburi and ramen combine ingredients. Stir fry would obviously entail combining ingredients; even sushi is a combination of fish and rice, sometimes wrapped in nori (seaweed).Still, if you’re in Japanese metro station or convenience store, you may find your eye straying to strikingly arranged, prepared meals for sale. Don’t disregard the fact that each bit of food sits in its own well!In f act, the bento box - a lunch box divided into small compartments, is so constructed for the purpose to keeping elements of a meal separate.To discover more amazing facts about Japanese food and authentic Japanese cuisine, feel free to indulge in our longer article.Discover how you can prepare an authentic Japanese feast for your next dinner party! Image by rawpixel from PixabayThe Top Ten Japanese Recipes You Can Try at HomeAre you a fan of chicken teriyaki? Do you crave your weekly California roll?Would you like to learn how to cook that beef sukiyaki or shrimp tempura you order every time you go to your favourite Japanese restaurant?If so, you will be delighted to know that most Japanese foods require little in the way of ingredients â€" certainly no salt, spices or garlic.On the other hand, the ingredients used in traditional Japanese food preparation are not generally sold in mainstream grocery outlets, so you might have to make a trip to your local Asian food store.While there, plan on stocking up on bean paste, fish flakes, rice wine and sesame oil.You might even pick up some wasabi while you’re there; there is a good chance that the stuff you bought at Tesco has more ingredients than it should...Also, don’t forget to pick up some Japanese rice and load up on fresh vegetables â€" especially green onion and, while you’re at it, a few jars of pickled daikon.You may also need a few kitchen tools before you start your Japanese culinary adventure: chopsticks, rice bowls and a sushi mat if you’re planning to try your hand at rolling sushi.Speaking of sushi...Did you know that those rice-wrapped treats are not authentically Japanese?Authentic sushi is essentially a strip of fish overlaying a small rice ball. Some might have a nori wrap on the outside.To learn how to make authentic sushi as well as other tasty Japanese creations, you can follow this ‘top-ten’ list of Japanese food recipes.Japanese food is healthy, balanced and emphasises harmony betw een the dishes as well as the consumer with his food.The colours, tastes, textures and flavours of real Japanese food underscore humans’ relationship with their environment.Instead of looking to mass production to feed the nation, local, seasonal and fresh - eating what is available is the focus of the Japanese food industry.Delicately handled to let natural flavours shine rather than layering everything in spices and sauces...The Japanese attitude toward food and nourishment allows for little waste yet supports the need for more than mere sustenance... all while showing reverence to ancient practices and beliefs.Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it?

A Thanksgiving English Listening Exercise

A Thanksgiving English Listening Exercise In the United States this Thursday many of us  will gather together with friends and family to eat a great feast. It is a time when we (ideally) come  together to be thankful for our lives, our families, and our opportunities.It is also  a time when friends and family with  different views, beliefs and religions sit around a table and try to share a meal. Combine the potential for family arguments  with the difficult task of cooking  a giant turkey without burning it, and you have a recipe for a holiday disaster.The scene below from Saturday Night Live humorously captures some of the arguments about race and religion you might hear around dining room tables in the United States this  Thanksgiving, and combines it with Adeles new album, which everyone seems to agree on.Answer the listening questions below in comments and we will respond.Name all the things they are thankful for.Who did she see at the grocery store?What was she picking up from the store?Why is it your friends keep ____ ____ the police?Why does she ask him the offensive question?The Grandfather, Very interesting ______, this.What two things are ready?___ __ everyone!What does the above sentence mean?Are there any special feasts in your country that bring friends and family together? Is it common to have these types of disagreements at those special occasion dinners?Thanksgiving vocabulary:Autumn   The third season of the year, when crops and fruits are gathered and leaves fall, in the northern hemisphere from September to November and in the southern hemisphere from March to May: Carve To  cut (cooked meat) into slices for eating. Corn Cranberry sauce Feast   A large meal, typically one in celebration of something. Example: A wedding feast. Grateful Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; to thankful. Example: Im very grateful to you for all your help. Gravy Harvest   The process or period of gathering crops when the growing season has finished. Pilgrim Pumpkin pie Stuffing Turkey Yam

November - HEART NOTABLES - Heart Math Tutoring

November - HEART NOTABLES - Heart Math Tutoring November HEART NOTABLES November HEART NOTABLES November 15, 2013 Logistics Thanksgiving Break is 11/27 â€" 11/29. Tutor as scheduled on Monday 11/25, but NO TUTORING on Tuesday 11/26 due to class parties and other school events. Winter Break is 12/23 â€" 1/3, with school and tutoring starting back on 1/6. If your holiday travel plans extend beyond the school’s break and you will miss tutoring sessions, please let me know so that we can make arrangements for your students. See full list of school holidays here or in grid form here. Please bring back the take-home notebooks you no longer need. Tutoring Tips Remember the Word Problems, located in the lower right section of the lesson plans. They help to review important prior concepts and reinforce students’ ability to apply the math. Goals. Does your student know what he/she is practicing? Ask and find out. If your student believes he/she is practicing “connecting cubes” or “hiding game,” he/she needs a review of the concept goals. Your students can take ownership of their learning once they identify the math skills they are trying to learn. Just like for the rest of us, knowing the target helps students meet it. (Check the title of the notebook and all of the goals on the cover page to make sure your student is grasping the concept.) Hold students to high expectations by helping them use complete sentences when answering questions. This is invaluable for language development, student confidence in class, and our ability to discern their understanding of the math. Continue to encourage hard work and perseverance. Learning requires willingness to work hard as concepts get difficult, so praise students when they persevere in the face of a challenge. Keep having fun! Your students are so happy to see you each week. More Resources This article describes Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools’ 2012/13 test scores and the elevated expectations of rigor and critical thinking associated with new national standards. HEART’s curriculum supports the Common Core standards described in the article. Just for Fun HEART Volunteer Mixer â€" This Thursday November 21st, 6PM, Carolina Ale House (210 South College Street at 4th Street and College Street) This is very casual and simply a chance for anyone who is free and interested to meet other tutors, share stories of your students, and celebrate progress. Friends and family are welcome. RSVP here or just show up. Visit HEART Tutoring’s Facebook page!

What Your Irvine SAT Tutor Should Be Able to Do - TutorNerds

What Your Irvine SAT Tutor Should Be Able to Do - TutorNerds What Your Irvine Private SAT Tutor Should Be Able to Do What Your Irvine Private SAT Tutor Should Be Able to Do Standardized tests can play a very important role in your admission to your favorite college.   Because of this, many high school students and their parents choose to hire private tutors for tests like the SAT and ACT to help the student study and achieve the highest score that they can. It is true that private tutoring is a very effective method of preparing for these types of exams.   An experienced tutor can evaluate a student’s strong and weak points, find the strategies and tactics that work best for each student, and keep them dedicated to a study plan that will lead to their best results.   You can’t get the same type of attention and experience by studying on your own or in a classroom setting. However, these results depend on the fact that you have a good and experienced tutor.   There are many “tutors” out there for tests like the SAT who are not qualified to help you the most.   Many college students who recently took the exam themselves will claim that they can tutor for the test.   Parents might hire them when they claim their high test scores as their credentials.   “Hire me and your student can get a score like mine!” Many teachers or students studying to become teachers will also tutor for these exams in their spare time, even when they aren’t experienced in the tests themselves.   “Hire me, I’ve been teaching for fifteen years and have the experience to help,” or “hire me, I teach calculus, so I can tutor for SAT math!” While many of these tutors can be helpful, it is not the same as working with someone who knows the test and the best test preparation strategies inside-out.   Here is what a well-qualified and experienced SAT tutor should be able to do for you: -Be able to consistently answer every test question correctly.   This does not mean that tutors need to be able to get perfect scores on the tests or that they can’t make mistakes, but if you have your questions or practice problems, the tutor should be good enough at the test to get the answers correct and explain them nearly every time. -Be up to date on the format of the test.   If your private Irvine SAT tutor does not know how many sections there are, what the timing is, and how the test is scored, then they likely aren’t experienced enough in the test or their experience is with an older version of the test. -Be able to provide study materials.   A good Irvine SAT tutor should be very familiar with all of the official practice tests and study materials and have them available for you to use.   They likely should also have extra materials in case you need more.   A tutor who expects you to have or buy new books or practice tests on day one (when the best practice tests are free), is a tutor who is not experienced in preparing for the test. -Be able to evaluate you and give you your own, personal strategies.   Many tutors come with generic tips that either they use themselves, or that they’ve heard other people use.   Basic tips like “read the questions before the passage” or “star the ones that look hard and come back to them later” or “skip the word problems and do them last if you have time” are all fairly common and generic tips.   There are many others like them, and they do work for many students.   But not every student.   A good tutor should NOT be giving any of this advice until they’ve evaluated your skills and weaknesses (usually from a practice test).   Then, they can pick which ones will work best for you. There are other factors that make someone a good SAT or another standardized test tutor, but these are some things you should be expecting when you’re paying someone to give private lessons to your student for a very important test.   You can get by and get good results with many other study methods, but if you want the most optimized approach, you will likely need a good private tutor. Michael C. is currently a private math, science, and standardized test tutor with TutorNerds in Irvine and Anaheim. 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 write.