Jointly Proportional

Jointly Proportional Jointly proportional is also known as joint variation. It is very much like a direct variation with a difference that the joint proportional involves more than one variable.If the ratio of a variable y to the product of two or more variables is constant, then y varies jointly. In other words we can say that it is jointly proportional to other variables. This can be represented mathematically as y = k * x* z where the variable k is the constant of variation. Example 1: The volume of wood in a tree varies jointly as the height and inversely as the square of the girth. The volume of a tree is 144 cubic meterswhen the height is 20 meters and the girth is 1.5 meters. What will be the height of a tree with a volume of 1000 cubic metersand girth of 2 meters? Solution: We set up the equation according to the problem V = (k * height)/ girth ^2 We plug in the value of V, height and girth to find k 144 = (k * 20)/ 1.5 ^2 k = (144 * 1.5 ^2) / 20 = 16.2 Now we can plug in the new values to find the new height. 1000 = (16.2 * height)/ 2 ^2 Height = (1000 * 4)/ 16.2 = 246.91meters Example 2: Given that a varies jointly with b and c. If a = 45 when b= 5 and c = 3 then find the constant of variation? Solution: a = k * b * c 45 = k * 5* 3 k = 45 / 15 = 3

3 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Passion for Learning This Semester

3 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Passion for Learning This Semester This post is part of a month-long series to help you start 2018 on the right foot. Throughout January, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for advice, tips, and tricks on how to reignite your passion for learning this winter. Amid homework, tests, and grades, encouraging student passion for learning can be one of a teachers trickiest tasks. Often, it seems like you have to choose between meeting academic goals in a dry, boring way, and developing fun activities that are only marginally educational. However, you can have it both ways. Teachers can encourage a passion for learning in a variety of ways, such as incorporating real-life elements into study and encouraging students personal interests. Encourage passion for learning by assigning creative assessments Traditional assessment methods include exams, long and short essays, science lab reports, and the like. These assessments are relatively simple to grade, but they often leave limited room for students to explore their interests. This semester, consider experimenting with different types of assessments that could spark your students passions. For example, in addition to a book report, you could have your students select one of the following assessments: Create a comic inspired by the source text. Write a brief play that explores one characters motivations. You might tap into your schools resources and your students tech-savvy skills by having them respond in the form of blog posts, video logs (also known as vlogs), or other kinds of social media. Depending on the flexibility of your administration, you might be able to replace more traditional assignments or simply include a variety of assessments that will speak to students different learning styles and interests. [RELATED: 3 Emerging EdTech Tools That Can Spark an Interest in Learning] Encourage passion for learning by incorporating real-life elements A common student complaint is that what they learn in school doesnt apply to them, or that theyll never have to use the information. While its important that students engage with material that they dont necessarily find interestingas well as understand that no topic will be interesting to every studenta great strategy to spark interest in learning is to incorporate real-life elements into your classroom. This can manifest in a range of ways, such as having students simply make connections between the material and their own lives. Other ideas include developing projects around relationships students can make with pen pals or organizations in their community. A unit could culminate with a field trip, or a field trip could spark a unit that further delves into the things students saw on the trip. Bring in speakers from that specific field of study, and dont forget to give your own testimony of how you experience class material in the real world. [RELATED: Resources New Teachers Can Use Next Semester] Encourage passion for learning by supporting students personal interests Wherever you can, encourage students personal interests so that they can individualize their learning and, hopefully, want to seek out a more in-depth understanding of a topic or topics. While a breadth of knowledge is great, knowing something in-depth helps you understand specific material to a greater extent. For example, if a child loves comics, encourage them to read more comics. From reading them, theyll learn more about dialogue, visual space, and genre more than they would from reading a wide range of books that they dont necessarily enjoy. If youre able to, focus your curriculum on inquiry-based learning, in which students complete projects in pursuit of a question theyre wondering about. Encourage questions, which open up possibilities into learning, rather than answers, which can sometimes preclude nuances and a depth of understanding. Another great resource for ideas that can encourage student passion is the other teachers at your school. What have they tried before that you could also put your personal touch on? You might be able to collaborate with another teacher or a group of teachers to create projects that cross subjects and speak to more students. [RELATED: 4 Ways Personalized Learning Positively Impacts Students] Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

The 7-String Guitar How to Navigate That Extra String

The 7-String Guitar How to Navigate That Extra String Suzy S. If youve already mastered guitar chords and guitar chord transitions on your normal, 6-string guitar, why not take it up a notch?   Experimenting with a 7-string guitar can be a great way to enhance your skills and try something new, once youve been taking guitar lessons for a while. However, even though its just one more string, the transition can be tricky for some. To help you get started with the 7-string guitar, heres a great article by Tom Hess, featuring some great tips for navigating that extra string: Are you struggling with musical creativity on 7 string guitar? If so, dont worry. ?This is actually a very common issue for most 7 string guitarists. This is especially the case if the majority of your time has been spent playing on a 6 string guitar. Even though there are many similarities between 7 and 6 string guitar, 7 string guitar brings many new things to the table in terms of its physical feel and potential for creative musical expression. To become an excellent 7 string guitar player, you will need to fully understand how to overcome any challenges that arise with your new instrument. It is also necessary for you to become aware of all the new guitar playing possibilities that will help you express yourself better in your music. As you continue reading the rest of this article, I will show you many new ideas to help you express yourself creatively in your 7 string guitar playing. Integrate The Low B String Into Your Lead Guitar Playing Since a 7 string guitar essentially adds a bass string onto the guitar, many guitarists consider the instrument to be primarily used for rhythm. However, this is only a single piece of the puzzle. In fact, 7 string guitar is unique because it gives you a great opportunity to extend your lead guitar playing into the lower range as well. To get the most from this instrument, extend the scale and arpeggio patterns you know from 6 string guitar onto the low B string. This will help you to expand the pitch range of your lead guitar phrases to make it more similar to piano. If you dont know how to do this yourself, find a guitar teacher who knows how to effectively teach these 7 string guitar playing concepts. Discover And Build Unique Chord Patterns The 7 string guitar can be used to create many interesting chords that are not possible on a 6 string guitar. In most cases, musicians will use the 7 string guitar to play in a metal style; however, you are not limited to this style alone. The 7 string guitar can be played in a wide variety of different musical genres. With the addition of the extra seventh string, you can give basic guitar chords a much more interesting sound. The coolest part of this is that you can use the low B string to essentially play standard guitar and bass guitar simultaneously! To demonstrate this, I am going to show you an exercise. First, turn off any distortion settings you have and play through a clean channel on your amp. For this exercise, you will be experimenting with various guitar chords that you may have already learned on 6 string guitar. First, create some chords using only the fifth, fourth, and third strings. Then, combine these chords with the low B string. Next, try this same idea, but use the third, second, and first strings. While you are experimenting with this exercise, pay attention to how different it feels when you are playing the strings closer (in pitch) vs. the strings that are farther apart in pitch. Which one of these do you think sounds more pleasing overall? Once you have decided this, you can begin using this idea in your own 7 string guitar music. Learn To Use The Entire Range Of The Instrument In most cases, guitarists are introduced to 7 string guitar through heavy metal riffs played by their favorite bands. This influences them to purchase a 7 string guitar for themselves. As soon as they pick up this instrument, they focus all their energy into creating heavy riffs or rhythms on the low B string. This is certainly one of the most unique features that a 7 string guitar has to offer, however if you spend too much time on the same string, your music will quickly become stale and uninteresting. For instance, lets say that you are going to create a song. In this song, you have a wide variety of instruments to choose from such as guitar, piano, bass, keyboard, drums, etc. However, while writing this composition, you decide to create the music by ONLY using the lowest pitch ranges that can be played on each instrument for the entire duration of the song! Im willing to bet that your listeners will become bored after the first 30 seconds. After this amount of time, your audience would likely be listening to the music while saying to themselves: Are you going to ever play some higher notes?? This is exactly what happens when many people play 7 string guitar. By spending all your time on the low B string, your guitar playing will lack variety. In order to fix this, focus on incorporating the other strings into your rhythm guitar playing. This will balance things out, and keep your music more interesting. If you would like to be more creative on 7 string guitar, it is essential that you understand and apply this concept. When I show my own guitar students how to compose songs, I train them how to master this idea of balance in their music. To find out more about balancing pitch range on 7 string guitar, check out this lesson for improving 7 string guitar playing. Combine Rhythm Guitar Chords With Lead Guitar Melodies One of the signs that you are becoming a truly great 7 string guitar player is when you are able to cleanly and accurately shift between rhythm and lead guitar parts while still playing in time. When playing 7 string guitar, this skill becomes more challenging due to the wider guitar neck that makes it harder to jump from lower range notes to higher range notes. To get better at combining rhythm and lead guitar together, you will need to not only be able to play both parts flawlessly on their own, but you also must practice the specific moment of transition from one part to the next. To make quick improvement in this area of your guitar playing, focus on playing each part without mistakes (and with good timing), then slowly integrate the two. For additional help, record yourself playing these parts together. By recording yourself, you will be able to hear any mistakes you make with much more clarity. Minimize All Unwanted String Noises For most guitar players, it is very tough in the beginning to eliminate excess guitar noise coming from any strings that are not being played. This is due in part to the significant change in the physical feel of a 7 string guitar compared to 6 string guitar. This change comes not only from the additional string, but also from a wider guitar neck. This will take some time for you to get used to. If you want to make your guitar playing cleaner, you need to make it a priority to fix any string noise problems in your technique. Listen closely as you play guitar so that you can hear any extra noise that occurs. Then, use guitar string muting techniques to minimize the noise until only the notes you want to hear remain. To get more help with cleaning up your guitar playing, read this article on how to eliminate guitar string noise. If you have a lot of trouble playing guitar cleanly, seek out a great guitar teacher who can help you effectively solve this problem. Final Thoughts Most likely you have not found the ideas in this article to be too difficult to understand. Unfortunately, most 7 string guitar players do not take ACTION to use these ideas for improving their guitar playing. As a result, their progress is very slow. By simply focusing on mastering the ideas described above, you will be able to get much more from playing a 7 string guitar as well as greatly enhance your musical creativity in a shorter period of time. Learn how to play 7 string guitar more creatively in this lesson about improving 7 string guitar playing. Learn how to clean up your guitar playing in this article about how to eliminate guitar string noise. About The Author: Tom Hess is a successful professional guitar player, composer and the guitarist of the band Rhapsody Of Fire. He also trains musicians to reach their guitar playing goals in his rock guitar lessons online. Visit his website, tomhess.net to read more articles about guitar playing, get free guitar tips and guitar playing resources. Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of prescreened teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for safe, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by germanium.

Should I Go To The University of Chicago

Should I Go To The University of Chicago The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Julie is a New York City tutor who specializes in a wide array of subjects including LSAT prep tutoring, Trigonometry tutoring, and Writing tutoring. She graduated from The University of Chicago in 2009 where she studied Comparative Human Development. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Julie: The University of Chicago is located in Hyde Park, a diverse neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Hyde Park is beautiful -- tree lined streets, classic Chicago architecture (including Frank Lloyd Wrights Robie House, right on campus), and lots of parks. It is fairly accessible by public transportation -- there are several bus options for getting downtown (about 30 minutes), or you can take the bus to the El to access other Chicago neighborhoods. When I lived in Hyde Park, there werent many late-night or shopping options, which made having a car a huge convenience. These days, theres a 24-hour diner and theyre opening up a Whole Foods, so Hyde Park is definitely gentrifying! As far as safety goes, the South Side is a fairly high crime area, but Hyde Park is mostly sheltered from it and the university has its own private police force (rumor has it its the 2nd largest in the world, after the Vatican) and various late-night transportation options to keep students safe. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Julie: UChicago emphasizes the life of the mind, and to that end, professors are readily available to chat after class about any issues. Most hold regular office hours and will also, of course, meet by appointment. All of the professors I had were very approachable and classes tend to be small and informal, with everyone encouraged to participate in discussion. Teaching assistants hold regular study sessions which can be especially helpful for core math/science classes (which, incidentally, are some of the only big lecture classes we have). VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Julie: All first-year students live on campus. Dorms are broken up into houses of approximately 50-60 students who live with a Resident Assistant (a third or fourth year student who lives in a regular dorm room) and Resident Heads (university faculty and staff who live in an in-house apartment). During orientation, called O-Week, there are plenty of activities designed to help you bond with your housemates and most UChicago students stay close with people from their house throughout their four years at college and beyond. I live with my first-year roommate and most of my best friends from college were fellow Shorey-ites. The house system serves as a support system/surrogate family during your first year, when youre away from home for the first time. The dorms vary pretty widely. They were all built at different times, so some are quite modern with private baths and suites, but others are pretty old school with standard dorm rooms and shared baths. Its pretty much luck of the draw, too -- although you can request a room in the new dorm, theres no guarantee youll get it. I lived in a riot proof cinderblock 1960s building called Pierce during my first year, in a 9x11 cell with shared co-ed bathrooms, while some people lived in two and three bedroom apartments in the Shoreland, a former luxury hotel. Dining options vary accordingly as well, but the food is generally fresh and already paid for (i.e. FREE!), which is the best part. Most students choose to move off campus after their first or second year. Apartments are super cheap and readily available. They are walking (and biking) distance from campus and definitely help to create some distance between home and school, which is very important for sanity, especially during finals. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Julie: UChicago is probably most famous for the Economics department, but all majors are well supported. The overall level of instruction is very high and there are a wide variety of classes offered in all majors. Plus, there are a lot of opportunities for interdisciplinary study. My major, Human Development, is an interdisciplinary social sciences major that allowed me to take classes across a wide variety of fields in order to explore my interests. UChicago also has a comprehensive Core, which means that every student gets a good knowledge base in the sciences, math, the humanities, and the social sciences. When I was a student, we also had a physical fitness and swimming requirement (which you could place out of), but thats been done away with since (much to my peers chagrin!). VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Julie: The house system means everyone has built-in friends their first year, and my closest friends first-year were definitely people from my house. I also made friends in my classes -- similar interests! -- and in my dorm. If youre into clubs, organizations, and sports, there are plenty to choose from for any interest and plenty of friends to be made through these activities. I participated in a group that tutored local elementary school students in reading and writing, for example. I also made friends at work (most people work about 15-20 hours a week while at school). While there are fraternities on campus and first-years do often go to frat parties, Greek life is not a big part of the social scene. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Julie: I didnt really make use of Career Services during my time on campus (though maybe I should have). Plenty of companies do recruit on campus and there are various opportunities for summer internships and fellowships through Career Services. College alumni also tend to be very receptive to current students and young alumni reaching out. The alumni network is particularly strong in big cities. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Julie: There are plenty of places to study (including a 24-hour study space in the Reg, which is the main library). There are a number of libraries on campus, with cubicles and comfy chairs and long tables and any other study configuration you can think of. UChicago students definitely study a lot. We also drink a lot of coffee, and there are a bunch of student and university run coffee shops on campus to get that caffeine fix. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Julie: Chicago is a vibrant city with plenty of fun things to do. Theres a great music scene, lots of exciting restaurants at every price point, great museums, great shopping, great outdoor space its pretty much just great. Because its so cold in the winter (theyre not kidding when they say Windy City!), Chicago really comes alive in the spring and summer. Theres some kind of festival every weekend (lots of food and music themed ones, but others as well). Plus, you have Lake Michigan just a stones throw from campus for swimming, running, biking, barbecuing, and sports. There are also plenty of activities on campus. UChicago has a great Theatre department and the student plays tend to be of high quality. Theres also improv, a cappella, concerts, lectures, and a student run movie theatre that shows a lot of wacky art house movies. Plus, there are plenty of restaurants and bars in Hyde Park if you dont feel like going downtown. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Julie: UChicago is a large research university and the student body is fairly big with approximately 5,000 undergraduates and 15,000 students overall. That said, class sizes are typically small and its not unusual to have an upper level seminar with 5 or 6 people. I only had two or three big lecture courses (50-100 students) and they were all core courses. All of my electives and major courses were smaller, topping out at about 25 students. Upper level undergraduates are generally given full access to graduate level courses (provided they meet any requirements). VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Julie: UChicago has a three quarter Civilization requirement that many students fulfil by studying abroad for a quarter (the three quarters are condensed into intensive 3 week classes). I did my Civ requirement at the Universitys Paris Center, where I did Western Civ entirely in French. I started with an optional, intensive four-week French language immersion program, where I spent about 8 hours a day studying, speaking, and writing French. Although it was extremely difficult, I had an absolutely amazing time, and recommend that everyone find a way to study abroad if its at all feasible. Check out Julies tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Keeping a Positive Attitude at Work - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Keeping a Positive Attitude at Work - Introvert Whisperer Keeping a Positive Attitude at Work Waking up way too early, running out of coffee, getting stuck in traffic, dealing with your boss, handling way too many responsibilities, trying to avoid that noisy colleague at the office, and these are just some reasons why you might feel like quitting your job, going far away, and never coming back. However, it’s not really necessary to leave that wonderful job, going broke, and be kicked to the curve by your wife. Instead, you might want to try to handle things with a little bit of humor. It might be easy to say, and you might be thinking there’s no space for humor in your life and you might be right, we’ve all been there. Nevertheless, if you follow these five simple tips, you’ll be able to improve not only your sense of humor, but also your performance at work, and your life will get a whole lot easier. Wake up a bit earlier to do something you enjoy. Waking up early in the morning might not be your cup of tea, but if you get out of bed with a few minutes to spare, you might take that time to do an activity that you enjoy, like watching TV, taking a look at your social networks, exercising, or even spending some time with your partner. Take the time to eat. It’s absolutely impossible to keep your enthusiasm up if you’re hungry, especially if you have to work your butt off at the office later. Watch sitcoms. Laughter is the best medicine, watching some comedies can improve your mood and help you relax, so you can deal with your responsibilities later. Don’t let small things ruin your day. Are you stuck in traffic? Then listen to the radio. Is your radio broken? Then roll your windows down and sing while you’re enjoying the morning breeze. The windows won’t roll down? Then you should probably buy a new car. The important thing to take from this point is that you should learn how to deal with your problems and go through that rough patch without letting it ruin your day. Just smile. Everything gets easier when you smile, people treat you better, you instantly become more likeable, and people are suddenly more open to listening to any suggestions that you might have; you can even get away with telling that annoying colleague to shut up and to please put his headphones on because no one shares his horrible taste in music. There will always be obstacles, you’re definitely going to have difficult days, even days when you feel like everything is falling apart. But we got news for you, if you smile, hang in there, and handle things with humor, everything will get a lot better. Your job search starts here: Argentina |  Australia | Austria |  Bahrain | Belgium  | Brazil | Canada | Chile | China | Colombia | Costa Rica | Czech Republic |  Denmark | Ecuador | Egypt | Finland | France | Germany | Greece | Hong Kong  |  Hungary | India |  Indonesia  | Ireland | Italy | Israel | Japan  | Kazakhstan |  Kuwait   | Luxembourg |  Malaysia | Mexico |  Morocco   | Netherlands  | New Zealand | Nigeria |  Norway | Oman | Panama | Peru | Philippines | Poland | Portugal | Puerto Rico | Qatar | Romania | Russia | Saudi Arabia |  Singapore | South Africa |  South Korea | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland |  Taiwan | Thailand | Turkey | UK | Ukraine | United Arab Emirates |  Uruguay | USA  | Venezuela |  Vietnam Louis Balenzano/ neuvoo Strategic Alliance Coordinator US All the content produced by neuvoo is protected by copyright, therefore, any omission of the content’s origin or of its author at the time of its publication on the Internet will be considered a violation of the aforementioned rights, including its unauthorized use in any digital source. Go to top NETWORKING Bottom-line â€" I want to help you accelerate your career â€" to achieve what you want by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my 4 Building Blocks to Relationships eBookâ€" the backbone to your Networking success and fantastic work relationships.  Grab yours by visiting here right now! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Find Acting Classes In Belfast

Find Acting Classes In Belfast There Are So Many Options When It Comes To Acting Lessons In Belfast ChaptersWhere Can I Study Acting In Belfast?Leap Ahead With Musical TheatreHow Else Can I Take Acting Classes In Belfast?Belfast is a great place to study acting, whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned actor looking to jump back into rehearsals and performance.One of the great joys of studying acting in Belfast is the fact that the area is very closely connected to the world of film and TV. For instance, did you know that the incredibly successful TV series Game of Thrones was partly filmed in Belfast?Another benefit of taking acting lessons in Belfast is the fact that there’s so much choice when it comes to deciding which acting school or workshop to attend!This article outlines a selection of acting classes in Belfast that you might like to attend.Belfast has been used as a set location for films and TV shows (Image Source: Pixabay), or another drama school.The course comprises “a full term of Saturday and Tuesday evening workshops” and ends with a production.To secure a place on this course, you have to audition. Competition is fierce, but securing a spot could provide a fantastic basis for furthering your career in acting.Stage CombatAs part of the Lyric Theatre’s professional development courses, stage combat is open to those aged 18 years and over who would like to learn new skills.Held over six full days, the course is open to all ability levels and offers “professional qualifications from the APC at basic, intermediate and advanced levels.”TheatreNITheatreNI has recently started an acting class in the form of the Actor Training Masterclass Pilot.The course is designed for actors who have finished drama school or who have acting experience and are deeply committed to working in the industry. As such, the course is not suitable for students with only basic or intermediate-acting ability.Belfast TalentIf you’re fairly new to the world of acting, or just want to see if acting might appeal to you, then you could look at attending a drama class with beginners in mind.Belfast Talent, for example, offers an Acting for Non-Actors class, which, as the name suggests, is designed for adults of any age and walk of life to come along and learn more about acting in a welcoming environment.Alternatively, there is also the Introduction to Acting for Adults course. This workshop covers a variety of areas, including:Short scripts;Scene analysis; andImprovisation, among others.Class terms for the Introduction to Acting for Adults course tend to last between seven and ten weeks.Both courses run on Tuesday evenings.Acting Classes for All AbilitiesAs you can see from the above range of courses, there’s something for everyone when it comes to acting classes in Belfast, whether you’re completely new to acting and just want to try a class out or you’re an experienced actor looking to land your next audition!As there are so many acting classes and drama schools in Belfast, don't be afraid to try out different schools' course s as well. You might enjoy meeting different people at different classes and may find you learn more by attending courses that cover different aspects of acting.Some drama schools specialise in particular areas. The AMTA, for example, specialises in musical theatre (Image Source: Pixabay)Leap Ahead With Musical TheatreAlthough there are lots of drama schools, both in Belfast and across the UK, that offer drama courses that provide general insight into the industry or tips for how to improve as an all-around actor, there are other options out there.For example, some drama schools and workshops are more focussed on a specific area of drama, and this is certainly the case with the American Musical Theatre Academy in Belfast, known as AMTA for short.AMTA offers two different courses in musical theatre in Belfast, both of which require dedication and commitment to complete:The One-Year Intensive Musical Theatre Course; orThe Two-Year Full-Time Musical Theatre Course.The one-year course i s an intensive course that covers a wide range of topics, such as what to expect in the industry and how to develop your singing, acting, and dancing skills.What’s more, as part of the course students can travel to London and New York (the home of the West End and Broadway respectively) to undertake part of their training with professionals working in there.The second year of the two-year course covers the same content as the one-year course, however, the first year gets students up to speed by providing them with the foundations needed to be successful in that second year.So, if you have aspirations to appear in Hamilton, or you’re serious about working within the realm of musical theatre more generally, then a specific course such as that offered by AMTA could help.It’s worth noting that you have to audition for a spot on these programmes, and auditions are held between December and July. The audition requires applicants to prepare:“Two contrasting musical theatre songs” ;One monologue, which should be under three minutes long; and“A dance/movement call.”As with any audition, it’s worth doing your best to prepare well in advance, to maximise your chances of being confident and at ease on the big day.Of course, if you do struggle standing out at auditions, it can be helpful to know that there are drama schools out there that offer courses specifically designed to help you improve your audition technique, whether you want to work on stage, screen, or elsewhere.Acting classes can help you improve certain aspects of your acting, from your audition technique to how to approach screen work (Image Source: Pixabay)How Else Can I Take Acting Classes In Belfast?If you’re struggling to find the perfect acting class for you in Belfast, whether that’s due to the times they run, their cost, their course content, or even their length, then you can also consider looking into private acting lessons to get the results you’d like.Private acting tuition can be a great way to become a better actor for many reasons. For instance, private tuition can:Allow you to focus on the areas that you want to concentrate on, whether that’s voice acting, working through a particular scene or an upcoming play, learning more about method acting, or something completely different;Give you the flexibility to study when you want, where you’d like;Be as long term or short term as you’d like â€" simply stop tuition when you’re ready.It's the flexibility and ability to customise your drama lessons that makes private acting tuition so appealing to many. For example, if you live in quite a remote location, or are far away from Belfast city centre, it can be reassuring to know that with the help of a private acting tutor, you can still study acting and get better as an actor without having to travel extensively.What’s more, private acting lessons don’t have to be one-on-one tuition sessions. Having private group tuition is an option as well. So, if you have a group of friends that would also like acting lessons, a group workshop can be a great way to go. This can be particularly handy if you have a scene that you'd like to study with a group, or if you have a group audition that you'd like to practice a little bit more.Another benefit of private tuition is the fact that you don't have to use it exclusively.For example, you can use private acting coaching as a way to supplement any study you’re undertaking at another drama course. So, if you’re committed to passing a particular course, or you want to have a deeper understanding of some aspects of a course that you’re struggling with, such as character development or stage skills, then private tuition can complement your studies by giving you extra practice or help where you need it.If you think private tuition might appeal to you, then why not see whether there’s an acting coach on Superprof that can help? Superprof has acting tutors in Belfast who can provide in-perso n or online lessons, who are equally happy to help individuals, groups, or run acting workshops.So why not give Superprof a try today, and see if you can find your next acting tutor?Find more acting classes in the UK:Acting classes in the UKActing classes in LondonActing classes in ManchesterActing classes in GlasgowActing classes in BirminghamActing classes in EdinburghActing classes in LeedsActing classes in Cardiff

20 English Expressions and Idioms with Talk Learn English with Harry ??

20 English Expressions and Idioms with Talk Learn English with Harry ?? 20 English idioms and expressions with talk. Learn frequently used phrases and idioms with the word TALK with meanings and example sentences. Learn these popular sayings and idioms to increase your vocabulary and improve your English speaking skills. 20 English Idioms and Expressions with Talk TALK SENSE?? Meaning: to say something reasonable or practical, to show good judgementI think this is the first time that this politician was talking sense.TALK TO YOURSELF?? Meaning: to say out loud what you think Sorry, what did you say? Nothing, I was just talking to myself.KNOW WHAT YOURE TALKING ABOUT?? Meaning: to have (or to think that you have) a lot of knowledge or experience on a particular subjectJohn really sounds like he knows what he is talking about, based on decades of experience.TALK THE HIND LEG(S) OFF A DONKEY?? Meaning: to talk a lot, usually about about unimportant matters; someone talks so much that they could even bore a donkey into sitting down You never did know when to keep quiet, did you? It runs in the family, my grandmother used to talk the hind legs off a donkey.TALK ABOUT LAZY/CHEAP/HUNGRY etc?? Meaning: used for emphasis to say that someone or something is cheap, lazy, etcTalk about cheap, this is almost embarrassing. If youre over 63, you get in free as a senior. IM TALKING TO YOU!?? Meaning: used when someone is not paying attention to what youre sayingYoung people, Im talking to you!BE THE TALK OF THE TOWN?? Meaning: something or someone that everyone talks aboutShes been the talk of the town at the international fashion show.BE ALL TALK (AND NO ACTION)?? Meaning: used to describe someone who talk a lot about something but rarely or never does itWhen it came to DIY, he was all talk and  no action.TALK SOMEONE OUT OF SOMETHING?? Meaning: to persuade someone not to do somethingPeter wanted to invest a huge amount of money in stocks but I was able to talk him out of it.LIKE TALKING TO A BRICK WALL?? Meaning: used to say when someone doesnt listen to what you say or doesnt take your opinion into consideration Have you spoken with Kate about the house renovation yet?   I have. But you know what they are like, it was like talking to a brick wall.   20 English Idioms and Expressions with Talk TALK SOMEBODYS HEAD OFF?? Meaning: to talk to someone for a long time and usually bore someoneI had to stop by my aunts place to drop off some papers and she talked my head off. TALK TRASH?? Meaning: to say  rude  or  offensive things to or about a person or group (American English)Even if you dont care what people say or act, dont just let them talk trash.TALK THE TALK?? Meaning: to speak confidently about something, to say something that people expect to hearWe often use TALK THE TALK, WALK THE WALK  meaning that the person is not prepared to act in a way that agrees with his/her wordsIn order to deal with environmental issues, you need not only talk the talk but also need to walk the walk.NOW YOURE TALKING?? Meaning: used for showing that you agree with what someones saying or you agree with their suggestion Ill give you £3,000 for this car. Now youre talking!LOOK WHOS TALKING?? Meaning: used for emphasis to tell someone that they shouldnt be criticizing other people for somethin g that you do yourself This new girl Jennifer came in late twice this week. Look whos talking! Youre never on time. TALK NINETEEN TO THE DOZEN?? Meaning: to talk very fast without stoppingSue talks nineteen to the dozen, so just give her the right amount of conversation if you dont want to die of boredom.TALK IN RIDDLES?? Meaning: to talk in a strange and confusing wayI hate talking to their customer service. They talk in riddles and dont answer my questions.TALK TOUGH  ?? Meaning: to speak in a way that conveys someone is strong, aggressive, or intimidating  I hate when people talk tough behind my back but dont say anything when confronted.TALK SHOP?? Meaning: to discuss work, especially in a way that is boring for other peopleIts time to stop talking shop. Who wants to get a bite to eat?TALK A BLUE STREAK?? Meaning: used to describe someone who speaks very fast and endlessly (American English) = talk nineteen to the dozenWhen she gets home she talks a blue streak about who did this or that. BE TALKING THROUGH YOUR HAT?? Meaning: to talk about something that you dont really understandHe was talking through his hat when  he said things were getting better.TALK SMACK?? Meaning: to make insulting or bad comments to someone, especially to sporting opponents or rivalsHalfway through the game he started talking smack to the players from the sideline.TALK TO THE HAND?? Meaning: used to tell someone that youdont want to listen to them so they may as well talk to your hand = shut upTalk to the hand! Im not paying for this.TALK (SOME) SENSE INTO SOMEBODY?? Meaning: to persuade somebody to behave in a reasonable wayHopefully, after she had cooled down, mum would be able to talk some sense into her.TALK TURKEY?? Meaning: to have a serious discussion, especially in business (American English)Politicians should stop avoiding the topic and start talking turkey.

Aulas em Inglês em universidades brasileiras Imperialismo ou evolução

Aulas em Inglês em universidades brasileiras Imperialismo ou evolução Image courtesy of arztsamui / FreeDigitalPhotos.netSempre foi comum ouvir relatos de pessoas que foram estudar em universidades fora do Brasil, muitas vezes em um país da Europa, nos Estados Unidos, Canadá ou Austrália. Contudo, com o surgimento de disciplinas ministradas em Inglês em universidades brasileiras e também com a melhoria em termos de segurança nas grandes cidades, mesmo que de forma pontual, cada vez mais ouvimos falar e conhecemos estrangeiros que escolheram o Brasil como país onde fazer intercâmbio.Há umas semanas li um artigo sobre universidades brasileiras que estão implantando aulas em Inglês, como forma de tentar quebrar o isolamento que a educação nacional sofre em relação ao resto do mundo, já que o Português, embora seja falado em todos os continentes, não é das línguas mais comuns. De acordo com especialistas, a forma adequada de tirar o Brasil do isolamento acadêmico é implementar uma estratégia que faça com que estudantes de outros paà ­ses se interessarem pelo Brasil. Somente assim será possível parar com a rota de mão única, que apenas envia estudantes para fora, e começar a recebê-los também, fazendo com que exista uma verdadeira troca de conhecimentos.Não há dúvidas de que o Inglês é o idioma ideal para internacionalizar o sistema de educação brasileiro, dado que, por norma, é a língua de aprendizagem obrigatória em países não anglófonos. Na Finlândia e no Japão, por exemplo, existem universidades que ministram todas as aulas dadas em Inglês, embora a língua oficial do país não seja essa.Porém, no Brasil, ainda não chegamos a esse ponto. Apesar de universidades públicas e particulares implementarem aulas de Inglês, há quem discorde da iniciativa por encará-la como uma perda de soberania. No entanto, especialistas defendem peremptoriamente que, além de ser uma forma de atrair estudantes estrangeiros, ter aulas em Inglês nas instituições de ensino brasileiras faz com que nós aprimoremos os nossos conhecimentos da língua sem termos que, necessariamente, sair do país para isso.Atualmente, ainda há um maior número de disciplinas ministradas em Inglês em universidades particulares, mas a intenção é que a iniciativa seja levada a cabo na mesma proporção por instituições públicas também. O que você acha disso? Ter aulas em Inglês acaba por ser uma forma de imperialismo ou é uma forma de internacionalização acadêmica?