What to Do When You Visit Castle Hill

What to Do When You Visit Castle HillThe English tutor Castle Hill is a short drive from some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the world. Castle Hill has many attractions, and there are different paths that you can take to the various sites. A bit of research on these trails will also help to narrow down your choices.One thing that sets the English up at Castle Hill apart from other parks is the world-class English Country Music venue that makes it unique. The English Country Music Center offers free shows each night of the week. You will be able to see children and adults alike dancing to the sounds of acoustic guitars and acoustic bass. The performances are limited only by the size of the crowd, and each of the center's shows is packed with well-loved, local musicians. So if you are in the mood for a good show, visit the English once, then come back whenever you feel like it.There are three major sites at Castle Hill, and they are all free. The English Food Court offers a fantastic selection of food, including burgers, hot dogs, soup, and Italian, French, and Asian food. If you want a steak, pork chop, and chow mein, you can find them here.If you are looking for a more relaxing experience, the English Theatre is an affordable place to see a play. The two-storey building has an excellent sound system, a bar, and seating for over 400 people. Admission is free. If you feel like a relaxing ride in the sky, a ride aboard the Train Station is also available.For a bit of drama, you can visit the Shakespeare Theatre. It features some of the most famous plays from the English language, along with costumes, props, and stage management. On Saturdays, the play 'Macbeth' is performed, and the King plays a game of chess with his key council members in a back room.Although the English is not open year-round, it does have seasonal events. The festival of lights runs from October to December, and the grand finale is held at the end of the month. The town can get very crowded during this time, so plan accordingly.If you love country music, you will love being a part of the English during these times. You may even try to sing in the center's weekly high school choir, or becoming a member of the adults' church choir. Whatever your interest, you will be sure to find a place to be involved.

#RevisionCalm First Tutors Competition

#RevisionCalm â€" First Tutors Competition The half-term is is now over and the race towards exam-time has begun. Spring will soon arrive and with it brings the air of preparing for those upcoming, important exams. Some may say that February is too early to start stressing about exams, while others will already have their revision timetables ready and their private tutor booked in to get them prepared sooner rather than later. The pressure that comes with exam time comes in many different forms for both the student and the parent; anxiety, tiredness, fear, stress, worry... and a whole lot more emotions that can sometimes be difficult to suppress. And we all know that while a little bit of stress can help motivate us to work that little bit harder, a lot of stress can cause more harmful side-effects including migraines, loss of appetite and insomnia. Here at First Tutors we know that exam time can be stressful; important exams mean important results. Revision is important but it doesn't have to be a rough ride, filled with stress, arguments and worry. It's all about starting early, being prepared and staying as calm as possible! As it's such a difficult time to relax we thought we'd help you out a little. From today we are running our #RevisionCalm competition. The prize is 50 worth of GoApe vouchers. On Facebook simply 'like' or reply to our posts using #RevisionCalm. On Twitter and G+ follow us, and retweet using #RevisionCalm (Terms Conditions are below). In the meantime to help you find that elusive Revision Calm here's some of our best tips. Revision Tips for the pressurised student 1. Revise at a desk not in your bed. It makes you feel more alert and puts you in a work state of mind. Plus it then makes your bed the relaxing place to get away from it all. 2. Plan Ahead! Make a schedule and try to stick to it. Plan each topic and time carefully instead of trying to study random topics. Structured studying is always more effective. 3. Take regular breaks. The brain can only take so much studying. If you feel your mind wandering it's probably time for a snack. 4. Turn off the sound on your devices while you revise. Sounds obvious but there's nothing so distracting and stressful as constant text, messaging and what's app alerts. Revision Calm Tips for the stressed parent 1. Don't stress your teen out by constantly checking on him/her. It will irritate them, irritate you and distract both of your from the job in hand. 2. Be there when they need you. Make sure you support your teen and make them feel that you understand what they are going through. If they feel they can ask you for your help or you are there to test them, they will feel less pressure, you will feel less stressed and the home will be a happier environment. 3. Don't create an all or nothing mindset - exams are important but making kids think it's this or nothing equals panic not motivation. 4. 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Why are Sunsets Red

Why are Sunsets Red If youre just like most people then you feel happy and excited about the beautiful scene of an orange-red sunset. Have you ever asked why are sunsets red? No? Well, go on reading and learn the knowledge to impress your school-aged boy who shows some interest in science The short answer to the question Why are Sunsets Red is because of the Scattering of Light. Light can be regarded as ray or particle. First, lets use the particle model. Our dear sun bombards the earth each day with tons of light particles called photons. Upon entering the atmosphere of our planet Earth these photons interact with the molecules in the air. Most of our atmosphere is made of Nitrogen molecules (N2). When photon hits a Nitrogen molecule it is absorbed and then re-emitted. Physicists would say these photons promote one of the electrons orbiting the Nitrogen nucleus into a higher level. But the new orbit of the electron is not stable. It spirals back to its previous state. When doing so it re-emits one photon. This absorption and emission process is call scattering of light. Now lets apply the ray (or wave) model to the light. Each wave or light has a wave length. It is the wave length which determines the color of light. Red light means a more longer wave length while blue denotes shorter length. Now lets apply our wavelength model to scattering: Shorter wave lengths (blue light) are scattered more intensely than red light. In fact, a small change in wave length has a large impact on scattering. To be precise, scattering is inversely proportional to the cube of the wavelength. In other words, shorter blue light gets scattered much more intensely than longer red light. Using our concept of scattering think of a red sun set as follows: The light coming from our sun as equal portions of red and blue light. Also think of the suns white light to consist only of blue and red components. The red light shines straight through the atmosphere while the shorter blue wave is scattered (washed out) and will shine on observers elsewhere. In other words sunsets are red because the blue light is washed out from the suns whole light spectrum. Only red light remains. Moreover, now you known why the sky is blue: These are the scattered photons criss-crossing our sky until they reach our eyes and do not participate in sun-sets. Setting the intricacies of physics aside, I like to share some trivia about worlds most beautiful sunset. While opinions differ and people would say sunsets are most beautiful in San Francisco, on a Caribbean cruise or in the middle of the sand-swept Sahara, there is a consensus for the worlds most appreciated sunset: This at Oia a place on the Greek island of Santorini. Hundreds gather nightly in Oia, taking up every last inch of space along its rock walls, stairs, gates and pathways to snap photos and give a loud and rousing round of applause as the sun sinks into the Aegean Sea. The last rays creating a spectacular light show over the whitewashed town.

Dear Nicole Arbour and Fat People

Dear Nicole Arbour and Fat People (image courtesy of www.zap2it.com) The criticism Arbour has received has also been thoughtful and in some cases funny. Notable YouTuber David So has made a response video titled “Dear Skinny People” satirizing Arbour’s own video and pointing out obvious problems with Arbour’s video. The controversy has been a mixed bag for Arbour herself. Some claims have come forward that she was fired from a potential movie deal after the director saw the video, but confirmation was lacking on sides. Time magazine has said that Arbour meant the video to be a deliberate overreaction and satire in and of itself, poking fun at obese people rather than outright shaming them. Interestingly enough in Time, they claimed Arbour had 159,000 subscribers, but as of the writing of this article the number was nearer to 209,000. Most people have criticized this response in a twofold way. Firstly, the suggestion that this is a joke, even on a comedy channel, seems a bit odd. The video is very deliberate and not actually very amusing. There seems to simply be shock value in this video, not satire. The difference is that satire seeks to change the problem to be mocked in the video, in this instance fat shaming. The problem with this video is that it has not fulfilled the role it set out to fill that of a social indicator of a larger problem using humor. The second concern raised is whether this is tactful enough to even be effective at getting a meaningful response. The video certainly has been a spark to talk about larger problems. The issue of obesity is not a new one by any stretch of the imagination. America has been getting fatter according to a study published by the Jama Network Journal. Every day we seem to have some reminder that we Americans are fat. Just look at how other nations see us. They imagine a rude white obese guy with a beer in one hand and an American flag in the other. Well then would it interest the world to know that the majority of American adults are not obese? According to the CDC, 35 percent of America is obese. That is a large group of Americans: 78.6 million people to be exact. It is, you will note however, not the majority of Americans. America’s popular image is therefore reflective of a minority of people and not an accurate representation of America. At the same time, that group of Americans that experience obesity are a large minority and as such this is not a small problem. It is, like most however, not a simple problem. America’s obesity epidemic is disproportionately focused in the Southern and Midwestern states with Mississippi and West Virginia receiving  the highest average BMI ratings by the CDC consistently. (image courtesy of the CDC) These states correspondingly have the lowest GDP consistently. This link between poverty and obesity is well established. So the idea that it is just laziness or lack of exercise that leads to obesity is not entirely true. The cause is more rooted in diet and socio-economic status since the latter directly affects the former. The interesting thing to note is the socio-economic status and diet link in this problem. College students are an increasingly at-risk group for obesity. According to work done by the Journal of American College Health, college students have lifestyle factors, like those of disparaged citizens in West Virginia and Mississippi that adversely affected their BMI. The students studied pointed to being worried about or obsessing over food as well as lack of physical exercise as possible causes. Although the rate of approximately 22 percent obese was not as high as in other parts of the U.S., it is troubling to note that fat deposits put onto one’s body in early adulthood become increasingly difficult to remove because of lifestyle changes. Most adults seeking a college education will lead largely sedentary lives, sitting down for extended periods. This leads to back pain, decreased productivity, and more weight gain. While Arbour has stirred up much controversy with her viral video, she has also done the amazing job of sparking a more profound discussion of how we treat the obese, how we respond to this epidemic, and how we ourselves can fight bad habits to promote our own health and wellbeing.

4 Easy Weeknight Dinner Meal Prep Recipes

4 Easy Weeknight Dinner Meal Prep Recipes pexels.com The reason being that it works. If you’re looking to lose weight, bulk up, eat healthy, or simply make your life a little less hectic and more organized, then meal prepping will help you tremendously. Meal prepping is especially helpful for individuals who follow special diets such as vegans, Paleo eaters, or those who suffer from gluten intolerance since it can be hard to find dishes that conform to their dietary needs on a whim. However, meal prepping has received a lot of mainstream attention as more and more people try to get a handle on the week ahead. Its also a great way to ensure that you eat healthy and when you need to, and not to mention for much less than buying meals at a restaurant. By simply Google searching the phrase “meal prep” you will find thousands of recipes for preparing everything from breakfast and lunch, to snacks and smoothies ahead of time. In my own life, I’m a big believer of meal prepping dinners. I find I have the tendency to eat crappiest after a long day of work when I would just rather buy something and get it over with. But ever since I started preparing my dinners, I find that not only are my meal choices drastically healthier, all that I have to do once I arrive home is put on my comfy pants and pop a dish in the microwave or oven and I’m good to go. It especially diverts my temptations to go out on weeknights knowing that I already have food waiting for me once I arrive home. All that I do is dedicate my Sunday or Monday evening (depending on the week) to cooking up a big batch of a meal or two, that I just divide in Tupperware containers and save in the fridge for the remainder of the week. I promise that meal prepping is not only limited to chicken breasts and broccoli; there are an endless variety of healthy meals to be prepped. Take a look at a few of my favorite dinner meal prep recipes below! Burrito Bowl Mason Jars Everybody loves a good chipotle bowl, except for the extra butter and sodium. This chipotle take has all of the same delicious taste without all of the additives. The best part is that you can layer it all up into individual mason jars for a delicious, simple, and healthy portable meal. Image Via strictlydelicious.com Get the recipe here, from strictlydelicious.com. Health Tip: If you prefer a lower carbohydrate diet, you can remove the quinoa or sweet potatoes. Thai Meatballs These savory meatballs are versatile and easy-to-freeze with a hint of curry spice. They can be served in lettuce wraps, over a bed of brown rice, or with a side of sautéed veggies. They will last you for an entire week and the possibilities are endless. Try dipping them in a homemade peanut sauce for an added Thai bonus. Get the recipe here from inquiringchef.com. Grillable Veggies Burgers These veggie burgers are way better than any frozen store-bought version, not to mention that one patty has a whopping 14 grams of protein. These burgers will even stay fresh in your freezer for up to three weeks, so that you can easily grill them or pop them in the oven for a healthy and easy weeknight dinner. You can top these with onions, tomatoes, or some cheese. Image Via minimalistbaker.com Get the recipe here from minimalistbaker.com. Health Tip: Instead of bread use lettuce cups to wrap your burger. Cauliflower Fried Rice You may be thinking how can I get Chinese takeout from a head of cauliflower? Well, with this version you will not need to sacrifice a cheat meal in order to eat some yummy fried rice! The texture of the rice can actually fool even the most devout fried rice eater. It’s soft and grainy and absorbs all of the added flavors of the dish that you decide to prepare. The best part is that your typical serving of fried rice can exceed 600 calories (and that’s just one serving!). One serving of this faux Chinese staple is only 130 calories!  You can make a big batch and refrigerate several servings to last you for a week! Add some chicken, shrimp, or beef and you will never have to call your favorite takeout spot again! Okay, maybe once a month … Get the recipe here from eat-yourself-skinny.com.

ESL Learning the Emotional Meanings of Synonyms

ESL Learning the Emotional Meanings of Synonyms Tips from an Irvine ESL Tutor:  Learning the Emotional Meanings of Synonyms Students who are learning English as their second language will need to start expanding their vocabulary at some point. The intermediate and advanced student will often rely on a thesaurus or translator to pick out the appropriate adjective to describe a situation. One thing teachers can work on with students is learning how to determine which synonym can be used as a directly similar word and which synonym is merely in the same category of description. In English, as in many languages, different words carry different emotional meanings even if they have the same root meaning. Take, for example, the word thoughtful. If I describe my friend as being a thoughtful person, I am paying her a compliment. But what if I describe her as attentive or cautious? These words are both synonyms of the term thoughtful, but they have different emotional meanings. 1. Positive, negative, or neutral? One of the first things teachers can work on with their students is determining whether they want to use a word that is positive, negative, or neutral. Its easy to think that all synonyms of a positive word will be positive themselves, but this is not always the case. For example, take the word rambunctious. If I describe a child as rambunctious, I’m saying that they make a lot of noise and have a lot of energy but its not necessarily an insult. However, take the synonym word rude and I’m insulting the person. On the other hand, simply using the term noisy can suggest a very neutral feeling. Students should be looking at a word that fits the mood theyre trying to express. In many cases, the best way to learn this is through practice with native speakers and watching TV shows with English-speaking characters. Its important for students to be able to see a visual reaction when it comes to the emotional choice of a vocabulary term (READ: 5 Ways ESL Students Can Improve Their Everyda y English). 2. The context of the sentence Students should also look at the context of the word in a sentence. Look at the basic but important vocab term love. It can be confusing for students to hear how many different ways this word is used. For instance, stating that I love spaghetti is very different from saying I love my spouse. It might be easier for students to look at words that fit precisely within the situation. Someone has affection for their spouse but probably not for a plate of pasta. Teachers can have a lot of fun with these types of activities but should be aware that students might be embarrassed to have chosen the wrong synonym. Its a good idea to look at the many different ways one word can be used to describe so many different degrees of emotion. 3. Emotionally appropriate language for the situation In the English language, we have different terms to connotate the degree to which we feel a particular emotion. Lets look at the word anger. I might express that I’m annoyed or exasperated that I had to sit in traffic, but I dont feel a passionate rage. The words annoyed and exasperated express a mild to moderate sense of anger whereas rage expresses a very strong sense of anger. Knowing which synonym to use and in which situation can make it easier for students to communicate but also easier for them to understand the people around them and interpret situations without extensive clarification (READ: ESL Study Tips for Taking The SAT). 4. Common usage vs. formal language Most English speakers in the United States use colloquialisms and common language on a daily basis. Normal language is reserved for the workplace, school, and the written word. Many students learning English will pick up formal vocab terms in their reading and use them in a casual situation where it seems out of place. Learning the difference between casual and formal can make their conversation easier and more productive. Lets take the term relax and look at it in two different situations. If a student looks up synonyms to this word they’ll come across two formal terms: repose and tranquilized. Yes, both of these words are synonyms for the word relax but will not be used in a discussion to talk about leisure activities. However, the terms take it easy and chill out connotate a casual situation where people are going to relax and enjoy their day. Accurate conversational skills help ESL students feel comfortable and confident in social situations with native speakers. Improve your English over the summer with the help of a private Irvine ESL tutor. Call us today for more information. 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.

An Organic Chemistry Tutor Slope Intersept

An Organic Chemistry Tutor Slope InterseptAn organic chemistry tutor slope intersept is a wonderful method for helping students gain knowledge and understanding of the elements and their properties, elements, and atoms. These instructors guide students as they journey through classes and labs, while advising and assisting in any way necessary.An instructor's training and experience are crucial in understanding and present a difficult topic. If an instructor is familiar with the subject matter, he or she can provide advice and assistance in ensuring that the student's course performance remains consistent, particularly if they are struggling. On the other hand, if an instructor is inexperienced, they will be able to focus on the important aspects of the subject and help ease the student's burden.Most organic chemistry tutor slope intersepts are carefully designed to serve the needs of their students. Their structure and focus are designed to ensure that the instructor can provide stud ents with a structure of learning, the structure of study, the structure of laboratory work, and structure of lab experiments. By providing these structures, students can then use them to plan their own study and examination schedules, so that each day is one that they enjoy and spend time with their friends.The organic chemistry tutor slope intercept structure helps students organize their own schedule by making it easy to plan their study time. The structure allows them to choose between group or individual work, allowing them to make sure that they don't take more time than they need, but also making sure that they get all of their work done in the allotted time.While the organic chemistry slope intercept structure provides a structure of study, it also provides structure of laboratory work. This structure allows students to keep track of the progress of their lessons and projects. The organic chemistry instructor can also assist students with research projects, lecture notes, qu izzes, and other useful materials as well. For any student who is unable to find a mentor to guide them through their studies, an organic chemistry slope intersept can help them feel confident that the instructor will have their best interests at heart. They will be able to stay focused and motivated, knowing that their instructor will make sure that they are getting all of the materials and instruction that they need. Having a structured structure will ensure that all of the material, students, lectures, and lab work is taken seriously and is viewed as an integral part of the coursework and curriculum.A structured organic chemistry tutor slope intercept structure can assist students as they tackle the hardest classes, classes, and labs. By making sure that the structure is in place, students can find time to enjoy themselves and spend quality time with their friends, as well. When students are able to find the structure, the results will be a successful graduate who has learned a g reat deal, as well as a diploma with meaningful educational value.

Organic Chemistry Tritration

Organic Chemistry TritrationIt's not every day that you get a regular Chemistry tutor to explain to you the concept of the titration. The concept of migration is important in Organic Chemistry because it is used to dilute solutions and to determine the solubility of the substance. If you have ever experienced the difficulty of figuring out what was going on, you know how important it is to have an organic chemistry tutor with you as you go through this process.When you dilute a solution, a certain amount of acid goes into the solution and when it goes back out, a certain amount of neutral and water goes with it. If the concentration of acid exceeds the concentration of water, the solution becomes acidic and the environment will become more dangerous for you. This is the simplest process to understand and practice. However, if you do not have this knowledge, the solutions can be very dangerous. Organic Chemistry is extremely important and understanding the situation is essential.To il lustrate the way that a situation works, imagine that you have to boil water into a cup and you need to put that water into another glass. You take the first glass and you put the boiling water into it and then you put in the other glass and this creates a vacuum that will force the water to pour into the first glass. Now what will happen is that the concentration of water will be greater in the second glass. The concentration of acid in the first glass will be diluted. This means that there will be more water in the second glass so it is easy to keep the chemicals separate.The titration of the chemical compounds also plays a role in other aspects of the field of Organic Chemistry. For example, the titration of alkaloids is important because they are responsible for many side effects and problems in the human body. Titration is also the process that uses the dilution of the active alkaloid in order to determine the size of the molecule. This is not only important for testing the pot ency of a drug, but also the possibility of a chemical compound growing in the body over time.Understanding the role of the titration in Organic Chemistry is one of the best ways to avoid complications and to make sure that you know exactly what you are doing. Many times when you are taking a test or a lab work, the actual migration process does not take place. You simply use one method and then another method that has to be done again. That is why it is important to have a good organic chemistry tutor with you who can explain everything to you in a clear and simple manner. It will also help you if you have access to a strong lab computer and can print and take your chemical material, as well as give you the correct titration charts.Knowing the difference between a titration and dilution, how a situation works and how to properly conduct the titration is essential to your success. It will help you know which chemicals you need to purchase for your lab and which chemicals you can mak e yourself. There are various chemicals you can make yourself. If you have the proper chemicals and the proper citation methods, it is possible to produce some very powerful chemicals from some common substances that you might not otherwise be able to produce.When you learn how the migration process works, you will learn that you need to understand the whole system. You will also find that it is very easy to learn and you will be well on your way to becoming an organic chemistry tutor. You can easily learn how to deal with chemistry labs and figure out all the solutions and processes involved in the titration. You can find out more about the application of titration in Organic Chemistry by joining a number of online and community classes.

What Language Skills Do You Need to Become a Spanish Teacher

What Language Skills Do You Need to Become a Spanish Teacher What is The Required  Level of Spanish to Give Lessons? ChaptersAt Minimum, You Must Have a Good Grasp of Spanish!Being Bilingual in SpanishGet a Foreign Language DegreeFirst Lesson IdeasThe Level Required Depends on the Level of the StudentEnglish is often privileged to the detriment of Spanish.However, the Spanish language is, according to numerous experts, the living language of the future.Spanish in a few figures is:A language spoken by more than 400 million speakersThe official language of 21 countriesThe second most utilized language in international tradeThe second most spoken language in the United States, a country whose Hispanic community is continually growingNumerous employers and numerous schools thus view mastering Spanish as a real asset and, due to the growing interest in the language, there is an increasing need qualified Spanish teachers and for private Spanish tutors.Do you have a good mastery of the Spanish language? Have you acquired those linguistic skills over the course of the past few years?Are you asking yourself whether you too could give Spanish lessons to meet that sky-rocketing demand?Here is our advice to gauge your Spanish level before launching into the adventure of teaching - either in a school or giving bespoke lessons as a one-on-one private tutor.Discover also this complete guide to becoming a Spanish teacher...ñol como Lengua Extranjera, or DELE is a language examination and certification programme advocated by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science and administered through Instituto Cervantes branches around the world.You can find branches of the Cervantes Institute in Leeds, London and Manchester, or touch on Spanish culture and language learning on their website. You may even schedule you DELE from the convenient links they provide!This exam, which challenges candidates’ knowledge and use of European Spanish, is set up according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).Exam takers may choose to test at any of the 6 levels offered.The lowes t level, A1, denotes language skills equivalent to a beginner speaker; the B-range indicates intermediate Spanish skills and the Cs represent near-fluency and fluency.You would need to test in the B range â€" B1 or B2, in order to teach through secondary school. Of course, the higher your certification, the better your chances are of earning a position as a teacher of Spanish so, if at all possible, testing at C1 or even C2 would greatly improve your potential for hire.A B-range exam would also be suitable to becoming a Spanish language tutor, with one caveat: at best, you would be qualified to work with students up to Key Stage 3.“Wait a minute,” you say, “I thought there were no laws regarding tutoring qualifications!” and you would be completely right, but only up to a point.While there are no laws governing certifications and qualifications of tutors, the accepted rule of thumb is that you must be at least one year/level more advanced than the students you work with.So, if your language skills are officially assessed as intermediate, you would be qualified to teach beginner to low-intermediate language learners. If that is the group you were hoping to work with, you’re golden!What if you’re a native Spanish speaker or bi-lingual?If you are a native speaker of Spanish, you would have the inverse situation: you would need to prove your English language skills before stepping in front of a classroom or taking on private students! In such a case, the TOEFL or IELTS exams are for you.If you are bilingual â€" if you’ve earned your Masters degree in Spanish language studies, you too should sit the DELE even though you have travelled a clearly documented path to language mastery.The DELE certificate provides you with a double layer of qualifications, with the one earned through the Spanish Ministry bearing more weight. And, as a bonus, a DELE certification never expires!Besides, a C2 certificate would look so good on your CV, and think of how it woul d boost your chances of landing the job of your dreams!Now, let’s talk more concretely about what you want to do with those newly-earned certificates.Learn how you too can become a Spanish teacher without formal qualifications...You must be proficient in Spanish to tutor for an academic company.Employment Avenues that Demand Spanish Language SkillsNaturally, the direction you go with your Spanish knowledge all depends on what you would like to do: become a Spanish professor? Or give private Spanish lessons?Of course, there are other career paths that call for Spanish language capability, such as international trade, banking and import/export. Our focus, however, is on teaching Spanish.To become a Spanish professor and give Spanish lessons, the most common path is to obtain a master’s degree in education.And, if you intend to teach Spanish in a classroom setting, as an instructor teaching under the National Curriculum, is necessary to attain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and und ergo Initial Teacher Training (ITT).If your intention is strictly private tutoring, it would be a good idea to get teaching experience at the same time as you are finishing your courses.To become a Spanish teacher in a school in Scotland, you will need to complete similar education requirements, satisfactorily complete a TQ exam and undergo Initial Teacher Education (ITE).Whether in Scotland, England or anywhere else in the world, these steps all demand an excellent level of Spanish.If what you want is to become a private tutor and give Spanish lessons from time to time to earn some pocket money, the path is less convoluted and offers  two options. You could join a company that offers academic tutoring, or set off independently.What are some companies that offer Spanish tutoring?Competitive Edge TutoringCactus Language CoursesProfessional Home TutorsKeystone TutorsBut be aware that you will need to have a bachelor’s degree, and possibly even a master’s degree, and official proof of your Spanish language capability to tutor for the most reputable companies.And you might be expected to pass an entrance exam as well, testing your written and oral skills. Your Spanish level will be scrutinized!Don’t go down this path unless you have an advanced level of Spanish!If you would like to become independent and tutor in Spanish as a freelancer, you are free to work without attaining a professional degree. It will be exclusively up to you, however, to find students to give Spanish lessons to!How would you go about it?One very effective way to find students for your Spanish lessons is to register for an online platform like Superprof, fill out your profile with your experience and your teaching style.Be sure to emphasise that you have submitted to a DBS check and, before you laugh all the way to the bank with all of the fees you will surely collect, make certain you have registered yourself with HMRC!Numerous students, both A-Level students and those already enroled at university launch themselves into private tutoring without being an expert of the Spanish language.Should you still be in school and looking for a way to earn a bit, you too will be able to choose between giving at-home or online lessons - or a combination of both! .Join the discussion: what essential qualities must a Spanish teacher have?Being Bilingual in SpanishStudying the language of Cervantes to give Spanish lessons isn’t necessary for everyone; some people are bilingual and thus have the possibility of skipping over the learning and certifying processes described above.If you grew up speaking English as well as the Spanish language, you may consider yourself bilingual.What does being bilingual mean?This word is often used incorrectly. To be bilingual means that you speak Spanish as well as you speak your mother tongue.So you are able to understand, write, and speak fluently, as well as you can speak English!The Benefit of TravelMany people improve their foreign language skills by traveling.Why not go on a language-immersion trip in Spain?Spend your summer vacation in Spanish-speaking destinations: Latin America or Spain… the choice is yours!In recent years, the most popular tourist destination for Britons has been Spain. Other popular Spanish-speaking cities that globe-trotting Brits love to travel to are San Jose, Costa Rica; Havana, Cuba; and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.Total immersion in a Spanish-speaking country is the best way to progress rapidly.This personal experience will allow you not only to improve your Spanish but also to enrich your culture.If you would like to improve your Spanish rapidly, you will need to get as much total-immersion experience as possible: go to public places, speak up, meet new native Spanish-speakers… You will need to experience a true linguistic exchange.Learning Spanish in Spain is a rare opportunity, so make sure you familiarize yourself rapidly and communicate as much as possible.Being bilingual will a lso allow you to set your Spanish lesson rates higher!Learn all about why travelling abroad is essential to becoming a Spanish teacher!Mother TongueFinally, some people will have no need at all to go on a trip to Spain or to take Spanish-language courses to become bilingual!If you are a native Spanish-speaker, if Spanish is your mother tongue or your second mother tongue, becoming a professor will be a piece of cake.Students who want to learn a language online are always looking to enrich themselves culturally but also and above all to obtain excellent pronunciation and a perfect accent.Working on Oral Expression Will Be Much More Appealing with a Spanish-Speaking Professor!But be careful not to rest on your laurels: pass the TOEFL, IELTS or and your teacher certification, so you can offer lessons catered to the widest range of Spanish learners!Discover more ways to become a Spanish teacher without a teaching certificate...4. Broach new material: only after you are assured that all previous difficulties have been addressed and all past lessons have been mastered should you start teaching a new facet or aspect of the language, be it vocabulary or grammar.5. Give your students plenty of opportunity to use the language s/he is learning.For some, teaching represents presenting material without giving students a chance to use it. Don’t be that teacher!Throughout your lessons, you should maintain a positive, encouraging attitude. You will find that students respond and learn better if their teacher is open and engaging than if the entire session consists of hitting the books and drilling in Spanish pronunciation.You might also consider bringing lots of visuals and other teaching aids to your lessons.Spanish culture is vibrant, colourful and fun! The music is lively and the language melodious; your lessons should reflect the cultural tone the Spanish language represents.One last tip: keep detailed notes on every student.By keeping records of where your students are at in their learning, the difficulties they’ve faced (and, hopefully, overcome!) and what their ultimate learning goals are, you will be able to better prepare yourself to meet and teach each of your charges.Your questions answered: what degrees do you need to become a Spanish teacher?Focus mainly on the Spanish lexicon in order to help your student pass their SAT test.The Level Required Depends on the Level of the StudentObtaining an excellent level of Spanish to become a good professor is obvious, but is it necessary?If a beginner student wants to progress in Spanish, must you necessarily possess the same capacities as a professional to give them an introduction?Spanish Lessons in Middle School and High SchoolIf a student currently in middle school or in high school wants to improve their foreign language skills, you will just need to show that you are at an intermediary level.What do middle school and high school students learn in their high school classes?Listening skillsRead ing skillsPronunciation and conversation skillsThe coursework at this level is not very complex.At an intermediary level, you will be able to help a student if you know how to write in Spanish and have basic conversations.In sum, you don’t need to be bilingual to help a student in middle school or high school!What’s more important? Your teaching skills, your listening abilities, and your capacity to explain concepts clearly and simply.Test PrepPreparing for tests, such as the GCSE or A-Level Spanish exam generally follows the same rules as ordinary, periodic classroom   exams, but with one crucial difference.Whereas periodic exams focus on the material in the current segment being taught, end of year exams and school leaving ordeals are comprehensive: the material is more complex, the conversations are more advanced and there is more to be tested on.However, if you are asked to help a student prepare for their Spanish GCSE subject test, there are tools at your disposal!The numer ous tools available on the Internet will become your best ally.  You can use online tools to create exercises or review sheets for your student.You should have no trouble finding any; a simple search for 'Spanish teaching materials' will yield millions of hits: worksheets and videos, blogs from experienced teachers and other resources you may make use of, either for free or a small fee.The Necessary Oral and Written Level for Students Beyond the School Leaving examBeyond GCSE level, if you have attained intermediary Spanish speaking skills, they will no longer suffice. These students will need a tutor who has mastered the written and oral aspects of the language.Do you speak Spanish fluently? If the answer is no, you won’t be able to take your lessons with those students any further.You must have an advanced or even expert level of Spanish to be able to teach those of an intermediary level.You will most importantly need to be able to write without mistakes and speak fluently about anything and everything before you will be able to help a student who is already beyond the secondary school level.You must also have excellent teaching skills!If you’re unsure, simply ask yourself whether you could easily pass the test or class that the student is studying for.Find out how you too could incorporate technology into your Spanish lessons...