How To Find Cooking Classes Or A Cooking Tutor

How To Find Cooking Classes Or A Cooking Tutor How To Find Cooking Classes ChaptersWhere To Start?The Learning ProcessTypes of Cooking ClassesHow To Choose The Right Cooking Course Or Tutor For YouFood occupies a large slice of our daily life: we think about it, spend time either cultivating or selecting and purchasing food; preparing it and consuming it. As such, that doesn’t sound like one of humans’ better qualities, that is until you think about food as more than sustenance.Food can be a peace maker, a bridge builder and an art form.What we eat and how we eat it â€" cooked or raw, bland or spicy, the blending of dairy and meat; eating with or without utensils (and what those utensils are) could be interpreted as a reflection of our moral values, heritage and culture.On the flipside of that coin: food is a science â€" which method of preparation yields the most appeal, the best taste and the maximum number of nutrients?Today, we look at cooking classes London. Not just those that reflect our customs and cravings but those from cultures and social mov ements around the world.Themed courses might include how to host a dinner party for your boss, workers or colleagues. You may kick off the summer season by learning how to barbecue, greet the fall by enroling in a stew or chowder class and brighten the winter with hearty, stick-to-the-ribs meals learned from a local chef or passionate foodie.And then, there is specialty cooking:gluten free cookingvegetarian and vegan cookinghow to make fresh pastathe art of preparing sushihow to create quick, effortless yet tasty weeknight mealsthe secrets of Mediterranean herbs and Indian spiceshow bake artisan breadpastry art: making patisserie-worthy croissants, petit fours and other tasty treatsAh, the selections are endless!You could learn how to recreate traditional Spanish recipes like paella or learn how to balance the textures and flavours of the Greek moussaka. And how about a zesty Oriental stir-fry?Other food or sommelier related courses might include wine tastings, how to throw a great dinner party or preparing finger foods. You may also consider hosting a mystery party.Imagine an Agatha Christie tale - Murder on the Orient Express or The Mirror Crack'd, brought to life through your exquisite planning!Mystery dinners are a very popular form of entertainment across the pond. Rather than being spectators, all of the dinner guests are active in the role-play and food plays a part in the festivities as well!Naturally, hosting such a party would be a very ambitious and complex undertaking, and planning the menu to complement the event takes some skill... skills you could easily pick up in a cooking class!For more detailed information on selecting the best cooking class or teacher for your needs, why not take a look at Superprof's tips on How To Choose The Best Cooking Tutor?The Learning ProcessThe Self-Taught MethodWhether you have always been a foodie or cooking enthusiast, or your culinary abilities have for some time been a bit lacking, you can refine and build on y our existing skills or learn how to cook from scratch in one of two ways: teaching yourself or signing up for a cooking course or two.By adopting a self-taught method, you will  experiment and learn as you go.  Naturally, we hope for your success  but you should be prepared for a few setbacks: experimentation is not necessarily wholly effective, nor it is an easy learning experience.Still, you should be rewarded for your courage and, if a few dishes end up a little more crispy than intended, well, that is simply the price one pays for being more than a bit daring.  What if you suffer critics? Dinner guests who are less than complimentary of your Burnt Boeuf Bourguignon? By all means, invite them to join you in a culinary arts class or invite them to teach you! No need to withstand criticism that a REAL chef would never make the mistakes you made...With that said, now, the upside of being a self-taught chef...Discovering and developing culinary skills on your own implies you are poss essed of a sense of adventure - yes, cooking can be thought of in that way!Besides that, it shows you really are committed to learning from sources like books and tutorials which can result in more unique culinary ideas and methods.  That can be all the more satisfying to know that you discovered techniques and tastes all by yourself.Of course, you’ll need to have some basic cooking skills up your sleeve upon which to build. No one is ever really alone on their journey to culinary excellence. Most people have been taught to cook by a loved one, and often have fond memories of times spent in the kitchen, learning about food.You should check out these cooking classes near me!Many people will have spent time in the kitchen with a parent or grandparent. Photo credit: Daniel Bachhuber on Visual HuntRegardless of how you have become the chef you are today - or how you intend to become the chef you've always wanted to be, you should embrace other people's comments, suggestions and even c riticism.  Among other reasons, this is what will make you a better cook.Think about this: some people yearn to be a chef so that they can please others with their culinary creations. How can you expect to do that if nobody ever gives you feedback?The food industry relies heavily on inspiration, on developing new taste sensations and yes, on criticism.Naturally, we understand that not everyone has the desire to learn to cook  with their eye on becoming an amazing, internationally-recognised chef adorned with Michelin stars - and suffer criticism along the way.For most aspiring chefs, the ultimate goal is simply to be able to cook a nice meal for their loved ones or their date, or to find the confidence to prepare satisfying weeknight meals from scratch. For that practical outcome, you can rest assured: even a beginner's cooking course will fill you with confidence and the desire to cook tasty meals the whole family will enjoy!The Modern-Day Kitchen AssistantAs a self-taught kitchen master, you may be looking for resources to increase your culinary prowess.The Internet is a great outlet for learning any new skill, including cooking. Type in the right query and your favourite search engine will yield  an array of information, instructions, videos and recipes. You could even type in the wrong query and get results for dishes you never thought of!The best part about  incorporating online learning into your kitchen forays is that you have a multitude of recipes, chefs and knowledge, delivering the goods, right to your kitchen!By contrast, a cooking class might only present you with one instructor, one type of cuisine - French, Mediterranean, homestyle... and you are limited to what your instructor teaches.  That's not to say that cooking courses don't have their value; we'll talk about that shortly!If you search online for recipes or cooking instruction, you are sure to find a range of related articles, like foods you should learn to cook in your twenties, skills e very cook should know, basic recipes to learn or learning how to cook by yourself (with pictures), to name but a few.What about learning how to cook by watching cooking shows on the telly?You could argue that watching world-famous chefs cooking on the screen can teach you a lot about cooking methods, which wouldn't be far wrong.The biggest issue with such shows is that they are edited for time. You won't always get to see the chef ply his/her skills; in fact s/he is functioning more as a presenter than a teacher.  And you can't stop and start a television programme as you could a video, so that you can better follow along!Besides, there’s really absolutely nothing like working with food first-hand!  Smelling the aromas as you are grilling, frying, simmering or baking and seeing how your concoctions look, feel and taste  when you serve them.Is your mouth watering? If so, get on down to your local culinary arts school  in time to enrol in your first cooking course!The Taught MethodE specially if you are a novice in the kitchen, best way to learn cooking fundamentals  is to attend a class. What might such a syllabus contain?You might think that anyone can ply a knife, for example, but it takes skill to fillet a fish, trim fat from chicken and pare vegetables.And, while the average cook in a Chinese household will use a meat cleaver for everything from peeling garlic to chopping potatoes, you might want to know that, in our cooking culture, there is a knife for every purpose. As an aspiring chef, you should learn how to identify them and how to use them.Do you know the difference between braising and searing? Which method would you use to prepare, say, a rump roast?Successfully completing a cooking course can not only equip you with fundamental (or more advanced) kitchen skills, it can also help you to develop better cooking ideas and can even offer you an extra qualification to pursue, should you desire to enter the catering or hospitality industry as a professi onal chef.We could go on and on about what you would learn in a cooking class but why take our word for it? Before shopping around for your lessons, be sure to find out how much cooking classes cost.Food presentation is as much a culinary skill as the ability to blend flavours Source: Pixabay Credit: Daria YakovlevaTypes of Cooking ClassesAs mentioned above, there are so many cuisines to experiment with, so many styles and types of cooking to study and so many flavours, textures, colour and seasoning combinations you could wow your palate with!Let's take a closer look at some of the world's cuisines you might aspire to incorporate into your menu.AsianOh, dear! Where should we start on this epic gastronomical exploration?From China's Eight Great Cuisines to Japan's fugu sashimi - toxic if prepared incorrectly, if ever a foodie might seek paradise, the Asian continent would be it! And we haven't even mentioned the delicate curries of India, the tahini-based dishes of the Middle East o r Turkish cuisine, so good it has gained a foothold in Europe!Fancy a dish of hummus? How about a fatayer, a pie stuffed with meat, spinach or cheese?Most deliciously, our British palates have been conducting a long-term love affair with Indian food and chicken tikka masala seems to top our list of favourites from that country!Fortunately, there are plenty of Indian food cooking classes all around our land.EuropeanDoes anyone in your social circle occasionally pop over to the continent to enjoy a fine dining experience in Normandy or Brittany?How about taking a French cooking class and wowing them with your epicurean efforts?The French created the fine dining experience and, while one may enjoy sumptuous meals in our own country, more people have picked up on the concept of 'destination dining' - travelling to a particular restaurant in order to sample the fare.Destination restaurants also originated in France thanks to the Michelin Guide, which would feature  restaurants worthy of a detour while on a motoring journey. Today, both the Michelin Guide and destination restaurants are a must for passionate foodies!Of course, there is nothing wrong with German food, Polish food and the delectable Spanish fare that so many of us enjoy while on holiday. Even Hungarian food, with its sauces and sweet paprika, is a taste sensation.What about Oceanian cuisine? heavy influence from Europe but still distinctive flavours and traditionsAfricanA remarkable feature of this region's cuisine is a distinct lack of imports: neither ingredients nor dishes from other lands have made their way into the essentially African diet.Fortunately for us, some African dishes have made their way to our shores. Have you ever had a plate of couscous, served with vegetables and chickpeas? How about that Ethiopian favourite, Injera, served with thick, meaty stew?While it would be hard to summarise this vast continent's diverse food culture, we can summarise by stating that the traditional African diet consists mostly of locally-sourced fruits and grains, meats and dairy.Naturally, this does not reflect individual countries' food preferences; some diets are based more on dairy products.Are your taste buds tingling? Why not find such a restaurant and ask the chef if he would divulge a few of his culinary secrets?The AmericasContrary to the widely-held belief that American cuisine consists of only hamburgers, food in the Americas - north, south and central is a panoply of gastronomical diversity: spicy, savoury, sweet and satisfying, one can find food to suit any taste on this continent.You may sample venison stews in the Yukon region and the searing beef offerings in Argentina.The Yucatan Peninsula, a favoured holiday destination, is the largest habanero chili pepper producer and much of their cuisine is accompanied by a serving of this super-spicy pepper, either as a paste or a salsa.Perhaps the most curious of cuisines in the Americas in Mexican. Established some 9,000 year s ago, foods generally consisted of what was available in the way of plants and fruits. It was only when the Spanish arrived, bringing with them their preference for meat, dairy and rice that the Mexican diet evolved to include them.Traditional Mexican food is, for the most part, not particularly spicy. Tex-Mex, a fusion of Texan and Mexican cooking styles is what we generally accept as Mexican food.Who wouldn't like a vegetable skewer, drizzled with olive oil and lightly grilled? Source: Pixabay Credit: RitaEVegetarian/Vegan CuisineEither for health reasons or moral ones - or a combination of both, people are gravitating toward a meat-free diet or avoiding animal products altogether.However, far from such food choices consisting of tofu and bean sprouts as the old saw claims, vegetarian and vegan diets are rich with flavour and texture, and replete with choice.Naturally, it might be a challenge for a standard omnivore - someone who consumes both animal and plant products to convert to an entirely plant-based diet. Fortunately, there are plenty of cooking classes around the UK that can steer us in the right direction!Cooking on a BudgetNot everyone has the means to enjoy destination dining or even the best selections of meats and veg; at least one-third of our country's population live at or below poverty level.To make matters worse, food quality and the types of foods in those households is considered a root cause of several preventable conditions such as obesity and diabetes.Advocates aver that education is the way to reverse those alarming health statistics.If we accept that premise, then surely, learning how to make the most of the food available and of one's food budget is a step in the right direction.   Even those with a more generous food allowance could adopt these tactics to help cut down on food waste!This phenomenon, unfortunately, is not new.In 1855, chef Alexis Soyer published a book titled Cookery for the Poor, a tome full of recipes and suggest ions to make dining as nutritious and palatable as possible. Today, that effort continues: various organisations have undertaken initiatives to educate those less able to provide top-shelf goods.Cooking for Youths and the ElderlyCountries all over the world are seeing a sharp increase in senior population; a statistic that is bringing about a most curious situation.  Some people, admittedly men, who have never cooked anything are now finding themselves compelled to face kitchen duty for the first time in their lives.At the other end of the spectrum, more children stepping into the kitchen and taking an active part in food preparation.Both of these scenarios have opened a floodgate of opportunity for cooking classes targeted at those demographics.Other Types of CookingBy no means is this list exhaustive: you might find yourself wishing to try your hand at molecular cuisine - a style of food preparation uses technologically advanced equipment like induction cookers. Did you notice we haven't mentioned Australian or Polynesian food?And there's haute cuisine, nouvelle cuisine, cuisines that take into account religious dietary laws...Much as we would love to cover every aspect of this topic in depth, really, you should go and explore for yourself what is out there. This article is meant to serve as an amuse-bouche, a tasty morsel consumed as a prelude to the main course.How To Choose The Right Cooking Course Or Tutor For YouWho Takes Cooking Lessons?Male or female, young or old... there really is no typical cookery student. In fact, individuals who enrol on cookery classes are so varied that I should think The Culinary Institute and The Cooking Channel have trouble knowing where to target their campaigns or advertisements!One thing that they all share is a passion for food and, having watched many series of Masterchef, it seems that more and more young people wish to become a chef.Many young chefs are entering the industry and innovating how we prepare, cook and ea t food. Photo credit: ToerismeVla on VisualhuntProspective students  all share one more thing in common, though. They all want to know where to start their search for a cooking class!Considerations When Looking At Cooking SchoolsThere are many different calibres of chefs, as you will probably know from having watched chef personalities on the television or from having eaten in a Michelin-starred or Rosette-awarded restaurant. Do remember that those highly-qualified chefs are unlikely to offer private classes, due to their hectic schedules!That said, some very high-profile chefs have established  their own culinary schools, like Rick Stein and Raymond Blanc. If your personal kitchen hero has also gone that route, look into that cookery school.No need to fret if the chef teaching your cooking classes is not world-renown.So long as they have at least a culinary arts degree  and experience in the food service industry, then they are likely qualified and perfectly positioned to teach oth ers about what they have learnt.Where To Begin Your SearchThe best place to start when looking for cooking courses is by looking online.You should find a good amount of information regarding the companies, schools or individuals offering lessons in the many disciplines of cooking, as well as an overview of what you might learn during the process.Your local county website may be a good place to visit, as they often provide information to the community about classes and activities in the area.One thing to consider right from the beginning is whether you want to  join a group session  where one-to-one time will be limited, or a  private course whereby you can take more from it in the way of feedback, encouragement and advice.There are pros and cons to both, but if you are thinking about paying for a particular experience then make sure that you choose the experience you want, and don't just settle for the first course you find.Alternatively, if you are feeling overwhelmed by Internet s earches, then why not head into your local library, tourism office or colleges in the surrounding towns to see if they have leaflets or information pointing to cooking classes.By going in and speaking with administrative staff, you can get a feel for the environment you would learn cooking. You might also be invited to take a look around the kitchen, fridges, freezers, pantry and classroom as well as meet the instructor.Even better, you might have the opportunity to sit in on a class that is taking place to see if it is for you or not.You might have discussed going on a cooking course with a group of friends  or you might be looking at cooking lessons as an opportunity to meet others with a similar passion for cooking.Attending any kind of vocational course is a great way to interact with others whose interests match yours.Who knows? You might fall head over heels for one of your classmates. All it takes is for a little bit of exotic cuisine  to fill the air with undeniable romance!

Benefit From Increased Creativity by Developing Drama Skills

Benefit From Increased Creativity by Developing Drama Skills Drama Skills Can Increase Your Overall Creativity ChaptersWhat Does It Mean To Be Creative?Happiness Is... Performing Through The Creative ArtsUsing Drama To Rid Oneself Of Negative EmotionsHow To Boost Creativity: Using Acting Techniques To Your Advantage In The WorkplaceHow To Improve Creativity Within The Team: Suggestions For The Next Corporate Team Building ActivityThe subject of Drama is classed by the National Curriculum as a broad creative arts subject and taught by many secondary schools and colleges as a formal subject, so it comes as no surprise that learning about acting techniques helps you to become more experimental with your core approaches, like thinking, performing, and your conversation skills (i.e. speaking and listening). But what is creativity and what examples of increased imagination and greater innovation can you expect to see in yourself after attending drama workshops?Keep reading to discover how your personal, social and professional lives can be changed by exploring creativity and bringing fundamental ha ppiness into it with well rounded lesson plans and skills training. Being a learner in the classroom will help you to put things into perspective and see how you can focus on, enhance and demonstrate your musical abilities, your poetry skills or you literary expertise and use this as a foundation to seek excellence in your communication and your interaction with creativity.Good organisation and a relevant framework set up by your faculty in line with the curriculum will contribute to your academic journey, from registration as a prospective student assessment and preparation for the implementation of practical and academic skills learned.happy in that particular moment in time. Although still using the feelings to transfer into their piece of engaging art, the practitioner is usually able to detach themselves from the emotions and become almost like a spectator in the audience of the experiences being presented to them (this can be applied to situations whereby the subject is using artistic or performing methods).The feeling of escape and therefore an insight into euphoria can often last long after the act of being creative and turn into excitement in preparation for the next time that they paint, sculpt, draw, sing, dance or take to the stage to present and to build on their talents.Keep your happiness alight with the help of Drama lessons. Photo on VisualHunt.comCreativity as a term is quite hard to define, as we have discovered, but most agree that it is linked to the ability to come up with and work with unique ideas, create intelligent links between ideas, and find inspired solutions to problems. Research also suggests that those who live creatively, welcoming the arts into numerous aspects of their lives (including basic principles like problem solving), are actually happier than everyone else in their communities.Experts are also led to believe that creativity has strong links to emotional outcome and physical well being, so if you have the sharpness an d perseverance to take a journey down a creative route then you are likely to continue down a road of life satisfaction. When you are positive and in good spirits, your mind becomes broader as you aren't focusing your attention on certain things and putting up barriers. To achieve this strong viewpoint will certainly benefit you in your professional life as well as interpersonal areas such as your romantic relationships and social life.Just like doing creative activities can make someone feel happier, such distractions can also play a part in preventing someone from feeling sad or stressed. Research by Boston College has shown that acting classes can help people prone to depression or unhealthy behaviours to understand and spark recognition of their problem and use strategic policies to adopt healthier attitudes and more positive emotions.The benefits of acting classes have shown to be quite varied. CarlActing Teacher 5.00 (5) £55/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaAc ting Teacher 5.00 (8) £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ElifActing Teacher 5.00 (10) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors CalumActing Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChristopherActing Teacher 5.00 (9) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LowriActing Teacher 5.00 (8) £85/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielActing Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors CiaranActing Teacher 5.00 (5) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsUsing Drama To Rid Oneself Of Negative EmotionsMany people of all ages suffering from anxiety or depression showcase introvert traits and characteristics, almost as if they are being suppressed or inhibited. By learning how to act as part of a theater arts program or private tutoring, these people, young and old, can turn this situation around for themselves with intervention and counter negative feelings by learning from techniques they have learned from thei r acting instructor and even the characters that they are portraying.Other reports have shown that teenagers in acting classes for kids not only became more confident in their own skin, but they were seen improving in a number of other ways. For example, they became more intellectual in their interpretation, in turn making them more sympathetic to other people, giving back much more than they had before they started to learn about critical soft skills. They not only broadened their junior social skills, they were able to adapt the way they thought and thus allowed themselves to get in touch with their inner  creativity and imagination. This competence and awareness taught to them by drama school is something they will take with them from childhood through their time as a youth in school and to adulthood.Other skills and qualities that can be gained from high school drama or courses at universities relate to teamwork, writing, speaking, presenting, performing, directing, engagement, behaviour, audience participation, vocabulary, literature, programming events and improvisation. Moreover, there's the opportunity to gain an educational certificate or qualifications in arts education so that they can leave the campus with new knowledge and skills, continuing their undergraduate journey towards a Bachelor's degree or another certificate program that enables them to work in a theatrical environment.They may choose to be a playwright writing plays or tragedies about conflict, get a teachers qualification in order to become an educator so that they can teach theater skills or they may want to consider directing to allow them to participate in all aspects of drama theatre, like playwriting, developing, leadership, audition, rehearsal, guidance and tuition.Acting can be very important for rehabilitation. Photo credit: Jlhopgood on VisualhuntHow To Boost Creativity: Using Acting Techniques To Your Advantage In The WorkplaceBut will adult acting classes have as much effec tiveness as after school activities has on helping teens? I'm sure of it! Experiencing mentoring at an arts center can do nothing but facilitate your readiness to pursue professional development and your expectation of what it is you want to be achieving. People skills don't just enhance your integrating, they help you on a daily basis by clarifying how to solve problems, to voice opinions, understanding criticism, identify ways of collaborating and to build on behavioral ethics to improve outreach and how we work with each other to succeed at what we do.Drama skills are a fantastic addition to anyone's life, and a particularly impressive hobby to have on one's resume. By displaying your talent in other fields and your passion for something outside of their line of business,  you are not only showing your employer that you have individual interests outside of the workplace, but they also highlight to them that you have the potential to bring a range of additional, versatile (and ver y useful) skills to their company.Acting classes can teach individuals about the art of listening, but they also encourage self-expression, confidence and creativity, all of which can really benefit most workplaces. Regardless of whether your prospective employer knows just how valuable you could be to their department, there's no harm in telling them a bit more about yourself, even if only to help them understand you better.Be sure to tell them at your job interview about your interests outside of work, like attending drama workshops. Photo credit: Alex France on Visualhunt.comWhat your managers will eventually realise is that your sharp, intuitive and creatively-tuned mind can come up with better thought out ideas and smart yet logical suggestions for improvements. What's more, as someone who is a creative thinker, you could be far  more influential  over your peers and be able to inspire those around you during staff meetings.This is why so many corporate team building activities involve role-play - this and acting are one and the same!What's more, the interaction necessary when learning how to act will help make you a better listener and negotiator.How To Improve Creativity Within The Team: Suggestions For The Next Corporate Team Building ActivitySo if you are impressed by the astounding knock-on effects that a bit of drama training can have on your work life, then why not go to your manager and suggest that the company considers booking a creative activity like acting workshops to help staff to improve their productivity and creativity?By searching online or by contacting events teams in your area, you will find a number of tailor-made activities for specific corporate teams that are designed to bring out the best in them whilst also teaching them valuable skills that can be used well into the future. The entire day may not be geared around playing out scenes, but your trainer will most likely use their knowledge of acting techniques to their advantage by helping you to interact freely and learn to share ideas more creatively.Alternatively, you could use your own initiative and get yourself down to your nearest drama class to see and experience the full effects for yourself here and now!

How Much Do French Lessons Cost

How Much Do French Lessons Cost Megan L. If you want to learn how to speak French, you probably already know that the best way to learn is by practicing speaking French. Books, apps, and audio programs are all great resources, but they are primarily teaching you passive comprehension skills. Being able to understand French  and being able to say something in French are two distinct skills. Taking private French lessons is one of the best ways to practice speaking in French, and as a result, is is one of the best ways to learn to speak the language. Unfortunately, many students do not pursue French tutoring because they wrongfully assume that these lessons are too expensive for their budgets. However, there are many tutoring options available for students at all price points.  Fluent and native French speakers have even begun to  offer online tutoring using video chat programs like Skype, which tend to be less expensive than more traditional lessons. If youre wondering, how much do French lessons cost?, read on to  find out what price range you can expect and factors that  affect the cost. How Much Do French Lessons Cost? Most private French lessons cost  $20 to $50 per hour, although you may find some teachers that charge significantly more or less than that. Most students choose to take one to three French lessons per week.  Here are just a few factors that may influence a teachers rate for French lessons: Is the Teacher a Native or Fluent Speaker? Generally speaking, teachers that are native French speakers charge more per hour than a fluent, non-native  French instructor.  Because they grew up speaking French, a native speaker will have a proper French accent, as well as in-depth knowledge of the language and culture. On the other hand, a fluent speaker of French was once a beginner as well, and understands the struggles you face when trying to learn French. This lets them  provide advice based on what worked best for them when they were learning French. Does the Teacher Have a Formal Education in Teaching French? Some people that give French lessons do so simply because they love the language. Others have received training or degrees in the French language and how to teach it. Someone with a formal education in French will usually charge more than someone who does not. However, training does not inherently make someone a good teacher. There are many French tutors without training that are just as good as those that have formal training. Is the Lesson Format Formal or Informal? How much time a teacher must spend preparing for your lesson will also play a factor in the price they charge per hour. If you are looking for formal French lessons like you might receive in a traditional classroom, you can expect the tutor to charge  more. This extra cost covers the additional time they  spend  gathering materials and developing lesson plans in preparation for your tutoring session. Other teachers offer informal French lessons. Instead of preparing a lesson in advance, they will simply start having a conversation with you. As you talk, they will offer corrections or address any questions you have. Both of these teaching methods are effective in improving your French speaking skills. You have to decide which  format best fits your learning style and goals. Does the Teacher Offer Discounts? When contacting a tutor to ask  How much do French lessons cost from you?, you might want to ask whether or not they offer any discounts. Some teachers will offer discounts when you book multiple sessions or refer a friend. When choosing your French tutor,  look for one that fits your learning style and objectives. While price is one factor, their personality and style are also very important. Want to learn more? Search for a  French tutor to get started! Photos by redjar,  francois schnell,  NTU Graduation Week 2014,  Ryan Tyler Smith,  Ged Carroll Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Math Tutoring-Providing the Best Access for Facing Challenges in Life

Math Tutoring-Providing the Best Access for Facing Challenges in Life 0SHARESShare Math is a subject that demands creative thinking, combined with logical analysis of the problems it puts forth before the students. Having given the rules, norms, formulas, concepts and equations, Math expects the students to solve the queries it brings forth and thereby tests the intelligence and reasoning capacities of students. If so, it is the subject that opens up opportunities for the students to match real life situations through its ideas and concurrent questions to be answered by students. Math tutoring online picks up suitable solutions for the challenges wrought by Math-which can be used by students in real life situations. Abilities provided by online tutors in Math to face real life challenges! • An online Math tutor makes a student efficient enough to manage his credit card and other bank dealings, buying and selling aspects of any material or good like car or old furniture with his proper teaching of Math concepts. • He encourages a student to think positively and creatively to find out answers for a query. This promotes a student to attend to the challenges he faces in his life with focus and find out solutions in an independent way Online tutoring in Math is a blessing for needy students as they learn to handle both Math and life from the hands of tutors in Math. Tutor Pace with its wonderful set of Math tutors prepares student minds to think individually to face life challenges. Get  Math Tutor Online  Now! [starbox id=admin]

Makeup for Dancers

Makeup for Dancers The Stage Makeup for Dancers Guide ChaptersDancers’ Makeup: The Products You Should HaveBallet Makeup: Start with the EyesFoundation for Ballet DancersMakeup for Ballet Dancers’ MouthsThe Finishing Touches for Makeup for Ballet Dancers“Life is the dancer and you are the dance.” - Eckhart TolleThe cosmetics industry is worth around 70 billion dollars according to Statista. In a small way, dancers have contributed to this worth.  Firstly, you should know that stage makeup is less subtle than the makeup you might wear around town.Dancers are usually far from their audience and if you don’t highlight your complexion, eyes, or mouth, you’ll look sickly under the bright lights focusing on you.  Before you put any makeup on, make sure that you remove any other makeup and clean your skin.Ready? Here’s our guide to stage makeup for dancers? SeamDance Teacher 4.96 (24) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamieDance Teacher 5.00 (6) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErickaDance Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamuelDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlavioDance Teacher 5.00 (7) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimDance Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HannaDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ClareDance Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsDancers’ Makeup: The Products You Should HaveBefore you get started, make sure that you have a few basic products to hand:Foundation: a tone closest to your skin colour or one shade darker (you often appear paler on stage).Matte foundation powder: to matte your complexion.Blush: pink for paler skin tones and brown blush for darker tones.Several shades of eye shadow: 3 shades should be enough. White, beige, and brown tend to the most common.Mascara: Waterproof might be a good call (you’ll sweat).Black eyeliner: Also waterproof.Matte lipstick: opt for a red or dark pink. Shiny colours don’t work well on stage and tend to look too pale.Eyebrow pencil: the shade closest to your natural colour.Cotton buds and makeup remover in the event you make a mistake.A brush for your eyes and a foundation brush for the powder. Since you'll be seen from afar, your makeup needs to be heavier than what you'd usually wear. (Source: skeeze)You can also add glitter, fake lashes, highlighter, corrector and concealer, and a lip pencil. Now you should have everything you need to get started. Of course, you’re free to add and change things.So how can you choose your leotard?Find out more about leotards.Ballet Makeup: Start with the EyesYou’ll often get told to start with your complexion. Not this time! Start by doing your eyes as your eyeshadow can leave pigment below your eyes. You’d then have to clean this off and redo your foundation so it’s better to start with your eyes. As for eye makeup, you want it to be bold and solid. You don't want it to run during your performance, either. (Source: Bru-nO)Start by applying a white eye shadow across your whole eyelid from the lashes to your brow. This will catch the light nicely. This layer will also act as the foundation for the subsequent layers.  If you have a foundation layer for your eyelids, don’t hesitate to use it before adding this layer.Next, add a darker layer of shadow onto the moving part of your eyelid starting from the outside and working inwards. The idea is to have a gradient that’s darker on the outside than on the inside. Finally, add the darkest layer to the outside of your eyelids to add depth.With the remaining pigment on your brush, add it to the base of your eyelashes.  Apply your eyeliner along your lashes and extend the line beyond them, drawing an accentuated “comma” at the end. Your eyeliner needs to be thicker than what you’d usually wear as your audience needs to see it.D on’t let the eyeliner collect at the edge of your eyes as this will make your gaze look smaller. You’ll want to use a white eye pencil to make your gaze look bigger. We’re not looking for a natural look here as it won’t show up on stage.  Add a generous helping of mascara.Don’t hesitate to ask your teacher if they have a particular look in mind for your show. You might want intense smoky eyes or something lighter.Find out more about clothing for dancing. SeamDance Teacher 4.96 (24) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamieDance Teacher 5.00 (6) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErickaDance Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamuelDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlavioDance Teacher 5.00 (7) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimDance Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HannaDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ClareDance Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsFoundation for Ballet DancersNow let’s apply some foundation.  If you tend to have dry skin, you might want to add some moisturiser or a BB cream. Move your hair out of the way and wear a deep neckline so that you can apply the foundation to your neck, too. With a lot of stage lights shining on you, you'll want to opt for a matte foundation. (Source: fotostrobi)You can also add a corrector and concealer to any blemishes or spots. Add a liquid foundation starting at the centre of your face and working your way outwards. Don’t forget to also apply this to your neck so that you don’t have a discoloured oval for a face. Some prefer to add foundation by hand but if you want to use a brush, make sure you use a foundation brush with a liquid foundation in mind.You might also want to use a foundation for dark circles. If you don’t have one, you can apply your foundation from under your eyes outwards.  You then need to matte your foundation to stop it shining under the stage lights. Opt for a foundation that’s a little darker than the previous one so that you can contour a bit. Avoid foundation with sun protection as they tend to appear white when filmed or photographed.Find out how much dance outfits cost.Makeup for Ballet Dancers’ Mo uthsFor the mouth, you might want to follow the contours with a clear pencil. This will stop your lipstick from running into the corners of your mouth. Since your mouth is an important facial feature, you'll need a bold colour so that the audience can see it. (Source: annca)Using the tip of your lipstick isn’t very practical and requires some skill. It’s much easier to use a special brush to apply your lipstick.  Blot the lipstick against a tissue to remove the excess before you add a second layer.You can also add a bit of gloss to the centre of your lips but this isn’t necessary and it does tend to stick.  You might want to keep your gloss on hand backstage so you can retouch. Similarly, you’ll be thirsty and your lipstick will fade when you drink.The Finishing Touches for Makeup for Ballet DancersNow that you’ve got a perfect complexion and your eyes and lips done, you can add the finishing touches.BlushThis can help add relief to your face and accentuate parts of the face. To apply it, smile and apply it diagonally across your cheeks.EyebrowsYou can highlight your expression by using an eyebrow pencil. Blondes can defin e their eyebrows. However, brunettes can also use it. After all, even the most obvious features may be hard to see on stage.Eyebrow pencils are useful if you have thin or fair eyebrows.  Apply the pencil from the beginning of your eyebrow to the end working from the inside.Tip:  Line up your eyebrow pencil with the bridge of your nose and the edge of your eye. Your eyebrow should come up to the pencil. If your eyebrow doesn’t reach the pencil, then you should apply the makeup to this point.Place your eyebrow pencil on the bridge of your nose and line it up with the outside edge of your eye, your eyebrow shouldn’t go below the pencil at any point.Learn more about ballet footwear.Setting or FixerA setting or fixer spray works a lot like hairspray and you can put it on once you’re done. It works similarly as a hairspray in that it holds everything in place.Don’t forget to put your costume on before your makeup as you don’t want to have to pull anything on over your head. You can always wear something over the top that you can unbutton and take off so that your costume doesn’t get stained.Don’t hesitate to look for tutorials on YouTube to help you with applying your makeup or for inspiration.If you need more help with ballet, think about getting in touch with the talented and experienced tutors on Superprof. You can get either face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials and since each comes with its pros and cons, make sure you carefully consider which one will work best for you, your preferred learning style, and your budget.Face-to-face tutorials tend to be more costly than the other types of tutorials but they're also the most cost-effective since you're getting a bespoke service with a personal tutor.Online tutorials are usually cheaper but aren't as effective when it comes to hands-on subjects like dancing. However, if you're on a budget or are struggling to find tutors in your local area, online tutors could save the day.Group tutorials are cheaper per person per hour since you're all sharing the cost of the tutor's time. If you and a few friends would like to learn how to dance, group tutorials could be the way to go. Furthermore, you won't always have to dance with the same person.

Learning Language, Culture, and Food Vocabulary

Learning Language, Culture, and Food Vocabulary Pauls Thanksgiving turkey.This Thursday in the United States we will be celebrating Thanksgiving day. When we learn language we also learn about the culture of the language. So this week you will learn a little bit about Thanksgiving and colonial America.Canada and the US both celebrate Thanksgiving however they have different meanings, histories, and even different days. Currently, in the United States Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, and in Canada it is celebrated on the second Monday of October .History of Thanksgiving and Spanish origins The first Thanksgiving could have been given to us by Spain. According to historians the first Spanish settlers in the US celebrated a Thanksgiving dinner in Florida, September 8, 1565. In general the origin of Thanksgiving is European and probably based off of the traditional harvest dinners in Europe. The first colonies in the United States were extremely religious and celebrated the day with a church service and a feast. It was not until December 26, 1941, however, that President Franklin D. Roosevelt, after pushing two years earlier to move the date earlier to give the country an economic boost, signed a bill into law with Congress, making Thanksgiving a national holiday and settling it to the fourth (but not final) Thursday in November.Thanksgiving TraditionSo, what is the tradition? Well the tradition is generally to gather with friends and family and eat too much, and be thankful for what we have in our lives. The main dish of Thanksgiving is turkey, some families will also roast a ham. The side dishes are just as important as the main dish. The sides (side dishes) include mashed potatoes and gravy. Yams, usually cooked with brown sugar. Stuffing, sometimes cooked inside the turkey cavity. Cranberry sauce, sweet corn, and other fall vegetables. The main meal is followed by desert and coffee. Pumpkin pie, apple pie, and pecan pie are traditional, sometimes with ice-cream and sometimes wit hout.   Usually the mother of the family cooks the turkey, but, in our family it is Paul!Vocabulary We say: Happy Thanksgiving.When at the dinner table say: Please pass the yams. If you can not reach the dish you want.What you will find at the dinner table: Forks, knives, spoons, plates, water glasses, and wine glasses.The food vocabulary: butter, sweet rolls, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, salt and pepper, salad, corn, vegetable, collard greens, pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie, and coffee.hmmmhmmm! Enjoy!Sign up for: Online English Classes | Aulas de Inglês | Cursos de Inglés

AJ Tutorings new academic tutoring program

AJ Tutoring’s new academic tutoring program Here at AJ Tutoring, we’ve been getting a lot of calls recently for academic tutoring.   Finals are approaching, and students are realizing that they need help with those tough calculus or physics or APUSH classes.     From my personal experience working with students in APUSH and AP Statistics classes, now is the time to call for help!   It’s much easier for academic tutoring to succeed when the review process begins well in advance of the big test.   It’s important to meet regularly to instill good study habits (and have time to review old material!).AJ Tutoring’s academic tutoring program has evolved over the years.   AJ Tutoring began as just a test preparation tutoring company, focusing on the SAT and ACT.   Eventually, Aaron and Joe got enough requests for academic tutoring that it made sense to offer that as an option.   This year, we’re proud to unveil our new academic tutoring program, led by director  Christina HaWilliam has years of experience in academic tutorin g, with a strong focus on math and science.   He is also skilled in tutoring students with different learning styles and learning disabilities.   Under his direction, our new academic program is tailored to each student’s and parent’s needs and expectations.Features of AJ Tutoring’s academic tutoring program include: •      Qualified tutors who know the material. •      Assessment forms for students and parents to fill out at the beginning of academic tutoring.   Assessment forms help tutors learn what everyone’s expectations for tutoring are, and where students are weakest and strongest in their classes. •      Two initial assessment sessions, during which the tutor will ask the student about his or her experience of the class, grades in the class, learning style, and methods of preparation for tests and quizzes. •      Phone conference with academic tutoring director William Cesarotti.   Following the two assessment sessions, William will contact parents to dis cuss the student’s progress and create a plan of action going forward for academic tutoring. •      A personalized tutoring plan for each student that helps improve study skills and time management, and also improves understanding of the class material. •      Once-a-week tutoring sessions of 1.5 hours each to maintain consistent progress in the class.   Meeting once a week for an hour and a half seems to be best for students, although we can meet more or less frequently depending on students’ needs. •      Regular review of students’ progress to make sure goals are being met and grades are improving. •      Long-term benefits   grades will improve in high school, and the study skills and confidence learned will be useful in college and beyond.AJ Tutoring currently offers academic tutoring for numerous subjects, including but not limited to: •      Science â€" biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, earth science •      Math â€" pre-algebra, alge bra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, math analysis, calculus, statistics •      History â€" United States history, European history, world history •      English and essay writing â€" all levels •      Spanish â€" all levelsIf you have any questions or would like to sign your student up for academic tutoring, email Aaron or Joe at info@ajtutoring.com, or call (650) 331-3251.   We would love to help your student succeed in school!

More improvements Notebook, Answers, Groups

More improvements Notebook, Answers, Groups We just wanted to announce that weve made a few more adjustments to the italki website. We hope these changes will make it easier to use, and find information that is relevant to you. Heres a short list of whats new: New home pages for Answers, Notebook, and Groups were trying to make it easier for you to find interesting questions, notebook entries, and discussions. If youre logged in, these pages will now show you information based on your personal preferences. Rankings for Answers and Notebook Weve made a small ranking system as a way of saying thank you to the people who contribute to the italki community. Thanks! Language Homepage (example: Chinese) Now you can see whats the latest updates for every language at italki. Sharing Buttons If you run into something interesting on italki, you can easily share it on the rest of the web. . And many more changes While we know these changes can be a little confusing, we really hope that italki is becoming more and more useful. Please tell us what you think through our feedback button. Were very interested to know how you think we can make italki an amazing place to learn a language online! The italki Team More improvements Notebook, Answers, Groups We just wanted to announce that weve made a few more adjustments to the italki website. We hope these changes will make it easier to use, and find information that is relevant to you. Heres a short list of whats new: New home pages for Answers, Notebook, and Groups were trying to make it easier for you to find interesting questions, notebook entries, and discussions. If youre logged in, these pages will now show you information based on your personal preferences. Rankings for Answers and Notebook Weve made a small ranking system as a way of saying thank you to the people who contribute to the italki community. Thanks! Language Homepage (example: Chinese) Now you can see whats the latest updates for every language at italki. Sharing Buttons If you run into something interesting on italki, you can easily share it on the rest of the web. . And many more changes While we know these changes can be a little confusing, we really hope that italki is becoming more and more useful. Please tell us what you think through our feedback button. Were very interested to know how you think we can make italki an amazing place to learn a language online! The italki Team