A Different Kind of Tutoring

A Different Kind of TutoringThe biggest difference between tutoring in New York City's very own Garden Grove, CA (near the Orange County cities of Fullerton and Garden Grove) is that tutors in New York can only enroll in a city school district. There are several other differences, however. Some of these are technical differences, such as how one district determines a tutoring internship (is it a summer camp, and what is its length, etc.)Tutoring on the other hand, is the longest-standing course that I am aware of. It was introduced by the British government, which was an entirely different thing than it is now. As with tutoring in New York City, tutors in Garden Grove have many options available to them, and that's another difference.Gary English, the former principal at Garden Grove High School (now a charter school), found out about tutoring when he was a student there. When he had made it past eighth grade, English sent his son to a summer institute. It was in a rural area in Wash ington State, so they did not expect it to be easy.He remembers thinking that they should at least try tutoring, as it would help his son prepare for college. His son has been working in the tutoring program for the last three years, and English has never regretted sending him. He just couldn't understand why his son, who was at one time a star athlete at the Orange County school, hadn't taken the class.When Garden Grove was being planned, the Orange County schools were preparing to merge their high schools to form the Los Angeles Unified School District. Many parents wanted their children to attend Garden Grove High School, which is in Garden Grove. Some felt the LAUSD would not be as good for their children and did not wish to give up Orange County schools.In response, the Orange County board of education got together and decided that Garden Grove would become part of the new district. Garden Grove High School was renamed Garden Grove High School, and the rest, as they say, is his tory. As for Garden Grove High School, it is still the most popular district in the region.Garden Grove High School is one of the oldest districts in Orange County. It is known for its academics and for being accessible to everyone, especially those living in the surrounding communities. Tutoring is the only way that it would have ever been built, but it is truly the most important reason for the existence of the school.

How Eating Healthy Can Improve Test Scores

How Eating Healthy Can Improve Test Scores We all know eating healthy is good for your bodyfrom giving you the appropriate amounts of nutrients to keeping illnesses at bay, consuming healthy food has many benefits. But did you know that eating healthy is also good for your brainso much so that it can even help improve your test scores? Its true! Eating healthy can improve your test scores by helping your brain refuel and stay energized, essentially. The brain is one of the most important and hard-working body parts. Wondering how exactly you can eat healthy to improve those test scores? Read on. Why eating healthy can improve test scores Countless studies have found that students who eat healthy diets tend to perform better on tests than those who eat unhealthy foods. For example, a study on the relationship between diet and academic performance of 16-year-olds living in Chile, found that students with less healthy diets performed markedly lower on assessment tests than did students consuming healthy diets. Why? Your health directly affects your mental function, including your ability to learn, energy level, and mental health. The most important stages of brain development occur in childhood, but nutrition also affects brain function in teens and adults whose brains are already formed. Think about it: Do you get headaches or feel tired when you dont get enough to eat? Not eating enough can harm your ability to think clearly because your brain is lacking some of the energy it needs to function. How you can eat healthy What makes up a healthy diet? A healthy diet contains enough calories to power your body through the day. For most active adults, that means a minimum of 2,000 calories a dayyou typically need more if youre more active. [RELATED: 2017 New Years Resolutions for Students] Next, what does a healthy diet look like? A standard, healthy diet can be made up of the following: fresh fruits and vegetables whole grains a moderate amount of protein healthy fats; you can find these in avocados and olive oil, for example What is not eating healthy? Making sure to avoid unhealthy fatsnamely, hydrogenated oilsis important, as well as lowering your intake of sugars and salt. Eating large amounts of sugar-laden junk foods, for instance, can cause you to experience strong fluctuations in your energy level. One minute youll feel a rush of energy, while the next minute youll hit a low-energy wallthus, this wouldnt necessarily help your test taking! But filling up on antioxidant-rich foods like blueberries, which reduce the amount of inflammatory chemicals in your brain, can help optimize your academic performanceconsider having a snack like this on the morning of an important test. [RELATED: Important Habits of Effective Test-Takers] Additionally, just as its important to eat enough calories, its also important not to overeat. Consuming too many more calories than your body needs to function can potentially cause health issues or negatively affect your energy levelsand the effects of that can hurt your test scores. Other steps to eat healthy and improve test scores A food journal can be a good idea for anyone who wants to optimize his or her academic performance. For instance, you could jot down what you eat at each meal and take notes on how you feel physically and mentally throughout the day. This can help you recognize healthy and unhealthy correlations between your meals and your testing performance. Youll probably notice some patterns between what you eat and how you score on your tests. Of course, remember to keep some of that attention on your actual study habits as wellafter all, if those arent effective in the first place, adjusting health habits wont be able to change your success overnight. Sure, eating healthy takes effort. But the physical, mental, and academic payoffs are well worth it! Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

Ask an Admissions Expert Ian Fisher

Ask an Admissions Expert Ian Fisher Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Ian Fisher is a college admissions consultantfor College Coach. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Reed College before attending Stanford University, at which he earned his masters degree in education policy. Ian previously served as a senior admissions officer at Reed College. How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college application? Ian: The application itself really shouldnt be started until the early fall of the senior year. Most applications dont actually launch until after August 1, so you cant start filling them out anyway. That said, you can do some leg work to get the bulk of the application done well beforehand. Students should develop an activities list or resume that tracks their involvement throughout high school, and they should begin work on the personal statement, the proverbial college essay, over the summer after 11th grade. What are the best ways to go about selecting a terrific essay topic? Ian:My first piece of advice is for students to begin by ignoring the essay prompts all together, whether theyre writing a personal statement for the Common App or for a school-specific application. The prompts will be important as you begin crafting your essay, but they shouldnt determine what you plan to write about. I encourage students to take some time to reflect on important questions: What are you passionate about? What experiences have shaped you? What is missing from your application that you want to convey to an admissions officer? Among your friends and family, what are you known for? What adjectives best capture who you are? The goal here is for the student to meaningfully consider his identity before diving into the writing processit might reveal a topic that he wouldnt have considered if he had started with the prompts. Are there any essay topics you get tired of seeing or would warn students to stay away from? Ian:Writing a sports essay is challenging because so much has been written about sports that its hard to be original. There are only so many ways one can describe her competitiveness or feelings of accomplishment at winning the big game. There are rare cases where a sports essay truly is the best essay for a student, but it doesnt happen all that often. I also would caution students to stay away from writing about experiences in third-world countries or working as a volunteer among other disadvantaged groups. Rarely do students have the maturity and thoughtfulness to engage significant differences in privilege or opportunity, and essays along this vein often come across as trite or oblivious. What is the biggest mistake a student can make on a college application? Ian:It is always really clear to an admission officer when a student doesnt put full effort into his application. If you have simple typos or other errors that suggest you dont care about the school to which youre applying, youre not endearing yourself to your admissions officer. Be sure to treat every aspect of the application with care, to proofread for mistakes, and to give supplemental essays the same attention that you give to the personal statement. You want to convey your seriousness about a particular school, and that can be done by submitting an airtight, error-free application. What is the typical process an admissions officer goes through to evaluate applications? Ian:Every institution reads applications differently, and every admission officer has his own habits when it comes to reading a file. When I worked at Reed, my colleagues and I read the application materials in different orders, depending on our own style. I always started with the personal statement before moving on to extracurricular involvement, test scores, the transcript, letters of recommendation, and the supplement. I wanted to hear who the student was in his own words before getting to the rest of the file, and that was a great way for students to get me on their side (or not!) before seeing their academic record. You can certainly count on an admission officer to read every word of your essays and other required materialsthey wouldnt ask for that content if they didnt plan to read it. You can also expect that a reader wont spend more than about 10 to 15 minutes on a single file, so you have precious little time to make an impact. What do you think is the single most important thing a student should make sure they present in the best possible way on their application? Ian:Most of the content of the application is out of your control by the time you start working on it. Your grades are what they are, as are your scores. You cant tell your teachers or counselor what to write about youtheir recommendations will be filled with their own words. The only aspects of the application you have full control over are the way you describe your extracurricular activities and your essay. Put extra thought into conveying the details of your involvement (what you did is much more important than titles or positions held) and the voice that you develop through your essay. How should students go about determining the culture of a university, and whether they would be a good fit? Ian:The best way to learn about a schools culture is by visiting. Take the official tour and information session and talk to student workers in the admission office. This will develop the institutions view of itself and the values to which it aspires. Then, take the conversation to the unofficial side of campus. Talk to students in the dining hall, the library, and the quad. See whether the official spiel is corroborated by the average student. What is life on campus like? How do students spend their free time? What would they change about their school? The more people you talk to, the more you can hone in on the reality of that college experience. Early-action, early-decision, binding/non-binding, regular decisions...With so many choices when applying, what do you recommend to students? Ian:I only recommend early decision (ED) for students who have an unquestioned number-one choice. There is so much press about advantages for applying ED that I worry students are putting all their eggs in one basket without truly being excited about a school. Sure, ED can help you get in, but do you really want to go there more than anywhere else? If you cant confidently say yes, ED is not for you. For early action (EA), I recommend students apply EA if their application is as good as it is going to be at the time of the deadline (typically November 1). If youre organized and on top of the ball, EA is a great way for you to get some information from colleges much earlier in the processDecember or January as opposed to late-March. That said, if you need the help of a solid senior fall to pull up your GPA or to demonstrate that you can manage rigorous coursework, its better to wait and submit your application with fall grades. For students that had a sub-par 11th grade, I almost always encourage them to apply regular decision after bringing their performance back up to par in 12th grade. How important are grades and standardized test scores when admissions decisions are being made? Ian:For the vast majority of colleges, your academic record is the most important factor in the admissions process. A school will first look at grades and coursework to get a sense of the kind of student you are, then it will look at your test scores to see how your compare to other students nationwide and what kind of academic potential you have. If your numbers make you competitive for admission, the college will turn to other aspects of your application to decide whether youll be admitted or denied. Only in rare cases will a student who is well below average academically be offered admission, and that is usually because of a compelling point of excellence elsewhere in her file. For students who are poor testers, I highly recommend researching schools with test-optional policies. These schools will give the student the option of submitting test scores, and this can be a great option for a student with a strong transcript and weaker test scores. For a list of test-optional schools, consult fairtest.org. What tips do you have for students asking their teachers for letters of recommendation? Ian:Be respectful of your teachers time! Request recommendations at the end of your junior year, if you can. When you return to school in the fall, let your teachers know where you plan to apply, when they can expect to receive the request for the letter of recommendation, and when the letter of recommendation needs to be submitted. Ask them if they have any questions for you, or if you can provide them with any information that will help them write a better letter of recommendation. Teachers know that writing these letters is a part of their job, but they will look much more favorably upon those students who manage the recommendation process with thoughtfulness and maturity. Stay on your teachers good sides! Visit College Coach for more information. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

5 Ways To Prepare For Bluegrass Guitar Lessons

5 Ways To Prepare For Bluegrass Guitar Lessons Suzy S. Starting bluegrass guitar lessons is fun and exciting, and odds are youll have a lot to learn! Guitar teacher  Samuel B.  shares a few things youll want to do before you get started Bluegrass is as much a piece of American musical culture as jazz, blues, country, gospel and early rock and roll. All of these styles (save for jazz) are based on the same three chords: C, F and G7th. Three of these styles (blues, country and gospel) are based on a slow rhythm that allows the guitarist room to experiment with varied melodic patterns within the space of a single chord. What sets bluegrass apart from these other categories is not its chord structure, but the way that its chords are played hitting the bottom string and strumming the chord only once. Bluegrass picking must be in perfect sync with the fast-paced rhythm that this pattern imposes. There are a few things you can do before you start your bluegrass guitar lessons to begin recognizing and appreciating the intricate melodies you will eventually be learning to play that stem from this rhythm. 1. Do a Lot of Listening One piece of songwriting advice that resonates with me is this: determine what specifically moves you about your favorite songs and copy those elements in the ones you write. Comparably, youll want to familiarize yourself with the music of various bluegrass artists (I recommend Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, and Alison Krauss), in order to get a clear idea of who you want to sound like (or perhaps not sound like). If you live in or near a music-friendly city, go to a few local bluegrass shows. They need not be held at sports arenas nor should you treat these outings like field research. Theyre just opportunities to surround yourself with the music and let it sink in over a sandwich and a drink. Bring a friend or other loved one and share the experience. 2. Do a Guided Visualization In order to a gain a more in-depth understanding of the music and why it matters to you, listen to your favorite piece of bluegrass music with your eyes closed and then write down what it made you think of. Whats familiar to you about the sound? What isnt? Is there a specific landscape or region of the world that came to mind? If so, who was there? What was this person or these people doing? What colors do you remember from the scene? What sounds? What smells? Was anyone serving food? If so, what do you suppose it would have tasted like? Would anything pertaining to your sense of touch have been relevant? If so, what did it feel like? In a manner similar to what I described about the shows, your visualization should not be treated like its supposed to be prize-winning literature. Your answers need not be relevant to the music in any historical or socially significant way â€" just true to how it made you feel and what it made you think of. 3. Consider Joining a Bluegrass Song Circle If youre already familiar with first-position chords (the ones on the first three frets), a song circle will provide you a chance to learn some new tricks as well as introduce you to a network of other musicians you might perform or record with in the future. Above all, song circles will actively engage you with bluegrass music and musicians in a communal format unavailable in one-one-one bluegrass guitar lessons. What youll learn in the lessons will compliment what you learn in the circle and vice versa. 4. Practice Your Scales You probably saw this one coming a mile away, but scale mastery is pertinent to every genre. Bluegrass is certainly no exception. Unless you want to play only chords, practicing scales (particularly major ones) is the only way of improving your dexterity, as well as your familiarity with the notes that comprise the form. Start with the major scale in C,  and learn it backwards and forward: E|O||-O| B|O||-O| G||O|| D||O|-O| A||O|-O| E|O||-O| Then, take it up a full step to D, and do the same: E||O-|O||-O| B||O-|O||-O| G||O-||O|| D||O-||O|-O| A||O-||O|-O| E||O-|O||-O| 5. Do Some Research About Appalachia If youre a serious musician (or are at least intent on becoming one), youll want some understanding of what inspired your specific genre to come through in your playing. Youll want to know about the daily livelihoods and struggles of the people who originally made the music. How did they provide for their basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter? What were their personal struggles (medicine, family life)? Their professional ones (industrial)? In what ways do you suppose all of these daily uncertainties inspired their music? One of my favorite books about the region is October Sky. Written by former NASA engineer Homer Hickam Junior, it chronicles the slow collapse of a West Virginia mining town. While bluegrass music is a mostly pleasant and playful-sounding form, its inspiration lies in the rugged, desolate and often bleak environment its original makers inhabited. Your goal as a musician should be to paint a both colorful and heartfelt portrait of this environment. Dont wait to get started with your guitar lessons! Search for a guitar teacher now. Samuel B. teaches beginner  guitar lessons in Austin, TX. He teaches lessons face-to-face without sheet music, which is his adaptation of Japanese instruction (involving a call-and-response method).  Learn more about Samuel here! 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 Photo by  Elvert Barnes

A Day in the Life at University of Wisconsin-Madison

A Day in the Life at University of Wisconsin-Madison The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. John received his Bachelors degree in Zoology from University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a tutor in New York City specializing in algebratutoring, chemistrytutoring, and geometrytutoring, among other subjects. See what he had to say about his experience at University of Wisconsin-Madison: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or rural is the campus? Did you feel safe on campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? John: The campus is very easy to navigate, whether by bike, foot, or public transit. Because the campus resides in Wisconsins capital city, the bus system is superb. Madison (the city) is not very big, and it interacts wonderfully with the university to create a safe and healthy campus environment. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? John:Despite being a large university with several thousand students, the University of Wisconsin-Madison prides itself on the accessibility of its professors and staff. There are always opportunities to track down university staff its just important to motivate yourself to take advantage of those opportunities. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? John:Dorm life at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a blast, and each part of campus provides a unique experience. The school is constantly growing and renovating its dorms, so they offer all of the necessities for students to feel at home in Madison. There are always various dorm events for underclassmen to attend and to get the chance to socialize with one another. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? John:The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the top research institutions in the country, so the sciences are very well represented. The school also prides itself on excellent Business and Education programs. I studied Animal Biology and dabbled in Environmental Sciences. Ive always had a keen interest in the environment and the life that it supports. Animal Biology allowed me to delve deep into these areas of study. I felt incredibly supported as I pursued my major. There were great opportunities to learn, both in and out of the classroom. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? John:I had no difficulty meeting people as a freshman. Thats one of the great things about dorm life it throws you into a fun environment with hundreds of your peers who are going through the same transition as yourself. It makes it really easy to connect with others. Greek life is present at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, but it does not play a significant role in social life. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? John:The University of Wisconsin-Madison has an incredible amount of student support services, along with the Career Center. I found them all to be very helpful. The important thing is to make sure you take advantage of these services. Many reputable companies recruit on campus. There are several career events on campus throughout the year where companies send representatives to the university to meet with students and to help give them an idea of their post-collegiate future. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? John:There are more than enough study locations on campus. It really just depends on what a student is looking for. There are highly social environments for group study, there are quieter spots that support privacy, and there is everything in-between. You never have to feel confined to one space while studying. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? John:The university and capital city are tied to one another in a very positive fashion. There is plenty of stimulation outside of academia whenever a student needs to experience college life beyond the classroom. Downtown Madison is a great spot for meals out, live music, dancing, and shopping. Madison is also a very physically active city, with many chances to satisfy ones itch to experience the outdoors. The campus and downtown are essentially adjacent to one another, so its very easy to find any number of students downtown at all times. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? John:The student body is very large. I enjoyed being a small fish in a big pond. There are so many opportunities when youre at a large school, and theres no end to the services provided by professors and staff in and out of the classroom. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. John:I took Entomology, the study of insects, one semester. My professor was incredibly passionate about the subject, and he instilled in his students that same passion. I remember on two different occasions going on class field trips to some of the nearby natural land preserves to search for insects and get an idea of field research. I really had a great time on those adventures. Check out Johns tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Piano Lessons In Cardiff

Piano Lessons In Cardiff Try Your Hand At A Piano Course In Cardiff ChaptersDo Piano Tutors Only Teach A Certain Age Range?Piano Lessons For All Ability RangesWhere Can I Learn Piano In Cardiff?How Do I Decide What Style Of Piano To Play?Where Else Can I Find Piano Lessons?Cardiff is a wonderful place to learn music. Not only is there the Cardiff University School of Music, but there’s also the Conservatoire, the Royal Welsh College of Music Drama. So, if you’re committed to playing the piano at an advanced level, it’s great to know that there are lots of highly respected establishments where you can improve your skills.However, even if you’re not a seasoned piano player, there are still lots of tutors in Cardiff that can help you play the piano, regardless of whether you’re a beginner, looking to play for fun, or want to get more serious about your piano skills.This article outlines some places where you can learn the piano in Cardiff, and what to consider before taking the plunge and booking your first lesson.Want to go through the grade s and achieve grade 8;Would like some specific assistance playing a certain piece,A piano tutor should be able to support you and help you become the best player that you can be.If you've always wanted to learn to read sheet music, a piano tutor could help you (Image Source: Pixabay)Piano Lessons For All Ability RangesAs we mentioned above, lots of piano tutors accept students regardless of age. Equally, many teachers are also happy to teach a wide variety of ability levels, from absolute novices to seasoned pianists.Whether you play a little piano or keyboard as a child and would like to get back into music, you’ve never read music or you have never played the piano in your life, or you’ve passed grade 8 and want regular piano practice, your tutor should be able to adapt to your needs during your lessons.If you’re not sure whether a tutor teaches students at your ability level, don’t forget that you can always reach out to them and ask before making any bookings. After all, it’s better to know in advance whether a piano teacher can help you before you spend any money on lessons!, and also teaches students the style of music they prefer, from modern, rock, jazz, and beyond!Alternatively, you can learn the piano from Kath Thorne-Thomas, who is a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians and is “primarily a classical piano teacher”. Lessons can also be provided to students hoping to take formal exams in piano, although if exams don’t interest you then there’s no obligation to take them.David Pert is another piano teacher in Cardiff that you might want to take piano lessons with. He is “a fully qualified and experienced piano teacher” and actively takes bookings either as a solo pianist (for example, for piano recitals or chamber music recitals) and also as a duo or ensemble.If you wish to take lessons with David, then take comfort in the fact that he accepts students of any age and is also able to help those preparing for ABRSM examin ations.If you’re looking for something different, then you can also consider the Music Rooms Pontcanna, which looks to “motivate talented musicians for careers in the creative industries”.The piano teacher, Frances Jenkins, has a 100% pass rate in the practical exam for the ABRSM classical and jazz syllabi. What's more, she also takes advantage of the Russian Method and Suzuki Method in her lessons. Students that are grade 6 and above need to take weekly 90-minute lessons.While the above list of piano tutors in Cardiff isn’t exclusive, it does highlight that when looking for a piano tutor in Cardiff, there are a few things to think about:The location of the piano tutor, and if it’s easy for you to travel to them;Whether the tutor has experience teaching your ability level and the style of piano you’d like to play;Whether you’d like to take piano exams, and if your future tutor can support you as you complete them; andHow regularly you can commit to lessons, and if they ’re affordable for you.Many piano lessons are held on a one to one basis so that you have the time during your piano lesson to practice playing the piano (Image Source: Pixabay)How Do I Decide What Style Of Piano To Play?The piano is a wonderful instrument to learn, not least because it works so well in many different styles of music.For example, you can play the piano in styles such as:Classical, with pieces from Beethoven, Bach, as well as more contemporary composers;Jazz, with Thelonious Monk being one notable jazz piano player; andPop, along the lines of Elton John.The style of music you’ll play during piano lessons may be decided by the tutor or you may have a say in the type of music that you’ll learn to play.Some teachers, for instance, are classically trained and prefer to keep their classes within the same vein. Other music schools and teachers are happy to let you play a wider variety of styles and are even willing to let the style be set by you.If you have your hear t set on a certain type of piano music, such as jazz, then double check with your potential piano teacher that they are familiar with that style and are happy to teach it to you.Equally, if you’re new to the world of piano and you’re unsure which style would suit you best, don’t be afraid to try a few different styles out to see which one resonates with you most. For example, you might think that you’ll love playing modern piano pieces when you end up enjoying the classical pieces the most! It’s all about experimenting to see what works for you.If taking formal music exams is of interest to you, then a piano teacher can help you prepare for your piano exams (Image Source: Pixabay)Where Else Can I Find Piano Lessons?If you’re looking for piano lessons in Cardiff but are struggling to find a tutor that seems to be a good match, another avenue you could consider is hiring a private piano tutor.Private tutors can be a great option if you are looking for flexibility in your p iano lessons.If, for example, you have a very busy schedule, it can sometimes be difficult making set times for piano lessons.With a private tutor, you can set lessons for when you would like, meaning that you can fit lessons into your schedule in a way that works best for you, and hopefully, in a way that means you can continue having regular lessons. Even if you’re only interested in having a short, intensive set of lessons, private tutors can help.Should you wish to focus on a defined aspect of the piano, for example, how to read sheet music, then private tuition can be a good option, as you can use your lessons to focus on the areas you care most about.In general, students sometimes opt for private piano lessons because:They can cost less than going to a music school;They have the flexibility to have lessons as often (or as irregularly) as they like;There can be less travel involved; orThe lesson content can be decided by the student, to a certain degree.If you think that priv ate piano lessons in Cardiff might work for you, why not head on over to Superprof to see the different piano teachers available near you? 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Fixed English Expressions about Health Learn English with Harry ??

Fixed English Expressions about Health Learn English with Harry ?? Here you will learn English fixed expressions about health and also learn how to describe your symptoms to a doctor if you have nose problems. Fixed English Expressions about Health Hi there, this is Harry and welcome back to my English learning podcast Speak Better English with Harry where I try to help you better understand the English language, learn new English vocabulary, and improve your English listening and speaking skills.So this episode contains some English fixed expressions or English collocations related to health. As you might know, some of the collocations are fixed, meaning the words stay fixed and you can’t change them.So the first few here I’m going to give you, are fixed collocations do not change them, do not change the order of the words.BATTERED AND BRUISEDMeans how somebody after they have had difficult times. It might be actual where they’ve had a car accident, or fallen off their bicycle, or horse, whatever it might, and somebody asks them:How do you feel?Oh, I’m battered and bruised.Meaning I’m sore everywhere. We don’t say bruised and battered.Of course, it’s not always physical, you can also have this feeling after youâ €™ve been sitting with your boss for your personal review. You come out of it feeling:I’m battered and bruised after listening to all his complaints or criticisms. Fixed English Expressions about Health ACHES AND PAINSBe careful, not pains and aches but aches and pains.Meaning you wake up in the morning, you’ve got touch of a fever, maybe a little temperature, you ring into to say:I can’t come into work today, I have aches and pains everywhere.Everywhere I touch my back, my throat, my legs everywhere is sore, aches and pains everywhere.CUTS AND BRUISESAgain when something physical has happened. You’re running in a field, you slip over, you fall into a hedge, or fall down small little hill, and you end up with a few cuts and bruises.So somebody asks you:Well, how are you after your little accident?Ah, it’s nothing to worry about, just a few cuts and bruises.I had that myself a few times, when I was cycling my bicycle and I went round the corner too fast, or got into some gravel where the bike skids.And then finally, COUGHING AND SNEEZINGOh, I can’t come into work today. I woke up this morning coughing and sneezing.In fact, I was coughing and sneezing all night. The first signs of “man flu”. Describe your Health Symptoms in English Ok, while we’re on the theme of health, and this is the season when people tend to have a little cold, I have a few more health expressions for you concerning the nose. Let’s learn how to describe medical symptoms in English if you’ve got nose problems:RUNNY NOSEPart of that cold process. Every time you cough or sneeze, your nose runs, so you have to have constant supply of tissues to wipe your nose. When you’re describing symptoms to the doctor, you say:I’m coughing and sneezing and I’ve got a runny nose.So we can get some sprays or something to help prevent it.Or if we’re feeling less polite we can also use SNOTTY NOSEAnd a snotty child is when you see a little child with a fever and they can’t get rid of it, and they’ve got nose problems.It’s the same as RUNNY NOSE but it’s a little less polite. It’s not rude, it’s more informal and more slang. The third expression is MY NOSE IS DRIPPINGSo somebody rings you and asks:How are you feeling?Oh, don’t ask, I’ve got a terrible headache, I’ve got runny nose. In fact, my nose is dripping.It’s dripping like a tap. You know, if you sometimes leave a tap open in the kitchen and it makes those sounds ‘drip, drip, drip’. Well, that’s sometimes how our nose feel when we have a bad cold.And then finally when you’re getting near the end of flu symptoms, or you’re getting near the end of the cold, you might have a few days when you’ve got BLOCKED NOSE.Meaning you find it difficult to breathe.You’re breathing through your mouth instead of through your nose because when you try to breathe in, it’s very very difficult.So blocked can be a problem, you might need some tablets or nasal spray.There are the expressions to describe your nose problems to a doctor in English:runny nosesnotty nosemy nose is drippingblocked noseHopefully, you’re not suffering in that way. Pleas e join me again soon for improving your English. And as always, visit me on englishlessonviaskype.com and listen to Speak Better English with Harry Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher.