Fun Music Activities for Toddlers and Beyond

Fun Music Activities for Toddlers and Beyond Suzy S. Any age is right for introducing your child to music! Here, Corona, CA teacher  Milton J.  share some ideas for music activities for kids of all ages Have a child who can’t stop singing, tapping, or dancing? Congratulations, your child is musically inclined! There are some wonderful ways of introducing your young one to music that are exciting and fun, while also enriching their development and increasing your own enjoyment as a parent. Whether your child is an infant, toddler, preschooler, or older, there’s something for every child of every age! Infants The music infants hear is mostly dependent on their caregivers.  Singing simple, short songs to infants in a high, soft voice with a few lines about bathing, dressing, or eating while you do these activities helps them liken melody to the activity, which improves their astuteness, but also helps them resonate joy with those melodies. Additionally, nursery rhymes said with rhythm and repetition is pleasing for older infants. You also can provide rhythmic activities for younger infants by rocking them or clapping and patting their hands together. Babies will respond with excited movements like swaying, waving, and bouncing. Babies responses of gurgling, cooing, and happy shouting are their own unique way of making music themselves! Toddlers Activities for toddlers from 18 months through three years should incorporate short songs. As their memories are not fully developed, they can remember only a few words at a time. Repeating songs encourages the use of words and memorization. When caring for toddlers, listen when they begin to sing spontaneously. Repeat the songs or nursery rhymes over and over. A fun game to play with them is to create rhythms by clapping or tapping a metal pan with a wooden spoon. Most 3-year-olds will be able to listen and repeat while enjoying using cookware for something other than when mommy or daddy makes dinner (although be sure to monitor them if they decide to search for the pan and spoon themselves!). For another idea, when music plays on the radio or the stereo at home, call out movements for them to make that involve various parts of their bodies. Ask them to jump and hop, smile and frown, or punch the air with their fists. Then, ask them to sit on the floor or stand on one foot each time you turn the music off. This is a fun activity for toddlers and can be played with all kinds of music. Preschoolers Children who are four and five naturally love to sing! My 5-year-old nephew is singing constantly. Preschoolers tend to like songs that repeat words and melodies, rhythms with a definite beat, and words that ask them to do things. Preschool children also enjoy nursery rhymes and songs about familiar things like toys, animals, play activities, and people. For your preschooler, provide a wide variety of music for them to listen to, like folk songs, symphonies, operas, rock and roll, oldies, jazz standards, and soundtracks from their favorite movies and educational TV shows. For a game, suggest that everyone pretend to be animals or objects like cats, elephants, trucks, or bouncing balls, and then imitate these in response to the music. This will help your child interpret the music with movement and help him or her internalize rhythm and syncopation. School-Age Children Like toddlers, the attention span of school-age children is short. Most 6-to 9-year-olds respond best to songs about everyday happenings. Songs that involve counting, spelling, or remembering a sequence of events are popular. Songs and musical activities with other school subjects are  also  effective during this stage in their development. Words that tell stories about athletic games, other countries, famous men and women, or scientific discoveries are well-liked and easily remembered. Remember to keep these verses fairly short and limited to one thought. Now, early school-age children are able to establish relationships with their friends and can use their musical experiences to form friendships. They may have a strong interest in taking music lessons or playing in a band. They may also want to listen to music after school with friends or sing in a church or community choir. They are conscientious about practicing and may take a liking to singing or percussion instruments. As the parent, listen to the music they want to play for you. Suggest that they sing and play their musical instrument for you or together as a group with their other musical friends. If you let the children take turns directing this jam session and join in as an enthusiastic member, their interest will surely last much longer. Enjoy introducing and encouraging your childs love for music, parents! We hope to see them taking lessons with a great TakeLessons instructor in the near future. Milton J. teaches guitar, piano, singing, music recording, music theory, opera voice, songwriting, speaking voice, and acting lessons in  Corona, CA. He specializes in classical, RB, soul, pop, rock, jazz, and opera styles. Learn more about Milton 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  swambo

Drop Everything Listen to These 6 Great Singers!

Drop Everything Listen to These 6 Great Singers! Sign up successful Having a background in both classical and musical theater singing has given McDonald a uniquely brilliant, shimmering, but conversational voice. Contemporary song cycles and musicals like Ragtime have been graced by her soprano.   Check out her gorgeous Stars and the Moon above. 2.   Roberta Flack Known for her soaring  1972 hit, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (later covered by Lauryn Hill and the Fugees), Roberta Flack is regarded as one of the clearest and purest voices of RB, or of any genre for that matter. Listen to how well-supported her sound is in the clip above. 3.   Stevie Wonder Discovered by Motown producers at the tender age of 11, Stevie Wonder remains an icon of singing and songwriting to this day. An effortless, whimsical (albeit nasal)  quality can be found consistently in all of his recordings. Unlike many singers, thanks to his generally healthy vocal habits, Wonders voice sounded much the same for 30 years. 4.   Eva Cassidy Eva Cassidy died of cancer in 1996 before few people outside the Washington, D.C. area even knew who she was. If you want to learn how to be a great singer, then you should most certainly know who she is and what she sounds like. Now, notwithstanding her occasionally raspy notes and hoarseness, her voice may be one of the finest that Ive ever heard. Her capacity for sensitivity and song interpretation are truly unmet. Youve never heard Over the Rainbow quite like in her performance above. 5.   Jeff Buckley Son of the 60s singer-songwriter Tim Buckley, Jeff Buckley drowned at the age of 27.   In his short life, however, he managed to record beautiful songs, such as The Last Goodbye, Lover, You Shouldve Come Over, and the flawless cover of Leonard Cohens Hallelujah.   Be sure to listen to the very end. His breath support for the long note at the penultimate hallelujah is almost unbelievable. 6.   Mario  Lanza Though hes not related to me, Im humbled even to share the same surname as this tremendous opera singer. Born in Philadelphia, he starred in several Hollywood films, including a film in which he portrayed another singer, The Great Caruso. His lilting agility and vibrant tone set him apart. As you listen, be sure to listen with a cautious ear.   Remember that no voice is flawless, and that recordings are often altered and polished. No matter what genre you study, no matter what voice type that you have, and no matter how long that youve been singing, theres something to be learned from every singer that you hear. But the list above is a good start. Heather L. teaches singing, piano, acting, and more in Saint Augustine, FL, as well as through online lessons. She is  a graduate of the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and has performed with the New York and Royal Philharmonics, the New Jersey and Virginia Symphonies, the American Boy Choir, and the internationally renowned opera star, Andrea Bocelli. Learn more about Heather 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 Drama League

Russian Lessons Glasgow

Russian Lessons Glasgow Looking For Russian Language Lessons In Glasgow? ChaptersWhat Do I Need To Learn Russian In Glasgow?How Can I Find Russian Lessons Near Me?Why Consider Online Russian Classes?There are so many reasons why you might want to learn Russian.Not only is it one of the most spoken languages in the world, but it’s also known as a challenging language for English speakers due to its Cyrillic alphabet  and grammatical oddities. So if you’re looking for a bit of a challenge when learning a new foreign language, Russian is a great language to consider!Although it has a reputation for being tough to learn, it’s certainly not impossible to learn Russian, and there can be a great many benefits to doing so.For instance, if you’re planning on travelling to Russia in the near future, learning even a little bit of Russian should stand you in good stead, as English isn’t as widely spoken by locals as you may have thought.So whether you’re learning Russian:For a challenge;For fun;To develop your C.V.; orDue to an upcoming work or travel com mitment in Russia,It’s important to know where in Glasgow you can attend Russian lessons to improve your proficiency.You can find Russian language lessons that help you improve your Russian in a business setting. (Image Source: CC0 1.0, rawpixel, Pixabay)Location â€" how far are you willing to travel to attend a lesson? Will you take public transport, drive or have someone drive you, or do you plan to cycle?; andThe type of course â€" are you looking for an intensive Russian language course, or a course that runs over a series of weeks or months?Another factor that is worth taking the time to consider is your ability level in Russian, and whether you would consider yourself a beginner, or an intermediate or advanced learner and speaker.If you’re just starting out learning Russian, you may not have had any prior experience with the language. Some Russian courses recognise that people may come to their lessons with no previous knowledge of the language. In such classes topics such as the Russian alphabet, basic grammar, pronunciation, and core words and phrases are likely to be covered as the course progresses.However, if you’ve learnt Russian previously â€" perhaps at school or as a result of self-study, or you consider yourself to be more than a beginner, then you may be expected to already know some aspects of Russian before joining a more advanced course.For example, some intermediate or advanced Russian courses might expect their participants to be comfortable with a wide range of tenses, including:The past, present, future; andThe differences between the imperfective aspect and the perfective aspect.What’s more, they may also expect participants to have the ability to read and write in the Russian alphabet, and have more developed listening, reading, speaking and writing skills than a complete beginner.In some cases, a course provider may assess your Russian language level before accepting you onto a course, especially if you’re applying for a co urse designed for intermediate or advanced speakers. This assessment can take place in a number of ways and may include a short face-to-face interview, or you may have to sit a short Russian language test to assess your ability level.What About Course Materials?Some courses may ask you to bring some learning materials with you, for example, dictionaries or course textbooks.Whether or not you’ll be required to bring these items at your own expense will depend on the nature of your course, its content, and the language school’s policies regarding materials. Some courses will provide all your learning materials without additional charge.If you do need to buy any books, notepads, or dictionaries before the start of your course, it’s likely that your course provider will let you know what you need to get before the course begins. However, if you’re unsure what you should bring along to your first and subsequent lessons don’t be afraid to reach out to your course provider to ask them for further clarification.It's always worth seeing what course materials you might need if you're planning on taking Russian classes. (Image Source: CC0 1.0, congerdesign, Pixabay)How Can I Find Russian Lessons Near Me?So if you’ve finally figured out which  course you’d like to take, how much you’d like to spend on lessons, and where ideally you’d like those lessons to take place, it’s time for the real fun to start â€" namely, finding your perfect Russian language course!Happily, there are lots of different ways to learn Russian in Glasgow.Ask For RecommendationsOne way of finding a Russian language course that suits you is to ask friends or family if they know of any Russian language classes that you could join.It may well be that they aren’t able to help, but if any of your nearest and dearest share an interest in learning Russian, or have mentioned that they’ve taken Russian language lessons in the past, it can be a good idea to pick their brain and see whet her they would recommend you attend the same classes that they did.Reach Out To Different Academic EstablishmentsOne place where you’re likely to find a Russian language course of some description is at a university. While some Russian classes are reserved solely for those involved in an undergraduate or postgraduate Russian degree, some universities also have language centres that offer Russian language courses for non-university members.If you’re interested in learning Russian through a university language school, try to give that university’s language centre a call or drop them an email asking whether they can give you further information about any Russian language courses they offer, and what ability levels they cater for.It might also be the case that this information is available online, in which case a quick Google search will put you in the right direction.Make Friends With The InternetOne of the easiest, quickest, and convenient ways to find Russian language courses i n Glasgow is to use the internet to search for any Russian classes near you. For instance, there are websites out there such as the Scotland-Russia Forum, which outlines a range of places that offer Russian language lessons, whether you’re:Looking to learn Russian as part of an undergraduate degree;Want to attend classes designed for adult learners with the aim of becoming fluent in Russian; orLooking for some online courses.The Scotland-Russia Forum website doesn’t just focus on Glasgow-based Russian language courses, so if you’re interested in learning Russian in another Scottish city, such as Aberdeen, Dundee, or Edinburgh, you can also find information about the Russian courses that are available at those locations.Russian language lessons can really help if you plan on spending some time in Russia and learning about the Russian language and culture. (Image Source: CC0 1.0, elianemey, Pixabay)Why Consider Online Russian Classes?Of course, another way that you can choose to learn Russian in Glasgow is to take an online Russian course or have online tuition.There are plenty of benefits to taking an online language course. For example, you might:Find that an online course is cheaper than attending one in-person;Have more flexibility as to when your lessons take place; andFind that an online course is much more convenient when it comes to travel.One way that some Russian language learners choose to learn and improve their Russian is to use an online tutor. An online tutor can help their students in the areas that they need to focus the most attention on, whether that’s grammar, pronunciation, their Russian reading and writing skills, or common verbs and phrases.Superprof has a wide network of language tutors across the UK  including Russian tutors that students can pick from. With tutors that offer online, in-person, and group classes and cater to a range of experience levels, it’s never been easier to search through Superprof’s database for your n ext Russian language tutor.What’s more, students aren’t restricted by location when selecting an online tutor. If a student's perfect tutor is actually located in Scotland, England, Wales, or elsewhere, then online communication eliminates any problems associated with distance.  This means that ultimately, you should be able to study the Russian language and develop your Russian skills wherever you live in the UK!If you found this useful, why not check out our blogs on how to advance your Russian skills in Birmingham, research Russian courses in London, learn Russian in Leeds or study Russian in Manchester? Regardless of where you live, it’s good to know that there are plenty of Russian classes throughout the UK to choose from!

What is it Like to Attend University of North Texas

What is it Like to Attend University of North Texas The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Najah is a Dallas Fort Worth tutor specializing in Anatomy tutoring, Physiology tutoring, Essay Editing tutoring, and a number of other areas. She is currently a junior at University of North Texas majoring in Biology. See what she had to share about University of North Texas: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Najah: University of North Texas is a fairly safe, urban school located in Denton, Texas. The university offers campus-wide bus services, as well as ride-sharing services. Many students drive their cars around campus, and even more use bikes, skateboards, and scooters, but these are not requirements to be able to navigate the campus. I generally walk around campus, but I drive to and from school. VT:How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Najah: The professors availability truly depends on the individual professor. I have had many professors who have always been ready to answer a question, along with others who have never answered emails or been available during office hours. Academic advisers are generally always available; I have been extremely happy with the service I have received from them. As for teaching assistants, I have only had experience with a few, all of whom have also typicallybeen available to answer any questions I may have had. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Najah: Although I have never lived on campus, I have heard different opinions about the dorm life at University of North Texas. Most students seem to agree that certain dorms are more appealing than others, both in terms of room arrangements and dining options, but those who do enjoy the dorms truly have only good things to say. I have heard that living in the dorms is the best way to meet new people. 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? Najah: The primary focus of University of North Texas is definitely the liberal arts. The Music major is one of the best in the country, and it is massively supported both financially and by word of mouth. Education is also a great focus at University of North Texas, but Music definitely precedes it. I am studying Biology because I am interested in medicine. Although science degrees are definitely not the University of North Texas main focus, I have been very pleased with the support I have received throughout the last few years. The science department is a very professional one, with very knowledgeable advisers and professors. 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? Najah: I did not get a chance to socialize much as a freshman because I was a commuter; I definitely met new people through my extracurricular activities (the organizations that I later joined), but I think I needed that first year to feel my own way around college life. Once I got used to the workload and atmosphere, I found it easier and more practical to begin socializing more. Greek life does play a significant role in the University of North Texas campus life. Although I am not a member of any sororities, both fraternities and sororities constantly recruit new members, and they plaster signs all over campus inviting students to the events that they host. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Najah: Although I have not personally had any experience with the Career Center on campus, I do know that these support systems are generally met with approval from students. They are said to be very helpful in providing students with any information that they need about employment and other future endeavors. I have also noticed that many reputable companies do recruit on campus. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Najah: At University of North Texas, the student union is currently being renovated, so students typically study in the libraries. There are two main librariesWillis and Eagle Commons. Eagle Commons, the science library, is the best place to go if a student actually wants to get any work done; it is quiet, spacious, and easily available. Willis, the art library, is definitely overcrowded during the day (although it is more spacious than Eagle Commons) and pretty loud. Willis also contains a caf, so it sort of doubles as both library and social hangout. I prefer Eagle Commons. 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? Najah: Denton is an interesting area. Close to campus, there are many different establishments, such as a movie theater, mall, and several different restaurants. Downtown Denton also contains The Square, which is the citys largest social center. The Square contains everything from restaurants to a courthouse to art studios, and it is very popular among students. I believe that more students frequent the downtown area versus the campus area simply because there is more to do downtown. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Najah: University of North Texas has a very large student body of approximately 30,000 students. In fact, this years incoming freshman class was the largest freshman class to ever be admitted to the university. I am the type of person who enjoys large class sizes, so I was very pleased with the classes that took place in auditoriums. I was not so much a fan of the smaller class sizes that took place in typical classrooms. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Najah: The most memorable experience I can think of is definitely the research that I completed at University of North Texas. As a freshman, I was chosen to be part of a research group on bacteriophages, and it was amazing because freshmen generally do not get research opportunities. I spent the year discovering a new organism and then conversing with a genuine, professional research institute in order to have my findings published. This opportunity was the greatest experience I have had so far at University of North Texas. Check out Najahs tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Increase Teacher Pay To Improve Academics

Increase Teacher Pay To Improve Academics Dave Eggers and Ninive Clements Calegari of the New York Times say teachers are underpaid and blamed entirely way too much for the underachieving American education system. In their argument, Eggers and Clements Calegari compared teachers to military professionals. We dont say, Its these lazy soldiers and their bloated benefits plans! Thats why we havent done better in Afghanistan! No, if the results arent there, we blame the planners. We blame the generals, the secretary of defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, writes Eggers and Clements Calegari. So why shouldnt we treat teachers just the same? Why is it teachers fault if their students underachieve because the system is flawed or because their parents arent encouraging them to study harder or do their homework? When students underachieve, not only do we blame the teachers, but we also reduce their already-small pay, fire a lot of them away and make the others scared for their jobs, writes Eggers and Clements Calegari. Compare that to soldiers. When military operations get tough, we rally support for the troops, we give them better tools, weapons, protection and training, and then we offer large incentives to create more interest among prospects. The writers argue that right now is a turning point in the American education system as many current teachers begin to retire. America now has a golden opportunity to create more interest in the profession and recruit/train better teachers. Currently, teachers earn 14% less than professionals in other occupations that require similar levels of education, and their salaries have been decreasing for the past 30 years, inflation adjusted. The average starting salary for teachers is $39,000, and the average ending salary (after 25 years in the profession) is $67,000. These figures make raising a family on one income nearly impossible and prices teachers out of home ownership in 32 metropolitan areas. These low salaries force 62% of teachers to work out-of-the-classroom to make ends meet. Many teachers take up common jobs as waitresses, construction workers or retail cashiers to supplement their low incomes, just to provide for their families. Why would a talented and intelligent teacher continue on in this career? Not many good reasons, state Eggers and Clements Calegari. Thats exactly why most of the good teachers have left the field. They leave because of the tireless, stressful work, low-pay and the students who never truly appreciate their help. Thats not even to mention the occasional angry phone call from a parent. But the problems are fixable, according to the writers. They looked at teaching professions in Finland, Singapore and South Korea, the three countries that perform best on standardized tests. In these countries, the government recruits top graduates into the profession, pays for their training (in Finland and Singapore) and pays teachers more (250% more in South Korea). The writers state that America could follow these countries practices and produce better teachers to fix the education system. Sixty-eight percent of 900 top-tier American college students said they would consider teaching careers if salaries started at $65,000 and rose to a minimum of $150,000.

Critical Reasoning Question 9-After WWII - Private Tutoring

Critical Reasoning Question 9-After WWII BobbiM Feb 12, 2014 The education offered by junior colleges just after World War II had a tremendous practical effect on family-run businesses throughout the country.  After learning new methods of marketing, finance, and accounting, the sons and daughters of merchants returned home, often to increase significantly the size of the familys enterprise or to maximize profits in other ways. Which of the following statements is best supported bu the information above? A.  The junior colleges principally emphasized methods of increasing the size of small businesses. B.  The business methods taught in the junior colleges were already widespread before World War II. C.  The business curricula at junior colleges did not include theoretical principles of management. D.  Without the influence of junior colleges, many family-run businesses would have been abandoned as unprofitable. E.  Business methods in many postwar family-run businesses changed significantly as a result of the junior colleges. Think you know the answer? The correct answer is E. This question asks, Which of the following is best supported by the information above?  In other words, what can be inferred from the stated material?  The author in this question discusses the impact of junior colleges on family-run businesses.  Evidence.  These colleges introduced people to new methods that were often successfully applied to family-run businesses.  Conclusion:  These colleges had a tremendous effect on family-run businesses. A good inference will not go beyond this scope or read too much into particular detail.  We go through the choices on Inference questions, because its hard to predict what the correct answer will be. In (A) the disqualifying word is principally.  The information presented does not specify what the junior colleges emphasized.  This choice reads too much into the fact that often family businesses increased in size because of the newly acquired knowledge.  (B) is wrong because we really cant infer how popular or widespread these methods were before the war.  For all we know these could have been revolutionary techniques or well-kept secrets. In (C), we know junior colleges taught new methods of marketing and finance and stuff like that; we do not know how much management theory was or was not presented.  This choice relies on data we arent given, a sure sign of an incorrect or unwarranted inference.  In (D), all we are really told is that many family-run businesses became more profitable.  It is possible that many family-run businesses could have been abandoned as unprofitable had it not been for the junior colleges, but nothing suggests that there necessarily would have been a significant number of business failures without colleges. (E) is certainly true.  Business methods did change because of the education.  Notice how non biased this statement is,coming directly from the information given.  Often, people find the correct choice to be too obvious in Critical Reasoning questions; often its just that straightforward.

English Vocabulary for Cycling - Parts of a Bicycle Vocabulary in English

English Vocabulary for Cycling - Parts of a Bicycle Vocabulary in English Spring has arrived and with it the feeling of brighter mornings , longer evenings and hopefully an end to the cold winter wind. The following are English words and phrases connected with spring cleaning and particularly me looking forward to cycling my bike again.You will find here  useful vocabulary for cycling, bicycle parts vocabulary in English + infographic and also English expressions connected with a bike.Lets start with a short English reading comprehension exercise. You will find the meaning of the bolded words in brackets and below. English Reading Comprehension - English Cycling Vocabulary A few Saturdays ago (a couple of weeks ago)  I decided to clean the windows in the apartment. I was fed up  (bored)  with looking at the winter dirt on the outside and as it was then March I thought “why not”. So I just went for it! (did it).I cleaned all the windows (every one of them: 9 in total), I cleaned them inside and outside up and down and top to bottom. They are now sparkling (shining brightly)!So having looked after the inside I decided to tackle (to do the job) my bike.I had been promising to clean for several weeks but today was the day!I took the bike out of the lock-up (shed in the basement, a small room where you can keep your belongings safely) gathered (collected) the cleaning equipment and took the bike to the garden.I had a basin (bucket) of warm soapy water, a cloth (a piece of fabric, made from wool, cotton, or a similar fibre) for cleaning and oil for the chain (bicycle chain).Firstly, I dealt with a years buildup (collection, increase in amount) of dirt an d mud (soft wet earth). I scraped off the mud and washed the frame (main part of the bike) the wheels and spokes (small metal wires attached to the front and back wheels) and the chain guard (metal protection that covers the chain).Once that was clean, I oiled the chain and the gears with a special oil for bike chains. I cleaned the pedals and checked that the brake blocks (stop the bike when you squeeze/pull your brakes), front and back, were working okay.Then I checked the handlebars and saddle (seat)  and proceeded to the bike shop to put some air in the tyres which were a little soft after the winter.So having done all that and having given the bike a complete overhaul I decided to go for a spin (a quick ride). The bike was working fine. I am not to sure about me. So perhaps I need an overhaul (the act of repairing something so it works as it should) as well after the winter. Vocabulary for Cycling - Bicycle Parts in English English Vocabulary for Cycling - New Words to be cross with someone to be annoyed with someonea few Saturdays ago a couple of weeks agofed up boredgo for it! do itsparkling shining brightlyto tackle to do the joblock-up for example, a shed in the basement, a small room where you can keep your belongings safelyto gather to collectbasin bucketcloth a piece of fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fibrebuildup collection, increase in amountmud soft wet earthspin a quick rideoverhaul the act of repairing something so that it works as it should English Idioms connected to Cycling Some Expressions connected with a bike:TO DO THINGS IN TANDEMA tandem is a bike especially made for two people.There are two saddles and 2 sets of handlebars and both people can pedal.When we do something in tandem we do it together or at the same time.Example: My doctor has a large clinic and there is also a dental practice included. I was going to get an annual check up for my blood pressure and my teeth so I decided to do them in tandem. I visited the doctor and immediately afterwards I called into the dentist.As both projects need the same machines I  decided to do them in tandem.  TO BACK PEDALWhen cycling a bike you put your weight on the pedal and push forward and the bike moves forward.To back pedal means to move the pedals in the reverse/opposite direction.    When we are said to back pedal we change our mind or opinion and support another view.Example: David was convinced he was right. He argued strongly that his was the only way the matter could be resolved. However, when Michael offered a better more developed option David suddenly started to agree with Michael. The others in the group could see that David was back pedalling and his original idea was soon forgotten.ON YOUR BIKEWhen you want someone to go away and leave you alone you can use this expression.It literally means to get on your bike and leave but it can be used in any situation when someone is asked to leave.Example: The boys were playing football in the park they were not supposed to as they often damaged the flowers. The park superintendent had seen them come in a short while ago. Hey, you guys, he shouted. Keep off the grass, on your bikes and get off my lawn!!FREEWHEELINGWhen you are free wheeling on a bike you are usually going quite fast down hill without the need to pedal. So you are basically not doing anything.In life we can be accused of freewheeling when we are taking things a little easy and not working so hard.  Example: Catherine had done well at school and it wasn’t a p roblem. When she arrived at University she thought life would be the same so she did very little work or study. Her father was a little cross (annoyed) and angry. You cannot freewheel your way through university. You need to work hard. Isn’t it time you got down to a bit of real work? English Idioms related to Bicycles - Image to share

GCSE and A-Level exam revision resources

GCSE and A-Level exam revision resources Many students will be revising for exams during the next few weeks so we have listed a few sites that provide useful resources and revision material for GCSE and A-Level exams. GCSE and A-Level Maths Exam Solutions is a very popular site with endless resources for GCSE and A-Level students. Get Revising provides exam preparation which includes a tool for creating revision timetables, a revision card tool and quiz generators. Students can share materials and recommendations too. The Student Room is a forum for maths and other subjects too. A place to share revision tips and receive homework help. S-cool An excellent site that provides GCSE and A-Level revision material on many academic subjects. GCSE and A-Level English and English literature EnglishBiz is packed with revision material for English and English Literature exams. It also provides study guides for GCSE English novels and poems. GCSE Bitesize from the BBC has top revision resources in many subjects. It includes a very active message board. Audio clips can be downloaded too. SparkNotes is a valuable learning platform for for A-level English Literature revision. Teachit provides a selection of guides and learning resources, including audio files of classic poems and much more! It's important to prepare an active revision method that works for you. Below are some common methods that many students use. Make your own mind maps or spider diagrams and stick them on the wall! Get a friend to test you. Tape notes and play them back. Prepare yourself questions - go over the wrong answers. Use mnemonics (eg.order of colours in the rainbow- Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green Blue, Indigo, Violet) Practise past exam papers. We wish all students the very best of luck with their exams!