5 Fun Italian Games for Learning Numbers

5 Fun Italian Games for Learning Numbers Brooke Neuman Can you count to 10, 20, or 30 in Italian? Below, Italian teacher Nadia B. shares some fun Italian games that will help students learn numbers Learning numbers in Italian is as simple as uno, due, tre. From referencing amounts to sharing phone numbers, learning the Italian numbers will serve you well. Play the following Italian games with your instructor or friends to help you learn and memorize  the numbersand before you know it, youll be using numbers with ease! 1. Bingo An old favorite, bingo can be transformed into an Italian game. Print off a bingo sheet with numbers (there are a ton of websites where you can find blank bingo sheets), then designate someone to call out the numbers in Italian. When someone completes an entire line, he or she yells “bingo” and then recites the numbers he or she has in Italian. If you dont have chips to place on the sheet, try placing a clear sheet over the printout so you can simply erase the xs on the sheet and start over. 2. Catch it! In a circle (or between two people), start tossing a small ball back and forth. Every time a person catches the ball, he or she must say a number in Italian. The next person who catches the ball must say a numeral higher than the previous one. You’ll start to learn more and more as the numbers ascend. Before you know it, you’ll be reciting the number 1,395 or milletrecentonovantacinque. To add extra challenge, you can also recite the numbers in threes, tens, or whatever sequence you wish. 3. Story Time This Italian game is an imaginative way to practice using  numbers in conversation. As a group, create a story by having each person contribute a sentence, one by one, building on the previous sentences. Every third person (or sentence) needs to have at least one number included in it. Here is an example of a story: Mauro è un ragazzo che abita vicino ad un bosco. Un giorno, quando camminava nel bosco, ha visto un lupo. Il lupo gli ha detto, Dopo quattro giorni, vedrai un albero alto e accanto allalbero, due fiori. Questi fiori sono magici. [Mauro is a boy who lives near a forest. One day, when he was walking in the forest, he saw a wolf, and the wolf said to him, After four days, you will see a tall tree and, next to the tree, two flowers. These flowers are magical.] 4.  Solve it In a circle, have someone start by proposing a math question using multiplication, division, addition, or subtraction. For example, tre per tre (three times three), dieci diviso per due (ten divided by two),  or  cinque più tre (five plus three). The next person in the circle has to answer the question, then using their answer  create a new math problem. Keep the equations simpleor else you could end up with complex math to do! If someone gets a problem wrong or mispronounces a number in Italian,  he or she  steps outside the circle. The last person left wins! 5. Number patterns First, have everyone stand in a straight line.  Choose a number pattern to count ( for example, odd numbers, even numbers, multiples of five, etc.). The first person starts off by saying the first number of the sequence and then moves to the back of the line. The next person continues and so on until the number 100  is reached in each sequence. This Italian game is good practice and can also add extra challenge if a quick pace is established. The movement of walking and standing also helps, since learning happens best when the whole body and brain are engaged! These Italian games for learning numbers are playful and fun, so make sure to enjoy yourself. Youll see the benefit of having the numbers on the tip of your tongue when you start to use what youve learned  outside of your Italian lessons, since all sorts of daily activities involve numbers. Post Author: Nadia B. Nadia B. teaches Italian in New York, NY. She graduated summa cum laude from New York University, with a double degree in Italian Language and Literature and Classical Music Performance.  Learn more about Nadia 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

Learn Italian Fast

Learn Italian Fast Learn Italian Quickly at Home ChaptersLearn the Important Italian Words FirstLearning Italian Phonetic CharacteristicsConsolidating Mastered Words and PhrasesLanguage Exchange: English for Italian, via Webcam or at HomeLearning Italian would be a great move, for several reasons.In spite of the recent prosecco debacle, Italy is among the top five destinations for holiday-making Britons.In fact, Veneto â€" the region that produces the bubbly wine we love to drink is the second most popular locale for UK visitors.Italy is an important economic partner to our country, consistently on the top ten list of both import and export destinations.One of the best Italian exports that our country enjoys is people: Italian expatriates have declared Great Britain their  number one destination for relocation.Clearly, that indicates long-term, binding relations in which a romance language will be exchanged, right?Finally: as though these reasons weren't enough, let us mention that adding a second language to your CV will certainly boost your chances at professional success.If you are dreaming of Sardinia's sunny shores or Rome's timeless culture, engaging a tutor to help you learn Italian is the sensible solution: your Italian adventure awaits!Luckily so, because studies have shown that, once a body settles on a course of action, s/he wants results as quickly as possible.Learning from a private Italian language tutor is the way to achieve quality results, fast!Whether your desire to study Italian stems from academic need, professional aspiration or the personal wish to speak the language of Dante Alighieri, we have all the hints, tips and suggestions you need.Superprof has all of the tutors you need, too!Are you ready? Andiamo!In spite of our current spat over sparkling wine, we love to visit Italy Source: Pixabay Credit: Matej Tomasinoquestion your teacher about. It will also boost your confidence and assure your ongoing investment in your language studies.Learning techniques like flashcards and vocabulary lists are   great tools for this proposed nightly review. Another good tool would be verb conjugation charts.Here is a great tip: you could practice your oral Italian skills with a native speaker of la lingua, should you have one handy. If not, why not immerse yourself into the culture by taking a cooking class? Language and culture being intrinsic to each other, any cultural approach you take to learning Italian is bound to pay off!You can use apps to find and chat with native Italian speakers Source: Pixabay Credit: Tero VesalainenLanguage Exchange: English for Italian, via Webcam or at HomeTo develop competent language ability, one must practise... of course, especially at home between lessons. Who will you practise with? Short of taking a trip to Italy â€" and barring the aforementioned handy Italian in your midst, chances to speak Italian in Britain don't linger around every street corner. However, there are people from Italia living in the UK, and quite possibly, they want to learn English from a native speaker. Should that be the case, a language exchange programme would be ideal!An abundance of mutual language learning websites and civic programs have cropped up over the last few years, meaning that all you need is a willingness to learn and dedication to the task in order to succeed â€" both at teaching and at learning.Whether you are taking Italian lessons for the love of languages or because your career will take you down the Appian Way, how well you learn depends on:your daily study habitsyour tutor's competencies assessing your language level as well as your learning strengths and weaknessesregular usage of your spoken Italian skillsimmersing yourself into the culture as well as the language Once you have a firm grasp on how to speak Italian, you can raise your confidence level by taking practice tests online.  Learn how to prepare for your Italian lessons.Fallo e basta, caro!

Basic Needs of Children - Private Tutoring

Basic Needs of Children BobbiM Mar 8, 2013 What are the basic needs of children? And, why should we care as they relate to education and in succeeding in school, or in need of an elementary math  private tutor  (random subject, I know)? I’m not an expert parent. Not even close. I am experienced, however. Being a parent of 9 children has made me age and mature faster than normal. I pretty much look like Im 90 years old, but Im mid 30s. What Im trying to say is that I have gained some wisdom along the way, and that’s what I’d like to share with all of you parents today, keeping in mind, of course, that while Im speaking to you, this lesson is also for me. Again, Im not an expert parent none of us are but I am a parent that has had some experience and one that is happy to enter into a dialogue with other parents so that we can learn from each other. So, here we go. Basic Needs of Children Respected Important Accepted Included Secure My experience tells me that when these needs are met, it leads to an emotionally healthy child. Knowing these critical needs are important because they can serve as a guide during those difficult moments we all have as parents; it can serve as a roadmap to guide our actions. In subsequent articles, I’ll highlight each of these critical needs that children have and how we, as parents, can better and more intentionally meet the needs of our children. This is important, especially as we seek to help our children become successful in school. If we do not meet these basic needs, our efforts on the school front will be influenced negatively. So, stay tuned to learn about each of the critical needs that our children have and how each one will help them be successful in school elementary, middle school, and in college and beyond. Heck, forget school meeting these needs will help them succeed in life, and thats what its really all about.

Primary School Assessment Changes (KS1 and KS2)

Primary School Assessment Changes (KS1 and KS2) Discussion about the changes to the UK’s GCSE system has been all over  the pages of our newspapers for months. However, less is being said about  the similarly significant changes to our primary school education system. To  combat this, we present our myth-busting guide to what's changing for those  who are under 11. KS1 (key stage 1) students are aged 5 to 7, in schools across England and Wales KS1 is normally Year 1 and Year 2. KS2 (key stage 2) students are aged 7 - 11, normally known as Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. So, what are the major primary school assessment reforms? - All schools will give children a baseline assessment in reception, to  allow Ofsted to judge schools on the progress that students make as  well as on their test results. - Assessments before the end of Year 6 will be teacher marked, not  externally marked. - The government will set ‘performance description indicators’, and  schools will use these to assess students instead of the levels (such as  4a or 6c) that they use at the moment. - At the end of Year 6, test results will be in the form of a ‘precise scaled  score’, where 100 is the expected score. These scores will be reported  to parents, who will also be told how their child has performed in  comparison to the average for the school, the local area and students  nationally. - End of Year 6 tests will be more challenging ‘So when will my child be tested, and what in?’ we hear you cry. Your child will  sit the following tests throughout their time at primary school: - A reception baseline test - A phonics check at the end of Year 1 End of Key Stage 1 tests set by the government but marked by  teachers in: - Mathematics - Reading - Writing (including grammar, punctuation and spelling) - Teacher-set assessments at the end of Key Stage 1 in: - Speaking and Listening - Science National tests at the end of Key Stage 2 in: - Mathematics - Reading - Grammar, punctuation and spelling Teacher assessments at the end of Key Stage 2 in: - Mathematics - Reading - Writing - Science Whew! This is all quite a change to primary school assessment, and it comes on top of updates to the National Curriculum. While teachers and students alike wrap their heads around these updates, our tutors will be on hand to help give your child a boost. Browse our website and find a tutor!  We have thousands of specialist 7+ and 11+ tutors, so you can be sure of finding someone who is just the right fit for you. Written by Emma H (English teacher) Still have questions? We’d love to hear from you at support@tutorfair.com Related article: GCSE Exam Reforms

Happy Groundhog Day

Happy Groundhog Day Today is Groundhog Day, the day on which the Groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and if he sees his shadow he pops back for another 6 weeks nap, but if the day be cloudy he remains out, as the weather is to be moderate. The holiday has rich history  that can be traced back to Gaelic festival Imbolg that marked the beginning of spring  or at least a time when the worst of winter was over, with days becoming noticeably longer and the sun stronger. Find out more about the  Groundhog Day with  our history tutors.  Highly qualified history tutors on TutorZ.com can help you review the events and the effect they had on U.S. history.  Ready to get help from an expert? Find a History tutor now. We have a poll in which you can participate by casting your vote to predict will the groundhog see his shadow this year on 2nd February morning or not. OR I want to participate!

How to get a job teaching English online without a degree [+companies hiring]

How to get a job teaching English online without a degree [+companies hiring] You have your heart set on teaching English online and you’re just about ready to go for it and apply, but there’s one tiny problem... The job posting is looking for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and you don’t have a four-year degree. ?? So maybe you never took the university route or you’re still a student who hasn’t graduated yet and you’re left wondering if you can still get a job teaching online without a degree. Well, it depends. So let’s take a deeper look below and find you the right solution and the right online teaching position! Can I teach English online without a degree? Yes! There are opportunities to teach English online without a degree. Some companies may require a bachelor’s degree, but some don’t! This brings us to our quick list of online English teaching jobs that pay well and don’t require a bachelor’s degree. And below this list of jobs, we also offer useful tips for job searching for an online English teaching gig without a bachelor’s degree (so don’t click that ‘x’ button just yet!) A (non-exhaustive) list of online English teaching companies that don’t require a degree: Cambly PalFish My Tutor Lab Magic Ears (accepts current university students) Open English While there’s no perfect answer to the question of whether you can teach English online without a degree, we do know of a few instances in which you should (and shouldn’t) take a run at an online English teaching job that looks amazing, even if it feels slightly out of reach. Because whether you're thinking about college, already enrolled, or have zero interest in ever going to college, there are ways to find employment as an English teacher online. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. You should apply to teach English online without a degree if: A degree isn’t listed as a requirement. The education section of an online English teaching job description is an important one to examine. Most online English tutoring companies are quite clear on their minimum education and experience requirements. Hey, if you didn’t have the time, money or the inclination to attend college, we get it. Higher education is getting harder to pay for. Not only that, but lots of people have degrees they don't need for their job or have jobs totally unrelated to their major. If the description doesn’t say a degree is a must, then it’s fair to assume that they will consider an applicant without it. Your degree isn’t in education. When you’re reading job postings, be sure that you’re not mistaking “bonus” or nice-to-have requirements, like a teaching license, with hard-and-fast requirements. With almost no exceptions, when it comes to teaching English online, your bachelor’s degree can be literally anything. This means you don’t need to have majored in English, linguistics or education. While applications from licensed or certified teachers are certainly welcome, you really just need to be fluent in English and have a degree in any major. Experience teaching/coaching/mentoring kids or adults (depending on the age group the company caters to) can be required/considered an asset, depending on the company hiring. Oh, and similarly to teaching English abroad in general, you don’t need to speak a foreign language to qualify for online English tutoring jobs, either. You’re studying for your degree. Free time can be scarce during college, but when expenses pile up quickly, a part-time or flexible schedule job is a good way to offset costs while ensuring there’s enough time left over for both academics and extracurriculars. If you’re currently enrolled in a college program and are looking for a side gig with flexible hours that you can do from home, then there are plenty of online English teaching companies that will hire you. QKids is just one example currently hiring college students to teach English online. If you’re thinking of teaching abroad, either for a semester or after graduation, then there’s really no better way to get your application to the top of the pile than by gaining direct experience teaching English language learners. Recommended reading: Want to teach abroad? Try teaching English online first. You have previous teaching experience but no degree. Select teach abroad employers won’t require applicants to have a college degree, provided you have adequate teaching experience. If you don’t have a degree but you’re already an experienced ESL instructor (either in your home country or abroad), have some business know-how and love the idea of being your own boss, you could even choose to tutor English online on a freelance basis. This route will involve a lot more legwork, of course, in the sense that you’ll need to market your services effectively and source your own English students. Due to the almost insatiable demand for online English learning, however, it’s an option that has the potential to turn into a profitable career in the long term if you’re successful at building out a steady student base. You have an ESL certificate but no degree. If you're a native English speaker but you don’t have a degree or any experience to bolster your application for an online English teaching jobs, we highly recommend you get TEFL certified. There are even fully online TEFL courses out there, so you won’t have to leave your house to get qualified! You shouldn’t apply for an online English teaching job without a degree if: A degree is listed as mandatory. As much as we hate to break it to you, you will be out of luck with some online English tutoring companies. Sadly, with some companies, you can’t get away with online English teaching with no degree. Many employers, like VIPKID, iTutorGroup, 51Talk, Hujiang and Gogokid, do prefer graduates and use college degrees as one way to weed out their hiring process. With the employers listed above ??, no degree = no easy way in. This is doubly the case for those entering the field without much (or any) previous experience teaching English. Some companies will accept an applicant with experience in lieu of qualifications but most will not accept someone without either. And some online English tutoring companies are even more selective about who they hire. VIPKID, for example, not only require applicants to have a degree and eligibility to work in the US or Canada. They’re also looking for candidates who have relevant experience working with young children, whether as a teacher, coach, camp counselor or babysitter. Because requirements do vary across employers, we always recommend you to apply for online English tutoring jobs that align well with your background and aspirations. We’ve all been there and it can get frustrating (and disheartening) to get zero response back from numerous applications. numerous applications. Recommended reading: This calculator shows how much you can earn teaching English online That said, there are literally thousands of people teaching English abroad without college degrees every year. You might want to try your luck at applying to jobs in countries where you can teach English without a degree, getting some hands-on ESL teaching experience and using that to give your online English teaching resume a boost. Today's post has covered a really common question we get at Teach Away - online English teaching jobs that require no degree to get started. Looking for more online English teaching job opportunities, with or without a degree? Browse our online teaching job board!

Departure Roulette Would You Say Yes

Departure Roulette Would You Say Yes By Amy WoodbridgeRecently, Heineken asked travelers at an airport if they would trade in their travel plans on a whim to play “departure roulette” â€" pushing a button and heading to whatever destination appeared on the board. Would you say yes? Could you let go of your plans, leave it to fate, and just say, “let’s go”?Take a look:I’m an avid traveler, and I like to think I’m reasonably spontaneous. In the past, I’ve left home to teach in Thailand in less time than it takes many people to choose a new color of paint for their kitchen. Watching this video, I wanted to say that I would go for it, take my chances on Departure Roulette, but I’m not sure that I actually would.The ProsI’m making the assumption here that the company covered any potential visa issues involved, and is only sending travelers to safe destinations. With that out of the way:You only live once! This could be the trip of a lifetime.It’s good to be spontaneous. I’m not suggesting turning your life upside-down on a regular basis, but being open to new experiences is important. Doing something fun and unexpected can often give us a much-needed psychological and emotional boost.It would make for a great story. “Well, I was headed to Chicago to visit my cousin, but I ended up in Bali. These things happen, you know?” (Bonus points for delivering this with your best no-big-deal attitude, like you just take last-minute trips to Bali whenever you like).The ConsThe downside to this approach, I think, is when it is presented to travelers: while they’re already at the airport with travel plans set. If someone called me and told me to show up at the airport tonight to head to a mysterious destination, then I think I’d go for it! But when I’m at the airport with my bags, I’m usually in one of a few situations:I’m flying home to see my family. No, it’s not as exciting as a free trip to Cyprus, but when I live so far from my family, I enjoy my rare trips home to see th em.I’m traveling for work. I don’t want to lose my job â€" I don’t think I have to explain this one.I already have a vacation planned. The last time I was at an airport, I was headed for a vacation that I was pretty excited for. Depending on my destination and how adventurous I was feeling, I’m not sure whether I’d be willing to change my vacation plans or not.Under the right circumstances, I would love to take a spur-of-the-moment trip to a mystery destination. There aren’t too many places on Earth I wouldn’t like to visit. Ultimately, though, I probably would turn down this game of Departure Roulette.How about you? How adventurous are you â€" would you go for it?Amy Woodbridge is a writer for Teach Away Inc.