Friday, March 27, 2020

Why Participate in Summer Internships With EPA?

Why Participate in Summer Internships With EPA?If you are interested in a summer internship with the Environmental Protection Agency, then consider joining one of the many summer programs offered by EPA. There are several agencies that work together to protect the public, including the EPA.A summer internship at EPA can be very rewarding because it will give you an opportunity to work on scientific projects, such as chemical engineering or environmental protection. This kind of work is very important because we must always keep our planet clean, and the atmosphere will not only be healthier but it will also be more environmentally safe for everyone to live on.If you are interested in a summer internship with the Environmental Protection Agency, then you should consider joining one of the different summer programs offered. These summer programs are a great way to learn how the agency works. You will have the chance to meet and talk to staff, conduct research on a specific area of stud y, and much more.If you plan on pursuing a career in environmental protection, then you will need to get a college degree before you apply for an internship at EPA. This is because you will have to work under the guidance of an EPA official for a year or two to get the necessary training to take on this important job.If you are interested in a summer internship with the Environmental Protection Agency, then you should consider joining one of the summer programs offered by the EPA. These summer programs are a great way to learn how the agency works.If you plan on pursuing a career in environmental protection, then you will need to get a college degree before you apply for an internship at EPA. This is because you will have to work under the guidance of an EPA official for a year or two to get the necessary training to take on this important job. In addition, you will need to undergo background checks and drug screenings as well as psychological evaluations to be able to be hired.Tsum mer internship chemistry If you are interested in a summer internship with the Environmental Protection Agency, then you should consider joining one of the different summer programs offered. These summer programs are a great way to learn how the agency works.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Learn How To Use Those Pesky English Articles In 10 Minutes

Learn How To Use Those Pesky English Articles In 10 Minutes In todays class, we are going to look at something that a lot of students forget about when learning English. They are those pesky little words that go before nouns, a part of grammar called  articles.First, lets look at the articles a and an. These articles are known as  indefinite articles, which means that they are  non-specific, and we use them when you are talking about something in general. A and an are always used before singular, countable nouns. Use a before nouns that begin with a consonant or a consonant sound, and an before nouns that begin with a vowel or a vowel sound.Examples:He is a teacher.  teacher  is a singular, countable noun that begins with a consonant. Use a.He is an actor.  actor  is a singular, countable noun that begins with a vowel. Use an.He has a euro. euro  begins with a vowel, but it has a consonant sound (ow-er). Use a.I have an hour for my lunch break. hour  begins with a consonant, but it has a vowel sound (ow-ur). Use an.Can you think of any oth er sentences that use a or an? Wed love to hear from you, so please write your ideas in the comment section below.Now that you have mastered the use of a and an, lets move onto the last article in todays post, the. With a and an, we are talking about something that is new, unknown or introduced to the reader/listener for the first time. When we use the, we are talking about something that has already been introduced to the reader/listener, also known as a definite article. Look at the sentences below to help you:I have a dog. The dog is black.There is a book in my bag. The book is very heavy.That was easy right!? Sometimes articles  can be a little more difficult, especially when a  clause or phrase in the sentence tells the reader/listener which person or thing we are talking about.Example: Can you give me the pen on the bed.This may seems incorrect, as the pen hasnt been introduced yet, however the phrase  on the bed  tells the listener/reader exactly which pen we are talking abou t. That means that the listener/reader knows the specific (definite article) we are talking about, so we use  the.We hope you enjoyed todays blog post. If you think you are now fluent in the use of articles in English, go ahead and try this challenging quiz. As always, leave any comments you have in the section below and sign up here today for a trial class with LOI English.

New Year Marketing Campaign

New Year Marketing Campaign With the beginning of the new year 2014, TutorZ marketing department has launched a classified ad marketing campaign.  This campaign is designed to make students aware of the thousands of qualified tutors offering their service on TutorZ.com. The classified ad publishers partnering with TutorZ include well-known names including Craigslist, ClassifiedAds and VendAnything. Below is are examples of ads of for the various ad partners. Craigslist.org ads in 18 different locations including San Diego, CA ClassifiedAds.com ads. Here an ad in Cleveland, OH. VendAnything.com ads. Here another ad in Cleveland, OH. Below is an example for an ad on Craigslist for the  San Diego, CA  location: 300+ qualified and affordable tutors in San Diego, La Jolla, Chula Vista, University City, National City, Spring Valley, El Canjon and Escondido Visit TutorZ.com or call us at 805-288-7338. WE TEACH 500+ SUBJECTS Math: algebra, trigonometry, statistics, pre-calculus, calculus, applied math Science: chemistry, physics, biology, geography, environmental studies General Education: GED, reading, writing, essay, history (American, European, World) Special Ed: ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculie, study skills, home schooling Languages: Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, French, Russian, German, French College: accounting, engineering, automotive, politics, social sciences, government Computer: Java, C++, PHP, MySQL, Internet, Windows, Linux, Photoshop, web design Art: guitar, piano, violin, film, voice, painting, dance, digital arts, music theory Tests: SAT, ACT, GRE, GED, MCAT, GMAT, PRAXIS, TOEFL ABOUT TUTORZ TutorZ provides first-class in-home and online tutoring services. Our tutors have achieved high academic awards. Our range of tutoring services includes standardized test preparation, academic subject tutoring, as well as arts and languages. We provide these services to students in the elementary K-8, high school, and graduate school levels. We are passionate about connecting exceptional tutors to families and individual students. Based in Los Angeles and founded in 2006 by Cal State Northridge graduate Dirk Wagner, TutorZ has become a nationwide company. TESTIMONIALS Thank you for connecting me with your tutors for free. I have already interviewed two very nice candidates. Dr. E. Rutherword, La Jolla, CA Call us at (805) 288 7338 or find a professional tutor at T u t o r Z.com Other Craigslist Texas locations are Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, and Austin, TX. In the sunshine state of California TutorZ is present on 6 locations: Los Angeles, CA, Fresno, CA, San Jose, CA, Orange County, CA, San Diego, CA, Santa Barbara, CA. On the East Coast we publish in Brooklyn, NY, Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA. In the great state of Florida we focus on Orlando, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Tampa, FL. Other locations include Phoenix, AZ and Atlanta, GA. The picture on our ads is one below.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

?? Tutorful Turns Three!

?? Tutorful Turns Three! Tutorful Turns Three! Happy Birthday, to us! We can’t believe Tutorful has been going for three years already and there’s so much to celebrate. In fact, over the past three years:Since starting in our two founder’s spare bedroom, Tutorful now employs 31 people...That have helped more than 100,000 learners to join Tutorful and find a tutorWho in turn have completed over 450,000 lessonsWith one of our almost 40,000 tutorsWho did such a great job they’ve had over 15,000 five-star reviews from their students!We couldn’t have achieved any of this without your support - our wonderful community of tutors, parents, and learners, so now we’d like to give something back...Paying It ForwardAs part of our birthday celebrations, we’ll be fundraising for Endeavour, an amazing charity who, for sixty years, have been supporting disadvantaged young people to achieve in their education, grow in confidence and work towards the positive future each and every one of them deserves.As well as raising funds around the office, on the 24th August, we’ll be making a donation for every lesson completed that day to aid Endeavour’s cause, to ensure they can continue to support young people, like Hadi below..Hadi's StoryHadi was referred to Endeavour after his family arrived in Sheffield as refugees from Syria. His family were lucky as they were given the opportunity to come to the UK, but local schools would not accept him and there were concerns about lost education and also his emotional health.When Hadi started at Endeavour, he really seized on the opportunity that was offered. He had aspirations to go to university and was interested in a medical related route. Focused on improving his English, Hadi was given the opportunity to sit core GCSEs; on the strength of this he achieved a place at a local sixth form college. Hadi took part an Endeavour summer programme aimed at supporting and encouraging young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to take a university route and this has really galvanised his aspirations.He has remained in touch with Endeavour, returning to help us with our rebranding on a young people's focus group, and contributing to funding bids. He has also recently joined our board to help make sure Endeavour remains a youth-led organisation.Hadi is a real Endeavour success story!How you can get involvedStudents - Whether you’re currently having lessons, or haven’t booked anything for a while, now’s the time to arrange an extra lesson for the 24th August.Tutors - If you're available on the 24th, ask your students if they can rearrange or if they'd like an extra lesson that day We truly hope you’ll join us in celebrating both our 3rd birthday, and the charitable work Endeavour is committed to.To help us donate as much as we can, make sure you're booking your upcoming lessons for 24th August!If you'd like to learn more about Endeavour and the young people they've supported over the years, please visit their website:http://endeavour.org.uk/

Al-Bayan Bilingual School

Al-Bayan Bilingual School Al-Bayan Bilingual School Al-Bayan Bilingual (BBS) was established in 1977 with a vision to prepare students for the world of today and the challenges of tomorrow. The school offers a bilingual program in which the Arabic and English languages carry equal emphasis and status, the goal of which is to bridge global progress with the traditional values of Arab culture. It is a private, non-profit, coeducational, day school from Pre-K through High School. The mission describes the school as an Arabic and English learning community nurturing compassionate and innovative students, leading sustainable change and progress in Kuwait and the global environment. BBS isa large school of 2400+ students operating four school divisions on its spacious and well-equipped campus in Kuwait. It features spacious learning spaces, four gymnasiums, a theater, clinics, media centers, Makerspaces, multipurpose rooms of various sizes, ten science laboratories, computer labs, a canteen, a mosque, and open-air sports facilities. The campus is WI-FI enabled to support the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program in Middle School and High School and the iPad program in Pre-School and Elementary School. We are a vibrant learning community, nurturing our faculty and staff to grow and learn with our students. As the first and largest American curriculum bilingual school in Kuwait, accredited by CIS and NEASC, we have a rich and proud tradition of achieving outstanding outcomes for our students, most of whom go on to study in leading colleges and universities in the US, Canada, and the Middle East. BBS is committed to building a community that is dedicated to the overall development of every child in the school. We believe that quality education rests on the selection, development, and retention of a vibrant team of faculty and staff and seeks professional, experienced, dynamic and creative educators to enhance the schools efforts in positively influencing the lives of our students. To learn more about Al-Bayan Bilingual School, please visit www.bbs.edu.kw.

The Buddy System The Friendliest Way to Learn a Language Abroad

The Buddy System The Friendliest Way to Learn a Language Abroad Ah, studying a new language abroad. Isn’t that the dream?It does have its challenges, but luckily you can  get by with a little help from your (new) friends!You get to meet new people, see marvelous sights and taste exotic dishes, all the while immersing yourself in the language that you love. However, the first thing on the listâ€"meeting new peopleâ€"might just prove to be the most important aspect of your time abroad.This post will be about one thing and one thing only: giving you  a warmer, friendlier perspective that’ll pave the way for you to learn a language abroad as quickly  and as enjoyably as possible.So whether you’re at the airport waiting to board your plane or just in the initial stages of planning that year abroad, read on and get excited. The Buddy System: The Friendliest Way to Learn a Language AbroadYou’re probably already super psyched about learning a language abroad. Perhaps it was a big decision, but you knew you just had to hop on a plane and get you rself to Spain, Germany, France, China, Japan or whatever country it is you’ve got your heart set on. You can already see, hear and smell everything!One problem. You don’t know anyone from Adam in that country. Everyones just another strange face. Nobody knows you or what youre going through. How do you deal? How are you supposed to effectively learn the language when you don’t even have anybody to talk to?You just need to do one thing. And you need to do this day in and day out when you’re abroad. Befriend the locals.Dont go all introvert when youre abroad. Well, maybe you can afford to be a loner at night, when youre in bed and reflecting on the awesome things that happened during the day, but generally speaking, put yourself out there. Thats the very essence of going abroad. Youre putting yourself out there in the world, so dont spend that precious time inside a private hostel  room. Dont just go abroad to watch  movies, listen  to radio programs and songs. Do that and th en some!Admittedly, living abroad to learn the language can be a nerve-wracking experience. But with a few friends by your side, the whole thing can be one long celebration. That being said, making friends shouldnt entail nesting in English-speaking enclaves and knocking back a few Guinness with expats (though youre welcome to indulge in this every once in a while, too). Making friends should involve really immersing yourself in local culture.So the first step, and really, the only step, is to befriend the localsâ€"get the ball rolling by talking to them  in English if needed, and then you can start effectively building your whole language experience from there.  Sounds easy and logical enough, right?But how are you exactly going to do that? When the rubber meets the road, how do you deal?How? I’m glad you asked. Here are six tried and tested ways to break the ice and make friends with native speakers.6  Ways to Learn Languages Abroad by Making Friends1. Offer somethingThey say if you want to have a friend, be a friend. Offering somethingâ€"foods always a winnerâ€"to a complete stranger can be a good opener. It instantly drops any wary persons  defenses and can be the beginning of a wonderful conversation.You can offer anything, really (chances are itll be politely refused anyway). The most epic of friendships can start with the offer of gum. Its what people do once the ice has been broken that determines if they become friends.So always have something to give and keep it in your bag or pocket. You never know when a nice opportunity will come your way.Let’s say you’re walking around the park taking in the sights. You’ve been at it for an hour and youre ready to take a breather. There’s a bench nearby with a man sitting on it. What could you do? Well, you could approach the bench. Smile. Sit. Take out the sandwich you packed earlier. Take a few bites, and comment to the person beside you, “Sir? Would you like some sandwich? I’ve got another one he re.”Your offer will probably be politely refused, but that’s really not the point. Don’t take the refusal personally. That simple line is an ice breaker. Now youve potentially opened up a conversation with a complete stranger, and that stranger knows youre a relatively friendly and generous fellow.You can take the conversation anywhere you want, but remember, unless you’ve chanced upon a local as garrulous as Richard Simmons, you’ll probably be the one talking for a few minutes. The other person would just probably smile, nod along and politely give you a little of their time. The hope is that, in the next few minutes, theyll really warm up and start contributing significantly to the conversation.Do this often and you’ll definitely make friends along the way.My advice is, the more locals you involve, the betterâ€"like if you see two men sitting on a bench with a space between them, be the foreigner who squeezes between those two. Since more persons are involved, the conv ersation can have more possible pathways and you can volley topics around between them. This can really be fun because you can play with the conversational dynamics here. For example, if you ask what  one person thinks  about the countrys president, you can the inquire if the other guy agrees and you can even tease them a little about their differences in opinion.Before long, its sunset and you don’t even notice it.2. Ask for a favor“The Damsel in Distress” technique can be used not only by ladies but by anyone who wants to tap into that human instinct of helping those in need. Asking for a favor (the simpler it is, the better) sparks an interaction that may not otherwise have happened.I was traveling around Asia and was sitting waiting for my bus to leave. It was one of those long-haul runs that usually take 10-12 hours. I was seated next to a lady, a native speaker, minding her own business, when I suddenly had the brilliant idea of buying food and some reading material for the trip. So I asked her, “could you please save my seat?” The bus was filling up fast. She was clearly surprised, but then said, “sure.”When I came back, I had a handful snacks, local delicacies and a newspaper. To show my gratitude for the favor, I immediately offered her food (technique #1), which she kindly refused.But guess what, the ice was already broken and it was only a matter of time before we got into talking and getting to know each other. I got me a captive audience for 10-12 hours! I mean, she’s not going anywhere. I asked her about the places I could go visit once we got to the destination, I politely asked her about some news stories I’d read and I asked about her opinions on them.I found a new friend, an insider on the culture I’m interested in and a native speaker who taught me how to haggle with intent. All that because I asked her to save my seat. I asked for a favor and I got so much more than I asked for.3. Ask questionsGo ahead. Dont be afraid. T he locals dont bite.What sort of questions do you ask? Well, anything!As a foreigner in a new land, asking questions is your divine right. Locals know this and theyre more than happy to oblige. As long as youre polite, theyll respond positively to any queries you may have.Perhaps you’re having dinner at a local restaurant waiting for your order when you spot something interesting on the other table. Depending on the situation, it’s often perfectly okay to politely say, “Excuse me, sir, your food looks delicious. May I know what it is?”Now, lasting friendships arent usually made with just one question. You can ask a stranger for directions to the nearest comfort room (as public toilets are called in some parts of the world) and be on your way. If you want to keep things going, then  after you hit them with your first question, hit them with some more. Probe and discover as much as you can about the specific subject and beyond. Ask about the culture, ask about the person you†™re talking to and ask them for their opinions on things. Ask where you can get the best soup in town. Ask how much the fare is for public transportation. Anything, really.The name of the game is interest. You actually make other people feel good about themselves when you display interest in them and their culture. Sure, they’ll initially look frazzled when you unexpectedly open up a conversation. They’ll initially be thinking, “Why is this dude suddenly talking to me? My English is very limited.”But know that in time, wariness can turn into warmth when you’ve shown genuine interest and youre polite about the whole thing.Don’t grill the poor guy, just telegraph your interest in a childlike  way. Probe and probe some more. Thats why its important that you be aware of situations where you have a captive audienceâ€"like the bus example above, or locals passing time on public benches, or those lazying in cafés and restaurants. Be on the lookout for these situations. If you find yourself in a long queue for anything, try striking up a conversation with the person behind you.Open your eyes. The person bound to teach you all the hilarious and nasty words in their language might just be standing behind you.4. Say “Hi!”Sometimes the quickest way is to just come out and say, “Hi!”Say your name and extend a hearty handshake and you’ve got a potential friend made.I’m not saying that you’ll be golden every time, sometimes you can try to make friends and quickly discover that the other person  isnt interested in socializing. Sometimes they’ll be so busy they really won’t have time. But youll never know that unless you take the shot. Hockey great Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.”So do it! Flat out say “Hi!” You don’t need any reason save for the desire to make friends and meet new people.You’re already abroad, so you might as well open up. Don’t clam up and be overly self-conscious. Unles s you open up, your learning the language will never really hit its stride. If you look at some of the most effective language learners and polyglots, they’re not necessarily the most garrulous or outgoing types, but theyre the most open. They feel the same nervousness and apprehension that you might when considering approaching and making a friend out of thin air, but they do it anyway.Remember that you, the language learner, must always make the first move. In many (most) places, locals don’t ordinarily walk up to foreigners to chat, especially in places with conservative cultures. They may stare, but talking to you would be a different proposition altogether. So you have to make the first move.It’s not that they’re rude or that they don’t find you interesting. They might not want to bother you, or maybe they’re shy. Besides, they might be busy. They could very well be running some errands, preparing to have a few friends over for dinner. And guess what, you’ll never find out if you could have been invited for that dinner unless you come right out and say, “Hi!”.5. Frequent the same placesThe conventional wisdom is that you need to hit different spots in any region, country, city or town in order to really get a broader sampling of a culture and to meet different people from different walks of life. So while abroad, maybe you can go to all the different corners of the city you’re living in, be involved in a wide variety of groups and organizations and heap up many different experiences for yourself.Yes, do that, that’s sound advice. It’ll give you the big picture of the culture as well as a taste of its many different flavors. But you also need to counterbalance that by going to the same places as many times as possible, too. The first strategy casts a wide net, with this second one you’re going deep.And you don’t even have to go very far. Start with the immediate area where you live. Is there a nearby park you can frequent? Or a convenience store you can patronize? (If you can, try buying your food stock or supplies from the same store, snacks from the same stall and medicine from the same pharmacy.)Let the locals know your routine and let them expect you to be at the same place at a specific time.Hit the same spot over and over and something very magical happens. Instead of observing the passing scene, which is what usually happens to traveling language learners, you become part of it. Keep showing up at  the same place and youll soon become a fixture of the place. When people get to see you often, you become part of their community.Be one of the regular guys in a café, for example. If you frequent the same café, you’ll quickly  be on a first name basis with the staff (they might even let you behind the counter!).  By frequenting the same place, youre giving yourself multiple chances to meet locals who are also patrons of that place. The lady you often see buying her pork ribs might one day invite you to her kitchen and show off a recipe you can bring back home to your friends and family. The waiters and staff of the place, who know who’s who in the community, could introduce you to the best plumber in town.Wait, I’m getting ahead of myself. That’s #6.6. Ask for introductionsSo you have one local friend already?Great! With one single friend, you have everything needed to create a whole network of locals who, in their own specific and special ways, can help your language journey.That one friend of yours surely has a few friends and acquaintances of their  own. Their  circle could include the guys they  grew up with or the folks they  went to school with once and who are now doctors, businessmen or maybe even language teachers.You have to go out of your comfort zone and flatly request an introduction. This makes your job of making friends so much easier because the other person’s credibility rubs off on you and you instantly gain the acceptance of the group. They may not kn ow you from Adam, but by virtue of being introduced by a trusted friend, you make it so much easier on yourself. And guess what, youve just increased your acquaintances several fold.Plop  yourself into their group. Join their activities and show up in places they meet. Branch out and soon enough, youll find yourself in a middle of a social web that gives you the maximum number and variety of genuine experiences to really learn a language abroad.Suddenly youll find yourself in a group of guys who bike on Sundays to gaze at the marvelous view of the countryside. Or perhaps you get ringside seats to  how native speakers wield their language by witnessing them tease and give each other a hard time during a Saturday night beer session.So, there you go. Six techniques you can use each day youre abroad. Get in there. Be eager and excited to make friends. Travel. Talk to complete strangers, offer them something, ask your questions. Then ask some more. Immerse. Get off your couch on a cold e vening and have coffee with a native speaker.If you do that, you’ll find yourself richly rewarded. One day, you’ll hear yourself slowly gaining fluency in the local language. Youll not only have added a new tongue to  your communicative repertoire, youll have gained precious friendships and a bag full of memories that’ll last a lifetime. With pictures to boot!Good luck and have fun! Safe travels.

Healing Bell Move Tutor by Melissa Burden

Healing Bell Move Tutor by Melissa BurdenHealing Bell Move Tutor by Melissa Burden is a step-by-step guide to help anyone with an Ayurvedic practice understand the concepts of this book. It explains the physical, mental and emotional factors that need to be considered before embarking on a practice. It also explains the relationship between the Ayurvedic health practices and the body in order to assist in Ayurvedic medicine being used to treat problems associated with the physical, mental and emotional systems.The Body: The Ayurvedic health system is about maintaining balance, which is maintained through the dietary, detoxification and other methods. One of the fundamental principles is, 'Belly is best.' This is the area of the body where toxins can build up. Cleanse out the 'belly' to remove toxins from the blood stream. This part of the body is broken down, refined and purified, and after cleansing the toxins are removed from the system, the 'belly' needs to be re-built.Mental and Emotional: A balanced mind, supported by an improved body will keep a person mentally and emotionally fit. This is where the focus should be when working with a relaxation technique. Meditation and other types of grounding practices should be used in conjunction with proper diet and daily exercise. Meditation helps get rid of the negative emotions and helps to clear the mind of all other thought forms.The technique of belly cleaning involves one of the following three methods. The first is that the method of cleansing the 'belly' is an internal approach to an Ayurvedic practice that works from within the body. The second is the three-stage approach that looks at a treatment as starting with the stomach and slowly working up to the heart and then the soul.Auricular: This means 'across the auricle.' This is a term used to describe the part of the human body that extends over the upper chest. This area of the body is broken down, refined and purified, and afterwards cleansed to return it to its original beauty.Yoga: Yoga is an energetic art that works to enhance the physical energy of the human body. During an exercise routine, the yogi will focus on the auricular part of the body by focusing on muscle building, breathing and physical activities. Yoga can be used to break the barriers between the physical and the mental and emotional and help improve the health and well being of a person.Healing Bell Move Tutor by Melissa Burden has been written by a master instructor of holistic medicine. It will teach readers how to work with the mind, body and spirit in order to achieve balance and health through the practice of Ayurveda.

What Is The BSA Chemistry Merit Badge?

What Is The BSA Chemistry Merit Badge?If you have not heard of the BSA Chemistry merit badge, it is a kind of educational certification for students who would like to pursue a career in chemistry. The badge is aimed at creating better chemistry education in schools, in order to make chemistry more familiar and acceptable to the younger generation. Today, students can get it at the school level, while at some point of time in the future, they will be required to go through college to become a chemist.One of the types of science, which is very popular with people of all ages is chemistry. Science and art have always been a source of interest for many young people. It helps to see how well these two things can complement each other and how well their interests and enthusiasm can affect their grades.The BSA Chemistry merit badge is a product of the National Council for Science and Mathematics (NCSM). This can only be obtained after one has successfully passed the national entrance exams in chemistry. After passing the national examination, one can enroll in a college or university to pursue a degree in chemistry.In order to earn the BSA Chemistry merit badge, one should do well in a course in chemistry. At first, the course may require a lot of hard work and dedication. Students who are not able to do well in their classes would be ineligible for the badge. Those who already have a diploma in chemistry can enroll to go for the next level, which is Chemistry B, and take up a job in industry.Chemistry is considered as one of the fields which can help to understand everything in the world around us. It also allows the chemistry to be applied in other sciences. It has become increasingly important to study this field because it helps scientists understand what they are doing. People who love science would also love chemistry.Science and engineering also benefit a lot from studies on this field. They will also learn about many of the molecules in nature, its properties and its processes. With today's technology, there are many instances in which we need the help of scientists. The BSA Chemistry merit badge helps to encourage and reward students who love this field of study.There are many other ways in which the BSA Chemistry merit badge can be earned. These include a thesis which is meant to represent the progress of a student in a certain topic, while at the same time providing a test for every student who wants to earn it. Aside from the above mentioned ways, there are a lot of ways that can help students who want to go through a certain degree.

Public Speaking and the Value of Singing Lessons

Public Speaking and the Value of Singing Lessons Suzy S. Most students taking singing lessons have aspirations of getting up on stage, whether that be for a recital, audition, or maybe just to survive karaoke night. However, voice lessons can be especially valuable for public speakers, as well. Just as the vocalist practices breath control, inflections and dynamics, public speakers can also benefit from vocal exercises.  Singing or voice lessons can also help a ton with your stage presence and confidence!  You may not think about warming up before speaking in front of groups, but it can make a huge difference in your delivery, clarity, volume and vocal strength, if you know just what to focus on. Breathing exercises in particular are a great thing to practice, as they can help with your vocal control (as well as ease stress!).  Here are some steps to follow to check your breathing: Get into a comfortable position, whether this is standing, sitting or lying down. Place of your hands on your chest, and the other on your abdomen. As you take a deep breath, focus on where your hands are: the hand on your abdomen should rise higher than the one on your chest, which occurs when your diaphragm pulls airs into your lungs. Exhale through your mouth, and then inhale again through your nose, this time holding it for as long as you are able to comfortably. Exhale again slowly through your mouth.  Contract your abdominal muscles one final time to expel any remaining air. Repeat this exercise a few more times, focusing on each inhale and exhale. As you get comfortable with the exercise, you can practice without the aid of your hands. Once you get used to this style of natural breathing, youll have better breath and voice control, which helps with all aspects of speaking and singing. Looking for speaking voice lessons near you?  Search for a teacher and book your timeslot with one our certified teachers!  Subscribe to our posts for even more music tips and expert advice:  Sign up for the updates here. You might also like Can Yoga Help You Sing Better? What Can I Expect At My First Voice Lesson? Learning to Sing: The Truth Behind 4 Common Misconceptions Photo by Tess Mayer.