Solve Absolute Value Equation

Solve Absolute Value Equation Absolute value of any number whether its negative or positive represents only its positive version. Absolute value is actually the distance of the number from the center and is denoted by | |(modulus sign). Hence absolute value is never negative. Absolute value is the magnitude of the number not the sign. Absolute value equation contains the variables and numbers with the absolute value sign in it. Example 1: Solve for the variable x in the equation | x 2| = 4? Solution: Given is the equation |x 2| = 4. Here the unknown variable which needs to be solved for is x. First step: The absolute value gives two cases; x 2 = 4; x 2 = -4. Adding 2 on both sides of the given equation. (x 2) + 2 = 4 + 2; (x 2) + 2 = -4 + 2 This gives x = 6; x = -2. Hence the solution is x = 6 or -2. Example 2: Solve for the variable x in the equation | x 3| = 5? Solution: Given is the equation |x 3| = 5. Here the unknown variable which needs to be solved for is x. First step: The absolute value gives two cases; x 3 = 5; x 3 = -5. Adding 3 on both sides of the given equation. (x 3) + 3 = 5 + 3; (x 3) + 3 = -5 + 3. This gives x = 8; x = -2. Hence the solution is x = 8 or -2.

The Best Drawing Tablets

The Best Drawing Tablets The Best Graphics Tablet for Drawing ChaptersThe Basics: What a Graphics Tablet DoesDifferences Between Paper and Drawing with a TabletSelecting the Right Drawing Tablet for Your ArtGraphic Tablets with LCD ScreenThe Price of Graphics TabletsIn today's everything digital world, it would be absolutely impossible to draw cartoons or be a professional illustrator without mastering computer art applications.Whether to retouch and alter photographs or drawing a human figure from scratch, artists these days must know all about computer systems that assist in creating visual art.If you are employed in any field related to animation, illustration, communication, or advertising, you would know: drawing is now synonymous with computer graphics.  And just as pencil drawing, oils and pastels all need specific drawing tools, so do you need the right tools for digital drawing.Are you in the market for a tablet with excellent graphic capability?If you are a designer, an illustrator or an amateur manga artist, this article is for you.F ind out now how to choose a tablet that meets your needs and budget.With this set up, you are prepared to design virtually anything Source: Pixabay Credit Stuxfocus should be on a computer screen, rather than on your hand.Getting into the habit of moving your stylus independent of vision takes some getting used to.Unless you have a graphic tablet with LCD screen â€" where the image appears under your hand, as with a traditional sketchbook, count on a few sessions of erasure rather than productivity.Now that we know exactly what a graphics tablet is, let's do away with pencil and paper, by choosing one.Think of all the trees you will be saving!With such a tablet, you can begin to create art in minutes Source: Pixabay Credit: Steevepbincluded in the software.Tablets for Established, Professional ArtistsOf course, every working graphic artist wants all of the features included in tablets meant for those taking drawing lessons London or drawing lessons online, and more.Indeed there are graphic tablets targeted to those who make their living by drawing people.Those tablets' features include:Larger screen size â€" on some models, up to A4!Higher screen resolution, up to 1024lpiIncreased sensitivity to inputCapacitive: reading the tilt and direction of the stylus, without the tip touching the screen or padKeyboard shortcuts built into the graphics tabletA multitouch option â€" exerting pressure with up to 5 fingers on the touch strip.For professional art drawing, Wacom is truly a leader in the field.The Intuos Pro series are wireless, include programmable gesture drawing, with a resolution of 5080dpi, and a stylus tilt recognition level at plus or minus 60.All of the Wacom Intuos Pro graphic tablet features are wrapped in a sturdy, compact and attractive design.Learn to sketch on your tablet with Superprof. Photo via VisualhuntIt is a model that is suitable for an advanced or professional user.Graphic Tablets with LCD ScreenI have GOT to get me one of these! - Will S mith, Independence DayFor the serious artist, seasoned architect or systems engineer, a graphics tablet with built-in LCD screen is a must.This type of tablet is a computer onto itself.Also called a portable interactive screen, your stylus strokes appear under your hand, much the way last century's drawing tools made portraiture appear on the sketch paper they hovered over.Many portrait artists find these tablets more comfortable to use, because they can focus on their hand movement rather than on a computer screen.In fact, outside of the obvious lack of warmth that paper generates â€" liquid crystal screens are much cooler, the sensation of passing pencil over paper is much the same.Let's say you want to draw a still life.No longer do you have to wait for optimal light, pose your subject, mix colours and, perhaps, have to erase a contour line that just will not render properly.No need to worry if you have the right colored pencils or enough oil pastels for the job.With such a table t, all of your supplies are included.Here again, Wacom fits the bill: the Cintiq 27HD Touch is the high-end model, at the forefront of artistic  innovation.It is a very large tablet: a 27-inch screen offers ample room to work.As for colour: from light shade and pastels to somber, darker tones, this treasure of drawing skills has them all.Before we talk about price, let us now make a disclaimer.Whereas Wacom is the undisputed leader in the graphic tablet art industry, there are other, equally respectable names that give a satisfying performance in realistic drawing.Huion stands against the competition by offering a quality model at an unbeatable price.A price lower than the leader brand, we might add.The Huion GT-220 tablet has a generous 21-inch screen, and loads of positive feedback from absolute beginners in art class, all the way to the established portrait artist.User feedback is an important, distinguishing characteristic when considering upgrading to the latest in art renderin g technology.You can make a cool drawing, like this mosaic, on your tablet Source: Pixabay Credit: GladyThe Price of Graphics TabletsShort answer: prices are as varied as the breadth of technology available.The stereotype of the starving artist featuring prominently, still today; the price of a graphics tablet is obviously an important criterion in choosing a tablet.Even more important to consider: do you know how to draw portraits realistically enough that your investment in a tablet will pay off?Or do you more want to draw cool things, like graffiti and cartoon people?Whatever your intention â€" simple shapes or complex portrait drawing, you will be able to find entry-level tablets for just under £50.Are you aiming higher in your artistic aspirations?Professional tablet models, with tons of features and interactive screens could run into several hundred pounds.Still, investing in a graphics tablet would be cheaper, in the long run, than constantly replacing canvas, watercolors, y our colored pencil set and charcoal pencil.It is much easier to clean, too!To make your selection â€" to compare the merits of various tablets, you should consider these characteristics:Stylus resolutionScreen resolutionScreen sizePressure levels of the stylusAdvanced FeaturesIntegrated softwareNow, a final suggestion...If you are still undecided about your future as an artist, and looking for an alternative to the graphics tablet, you may already own your solution.The Ipad Pro tablet and its pencil,  the Ultra-book or the Surface Pro  could be a suitable alternative to more expensive tablets, especially if you have only started drawing.And, thanks to digital advances, you no longer need to fret about framing your art!Inspired to start art classes? Want to find drawing lessons for kids? You'll find tutors for drawing lessons for beginners and experts looking to diversify their skill set on Superprof.

How to Create Unique and Catchy Guitar Chord Progressions

How to Create Unique and Catchy Guitar Chord Progressions Sign up successful The blues progression is typically I, IV and V (one, four and five). Almost all of the blues songs that youve ever heard consist of those chords, and many pop and rock songs too. So how do you create a progression thats exciting and fresh? One answer is something called chord leading. Chord Leading Certain chords sound best when theyre followed by certain other chords. Here are some examples of chords that go well together: I  Any chord ii, IV, V, vii0 iii, ii, vi IV, I, V, vii0 V, I vi, ii vii0, I, iii Mix and Match Now, having shown you a list that seems pretty restrictive, let me balance that by telling you that terrific chord progressions have been easily written without the used of this chart and without the use of chord leading at all. I have a much more informal way of create unique and catchy guitar chord progressions. Take the chords I, IV, V and vi. This is sometimes called the Nashville chord progression, while Ive also heard it called the pop chord progression, but its not a progression, its just a set of four chords that are often used to create appealing progressions. Play each one four times; lets say, for right now, that thats four beats in each of our future measures. Go from one chord to another, in no particular order at all. If youre inclined to sing or hum a random melody, even if you wouldnt consider yourself a singer, then I would highly recommend it. It helps the creative process in that it keeps your imagination running. This can help to prevent writers block. Plus, the nature of how the human voice phrases music on its own can help to facilitate the motion or fluidity of this new song. Keep Everything Keep everything that you write. One of my college songwriting professors told me that writing about what you write, not about what you think, sounds best. What you think sounds best may change from day to day. Moreover, sometimes we write bits and pieces of songs and progressions on different days that may only come together on some future day. Unique and catchy guitar chords dont always, or most often, come overnight. They are built like little houses. Just as in building houses, once you start over-analyzing and rearranging too much, the whole thing could start to crumble. A big part of songwriting is being happy about whats been written today and leaving it alone. Theres so much technology out there to record your musical ideas. But for practical purposes, all that you really need is a simple sound recorder on your laptop or tablet. Remember, this is only in order to remember what youve come up with. To quote the film Napoleon Dynamite, Listen to your heart. Thats what I do. Creating anything unique and catchy means looking at what you could contribute artistically and being open and willing to sharing that with the world. Learn more about playing the guitar and making music by taking private lessons with a guitar instructor. Search for a guitar teacher today!   Heather L. teaches singing, piano, acting, and more in St. 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  Janne Poikolainen

You and Yours BBC Radio 4

You and Yours BBC Radio 4 Tutorfair featured on the BBC Radio 4 programme You and Yours, over the bank holiday weekend. If you didn't get a chance to tune-in, we have transcribed the segment. If you would prefer to listen in, hit play below! BBC Radio 4, You and Yours. Monday, 4th May 2015.   Private Tuition is a huge growth market in the UK, surveys suggest that one in every four young people now has a private tutor at some stage, but with lessons costing around £25 a time some people are concerned that private tuition is adding to an inequality, giving children with better off parents an even greater advantage. Catherine Carr reports on the tutoring programme set up to include those who’s families can’t afford to pay. She went to Paddington Academy in London where Imdad Ali in year 13, has been tutored in Maths by Tom Linton. Imdad, Paddington Academy student If you think about it in a Mathematical way its like there’s 2D where you learn through school, with your teachers, and you could say tutoring is an extra dimension, so 3D. It teaches you a different way to do problems and how to solve them. Tom L, Tutorfair Tutor It is kind of a contrast when you give them problems to solve at the beginning of the year, and it’s a combination of the actual problem solving ability and the body language that goes along with it, and how that shifts over time as well. Imdad I took the role of head boy at the start of the year, mainly from the confidence I gained form being tutored in Maths. A feeling where I know more than I think I know. I didn’t have much confidence before, but he [Tom Linton] teaches me ways to check if I have the correct answers or not. I can see my grades getting higher and higher each time I answer a question. Catherine Carr, BBC Reporter Across town at Clapton Girls’, Salimah is on her lunch break, like Imdad she is in her final year, and has had help from a tutor, Lucy Kerr. Lucy took me to meet Salimah, who has had some pretty exciting news. Salimah, Clapton Girls' The tutoring I have had started around September, mid-September. It was mainly to help with my application to Oxford. We started off with my personal statement, looking at ways to structure it so that it flowed better.  I then waited for interviews, and then I got an interview, and then I got in! Lucy Kerr, Tutorfair Tutor and Oxford Graduate I think to give Salimah the chance to meet someone who has studied at the place that she wants to study gives her a nice insight on what to expect especially on interview day, because very often people are going to interviews with really no awareness of what to expect. Also importantly, no awareness that it is possible to enjoy the experience. Salimah had four days in Oxford that I think you really enjoyed! Catherine Both Salimah and Imdad were taught by tutors from Tutorfair. I went to meet one of their founders, Edd Stockwell at their East London offices. Catherine Hi, Edd Edd Stockwell, Tutorfair Co-founder Hi Catherine, lovely to meet you, welcome to Innovation warehouse, where Tutorfair HQ is based. Tutorfair is a website where parents can find tutors for their kids, and for each student who pays, we give tutoring to a child who can’t afford it. Everyone at some point missed something at school, and it’s really really useful to have someone sit down and explain it to you. Good teachers do this all the time, parents do it with their kids, and parents paying tutors to help them is just an extension of that. But when you realise how effective that is, and you realise that there are some people who really can’t afford it, well then you really have to find a way to give it people who can’t afford to pay. Catherine The tutors that I’m looking at on this list, the cheapest one is about £25 an hour and the most expensive one is about £45 an hour. You say that people can’t afford it and some people can’t afford it, but actually the vast majority of people can’t afford tutoring. Edd I think it’s about a quarter of students in the UK have a tutor, and I don’t think that is particularly split by economics massively, there’s large socio-demographic reasons why in Asian cultures it’s particularly prevalent. But I completely agree that the middle class do buy tutoring because it’s a really effective thing to do for your child’s education. Dr. Lee Elliott Major Those from richer backgrounds are three to four times more likely to be investing in private tutoring.  My name is Dr. Lee Elliott Major, I am the chief executive of the Sutton Trust. We do have concerns, as what we observe is an escalating arms race of social mobility. 23% of young people say they’ve had private tutoring across the country. London is the capital, over 40%. But what you see is a very stark gap between the education haves and have-nots. It’s something like 17% of those from poorer backgrounds and 29% of those from richer backgrounds Catherine The Pfitzner family live in West London, after school nine year old Farley is powering through some long multiplication with her tutor. Her older sister Bella will start in January. Their mum Blanche, explains why she is happy to spend what amounts to hundreds of pounds a month on tutoring. Blanche Pfitzner The London day system particularly is quite tough to get into, so you’ve got to get quite high percentages now. So, we thought that the best thing to do when she wasn’t doing brilliantly is to get a bit of support as they get so much homework too, which I can’t do! Catherine What proportion of your friends at the school gates would you say have employed the same tactic? Blanche I would say quite a lot, but secretly as it’s all a bit of secret squirrel stuff. The school is quite against it, so it’s not openly discussed, as they like to see their kids succeeding naturally. But I would have thought that quite a big proportion are doing it. Dr. Lee Elliott Major For most people this is prohibitive, and that’s why the Sutton Trust is looking at different models of how you can provide tutoring for those that don’t have the money to do it. But we’re also evaluating different models like Tutorfair, the Tutor Trust. These not for profits that have emerged from this market, but it’s too early to say which ones are actually having an impact. Edd We just helped our 2,500th student for free , and it’s a one for one promise, so the charity is a little ahead of how many we’ve helped on the business side of Tutorfair. Catherine How do you decide how to select the children eligible for free tutoring? Edd So we partner with inner city schools who have a high proportion of students on free school meals. The class teachers choose the students they feel will benefit most, and our tutors go into those schools to work with those students. Catherine The process is more complicated than that in the school’s eyesore, and it takes a motivated school leadership, but given that it can work. Both Salimah and Imdad were provided with tutors from Tutorfair. Salimah Well I really grateful that I got it, as I know a lot of people didn’t get the chance to have tutoring. I think that is as shame as well that only a small number of people did have that chance. Catherine If you don’t mind me asking, would your parents be in a position to pay for tutoring for you it were not offered to you in this way? Salimah Definitely not, I have five other siblings, so yeah, that probably would have never had happened. Imdad So my parents are not actually in work, because their health is pretty bad. I think I am a very lucky person I guess to get this opportunity. There are lots of people out there that need it as well. Dr. Lee Elliott Major I think that you need something national on this, because the evidence shows that the inequalities are driven largely outside schools, maybe we should have a scheme where we use a bit of pupil premium money for private tutoring outside of schools. What can work across the country is the big question. So it think whoever gets into government after May, I think this is a question for them.

Smarty Interview Meet Emily Gaffney and Heart Math Tutoring - Heart Math Tutoring

Smarty Interview Meet Emily Gaffney and Heart Math Tutoring - Heart Math Tutoring Smarty Interview: Meet Emily Gaffney and Heart Math Tutoring Smarty Interview: Meet Emily Gaffney and Heart Math Tutoring September 26, 2019 Check out our latest feature in the Charlotte Smarty Pants magazine: CSP Team Note: We recently chatted with Emily Gaffney, Executive director ofHeart Math Tutoring. If you don’t know this organization, you need to. They’re doing incredible things in our community. Enjoy getting to know Emily, Heart Math Tutoring and find out how you can get involved here! The idea was born from community members at Social Venture Partners (SVP) who felt like volunteer tutors could be better used in the public schools. SVP looked to invest in a nonprofit that was running a structured tutoring program and couldn’t find any in Charlotte at the time! So, volunteers within SVP â€" including my own mother â€" stepped up to the plate to create a program. Read more here Charlotte Smarty Pants Article written by Cheryl Petty

Seeking Distance Why Conservatives are Cutting Ties with an Anti-Tax Pledge

Seeking Distance Why Conservatives are Cutting Ties with an Anti-Tax Pledge Photo from Flickr.com by Tax Credits But this influential pledge is beginning to lose considerable backing within conservative circles.  It has recently come to light that politicians who, in addition to Norquist, could best be described as conservative have begun to distance themselves from this promise. So far, individuals who have denounced it include Senators  Lindsey Graham, John McCain, Saxby Chambliss, and Bob Corker. Among the others are Representatives  Peter King and Chris Gibson, and, perhaps most notably, Speaker of the House John Boehner and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.  Sen. Corker informed  constituents  that he was “not obligated on the pledge.” Meanwhile, Sen. Chambliss confidently told a Georgia news station that “I care a lot more about my countryâ€" I care a lot more about it than I do about Grover Norquist.” It should be noted that the influence and credibility these particular politicians have in the Republican party cannot be overstated. These men are not only revered in their own party, but also among Americans who take a conservative approach to politics. So why are these individuals, who all signed the pledge with enthusiasm upon entering office, retracting their statement to never raise taxes?  The reason for this is intimately linked to the upcoming Republican fiscal cliff compromise. Politicians from both sides of the aisle are furiously seeking a solution to this ever-pressing fiscal issue, and conservatives are focusing on a plan to raise tax revenue by eliminating potential deductions as well as closing possible tax loopholes. But how is this plan connected to Grover Norquist? Under his strict rules as they are laid out in the pledge, these seemingly small modifications to the tax system count as a tax increase. Therefore, they are to remain absolutely forbidden. A Senate aide who asked not to be named recently stated that although Republicans and Democrats often take different approaches to taxation, Norquist remains totally isolated in considering the elimination of tax credits to be a tax increasethe pledge just doesnt reflect the reality of how tax policy works. It appears that this anti-tax activist is beginning to lose his considerable influence, even among people who share most of his ideologies. As Rep. Peter King of New York recently told NBC’s Meet the Press, “the world has changed, and the economic situation is different.” Perhaps it is time for everyone to realize that what worked in 1986 may not work today, and that seemingly immobile economic ideas must be altered to fit the current fiscal climate. Photo from wikipedia.com

Ditch Your Alarm Clock for Foreign Language Distance Education Courses

Ditch Your Alarm Clock for Foreign Language Distance Education Courses Ditch Your Alarm Clock for Foreign Language Distance Education Courses Online learning is not the next big thing, it is the now big thing. â€"D. AbernathyWhat if I could show you a way to shut down that pesky alarm clock once and for all?What if you could stop hitting the snooze button every morning before you finally drag yourself out of your warm, comfy bed to go to your language class?What if I told you that you wouldnt have to make your life revolve around any schedule except your own?Would you be hanging on my every word, waiting for me to spill the beans?Of course you would!Its your language programâ€"why not have it on your schedule?I hear you wondering how you can possibly do that. But the truth is, its pretty simple:  Distance education.It brings language learning to youâ€"on your terms and in your time.If youre interested in a foreign language degree or  looking for the opportunity to take  courses from a college (even if youre not  after college credits), distance education is the way to do that.Distance learning  is different from other onli ne learning in that its associated with colleges and universities and often involves degrees or certifications.Worried youre too old to go back to school, or that youve missed your chance? Consider the 81-year-old Chinese woman who got her bachelors degree through distance learning. (Interestingly enough, completely aside from this, she also taught herself to speak multiple foreign languagesâ€"the degree was in e-commerce.)She certainly achieved her goalâ€"and in the comfort of her own home!If youre worried you wont be able to find a great distance language program, worry no more. Theres something for everyone, especially where foreign languages are concerned. Were a world full of communicators!The first step in finding the perfect program is examining your options.Weve got some good ones here, so lets check them out and get you started! Why Distance Learning WorksDistance learning continues to be a growing trend for many reasons. Honestly, were all so pressed for time and juggle such crazy schedules that making it to another commitmentâ€"even a language class that we loveâ€"is often just too difficult.Distance-learning courses can be much more flexible with regards to scheduling and space. Okay, so you may not want to ditch that alarm clock completely yet, as this doesnt mean that there are never any time or course limitations whatsoever, but you may find that online language courses have fewer limitations due to being online.Many programs still have very specific degree requirements, so youll want to check out the particulars of each course at registration and do your research ahead of time. However, some courses available through distance learning dont adhere to a traditional semester and can be taken all year round, over the summer or at other times.More flexibility means more likelihood of choosing the language classes that are a perfect  match for you.  No more taking a course that’s too advanced or one thats a bit basic just because it was the only one available when you were, or missing out on the rarer language you really wanted to take because it clashes with another requirement.And distance learning eliminates the need to travel. No more going to learningâ€"now, learning comes to you! Whats not to love?How to Maximize Your Distance Learning ExperienceWhether the course you choose focuses on independent study (you do the work without any online classmates) or features a virtual classroom where interaction with other learners is an option, try to participate as much as possible.Submit materials for critique, ask questions and take part in online discussions. Communicate with your teacher and fellow students to get the most out of the experience. After all, language is all about communication.  The discussion sessions in many online courses provide loads of information. Others may be grappling with the same grammar issues you are, so take note when relevant topics come up.You all share a passion for the language youre studyin g, so see the friendship potential in your classmates. Who knows? You may find a great online study partner for post-class learning. Be friendly and learn from your peers.Treat the course just like you would a real-life class. Yes, I know youll probably be wearing yoga pants or maybe even your PJs when you log on, but dress code aside, approach distance learning as you would any other class. Be prepared to learn and  do any assigned homework, and if you’re in a virtual setting with other learners, be sure to arrive on time.Class instructors are usually available through a contact link or email. Use it.  If youre having a grammar or vocabulary issue or just have questions, speak up! Theyre generally quick to respond and you may bring up something that needs further classroom discussion. Chances are that if youve got questions, others do, too!Practice your language outside of the course on your own time with FluentU, so you can put what youre learning into practice. FluentU takes re al-world videosâ€"like movie trailers, music videos, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language lessons. Its perfect for use on its own or for combining with formal distance learning.Below are six resources to help you tap into the best in foreign language distance learning. Enjoy!Ditch Your Alarm Clock for Foreign Language Distance Education CoursesInternational Center for Language StudiesThe International Center for Language Studies offers private classes via distance learning for more than 85 languages.Native-speaking teachers use an interactive virtual classroom thats available from any location. The programs are personalized so that all levels of learning are accommodated.So if you feel most comfortable with a one-on-one, customized situation, ICLS will set it up for you!Oregon State UniversityThe World Languages and Culture Department at Oregon State University has some amazing programs for a variety of languages and language-related studies.Three Bac helor of Arts degreesâ€"in French, German and Spanishâ€"are available to learners completely through distance learning.The programs mix language with cultural knowledge, and they also  equip learners with the skills needed to  access international job markets.The Open UniversityThe Open University is based in the United Kingdom, considers itself the worlds leading distance-learning provider and has taught over 2 million students worldwide.They accept international students and also offer degree coursework. The choices range from Bachelor of Arts to masters degrees as well as undergraduate and postgraduate options.Their language departments offer courses in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Latin and Welsh. Distance learners can choose from basic to advanced coursework. Additionally, there are some cultural courses relevant to languages offered.Harvard Summer SchoolIf you’ve ever dreamed of attending Harvard, here’s your chance!Youll have to check back ahead of summer for the most current offerings, but Harvard Summer School occasionally has language classes available entirely through distance learning, and has most recently offered beginning Swahili through an online live web conference format. Classes do meet at certain times and class size may be limited.So if they happen to have the language you’d like to study, why not check it out?Ed2go Ed2go is an excellent distance-learning option. I’ve taken several courses through the program and have been very satisfied with every aspect of the experience.The Ed2go program is a network of over 2,000 colleges and universities that offer online courses in a multitude of subjects.Courses begin monthly and can be accessed at any time. New lessons, assignments and group discussions are released sequentially, so all you’ve got to do is show up and learn!Spanish, Italian, French, Japanese and English as a Second Language courses are offered through Ed2go.Also, there are specialized Spanish course s for medical and police use.The University of North Carolina at GreensboroThe University of North Carolina at Greensboro has a distance-learning program that includes courses in French, German, Russian and Spanish.They have an extensive course schedule. Some courses do have prerequisites, so be sure to check on that at time of enrollment.Classes vary from basic through intermediate  to advanced and theres even an online German minor program available for those who are interested.Distance learning is an excellent way to close the distance between learners and languages. They bring learning to you!Take college-level courses in the privacy of your home, on your schedule. Wear your PJsâ€"if you mustâ€"but show up to class.Good luck! And One More ThingIf youre digging these foreign language resources, youll love using FluentU.FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that natives  speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover your mouse over the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Videos with Interactive CaptionsUnder the Vocab and Dialogue tabs, youll find words and phrases from the video and a complete interactive transcript.Interactive Transcripts on FluentUYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs Quiz Mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. 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How to Decide If Working From Home Is Right For You

How to Decide If Working From Home Is Right For You pexels.com 1. Do you have a home office? While it seems like an obvious question, it’s an important one to consider. When you go to work in an office setting, you don’t realize how many items are available to you that you may not have in your home setting. For one, do you have a quiet space to work? While you don’t necessarily think of this, working from your bedroom can be difficult, as it makes it harder to separate work from home. Most remote employees have a fully functioning office, but if you don’t have the space, this may not be a feasible option. Also, you’ll want to ensure you have all the necessary supplies (i.e. printer, copier, fax, phone, strong internet connection, desktop, etc.). Depending on the position, these items may be provided to you or reimbursed, but working from home can be a cost that you’ll need to be prepared to take on. 2. Can you work individually? In an office setting, even when your work is individual, there is constantly someone to reach out to with questions or to speak with during down time. When you’re working remotely, those options are lesser, as the only way to speak with someone directly is through email or on the phone, which means that the personal connection is not there. If you aren’t the type of person that can work fully on their own, working remotely may not be for you, as there is certainly a sense of isolation that isn’t present when you’re working in an office setting. So long as this is something you’re comfortable with, you’ll be fine. However, if you aren’t, you’ll want to consider this prior to making any decisions. 3. Are you organized? Again, this may not seem like a big deal, but when you’re working remotely, staying organized is essential to your success. If you aren’t someone that can easily stay on top of deadlines and keep files in the right places, working remotely may not be for you. When you’re working from home, this all falls to you, as there’s no one to hold your hand and tell you what is and isn’t important. While you do have to be organized in an office setting as well, remote workers typically require extensive organizational skills in order to be successful, so be sure that this is something you are capable of doing. 4. Can you stay on track? While there are plenty of distractions in an office setting, like co-workers visiting your desk, meetings, and other office events, working from home has its fair share of distractions as well. If you live with other people, it may be difficult to separate yourself when you’re working. In addition, you typically have a TV or other distractions within reach, and no one around to supervise you and ensure you’re working. If you need to have the supervision component or aren’t sure whether or not you would be able to stay on task when at home, working remotely may not be for you, as there’s a lot of responsibility that falls on your shoulders in that environment. Sure, there’s a lot of freedom, but you also need to be sure you’re completing your assignments. 5. Are you motivated? What it essentially boils down to is whether or not you have the motivational drive to work from home. Your work is entirely self-driven, and remote employees tend to be some of the most ambitious, as they typically rely on themselves alone to complete tasks and drive themselves to be better. If you aren’t the ambitious type or enjoy having team/supervisory support, you’ll definitely want to reconsider whether or not a remote position is right for you. Working from home is a privilege, certainly, but one that not all individuals may want. Sometimes, you simply have to do what’s best for you in terms of your job, and if you don’t believe that working from home is the right fit, speak with your manager to ensure you are in an office setting. Working from home is not for everyone, and remote work can be more challenging and lonely. Take these five items into consideration prior to taking on a remote role and ensure that you are not only capable but also comfortable working in such an environment.