Learning About Chemistry Unit Conversions

Learning About Chemistry Unit ConversionsThere are many different things to learn about chemistry units and what they actually mean, so it can be difficult to get the hang of chemical conversions. Chemicals are really strange because they are comprised of very small and complex units that describe very simple properties. However, there are some basic guidelines that you can follow when making your first attempt at making chemical conversions.When making a chemistry unit, you will notice that they are often listed as 'parts' or in terms of mass. It is very important to be able to understand these units, since they have significant impacts on your conversions. When talking about the matter of mass, you should also know that a gram is the same thing as 'kilogram'. This is one of the things that you will want to take the time to figure out once you start taking chemistry.The other unit that is used to compare the mass is the 'kilogram'. At this point you will realize that these two units are not the same thing. Remember, a kilogram is made up of 22 parts per million. You can even use this information to figure out what the number 7.5 actually means, although most people would not even understand.Hydrogen is the simplest chemical in the universe. It is made up of one part oxygen and two parts hydrogen. You should take some time to really understand the chemical equation and how it relates to what you know as 'hydrogen'. This can help you understand why some units make things appear to be smaller than they really are.For example, carbon dioxide is the only gas that contains more than one molecule of carbon. In order to determine what the mass of carbon dioxide is, you will need to know the mass of carbon. This can help you make the process easier, but you should also be able to put a decimal point on this figure to understand what it means.If you understand how the quantity of substances change, you will be able to make better conversions. For example, when you use c arbon dioxide, you will need to know the mass of oxygen, and then the mass of carbon dioxide. This is an important aspect of chemical conversions, since these numbers do not always give you the same numbers when they are converted to other units.Units are also used to describe the volumes of different materials. When learning about different quantities of things, you will find that it can be quite confusing. The simplest unit that you can use for a material is the 'gram', which is made up of 50 parts per million.If you have problems with the conversions of carbon dioxide, you can use the 'pound' instead. This is equal to the mass of carbon dioxide, but it is lighter than the pound. It is also slightly more dense than the pound, which makes it a better unit for measuring these substances.

Certified teachers 5 reasons why you should try online teaching (and where to start)

Certified teachers 5 reasons why you should try online teaching (and where to start) Got your teaching license? Want to make some extra cash and build a whole new set of teaching skills for the future? If you do, that’s awesome. And this also happens to be the exact article for you, so be sure to keep reading. Here’s how to decide if online teaching is right for you You might have heard about other licensed teachers who’ve made the decision to work from home - or even to take their teaching careers on the road altogether - by teaching online. Or, you may have read about the many qualified educators who opt to teach English online while looking for their next classroom teaching job. If you’ve done even a little research on the topic, you’ll probably already know that online teaching is also a great part-time option for lots of different types of qualified teachers. Here’s just a sampling: Working teachers looking to supplement their existing salary. Education graduates who have yet to land their first classroom teaching gig. Teacher retirees (and supply teachers) looking to earn some money on the side. Takeaway: Regardless of your current working situation, teaching online is both lucrative and chock full of potential for certified teachers, regardless of your subject expertise or experience level. And the career option with perhaps the brightest future for qualified educators right now is - drumroll please - teaching English online. Teaching English online: The hottest job for North American educators As we’ve mentioned on the Teach Away blog a time or two, there’s really no way to overstate the almost mind-boggling growth happening in the global online English teaching sector right now. This is, in no small part, due to the huge growth in China’s online English education industry. Fueled by the surge in demand for English language lessons delivered by North American teachers, online English teaching platforms like VIPKID, are currently ramping up hiring for a large number of teachers who hold a US or Canadian teaching license. We’ve covered the benefits of teaching English online for graduates of all majors before, There are, however, some specific perks of the job are well worth talking about if you’re a certified teacher. The pros of teaching online if you’re a licensed teacher 1. Freedom One big pro - if not the biggest - is that you can teach at home - or anywhere in the world, really. Balancing online teaching alongside a full-time teaching job is surprisingly straightforward. And getting started is easy - you just need the essentials, like a working computer/laptop, webcam, a solid internet connection, mic and headset. Some additional props you might want to use you’ll likely already have lying around, like a whiteboard and flashcards. For those contemplating turning teaching online into a long-term career, it’s totally normal to worry about missing the buzz of the staffroom. Seeing colleagues each day provides much-needed inspiration, a sounding board and support base for educators. Luckily, online English teaching companies like VIPKID are home to an amazing community of teachers. On the VIPKID forum, you’ll be able to get advice and support on pretty much anything related to teaching online. Recommended reading: Are you ready to teach online? 2. Money The pay can be quite lucrative, especially if you possess a teaching license. Qualified teachers command the highest hourly rate and are in huge demand at English tutoring companies like VIPKID. By teaching as little as three hours a day, you could earn as much as $2,000 USD extra a month. Part-time online teaching is a win-win situation - you get to keep your regular teaching job and benefits and earn some extra income in the process. Bonus for full-time online English teachers: You’ll also save on transportation costs, time spent getting to and from work, buying lunch and other work-related expenses. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 3. Flexible working hours We’ve all got busy lives and it can be hard juggling personal and work commitments. Online teaching makes all of that so much easier. One of the main advantages of teaching online is the ability to set your own schedule. This means balancing online English teaching alongside your regular, full-time teaching job is surprisingly straightforward. You can choose to start small, teaching anywhere from a few hours and build your way up to 20 hours a week. There’s no grading or lesson planning required, just your time spent physically teaching lessons. So long as you’ve got some free time in the early mornings or evenings, it should be relatively easy to teach online for a few hours during the working week, as well as on the weekends, if you’re so inclined. If you do choose to teach online on a full-time basis, you’ll get to tailor your online teaching hours to different peak times - mornings, evenings and weekends - depending on your personal preferences. For example, if you’re more of a night owl, you might prefer to teach into the small hours of the morning and sleep later than a standard teaching job will permit. By making online teaching your primary source of income, it also means you’ll have the freedom to take vacation time when it suits you - and beat those pesky peak prices during school breaks. 4. Motivated students As educators, we all want to create a disruption-free learning environment for each and every student in our class. But motivating a class of 20 or more students to listen and remain on task is no easy feat. If you can relate to this common teaching challenge, then teaching English online with VIPKID will be a breath of fresh air for you. All lessons are conducted on a one-on-one basis, meaning you get to fully focus on your true passion - helping your students learn. Thanks to our increasingly global economy, English language skills are no longer an asset - they’re a necessity. There is no greater sense of accomplishment as a teacher than knowing that the knowledge you impart will make a positive, measurable impact on your student's future. 5. New career path? The K12 virtual schools market in North America is expected to grow by 13% per year through to 2021. Because online instruction is in the midst of a historic growth streak in the US, teaching English online with VIPKID is a great way to test the waters for a potential career transition to teaching your chosen subject online at a K12 virtual school at some point in the future. What’s more, English learners are a quickly growing segment of the student population in Canada and the US - meaning that experience teaching English language learners online can be a great addition to your resume. It’s time to make that teaching license work harder for you! Apply today to learn more about a teaching career (or part-time gig!) with VIPKID, including upcoming jobs, requirements, work environment and more.

12 companies in China that are hiring English teachers like crazy

12 companies in China that are hiring English teachers like crazy Do you suffer from wanderlust? Is your travel bucket list 10 feet long? Have you decided that this is the year you’re going to teach English in China? Then we’ve got good news for you - with a massive population eager to learn English, China is the perfect destination for new grads across all majors, as well as new and experienced licensed educators looking for travel and career growth opportunities. (And hey, if you’re still on the fence, here’s five reasons why teaching in China is a good idea.) So long as you meet the basic requirements to teach in China, you’re in luck. There are plenty of companies in China are actively searching for tons of English teaching candidates to help them fill their open positions. A great-paying new job (and travel adventure) could be just on the horizon. The best companies to teach English in China In fact, here are 12 of our favorites. Go ahead and block off a few hours of your weekend, because we guarantee you'll want to apply for them all. 1. The Explore Program Let’s start with the obvious one - the Explore Program, Teach Away’s very own teaching program in China for college graduates, ESL instructors and certified teachers! A TEFL certificate and some teaching experience can come in handy for your Explore Program application, but these are by no means required. We do require applicants to have a bachelor’s degree as a minimum prerequisite for Z visa acceptance, however, and the program is only open to people from the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. Hundreds of teaching jobs with the Explore program are up for grabs year round, and successful applicants are placed at top English language schools we’ve partnered with throughout the country. The salary and benefits are also undeniably awesome - you could be paid up to the equivalent of $3,300 USD a month, plus flight and housing allowance, paid vacay and health insurance - a pretty appealing prospect if you ask us! Interested? See open jobs with the Explore Program today. 2. First Leap You can’t go too far wrong with sending your application in to First Leap. The First Leap teaching team isonly continuing to grow, and there’s plenty of room for graduates of all majors with native English speaking skills who are up for a year (or even more) of teaching and traveling around China. Teaching salaries with First Leap are pretty decent, ranging from $2,100 - 2,800 a month, plus extra perks like free flights, medical insurance and settling-in allowance. Interested? See open jobs with First Leap today. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 3. Disney English Like the idea of Disneyland season passes? This is probably one of the most unusual - but awesome - English teaching perks we’ve ever heard of at Teach Away. On top of this, as an English teacher with Disney English, you can expect to earn anything from 10,000 - 13,000 RMB a month on top of benefits like a housing and resettlement allowance, paid vacation, health insurance and more. They’re keen to hire native English speakers with a college degree and a passion for teaching little kids. Teaching experience isn’t essential but it could give you a leg up when it comes to landing a job in one of the more competitive Disney English locations. Interested? See open jobs with Disney English today. 4. English First With English teaching vacancies across more than 200 schools in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou English First is a great option for TEFL-certified graduates from the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, South Africa or New Zealand. They’ll also give you a helping hand with the Z visa process. English First teacher perks are nothing to be sneezed at either - you can expect to be paid anything from 13,000 - 15,000 RMB a month (depending on your credentials and experience), as well as a flight allowance, paid vacation, health insurance and free Mandarin lessons. EF is known for fostering a strong team environment for their teachers, and hold weekly social events and well as a job swap program for English teachers. Interested? See open jobs with English First today. 5. Happy Goal Kid Want to get away from the daily grind and gain overseas work experience? How about getting paid to live in Shanghai, one of the most spectacular cities in China? Yes, please! There are a ton of English teaching positions available with Happy Goal Kid for bachelor’s degree holders, no classroom experience required. Class sizes are small (10 students, max) and you’ll get lots of hands-on training to help you find your feet in the classroom. The ESL teacher pay at Happy Goal Kid is highly competitive, ranging from $2,200 - 2,900 USD a month and paid overtime is an also option for those who want to bump up their take-home pay. Teaching jobs with Happy Goal Kid do fill up quickly, though, so this is an opportunity not to be missed. Interested? See open jobs with Happy Goal Kid today. 6. Bright Scholar Hey, certified teachers and ESL instructors, looking for a new life experience and want to travel? The problem with that is, it takes a good chunk of change to visit those must-see places on your bucket list. Instead of blowing your savings or going into debt by traveling Asia, why not get a job with Bright Scholar in China and travel in your free time? Bright Scholar has some fantastic K-12 English teaching opportunities across their various school locations, including Guangzhou and Lanzhou. For as little as 20 teaching hours a week, you can earn up to $2,800 USD a month. This leaves plenty of free time to tutor English privately or teach English to Chinese students online on the side if you’re looking to boost your earning potential. Bright Scholar will also pay for your meals, reimburse you for your flights and pay you over the summer and winter holidays - the list of perks goes on and on! Interested? Apply to teach with Bright Scholar today! 7. Scholastic English For all you 90s kids, Scholastic is synonymous with the elementary school wonderland that was the Scholastic Book Fair. What you might not know is that Scholastic China has a handful of English language training centers located in Shanghai and recruit overseas English teachers on a year-round basis. Scholastic English class sizes run on the smaller size (12 students, max), come with a teaching assistant and cater to elementary-aged children after school and on weekends. Eligible applicants will need to be be native English speakers and have, at minimum, an undergraduate degree, one to two years of teaching experience and a TEFL certificate. Benefits for English teachers working with Scholastic China are nothing to be sneezed at and include paid teacher training and a highly competitive salary (up to $3,500 USD a month), plus return flights. Interested? Apply to teach with Scholastic English today! 8. Kid Castle Kid Castle is one of the best-known operators of English language schools in China, with hundreds of branches in Shanghai and other major cities. Kid Castle run preschool programs in the morning for young English language learners under the age of six, as well as after-school programs in the afternoon and evening. Kid Castle is currently on the lookout for TEFL-certified native English speakers with a bachelor’s degree. Pay ranges as high as $2,600 USD for an average 34-hour working week. But that’s not all - Kid Castle will also throw in visa, flight and housing allowances, as well as medical insurance and a PD bonus of $800 USD for successful candidates who sign on for a one-year contract. Interested? Apply to teach with Kid Castle today! 9. Shane English How does $2,000 USD a month sound, in exchange as little as 20 hours of work a week? Pretty sweet, right? To sweeten the deal even further, English teaching jobs with Shane English School come with ample paid overtime opportunities, paid vacation, airfare and housing allowances. Shane English are keen to hire native English speaking candidates with a TEFL certificate and a university degree, from either Canada, Ireland, the UK, America, New Zealand or Australia. Interested? Apply to teach with Shane English today! 10. Web International English Got your bachelor’s degree done and dusted? How about two years of teaching experience? And a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate? If this sounds like you, then there are a bunch of highly lucrative English teaching jobs with Web International English, one of China’s leading English training centers, for native English speaking applicants. The pay for ESL teachers working with Web International English is in line with other language schools in the country. Before you know it, you could be teaching in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing - you can essentially take your pick of the most desirable cities to live in China for expat teachers! Interested? Apply to teach with Web International English today! Whether you’re looking to teach in China for a year, tops, or for the long haul, teaching English with any one of these 12 companies will help you make your globetrotting dreams come true. But don’t delay - apply now before these vacancies get snapped up by other aspiring jet-setters! Recommended reading: What’s the average salary for a teacher in China? 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What Are Significant Figures in Chemistry?

What Are Significant Figures in Chemistry?When you consider what are significant figures in chemistry, the chances are you will come up with a simple answer. These figures are units that denote chemical ingredients and quantities of these ingredients. They are generally in mass, but their properties vary from chemical to chemical.Volumes can be either mass or volume. A formula, in mathematics, is a collection of numbers that are related to each other to arrive at a single result. The result can be interpreted as a result of using a chemical formula. It is a unit that is commonly used to measure the mass of chemicals and products.A volume is defined as the length of a distance of one cubic centimeter. It can also be used to measure the amount of water that is contained in a chemical solution. In chemistry, volumes are measured in mass and it can be defined as the mass of the chemical solution minus the mass of the surrounding solids.Volumes are used in modern chemistry as a means of m easurement. There are volume units that are used in areas such as therapeutics, medical products, cancer research, and more. These volumes are frequently expressed in weight. There are also systems of weight that can be used for specific applications and this is the most commonly used.A variety of common measurements are important when considering what are significant figures in chemistry. The most common units are mass and volumes. The units are also used to describe the weight and mass of substances. Some other common units are moles, grams, milligrams, mililiters, centimeters, etc.The quantities of chemicals involved in a product are also important to consider. They can also be defined in the mass terms. These are formulas that show the amounts of chemical components of a material, so that calculations can be made for quantities of the material, so that it is easier to make correct product design and dosage information.What are significant figures in chemistry is an area of study that will lead to new chemical and medicinal ideas. Although this field is quite wide-ranging, some topics are already being tested in the laboratory, while others are being developed in the lab. Scientists and researchers will continue to use the figure in chemistry to study the behavior of materials, especially when it comes to natural materials that are found naturally.

How to Teach K=1 Chemistry?

How to Teach K=1 Chemistry?K=1 Chemistry has recently emerged as one of the most popular and useful subjects for children. To make sure that they are taught with the utmost care, parents must first determine what level they should be at.What is K=1 Chemistry? It is a term used to refer to subjects that are introductory and designed to start children off on the right foot in science and/or mathematics, thus boosting their confidence in both areas. It is used in most parts of the world, though sometimes the term 'K=6'K=8' is used.But what are the requirements to learn this subject and what does it involve? A bit of background knowledge is required to understand the role that the teacher plays in the classroom environment. The classroom atmosphere is designed to suit the needs of the child. It is essential that the child knows how to go about learning such subjects.For example, with K=1 Chemistry, the teacher will need to set the homework. It is important that the child understands what he/she is expected to do to complete the assignment. This can be done by putting the answer key in front of the child and asking him/her to find the required answer by himself/herself.When the child finds the correct answer, they should be able to write it down using their own hand (something like a post-it note) and label it. When the child has finished writing the question and answer, it is important that the child can explain what they were trying to figure out to the teacher and explain the process they went through to reach the answer.It is important that the teacher is able to understand how much the student can comprehend and be able to give them specific instructions and support. They should also be able to provide assistance if needed, whether it is bygiving the student additional test materials or simply explaining certain processes in the instruction. This is something that goes beyond simple verbal instructions.When looking for a teacher to teach K=1 Chemistry, it is im portant that they understand the instructional process and how to best approach this subject. There are many different teaching styles and approaches that can be used to help educate children and hopefully increase their confidence and knowledge.

Visas for Moving to Italy

Visas for Moving to Italy The Administrative Steps to Moving to Italy ChaptersDo You Really Need a Visa to More to Italy?The Administrative Steps Before Moving to ItalyThe Requirements for a Residency or Work VisaThe Conditions of Italian VisasIf you’re planning on moving to Italy, you’re going to need to get a visa. There are plenty of great reasons for living abroad: you might want to learn a foreign language, are considering relocation as part of a career transition, the cost of living in Italy is lower. Whatever your reasons for living abroad, make sure you know about the visas you'll need before you start packing your belongings.Of course, the visa you get will depend on where you’re from, what you’re doing in Italy, and how long you plan on staying. Like all bureaucracy, this can be a little complicated.A visa is an official document permitting you to stay in a given country for a defined period of time. They are generally required for foreigners, but certain legislation, such as the Schengen Agreement, may change things.If this all sound s a little bit complicated, don’t worry! Superprof has all the information an expat will need to get ready for moving overseas and settling in Italy and a lot of this information is useful for anyone relocating overseas to another country. DanielaItalian Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuciaItalian Teacher 5.00 (4) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarilùItalian Teacher 5.00 (8) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarcoItalian Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AntonellaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GiusyItalian Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EnricoItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FedericaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsDo You Really Need a Visa to More to Italy?Who Needs a Visa?If you’re a UK citizen, you don’t currently need a visa for short stays in Italy.There are different types of visas in Italy. (Source: Alois_Wonaschuetz)Members of the European Union, the European Economic Community, and Switzerland are exempt for stays lasting less than 90 days.However, if you plan on staying in Italy for over 90 days or relocating to the country, you’ll need to register where you live.In this case, you’ll need a visa. You’ll need to obtain the Visa D from your new country. It’s recommended that you check the requirements for this visa either through the UK Government’s website or the EU website. Additionally, you can get information from the Italian consulate.Join the best  Italian Classes London.Students Wanting to Attend Italian UniversitiesFor those who’d like to study at an Italian university as part of the Erasmus programme or another exchange programme, the steps are almost the same.If you’re from the EU, the EEC, or Switzerland, you won’t need a visa, but you will need a valid biometric passport and you’ll need to register at the local police station and get a residency permit. Others will need to get a student visa.Again, it’s recommended that you check with the consulate and find out exactly which documents you’ll need before you go!Get some  Italian language courses  before your leave.The Administrative Steps Before Moving to ItalyGetting Your Plane or Train TicketsIf you’re wanting to go to Italy, you’ll need an effective means of getting there. We’d recommend either going by plane or by train.Nearly there! (Source: Free-Photos)Start by getting your train or plane tickets and make sure you have enough money to get home in case anything goes wrong.Don’t hesitate to compare prices on different websites to make sure you’re getting the best deal.The trip is quite short and it won’t cost you a fortune. There are high-speed trains through France and into Italy for around €200 from Paris to Rome and you can get a one-way flight for as little as £50 if you go at the right ti me.Make Sure You Have InsuranceBefore you head off to Italy, listen to these words of wisdom.“Any land is your country where you can live happy.” - Publius SyrusIt’s much easier to live happily if you know you’ll be alright in the event of misfortune. Medical insurance is essential before you go to Italy. It’d be foolish not to get travel insurance, either.Shop around for the different types of insurance available.Learn ItalianThis might seem obvious, but if you live in Italy, you should speak Italian!You can’t always just rely on getting by with English. Like elsewhere in the world, not everyone in Italy can speak English. In areas with little tourism, not as many people will need to speak English.Learning Italian will also look good on your CV. Furthermore, it’s a beautiful language!The Requirements for a Residency or Work VisaThe Different Types of Visa in ItalyThere are three types of visa you’ll need to consider:The Visa C allows you to stay for 90 (tourist visa ).The Visa D allows you to stay for over 90 days.There’s also a limited-period visa that’s for certain special reasons.It'd be a shame if you couldn't stay. (Source: Tama66)We’ll ignore the short-stay visa and focus on the Visa D, for those that want to live and work in Italy!Your visa might differ depending on your reasons for settling in Italy. There are several categories:Work/businessTourism/leisureRetirementStudyFamily reunificationTransitReligious purposesYou’ll need to do a bit of research and see which applies.The Italian Work VisaThe Italian work visa is given to both members of the EU, EEC, Switzerland, and others.So how do you get this visa?You’ll already need a job set up in Italy. Your employer should take care of everything.  You also need to keep in mind that Italy uses a system of quotas for most professions. Thus, only perfect candidates will get their visa if the limit hasn’t been reached.This is done on a regional level. Generally speaking, the busines s will contact the local “prefettura” and once the demand has been accepted, the employee will have their authorisation.The local government will then send the information to the Italian embassy in the employee’s country telling them to provide the visa. This can be done within 30 days and the visa needs to be picked up within 6 months.For those with seasonal contracts or temporary contracts, the process is quite similar. The employee will take care of the administrative formalities. However, temporary visas are only valid for 6 months with an option to extend them for another 3 months.Finally, “highly qualified” professionals from outside the EU can get the EU Blue Card if they’ve got an Italian contract. This is an accelerated process you can do online and you can get the document within 3 months.Italian Residency PermitIf you’re an EU citizen, you can get the Certificato di Residenza from the local Questura where you want to live in Italy. The request needs to be ma de within 20 days of moving abroad.Applicants must submit:Your passport and the passport of any other family member seeking residency.Completed and signed residency applicationThe form to convert driving licenses.You can also get the forms directly from the site of the local government.You’ll also need to fill in a declaration confirming your change in residency for being able to pay Italian taxes. You’ll need to provide them with information about where you’re living too.After 60 days, you’ll have the status of resident!Other Visa: Retirees, Students, Family ReunificationFor longer stays (over 90 days), Italy has specific visas.For retirees, there’s the Elective Residence Visa that allows citizens from inside and outside the EU, EEC, and Switzerland to live in Italy without having to find a job.This visa is usually for retirees but it can also be used by those who are financially self-sufficient. It could be attained by someone interested in international investment or se lling goods.The student visa, for example, is for foreigners over 18 years old. Firstly, you need to prove that you’re enrolled on a course at an Italian university or educational establishment.As you may have guessed, you’ll need to get this before you arrive in Italy! You’ll need to head to the Italian embassy in your country of residence to get one.To get a student visa, you’ll need to provide the following documentation:An ID photoA valid passport (photocopy)An acceptance letter from an Italian universityProof of the financial means to purchase a return ticket to your country of residenceProof of accommodationEtc.Finally, there’s the family reunification visa. To get this, you’ll need to have an annual income to meet the whole family’s needs. The other members of the family will need the Visa D or a residency permit for their arrival in Italy.The Conditions of Italian VisasThe Conditions for the Italian Work VisaThe Visto per Lavoro is provided for up to two years. Italy guarantees the holder the same working rights for someone working in Italy as any other Italian citizens.Before you can enjoy Italian landscapes, you should get your paperwork done. (Source: Julius_Silver)It allows a jobseeker to accept any type of work contract as well as join the Italian Chamber of Commerce and a union.Finally, you’ll be entitled to the same salary as an Italian!The Conditions for the Italian Residency VisaCitizens of the European Union will directly receive a certificate of residence that will allow them to live in Italy for three months while others will receive the normal permesso di soggiorno.Like the work visa, this one isn’t permanent. It allows you to remain a resident in Italy as long as it’s valid.If your stay exceeds 5 years, you’ll have to look at the Soggiornanti di Lungo Periodo (SLP). There’s a minimum income requires to get this.The Conditions for the Italian Student VisaThe Visto per Studio is the visa for foreign (non-European) st udents who are studying in Italy. The duration of this visa is for the length of their studies. If they’re planning on spending a year studying in Italy as part of an exchange programme like Erasmus, it’ll last the length of the programme and will need to be renewed afterwards.In Italy, the student visa will allow you to work up to 20 hours per week, but you will also need to get a work permit, which can take up to 2 months. It's a good idea to make an immigration checklist before your international relocation and setting up your new household.Whatever the situation, there are also embassies that can help you!Now you should know where to begin when getting ready to move to Italy. If you'd like to enjoy la dolce vita and really find a place to live where you feel at home, Superprof also recommends that you learn Italian online before you move to the country!

Taking Care of Business 7 Essential Spanish Words for Business Professionals

Taking Care of Business 7 Essential Spanish Words for Business Professionals Sign up successful No matter which industry you’re pursuing, here are seven essential Spanish words for business professionals. 1. Cuenta  (Account) This refers to a bank account. Luckily, you can use the same term  when you talk about anybody related to the account, such as the account holder or account manager. Tip:  Be careful not to confuse cuenta (account)  with bill (which is also cuenta). You  can avoid confusion by looking at the context in which the word is used. Also, you can use cuenta  for cuentas por pagar (accounts payable)  and cuentas por cobrar  (accounts receivable.)  Once again, pay close attention to context to  figure out which cuenta you are using. 2. Cierre  (Business death or closing) Using this term can be tricky. Not only is cierre the imperative form of the verb to close, but it also has different meanings in the business world. Cierre can mean two things in a business context: it can mean that business is ending (due to a death), or it can refer to giving money or a loan to another person or organization (a business deal closing). 3. Arrendamineto (Lease) As Im sure you know, a lease is an agreement between two parties where one person (the lessor), rents something to the other person  (the renter). Why is the term included in this list? Because, as with many Spanish words, it has a lot of synonyms. Arrendamiento, renta, inquilinato, arriento, and seción all mean lease.  In this particular case, it does not matter which one you choose, but you should be aware of all the different words  so you  will understand them if you hear or see them. 4. Opción  (Option) In everyday speech, an opción is a choice  which  allows you to make a decision. In the business world, an  opción  is  the right the buyer gets by paying a fee to sell or buy shares during a pre-determined time period. Once again, pay close attention to context. 5.  Opción estadounidense  (American option) No, this does not refer to the United States of America having a special option or treatment on a deal.   This is one of those times when, even though literal translations are the same, the meaning is not what you would expect. An American option refers to an option that can take place any time in the  pre-determined time period. 6.  Opción europea   (European option) Yes, you guessed right!   This does not refer to the continent. In fact, its another type of option (business option). It refers to the option that can take place  only on a pre-determined day/expiration date. I bet after this one you feel like youre getting the hang of it, right? 7. Flujo de efectivo   (Cash flow) When  youre high up in the business world  and own your own company, you will definitely care about this term. The cash flow is a monthly description of how the money moves within a  company. This helps the company look at  expenses, earnings, future projections, and where theres room for improvement. Why is this one on the list?   Because its one of the most widely used expressions  in business.   This concept will come up  during meetings and business discussions,  so its important to learn it now. Keep in mind  that there are several other Spanish words  that are  specific to the business world, but  many of them can be quite confusing. Luckily,  there are lots of knowledgeable,  well-qualified Spanish teachers who  want to help you learn and succeed. Now, go study  Spanish so you can work your way to the top. ¡Buena suerte! Post Author: Montserrat P. Montserrat P. teaches violin and music theory lessons with TakeLessons. Originally from Costa Rica, she is now completing her studies at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, and has been teaching music lessons since 2012. Learn more about Montserrat 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

A Day in the Life at Tufts University

A Day in the Life at Tufts University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Yaniv is a Boston tutor and current senior at Tufts University majoring in Economics and Community Health. Hespecializes inACT prep tutoring, SAT prep tutoring, Algebra tutoring, Arithmetic tutoring, and more. Check out his review of his school: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Yaniv:Tufts University is located 15 minutes from downtown Boston, but even without a car, it is easy to get into the city. It is a short 15-minute walk to the Davis Square T stop (Bostons subway system), and then the Red Line takes you right into the center of the city, passing through Harvard and MIT on the way. Tufts also offers a shuttle bus to and from Davis Square, which runs frequently and late into the night. The campus itself is isolated from the surrounding cities, Medford and Somerville. Tufts is on a large hill, and while some buildings are located off the hill, a majority of all classes and events happen on the hill, which leads to a strong community feeling. The surrounding areas are suburban and safe. I have a bike, and some of my friends have cars, but it is easy to function at Tufts without any form of transportation other than a good pair of shoes. VT:How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Yaniv:In general, the teachers at Tufts University are superb. Everyone has office hours. Most classes are small enough that you and the teacher have some rapport. Larger classes and lectures almost always have recitationssmall teaching assistant-led group discussions. It may be tough to get in contact with a teacher the night before a big test if you send an email full of questions. But, in general, I feel that the professors, advisers and teaching assistants are very available and happy to meet, given ample notice. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Yaniv:I met most of my closest friends here because we all lived on the same floor in the same dorm freshman year, and I find that most other students are the same in that people tend to make friends with those around them. A lot of that is because most of the dorms are great living spaces, which lead to a great community feeling. In the past few years, they have been renovating all of the older dorms into beautiful new spaces. All of the dorms are on the hill, so they are all in great locations. The food is superb. I actually work at one of the two main dining halls, so I may be biased, but Tufts University is consistently on the lists of the universities with the best food options. They have a lot of healthy food, as well as plenty of options for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten free diners, but they also frequently have delicious pizza and chicken tenders. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Yaniv:Tufts University has a very strong International Relations program, but really, all of their offerings are great. I am on the pre-medical track, but I am an economics and community health double major, and both majors are fantastic, in my opinion. I am actually only doing economics because community health has some funny rules, but I still enjoy both programs. I have friends in biology, chemistry, child development, computer science, engineering, philosophy, political science the list goes on and on, and I do not know anyone who has serious complaints with his or her department. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Yaniv:I came from a school with a graduating class of 48 to a school where our freshman class was upwards of 1,400 people. It was a monumental shift, and it was frankly very overwhelming in the beginning. It definitely takes time to adapt and meet new people (you do not want to force new friendships), but by the end of the first semester, I had a great group of friends, and since then I have not looked back. Greek life is not very significant at Tufts University; there are only nine fraternities and three sororities, soon to be four. I do know several people who are involved in Greek life, and they all really do enjoy it. It is a great place to meet new people, and by participating in Greek life, you end up participating in events that can really benefit you in the future. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Yaniv:Tufts University really makes an effort to set up their students coming out of college. Once you graduate, you are eligible for help from the Career Center for the rest of your life, and they also have several events every year, such as the career fairall kinds of companies come and advertise, meet students, and answer questions. They do recruit right out of the fairs, too. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Yaniv:I have a lot of trouble studying in my room, but I do not find it tough to find a place to study on campus. Tisch Library, the undergraduate library, is a fantastic place to workthere are group study rooms, conversation areas, quiet areas, silent areas, and more. Ginn Library, the library for the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, is a great place if you want silence. The cafeterias get busy during meal times, but in-between, they are great places to work. The campus center is always full of students doing work. During finals, it can sometimes be hard to find a good, silent place if you sleep in and try the library too late. But in general, there are a plethora of study options. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Yaniv:Tufts University is located close to Boston, but I think that most students tend to stay in the campus vicinity for the most part. I love the city, and I go in as often as possible, but sometimes it is a trek. However, even if you do not like going into Boston, Harvard Square is just two T stops away, and Davis Square is a great little area with a movie theater, bowling, great restaurants, and plenty of bars for the 21+ crowd. I am never bored here. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Yaniv:Tufts University has approximately 5,000 undergraduate students. My classes have ranged in size from 430+ students for Introduction to Biology freshman year, all the way down to 12 or so for upper-level economics and a philosophy class I took. One of my friends is in a class with two other students and the teacher. I have had classes I wish were smaller, but for the most part, I have been very content with the way things are. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Yaniv: Game Theory is the class at Tufts that I have enjoyed the most. It is an economics class that I took, but all of the lessons were applicable to real lifeand interesting. Now, whenever I am playing a game, I usually think a little bit about game theory and try and incorporate my new knowledge to propel me to victory. It is really everywhere, though, not just in board games, but in sports, business deals, and even how to act in social situations. One segment of our final exam was about the courting process for a boy and a girl; first at a party, and then later in the relationship when they were trying to figure out if it was the right time to meet the parents. Our teacher was hilarious! Check out Yanivs tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

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