Online Vivid Verbs List English Writing Online Tutorpace

Online Vivid Verbs List English Writing Online Tutorpace Verbs are the words which define the action in the sentence such as walking, singing, dancing, talking, eating and may more. Vivid verbs are the word which are more interesting and engaging that the commonly used verbs. Vivid verbs hold the same meaning to their common verbs. Mention here are some examples of vivid verbs in different sentences Abandon (Sentence: The puppy was abandoned on the middle of the street.) Act (Sentence: Serena try to act wise every time she faces some difficulty.) Add (Sentence: What you are saying only adds to their problems.) Admire (Sentence: I admire flowers in a garden.) Admit (Sentence: Lisa admits she likes to play in water.) Amuse (Sentence: Beautiful mountain views amuse me.) Bind (Sentence: Friendship binds two different kinds of people.) Boosts (Sentence: Good makes boosts every students confidence.) Blink (Sentence: The dust in my eye makes me blink.) Burn (Sentence: The paper was burned by the candle flame.) Blend (Sentence: The dishes at the birthday party blend well with the theme.) Chase (Sentence: She was chased by the dog in the park.) Cheer (Sentence: The morning sun cheers me every day I wake up.) Calculate (Sentence: Ben calculates his marks for each test and tries to work harder the next time.) Cross (Sentence: Its difficult to cross a busy road.) Disagree (Sentence: Jane disagrees with her brother about the field trip.) Greet (Sentence: Sam greets her teacher daily before the class starts.) Handle (Sentence: Chef can handle cooking for large crew very well.)

French Vocabulary Hacks How to Tell if a Word is Masculine or Feminine

French Vocabulary Hacks How to Tell if a Word is Masculine or Feminine Suzy S. How can a word be masculine or feminine, and how do you tell the difference? Tutor Willy M. shares some secrets to help you memorize your French vocabulary One of the hardest things for many students of French to learn is how to tell the difference between masculine and feminine French nouns.  Gender with regards to words is not something we spend a lot of time thinking about in English, but in French vocabulary every single noun will have either a masculine gender or a feminine gender. Words that use the articles  le  or un  are going to be masculine, and words that use the articles  la  or une are feminine. Sometimes assigning gender to a word might seem arbitrary, but there are a few tricks that will help you tell if a word is masculine or feminine. The best place to start is by looking at the end of a word. Common Feminine Endings There are several endings that will clue you in to a words gender. For example, feminine nouns typically end in the letter “e.” Consider these word endings: esse, enne, euse, orde, anche, ouche, etc. If you notice a word that ends in -e, most of the time that word is feminine. So if you are taking a French test and the teacher wants to confuse you by giving you a word that starts with a vowel, you might see the word lactrice.  An article with an apostrophe can be confusing when trying to determine gender. But if you notice that the word ends in an e, or in this case the ending is â€"ice, you can guess (correctly) that this word is feminine. One other thing that I have noticed about feminine French vocabulary words, is that they also sometimes end with an â€"a. These words tend to be words that came into French from Arabic speaking colonies of French. They are often the French adaptations of Arabic words. Common Masculine Endings There are a couple exceptions to the ends in e rule.  Typically words that end in â€"ege, eme, ome, aume, age and â€"isme are masculine. The following endings also tend to be masculine: an, ent, ai, ou, et, eu, ut, is, â€"il, and ex. There are some endings that are typically masculine such as â€"on, but if you find it coming after a letter s or the letter c, it will often be feminine. Nouns that end in consonants like t, x, d, l, f, m or s, etc. tend to all be masculine words. So if you are taking your French test and you see a word like refus, a refusal, you can see the s at the end and make an educated (correct) guess that it is le refus. So now you have a few tips to help you identify the gender of French nouns. I hope you keep studying and put your French to good work one day. And if you do well, send me un béret  from your travels abroad! Learn more French vocabulary and become fluent with help from a private tutor. French tutors are available to work with you live online via Skype or in-person depending on locations and availability.  Search for your French tutor now!   Willy M. teaches guitar, ukulele, and mandolin lessons in Winston, NC. Willy studied French for over 6 years in high school and at Earlham College. He traveled to Quebec, Canada where he was able to practice with native speakers. While working as an ESL teacher for World Relief, Willy had the opportunity to translate for people from former French colonies, such as Haiti, the Congo and Vietnam.  Learn more about Willy  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 Barret Anspach

6 Awesome, Unexpected Cover Songs You Need to Hear

6 Awesome, Unexpected Cover Songs You Need to Hear Suzy S. Singers, why limit yourself to one genre? Many artists have produced amazing cover songs to put their own spin on tunes, even those not in their particular genre. Here, St. Augustine, FL voice teacher Heather L.  shares six covers worth a listen How amazingly awesome is it to hear a song re-sung by a singer in a way thats totally unlike the original version? The correct answer? Really amazingly awesome! Sometimes it can change the way we hear the lyrics completely, sometimes itll make us laugh or cry, and sometimes, its just plain mind-blowing! Some songs might just showcase another artist, while others bend genres and provide a whole new sound and feel. If youve ever heard metal covers of pop songs, you know what we mean! Below are some of the best cover songs ever enjoy! I Will Survive Originally performed by Gloria Gaynor, covered by CAKE This may be the weirdest, most unexpected cover song of all time. Gloria Gaynor sang the original survivor ballad with elegance and soaring melody, and CAKE pretty much just reads the lyrics. And it couldnt be cooler! Shine Originally performed by Collective Soul, covered by Dolly Parton and Nickel Creek Post-grunge band Collective Soul had a big hit with Shine. But in this cool cover song, iconic country singer Dolly Parton jams with progressive bluegrass band Nickel Creek and takes it to another planet. And shes smart enough to cut out a couple of the superfluous yeahs that Collective Souls lead singer belts before the chorus. Rather Be Originally performed by Clean Bandit, covered by  Pentatonix The British electronic group Clean Bandit got their first number one hit in the U.K. just last year with Rather Be.   And the a cappella supergroup Pentatonix has already covered it and made it a hit of their own by using their voices in amazing ways to create the electronic sounds of the original.   Listen and try to hear how the vocalists make the drum, scratch, and bass noises! Jolene Originally performed by Dolly Parton, covered by The White Stripes Jack White is a huge fan of classic country, and his cover of Jolene is a real tribute sung and played with love. Dollys original is sweetly sung in her honey-coated voice, and Jack pretty much yells it. At least he plays the guitar intro the same way. Take Me Home, Country Roads Originally performed by John Denver, covered by Toots and the Maytals Even the most die-hard fans of John Denver, arguably the most popular country/folk singer of the 1970s, have probably never heard his music played by a reggae band. Its even more happy-go-lucky and smiley than the first one. Nothing Else Matters Originally performed by Metallica, covered by Tori Amos Metallica is the ultimate metal band of the 1990s, and Tori Amos is the ultimate girl-on-a-piano. What happens when she covers them? Cover magic! The words really shine through when youre singing them at half the tempo. And listen, she does. If nothing else, awesome genre-bending covers teach us that anything is possible in our craft and your creativity is only limited by your imagination. Einstein taught us that imagination is more important than knowledge. Well, heres hoping he was right! Readers, what do you think? Whats on your list for the best cover songs ever? Leave your favorites in the comment section below!   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

5 Steps to Ensure a Stellar Letter of Recommendation

5 Steps to Ensure a Stellar Letter of Recommendation The following is a guest post written by Anna Carapellotti of Admissionado, a premier college admissions consulting company focused on helping students get into their dream schools. Youve nailed down your school list, have a solid draft of your Common App essay, and feel like youre well on your way to being college bound. Now, its time to ask for letters of recommendation. A recommendation letter should be written by someone who knows of your strengths, personality, and accomplishments. These letters are taken seriously by admissions committees, as they are seen as candid descriptions of you and your character. Since you generally will not get to see what goes into your letter, here are some tips to ensuring you get a great one: 1. Ask early Whether your recommender is your teacher, coach, or manager, its important to keep in mind that theyre very busy. So, make sure that you ask them far enough in advance to give them plenty of time to actually write a quality letter. We usually recommend asking four to six weeks in advance, with four weeks being the absolute minimum. Particularly in high school, it becomes especially important to ask for your letters early, as most of your fellow students are rushing for the same deadlines and asking the same teachers, counselors, etc. for letters of recommendation. Asking early will not only ensure that your recommender has the time to put thought into your letter, but it will also show them that youre on top of your game, which could lead to an even stronger letter! 2. Ask someone who will write you a positive letter How can you know if someone would write you a good letter? Well, the first thing to consider is your memory. Do you have a good rapport with this person? Have all of your interactions been positive? If its a teacher, have you gotten good grades in their class? If its an employer or volunteer supervisor, have you performed well on the job? Is the work you have done with this person relevant to the program to which you are applying? If you have answered yes to most or all of the above questions, then chances are this person will write you a strong letter. Also, when asking your prospective recommender if they can write you a letter, consider gauging their response. If they say yes enthusiastically, then chances are their letter will reflect said enthusiasm. If they are hesitant, or if you asked them via email and they didnt respond, it might be worth it to ask someone else. [RELATED: 5 Things to Consider When Seeking Teacher Recommendations] 3. Provide your recommenders with all of the necessary details While it is important to give your recommender plenty of time to write the letter, dont ask them for such a favor before sorting out all of the details theyll require first. This could include the precise name and information about the university to which youre applying, the nature of your goals and how this program will help you reach them, a reminder of your relationship with the recommender (and how this relationship is relevant to what youre hoping to accomplish), when the letter is due, etc. If youve selected someone who is ready and willing to write you a good letter, then theyre going to need all of this information to do just that. 4. Waive your right to see the letter While Federal Law grants you access to your recommendation letters after youve been accepted to an institution, it is recommended that you waive your right to review them. You wont be penalized either way, but choosing not to waive might cause your recommender to write a less candid (and less passionate) description of you, or might signal to the admissions committee that you do not trust your recommender. If you have followed the advice laid out in sections one, two, and three, then you should feel completely comfortable leaving the rest up to your recommender. [RELATED: How to Survive the College Application Process] 5. Say thank you Obviously, this step comes after your recommender has written the letter, but its crucial dont forget to say thank you! And we dont mean a quick email. Write them a handwritten card. If they really went out of their way to support you in the application process, consider getting them a small gift, such as flowers, coffee, or chocolate. A great letter of recommendation can make or break your application, so be sure to show your recommender that you are truly appreciative. So, to recap, ask someone (early!) who will write you a strong recommendation, provide them with all of the necessary information, and dont forget to say thank you. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Pay Back - Phrasal Verb of the Day

Pay Back - Phrasal Verb of the Day Todays phrasal verb of the day is: Pay BackInfinitive form: Pay BackPresent Tense: Pay Back/ Pays Backing form: Paying BackPast tense: Paid BackPast Participle: Paid BackPay Back is an inseparable English phrasal verb. It can be used in two different ways:When you give back the money that you owe from someone1. Can you pay me back the $1,000 you owe? I need to it to pay someone back as well.2. If you let her borrow some money from you, you might as well consider it a charity since she never pays back. Believe me, I learn from experience; she never paid me back once.When you do something back to people because of what they did to you whether directly or indirectly1.  James planted a bomb at Jakes house to pay him back for ruining his life through social media.2. Susan slipped on a banana peel in her workplace. She wants the janitor to pay her back and it just so happened that she is the boss, so she fired the janitor.iframe width=560 height=315 src=//www.youtube.com/embed/vpV9eIXbVlU ?rel=0 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen/iframeExercises: Write your answers in comments and we will correct them.I have a problem. Theres a man in my office with a gun who says that hes going to kill me if we dont ___ him ___.How much do they owe Porter (Mel Gibson)?What will Porter do if he doesnt get paid back?How much is the mans (white) suit worth? (Provide an estimate)Fill in the gaps from the video above:Complete the sentences below with the correct form of Pay Back.1. Ill lend you some money, as long as you promise to ___ me ___ on the day you said you will.2. Its a good thing that the Smiths didnt make us ____ them ____ for breaking their window.3. Dad got ___ ____ today. Now, it would be a great time to ask him for our allowance.4. Can you at least ____ me ____ half of what you owe? If not, Ill make you ____ ____ in some other way!5. Tess is a vengeful woman and wants her ex husband to ____ her ____ for cheating on her.Change the example sentences above to negative sentences ( or positive, at if the sentence is already negative). Then change them to questions.

In the Spirit of Staying Positive Election Humor and 9 Common Phrases

In the Spirit of Staying Positive Election Humor and 9 Common Phrases It has only been a few days since The Donald became President-elect Trump.  (We dont have to call him President Trump just yet!)  Maybe you were shocked and horrified, like me.  Maybe you were one of the people who knew it would happen.  Maybe youre celebrating.  The scary thing is that since Tuesday night, there seems to be  even more arguing, name-calling and hate between the right and left  sides than during the campaign.  Dont worry, the point of this post is not to shine the light on the hate, its to cheer ourselves up while learning some common English phrases.  Today well get to know  the following phrases:in the spirit of: with the  intention ofhitch a ride: get a ride from someone (informal)rise above: not allow something unpleasant to influence youreach out to: make an effort to communicate with or help someonelive up to: fulfilla thing or two: refers to useful information that can be learned (informal)have a ways to go: have a lot of work to doa little push: some en couragementgive up hope: stop believing something is possibleI think its obvious from this post that Ive been cheering myself up during the election by watching The Daily Show.  This time, Jordan Klepper interviews both Trump and Hillary supporters to see if they can think of anything nice to say about  each other.  This video was taken before the results came, but it continues to be relevant between those who are #stillwithher and those who are happy America will be great again.  Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase in the comments section below.  Remember to conjugate the verbs!This has been a divisive nightmare of an election, but _____________ moving forward, at one of the debates the candidates themselves took an opportunity to say one positive thing about each other.I ____________ to a Trump rally to see if his supporters were also ready to _________ the anger and __________ the other side.I headed to a Hillary rally.  Surely her supporters would ________ their slog an of stronger together, and teach those hateful Trump voters ___________ about kindness.So, both camps  _____________.  Maybe they just needed ___________.Then, just when I __________, I finally heard it-that one positive thing.Doesnt it help to laugh?  Ok, so now that youve read the definitions and listened to examples, fill in the blanks below with the correct phrase.  Dont forget to leave your answers in the comments section!He needs to learn ___________ about respecting people.Hopefully Trump will not ________ his reputation._____________ being honest, I told her that her haircut looks bad.I havent talked to my grandmother in months, so I will __________ her today.I didnt have money for the bus, so I ____________ home.After the election, we must remember not to __________.My English is really improving, but I still _____________.  I should book a class with LOI!When he was bullied, he _________ the urge to fight back.Im a bit lazy with practicing my English, so sometimes I need ___________.  Thats why I booked a class with an amazing LOI instructor.Want to learn more?  Check out this extremely helpful post from one of our instructors, Peter: The Ultimate Guide to English Idiomatic Expressions

Ask A Nerd! International Baccalaureate Program

Ask A Nerd! International Baccalaureate Program Ask A Nerd! Q: What is the International Baccalaureate Program? Brief: The International Baccalaureate, or IB, is an educational foundation to help students ages 3 to 19 learn in a global environment. IB works with 3,968 schools in 147 countries to serve over 1.2 million students worldwide. Answer Students who enter the Middle Years Program are ages 11 to 16 and can receive a curriculum and guidelines for academic and life skills that requires them to go above and beyond the traditional school subjects. Students ages 16 to 19 can enter the Diploma Program, which is a highly competitive two-year curriculum that culminates in rigorous final examinations. Students who complete the IB Diploma Program can use it to enter top-tier universities across the globe. IB students are encouraged to be internationally minded. Theyre expected to have a deep understanding of their own culture and national identity while at the same time learning a second language and developing social and academic skills that will enable them to work with people of all nationalities. The IB Program is also research oriented and requires students to use critical thinking skills and ask questions rather than just listen. Community involvement and service is also a large part of IB (READ: College Application Crunch Time). The Typical IB Student So who is the typical IB student and what type of student will benefit from entering the International Baccalaureate program? According to the IB learner profile on the official website, IB learners strive to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk takers, balanced, and reflective. As youll notice this is not a short list. Students who successfully complete the IB program go above and beyond the traditional school environment in multiple ways (READ: Ask a Nerd! Taking the AP Exam'). Someone who is naturally curious and wants to know about the world and others is considered to be an inquirer. A student who is knowledgeable will want to explore a range of fields and learn about many different subjects and their global significance. IB students must also utilize creative thinking and be able to express themselves confidently and successfully in at least two languages our Irvine foreign language tutors can help with that. IB students are also expected to act with integrity and honesty and have a sense of justice, fairness and dignity. The IB student should be open-minded by nature and appreciate both their own values and the values and traditions of other cultures and nationalities. The IB student is expected to be caring and show empathy. IB students are meant to be leaders, not followers, and be able to take a risk and show determination to reach their goals. IB students are also encouraged to be reflective and think about their own ideas and examine their own strengths and weaknesses to aid in self-improvement. Encouragement To Be Balanced The most unique aspect of the IB educational program is that it encourages students to be balanced. IB students are inspired to learn how to balance their lives: the intellectual, physical, and emotional. Theyre expected to recognize that their personal well-being and happiness is important. This is not often found in the fast-paced, sink or swim traditional school system. Students who are part of families who move frequently from country to country may find that its very difficult to adjust to new school systems multiple times. Attending an IB World School can help a multi-national student maintain a streamlined curriculum and be eligible to attend college or university in almost any country. Students who wish to learn more should visit the website:  www.ibo.org. Have a question for one of our nerds? Tweet it to us @TutorNerds. Give yourself the TutorNerds advantage by checking back often for the latest in our “Ask a Nerd” series. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about; our Orange County private tutors are full of right answers.