Benefits Of Online Chemistry Courses For High School Students

Benefits Of Online Chemistry Courses For High School StudentsOnline Chemistry courses offer something that traditional, classroom-based training simply cannot. Online courses help you get ready for college by preparing you for the realities of a college environment. Some of the most valuable things that you can learn through online courses include how to analyze and interpret information.In this time of educational reform, online learning has become increasingly popular. Students are receiving rigorous curriculum from educational software. Although it is true that some materials and websites are superior, many are not. Online programs can offer some of the same learning benefits as a regular classroom program. The good news is that many online programs are designed to meet the needs of students without compromising their education.For many students, online chemistry courses will mean the most progress they have made to date. Many colleges and universities provide online courses at th e undergraduate level. College students should be prepared to read through materials that are difficult to understand, or that are long and confusing. It is critical to remember that your college degree, while rewarding, is also a long-term commitment. In order to keep up with your studies, you must always have the resources to make sure you stay on track.Online courses offer many advantages. If you can find a teacher who is willing to meet with you, online chemistry classes will give you the opportunity to ask questions and speak with an instructor face-to-face. You can talk to a real person about what is going on, and even have private discussions in your home. When you visit your teacher's office, you will be able to see how they do business, what their philosophy is, and what their expectations are. These advantages can be very helpful for preparing yourself for college.The next thing to think about is how much time you can save during your academic program. When you have to lea ve your room to go to class, you have to go back to a certain point for lunch and dinner. After a while, you may find that you are spending a lot of time in class. With online chemistry courses, you will find yourself studying longer and going back to school less often.The greatest advantage to using online courses is that they allow you to study any time you want. When you take a full-time course load, the class schedule can be stressful. If you were able to go online and complete your required class work during your spare time, you can graduate from high school with less stress and more time for other important areas of your life.Some students will choose to take the time needed to completely take online chemistry courses and then transfer to a community college. Those who cannot, however, may still take online chemistry courses at any institution that offers them.

Derivative

Derivative The functional derivatives represents a minute modification in the function with respect to one of its variables. The simple derivative of a function f with respect to a variable x is denoted either f(x) or (df)/(dx).(1) It is often written in-line as df/dx. When derivatives are taken relating to time, they are being denoted using Newtons overdot (A single dot above x) note for fluxions, (dx)/(dt)=x^.. ..(2) When any derivatives are taken n times, the notation f^(n) (x) or we can represent as: (d^nf)/(dx^n) .(3) There are some important rules for computing derivatives of definite combinations of functions. Derivatives of sums are exactly equal to the sum of derivatives, so that [f (x)+..+h(x)] = f (x)+..+h (x) f(x) is the derivative of f(x) which is defined as Example 1: Find the derivative of f(x) = x -8x +12. Find the derivative by using the definition of derivative. Answer: 1st Method Formulae: ddx (xn) = n x(n-1) ddx (a) = 0, here a is constant These formulae can also be used in order to find the derivatives. Example 2: Find the derivative of f(x) = x -8x +12 Answer: 2nd method ddx (xn) = n x(n-1) ddx (x2) = 2 x2-1 = 2x ddx (-8x) = -8 ddx (x)= -8.1.x1-1 = -8 ddx (12) = 0 f(x) = 2x - 8

4 Guitar Exercises For Faster Fingers

4 Guitar Exercises For Faster Fingers Suzy S. Want to play the guitar faster? Incorporate these guitar exercises, as shared by Greeley, CO teacher  Andy W., into your practice sessions throughout the week A crucial step to successfully melt faces with your guitar solos is to play fast! So, how can you achieve this feat? Here are some suggestions. Alternate Picking Alternate picking is one of the most efficient ways to pick fast. This is simply a downstroke followed by an upstroke. Everything suggested here utilizes alternate picking. There are many ways to alternate pick. Some people focus the movement between the right index finger and thumb. Others rotate from the forearm. From experience and from what most trustworthy musicians find, rotating from the wrist is the most comfortable and efficient method. You want to turn the wrist left and right as if turning a door knob. Now, let’s address tension real quick. Playing with tension in your fingers and wrist doesn’t mean that you’ll play faster and more comfortably. It actually strains your hand and wrist and keeps you from increasing speed. Instead, make sure you relax your fingers and wrist. Also, when you alternate pick, it can be easy for the downstrokes to be louder than the upstrokes, making the notes sound uneven. A way to counteract this is to play melodies, scales, or licks using only upstrokes. This is a challenge, but well worth spending time on! Play Quarter Notes “Play quarter notes to play fast?“ you reply. Yes, before you spend all your time playing blazing eighth and sixteenth notes, practice guitar exercises to make sure that your quarter notes can be played in time. You should be able to play quarter notes that comfortably sit in the pocket of slow to fast tempos. Once your quarter notes are in time, then you can play eighth and sixteenth notes and increase your speed from there. Speed Bursts Using one note, play three quarter notes followed by four sixteenth notes. The quarter notes allow you to lock into the metronome, while the sixteenth notes challenge you to play faster. Start out slow around 80 bpm and keep raising the tempo in increments of 5 bpm. Chromatic Scale Play a chromatic scale that takes you up and down across all the strings. Starting from the low E string, play four notes per string, until you get to the high E string where you’ll play five notes. Then work your way back down to your original starting note on the low E string. Do this exercise by playing sixteenth notes. Start out slow around 80 bpm and keep raising the tempo in increments of 5 bpm. (If you’re unfamiliar with the chromatic scale, it’s all of the available half steps. Going up from C it would be: C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B, C. And going down from C: C, B, Bb, A, Ab, G, Gb, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C.) Finally, Just Go For It! Now I know I’ve said to slowly work your way up to faster speeds. That approach works great, but now let’s add to that another method. And that is: just go for it! If you’re trying to play a fast lick, then just try playing it fast. This forces you to feel the lick at the faster speed. Granted you probably won’t be playing very cleanly or evenly, but that’s OK right now. It’s important for you to get accustomed to new uncomfortable tempos and this method sure does that. Now, it’s up to you to make these guitar exercises a habit. And if you do, then you’ll be playing lightning-fast solos in no time! 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 Matt Clark

Writing expressions

Writing expressions An expression can be written using different variables, numbers and exponents. The variable is a varying quantity which can be represented by an alphabet such as (x, y, z, m, n..). The exponent is the power of the number or the variables. The exponent tells the number of times the base variable or number is to be multiplied. The coefficient is the number which is multiplied to the variable. An expression can consist of arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Example 1: Evaluate the mathematical operation 3u 2t + 6 when u = 1 and t = 2? Solution: The given expression is: 3u 2t + 6. Here u and t are the variables. The values for u = 1 and t = 2. Substituting the values in the expression gives: 3 (1) 2 (2) + 6 = 3 4 + 6. Simplifying the numbers = 9 4 = 5. Hence the answer is = 5. Question: Multiple choice question (Pick the correct option.) Solve for the variable in the expression 4 v = 36? a) 36 b) -9 c) 9 d) None of these. Correct answer: option c. The given expression is 4 v = 36. Here v is the unknown variable. The coefficient for v is 4. Now for further solving for v. Divide both sides of the expression by 4. This can be expressed as: 4 v / 4 = 36 / 4 = 9. Hence the answer to the expression is v = 9.

Everything You Need to Know about Japanese Manga

Everything You Need to Know about Japanese Manga Enter the Amazing World of Japanese Manga ChaptersThe World’s Most Popular MangasReading Manga: Where to StartManga’s Most Iconic FiguresLearn Japanese with MangaWhen contemplating Japanese culture, one cannot overlook one particular, fascinating facet. An aspect that not only expresses the soul of the culture but does so in a way that actually stimulates the economy!Manga is not only a Japanese cultural export.These serial graphic novels, usually produced in instalments or printed in other popular Japanese publications such as magazines and newspapers that reveal only snapshots of the story at a time, have driven sales figures into the millions.That would be millions of copies as well as millions of yen.From Captain Tsubasa to Fairy Tail and including, of course, City Hunter (Nicky Larson), each volume and each story leads us on incredible adventures seldom experienced through what we commonly think of as works of art.Today’s worldwide acceptance of manga is a testament to its success.Manga has become an integral part of pop culture and its companion art form, what we call Japanese anime or simply anime is even shown in theatres as full-length feature films. And then, there is merchandising: the figurines and hats and clothing with manga characters on them; backpacks and water bottles and...Superprof proposes to take you through the manga universe: the most popular series and the most famous artists; the most exquisitely drawn, engaging narratives.Along the way, we’ll discover how to read manga correctly and, finally, how reading manga can aid you in your studies of the Japanese language.If you are not yet otaku or if you’ve never entertained the thought of reading manga, this is your chance to get on board!Find the best Japanese classes London here.opening up and letting your eyes devour.If you’ve never explored Japanese comic books, you might be stunned at the choices on offer.There are a number of genres; specific types of manga and exacting codes to remember. To help you decipher them, Superprof has written an article detailing them all!Choosing a SeriesWe’ve already mentioned a couple of types of manga: Shonen and Seinen. What you might not know is that manga is categorised by their target audience as well as by the house that publishes them.As a decidedly non-inclusive list, we offer up these four main categories:Kodomo is for young children; rather comical and embraces adventureShonen, meant for young males, consists primarily of action-adventure and fantasyShojo is for young females. It principally addresses romance and school lifeSeinen/Josei is for young adults: drama, thriller, horror and science fictionAgain, we assert that by no means do these four categories reflect all that there is to manga. Neither is any manga purely one genre.For example, in Death Note, we find a number of criteria that would classify it as Seinen when, in fact, it is authentically Shonen and is published in Shonen Jump.So, before you start reading manga, you should become famili ar with the different universes they present.In this table, we present a few more branches of the fruitful manga tree along with sterling examples you might set your sights on reading:GenreTitlesNekketsu (adventure)NarutoActionDragonballRomanceWolf Girl and Black PrincePhilosophicalKino's JourneyDramaNanaThrillerMonsterFantasySeven Deadly SinsScience FictionGantzMecha (robots)EvangelionHorrorTokyo GhoulSportEyeshield 21MusicK-ONEcchi (flirty with no overt sex, as in Hentai)To Love RuComedySaiki Kusuo No ? NanNaturally, you may select a manga based on its length of publication, popularity and, of course, your personal interests.If you are on the younger side of life, you might consider Shonen or Shojo; if you are a bit more seasoned the themes addressed in Seinen might appeal more.The Mechanics of Reading JapaneseThe first point to consider when undertaking a manga adventure is that reading in Japan is unlike reading in our country.Although manga you can buy in the UK has been transl ated into English, the mechanics of reading it follows the Japanese reading norm: from right to left and top to bottom.To start properly, you must hold the spine in your right hand and open what, to us, would be the back cover.  You would then flip the pages from left to right (as opposed to right-left, as with our books).Likewise, the top-right frame of each page is first, followed by the one on the left. You would then progress down the page, reading the right frame first, all the way to the end of that page.  The next page follows the same right-to-left pattern, all the way until the end of the book.It might feel a bit awkward at first but, once you are eyeballs deep into the story, turning the pages ‘back’ will soon feel natural!The next point to consider is the backdrop of each frame: generally white but occasionally black.The dark colour indicates that the action described in that frame happened at some time in the past; a visual clue that you are witnessing a character fl ashback or memory.Should the background be graded â€" transitioning from white to black or vice versa, that frame is taking you from past to present or from present to past.Facial expressions can be equally difficult to interpret because they espouse Japanese cultural norms.Thus, blushing, sighing and bleeding noses; flavours of discomfort and faces of anger are recurring elements in manga and don’t mean the same thing as in our culture.Sound elements and onomatopoeia â€" the bark of a dog, the snick of a door; the cries and the laughter are not gratuitous. The all bear a significance to the story.Manga for females generally deal with slice of life topics Image by ryo taka from PixabayManga’s Most Iconic FiguresSuch is the global popularity of manga that many of the characters themselves have become ambassadors of Japanese culture abroad.Avid manga readers engage in a bit of hero worship for their mainstays because they can be moving, touching, funny or outright badazz!We’ve p rovided an expanded list of globally popular manga characters in another article but, for now... what do you think of these?Seiya, Bronze Knight of AthenaAlong with SonGoku and Pikachu, Seiya is one of the most recognisable personalities in serialized Japanese manga magazines.Saint Seiya has featured in Shonen since 1988 when he first donned the armour representing the constellation Pegasus and became a warrior serving Athena. Along with other such knights, he battles the forces of Hades in the great millennial war.Sasuke Uchiwa, Tortured Ninja of KonohaQuite possibly even people dead-set against the idea of anime know the name Naruto â€" initially a manga that enjoyed enormous success during its 14-year run. Among the main characters in this tale of ninjas, Sasuke and his rival, Naruto, have the greatest fandom following. This dark-haired anti-hero with a tendency toward meanness has amazing powers that he uses to avenge the death of his entire clan â€" a slaughter incited by his o wn brother!To reach his goal, he aligns himself shady characters who draw him ever deeper into darkness... and that’s where we stop! You’ll have to read the rest for yourself.Sebastian Michaelis, Demon ButlerPerhaps you’re not acquainted with a manga titled Kuroshitsuji but you may know of Black Butler; they are one and the same and if only one word should describe it, that word would be ‘phenomenal’.Welcome to the House of Phantomhive! Meet its lord and master, Ciel, who signed a pact with a devil â€" Sebastian.This devil, posing as a butler, will help Master Ciel avenge his parents, in return for which he will consume his master’s soul...One fascinating aspect of this manga is that the real Sebastian, a French inquisitor and Dominican order prior, wrote a tract on demons that was soon accepted as church dogma.That such a character should feature as a demon in a manga magazine: talk about irony! Talk about subtle humour!Charismatic and badazz in equal measures, Sebastia n has a well-developed funny bone that shows every time he beats an opponent in battle or beats a path to the dinner table...Nami, Navigator of Thousand SunnyAlthough Luffy is the most-often cited character of One Piece, one cannot dismiss the fact that the best part of his crew consists of iconic characters in their own right, Sanji and Chopper among them.And Nami, the sexy helmsman with a 66 million bounty on her head, is not bothered by surrounding events. This big-hearted thief is one of the more intelligent of the fleet; she dreams of mapping the entire world... sticking with the captain, she just might succeed in doing so!Starting out with kawaii - or cute anime is a good way to stoke your language skills!Learn Japanese with MangaNobody ever bragged about how easy it is to learn Japanese, especially because of its blend of Chinese ideograms (Kanji) mixed with Japanese Katakana and Hiragana alphabets.Obviously, some sort of guidance would be warranted to start learning this lan guage but manga comics are also a good way to practise your Japanese reading skills.Learn more about studying Japanese with manga and anime!Can You Really Learn Japanese by Reading Manga Books?The answer is... yes! But simply reading Astro Boy or Fullmetal Alchemist will not give you the language skills you crave. You actually have to take a language course just to reach beginner level and to understand Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana.What anime  and manga can do is compliment your learning by giving you cultural insights and making it easier to grasp some of the more familiar language â€" slang words and phrases.With every new manga, you can pick up more vocabulary and tune in to grammatic constructions all while having a great read! To use manga for learning Japanese, you must of course possess a manga book. You may order one online or perhaps even turn to sites that provide manga online â€" legally, not pirated! You may also read manga online through a specialised Japanese learning course or direct yourself to sites, perhaps those specified in the weekly Shonen Jump. Manga and Anime to Improve Your JapaneseAs both manga and anime enjoy such popularity, there are surely titles you can use to learn more Japanese, all while enjoying stories like Nanatsu no taizai, Crunchyroll and Yu gi oh.Make your selections with two criteria in mind: choose a simple manga to start out so that your language skills can develop as you read. The second point is to understand Japanese pop culture so that you can have an idea of context as you read; otherwise, the ideas expounded on might be incomprehensible. Stories like Kodomo, Doraemon or Pokemon have fairly simple language. If you are a bit more advanced than that, you might try Fruits Basket, Slam Dunk, Attack on Titan or anything out of Studio Ghibli.Watching anime is another great way to gain exposure to the language. Here again, Kodomo comes out a winner because the dialogue is slower than on more advanced shows. Once you’v e tuned your ear and grasped the basics, Shonen, Shojo and Seinen would help you advance even further. Just don’t make the mistake of going for them on the first pitch; make sure you are ready for that level of Japanese speaking so that you can fully immerse yourself into the stories! Now that you’ve whet your appetite for Japanese animation, it’s time to find your Superprof so that you can start Japanese lessons!

Card Game and Grammar Rules for Sports, Games and Exercise

Card Game and Grammar Rules for Sports, Games and Exercise “Ski” is a verb. It is not the name of a game, so conjugate it as a verb or use the gerund form, “skiing.”     Do we say I do skiing, or I play ski or just I ski? Incorrect: I play skiing. I do skiing during the winter. I like ski.  Correct: I ski. I like skiing. I ski during the winter.Rule: “Ski” is a verb. It is not the name of a game, so conjugate it as a verb or use the gerund form, “skiing.”         Do we say I do soccer, or I play soccer or just I soccer? Incorrect: I soccer. I do soccer during the summer. I like soccering.Correct: I play soccer. I like playing soccer. I play soccer during the summer. Rule: “Soccer” is a game. Use a form of the verb “play” + the name of a game.         Do we say I do yoga, or I play yoga or just I yoga? Incorrect: I play yoga. I yoga all year long.  Correct: I do yoga. I like doing yoga. I do yoga all year long. Rule:  â€œYoga” is neither a verb nor a game. We use “do” + the noun.           Sports, Games, and Exercise Card Game Play a card game with your classmates to practice the grammar for sports, games, and exercise.   Play this card game in groups of three or four. Shuffle the cards and place them in the middle. Player 1 takes a card and does the action that will prompt player 2 and 3 to guess the answer given on the card first. Player 1 gives the card to the first player to guess correctly. The player to the left takes the next turn. The player with the most cards at the end is the winner. Sports, Games, and Exercise Card Game Link Please follow and like us:

Changes to the AP World History Course

Changes to the AP World History Course If you don’t follow the raging academic and educational debates of the day, you may be unaware that the AP World History course (or WHAP as we call it), has changed. Through last May, the test covered content spanning prehistory all the way until the present, over 10,000 years of history! There was frequent student and teacher feedback to the College Board that this was way too much information to cover in one school year. So, in the summer of 2018, the College Board announced they would be changing the start date of the content to 1450 CE. This then caused quite the debate.You see the AP European History test has a start date of 1450 CE, and arguably history from 1450 CE onwards is pretty much Europe slowly, and then more quickly, taking over much of the rest of the world. Also the students would miss several of the great empires that arose in the Middle East, South America, Asia and Africa that all had significant impacts on world history. For much of the summer of 2018 there wer e scathing Twitter threads, blog posts and beyond made by academics and teachers from all over. They all complained about the Eurocentrism (the focus on Europe interacting with the rest of the world) of the new proposed start date.  So the College Board reexamined things, and came back that they were going to switch the start date for WHAP to 1200 CE. So much to the partial relief of all, the course now covers the height of the Silk Road, the Mongol Empire, various Islamic Caliphates and the rise of some of the western hemisphere empires. It is still a controversial decision, since it leaves out the origins of most of the world’s religions and skips over fascinating ancient civilizations. We will have to see what happens moving forward.What does this mean for a student who is taking WHAP? To begin with the official name of the course is now AP World History: Modern. Next, the textbook companies and teachers have been scrambling to put materials together to fit the new path of the course. Also, a number of the teachers are still teaching some of the history that happens before 1200 CE, as not only is having some of the background helpful, but not all the textbooks have been updated. This means that the content from around 1200 CE is mixed in with content from 1000 CE or earlier in some books.  Luckily WHAP tutors here at AJ are trained in not only the current content of the course, but also former content of the course. This means that a WHAP tutor would be able to help support a student through the confusion of the AP test change and help them succeed in their WHAP class! We’ve also spent the summer updating our WHAP test preparation materials so that they reflect the changes, so we will be able to help a WHAP student prepare in the spring for the AP test.  The one other point to note is that while the College Board has updated the date range of their AP World History course, they have NOT updated the date range of the World History SAT Subject test. This test still covers all of human history, so WHAP students will be missing a good 8,000 or more years of content that appears on the SAT subject test. Typically we recommend that if a student has taken the AP class in a history subject, it is worth them possibly taking the SAT subject test in that history subject (there is a US History subject test and a World History subject test). This will no longer be the case for students who take WHAP, unless they are willing to do significant content review first. But guess what, AJ WHAP tutors can help with that too! We are currently putting together a plan for new WHAP students that want to try the World History SAT Subject test, and it will be ready in the spring when most of the new WHAP students will be thinking of taking the test.If you’d like to talk through your specific situation, make a plan, and get connected to a history test preparation expert, please reach out to us.

Washington`s Birthday

Washington`s Birthday Each year, on the third Monday of February, American people observe Washingtons Birthday, also known as Presidents Day. This federal holiday is not just a day of sales and cleaning house on the threshold of spring. The day is meant to honor the achievements of two of the nations greatest presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  Presidents Day is a day to honor all the American presidents as well. As George Washington was the first president of the United States, he is often considered the most significant figure of the day. Let’s stop for a moment and recall the origins this important day. Washingtons Birthday was originally established in 1885 to recognize accomplishments of George Washington and was celebrated on Washington’s actual day of birth February 22. George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. Before he became president,  Washington was commander  in chief  of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and led it to victory over the British in 1783. Washingtons Farewell Address was one of the most influential primers on republicanism and a powerful statement against sectionalism and involvement in foreign wars. The address  set American values regarding foreign affairs, recommended friendship and commerce with all nations and warned against involvement in European wars and entering into long-term alliances. Washington is remembered as the Father of the United States and the most important figure in American history. The portraits and name of George Washington can be seen in many places in the United States. The capital of the United States, Washington D.C., Washington State and several universities are named after him. The portrait  of Washington  is used on the one-dollar bill and carved, together with three other American presidents, into Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. In 1968 Congress proposed  the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved Washingtons Birthday, as well as a number of other federal holidays, to Mondays in order to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. After the bill went into effect in 1971, Presidents’ Day became the commonly accepted name for this holiday, because there were two presidents who had birthdays around this date Washington (February 22) and Lincoln (February 12); and because retailers widely use that name to promote sales. However, some states still have individual holidays to celebrate the birthdays of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures. Presidents’ Day is now traditionally  viewed as a day to commemorate life and work of all past presidents of the United States. This day is usually marked by public ceremonies and events in Washington, D.C., and throughout the country. In the days leading up to the holiday, the public schools often organize lessons for students about the presidents of the United States, usually with a focus on the achievements and contributions of Washington and Lincoln.  It is also a popular day for stores to start their sales. We wish all  tutors, parents and students a Happy Presidents Day! The TutorZ.com Team Email: contact@tutorz.com Phone: (805) 288-7338

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. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.Start using FluentU on the website  with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the  iTunes  or  Google Play  store.