Online Trigonometry Help

Online Trigonometry Help The word Trigonometry comes from a Greek word and the meaning of it is triangle measure. Like the word means, Trigonometry is the branch of Mathematics which involves the study of the measure of sides and angles of a triangle using 6 important trigonometric functions: sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant and cotangent of a given angle. The functions cosecant, secant and cotangent are the reciprocals of the functions sine, cosine and tangent respectively. These functions are very useful in evaluating the lengths of the sides and measure of angles in a triangle and other geometric structures. Example 1: Given the angle x in the first quadrant. If sin(x) = 2/5, then what is the value of the trigonometric function, cos(x)? Given: sin(x) = 2/5 According to the trigonometric identity: sin2(x) + cos2(x) = 1. This gives: cos2(x) = 1 sin2(x) Applying the above formula we get - cos2(x) = 1 (2/5)2 This gives: cos2(x) = 1 4/5 Taking the common denominator we get: cos2(x) = (5 4)/5 = 1/5 Hence, cos(x) = (1/5) = 1/5 Therefore the value of cos(x) = 1/5 Example 2: Given the angle x in the first quadrant and sin(x) = 2/5 and cos(x) = 1/5. What are the values of the trigonometric functions, tan(x), cosec(x), sec(x) and cot(x)? Given: sin(x) = 2/5 and cos(x) = 1/5 tan(x) can be calculated using the formula -tan(x) = sin(x)/ cos(x) This gives: tan(x) = (2/5)/ (1/5) - tan(x) = 2/1 Now, cosec(x) = 1/sin(x) = 1/ (2/5) - cosec(x) = 5/2 Similarly, sec(x) = 1/cos(x) = 1/ (1/5) - sec(x) = 5/1 And, cot(x) = 1/tan(x) = 1/ (2/1) - cot(x) = 1/2

How to Select the Best Songs to Sing at Open Mic

How to Select the Best Songs to Sing at Open Mic Suzy S. What are the best songs to sing at an open mic? Here, online teacher  Liz T.  shares her best tips for selecting a song and impressing the crowd If you’re a singer looking to get more experience performing your songs in front of a live audience, attending a live open mic is a great way to start! Open mics are becoming very popular these days, and you don’t have to live in a major city to sing at one. Many local restaurants, coffee shops, and colleges host open mic nights to build a music community and are very supportive of live music at their establishment. Get to know the live music venues in your city and ask about their open mic nights, and how you can be a part! Keep in mind that some places will be free to play, but you will not be paid to play or you actually may have to pay $10 or $15 to play one song. If you need piano or guitar accompaniment there may be a small fee for that as well. Once youve found a good spot, its time to take the stage! Here are some tips for selecting the best songs to sing at open mic: 1. Pick a song you know.  My advice is to pick something that you are very comfortable with singing at first. You might be nervous performing at a new space, and the crowds may vary from 2-3 people to 100 people. The best songs to sing are ones you know like the back of your hand. If nerves do start to kick in, youre less likely to forget the melody or the lyrics! 2. Choose a cover song. Choose a song that another artist has made popular, a song that the audience will be familiar with already. Some of my go-to favorites are “Natural Woman” by Carole King, “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys, “I’ll Be There” by The Jackson 5, and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye. The crowd will really get in the mood, encourage you, and perhaps even sing or dance along. 3. Be yourself. There is no particular right or wrong style of music to sing at an open mic. Even when doing a cover song, try to be unique and individual as yourself. Just like on YouTube when you hear covers, you don’t want to hear them sing the song exactly like Alicia Keys. Give it your own interpretation, or if you are accompanying yourself, change the style or tempo of the song. You could do a country song maybe with an island/reggae feel for summer, or try doing a rock ballad a little more pop, with swing. 4. Perform an original Song.  If you are a songwriter, open mics are a great place to start showcasing your original work, and to test if it works in a live setting. You can feel free to experiment at open mics, just make sure you are comfortable with the song before you start experimenting. Open mics should be fun, low stress, and truly for your and the audiences enjoyment. It should be laid-back, but you still want to look professional on stage. Also, open mics singers usually perform with one instrument rather than a full band, either you and a guitar player or piano player, or you can accompany yourself. You can also use a background track, but then that tends to sound a little too much like karaoke. So have fun, and enjoy performing for a live audience. Once you get comfortable singing at open mics, start keeping a book of different songs you could perform in the future. Good luck! You never know who might be in the audience; this could be your big break! Want more specific song ideas?  Check out our list 400+ songs to sing here! Liz T. teaches online singing, acting, and music lessons.  She is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a B.M in Vocal performance and currently performs/teaches all styles of music, including Musical Theater, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, RB, and Country. Learn more about Liz 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  Richard Stowey

The Beginners Guide to Getting Started with the Guitar

The Beginners Guide to Getting Started with the Guitar Which Are the Best Tools for Learning to Play Guitar? ChaptersThe Best Online TunersRecording Guitar Songs with Your PCComposing Guitar Music on MacThe Easiest Guitar Songs to Play“Music is given to us with the sole purpose of establishing an order in things, including, and particularly, the coordination between man and time.” - Igor StravinskyVideo streaming accounts for half of all music listened to online and YouTube is the first place people go for it.Nowadays, the internet is a large part of our everyday lives. Almost everyone uses their computer to listen to music but musicians are also using them more and more to learn to play guitar with for online guitar lessons for beginners and tutorials on how to play certain guitar songs, licks, solos, or riffs.Teaching yourself to play guitar is easier with YouTube tutorials, gear reviews for buying guitars, and tablature for learning songs for free online. There are plenty of other tools you can use, too.In this article, we’re going to have a look at some of the best online and digi tal tools for budding (and experienced) guitarists such as tuners and recording software for both PC and Mac as well as some nice and easy songs to get you started! 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(Source: Free-Photos)There are also other guitar tools that you can find online, for free.  When you first learn guitar, metronomes and guitar tuners are some of the first accessories to start with.Tuning your guitar is one of the first things you’ll have to learn how to do when you start playing. You need to be able to do this on your own as you won't necessarily always be with your teacher or private tutor when you want to play!You won’t be able to play the guitar correctly if you haven’t spent time tuning it. You can find videos online for learning how to tune your guitar in standard tuning. After a while, this will become second nature to you.One of the most important tools for tuning your guitar, especially for beginners, is the online tuner.  For standard tuning (which is the most common tuning and the tuning you'll see on chord diagrams), your guitar will be tuned as follows (from low to high):Low EADGBHigh EWhen you first get started, you should use one of these online tuners:TicToneCameratabsTabs4acousticFenderSome of these are diatonic tuners, which means that they use your computer’s microphone in order to tell you if a string is tuned.  Others are chromatic tuners, which allow you to tune your guitar to other tunings, but won’t listen to your guitar to tell you if it’s in tune.They just play the note and it’s up to you to ensure that your guitar strings are in tune with the note being played. This requires you to train your ear.  Beginners should start with the diatonic tuners.No tuner is really better than another so you should just pick the one that you like the most and the one that gets your guitar tuned the quickest!Recording Guitar Songs with Your PCTo get better at improvising, write your own guitar music, or just for fun, you’ll need some equipment:A guitarA device for recording sound: smartphone, m icrophone, camera, sound card, preamp, etc.A recording device: a computer programme, for exampleYou'll need to learn a lot of keyboard shortcuts if you want to use recording software effectively. (Source: Pixies)You can record your guitar with a microphone or via your sound card.  The sound card is built into your computer and you’ll plug your guitar into it via a jack. You’ll need to set up your computer to record the sound from your guitar.There are a number of programmes available for PC. Each one is different, but they generally do the same things: record, edit, and mix.  Some programmes are free while others you’ll have to pay for.Here are some of the most popular programmes for recording, editing, and mixing music:AudacityReaperNero Wave EditorTraverso DawFL Studio 11SonarPresonus Studio OneThe keyboard commands for each programme are generally the same for each programme so once you’ve learnt how to use one, you can easily transfer from one to another. While you proba bly think that using the mouse is fine, you'll be shocked at just how quickly you can actually get things done if you learn some of the most common keyboard shortcuts!So are you ready to compose your own music?Composing Guitar Music on MacWhile 81% of homes use Windows computers, there’s a growing number of people using iOS.  To record sound from your guitar, the processes are similar.With the right equipment, you can actually connect your guitar to your Mac. (Source: markusspiske)Of course, you can use a mini recorder or make your own home studio (which can cost quite a bit).  I recommend investing in a decent sound card to improve the quality of your recording (especially for electric and electro-acoustic guitars).  You’ll also need to learn how to adjust the settings in order to get the most out of the programmes you’re using to record your instrument.Make sure you’re using the right ports, the right bitrate, sampling frequency, quantization, and also adjust the latency a nd set up the monitors before you start recording.You can use the programmes to listen to your creations, register several tracks at the same time (if you have several microphones), edit, add effects such as distortion, reverb, etc., mix, and share your compositions directly online.Here are some of the most popular programmes for recording on Mac. Some of them can also be downloaded for Windows:Garage BandCubaseLogic Pro XAbletonReasonPro ToolsYou should be aware that only the first programme in this list is completely free. The others have free trial versions and the price varies. Let's not forget that there are also a lot of different versions at different prices.The most important thing, however, is to let your imagination run wild when making music for yourself or your band.The Easiest Guitar Songs to PlayIf you’re getting started with the guitar, you’ll probably want to start playing some tunes.  However, a lot of the songs you like might be too difficult to get started wit h.There are plenty of great songs by famous musicians that are easy to play on guitar. (Source: Pexels)That said, some of the best songs in the world are the easiest. The Beatles, for example, were famous for making simple songs great.Who are your favourite bands?It’s much easier to learn a song on the guitar if it’s a song you like. Learning a song should be fun.  Of course, the song you learn needs to be appropriate to your level. Certain songs may have a riff, arpeggio, or barre chords that’ll cause you problems. If you start with basic guitar chords rather than guitar solos, you'll find it much easier to learn guitar.The best thing to do is to break the song down and learn each part at your own speed. Think about starting off slowly and speeding up. Get the hang of chord progressions and strumming patterns before you start trying to play epic rock songs like Lynard Skynard's Sweet Home Alabama and the solo from Free Bird.Here are some easy guitar songs get started with:Red Hot Chilli Peppers - OthersideThe Cranberries - ZombieVan Morrison - Brown Eyed GirlU2 â€" With or Without YouREM â€" The One I LoveNeil Diamond â€" Sweet CarolineBob Dylan â€" Knockin' on Heaven's DoorThe Beatles â€" Love Me DoSteelers Wheel â€" Stuck in the Middle with YouAlanis Morissette â€" Hand in My PocketJohn Denver â€" Leaving on a Jet PlaneWings â€" Mull of KintyreBob Marley â€" Redemption SongCCR â€" Have You Ever Seen the RainThere are plenty of others you could play, too!Don’t hesitate to have a look online for easy guitar songs. You’ll find plenty of results from basic acoustic guitar songs, rhythm and blues guitar songs, tutorials on fingerpicking, and easy chords, such as power chords.If you're ready to start learning the guitar,  why not look for a dedicated private tutor on Superprof?There are plenty of tutors available around the country and many of them offer free tutoring for the first hour so that you can try their lessons!

Learning English How English Grammar has Changed

Learning English How English Grammar has Changed Learn English: English Grammar Evolution over the Centuries ChaptersThe Angles, Jutes and SaxonsHow English Came to BeViking Influence on English GrammarWelcome, the Normans!While the English were Becoming Fluent in Their Language...English Grammar TodayAnyone who is knowledgeable of the history of Britain is aware that the Romans had great influence on settling and regimenting the island.From Hadrian's Wall to the city of Bath, The Roman Empire's influence is relevant, even today.The name of our capital city, London is derived from its Roman name: Londinium.What About Language?At that time, the English language did not exist. Romans spoke Latin.When they decamped en masse â€" after occupying the land for nearly five hundred years, they did not leave behind  any teachers to continue instructing their language's grammar and form.Who came after the Romans?And when did English become a language?This is the story of the English language: how it came to be and from where its grammar originated.The Romans left little behind, other than architectur e Source: Pixabay Credit: WilloqF still writing skills continued to be measured against students' ability to speak the language.It is an unhappy fact that not a single writer from that era could compose grammatically correct text. Even Shakespeare was found to have broken some grammar rules some of his works!Even now, English grammar is evolving. Source: Pixabay Credit: TumisuEnglish Grammar TodayLanguage is a living thing. We can feel it changing. - Gilbert HighetUnlike the English language's closest grammatical cousin, Frisian, English has enjoyed great exposure throughout the centuries.That means that other languages are constantly contributing new words to the English vocabulary.English speakers the world over are modifying existing English words to keep up with the most current linguistic trends. Check out our blog on words with multiple meanings in English.All over the world, Esol students are taking practice quizzes in preparation for IELTS or TOEFL.Some people study English grammar â€" admiring the relative simplicity of sentence structures and English verb tenses, with the intent of becoming an Esl teacher or specialising in business English.Others studying English look at our language's underpinning: how firm are these grammar rules? Can some of them be modified to suit the times, or â€" better yet: broken outright?Our language is constantly evolving, so subtly the changes are sometimes not noticed. English grammar is right now undergoing changes that you, who are learning English, are helping to bring about.If you learn English with a younger crowd, learners who might feel less obligated to keep the language pure, you will certainly brush up against tricky, trendy phrases.If you learn English online, you will participate in the most up-to-date grammar exercises.Keep your listening skills sharp for the native English speaker who uses the latest grammar modifications.Or, you could tune in to the British Council's podcasts to learn the latest updates.Y ou could even take free English classes through them!As you improve your English, spare a thought to those who, so long ago, struggled to learn English â€" a brand new language with essentially no set grammar rules and no English lessons online to guide them.

Learn French Online 10 Ways to Learn French on Instagram

Learn French Online 10 Ways to Learn French on Instagram Megan L. Bonjour! French is such a beautiful language that it doesnt need accompanying pictures except on Instagram. In this article, French teacher  Annie A.  shows you the best Instagram accounts to follow to practice your  French Instagram is a fun way to learn new words and expressions in any language. Its great because it doesnt require much time to view, and  since its  designed specifically for your smartphone, it has enormous social appeal. Id say its one my favorite ways to learn French! You will find many users interested in discussing your pictures in French and the language will be more memorable in the visual context. You can stay connected by following each other on Instagram and sharing tagged snapshots this will give you a lot of materials to learn from. Interactive learning is easily retained. Its also interesting to learn from native French-speakers. You can follow their accounts, write to them, and express yourselves they may even correct your mistakes. There are also accounts specifically created to improve your French; some cater to beginners while others are for intermediate to advanced levels. For beginners, youll be primarily viewing images with words written on them. Short 15-second videos serve the same purpose,  giving beginners a learning tool that helps improve pronunciation. Below are the Instagram accounts I have chosen for you. Some are meant for students of French and the others deal with a variety of subjects. They cover food, clothes, different cities, and towns (mostly in France), and as a result, they diversify your vocabulary. The creative pictures leave a lasting imprint on your mind  when coupled with vocabulary. 1)  frenchwords View this post on Instagram Hortensia (masculine word) | Hydrangea | /??.t?~.sja/ Drawing: @beaubonjoli. A post shared by French Words (@frenchwords) on Aug 20, 2015 at 5:00pm PDT In  frenchwords, a new word with the English translation is introduced every day. Followers also correct each others French in the comments section. Quotes in French by famous writers like Colette, Baudelaire, and Jacque Prevert are presented without translation so you get introduced to the literary side of the language too. This account is mostly suitable for intermediate to advanced learners. 2) #IGLC View this post on Instagram Good morning! How do you say sunflower in your language? French tournesol Spanish girasol Italian girasole #language #sunflower #flower #summer #languagelearning ?????? A post shared by Lindsay Williams Languages (@lindsaydoeslanguages) on Aug 26, 2015 at 12:48am PDT Here is a unique opportunity to apply your language skills on a daily basis. The Instagram Language Challenge (#IGLC)  gives you a prompt list of 28 words every month. You are given the task to come up with new vocabulary, expressions, and sentences each day. The concession of 28 days is given in lieu of a few missed days. Take a photo or video and upload it on Instagram, then hashtag #IGLC in the description. What a great way to improve! See Also: How Long Does it Take to Learn French?   3) imagiers View this post on Instagram Faites de lart pas la guerre A post shared by Vincent (@french4me) on Jul 21, 2014 at 12:31am PDT Vincent has a very interesting choice of photos suitable to learn nouns and everyday French expressions. His account  caters to learners of basic French. 4) unautrecompte View this post on Instagram Part 3. Lesson 21 audio. Dont forget to visit the site! A post shared by Learn French (@unautrecompte) on Aug 15, 2015 at 6:42am PDT This account,  unautrecompte, has great French lessons for basic  level students. It does not contain images. The vocabulary is shown with the English translation. There are short videos which help with the pronunciation of common verbs and prepositions. The lessons are short and crisp with grammatical and phonetic help. 5) hansleyfr View this post on Instagram #fish #aquarium #fishtank #Poissons #summer #instafish #instagood #swim #swimming #water #coral #reef #reeftank #tropical #tropicalfish #aquaria #photooftheday #saltwater #freshwater #beautiful #ocean #watertank #frenchriviera #cotedazur #cannes A post shared by Hansley (@hansleyfr) on Aug 3, 2015 at 2:31am PDT Hansley has captured his own original photos and labeled them with French words. His catchy music videos also interpret French vocabulary. 6)  discret View this post on Instagram Ça schtroumpf dur #pariseine #parisplages A post shared by discret (@discret) on Aug 19, 2015 at 8:58am PDT Here we have photos with a clear contrast. Toy figurines tell stories in a Parisian background. Discret activates the imagination with popular figurines caught in the midst of a comical situation. The comments are usually in French reading them is a good way to study. 7) goutdfood View this post on Instagram Sur le départ ?? | But first, macarons! ??????? A post shared by ???????????????? (@eatlifewithstyle) on Aug 15, 2015 at 12:53am PDT This account is dedicated to the love of food, with captions in French and their English translations. With goutdfood, you can experience the taste of French food through a visual format. 8) requiem45 View this post on Instagram La Demeure du Chaos #demeureduchaos #icilyon #igerslyon #chaos A post shared by requiem45 (@requiem45) on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:58am PDT Here you can see amazing photographs of Lyon, other cities of France, and their architecture. Reqiuem45 takes fabulous snapshots of rivers  as well. The comments on the photos are usually full of French speakers who like to converse in French with each other. 9) azzed View this post on Instagram Café (très) gourmand ?? A post shared by a u d r e y • z (@azzed) on Aug 24, 2015 at 7:25am PDT Audrey is a French lifestyle blogger who takes photos of clothes, food, and places. The comments are in French so you can participate in the ongoing conversation. This level of French is suitable for intermediate learners. 10) French with TakeLessons View this post on Instagram Translate the following sentence: I study English. Write your answer below! _________________________ #french #francais #learnfrench #speakfrench #istudy #tostudy #study #frenchverbs #frenchwords #practicefrench #frenchpractice #francais #apprendrelefrancais #apprendre #lefrancais #frenchstudent #frenchteacher #verbconjugation #verbs A post shared by French With TakeLessons (@french_takelessons) on Feb 3, 2019 at 12:01pm PST We saved the best for last! French with TakeLessons    gives you a little bit of everything. From verb conjugations, fun quizzes, travel photos, pronunciation videos and more this account is perfect for beginners who appreciate all things French. Theres a variety of material for language learners on Instagram you just have to look for it according to your own interests. You could even upload French-inspired material from your own account!  All it requires is a little imagination and a lot of fun! Post Author: Annie A. Annie A. is a French instructor whose lessons are conducted exclusively online. Teaching for the past 12 years, she found her passion for the language while studying in Paris as a teenager.  Learn more about Annie 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

Top 10 Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac Users

Top 10 Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac Users IT Courses Online:Time-Saving Keyboard Shortcuts ChaptersWhy Should You Use Mac Keyboard Shortcuts?The 10 Best Mac Keyboard ShortcutsEveryone remembers Steve Jobs (1955-2011), the American entrepreneur and inventor who was the co-founder of one of the biggest multinational companies in the world, Apple.As a pioneer of personal computers, digital music players, smartphones, and tablets, the CEO of Apple, a director at Pixar, and a member of Disney’s board of directors, the announcement of his death in 2011 moved millions of people across the planet.Alongside Steve Wozniak (b. 1950) and Ronald Wayne (b. 1934), he became a powerful economic figure and one of the richest men in the world.  They founded Apple in 1976 and made the first Macintosh computer in 1984. This was one of the first computers to make use of a mouse-based interface.Forty years later, in 2017, the group’s market capitalisation passed $900 billion which is larger than the GDP of the Netherlands.  There are currently two multinationals that dominate the market: Ap ple and Microsoft.For many users, whether they use a Macbook Pro or Macbook Air with Mac OSX, Apple computers are better than Windows computers.  Apple computers have several advantages:A fluid work area.Better usability and seamless navigation between foldersFewer bugsYou'll save a lot of time throughout a whole day with shortcuts. (Source: Math)Do you want to save time when opening a dialogue box, using menu bars, task bars, navigating the settings, switching between windows, copying and pasting, or editing texts without having to move the cursor?Who knows how to open the Task Manager without pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete or how to change the keyboard language?What about the Mac shortcut keys, though? Did you know you can navigate with the arrow keys?There are plenty of keyboard shortcuts, but you’ll need to learn the keys on a Mac keyboard layout. After all, you probably noticed that in addition to the letters, numbers, and the spacebar, your computer keyboard has a myriad of fu nction keys that can be used to navigate menus and perform commands.With that in mind, Superprof’s bringing you the 10 best keyboard shortcuts for Mac. 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Who doesn’t have a personal computer or tablet?You'll not have to stay late if you get all your work done. (Source: Aphiwat Chuangchoem)The digital revolution and web 2.0 technologies mean that computer technologies, computers, tablets, and smartphones, need to go faster and faster.  The goal? To send and receive data all over the planet as quickly as possible.E verything needs to be quick or instant nowadays.  While you can create a new document with just a few key presses, most people use several clicks.  Before you get your first private IT tutorials, here are some of the best reasons to use Macbook keyboard shortcuts.Saving Time:A keyboard short cut is simply using several keys at once to carry out an action rather than using the mouse.Find out how to type faster  by joining IT courses near you.This means you won’t have to right click to fix an error or open a menu, add a file by dragging it from one window to another, right clicking then left clicking to choose an action, or even having to search for a command in the taskbar.This could be useful for actions like:SavingClosing the main windowDeleting a line in a word processorEditing photos in Adobe Photoshop or Indesign, for example.There’s a range of daily operations that we carry out that have keyboard shortcuts can save you so much time.  Constantly moving between the keyboard a nd your mouse with your right hand can be a pain.Want to do more with your computer,  find some coding courses  here.When Something Goes WrongHow can you navigate if your wireless mouse, wheel, trackpad, touchpad, or number pad, stops working.  Here’s a quick IT tutorial...It can be a pain when you're working and the battery in your wireless mouse suddenly dies. (Source: pixabay.com)You can use keyboard shortcuts to open files, explore files, change system preference, and navigate.  For example, just by pressing Command-S, you can save your work without touching you mouse.So how can you learn keyboard shortcuts for personal computers or laptops?  By using them regularly.Or by taking computer courses!You could always make a note of common ones and keep them on a notepad next to your iMac or Macbook Pro.  Generally, the operating system shows these actions and their shortcuts when you right-click.There are difficult combinations to remember (like those for accents on both lower and upper case characters). Just open the list of special characters or change your keyboard settings to manually define useful shortcuts.Is that everything I need to know about keyboards?Let’s have a look how to put in these famous keyboard shortcuts.The 10 Best Mac Keyboard ShortcutsLearning more about typing with an Apple or Windows keyboard can’t be done by clicking your fingers.  It can be really important to save time whether you’re an editor, developer, or IT technician.Here are some of the most important Mac keyboard shortcuts:Copying, Pasting, and CuttingLet’s start with some of the most common shortcuts used by any computer user whether they’re using Windows or Mac. Instead of Mac's command key, most computers have a Windows button. However, Windows shortcuts tend to use the ctrl key rather than the Windows key.You should learn where every key is off by heart. (Source: Jess Watters)It couldn’t be simpler: select the text you want to copy and hold down the left butt on on our mouse and drag the cursor to the right or to the left to highlight the word. You can also do this by holding the shift key and using the arrow keys.Then press the Command (?) button and the “C” button at the same time. While you’ll not see anything happen, when you press ? + C, the computer will save the text you highlighted.Then you just need to scroll to where you want to put the text and press the Command button and “V”. Cmd + V. This command will paste what you copied. Put simply, pasting is just an easy way to insert text from the clipboard (where copied and cut text is stored). To cut (remove the text you’re copying), you just have to press Cmd + X.Select AllTo avoid having to select each individual sentence and word, you can avoid having to right click and choosing Select All, there’s a simple keyboard shortcut you can use: Cmd + A.This command can help you save a lot of time as it selects all the text.  Subsequently, you can use Cmd + A with Cmd + C a nd Cmd + V like a digital gymnast to quickly copy and paste all the text on a page or in a document. You can also use this for quickly formatting all your text. If you want to underline everything or change the font, Cmd + a is the way to go!SearchingAnother frequently used resource is a the search tool.  When reading long lists, we can often lose where we were, struggle to find the important information, or see how many times something appears.By typing Cmd + F, you can find a given word. Remember that in most cases, Cmd + F searches for exact matches, it won't find a word that's been incorrectly typed.Undo or Cancel an ActionWhether you make a simple mistake or delete all the text in a document, you needn’t worry about it as you can undo actions with just a keyboard shortcut.By pressing Cmd + Z (ctrl + z is the shortcut on Windows), you can undo the previous action (whether it was intentional or not). If you've been playing around with “select all” and you've hit backspace o r delete, don't panic, you can just do a quick Cmd + z and your text will come back. A lot of programmes like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint can undo multiple actions so pressing Cmd + z can undo several consecutive mistakes, too.Taking an IT class can help you learn and practise these shortcuts - or if you live far away from learning centres or aren't mobile, you can also take online computer courses.SavingSometimes, programmes and platforms regularly autosave. However, this isn’t always the case.  If you’re worried about your computer crashing or losing your data (even on Mac), there’s a quick shortcut to ensure your work is safe and sound.Pressing Cmd + S allows you to save your document.PrintingTo save a lot of time, there are two buttons you have to press to send the order to the printer.  You just have to press Cmd + P: Think of it like “command” + “print”.Invert ColoursMacs are famous for how often they make use of the colour white, which can be off-putti ng. To avoid this, you can invert the colours.  Additionally, black screens are far more ecological as they use less energy.The command to do this is Ctrl + Alt + Cmd + 8.Adjusting the VolumeWhen changing the volume with the keyboard, you can adjust the volume by the smallest increments possible.  By pressing Alt + Shift + plus or minus, you can alter the volume by a quarter at a time. You can also use this to increase the brightness on screen.While you don't need a mixing desk, it can be nice to have a little more control over your system volume. (Source: pixabay.com)Forcing a RestartHas something gone wrong? Has your mac crashed?You can force your computer to restart by pressing Ctrl + Cmd + Power Button.SleepIf you need to move away from your computer for a bit, you needn’t turn the computer off.  If a programme is currently running, you can always put your computer to sleep by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Power Button.Enthusiastic users can also find lists of keyboard shortcuts. Do n’t forget that Windows also has these shortcuts (though some of them are slightly different).Here’s a quick bonus.  You can optimise your active programme settings on startup to free up RAM.  Go to your system preferences where you can check and uncheck which programmes you’ll need on startup.Find out more on private tutorials for beginners!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! From everyone at AJ Tutoring: we wish you a fantastic finish to 2019 and a beautiful start to 2020!For us, the holidays are all about community and giving back. At AJ, community is one of our core values, and we are proud to partner with the local community to provide free or reduced-cost academic and test prep tutoring to students of all backgrounds. Please find below a brief snapshot of what we’ve done recently.Last year we worked with over 1000 students on a pro-bono or reduced-cost basis.We partnered with 18 non-profit organizations to provide top-quality instruction to underserved communities.Our team spent 1400 hours volunteering in the local community. 45% of AJ team members participated in our company-sponsored volunteer projects.Through our outreach efforts, we have partnered with local nonprofits and school groups in order to provide:SAT/ACT prep classesHigh School Entrance Exam ClassesAcademic Homework HelpSeminars on navigating the test-taking processSeminars on Study S killsTeacher TrainingsStudent scholarshipsSupport of local community service effortsHere are just a few of our non-profit partners:SAT at Foundations for College EducationACT at Foundations for College EducationACT with AVID Los AltosSAT with AVID Mountain ViewISEE with Peninsula BridgeAcademic Homework Club with Peninsula BridgeAcademic Homework Club with Peninsula BridgeAcademic Homework Club with Peninsula BridgeWe look forward to another year of getting to know the Bay Area better and to furthering our educational mission! If you are interested in learning more about our educational outreach, you can reach out to AJ’s Social Outreach Director: Chelsea Greene!

Clog Up - Phrasal Verb of the Day

Clog Up - Phrasal Verb of the Day Todays phrasal verb of the day is: Clog UpInfinitive form: Clog UpPresent Tense: Clog Up/Clogs Uping form: Clogging UpPast tense: Clogged UpPast Participle: Clogged UpClog Up is a separable English phrasal verb. It can be used in two different ways:When you put something in a drain that prevents water or other liquid from going through and therefore stopping it from working properly1. Hey, watch what you eat! You wouldnt want to clog your arteries up with cholesterol, would you?2.  Mandy poured all the grease in the sink and accidentally clogged the drain up.When describing a blocked, slow movement1.  The accident down the road had caused the traffic to clog up.2. Theres a robbery in progress, thats why the traffics pretty clogging up.Note: (part.adj)The term clogged up can also describe how a particular object blocks a drain or something where liquid is supposed to flow freely, from functioning properly.Oh, great! The car engine died and were in the middle of the road. Can you ple ase check to see if the engine valve is clogged up?Video?Exercises: Write your answers in comments and we will correct them.Fill in the gaps from the video above:Complete the sentences below with the correct form of Clog Up.1.  I wonder who is responsible for ____ ___ the toilet?2.The snowblower is ____ ___.  Please try to see if theres dust or something else ____ __ in there.3. The leaves must have caused our drain to ____ __. I dont see anything else blocking it.4. I dont want to think were the ones responsible for ____ __ traffic in this road.5. A ____ __ drain can sometimes be caused by lots of stuff getting into the drain. We need to unclog it as soon as possible.Change the example sentences above to negative sentences (or positive, if the sentence is already negative). Then change them to questions.