The Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Hydrogen - Breakthrough Discovery

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Hydrogen - Breakthrough DiscoveryWith the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 being given by the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences to two American scientists, the excitement is building to see the winners of this prestigious award. People are finally starting to believe that they can do better than mere mortals such as biochemists and other researchers. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 will go to the two American scientists who created the world's first commercial production of hydrogen.Albert Perry and Stanley Prusiner created a way to make hydrogen out of hydrogen and oxygen by means of breaking down carbon dioxide into hydrogen and oxygen. This method was used in the manufacture of gasoline.This breakthrough in the use of chemical compounds to produce hydrogen from water and other chemicals is now used to create chemicals for producing hydrogen from solar energy and solar power. Hydrogen fuel has become more necessary in the environmentally friendly future in which we all must live.These scientists said that when they started their work, they were trying to solve the problem of climate change. They say that this would have been extremely difficult with the environmental damage that is already happening with global warming. But now, the problem is solved or at least greatly reduced.One of the problems is the pollution of the atmosphere with petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel, but this is also an opportunity. It is becoming more difficult to extract petroleum from fossil fuels because of the global warming problem. But there is a way to produce energy from hydrogen and water and the science of producing hydrogen is one step ahead of the scientists who are already doing it.The scientific progress that they have made over the years makes it easy to conclude that this discovery by Albert Perry and Stanley Prusiner is really worth a Nobel Prize. You can find out more about this problem of global warming by visiting the website of Dr. Kambhampati Mukhopadhyay, founder of India's India Science and Technology Initiative (ISiT).He has helped to reduce oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by using renewable energy, low-impact materials, and making some cost savings from switching to new, cleaner technologies. These are just a few ideas for how you can help the cause of global warming.

What is it Like to Attend the University of Edinburgh

What is it Like to Attend the University of Edinburgh Aura earned her bachelors degree in classics from the University of Edinburgh. She specializes in Latin tutoring, Greek tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at the University of Edinburgh: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Aura: The University of Edinburgh is very urban. It has campus locations all over the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. The School of History, Classics, and Archaeology, where I spent all of my time, is right in Teviot Place, near the main library. There are plenty of local buses to take you all over the city. Edinburgh is a relatively small city, so its totally manageable by foot or bicycle. All of the university buildings in the George Square/Teviot Place area are well lit and have security guards. I felt safe walking around at any time of the day or evening. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Aura: All of the professors have office hours and most are happy to answer whatever questions you send over email as well. The teaching assistants and tutors were extremely helpful, too. I was especially well-supported when working on my dissertation. My supervisor and all of the professors in my department were there for me to bounce ideas off of, recommend titles, and help me meet my deadlines. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Aura: Most freshmen live in the university housing. The buildings are large, so you meet a lot of people quickly. The food isnt great, but most of the buildings are new and the area is right near the park around Arthurs Seat. Its also quite central, about a 20 minute walk away from most university locations. After freshman year, people share apartments with friends all over the city. There are a lot of reasonably priced student flats. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Aura: The University of Edinburghhas all the typical undergraduate liberal arts majors, as well as veterinary, law, and medical schools. In a university of 18,000 students, I really appreciated how small my department was. I knew my Latin and Greek professors well and was friendly with all of my peers. I did have larger lectures when I took ancient history classes, but nothing staggering. The library was well-stocked for whatever I needed to research, and my professors were all major players in their fields. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Aura: Its always jarring being new at a large school, but the school organizes a great orientation week where youre out meeting new people and familiarizing yourself with the city. I found my two main groups of friends from my classes and from my field and ice hockey teams. The university has a huge number of clubs and societies, and joining them is a fast and fun way to meet likeminded friends. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Aura: The career center was pretty helpful when I was putting together my resume. It was easy to get an appointment to ask for some advice. Edinburgh has a good reputation within the UK and abroad, and large companies did recruit directly from the school. I ended up applying to grad school and my professors were extremely helpful with that process. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Aura: There are a lot of students at Edinburgh, but there are a lot of venues, so most of the time places felt busy, but not overwhelmingly so. The student union had plenty of seating and cafes. In regards to the library, unless it was exam time, if you got there before 9:00 AM, you would have no trouble finding a desk. The gym could get busy, but if you timed it right, you never had to wait for a machine. Describe the surrounding town. Aura: Edinburgh is a gorgeous city, and because there is no area that is strictly Edinburgh campus, you are always wandering around in it. It is delightful being a tourist in your city, checking out the castle, cathedral, palace, and various museums and restaurants (most of which have some sort of student deal). The area near George Square is full of student-friendly cafes and shops. Students walk downtown frequently for shopping, cinemas, and more nightlife. Its easy to get to the train station to explore more of Scotland and there are numerous ways to get to the airport (its about 25 minutes outside the city center) to go further afield. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Aura: The entire student body is about 18,000 people, but this figure is spread out over many, many departments. I would estimate the largest lectures could easily have around one hundred people. However, whatever your major, you have more choice in classes in your third and fourth years of study, and so classes become much smaller at the honors level. In my first and second year I was in some very large history classes. In addition to the lectures in those classes, we always broke down into smaller groups for tutorials, which had 10 or fewer people in them. In my third and fourth year, I was never in class with more than 25 people. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Aura: I really enjoyed all of my classes and professors, but if I had to pick one, I would have to say that in my third year, I was in an Iliad class with Dr. Maciver, which was awesome. Everyone who does Greek is familiar with, or has probably translated, a decent chunk of Homer. However, the depth and the breadth of Dr. Macivers knowledge of epic poetry was inspiring. He created an environment in which it was not uncommon for students to laugh, feel sorrow at sad moments, ask questions, and have their minds blown by analysis of complicated Homeric similes. It was interesting having Dr. Maciver as a professor for the Aeneid, a Latin epic which borrows heavily from Homer, the following year. Check out Auras tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

The Mesopotamian Civilisation

The Mesopotamian Civilisation What was Civilisation Like in Mesopotamia? ChaptersMesopotamia: Basic FactsReligion in MesopotamiaMyths and Legends of MesopotamiaMesopotamian CultureTechnological AdvancesThe Legacy of MesopotamiaQuick: scan your memory banks for any references to Mesopotamia: what do you come up with?Maybe you flashed on The Babylonian Marriage Market, painted by Edwin Long in 1875, or you remember thrilling to The Epic of Gilgamesh, a poem that originated in that region, which is often seen as the world’s oldest literary work.If you particularly enjoy films, you might have called up the Scorpion King franchise, starring The Rock and Michael Clark Duncan.There have been several works inspired by this ancient civilisation â€" paintings, operas, graphic novels and science fiction tales among them. But even taken together, they do not begin to encompass the magnitude of this ancient society.To truly understand life in Mesopotamia, the civilisation’s social structures, innovations and cultural advances, we have to travel back to a time wher e few written records remain.Piecing artefacts together, your Superprof now weaves a fabric of life in ancient Mesopotamia. MarkHistory Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JohnHistory Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarjotteHistory Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErinHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChantelleHistory Teacher 5.00 (2) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndriyHistory Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PeterHistory Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SerenaHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsMesopotamia: Basic Facts Mardin, an ancient city on the banks of the Tigris, was absorbed into the Assyrian Empire Image by Tuna Ölger from PixabayThe name comes from the Greek: ‘mesos’ meaning ‘middle’ and ‘potamos’, which translates to ‘river’, making the meaning ‘Land between the Rivers’.GeographyCradled within the Tigris-Euphrates river system, this was a rich, fertile land protected on the northeast side by the Zagros mountain range.A vast expanse of desert capped off the region’s north; travelling south, the land gets progressively wetter, dotted with marshes and mudflats.Seen on a contemporary map, the region referred to as Mesopotamia encompassed most of Iraq, Kuwait and parts of Syria, as well as southeastern Turkey.The major settlements â€" Babylon, Nineveh, Kalah and Arbela, as well as Assur (until Assyria broke away to form its own empire) all nestled on the east bank of the Tigris.This location afforded them plenty of water, whereas the cities to the west had to depend on the fickle Euphrates to deliver an inconstant supply of water.GovernmentMesopotamia was ruled by kings, emperors and series of rulers from the same family â€" dynasties.Of these, King Ur-Nammu left an amazing legacy: the world’s oldest complete legal code.When they happened, transfers of power were generally not peaceful; even within the dynasties, they were rather brutal. Invasions and takeovers, led by powerful men or families were generally how leadership was won.A prime example of such: the Sumerians, the oldest Mesopotamian civilisation (and one of the first in the world, along with Ancient Egyptians), were overtaken by the Akkadians.They were permitted to keep their culture and way of life; in fact, they swapped cultural elements, especially language, to the point that both societies were, at one time, bilingual.Eventually, the Sumerian language became completely subsumed. By 2,000BC, everyone throughout the empire spoke only Akkadian.Are you curious to know how closely the Mesopotamian civilisation resembles Ancient Egypt’s?Mesopotamia in Economic TermsIn the foothills of the Zagros mountains, it was relatively easy to farm but further south, agriculture was only possible with irrigation of dry lands and frequent drainage of wetter areas.After gaining control of water, harvests became bountiful â€" so much so that Akkadians could afford to engage in a bit of trade with their neighbours.As they did not employ slaves, they had to devise tools to make farming easier; the use of wooden plough blades permitted them to plant onions, turnips and barley.This area that millennia later was dubbed the Fertile Crescent is known as the cradle of civilisation.The ability to grow food allowed the people to settle, establish cities and form governments, and spurred them to intellectual discovery.Religion was exceedingly important to them for many reasons, one of them being that their temples functioned as banks.The earliest large-scale credit system was developed b y the Sumerians but it was the Babylonians who developed the first commercial banking system.Was there a rivalry between the two?Not necessarily. After the Akkadian Empire fell, the region split into two nations: Assyria occupied the north while the Babylonian Empire encompassed the south. Both countries spoke the same language and actively traded with one another.So this was a peaceful time in human history?Between power grabs and fighting for territory, one could hardly contend that these early civilisations were content to coexist.There would often be fighting between cities; those battles would sometimes be arbitrated by an official of a nearby neutral town. Thus, strategic alliances formed. Later, as the region was governed by a succession of emperors, they mostly fought against foreign powers.A prime example of such is Sargon the Great, humanity’s first emperor, who often led campaigns into neighbouring lands to appease his constant hunger for territory.In Mesopotamia, warri ng was a fact of life.What was life like in Aboriginal Australia? Madrasas such as this were built to further Islamic instruction Image by Tuna Ölger from PixabayReligion in MesopotamiaThe earliest colonies praised natural forces â€" wind, rain and sun, because they helped to sustain life. It was only later that those forces became personified and a religious hierarchy was established.Early on, the deities demonstrated a balance of power between males and females.For instance, An was the name given to the supreme god, their personification of the heavens. The goddess Ki represented the earth.The Sumerian word for ‘universe’ is an-ki, reflecting their two highest-ranked deities.Their cast of gods soon grew to represent every aspect of Sumerian life, from the god of water to the moon goddess.One their pantheon of gods was established to oversee daily life, Mesopotamians turned their minds to greater philosophical questions.‘Who am I?’ and ‘What is my purpose?’ - the answers were construed as having divine influence.As society evolved, so too did the people’s relationship with their gods; it became more personal and, as more believers worshipped in their own way, Mesopotamian religion became more fractured.That had the effect of weakening the overall bond to their pantheon of deities.When Cyrus the Great claimed Mesopotamian lands as a part of his Achaemenid Empire, the people more or less abandoned their religious beliefs in favour of the religion their conqueror brought: Syriac Christianity.Do you know the deities of the Incan Civilization?Omens played an important part in mythology; it was thought that the will of the gods could be divined if only one could interpret the clues they occasionally gave.As such, a treatise was compiled regarding signs from the gods: what it means should a being be born deformed, for example, or what destiny awaits a people whose city is perched on a hill.Immortality was a common theme in Mesopotamian mythology: Etana, a king with no heirs, liberated an eagle and flew on his back to the heavens. This was meant to serve as a cautionary tale, warning against dynasties.Adapa, who had vexed the gods and was summoned to them, was careful to not consume anything the gods offered him, thus staving off immortality.From these two examples, it would seem immortality was undesirable. On the other hand...Atrahasis had been warned by the gods that a great flood was imminent. He followed their advice and built a boat, in which he was able to withstand the water’s great power.Ishtar was the goddess of fertility and war. Her descent into the underworld and subsequent reemergence justified the seasonal change from winter to summer.Mesopotamian mythology is full of stories that have been ‘borrowed’ and incorporated into other societies’ belief systems. In fact, they resonate still today, having undergone revision to suit new religious beliefs.What beliefs did the Ancient Greeks hold as truth? As depicted in this Sumerian tablet, warring became a way of life Image by Mariusz Matuszewski from PixabayMesopotamian CultureEarly in forming the Mesopotamian civilization, males and females had equal social power, a facet of the social fabric that changed dramatically over time.Women held positions as high priestesses in Sumer. They could own property, benefit from education and engage in a trade.Later, as warring became a way of life, women lost much of their social power: they were denied the right to education or to a trade. Soon, the societal role of females was reduced to caring for the home and children.Subsequently, Mesopotamia’s patriarchal social structure influenced every aspect of life.What kind of life did they have? What kind of life did the Mayans have?A Life of Leisure?Assyrian kings especially enjoyed hunting and the rich played an early version of polo â€" men rode on other men’s shoulders, not horses. Boxing was also a popular sport; scenes of boxers and wres tlers frequently adorned artwork.Board games were quite popular then. In fact, what we know as backgammon originated in Mesopotamia. Oddly enough, Islam expressly forbids the game even though it was invented by their ancestors!For the particularly energetic, there was a game similar to rugby, played with a wooden ball.Besides these pastimes, singing and music were important cultural signatures.People would sing at home or in the marketplace; oftentimes, songs were composed specifically to entertain royalty.  There were also plenty of drinking songs sung; after all, the Mesopotamians regularly brewed beer and made wine.Frivolity aside, songs had a far more important role to play in Mesopotamian culture.There were renderings of specific events such as battles or coronations, and they were handed down through the generations, becoming, in effect, oral histories.Musical instruments such as the lute, drums and other percussion instruments must have made for lively entertainment, especial ly as the Mesopotamians had developed an early form of music notation.Besides entertaining royalty, these early musicians were called on to play at religious ceremonies, funerals and festivals.Mesopotamian FestivalsPredictably, many of this people’s rites revolved around natural phenomenon:Lunar cycles: waxing moons were thought to encourage agricultural abundance; waning moons were times of conservation, reflection on philosophical matters and a time to revere ancestors.Seasons: sowing and reaping; celebrating a bountiful harvest or, conversely if pickings had been sparse, to implore the gods to intervene ahead of the next growing seasonThe first full moon after the Spring Equinox: called the Akitu or ‘head of the year’ in AkkadianEquinoxes: the days of equal amounts of light and dark must be observed!Solstices: the longest days and nights deserved special considerationNaturally, the reigning monarch and local heroes would be regularly celebrated, with odes and epics composed in their honour; the aforementioned Epic of Gilgamesh is a fine example of such.The fact that these tales were written and still exist today suggest that they originated from a very intelligent, organised society.Discovering proof of those people’s ability to observe natural phenomena such as solstices and equinoxes leads archaeologists to conclude that those living in Mesopotamia were very clever indeed.Did their celestial observations bear any resemblance to those of the Aztec civilization? Cuneiform is one of the world's oldest writing systems Image by Mariusz Matuszewski from PixabayTechnological AdvancesWe’ve already hinted at how technologically advanced the Mesopotamians were: irrigating dry lands and draining swamps, building ploughs and increasingly sophisticated weaponry to fight their wars...Right now, what is furiously debated in academic halls is whether the screw pump was actually invented by Archimedes, as has been long-thought.Many now believe such a device was used to water the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which suggests the pump was invented some 350 years before he travelled to Egypt, making the device a Babylonian creation.Besides, a clay tablet with a description of how to cast a water screw in bronze, written in cuneiform by an Assyrian king, certainly lends credence to the new school of thought!Sumerian cuneiform is one of the earliest systems of writing, consisting of wedge-shaped marks in clay... another of Mesopotamia’s accomplishments.As the Mesopotamian civilisation endured for so long â€" by some accounts, more than seven millennia, they were instrumental in shaping the Bronze Ages, the Iron Age and Antiquity, meaning they were crucial to many of the innovations of that time.And, in case you were wondering, they invented the wheel!All of their innovation means that they left a substantial legacy.The Legacy of MesopotamiaPerhaps without knowing it, you use Mesopotamian math every day.Their numerical system, based on a value of 60, gave us the seconds, minutes and hours of our days. Ditto the number of degrees in a circle. We also got our 7-day week from them.While both Sumerian and Semitic languages were spoken in early Mesopotamia, cuneiform was invented for the Sumerian language only. This gave the world one of the earliest, complete writing systems.Thanks to this writing, today we understand and enjoy the culture and legends of a people long buried.Babylonian astronomers were adept at math, a faculty that permitted them to map the stars with stunning accuracy. Their ability to ‘predict’ eclipses and other celestial events helped priests plan for religious observances.Medicine: the Babylonians pioneered the concept of physical examinations, medical diagnosis and dispensing medicine by prescription.Logic and rationality featured heavily in medicine as in other aspects of life, including agriculture.Mesopotamia is called the cradle of civilization because it was there that the first societies took root and grew.Their knowledge and skill at planting and harvesting crops, directing water where it was needed and developing the skills needed to advance civil living â€" glass-making, textile weaving and water storage, made it possible for humankind to form nation-states, political systems, laws and religions.And, thanks to their skill at metalworking, more deadly weapons were designed, ensuring that warfare would continue to be a part of the human legacy.How do the Mesopotamian accomplishments com pare to those of other ancient civilisations?

What are the High School English Courses

What are the High School English Courses Throughout your high school career, you are expected to fulfill a variety of English course requirements. Some may help you satisfy requirements at the college level, some will assist you in exploring creative writing, and some may simply help you develop the necessary skills to write successfully in the workplace. Like science courses and math courses, English coursework is typically divided up throughout your high school years. While every school and every students schedule are different, lets take a look at a basic guideline Freshman Language Arts During your ninth grade year, you will likely take a class referred to as Language Arts. The scope of this class is typically broad, designed to introduce young learners to the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that will be necessary later in life. This course (and courses like these) will allow you to practice your writing skills in a variety of essays, explore a range of literary genres, and examine texts at a fairly granular level. Youll look at plot, voice, tone, characters, and so on. Sophomore Language Arts In a sophomore Language Arts class, you can expect to build upon the skills you learned in ninth grade. Youll likely focus a little more on the process of revision, employing practices like outlining and writing drafts as you develop your writing. You may also delve a little deeper into the texts youre reading, which will span even more literary genres. Expect to analyze theme, symbolism, imagery, etc. American Literature Your junior year of English coursework may focus on American Literature, though youll continue to build upon the reading and writing skills you focused on during your freshman and sophomore years as well. In terms of writing, expect to begin researching and incorporating outside sources into your essays. Youll be using context in your exploration of American Literature, too historical context, point of view, time period, and more. British/World Literature During your senior year of high school, you may broaden the scope of the work youre looking at to include British or even world literature. While you may have mostly focused on works of fiction before, you might now explore more nonfiction and poetry. The works you read will probably increase in complexity. As a writer, youll be expected to provide more in-depth analysis, so make sure youre familiar with a plethora of literary devices. You might also write research papers and other presentations that require more of a thought-out timeline to complete, which is an excellent time to practice your time and project management skills. Honors and AP Classes Many high schools will offer Honors or AP versions of the aforementioned classes, which will adhere to a similar (but more complex) format. Youll become more familiar with the why of writing, exploring why authors make the stylistic choices they do. Honors classes are typically offered during freshman and sophomore years, while AP classes (AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition) typically occur during junior and senior years. Electives Elective English classes can vary widely by school, but most high schools offer at least one or two. You might expect to find classes that focus on a particular writer (Shakespeare is a popular one) or a certain genre. You may also find creative writing classes offered, which will involve both reading and writing, though theyll go more in-depth than generic Language Arts classes. Never underestimate the value of strong reading and writing skills. Reading well will help you excel in other subjects, follow directions, and gain an advanced understanding of everything you study. Writing well will allow you to communicate more effectively, understand the motivations of other writers, and present yourself appropriately as a professional later in life. If youre interested in writing, certainly explore your elective options. If youre less reading/writing inclined, find something else that does get you excited about these skills, or consider seeking reading tutoring or writing tutoring. Your future self will thank you! Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

7 Reasons Introverts Are Good at Writing Which Is Good for Their Career - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 7 Reasons Introverts Are Good at Writing Which Is Good for Their Career - Introvert Whisperer 7 Reasons Introverts Are Good at Writing Which Is Good for Their Career It’s a well-established fact that writing is good for a person’s career. From communicating through email to being able to market and present yourself well, writing is essential. There’s no end of benefits that come from writing, especially now that social media posts are now such an important part of modern business. What many people don’t realize is that introverts are naturally inclined towards writing, not solely because it gives you a lot of time to spend alone and reflect. 1.            It’s Less Intimidating than Speaking For many introverts, being the center of attention is a total nightmare. You may find public speaking a bit of a nightmare, and you may not enjoy talking on the phone and dealing with unpredictable issues. Writing, however, gives an introvert a safe and quiet space where they can deal with everyone, and they can do so over email. This means that you can put your foot down on certain points, showcase how knowledgeable you are, and prove that you’re a great employee, without the panic that comes from speaking up in public. You can use Language Tool to check the work is well done, and you can also find some great advice on Paper Fellows regarding how to write for business. 2.           You Appear Credible If you’re introverted, you may seem quiet and some people will incorrectly assume that you potentially don’t speak up because you’re not sure of yourself. Writing helps you show that this is not the case at all, and it can give you a platform to showcase your knowledge. Being grammatically perfect also makes you look more credible and professional, and you can check on your work with Easy Word Count grammar checker or even from reviewing a grammar guide such as Quick Books. 3.           You Have Time to Reflect We all know that we should think before we speak, but by writing, an introvert can make sure that they have thoughtfully produced every piece of work, that it’s fact-checked and in line with company policy, there are no accidental mistakes. If you need to be authoritative, you can use referencing tools like Cite It In or have an editor at Write my essay test your work. 4.           You’re Aware of Your Surroundings An introvert won’t lose their cool and respond to someone too casually, or make it clear that they’re annoyed with a customer. They’ll always be aware they’re at work, and will maintain a professional attitude. If you want to be sure that you’re writing properly for business, you can use Custom essay. Introverts are less distracted by office chatter, and don’t get as bored and distracted when they’re working alone as some extroverts. 5.           Introverts Enjoy Some Alone Time Jobs that require a lot of writing are ideal for introverts as you have a lot of time to sit alone and work quietly. While a lot of people are wary of office politics, introverts are also happy to stay away from the gossip by the water cooler too, and instead, will happily read a guide like Grammar Presentation and thoroughly check their work. 6.           Introverts Are Good Listeners There’s no doubt that introverts provide awesome customer service because they will really listen to the customer and do what they can to respond properly. Plus, a lot of introverts are actually fairly creative, and so not only can they provide good answers, they can also often come up with creative solutions to problems when given a chance. Having the freedom to write responses or plans or new ideas can really exhibit just how much an introvert has absorbed since they started working somewhere. Through paying attention, and taking in everything that’s gone on around you, you actually probably have a much better idea of how things work, and how to produce certain tasks and assignments. 7.           Introverts Often Enjoy Writing While some people may enjoy art or public presenting, a lot of introverts actually enjoy sitting at a keyboard and writing. This is great, as it means they can enjoy their job, and happy staff consistently perform better. You may still want to use sources such as Essay service as a grammar resource to make sure writing is perfect. Any introverts at work should be aware of exactly how their writing skills can help advance their career, and should also know that writing is a great way to appear more professional and competent at work. Author’s bio: Gloria Kopp is a digital marketer and an e-learning consultant from Manville city. Now she works as a content manager at Assignment writing  service. Besides, she is a regular contributor to such websites as  Engadget, Academized, Huffingtonpost etc. Read her latest post  here. Go to top CAREER ACCELERATION Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

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What is Bikram Yoga

What is Bikram Yoga What Is Bikram Yoga All About? ChaptersThe Origins of Bikram YogaThe Specificities of Bikram YogaThe Effects of Bikram Yoga“Yoga is the only exercise in the world you can do at any age. There is always some posture that will improve your health, mind and soul.” - Bikram ChoudhuryThe popularity of yoga has exploded in recent years in the UK. In fact, doing yoga is also becoming increasingly popular in gyms and sports centres as a way to tone and build muscle. Of all the different types of yoga about, we’re going to focus on Bikram yoga.In recent years, a number of dedicated Bikram yoga centres have opened in the UK. The popularity of Bikram yoga is proof that people want to take care of their bodies, to get fit, to improve their mind and spirit, and generally become healthier beings.So what is Bikram yoga? Why should you do it? What’s it for?If you're considering attending yoga classes to improve your flexibility and aren't sure whether you should do Ashtanga yoga, Bikram yoga, or Vinyasa flow yoga, you can find the answers to these challenging questions in this article on Bikram yoga. CarleyYoga Teacher 5.00 (5) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LynnYoga Teacher 4.89 (9) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GenYoga Teacher £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JulieYoga Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AliceYoga Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LauraYoga Teacher 5.00 (6) £70/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors UndramYoga Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LottieYoga Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Origins of Bikram YogaWhen you first start doing yoga, it’s important to decide which type of yoga and which yoga techniques you want to practice. With kids yoga, yoga pilates, yoga Nidra, and dynamic yoga, for example, there are plenty of different terms you need to decipher before you can choose what to do. You need to choose one particular yoga style, understand how it works, what the rules are, and learn about the history and origins of it, too.Bikram yoga is a blend of exercise for both your body and your mind. (Source: Helena)If you’re thinking about Bikram yoga, you should find out where it comes from and how it evolved into the style we know it as today. It’s worthwhile learning more about the type of yoga you’re thinking about doing as it can really help you to choose the right style for you. This is especially important with yoga because it requires discipline and a lot of techniques you’ll have to master.Where Does Bikram Yoga Come From?Bikram yoga was founded in Calcutta, India, in 1946, to be exact. It’s named after its founder, Bikram Choudhury. He’d practised yoga from the age of 4 with his spiritual master, Bishnu Ghosh. Bit by bit, Bikram Choudhury developed his own techniques which would later become known as Bikram yoga.Bikram yoga needs to be done at a specific temperature and humidity. (Source: TheDigitalArtist )So how exactly was this style of yoga born?Not in the nicest circumstances, to be fair. Bikram Choudhury was involved in a car accident which paralysed his legs. Following the accident, the courageous Bikram decided to carry on practising yoga and managed to drastically improve his physical and spiritual condition. This was all against the advice of his doctors (something we don't recommend!).By the end of the 1960s, he’d decided to create his own style inspired by the postures he’d been mastering from the age of 4 which were mainly from Hatha yoga. This technique, which is known as Bikram yoga, became a global success and people (including us) are still talking about it today.In 1973, Bikram Choudhury opened his first yoga centre in the United States. The success didn’t stop there and there are now nearly 600 Bikram yoga centres around the world. While his accident was inevitably sad, it gave rise to a special type of yoga which renewed an ancient discipline and allowed it t o evolve.While Bikram yoga is seemingly everywhere, it’s important to know what this discipline entails and what a typical session is like in terms of breathing exercises, stretches, and effort. We’re going to have a look at the key details of Bikram yoga, what makes it special, and how it’s more demanding than just simply chaining together a few poses or yoga postures.The Specificities of Bikram YogaTo understand the specificities of Bikram yoga, you need to understand the inner workings of the discipline. Rather than solely focusing on the practice itself, we’re going to try to also understand why and how we practise it. In short, what a typical yoga session is like and how a Bikram yoga session differs!The idea is pretty simple: you’re going to spend 90 minutes doing 26 different poses (asana) and two different breathing exercises (pranayama). That’s not all, though! To top that all off, the room is heated to 40 °C with 40% humidity.Sounds horrible, doesn’t it?Not r eally since the results of practising in a hot yoga studio speak for themselves.The high temperature and humidity are to replicate the conditions in which Bikram himself practised yoga in these conditions which helped him make the physical progress that he did. It’s very easy to get physically and mentally caught up in this type of yoga.Of course, this doesn’t mean that there are no consequences to doing this type of yoga. For example, it’s not recommended that people susceptible to hypothermia take part. If you have any concerns or pre-existing conditions, it’s recommended that you ask your doctor whether or not you can do Bikram yoga as even though it’s great for improving your physical and mental wellbeing, it’s also very demanding. It might be worthwhile doing a taster session before you start doing Bikram yoga regularly.Hot yoga can help you eliminate toxins as well as work on your mindfulness through breathing exercises and challenges. These exercises can help you to bring your body, mind, and spirit together while detoxing and toning at the same time. It’s a way to get into shape while letting go. So what are you waiting for?The Effects of Bikram YogaThe Physical Effects of Bikram YogaThe benefits of yoga speak for themselves: improving your physical health, inner peace, a better mental state, etc. Bikram yoga has all of that while focusing on making sure that you break a sweat. Thanks to the heat and humidity, you’re going to be able to also get rid of toxins through sweating.You need to think about which yoga style you want to do before you get started. (Source: avi_acl)Sweating also makes life difficult for you which, with all the poses you’re adopting, will help you become a veritable Bikram yogi. You’ll be in a better physical condition and you’ll also be able to stay in shape through regularly doing it.There are plenty of benefits to Bikram yoga, even if you haven’t done any physical activity in a few days, as you can balan ce your chakras. However, regular practice is essential if you want to get better at it. Of course, don’t forget to bring a bottle of water!Bikram Yoga: A Complete DisciplineThe first Bikram yoga session might surprise you with just how hot and humid it is. However, by your second session, you’ll start seeing all the physical, spiritual, and mental benefits. It’ll rejuvenate you, making your body feel better as well as eliminating toxins from your body through sweating for an hour and a half.Whether in London or elsewhere in the UK, you should be able to find a Bikram yoga centre near you where you can practise either in one-on-one sessions or in a group Bikram yoga class. It’ll help you lose weight and gain and tone muscles through gentle exercise. It’s one of the most complete disciplines.So if you feel like giving Bikram yoga a go, you’ll need to head along to a gym or sports centre to try it for yourself and enjoy the benefits of this technical style of yoga that has many followers around the world. Between exercise and mindfulness meditation, Bikram yoga is the way to go!Don't forget that if you're completely new to hot yoga classes, you can always look for a yoga teacher on sites like Superprof, where you can find nearby yogis who are looking for a new student yearning to gain a deeper understanding of their body and mind through yoga workshops or tutorials.The yoga community is obviously very welcoming and many yoga studios even offer drop-ins and introductory sessions for beginners who'd like to do yoga. If you can't do Bikram hot yoga, don't forget that there are plenty of other styles of yoga that may also take your fancy.Don't be shy! Everyone was a beginner once and both yoga instructors and other students will tell you that it's never too late to change your life with yoga.If you have previous injuries or any medical concerns, don't forget to speak to your doctor before taking up physical activities such as yoga. You don't want to inju re yourself in the first session!You can run a search online for 'hot yoga near me' to see what classes are available.

Interacting With Professors - Private Tutoring

Interacting With Professors BobbiM Apr 17, 2014 Some general tips about interacting with professors. First impressions are important, and its important to make a good impression on your professor right from day one. -Sit up front in class. When you are up front, you are more likely to stay alert and focused on the lecture, especially if you are in a class with lots of other students. If you cant get a seat up front, at least try to sit in the professors line of vision. -Ask questions. Professors may begin or end each class with a question and answer period. Others will tell students to raise their hands at any time during the lecture if they have a question. Ask well thought out questions. -Ask for help sooner rather than later. Nothing makes a worse impression than waiting until the day before the test, or worst yet, five minutes before the test, to ask a question about course material that was presented a week earlier. As soon as you realize that you are having trouble, make an appointment to see your professor, a tutor, or some other person designated to provide assistance. -Read the syllabus. The syllabus contains a wealth of information and should always be your first source when you have questions about grading, course pacing, or expectations. Therefore, its important not to waste time by asking questions whose answers are outlined on the syllabus. -Know and follow the class rules. Most professors have pet peeves about something. Its important for students to know what rules are in place and to follow them. Dont be the student in the class that the professor uses as an example of inappropriate behavior. -Talk with your professors via email. Excerpt from  College Success Strategies  by Sherrie L. Nist and Jodi Patrick Holschuh.

50 Common Errors - Check Grammar - Avoid Mistakes

50 Common Errors - Check Grammar - Avoid Mistakes Here are 50 common errors that my college ESL students often make in their writing and speaking. Mistakes are shown in context, with incorrect sentences, corrections, and a rule to explain how to avoid the usual mistakes that students make in their writing. Search for an error using CTRL + F. If you see a mistake, gaff, slip up or blunder that you or your students make, be sure to eliminate it with the Virtual Writing Tutor grammar checker. In time, I will add links to online practice activities for each one. Until then, try the offline error correction card game below. Students enjoy it and learn a lot from playing this mildly competitive group activity. If you love errors and want more, I can recommend Professor Paul Brians collection of errors in university writing. For a shorter, more focused list of common errors, try here. Sometimes, context plays a role in determining if a phrase is used correctly. It all depends on how you use it. If you want a good example of a contextual error, a phrase in a correct sentence and the same phrase an incorrect sentence, have a look at my blog post on Make no sense and have no sense. Youll see how challenging it is to detect common errors using a grammar checker. Download all 50 errors and play the error correction card game 50-common-errorsDownload Error-correction-card-gameDownload Remembering how to correct errors Of course, it is one thing to read a list of errors and another thing to make them stick in your memory. If you really want to remember how to correct mistakes and when the pressure is on, you should consider using an oral practice strategy. Sometimes, the best thing to do is to take a grammar course or an IELTS vocabulary course. Teachers have tricks to help learners avoid slip ups and mistakes. But the best way of all is to use an online grammar checker to check your writing for errors while you are exchanging meaningful messages with other people or writing essays for your teacher. 1. Adjective agreement error INCORRECT: We sell t-shirts and some others clothes. CORRECT: We sell t-shirts and some other clothes. RULE: Adjectives and noun modifiers should not take a plural form when they modify plural nouns in English. There are, however, a few noun modifiers that end in an â€"s: operations, arms, sports, jobs, forensics, physics 2. Adjective form error INCORRECT: When I heard the news, I was very anger. CORRECT: When I heard the news, I was very angry. RULE: Use the adjective form not the noun form in this context. 3. Adverb error INCORRECT: I trust more my parents than my friends. CORRECT: I trust my parents more than my friends. RULE: The adverb is in the wrong place. Do not separate more from than. 4. Article and plural noun error INCORRECT: My sister has a children. CORRECT: My sister has a child. RULE: Don’t use indefinite articles with plural words. 5. Article and uncountable noun mistakes INCORRECT: I have a brown skin. CORRECT: I have brown skin. RULE: Don’t use an article with uncountable nouns like “skin”. 6. Aspect error INCORRECT: Every day, I am waking up late. CORRECT: Every day, I wake up late. RULE: Use the Present Simple, not the Present Progressive, for normal routines. INCORRECT: He is deserving to win the award. CORRECT: He deserves to win the award. RULE: Use the simple aspect form of “deserving” in this context. When expressing a fact, these stative verbs tend not to use the progressive aspect: agree, appear, believe, belong, concern, consist, contain, deny, depend, deserve, disagree, dislike, doubt, fit, hat, hear, imagine, impress, include, involve, know, like, love, matter, mean, mind, need, own, pleas, prefer, promise, realize, recognize, remember, see, seem, smell, sound, suppose, surprise, taste, think, understand, want, wish. 7. Auxiliary error INCORRECT: We don’t will have an exam next Tuesday. CORRECT: We won’t have an exam next Tuesday. RULE: You cannot negate a modal auxiliary in this way. Use “won’t” instead. 8. Capitalization error INCORRECT:I work at Bordeaux jail as a prison guard. CORRECT: I work at Bordeaux Jail as a prison guard. RULE: Capitalize every lexical word in the name of an institution. Dont capitalize prepositions and conjunctions. 9. Collocation error INCORRECT:I moved here to be closer from school. CORRECT: I moved here to be closer to school. RULE: The usual collocation for closer is to not from. INCORRECT: Success depends of you. CORRECT: Success depends on you. RULE:The usual collocation for depend is on not of. 10. Comparative adjective error INCORRECT: If I learn a second language, finding a job will become more easy for me. CORRECT: If I learn a second language, finding a job will become easier for me. RULE: Remove the word more and simply write “easier.” English has two comparative adjective forms. Add -er to the end of one or two syllable adjectives. Use ‘more’ with longer adjectives. Here is a list of adjectives that usually take â€"er: big, black, bold, brave, bright, busy, clean, clear, clever, cold, cool, dark, dear, deep, dirty, dry, easy, fair, fast, fat, fine, funny, great, green, happy, hard, healthy, heavy, high, hot, kind, large, late, lazy, light, long, low, lucky, mad, merry, narrow, naughty, near, new, noisy, old, pale, poor, pretty, proud, quick, red, rich, sad, safe, shallow, sharp, short, slow, small, smooth, strong, sweet, tall, thick, thin, tiny, ugly, warm, wealthy, wet, white, wide, wild, wise, young, angry, little, short, blue, yellow, pink, orange, simple, shy. INCORRECT: So my job will be more easier for me if I am able to speak English as well as I can speak French. CORRECT: So my job will be easier for me if I am able to speak English as well as I can speak French. RULE: Do not use both â€"er and more. This is called a double comparative. Remove the word ‘more’ and simply write “easier.” The VWT grammar checker robot can help 11. Contraction error INCORRECT: That’s who I’m. CORRECT: That’s who I am. RULE: Do not end a sentence with a pronoun + verb contraction. INCORRECT: I did’nt know the answer. CORRECT: I didn’t know the answer. RULE: The apostrophe points to what is missing. In this case, it is the o in not. Revise: didn’t 12. Conditional error INCORRECT: If I will get a better job, I will buy a car. CORRECT: If I get a better job, I will buy a car. RULE: Do not put will in If clauses. Use the Present Simple instead. INCORRECT: Wouldn’t it be great if there is aGoogle grammar checker? CORRECT: Wouldn’t it be great if there were a Google grammar checker? RULE: In a second conditional structure, we put a past form in the if-clause. 13. Double negative error INCORRECT: I made her cookies but she didn’t eat none. CORRECT: I made her cookies but she didn’t eat any. RULE: This is called a double-negative error since “didn’t” and “none” are both negative. Use “any” instead of “none.” INCORRECT: In my opinion, video games don’t hurt nobody. CORRECT: In my opinion, video games don’t hurt anybody. RULE: This is called a double-negative error since “didn’t” and “nobody” are both negative. Use “anybody” instead of “nobody.” 14. Double subject error INCORRECT: Me, I like to dance. CORRECT: I like to dance. RULE: Start your sentence with “I” not “me, I.” INCORRECT: What I’m sure about it’s that I was the first one to arrive. CORRECT: What I’m sure about is that I was the first one to arrive. RULE: The pronoun “it” in this sentence is unnecessary since you already have a subject, “What I’m sure about.” 15. Future tense error INCORRECT: In the future, wegoon a trip to Africa. CORRECT: In the future, wewill goon a trip to Africa. RULE: Don’t forget the auxiliary verb “will” for future events. You can, however, use the Simple Present for future scheduled events. Here is an example:My train leaves at 10:20. INCORRECT: I gonna be rich one day. CORRECT: I am going to be rich one day. RULE: The wordgonnais slang. Make sure you develop full command ofam/is/are going to for contexts where slang would be considered inappropriate. INCORRECT: When I will arrive, I will give you the money I owe you. CORRECT: When I arrive, I will give you the money I owe you. RULE: Do not use “will” in clauses that begin withas soon as, the moment, before, after, once, if,orwhen. These time clauses already have a future meaning. Use the Present Simple instead. 16. Gerund error INCORRECT: We talked about to go, but in the end decided to stay home. CORRECT: We talked about going, but in the end decided to stay home. RULE: You cannot use an infinitive form after a preposition. Use a gerund instead. INCORRECT: The first thing I do when I arrive is going to my locker to hang up my coat. CORRECT: The first thing I do when I arrive is go to my locker to hang up my coat. RULE: Use a bare infinitive not a gerund in this context. 17. H epenthesis INCORRECT: He his my best friend. CORRECT: He is my best friend. RULE: An “h” was added to “is” by mistake. “His” is a possessive form. “Is” is a verb. 18. His or her instead of its INCORRECT: The New Democratic Party is increasing his popularity. CORRECT: The New Democratic Party is increasing its popularity. RULE: A political party is not a person. Use “its” for a non-person. 19. Idiomatic expression error INCORRECT: They jumped on the occasion. CORRECT: They jumped at the chance. RULE: This is a rather unnatural phrase in English. Try “jumped at the chance” instead. INCORRECT: This singer is very known. CORRECT: This singer is well-known. RULE: This is a rather unnatural phrase in English. 20. Infinitive error INCORRECT: I would like to thanks all my friends for their help. CORRECT: I would like to thank all my friends for their help. RULE: Use the base form of the verb with “to”. INCORRECT: We were supposed to went early, but we woke up late. CORRECT: We were supposed to go early, but we woke up late. RULE: Use the base form of the verb with “to”. See more conjugations of to go here. INCORRECT: While I was waiting for Courtney for shopping, I dropped coffee on my new yellow shirt. CORRECT: While I was waiting for Courtney to shop, I dropped coffee on my new yellow shirt. RULE: Use an infinitive form after the verb wait. 21. Intensifier error INCORRECT: I very like ice cream. CORRECT: I really like ice cream. RULE: Use really to intensify a verb, not very. 22. Irregular verb form error INCORRECT: We meeted at a restaurant. CORRECT: We met at a restaurant. RULE: Review irregular past tense verbs. You cannot add -ed to this verb. 23. Its or it is INCORRECT: Its hard to remember all these rules. CORRECT: It’s hard to remember all these rules. RULE: It’s is it plus the contracted form of the verb is, not a possessive form. Do not forget the apostrophe in the contraction. INCORRECT: Look at the dog chasing it’s tail. CORRECT: Look at the dog chasing its tail. RULE: Its is a possessive form, not a contraction. Do not use the apostrophe in the possessive form of pronouns. LINK:its-or-its 24. Missing article INCORRECT: I am accountant. CORRECT: I am an accountant. RULE: Use an indefinite article before the name of a job or profession. 25. Missing auxiliary INCORRECT: You making me crazy. CORRECT: You are making me crazy. RULE: You need an auxiliary (helping) verb to go with the â€"ing form. INCORRECT: I always be there for you. CORRECT: I will always be there for you. RULE: In a promise about the future, use the future modal auxiliary verb will with the infinitive form of your main verb. Virtual Writing Tutor plus Grammarly equals love. Get the free plugin. 26. Missing word INCORRECT: I decided to put my swimsuit and go for a swim. CORRECT: I decided to put my swimsuit on and go for a swim. RULE: You are missing the word on after swimsuit. The phrasal verb put on means “get dressed.” The verb put without on means “to place.” 27. Modal error INCORRECT: I will like to have a better job. CORRECT: I would like to have a better job. RULE: Use would not will to express a desire for a different present. Use will to express a prediction. 28. Negation error INCORRECT: I was not very enjoy telling the bad news. INCORRECT: I did not really enjoy telling the bad news. RULE: To negate a Past Simple tense verb use did not instead of was not. Use was/were not for adjectives and nouns instead. INCORRECT: We did not happy when she told us. CORRECT: We were not happy when she told us. RULE: Use was not or were not to negate adjectives and nouns. INCORRECT: I don’t have gone there before. CORRECT: I haven’t gone there before. RULE: Negate the Present Perfect by putting not or n’t after the auxiliary have or has. 29. Non-standard phrase INCORRECT: In life, you have to accept the goods and the bads. CORRECT: In life, you have to accept the ups and downs. RULE: This is a non-standard phrase. The usual way to express this idea in English is to say ups and downs or pluses and minuses. 30. One word written as two CORRECT: My class is in the after noon. INCORRECT: My class is in the afternoon. RULE: This word sequence is usually spelled together as one word. Here is a short list of other combinations that should be written together: lookout, ourselves, overweight, straightjacket, workplace 31. Past tense error INCORRECT: I have been living here since I am born. CORRECT: I have been living here since I was born. RULE: The phrase “since I am” means “because I am”. However, “since I was born” means “from the day that I was born”. INCORRECT: She has arrived yesterday. CORRECT: She arrived yesterday. RULE: You cannot use the Present Perfect with a specific time in the past. Use the Past Simple instead. 32. Perfect infinitive error INCORRECT: I often wonder how many opportunities I would had had if I had finished university. CORRECT: I often wonder how many opportunities I would have had if I had finished university. RULE: There is a problem here with the perfect infinitive in this sentence. You cannot follow a modal with a past form. The correct form is modal + have + past participle. 33. Plural-Singular error INCORRECT: It hurt my feeling. CORRECT: It hurt my feelings. RULE: When we talk about emotional pain, we use the word feeling with an -s on the end. It is never singular. However, if we want to talk about a sensation, we can can use feeling without an -s. For example, we say I have a strange feeling in my stomach. INCORRECT: I am wearing a short and a t-shirt. CORRECT: I am wearing shorts and a t-shirt. RULE: Some nouns are always plural. Here is a short list: shorts, jeans, pajamas, scissors, pliers, news, politics, sports. 34. Possessive form error INCORRECT: The accident was no one fault. CORRECT: The accident was no one’s fault. RULE: When the fault belongs to no one, then a possessive form is needed. INCORRECT: My keys are in my coat’s pocket. CORRECT: My keys are in my coat pocket. OR My keys are in the pocket of my coat. RULE: You do not need a possessive form here. Use coat as a noun modifier instead. To talk about parts of non-living things, use the noun + noun structure or the of structure, like this:in the left pocket of my bluecoat. 35. Preposition error INCORRECT: I live at Montreal. CORRECT: I live in Montreal. RULE: Use in for cities and towns. Use on for streets. Use at for a street address. LINK: See the visual guide to prepositions and try preposition practice activitieshere. 36. Present Perfect error INCORRECT: It’s been 5 years that I work here. CORRECT: I have worked here for 5 years. RULE: Use the Present Perfect for past events that include the present. INCORRECT: I am living here since 2012. CORRECT: I have lived here since 2012. RULE: Use the Present Perfect for past events that include the present. 37. Pronoun antecedent error INCORRECT: This article is about how people learn words and remember it. CORRECT: This article is about how people learn words and remember them. RULE: In this sentence, the singular pronoun it incorrectly refers to the plural antecedent words. Your pronoun should agree in number with its antecedent. Use them with a plural antecedent. 38. Punctuation error INCORRECT: Education should be free . CORRECT: Education should be free. RULE: Do not put a space before a punctuation mark. Put the space after it. 39. Quantifier error INCORRECT: How much people were there at the party? CORRECT: How many people were there at the party? RULE: Use much with singular or uncountable nouns and many with plural nouns. Check your writing with this free grammar checker 40. Question form error INCORRECT: Are you work here? CORRECT: Do you work here? RULE: Use a form of the auxiliary do with simple aspect verbs in questions. Use are for adjectives and nouns. INCORRECT: Did you are tired after work? CORRECT: Were you tired after work? RULE: Use a form of the auxiliary do with simple aspect verbs in questions. Use a form of be for adjectives and nouns. 41. Quoted and reported speech INCORRECT: I said, « The test is on Tuesday. » CORRECT: I said, “The test is on Tuesday.” RULE: In English, we do not use « » for quoted speech. We use “ “ instead. (Hint: you can find the double quote symbol on the French keyboard above the number 2 key.) INCORRECT: She said, that I was wrong. CORRECT: She said that I was wrong. RULE: Do not put a comma before reported speech (also known as an indirect quotation). 42. Redundant phrase and wordiness error INCORRECT: I think practicing English with classmates is equally as effective. CORRECT: I think practicing English with classmates is as effective. RULE: Do not say equally as. Use either equally or as on its own. 43. Slang INCORRECT: The college has sent everyone an invite to the event. CORRECT: The college has sent everyone an invitation to the event. RULE: The word invite used as a noun is slang. Avoid slang in formal writing. Here is a list of slang words that should be avoided in the formal register: anyways, gonna, kinda, sorta, wanna, ain’t 44. (Common) Spelling Errors INCORRECT: Come whit me. CORRECT: Come with me. INCORRECT: Wich one do you want? CORRECT: Which one do you want? INCORRECT: I tought you liked that. CORRECT: I thought you liked that. INCORRECT: I like my program even tough it is difficult. CORRECT: I like my program even though it is difficult. INCORRECT: I live in Montréal, Québec. CORRECT: I live in Montreal, Quebec. RULE: Avoid using diacritics in English. They can appear (cliché, fiancé, resumé) but are never compulsory. INCORRECT: This is begining to make sense. CORRECT: This is beginning to make sense. RULE: Double a final single consonant before an ing or â€"ed suffix whenbothof these conditions apply: (a) one vowel precedes the consonant; and (b1) it is a one-syllable word or (b2) a stressed syllable. INCORRECT: flys, ladys, citys, enemys, puppys, armys, supplys, skys, partys, librarys, relys, marrys, theorys, studys CORRECT: flies, ladies, cities, enemies, puppies, armies, supplies, skies, parties, libraries, relies, marries, theories, studies RULE: Change the y to -ie before adding â€"s when preceded by a consonant. 45. Verb agreement error INCORRECT:One of my friends are driving. CORRECT: One of my friends is driving. RULE: Make sure your verb agrees with its subject. The noun phrase one of my friends is singular and therefore requires the singular form is not are. 46. Tense shift INCORRECT: At lunch, Jane pointed straight at me, and she says, “You are a liar!” CORRECT: At lunch, Jane pointed straight at me, and she said, “You are a liar!” RULE: Do not shift from a past tense verb to a present tense arbitrarily in the same sentence. INCORRECT: I stayed with her for a while to be sure that she will be okay. CORRECT: I stayed with her for a while to be sure that she would be okay. RULE:             Use would not will in a sentence describing past events. Practice finding tense shift errors. Practice correcting tense shift errors. 47. Word choice error INCORRECT: There are less people applying to Liberal Arts programs these days. CORRECT: There are fewer people applying to Liberal Arts programs these days. RULE: Less is the comparative form of the adjective little. Use less with uncountable nouns like salt or time. Fewer is the comparative form of few. Use fewer with countable nouns like people and cars. 48. Word form error INCORRECT: I was boring, so I thought it would be fun to go on a trip and visit the island. CORRECT: I was bored, so I thought it would be fun to go on a trip and visit the island. RULE: “Boring” is the wrong form of the verb “to bore” for this context. An easy way to remember the difference between “boring” and “bored” is anything that is “boring” is the cause of the boredom and anyone who is “bored” is affected by boredom. In this case you were affected by boredom. 49. Word order error INCORRECT: My girlfriend has blonde straight long hair. CORRECT: My girlfriend has long straight blonde hair. RULE: Adjectives appear in a particular order: ? size? shape? colour? NOUN INCORRECT: I am not enough good, and there is not time enough to practice. CORRECT: I am not good enough, and there is not enough time to practice. RULE: Put the word enough after adjectives but before nouns. 50. Your or you’re INCORRECT: Everybody knows your crazy. CORRECT: Everybody knows you’re crazy. RULE: Your is a possessive word. You’re is the contracted form of you + are. When you want to link a pronoun to an adjective like crazy, use you’re not your. INCORRECT: Is that you’re coat? CORRECT: Is that your coat? RULE: When you want to indicate possession, use your. You’re is the contracted form of you + are. Download and print the PDFs 50-common-errorsDownload Error-correction-card-gameDownload Read more about this excellent card game here: Error Correction Card game. Please follow and like us: