Things Every High School Student (and Their Parents) Need to Know About College
When you are in the tangled midst of the public education system, getting answers can be difficult. Just walking into someone's office to sit and have a quick chat is a thing of the past. In an effort to make the soon-to-be postsecondary student's life a little easier, I plan to share a bit of my findings about things you need to know.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment,[1] abbreviated in English as CEFR or CEF or CEFRL, is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe and, increasingly, in other countries. It was put together by the Council of Europe as the main part of the project "Language Learning for European Citizenship" between 1989 and 1996. Its main aim is to provide a method of learning, teaching and assessing which applies to all languages in Europe. In November 2001, a European Union Council Resolution recommended using the CEFR to set up systems of validation of language ability. The six reference levels (see below) are becoming widely accepted as the European standard for grading an individual's language proficiency.
High School
Is your child currently in high school? Curious about what they are learning, what tests they will take, or what supports and options are in place to help them transition into college or a career? The Georgia Department of Education knows that as a parent you have questions and deserve answers. Whether your child just entered high school or is about to graduate and begin their future, hopefully you will find useful information that makes you a more informed parent and your student academically successful.
How to Learn Any Language in 3 Months
The Okano Isao judo textbook I used to learn Japanese grammar. Post reading time: 15 minutes. Language learning need not be complicated. Principles of cognitive neuroscience and time management can be applied to attain conversational fluency (here defined as 95%+ comprehension and 100% expressive abilities) in 1-3 months. Some background on my language obsession, from an earlier post on learning outside of classes: From the academic environments of Princeton University (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian) and the Middlebury Language Schools (Japanese), to the disappointing results observed as a curriculum designer at Berlitz International (Japanese, English), I have sought for more than 10 years to answer a simple question: why do most language classes simply not work?
Core classes for college admissions: What high school students need to know
ThinkTank Learning has an excellent college admissions track record to top-tier universities. Colleges and universities require high school students to take certain classes to make sure they are prepared for college. College admissions advisors suggest students take Social studies, English, science, math and a foreign language class each of the four years they spend in high school. *Social studies – College admissions advisors stress the importance of social studies classes because they teach the student about the state of the world around them. *English – English classes help the student to communicate fluently with others.
12 Rules for Learning Foreign Languages in Record Time — The Only Post You’ll Ever Need
Preface by Tim Ferriss I’ve written about how I learned to speak, read, and write Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish. I’ve also covered my experiments with German, Indonesian, Arabic, Norwegian, Turkish, and perhaps a dozen others. There are only few language learners who dazzle me, and Benny Lewis is one of them. This definitive guest post by Benny will teach you:
8 Things High School Seniors Need to Do Now - The College Solution
For high school seniors, it's crunch time. Deadlines for college applications are looming, so it's time to get focused. Here are 8 things you need to be doing now. 1. Meet college reps. This is the time of year when admission officers are racking up frequent flyer miles as they meet with prospective students throughout the country.
College Admission Tech 101: What Students Need to Know (for teens)
Educational articles are an excellent resource for parents who are interested in learning about the best parenting practices from experts in the field. With insights from top education specialists, these parenting articles provide advice and information for both typical and unusual parenting circumstances. A large range of topics are covered in these educational articles, from back-talking toddlers to college-bound teenagers. There are also articles about best practices to use with kids and teens with specific mental and physical needs.
Books - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
So, what do you want to be when you grow up? That question may appear a little trite, but think about it for a moment. Are you--right now--who you want to be, what you dreamed you'd be, doing what you always wanted to do? Be honest. Sometimes people find themselves achieving victories that are empty--successes that have come at the expense of things that were far more valuable to them. If your ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step you take gets you to the wrong place faster.
