Should I Go To University of Massachusetts

Should I Go To University of Massachusetts The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Joseph is a New York City tutor specializing in a variety of foreign languages including German tutoring, Latin tutoring, and Spanish tutoring. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2011 with a B.M. in Music Performance. Check out his review of his school: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Joseph: I attended UMass Amherst from 2007-2011 and still have the fondest memories of the school. From the moment I walked onto the campus for the first time, I felt right at home and knew that it was the place where I should be. UMass is situated in Western Massachusetts in an area that is not too far from Boston or New York, but still far enough from both that the hustle of the city seems like a distant world. With 25,000 students, though, UMass feels like a town of its own, situated in the middle of rural Massachusetts. While I had a car when I was there, the public transportation system is more than adequate, and serves not only the campus of the UMass area but the whole Pioneer Valley area. You could reasonably take a bus from UMass to Springfield, Northampton, or any other area you desired to go to in the area. As far as safety goes, UMass is perfectly safe, with police stationed on weekend nights, and more importantly, a general air of positivity and no tolerance for violence that makes attempts at theft, assault, etc. very rare. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Joseph: The professors at UMass truly love what they do. Even in my general education classes with 400 students, I never had to wait long to get a response from my professors about questions from the class, exams, finals etc. Even more available were the TAs who ran study sessions for their sections, and in some classes, even did Friday labs where we would go over the information presented in class in a smaller setting to make sure every person comprehended the information and had all the tools possible to succeed in the class. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Joseph: Dorm life was actually the best thing that I took away from UMass. I met my best friends there, and even now, 6 years later, I live with 2 of my fellow dorm-mates in New York. I will press the fact that I praise UMass so much, not because everything about it is perfect, but because it has endless choices. If you look, you will find a dormitory that fits you perfectly. Are you social and love being around people? You can live in the residence areas of Central or Southwest (where there are plenty of dorms) and socialize. If youre more studious, you can live in Orchard Hill. If youre an introvert, you can live in Sylvan, away from the campus traffic. Dining options are also endless, with 4 huge dining commons on the campus and award-winning dining. There is still many a night when I wish I could swipe my card into the dining services and eat to my hearts desire. As far as opportunities with other students go, if you have a pulse, you will make friends. With 25,000 kids, you are bound to find someone with similar interests with whom you will make a true bond of friendship. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Joseph: The majors that are best represented and supported at UMass would have to be any of the majors that fall under the Isenberg School of Business. As one of the foremost business schools in the country, it was definitely a main priority for the UMass administration to both publicize and fund. I myself was a Music major, which was not particularly highly-funded by the university, but it gave just adequate funding (common universally for Music) that allowed us to take part in trips around the USA, as well as new lockers, etc. VT: 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? Joseph: As already stated, if you have a pulse, you will make friends. Between your dorms, new classes, the plethora of social events at the beginning of the year sponsored by the campus, etc., theres no way youre going to be eating alone after the first day. Greek life has a small but present role in the campus social life. 5% of the undergraduate population is in a fraternity or sorority, and many of them are geared toward community service. As the UMass website says Fraternities and sororities are about friendships, scholarship, community service, philanthropy, brotherhood, sisterhood and leadership. I think this sums up the role that Greek life plays on the campus of UMass. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Joseph: The Career Center at UMass has career fair after career fair, with each day carved out for a specific major. Many of my friends started paid internships through UMass that have progressed into paid full-time jobs. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Joseph: UMass has plenty of quiet areas to study, the foremost one being the library. Being the 2nd tallest library in the world, there is plenty of space for you to study, both in peace on any of the floors, or with a friend on one of the slightly louder floors toward the bottom. The student union center is a little too active to study in, but the dorm lounges are spacious, available 24/7, and extremely comfortable. If one of those locations doesnt suit you, you could always find a secluded area outside near the lake or on Orchard Hill. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Joseph: Amherst is one of the most fun towns Ive ever been to in my life. It is full of amazing restaurants, clubs, bars, etc. Students go there not only every weekend, but more often every night, since its only a 5-minute walk away from the center of campus. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Joseph: The student body is pretty big, and I realize that might not be good for everyone. With 25,000 students, there certainly are many people walking around, but I would like to stress that it never felt frenetic or crowded. In the general education classes, the number of students was larger; it could be anywhere from 40 to 400 students. In the classes more geared to my major, there were probably anywhere from 12-40 students. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Joseph: The most memorable professor I had was definitely Professor Anthony Tuck, the Classics teacher. He was the coolest guy; I really loved going to his class. I remember one time, he brought his son into class (a newborn baby) and one of the girls said that he was cute. He let the girl hold the baby. It was entertaining and reinforced my belief that Professor Tuck was the most awesome man ever. Check out Josephs tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Italian Grammar Exploring Cognates and False Cognates

Italian Grammar Exploring Cognates and False Cognates Suzy S. Italian grammar can be a tough thing for beginners to master. Below, Italian teacher Giulio G. gives a brief lesson in recognizing Italian cognates and false cognates Although  English and Italian belong to two different language families, they have lexis similarities. In fact, it is estimated that around 30 percent of the English vocabulary comes from Romance and Latin sources. Its for this exact reason why  it is possible to find many cognatesor words that sound or are spelled the same or in a similar waybetween English and Italian. Learning these cognates can help you improve your Italian grammar as well as expand your vocabulary. Below is list of Italian cognates broken down into several different categories. 1. Words that  are different due to the final  letter Acrobata-Acrobat Altare-Altar Concerto-Concert Errore-Error Dollaro-Dollar Moderno-Modern Problema-Problem Poeta-Poet 2. Words that  have a different vowel at the end Cura-Cure Futuro-Future Minuto-Minute Nativo-Native Paradiso-Paradise Senso-Sense Temperatura-Temperature Universo-Universe 3. Words that  end in â€"ale in Italian and end in â€"al in English Accidentale-Accidental Artificiale-Artificial Canale-Canal Finale-Final Naturale-Natural Originale-Original Vitale-Vital 4. Words that end in â€"bile in Italian and end in â€"ble in English Adorabile-Adorable Impossibile-Impossible Miserabile-Miserable Terribile-Terrible Responsabile-Responsible 5. Words that  end in ­â€"ente/-ante in Italian and end in â€"ent/-ant in English Diligente-Diligent Ingrediente-Ingredient Recente-Recent Eloquente-Eloquent Tollerante-Tolerant 6. Words that  end in â€"ia  in Italian and end in â€"y in English Archeologia-Archaeology Democrazia-Democracy Lotteria-Lottery Melodia-Melody Sinfonia-Symphony As any Italian teacher will tell you, its important to be careful with cognates. Languages can sometimes be tricky and also present false cognateswords that look similar between two languages but have different meanings. Below are a list of common Italian false cognates. Candido-clean Crudo uncooked Genitori-parents Magazzino-store Assistere-to be present Attendere-to wait for Confrontare to compare Intendere- to understand Tastare to touch Avviso warning Attico penthouse Estate-summer Firma-signature Pace-Peace When beginning to learn Italian  grammar, its important to familiarize yourself with  these cognates and false cognates. This way, you will be able to  avoid making an embarrassing mistake when speaking with a native Italian. Unfortunately, theres no easy way to remember Italian cognates and false cognates;  rather youre best bet is to try to  memorize these words by using them as often as possible or playing  Italian grammar  exercises. Post Author:  Giulio G. Giulio  G. teaches in-person Italian lessons in New York City. He is originally from Florence, Italy and is currently a student at the University of Florence for Languages and Intercultural Relations. He has been teaching lessons since 2009.  Learn more about Giulio  here! Photo by  vic xia Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

5 Excellent Spanish Exercises for Beginners

5 Excellent Spanish Exercises for Beginners Sign up successful Choose a verb from each ending group, and recite the conjugations for different subjects. For example, conjugate caminar: camino, caminas, camina, caminamos, camináis, caminan. When you can recite the verbs in this way, you will have no problem remembering specific conjugations. 2. Repeat Subject Pronouns It’s easy to confuse Spanish subject pronouns when youre creating a sentence. Students often mix up he and she, or you all and them. Repeat the subject pronouns in order: yo, tú, usted, él, ella, nosotros, vosotros, ustedes, ellos. Then, repeat the pronouns and match them with various verb conjugations. 3. Identify Colors Learning the colors in Spanish will enhance your vocabulary and help you be more descriptive while speaking or writing. All you need for this exercise is a magazine. Flip through the magazine and identify the items you know in Spanish. Say the word out loud, and then name the color. This is also a great way to practice agreement in Spanish, since the noun has to agree with the adjective in gender and number (una casa blanca, not una casa blanco). 4. Match Adjectives and Nouns As you continue to learn Spanish, you should try to increase the complexity of what youre able to express, so you can talk about interests, ideas, needs, and desires. Practice matching adjectives with nouns. This helps you describe the noun with more detail; its more descriptive to say un muchacho bajo than just un muchacho. You can practice this by flipping through a book and choosing vocabulary, or you can use everyday objects that you know in Spanish. Then, pick an appropriate adjective to describe each object. This exercise also tests your ability to make the noun and adjective agree in number and gender (i.e. los escritorios pequeños, not los escritorios pequeña). 5. Write a Story Understanding when to use ser vs estar is extremely important in Spanish. To practice this, write a simple story in English that uses the verb to be (I am, you are, he is, she is, we are, you all are, they are). Circle all the instances of to be in your story, and then decide whether you should use ser or estar in Spanish. Write the correct conjugation of ser or estar above the English word. A good way to distinguish between the two is to ask yourself if the situation is referring to a temporary state, condition, or location. If youre talking about a condition or location, you should use estar. Use ser if youre describing things like origin, profession, dates, times, or traits. These Spanish exercises for beginners should help you become more comfortable speaking and writing in Spanish. With regular Spanish lessons and practice, youll be well on your way to mastering the Spanish language. Joan B. lives in Carmichael, CA and has been teaching high school Spanish for more than 18 years. A lover of language, shes studied French, Arabic, and Italian and spent time living in Spain. Joan aims to help students improve on tests and increase their conversational ability when traveling to Spanish-speaking countries. Learn more about Joan 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  Alba Estevez

Is Your Child Struggling with Science - Online Tutoring is the Best Way to Meet such Problems

Is Your Child Struggling with Science - Online Tutoring is the Best Way to Meet such Problems 0SHARESShare There are kids who find it difficult to manage science subjects themselves. While they may enjoy the English or Mathematics, they may not be that comfortable with science. Unfortunately for students, who does not enjoy science, face problem in achieving their expected percentage.  They therefore require individual attention to overcome their weakness. Online Science Tutoring websites play a significant role in such occasions. Tutor Pace, an Online Tutoring website provides 24*7 supports to students from k-12. It may be difficult for parents to guide their kids for homework, test preparation or preparing a science lesson. Hiring an online tutor who is up to speed on present learning processes can be quite helpful. They can generally be set up for a time that is convenient for your child. Since the teachers can be accessed from home, there is no need to schedule a time to drop off and pick up. [starbox id=admin]

Time to go Have a 3-part Exit Strategy to Leave with Them Wanting You to Stay - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Time to go Have a 3-part Exit Strategy to Leave with Them Wanting You to Stay - Introvert Whisperer Time to go? Have a 3-part Exit Strategy to Leave with Them Wanting You to Stay No matter how long or how in love you are with your job, you will have a time when the best decision is to leave.   How you leave is almost as important as the first impression you make when going to a new job.   Yet few people give much thought to this sensitive period of time.   You don’t want your final days to be so poor that everyone just wants you to be gone.   You want to think about the “last impression” as that will linger in everyone’s mind long after you’re gone. Here are 3 things you should have in your exit strategy when the time comes. “Hide the transition” â€" If you’ve made the decision to leave your job and company there is a thing that happens to everyone that needs your conscious attention. Although you have made the decision, you are still on the job.   Your transition â€" or emotions â€" has left.   You are no longer emotionally attached to this job, company or group and it could start showing.   When this happens to most people, they start disengaging in all sorts of ways.   You may start coming in late or leaving early.   You might miss meetings and generally not care about your work standards.   You could start making remarks you previously never made before.  It can show up numerous ways.   The problem with this behavior is it will be the last memory of you and that is not how you want to leave your job.   You never know what the future holds and you may need support from some of those same people.   If you left a mess for others to deal with or simple demonstrated all the ways you find your job c ontemptible, it won’t be the conditions for maintaining a positive relationship.   You want to leave your job with your boss and peers wishing you would stay.   You solve this potential problem by being conscious every day until you leave of maintaining the highest integrity to your performance and behavior. “Perform and be happy plan” â€" It will take you a while to find a new position. I estimate about 90 days at a minimum for you to remain where you are but probably longer.   That means you are going to be around for a while so you need to be deliberate about making a few changes to help you improve your attitude (if you need) and the things that make you unhappy at this job.   I like to think of this time as an opportunity for you to experiment with some new approaches to how you manage workplace challenges.   Sit down to figure out a few things you could do that will make you a bit happier.   At the same time, ensure you are performing well.   It’s about respecting you and feeling good about what you accomplish. Job search clarity â€" Before you touch your resume, you need to be abundantly clear on WHAT type of job you will be pursuing and WHERE that job is apt to exist. The lack of clarity on those two things contributes significantly to a long job search and a job you can’t stand.   I’m always surprised at how many people who are doing a job search are fuzzy about where they are headed.   If that’s you, don’t start until you’re clear. It’s important to let the period before you leave your job be as outstanding as any other day of work. Go to top 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

5 Benefits Of Giving Your Kids Chores

5 Benefits Of Giving Your Kids Chores For most children, there is a lot to fit into each day: school, homework, sports and other activities, and dinner. If youve resisted giving your child additional work to do around the house, you might reconsider. Chores are proven to help children build skills that are valuable in school. Need more convincing? Here are five advantages of having your child do chores: They help children learn responsibility. Chores give children a job to complete outside of school and homeworkand yes, thats important. Children who complete chores are being held accountable for their contributions to maintaining the household. This helps them develop self-sufficiency and a sense of accountability, which leads to greater confidence. Children become better at time management. As children grow older, its expected that they will be able to manage an increasing level of responsibility in school. Not only must they keep track of multiple classes with different expectations, they need to become independent outside of school as well to mature into capable young adults. Chores help with this, teaching children to get their have-tos finished before they enjoy free time. They foster good work ethic. As the saying goes, nothing good in life comes easy. As teachers do in school, parents should stress the relationship between their childrens hard workhousehold choresand positive resultsa clean, orderly home and minimized stress for the family. Encouraging children to pitch in at home increases their feelings of self-worth and satisfaction that come with completing tasks. Routines like chores promote positive behavior. Without question, children who embrace routines are more organized, efficient and successful. Chores serve as a model for structure, and structure teaches students to take pride in their work, be more responsible, and set and work toward goals. They promote organization. What child couldnt use a little help with organization? Its helpful to busy parents to have their children lighten the burden of household duties, and an added benefit is that certain chores emphasize the importance of good organization. Learning how to maintain a tidy household can easily translate into the building of essential skills like keeping track of assignments, having a place for everything and managing multi-step assignments. The next time you think its easier to do something yourself or that your child shouldnt be bothered with things like laundry and cleaning dishes, remember: chores are good for your child. Research corroborates this fact: a 20-year study by the University of Minnesota found that doing chores at an early age is the best predictor for growing up into a young adult with a completed education, a career with a clear direction, and healthy personal relationships with family and friends. On top of this, chores teach indispensable life skills. So, invest in your childs well-being and give your child the chance to develop his or her self-efficacy, prioritization skills, and diligence. Involving Children in Household Tasks: Is it Worth the Effort? Marty Rossman, University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader.Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. 2017 Huntington Mark, LLC. Huntington Learning Center, the three-leaf logo, and 1 800 CAN LEARN are registered trademarks of Huntington Mark, LLC. Each franchised Huntington Learning Center is operated under a franchise agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.

Police Glossary

Police Glossary So you want to become a cop, eh? Not all victims of crime or criminals speak your language. As a first responder, it would be a good idea to learn the most common second language in the world, or at least the words related to your field of study. Policing word cloud Glossary accelerantA substance used to aid the spread of fire. accusedA person or persons charged with a crime. active shooterAn individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. alibiA form of defense used in criminal procedure wherein the accused attempts to prove that he or she was in some other place at the time the alleged offense was committed. arrestTo seize and hold under the authority of law. autopsyDissection of a body to determine the causes of death. badgeA distinctive emblem worn as a mark of office, membership, achievement, or licensed employment. bailiffA legal officer to whom some degree of authority or jurisdiction is given. batonA club of less than arm’s length made of wood, rubber, plastic or metal carried for forced compliance and self-defense by law-enforcement officers, correctional staff, security-industry employees and (less often) military personnel. bulletproof vestA vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet. Canadian Criminal CodeA law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures in Canada. cause of deathThe action that caused the death, for example a blow to the head. chargeAccuse someone of an offense under law. clueA sign showing the probable existence of something that is found on a crime scene and is related to crime. community policingThe system of allocating police officers to particular areas so that they become familiar with the local inhabitants. coronerAn official who investigates violent, sudden, or suspicious deaths. corruptionDishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. courtA tribunal presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate in civil and criminal cases. crime sceneThe location where a crime took place, and comprises the area from which most of the physical evidence is retrieved by law enforcement personnel, crime scene investigators or in rare circumstances, forensic scientists. criminalA person charged with and convicted of a crime. criminal codeA document which compiles all of a particular jurisdiction’s criminal law. criminal recordA list of a person’s previous criminal convictions. crowd controlA public security practise where large crowds are managed to prevent riots. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)Canada’s primary national intelligence service responsible for collecting, analyzing, reporting and disseminating intelligence on threats to Canada’s national security. declarationAn explicit, formal announcement, either oral or written. delinquencyMinor crime committed by young people. detectiveA detective is an investigator, either a member of a law enforcement agency or a private person. discretionary powerA power that police office have that allows them to remain silence. domestic violence Violence toward or physical abuse of one’s spouse or domestic partner. drugAn illegal chemical substance that changes the state of a normal person. emergency vehicle lightingVisual warning lights fitted to a vehicle to convey the urgency of a journey when moving, to provide additional warning of a hazard when stationary, or to signal another driver to stop. evidenceThe available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief about a crime is true or valid exhibitA document or other object produced in a court as evidence. fineA sum of money exacted as a penalty by a court of law or other authority. firearmA rifle, pistol, or other portable gun. gunA weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force. gunshot woundA form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions. handcuffsA pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing a prisoner’s wrists. hideoutA hiding place, especially one used by someone who has broken the law. hit-and-runA motor accident in which the vehicle involved does not stop. hooliganismWillful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others hostageA person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition. in camera hearingA closed-door hearing in judge’s chambers, usually concerning sensitive child-related issues. indictFormally accuse of or charge with a serious crime. inmateA person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital. innocent bystanderA guiltless witness of a crime. investigationThe work of inquiring into something complex and systematically. investigatorA person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation. jailA place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime. judgeAn official person who presides over court proceedings. kettleConfine a group of demonstrators to a small area, as a method of crowd control during a demonstration. killerA person who kills. knifeA cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade attached to a handle. lawThe system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties. lawyerSomeone who makes practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who retain them to perform legal services. Miranda warningA warning given by police to criminal suspects in police custody, informing them of their right to silence. motiveA reason which urges somebody to commit this crime. moving violationAny violation of the law committed by the driver of a vehicle while it is in motion. murderThe unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another nightstickA police officer’s club or billy oathA solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one’s future action or behavior. offenceA violation or breach of a law, custom, rule offenderA person who has committed one or more offenses. offenseA violation of a law. pepper sprayA chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and temporary blindness. plea of guiltyA statement by an alleged offender that they have committed the offence with which they are charged. policeThe civil force of a national or local government, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order. police officerA person who has the function of enforcing the law, maintain order and ensure public safety. police raidA visit by the police, immigration officers or other officials, hoping to use the element of surprise to arrest targets. police recordA file listing convictions of an individual, and made available to the public authority. police reportthe physical record of an incident deemed to be illegal or potentially illegal. police uniformA set of clothing that police officers must wear while on duty. policemanA member of a police force. prisonA building in which people are legally held as a punishment for crimes they have committed or while awaiting trial. prosecutionThe institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. radarA system for detecting the speed of vehicles, by sending out pulses of high-frequency electromagnetic waves that are reflected back to the source. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)The Canadian national police service and an agency of the Ministry of Public Safety Canada, unique in the world since it is a national, federal, provincial and municipal policing body. releaseAllow or enable to escape from confinement; set free. remandTo place a defendant on bail or in custody, especially when a trial is adjourned. robberyThe action of robbing a person or place. search warrantA court order issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement officers to conduct a search of a person, location, or vehicle for evidence of a crime and to confiscate evidence if it is found. shadowingAction to follow and to observe secretly the movements, the actions of one or several individuals. snitchAn informer or informant. Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM)The second largest municipal police force in Canada. Sûreté du Québec (SQ)The only Québec police organization to have jurisdiction over all of Québec, and performs police activities in the municipalities it serves, road safety interventions and local and international criminal investigations. suspectA person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense. terroristOne or more persons using terror for political purposes. theftThe dishonest taking of property belonging to another person with the intention of keeping it. trialA formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings. tribunalAny person or institution with the authority to judge, adjudicate on, or determine claims or disputes, whether or not it is called a tribunal in its title. uniformThe distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools. use of force continuumA standard that provides police officers, probation officers, or corrections officers with guidelines as to how much force may be used against a resisting subject in a given situation. bulletproof vestEquipment primarily intended to protect the thorax, abdomen and back against the firing of firearms by absorbing impact. victimA person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action. warrantA document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice. weaponAn instrument of attack or defense in combat, such as a gun, missile, or sword. witness A person who sees a crime or accident take place. 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Like Duolingo Here Are 7 Similar Apps Youre Sure to Love

Like Duolingo Here Are 7 Similar Apps Youre Sure to Love Like Duolingo? Here Are 7 Similar Apps Youre Sure to Love In the world of language apps, Duolingo seems to have it all.It’s fun.It’s fast paced.It’s flashy (well, flashcardy).And if you love Duolingo, chances are you can’t get enough of it. It’s one of the more  popular language apps  for a reason.Sometimes, though, it’s nice to branch out.  Innovative language learning apps  keep things fresh.  Language learning game apps  can help you play your way to fluency.  Language learning apps for kids  bring the fun. Even  translation apps  get in on the act with some quick language help.But it’s hard to try a different app when you know your tried and true love is still there. Luckily, there’s a way to try new apps without leaving what you love best about Duolingo behind. Whether you’re in it for the fun, the pace or the flashcards, there are other choices out there for you! Here are seven apps that have a few of the popular traits of Duolingo. Why Use Apps Like Duolingo?The first and most obvious reason why you should use app s like Duolingo is  you already know you like Duolingo. There are a lot of different language apps out there, and it would take a lot of time to try them all. If you can pinpoint what exactly you like about Duolingo, though, you can narrow your search and find another one you’ll love.Additionally, using a similar app can provide a unique  approach to the language, while maintaining the things you like about the app. Using a different approach can help you see the language in a new light, which in turn makes it easier for you to understand the language in other contexts.Finally, using multiple apps can  break up your studying. If you’re using the same app all the time (particularly for longer study sessions), it can be easy to tune out. Varying your apps more will help keep you focused and engaged.Like Duolingo? Here Are 7 Similar Apps Youre Sure to LoveLike we’ve already said, you should think about what you really like about Duolingo.Then, try to find apps that have some of t hose same characteristics.To cut down the time you spend on this hunt, we’ve found some that share a few of the unique qualities that have made the app so popular.FluentUAvailable:  iOS  |  AndroidIf nothing floats your boat more than watching entertaining videos, FluentU will be right up your alley.FluentU makes it possible to learn languages from music videos, commercials, news, inspiring talks and more.With FluentU, you hear languages in real-world contextsâ€"the way that native speakers actually use them. Just a quick look will give you an idea of the variety of FluentU videos on offer:FluentU really takes the grunt work out of learning languages, leaving you with nothing but engaging, effective and efficient learning. It’s already hand-picked the best videos for you and organized them by level and topic. All you have to do is choose any video that strikes your fancy to get started!Each word in the interactive captions comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.Access a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab.You can use FluentU’s unique adaptive quizzes to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions and exercises. Just swipe left or right to see more examples of the word youre studying.The program even keeps track of what you’re learning and tells you exactly when it’s time for review, giving you a 100% personalized experience.Start using FluentU on the website with your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes store or Google Play store.Available languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, KoreanMindSnacksAvailable:  iOSWant to play your way to fluency? Try MindSnacks!Each MindSnacks app offers eight or nine games, depending on the language. Games include matching words with their meanings, spelling games and more games that reinfor ce learning in a fun, addictive way.To pack an even harder punch, MindSnacks apps also feature 50 lessons and approximately 1,000 vocabulary words. Audio clips can help you nail down the pronunciations, while quests can help keep you motivated. Plus, MindSnacks uses learning algorithms to help aid retention. If you still don’t feel like you have a firm enough grasp on the material, though, you can replay previous lessons.Available languages: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, JapaneseAnkiAvailable:  iOS  |  AndroidCan an advanced algorithm speed up your learning?Anki developers think so, and they’ve employed that advanced algorithm to determine how well you recognize each flashcard and prioritize them for you.Anki offers you the option of creating your own flashcard sets or selecting from pre-made sets. With over 80 million pre-made flashcards, you should have plenty to choose from.Study sessions are quick (a minute or less), so its easy to cram Anki into eve n the busiest schedule. Plus, your progress is displayed after each session, allowing you to see and assess your progress.Since you can create your own cards, Anki works with any language you might want to learn. With so many existing cards available, theres also a strong chance that someone has already made cards for your target language.BrainscapeAvailable:  iOS  |  AndroidBrainscape applies cognitive science research to its flashcards. You can’t argue with that.Using spaced repetition, Brainscape exposes you to each flashcard at set intervals for efficient learning.If you choose to create your own flashcards, you can upload media like images and sounds for a more immersive learning experiencePlus, Brainscape can be synced between devices so its easy to study wherever you are. You can even make Brainscape social by giving people editing privileges for your flashcard sets.Brainscape lets you create your own flashcards, so it works with any language. However, there are also plenty of existing sets for common languages and even some sets for less common languages.LingvistAvailable:  iOS  |  AndroidLingvist bills itself as “the fastest way to learn French, Spanish, German and other languages.”And, in fact, Lingvist is built on strong principles that are likely to speed up your learning. For instance, it focuses on teaching you words that are commonly used. Additionally, an algorithm tracks your learning and the system adapts to suit you so that you don’t waste time studying material you already know.Lingvist also allows you to track your learning to ensure you’re getting the speedy results you crave.Available languages: English, Spanish, French, German, RussianLanguage Course S.L.Available:  iOS  |  AndroidHave only a few minutes a day to dedicate to language learning? Language Course S. L. has options for you!While this company might specialize in finding quality study abroad language courses for clients, they also have some killer resources for those who are conducting their language studies from their phone or computer.Their app is designed to be used for 10 minutes a day. If you can’t spare that, though, this app also has a listening-only option you can use while driving, cooking, showering, etc. Language Course S.L. also offers a sleep learning function to reinforce vocabulary as you sleep.Each language has approximately 10,000 words with images and audio pronunciation. If that’s not enough, you can also add your own vocabulary words.Language Course S.L. works offline also, so you can even use it without burning data.Available languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Hindi, Bengali, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, MalaysianMemriseAvailable: iOS | AndroidBased on science, Memrise is designed to help you learn a language efficie ntly.The app incorporates games and 30,000 videos by native speakers. Plus, there are chatbots that give you conversational practice without the intimidation factor of interacting with a native speaker.Memrise also offers an offline mode to save your precious data.Available languages: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, KoreanLoving Duolingo doesnt mean your relationship has to be exclusive. Give one of these apps like Duolingo a try!