Elementary School Tutoring Programs

Elementary School Tutoring ProgramsNowadays, there are many elementary school tutoring programs around the country, which have been set up to help students improve their education. To find the right one for your child, you should first be aware of the different types of programs available and also what it will entail.Preschool programs aim to help children develop both socially and academically. Some of the programs cover basic language skills, but not much more.Middle school programs cover more than basic skills, as they seek to teach a student how to read and write, and also how to study. There are several different ways to go about enrolling in a preschool program. You can opt for an individualized program or join a team, or even enroll in a private preschool that works together with other preschools and homeschool groups.Elementary school tutoring programs can also be tailored to cater to the needs of different students and their families. This will allow students to receive inte nsive classes in a day, instead of learning in small group settings. For example, if you have a child who does well in the classroom but struggles with homework, this might be an option.Each one of these programs has its own advantages and disadvantages, so you should make sure that you find one that suits your child's learning style and interests. In the end, the right program can make a big difference in how your child grows up and develops into an adult.Preschool programs are more popular, as they tend to be offered by more private schools. Parents often prefer to enroll their children in such programs because of the variety of programs they offer, including homework assistance and specific focus on math and reading. However, these programs are generally shorter than the ones offered at public schools, and children may still need some individual attention.If you have a child who is in elementary school, you should start looking for an appropriate program as soon as possible. By d oing so, you will be helping your child to get ahead and learn to excel at his/her lessons.

GradSense A Tool For Your Future

GradSense A Tool For Your Future Photo by Simon Cunningham on Flickr.com According to the Project on Student Debt, 71 percent of college graduates in the class of 2011 had student loan debt, with an average of $29,400 per student. With the average debt increasing by six percent each year, these numbers can be very scary for undergraduate students, especially for those planning to continue on to graduate school. Debt is one of the biggest issues on the mind of your average college student, and many don’t know how they’re going to handle their increasing financial problems. Luckily, the Council for Graduate Schools (CGS), in collaboration with TIAA-CREF, a national financial services organization, has created a new tool called GradSense that is designed to help students manage their debt and plan their financial futures after graduation. “The GradSense website is really designed to help students make decisions about their finances with respect both to graduate education and undergraduate education,” said Daniel Denecke, Associate Vice President for Programs and Best Practices at CGS. According to this press release, GradSense’s primary tool is the Debt to Salary Calculator. The Debt to Salary Calculator combines two data setsâ€" federal data on education debt, and federal data on the median salaries for specific occupationsâ€" to help students get a comprehensive understanding of what their financial status really looks like. Photo by Tax Credits on Flickr.com “We’re bringing together two national data sets that have not been unified before,” Denecke said. “It’s designed to help students borrow money responsibly and to think about their future and the value of higher education.” Using the Debt to Salary Calculator is very simple.   Students simply enter their degree type, desired field of study, and preferred career. Then, they get to see what the average debt for students graduating in this degree field is, plus the low, middle, and high salaries that they can expect within their desired occupational field. “GradSense provides students with crucial financial information that was never easily accessible or available before,” said Debra W. Steward, president of CGS, in a press release. “This clear, customized tool empowers students to make more informed decisions about their educational and career pathways.” GradSense fills a need that federal data sets can’t. Although the government does provide information on education debt and median salaries, the information is in separate databases, making it hard for students to find, access, and, most importantly, compare. The Debt to Salary Calculator combines this information in a way that makes it very easy for students to use and understand. GradSense also provides a number of other tools for students to use to fully understand their monetary status after graduation. The site includes advice for repaying student loans and transitioning from school to career. In addition, it features tips for evaluating job offers, as well as a compound interest calculator, which shows what the long-term effect of common financial decisions (like that daily trip to Starbucks or your weekly Chinese food ritual) is. Photo by Tax Credits on Flickr.com “We’re trying to help students figure out the long term impact of some choices, like living more frugally, making your coffee at home, or buying a frozen pizza instead of going out,” Denecke said. The site is extremely accessible, and is designed to be easy and understandable for students to use. Complete with helpful links, colorful graphics, and an easy-to-navigate system, the site is the perfect tool for any student who is having trouble with their finances. GradSense was created as a part of CGS’ Enhancing Student Financial Education project, a program, in collaboration with TIAA-CREF, which gave grants to 15 colleges across the country, ranging from Cornell University to The Ohio State University to the University of South Florida, to try to develop programs that will help students create successful financial plans for their future. The project also has 19 affiliate university partners. The project was created because CGS saw a growing need for students to learn how to deal with debt. The goal of the project is to help encourage students to continue their schooling by showing them the value of pursuing higher education, specifically graduate school, and how getting a degree could transfer into future earnings. Photo by 401(k) 2013 on Flickr.com Although CGS designed the program to be aimed at graduate students, it is an extremely useful tool for undergraduates as well. “Each of the graduate deans on the campuses that we’re working with is partnering with the head of undergraduate programs at their university,” Denecke said. “We’re working to develop programs that will address the needs of both graduate and undergraduate students.” Because the project was just launched, there is still a lot of room for the tools to evolve and grow as users give feedback to the company. “We’re just really excited to be working with institutions to be very proactive in helping to address the financial situation that students are finding themselves in these days,” Denecke said. “We’re looking forward to developing this tool throughout this project.” If you’ve been wasting your valuable college years worrying about whether or not you’ll ever be able to pay off your loans, then GradSense is definitely the tool for you. Stop worrying, and start really planning for your future.

Arlington Independent School District Facts (Infographic)

Arlington Independent School District Facts (Infographic) Learn more about Arlington Independent School District:Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District - An infographic by the team at FrogTutoring Arlington TutorsTo embed this infographic about Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District on your website, copy and paste the code below:Arlington Independent School District FactsSchools Enrollment Infographic for Arlington ISDFacts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District - An infographic by the team atFrogTutoring Arlington TutorsTo embed this infographic about Enrollment School Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District on your website, copy and paste the code below:Schools Enrollment Arlington Independent School DistrictTest Scores Success Rates for Arlington ISD:Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District - An infographic by the team atFrogTutoring Arlington TutorsTo embed this infographic about Test Scores Success Rates Fa cts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District on your website, copy and paste the code below: Test Scores Success Rates for Arlington Independent School District;Money More Infographic About Arlington ISD: Frog Tutoring released this infographic to let you know more about the Arlington Independent School District. It reveals factsdemographics, enrollments, revenue, test scores and vital data for people looking to gain more insight into the district. Here's a taste of the kind of facts you can find in the infographic: As of 2014-2015, Arlington Independent School District had an enrollment of 64,062 students. That's more than the combined enrollment of University of Texas-Arlington, Texas Christian University, and Southern Methodist University!Learn more about Arlington Independent School District:Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District - An infographic by the team at FrogTutoring Arlington TutorsTo embed this infographic about Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District on your website, copy and paste the code below:Arlington Independent School District FactsSchools Enrollment Infographic for Arlington ISDFacts You Didn't Know About Arli ngton Independent School District - An infographic by the team atFrogTutoring Arlington TutorsTo embed this infographic about Enrollment School Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District on your website, copy and paste the code below:Schools Enrollment Arlington Independent School DistrictTest Scores Success Rates for Arlington ISD:Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District - An infographic by the team atFrogTutoring Arlington TutorsTo embed this infographic about Test Scores Success Rates Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District on your website, copy and paste the code below: Test Scores Success Rates for Arlington Independent School District;Money More Infographic About Arlington ISD:Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent School District - An infographic by the team atFrogTutoring Arlington TutorsTo embed this infographic about Money More Facts You Didn't Know About Arlington Independent Schoo l District on your website, copy and paste the code below: Money More Facts about Arlington Independent School District;

Tutorz.com Newsletter February

Tutorz.com Newsletter February 35,000+ Tutors Tutorz.com is now the largest tutor search in the United States with more than 35,000 tutors in its search. This is wonderful news for students and parents because now our clients have an even better chance to find a qualified and trusted tutor near home. Even if students live in *smaller* cities such as Fresno, CA or Biloxi, MS they have a very good chance to find the perfect tutor. Also, if they are looking for a for tutor teaching rare subjects like thermodynamics or computational neuroscience Tutorz.com is the best chance to find that elusive helper. Dariya Lopukhina Director of Customer Service Lets welcome Dariya Lopukhina, our new director of customer service. Dariya joins Tutorz with 7 years of experience serving clients from all over the world. Her interactions with Tutorz.com clients are very courteous, professional and concise. If you have sent an email to contact@tutorz.com or called 805-288-7338 then you might have already got to know her kind nature. If not, we recommend  to contact her, even if it just to say hi! (Her favorite topics besides tutoring include dogs, pets, and cooking.) Tutorz Winter Party On February 2nd, 2012 a winter party was held at the office of Tutorz.com. The occasion was used to properly welcome Dariya Lopukhina as the director of customer service and to celebrate January 2012 as  the best performing month in recent history. The party began with a wonderful presentation by Dirk Wagner, founder and CEO, that focused on recent financial and web statistics data. Dirk highlighted Tutorz’ success in saying: “Our ever increasing revenue demonstrates that Tutorz.com has understood the tutoring market and built the right product to satisfy our customer needs.” In addition to the educational lecture, appetizers, food and drink, prepared by Ruslan, Office Manager at Tutorz, were a tasty treat for the audience. Tutor of the Month: Adam Levin While Adam is currently attending St. Joseph University for his Masters in Elementary Education and Special Education he has already been certified as a teacher by the Philadelphia Teaching Fellows, which is a highly selective alternative certification program. Adam stands out for responding very quickly and courteous to his new potential clients. Visit Adam Levins profile. Sincerely, The Tutorz.com Team

Nanjing Studio English Classroom

Nanjing Studio English Classroom Nanjing Studio English Classroom About Us: Nanjing Studio English Classroom was founded in 2009 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. (Nanjing is an international and cultural city located just to the North of Shanghai.) Expending rapidly, have 5branch schools all over Nanjing, aiming on having 10 in the following 3 years. The only registered English training school with Nanjing Education Bureau. Over 2,000 students, they are not only kids but also teenagers and adults. Provide long-term career development opportunities. About Our Courses: Small sized class: no more than 8 students Various curriculum system and teaching support from Pearson Education. We provide all curricula, while still allowing for personal creativity in the classroom. How we work: 14 days paid professional training. Working hours: 40 hours per week, two days-off Teaching package: Teaching flow, Teaching contents, excellent activity materials, etc. Advanced teaching facilities: Office work space with a work computer and free internet (VPN) access for each international teacher; projectors, smart white board, etc. Remuneration and Benefits: Welcome Package: - Assist in Z Visa application - 14 days paid training - SocialInsurance(Annuities+ Medical Insurance) - Welcome Party - Settle-in Financial Support Monthly Salary Package: up to RMB18,000(Base salary+ Housing+ monthly teaching bonus ) Demo Bonus: 1% of sign-up amount (our demo teachers can usually gain 1000-4000RMB/month) Airfare bonus: RMB 6,000 after contract completed -Incentive Bonuses for extra teaching hours Contract Renewal bonus: up to RMB6,000 Long-term Professional Career Plan: Nanjing Studio English Classroom is dedicated to promoting international teacher to be trainer, curriculum designer, senior trainer or senior curriculum designer. Free Chinese Language Class for international teachers (we aim on helping our teachers to pass HSK) -Ongoing team-building activities organized by FT Dept. -2-3 times paid domestic or oversea traveling each year -Birthday Welfare and monthly benefit -Paid ongoing training System -Long-term career plan provided Settle In Service: -Arrival Assistance: Airport pick up -Living Assistance: setting up SIM card, bank account, transportation card, apartment rental, etc. Holiday: 5-10 paid annual leave days, 1 paid holiday for Christmas plus 11 Chinese public holidays. Main Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver lessons to classes ranging from one-on-one lessons to workshops of up to 8 students. - Evaluate student progress and providing ongoing guidance for improvement. - Revise or develop the pre-written curricula. - Participate in the schools various activities on working days. Requirements; 1.English native speaker (USA?Canada?UK?Ireland?Australia?South Africa or NZ) 2.A Bachelors Degree or above 3.A TEFL(120 hours) /TESOL/CELTA Certification 4.Must be able to obtain a clear background check 5.The ability to live abroad for at least one year 6.Experiences of teaching kids 7.Positive attitude, reliable and be able to work under a dynamic environment

Seoul International School

Seoul International School Seoul International School Seoul International School (SIS) is a proprietary, not-for-profit, secular, English-speaking college preparatory school. It does not receive state, federal, or community funding and is not bound by mandates from any external organizations. The school operates from tuition-generated revenue and has been fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1979. Seoul International School admits students from Junior Kindergarten (JK) to twelfth grade. The current student population of SIS is 1057 with the majority of students holding North American, European, or Korean passports. There are 98 faculty employed by SIS and the majority of them are from the United States and Canada. The majority of SIS students do not speak English as their first or home-language. The schools admissions policy screens students for their ability to succeed in a highly academic environment. Support is provided for students who need it through bilingual teaching assistants in each kindergarten classroom, an elementary reading specialist, two elementary language support specialists, and a middle school language support specialist. After school tutoring is also available.

Chinese Middle School Tutor Near Me - How to Find a Really Good One

Chinese Middle School Tutor Near Me - How to Find a Really Good OneI am not sure if you are here or not, but if you are, then you have probably heard of a Chinese middle school tutor near me. In fact, you may even be thinking about it. You don't really have to take that initiative, though. I will just mention a few important things you need to know.First, a Chinese middle school tutor near me is different from an online or virtual-teacher. The former is just another scam. The latter is genuine and legitimate. There are several websites which boast of being Chinese tutors in your area. Well, before you get excited about a free online teacher, think twice.Online students, after all, have better things to do than write emails about how nice it is to learn at their place of work. In addition, one cannot become good at English just by getting enrolled with them.A teacher can only be great in his or her field when he or she practices with real students. Online and virtual teachers can be g reat. That's why, you need to watch out for the ones which boast of being around 90024 miles away. The distance is just an arbitrary, irrelevant number which does not give any clue about whether the person in question is a good teacher or not. Plus, it is one that is hard to verify if you want to actually check on the teacher.Distance itself is not a test of the teacher's teaching ability. If you put distance in the results of a website, it means that the site needs to be compared to other sites in the same area, which is not applicable here.All these points make it very hard to trust a website with regard to a reliable source. If you want to use a website, which claims to be a Chinese middle school tutor near me, then make sure you search it from a trusted website that is accredited by the Chinese government. A certificate is very important here, as a certificate would mean the website has a lot of hard work behind it.Lastly, don't rush into signing up with a website in order to fi nd a Chinese middle school tutor near me. Do your research and choose one that is trustworthy and professional.

Lifelo Learners Tutoring

Lifelo Learners TutoringLifelo is a learning and tutoring website that allow individuals to teach others. In an effort to broaden the offerings, they offer tutoring and education in several fields, such as cooking, reading, and design. The results are rather impressive.The name of the website itself is somewhat misleading. While they do provide tutoring, they do not deliver lessons in one's own home. They connect students with tutors who have extensive experience in their field. The tutors are available by phone or online to assist students in a variety of subjects, and when possible, to direct them to additional tutors.Students can sign up for a trial, but when it is time to pay for the service, they will be presented with a unique link. Clicking on this link initiates registration with the website.Once the payment is processed, the client is presented with a final price for the session, which could vary from free to an annual fee. As part of the agreement, the client is also given a certificate of completion and membership to the website.The basic tutorial typically takes less than five minutes to complete. The information provided by the tutor includes the basics of the subject being taught, as well as the activities to help facilitate the process. In some cases, this involves shopping lists or other items needed for the session.Lessons typically last approximately five to ten minutes, and most tutors can see the student to ensure the session is effective. During this time, the tutor makes use of the website to provide additional advice and instruction as needed.Students can contact their tutors at any time to schedule lessons. Most services are offered through a secure chat, as opposed to a web browser. As long as the student and tutor are using the same email address, it is all but impossible for the client to accidentally make an erroneous purchase or send an erroneous email.

Italian Culture at a Glance

Italian Culture at a Glance Learn About the Culture of Italy ChaptersItalian Artists You Should Know AboutItalian Cinema: A Great Way to Improve Your ItalianIn-home Academic Support: An Opportunity to Learn More about Italian CultureFocus on Important Italian Historic FiguresThe Italians have had an enviable culture for many centuries. All across Italia, from Piedmont in Northern Italy to Sicily in Southern Italy, every square inch seems to be drenched cultural riches. Even today, people are still talking about Italian artists and their work.Whether it’s literature, painting, or cinema, Italian culture has gifted us with so much culture worth learning about. If you're considering learning the Italian language, you have to learn about Italy and the influential Italians who led the Renaissance and turned the Italian peninsula into one of the world's most culturally-rich nations.Feel like learning more about Italian culture? You’re in luck. That’s exactly what we’re going to do over the course of this article. DanielaItalian Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuciaItalian Teacher 5.00 (4) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarilùItalian Teacher 5.00 (8) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarcoItalian Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AntonellaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GiusyItalian Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EnricoItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FedericaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsItalian Artists You Should Know AboutThroughout Italy’s history, there have been many famous artists that made their mark on the country’s artistic landscape. While we won't be able to name them all in this article, we'll look at a few of the most important ones.Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is a timeless piece of art. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)Dante AlighieriThe Tuscan poet and writer Dante Alighier i was born in Florence in 1265 and died in Ravenna in 1321.Dante, along with Petrarch and Boccaccio, was a humanist figurehead who helped Tuscan replace Latin as the country’s official language.  He managed this by writing his masterpiece, Divine Comedy, in Florentine, a subdialect of Tuscan.He borrowed a number of words from different dialects in order to ensure that his work could be understood by everyone. In fact, he wanted everyone to be able to understand his work, not just the educated elite.He wanted his language to be recognised by the nobility and show that it was just as beautiful as Latin.The gamble paid off. Thanks to Divine Comedy being read all over the country, the Florentine dialect became the official language and would eventually become Italian as we know it today. Dante is arguably one of the main reasons so many people speak Italian instead of Latin.Start taking Italian lessons and learn quickly.Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da Vinci is another Italian who’s kno wn all over the world.  Born in Tuscany in 1456 and died in Amboise, France, 1515, Leonardo de Vinci was a man of many talents.He was fascinated by civil engineering, invention, and mathematics as well as being a painter and sculptor. You’ve probably heard of the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. These are arguably the artist’s most famous works.The Mona Lisa can be found in the Louvre, Paris. If you want to see it, it's recommended that you give yourself a lot of time because the queues to see it are absolutely massive.However, he also designed machines that resemble aeroplanes, helicopters, submarines, and cars.MichelangeloMichelangelo is another famous Italian painter.He was born in the Republic of Florence in 1475 and died in Rome in 1564. During his life, he was famous for his immense talent during the Renaissance.Due to his fame, a number of big names commissioned works from him. Some of his famous customers included Popes Clement VII, Paul III, and Julius II.His most famous works include the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling and David. The Sistine Chapel can be found in the Vatican City and is the official residence of the Pope. Just like the Mona Lisa, if you want to see this piece, expect to wait a while.Italian Cinema: A Great Way to Improve Your ItalianDid you know you could improve your Italian by watching these 5 films?There are plenty of cinephiles who are learning Italian online and looking for new ways to learn!This is how you should do it:Choose films you like or would like to seeWatch the Italian version with English subtitlesWatch the film again in Italian with Italian subtitlesFinally, watch the film again without any subtitles.By following these steps, you can improve your listening and reading. Furthermore, you can also practise pronouncing the new words you hear.  You can also learn at your own pace.Watching films is a great way to learn a language. Source: skitterphoto.com)Not sure which film to pick?Here are a few of the best Italian films a ccording to critics and audiences:We All Loved Each Other So Much (Comedy-Drama 1974)The Easy Life (Comedy-Drama, 1962)8 ½ (Comedy-drama, 1963)The Best of Youth (Romance and drama, 2003)Ludwig (Historical drama and biopic, 1973)The Pigeon (Crime, 1958)The Scientific Cardplayer (Comedy-drama, 1972)Vincere (Historical drama, 2009)La Bella Gente (Drama, 2011)Once Upon A Time in the West (Western, 1968)Life is Beautiful (Historical comedy-drama, 1997)However, these are just a taster when it comes to Italian cinema. There are so many gems, both old and new, that are worth a watch.It’s a great way to learn Italian while enjoying yourself. However, you need to make sure you're actively watching the films and not just putting them on in the background. If you don't understand or hear something, don't be afraid to rewind and watch the scene again and again until you get it.In-home Academic Support: An Opportunity to Learn More about Italian CultureGetting Italian tutorials is a great idea. Make the most of them by learning more about Italian culture as well as the language.Don’t forget that language and culture go hand in hand. A good tutor will help you to learn more about grammar, conjugations, vocabulary, and Italian expressions while putting them in the culture context of the country where the language is used.In other words, studying a language is studying culture. We can’t forget about Italian food, philosophy, and operas that came about thanks to Italian culture. In fact, if you like cooking, why not combine Italian cuisine and your language lessons?Pizza is probably Italy's most popular cultural export. (Source: pixabay.com)If you love history, you should look for a tutor who knows a thing or two about Italian history from the Roman Empire to the modern day. Search for Italian classes London or see what your own city has to offer!You can also learn more by travelling to somewhere in Italy like Venice, Turin, Sicily, for example.There’s nothing better tha n learning Italian whilst visiting the country. Learning languages are, after all, a great way to learn more about different cultures and peoples.Focus on Important Italian Historic FiguresIn addition to artists, you should check out these 16 well-known Italians.Benito Mussolini: Italian PoliticianMussolini is one of Italy’s most well-known leaders. In fact, he was even known as Il Duce (The Leader).As the head of the National Fascist Party, he brought Italy into the Second World War as Hiter’s ally.Why did we decide to talk about this person? Because it’s important to remember that every country has their dark days as well as their golden ages. Also because Mussolini had a significant impact on modern Italian.In fact, when he was head of the government, he banned minority languages and removed foreign words from the Italian lexicon. Fortunately, after the end of fascism in Italy, the minority languages of the country have been able to recover.Christopher Columbus: Italian Exp lorerJust like Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus was a famous Italian explorer.  He is considered the first European to have sailed to the Americas although the Norse explorer Leif Erikson beat him by about 500 years.Christopher Columbus is often criticised for his treatment of the indigenous people. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)However, it was Christopher Columbus who seemingly started the trend of settling in the Americas. According to historians, this might be the most significant event of modern human history.Antonio Vivaldi: Italian MusicianYou can’t mention Italian music and not mention Vivaldi.Vivaldi, who gave us masterpieces such as The Four Seasons, L'estro armonico, and The Stabat Mater, died in 1741.He was a accomplished violinist and influenced a number of composers including Johann Sebastian Bach.Galileo Galilei: Italian ScientistWhen it comes to scientists, we have to mention Galileo.Galileo, who died in 1642, is considered the father of physics. Furthermore, he establ ished the foundations of modern mechanics.Galileo’s work helped make huge advances in the fields of geometry, maths, astronomy, and physics. He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest European scientists of all time. Sadly, he suffered significantly for his beliefs and his work in science.Francesco Totti: Italian Sports PersonSport is also a large part of culture. When it comes to sport, Francesco Totti is an absolute legend.He started his career at Roma in 1993 and stayed there (despite many other offers) for his entire career.In addition to winning the World Cup with Italy in 2006, he’s also considered one of the 100 greatest footballers alive today.We hope this article has made you want to learn a bit more about Italian culture.  For centuries, Italian culture has been famous around the world.This is thanks to the many famous Italians who have helped mankind advance in their respective fields.  If you have a passion or a subject you like, you should ask your private tutor if they can focus your Italian classes on it.You’ll learn more with seemingly less effort.