Muay Thai Clubs Near Me

Muay Thai Clubs Near Me It's Time to Find Your Nearby Muay Thai Club ChaptersLondon Muay Thai ClubsThe Best Muay Thai Clubs in ManchesterMuay Thai Gyms in BirminghamStudy Muay Thai in BelfastGlasgow’s Muay Thai CentresCardiff Clubs for Muay ThaiIt would be hard to miss the focus on fitness from every corner: our government and our news media are insistently sounding the alarm about the state of our health.Admittedly, there is reason to be concerned; our school kids are at the forefront of an obesity crisis and they are not the only ones whose weight has skyrocketed while their level of fitness has plummeted.Could you run a half-marathon right now?On the other hand, let’s say that you are dedicated to a healthy lifestyle: you work out several times per week, you avoid binging on unhealthy foods and you do other things to contribute to your well-being, like getting enough sleep.Are you ready to take your fitness regimen to the next level? How about trying a martial art? How about trying Muay Thai?The popularity of this ancient art of defence is grow ing by leaps and bounds â€" or should we say by kicks and punches?What is known as the Art of Eight Limbs is well on its way to surpassing Taekwondo, karate and even Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as the ultimate in the martial arts; though often confused with MMA fighting, it stands on its own as the ultimate in discipline and conditioning.If you are indeed a well-conditioned athlete looking for a new challenge, why not pick up on some Muay Thai techniques?Your Superprof has scoured the country to find the best gyms and the most competent instructors of Muay Thai boxing. Now we reveal them all. AndreyBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KostiaBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LeeBoxing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SajBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KaranBoxing Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThomasBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Disc over all our tutors HaileyBoxing Teacher 4.50 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsLondon Muay Thai ClubsAs you might expect, our capital city leaves us spoiled for choice when it comes to Muay Thai gyms. Many of them deserve mention â€" they are covered in our London Muay Thai article but here, we feature only one: Singdayt Muay Thai.What kind of training can you expect from a facility based in a dance studio? Much more than you might think.Reflect for a moment on the origins of Muay Thai: centuries ago, it was how armies fought in the country now known as Thailand. This fighter, working the heavy bag in a Thailand Muay Thai training center, proves that clubs need not be full of equipment to train Source: Wikipedia: Credit: Re-AlityThe discipline was established in a time when weapons were scarce; all a man had to succeed in combat were his wits, speed, agility and strength. Now, hundreds of years later, Muay Thai fighting remains virtually unchanged.Fighters are only minimally clad; save for possibly their pra jiad â€" an armband signalling their allegiance, a fighter’s apparel consists of a pair of shorts especially cut to permit high kicking.What did those long-ago fighters have to train with? Only their master and each other.So, seeking classes in a bare-bones studio, training with nothing but Thai pads and boxing gloves under the guidance of a coach who three times was named Lumpinee Stadium champion and World Champion five times…You may just be harkening back to when Muay Thai was less of a sport and more of a fight for survival.The Be st Muay Thai Clubs in ManchesterMancunians love their sports; from football to swimming, there is a sport for everyone in Manchester.For those that love more than the sporting aspects of sports, who love the discipline they gain and the confidence it brings them, there are Muay Thai clubs aplenty.Some of them, like the Manchester Fighting Academy, are cleverly concealed within another martial art centre, the Fighting Fit, to be exact.They have a fantastic facility, fully equipped with everything you need to train, from raised rings for sparring to heavy bags to toughen up your shins â€" did you know that Muay Thai kicks are made with your shins?  Your feet are used more for defence; to push your opponent away.Coach John Chipchase has been training fighters for years; some of his pupils have even gone on to win bouts all across the UK and even in Phuket â€" the mecca for nac muay farang, as foreign boxers are called.Are you intrigued? You can try them out for free â€" they offer your initial session at no cost; subsequent lessons are only £7. If you’d like to see a greater variety of Muay Thai clubs in Manchester, we’ve listed more in a separate article.gi-wearing martial artists begging us to spar with them!Tricked you! Muay Thai fighters do not wear the traditional garb favoured by other martial arts like judo, Jiu-Jitsu and karate.As a Muay Thai fighter, you would wear the same thing they do in mixed martial arts: shorts â€" either Muay Thai shorts or MMA shorts; as long as they are cut high and loose on the leg so your kicks won’t be restricted.You will also wear hand wraps and, when sparring, Muay Thai gloves; you may even want to wear shin guards â€" only while you’re training; you won’t be allowed to wear them in the ring.Smack in the middle of City Centre, you will find Eagle Kickboxing. Wait a minute: are we tricking you again?You are quite right to raise an eyebrow; there is a difference between kickboxing and Muay Thai fighting, the main o ne being the number of striking points.Still, this club has every piece of gear you might want or need and they have multiple martial arts classes scheduled every week â€" for beginners all the way up to established fighters.Many fitness enthusiasts seek out Muay Thai classes because it provides the ultimate in fitness workouts, an excellent strategy for self-defense and is the perfect confidence booster.Whether you are looking for the best you or aspire to fight in Lumpinee boxing stadium in Bangkok â€" the #1 Muay Thai stadium, Eagle will find a way to deliver.And if for some reason, this club does not suit, you may cast about for other Muay Thai clubs in Birmingham… Muay boran, literally 'ancient boxing' calls for dramatic techniques such as this climbing kick Source: Wikipedia Credit: Peerapong PrasutrStudy Muay Thai in BelfastHaving placed our focus on Muay Thai these last few weeks has shown us just how large the martial arts community is in the UK, how diverse the people are and how dedicated they are to fitness and promoting their sport.IFS is home to such a group. They are a cross-community martial arts gym that trains in wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts and Muay Thai.They also do something called no-gi grappling, a discipline that reinforces many of the techniques used in MMA fighting.Luke Roche is the Muay Thai coach for this group; he was ranked #1 in Ireland when he was competing.Today, he brings his considerable expertise to his students, donning Thai pads and helping them target their kicks for maximum power and efficiency.As far as we can tell, IFS’s 8-week trial period is unique in the country; nowhere have we found a Muay T hai club that offers prospective fighters a chance to try things out for two months, practising either MMA or Muay Thai.Of course, that is not the only Muay Thai club in Belfast; there are others…Glasgow’s Muay Thai CentresIt might be a bit hard to imagine fun-loving, freewheeling Glaswegians training up to become martial artists but, judging by the number (and quality) of clubs we found there, their love of combat sports is well-rooted.We featured many of Glesga’s excellent Muay Thai clubs in our full-length article; we want to take this opportunity to talk about Glasgow Thai Boxing Academy.Thai Boxing is a bit different than Muay Thai.The Art of Eight Limbs affords more striking points than Thai boxing does; four more, to be exact. Thai boxing does not permit using elbows and knees to strike your opponent.While that may make it sound just like any ordinary boxing match, what makes Thai boxing an intriguing premise is the endurance and strength required to win a bout, as well as the reflexes required to block or avert the blows.If you are already in excellent physical shape and are considering studying Muay Thai, you may like to try Muay Boxing to raise your stamina levels before training as a Muay Thai fighter.At the very least, the Glasgow Thai Boxing Academy is a supreme facility; they even have physiotherapists on-site to help you work out any kinks or discomfort you might have after your sparring sessions.And, by offering you an initial lesson at no charge and lessons as low as £5 per, they virtually guarantee the first time you walk in their door won’t be the last. In Thailand, children undergo martial arts training at an early age Source: Wikipedia Credit: USMCCardiff Clubs for Muay ThaiUpon first studying what’s on offer at Hangar Human Performance Centre, you get the idea that they are into helping people discover their best selves through a variety of combat sports, boxing and mixed martial arts included.What is less obvious is that they can also train you to be a Muay Thai fighter.Theirs is a fully-equipped facility, loaded with everything you will need to build up your strength, from kettlebells to free weights to bags. You can also get a cardio workout on their stationary cycles or work the other gym equipment they have.Interestingly enough, one of their heavy bags is shaped like a human torso, the better to gauge the aim of your kicks and punches!This is a fun-loving, family-run facility that is nevertheless serious about working out.Thanks to popular demand, Hangar has added extra Muay Thai classes to their schedule; you may now sele ct either their Wednesday or Thursday evening courses.Even if you are as yet uncertain about becoming a Muay Thai fighter, the Hangar is well worth checking out, along with other Muay Thai clubs in Cardiff.We’ll see you there!

A Day in the Life at Washington University in St. Louis

A Day in the Life at Washington University in St. Louis The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Sarah is currently a senior at Washington University in St. Louis studying Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology. She specializes ina multitude of subjects including SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Physics tutoring, and Writing tutoring. See what she had to say about her 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? Sarah: It's very easy to get around campus for most students. It's possible to walk from one end of campus to the other in under ten minutes. The main campus is very flat, and there are many walkways so students can take more efficient routes. Bikes are common, and there are plenty of bike racks. There's also Campus Circ, a bus that students can take to get around campus. It is generally on time and is used by many students. VT: How helpful are the academic advisers? Sarah: Each freshman is assigned an academic advisor at the beginning of their first semester. These advisors are usually deans, and are especially useful when one needs general information or advice about scheduling, courses, or teachers. They also help students lay out a four-year plan to ensure that all requirements are met for graduation. After students choose a major, they are assigned a major advisor who can provide more specialized insight. Generally, these advisors are quite available and willing to help when students seek advice. VT: How would you describe the dorm life? Sarah: The dorms are really nice- they're clean, spacious, and (with the exception of a couple of dorms) recently renovated. Maids clean common areas within suites on at least a weekly basis. Students can request singles, doubles, or triples, and there are accommodations for special needs. The dorms have large common rooms, as well as study rooms, and are conveniently located. Some suites have balconies, many have Tempurpedic beds. They're generally considered to be luxurious. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Sarah: Wash U's most popular majors include Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology, Anthropology, and Mechanical Engineering. BME, PNP, and Biology are especially well-supported. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Sarah: There are a lot of summer programs for pre-frosh that make it quite easy to make friends before the semester starts. Additionally, freshman floors are generally very close, and most people make long-lasting friendships on their floor. With the combination of the summer programs and freshman floor bonding, it's easy to branch out and make lots of friends as a freshman. VT: How helpful is the Career Center? Sarah: The Career Center can be quite helpful. It frequently holds workshops to help students find internships, work on their resumes, or learn interview skills. It's easy to make appointments and has a centrally located office. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Sarah: There are lots of study rooms in the dorms and scattered around campus. There are several larger libraries on main campus, and many of the buildings include small libraries. There are meeting rooms and classrooms that can also be used for study sessions. Many people study in dining areas both on central campus and in dorm areas. There is no shortage of study space on campus. 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? Sarah: St. Louis has a lot to offer. Wash U is right next to a large park, Forest Park, that has everything from an art museum to golf to a free zoo. Many students live in an area adjacent to campus that is off of the Delmar Loop, a stretch of a few blocks that has many great restaurants, stores, bars, and a movie theatre. The larger city has tons of great attractions, such as the Arch or City Museum. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Sarah: There are about 7,000 undergraduates. I usually know one or two people in each of my classes, and always run into a few people when walking around campus. However, its big enough that there are tons of new people to meet. It's a great compromise between familiar and new. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Sarah: I took General Chemistry my freshman year. The professor was great, a really talented teacher whose enthusiasm for teaching was obvious in his classes. The first day of class, he called on individual people by name from the audience of over 300 students. One of his last classes fell just before the holidays, and he came in that day in a Santa suit. Even though the course is over, he still greets many of his former students. In addition to these things, I found the course incredibly valuable as it really pushed me to work harder and allowed me to realize that I was capable of handling the level of difficulty presented by the class. Check out Sarahs tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

5 Singing Auditions Gone Wrong - And How to Bounce Back

5 Singing Auditions Gone Wrong - And How to Bounce Back Suzy S. Weve all had one at some point or another a bad audition. You prepare like crazy for that singing competition that you swear up and down youre going to nail. However, despite 30 minutes of scales first thing in the morning and an entire day in line spent practicing, you walk into the audition with your head held oh-so-high only to walk out feeling like your head was handed back to you on a lovely silver platter. Below are a few singers who didnt quite measure up to the singing competition they auditioned for. No worries though there is something to take away from each of these auditions that have gone horribly, horribly wrong. The Singing Souls What they lack in vocal quality, they sure make up for in confidence. They might say anybody can outsell the Spice Girls, but these girls really could have learned a thing or two about performing with stage presence had they had a chance to attend a Spice Girls concert. Although, the Singing Souls were most likely belting in diapers while the Spice Girls were out touring the world. Rhonetta Anybody can learn how to sing, but anybody cant be like me. Unfortunately, if youre going to want to compete with JLo and Mariah on the charts, youre going to need to know how to sing. One out of two aint bad, eh Rhonetta? J Star Valentine   Picking the right audition song can make or break your audition. Hes definitely got the look, but sometimes you just have to stick to what you know. Mary Roach The moral of this story: if all your friends tell you that youre a great singer get a second professional opinion. Qualtrel Daan Smith Looks can be highly deceiving. OK, so this audition wasnt actually that bad at all. We wouldnt suggest auditioning for a singing competition in this outfit, but Qualtrel captured the essence of what it means to get up on stage and own your performance. Baby, you were born this way! All jokes aside, an audition gone wrong is merely a practice test better preparing us for our final exam. Every singer loves a good singing competition, but not every singing competitor knows how to sing. Like Rhonetta said, though, anyone can sing. Prepare your material months in advance, set aside plenty of time to practice every day, and power through your audition with confidence and poise. You may find yourself in the middle of an audition that has suddenly  gone south, but if you buckle down, re-focus and remain true to yourself, you can show those judges just how determined you are to win, and you may be able to bounce right back up like our superstar in the making, Qualtrel! 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 Sheryl Pouls

A Guide to Home Gym Equipment

A Guide to Home Gym Equipment From Pull up Bars to Smart Watches: Basic Gym Equipment for Every Need ChaptersWhat Gym Machines Should we use in Personal Training?Fitness Gadgets to Get the Most out of your TrainingThe Best Sports Watches 2018 for Getting FitWhether you are an expert personal trainer or beginner, this article will help you to meet your students' demands and get them to meet their fitness goals.  Are you a fitness amateur looking to see results and learn the right movements?  Superprof is here to help you choose the best gym equipment according to your fitness goals (muscle gain, weight loss or cardiovascular reinforcement).Going to the gym and not knowing where to start can be completely discouraging. However, with the right personal trainer and gym machines, you will become a pro in no time. (Source: Visual Hunt)Certain personal training sessions can be done with very little or no fitness equipment.  This will give you even more excuses to avoid the judgemental stares at the gym and do your own at home exercises. This article will give you all the secrets to get bac k in shape without spending loads of cash.  Of course there  are many other versatile exercises to tone that bottom, however, they require other kinds of  fitness accessories  such as squat racks, and  steppers  that can be found in most gyms. Such  exercises include kick-backs with the help of dumbbells and step-ups  that can be done on any sort of elevated platform.If you want more exercise ideas and the best assets around, take a look at Fitness Magazine's  Top 10 Exercises to Tone Your Butt. You'll have the best bottom in no time!Superprof's exercise pick:  Swimming! When people ask me what my favourite physical activity is, I always say swimming. You do not need to be an elite  Olympic  athlete to enjoy swimming. It's liberating, effective and free of any traumatizing injuries. Swimming is a total body workout  that helps you burn that cellulite, works a great number of muscles and relieves tension thanks to the massage-like feeling of water on the body.Swimming is a love of mi ne that deeply works your muscles and helps you shed the extra pounds without many aches and pains after. (Source: Visual Hunt)Should a Personal Trainer use Home Gym Equipment?We saw it above,  gym equipment  and  weight machines are interesting because they permit us to isolate and work out certain muscle groups. If we told you could become your own personal trainer and have your our own home gym using everyday objects, would you believe us?Personal trainers are physical training experts. Many have attained a BTEC National Vocational Diploma and achieved a Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification. Trainers also possess the First-Aid Certificate in case any clients suffer from an injury while training. They are extremely experienced in the physiology and anatomy of the human body. They are there to help you reach your fitness objectives and teach you what sports equipment is best for your situation. They are also instructed to show you useful movements without the use of commercial fitn ess  equipment.Many fitness classes (abdominals, muscle gain and toning, cardio), water aerobics or pilates can be done without the use of any training  equipment.  In most cases, all you need are some a good floor or yoga mats, a towel and your favourite energy drink. Let us never forget that a good fitness program needs good quality nutrition and hydration to keep you in shape and give you the rest you need in between training sessions.The following low budget home gym equipment can produce amazing results:A skipping ropeResistance bandsAbdominal crunch machines; to help you do efficient abdominal exercises without the back painIt is also very possible to use everyday objects such as a bed, dining chairs, a bench or even a wall in your flat to do your exercises. Greatist has released an amazing article depicting  50 bodyweight exercises you can do anywhere. These exercises are designed for at home personal training without using specialized  gym equipment.Personal training: the pe culiar case of the abdominalsAbdominals should be treated on their own because they can easily be done with or without fitness equipment.Crunches  are the most popular abdominal exercises done in personal training or fitness classes. They are usually done with your own body weight, without any gym weights.  It is crucial to hold your head up with both hands as you lift your chest up and down.Another effective abdominal exercise is the sit-up.  It is an easy and effective movement to tone those abs. It consists of moving your upper body up and down while lying on your back with your legs folded.Sit-Ups are great because they can easily be done without the use of gym equipment. (Source: Visual Hunt)Men's Journal recommends doing  Flutter Kicks  as an interesting and effective abdominal workout. Flutter Kicks are not violent and they get you that six pack you've always wanted. Caution needs to be demonstrated during this exercise because if you lower your legs too far you could easily hurt your back.There you have it, whether you use equipment or not, there is a little something for everyone's personal training style. What makes a good personal trainer? Adaptability, realizing that every single client is unique and has their own needs.Fitness Gadgets to Get the Most out of your TrainingProposing a high-quality personal training program with effective exercises and realistic objectives requires planning. But sometimes, what separates a decent personal trainer from a FANTASTIC personal trainer is the material they use and the data they have at their disposal...Therefore, for an even more effective training program, why not use all the statistics that fitness trackers can offer?Calories burntRunning timeAverage speedHeart rateSleep quality...The data provided by these fitness trackers are very diverse and allow you to get the best out of your workout. They also permit you to retrieve all the useful and  functional  training information you need on an app. Everything is then transferred to your smartphone, tablet or computer.This allows any gym trainer  or fitness enthusiast, keep track of their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. A fitness tracker is an ideal complement to an enhanced  workout that makes  exercising more fun!No need to go to the gym anymore, get an online personal trainer.Gadgets and Wearables has a great list of  best fitness trackers and health gadgets for 2018.Apple Watches and Fitness Tracking Bracelets can help you get the most out of your workout.The Best Sports Watches 2018 for Getting FitAlright so you get the point: fitness trackers are a great complement to a complete workout.  However if you a little extra cash and want to invest more (you can never invest enough in good quality products), you should go ahead, treat yourself, and buy a smartwatch!Buying one, for the simple love of watches and the latest technology, can be a good idea, but a smartwatch is more sophisticated, precise and advanced than a fitness track er. Smart watch functions include:GPSPedometerGyrometerBlood oxygen sensorIntegrated sports programsCompassAltimeter...Many technology brands now specialize in smart watches, such as Garmin or Fitbit (we cannot neglect to mention the Apple Watch or even Samsung for that matter). Nevertheless, if you like an old classic and are afraid of buying from a brand you've never heard before, don't fret because well-known watch companies now offer a wide variety of models:Fassil,Casio,Tag Heuer...Now if you want more effective fitness training, it's completely up to you to discover the various functions of your new smart watch!

GMAT Combinatorics 1.2 Problem Solutions

GMAT Combinatorics 1.2 Problem Solutions GMAT MBA Admissions Blog 1. Suppose you perform the following experiment - You flip a coin 5 times and record the results. How many different outcomes are there? (A result being a 5-character long string of H's and T's, such as HHTHT) Solution: For every flip of the coin, there are two possible outcomes. Because we flip the coin 5 times, according to the fundamental principle of counting the number of possible outcomes is: [latex]2 imes 2 imes 2 imes 2 imes 2 = 32[/latex] Note that this calculation can also be expressed by [latex] 2^5 [/latex]. In fact, if you flip a coin [latex] n [/latex] times, the number of possible outcomes is [latex] 2^n [/latex]. __________ 2.0 You receive a new debit card in the mail and you are asked to create a new PIN (Personal Identification Number) for your debit card. The PIN must be 4 digits long and each digit must be one of the numbers 0 - 9. You can use the same digit more than once. How many possible PIN numbers are there? Solution: Each number in your PIN can be one of ten digits: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9. One digit must be assigned on each of four places. So, by the fundamental counting principle, the number of outcomes is: [latex]10 imes 10 imes 10 imes 10 = 10,000 [/latex] __________ 2.1 Same as 2, but now you can use each digit only once. Solution: Now that we cannot reuse digits, once we assign a digit to the first place, we will only have 9 options for the second place, then 8 options for the 3rd place and so on. As I mentioned before, this is a permutation - the ordering or a subset of elements taken from a larger set. But, as you'll see in the course of these posts on combinatorics, all the technical jargon and formulas you get in other prep material just reduces to a single principle - the fundamental principle of counting. The number of possible PIN numbers is now, [latex] 10 imes 9 imes 8 imes 7 imes [/latex] = 5040 __________ 2.2 Same as 2, but now you can use each digit only once and you cannot begin the PIN with a zero. Solution: This is very similar to the last problem with one exception. We only have nine possibilities for the first digit. So the number of possible PIN numbers is [latex]9 imes 9 imes 8 imes 7 = 4536 [/latex] __________ 3. Sam, Sally, Xanthar, and their parents drive to the park in their Prion (a Prius that has been modified by Xanthar for hydrogen ion technology). If the front of the car has two seats (the drivers seat and the passenger seat), the back seat will hold three people, and the two parents sit in the front and Sam, Sally, and Xanthar sit in the back seat, how many ways can the family be arranged in the car if each seat contains only one passenger. Solution: The total arrangements in the car depends on the arrangements of two groups - the kids and the parents. We will take the product of these two arrangements because they are not mutually exclusive. [latex]Kid Arrangements = 3 imes 2 imes 1 = 6[/latex] [latex]Parent Arrangements = 2 imes 1 = 2[/latex] [latex] Total Arrangements = 6 imes 2 = 12[/latex] __________ 4.0 You roll two die. How many possible outcomes are there? Solution: You can think of the outcome of one roll as an ordered pair or numbers [latex](x, y)[/latex]. For instance, the ways to roll a sum of seven are [latex](1, 6), (2, 5), (3, 4), (4, 3), (5, 2),[/latex] and [latex](6, 1)[/latex]. Obviously, there are six options for the first number in the ordered pair, and six options for the second number in the ordered pair. So, according to the fundamental principle of counting the number of outcomes is: [latex]6 imes 6 = 36[/latex] __________ 4.1 Same as 4.0. How many ways can you get two even numbers? Solution: We can use the same thinking as before. However, this time, because we are only considering even numbers, there are only 3 options for each number. Thus, the number of possibilities is [latex]3 imes 3 = 9[/latex] __________ 4.2 Same as 4.0. How many ways can you get two odd numbers? Solution: This is the exact same problem as the one above. See the solution to 4.1. __________ 4.3 Same as 4.0. How many ways can you get one even and one odd number? Solution: This may seem somewhat complicated as we don't know in what order the even number and odd number appear in our ordered pair. However, if you were paying attention when you read my original combinatorics post, you might be thinking about the 'complement method.' In fact, it's perfect for this problem. On any given roll, one of three things will happen: You'll get two odds You'll get two evens You'll get an even and an odd We already know the number of ways in which the first two outcomes can happen, and we know the total number of outcomes. So, we can use the complement method: Even Odd = Total - Two Odds - Two Evens Even Odd = 36 - 9 - 9 = 18 __________ 4.4 Same as 4.0. Now take the sum of the two upward facing numbers. How many ways can the sum be an even number? Solution: We can only get and even sum in two ways: Even + Even = Even Odd + Odd = Even Using the problems we already solved above, we know that there are nine ways to roll two evens and nine ways to roll two odds. Since these are mutually exclusive events we add to get the total number of outcomes, which is 18. __________ 4.5 Same as 4.0. Now take the product of the two upward facing numbers. How many ways can the product be an even number? Solution: We proceed as above. We get an even product in one of two ways Even X Even = Even Even X Odd = Odd X Even = Even The number of ways the first even can happen is nine and the number of ways the second event can happen is 18. Since they are mutually exclusive, we add, and get 27. 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English Business Idioms - Learn English with Harry ??

English Business Idioms - Learn English with Harry ?? Here you will learn English business idioms or should I say English idioms related to business. Neck and neck, in the drivers seat, to move the goal posts, and many more. English Idioms about Business Every ESL student would like to speak English fluently and confidently. In order to develop good speaking skills in English you not only have to speak properly and correctly but also to use certain English phrases and expressions in your speech. Native speakers use English idioms in their speech all the time, even in a business conversation.  Today, lets look at some English business idioms or English idioms connected with business. 10 English Business Idioms 1. NECK AND NECKto be level with or at same stage as a competitorex.Both businesses were performing well, their profits were neck and neck.You can also use this idiom in relation to competition in life or in sportex. The two teams at the top of the league had the same number of points. They were neck and neck.2. IN THE DRIVER’S SEATto be in control of a situationex. The CEO retired due to ill health. His deputy was appointed to replace him. He was now in the drivers seat.3. TO MOVE THE GOAL POSTSto change the rules or the targets at any time without consultation.ex. The Director gave the sales manager his sales target for 2020. However, after 4 months he increased the target by 20%. He moved the goal posts without discussion. 4. TO THROW SOMEONE IN AT THE DEEP ENDto be given a difficult task without having much experienceex. The business was struggling. The competition was very strong. The directors took a decision and appointed a young man to try and recover their business. He was thrown in at the deep end as he had no previous experience in management.5. LIKE FLOGGING A DEAD HORSEpointless exercise as it is not going to workex. The retailer went into liquidation (bankrupt). It owed the supplier a lot of money. They had no chance of getting the money back. Chasing them for the money would be like flogging (beating) a dead horse. They decided to give up.6. A LEVEL PLAYING FIELDwhen everything is equal and fair to all competitorsex. The economic situation was the same for everyone. Interest rates were high. The banks were not eager to lend money to anyone. It was a level playing field.7. KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALLto stay alert and watch what your completion are doingex. He always looked at his competitors p roducts and advertising campaigns. Although he thought he had a better product he always kept his eye on the ball.8. MY HANDS ARE TIGHT  not being able to behave freely or in the way you would like to due to some existing restrictions (rules, laws)ex. Id love to help you and get this deal over the line but my hands are tight.9. SMOOTH SAILINGliteral meaning is when the sailing conditions are smooth, there are no winds, no clouds, the stars are extremely clear. If were talking about business, it is a situation where something is achieved without difficulties, when everything goes according to plan.ex. Wed been preparing this deal for several weeks now, and everything was smooth sailing so far.10. SHOOT ONESELF IN THE FOOTto cause oneself difficulty, to make a situation worse for yourself without intentionex. The ABC company has just shot themselves in the foot for losing the best sales manager ever!Learn the Ropes meaning.

The 5 Best Online Language Labs for an Explosive Learning Experience

The 5 Best Online Language Labs for an Explosive Learning Experience The 5 Best Online Language Labs for an Explosive Learning Experience Nerdy guys in lab coats.White mice in cages.Colored liquids in test tubes and beakers.These images may come to mind when we talk about a “laboratory.”But you’ll never find any of these inside a language  laboratory. No microscopes, no Bunsen burners and no graduated cylinders. They’re not exactly cooking up a new, strange language in there, like a multilingual Dr. Frankenstein working on some linguistic monster.So what then is a language lab, and what sort of ungodly experiments take place inside? Read on and find out. What Is a Laboratory for Language?Okay, let go of that  idea of scientists working with test tubes and beakers for a minute.A language laboratory is a facilityâ€"usually a room in a universityâ€"where students use technology  to learn a new language. Its said that the language lab was made possible by Thomas Edison’s invention of the phonograph in 1877, which allowed the recording and reproduction of sounds. The University of Grenoble’s language learning facility, established in 1908, is considered one of the very first.The language lab has always reflected the technology and the thinking of its time. So, in the 1960’s, when analog cassette tapes were all the rage, students donned bulky headsets and countlessly replayed recordings of native speakers pronouncing words, phrases, sentences and even entire dialogues.This Audio-lingual Method was the preferred wisdom at that time. It postulated that language can be learned in specific discrete units and, in order to master a language, one has to do countless, repetitive oral drills. And so the language lab became a hub for those familiar “Listen  and  Repeat” schemes.  If you didn’t know any better, stepping into one would feel like entering a cubicle farm or a dated call center floor.The conventional language labs heyday lasted from the 1960s up until the early 1970s, with 5000 labs in existence just in the United States alone.But when the Audio-lingual Method began to fall out of favor in the late 70s, as Chomsky and others began questioning its underlying principles, the perceived importance of language labs also took a hit.The Language Lab Renaissance would come in the 1980s. With the increasing popularity of the computer, new possibilities were made available to language students. The computer was more versatile as a language learning tool and soon, video and software added more layers of learning experience.The development of the World Wide Web really skyrocketed things and the explosion of apps, interactive programs and digitalized material meant that information was not only democratized, it was practically made limitless.The language lab has truly come a long way from the cassette tapes of old.The Language Labs of TodayLet me ask you a question.What gadget are you using to read this post?Is it a tablet? A mobile phone? A computer?Don’t look now, because what you’re holding or what you carry around in your pocket is a veritable language laborato ry. In fact, its just as powerful, if not more powerful, than what universities had in their air conditioned facilities a decade ago.So if you think your phone is only good for posting pictures to Instagram or telling people what you had for lunch, then you’re really not tapping into some tremendous potential right in front of you.Today’s tablets and smartphones are slowly blurring our definition of a language  lab as just one room in a university or school. Instead of walking into a language laboratory, students are taking the whole lab with them wherever they go. This virtual version of the language lab room has not only increased in power, with capabilities not even dreamed a generation ago, it has decreased in size so much that you can even tuck it under your pillow.Not to mention, this language lab room has become even more social, because students are having real-time chats and discussions in the virtual world, as opposed to sitting isolated with a giant headset on.So what does it mean to “build” your own language lab?It means downloading the right apps to help you create a space for learning. Although our original definition of a language lab as a “room” has changed, the part where it says that you should  use technology to learn a new language has not.The 5 Best Online Language Labs for an Explosive Learning ExperienceBabbelLet’s start with the 2013 winner of Microsoft’s “Innovate 4 Society Award,” Babbel.The app will take you through a whirlwind of interactive courses that can teach you grammar and vocabulary through interactive games, tongue twisters, dialogues, songs and sayings. Individual lessons can be completed in 15 minutes. It’s an app that helps build basic conversational skills with its pronunciation  section, where you get to record your voice and compare it with that of a native speaker. There are also listening exercises where a dialogue is set up and you supply the missing words.Babbel  is perfect for beginners who wanted to dive into their target language, as well as  intermediate learners who need scaffolding and support for past learning.FluentUFluentU  is simply quite peerless when it comes to providing authentic language learning videos.Housing the web’s largest collection of language learning video clips, FluentU’s app is a vital resource that reverses the whole immersion process. Instead of you going to the country where they speak the language, the app brings the language to you. You can literally stay in your room, in your favorite pajamas and learn from two French native speakers as if you’re sitting at a café in Paris.Authentic video clips like interviews, newscasts and concerts come with interactive transcripts that allow an in-depth study of the specific concept or topic you’re interested in, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse Screen.FluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native languag e content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover your mouse over the subtitles to instantly view definitions.Interactive transcript for Carlos Baute song.You can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs learn mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.Download the FluentU mobile app  on the  iTunes  or  Google Play  store or use the website on your computer or tablet  and try FluentU for free for 15 days.MemriseMemrise is all about learning through play.Up for gaining more stars, badges and points? This “gameified” language learning app will get you hooked as you try to get your name on the leaderboard. The more you use the app, the more points you get.A vocab ulary  lesson, for example, would give you a variety of tasks and tests that will ultimately embed the words into your long-term memory. It would feel like you’re simply enjoying a series of game tasks, but lo and behold, you’re already learning Russian.Forty-four (44) words per hourâ€"thats the Memrise call-to-arms. Its designer, Ed Cooke, is himself a memory and learning dynamo. He has gathered in one place all the best scientific research and memory-enhancing techniques that makes learning a new language as intuitive and fun as possible.What you have with Memrise  are rich, engaging media resources (audio, video, animations) and multiple game modes (Visual Learning, Review Strengthen, Rapid Recall) that target different linguistic skills. All these are geared to not only boost learning, but more importantly, to ensure that you never forget what has been learned.DuolingoDuolingo  green owl watches over 70 million learners (Bill Gates included) who have used their online porta l and app to learn a new language.So, how does Duolingo  teach you new words? Well, you’ll be drilled, over and over until your phone’s battery runs out. For example, lets say they want to teach you the word, el niño  (the boy). You’ll probably be given multiple choice at first, so all you do is pick the correct answer.Then they’ll switch it up and ask you to  choose the correct English  translation  for the Spanish word. Then they’ll give you fill-in-the-blanks tasks. Next, you’ll probably hear the phrase being spoken, and you’ll have to type the words into a box. All this time, a cute picture of a boy will be accompanying the phrase so youve got something to go by.But this is no cookie-cutter tool. Not everybody gets the same series of tasks because it will all depend on how you perform. Duolingo’s algorithm rates your progress and determines how to serve you best.This app is perfect for the absolute beginner whos intent on learning a language on the go, or while waiting for his latte at Starbucks.SkypeYou may very well ask, “How  does Skype have anything to do with learning a new language?”Quite a lot actually. And if you’re going to be building a well-rounded language lab, Skype should be on your list.Think about it. Skype gives you the opportunity to talk to anyone in the world. This means you can cut through the geographical distance and get connected to specific people who can do a lot of good for your language learning cause.Do the terms “native speakers” and “language exchange partners” ring any bells? Well, Skype  is a way of getting in touch with these people.“Language exchange partners” belong to  a special group of native speakers who are also interested in learning your first language. So maybe you’re an English speaker trying to learn Japanese. You should strive to find a native Japanese speaker who’s interested in learning English, so you can trade the  language skills you have for the ones he or she has. This way, teaching and learning goes both ways. You teach each other your languages and may become lifelong friends in the process.Impossible? I think not.Here’s a post  that teaches you how to find these wonderful people and how to get the most out of your Skype.As we end this post, let me remind you of what you have in your handsâ€"it’s not just a phone, it’s not just a tablet.It’s a veritable language lab that learners of yore could  only dream of.You have in your hands the power to learn a new language in a whole new way. I encourage you to use it.Download the five  apps presented here, take them for a spin and then invest time in them. Soon enough, you’ll be amazed at what technology can do for you.You’ll never look at your smartphone the same way again.