6 Sided Polygon

6 Sided Polygon A polygon is a geometric shape bounded by more than two straight lines. For example: - Triangle is polygon of three sides, quadrilateral, square, rhombus, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezium all are polygon of four sides similarly pentagon, hexagon are the examples of polygon or simply we can say a polygon consists with a n number of sides where n= 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and so on. Regular polygon is a geometric shape where all sides and interior angles are equal. For example square is a regular polygon of four sides where each interior angle is 90 degrees and all the sides are equal. Similarly equilateral triangle is also a regular polygon of 3 sides where each sides and angles are equal. 6 sided polygon is known as Hexagon. Sum of interior angles of a regular polygon= (n 2) x 180 Example: - Find the sum of interior angles of a 6 sided polygon. Solution: - n= 6 for a 6 sided polygon. Therefore for a 6 sided polygon (i.e., n=6) then Sum of interior angles of 6 sided polygon= (6 2) x 180 = 4 x 180 = 720 degrees. Each interior angle of a polygon = (n 2) 180 / n. Example: - Find each interior angle of a 6 sided polygon. Solution: - Since Each interior angle of a polygon = (n 2) 180 / n. For a 6 sided polygon, n=6 therefore Each interior angle of a polygon = (6 2) 180 / 6 = (4) 180 /6 = (4) 30 = 120.

Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse Henri Matisse and his Many Modes of Art ChaptersEarly Years and Tentative ExplorationsHello, Fauvism!Matisse: Life Beyond the CanvasSunset: Matisse’s Final YearsLegacyMatisse had a name fairly meant for the Parisian art scene, if only because it is a near homophone of the French word ‘artiste’.He stumbled upon painting through an unusual set of circumstances but once he declared himself a creator of art, there was no turning back.Rather little is known of his early life other than he was first-born into a wealthy family. His father was a grain merchant and his mother enjoyed dabbling in painting.Young Henri showed little inclination for art; he studied law in Paris before returning to his hometown in northern France to work as a court clerk and administrator.When he was 20 years old he was stricken with appendicitis that led to a prolonged episode of recovery during which he could not work. To help him pass the time, his mother gifted him a trove of art supplies.  She had no idea that simple act would completely chan ge her son’s life, deeply disappointing her husband in the process.The art world, on the other hand, delighting in having Henri Matisse break new ground in artistic expression and direction.Superprof now looks at the 60-year art career that Henri Matisse enjoyed and how he continuously reinvented himself to remain relevant. FernandoPainting Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EmmaPainting Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidPainting Teacher 4.75 (4) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaPainting Teacher 5.00 (7) £37/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors StefaniaPainting Teacher 5.00 (4) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SakinaPainting Teacher 5.00 (1) £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorrenPainting Teacher 5.00 (2) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Off2themoonholliePainting Teacher £8/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsEarly Years and Tentative Exploratio ns As he learned more about colour theory, Matisse soon abandoned his dark portrayals Source: Wikipedia“In painting, I have discovered a kind of paradise” Henri MatisseOnce he was fully recovered from his attack of appendicitis, Matisse returned to Paris for a second round of studies â€" not of the musty subject of Law but of art.He enrolled at Académie Julian, a private art school, where he learned intricate brushwork through landscape painting and still lifes.At the outset, his painting technique was quite traditional but his eyes kept straying to the works of other French artists like Manet and Chardin; in fact, he often spent his free time at the Louvre copying works by other famous artists.Matisse approached his art education intellectually rather than by any drive to create. He sought out the best teachers, even travelling to meet them and learn from them.Such was the case when he set out to meet Australian painter John Russell, who was staying on the island of Belle Isle. Th ere, he was introduced the brightness of van Gogh paintings; an experience that completely changed his palette.Mimicking the Dutch impressionist artist, he abandoned dark colours in favour of more realistically-hued works, such as Blue Pot and Lemon, displayed at the Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg.In a further tribute to Vincent van Gogh, Matisse painted a Vase of Sunflowers; he also executed Study of a Nude, employing elements of pointillism.Matisse, fully realising he was a novice among great painters, always followed advice from those he saw as his betters. So it came to be that, when Camille Pissarro suggested he travel to London to study the works of British painter William Turner, he readily complied.Fully enthused by life in the art world, upon returning to Paris, he nearly bankrupted himself buying up fellow artists’ works: Rodin, Gauguin and Paul Cezanne. The van Gogh that he had been given at Belle Isle also adorned his walls.In spite of showing well at Salon â€" the French government bought two of his oil on canvas paintings, Matisse needed something to advance his carefully-studied career.Hello, Fauvism!“Impressionism is the newspaper of the soul.” Henri MatisseUp to the turn of the century â€" for the first few years of Matisse’s career, he was considered an impressionist painter; whether he disdained that designation or not is in question still today. However, the above quote gives an indication of his feelings about impressionistic art in general.He felt that impressionist paintings are themselves a blank canvas upon which the viewer projects his own emotions and ideas or, conversely, find their ideas and feelings reflected in them, validating them in some way.As the movement's creator, Claude Monet would tell you, impressionism was, in effect, representational. Fauvism, by contrast, called for strong colours and more than a touch of abstraction.The Fauves â€" wild beasts in French, were young painters, themselves seen as unrestraine d in their creation of art, as though they were the beasts in question.Henri Matisse was a leader of the Fauvist art movement, along with André Derain. He  had sojourned in Tahiti, where he had picked up a predilection for bright colours; a bias that served him well as a Fauve.This style of painting advocated for the use of bold colours whether they were representative of the subject matter or not, meaning that artworks of this period, while audacious, did not reflect mainstream sensibilities.In other words, Fauvism was condemned virtually from the start.Naturally, this did not do a good turn for any Fauvist. Each of the three exhibitions of Fauvist works garnered nothing but criticism, with Matisse’s work singled out for special wrath.By this time Henri Matisse was married and had children to feed. His work being consistently panned made it very difficult for him to support his family so, when Gertrude Stein bought his most reviled painting, it not only lightened his mood but fl oated his family along until that most ill-received of art movements came to an end.Yes, that is the same Gertrude Stein who was Spanish painter Pablo Picasso’s patron. And there is another Picasso link: Georges Braque, the co-father of Cubism, was initially a Fauvist.Henri Matisse and that Spanish artist met at the height of the Fauvist period, in 1906. In spite of their age difference, they would become lifelong friends and gentle rivals. Henri Matisse was always looking for greater technical challenges; here he tries his hand at pointillism Source: WikipediaAll of this inventiveness â€" finding new ways of expressing his artistic vision served him well, especially toward the end of his life.Sunset: Matisse’s Final Years“It has bothered me all of my life that I do not paint like everyone else.” MatisseContrary to the frenzied brushstrokes an expressionist painter in full passion for his work, Matisse had always been methodical â€" in learning how to paint and in depicting his subject matter.His diligence, fastidious manner and regimented work schedule earned him equal parts of scorn and admiration in the Paris art community; even as he lingered at the Galette, he wished he could fit in better with the famous painters idling there.Matisse what diagnosed with abdominal cancer in 1941. France was already occupied by that time but, fortunately, the Germans found Matisse’s work pleasant so they helped him secure an operation to remove the cancer.Unfortunately, he suffered serious post-operative complications that left him bedridden for the next few months but, undeterred, he set about creating art differently: decoupage became his new medium.Matisse had cut painted paper into abstract shapes before; first as the stage designer for Igor Stravinsky’s The Nightingale and again for the Paris-based Russian Ballet.He had always seen paper-cutting as separate from his work as a painter but now, seriously incapacitated and unable to paint or sculpt, he relented in his assessment, ultimately increasing the size and his output of cut-outs.Matisse continued to work in whatever capacity he could until the 3rd of November, 1954, when he succumbed to a heart attack. We can see van Gogh's influence in Matisse's early work By Henri Matisse via WikipediaLegacyLike Italian Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci, Henri Matisse refused to let illness, injury or old age slow him down.A French impressionist at the outset, he created the most famous paintings of his career after Fauvism but before he relocated to Nice. Still, he was always ready to experiment with another medium or movement... as long as it did not offend his sensibilities.One of the blandest compliments ever paid him was: “Matisse’s art is eminently reasonable.” but, as it turns out, it is true - and the artist himself knew it.Today, Matisse is considered one of the vanguards of modern art; he ranks among the most famous artists of the early 20th CenturyAlthough his are not the most expensive paintings, they can be found in multiple countries, in their museum of art. They are generally appreciated, with little indication of the turmoil or trouble the artist might have endured in pa inting them... possibly because there was not much trouble.Now discover other famous works of art and the most famous painters in art history...

LSAT Tip of the Week Analytical Reasoning Practice Problem #3

LSAT Tip of the Week Analytical Reasoning Practice Problem #3 LSAT Law School Blog This week, we will focus on an example of how to setup an analytical reasoning (logic games) question. Our practice question will be from the June 2007 LSAT. This is Section 1, Question 11. A cruise line is scheduling seven week-long voyages for the ship Freedom. Each voyage will occur in exactly one of the first seven weeks of the season: weeks 1 through 7. Each voyage will be to exactly one of four destinations: Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, or Trinidad. Each destination will be scheduled for at least one of the weeks. The following conditions apply to Freedom’s schedule: Jamaica will not be its destination in week 4. Trinidad will be its destination in week 7. Freedom will make exactly two voyages to Martinique, and at least one voyage to Guadeloupe will occur in some week between those two voyages. Guadeloupe will be its destination in the week preceding any voyage it makes to Jamaica. No destination will be scheduled for consecutive weeks. First, we know there are 7 weeks: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ With 4 possible destinations: G J M T We are also told each one shows at least once: G J M T 1-1-1-1 We can infer that there are 4 weeks of at least one of these, and the 3 extra weeks can be a variety of options (G could be visited 4 times/G could be visited twice and J twice/etc.). Let’s go through the rules now. Rule 1: Jamaica cannot be in week 4 T will be in week 7. _ _ _ _ _ _ T (Note that T can be in another week as well) J =/= 4 Rule 2: M will have exactly two trips at least one G in between the two Ms. M â€" G(1 or more) â€" M Rule 3: Every J will have a G before it. So, we can infer that GJ must be together at least once. We also know that J cannot be first from this rule. Rule 4: No destination will be in consecutive weeks. Let’s try Question 11: Which one of the following is an acceptable schedule of destinations for Freedom, in order from week 1 through week 7? (A) Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Trinidad (B) Guadeloupe, Martinique, Trinidad, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Trinidad (C) Jamaica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Trinidad (D) Martinique, Trinidad, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Trinidad (E) Martinique, Trinidad, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique We are not given any new information or rules, so we will implement what we have already inferred. First, we know each (GMJT) must appear at least one time. So, let’s quickly go through each option and see if any destinations are missing. All of the options seem to clear this test, so let’s continue. Rule 1 states that T must be in week 7, which is broken in option (e), so we can eliminate that. Rule 1 also states that J cannot be in week 4, which is broken in option (d), so we can eliminate that. Rule 2 states that M will have exactly 2 and there will be at least 1 G between. Going through the options we see that this is violated in option (b), so we can eliminate that. Rule 3 states that every J must have G before it (GJ). And this is violated in option (c), so we can eliminate that. This leaves us with option (a) as the correct choice. In order to continue to prepare for the logic games section of the LSAT, BluePrintLSAT makes a list of other games to play to exercise those important brain muscles in the months or weeks leading up to your exam.

Immeasurable Fun At Highland Renaissance Academy

Immeasurable Fun At Highland Renaissance Academy Immeasurable Fun At Highland Renaissance Academy Immeasurable Fun At Highland Renaissance Academy March 27, 2015 HEART tutor Eleanor Funderburg and her student at Highland Renaissance Academy got creative with the cubes recently while working on estimating and measuring with the Counting Notebook. The goal for the student is to know more than just the rote memorization of the list of numbers. He needs to understand one-to-one correspondence, so he practices picking up one cube with each number. He learns that each number is represented by a group of cubes, and he determines what a numeral looks like in writing, on fingers, and in terms real objects. In this activity, he practiced using estimation to guess how many cubes long an object would be. This exercise helps him to practice reasonableness (and basic counting!) as well as to know what a pile (or train) of 15 looks like versus a pile of five. He learns to count to find out how many,” rather than just counting and saying the last number where he “lands”â€" he learns that that numbers represent quantities. Want to try this at home? Ask your child to practice counting out a specific number of objects to see how many (i.e., How many forks are on the table?) and a specific group (i.e., Make me a pile of 10 spoons).

Kumon Student is Committed to Spreading Kindness

Kumon Student is Committed to Spreading Kindness Kumon Student is Committed to Spreading Kindness Rishika, 13-years-old, Math Level M There are two types of people in the world. Those that make things happen and those who watch things happen. Rishika is a ‘do-er.’ When she was just nine years old, she founded the nonprofit organization Little Helpers. Her mission was to inspire young children to help those who are less fortunate. “Something inside me kept telling me to share my blessings with others,” said Rishika. “Little Helpers was born with the motto of helping others and inspiring others to help. I wanted to make a difference not just by myself but as a group.” Since its creation, Little Helpers has made a difference in thousands of lives in the greater Cincinnati area and beyond. Some of the Little Helpers’ service projects include donating over 2,800 new toys to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and packing food for orphans around the world. Rishika’s philanthropic spirit and passion for her organization has been an inspiration to her fellow classmates to also get involved. Because of her  desire to help others, she was recognized as a “Distinguished Finalist” at the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. “My lifetime goal is to spread kindness and keep those around me happy and smiling,” said Rishika. “Our lives are not just about satisfying ourselves and getting what we need. Our lives are about inspiring and changing others during our journey.” When Rishika is not volunteering, she enjoys putting her math skills to the test with her fellow Kumon Students on a Lego Robotics Team â€" the Robo Rangers. The team has competed in various FIRST Lego League Robotics Challenges using STEM applications to develop solutions to real-world problems. Rishika was one of 56 students selected for Kumon’s 3rd Annual Student Conference in Chicago, Illinois. The recognition proves to be a source of motivation for Rishika, as she continues her Kumon journey. “It is always motivating for me when my work gets recognized, and attending the Student Conference was a huge encouragement,” said Rishika. “Now, I’m even more motivated to complete the Kumon Math Program.” Rishika shares highlights from the Student Conference and her plans to continue making a difference in the future. How do you continue to stay motivated in Kumon? As I reach higher levels, the worksheets become more challenging. I always look back at how far I’ve come, and that motivates me to keep going. I’m motivated to work harder, and the harder I work, the more I achieve. I always believe in myself and say, “I CAN do it!” What do you want to be when you grow up? I would like to become a doctor in outer space and help astronauts out. I will be the first pediatrician on Mars! What’s your favorite book and why? My favorite book is “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly. This is such a great book and talks about women being a part of a critical space mission. Not many females are a part of the STEM field, but this book proves that anything is possible. Who’s your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration is my mom. She has always been my backbone. Any time I need anything, I can always count on her. I look up to my mom and want to be just like her in the future. I dedicate my achievements to her and consider myself lucky to have her in my life. What was your experience like at the 2019 Kumon Student Conference, and what was your favorite part? The Student Conference was a memorable experience! I learned so many things while having loads of fun. There were so many great parts of the conference, including meeting Mr. Mino Tanabe, President of Kumon North America. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Cross Country Star Committed to Reaching Goals Motivation is the Key to this Kumon Student’s Success From Struggling Student to Kumon Dual Program Completer Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Kumon Student is Committed to Spreading Kindness Kumon Student is Committed to Spreading Kindness Rishika, 13-years-old, Math Level M There are two types of people in the world. Those that make things happen and those who watch things happen. Rishika is a ‘do-er.’ When she was just nine years old, she founded the nonprofit organization Little Helpers. Her mission was to inspire young children to help those who are less fortunate. “Something inside me kept telling me to share my blessings with others,” said Rishika. “Little Helpers was born with the motto of helping others and inspiring others to help. I wanted to make a difference not just by myself but as a group.” Since its creation, Little Helpers has made a difference in thousands of lives in the greater Cincinnati area and beyond. Some of the Little Helpers’ service projects include donating over 2,800 new toys to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and packing food for orphans around the world. Rishika’s philanthropic spirit and passion for her organization has been an inspiration to her fellow classmates to also get involved. Because of her  desire to help others, she was recognized as a “Distinguished Finalist” at the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. “My lifetime goal is to spread kindness and keep those around me happy and smiling,” said Rishika. “Our lives are not just about satisfying ourselves and getting what we need. Our lives are about inspiring and changing others during our journey.” When Rishika is not volunteering, she enjoys putting her math skills to the test with her fellow Kumon Students on a Lego Robotics Team â€" the Robo Rangers. The team has competed in various FIRST Lego League Robotics Challenges using STEM applications to develop solutions to real-world problems. Rishika was one of 56 students selected for Kumon’s 3rd Annual Student Conference in Chicago, Illinois. The recognition proves to be a source of motivation for Rishika, as she continues her Kumon journey. “It is always motivating for me when my work gets recognized, and attending the Student Conference was a huge encouragement,” said Rishika. “Now, I’m even more motivated to complete the Kumon Math Program.” Rishika shares highlights from the Student Conference and her plans to continue making a difference in the future. How do you continue to stay motivated in Kumon? As I reach higher levels, the worksheets become more challenging. I always look back at how far I’ve come, and that motivates me to keep going. I’m motivated to work harder, and the harder I work, the more I achieve. I always believe in myself and say, “I CAN do it!” What do you want to be when you grow up? I would like to become a doctor in outer space and help astronauts out. I will be the first pediatrician on Mars! What’s your favorite book and why? My favorite book is “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly. This is such a great book and talks about women being a part of a critical space mission. Not many females are a part of the STEM field, but this book proves that anything is possible. Who’s your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration is my mom. She has always been my backbone. Any time I need anything, I can always count on her. I look up to my mom and want to be just like her in the future. I dedicate my achievements to her and consider myself lucky to have her in my life. What was your experience like at the 2019 Kumon Student Conference, and what was your favorite part? The Student Conference was a memorable experience! I learned so many things while having loads of fun. There were so many great parts of the conference, including meeting Mr. Mino Tanabe, President of Kumon North America. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Cross Country Star Committed to Reaching Goals Motivation is the Key to this Kumon Student’s Success From Struggling Student to Kumon Dual Program Completer Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself

Say Hello to 9 World Languages with Graded Readers!

Say Hello to 9 World Languages with Graded Readers! Say Hello to 9 World Languages with Graded Readers! Language learners want to soar.We dream of reaching new levels of fluency, flying high like an eagle and straight into foreign language nirvana.We imagine heart-to-heart chats with locals in faraway lands, reading foreign novels, navigating idioms and conjugating verbs with ease.We want it all.So how, then, can we  make that happen more easily?Let’s take a quick peek back down Memory Lane.When we first tottered off to kindergarten, we already had a grasp on how our native language works. We could already speak, think and dream in our native language without any real effort. Most of us could read and write to some extent, even if reading felt laborious and our writing skills were unrefined. Teachers jump on that knowledge, encouraging more in-depth language skills using a very important tool.Graded readers  are that tool. Theyre ideal for teaching reading in  a first language, and instructors know that. The good news? They perform equally well with any subsequent languages you choos e to learn after your native language, and many publishers have made graded readers specifically for this purpose.Everything You Need to Know About Graded ReadersWhat are graded readers?Graded readers are books written for language learners. As in, theyre completely geared toward increasing language ability! How awesome is that?Their use of limited vocabulary and grammar thats appropriate to the skill  level of the reader allow reading to happenâ€"at all levels, even a basic oneâ€"without a struggle. And that, my friends, is a gift.They often introduce vocabulary, grammar and cultural details with glossaries, indexes or  on-page notes (think footnotes and margin notes). Some are formatted to have one page of text and the  following page with definitions and notes side by side. There are graded readers that have audio accompanying the book, which is one of my favorite features. Hey, why not learn how to pronounce while increasing other language skills? Win-win!But how can graded read ers amp up language learning? Let’s take a peek at how graded readers are structured.The most basic or beginner-level graded readers are just thatâ€"basic. For example, most children’s books are lower grades. Theyre perfect for the beginner level, with a few little challenges here and there to keep brains working. As reading skills improve, the next gradeâ€"or levelâ€"of books is accessible to the reader.  Language and reading skills build upon each other. As proficiency increases, intermediate level books come into the mix.Graded readers improve reading skills and proficiency in a logical manner. Vocabulary increases and thinking skills broaden in the target language while stories progress in difficulty to match those growing skills.What does graded mean?You might be wondering how graded readers are actually graded. Good question!The Extensive Reading Foundation grades readers  according to vocabulary. It’s all about the wordsâ€"how many we acquire and our ability to use them .Can anyone benefit from using graded readers?Remember how we hit grade school, with limited reading and writing abilities? We had a core vocabulary but a thirst for knowledge. It’s the same with learning a secondâ€"or third or fourth!â€"language. As long as you’ve got a basic vocabulary, you should be able to read. You won’t understand everything at first, but that comes with the vocabulary and language skills graded readers encourage.You might be wondering how extensive a vocabulary is considered the minimum for reading in a foreign language. Most agree that  90-95%  of the words should be familiar, both for conversation and reading.You’re getting discouraged, aren’t you? Don’t go there!  Even though research shows knowing 95% of the words on a page makes reading a snap, with the help of graded readers, reading is possible even without being familiar with that many words.  It’s not as easy, but it’s not impossibleâ€"and that’s what counts!At first you’ll probab ly guess the meanings of many new-to-you vocabulary words. That’s okayâ€"keep the guesses coming. With time, those words will become part of your skill set and help send you flying on to the next level. There are plenty of great benefits that anyone can get from working with graded readers, such as:Increased confidence is a biggie! Reading in a new language is a big dealâ€"strut your stuff, fluff out your feathers and shine.Gaining a more extensive  vocabulary in your target language is a huge payoff. Each level of graded reader incorporates new terminology.Graded readers have been proven to improve reading skills and encourage thinking skills in a target language.Listen, they worked for us in grade school through high school, didn’t they? They still workâ€"in any language!Which graded readers should you choose?Definitely read something youre interested in. It’s a fact that we pay attention to anything that naturally  catches and holds  our attention.Don’t even think about c hoosing a book that you feel like you should read unless it’s something you want to read, too.Read slightly above your comfort zoneâ€"encourage your mind to stretch a bit. Again, don’t expect to know all the words on the page. Challenge yourself.Say Hello to 9 World Languages with Graded Readers!Hola! Spanish Graded ReadersSpanish graded readers are so plentiful that there’s sure to be a boatload that pique your interest. Truly, the selection is nearly endless.  Narrowing it down a bit, here are a couple of solid options.European Schoolbooks Limited  is a Spanish language learners dream. They offer not only various levels but diverse subject matter as well.Alvaro Parra Pinto is a bilingual Venezuelan journalist whos the founder of the Easy Spanish Language Center. He has published over 50 Spanish graded readers  which can be bought on Amazon for a minimal cost. They even offer my favorite, The Little Prince!Bon Jour! French Graded ReadersFrench is so beautiful and the graded r eaders for this language are just as attractive. Vibrant colors and interesting titlesâ€"there’s something for everyone.Ebooks Libres Gratuits  offers an array of free books, most of which are graded readers. Bonus? The site is in French, so you’re practicing reading skills even as you choose new material.Childrens Library  contains 59 children’s books to read online. AvaxHome has 85 French titles to read online. Both of these are excellent optionsâ€"load up your tablet and your graded readers will always be at hand. All those lost hours sitting in waiting rooms, on coffee break or between meetings can become productive language learning time.Konnichiwa!  Japanese Graded ReadersOne of my favorite sources for Japanese graded readers is White Rabbit Japan. They currently offer levels 0 3 but level 4 is on the horizon. The readers can be downloaded right onto a tablet, so there’s no portability issue here. Plus, native Japanese speakers read the books aloud so proper pronunci ation is guaranteed.The company  cdJapan  stocks a number of Japanese items, including books and graded readers. Their graded readers may seem a bit pricey but theyre high quality and the pictures are superb, so theyre  definitely worth a look!Hallo!  German Graded ReadersGerman readers are abundantly available.German Book Shop  is an excellent source for graded readers. Youll find fables, fairy tales and simple stories for the lower grades, working up to intricate plots and stories written by popular German authors, can be found here. Some come with CDs so accurate pronunciation is made more accessible.Black Cat is another terrific source. Their titles use both book and audio CD to reinforce German reading and listening skills at once.Klett provides teacher resources and also stocks materials for cultural studies. Learn the language and culture, all in one place!Hello! English Graded ReadersThere are so many sources for English graded readers it was hard to choose only a few.Teachi ng English Blog  offers links to no-cost English graded readers, a few chapters at a time. They’ve broken the stories up into manageable chunksâ€"and free is always a bonus!Penguin Readers, found at Learning English, are a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that have been written for learners of English as a second language. There are six levels of difficulty, and they begin with familiar titles like Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving and go up to Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina.A huge assortment of titlesâ€"with discount pricing for bulk ordersâ€"is offered by Pearson English Readers. They even put forward sample downloads so you can judge what level you’re at before buying anything.Ni hao!  Chinese Graded ReadersChinese is such an exciting language to learn!Mandarin Companion offers a limited selection but they seem beautiful and the artwork is enticing.Sinolingua publishes a variety of Chinese readers. Each is a bit different and focuses on reinfor cing a specific vocabulary level. Graded Chinese Reader 500 Words  is a compilation of 15 award-winning Chinese stories. Graded Chinese Reader 2500 Words  features short stories and novellas written by contemporary Chinese writers. Pinyin is added for those who  are more comfortable reading with it.And for more on Chinese readers, this FluentU blog post is an excellent reference tool.The Endless Horizons of Graded ReadersFeeling even more adventurous and working on a language other than one of these six? Don’t despairâ€"we’ve got you covered. There are virtually no language limits to graded readers. A little searching yields fabulous results!Olá! European Schoolbooks Limited carries a selection of Portuguese graded readers. Divided into three levels, theyre suitable for children as well as adult learners.Namaste! The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader  features Hindi texts, film dialogues and contemporary Hindi literature. Its available in several formats and even contains int eresting cultural notes!Ciao! The Italian Bookshop is stocked with Italian graded readers. They carry an incredible mix of contemporary as well as classic stories, and there are several titles available for each grade. Catering to language learners from early childhood straight through to adults, its the go-to spot if you’re looking to upgrade your Italian language skills.By now you’ve probably gotten the idea that graded readers can be an indispensable tool in any language learning program. With something for everyone, there’s really no reason not to read and start soaring in your chosen language.Good luck, and have fun!

ConversaSpain

ConversaSpain ConversaSpain ConversaSpain is a Spanish organization that cooperates with more than 300 public schools in different regions in Spain. It offers inspiring, challenging and rewarding opportunities to potential English language assistants from all over the world who want to teach in Spain. With ConversaSpain, native English speakers can teach their mother tongue as language and cultural ambassadors in public schools in Madrid or Murcia (Auxiliares de Conversacion program). With ConversaSpain, participants teach English in Spain to students in Elementary, Middle, and/or High Schools in the public system. Tasks and teaching activities will vary from day-to-day, but it is a supportive role. Indeed, participants arent in charge of an entire class, nor are they responsible for students final grades or any serious disciplinary action. ConversaSpain are looking for truly dedicated ESL teachers who can fully embrace their role in Spain. Teaching English in Spain with this program is a great opportunity to live in Spain, discover a new culture, gain valuable experience, make a change in life, and influence in others lives.