What is Molecular Biology

What is Molecular Biology Everything to Know About Studying Molecular Biology ChaptersWhat is Molecular Biology?Molecular Biologist CareersBasic Concepts of Molecular Biology?Chances are, if you’re curious about learning more about the biological sciences, you’ve already stumbled upon a field called molecular and cellular biology. While it can be confusing to find your way through the numerous branches and specializations within the discipline of bioscience, there’s no need to worry â€" especially when it comes to molecular biology.While molecular biology is a relatively young science, its importance to modern medicine is incontestable. From studying the living systems inside of our bodies, to investigating the biological systems that take place in nature â€" molecular biology is involved in finding innovative solutions to our most pressing scientific inquiries. Press on and learn more about the field that is changing today’s medicinal and environmental landscape.What are humans made of? Molecular science tries to solve this questionbasic and core topi cs within the discipline to help give you an idea of what the field is about or remind you of your basics.EukaryoticA eukaryote is any cell and organism that has a nucleus. It is composed of a nuclear membrane, defined chromosomes, and organelles such as mitochondria, golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum. The process of eukaryotic transcription, on the other hand, refers to one of the most vital processes that organism can undergo. This is the process in which DNA is converted into RNA, and enables information to be carried to different parts of the body.Gene expressionThe process by which the information held within DNA is used and converted into a functional product, such as a protein.GenomicGenomics has to do with the structure, function and inheritance of genetic material, or genome, of an organism. This is heavily involved with DNA sequencing.Nucleic acidsThis is a chemical compound that carry information of the cell and, therefore, determines its inherited characteristic s.PathogenA pathogen is a disease-causing microorganism. There are four main types of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and worms.MacromoleculesThis is a large molecule, with a diameter normally between 10-5 to 10-3 millimetres. For example, rubber and many synthetic materials are made up of macromolecules.LipidsLipids are organic compounds that do not react well with water. For example, fats, oils and hormones.If you want to learn some more about how you can apply scientific knowledge to conservation efforts, check out marine biology!

Give Your Child A Healthier Drive To Learn- Go For Online Tutoring

Give Your Child A Healthier Drive To Learn- Go For Online Tutoring 0SHARESShare The importance of online tutoring is the personalized attention a student receives. Sessions are planned to fit the interests and learning styles of every student. This practice is not possible in a classroom setup. The methods followed in all classroom tutorials are fairly identical, but it has been proven that there are a number of distinctive learning styles which enable some students to learn better. Looking for online homework help, online help in test preparation, online help for any specific subject; rely on Tutor Pace.   With just a small package, you can make sure your kids achieve their target instead of falling behind. In an internet tutoring session, the online tutors and students share a one-to-one environment. This helps the tutors to identify a particular student’s preferred ‘learning style’. Mention may be made of  five distinguishable learning styles; The ‘visual’ or ‘spatial’ style, The ‘Verbal’ style, The ‘Kinesthetic’ style The ‘Logical’, ‘Tactile’ or ‘Mathematical’ style and The ‘Aural’ (auditory, rhythmic) style. Significance of Online tutoring sessions: Boost motivation to learn Enhances ability to manage study strategies Increases related general knowledge Builds a dependable tutor-student relation Increases subject specific knowledge Enhances understanding of subject areas Improves attitude toward a specific subject Gradually builds self-confidence in students Tutor Pace a USA based online tutoring website proffer dependable and the most affordable learning sessions. There are highly experienced and trained experts to give you academic assistance round the clock. It is a 24/7 service that can be accessed from the comfort of home. [starbox id=admin]

Heart Math Tutoring Featured On Charlotte Talks

Heart Math Tutoring Featured On Charlotte Talks Heart Math Tutoring Featured On Charlotte Talks Heart Math Tutoring Featured On Charlotte Talks November 4, 2015 Charlotte Talks, one of the region’s top news talk programs, featured Heart Math Tutoring and other innovative math programs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in its Nov. 3 broadcast. The hourlong show featured Emily Elliott, Heart’s Executive Director, host Mike Collins and guests Tim Chartier, associate professor of mathematics and computer science at Davidson College, and Kaneka Turner, an elementary math specialist at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Click here to listen to the broadcast. Since 1998, Charlotte Talks has become the regions exclusive forum for the discussion of politics, education, arts/culture, social issues, the environment and more. The show is on WFAE, 90.7 FM, Charlotte’s NPR news source.

Teaching Students to Write Well

Teaching Students to Write Well Teaching Students to Write Well To build a foundation for college and career readiness, students need to learn to use writing as a way of offering and supporting opinions, demonstrating understanding of the subjects they are studying, and conveying real and imagined experiences and events. They learn to appreciate that a key purpose of writing is to communicate clearly to an external, sometimes unfamiliar audience, and they begin to adapt the form and content of their writing to accomplish a particular task and purpose. They develop the capacity to build knowledge on a subject through research projects and to respond analytically to literary and informational sources. To meet these goals, students must devote significant time and effort to writing, producing numerous pieces over short and extended time frames throughout the year. Common Core State Standards One of the biggest changes put forth by the Common Core State Standards is an elevated focus on writing and overall literacy. More than ever before, students are now expected to: Write logical arguments based on substantive claims, sound reasoning and relevant evidence. Write arguments and opinion pieces from the earliest grades. Conduct focused and in-depth research for written analyses and presentations. Specifically, the standards state that students must build their writing abilities in three areas: argument/opinion writing, informative/explanatory writing, and narrative writing. Student Achievement Partners, a nonprofit organization founded by three lead writers of the Common Core State Standards, offers a variety of resources for teachers to get familiar with the Common Core State Standards and understand how to put them into action. As you have your students work on more rigorous and in-depth writing assignments, here are a few key points to keep in mind about different types of writing, as derived from writing samples provided on Student Achievement Partners website, www.achievethecore.org: Argument/opinion writing Students are provided (and read) texts and a writing prompt that asks them to form an opinion or claim about a focusing question. For students in the early elementary grades, opinion writing should offer a brief introduction, state the opinion, provide one or a few reasons for the opinion expressed, and provide a simple concluding statement. As students progress through elementary school, their opinion essays should become more robust and should have an introduction, clear statement of an opinion, evidence from the text to support that opinion and explain the students thinking, several paragraphs and a conclusion. Middle school students opinion writing should introduce a claim, acknowledge competing claims and rebut them with credible evidence and reasoning, organize reasoning and evidence logically, support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence, and provide a concluding section that supports the initial argument presented. In early high school, students argument/opinion writing must introduce a precise claim with context and distinguish that claim from alternate claims, establish a formal style and objective tone, develop the claim with supporting evidence and reasoning, develop counterclaims fairly, and provide a concluding statement. Informative/explanatory writing Students are given a set of texts (or a video and a text, if younger) and a writing prompt that requests them to convey complex ideas and information. For students early in elementary school, informative/explanatory writing should introduce a topic, supply facts about it and end with a reflective concluding sentence. As students approach the later elementary school years, informative/explanatory writing should introduce a topic, provide a general observation and focus, use precise language to explain the topic, develop the topic with details, facts and examples, link ideas using words and phrases, and structure the essay to make it easy to follow. In middle school, informative/explanatory writing must introduce the topic, name the work about which the student is writing (and the synopsis of the story), offer relevant facts and details, give examples from the text, clarify the relationship among the ideas presented, give examples, establish a formal style and use precise language. In high school, students must give context to set the stage for an essay, use precise language to delve into the complexity of the topic, transition smoothly to clarify relationships among ideas and concepts, organize complex ideas and information to make connections, develop the topic with facts and details, establish a formal style and objective tone, and analyze ideas and information to make connections. Narrative writing Students write from a writing prompt and stimulating idea to develop narrative about experiences or events. In early elementary school, students must use temporal words or phrases (once, every week) to signal event order, recount sequenced events and include some details. Later in elementary school, students write narratives by first orienting the reader and introducing a narrator, using a variety of transitional words to maintain sequence, use narrative techniques to develop events and show characters response, use concrete details to convey experiences and provide a conclusion. In middle school, students engage and orient the reader by establishing context for narrative and introducing main characters, use dialogue to develop characters and events, use transitional clauses, use dialogue to develop character, use precise words and phrases and descriptive details, use description and reflection to build toward an outcome, and provide a conclusion.

7 Surprising Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language

7 Surprising Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language 7 Surprising Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language Learning a language is hard work.No matter how many time-saving tricks and how much language-learning experience you have, learning a language is a commitment.So you wouldnt be doing it if you didnt have a darn good reason.You probably already know that in the long run, all that time spent poring over books and watching videos is an investment youll be glad you made. After all, besides being addictively fun, learning a foreign language opens up new cultures, sharpens your mind and generally just makes you an all-around badass.But you might not know that over the last couple decades, as researchers have spent more and more time trying to understand language learnings far-reaching effects on the brain, they have come across several surprising, unexpected benefits associated with being multilingual.It turns out that learning a language is changing you in ways you probably didnt imagine. No worries, thoughâ€"according to the science, these changes are for the better! 7 Surprising Benef its of Learning a Foreign Language1. Bilingual People Are Less Stressed and NicerHave you noticed a little spring in your step ever since language learning became a part of your life? No, thats not just your new shoes. Does your smile shine a little brighter ever since youve started hitting the foreign language books? Nope, thats not just the new toothpaste youre using.It turns out that being bilingual may make you more relaxed and easier to get along with. A 2010 study found that bilingual children experience less anxiety, low self-esteem, loneliness and sadness. They also tend to get in fewer fights and get angry less frequently. In other words, theyre less stressed out and less of a pain to be around than their monolingual counterparts!Its still not totally clear why speaking a second language makes such a dramatic difference, but the researchers who did the study suggest that having the ability to understand and engage with multiple cultures may give bilingual children a broader emotional perspective that helps them stay happier and more balanced.If its true that the increased cultural openness that comes with knowing another language is the key to bilingualisms emotional benefits, we can expect that adults also stand to become chiller, nicer, happier people from picking up another language. Of course, we wont know for sure until more research is done on the subject.But in the meantime, if you want your kids to argue with you less, just sign them up for some language classes!2. Learning a Language Changes the Way You See Other PeopleIf a duck is adopted by a family of dogs, will the duck quack or bark?Researchers posed this and several similar questions (e.g. will an English child adopted into an Italian family speak English or Italian?) to a group of 5- and 6-year-olds in hopes of gaining insight into how the children viewed human nature. Children who view human nature as more innate and immutable, for example, are more likely to say that the duck will qu ack while those who believe peoples characteristics change in response to environment tend to answer that the duck will bark.Interestingly, the researchers found that whether children are monolingual or bilingual influences whether they see human nature as more fixed or changeable. Monolingual children see people as more unchanging and lean towards answering that the duck will quack, while multilingual children see people as more plastic and are more likely to say that the duck will bark.The truth, of course, is somewhere in the middle. Ducks probably will never bark (and the dogs might just decide to have the duck for lunch), but adopted English children do become fluent in Italian. And if you think about it, the fact that just being bilingual can change the way children view human nature so dramatically is actually itself a point for team “people are fluid.”Since this study focused on bilingual children, its not clear how these ideas might apply to adults. So as with the study on bilinguals getting in fewer fights, file this one under “probably has some implications for adults although we arent sure what yet.” But at the very least, one takeaway might be that the sheer process of learning a new language teaches us about human nature and therefore changes the way we view ourselves and others.3. Speaking a Second Language Adds a New Dimension to Who You AreAccording to a 2008 study, speaking multiple languages is actually a little like having a split personalityâ€"but in a good way. It turns out that bilinguals become subtly (or sometimes not-so-subtly) different people depending on which language they happen to be speaking.For instance, the study found that women who spoke both Spanish and English tended to see themselves as more assertive and appear more extroverted when speaking Spanish as opposed to English.One possible explanation for why peoples personalities and self-images change across languages has to do with the different cultural associatio ns tied up with languages. Every culture has its own set of expectations of how people will act and express themselves, so it may be that speaking a particular language subconsciously prompts us to view ourselves in terms of the cultural customs we associate that language with.For example, it may be that the women in the study became more assertive and extroverted when speaking Spanish because its the norm for women to be more assertive and extroverted in Spanish-speaking cultures than in English-speaking cultures.For language learners, this is more than just an interesting piece of knowledge. It tells us that to get the most out of our language learning, we should shoot for as much cultural immersion as possible, and that learning a language may expand our understanding of who we are by giving us access to cultures that let us see ourselves in different terms.4. Knowing Two Languages Makes You Better at Nonverbal CommunicationClearly speaking multiple languages allows you to commun icate with more people. But it may be that learning multiple languages just makes you a better communicator in general, including in the realm of nonverbal communication.In one study published in May 2015, researchers tested childrens ability to communicate effectively by taking other peoples perspectives and found that bilingual childrenâ€"as well as monolingual children who still had significant exposure to other languagesâ€"were better communicators and found it easier to understand other peoples intended meaning.The finding that bilingual children are more effective communicators fits with what researchers already know about bilinguals communication skillsâ€"namely, that bilinguals rely more heavily on nonverbal communication in their second language and therefore develop better nonverbal communication skills overall. But another study hot off the press (published in February 2015) made the surprising discovery that these same patterns play out in bilinguals online communication .Specifically, bilinguals tend to use more emoticons when communicating online in their second language than monolinguals communicating in the same language do. After all, emoticons are the cyber equivalent of nonverbal communication!Most likely bilinguals go heavy on the emoticons for the same reason they rely more on nonverbal communication in real lifeâ€"nonverbal communication helps fill the gap in a language they are less comfortable expressing themselves in. As language learners, we can take solace in the fact that even though it sometimes feels like an uphill battle trying to get our thoughts across in languages were not fluent in, this struggle to express ourselves is actually part of whats healthy about learning a language since it ultimately makes us better verbal and nonverbal communicators.5. Being Bilingual Changes the Way You See the WorldWhat color is the sky?If were speaking English and its a nice summer day, the answer of course is “blue.” But things get a littl e more complicated if we switch to a different language.In Japanese, for example, “light blue” and “dark blue” are separate colors with distinct names rather than variations of the same basic color. Although it seems easy to take the basic colors for granted, which colors are considered “basic” actually changes from language to language.And its not just a question of semantics. Words arent just labels for thingsâ€"they actually affect the way we see the world. A 2011 study found that Japanese speakers perceived light blue and dark blue as more separate colors than English speakers. In particular, Japanese monolinguals made the greatest distinction between the two shades of blue, English monolinguals made the least, and English-Japanese bilinguals fell somewhere in the middle depending on how frequently they used each language.Even more dramatically, people from cultures that dont have words for blue literally have a difficult time seeing the difference between blue and g reen. On the other hand, they can easily distinguish between subtly different shades of green that most English speakers have a hard time telling apart.When you learn a language, you are quite literally learning a new way of seeing the world. While much of the research so far on the mind-bending subject of how language influences perception has focused on colors, which are concrete and relatively easy to study, its likely the languages you speak influence your thoughts and perceptions in many other ways as well. So you can add “learning to think and experience reality in new ways” to your list of weird but true reasons to learn another language.6. Thinking in a Non-native Language Makes You More RationalLearning a language isnt cool, you know whats cool? A billion dollars.But you know what the best way is to get a billion dollars? Learning a language.Well, sort of.It turns out that people think more rationally and make better financial decisions when using a non-native language. In comparison with people using their native language, people working in a second language see things less emotionally, have less biased thinking and make more strategic long-term decisions.No ones quite sure why using a language youre less comfortable with would make you think more rationally, but one possibility is that learning a language as an adult is less automatic and engages more of the rational, planning parts of your brain, so these “thinking” parts of your brain get fired up whenever you use a language you acquired later in life (“later” meaning essentially any time after 12 years old).Two things we do know for sure though: (1) those foreign language books are worth their weight in gold, and (2) you can add “becoming the next Mark Zuckerberg” to your list of language-learning motivations.7. Learning New Words Gives You a Natural HighSex. Drugs. Chocolate.These are three things that your brain really, really likes.And scientists, who know how to take the fun o ut of everything, can hook you up to a brain scanner while youre engaged with one of these things, and theyll see that a specific part of your brain known as the “ventral striatum” (often colloquially called the “pleasure center” of the brain) is lit up like nothing else.There are other activities that make the feel-good part of your brain light up. Your brain loves gambling, for instance, which is why so many people get hooked on it against all better judgment.More importantly for our purposes, your brain loves learning new words too. Thats rightâ€"as far as your brain is concerned, learning new words is like indulging  in a piece of moist chocolate cake.And if learning new words is fun, learning an entire new language is like having  Mr. Wonkas entire  chocolate factory at your disposal. In other words, maybe the best reason to learn a new language is one you mightve known all alongâ€"learning a language is really, really satisfying.Of course, the author of this article do es not endorse the use of illicit substances. Nor does he encourage excessive gambling. But if you really want to let out your inner hedonist, study up some new vocab! Go wild!

College Scholarships 101 Burgers and Donuts

College Scholarships 101 Burgers and Donuts Tips from an Irvine College Consultant: College Scholarships 101 There are dozens of scholarships out there that students dont even think about. Most of these scholarships offer relatively small amounts of money but theres no reason why a student can’t apply for, and receive, 50 $1,000 scholarships. Most students think that scholarships are very hard to obtain and should provide a large amount of money, making it a black-and-white situation. However, theres a huge gray area where students can find tons of micro scholarships (scholarships under $1000 or so) to help them pay for their university studies (READ: Tips From an Irvine College Admissions Consultant: Online College Courses). 1. Dunkin Donuts Thats right, Dunkin Donuts offers college scholarships! Students can apply for a scholarship if they can demonstrate that they are well-rounded, have a good academic record and are currently working part-time. $1,000 from Dunkin Donuts certainly wouldnt hurt! Learn more here: Dunkin Donuts Scholarship 2. Burger King Burger King offers large scholarships for high school seniors and smaller, $1000, scholarships offered by franchisees. The Burger King Scholars Program judges students based on their academic record and participation in their community environment. The minimum GPA for the scholarship is 2.5, which makes it a lot easier to obtain then some merit scholarships. Learn more here: Burger King Scholarship 3. McDonalds The Ronald McDonald House Charities and Scholars Program offers a maximum award of $5,000 to be given to high school seniors who are in need of financial assistance. Applicants need to demonstrate leadership and community involvement but also have a decent academic background. Learn more here: McDonalds Scholarship 4. Denny’s Dennys offers more than just pancakes to potential college students. The Dennys Hungry for Education Scholarship advertises itself as being multicultural and assists students from elementary through college to help them with their academic endeavors. There could be as much as $200,000 going to multiple students from elementary school all the way through college so this is a great opportunity for students looking for financial help. To be eligible, an applicant must be a citizen or current resident of the US and they can use the money for tuition, fees, and other school supplies. They must also have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Additionally, students need to write a 300 word essay in high school or a 500 word essay in college about how Dennys can impact childhood hunger in their communities. Learn more here: Dennys Scholarship 5. Carls Jr. Carl’s Jr. formed the Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders’ Scholarship, which offers a maximum award of $1000 and is offered to high school seniors. The catch is that applicants must reside in one of the states that Carl’s Jr. operates; California is included. Applicants will be judged based on their academic achievements, community involvement, current work experience, and goals for future education. Carls Jr. will also consider financial need and personal family situations. Winners of the scholarship can use the money at any accredited two-year or four-year college or vocational program. Learn more here: Carls Jr. Scholarship Who wouldve thought burgers and donuts could help somebody pay their way through college? But the reality is there are so many scholarships out there that students just dont think about. Some of them are based on merit and others on financial need but theres more than enough money out there to go around for students who take the time to invest in a short essay or online application. Check out even more food-related scholarships here: ScholarshipMentor All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about. College Scholarships 101 Burgers and Donuts Tips from an Irvine College Consultant: College Scholarships 101 There are dozens of scholarships out there that students dont even think about. Most of these scholarships offer relatively small amounts of money but theres no reason why a student can’t apply for, and receive, 50 $1,000 scholarships. Most students think that scholarships are very hard to obtain and should provide a large amount of money, making it a black-and-white situation. However, theres a huge gray area where students can find tons of micro scholarships (scholarships under $1000 or so) to help them pay for their university studies (READ: Tips From an Irvine College Admissions Consultant: Online College Courses). 1. Dunkin Donuts Thats right, Dunkin Donuts offers college scholarships! Students can apply for a scholarship if they can demonstrate that they are well-rounded, have a good academic record and are currently working part-time. $1,000 from Dunkin Donuts certainly wouldnt hurt! Learn more here: Dunkin Donuts Scholarship 2. Burger King Burger King offers large scholarships for high school seniors and smaller, $1000, scholarships offered by franchisees. The Burger King Scholars Program judges students based on their academic record and participation in their community environment. The minimum GPA for the scholarship is 2.5, which makes it a lot easier to obtain then some merit scholarships. Learn more here: Burger King Scholarship 3. McDonalds The Ronald McDonald House Charities and Scholars Program offers a maximum award of $5,000 to be given to high school seniors who are in need of financial assistance. Applicants need to demonstrate leadership and community involvement but also have a decent academic background. Learn more here: McDonalds Scholarship 4. Denny’s Dennys offers more than just pancakes to potential college students. The Dennys Hungry for Education Scholarship advertises itself as being multicultural and assists students from elementary through college to help them with their academic endeavors. There could be as much as $200,000 going to multiple students from elementary school all the way through college so this is a great opportunity for students looking for financial help. To be eligible, an applicant must be a citizen or current resident of the US and they can use the money for tuition, fees, and other school supplies. They must also have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Additionally, students need to write a 300 word essay in high school or a 500 word essay in college about how Dennys can impact childhood hunger in their communities. Learn more here: Dennys Scholarship 5. Carls Jr. Carl’s Jr. formed the Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders’ Scholarship, which offers a maximum award of $1000 and is offered to high school seniors. The catch is that applicants must reside in one of the states that Carl’s Jr. operates; California is included. Applicants will be judged based on their academic achievements, community involvement, current work experience, and goals for future education. Carls Jr. will also consider financial need and personal family situations. Winners of the scholarship can use the money at any accredited two-year or four-year college or vocational program. Learn more here: Carls Jr. Scholarship Who wouldve thought burgers and donuts could help somebody pay their way through college? But the reality is there are so many scholarships out there that students just dont think about. Some of them are based on merit and others on financial need but theres more than enough money out there to go around for students who take the time to invest in a short essay or online application. Check out even more food-related scholarships here: ScholarshipMentor All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about.

Got Language Learning Questions 6 Subjects Learners Ponder

Got Language Learning Questions 6 Subjects Learners Ponder Got Language Learning Questions? 6 Subjects Learners Ponder Is there other intelligent life in the universe?Who really killed Kennedy?Why arent Skittles officially classified as a fruit in the food pyramid?These questions have long plagued the human race.Today, well answer literally none of them.However, we will answer questions that are more pertinent to language learners.When you decide you want to learn another language, you still have a lot to figure out.Beyond whats the meaning of? and how do you say? language learning comes along with many other questions.Below are the answers to some of the most common questions language learners have. How Getting Your Language Questions Answered Can Help Your LearningFirst, knowing the answers to these questions will help you decrease your apprehension. Learning a language can be anxiety inducing, and its made all the more daunting by uncertainty. Reducing your uncertainty can reduce your apprehension, thereby making language learning less stressful.Plus, knowing the answers to these questions will help you make the most out of your learning experience. With all that apprehension out of the way, you can focus on the good stuff: grammar, vocabulary and fun. Plus, many of these questions will help you determine what approaches are best for you, which always makes learning more enjoyable.Finally, the answers to these questions could help you to improve your efficiency when learning a language. After all, if you know ahead of time about the best techniques, how to stay motivated and related subjects, you can save some time figuring that stuff out through trial and error, and thereby possibly shave some time off your path to fluency.Got Language Learning Questions? 6 Subjects Learners PonderQuestion: Whats the best way to learn a language?Answer: Undetermined, but here are some ideas!If you know one solid answer for this question, youre ahead of most scholars. The best way to learn a language is still the topic of a lot of research since everyone wants to learn as quickly and effic iently as possible.So while theres no strict answer for this, there are a few things that seem to be helpful when learning a language.First of all, research suggests that learning a language young (between infancy and puberty) is highly valuable. So if youre reading this between your favorite Saturday morning cartoons, you might want to start learning a language today.All hope is not lost for older learners, though. One highly regarded learning technique is immersion. In fact, one study found that students in a full immersion program actually improved more than students who studied abroad. And immersion programs arent just for the young folk!  Concordia Language Villages, for example, offers immersion programs for adult learners.However, taking time out for in-person immersion isnt feasible for everyone. Luckily, there are ways to replicate the immersion experience at home.FluentU  is a great way to replicate immersion without too much money or time commitment. FluentU offers authen tic, real-world videos, like music videos, movie trailers, news and more. Each video is captioned in the language, allowing you to read along as you listen for a more immersive experience.However, you can also break from full immersion and refer to the captions annotations. These annotations provide word definitions, example sentences and associated images.  Quiz mode combines videos, images and example sentences and transforms them into flashcards and exercises.FluentU is appropriate for any level of learner and grows with you, as our algorithm tracks your learning to present you with level-appropriate questions.Question: How can I stay motivated to learn a language?Answer: It depends on you, but here are some things to consider.Researchers widely believe that motivation to learn a language is a key factor in successfully learning it. High motivation is even thought to make up for any lack of natural aptitude. However, motivation is personal and subjective, so how you stay motivate d is up to you.Some learners are motivated by friends, family, grades, travel or work.However, one of the most motivating aspects might be exposure to and interest in target language cultures.  One study suggests  that embracing another culture is a key to success. So go ahead and indulge in your favorite international dishes. Enjoy your favorite foreign TV and movies. You have a valid excuse now!Not sure where to start? Check out world language resource Ethnologue to see where your target language is spoken.Then, check out a world culture resource like the World Culture Encyclopedia or ABC World Culture to learn more about the specific culture or cultures in that country.Question: How can I learn to communicate with native speakers?Answer: Dont worry and interact more often.Interacting with native speakers can be hard for students at first. After all, when you know youre not fully proficient in a language, you might avoid using it with native speakers for fear of embarrassment. How ever, its important for you to practice your skills in order to improve them, so ironically, it becomes a catch-22 of being too scared to interact because you arent great at the language and having limited language skills because you dont interact using your target language.To overcome this, its important to remember that most native speakers will recognize that others may not be 100% fluent. In many cases, native speakers are sympathetic to this situation and appreciate any attempt to speak their language, even if its somewhat fumbling. Once you start using your target language more often, youll see your language skills increase and your fear of interacting with native speakers will subside.You can also use a fun, friendly language exchange app like Bilingua  to get more practice. When you do a language exchange, a speaker of your target language (usually a native speaker) will help you practice that language. In exchange, youll help them practice your language. This is a great way to squelch fear. Since your partner is also speaking a language they arent 100% comfortable with, each of you can be a little uncomfortable together until your extra practice makes you both confident.Question: Will learning another language change who I am?Answer: Probably, but for the better.When you learn something valuable, its always likely to change you in some way. Learning a language does this even more than other information, however, since culture is a large component of language.Luckily, learning a language will change you for the better. Language is infinitely enriching and can open up doors you didnt even know existed. For instance, you might find yourself traveling to distant lands or even pursuing an unexpected career field.Question: How long does it take to learn a language?Answer: That depends on a lot, but there are estimates.Sadly, there is no cut-and-dried answer for how long it takes to learn a language. Time spent learning a language can depend on multiple fact ors, including the time you commit, the methods you use, your natural ability and your motivation.That being said, as noted earlier, researchers believe that high motivation can help learners overcome setbacks, so if you have the will to learn a language, theres a strong chance you can learn that language faster than you would otherwise.For a general idea of how long learning a language might take for native English speakers, Effective Language Learning lists the Foreign Service Institutes rankings for how long it takes to learn different languages. For instance, general professional proficiency in popular languages like Spanish, French and Italian is estimated to take 575-600 hours. If you study for 25 hours a week, this will take 23-24 weeks. If you study a more manageable five hours a week, based on these numbers, it should take between 115 weeks and 120 weeks (a little over two years). More difficult languages for English speakers like Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Korean are es timated to take 2200 hours, so if you study for five hours a week, it may take around 440 weeks (almost eight and a half years) to become proficient.Question: Whats the easiest language to learn?Answer: That varies based on you and your background.Lets set the record straight: no language is ridiculously easy to learn, and no language is impossible to learn. Learning a language requires some effort, and your own background with languages can change everything when it comes to whats easy and difficult.That being said, for native English speakers, some languages are easier to learn than others.In fact, Effective Language Learnings  list of the Foreign Service Institutes rankings of how long it takes to learn different languages can be used to infer level of difficulty since in general, languages that take less time to learn can be considered easier.In general, no surprise, its easier for English speakers to learn languages that are more similar to English in aspects like writing, pron unciation, grammar and other factors, and this often includes Romance languages. Therefore, languages like Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese are usually relatively easy for English speakers to learn.Languages less like English (such as Chinese, which makes extensive use of tone) are usually harder for English speakers to learn. However, much of what makes harder languages seem harder may be overcome by motivation and mindset, so dont be discouraged from learning any language!Now the only question left to answer is How will I work on my language skills today?