Effective Techniques To Learn English To Run A News Article

Effective Techniques To Learn English To Run A News ArticleI am in the business of learning English and running a newspaper. Newspapers are very important to learn and keep up with, especially for people in developing countries that still rely on newspapers as their only source of information. We have been offered reports stating that people in the developing world may be reading fewer newspapers than ever before. This doesn't help our businesses and the reasons is clear.One of the first things I learned about when starting my newspaper is that while reading newspapers is an art that you can master, it is not something that you can learn overnight. Newspapers are written using a specific vocabulary and sentence structure. While reading the newspaper, the words used and the rhythm of the article must be both understood and also connected to the audience.Another thing I was exposed to when learning English is that there are many other modes of communication in the world today besides t he newspaper. Using the internet, you can find many things to learn, especially since so many people use the internet as their main source of communication. But the problem with the internet is that you never know what you are going to find out when you search for something, as well as you never know who is sending you the links or articles.While I was training myself to read newspapers, it was not until I was completely finished with the training that I was able to pick up the different aspects of the art that makes it so hard to learn in the first place. Newspapers are written using two categories of grammar, namely the imperative and the subjunctive. Now that you know some of these basics, let us discuss the different approaches to learning English that we will be taking.First, we will begin by talking about the imperative and the subjunctive. The imperative tells you what to do and the subjunctive tells you if you should do it. Now here is the question that most people need to a nswer in order to understand that these two grammarforms are not the same. If you read the newspaper often, you will notice that some people have news headlines that include the following: 'The Verb is Necessary'The Verb is Not Necessary'.What is imperative? A verb is a term that creates an action. In the imperative, the action is the word 'must' and the action is based on the tense. In the subjunctive, the action is the word 'may' and the action is based on the past tense. For example, 'The Verb is Necessary'The Verb is Not Necessary' are both imperative sentences.But when reading a newspaper, you may see one of the above examples and you would still read and understand the sentence in the same manner. So the next approach to learning English is to learn the difference between the imperative and the subjunctive, as well as how to properly translate these forms into English. In order to do this, you must develop a base level of English grammar that is specific to newspapers and comm unicate that to your students.My final approach to learning English is to not only have the proper approach to learning the newspaper, but to have a constant flow of learning and developing new information. I would recommend that when you are working on your newspaper skills, that you ask your students to write articles based on the newspaper stories that they are reading. These articles can then be translated into English when they are assigned in class.

Its Hard Being in the Elite Pool of Cabrini Connections Tutors

It's Hard Being in the Elite Pool of Cabrini Connections TutorsIf you want to get into the elite pool of Cabrini connections tutors, then you need to take the time to do a little more than filling out an application. Not just any old application will do as many of these tutors are self-employed and find it difficult to get enough applicants to make a pool that is to their standards.Many of these tutors have had to rely on such applications to weed out applicants who may not have the credentials to become instructors, but don't have a bad credit score either. Unfortunately, for those who find themselves in this situation, there are ways to overcome these hurdles.The first tip to take is to be honest with yourself about your qualifications. Are you qualified for this position because you have a degree or are you qualified due to your teaching experience? In either case, this should be a good indicator as to whether you are qualified for this job.Make sure that you try to get a recommen dation from a classmate, or even a parent or neighbor who has had the same experience with the local education center. Having this type of evidence on your side will help you overcome the second and third reasons why you are rejected.Once you have that on your side, consider your level of teaching as a librarian in a public school versus a private school. Most tutors find that they have more difficulty getting into private schools, since the admissions standards tend to be much higher.Parents want their children to have access to good teachers and so they always prefer them to be taught by people who can actually teach. This is why many parents are much more likely to enroll their child in a private school rather than a public school, since they can afford to send their children to a private school where they feel that they are being well taken care of.So if you are still looking for a Cabrini connections tutor, be prepared to jump through some hoops to get your application accepted . However, if you apply only to the elite pool of tutors, then you can expect to be successful in your endeavor.

Encouragement for Those Learning to Improvise Part 1

Encouragement for Those Learning to Improvise Part 1 Suzy S. One of the most fun techniques for a guitarist to learn is how to improvise, giving way to awesome solos, licks and flourishes.  However, learning to improvise wont happen overnight it takes practice and patience. How can you cope? Heres some helpful advice from Salem guitar teacher Charles M.: One major aspect of 19th-century Romanticism that still weighs heavily on contemporary musicians is the stereotype of the creative artist as heroic genius; superhuman beings who spontaneously create masterpieces in a frenzy of passion and emotion. To the Romantics, spontaneity guaranteed sincerity, and so it was spontaneity that they valued above all other artistic qualities. The persistence of this idea, coupled with the fact that so much of our contemporary music is based on improvisation, can generate an overwhelming atmosphere of intimidation for guitarists (or any musician) when they begin to explore the art of improvisation. Indeed, I have had more students become emotionally distraught over their improvisational skills than any other area of guitar playing. After all, most students want to join bands eventually, and their mates will certainly expect them to improvise something of substance at some point and probably sooner rather than later. So how does one console such a student? Well, besides reminding them that improvisation is a skill that never stops developing and that takes a bit of time to mature, I like to point out that even some of the biggest “guitar heroes” were not quite as spontaneously brilliant as they have often been made out to be. For example, Max Norman, the legendary rock and heavy metal producer, has stated that the late, lamented Randy Rhoads (of Ozzy Osbourne fame) would spend days, even more than a week working on a single guitar solo (Guitar World, March 2006). Norman also related that many of the other guitarists that he worked with later in his career would improvise for some time over a song’s chord progression, and he would then splice tape and edit together their best licks to create a complete solo. The moral of this story is that maybe you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself when judging your own playing. If you jam over a progression a few times and nothing came out that’s going to give Eric Clapton a run for his money, it really is ok! It takes a while for even the most experienced and gifted of players to deliver the goods sometimes. In part two, I will share more specific tips for helping students improvise, but for now I’ll leave you with this thought: I personally would not even try to improvise a solo until I learned at least ten solos by other players note-for-note. It is the only way to gain a proper sense of balance and proportion in your lines. So transcribe, get some tabs, whatever, just get some great music under your fingers and I’ll see you next time. (Continue to Part II here!) Want even more expert advice from our teachers?    Sign up for email updates here! Charles M. teaches guitar, music performance and music theory lessons to students of all ages in Salem, OR. He holds a Bachelors degree in Music, a Masters degree in Music Education, as well as a Ph.D in Musicology.  Sign up for lessons with Charles, or visit  TakeLessons to search for teachers near you! Photo by Wazup52

What to Know About the U.S. History SAT Subject Test

What to Know About the U.S. History SAT Subject Test Are you deciding whether to take the U.S. History SAT Subject Test? You may have prior experience with SAT Subject Tests, or perhaps this is your first one. Either way, what should you know about preparing for the U.S. History SAT Subject Test? You should aim to understand the structure of the exam, complete practice tests, and find a particular study method that works best for you. Read on to learn more about what to know about the U.S. History SAT Subject Test: U.S. History SAT Subject Test Tip #1: Review your past history work The College Board recommends that you take a college preparatory U.S. History class before you sit for the SAT Subject Test. If youve taken that course, then youre in a great position to potentially excel on the exam. To review for the test, locate your class notes and old exams. Make sure you go over concepts that were challenging for you, as well as any answers you got wrong on the tests. There is no need to practice writing tasks, since this exam is entirely multiple-choice. U.S. History SAT Subject Test Tip #2: Know whats going to be on the test The U.S. History SAT Subject Test is one hour in length, with 90 multiple-choice questions. The largest topic is political history, which composes 31-35% of the exam. Next is social history at 20-24%. Economic history, foreign policy, and intellectual and cultural history each make up 13-17% of the test. Remember too that Pre-Columbian history (up until 1789) is only 20% of the test, while 1790-1898 and 1899 to the present make up 40% of the exam each. You can use these numbers to be strategic about studying. [RELATED: How to Succeed on SAT Subject Tests] U.S. History SAT Subject Test Tip #3: Decide which study tools work for you As you approach your test date, increase the intensity of your review. Experiment with different study tools to decide which ones you enjoy most. Maybe youre a fan of flashcards. This technique is especially useful for memorizing key terms from your textbook. On the other hand, you might enjoy working with several trusted classmates who will keep you on task and raise concepts that you may have missed. Breaking the material into periods might be useful, especially for this exam. Whatever tool or tools you choose, practice often. U.S. History SAT Subject Test Tip #4: Know your cause and effect Memorizing facts is useful to a point, but this test is particularly interested in the connection between events. When studying a particular time period, notice trends and factors that may have led to the events immediately after that period. Working with a timeline can be helpful in tracking cause and effect. For example, the pre-World War I years are full of political, social, and economic factors that led to the war. Quiz yourself constantly on the connections between moments in history. In short, know why certain political developments occurred. U.S. History SAT Subject Test Tip #5: Take practice tests U.S. History practice tests are a great resource. Why? It is always helpful to know what to expect on the exam given time constraints. You will learn about your pacing, and about the areas where you may want to concentrate further. Remember to keep an eye on the time, and to find your watch for test day. U.S. History SAT Subject Test Tip #6: Finesse your multiple-choice strategy Since this exam is multiple-choice, brush up on your multiple-choice strategies. For instance, crossing out wrong responses might be useful. Its also worthwhile to be on the lookout for anything that would eliminate an answer choice. Sometimes, the test creators will include a small detail that will render the answer incorrect. [RELATED: Should I Take SAT Subject Tests?] Rememberyouve got this Youve done the work. This is your chance to show off that knowledge to colleges. As the College Board reminds you, there might be questions that youre not familiar with. Thats okay! You dont have to answer every question correctly to receive an 800 (the highest score). Rest the night before, and wake up ready to rock the exam! Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

Learn to Write Chinese Characters

Learn to Write Chinese Characters How Do You Write Chinese Hanzi Characters? Chapters Learn to Write Your Name in Chinese How to Write “Happy New Year” in Chinese Writing in Chinese Using Word Where Can You Learn to Write Chinese Characters? Which is the Best Way to Learn to Write Chinese Characters?Learning Chinese is probably one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do. It doesn't help that it has one of the most complex writing systems you'll ever see (we're not even going to mention tones yet!).  Even the most motivated students can start to waver when they come face-to-face with thousands of characters to memorize just to read basic documents and your everyday Chinese text.By taking things slowly, it can be much easier to learn the most important simplified Chinese characters without losing your motivation.While learning Chinese might seem difficult at first, you needn’t walk the length of the Great Wall of China or move to Mainland China, Taiwan, or Singapore in order to decipher the Chinese writing system or pick up a few basic Mandarin Chi nese words.If you've decided to learn Mandarin Chinese online and are looking for somewhere to start, you should just follow our quick guide on how to write Chinese characters!Look up for the best Mandarin courses London.Hong Kong is a great destination for spending the Chinese New Year. However, they tend to speak Cantonese rather than Mandarin there. (Source: Jerome)In the West, we tend to associate the new year with resolutions, new opportunities, and our ambitions. In China and nearby cultures, the focus is on prosperity. The new year is synonymous with prosperity.  This is why wishing someone a happy new year usually focuses on wishing someone financial prosperity or expressing similar sentiments.Generally speaking, you can wish people a happy new year as follows:???? (xin nián kuài lè)??? (xin nián hao)As a bonus, the Superprof team has brought you a few other important ways to congratulate people, wish them well, and express happiness on special occasions:Happy birthday?? ??sheng rì kuài lèHappy holidays????jié rì kuài lèHappy father’s day?????fuqin jié kuài lèHappy mother’s day?????muqin jié kuài lèHappy Valentine’s day?????qíng rén jié kuài lèMerry Christmas?????shèng dàn jié kuài lèHappy new year???xin nián haoHappy new year?????xin nián kuài lè xiHappiness, prosperity, longevity???fú lù shòuMay all your wishes come true????xin xiang shì chéngBe happy and????gong xi fa cáiWhy not take a deeper look at the Chinese writing system? NingChinese Teacher 5.00 (10) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorraineChinese Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoyceChinese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicoleChinese Teacher £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KatyChinese Teacher £16/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YangChinese Teacher £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutor s ChengChinese Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Writing in Chinese Using WordSince the creation of Microsoft Word and word processing programs, this question comes up again and again in Chinese language groups and forums.  Whether you use Windows, Linux, or iOS, there are Chinese students, Chinese immigrants, and aspiring Chinese speakers all wondering how their Qwerty keyboard can be used to write the characters used in the Chinese language.For beginners, writing Chinese characters in Microsoft Words is really complicated. (Source: Shy Sol)This is really important if you’re trying to put together a resume or cover letter in Chinese or working on a visa application for the People’s Republic of China. You don’t need to be a technical genius in order to write Chinese characters in Microsoft Word.If your computer isn’t connected to the internet, you’ll need to use your installation CD in order to configure your versions of Windows and Word to be able to u se the Chinese language.  You can also install a patch known as the “Chinese Global IME” for free.You can also change the input language on your computer by using the “Desktop Language Bar” on your Windows operating system. In this case, you’ll want to change “ENG” to “CH”. Where Can You Learn to Write Chinese Characters?In addition to the Confucius Institute, the Chinese educational organization found in a number of cities in colleges, there are plenty of different places where you can learn the Chinese hanzi characters.No matter your age, level, or schedule, these organizations are ready to respond to the growing demand for Chinese education and can help you learn this important language.Don’t forget that there are also plenty of resources on the Internet and mobile apps you can download to learn Chinese characters for free. However, it’s highly recommended that you enlist a professional teacher or tutor to help you master this complicated aspect of the langu age.While California probably makes you think more of Spanish than it does Chinese, there are 5 different Confucius Institutes in the state. However, New York has more centers than any other state with 9 in total.Here are some of the Confucius Institutes in the US:Confucius Institute at San Francisco State UniversityConfucius Institute at BostonConfucius Institute at the University of California, Los AngelesConfucius Institute at Miami UniversityConfucius Institute at Houston Independent School DistrictConfucius Institute at the University of Texas at DallasConfucius Institute at the University of South FloridaConfucius Institute at the University at Albany, State University of New YorkConfucius Institute at Miami Dade CollegeConfucius Institute at State College of Optometry, State University of New YorkConfucius Institute in ChicagoConfucius Institute for Business at State University of New YorkConfucius Institute at Columbia UniversityConfucius Institute at California State Univer sity, Long BeachConfucius Institute at Temple UniversityConfucius Institute at the University of California, Santa BarbaraIf you can't find a Confucius Institute in this list, we recommend checking out the Institute's website. Which is the Best Way to Learn to Write Chinese Characters?The Chinese writing system follows a specific hierarchy of 3 main aspects. Learning Chinese hanzi characters is built upon progressively learning these elements.When learning a new foreign language, it's important that you also understand the history and culture of where the language is spoken. (Source: Fancycrave)The Graphic Aspect of the Chinese CharactersWhen you first start learning about Chinese characters, your attention will be brought to the “radicals”. These are simple recurring graphical elements. Once you can easily recognize and find these within a text, after a lot of practice, it’ll be much easier to memorize a character and be able to write it yourself.Furthermore, once you can ass ociate certain pictographs to one another, you’ll be able to create even more Chinese characters. There are around 200 key radicals including those representing man, water, or fire, for example.Each Chinese character is consists of between 1 and 20 of these radicals. These need to be written in a very specific and ordered manner as they have been for centuries.  Their order and direction defines the balance of the character. It’s also a great way to help you learn the characters if you’re a kinesthetic learner.It’s essential that you know the traits that make up any given character if you want to be able to look them up in a dictionary (and you will!).  This is also the foundation of Chinese calligraphy.Learn more about writing hanzi...Strokes in Writing Chinese CharactersFirstly, you’ll notice that Chinese characters need to be written within an invisible square whose limits must always be respected as if you were coloring and trying to stay within the lines.Secondly, it should be noted that all Chinese characters can be written using only 8 strokes and the stroke order is massively important.These are known as the Eight Principles of Yong.They are the fundamentals of Chinese writing:DotHorizontalErectHookRaiseBendThrow awayPressing forcefullyIt should be noted that while Chinese Pinyin system of romanization was created in order to make Chinese learning easier for Westerners, it won't help your written Chinese at all! If you want to learn how the Chinese pronunciation of words, you can always listen to Chinese people rather than constantly referring to the Chinese dictionary. If you can't find any native Chinese speakers, consider using online dictionaries and guides to learn how to pronounce the words.Discover also how to write in Chinese using calligraphy...

Chemistry Revision Resources

Chemistry Revision Resources What Resources to Call On for Chemistry Revision ChaptersGeneral Resources for Reviewing ChemistryResources From Across the PondChemistry Review Materials for GCSE-Level StudentsA-Levels Review ResourcesT’is that time of year again, when students start buckling down and really focusing on their upcoming exams... even though they will sit them months from now.As you well know, these exams, whether A-Levels or GCSEs, are life-changing.At the very least, they represent your chance at higher education. At most, they make the difference between satisfying career opportunities and forever being stuck at the low end of the pay scale.Your Superprof is well aware of the significance of your upcoming ordeal and wants to do everything to help you succeed. In that spirit, we present the best review materials for a subject some say is their most difficult: Chemistry.From apps and podcasts to websites and reference materials you can find at your local library, we’ve searched far and wide to bring you the best chemistry revision materials so that you don’t have to scurry from site to site, hoping you’ve found the Holy Grail of exam review.Off we pop now, on a virtual tour of everything you might need to ace your exams.GCSE science review.And their collection of literature is unrivaled!RSC maintains a database of chemistry books, abstracts and journals that are free to all.You may read about catalysts and chemical reaction or simply peruse their blog, which consists of a variety of topics published by members of the Society themselves.We’d be tempted to say that the Royal Society of Chemistry should be your one-stop shop but there is so much more out there!One more feature offered on this site: a link to ChemSpider, a professional chemists’ database that details everything you could ever want to know about any chemical, including its different names and isotope count.Resources From Across the PondGranted, the American school science curriculum is vastly different from ours.Still, chemistry remains the same no mat ter which side of the Atlantic you are and, just because the accent is different, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t explore what resources are available to you that originate over there.The Khan Academy has compiled a generous video library, broken down into Organic Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, General Chemistry and AP Chemistry â€" those topics being most similar to our A-Levels subject matter.Through these videos that explain chemistry concepts step by step, you may brush up on:The electronic structure of atomsChemical bonding, including covalent bondingAcids, bases and chemical equilibriumStoichiometry and molecular compositionRedox reactions and electrochemistryAfter watching the video, you may complete the included exercises related to that subject and, afterward, take a quiz to assess your degree of mastery of the topic.This entire collection is free for anyone to partake of, as are the videos on Crash Course Chemistry.Some of them are elementary, such as the ones about lab safet y and the basic explanation of the electron but others are more on target with your studies, such as enthalpy, entropy and calorimetry.Just remember that only the accent is different on these resources; the science is solid... and helpful!Your local library may have science books you could study from Source: Pixabay Credit: Workingham LibrariesChemistry Review Materials for GCSE-Level StudentsNow we get to the meat of the matter: what are the best apps, games, websites, and books that will give you the greatest chance at acing your exam?While most of the ones mentioned so far require you to sift through tons of information for that specific nugget you are looking for, these address topics you can count on seeing, come test time.Here are our favourite Chemistry revision books.The Best Chemistry Review AppsAfter the Royal Society of Chemistry’s super-functional periodic table app, your next-best pick would be Complete Chemistry for Android (it is not yet available for iOS).The basic chemistry topics can help reinforce your knowledge of chemistry fundamentals while the advanced dictionary will give you a handy reference for chemistry nomenclature.The periodic table is built-in, as is a notepad and a quiz bank.You should note that there is a book by the same name, meant for the IGCSE candidate, that might prove helpful to you, as well.The international version of your exam is not so different than the one you anticipate sitting and, in any case, the science stays the same from one exam to the next!You may want to download your free copy of this best-regarded revision manual...Find more chemistry revision apps to hel you study.The Best Chemistry GamesWhile we would never accuse anyone of putting off their studies in favour of fun in the digital realm, we agree with all of the science that says taking a multi-pronged approach to your studies is beneficial.To that end, let Superprof steer you to a couple of award-winning, chemistry-related games.SpaceChem: your mis sion as a Reactor Engineer is to build molecules and place them within a quadrant, building a circuit through which atoms and electrons may flow.Touted as the best Indie game the year of its release, today it is also used as a teaching tool at the college level, in the chemistry department as well as the computer programming department.ChemCaper  is the world’s first chemistry role-play game in which you, as the character Roub, must save your world by collecting elements, brewing potions and overseeing bonding processes.Targeted to teenagers, the chemistry principles are woven into the story in such a way that students internalise them and remember them, even if they’ve not played for a while.Get the best chemistry tuition on Superprof now.The adventure is available for download for both iOS and Android systems.A-Levels Review ResourcesMost likely, your beaker runneth over with review materials and, should that be the case, we’re very happy for your bounty... but is it enough? More specifically: is there enough variety in your study materials that you don’t feel that chemistry revision is the most dreadful facet of your life so far?Let Superprof help you mix things up a little by suggesting a few chemistry websites you might check out if only to assert you have a firm grasp on your subject material.ThoughtCo is a thought-provoking website that comprises of bite-sized information on any given topic, including chemistry.What we love about it is that it is not targeted to any particular group - students or professionals. Every concept is presented in terms that are easy to grasp and easy to build on.Their series of chemistry articles cover everything from chemical laws to chemistry in everyday life.I find this website sometimes hard to turn away from for its sheer wealth of fascinating, well-presented topics!By contrast, ChemSpider is all business.A chemical structures database used by industry and endorsed by the Royal Society of Chemistry, you may tap in to this page’s vast information stores to refresh your memory on any chemical’s properties.If you are looking for resources more in line with the focus of your studies, Study Wise is the page for you.Whether you will sit AQA, OCR or Edexcel, their review materials are organised in such a way that you may concern yourself with only the specifics of the exam you will sit.Past papers and marking schemes, revision notes for inorganic, organic and physical chemistry; videos, mindmaps, quizzes and more...Were it not for the firm belief that students should avail themselves to a wide spectrum of study materials, we might proclaim this site to be the only one you need!That would mean you would miss out on these great blogs, though.Today’s educational philosophy advocates for exposure to multiple sources of information so that students may draw their own conclusions based on their individual learning styles.By reading articles that are more closely aligned with the function of chemistr y in everyday applications, you may get a clearer picture of chemistry fundamentals and how they apply outside of the lab.Compound Interest is a blog that reflects on the history of chemistry and how chemistry impacts our lives today.The Chronicle Flask’s mission is to dispel junk science by presenting factual research pertinent to our daily life.Scholarly Kitchen features guest posts by scientists active in academic research. Their site also hosts a podcast for you to partake of while you’re on the go!Between these review materials and the resources your school or tutor may have presented you with, chances are your diligence in studying chemistry will yield desired results!

Learning Italian The Language of Music

Learning Italian The Language of Music Learn to Speak Italian, the Official Language of Music ChaptersWhy is Italian the Language of Music?Italian Musical TerminologyThe Great Classical Italian ComposersThe Italian Language and OperaItalian in Modern-Day MusicThere are many different ways you can learn Italian. For instance, you may enjoy Italian cinema or have a passion for Italian gastronomy.You may also learn Italian through Italian tutoring.There are thousands of Italian teachers around the world who can help you with your homework, grammar exercises, listening comprehension and your Italian pronunciation regardless of where you live.Superprof is an online platform that helps each learner find their ideal in-home or online tutor for all kinds of subjects and budgets.Another option is taking an  Italian language course at a language school in your spare time.And what about if you’re interested in music?As we’re going to see, the Italian language and music share a long history which spans several centuries.The first traces of the Italian language being used in a musical context are from the Middle Ages:Guido d’Arezzo (992 â€" 1033), inventor of modern musical notationPetrarch (1304 â€" 1374), an Italian poet and initiator of the 14th century renaissanceBut it was during the Renaissance period (from the 14th to the 18th century), which began in Italy and the city of Florence, that the music came anchored to this beautiful country shaped like a boot.This was an exciting period for Italy and the world of music alike, as modern Europe began to develop and make its mark on the rest of the world.Italian Musical TerminologyIt was during the Baroque period in particular that Italy, its composers and its musical language began to spread throughout the rest of Europe.The Baroque period spanned the 17th and 18th centuries and heavily featured the harpsichord, a keyboard instrument from the period.As the decades and centuries passed, Italian continued to dominate the language around music, as it still does in the classical music of today.Everyone is capable of taking part in this musical-linguistic heritage, even without being a native speaker of Italian!Here are a few examples of the Italian vocabulary you would be expected to learn as a classical musician, regardless of your level:A cappella: Without instrumentsAdagio: SlowAllegro: LivelyAndante: At a walking paceConcerto: Solo instrument accompanied by orchestraCrescendo: Increasing in volumeDiminuendo: Becoming softerForte: LoudMezzo forte: Moderately loudPianissimo: Very quietPiano: QuietPoco a poco: Bit by bitPresto: FastTempo: TimingThese are just a few key examples, but the amount of vocabulary used in English music is incredibly extensive.For those learning a musical instrument today or are hoping to take it up, learning music theory does count as knowing some Italian - even if it seems you don't know anything 'useful' such as greetings, the Italian alphabet, days of the week in Italian or common Italian phrases and expressions.If you’d like to take your Italian learning fu rther, why not call on the help of a teacher to help you in your language learning as well as your fluency in Italian as a foreign language?Hiring an Italian teacher or private Italian tutor as you learn about Italian grammar rules, verb conjugation, how to use adjectives, and common Italian words and phrases to use in Italian conversation will mean that you can ditch the phrasebook and get to know Italia for yourself. You find an Italian tutor near you or learn Italian online via Skype or other means of communication.You’ll also be able to go from speaking basic Italian to being fluent in your conversational Italian speaking, working on the melodic Italian pronunciation that makes the language so beautiful along the way. DanielaItalian Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuciaItalian Teacher 5.00 (4) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarilùItalian Teacher 5.00 (8) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarcoItalian Teacher £15/h1 st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AntonellaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GiusyItalian Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EnricoItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FedericaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Great Classical Italian ComposersThe Italian language is known around the world for its beauty.It’s hard to find a more beautiful language than the one that is spoken on the other side of the Alps. Portuguese and French often grace our ears with their romantic phonetics, but there’s something about Italian…It’s no wonder then that the search for beauty in music usually finishes with Italian composers!You'll probably realise Vivaldi's Four Seasons or Verdi's Dies Irae from the very first chord ¦ source: Visualhunt - ancasta1901Without needing to be a big fan of classical music and opera, we all know at least one composer of Italian origin who has made their mark on music as well as the history of art.Among these great composers and musicians from history are:Gregorio Allegri,Giovanni Gabrieli,Claudio Monteverdi,Antonio Vivaldi,Antonio Salieri,Francesco Cavalli,Giuseppe Verdi,Cesare NegriVincenzo Bellini,Domenico Scarlatti,Gioachino Rossini,Giacomo Puccini,Bruno Maderma,Gaetano Donizetti,These great names represent the centuries of scores, transpositions, crotchets, and minims which have not only allowed the Italian language to last as a musical language but which have also made Italian the language we most heavily associate with music.There are many ways you can learn about the Italian language and its music. You could go to a music school or even learn at university.During your higher education, you may have the opportunity to take optional classes alongside your degree. Why not choose a module in the history of art or even study Italian for beginners?You could take a trip to Italy for Italian langua ge lessons as part of a language exchange in an Italian city â€" there really is no better way to learn a new language and learn to speak Italian fluently than by immersing yourself in Italian culture.So, knowing how to speak Italian could lead you to a career in music among many other possibilities â€" did you know that speaking Italian is a real asset in the fashion industry?The Italian Language and OperaSo, we know that Italy’s musical history is a force to be reckoned with, but what about its modern music?The incredible talents of the Italians didn’t stop once the composers of the Renaissance died.Italian contemporary music has also been blessed with the emergence of genius composers such as the world famous Ennio Morricone, Luciano Berio and Sylvano Bussotti.Particularly at the time of the so-called ‘democratisation of opera’, which took place all over the world in the 1990’s, Italian opera singers flew the flag for Italian music once again.The Sydney Opera House is a symbol of opera's modern-day success ¦ source: Visualhunt - Alex wongNames such as Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Roberto Alagna or even older ones such as Enrico Caruso, Mario Del Monaco and Carlo Bergonzi are all very familiar to us.Every one of these singers spoke Italian, the language of music, and this is a perfect example of how language and culture are often a match made in heaven.Italian in Modern-Day MusicAs you now know, Italian is the official language of music.Of course, being a musician and speaking Italian are two very different things, and Italian musical terminology is used as a part of English vocabulary, for example: ‘singing a capella’, ‘da capo’, ‘going to the opera’, ‘play those notes staccato’.But the influence of the Italian language on music doesn’t stop at classical and opera.Contemporary music is also influenced by modern Italian singers, whose songs are famous around the world:MinaLaura PausiniEros RamazzottiSo, Italian is definitel y a musical language in its sing-song intonation as well as its history and influence.Find a private tutor on Superprof to help you master the Italian language:Italian lessons GlasgowItalian lessons LondonOnline Italian lessonsItalian classes near me