The Journal of Homocyclic Chemistry

The Journal of Homocyclic ChemistryThe Journal of Homocyclic Chemistry is a well known and highly regarded technical journal dedicated to the study of organic and inorganic compounds, how they interact with each other, and how they are formed. It is a reputable, and very useful reference for scientists, chemists, engineers, researchers, and other professionals who need a good solid reference to get a practical understanding of compound structures and their chemical mechanisms.A journal of homocyclic chemistry provides a wide range of topics to the specialist in all aspects of organic and inorganic chemistry. Every issue includes an abstract and a full text of the latest scientific research, which includes the latest publications, literature reviews, and reviews of recent advances in the field. The magazine also offers valuable research advice and an extensive collection of electronic resources, which can be accessed on-line through the digital version of the journal.All articles and reading materials in the journal are written by a variety of authors, each specializing in a specific topic. The journal can provide a great deal of important information for the chemist. As the word science has become somewhat overused these days, the term is used to describe any scientific field, whether it is engineering economics, biology, geology, or chemistry. However, since the word science can be confusing, it is often used in its scientific, mechanical, or mathematical definition.Homocyclic chemistry is one of the key areas of chemistry that is very useful for researchers, because it teaches them how to handle, form, and understand molecules. Because of this, it has been very useful for scientists from all fields, especially for the people who work in pharmaceutical research and development. But there are many other reasons for it becoming very popular with people in the industry. There are several factors that will influence the popularity of the journal, including the num ber of articles published, the authors of those articles, and the prestige of the journal itself.The journal of heterocyclic chemistry publishes a number of articles every month. The full text of the journal, however, does not usually cover more than a few issues per year. Therefore, if a scientist has a specific research or study related to homocyclic chemistry, they may need to look at a different journal.If a person has an interest in the field, or wants to become a better chemist, the Journal of Homocyclic Chemistry offers a link exchange program. Each year, the journal will send out email messages to the scientists who are members of the link exchange community.The Journal of Homocyclic Chemistry is one of the most important and up-to-date journals for scientists who have a strong interest in this field. It has great content and is an excellent source of articles. As well as being a great reference for scientists, the Journal of Homocyclic Chemistry is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the field or wants to expand their knowledge.

Fired Up! Ready To Go! Storytelling in Historic Present Tense

Fired Up! Ready To Go! Storytelling in Historic Present Tense Have you ever noticed that sometimes, people tell stories using  the present tense, even though the events happened in the past?  According to  the New Oxford American Dictionary, when present tense is used instead of the past to tell a vivid narrative, its called historic present tense.  You might also  see this used in magazine or news articles and informal speech.Today, well look at how historic present tense is used in a story told by Obama.  You might notice that  using this tense to tell a story strengthens the story, and makes it feel like youre there with the storyteller.  I think this is what Obama  wanted when he told the following story.First, read Obamas speech and change the bold verbs from  the past tenses to present tenses to use historic present tense.  Then, check your answers as you watch the inspirational video.When I ran for the presidency 08, I flew  to South Carolina, alarm went  off, and I felt  terrible.  I was  exhaustedthink  I was  coming down with a cold.  I opened  up the curtains.  It was pouring  down rain outside-pouring down rain!  Horrible day.  Id  got the newspaper outside my door and there was  a bad story about me in the New York Times.  I got  dressed, shaved, walked out.  My umbrella blew  open.  That ever happen to you?  And I  got  soaked!  Soaked!  I was  just soaked.  I got  in the car.  I  said, Alright, how long is it gonna take to Greenwood?  An hour and a half!  So we were driving, and we were driving, and we  were driving.  Didnt  seem like we  were going  anywhere.  Sheets of rain were  pouring down.  Finally, I got  out, and I was sloshing  around in the rain, and my socks were  wet.  And I walked  in, and there were  like 15-20 people there.  And, I will tell you, they didnt look any happier to see me than I did to see them.  And so I went  around the room and I said, How do you do?  What do you do?  But they were  not reallyfeeling it right then.  Suddenly, I  heard  this voice fr om the back just shout, Fired up!  And everybody in the room said, Fired up!  And then I heard  the voice say, Ready to go!  And everybody in the room said, Ready to go! And I didnt  know what was  going on.  I thought  these people were  crazy.  Maybe I shouldnt have come here.  And then I looked  in the back of the room.  And there was this middle-aged woman.  Shed got a big church hat.  And shed got, I think, a gold tooth.  Turns  out, she holds a position in the local NAACP office, and also-Im not kidding you-is a private detective.  This is a true story.  Shes like a private eye.  Although, its hard to think that you wouldnt see her coming.  Shes very colorful.  And she is known, wherever she goes, by saying this chant, Fired up!  Ready to go! And every meeting she goes to, she does this thing.  But the interesting thing is, after a while, I was starting to get kind of fired up.  I was starting to feel like I was ready to go.  And all those negative thoughts, all those bad memories started kind of drifting away.We would love to hear your stories!  Use historic present tense to tell us something that happened to you recently in the comments section below.  Or, better yet, schedule a class with LOI to tell your story to a native speaker!

Launching Levels-Based SpeakENG Online Courses

Launching Levels-Based SpeakENG Online Courses For italki users that are learning English, now you can purchase SpeakENG Online Courses on a levels basis. This gives you a clear sense of the range of SpeakENG Courses, as well as helps you choose a SpeakENG Online Course specifically for your English level. As your English improves, youll be able to see your progress: Beginner English (99), Elementary English (101, 102), Intermediate English (202), and Advanced English (301, 302, 303). SpeakENG Online Courses have been designed to help people learn English anywhere with an internet connection. The content for SpeakENGs Online Courses are based on Pearsons English Language Learning and Instruction System (ELLIS). Every SpeakENG Online Course also comes with a 15-minute live tutoring session with an American certified professional teacher. As before, you can purchase additional time with SpeakENG teachers or purchase a one-year subscription to SpeakENG that includes all Online Course levels. If youre not sure which level is right for you, or are interested in getting an assessment level test of your English, we recommend looking at the SpeakENG Sampler. italki is trying to find a price for learning a language that is accessible to everybody around the world. SpeakENG Online Courses use the same content that is being offered at much higher prices from expensive offline English training institutes. As always, let us know through your feedback how we can improve italki and its partnership products. The italki team Launching Levels-Based SpeakENG Online Courses For italki users that are learning English, now you can purchase SpeakENG Online Courses on a levels basis. This gives you a clear sense of the range of SpeakENG Courses, as well as helps you choose a SpeakENG Online Course specifically for your English level. As your English improves, youll be able to see your progress: Beginner English (99), Elementary English (101, 102), Intermediate English (202), and Advanced English (301, 302, 303). SpeakENG Online Courses have been designed to help people learn English anywhere with an internet connection. The content for SpeakENGs Online Courses are based on Pearsons English Language Learning and Instruction System (ELLIS). Every SpeakENG Online Course also comes with a 15-minute live tutoring session with an American certified professional teacher. As before, you can purchase additional time with SpeakENG teachers or purchase a one-year subscription to SpeakENG that includes all Online Course levels. If youre not sure which level is right for you, or are interested in getting an assessment level test of your English, we recommend looking at the SpeakENG Sampler. italki is trying to find a price for learning a language that is accessible to everybody around the world. SpeakENG Online Courses use the same content that is being offered at much higher prices from expensive offline English training institutes. As always, let us know through your feedback how we can improve italki and its partnership products. The italki team

Flip the Script! How to Type Up a Storm in Another Language

Flip the Script! How to Type Up a Storm in Another Language Flip the Script! How to Type Up a Storm in Another Language Learning to type?Unless someone printed this article out and posted it to you by, I don’t know, carrier pigeon, you probably already know how to type.But what about in your target language?Well, if you plan to do any writing in that language other than longhand, youll want to be able to type.And I dont mean hunting and pecking for the lettersâ€"letters which might not even appear on your keyboard!Like with  practicing any skill, the more you do it, the better youll get. Its that simple.This guide is here to help you accelerate that practice period so you spend as little time as possible learning to type, and as much time as possible learning your target language. Flip the Script! How to Type Up a Storm in Another LanguageThe Technical Side: How to Install New KeyboardsIts dead simple to add new foreign keyboards to your computer.On Windows, you can change the language settings right from your taskbar. Lets say English (United States) is marked as your primary display language.Cli ck on that English button and head to Language preferences, where youll be presented with the very useful Add a language button. Couldnt be simpler than that!Once you add a new one, you can switch between installed keyboards by pressing the Windows and Shift keys.On a Mac, head up to System Preferences. Under Keyboard and Input Sources, theres a small + symbol for you to add new choices.After you have more than one, a small flag appears on the top menu bar of the screenâ€"click it and you can choose a new keyboard layout at any time.(The wording of the directions above may differ depending on what version youre using.)How to Learn Foreign KeyboardsIts hard to imagine typing at speed with a foreign keyboard. I remember watching a video about a linguist and seeing her switch between typing English, Japanese and Russian without missing a beat.It was an amazing sight! And its not out of reach for you and me.In fact, I personally type in Arabic, French and English at a good speed. And if you know or are learning these languages, you can do the same!Do You Have the Touch? Why Its Better to Be Able to Touch TypeYour first step is to learn how to touch type. You may already know how to do this in your native language, but its especially important when youre adding typing in a second language.If you rely on looking down at the keyboard for knowing where your hands are, youre going to be stuck pretty fast when you need letters that just arent there.It is actually possible to buy little stickers you can put on your keys, but that may not work for everyone. Its a bunch of work, and youre limited to the languages that can fit on the keys. The truth is, you dont need to use stickers if you dont want to.Instead, take it real slow.Getting the Lay of the Land: Initial Learning and PracticeOpen a new window on your computer with your foreign-language keyboard diagram as a reference, or print it out and stick it nearby.Then, just start typing. At first, just test yourself on the keyboard diagram to internalize the layout. Make it a little game with yourself to see how many letters you can type before making a mistake.Focus on accuracy from the beginning to avoid hitting a plateau. Its easy to build speed with some letter combinations but always have trouble with a fewâ€"and those mistakes can add up over time to a lot of frustration.There are a handful of websites out there that can give you customized typing lessons for whatever language youd like.My favorite is called 10fastfingers. It lets you know right away if you made a mistake, but doesnt necessarily stop you. That way you can accurately get an idea of your words per minute score after mistakes are subtracted.For English writing practice only, my favorite website is  Typing Speed Test.And of course, every online language course with a typing component has typing practice built into its core instruction. Duolingo users might default to the rearrange words exercise, but if you switch yourself to the t ext input mode, youre immediately learning much more efficiently.FluentU  tests your typing skills through fun quizzes when youre using the Plus plan. The multimedia questions include typing words and phrases to test how well you can produce them from memory. Spelling counts! FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like movie trailers, news and moreâ€"and turns them into personalized language lessons.From my own experience, you dont even have to put a ton of time into the basics of learning to type in another language. Even a completely different keyboard layout can be memorized after a couple of days, and you should be able to touch type competently after just one month of short daily practices.If you just have to add a couple of accents or a handful of extra letters, thoseâ€"in my experience with Arabicâ€"can be memorized in less than an hour!Typing at Speed: The Importance of Regular PracticeNow, if you dont happen to be learning something like Greek, Arabic or Korean that uses a non-L atin script, you may be thinking that you dont need to practice your typing. If a language uses the same letters as English, whats the big deal?Well, first, there arent too many commonly learned languages without any accents or additional letters.Second, it turns out that if youre not used to typing a languages specific letter combinations, youll likely make a lot more mistakes a lot more often than you would otherwise.Fast typists in one language may look at their hands in wonder and dismay when they try to apply the same muscle memory to a foreign language.For example, the combinations th, ed  and tion are very common in English but less so in German. And the Spanish ll and rr very rarely show up when typing English.The best way to get better at typing is to simply type more. Choosing what to type is the question, of course. Dont just copy down the keyboard again and againâ€"youll bore yourself to tears.Double Your Efforts: Type Your Learning MaterialsIn the olden days of language learning, students would often copy out passages by hand as part of their homework. This teaching method was rightly phased out, but that doesnt mean it never helped anyone.If you take the time to re-type some textbook dialogues or short reading passages, youre actually doing yourself a huge favor.By focusing so hard on the letters, making sure you get each one right, youre indirectly giving yourself an intense reading workout.By combining these occasional typing exercises with the ordinary typing you would do in the languageâ€"for homework, courses, chatting, et ceteraâ€"you’ll avoid plateauing and instead consistently build speed and accuracy.Alternate Methods: Using Shortcut KeyboardsWhen youre presented with all the myriad types of keyboards out there, its good to know about a couple of small shortcuts.For one, languages like Polish and Romanian have a programmers layout. The name comes from programmers in those regions who find it irritating to type code when all the bracket s and underscores are reassigned to other letters.These programmers keyboards dont have separate keys for the new letters. Instead, to type something like ó you just press ALT-O and the alternate letter appears.Something called the US-International layout  works on an interesting and related principle. Its made for you to be able to type a wide range of alternate characters without having to switch keyboards or even take your hands off the home row.It treats characters like ö, ê and ñ as combinations like [ + o ], [ ^ + e ] and [ ~ + n ]. So with the US-International keyboard turned on, all you have to do is tap these keys in succession and theyll automatically combine into the new characters.These are ideal for peopleâ€"programmers or notâ€"who find themselves writing or editing text in multiple languages on the regular. I personally use the US-International layout any time I might be typing in mostly English but switching to French here and there.And if your other-language ty ping is really sporadic, there are a couple of simple keyboard shortcuts in the Microsoft Office suite that let you add the odd special character without even switching your keyboard back and forth.You can also use various Alt commands for the same purpose.There are even lookalike keyboards for languages such as Russian, where the QWERTY keys that are closest to the Russian shape are used instead of the actual Russian layout. So ? would be put on the N key because it kind of looks like an N.But like with stickers, you dont actually need these. The other keyboards were designed for fast typing speedâ€"and in Russian-speaking countries, everybody uses the authentic layout, so good luck using a computer in a hotel or library!Besides, it really doesnt take long to pick up new typing skills.Many people get by in typing a foreign language without ever consciously practicing it.It just so happens that theyre the ones hitting the Backspace key the most.For better or worse, virtually all the writing that happens nowadays happens on computers.And with just a little bit of conscious practice, you can shoot past being an eternally-average typist, and instead, aim for excellence.

How to Transform Your iPad into a Language-learning Secret Weapon

How to Transform Your iPad into a Language-learning Secret Weapon How to Transform Your iPad into a Language-learning Secret Weapon Did you get that iPad just to play Candy Crush?Probably not.You also probably didnt get it  just to send work emails or  just to stream videos.These are all great uses of your iPad, but you can get even more out of it.Your iPad is  actually a heavy-hitting, take-no-prisoners language-learning dynamo.Your secret weapon for fluency, even.When we think of secret weapons we think of stealthy ninja tools, aces up sleeves and off-the-radar resources. Pulling these things out of the shadows gives us more than an advantageâ€"it ensures success.So take another look at your iPad.Well show you eight language apps to transform it from just another device to an ultra-powerful tool for language learning victory. How Can an iPad Help You Learn Languages?Study tools  are best when they’re portable.  That iPad of yours? It’s totally mobileâ€"ready to go with you anywhere for language practice at any time.Great study tools are also adaptable. The iPad’s middle name should be Versatile. With en dless apps it can help you learn tons of different languages through tons of different methods.Download any language app (well give you plenty of ideas below) and you’re ready for the mission!How to Access Alternate-language iPad KeyboardsEven the best secret weapons need minor adjustments from time to time. Your iPad is no exception, but the adjustment is so low-key it’s almost a covert op.To practice writing, spelling and using accents if necessary in your target language, youll need to add a foreign language keyboard to the device.First, open an app that uses a keyboard, like Messages or Mail. Tap and hold the little globe icon to reveal the language menu. From there, you can  select the language you’d like added to your iPad keyboard.And just like that, you’re ready for action!How to Transform Your iPad into a Language-learning Secret WeaponNot all language apps are created equal. There are apps that give you authentic content in your target language, apps that  gamify t he language learning experience, apps that mimic formal language courses  and even apps for chatting in your target language.Let’s do some reconnaissance and get a good look at our options in each category.Authentic Content AppsFluentUFluentU is one of the most unique and useful secret weapons on this list. FluentU takes authentic target language videos, like movie trailers, music videos, inspiring talks and more, and transforms them into customized language learning experiences.To bring these real videos within reach for any learner, FluentU has interactive transcripts and subtitles. You can click any word for an instant definition, visual learning aid and native pronunciation. If you see an interesting new word, you can add it to your vocabulary list for future reference. FluentU also creates flashcards and exercises for each video automatically so you remember what youve learned when youre done watching.Unlike other apps that take a scripted approach, FluentU uses a natural app roach to ease you into your language and culture over time. Youll learn your language as its spoken in real life, without any rote memorization. The best part is that FluentU keeps track of your learning and recommends new videos based on that information. Every learner has a truly personalized experience, even if theyre watching the same videos!FluentU currently has programs for  Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Japanese, English, Russian, Korean and Italian.There aren’t any double agents hereâ€"everything is genuine and relevant. Aside from learning your language the way native speakers really use it, youll encounter plenty of fun pop culture that you can talk about with them!TripLingoTripLingo is an incredible travel app that can instantly make you seem like a local, wherever you go.It provides content for over 100 countries, as well as huge phrasebooks for 13 languages from French to Hebrew to Japanese to Irish. There are 2,000 phrases per language including real-wor ld slang. Theres even a culture crash course to get you immersed in and familiar with the region youre traveling to.If you need a little extra help as you explore, theres a voice translator for 42 languages and even an image translator thatll help you understand signs and other text you encounter. You can also take language audio lessons and practice with built-in study tools.All these features make TripLingo an all-purpose tool. Can we say mission ready?Game-like AppsLingorilla Learn LanguagesEven secret weapons should be fun. Lingorilla, with its purple, banana-toting gorilla, makes learning 23 languages a blast.This engaging app teaches vocabulary and spelling using assorted packs of flashcards. The images featured on the cards are realistic and the packs cover the gamut from vehicle words to animals, body parts to insects, reptiles to foodâ€"varied but vital vocabulary!To keep you sharp, there are also memory games, quizzes and puzzles.Lingorilla has the potential to be addictiv e. I see users mastering one language and then going on to another, just because it’s so much fun.MindSnacksThe MindSnacks apps are a series. Each one teaches one languageâ€"they’re available on iPad for Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese.Using interactive games with catchy animations, MindSnacks teaches vocabulary, essential conversational skills and even addresses the trickier grammar issues found in some languages. The idea is to make learning fun and addictive like any other iPad gameâ€"except youre learning hundreds of vocabulary words while you play.Conversation and pronunciation audio is provided by native speakers so there’s a great opportunity to practice listening and speaking.Course-like AppsDuolingoDuolingo features more than 30 languages and is a great addition to your arsenal of iPad language learning apps. While Duolingo definitely has gamification features like the apps above, it takes you on a path from beginner to advanced in a structured, course-like way.Reading, writing, vocabulary building and pronunciation practice are all emphasized. Youll learn how to say, spell and understand new words all at once. As you master new skills, you level up to new ones, which is a great motivational tool.There’s a tracking feature that shows your progress, which also keeps you invested in your learning.It’s possible to join other learners in a language club so this app isnt just fun and course-like, but it also has the potential to be a social event, also!MondlyLearn 33 languages with Mondly’s daily lessons. This app is suited for every learning level, from beginner to advanced. It even provides travelers with language essentials so they’re trip-ready!One highlight of this app is that it uses audio of conversations between native speakers to model correct pronunciation. Then, speech-recognition software allows the app to listen to your own pronunciation and provide feedback.Authentic, useful phrases are taught rather than individual vocabulary words to help support your conversational skills. The app encourages correct speaking skills right from the start!Chatty AppsHiNativeHiNative is a global language community app that makes it possible to share your learning with native speakers or other learners from anywhere in the world. It supports over 110 languages.This app lets curious learners discover language and culture without ever leaving home! It has a  question-and-answer format that you can use to get insights and advice from native speakers. Not sure about a pronunciation? Curious about regional dialects? Have a last-minute travel issue?  Just use the audio upload feature and ask away!Even if you don’t know the correct words to phrase a question, it’s possible to get answers. There are question templates that facilitate communication.Additionally, if you’re stuck on understanding something in a foreign countryâ€"a menu or street sign, perhapsâ€"just take a photo and upload it. A nother learner will give you its meaning and maybe save you from ordering something you’d rather not eat or keep you from taking a wrong turn down a one-way street.Even if you don’t have a pressing language question, it’s beneficial to chat with others in your target language. This is one app that makes hours fly by.TandemTandem brings the conversation exchange experience to the world instantly and effortlessly. This language exchange app makes it possible to learn Japanese from someone in Kyoto and teach Italian to a learner in Sweden. It’s a fabulous conceptâ€"and it’s bringing learners together to the tune of 3 million people!Signing on is simple. Just select a language to learn (from over 150 possible languages) and you can find native speakers of that language who are learning your native language. Then, send instant messages, voice clips and pictures to your language partners so you can both learn from each other.There’s also a Tandem Tutor option for one-on-one tu toring if that’s more your style.This is a great language app for informal or idiomatic communication. Learn realistically from native speakers. And teach others your language at the same time. It’s a win-win situation for everyone!I’ll bet your iPad doesn’t look ordinary anymore, does it? You see it’s a multi-function language-learning secret weapon, don’t you?Only using it to stream movies or play games is a waste of a valuable resource.There are many benefits of learning languages. And the iPad is a top-notch method of gaining information so put it through its paces and learn languages with some excellent apps!Mission accomplished! And One More ThingWant to get a closer look at FluentU? Wed love to give you a quick preview!FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful e xamples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover your mouse over the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

Web Statistics for April 2011

Web Statistics for April 2011 The overall web stats fell somewhat in April 2011 when compared to the record month of March 2011. This result has surprised us because Google upgraded Tutorz page rank (PR) from 2 to 4 which is a significant improvement. However, we remain very optimistic about our long-term traffic growth due to our consistent SEO efforts. There were 192 unique, non-spam lead. tha 3650. (3395 in February). The visitor-to-lead conversion ratio dropped slightly from 7.3 to 6.7%. Despite the traffic loss, Alexas Global Rank got remained steady at 1.08 million. The U.S. local rank even improved from from 516,000 to 475,000. Unfortunately, the bounce rate increased yet again from 38.4% to 41.6%. As a silver lining, the number of new visitor sign-ups remained constant at 27. The graphs below visualize some of these of web statistics.

Pre Algebra Help For Free Online Courses

Pre Algebra Help For Free Online CoursesPre algebra help for free online courses will give you great benefit to improve your grades in the middle school or high school. This help will make you a ready candidate to further your studies as a high school student. You can also opt for the online courses that will give you the opportunity to study at home or at any location as per your choice.There are different ways on how to avail of this helpful help. It includes the free help which is the best option if you have limited resources and/or time to do any serious studying or homework.Pre algebra help for free online courses give you the chance to learn how to calculate, solve and compare a variety of arithmetic problems using algebra concepts. The material that is being used to improve your aptitude and skills for algebra is the most beneficial.There are many different courses available which are really helpful to every child. Some of them include short math classes where you get to learn various math problems using real life examples.There are other similar type of math classes, which are available online as well. These are similar to the regular math classes that you may enroll for in schools.Pre algebra help for free online classes can be used to your advantage in order to build your mathematical skills. It gives you the freedom to explore math problems using your own brain and creativity.Aside from that, you can also choose to study algebra help for free online using many other interactive online tutoring tools. There are many teachers who are very enthusiastic to learn more about math and enjoy making it fun for their students.