English Learning Institutions in Lahore

English Learning Institutions in LahoreThe English learning institutes in Lahore are of varied types and mainly depending on the curriculum of the school. From the traditional school, to the modern and well advanced schools, the variety and extent of the study for this language are vast in the cities of Pakistan.The English language is spoken by one of the most beautiful cultures in the world. From India to U.S.A, and also from Pakistan to the West, English is the language of communication. The spoken language has been for centuries used by the upper class in their global trade and commerce.The author of the famous novel, Lord of the Flies, was Duke of Norfolk. He was known for his love of birds and also the poetry of his time, which had some universal and timeless meaning. English as a language is one of the most versatile and widely used languages of the world. It is the third largest language in the world after the other two.The English language is used in all departments of busin ess, entertainment, politics, education, media, travel, and travel management. Apart, from the above it is used in the world of business where the skills to communicate and understand a foreigner have a role to play. In the universities English is used extensively for the internationalization of the Pakistani universities, and the purpose of its studies is to introduce English to the youth of Pakistan who have not yet been exposed to it.The English language is useful to people of different nations. Since English has been used widely in the countries of the West, the newspapers in the West are sometimes written in English. Most of the electronic publishing today is done through the medium of computers, and the problem of cross-cultural communication has been addressed by the use of English as an inter-operable language.The English language has its own special place in the textbooks that are used in the English colleges of Pakistan. English teaching is an important part of education i n Pakistan, and the schools are expected to teach the students the basics of the language. The same syllabus is taught to the students of all subjects and all sectors in Pakistan.The other aspect of the English language in Pakistan is its professional life. There are quite a number of agencies, which specialize in providing training and other services in the English language. One can find them in every major city of Pakistan. The local English speaking people are of course the most productive in the field of English speaking.

Four Common Questions About the GMAT and MBA Admissions

Four Common Questions About the GMAT and MBA Admissions GMAT MBA Admissions Blog The business school admissions process has a lot of moving parts. Understanding the details in how your application is evaluated by an admissions office is key to finding successâ€"especially when applying to top programs. To help ease your anxiety about the details of the applications, we have answered four common questions about the GMAT and MBA admissions more generally. If I want to go to a top 10 school, how important is getting a 700 or higher on the GMAT? Getting above a 700 on the GMAT is a good benchmark to set for yourself if you’re applying to top programsâ€"a 730 is a good goal to set for the best schools. But getting above a 700 is not a guaranteed admission, and getting below a 700 doesn’t mean that you’re automatically rejected. The testing issue is a threshold matter, meaning that once you have reached a certain threshold at top schoolsâ€"usually above a 700â€"that afterwards, your point of evaluation is more reliant on your work experience, resume, essays, letters of recommendation, and generally the rest of your application. And even if you don’t hit that threshold, schools will still read your application. Maybe you have a 680, but some incredible work experience and your own side venture and you sit on the executive board of a nonprofit and you have a very personal letter of recommendation from Phil Knight. Your lower-than-the-average GMAT score might require some more scrutiny into the rest of your application, but it won’t automatically get tossed into the reject pile. As you think about where your GMAT score should be, always look at the median scores at the schools you’re applying to. HBS (and most other MBA programs) includes a class profile on its admissions site. It clearly outlines its median GMAT scoreâ€"730â€"as well as the middle 80%â€"690-760. Try to get as close to the median or above as possible. You should always look at the differences in scores, class profiles, resources, and culture at different schools. Look through this article on HBS vs GSB to understand the differences between top schools’ class profiles. Is it important to be in the 80thpercentile or better on both sections of the GMAT? In order to get a good overall score, yes. A lot of the time, that’s not the case though, as different people have different strengths when it comes to testing. If you’re coming from a STEM background, you’re probably going to be scoring higher on the quant than the verbal sections. And the opposite might go for people coming from a more humanities-leaning background. Naturally, you should be scoring higher in these sections. If you’re not…that’s an issue. If you’re not reaching the 80th percentile in your weaker section, you’ll want to 1) Make sure to hit the other section out of the park and 2) Think about how to fill in this gap elsewhere in your application. If you’re quant isn’t up to par, use your resume to point out your quant abilities or ask a recommender to speak to your skills in his/her letter. How much work experience do I need? Again, for a general answer, you should look at the average age of admits at the schools on your list. Stanford GSB lists the average number of work experience as four years on its class profile site. Similarly, Chicago Booth’s Class of 2018 profile lists the average work experience as five years for its accepted students. The metrics at the schools on your list are typically the best way to gauge how much work experience you should have. That being said, this can vary student-by-student. If you have had an accelerated career, where you have been promoted twice in three years and have led your own projects and managed your own team earlier than usual and have stellar letters of rec, then you might consider applying earlier than five years of experience. Or, if you took a gap year in between graduating from college and entering the working world, you might need to extend your timeline. The best way to think about how much work experience you need, is to reflect on your accomplishments. Look at your resume, and consider your tangible achievements. Are they impressive? Then it might be time to apply. Do you have more room for growth at your current job? Then maybe hold off another year. In general though, 4-5 years of work experience (around 27 or 28 years old) is a good metric of time for averages at top MBA programs. In what situation should I take the GRE instead of the GMAT? You should take the GMAT if given the choice. The GRE is technically evaluated the exact same as the GMAT. But there’s still a slight bias in the admissions offices towards the GMAT. Taking the GMAT shows that you’re committed to this MBA degree, you’re sure that this is a necessary step to take for your future goals, and especially if you’re coming from a nontraditional background, taking the GMAT instead of the GRE shows that you’re serious about business school. That being said, if you’re applying to dual-degree programs such as Stanford’s joint/dual degree programs, then taking the GRE might make more sense to kill two birds with one stone. The other time you should be taking the GRE is if your GRE score will be significantly higher. This is something that depends on your individual profile and your test-taking abilities. About the Author Hannah Smith is a graduate of Stanford University and admissions expert at InGenius Prep.

Why your school needs employer branding and how to get started

Why your school needs employer branding and how to get started Feel like hiring teachers is a bit of a slog these days? Well, better get ready for how much harder it will be in a few years. New international teaching jobs are emerging in their droves, the pool of qualified teachers is dwindling year over year and competition for qualified international educators is getting more and more intense. When it comes to recruiting today’s teachers, doing things the way you do, mainly because that’s how they’ve always been done, is no longer enough. These guys have lots of options to choose from and that’s not going to change any time soon. So, what’s the secret sauce to thriving in a tricky hiring landscape, like the one we’re facing right now? It’s employer branding. It’s fair to say that there’s a whole load of HR buzzwords floating around these days. But employer branding is a fairly simple concept, and it’s been around in some shape or form since hiring people became a thing: What is it about your school that makes teachers want to work there in the first place? The best teachers aren’t going to fall into your lap without you doing a good job at identifying, communicating and managing your employer brand. So let’s cover some key areas to focus on when you’re thinking about building your employer brand (we promise, getting started is easier than you think!) 1. Create candidate personas Maybe you’ve never heard marketing chatter about buyer personas (lucky you!) Let’s break it down quickly: Personas are research and data-driven insights and characteristics of your target audience (in this case, your dream teachers). Creating candidate personas is the first step towards a) understanding who your ideal candidates really are and b) figuring out ways to differentiate your school from others in your region. So survey your current teachers, what do they like about your school? Find any external research on your target candidates, like Teach Away’s 2018 survey of 12,618 international teaching candidates - a bit of research will go a long way in helping you develop a thorough candidate persona. Candidate personas are especially useful to have on hand when you’re thinking about creating relevant recruitment content - that way you can ensure you’re putting messaging out there that’s attracting the right teachers for you. It stands to reason, for example, that highly experienced teachers with families will prioritize different things in a job than a single, fresh education grad, so you’ll need a different approach for each type. The benefits there are twofold - you can also stop wasting time attracting candidates who may not be qualified or a good cultural fit for the positions you’re hiring for. 2. Audit your careers page/job posting Take a nosey at your careers pages (whether on your school website or a third-party hiring platform) and your job postings. Is it easy to navigate and find the info candidates want to know about a prospective school, such as the career progression and PD opportunities you offer, what the salary and perks are like, etc.? If you’re a school that puts time into your teachers’ professional development and growth, don’t keep it a secret - candidates really care about that stuff. Are you following the “show, don’t tell” philosophy, featuring testimonials or videos from any employee advocates that spotlight what makes your school the place to be? Don’t let the lack of video skills hold you back on this front - a minute-long video previewing what the job’s really like from the perspective of real teachers at your school can be done on the cheap and even shot on a mobile, using free editing software like iMovie. Other fundamental things to look out for: Are your jobs and careers page mobile friendly? Are your job postings insightful enough to help candidates screen themselves in or out, depending on any make-or-break factors? These are just a few of the questions you should ask yourself when reviewing your current recruitment content. 3. Assess your hiring strategy Which channels are you currently using you showcase your school? Are you missing any key ones? This isn’t just about ensuring you’re allocating your recruitment budget in the right places (although that’s a nice added perk). In 2019, your employer brand has to extend beyond your school website. It needs to be brought to life on education job boards and Google - as the top online methods of sourcing jobs, these are the channels that will help amplify your employer branding efforts. 4. Evaluate your candidate experience 91% of candidates agree that your hiring process has a significant impact on how favorably they view your school as a potential employer. So what does you’re current existing hiring process look like, from application through to the interview and job offer (or rejection)? You’ll want to create a clearly defined (and trackable) process so that you can be more efficient and evaluate what’s working well and what you could improve on. Take a look at your current recruiting tools, as well - is your applicant tracking system helping you automate certain tasks and free up resources that can be better spent on sealing the deal with the perfect candidates? 5. Benchmark yourself against other schools Now that you’ve taken a long, hard look at yourself, it’s time to research other international schools in your region to see how good (or bad) of a job they’re doing with their own employer brand strategy. Check out their careers page, job postings and see what you can find out about their hiring process. This is a great way to get some inspiration for your own employer brand and pinpoint ways you can differentiate your school from the crowd. There’s no international school on the planet that won’t benefit from using employer branding to help attract and hire the best teachers. But much like Rome, a great employer brand isn’t built in a day. By starting with these steps I’ve covered above, however, you’ll go a long way in shaping a positive narrative around your school and becoming - and staying - an employer of choice for great educators the world over. Happy hiring! Ready to access insights and trends from 12,618 international teaching candidates? Download Teach Away’s 2019 International Education Recruitment Report for free today. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2019 edition of AISA ConneXions, the bi-annual newsletter of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).

9 Jobs to Consider This Winter Break

9 Jobs to Consider This Winter Break Image via Pixabay.com Winter break means relaxing to some hard-working students, but to others, winter break is an opportunity to get a little extra cash in your pocket, be it for Christmas shopping or for the expenses that will come when the spring semester rolls around in January. Whatever the reason may be, if you’re looking to earn some extra cash during your vacation, here are 9 jobs to consider for winter break. 1. Retail First on our list of winter break jobs is a retail worker. One area you’re almost guaranteed to find a job during winter break is in retail. Many stores will be looking to bring in some extra help for the holidays, which can be the busiest time of the year for those who work in retail. Part-time positions such as cashiers and stockers will make for a busy but exciting job over the winter break. If you enjoy helping others and are comfortable with multitasking, consider looking into a retail work this winter break. 2. Santa’s Helper If you’re really looking to get into the festive mood this year and want to help spread some Christmas cheer to others, applying to be one of “Santa’s helpers” at your local mall could be worth a try. You’ll be in charge of guiding little children to Santa and keeping the line to Santa’s workshop as orderly as possible, while keeping those in line entertained. Know any good elf jokes? 3. Driver Mobile Blood Drive Support Are you passionate about donating blood? Want to go beyond the needle and help even further? You could get paid to drive around one of the blood buses that runs blood drives in your local town or city. You’ll also get to help with preparation for the blood drive by helping pack and unpack the bus before and after your runs. 4. UPS Driver Helper UPS is looking for seasonal workers to help their drivers. Help the boys in brown deliver packages throughout town Monday through Friday and get to explore your town like never before. Another cool thing: some UPS seasonal positions offer a $100 weekly bonus on top of your regular hourly pay! 5. Ice Rink Worker Don’t live close to any ski resorts? That’s okayâ€"try applying at your local ice skating rink instead! Youll be surrounded by coworkers who love the cold as much as you do and get to help others learn the art that is ice-skating. 6. Warehouse Associate Amazon.com as well as a number of other online and physical retail companies have positions open in their shipping warehouses that could offer you a good paying job this winter break. The holidays are a busy blur for those working in shipping warehouses because of November and December gift-sending, so you can bet companies will be looking for some extra sets of helping hands during the winter. Image via Pixabay.com 7. Holiday Photographer Put your photography skills and equipment to use this winter break by offering to do holiday family shoots. You can opt to purchase a few props, like signs for those participating in the shoot to hold, or even Santa hats or antlers. Pick some areas near you that will offer those interested in getting their photo taken a nice backdrop or purchase some festive backdrops to use. Set your price to something  reasonable but relative to your skill levelâ€"PetaPixel  puts an amateur price point at anywhere from $25-$75 per hour and student price point at $50-$100 per hour. 8. Dress Specialist Want a job that’s both rewarding and exciting? How about becoming a dress specialist over winter break? You will be in charge of helping a bride-to-be find her dream wedding dress in store, keeping a smile on her and her entourage’s faces, and pairing the chosen dress with suitable accessories. Dress-hunting isn’t just for brides-to-be; expect to help prom dress hunters and others who are searching for that perfect dress during your time as a dress specialist this winter break. 9. Valet Winter break often equates to travel for many. Hotels and other businesses will be in search of valets to greet and park the cars of their guests and loyal customers. Valets can earn good tips if they do a nice job and park a lot of cars in one day. You could easily save a lot of money before it’s time to return to school for the spring semester. There you have itâ€"9 jobs to consider this winter break. As vacation time grows closer, I hope that you all have a happy holiday season and find a job that suits both your interests and needs. For even more jobs to consider this winter break or throughout the school year, check out this  earlier article.

A child educated only at school is an uneducated child

A child educated only at school is an uneducated child A child educated only at school is an uneducated child. ~George Santayana George Santayana was a philosopher, essayist, poet and novelist. Spanish-born, Santayana was raised and educated in the United States and identified himself as an American, although he always kept a valid Spanish passport.  He wrote in English and is generally considered an American man of letters. At the age of forty-eight, Santayana left his position at Harvard and returned to Europe. Education only  at school is truly only a fraction of the learning experience. Give your child  the best learning experiences  with our tutors.

The beginners guide to teaching abroad in Central and South America

The beginner’s guide to teaching abroad in Central and South America Got your eye on teaching jobs in Central or South America? The appeal is understandable - Latin America is one of the most beautiful places in the world, offering a wide opportunity for travel. Bonus: there’s a high demand for teachers across all subjects and grade levels. To help you hit the ground running in your job search, we’ve put together a quick comparison chart on teaching in Mexico, Brazil or Argentina, including average teacher salary, benefits, typical start-up costs, cost of living, as well as the most popular areas to find teaching jobs in each country. Country Average Teacher Salary Benefits Start-up Costs Cost of Living Teaching job hot spots (urban/rural) Mexico 12,000 MXN Housing allowance, health insurance Airfare, initial daily expenses, housing Very low Mexico City Brazil 1,000 - 4,000 BRL Housing allowance Airfare, initial daily expenses Low Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, as well as rural areas Argentina 2,600 - 10,400 ARS Assistance with finding housing Airfare, housing, initial daily expenses Very low Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Rosario, Mendoza, Mar de Plata, as well as rural areas

Attend a UF Student Government Tutoring Fair

Attend a UF Student Government Tutoring FairFor students interested in UF Student Government Tutoring Fair, this is a great opportunity to meet other tutors, ask questions and even find other tutors. Besides this, it is a great chance to network with other tutors or even the tutors in other states that are near your location. With all of the different tutoring agencies in Florida, including the UF tutoring agency, you will have plenty of ways to meet other tutors.If you have a problem or want to find out information on a particular tutor, there are many options that you can choose from. Whether you are looking for assistance with an exam or something else, the help will be there for you.One of the first things you will need to do if you plan on attending a UF Student Government Tutoring Fair is fill out the online registration form. You will also need to create an account so that you can look up other tutors on the website. You will receive your own username and password when you cre ate your account.After that, you will have to check out the schedule for the tutoring session. This can vary from agency to agency. However, the basic outline is always the same: there will be a one-hour seminar where the tutor will go over a particular area of study and give you homework for your work.Even though the UF tutoring agency is sponsoring the tutoring fair, most of the tutors are the same as they are in other universities. You will not only find tutors in Florida, but you will find tutors in other states as well.The very first place you will need to check out is on their website. If you are interested in hearing about other tutors, you will need to write a message for that tutoring agency on the website. You will have to put a good amount of effort in this process because it is not like you can just walk in to any college or university and get tutoring.When you do decide to attend the school online, the tutoring is very easy to access. You just need to make sure that you contact the school when you arrive. Remember that this is a seminar, not a free lesson.

What is Organic Chemistry?

What is Organic Chemistry?If you've never taken a chemistry class in your life, it's safe to say that you don't know the first thing about the subjects of Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. These two are the same thing, but for different people. But what exactly is the difference between these two subjects?Let's start by talking about chemistry. At its very core, this subject is all about the chemical bonds and their creation and destruction. This has taken science from the rigid form that it was with scientists studying the periodic table of elements to a much more flexible and welcoming study, where a student can now be taught how to apply those same techniques to other science and technology fields. One of the keys to success in this field is having a solid foundation of knowledge about the basic chemistry concepts. Not only will you be able to construct structures out of chemical reactions, but you'll also have a good understanding of some very powerful and useful tools in the stud ent's toolbox.Now, let's take a look at Organic Chemistry. Organic Chemistry deals with the properties of matter that are being studied, such as vitamins, hormones, plastics, and other substances. There are many chemicals that might be found in common use today, such as vaccines, aspirin, and food additives, but in the end, all are just chemicals.To explain further, chemicals are made up of atoms and they break down in a chemical bond. There are known as 'actives'inactives'. These two properties are often used to calculate how well a substance can absorb or give off certain chemicals depending on their state of being.Although these two subjects are two completely different subjects, they do have a lot in common. The study of chemical reactions is very similar to studying the chemical bonding of an atom. This is why many students who are studying Chemistry as a field of study, don't mind learning the subject from the old school method, just as long as they do get the 'meat' of it in one semester.Still, there are some great reasons to learn more about Organic Chemistry, especially when it comes to explaining reactions and evaluating how effective these reaction methods are. Organic Chemistry is all about understanding the chemistry of the world around us, which includes, for example, the many compounds we find in foods, medicine, and the environment. It's important to understand how these substances affect our bodies, our health, and the earth we live on. You can find examples of organic reactions in the food we eat, how medicine works, and the products we use every day.Of course, learning about Organic Chemistry is not just about understanding the chemical bonding. Students also need to understand the limitations of the bonds and how different substances react to the same substances. The subject allows them to gain insight into how new chemistry and scientific principles will evolve in the future. It also helps them understand just how essential and valuable th e compounds we put into our bodies are, even as we eat them.

5 Things to Know About Off-Campus Living

5 Things to Know About Off-Campus Living Although we all describe the initial move to college as living on your own, thats really an illusion of sorts. Sure, you may be living without your parents, but it takes a lot more than that to be seriously independent. The dorms may offer you a place of your own, but lets face it they still shelter you from some big responsibilities that truly living on your own entails. Of course, no one lives in the dorms forever. Its fun for awhile, but eventually you get fed up with the cramped space and loud floormates and are ready to move on. Students even recognize the aspects of an actually independent living residence that their dorm lacks. This is highlighted when they express their desire for a spacious living room to host social gatherings, a fully-equipped kitchen to keep them from the dining hall, a bathroom they dont have to share with 30 other people, and of course their own room. And hey, a porch or balcony would be nice, too. The possibilities seem limitless and the ideas grow, leading a student to feel so anxious and excited about apartment life that they barely give any bit of substantial thought to the not-so-fun obligations involved. Dont get blind-sighted by the responsibilities of off-campus living. Prepare yourself by paying attention to the following notes: 1. You will have to clean really clean. If you thought sweeping or vacuuming your dorm room floor once in awhile was what it takes to keep a home tidy, be ready for a rude awakening. Suddenly, the years you spent watching your parents spend hours on end scrubbing the bathroom floors and kitchen counters are going to make a lot of sense. They werent just being nit-picky, these tasks need to be done! At least, they need to be done if you dont want bugs and weird smells taking over your place. And the type of cleaning necessary to accomplish those goals is serious, not something you can coast your way through. Particularly the kitchen and bathroom will need the most consistent attention. Toilets need to be cleaned and dirty dishes need to be washed before things get bothersome. Additionally, throughout the entire place, its amazing how quickly dust and dirt accumulate. Dont forget about taking out the inevitably overflowing trash either. As you can see, great discipline in this departm ent is required to keep yourself safe from a filthy living environment, so buy those sponges and rubber gloves and learn how to use them! 2. Maintenance is required. There are two parts to this. One: you will need to pay attention to how things are working and make sure youre taking care of them properly. This can range from light-bulbs going out, to batteries failing, to your closet door being jammed, to your microwave breaking. Theres no R.A. down the hall with items on hand or a dorm lobby convenience store downstairs. Itll be up to you and only you to get a store and find the right tools or items you need. You will typically want to try your best to solve these problems yourself because otherwise, youll have to pay a certain service to fix them, which brings us to the second part of this: calling and dealing with landlords and maintenance workers. Dealing with making the necessary series of calls, scheduling appointments, being there for the appointments in the midst of your busy class schedule, and then paying the most likely overcharged bill is not a fun or simple process. However, these are just random day-to-da y issues that unfortunately cant be avoided and must be addressed. 3. Rent and bills. Speaking of ridiculously high maintenance bills, those wont be the only checks youll have to write out. The bills you receive may vary depending on the kind of package your landlord offers i.e. something cable or internet may be included in rent. But lets pay attention to that last word rent. Odds are the more services your landlord provides, the higher your rent will be. So, either way, you are paying a lot of money for off-campus living. Electricity, heat, cable, internet, and any other services you would like will no longer be luxuries for you; they are now things you need to actively pay for. Youre going to feel a lot more pressure to save money, and more importantly, get these various payments made in a timely manner. If you are late turning in a rent check or paying a bill, the aftermath is not going to be pretty. 4. Location is not always ideal. Unlike the dorms, apartments will not be so conveniently placed to accommodate your daily routine throughout campus. This shouldnt be too surprising since they are, in fact, referred to as off-campus living. But living so directly on campus your freshman year is bound to spoil you and not leave in the mindset to fully digest what it will really be like to have to make so many long walks. Granted, some off-campus apartments/house are closer to campus than others, and you may get lucky, but even then you will have to adjust accordingly. Make sure you get a solid idea of approximately how long it will take you to get to various academic buildings from your place of residence. This is absolutely necessary for you to be able to get to classes on time, set your alarm at an appropriate hour, and go about your normal schedule with no issues. 5. Socialization will not be as easy. In the dorms, friends were just a few steps down the hallway. Even if you just wanted to be around people regardless of who they were, you could head downstairs to one of the common areas and feel comfortable. Once youre living off-campus, social opportunities wont be so easily nearby. Outside of your roommates and neighbors, youll have to make an extra effort to see your friends who may live more than a few blocks away. None of this is to say you wont be able to see anyone anymore, its just a clarification that youll have to actively get outside of your living space more in order to be around people (besides in your classes). Otherwise, you could very easily fall into a trap of isolating yourself. Living off-campus certainly comes with a lot of the perks you desire, but these responsibilities must be taken into account as well. As long as you move in with a mature manner to handle all of this, you will have a successful off-campus living experience.