Friday, March 27, 2020

Why the Move to England Movement Has Spread Worldwide?

Why the Move to England Movement Has Spread Worldwide?The Pokemon Let's Go movement is a worldwide phenomena where people share their reasons why they are moving to another country. The first show up in the summer of 2020 when some students from the University of Toronto moved to England, where they soon found that life had become too boring. From there the movement spread quickly throughout North America and Europe as well as parts of Australia and New Zealand.The Move to England movement started with five college students that came from Toronto looking for a new life. Soon the movement has expanded and now spans countries all over the world.The Pokemon Let's Go movement has grown so much over the years that the original five did not know how many people were watching them on the move to England. There are now thousands of people worldwide that have joined in on the movement. It started out with five people and has grown to such an extent that you can even watch YouTube videos of th e movement. Thousands of people have been moved to live in the other country of their choice by the movements.Many of the folks who are moving to England have very little to no experience of life there but have seen it on TV or read about it online. Those who do have lived in the United Kingdom before often share their reasons for wanting to move.For the most part people that are moving to England do not stay long enough to fully experience the life that is in England. If you are one of the lucky ones who stays longer in England you will see much more change than if you stayed there for just a couple of days. All too often people who are in England for a short time want to return to the country of their birth to settle down.The movement does however have a huge impact on the British people because they have become aware of the movement and they have started to see how lucky they are. The people who came to England to live there made their move and now they make the most of their lif e there.Now some people would say that the UK should follow the lead of the United States and go the way of the other nations. But if there are more people moving to the UK why not let them keep doing what they want to do?

Friday, March 6, 2020

Using Some or Any in English - Video with Exercise

Using Some or Any in English - Video with Exercise Some or any? You probably learned this in your beginner English class but. did you learn the exceptions? Do you understand the difference in meaning? This video reviews the basic rules of some or any and also explains the exceptions to the rule.If you have been studying English for a while you understand that English has grammar rules and then has a lot of exceptions to the rules. Well like most of English some and any have exceptions.For example, you can say. Can I have some tea? Why can you say this when you know the basic grammar rule is to use any for questions? Another example: She made it home without any problems. It isnt a negative sentence and it isnt a question, but its ok to use any.Watch the video and do the exercises below to test your knowledge:Write your answers in comments, and well correct them.1. Before we leave, I have to get ______ water and my wallet. Wait a moment.2. ________ people think that drinking wine is bad for you but many studies have proven the benefit s of 2 glasses of wine every night!3. I dont have ______ children yet, but we want to have two or three eventually.4. Dont worry about going to visit the tourist sights tomorrow. _______ bus will take you to the center of  town.5. Are there ________ Mexican  restaurants in your part of town?6. What type of music do you want to listen to? Oh, __________. I just want to hear some music!7. Would you like _____ wine with your meal, sir?8. Yes, I would. Bring me _____ red wine that you have.9. Do you want _____ help with your homework?10. This was an easy exercise and I didnt make ______ mistakes! Silvia Deplano 1) somme 2) any 3) any 4)some 5)any 6) any 7)some 8) any 9)some 10)any LOIEnglish SilviaThanks for answering the questions. This is a challenging exercise with some or any.Number 2: Should be some. When we talk about groups in general we use some. For example: Some people like wine, some people dont like wine.Number 4: Any. We use any in this sentence to mean that it isnt imp ortant. You can take bus 5 or bus 105 or bus 114, all of the buses got to the city center. You can take ANY bus. Good work! If you have any more questions let me know! ali ON THANK YOU Luis Kimura cool, and simple, very nice to learn like this ali well done ali iam looking to learan english by my skype (pantly2013) Anna 1. some 2. some 3. any 4. some 5. any 6. any 7. some 8. some 9. any 10. any LOIEnglish AnnaGood work. You only had a few problems.Question #4: The correct answer is any. It is to say that all the buses travel to the center of town and it isnt important which bus you choose. You can take bus 15, or 5, or 6. ANY bus will take you there.Questions #8: The correct answer is any. It is for the same reason. ANY red wine. I hope this helps. Please contact me if you have any questions. Kika Salomao 1- some 2- some 3- any 4-some 5- any 6- some 7-some 8- some 9- any 10- any LOIEnglish Kika,You had a similar problem to many of the responses.Questions 4, 6, and 8 should all be any. It is because the type isnt important. So you are saying ANY music that the type isnt important. Marcio 1.some; 2.Some; 3.any; 4. Some; 5. any; 6. some; 7. some; 8.any; 9. any; 10. any LOIEnglish MarcioThanks for taking the time to answer the questions. It looks like you had some problems with a couple of the questions.Question #4: Correct answer is any This is to say that the exact bus isnt important that they all go to the center of town. You can take ANY bus to the town center, 15, 5, 6, they all go through the town center.Question #6: The correct answer is any. Again it is meaning that the exact type of music isnt important.I hope this helps! Lenka 1.some 2.Any 3.any 4.Some 5.any 6.some 7.some 8.some 9.some 10.any LOIEnglish LenkaGood you had a couple problems.Question #2: Should be some When we talk in general or make generalities we use some. Some people like wine. Some people dont. Some people are tall.Question #4: Correct ans wer is any In this case it means that which bus isnt important. All the buses travel to the town center. Take any bus, bus 15, or 5, or 6. They all travel to the city center.Question #6: Correct answer is any This is for the same reason. The type of music doesnt matter to the speaker. Any music. Rock, punk, jazz, any music.Question #8: Correct answer is any Again it is saying that the exact type doesnt matter. Cabernet, or Pinot, or Merlot, any red wine.I hope this helps. You seemed to have the most problems when the speaker was saying that the exact type isnt important. ana gusmao 1.some 2.some 3.any 4.any 5.any 6.any 7.any 8.any 9.any 10.some LOIEnglish Good work Ana. The only problem you had was with Question #7. A better answer is some We often use some when we are making offers in the question form especially when we expect the answer to be yes. i.g. Would you like some tea?

5 Ways To Leverage Your Internship

5 Ways To Leverage Your Internship pexels.com You’ve heard the phrases over and over during your college years: internship. The coveted internship seems to be the gateway into a fruitful career regardless of what you want to do. Say you scored an awesome internship and now you’re out applying for some new jobs in the all-too-competitive job market today. How do you turn that glorious internship you did into something that will both enhance and improve you as an applicant? Well, this part isn’t as hard as the rest of the job application may be. Here are five ways to leverage your internship experience: 1. Experience Firstly, the fact that you have any internship experience whatsoever is a positive in any job market. The majority of this article will focus on internships within a related field to the previous internship, but any extra work you’ve done can be utilized as a skill. Every internship experience provides valuable lessons in the professional workplace that cannot be taught everywhere else. Be sure to mention that you are no stranger to this environment or a very similar one. Your experience alone makes you more qualified than anyone without an internship. You know how to write emails, answer calls, use various machines, and perform at a high professional standard. These skills are irreplaceable in the job market and are almost uniquely gained by related job or intern experience. 2. Diversity The beauty of an internship, or perhaps your personal struggle, is that you are not pushed into one single job. Instead, you’re more likely to be thrown into every job. During an internship, you aren’t likely to be pigeonholed whatsoever. You’ll gain experience in all sorts of departments and with all different types of people. This is perfect for applying for jobs because you aren’t going to be missing any crucial experience, you’ve got it all. An internship has prepared you well to take on any task, whether it be in your comfort zone or not. Internships allow you to confront a variety of problems with confidence and ease. 3. Dedication Someone who has taken an internship has also taken time to really evaluate what is important in their life. The fact of the matter is, any former intern takes their career seriously enough to sacrifice their time for their passion. An internship, especially an unpaid one, not only demonstrates a great interest in the field, but an executed one as well. Having an internship on your resume is the difference between saying you are serious about your career and actually taking the action to advance it. You’re willing to put up with the not so glamorous, nitty gritty jobs that an intern does just to soak in the atmosphere of your ideal workplace. This makes for an applicant that can talk the talk and walk the walk. 4. Connections Because you already have experience in the field, you also have connections in the field. You aren’t a complete new kid on the block who knows nobody and has no idea what’s going on. It is also possible that the past connections you made from your former internship could translate over to positive relationships in your new professional job. You also have a good feel for how the people within this field work and act. Are they very strict and professional or more laid back? If you already have an idea of how the workplace functions, even in a vague sense, you’ll know the proper etiquette going in and won’t make a complete fool of yourself. Also, you won’t have to learn the ropes the hard way. 5. First-Hand Training Internship is also crucial to your job hunt because it cuts out a lot of training that can cut into you and your boss’s time. When you have experience in the field, this also means you have at least a general knowledge of the software and equipment that goes with it. You may be handy with the scanner or a wiz with Excel and this certainly isn’t going to turn off your future employers. Your internship has likely taught you so many valuable skills that your new job will sigh in relief at not having to train another person in how to make a spreadsheet. Hopefully you’ve now realized all the wonderful gifts your former internship has given you (even if it wasn’t a job). Often, it’s only in retrospect that you truly notice the enormity of the things you learned while interning. You’ve learned valuable skills to improve your coworker relations, system operations, and lots of other things that simply can’t be taught without some great experience. An internship isn’t just something to boost up your resume, but something that probably greatly improved your life as a worker. You may be closer to scoring your dream job than you thought. You may want to thank your former self.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Holiday Party 101 Ordering Food Delivery

Holiday Party 101 Ordering Food Delivery Image via unsplash.com Pizza Pizza is probably one of the first things that come to many peoples minds when it comes to food that is easy to order for delivery. Pizza is usually less expensive when you are looking at a tight budget, and bigger companies like Pizza Hut or Dominos Pizza always offer coupons that you could pick from depending on what works best for you and your holiday party. Not only can you order pizza, but you can also order chicken wing, bread, and salads all within the same delivery. Pizza is also versatile when it comes to being able to please everyones personal tastes. Satisfy vegetable lovers with an all-vegetable pizza, or put a variety of meat to make a more filling slice. You can definitely do your best to please a plethora of personal tastes when you are choosing pizza without breaking your budget. Pre-cut slices make it even easier for people to serve themselves without the issue of serving size or excess utensils. Chicken wings   If you have other options available for your vegetarian and vegan friends, chicken wings may be a great food to order for delivery for your holiday party. You can go from mild flavors like classic barbeque or lemon pepper, to more flavors with a bit of a kick like mango habanero. You can go the boneless route or go more traditional just be prepared to spend a little more on napkins as chicken wings tend to be a bit messier as saucy finger food. Popular wing places like Wingstop often offer discounts on bulk purchases if you are hosting a larger holiday party the more leftovers the better, right? Sushi   Although unconventional when it comes to the typical list of delivery foods, sushi can be the perfect option when it treating your guests at your holiday party. Like pizza, it will be easy to please many people with sushi because there will be so many options to choose from. You can go anywhere from the typical California roll for people that are not that familiar with sushi, to more traditional rolls for your friends that are sushi aficionados. With sushi delivery, it will also be fairly easy to serve as guests will be able to choose how much and what kind of sushi they are going to consume, and the mess created will be minimal. Sushi may be a little bit more expensive than typical food delivery options, but can be well worth it when your guests leave satisfied and happy with the holiday party. Sandwiches   When it comes to being a people pleaser, ordering sandwiches for delivery for your holiday party can often do the trick. You can get a variety of sandwiches to suit a variety of tastes at your holiday party: a classic Turkey, a spicy Italian, a ham and cheese, the possibilities are almost endless. You can make the sandwiches as healthy or filling as you want them to be. You also will not have to worry about serving guests when sandwiches are easy to grab and require no utensils. Depending on the place you are hiring from, you may want to ask if they have sandwich kits or do deconstructed sandwiches, giving your guests the chance to customize the sandwich depending on their own personal tastes and increasing your chances of satisfying every guests taste. Sandwich kits will often include a variety of spreads or sauces, meats, cheese, and vegetables for guests to build their own sandwich creation. Make this years holiday party unforgettable, and less of a hassle for you as the party host, by ordering one or more of these foods for delivery and adding it to the nights menu.

2016 Presidential Candidates Whos Who Democrat Edition

2016 Presidential Candidates Who's Who Democrat Edition Photo Credit: Getty Images 1. Lincoln Chafee. Who is he? Chafees the former governor of RI (2011-2015), the former U.S. senator from RI (1999-2007), and the former mayor of Warwick, RI (1993-1999). He announced his candidacy in June. What are his beliefs? *Stance on Gun Control: supports common sense complying with the 2nd Amendment but doesnt think freedoms given in Constitution should be curtailed. *Stance on Abortion: supports womens rights to personal reproductive decisions. *Stance on LGBT Rights: supports marriage equality. *Stance on Immigration: supportive of path to legalization and more programs for legal immigrants. *Stance on Jobs: in the past has supported increase of minimum wage. 2. Hilary Clinton. Who is she? The former U.S. Secretary of State (2009-2013), the former senator from NY (2001-2009), and the former First Lady of the U.S. (1993-2001). She was a presidential candidate in 2008, and announced her intentions to run in this upcoming election back in April. What are her beliefs? *Stance on Gun Control: believes the nations gun laws need to be toughened and has vowed to fight the National Rifle Association. *Stance on Abortion: pro-abortion as she believes in unlimited abortion on demand as too many women are denied abortions. *Stance on LGBT Rights: now supports right of same-sex couples to marry both personally and as law though she didnt in the past. *Stance on Immigration: believes immigrants keep America young and dynamic. *Stance on Jobs: believes in fair wages, keeping jobs in America, increasing minimum wage. Photo Credit: Wikipedia 3. Martin OMalley. Who is he? The former governor of Maryland (2007-2015), and the former mayor of Baltimore, MD (1999-2007). He announced he is running as a democratic presidential candidate in May. What are his beliefs? *Stance on Gun Control: supports restrictions on the 2nd Amendment right to bear arms. *Stance on Abortion: its an issue best left to the individual conscience of women. *Stance on LGBT Rights: all are created equal and everyone deserves marriage equality. *Stance on Immigration: supports comprehensive immigration reform. *Stance on Jobs: raise minimum wage and increase collective bargaining rights. 4. Bernie Sanders. Who is he? The current U.S. Senator from Vermont (2007-present), the former U.S. representative from VT (1991-2007), and the former mayor of Burlington, VT (1981-1989). He announced his intentions to be a presidential candidate in April. What are his beliefs? *Stance on Gun Control: would support strong sensible gun control but doesnt believe its going to solve all of our problems. *Stance on Abortion: believes the decision about abortion must remain a decision for the woman, her family and physician to make, not the government. *Stance on LGBT Rights: is a staunch and public supporter of LGBT equality. *Stance on Immigration: supports path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in the country. *Stance on Jobs: wants to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour. 5. Jim Webb. Who is he? The former U.S. senator from Virginia (2007-2013), the former U.S. Secretary of the Navy (1987-1988), and the former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (1984-1987). Webb announced his campaign as a presidential candidate in July. What are his beliefs? *Stance on Gun Control: has emphasized the importantance of 2nd Amendment right to bear arms and has voted and supported various acts involving guns and firearms. *Stance on Abortion: Supports Roe v. Wade and abortion rights. *Stance on LGBT Rights: used to oppose same-sex marriage and now supports it and thinks its a good thing for this country. *Stance on Immigration: split on immigration issues; opposed comprehensive immigration package in 2007 but supported Dream Act which would have given citizenship to undocumented immigrants who go to college or serve in the military. *Stance on Jobs: is against the outsourcing of American jobs, supports better workers rights. These are the five democratic presidential candidates that we know of so far stay tuned for a whos who of the republican presidential candidates coming later this week!

3 Ways to Stay Inspired as an Intern

3 Ways to Stay Inspired as an Intern pexels.com Limited Time There is so much to do, so much to learn, and so many people to meet when you are working an internship. It can often feel overwhelming when you have so much to do in such a limited time. Yeah, you do have a lot to do. You have got paperwork to file, phone calls to make, coffee to make, and a hundred million other things to do that are specific to your internship. Of course, it is a lot; you are often thrown in and it is up to you to decide whether you will sink or whether you will swim. Your bosses are not there to baby you, they are there to get the most work out of you that they possibly can. And believe me, they want you to succeed and be as productive as you possibly can be. So you have to use the fact that you have such a limited time to inspire yourself to make the most of the time that you do have. Do not let yourself get caught up and overwhelmed to the point that you cannot accomplish anything at all. Just take it one step at a time and remember that it is possible for you to do all the things that you set out to do and for you to accomplish all the goals you wanted to achieve it is not too long before you’ll be back in school, wishing you were back and working your internship and working in your field once more. pexels.com Job Opportunities Internship work is tough work too. You are working hard, hustling, and getting work done. The stress of doing so much work and making a good impression on not only your bosses but also your peers can take its toll and after a while, it can be hard to stay motivated. You can begin to feel drained and lose focus. What you have to keep in mind is that all the work you are doing for this internship will only help you get a job in the future. Sure, you might be grabbing coffee or filing paperwork and that is not what you want to be doing in the future. But your internship is in the right field, and we all have to pay our dues. You do not get to start at the top of the field, doing exactly and whatever it is that you love. You have got to experience all the parts of the jobs, from the cool stuff to the sucky stuff. That is part of what an internship provides you. It gives you a step up so that you can get a taste of experience before you are out in the workforce and help you get perhaps better than an entry-level job (or help you rise from that entry-level job fairly quickly). All the grunt work you are doing now will help you get a job in the future because you are learning the skills necessary ahead of time, which puts you ahead of the game. And more than getting you a job with a hypothetical company in some intangible future, the internship you are working could help lead you to a position with that company doing more of what you want working in the field that you love. If you are interested in the opportunity to continue working with the company you are interning with, you need to stay inspired to do the best job you possibly can so that you can get hired again after your internship ends. And if not with that company, then you need to stay inspired so they will refer you so that you can keep working in the field after you finish your internship. Set End Date Perhaps your internship has not lived up to your expectations. Maybe you are not enjoying the field and are rethinking your career path. Maybe the work environment is not what you hoped it would be. Perhaps the work really is too hard and the tasks too impossible and your bosses are simply asking too much of you and of your time than you can do. The internship has sucked the life out of you and you simply do not know how you can possibly make it to the end. Just remember that your internship has an end and all you have to do is make it to the end in one piece. Be inspired that the internship will not be for forever and it will not always be like this.

John F. Kennedy School

John F. Kennedy School John F. Kennedy School John F. Kennedy School is a bilingual, bicultural, tuition-free public school based in Berlin, Germany. The school offers an integrated elementary and high school program and enrolls more than 1,700 students from a variety of different countries. JFKS has a modern campus with 135 classrooms, nine science labs, three computer labs, two libraries, two gymnasiums and a fine arts center across its six buildings. Situated in Zehlendorf in Southwestern Berlin, the school is conveniently close to bus routes, the S-Bahn, parks and a district shopping area. Upholding high academic standards of both the German and US education systems, JFKS gives students an opportunity to learn through different modes and strategies. Promoting learning as a continuous lifetime process, the balanced curriculum supports student growth in all areas, including fine arts, humanities, languages, sciences, mathematics and sports. In guiding students to understand themselves and the world around them, JFKS fosters independent inquiry, critical thinking, open-mindedness and service to others. The schools curriculum and learning strategies encourage the development of responsible, democratic citizens.