Hot Plate Definition Chemistry

Hot Plate Definition ChemistryHot plate definition chemistry is an interesting subject for those interested in home study and has made the search for chemistry textbooks that much easier. You can make do with a simple standard and a collection of common foods; you can get by with the internet and then add in an understanding of the hot plate definition.The first step in any chemistry textbook is to define the hot plate. This is the place where the chemical reactions occur and is very similar to a cauldron. This allows us to have a reasonable idea of what sort of molecules we are dealing with, as well as having a clear idea of how they react.In addition to this, the temperature at which the hot plate melts makes a great deal of difference to the shape of the molecular structure. This explains why it is so important to have a standard to work with when trying to understand chemistry.Fusing means that there is some kind of bonding between the molecules. So a molecule like dihydrogen mon oxide will bond more readily to a molecule like ethyl carbamate than it will to another similar molecule such as phenyl carbamate. This is because the dihydrogen monoxide is less dense than the phenyl carbamate. Molecules that share the same metal atom are also more stable than those that do not.Homogeneous means that they are all of the same size and the number of atoms is not extremely variable. Some will be less stable than others, but this does not really affect their function, as we all know. Also, you would have no trouble finding the homogenous molecules in a test tube.Different molecular structures can exist depending on their location and on the proportions of other atoms. These different arrangements will mean that the contents of a container can have slightly different densities and therefore specific densities. That is why water is denser than ice.The boundary of a chemical reaction usually creates a gas that is lighter than that which would be produced if the reaction w ere carried out. When the oxygen and hydrogen are reacted with each other they form water and carbon dioxide respectively.The definition of the hot plate is an important one when reading textbooks for chemistry, and you will find that there are many books, and online sites that cover this topic. It is best to look at some of these, as they will be able to provide you with the most up to date information. If you choose a book online, check it for errors and take note of the author's name.

?? Tutorful Turns Three!

?? Tutorful Turns Three! Tutorful Turns Three! Happy Birthday, to us! We can’t believe Tutorful has been going for three years already and there’s so much to celebrate. In fact, over the past three years:Since starting in our two founder’s spare bedroom, Tutorful now employs 31 people...That have helped more than 100,000 learners to join Tutorful and find a tutorWho in turn have completed over 450,000 lessonsWith one of our almost 40,000 tutorsWho did such a great job they’ve had over 15,000 five-star reviews from their students!We couldn’t have achieved any of this without your support - our wonderful community of tutors, parents, and learners, so now we’d like to give something back...Paying It ForwardAs part of our birthday celebrations, we’ll be fundraising for Endeavour, an amazing charity who, for sixty years, have been supporting disadvantaged young people to achieve in their education, grow in confidence and work towards the positive future each and every one of them deserves.As well as raising funds around the office, on the 24th August, we’ll be making a donation for every lesson completed that day to aid Endeavour’s cause, to ensure they can continue to support young people, like Hadi below..Hadi's StoryHadi was referred to Endeavour after his family arrived in Sheffield as refugees from Syria. His family were lucky as they were given the opportunity to come to the UK, but local schools would not accept him and there were concerns about lost education and also his emotional health.When Hadi started at Endeavour, he really seized on the opportunity that was offered. He had aspirations to go to university and was interested in a medical related route. Focused on improving his English, Hadi was given the opportunity to sit core GCSEs; on the strength of this he achieved a place at a local sixth form college. Hadi took part an Endeavour summer programme aimed at supporting and encouraging young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to take a university route and this has really galvanised his aspirations.He has remained in touch with Endeavour, returning to help us with our rebranding on a young people's focus group, and contributing to funding bids. He has also recently joined our board to help make sure Endeavour remains a youth-led organisation.Hadi is a real Endeavour success story!How you can get involvedStudents - Whether you’re currently having lessons, or haven’t booked anything for a while, now’s the time to arrange an extra lesson for the 24th August.Tutors - If you're available on the 24th, ask your students if they can rearrange or if they'd like an extra lesson that day We truly hope you’ll join us in celebrating both our 3rd birthday, and the charitable work Endeavour is committed to.To help us donate as much as we can, make sure you're booking your upcoming lessons for 24th August!If you'd like to learn more about Endeavour and the young people they've supported over the years, please visit their website:http://endeavour.org.uk/

Al-Bayan Bilingual School

Al-Bayan Bilingual School Al-Bayan Bilingual School Al-Bayan Bilingual (BBS) was established in 1977 with a vision to prepare students for the world of today and the challenges of tomorrow. The school offers a bilingual program in which the Arabic and English languages carry equal emphasis and status, the goal of which is to bridge global progress with the traditional values of Arab culture. It is a private, non-profit, coeducational, day school from Pre-K through High School. The mission describes the school as an Arabic and English learning community nurturing compassionate and innovative students, leading sustainable change and progress in Kuwait and the global environment. BBS isa large school of 2400+ students operating four school divisions on its spacious and well-equipped campus in Kuwait. It features spacious learning spaces, four gymnasiums, a theater, clinics, media centers, Makerspaces, multipurpose rooms of various sizes, ten science laboratories, computer labs, a canteen, a mosque, and open-air sports facilities. The campus is WI-FI enabled to support the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program in Middle School and High School and the iPad program in Pre-School and Elementary School. We are a vibrant learning community, nurturing our faculty and staff to grow and learn with our students. As the first and largest American curriculum bilingual school in Kuwait, accredited by CIS and NEASC, we have a rich and proud tradition of achieving outstanding outcomes for our students, most of whom go on to study in leading colleges and universities in the US, Canada, and the Middle East. BBS is committed to building a community that is dedicated to the overall development of every child in the school. We believe that quality education rests on the selection, development, and retention of a vibrant team of faculty and staff and seeks professional, experienced, dynamic and creative educators to enhance the schools efforts in positively influencing the lives of our students. To learn more about Al-Bayan Bilingual School, please visit www.bbs.edu.kw.

The Buddy System The Friendliest Way to Learn a Language Abroad

The Buddy System The Friendliest Way to Learn a Language Abroad Ah, studying a new language abroad. Isn’t that the dream?It does have its challenges, but luckily you can  get by with a little help from your (new) friends!You get to meet new people, see marvelous sights and taste exotic dishes, all the while immersing yourself in the language that you love. However, the first thing on the listâ€"meeting new peopleâ€"might just prove to be the most important aspect of your time abroad.This post will be about one thing and one thing only: giving you  a warmer, friendlier perspective that’ll pave the way for you to learn a language abroad as quickly  and as enjoyably as possible.So whether you’re at the airport waiting to board your plane or just in the initial stages of planning that year abroad, read on and get excited. The Buddy System: The Friendliest Way to Learn a Language AbroadYou’re probably already super psyched about learning a language abroad. Perhaps it was a big decision, but you knew you just had to hop on a plane and get you rself to Spain, Germany, France, China, Japan or whatever country it is you’ve got your heart set on. You can already see, hear and smell everything!One problem. You don’t know anyone from Adam in that country. Everyones just another strange face. Nobody knows you or what youre going through. How do you deal? How are you supposed to effectively learn the language when you don’t even have anybody to talk to?You just need to do one thing. And you need to do this day in and day out when you’re abroad. Befriend the locals.Dont go all introvert when youre abroad. Well, maybe you can afford to be a loner at night, when youre in bed and reflecting on the awesome things that happened during the day, but generally speaking, put yourself out there. Thats the very essence of going abroad. Youre putting yourself out there in the world, so dont spend that precious time inside a private hostel  room. Dont just go abroad to watch  movies, listen  to radio programs and songs. Do that and th en some!Admittedly, living abroad to learn the language can be a nerve-wracking experience. But with a few friends by your side, the whole thing can be one long celebration. That being said, making friends shouldnt entail nesting in English-speaking enclaves and knocking back a few Guinness with expats (though youre welcome to indulge in this every once in a while, too). Making friends should involve really immersing yourself in local culture.So the first step, and really, the only step, is to befriend the localsâ€"get the ball rolling by talking to them  in English if needed, and then you can start effectively building your whole language experience from there.  Sounds easy and logical enough, right?But how are you exactly going to do that? When the rubber meets the road, how do you deal?How? I’m glad you asked. Here are six tried and tested ways to break the ice and make friends with native speakers.6  Ways to Learn Languages Abroad by Making Friends1. Offer somethingThey say if you want to have a friend, be a friend. Offering somethingâ€"foods always a winnerâ€"to a complete stranger can be a good opener. It instantly drops any wary persons  defenses and can be the beginning of a wonderful conversation.You can offer anything, really (chances are itll be politely refused anyway). The most epic of friendships can start with the offer of gum. Its what people do once the ice has been broken that determines if they become friends.So always have something to give and keep it in your bag or pocket. You never know when a nice opportunity will come your way.Let’s say you’re walking around the park taking in the sights. You’ve been at it for an hour and youre ready to take a breather. There’s a bench nearby with a man sitting on it. What could you do? Well, you could approach the bench. Smile. Sit. Take out the sandwich you packed earlier. Take a few bites, and comment to the person beside you, “Sir? Would you like some sandwich? I’ve got another one he re.”Your offer will probably be politely refused, but that’s really not the point. Don’t take the refusal personally. That simple line is an ice breaker. Now youve potentially opened up a conversation with a complete stranger, and that stranger knows youre a relatively friendly and generous fellow.You can take the conversation anywhere you want, but remember, unless you’ve chanced upon a local as garrulous as Richard Simmons, you’ll probably be the one talking for a few minutes. The other person would just probably smile, nod along and politely give you a little of their time. The hope is that, in the next few minutes, theyll really warm up and start contributing significantly to the conversation.Do this often and you’ll definitely make friends along the way.My advice is, the more locals you involve, the betterâ€"like if you see two men sitting on a bench with a space between them, be the foreigner who squeezes between those two. Since more persons are involved, the conv ersation can have more possible pathways and you can volley topics around between them. This can really be fun because you can play with the conversational dynamics here. For example, if you ask what  one person thinks  about the countrys president, you can the inquire if the other guy agrees and you can even tease them a little about their differences in opinion.Before long, its sunset and you don’t even notice it.2. Ask for a favor“The Damsel in Distress” technique can be used not only by ladies but by anyone who wants to tap into that human instinct of helping those in need. Asking for a favor (the simpler it is, the better) sparks an interaction that may not otherwise have happened.I was traveling around Asia and was sitting waiting for my bus to leave. It was one of those long-haul runs that usually take 10-12 hours. I was seated next to a lady, a native speaker, minding her own business, when I suddenly had the brilliant idea of buying food and some reading material for the trip. So I asked her, “could you please save my seat?” The bus was filling up fast. She was clearly surprised, but then said, “sure.”When I came back, I had a handful snacks, local delicacies and a newspaper. To show my gratitude for the favor, I immediately offered her food (technique #1), which she kindly refused.But guess what, the ice was already broken and it was only a matter of time before we got into talking and getting to know each other. I got me a captive audience for 10-12 hours! I mean, she’s not going anywhere. I asked her about the places I could go visit once we got to the destination, I politely asked her about some news stories I’d read and I asked about her opinions on them.I found a new friend, an insider on the culture I’m interested in and a native speaker who taught me how to haggle with intent. All that because I asked her to save my seat. I asked for a favor and I got so much more than I asked for.3. Ask questionsGo ahead. Dont be afraid. T he locals dont bite.What sort of questions do you ask? Well, anything!As a foreigner in a new land, asking questions is your divine right. Locals know this and theyre more than happy to oblige. As long as youre polite, theyll respond positively to any queries you may have.Perhaps you’re having dinner at a local restaurant waiting for your order when you spot something interesting on the other table. Depending on the situation, it’s often perfectly okay to politely say, “Excuse me, sir, your food looks delicious. May I know what it is?”Now, lasting friendships arent usually made with just one question. You can ask a stranger for directions to the nearest comfort room (as public toilets are called in some parts of the world) and be on your way. If you want to keep things going, then  after you hit them with your first question, hit them with some more. Probe and discover as much as you can about the specific subject and beyond. Ask about the culture, ask about the person you†™re talking to and ask them for their opinions on things. Ask where you can get the best soup in town. Ask how much the fare is for public transportation. Anything, really.The name of the game is interest. You actually make other people feel good about themselves when you display interest in them and their culture. Sure, they’ll initially look frazzled when you unexpectedly open up a conversation. They’ll initially be thinking, “Why is this dude suddenly talking to me? My English is very limited.”But know that in time, wariness can turn into warmth when you’ve shown genuine interest and youre polite about the whole thing.Don’t grill the poor guy, just telegraph your interest in a childlike  way. Probe and probe some more. Thats why its important that you be aware of situations where you have a captive audienceâ€"like the bus example above, or locals passing time on public benches, or those lazying in cafés and restaurants. Be on the lookout for these situations. If you find yourself in a long queue for anything, try striking up a conversation with the person behind you.Open your eyes. The person bound to teach you all the hilarious and nasty words in their language might just be standing behind you.4. Say “Hi!”Sometimes the quickest way is to just come out and say, “Hi!”Say your name and extend a hearty handshake and you’ve got a potential friend made.I’m not saying that you’ll be golden every time, sometimes you can try to make friends and quickly discover that the other person  isnt interested in socializing. Sometimes they’ll be so busy they really won’t have time. But youll never know that unless you take the shot. Hockey great Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.”So do it! Flat out say “Hi!” You don’t need any reason save for the desire to make friends and meet new people.You’re already abroad, so you might as well open up. Don’t clam up and be overly self-conscious. Unles s you open up, your learning the language will never really hit its stride. If you look at some of the most effective language learners and polyglots, they’re not necessarily the most garrulous or outgoing types, but theyre the most open. They feel the same nervousness and apprehension that you might when considering approaching and making a friend out of thin air, but they do it anyway.Remember that you, the language learner, must always make the first move. In many (most) places, locals don’t ordinarily walk up to foreigners to chat, especially in places with conservative cultures. They may stare, but talking to you would be a different proposition altogether. So you have to make the first move.It’s not that they’re rude or that they don’t find you interesting. They might not want to bother you, or maybe they’re shy. Besides, they might be busy. They could very well be running some errands, preparing to have a few friends over for dinner. And guess what, you’ll never find out if you could have been invited for that dinner unless you come right out and say, “Hi!”.5. Frequent the same placesThe conventional wisdom is that you need to hit different spots in any region, country, city or town in order to really get a broader sampling of a culture and to meet different people from different walks of life. So while abroad, maybe you can go to all the different corners of the city you’re living in, be involved in a wide variety of groups and organizations and heap up many different experiences for yourself.Yes, do that, that’s sound advice. It’ll give you the big picture of the culture as well as a taste of its many different flavors. But you also need to counterbalance that by going to the same places as many times as possible, too. The first strategy casts a wide net, with this second one you’re going deep.And you don’t even have to go very far. Start with the immediate area where you live. Is there a nearby park you can frequent? Or a convenience store you can patronize? (If you can, try buying your food stock or supplies from the same store, snacks from the same stall and medicine from the same pharmacy.)Let the locals know your routine and let them expect you to be at the same place at a specific time.Hit the same spot over and over and something very magical happens. Instead of observing the passing scene, which is what usually happens to traveling language learners, you become part of it. Keep showing up at  the same place and youll soon become a fixture of the place. When people get to see you often, you become part of their community.Be one of the regular guys in a café, for example. If you frequent the same café, you’ll quickly  be on a first name basis with the staff (they might even let you behind the counter!).  By frequenting the same place, youre giving yourself multiple chances to meet locals who are also patrons of that place. The lady you often see buying her pork ribs might one day invite you to her kitchen and show off a recipe you can bring back home to your friends and family. The waiters and staff of the place, who know who’s who in the community, could introduce you to the best plumber in town.Wait, I’m getting ahead of myself. That’s #6.6. Ask for introductionsSo you have one local friend already?Great! With one single friend, you have everything needed to create a whole network of locals who, in their own specific and special ways, can help your language journey.That one friend of yours surely has a few friends and acquaintances of their  own. Their  circle could include the guys they  grew up with or the folks they  went to school with once and who are now doctors, businessmen or maybe even language teachers.You have to go out of your comfort zone and flatly request an introduction. This makes your job of making friends so much easier because the other person’s credibility rubs off on you and you instantly gain the acceptance of the group. They may not kn ow you from Adam, but by virtue of being introduced by a trusted friend, you make it so much easier on yourself. And guess what, youve just increased your acquaintances several fold.Plop  yourself into their group. Join their activities and show up in places they meet. Branch out and soon enough, youll find yourself in a middle of a social web that gives you the maximum number and variety of genuine experiences to really learn a language abroad.Suddenly youll find yourself in a group of guys who bike on Sundays to gaze at the marvelous view of the countryside. Or perhaps you get ringside seats to  how native speakers wield their language by witnessing them tease and give each other a hard time during a Saturday night beer session.So, there you go. Six techniques you can use each day youre abroad. Get in there. Be eager and excited to make friends. Travel. Talk to complete strangers, offer them something, ask your questions. Then ask some more. Immerse. Get off your couch on a cold e vening and have coffee with a native speaker.If you do that, you’ll find yourself richly rewarded. One day, you’ll hear yourself slowly gaining fluency in the local language. Youll not only have added a new tongue to  your communicative repertoire, youll have gained precious friendships and a bag full of memories that’ll last a lifetime. With pictures to boot!Good luck and have fun! Safe travels.

Healing Bell Move Tutor by Melissa Burden

Healing Bell Move Tutor by Melissa BurdenHealing Bell Move Tutor by Melissa Burden is a step-by-step guide to help anyone with an Ayurvedic practice understand the concepts of this book. It explains the physical, mental and emotional factors that need to be considered before embarking on a practice. It also explains the relationship between the Ayurvedic health practices and the body in order to assist in Ayurvedic medicine being used to treat problems associated with the physical, mental and emotional systems.The Body: The Ayurvedic health system is about maintaining balance, which is maintained through the dietary, detoxification and other methods. One of the fundamental principles is, 'Belly is best.' This is the area of the body where toxins can build up. Cleanse out the 'belly' to remove toxins from the blood stream. This part of the body is broken down, refined and purified, and after cleansing the toxins are removed from the system, the 'belly' needs to be re-built.Mental and Emotional: A balanced mind, supported by an improved body will keep a person mentally and emotionally fit. This is where the focus should be when working with a relaxation technique. Meditation and other types of grounding practices should be used in conjunction with proper diet and daily exercise. Meditation helps get rid of the negative emotions and helps to clear the mind of all other thought forms.The technique of belly cleaning involves one of the following three methods. The first is that the method of cleansing the 'belly' is an internal approach to an Ayurvedic practice that works from within the body. The second is the three-stage approach that looks at a treatment as starting with the stomach and slowly working up to the heart and then the soul.Auricular: This means 'across the auricle.' This is a term used to describe the part of the human body that extends over the upper chest. This area of the body is broken down, refined and purified, and afterwards cleansed to return it to its original beauty.Yoga: Yoga is an energetic art that works to enhance the physical energy of the human body. During an exercise routine, the yogi will focus on the auricular part of the body by focusing on muscle building, breathing and physical activities. Yoga can be used to break the barriers between the physical and the mental and emotional and help improve the health and well being of a person.Healing Bell Move Tutor by Melissa Burden has been written by a master instructor of holistic medicine. It will teach readers how to work with the mind, body and spirit in order to achieve balance and health through the practice of Ayurveda.

Organic Chemistry Tutor Volume

Organic Chemistry Tutor VolumeOrganic Chemistry Tutor Volume is the best chemistry book for kids in the market today. You can take this book along with you at your home, place of work, at school, or just bring it on you as you go out to buy your groceries. It is a good gift for moms and dads who want to enhance their understanding of this field. Aside from teaching kids how to make acid, this book is also a good primer of what is needed for kids to gain the necessary knowledge on this field of study.The book has fifty pages of activity that enables kids to learn chemistry. For kids who have trouble with chemical equations and formulas, this book contains a number of tutorials that help them with all the tedious tasks. Kids can even put into practice what they have learned in the book. You can find several hints about which chemical reactions are performed and how they affect each other. This is definitely something that will encourage kids to take chemical equations seriously.The boo k is printed in a professional and attractive way. You can use it while taking your kids to the store, at your office, at school, etc. This book will be sure to impress. You can find the information online through the various websites available on the internet. Online reference will give you enough information for the book.These reference materials also contain all the activities that you need to know. You can easily keep track of all the activities. When you finish the book, you can keep it handy in your pocket, bag, backpack, lunch box, locker, car, picnic basket, etc. At least you will always have it when you need it. This makes the book very handy for kids to take along.Another feature of this book is that it is full of content and has enough activities for you to help your kids master the material. This content is easy to understand. You can make your kids feel that the effort they are putting in is worthwhile. This will show them that you do care and that they can rely on you. There are many benefits you can gain from this chemistry tutor. It can help kids learn more about chemical reactions. These kids can develop an awareness of what is a chemical reaction and what is required to become successful in this field. They can understand the concepts of a chemical reaction better and can do the experiments to figure out their reactions more.Learning about the chemistry of organic chemistry can be very beneficial for kids. Organic chemistry tutor volume has everything that a child needs to learn more about the field. So buy this volume and your kid will learn more about chemistry.

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials A polynomial is an expression of power n where n= 0, 1, 2, 3 n Where n is a positive integer. Degree of a polynomial in one variable: - In case of a polynomial in one variable, the highest power of the variable is called the degree of polynomial. Polynomial of various degrees Linear polynomial: - a polynomial of degree 1 is called a linear polynomial. Quadratic polynomial: - A polynomial of degree 2 is called a quadratic polynomial. Cubic polynomial: - A polynomial of degree 3 is called a cubic polynomial. Biquadratic polynomial: - A polynomial of degree 4 is called a biquadratic polynomial. Number of terms in a polynomial: - Monomial: - A polynomial containing one nonzero term is called a monomial. Binomial: - A polynomial containing two nonzero terms is called a binomial. Trinomial: - A polynomial containing three nonzero terms is called a trinomial. Example of adding and subtracting polynomials: - Question1: - Add the following polynomials y^4 + 2y^2 + 3y + 5 and 5y^4 + 4y^3 + 3y^2 + 5y Solution: - (y^4 + 2y^2 + 3y + 5) + (5y^4 + 4y^3 + 3y^2 + 5y) =(y^4 + 5y^4) + 4y^3 + (2y^2 + 3y^2) + (3y + 5y) + 5 =6y^4 + 4y^3 + 5y^2 + 8y + 5 Question2: - Subtract the following polynomials: Z^3 + 2z + 1 and z^2 + 3z + 5 Solution: - (z^3 + 2z + 1) - (z^2 + 3z + 5) =z^3 + 2z + 1 z^2 -3z -5 =z^3 z^2 z -4

The Most Popular Characters in Anime.

The Most Popular Characters in Anime. Some of the Best Anime Characters. ChaptersWhat Makes a Great Character?Why Anime Has Great Characters.Some of the Favourite Characters from Anime.In this article, we want to take the risk â€" the risk of upsetting anime fans worldwide, the risk of inspiring the wrath of anime fandom â€" to share some of our favourite characters from the world of Japanese anime.There are thousands, if not millions, to choose from, considering that the number of anime produced is somewhere around the thirty-five thousand mark. And picking from among these is an effort in precise selection â€" and, obviously, massive omission.So, forgive us. We know that any list like this inspires enthusiasm, rage, and high passions of all kinds. But take it more as a way for beginners to gain a foothold in the world of Japanese anime in order to better navigate it. Rather than a declaration of indisputable, objective quality.The world of Japanese anime is a huge one and, to repeat, we are going to be leaving out some of your favourites. For example, w e don’t have any Gundam or Code Geass in the list!If you want to suggest your own favourites, comment below! NanaJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YukoJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EllyJapanese Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoJapanese Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MelanieJapanese Teacher £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamesJapanese Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PippaJapanese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarikoJapanese Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat Makes a Great Character?Firstly, let’s talk about characters. What makes a character great? What makes them likeable, or admirable? And what makes them so memorable that we would watch another anime series â€" or any other series for that matter â€" just for the character?Character, really, is not about cracking fun jokes, being a great warrior, or looking great. All of these things help, for sure â€" as they bring an immediate interest from the audience â€" but that’s not usually enough to see one through to the end of a series.And it’s certainly not enough to make an audience follow a franchise through five animated series, twenty anime movies, a live action film, and countless manga series â€" as is the case with Dragon Ball. Rather, a good character needs something else. A complexity, a flaw, and a development â€" but also a consistency and recognisability across all media and adaptations.In some way or another â€" even in a fantastical story â€" characters need to be realistic. They need a backstory and a personality, a compelling motivation, and a deeply human element to them. This is why consistency matters, because you don’t want a character known as being calm and cool then going berserk out of nowhere (just ask the Game of Thrones writers).Without this, th e characters are just a collection of lines spoken, fights had, or movements made. And that ain’t going to convince anyone to keep coming back.Why Anime Has Great Characters.Anime, fortunately for us, is known for its wonderful characterisation. The most iconic characters will remain memorable for years to come â€" due to their particular aesthetics, their story arcs, their fully formed personalities, and the moral dilemmas in which they find themselves.In many ways, this is because â€" unlike in the West, where animators are seen to work primarily for children â€" Japanese animation has a very wide audience. This includes all different genders, ages, and demographics.As such, those working for anime shows and original manga publications ensure that the characters are believable not just for kids, but for everyone. And, as such, the whole development of the animes reaches a higher level of seriousness, cleverness, and subtlety.So, it’s worth pointing out that, here, we are looki ng specifically at the anime from Japanese culture. Whilst we in the west associated anime and manga to Japanese pop culture, in that country the term applies to any animation production.This is one of the reasons why anime is so popular in Japan â€" but read our article for more!Some of the Favourite Characters from Anime.So, let’s get down to it. Who are some of the most interesting characters in the world of anime? And who are some of the iconic from popular anime?Obviously, there’s no correct answer. But let’s dive in - in no particular order.And if you are interested in reading about some of the best anime series in Japan, check out our article on popular anime!Sakura (Cardcaptor Sakura)Sakura Kinomoto is the quintessential ‘magical girl’ character from Japanese anime. As the franchise starts, she is nine and still at school, and she grows the age of twelve throughout the series.The character of Sakura â€" or rather, her creators â€" has been the winner of a number of awards, and the series is primarily built around the relationships that she builds with others. Immediately naïve and frankly silly, we see her to be really not that at all. The iconic 'magical girl' anime, SakuraLevi Ackerman (Attack on Titan)Attack on Titan is one of the highest-grossing anime series in Japan â€" and it is known specifically as a shonen anime, meaning one that is aimed at male teens. However, despite its limited target demographic, it has spread across the world â€" and has inspired all sorts of political interpretations.The story revolves around territories inhabited by humans, but which are enclosed by massive walls to protect them against the ‘Titans’ who live outside.Levi Ackerman, the ‘world’s strongest soldier’ is a captain in the Survey Corps, the group that, initially, fights the Titans. Yet, he is a little different to most fictionalised strongmen. He is obsessed with cleanliness â€" and has an angry streak which makes up one of his most interesting flaws.Shinji (Neon Genesis Evangelion)Shinji is the main character in the genre-defining franchise Neon Genesis Evangelion, one of the most influential anime ever made.As a young boy, Shinji is forced to pilot a mecha, ‘Evangelion’, to fight the Angels that attack a future Tokyo. Understandably, he is not too happy about this decision thrust upon him by his father.He is one of the most celebrated characters of manga and anime, as he does not conform in the least to the predictable heroic character. Rather, he is a withdrawn, apathetic, and scared high school student. As a result, he has become one of the most compelling characters in anime.Learn how to draw anime!Goku (Dragon Ball)Even those people who don’t watch anime know the figure of Goku â€" a character who has developed from young, superhuman child to adult throughout the Dragon Ball franchise.The series â€" both manga and anime â€" follow Goku’s pursuits to find the Dragon Balls, which grant wishes to those who find them. Yet, his diminutive, childish appearance and overwhelming naivety â€" a naivety that is reduced, but ultimately remains throughout the series â€" has always been se en as a point of departure from the classic masculine heroes.A really special, loveable anime character. Goku, from Dragon Ball. (Image from Cleiton Hendges: https://www.behance.net/)Edward (Fullmetal Alchemist)One of the most developed â€" and another of the most celebrated â€" characters in the whole of anime is Edward Elric, from the series, Fullmetal Alchemist.Edward, a young man, is seriously wounded in an alchemy experiment intended to resurrect his â€" and his brother, Alphonse’s â€" mother. What happens instead is that Alphonse’s soul becomes trapped in a suit of armour, whilst Edward loses an arm and a leg.The series proceeds with the two characters searching for the Philosopher’s Stone that will return their bodies. Yet, Edward’s character is a fully three-dimensional hero, evolving and growing as he comes of age.Spike (Cowboy Bebop)Cowboy Bebop is a darker style anime intended for an adult audience â€" engaging themes such as loneliness and the pain of memory.Spike Spiegel is the central character, whose fake eye and existential angst give him the flaws that make his character so interesting.The creators of Cowboy Bebop wanted him to be, first and foremost, cool as hell. And sure they achieved it.Learn everything about anime here!Sakata Gintoki (Gintama)Gintama is the story of a freelance (read, ‘unemployed’) samurai, Gintoki, who fights the aliens who have occupied eighteenth-century Japan.He is an incredibly complex character, with problems with his blood sugar levels, a certain crankiness, and a brilliant talent with a sword.Ashitaka (Princess Mononoke)A character who, from the very beginning of this best-selling film from Studio Ghibli, is burdened by the impending threat of death, Ashitaka is an exercise in self-sacrifice and personal resolve.A long-suffering leader, Ashitaka is really just a young man lead by a sense of duty â€" and it makes him one of the most compelling and original characters in anime. Astro Boy is the most iconic anime character.Astro BoyOsamu Tezuka invented anime’s recognisable art style: large eyes and wacky hair. And he did it with the character of Astro Boy, or Mighty Atom, who was the title character of the first most popular anime series.He is one of the great anime characters of all time due to his iconic aesthetic and his moral struggles. A pacifist robot with human emotions who is forced to fight, Astro Boy’s character is one of self-effacement, compassion, and self-sacrifice.

Italian Language Course Examination CILS

Italian Language Course Examination CILS Learn Italian: Certify Your Level Through the Certification of  Italian  as a Foreign Language ChaptersWhy Should You Sit for CILS?What does CILS Stand for?Progressing Through CILSWhat sitting for CILS InvolvesHow do You Register for CILS?To SummariseInspect what you expect is an idiom used in business management.Essentially, it advocates for positive leadership by giving your employees room to accomplish their assigned task, only verifying its accomplishment after  completion, instead of standing over their shoulders and breathing down their necks.If you think about it, that motto has underscored the soundtrack of our lives.As school children, our knowledge was constantly tested after absorbing segments of curriculum.To measure our overall academic achievements, we sat for GCSE and A Levels, didn't we?Why should learning Italian be any different?The best part of certifying your Italian language skills is that you will derive substantial benefit from doing so. Searching for, Italian lessons London, Manchester or Birmingham for example, can help you find a tutor to help guide y ou through these certifications.Among other advantages, formally proving your mastery of the Italian language through an exam such as CILS puts a feather in your cap, and declares you adept at la lingua italiana.You cannot gain entry to any university or business concern unless you present CILS certification Source: Pixabay Credit: DomyDadvanced language levels the ceiling is set at 100 points.The two categories â€" oral and written are each allotted a specific amount of time, which increases as the examinee progresses through the levels:LevelWritten PortionOral PortionA11h 45mins to 2h 15mins10 minA22h 5mins to 2h 45mins10 minB13h 40mins10 minB23h 45mins10 minC14h 40mins15 minC23h 45mins15 minHow do You Register for CILS?To formally declare yourself for the exam, you must address yourself to any of the agencies affiliated with the University of Siena, which spearheads this certification process.Such offices abound in the UK! You can address yourself to the Institute of Italian Cult ure, or apply through any commercial concern.You could also ask your Italian course instructor for the best way to register!    The prices listed below are from Happy Languages, and all include value added tax.A1: £53, and £18 for each exam part to be repeatedA2: £53, and £18 for each exam part to be repeatedB1 (CILS Uno): £119, and £29 for each exam part to be repeatedB2 (CILS Due): £140, and £32 for each exam part to be repeatedC1 (CILS Tre): £179, and £40 for each exam part to be repeatedC2 (CILS Quattro): £212, and £47 for each exam part to be repeatedTo register, you will need to properly fill out the required registration form, and send it in, along with a photocopy of valid identification and a cheque for the designated amount.If you are applying for a retake of any exam portion, you should specify, on the application form, what level, and which portion: written or oral.Provided you have listed your email, you will receive electronic notification of exam dates and times, along with what to bring to your exam, and other helpful hints. To SummariseNot everyone has a concrete objective when learning a new language.Should you have a purpose to your Italian lessons â€" be it a love of romance languages or the hope of attending any of the renown schools in Italy, certifying your ability is always a resounding idea.CILS is the perfect vehicle to demonstrate your knowledge of Italian language and culture, with the added benefit that such a certification is recognised by all Italian businesses, colleges and even the government.Before registering for this exam, it would be best to:take an Italian language course, if only to confirm your Italian speaking ability and comprehensionYou may also consider engaging in Italian culture while still at home, or even plan an Italian holiday, to make proper use of your Italian learningPractice Italian online: if you have a phrasebook replete with Italian phrases, idioms or favorite words, you could make use of the m either with an app, or through a language exchange website.You should hone your Italian vocabulary every day, if only through reading out loud.Don't forget the audio portion! To expose yourself to maximum Italian pronunciation, watching movies, listening to music and even catching radio broadcasts is the most entertaining way to do it.Learning a language is a multi-faceted endeavour that can last for years.Shouldn't you have something to show for all of that work learning Italian for beginners to fluency?Whether learn Italian  online, or you learn to speak Italian in a language school, the return on your investment should be a formally recognised certification.Your CILS is silent testimony to your learning experience.Consider taking DITALS: Didattica dell'italiano come lingua straniera.  A  pair of exams meant for non native speakers who intend to teach Italian as a foreign language.