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No: 180/SI-PTUN/III/2011 Jakarta, 12th January 2011

Mr. Eko Sumantrio

Financial Director

Danamon Bank Tangerang

Jl. Daan Moogot 18B

Tangerang 15124

Dear Mr. Sumantrio,

Our company is one customers of Bank of Danamon Tangerang Branch. We also include the customer that has saving in form of deposit. To make the administrative process easy at our company, we ask you to send us the bank financial report of our company monthly.

We also need the information in terms of the terms that we have to prepare in order to get the easiness as we hope.

This is our request and we thank you for your information and our nice cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

(Nando Siskawati)

Finance Director

Business Letter: Sample of enquiry letter

2011-06-18T17:57:00.001+07:00

Sample of enquiry letter

PT KASIH SEJAHTERA

Jl. DAAN MOGOT NO. 172

Batuceper, Tangerang

Banten 15118

Tel: 021-5511987

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No: 267/SI-ST/IV/2010 Jakarta, 21st December 2010

The Sales Manager
Excellent Company
61 Wellfield Road
Roath
Cardiff
CF24 3DG

Dear Sir,

I recently saw some samples of your ‘Super’ cloths. I would be grateful if you would send me Full details of this material.

We have a large tailoring company and would like to know the price of the material and also how soon it will arrive. If your terms are favourable, I shall probably order about 700 metres, and more in the future.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

(Joko Munawar S.E)
Tailoring Department Manager

English jokes: Your horse is calling

2011-06-17T17:40:00.000+07:00

English jokes: Your horse is calling

A guy was reading a newspaper when his wife walked up behind him and smacked his shoulder with a frying pan.

He asked,"what was that for?"

She said."I found a piece of paper in your pocket with "Betty Sue"writte on it,"

He said,"Honey, remember last week when I went to the track. Betty was the name of the horse I went there to bet on."

She shrugged and walked away.

Three days later he was reading a magazine when she walked up behind hime and smacked his shoulder again with the frying pan.

He asked,"What was that for?"

English jokes: King and Fortune Teller

2011-06-16T17:36:00.000+07:00

English jokes: King and Fortune Teller

Many hundreds of years a go, a King went to see a fortune teller to see what she could predict about the future. The fortune teller told the King that one of his wives would die that year.

The King didn't believe her and went away laughing.

Later that year one of the King's wive died.

He remembered what the fortune teller had told him and though that she had caused the death of his wife, that she had made it happen.

He decided to put her to death.

He ordered that she be brought before him.

When she was before him, he said to her, A few months ago you predict that oen of my woves would die this year, and one of them has died. Now, tell me -when will you die?

The fortune teller realized that the king was planning to kill her, so she though very carefully before answering,

"I will die three days before you do, your majesty."

Example of talking about past activity

2011-06-14T17:39:00.000+07:00

Mike : Hi, Celia! How was your trip to the United States?

Celia : It was terrific. I really enjoyed it.

Mike : Great. How long were you away?

Celia : I was there for about three weeks.

Mike : That’s a long time! Was the weather OK?

Celia : Yes, most of the time. But it snowed a lot in Chicago.

Mike : So, what was the best thing about your trip?

Celia : Oh, that’s difficult to say. But I guess
I like Nashville the best

Source: Example of talking about past activity

English jokes: Yellow pages

2011-06-14T17:36:00.001+07:00

English Jokes: Yellow Pages

Two salesman were talking about last night date.

“So, how ‘d it go, Harry?” Asked Gil.

"Terrible," admitted Harry,"The moment we got back to her place, the phone started ringing. There must have been fifteen calls from guys wanting to ask her out. It never stopped, and we never got started."

Gil tried to comfort him."That's natural, Harry. An attractive young woman usually allowed her phone number in other people's phone book.

Harry sadly said,"But not in the Yellow Pages.

English jokes: My wife is a big liar

2011-06-14T17:33:00.000+07:00

English Jokes: My wife is a big liar

An angry husband told his friend about his wife.

Husband   : My wife is not a honest woman

Friend : How do you know?
Husband    : She didnt' come home last night and when I asked her, she had spent the night with her sister, Shirley.
Friend    : So?
Hsuband    : So she's liar because I spend the night with her sister, Shirley

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Example of talking about future plans

2011-06-02T02:47:00.002+07:00

A: Have you made any vacation plans?

B: Well, I've decided on one thing - I'm going to go camping.

A: That's great! For how long?

B: I'm going to be away for a week.
    I only have five days of vacation.

A: So, when are you leaving?

B: I'm not sure.
    I'll probably leave around the end of May.

A: And where are you going to go?

B: I haven't thought about that yet.
    I guess I'll go to one of the national parks.

A: That sounds like fun.

B: Yea h. Maybe I'll go hiking and do some fishing.

A: Are you going to rent a camper?

B: I'm not sure. Actually, I probably won't rent a camper - it's too expensive.

A: Are you going to go with anyone?

B: No, I need some time alone. I'm going to travel by myself.

Source: Example of talking about future plans

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2011-05-31T02:37:00.002+07:00

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TOEFL Answer Sheet

2011-05-16T10:44:00.003+07:00

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Spoof Text

2011-03-22T09:55:00.000+07:00

Purpose:

It is used to tell an odd and funny event bsed on the real life. Spoof is aaimed at entertaining the readers and It is usually ended by an unexpected event (TWIST).

Generic Structure:

ORIENTATION (Pengenalan): provides information about the setting (when and where) and introduces participants/character (who)
EVENTS (Rekaman Peristiwa, kejadian atau kegiatan yang biasanya disajikan dengan urutan kronoligis): tell what happened, in temporal sequence (personal comment/expression of evaluation).
TWIST (Unexpected Ending or Funny)

Language Features:

Focus on person, animal, certain thing.
Use of action verbs, e.g.: run, eat, etc.
Using adverbs of time and place
Use of Simple Past Tense
Told in chronological order
Action verbs/material processes (went, slept, ran, caught, arrived, bought, looked at) E.g. He went to the zoo; She was happy.
Temporal sequence (on Friday, one day, at the beginning, in the end, first, then, next, before, later, finally, etc)

Source: Spoof Text.

TOEFL PracticeTest

2011-03-20T09:53:00.000+07:00

TOEFL Practice Test is a complete TOEFL Practice Test that consists of :

1. Listening Comprehension:

Listening Part A,
Listening Part B and
Listening Part C. (45 numbers)

2. Structure and Written Expression. (25 Numbers)

3. Reading Comprehension. (45 Numbers)

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Best business letters

2011-02-21T07:09:00.000+07:00

When I was browsing for sample of business letter last night, I found a good site to get sample of business letter called www.bestbusinessletter.com. Best business letter provides a lot of samples of business letters for individual or company usage. Some business letters that you can find here are: enquiry letter, memo, saying thanks letter and others. For further info, just visit bestbusinessletter.com.

text type explaination

2011-02-09T20:02:00.002+07:00

Text in English consists of 13 types:

Narrative
Descriptive
Recount
Spoof
Explaination
reports
News Item
Analytical Exposition
Hortatoty exposition
Procedure
Discussion
Review
Anecdote

The thirteen text types are very important to know whether it is for the teachers or students. Even, they are important for those who are studying English.

Finding text types in Internet is so easy that you just visit www.text-types.com. In this site, you can get many informations abotu kinds of text types, text types explaination and example of text types. Each kind of text types is explained clear and detail from purpose of text types, generic structure, dominant language, and examples. Can't stand reading text types, just go to the site.

Learning English through jokes

2011-01-30T13:24:00.000+07:00

Do you speak English? Well, if you do, you should be happy because being able to speak English gives many advantages. When someone can speak English, she or he will be able to speak with native English speakers, will use it for doing business and many more. However, English is not about being able to speak but also writing, listening, grammar and reading. By being able to do all of the English skills above, she or he will master English. If someone has mastered English well, she or he will be able to do many things related to English. She or he will also be able to rule the world through English.

The question is that if it is easy to master English or not. The answer is that it could be easy or difficult. It could be easy if we know how to study it, but it could be difficult if we do not know how to study it. English learners have many ways to study English and one of them is through English jokes. Learning jokes in English can be one of the best ways to master English, especially mastering vocabularies, and mastering reading. Funny words and sentences are usually accepted well and quickly by learners.

To learn and read English jokes, you can visit www.englishjokes.net. In this jokes blog, you can find a lot of jokes in English. The jokes are categorized into alphabeth A-Z. Need more info, just visit the blog...will you?

TOEFL or Test of English as a Foreign Language

2011-01-24T09:40:00.001+07:00

TOEFL is Test of English as a Foreign Language. TOEFL Test is aimed at measuring the student's proficieny in academic contexts. In TOEFL Test, the Test takers will face three test sections; Listening comprehension, Structure and written Expression and Reading Comprehension. There are 140 numbers and should be finished in 2 hours. As soon as they have a TOEFL Test, they can get the TOEFL Score. The range of score is between 300 until 672. This score is for PBT or Paper Based Test.

The TOEFL Test score will determine someone English mastery, for example if the score is between 300 to 410, her or his english level is elementary. Taking TOEFL Test is not easy, that is why it is recommended to study TOEFL Skill before having the test. In TOEFL Skill, they will learn the kinds of material usually tested in TOEFL Test. They also learn the skills tested in TOEFL, strategies and others.

By studying the skills, TOEFL Test takers will also be familiar with the problems frequently tested in TOEFL Test. So, study the skills before doing the test.

Back to school with glasses from zennioptical

2009-07-14T07:02:00.006+07:00

School academic year 2009-2010 will begin within two weeks after almost one months holiday. Students from playgroup until high school will start to get knowledge again until the next 10 months. Many children or students will have fresh and new look and so will my son. My son will look fresh and different because starting this year, he will wear glasses. I bought glasses for him in zeenioptical.com. Zennioptical is online glasses store that sells many kind of cheap glasses. When your children buy and wear glasses from here, he will look very fashionable and have a style. I said cheap because you can buy glasses with only $8, that is $ 8 Rx eyeglasses.

Besides Rx eyeglasses, there are still a lot of eyeglasses offered here. Glasses from this online store is so famous that many people are pleased to give their opinion, such High Five to Zenni Optical and Zenni Optical on TV. So, do not visit other place to buy glasses but only in zennioptical.com.

SameDayEssay

2009-07-13T13:34:00.005+07:00

We all have ever been a student. Being students is one of the most important parts of our lives because that is a period in which we learn the skills, knowledge and other important things before working. Student period is a period where we have a lot of fun by having many friends, joining intra or extra activities or doing other things that support our future education. If we are able to master the skills and knowledge transferred to us, we will get successful in the real world, working world. Besides having fun and a lot of skills and knowledge, we also get burdened from courses, assignments, projects, research papers and many others. Those things can be daily, weekly and monthly submission. Many students get stress because they can not complete the tasks. They are not able to do or finish the tasks because of some things, such as they do not have a lot of skills related to the tasks. They do not have much time and any other problems that face. Luckily there are many companies that help people and students to do and compete the courses, assignment, projects, research papers and others. People and students can get them to do the tasks I mention above. However, we should be careful because not all companies are capable, experienced and have good services. To have your courses, assignments, projects, research papers done by the companies, you can get them in samedayessay.com. SameDayEsssay.com provides the right and best solution for students or others who need any College Research Paper. The College Research Paper can be used from high school level to custom coursework, term papers and even dissertations. For Students or those who need any can research writing content with low prices and warranty, they can find them here, too. Many students do not know how to make Custom Research Papers.

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Roof Service

2009-07-02T08:52:00.002+07:00

Running a business whether a small business or big business is one of the best ways to build business, have a job and get earning. We can run any kinds of business; small restaurant, small store, small language course and many more. As long as we serious, we will get succeed. There are many samples of successful small business. One of them is franklinroofers.com. Franklin Roofers is a small business website or company located in America. This small business provide roof service for house. They give roof service because they realize that roof is important thing in a house. If the roof is damaged, it will absolutely disturb the house, too. Many people neglect the damages of the roof, whereas if they do not care it soon, they will cause serious problems.

Another similar small business is Castroville Roofers. Castroville Roofers, which is managed by JD Metal Castroville Roofing, is the trusted Castroville Roofers in America. Just like Franklin Roofers, Castroville Roofers is suitable for home owners who want to fix their roofs problem. Remember, roof damages are small problem but it will be a big and serious problem if we do not take care or fix them. For more info, you can visit both website at franklinroofers.com and castrovilleroofers.com.

7 Ways Parents Can Prevent Student Learning Loss During the Summer

2009-06-24T13:26:00.002+07:00

Over the summer months, most students forget a good portion of what they learned during the school year. As a parent, there are steps you can take now to ensure your child retains what he has learned. Here are some suggestions:

1. Institute a Regular Schedule. Use a calendar to fill in recurring tasks, commitments and activities and the amount of time needed for each.

2. Incorporate Study Time. Using your same calendar, block off remaining blank time slots for studying. Try to make this at approximately the same time every day. A good rule of thumb is 10 minutes per grade level per day. For example, a student in third grade should be studying approximately 30 minutes per day. This can be broken down into smaller segments of time to accommodate your calendar, if needed. Review the study time schedule with your child.

3. Post the Schedule. Find a convenient location for both parent and student to reference the schedule.

4. Stick to the Schedule. Reinforce the concept that study time is a priority just like the other activities on your calendar. Study time should be used whether or not specific homework has been assigned for the summer. If there are no assignments, time should be spent reviewing the year's subject area class notes, reviewing learned vocabulary words, learning new vocabulary words, or reading a book on a topic of interest to your child and discussing the book.

5. Get organized. Find a good workplace for your child. There should be adequate light, seating and a writing surface. Try to find a place where the least amount of distractions may occur. Keep the workplace well stocked with supplies such as paper, pencils, rulers, books, assignments, etc.

6. Guide your child, but let him do the work. Ascertain that he understands the instructions, but let him do the work. You can scan the assignment first to make sure you can answer any questions that arise, but it is essential he enjoy the sense of achievement once the assignment is complete.

7. Praise. It is important that you focus on effort, rather than the correctness of the work. You want to build your child's self-confidence. A few encouraging words throughout study time and at the completion will go a long way to helping your child know he can do it on his own.

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Movers

2009-06-23T23:01:00.007+07:00

Next month, my family will move to others city because I got a promotion to chair a new branch of my company. We have prepared everything for this moving, however there is one thing that hasn't, it is about carrying our items. We have a lot of items that we need bring a long. Finally, we look for a moving service company through the Internet and after browsing for a couple of minutes, We found some movers either local movers or international movers.

For local movers, they are familiar for us because we have used their services a few time, but not for international movers. Such as Miami Movers which are created by a small family to help people who have problems to carry their items.

Miami Movers, which has been in this service for over 15 years, provide the services as follow; Residential and Commercial, Local, Statewide and Nationwide, Loading and Unloading Services. During 15 years, they have been able to satisfy all their customers. If you live in Lubbock, you can use L ubbock Movers. Lubbock Mover offers great quality movers, and prices. They service for moving relocating advice, moving material, local moving, and national moving. Withe their motto smooth transition, they will carry the customers' items safely and comfortably.

Loan Modification

2009-06-22T04:17:00.002+07:00

Have you ever applied a mortgage loan? or are you having a mortgage loan now? every body knows that mortgage loan is one of the best ways to get out of their house. Mortgage can be a solution for people who do not have a house. However, their mortgage which is first used to solve problem, can be the next problem if we As soon as they can not manage the returning payment well. If it still happens, bigger problem will come up, such as getting a foreclosure notice and others. So, what should people do if they have problem with mortgage loan? If they have such problem, they can consult it with professional Home Loan Modification from homeloanmodification.dyndns.org.

You will get many advantages by using their services, such as you can modify the mortgage term so that you can Reduce Your Mortgage Payments, your interest rate lowered and monthly mortgage payment cut in half, Stop Foreclosure and others. For more info, please visit homeloanmodification.dyndns.org.

Homeschool Supplies

2009-06-12T13:59:00.001+07:00

Parents think of school supplies and textbooks when planning their child's education but seldom give much thought to the administrative tasks associated with teaching their child at home. Homeschooling materials should be of concern to parents who want to make sure they can give evidence of their child's learning and progress when required for college admissions officers and state officials. Parents need to take serious the many administrative tasks required of parents who home school their children.

Some of those tasks include maintaining a record of your child's attendance and the subjects being taught as well as the number of hours that school is in session. You also need some type of a portfolio of your child's work to provide to college admissions offices and state board of education should your child be selected for an evaluation of school work and progress. You may also need to show the type of literature your child is reading as well as writing samples. Again, there are various ways to maintain these types of information and you should select the method which works best for you and your child. The most important factor is that the information be maintained in a form which can be readily replicated.

Most states require that parents notify the local public school superintendent each year of their intent to teach their children at home and that certain subjects be taught for a certain number of hours or units. The burden is on parents to give proper evidence that they are complying with these state requirements. There are homeschooling materials available to help parents to do just that. Many of these materials are provided at no cost by homeschooling associations and some school supplies stores. Some parents forums also provide some of these materials for free.

Knoxville remodeling

2009-06-12T12:37:00.002+07:00

When I was browsing about homes, I found a website called knoxvilleremodeling.org. Knoxville remodeling is a small business website that help home owners that want to have home remodeling and construction. This contractor will be ready and happy to do Remodeling and Repairs, make new construction, do Garage and Rooms Addition and others remodeling thing. As soon as we rent them, they will do the best to complete the work on time, on budget and satisfy us. There have been many home owners satisfied with the work of Knoxville remodeling and Bay Builders. It is no wonder that many customers feel satisfied with their work and service because they have high customer service and consistent excellent quality of work.

How about you? Would like you to use their service? If yes, just visit knoxvilleremodeling.org for further info.

Credit and debt consolidation

2009-06-01T18:37:00.005+07:00

Having problems with our debt is actually normal because many debt owners have problem with their debt. Most problems because they can't return the payment on time. The important thing is that how we can solve it so that we do not have debt problem any more and we will be able to apply for the new ones. To solve it, we can ask help from many debt consolidation websites or services. one of them is 3debtconsolidation.com which focuses on giving information about debt consolidation. If you visit the website, you will find a lot of information related to deb consolidation, such as Medical Bill Consolidation, Medical Debt Consolidation, Free Bill Consolidation, Tips To Lowe Your Bill, and many more. The complete information given by 3debtconsolidation will never be found in others similar services or websites. To get debt and credit consolidation here, you just need to submit some data required. As soon as you submit any data required, the credit counseling will contact you via e-mail and phone for further follow up. Besides being a media to have debt consolidation, 3debtconsolidation.com also offers tips and education to get us out of debt. Some of the tips are how to negotiate debt obligations with creditors, how to create a debt consolidation plan and many others.

From the short information above, it can be concluded that 3debtconsolidation.com is a right place to have debt consolidation, debt negotiation, tips related to debt consolidation and others. For further info, please visit 3debtconsolidation.com.

List of Universities in Indonesia

2009-05-25T21:57:00.003+07:00

Below are list of Universities names in Indonesia.

1. Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam

Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh
Universitas Malikussaleh, Lhokseumawe
Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe, Lhokseumawe

2. Sumatera Utara

Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan
Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan
Politeknik Negeri Medan, Medan

3. Sumatera Barat

Universitas Andalas, Padang
Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang
Politeknik Negeri Padang, Padang
Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh, Payakumbuh
Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia Padang Panjang, Padang Panjang

4. Riau

Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru

5. Kepulauan Riau

Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji

6.Jambi

Universitas Jambi, Jambi

Universitas Batanghari, Jambi

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Aged Corporations at Business Credit Magic

2009-04-26T06:34:00.003+07:00

As we know many people now have many Bad Credits. Having Bad credits could be disaster for people, especially those who require a lot of needs or those who have business both small and big business. Why bad credits happen to them? Most reason because they first can not return the payment well and affect their credit rating. If they still do not do their payment obligation, it will surely worsen their credit. Can those with bad credit have chance to borrow money or get loans again? Well, yes, they can. They are still able to get loans because there are many companies that help people with their Bad Personal Credit, Business Credit and others. For example in BusinessCreditMagic.com, if you have a Bad Personal Credit and Unsecured Business Financing, you can get it in that place. You can get the loans up to $250,000 without any guarantees; submit social security and any other burdening requirements.

BusinessCreditMagic also has Aged Corporations which can be applied by people. The range of using Aged Corporation or Shelf Corporations is 2 years until 10 years old. Aged Corporation is also completed with their Business Credit Building Program which can be used to increase the benefit of the company purchase. So, what are you waiting for? Get your Corporate Credit through BusinessCreditMagic.com.

Hotel reservations

2009-04-18T07:05:00.002+07:00

Long school holiday is the time that me and my family always wait for because we always spend a few days of long school holiday by traveling around our country or some foreign countries. Last school holiday, we traveled around Asian countries and this school holiday, we plan to travel around some countries in Europe, they are France, Italy and Spain. We would like to visit those countries because they include three of the most beautiful countries in the world. In Italy, we want to spend a few days in Rome. In Spain, we want to visit Madrid and in France, we plan to visit Paris. To have a wonderful and great visit and trip to those capital cities, we have prepared everything. There is only one thing that we have prepared, that is the accommodation in each city. Luckily, my friend told me to visit freereservation.com to find accommodation in Rome, Madrid and Paris. After browsing for a few second, I found freereservation.com last night. Freereservation.com is the right place for those who want to book accommodation in Rome. The Rome accommodation can be booked online by calling their On-line reservation. They offer many hotels, apartment with the best rate in Rome during our trip in this city.

We can also book hotels in Madrid here. Hotel madrid will serve our trip in Madrid and make us enjoy the beauty of this capital city of Spain. Meanwhile if we want to find Hotel in Paris, we can find it from bedandbreakfastparis.biz. They offer Hotel Paris for our accommodation during in Paris. To book hotel here, we do not have top pay any booking fee and we can book online, too. So, any time you need accommodation in Madrid and Rome, visit freereservation.com and in Paris, book visit bedandbreakfastparis.biz.

Homeschool For Free - Why Pay For Curriculum

2009-03-29T06:59:00.002+07:00

Homeschooling can be your best educational bargain in a recession, but not if you spend thousands of dollars on curriculum you can get for free. Take a business-like approach to your homeschooling budget. The make-or-buy decision is one of the most important economic issues that businesses face. Successful businesses know what they should do on their own, and what they are better off hiring outsiders to do for them. The fact is, you never have to buy homeschooling curriculum. Homeschool4free and other sites offer hundreds of free homeschooling curriculum, sports, art, music, college guidance and other resources. You can homeschool on the tightest of budgets. So, when so much is free, does it ever make sense to buy anything? Yes, sometimes it does. Here are four tips to help you use sound business logic when you face homeschooling make-or-buy decisions:

1) Know what you can do better than anyone else, and do it yourself -- Businesses sometimes call this their "core competence". It's the thing that sets them apart from the competition and keeps them in business. As a homeschooler, you can also have a core competence: you know your child better than anyone else. You know how your child learns, what your child finds easy, what your child struggles with. You can't buy this knowledge. So don't try. Don't waste money on an off-the-shelf curriculum that doesn't address your child's needs, maturity level, learning style, gifts or challenges

2) Know the opportunity cost of your time - If you can spend your time on something more valuable than putting together a free curriculum, it may make sense to buy. But before you spend thousands of dollars on curriculum, be sure that it makes economic sense. There may be lower cost ways for you to get the same educational benefit. For example, many homeschoolers join co-ops because they can pool their talents and time. They get a great educational benefit without laying out a lot of cash. In a recession, when cash is scarce, you want to be sure you know what your time costs.

3) Know what others do better than you, and consider buying that - Many homeschoolers start out with a lot of self-doubt. They are easy prey for the self-styled experts who are selling curriculum and services. But experience and research show that homeschoolers can do a lot more than they give themselves credit for. Be confident in your abilities. Before you buy any curriculum or service, be sure that what you are buying can do the job better than you can do it yourself. This is especially important when you are thinking of buying a whole curriculum, or of hiring a tutor, instructor or coach.

4) Know when to re-think -- One of the greatest advantages of homeschooling is flexibility. Unlike school teachers, homeschoolers don't have to get approval from a bureaucracy to change their curriculum or approach. So don't get stuck in a rut. Your child changes. You change. Your economic circumstances change. Adapt to change by re-thinking your homeschooling approach, especially the make-or-buy decision. You may want to set a time each year to go over what you are doing and check it against your expectations. Or you may want to keep a continuous re-thinking underway, watching and adjusting as you go. Cash is tight for many people these days. But homeschoolers can probably weather hard times better than public schools. Use sites such as Homeschool4free to take advantage of the many opportunities to homeschool for free - and only buy when it makes clear economic and educational sense.

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2009-03-14T05:20:00.002+07:00

It is a huge decision to make with regards to having your child home schooled or not. Many parents with the way the world is have decided to remove their children from the traditional school setting and have them home schooled. These parents truly feel that the traditional school setting is far too dangerous for their child to be involved in. Many of the high schools have now gotten metal detectors installed in all of the entrances to the school, along with these metal detectors are security guards and even police.

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2009-03-14T01:53:00.004+07:00

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2009-03-12T12:56:00.006+07:00

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Tips For Picking The Right School

2009-03-05T06:56:00.001+07:00

Explore Schools Virtually

Picking the right school for your child is a process of asking yourself some fundamental questions. To determine what kind of secondary school is right for your child you need to explore all the options and then begin to make some choices. With all the options you have when it comes to choosing a private school it is important to begin with a wish list and then start narrowing the field. The easiest way to develop your wish list of schools is to go online and visit every school you want to visit virtually. Start with U.S. Schools. Bookmark your choices. Choose as many schools as you like.

Narrow The Field

Answer these four questions and you will be able to make that important first cut and begin to develop a short list of schools you can devote some time and energy to exploring in more detail.

* Should you choose a small or a large school?
* Should it be single-sex or co-educational school?
* Should it be a day or boarding school?
* Is the religious environment a consideration?

Large Or Small School

Private schools can range in size from less than one hundred to over one thousand students. Assess your child's social skills very carefully or you will have one very unhappy young person if you put her in the wrong setting!

In other words, is she somewhat shy or does she make friends easily?

Will he be comfortable at a large, somewhat impersonal school or is the intimate, family-like atmosphere of a small school preferable?

Most private boarding schools have some kind of dormitory arrangement which encourages the kind of close bonding usually found in a family. So, in reality, a large school can very well create the feeling of family which is so beneficial to a child's happiness.

Single-sex Vs Co-education

Many parents and educators feel that children benefit from the minimal distractions offered by a single-sex school setting. Others feel just as strongly that a co-educational school offers young people a valuable social laboratory in which to practise the skills so necessary in today's politically correct world. Again you have to know your child and his needs.

Also, let's be very clear about the supervision aspect of private schools: it is strict. Rules are generally rigidly enforced, and no one has the slightest compunction about dismissing a student for a major rules infraction. Each year there are seniors who decided to break the rules a few weeks prior to graduation. They were expelled on the spot. Because students have no rights in private school except for those defined by the contract their parents signed, there is no recourse. Expulsion without graduation may seem harsh but it does happen fairly frequently.

In either kind of school the administration tries very hard to ensure a well-balanced social life with weekends, dances and other social events. Most single-sex schools will have some sort of long-standing arrangement with a sister or brother school close by, so that your child will have the opportunity to socialize with members of the opposite sex regularly.

Day Student Or Boarder?

Years ago it was quite common to send children off to boarding school at a very young age. First Form in fact was equivalent to our modern seventh grade. That's why you will still find some schools referring to ninth grade as Third Form. Nowadays it is much more common to send children off to boarding school in tenth grade.

Major urban areas like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and so on have always had a wealth of fine local private schools. As the population expanded to the suburbs, additional impressive schools were founded. If you live within commuting distance of one of these institutions, you can have your cake and eat it too as a day student!

On the other hand, if you are faced with the decision Nancy and I were faced with when our daughter Heather was about to enter high school, the self-contained, no driving aspects of a boarding school have great appeal. Everything your child could possibly want (except for you) is right there in one convenient, well-organized package! Sports, academics, enrichment, facilities and supervision are just some of the advantages a boarding school affords.

Two other points to consider are tuition and transportation. Tuition for day students is generally much lower than tuition for boarders. As well, if transportation from some distant place is an issue, you have to consider that carefully both from the logistics and the cost point of view.

Denominational Or Non-denominational?

Your personal religious requirements are the key to this choice. The more zealous denominational schools will be very forthright in letting you know that all students are expected to practice the faith embraced by that school. Most denominational schools merely require students to attend chapel, but will make only a minimal effort to proselytize. Non-denominational schools make no claim to adhere to one particular faith, but are, as a rule, Christian in their basic religious persuasion. If you insist on bringing your child up with a solid grounding in your faith, then factor this requirement into the choice equation.

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Discuss these questions in depth with your child. Discuss them with your educational consultant. Your child then will buy into the process and understand it so much better than if you make decisions unilaterally. An educational consultant brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the process. You need professional advice for a decision as important as this one.

McCann School of Business & Technology

2009-03-05T06:04:00.003+07:00

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Choosing the Right Online School

2009-02-28T22:25:00.002+07:00

Choosing the right online school and degree can be a tedious and time-consuming process, but one that will make the difference in whether or not you actually finish. There are several factors to consider when you are making such an important decision.

First, decide what degree you would like to begin. Most Master's or Doctoral candidates will already have an idea of where they might want to go. Usually that direction has to do with an enhancement of the current career field. The degree will aide in advancement and educational opportunities. Not just for higher degrees, some schools are now offering Bachelor degrees entirely online as well. This may be a new trend of the future.

Second, after choosing the specific degree and specialization, start looking for virtual programs. Make sure to take special care to find programs that are 100 percent online. Some programs are hybrid (on-ground and online), while others require special residency requirements, and yet others insist upon a summer collegium that must be completed in person. Know the requirements of the program you choose. Do not just look at online schools either. Many traditional universities are branching out and offering online degree formats for the same classes that may be offered at campuses.

Third, note how long the program runs (ex. 24, 30, 36 credit hours) and what fees are associated. For as varied as the programs are, the fees and requirements for each program are twice as many. If in doubt, call the school to clarify any questions. Keep in mind that out-of-state residents may cost more, textbooks and shipping will certainly be added, and there may be other costs, such as legal fees, etc. added to your account. Look at all the fine print.

Once you have your degree, school, and program chosen, order your books, and let the learning begin. By enhancing your education, you open the doors to so many opportunities beyond where you can reach now!

By Charity Preston

Choosing A Prep School

2009-02-28T16:31:00.003+07:00

Choosing a prep school is a process with many steps. Allow yourself plenty of time by starting at least a year before the date of admission. Seek expert advice and guidance. Why? Because the right school is the one which fits best for you and your child. The best school is not always going to be the most competitive school. It will be the school which satisfies most of your needs and requirements.

Starting Process

You are a busy parent. You are thinking about giving your child the best possible education you can afford. Where do you begin? What's involved? How do you choose the right private school for your child? How do you know which is the best school? Choosing the right secondary school for your child is a process. This Decision Center is designed to help you navigate each step of that process.

Step 1 - Decide What Kind Of School You Want

There is a private school for just about every requirement you can imagine. 29,000 of them in fact. In Step 1 you make a rough cut by deciding which kind of school you want to select. Do not try to make these decisions on your own. All parties to the process be involved. Listen attentively to your child's wishes and suggestions. Her happiness is at stake. Consult family and friends too. They know you and understand your requirements. You will benefit from their advice. Finally, hire an educational consultant. You wouldn't write your own will or diagnose your own illnesses. It pays to seek expert advice.

Step 2 - Gather Information

The internet makes it fairly easy to gather information about schools. Many schools even have online tours. Request the schools' admissions materials online too. If you have questions, call the Admissions Office. It will save you time and help narrow your choices. At the end of this step you should have a short list of 5-10 schools. Review these with your consultant and heed her advice.

Step 3 - Visit Schools

There is no substitute for visiting the schools on your short list. The online tour or an interview with admissions staff on the phone does not allow you to experience the school. Remember: you are selecting a school which will mold and shape your child for the rest of your life. You need to meet the molders and shapers!

Step 4 - Admissions

There are no tricks or secrets to getting your child into a private school. Just a lot of steps. It doesn't matter whether you are trying to find a place in kindergarten or 9th grade in a prep school, you have to start the process a year to 18 months or more in advance.

Top 10 Myths About Private Schools

2009-02-27T22:39:00.002+07:00

1. They are only for rich kids.

50 or 60 years ago that was certainly true at many schools. The odd thing is that most of the older schools were established with the aim of educating children from working class families, not the elite. In the first half of the 20th century the clientele in many schools indeed came from well-to-do families who could afford the tariff. The pendulum has swung in the other direction now with private schools championing diversity.

2. The homework is hard.

Some of it is. Some of it isn't. It all depends on the kind of school you go to. Some schools have academic standards which are probably higher than many colleges and universities. They have libraries and teachers to match. Others have lower standards and/or different programs and emphases. It's all a matter of what you are looking for.

3. You have no free time.

If you attend boarding school, you will have free time. You just won't be unsupervised during that free time. There's always somebody around to make sure that you are safe and not getting into something you shouldn't.

4. You have to wear a uniform.

Many religious schools still insist on a uniform. However, most private schools choose to have a dress code. All that means is that you must wear certain kinds of clothes at certain times of the day. There's still plenty of room for individual expression of style and so on.

5. They are difficult to get into.

Some schools indeed are difficult to get into. That is because they have far more applicants than they have places. They are highly competitive schools. You have to be really smart and offer everything those schools are looking for in order to be admitted. Thousands of other schools are much easier to get into and offer a learning experience of a high standard.

6. They are expensive.

Expensive is a relative term. When compared to the cost of educating students in some public schools, some private schools look very inexpensive. Private schools receive no state or local funding. They exist on their tuition and donation income. Most schools have very generous financial aid programs in place in order to attract and retain students from families which otherwise could not afford a private school education for their children.

7. They are exclusive.

The only schools which are exclusive any more are certain religious schools which require families and students to sign a profession of faith and adherence to that church's particular religious practices and beliefs. All the rest are quite egalitarian.

8. They are unregulated.

Most private schools are regulated by state education departments. They have to comply with regulations concerned minimum hours and so on. They also have to comply with local zoning laws and must file tax returns with the IRS. Most serious private schools are accredited as well.

9. They are only for students of a certain faith.

Many private schools got their start as church schools. Most of those have an open door policy regarding students of other faiths. Many still require attendance at mass or chapel as strict religious services. Others use what use to be chapel as time for assemblies and other community events.

10. They are better than public schools.

Private schools are just like public schools in that respect. Some are excellent schools and produce graduates who go on to any university or college they choose. Others are merely ordinary in terms of academic standards. Generally speaking parents tend to send their children to private school to get an education of the highest possible standard.

By Robert Kennedy

Preschool Tips At A Glance

2009-02-26T09:50:00.003+07:00

Preschool programs that properly stimulate and nurture a young child's mind will result in better-prepared children by the time they start school.

However, choosing a preschool that's right for your child and your family may not be as easy as you think. The right preschool can help children be better prepared for reading, math, and social interaction that comes with kindergarten. But "right" may mean different things to different children. What should you consider before making this important decision? And where can you get help?

Here are quick tips for helping to start the preschool process.

Begin early. Good schools are in high demand, and those with a reputation for preschool excellence may have long waiting lists. For certain preschool programs, parents are urged to add their child's name to the waiting list as early as just after birth or up to 2 years of age.
Call preschools on your preliminary list with screening questions. iParenting.com has a printable checklist you can use.
Visit the preschools you feel comfortable with after the initial phone interview without your child. Consider your feelings about the center and first impressions.
Bring your child to your top choice or choices and get his reaction. Talk with your child in advance of the visit to let him know why you are visiting and what types of activities and enrichment your child will experience while there. Then, really listen to your child's feedback about the program.
Ask about staff turnover, teacher/student ratio, trainings and/or certifications, health/safety issues, enrichment opportunities, and meal arrangements. Make sure you are comfortable with the answers.
Talk with parents who are enrolled at the preschool. What are their likes and dislikes about the program? Are their children happy and learning their? Do they look forward to attending? Any concerns that they could share?
Ask the preschool if your child can "try out" the program before a long-term commitment is made. Some centers offer a free day or a money-back guarantee. Others offer discounted tuition for the first week or month.
Be sure to give the experience enough time with your child, who may initially resist it only because of separation issues or because she is hesitant about meeting new friends. By now, you have thoroughly checked out the program and are confident about its quality and safety. Your child needs positive reinforcement and time to make new friends and familiarize herself with the program's routine. In no time, your child will be bouncing in the door and waving bye with hardly a backward glance to good ol' mom or dad.

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Tips To Find The Best schools

2009-02-25T16:09:00.003+07:00

You are a busy parent. You are thinking about giving your child the best possible education you can afford. Where do you begin? What's involved? How do you choose the right private school for your child? How do you know which is the best school? What about ranks?

Tough questions. But don't let them bother you. These five tips outline what you need to do to choose the right school for your child.

1. Hire An Educational Consultant

This is the best advice I can give you. Why? Well, you wouldn't write your own will, would you? Of course you can research schools yourself, but who's got time for that? Since your child's happiness and future success is at stake, pony up the funds and hire a professional educational consultant. You will appreciate the sage counsel and experience which this professional brings to the table. You can find a qualified consultant on the IECA site. Or ask a trusted attorney or other professional for the name of a consultant in your community.

2. Make A List Of Schools

This is the fun part of the process. Most private schools have web sites with great photos and tours. So you and your child can surf the Internet together and find plenty of schools to consider. It is a very efficient way of making that first cut. I recommend saving the schools to your Favorites as you find them. It will make a serious discussion of each school easier later on. Private School Finder has thousands of schools with their own web sites. Start your search there.

It is really important that you and your child understand each other's needs when it comes to choosing a school. By all means, guide the process. But don't impose your ideas on your child. Otherwise she's not going to buy into the idea of going to a private school or will be resistant to the school you think is right for her.

Discuss the schools on your list with your consultant. She will know what your chances of acceptance are for each school on your list. Then make a short list of 3 to 5 schools. Most likely your consultant will recommend choosing at least one safe school. Listen to her advice concerning applying to the more competitive schools. They really are competitive! Your child just might not make the cut.

3. Visit Schools.

This is critical. You simply cannot rely on the opinions of others or a web site to tell what a school is really like. So schedule an overnight visit for your child whenever possible. It will give her a good feel for her prospective new home away from home.

Make sure you personally visit and inspect each school on your list. The schools want to meet you and interview your child. But you need to meet the admissions staff and ask them questions too. It is very much a two way street. Do not be intimidated by the !

5. Admissions Testing And Applications.

Your child may be extremely smart, even gifted. But if she has not taken a couple of practice admissions tests, she will not shine on the real test. Test preparation is important. It will give her that edge she needs. Don't skip this step.

Submit all applications materials on time. Competitive schools will have application deadlines. Stick to these. In fact, wherever possible, submit your materials a week or two early.

Don't forget to apply for financial aid. Almost every private school offers some kind of financial aid package. Be sure to ask if you feel that you will need assistance.

Conclusion

Once you have submitted your applications, that's pretty much it. Now all you have to do is to wait. Acceptance letters are sent out in March. You need to respond by an April deadline. If your child is wait listed, don't panic. You shouldn't have to wait too long to hear one way or the other.

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2009-02-24T00:04:00.006+07:00

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University Online - Education Easier Than Ever

2009-02-23T05:44:00.002+07:00

We live in a peculiar world these days. Some would even say that it's pretty amazing. You see we live in a world where you can go to a University Online and earn an online degree from the comfort of your own home. That's a pretty amazing thing if you consider that just a decade ago that wasn't possible.

Sure there were mail programs, but a) hardly any of those were accredited or looked at as legitimate, and b) it took forever to even get through one of those courses...and again, it got you basically nowhere.

But things are different now. There are tons of online universities that have the same exact accreditation that off line college campuses have, and these degrees are now highly accepted world wide.

If you've been wondering where to start your search for a University Online, then you'll be happy to know that it's a pretty simple process nowadays. There are a number of legitimate directories to help you, and then there are of course always the well known schools like Phoenix University Online, or Kaplan...and tons of others.

Perhaps the easiest way is to go through a directory that helps you find one such as E-Learners, that way most of the heavy lifting is done for you. Site like these will go through and check through the various universities online following the criteria that you set, or simply just show you the best overall that's been rated by other users. This saves you much of your valuable time on searching out a university on your own.

Go start your journey to an online education now at the University Online that's right for you!

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A 7 Step Guide To Choose a University

2009-02-20T06:08:00.001+07:00

There is a large selection of Universities to choose in every country. So with such a large selection to choose from, how do we choose one? You must bear some questions yourself when choosing a University. Below are 7 steps to consider when choosing a University:

1. Does it have the teaching resources that you want? How large are the groups in the tutorials or lectures? Some universities have lower class numbers, making for a more personal learning experience.

2. What kind of career services does it have in order to successfully land a job after study? What portion of its previous students have landed a job with 0% unemployment? Does the course have internships?

3. Does it have state of the art facilities, including computer labs and library services? Does it have a second hand book shop so you can purchase your textbooks for lower cost?

4. What is the University's academic record? Does it have a successful alumni?

5. Where is the university located? Does it have adequate public transport, reasonable priced accommodation and shops nearby to purchase everyday living items?

6. What is the course structure and does it suit my interests? Two of the same courses may actually be different on paper at two different Universities.

7. Does the University offer a fun environment where you can join on campus organisations, access to many sports and also entertainment?

Why not visit the University that you are choosing so you get a feel of what the energy there is like? Its one thing to research the above, but also understand that you will be spending most of your time on campus and if you don't like the surrounds, it isn't particularly conducive to getting the most of your study. If the above fails, and you cannot get this information, visit the good universities guide. I hope the 7 tips above helps you with your choice. Of course, if you are not studying on campus, you can try to look at studying by correspondence which I have discussed previously.

By: Cris Carlaw

Key to Homeschool Success

2009-02-19T01:00:00.003+07:00

There are many different ways in which a parent can organize the environment in their home in order to make it more conducive to learning and teaching. Regardless of the technique or approach, there is no arguing with the importance of organization as it pertains to success in a homeschooling environment. Besides making it easier for students to learn and the teacher to teach, an organized homeschooling environment reduces stress and confusion, and promotes an increased focus on the classroom's academic goals and objectives.

An organized classroom environment, especially a homeschool environment, is extremely important for academic success. It may after all, not be a classroom in the traditional sense, but it definitely should look and feel like one.

* Storage - Nothing creates more distractions in a homeschool classroom than clutter and disorganization. Having to dig through a pile of papers or not being able to find a comfortable place to sit because of an overflow of books makes for a poor learning environment. The use of baskets and corkboard for example, can help eliminate the clutter from loose papers and documents. At the same time, baskets and even coffee cans can be used to store and organize things like pencils, markers, and general classroom supplies.

* Designate a study area - It is important that children have access to a space that is dedicated to learning. This might mean giving up an entire room, or simply a section of a larger room. Whatever the decision, it is important to have this designated area. Once established, use it as an opportunity to teach a child how to stay organized by requiring that the area be maintained and kept organized.

* Delegate responsibility - Give the student a bit of responsibility by creating a cubby system and by using furniture with compartments which will allow them to do their part in keeping things neat and organized.

* Organize your approach- Besides the physical environment, the procedural environment in a homeschooling setting must also be organized. Routines and schedules that make use of designated centers can help in this area. Parents can develop centers dedicated to specific tasks or particular areas of learning, such as reading, writing, math, art, and science centers. These centers can be an effective way of organizing the time between lessons, which is often where a great deal of time is lost. When children have a designated place to go at a specific time of the day, they often make better use of their time.

The organization of a homeschool environment is extremely important to the overall success of the program. Parents must be willing to make physical changes to their home in order to create the feeling of an organized classroom or learning environment. In addition to physical changes, it is also important for parents to develop schedule, procedures, and routines that will help keep their daily efforts to educate more organized. By taking the time to organize the learning environment, more time can in turn be dedicated to learning in general.

by Julie Jackson