Learn to Play Guitar 4 Common Myths Debunked

Learn to Play Guitar 4 Common Myths Debunked Suzy S. Always wanted to learn to play guitar? Sometimes the first step is the hardest one just simply getting started! Here,  Philip R.  shares the top myths and realities when it comes to playing Not me, I cant, but you dont understand. How many times have these phrases held us back? How many plans were scrapped by us over the years, as negativity held its death grip around our throats? Answer: too many. As you learn to play guitar for the first time, most students are susceptible to such doubtful thinking. We marvel at musicians as doing something magical. But it is imperative that you remember they ALL started somewhere. That being said, there are several nagging myths the newcomer to guitar struggles with before even holding the instrument. I am here to debunk some of the most common myths I usually hear as students learn to play guitar. I believe overcoming these persistent myths is the first step to learning the guitar. So, without further adieu, here they are: Myth #1: “My hands and fingers are too small.” Simply NOT true. I personally have small hands and fingers and it hasn’t held me back or been a detriment to my playing guitar. In full disclosure, it does help to have long fingers but mostly for very technical tricks you will learn much later on in your development. Please remember, it is not VITAL to playing the guitar and you can play thousands of songs with short fingers and hands. Don’t let this common myth hold you back from as you learn to play guitar. My fingers aren’t much bigger than my nine-year-old nephew’s fingers. Myth #2: “I am tone deaf.” This one can be overcome easily, if you find the right guitar teacher who knows how to  train your ears to hear and distinguish tones and more importantly changes in tones. This is a skill that can be learned, like riding a bike or tying your shoelaces. It is best achieved through tuning exercises, practiced again and again, as well as comprehensive ear-training drills. It is necessary of course to be able to tune your guitar. I have personally helped my students overcome, in nearly every case, their perception of being tone deaf in a few short months. These students even went on to listening to a song and recognizing the chords and notes BY EAR, without the aid of tabs, sight reading or YouTube videos. Myth #3: “I don’t have the time to practice.” Well, I have to admit it; in our busy world this is a big one. However, I have always recommended to my students, at all levels, that they put aside only 20 minutes to a half-hour of time. Two to three times a week of slow, deliberate practice is all you need to grasp the concepts and techniques required for playing the guitar. Now granted, practice is repetitious. There is really no way around this. Guitar is learned through repetition but the rewards are so great. Imagine being able to put a CD into your stereo, listening to a song for 15-20 minutes, writing down the chords you hear as you go along, and then PLAYING that song you love. It can happen. I’ve seen it with my own students, mostly within the first five months, if they met me halfway and practiced regularly. It is always a two-way street. Myth #4: “Guitars are really expensive.” These days a new, decent quality guitar can be had for $99. I don’t recommend spending a ton of money up front until you see if you like playing the guitar first.  Of course, you get what you pay for, but remember you can learn on cheaper  guitars just as well as on expensive ones. My first guitar was $40 and was purchased out of a catalog. I had it for years and that was the guitar I learned on.  Besides, you can always get a better guitar as you progress on the instrument.  Just be patient. You have to start somewhere, but you can do it. Well, there you have it. Four guitar myths debunked and up in flames. Please don’t let these or any guitar myths hold you back from taking guitar lessons. You can do it! Make the  most of your life and have fun. You deserve to play your favorite songs on guitar. It will be a skill that lasts a lifetime. Philip R. teaches online guitar lessons. In beginner lessons, students will learn how to tune a guitar, change strings, strum, scales, finger exercises and 28 chords used in today’s most popular music. Book lessons with Philip here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Simon White

Accommodation in Morocco

Accommodation in Morocco Where Can You Stay When You Visit Morocco? ChaptersCamping in MoroccoYouth Hostels in MoroccoHotels and Riads in MoroccoRenting a Private Apartment in MoroccoStaying with a Family in Morocco“The impulse to travel is one of the hopeful symptoms of life. ” - Agnes RepplierIn 2018, 22,100 nights were booked in Morocco. An increase of 14% in comparison to 2017.During your stay in Morocco, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation whether you’re travelling with your family, as a couple, or on your own.Whether you’re opting for an all-inclusive luxury trip or a bespoke trip, we’re going to look at all your options for accommodation in Morocco. HalimaArabic Teacher £13/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KotaibaArabic Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SoledadArabic Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NancyArabic Teacher 5.00 (1) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TaouesArabic Teacher £8/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DinaArabic Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AbrarArabic Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors UsamaArabic Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsCamping in MoroccoIt’s very easy to camp in Morocco. There are plenty of campsites all over the country. In Arabic, the term is “mukhayyam”. Why not go camping in the Atlas Mountains? (Source: sosinda)Keep in mind that wild camping is illegal in Morocco. However, you can ask the landowner if you can camp on private land. They may ask for a fee for you to use the facilities. There are tonnes of official campsites with electricity and running water. Many, particularly those in the north, even include a bakery, restaurant, pool, etc. Others are more basic with some rocky ground, a bit of shade, access to showers, and latrines.Generally, a campsite costs between 10 to 20Dh per person per night with a fee of 10 to 20Dh to pitch a tent. If you want to use the electricity, you’ll be looking to pay between 10 and 15Dh (around £1.50) and you’ll pay between 5 and 10Dh for warm water (around £1) but given how it is, you probably won’t want warm water.In the south of Morocco, the campsites are usually taken up by campervans.Even in the cities, you can camp, even though these campsites are far from the centre and quite rudimen tary.  That said, there are guest houses, youth hostels, and hotels where you can sleep on a mattress on the roof for between 30 and 50Dh a night, not including breakfast. This is a good option if you want to stay in the city but without breaking the bank.You can also enjoy the souks, pick up a pair of babouches, and bring back some argan oil as a souvenir.Make sure you check the weather in Morocco before you go camping there.Find out the best time to visit Morocco.Youth Hostels in MoroccoYouth hostels aren’t very common in Morocco. There are around a dozen listed on Hostelling International. You can find them in the main cities: Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Meknes, Essaouira, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Tetuan, Asni, Azrou, Chefcaouen, and Layoun. If you're on a backpacker's budget, you can always stay in youth hostels. (Source: motamid2006)They’re not all available on sites like Hostelling International. Generally, you’ll pay between £5 and £15 for a bed in a dormitory and it should be noted that, if you’re travelling in a couple, the dormitories aren’t mixed. You can stay in any youth hostel and there’s no age limit. Just because it’s a youth hostel, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be young. There are youth hostels in cities like Marrakesh that are generally more luxurious but they also tend to cost more. At a certain point, you may as well just pay the money for a hotel.Check out our guide to visiting Morocco. HalimaArabic Teacher £13/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KotaibaArabic Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SoledadArabic Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NancyArabic Teacher 5.00 (1) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Taoues Arabic Teacher £8/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DinaArabic Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AbrarArabic Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors UsamaArabic Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsHotels and Riads in MoroccoYou can also stay in resort hotels or regular hotels. There’s a whole range of prices depending on the type of hotel you pick. They’re obliged to include their prices at the reception but you can always try to negotiate a bit, especially if the hotel isn’t full. You can stay in European-style hotels or more traditional riads. (Source: olafpictures)Generally, you’ll need to put your passport and visa number in the register upon arrival. Taxes and fees that usually cost around 35Dh.If you’re staying near a mosque, expect to be woken around 4 or 5 in the morning by the muezzin as he invites Muslims in for morning prayer.Only the higher-end hotels have heating so be careful as the nights can be quite cold in the south of the country in winter.Find online Arabic lessons London.Budget HotelsIn most large cities, you can find very cheap hotels. Generally speaking, the facilities are shared and you can’t guarantee the cleanliness. Don’t hesitate to ask to see the room before you pay for it. There may not be warm water as Moroccans often wash in a hammam and the hotel staff will be happy to point you in the direction of the nearest one.In the south of Morocco, you can also rent a Berber tent in a hotel for 25 to 30Dh.Moderately-Priced HotelsT here are average hotels (2 stars) that are usually decent. There are Western hotel chains like Ibis or even local independent hotels.  At this price, you’ll generally get a shower to yourself and in the south of the country, you can get these types of hotels for a very low price.High-End HotelsPullman, Marmara, Sofitel, etc., you can find high-end hotel chains in Morocco. There are plenty in Agadir, for example, and they tend to include a pool, golf course, clubs, and restaurants.  This is the option if you’re staying as part of your honeymoon!Luxury Riads, Dars, and CasbahsA riad is an old home built around a garden with trees and found in the hard of the medina. They’re regularly bought and renovated by westerners, particularly the French. You won’t be enjoying an authentic Moroccan experience in them but if you’re looking for luxury and a location in the city centre, these are the ones to go for.Marrakech is home to more riads than any other city in Morocco; there are h undreds of them. Fez, Meknes, Essaouira, and Rabat also have a good number of them.Riad is the generic term for a house built around an interior courtyard. A casbah, for example, is a former citadel that’s been converted into a hotel. The rooms tend to be darker and less charming but are also quite cool in the summer.If you want to stay in a riad, dar, or casbah, you’ll want to book ahead. The rates are similar to that of 4- or 5-star hotels and most will display their rates in Euros rather than in Dirhams.So how much should you budget for Morocco?Find out the cost of visiting Morocco.Renting a Private Apartment in MoroccoYou can also rent private accommodation which is a great option if you’re travelling as a family and want to save money.  You’re more likely to find private rents near Agadir, Taghazout, Essaouira, Asilah, and the touristy cities on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts.You can find them on rental sites like Airbnb. Make sure you search for the entire prope rty and not just a room in a property. In any case, plan so that you have time to find what you want.Be wary of touts offering apartments and flats as you get off the bus. These are rarely a good deal.Check out our tips for visiting Morocco.Staying with a Family in MoroccoIf you want to get the most out of Moroccan culture, you can also stay with a host family and some businesses can put you in touch with a Moroccan family. If you stay in a guesthouse or with a family, you'll probably be treated to meals. (Source: TheUjulala)You’ll be welcomed directly into a Moroccan family's home where you’ll undoubtedly enjoy some authentic Moroccan cooking. Families are usually chosen for their hospitality and kindness towards tourists and there are generally three main types of accommodation:Rustic: where you stay with the family and live as they would. You’ll have a room to yourself but you’ll probably sleep on a divan and won’t have access to warm water. The facilities will be shared with the family.Average: you’ll have a private room and a shared bathroom with warm water. You can even get rooms with private bathrooms in some cases.Comfortable: you’ll get a western-style room with a private bathroom.Usually, these are half-board but you can get full-board for around £6 or £7 more each day. Generally, you need to opt for at least 3 days with the family to stay. They tend to cost around £20 to £40 per day per person depending on the level of comfort and how many people are staying.So what type of accommodation will you opt for in Morocco? Whether you're staying near the Sahara desert, the High Atlas Mountains, Tangier, Chefchaouen, the Atlantic Coast, or the Mediterranean Sea, make sure you get the right accommodation.Before going to Morocco, you should consider learning some Arabic. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of talented Arabic tutors on Superprof. There are three main types of tutorials available: one-on-one tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials. Each type of tutorials has its pros and cons so choose the right type and right tutor for you.Many tutors on Superprof offer the first hour of tuition for free so consider trying a few different tutors before settling on the right one for you.

The 5 Best Websites for Guitar News and Gear Reviews

The 5 Best Websites for Guitar News and Gear Reviews Maile Proctor Part of learning to play guitar is staying up to date on current events, gear, and industry news. To help you stay in the loop, guitar instructor Matt K. has put together a list of his go-to websites for guitar news Once you’ve taken a few guitar lessons, you may feel the urge to learn more about the instrument, and the gear that goes with it. The guitar can become an addiction, and once you’ve mastered the chords, scales, and licks, you’re going to want to learn about all the gear and equipment. A guitar isn’t just a six-stringed instrument anymore. The addition of an amplifier, pedals, and other fun gear can help produce a number of different sounds. There are several guitar news websites for up-to-date info on guitars and gear, along with  in-depth music news, and sometimes even tablature to learn new songs. Maybe you want to learn more about the guitar players that play your favorite songs, or learn when they have a new album coming out. From electric guitar news, acoustic guitar news, and gear reviews, here are my favorite sites to stay  in the loop with all things guitar. Music Radar Ill start with my favorite website for any type of gear news, from guitars to DJ equipment, Music Radar. Any time Im looking at a new piece of gear or a new instrument, I go to Music Radar and read one of their reviews. Music Radar also complies lists which make it easier to decide what to  buy. For example, before buying a new travel acoustic guitar I checked out their list 32 of the best budget acoustic guitars in the world today. Guitar World Guitar World is less techy, and instead  features lots of artist news and guitar videos. You can still learn about the latest gear and even get a quick video tutorial on how to tune the guitar in different keys, but I go to this website to see Dude Plays Metallicas Master of Puppets on Banjo. GuitarPlayer I remember being in the grocery store with my mom and picking up the latest issue of Guitar Player Magazine  when magazines were still a big thing. Now, the magazine is online and very easy to navigate. GuitarPlayer always has very informative, interesting articles. For example U.S. Made PRS vs. Korean Made PRS: What is the difference (PRS stands for Paul Reed Smith and is an excellent guitar). GuitarPlayer also has excellent product spotlights that I recommend checking out. Ultimate Guitar Where Music Radar is all about the gear, Guitar World and Guitar Player are about the news. Ultimate Guitar, however, is all about the TABS. When I want to learn a new song,  this is my go-to website. They have a great ranking system, so you know which guitar tabs are accurate and which ones were created by an internet troll. Premier Guitar Last, but definitely not least, Premier Guitar keeps you up to date on guitar news, gear, and artists. There are also some great how-to videos, and  my favorite feature, the Rig Rundown. This section features a new artist or band every week and shows the guitars and gear they use on a nightly basis. If you want to see how your favorite bands get their sound, check out Premier Guitar. Check out these sites and let me know which ones you like. If you have any other go-to sites for gear and guitar news, let us know in the comments below!   Post Author:  Matt K. Matthew K. teaches guitar, piano, and music theory lessons in Brooklyn, NY. He studied music composition at Mercyhurst University, and he has been teaching lessons for four years. Matthew is available to teach in-person lessons as well as online via Skype. Learn more about Matt here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Five Kingdom Classifications Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace

Five Kingdom Classifications Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace In 1969,R.H.Whittaker proposed the five kingdom classification. He classified the living organisms into five kingdoms. The criteria used for classification are a. Cell structure b. Thallus organization c. Mode of nutrition d. Reproduction e. Phylogenetic relationships. The five kingdoms are Kingdom Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia. Kingdom Monera:-The members are prokaryotic and microscopic organisms. True nucleus and membrane bound organelles are absent in these organisms. Kingdom Protista:-It includes primarily unicellular aquatic eukaryotic organisms. The cells of the protists have true nucleus and other membrane bound organelles and non-membranous organelles. Protistans Kingdom Fungi:-It includes eukaryotic, multicellular, heterotrophic organisms. Yeast is an exceptional fungus which is unicellular. Kingdom Plantae: It includes all plants. They are autotrophs,Some plants are partially heterotrophic such as insectivorous plants and parasites. It includes multicellular algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. They are primarily producers on lands and are immobile .They have cellulosic cell wall. The life cycle of plants exhibit alternation of generation. There are two distinct phases In the life cycle of plants-the diploid sporophytic phase and the haploid gametophyticphase. Both of these phases alternate with each other and this phenomenon is called alternation of generation Kingdom Animalia: It includes multicellular heterotrophic eukaryotes. The cells are without cell wall. They directly or indirectly depends on plants for their food. They digest the food in an internal cavity and store it as glycogen or fat. They have a definite growth pattern. They grow into adults with a definite size and shape. They are holozoic and mobile. They exhibit heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

How to Volunteer with the Tutorfair Foundation

How to Volunteer with the Tutorfair Foundation Volunteering is the answer for so many people with an interest or experience in education. We’re all aware that there are young people out there who could use our help, and that spending some time working in schools can have a large impact and can be extremely rewarding. But where to start? What kind of opportunities are out there and how can you get involved? Whether you’re an experienced tutor looking to share your skills or a student considering a career in teaching, The Tutorfair Foundation might have something that’s just right for you. Who are we? The Tutorfair Foundation is the charitable wing of Tutorfair â€" an online marketplace for private tutoring. Funded by donations from paying clients of Tutorfair, we work with volunteers to provide support to students from a broad range of backgrounds that might not otherwise have access to the help. We hope that by improving access to quality tutoring, we can make a positive contribution to the fight against educational inequality â€" one student at a time. What are we up to? This year, we’ll be running in-school tutoring in London, home visits in Birmingham and online opportunities everywhere else. “In-school” programmes involve our volunteers tutoring students in schools where the student population is more than 50% pupil premium eligible. This might involve working in a classroom (supporting a qualified teacher) or engaging students one-to-one or in small groups outside of lessons. Where we think there will be good engagement, we’ll work with schools to set up an after school club for those students who are staying behind to get on top of their homework. “Online” volunteering takes place using our Tutorfair On-Demand service. This is a text-and-image based platform available for free to eligible schools, whose students can log in during homework hours to post questions and topics they’re struggling with. If you’re volunteering at that time, you’ll see the questions being posted and be able to connect instantly with the student to help them through their problem. We have in-school programmes underway already this year in London, with opportunities available for volunteers to tutor everything from GCSE Maths to BTEC Health Social Care. We’re also looking for volunteers to get involved in Birmingham, where we’re offering help to a number of students who have been suffering from bullying. Tutorfair On-Demand will launch at the end of October, so if you’re looking to start volunteering, there’s plenty of ways to get involved! What can you expect when you volunteer? Every volunteer’s experience will be different, but there are a few things you can expect when you decide to get involved. Minimum commitment of 10 hours: usually 1 hour a week for 10 weeks.  Tutors are welcome to complete their 10 hours and decide whether to continue later on! Training and free DBS check: this is dependent on the tutor's level of experience Support from our programme managers: depending on how long tutors are with us, we’ll also do observations; providing feedback and development opportunities throughout your placement. Want to get involved? Here's how to sign up! If you’re already a tutor with Tutorfair, all of our volunteering opportunities will appear on your profile in the “opportunities” section. If you’re not already a tutor with Tutorfair, you can register your interest here  and someone from the team will get in touch to discuss the opportunities with you. We currently have opportunities in London and Birmingham. For in-school opportunities, if you have lots of experience, we’ll be able to get you a DBS check and start you straight away. If you have less experience, we’ll invite you to one of our training sessions. Some of our placements are only available to volunteers with some tutoring experience, but we have lots of opportunities available for people with no experience looking for a way into education. If you’re applying to tutor online, we’ll train you online. This will allow you to volunteer much more flexibly â€" agreeing availability in advance for any time between 6 and 9pm on weekdays and 5 and 8pm on weekends. You can support students who need help from wherever you are â€" home, work or university. For any enquiries please email: foundation@tutorfair.com

Global Endowment Management Sponsors Heart at Westerly Hills - Heart Math Tutoring

Global Endowment Management Sponsors Heart at Westerly Hills - Heart Math Tutoring Global Endowment Management Sponsors Heart at Westerly Hills Global Endowment Management Sponsors Heart at Westerly Hills December 21, 2015 Heart Math Tutoring at Westerly Hills Academy was made possible by a generous $40,000 grant from  Global Endowment Management (GEM Foundation) in December 2014. Eight GEM team members also joined Heart as tutors this year. This grant allows 56 students at Westerly Hills Academy to receive  one hour of structured one-on-one math tutoring per week from September to May. This valuable resource would not be available to Westerly Hills otherwise.  Students work with their tutors to build foundational math skills and academic confidence. Students, parents and tutors gathered last week to celebrate  student progress with food and fun at the Westerly Hills  Holiday Breakfast. Thank you for your support!

Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee

Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee image via https://www.pixabay.com Antioxidants Antioxidants are found in coffee. Antioxidants are substances that can help prevent cell damage of some types. According to a study by researchers at the University of Scranton, coffee is ranked the “number one source of antioxidants.” This is ranked over fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants have a wide range of health benefits including healthy skin, immune systems, and memory. All three of these areas are essential to a college student. No one really wants to deal with bad skin, students prefer to stay relatively healthy, and memory plays a huge role in test taking and even remembering scheduled assignments, meetings, and exams. Although fruits and vegetables provide a lot of antioxidants, coffee provides even more. Coffee and Parkinson’s Disease According to the National Parkinson Foundation website, coffee can be used to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. There is a lot of research that drinking coffee can help prevent getting Parkinson’s Disease, but this new research shows us that coffee can also benefit people who already have it. Parkinson’s Disease is a chronic movement disorder that is progressive or continues to worsen over time. Part of Parkinsons is constant tremors in various parts of the body. Depending on the timeline of severity, most people tend to not be able to live alone and need total care. There is no current cure for Parkinson’s and the specific cause is unknown, but it helps to have some outside factors that help alleviate the symptoms associated with the disease. Coffee is one of those outside factors. Stress Coffee can be used as a fairly healthy way to alleviate stress. As a college student, you more than likely have some stress in your life. Instead of turning to harmful substances and outlets, you can drink coffee to help soothe you. Stress has many negative effects on your health, so it is best to avoid it or work to alleviate it the best and most healthy way you can. Stress can affect people physically and mentally and can lead to other issues such as depression and weak immune systems. Naturally, the college life brings a lot of stress to students. With school assignments, extracurricular commitments, maintaining social lives and trying to perform well academically, it is easy to see where stress would come from. Since coffee is so accessible and better than unhealthy substances, college students should consider drinking it to help take some of the stress off of their shoulders. Mood It is no secret that coffee can definitely lift your spirits. It gives bursts of energy to you when you’re not feeling the most energetic. If you wake up in a poor mood, you may want to give coffee a try. It is interesting trying to figure out what type of coffee works the best for you. It’s all about trial and error when it comes to figuring that out. You may like caffeinated versus decaffeinated. You may like less cream or more sugar. Once you get your perfect coffee order down, it can really help to put you in a good mood. College students can oftentimes use a pick-me-up with the large workload they are bogged down with. Coffee can help to achieve that. Suicide According to the Harvard Gazette, a study shows that coffee consumption can lower the risk of suicide. Going hand in hand with mood elevation, coffee helps to increase the production of neurotransmitters. Chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, make you feel good and this, in turn, lifts your mood and overall feeling of happiness. For more information about the study, check out the article from the Harvard Gazette. If you are dealing with feelings of worthlessness and suicidal thoughts, please call the Suicide Hotline and someone will talk to you (1-800-273-8255). Although everything should be in moderation, rather than excessiveness, next time you drink your cup of Joe, remember the health benefits it provides for you. None of the above-mentioned topics concerning coffee is foolproof and guaranteed to work for everyone. For more health benefits of coffee, check out this Huffington Post article.

Andys October Language Challenge Week 3

Andys October Language Challenge Week 3 Im almost done!  Only 2 lesson to go! Planning and scheduling the sessions in advance definitely works. In the last 7 days i took 3 classes and i have 2 more planned for the rest of the week. This should make me complete the challenge by friday 24, almost a week in advance! During the last 10 lessons i mostly worked on vocabulary and sentence structures. I think i will dedicate next week, the last of the challenge, to improve the pronunciation of what i learned, especially fixing the tones! If you ever tried to learn Chinese you will know that this is a tonal language and that the meaning of the same syllable  change according to the tone of it. This is a major issue for me, and many other westerners with me, as Romance languages are not tonal and this implies learning a whole new way of understanding and pronounce sounds. Next week i will also record the final video to show you guys my improvements on the language. It will be halloween! Will you guys record a scary message? Maybe i will ?? Andys October Language Challenge Week 3 Im almost done!  Only 2 lesson to go! Planning and scheduling the sessions in advance definitely works. In the last 7 days i took 3 classes and i have 2 more planned for the rest of the week. This should make me complete the challenge by friday 24, almost a week in advance! During the last 10 lessons i mostly worked on vocabulary and sentence structures. I think i will dedicate next week, the last of the challenge, to improve the pronunciation of what i learned, especially fixing the tones! If you ever tried to learn Chinese you will know that this is a tonal language and that the meaning of the same syllable  change according to the tone of it. This is a major issue for me, and many other westerners with me, as Romance languages are not tonal and this implies learning a whole new way of understanding and pronounce sounds. Next week i will also record the final video to show you guys my improvements on the language. It will be halloween! Will you guys record a scary message? Maybe i will ??