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Tech and The Future of English Tutoring

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Pixabay Last Saturday morning as I lay in bed slightly worse for wear, I began scrolling through the internet on my phone reading up on the latest developments worldwide. I somehow managed to stumble upon the story of Lucy Earl stuffed between the latest Trump idiocy and analysis of Theresa May’s ‘strong and stable’ snap election decision. Lucy is 22-year-old who is managing to earn £30k a year by from her vlog on Youtube . That might not surprise many reading, especially as other vloggers are reported to be earning significantly more money, Casey Neistat for example. However, what is surprising is that Lucy is doing it by while teaching the world about the oddities of the English language. This story got me thinking about the future of my career in English tutoring.  Tech in Teaching While teaching virtually via the internet is not a new phenomenon, we are beginning to see new and innovative ways of using it. Previously the main forms of exploiting online m

How to Find the Best Deals When Furnishing Your Home

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There are hundreds of ways to furnish your bedroom, however it can be costly to get the look you want. Thinking of redecorating a space can be an exciting prospect, but doing it on a budget can make it slightly trickier. My advice would be to do some research on what you need, and find the best price or alternative. Below, I have compiled a list of the staple things you will need in your bedroom and how to find the best deal. Mapping your room You will need: ·          Pencil ·          Paper ·          Tape Measure Before you begin buying or re-arranging furniture – map it out. Grab your pen and paper and start drawing out the shape of your room from a birds-eye view. Then outline how you would like your furniture to be laid out – this doesn’t have to be perfect.  Once you have your plan, it’s measuring time! The worst thing to do would be to spend well earned money on furniture that doesn’t fit or look right in your bedroom. Buying a Wardrobe This is probably