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How do you become a private webcam tutor?

Advice for Tutors

Follow these Useful Steps to Get Started as an Online Tutor

How can you Get Set Up to Tutor Online? While private webcam tutorials have existed for a number of years now, some tutors still aren’t sure how to get started with teaching what they know to students! We’re here to help you get started with tutoring! Who is the Typical Student? More often than not, […]

Written on 3 August 2020

8 minutes to read

What are the benefits of teaching webcam tutorials?

Advice for Tutors

8 Reasons to Become an Online Tutor

What Are the Benefits of Teaching Online? What's Academic support over webcam? Teaching via webcam combines traditional aspects of teaching (exercises, lessons, revision, etc.) and being able to work from home. Thanks to digital technologies, you can reach students from all over the world as well as learn about new technologies. According to a 2015 […]

Written on 20 March 2020

6 minutes to read

Maths

Learn Maths Online with a Tutor

Maths Revision with an Online Maths Tutor A major international report has found that UK teenagers are falling behind their global peers when it comes to mathematical achievement. The UK mathematics curriculum, which has been criticised for being "a mile wide and an inch deep", may be to blame for this. But it is not only […]

Written on 20 March 2020

19 minutes to read

What equipment should I use for online classes?

Advice for Tutors

How to Find Online Tutoring Jobs

How to Teach Online You've read our tips for becoming a tutor and offering in-home tutorials. Your diary’s full, you’ve got different regular tutorials across various levels (primary through secondary), for different exams (GCSEs, A Levels), or to prepare those being tutored for university or college level study. But there’s a problem. What if something comes up […]

Written on 19 March 2020

14 minutes to read

Academia

Help Learning Maths as an Adult

Tuition and Courses for Adults Learning Maths Taking on maths after school is not only brave it's also something to be admired, so before we go any further, I just want to say fair play to you. "At school, I had to work really hard to get a D in maths. And I wasn't slacking […]

28 June 2022∙5 minutes to read

Learning Maths at Any Age is Tough

Maths is Tough at Any Age Maths can be hard to learn at any age. Why? Well, many people believe it is down to what is known as Maths Anxiety. What is Maths Anxiety? Maths Anxiety is a phenomenon that has been around for more than 50 years, and it is something that affects many […]

28 June 2022∙6 minutes to read

Basic Maths for Adults

Essential Maths for Adults Are you an adult struggling with basic math skills? You're not alone. 1 in 4 adults (25%) have difficulties using maths in everyday life. But don't worry about any of that, you can start learning to maths at any stage of your life, as long as you are interested in the subject […]

28 June 2022∙5 minutes to read

requirements to become a mental health support worker. But employers are more commonly necessitating qualifications in healthcare or mental health

Mental Health Supports Available to Students

Free Mental Health Supports Available to Students "My friends and family are my support system. They tell me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear and they are there for me in the good and bad times." - Kelly Clarkson Before we go any further I just want to take a […]

23 June 2022∙6 minutes to read

Arts and Hobbies

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The Best Way to Become an Acting Extra

How to Become an Acting Extra, Not Just in Ireland Let's start this article with an obvious but important question and answer. Q: What are "Extras"? A: Extras, also referred to as background actors or background talent, are performers placed in the background of a scene in a film or TV show to make scenes/atmospheres […]

30 May 2022∙5 minutes to read

Famous Still-life Artists And Still Life Paintings

The Most Famous Still-life Artists Still-life is an art genre that spans thousands of years, from Ancient Egypte still-life frescoes carver and painted by anonymous artists to sixteenth-century Dutch artists who made still-life painting a legitimate art form and the nineteenth-century French painters that started the Impressionist movement. Regardless of whether you are interested in […]

30 May 2022∙7 minutes to read

What should you expect during your acting lessons?

A Guide to Becoming an Actor in Ireland

How to Become an Actor in Ireland To become an actor in Ireland, start by getting familiar with the current acting opportunities in your area. By this, I mean before you dive into taking lessons or an entire course, why not try out some community theatre or improve groups. Even if you have no experience, […]

28 May 2022∙6 minutes to read

The Most Famous Irish Actors

Most Famous Actors to Come from Ireland Even writing this title, I argued with myself because there are endless possibilities. I mean are we talking about new actors? Classic actors from the 1900s? Or are we talking about 80's and 90's actors? Because Ireland really does produce some of the best! "Above all else, deep […]

28 May 2022∙6 minutes to read

Education

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Tips for teenagers: effective ways to resist peer pressure

Tips for teenagers: effective ways to resist peer pressure It is perfectly normal for anyone to mimic the behaviour of influential peers – people you spend time with who shape the way you behave. In some instances this tendency can be highly positive. We might gain confidence when trying activities that were previously beyond […]

15 October 2021∙3 minutes to read

Homeschooling Tips

Our Tips for Planning Your Child’s Homeschooling “There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.” - Gandhi Let’s start by saying that there’s no such thing as a typical day of homeschooling and that’s probably why you’re interested in it. These tips are here to help, […]

29 March 2021∙7 minutes to read

Why should you use smartphone apps to learn?

Reasons to Use Apps for Revision

Why You Should Use an App to Help You with Your Homework “The unexamined life is not worth living” - Socrates No matter what kind of smartphone you have, you should be able to enjoy a variety of useful apps. Both the App Store and the Google Play Store have plenty of apps that you […]

29 March 2021∙6 minutes to read

How to Homeschool Kids

How Can You Homeschool Children “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela 2020 saw a lot of parents having to homeschool their children more than they’d probably planned to. With the pandemic, some parents might be just thinking of keeping their children at home and […]

29 March 2021∙6 minutes to read

Health and Fitness

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Boxing Coaches’ Wages

How Much Do Boxing Coaches Earn? “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” - Muhammad Ali The world of sports often involves instructors working with aspiring athletes. In many ways, this is […]

30 May 2022∙7 minutes to read

Pilates is great if you are a little out of shape

How To Choose A Pilates Class?

Which Pilates Class Is Best First I would like to say congratulations, if you are researching the best Pilates classes, it means that you have decided to take a class and that is a huge step forward, and it is a decision that has enormous benefits waiting for you. This is an exciting time, I […]

29 March 2022∙7 minutes to read

How Is A Pilates Class Organized?

How To Learn Pilates As A Beginner Getting ready for your first Pilates class can be an exciting and daunting experience. The benefits of Pilates speak for themselves, and with regular practice, these benefits are easily within your grasp. One thing is sure, you will love this heart-pumping full-body workout. Pilates is a lifelong practice […]

29 March 2022∙7 minutes to read

strength within your joints and balanced wellness overall.

Pilates Vs Yoga: The Differences

Which Is Better For You? Yoga Or Pilates Pilates are an exercise that has gained significant traction in recent years in light of the recent pandemic. This is largely due to the exercise being extremely accessible as well as enjoyable to practise. The exercise was actually invented by a soldier while he was in a […]

29 March 2022∙7 minutes to read

Languages

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Different Countries that Speak Spanish

How Many Different Countries Speak Spanish? That question is almost impossible to answer. But what I can tell you is how many countries officially speak Spanish as their first language. To be exact, 21 countries have Spanish as their official language. Surprisingly 18 of those countries are nowhere near Spain, in fact, they are all […]

23 June 2022∙5 minutes to read

Why Learn Spanish as an Adult

Reasons to Learn Spanish as an Adult "Anyone who stops learning is old — whether this happens at twenty or at eighty. Anyone who keeps on learning not only remains young but becomes constantly more valuable — regardless of physical capacity." - Henry Ford Henry Ford said it perfectly, the only time you are too […]

23 June 2022∙5 minutes to read

Learning Spanish as an Adult

A Guide to Learning Spanish as an Adult There are many advantages of learning to speak Spanish as an adult, but let's start with what is possibly the most important. Spanish is the world's second most spoken language! Yep, that's right, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language across four continents. In addition, you’ll […]

23 June 2022∙5 minutes to read

Learn Hindi: Tools for Improving Hindi Conversation Skills

Tips for Improving Your Hindi Conversation So you’ve signed up for Hindi language courses, you’ve learned the Devanagari alphabet, practised your vocabulary, done all your grammar exercises, but your conversation is limited to the basic words and phrases covered in your beginners’ textbook? Learning a language is a long a gruelling task for even the […]

30 May 2022∙7 minutes to read

Music

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How Much Are Drum Lessons?

How Much Do Drum Lessons Usually Cost? Want to learn to play the drums but don't know where to start? Whether it is for you or your children, the cost of learning drums will vary and depend on the type of drum, the frequency of the lessons and if they are at a school, university, […]

30 May 2022∙7 minutes to read

Free vs Paid Guitar Lessons Ireland

Which is Better Free or Paid Guitar Lessons? This is a question that arises a lot not just on Superprof but also online, especially regarding hobbies. People want to know before they part with their hard-earned cash, whether it's worth paying for lessons or they can get the same quality, just as easily and as […]

30 May 2022∙6 minutes to read

You must be dedicated to succeed in violin.

How Much Does A Particular Violin Lesson Cost?

How Much Do Violin Lessons Cost? As a want-to-be violinist, you should know that your violin lessons are central to the skills that you will be able to develop as a musician. Provided you’re not a musical prodigy and have been able to play the violin from birth, It will benefit you greatly to consider […]

30 May 2022∙7 minutes to read

Best Affordable Guitars in Ireland

The Best Affordable Guitars in Ireland In this article, we are going to take a look at what Ireland has to offer when it comes to its selection of beginner acoustic guitars through to electric guitars. "Guitar is the best form of self-expression I know. Everything else, and I'm just sort of tripping around, trying […]

28 May 2022∙6 minutes to read

Professional Development

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The Advantages of Accounting with Excel

What Are the Advantages of Using Accounting Software “Never call an accountant a credit to his profession; a good accountant is a debit to his profession.” - Charles Lyell Excel is the spreadsheet software that’s part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Are you an accountant or a sole trader who has to do their accounts? […]

30 May 2022∙7 minutes to read

Price your yoga classes according to your strengths.

What Should You Pay Your Professional Coach?

How to Find a Guidance Coach at The Right Price? If you wish to change your career altogether or gain the skills necessary for you to be more accomplished in your current position, possibly seeking a promotion, professional coaching will often be required but it does come at a price that could put a strain […]

27 February 2022∙5 minutes to read

Running a tutoring business can be simple!

How To Start Professional Coaching?

Career Management and Guidance: Tips To Start Coaching And Finding Clients! Having a fulfilling professional development, changing people's life or learning a new job, requesting support for change, or aiming to become a senior executive are all valid reasons to seek professional coaching. The coaching trend is indeed very fashionable, both for individual personal life […]

25 February 2022∙8 minutes to read

Working for yourself means freedom to choose how much you earn

What Price To Charge For Professional Coaching Sessions?

How Much Should You Charge For A Professional Coaching Session? If indeed you wish to switch over your professional career, it will be necessary to work on yourself in order to assess your professional experience and eventually change your profession altogether. The profession of a coach, an expert in professional coaching, has been on the rise […]

25 February 2022∙6 minutes to read

Tutoring

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A Guide to Setting Prices for Guitar Lessons

How to Set Your Rates as a Guitar Teacher Teaching students and musicians how to play the guitar can be extremely lucrative for tutors at any level, provided you set a fair price for potential students looking to further their skills playing the instrument. Teaching the guitar is no small undertaking. Many criteria have to […]

30 May 2022∙6 minutes to read

The Market for Private Tutors in Ireland

Private Tuition in Ireland It is no secret that learning from a teacher is much easier than figuring things out for yourself. If you are a secondary level or college student then you’ll know just how difficult it can be to get the attention of your teacher when there are so many other students in […]

31 January 2022∙6 minutes to read

How to Set a Price for my Portuguese Lessons?

What Fees Should You Charge for Giving Portuguese Lessons? Teaching is without a doubt one of the most essential positions one can have in this world. The opportunities that language teachers provide their students are endless, whether they decide to pursue an education in the respective language after school or not. The same is true […]

30 January 2022∙7 minutes to read

Take online lessons to learn how to draw

How to Set Your Rates as an Art Tutor

How Much Should You Charge As An Art Tutor? Art can be a beautiful avenue for self-expression, but the advantages of practising it on a regular basis extend far beyond this. People choose to incorporate art into their daily lives for a variety of reasons. Most commonly your students will be looking for help preparing […]

30 January 2022∙7 minutes to read