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Superprof India: Online teaching site for learning and teaching

Since the launch of our one on one tutoring start-up in 2013, we have emphasised the need for a relationship of trust between the Superprof team and the website’s users. Online teaching jobs have become extremely useful source of income, teaching jobs are extremely noble in nature as they are all about contributing to the […]

25 January 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Academia

Important Topics Of Forces In Class 10 Physics

The universe is filled with a lot of mysteries. But, it can be boondoggle if one wants to unravel all of them. All these mysteries of the universe have various concepts involved in them. Some of the primary parts of these mysteries are Physics, Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Kinematics, Gravitation and many more. All these elements along […]

14 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Scoring Perfect Grades in Your Class 10 Physics Examination

Physics is an interesting subject and is liked by most of the students due to its usability in the real world. From thermodynamics to magnetism, there are topics that blow your mind and make you want to probe more in the physics world. To put it very simply, physics is referred to as a subject […]

13 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

The Various Topics On Waves In Class 10 Physics

Well, waves is a very common word. Every one of us has heard it. And to be on the same page, we are talking about waves such as electromagnetic waves, light waves, sound waves, etc. These are some of the waves that are a part of the class 10 physics courses. Attached to this, there […]

12 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Chemistry Mumbai: Courses Students Can Pursue

As a subject, chemistry is not only suitable as a high-profiled career option but also serves to be a great help in pursuing other disciplines. For those chemistry aspirants who stay in Mumbai or have come to this great cosmopolitan city to pursue studies are going to benefit in some way. Opportunities in courses of […]

10 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Arts and Hobbies

How to Shoot Video with Cameras

“In movies you don’t try and photograph the reality, you try and photograph a photograph of the reality” - Stanley Kubrick The most popular directors currently include Martin Scorcese, Steven Spielberg, and Quentin Tarantino. They’ve proven themselves again and again with their film. So what’s the secret to good films? Firstly, you have to know […]

31 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

What accessories do you need to film with a camera?

Camera Accessories for Shooting Video

“It's not what a movie is about, it's how it is about it.” - Roger Ebert Whether it’s action, animation, sci-fi, drama, or comedy (the most popular film genres in the UK), we love films! Have you ever wanted to shoot one? To get started, you can make some great videos with your camera. This […]

31 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

How do you take good photos on your smartphone?

Taking Great Photos with Smartphones

“You don't take a photograph, you make it.” - Ansel Adams Taking great photos is within everyone’s reach. 95% of people in the UK own a mobile phone and an increasing number of them are smartphones meaning that anyone can now take photos whenever they want. This allows them to express their creativity as long […]

31 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

How do you get good wedding photography?

Taking Photos at Weddings

“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.” - Friedrich Nietzsche The cost of weddings is often a subject of discussion. The average wedding in the UK costs £30,355. But this is just an average. So to budget for your wedding, let’s have a look at everything […]

31 January 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Health and Fitness

Different Yoga Poses for Different Chakras

“If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.” - Maxwell Maltz 70% of yogis are women according to the French National Federation of Yoga Teachers but the previous year, it was 80%. More and more men are taking up yoga, even if they still are in the minority. Through yoga, we work […]

15 January 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Balancing Your Chakras with Yoga

“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” - Buddha 98% of people doing yoga are hoping to improve their health. Working on your chakras through yoga allows you to better circulate energy through all your organs. Generally, you’ll start by working on the physical with the first […]

15 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

An Introduction to Yoga and Chakras

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” - The Bhagavad Gita The number of people practising yoga is increasing. While most yogis are in their 30s and 40s, an increasing number of over 50s are also taking it up. Chakras are said to be energy point situated along the […]

15 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

How to Rebalance Your Chakras

“When you touch the celestial in your heart, you will realize that the beauty of your soul is so pure, so vast and so devastating that you have no option but to merge with it. You have no option but to feel the rhythm of the universe in the rhythm of your heart.” - Amit […]

15 January 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Languages

Restaurants and Cafés in Tokyo

If you’re travelling to Japan, you’re probably going to spend some time in the capital, Tokyo. Japan’s capital city is full of great things to see and do from Japanese temples and eating sushi to things for fans of manga and anime. To get the most out of Tokyo, you’d need to spend weeks there […]

2 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Museums in Tokyo

If you’re travelling to a big city like Tokyo, you should learn more about the cultural heritage of Japan. Like many other capitals around the world, Tokyo is home to plenty of museums where you can learn more about the history of Japan. From contemporary art to historical artefacts, Tokyo has tonnes of places where […]

2 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Tokyo’s Best Parks and Gardens

Going to Japan is a great idea. The capital, Tokyo, is one of the most popular destinations in the world and with good reason: the museums, attractions, restaurants, theme parks, shrines, shopping centres, and parks. There are some fantastic things to discover in Japan, especially the parks and gardens in the capital. There are plenty […]

2 February 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

Which are the best theme parks in Tokyo?

Tokyo’s Best Theme Parks

If you’re heading to Tokyo or Japan, you should plan to make the most of your trip to the Land of the Rising Sun. With all the great restaurants, cafés, shops, and attractions, you’ll quickly find your itinerary is pretty full. Of all the things you can do, the theme parks are among some of […]

2 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Music

There are a few terms that are widely associated with the double bass.

How To Play The Double Bass

Double bass is one of the larger instruments of the violin family and it has the lowest pitch of all the violins, being tuned an octave lower than the cello. You can find out more about the cello, in particular, by visiting our blog Playing Cello. Other names for the double bass which you might […]

2 February 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

Cleaning Your Guitar

“Music is a necessity. After food, air, water and warmth, music is the next necessity of life.” - Keith Richards Electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and electro-acoustic guitars all need to be maintained to sound good and play well. Changing the strings, cleaning the neck, and even cleaning out the case are all great ways to […]

31 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

Positions for Playing Guitar

“Guitar is the best form of self-expression I know. Everything else, and I'm just sort of tripping around, trying to figure my way through life.” - Slash It’s impossible to master music theory and play guitar solos and chords if you don’t practise. There are an estimated 50 million guitarists in the world of which 16% […]

31 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

Learning the Notes on a Fretboard

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” - Plato Learning how to play the guitar means that you’ll have to learn which notes each of the 20 to 24 frets on the fretboard correspond […]

31 January 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Professional Development

Behaviour Management Theories You Need to Know

As a teacher, tutor, or anyone else working with children in an educational context, you’ll probably have learned a thing or two about behaviour management. And you may well have learned it the hard way. Kids aren’t always going to be behaving in the way that you want them to behave. Misbehaviour – defined loosely […]

30 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

Behaviour Management Techniques that Work

Maybe you became a teacher or tutor because you love your subject and want to share your passion to the next generation. Maybe you joined up because you find kids inspiring and insightful and wanted to help them grow. Or maybe it was because you just loved the idea of teaching. Something you maybe hadn’t […]

30 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

Why is Behaviour Management Important?

When budding teachers apply and train for their work, they don’t always expect that behaviour management is the thing that they will spend most of their time doing. They feel like they are going into their profession to help kids learn, and to share their passion for their subject with the world. It’s either this […]

30 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

Behaviour Management: Key Theories, Techniques, and Tips

There’s a lot to know in effective teaching. Sure, you’ve got to pin down your subject and study the curriculum – that’s a given. But there’s also all that admin to do, there’s the emotional support that you’re often required to give, and then there’s that thing called behaviour management. Behaviour management is perhaps the […]

30 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read

Tutoring

Your academic performance will benefit from getting more sleep

Why Sleep Is so Important for Your Revision

A recent study sounds alarm bells among psychologists, academics and parents alike: kids exposed to the blue light emitted by their electronic devices are missing out on the quantity and quality of sleep they need. Even if the screens are dimmed or black, the chimes of incoming messages coupled with FOMO – ‘fear of missing […]

11 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

How to Make an Effective Revisions Timetable

Time seemingly has the strange property of stretching like taffy while simultaneously rushing like a torrent. Months before exams are scheduled to take place, who would think to start revising for them? Hopefully, you will. Exams season is not that far away; only a few months… And you’d be surprised at how fast time will […]

11 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

Best Revision Websites and Resources

Test anxiety is a real phenomenon. You might be the aptest student in your entire class – indeed, your entire school but, when confronted with a blank exam paper, all of the practice questions you laboured over so assiduously fade from memory. Besides having a solid exam technique to draw on, the best way to […]

11 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

During the exam, you won't have the chance to consult your notes

Effective Revision Techniques

It would be hard to argue with the idea that every student is unique in their learning styles and study habits; even learning needs differ from one student to the next. Still, among the thousands of students who have sat school-leaving and university-qualifying exams, we can discern common threads. From study skills to memorization techniques […]

11 February 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read

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