5 Reasons to Fit Jam Sessions Into Your Guitar Lessons

5 Reasons to Fit Jam Sessions Into Your Guitar Lessons Suzy S. Is jamming with friends and noodling around on your guitar beneficial? We say yes! In fact, incorporating jam sessions into your guitar lessons can be a great way to build your chops. Check out Wheaton, IL teacher Scott C.s thoughts here Anyone who has ever taken or taught music in some capacity has probably come into contact with what I call “Human Tablature” lessons. In short, this is where you show up, you ask the teacher to teach you a song, and they teach it to you. A perfect example is when American Idiot by Green Day came out; it was almost like every guitar teacher in the country was given a full month’s lesson plans all they had to do was show up and show the student where to put his or her fingers. These lessons are usually so boring you can audibly hear your life getting duller, and both the teacher and the student are constantly shooting shifty glances at their watch. Guitar lessons like this, even when accompanied with theory or fundamentals exercises, do little to improve the student’s skills, and in my experience never get the student to love music or to continue their education for that matter. What they are doing is simply playing the role of a guitar tab or an online instructional, in which case the lesson is expendable because we live in the age of YouTube. The student becomes stunted, bored, and gets sick and just as tired of American Idiot as the rest of us. Something that has shot adrenaline into my own lessons has been to teach improvisationâ€" in whatever way goesâ€" as soon as possible with a student, and then to leave pure, clean, well-lit open space at the beginning of every lesson. What this does is make each lesson not just a time for musical education, but a musical experience, which is exactly why we all wanted to learn music in the first place, right? I know, I know, you might be thinking that you can’t possibly “jam” when you are just beginning, but fear not, it just takes a little calibration. What it looks like for me is simply teaching the most base form of a scale at the beginning of a season of lessons, laying down the fundamentals of improvisation (even if it’s just with a few notes), and then consistently allowing time and space for music to happen, for creativity to strike, and for you to land a killer note or fill that positively gets your blood pumping. If we are learning a particular song together, I will usually start out with that at the next lesson for a jam, and then we will see where it goes. This is great for five grossly beneficial reasons: It’s fun! It instills the blueprint for creativity and improvisation from the very beginning, which sharpens and hones your theory and technical skills, so that you don’t become a musical robot. It puts music in your court where you taste what it’s like not to just learn music, but to make it. It is an easy way to go over and remember things previously learned from other lessons. It makes your lesson time exciting, and gets you psyched about that hour or half-hour. Scott C. teaches guitar, drum, bass guitar, songwriting, music recording, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, and music theory lessons to students in Wheaton, IL. His specialties include folk, bluegrass and country music styles, and he joined the TakeLessons team in October 2012. Learn more about Scott, or search for a teacher near you! 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 L. Bernhardt, Resident Loon

Is It Time to Reevaluate Your Career Goals - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Is It Time to Reevaluate Your Career Goals - Introvert Whisperer Is It Time to Reevaluate Your Career Goals? You woke up this week and realized the career direction you were headed in is no longer right for you. Knowing that isn’t a comfortable feeling; and you might even be denying it to some degree. You were very strong in your conviction of this goal, and it’s not an easy thing to let go of. How did you get to this point? Was your original career goal wrong to begin with? Should you really be thinking of reevaluating your career goals? It would be nice to think that, like some people out there, you knew what you wanted to be and stayed the course for the next 40 years. But that doesn’t happen to too many people, so don’t consider it a realistic expectation for you. Even when you have clarity about your direction, you don’t have to stay the course at all costs. Most careers weave in a variety of directions for all sorts of reasons, and if resetting your goals looks like the right thing to you, don’t waste your time worrying. It’s clearly think time. (Like this thought? Tweet it!) Let’s look at a few signs you may be ready for a reevaluation. Signs It’s Time to Reevaluate Your Career Goals 1. Now That You’re Close, It’s Not That Cool When we develop our ideas of our ideal career direction, we think of all the great things about that position. Usually there are several steps and a few positions to pursue before you arrive. At each step, you get better visibility, as well as more personal insight. It might not be that great now that you can see it better, or you simply might not want to do what it takes to make that next step. 2. Your Priorities Have Changed As we go through life, it has an interesting way of changing our minds about what’s important.  You may have changed your priorities without realizing it, and now that you have, your previously chosen career goal doesn’t fit well. 3. You Have Other Interests You may be at a point where you’ve discovered new directions for your career that now hold more interest to you. That’s fine because that’s how life works; the longer you live, the more new things you get exposed to. Whatever the reason for the change of heart, you need to move forward to rethink your career goals. Now you’ve arrived at this point, you have many different directions you could take and steps to go with them. You have work to do to to identify both your new direction and the steps you have to take to get there. Here are some starting points: Where You Can Go Now 1. Complete Career Change This one can be tricky because most of us really don’t know how to start from the beginning at figuring out a new career path. If you’re at a point where you’re ready to completely change course, it’s best to pull out all the tricks and settle in for a while to get this figured out. There are books to help you and career coaches that can help guide you through a self-discovery process. Note the emphasis on self-discovery. No, there is not an assessment that will tell you where you should go next.  As a career coach, I might help point you in the right direction, but you’ve got work to do to arrive at a good decision. 2. Course Correction You may have thought you wanted to be CFO, but now that you’re a group controller, you’re thinking Operations Management might be better for you.  While it’s a new career goal, the order of magnitude is more like a course correction. You can capitalize on your background to get to this new career goal, but you may need to figure out what assignments you need that will better qualify you. Speak to your management to get their viewpoint on things you can do to better qualify you. 3. One Step Back You may have gotten promoted, but now that you’re there, you realize you like your previous job better. This is no problem, unless you work for a company that can only see one direction for you in which case you will most likely need to leave for another company. If that isn’t the case, then speak to your management and HR about your career direction to see if they can help support it. You career is a constantly moving thing just like you.  No longer do we have a “life work” that goes on for decades, which means that rethinking and reevaluating your career goals will happen a few times. When that time comes for you, it may take some time to get used to the fact that you want to change direction, but once you’re there, do the work to make that next step really worth taking. Have you undergone a career reevaluation, or are you in the midst of one? Share your experiences in the comments! Image: Flickr Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

The Real Reasons Why You Need To Learn Guitar Scales

The Real Reasons Why You Need To Learn Guitar Scales Suzy S. Is it really necessary to learn guitar scales? If youd rather just focus on chords and songs, youre not alone. But here, Austin, TX teacher Samuel B.  shares why practicing your scales will ultimately make you a better guitar player down the line Im a 25-year veteran of playing the guitar. In seventh grade, I took an introductory class to both the guitar and keyboard, in which I received only a B as I pretty much neglected the keyboard altogether. Besides, Id taken piano lessons already and was, by that time, more interested in portable instruments with strings and a neck as played by my musical heroes (i.e. Tom Petty and George Harrison). A few years later, I purchased a hand-strengthening tool. I suppose I had in mind (for some reason) that Id be able to use it to practice when an instrument wasnt handy. Needless to say, the hand strengthener did not serve this specific purpose. I see nothing wrong with purchasing accessories (such as this one) provided that you understand their intended effect strengthening your hand, in this case, rather than improving the fluidity of your playing. As far as fluidity is concerned, nothing beats practicing your scales. I now introduce a relevant one for each of the first two sets of first-position chords youll learn (the ones in the key of C and the ones in the key of D, respectively). Beyond that, theres more room for experimentation (particularly with blues progressions in E the next key slated in the curriculum). Scales serve multiple purposes: 1. They condition your fingers for playing chords. Think of playing scales as warm-ups. As I type, Im considering a relevant metaphor. One of the computer programs that taught us how to type in second grade (The Typing Teacher) focused on our recognition of the home-row keys (ASDF, JKL;) and the proper positions for pressing each.  On the basis of our mastering the home row, we were subsequently taught the fingerings for the keys in the upper row as well as the lower one. Along comparable lines, the C fingering is the same as that of its D counterpart a full step up the neck just with (in this case) your use of four (not three) left-hand fingers to press the notes otherwise played openly. However, the comparison itself presents a pretty simple concept that your mastery of one body of knowledge provides the basis for your branching out into mastering another. Regarding both playing scales AND typing, I dont even think about what Im doing nowadays. As a matter of fact, I sometimes have to pick my brain a little when I help students learn guitar scales as I play the ones I know (the major and the blues scales predominantly) with natural ease. At some point, I also began sensing a correlation between the components of the chords in the key of E and the notes of the blues scale. I now play them interchangeably, which is another purpose served by scales they are the foundation of improvisation. 2. Once mastered, a scale provides you with everything you need to launch a heartfelt solo even one involving fewer than five notes. From that point, the skys pretty much the limit. I even remember being prompted to play a ONE-note solo during a jazz band rehearsal. Without scale knowledge, though, Id have had no basis for playing a solo whatsoever unless it simply involved picking out the notes comprising chords, which makes for pretty dull and predictable listening. Heres a great video that shows how a basic knowledge of scales can add some flair to even the most basic melodies. 3. Scales also serve as teaching tools for introducing music theory. Im quick to point out that the C scale (the first thing youll learn) is the only one that contains no sharps or flats. I even mention its relevance to the white piano keys periodically. A Do a Deer reference would work here too. Similarly, I tend to explain the basic building-blocks of major chords (the first, third, and fifth notes of the scale) and the half-step difference between major and minor ones (regarding the lowered third note in this case). Youll also hear me mention the added seventh note in seventh chords (G7th in C for example). As a teacher, Ive found scale mastery to be the sole factor determining a students rate of progress. As you learn guitar scales, youll have a greater level of musical confidence. Just as your mastery of home-row keys determines your readiness for learning to type essays, your mastery of scales will serve as a cognitive lubricant welcoming upcoming knowledge and skills with aptitude and enthusiasm. Substitute practice your scales as the punchline to that old How do you get to Carnegie Hall? joke. Samuel B. teaches beginner  guitar lessons in Austin, TX. He teaches lessons face-to-face without sheet music, which is his adaptation of Japanese instruction (involving a call-and-response method).  Learn more about Samuel 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  Brian Finifter

How Long Does it Take to Learn French

How Long Does it Take to Learn French How Long Till a French Learner Can Speak Fluent French? ChaptersDifferences in Grammar Between English and FrenchVerb ConjugationBuilding Your French VocabularySpeaking French with Native French SpeakersHow Much Time Does it Take to Learn French?Learning a foreign language can be fun, exciting and stimulating; a companionable activity  undertaken amidst like-minded learners.It remains nevertheless a serious proposition that requires diligence and hard work. And time.In spite of the wealth of French words that populate the English language, any native English speaker must accord proper time to such a momentous endeavour as studying another language.How much time would be considered proper?Let us investigate the aspects of learning French that would cause mastering the language of Molière to be a years-long commitment.In spite of the many similarities between the two languages, French is radically different from English   Source: Pixabay Credit: MagnascanThose respective distinctions make for deep linguistic divisions between the different languages. For our purposes today, suffice to say that French has a rhythm and flow that makes it particularly attractive, and English, for all of its grammar rule exceptions, tends to be more practical.In fact, French grammar may be your first stumbling block, especially their noun classification system.Unlike all of the romance languages, the English language does not employ grammatical gender.Articles the, a and an all take the place of either le or la; un or une to describe countable nouns.Such grammar rules lend precision to French speech!Let us examine this sentence: The teacher gave us each dictionary.How  can we know whether that is teacher male or female?There would be no such question, were the same sentence to be spoken in French.Le maître would be used if the language instructor were a man; la maitresse would be for female teachers. Even indefinite articles are gender-specific in French! Un maître and une maitresse, for example. Grammatical AgreementOne of the most di fficult aspects of learning grammar in French is agreement: any adjective, if used, must be the same gender as the article and noun, or pronoun. It would not be correct to say la maison blanc.As the article and noun are both feminine, the adjective must also be; making it blanche.Whereas blanc and noir and a few other colours can be either masculine and feminine, some, such as yellow (jaune), red (rouge) and brown (marron) cannot. Don't let exceptions to this rule shatter your confidence!Take heart, dear French learner! Your new language has fewer grammar rule exceptions than your mother tongue does.The final word on grammatical gender and agreement in French: most verbs have to agree, too!Verb ConjugationGood news! Conjugating a verb in French will most likely only happen during your French classes!To our knowledge, nobody must recite je suis, tu es... to gain any privilege or entry to any facility in France; nor is it required in order to enjoy any French podcast or film.Of course , nobody will make you conjugate any verbs in English, either... unless you are still in primary school.We point out verb conjugation as a potential pitfall in learning French because, as opposed to English's 12 verb tenses, the French language has 23!You might be relieved to find out that only six of them are routinely used.You should still study subjunctive, indicative and conditional verb constructions, for when next you immerse yourself in the language and culture of France.Note: as we make no distinction between mood and tense in English for this argument, we are not making one in French, either.Are you wondering if French is a hard language to learn?Vocabulary is the building blocks of any language, including French Source: Pixabay Credit: Design_Miss_CFrench words and phrases.Words related to politics and economics; the military and, especially to science and food: our native language is nearly a third French!It would not necessarily be a good idea to hunt for English words w ith French roots â€" or that come, wholly formed, from the French language.Actually, that would be counterproductive to your efforts in learning the language, and it would waste quite a bit of time!Instead, you could make flashcards while learning new words in French, especially if you are a beginner at learning a new language.As you build your bank of vocabulary cue cards, outside of your language course, you will undoubtedly recognise words that you use every day in conversational English.While attending language classes, your attention should be totally focused on classroom activity!Finding familiar word patterns in a foreign language will give you a sense of familiarity, which will boost your confidence which, in turn, will help you in learning vocabulary faster!In economics, this is called a virtuous cycle, or a positive feedback loop.Find out about how to get a good French tutor on Superprof.Speaking French with Native French SpeakersAs your French vocabulary expands and your confidence grows, naturally you will want to practice your language skills at every chance. The best way to do so is by having conversation with native speakers of French.You should be at conversational French level after about nine months of study.Around that time, your French teacher should be conducting role play activities in the classroom, and arranging for dialogue with your fellow students.While speaking French in class is great, nothing says you cannot also find chat partners online who speak French and are willing to help you learn their language!The average language learner, especially beginners, tends to translate into their first language what they hear in their second language, formulate a response, and then translate it into French.Should you communicate with a French speaker on a regular basis, you would short-circuit that process. The words you have already learned will flow with a fluency you might never have expected to achieve so soon!Adding live conversation to y our learning process, making use of language exchange programmes that are so readily available online, and listening to French audio will exponentially increase how fast you learn.If you're looking for French lessons London or Glasgow, head directly to Superprof: you will find hundreds of French tutors waiting for you!If you spend any time at all at the computer, you are familiar with the concept of input and output! Source: Pixabay Credit: SimonHow Much Time Does it Take to Learn French?Short answer: there is no hard and fast rule or timetable for learning French, or Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese.One of two sure statements to be made on the topic is: how quickly you learn depends on you.We'll reveal the other surety later!Your ability to learn French quickly depends on several factors:Your reason for learning â€" because you have to, or because you want to?You will learn faster out of desire than obligation!Motivation: can you see the end-use of your French language lessons?Whether to holiday on the Riviera or for a business startup; visualising your success is critical to your learning speed.Dedication: for every class hour, you should commit at least double that time to independent studyFlexibility: incorporate non-traditional learning methods into your language study habitsYou would be surprised at how much learning is deterred by the thought of sitting quietly at a desk!One aspect of mastering French that we've not yet touched on is pronunciation.From your very first French class, when you learn the French alphabet, you will realise that there are sounds in this language that do not exist in English.That guttural R, for example, or the sound of the French U.Whereas language learners tend believe the most difficult aspect of language learning must be mastering its grammar, it is actually pronouncing words correctly that is most problematic.After all: your French friends will forgive you for gender agreement mistakes, but they can only do that if they unders tand what you're trying to say!Thus we aver that working on your spoken French, its pronunciation and rhythm, will progress nicely only if you spend a substantial amount of time practising.Now, for the other fundamental truth of language learning: it is a lifetime undertaking.At no point has anyone ever said: I know enough French now; no need to study language anymore.Whether you actively seek them out, or absorb them passively â€" by exercising your listening skills, any exposure to the language will compel you to learn new words and phrases.By full immersion into the language â€" sojourning in France; speaking and hearing the language daily, your French learning speed will go into overdrive!This is called the input-output theory, or IO.You surely are familiar with the concept of getting out what you put in: from computing, from function tables in maths, from economics...Economics, again???François Quesnay was a French economist who provided the foundation for today's commonly-use d economic input-output model,  that was formulated  in the 1970's... some 230 years after the original Tableau Economique was established!Interesting footnote: it is based on this economic model that Google ranks its searches.So, the final answer to the question of how long it takes to learn French: the more effort you put into the venture, the better and faster the outcome.As a guideline to what you can expect to master in a given time, the table below outlines forecasted milestones set up by data from French language learning institutes.Time FrameLevelCapabilities0-1 monthAbsolute BeginnerSimple greetings: bonjour and merci; basic verb tenses and vocabulary1-3 monthsBeginnerAble to order food in a restaurant and hold simple conversation3-6 monthslow-intermediateunderstand and use developed grammar; gain confidence in speaking6-12 monthsintermediateexpanded vocabulary; able to understand and express abstract conceptsWhat are you waiting for? A la volée!

English Conversation and Listening The Story of Stuff

English Conversation and Listening The Story of Stuff Ever seen the Story of Stuff? Its a short video that has been used in many school rooms around the world to teach some environmental concepts to students. We thought it would also make a good English listening exercise video, as wall as a great topic for a conversation class.The video has been somewhat controversial in some part of the United States. This New York Times article talks about controversy caused by the video in Missoula, Montana, a city about 3 hours south of where Teauna and I live. Heres a quote from the article:Mark Zuber, a parent of a child at Big Sky High School in Missoula, had a stronger reaction when a teacher showed the video to his daughter last year. “There was not one positive thing about capitalism in the whole thing,” Mr. Zuber said.Corporations, for example, are portrayed as a bloated person sporting a top hat and with a dollar sign etched on its front.He described the video as one-sided. “It was very well done, very effective advocacy, but it wa s just that,” he said.Mr. Zuber argued before the Missoula County School Board that the way in which “The Story of Stuff” was presented, without an alternative point of view, violated its standards on bias, and the board agreed in a 4-to-3 vote.The title of the video pretty accurately summarizes its content. Annie Leonard, the videos creator, talks about how stuff whether that be a computer, a radio or a plastic bag, is made, consumed and disposed of, from beginning to end. It paints a negative picture of our system, from how people are treated in countries where stuff is made, to environmental issues and human happiness. Watch the video below, and see if you can answer the questions. Contact us if you would like to take group or individual English conversation classes. Well, I looked ____ __ a little ___ more.All along the way, its ______ up ______ limits.What does this mean?Here, we are ______ __ against our first limit.Where I live in the United States, we have less tha n 4 percent of our ________ forests left.How does the word added to the previous sentence change its meaning?If everybody consumed at the US rates, we _____ ____ 3 to 5 planets, and ___ ___ ___? Weve only ___ one.Which some _____ ___ is another word for ___ ____ that ______ ___ on somebody elses land.What happens in this system if you dont own or buy a lot of stuff?Are you still using your pillow?We could think of a ______ ___ to ___ our _____ from ________ on ____ at night.How could $4.99 possibly capture the costs of ______ this radio and _____ into my hands?What are stewardship, resourcefulness and thrift?What is the ultimate goal of the US economy, according to the video?What is the difference between planned and perceived obsolescence?Why wont recycling be enough?Its ___ not _______.Do you think it is possible to live in a way that would not have the impact on the earth that the video talks about? Have you tried consuming less? Do you think people judge each other for the way t hey consume?Do you think this video is an accurate description of how things are in the world?

Guiding Your Uncertain Teen Toward College

Guiding Your Uncertain Teen Toward College When youve put money away in that 529 plan and talked with your child for years about college, it might feel like a punch to the gut when your teen suddenly declares that they arent interested. What can you do? Here are a few tips to guide your uncertain teen toward the pursuit of higher education: Talk about the higher earning potential. As teens become more independent, the appeal of a more comfortable living might be a good way to nudge them toward college. After all, its been proven over and over again that workers with bachelors degrees earn more than those with high school diplomas. This Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows that the median weekly earnings of a worker with a bachelors degree is $461 higher per week than a worker with a high school diploma. Talk about the big difference in unemployment rates. College or no college, your teen will need to support him- or herself as an adult, and its a lot easier to be employable with a college degree. The same BLS report mentioned above shows that the unemployment rate of workers with high school diplomas is 4.6%. Those with bachelors degrees, on the other hand, boast an impressive 2.5% unemployment rate. Discuss the fact that college is where self-exploration happens. A common complaint among uncertain teens is that they dont know what they want to study or do for a career. While it would be great if your teen were decisive about the future, college is the time to self-exploration and discovering interests. If your teen hasnt gravitated toward a high school subject, in college, theyll be pleased to discover a range of interesting majors that go beyond the typical English, math, and science disciplines theyre used tofrom exercise science to philosophy, from graphic design to political science. Share that even some college is a smart idea. At a minimum, your teen should give college a try. The fear of the unknown might be holding them back, but the truth is, they arent alone. College can seem as nerve-wracking as it is exciting. But the fact is that the earning potential of a high school graduate with at least some college education is higher than that of a student with no college at all. Encourage your teen to commit to one year of college. Chances are, theyll find it valuable even enjoyable by the end of those nine months. Make it sound fun. If your attempts to elevate colleges importance flop, try the easy route. Tell your teen that college is a great time. There are new people to meet and many activities and clubs with which your teen could get involved. College campus life is vibrant and exciting. Your teen will get the chance to explore newfound passions and do things on their own for the first time. It is the perfect opportunity to reinvent themselves. You might not be able to change your teens mind overnight about college, but be persistent and patient. Offer your advice and encourage your teen to be open-minded and do a little soul-searching. College will benefit your teen in numerous ways. Do your best to convince your child it is worthwhile!

Is your child a victim of online bullying - ALOHA Mind Math

Is your child a victim of online bullying The statistics about children and Internet safety can be very scary for parents to hear. A new survey by Microsoft shows that nearly half of the kids on the Internet experience online bullying. In the United States this number might be slightly lower at 29%, but even that is a very large number of children. Does this mean we all leap into installing Internet blocking software on our home computers? Or do we start peeking over our child’s shoulder from time to time? The first of these can at least be a possibility when used in moderation but considering the expertise of children on the internet nowadays, it is much more important to educate them on the subject. Most children have access to the Internet at home as well as at school; so just imposing a whole lot of measures at home would not be a complete solution. It is definitely a start though, and parents must ensure that they check with their Internet Service Provider (ISP) about parental Internet measures such as Internet blocking software that would be provided with the connection. This would help to block any adult sites such as pornographic or adult chat sites with a password. As children grow older though, they do get better at circumventing blocks and passwords, and can also access these at places other than at home. It is important at such an age that parents talk frankly to children about safety on the internet, and about what kinds of online interactions are indications of danger and need to be discussed with a parent or teacher. The variety of software for children available online makes it a very attractive option for them to spend more time on the Internet. Both in terms of educational information and tools, and from the aspect of fun and games, the Internet has become the newest and most interesting “playground” for most children. Another aspect of the time your child spends online is to balance it accordingly with physical play for the health and fitness of the child. As parents we must have a reasonable idea about how much time is being spent researching for a school paper, and how much may be in a chat room. When it comes to our kids and the Internet, we can never be too careful about child Internet safety. One very interesting way for children to spend time is by learning about Abacus at the classes by Aloha USA. For more details please see our website at: http://www.aloha-usa.com

Raffles College Of Higher Education Sdn Bhd

Raffles College Of Higher Education Sdn Bhd Raffles College Of Higher Education Sdn Bhd Raffles College of Higher Education Kuala Lumpur (RCHEKL) (formerly known as LaSalle International Design School) was established in 1994 and is part of Raffles Education Corporation - the largest private education group in Asia-Pacific. Since establishing our first college in Singapore in 1990, the Group has grown to operate 3 universities and 34 colleges across 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific region: Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand. More than 32,000 students enrolled in our tertiary programmes across our 37 locations benefit from a quality education that provides graduates with a well-rounded hands-on learning experience that is relevant to the industry. We place strong emphasis on curriculum development to keep abreast with industry trends and needs. We provide our students with quality education that will equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills and hands-on learning experience, to launch a career in their respective fields. At our Kuala Lumpur campus, we offer a range of courses in design, business and psychology. We are committed to nurturing creative talents and management expertise for the creative design, management and science industry. Our industry-focused design courses provide practical vocation skills where emphasis is placed on nurturing designers not technicians. Our business courses offer students pursuing a business qualification the opportunity to study in a creative learning environment with a flexible study schedule. Psychology students will benefit from the many real case studies and actual clinical internship postings. As Asia’s largest education provider, our students have the flexibility to start their course in one city and transfer to another location within our group to complete their qualification.