3 . Blogs are here to stay. They have become a deep-rooted part of the literary, journalistic, and even social area.

Perhaps you would like to start a blog; perhaps you would like to improve your blog; perhaps you would like to take your blog to professional standards—as a means of earning incomes or increasing your visibility. Whatever your goal is, this course will move you in the right direction.

Millions of people have blogs. Only a part of them do it well enough to achieve real benefits, in terms of incomes, visibility, or sheer (纯粹的) entertainment. This course will show you how to join the band of better bloggers. You will learn how to find the right tone for your blog, set it up and maintain it, write posts that are effective and worth reading, and attract people from all over the world to your spot on the blogsphere. While it’s simple to start a blog, it takes vigilance and skill to do it really well, as is true of any kind of writing.

Among the topics covered: overviews of the blogsphere, the benefits of blogging, focusing on your blog concept, how to set up and maintain a blog, tips for effective blog writing and drawing visitors to your site.

You will get hands-on practice creating your blog plus time for questions. Whether you wish to blog for fun or business, you will gain a realistic understanding of how to become part of the blogsphere.

Course offered.

HOW TO BLOG

In this four-week course, a blogging expert will guide you through the process of conceiving(构想), setting up, writing, and promoting a blog. Each student will consult with the instructor on a blog concept, then set up a “live” blog and introduce it to the rest of the class for feedback. Students will also have ample opportunities to ask the instructor questions.

ONLINE CLASSES

Tuition: $125. Registration Fee: $25

Each class is strictly limited to 25 students, aged 18 and up.

4 . English Language Courses at ELC Los Angeles

At English Language Center (ELC) in Los Angeles you will find a variety of English courses and programs that meet the highest academic standards of any English language school in the United States. Through its 40 years of teaching students at all levels from all over the world, ELC has developed teaching and training techniques and programs that really work for everyone.

ENGLISH COURSES OFFERED AT ELC LOS ANGELES

•GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES

Intensive English Courses

Semi-intensive Course

Individual Intensive Course

•TEST PREPARATION COURSES

Cambridge Preparation Course

TOEFL Preparation Course

•BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSES

Individual Executive Business English Courses

ENGLISH CLASSES LOS ANGELES FACT FILE

•Length of lesson: 50 minutes

•Number of levels: 12

•Average number of students per class: 9-10

Maximum number of students per class: 12 (14 during July and August only)

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AT ELC LOS ANGELES

The ELC Los Angeles staff is eager to assist international students in achieving their long-term learning goals. ELC offers the following support services to ensure each student’s time at ELC is enjoyable, effective and worry-free:

•Student Visa (签证)

ELC has been approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue the SEVIS Form I-20. Students enrolling(注册) in a minimum 24-lesson per week course are qualified to receive an I-20 form in order to apply for an F-1 student visa in their country.

•English Level Evaluation (评估) with Multi-level Placement

Each student benefits from our English level evaluation with multi-level placement. Our method of placement testing means students usually have different teachers for different levels and ensures that students study English in the learning environment that is best for them.

•University Admission Services

ELC is pleased to offer free advice and university placement services to all ELC students interested in continuing their education at an American college or university in California and around the United States.

5 . High School in Austria is a fantastic way to experience life overseas while you’re growing academically.

Activities

Austria’s lots of lakes, forests and mountains enable it to offer a great variety of activities. Alpine skiing began with local competitions in the Austrian Arlberg area. Snowboarding, surfing, sailing, horseback riding, soccer, tennis and volleyball are also popular activities.

• Academic Year

Dates: August — June

Application Before April 15th

Early Application Discount of US $500 if you apply by February 2nd

• Fall Trimester (一学年三学期中的一学期)

Dates: August — November

Application Before April 15th

Early Application Discount of US $300 if you apply by February 2nd

• Fall Semester (半学年)

Dates: August — January

Application Before April 15th

Early Application Discount of US $500 if you apply by February 2nd

• Spring Trimester

Dates: January — April

Application Before October 1st

Early Application Discount of US $300 if you apply by July 2nd

• Spring Semester

Dates: January — June

Application Before October 1st

Early Application Discount of US $500 if you apply by July 2nd

Eligibility

You should:

Be between 15 and 18 years of age.

Be from the United States or Canada.

Have a high school grade of at least 2.75/4.

Be in great mental and physical health.

Have a genuine interest in becoming a part of your host family and community.

Be willing to learn the German language.

Costs

Academic Trimester: US $8,820

Academic Semester: US $12,470

Academic Year: US $14,160

6 . Auckland University Online Education — What to Expect

Most Auckland University (AU) online programs are 100 percent online so that students do not come to the school campus. Instead, AU has designed a media-rich, easy-to-use learning environment through a Learning Management System (LMS).

· Discipline (纪律)

With disciplined work habits, you are likely to succeed as an online student. It is up to you to log on to your course and meet your own deadlines.

· Time Management

In order to earn competitive grades, plan on spending a minimum of 20 — 25 hours a week on each course. AU courses operate on a seven-week schedule, with start dates in January, March, May, July, September and November. Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time.

· Professional Connections

Many of the AU faculty (教员) who teach online have connections to industry, so the online learning environment ensures access to diverse expertise and practice. It includes an extensive network of professionals in a variety of industries.

“I work as an IT manager. And right from the very beginning, every class I took was relevant to what I was doing at work. The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development.”

— Jim Heilman, Computer Information Systems graduate

· Technology

It goes without saying that technology plays a vital role in online learning. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and basic computer skills. For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.

8 . We offer a wide variety of classes to suit all. A very popular class we are offering these 2 weeks is the class named “DIY Your Own Desserts”.

Can you imagine how happy your beloved one will be when you give him/ her your DIY desserts when you celebrate a birthday with him/ her? Come and make your own desserts at The Desserts Kitchen. Give you beloved one a surprise!

Recipes we are offering: cheesecake, cookies, pudding and a lot more!

One-to-one Class (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

This is a completely hands-on personal cooking experience lasting up to 4 hours, learning 4 — 5 recipes per lesson. The teacher will guide you through how to prepare and make the food. You’ll be able to take home copies of all the recipes and the dishes prepared by yourself.

Fees: $300 per class per person

Group Course (daily)

There are three types of group course: beginners course, intermediate course and advanced course. Below are the details and prices for each course.

All classes run daily and each course lasts 2 hours. You’ ll be able to learn 2- -3 recipes per lesson.

A copy of recipes will be available for you to take home.

The teacher will show how to cook different recipes in front of 8- 10 people in a friendly and sociable atmosphere. There will be opportunities for students to get hands- on experience in some of the classes. At the end of the class, you can either eat the meal prepared during the class or take it home with you.

Fees: $150 per class per person (beginners’ course); $250 per class per person (intermediate course); $350 per class per person (advanced course).

For application, go to our website to get the application form. You can choose to apply for the class online, via email or hand in your completed form in person.