Articles on Adult Education

How to Learn to Speak French

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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Bonjour. Comment ca va? J'ai faim! Have you ever watched a movie where the actors spoke French and you wished you knew what they were saying? Perhaps you have always wanted to travel to France but haven't because you are concerned that you do ... more »

How to Learn While on the Toilet

By eHow Education Editor

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Many people spend a considerable amount of time on the toilet. In our multitasking society, using the restroom can become an opportunity for learning. What follows are some practical ways to learn while answering nature's call... more »

How to paint a watercolor: ATMOSPHERE

By Janice Edelman

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Let’s assume you wish to paint a landscape. You set up your supplies outdoors and begin to paint. On a two-dimensional surface, you wish to create the feeling of depth, distance, and atmosphere (air) that exists in three-dimensional reality. ... more »

How to paint a watercolor: COLOR VALUES

By Janice Edelman

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Over the years, students have had such difficulty understanding how a percentage of value relates to a percentage of color, that I decided to re-invent the color wheel for them... more »

How to paint a watercolor: SEEING CORRECTLY

By Janice Edelman

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How our eyes see is a visual phenomenon which the painter must understand and for which there is no accountability with others. We live in a three-dimensional environment. An artist works on a two-dimensional surface and there lies the basic ... more »

How to paint a watercolor: THE DIRECT METH0D

By Janice Edelman

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The art of watercolor involves many techniques. One I follow is called the "direct method" and is achieved by attempting to paint accurate color, values and shapes in the first stages of the painting process. The "direct ... more »

How to paint with watercolor: MIXING COLOR

By Janice Edelman

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As a watercolor instructor I've helped many novice painters jump-start the gate to become professional, prize winning watercolorists. Now it’s your turn! Painting in watercolor is a lot like cooking and/or baking. It is not entirely scientific. ... more »

How to paint with watercolor: WEATHER

By Janice Edelman

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Outdoor painting conditions are rarely, if ever, perfect. Weather changes are sometimes sudden and/or radical with hardly time to pack up your gear and run. We’ve all been there. The way I insure I’ll be able to finish the work is to take a few ... more »

How to play a map game for free

By Elizabethknows

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We all love to play games. This is about a free game online read on to see what it is all about... more »

How to Play a Scale going Down the Piano

By pianistic

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A scale is a succession of notes on the piano. When you play a scale there is 8 keys that you have to play but you only have 5 fingers. This is how the pros do it. Playing scales will limber up your fingers, impress your friends and improve ... more »

How to Receive Inexpensive Education Online

By Aimee30

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Have you ever wondered where an inexpensive or even free education could be obtained online? Then this is the article for you. Read on to find out some great educational options for you... more »

How to Recognize Obstacles to Adult Learning

By SeventhSibling

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Very young children have the capacity to learn at an astounding rate. They learn to sit up, walk, talk, and use a toilet – all before the age of five. Learning continues at an easy pace for most children and young adults as they learn math, ... more »

How to Remember Things

By flowingwaters

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Most of us have trouble remembering things at times. Here are a few tips to help you jog your memory... more »

How to reuse and recycle all types of paper

By globewatcher

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Some of these suggestions may sound silly to some people, and some suggestions you may not be able to use, but I hope you find some of these examples helpful. Every little bit each of us can do will eventually make a difference. Do you ever ... more »

How to Say a Few Basic Russian Words II – Fruits

By Pomeroy

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Here's how to say a few easy Russian words. They may come in handy if you ever plan to visit a Russian speaking country, or if you ever meet some one from one. Speaking Russian isn't hard it just takes time. So, stick with it and you will be ... more »

How to SELECT a painting for a Juried show.

By Janice Edelman

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We all puzzle over what will please a jury and no one really knows. Some paintings get juried into shows that were previously rejected by other shows. Your best bet, however, is to send the one YOU feel the most vested in. Send something that YOU ... more »

How to Shift Gears in Mid-Career

By Onelove1

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A graduate degree can help you start a new chapter in your life. Affording one can be a little daunting but it is completely attainable. Sometimes people change careers because they want to work fewer hours, spend more time with their families ... more »

How to simplify values with a GRAY chart

By Janice Edelman

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Art school students used to begin their education by drawing with pencils or charcoal. Working in color was postponed, sometimes for years, until the student learned to see everything in values of gray. This excellent training was transposed into ... more »

How to Stay Safe During an Earthquake.

By Bwaheed

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Earthquakes are unexpected and can happen at anytime. The best way to stay safe in an Earthquake is to be prepared. Here are a few simple steps to help you through an Earthquake... more »

How to Study

By gcfanca005

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A lot of college students have problem narrowing down what to study, and how... more »

How to study a subject in the Bible.

By MrMaranatha

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I am a BAPTIST... "Sola Scriptura" Believer. I believe that with good study habits almost anyone is capable of having a great walk with God... and that those same people will end up agreeing with one another in most matters Biblical. ... more »

How to Subtract Percentage from What you Buy

By DiscountTickets

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Trying to figure out 20% or 30% or maybe even other percentage from the regular price can be very frustrating, when you don't have a calculator. You really don't need one, all you need is a paper and a pencil or a pen... more »

How to succeed in college when you're an older student

By Ron Auerbach

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As a college professor who teaches a wide variety of subjects, I've noticed a big increase in the number of older students going to college. This article will help increase your chances of doing well in school... more »

How to Survive an Intro to Ethics Course

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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You've signed up for Introduction to Ethics. What a challenge! I dropped out the first two times I signed up for it, then wound up becoming a professional ethicist. This article will give you tools you need if you want to earn a grade of B or ... more »

How to take a look at your life and where you are going

By mamie52

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Evaluating your life and how to make changes for the future... more »

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