Problem: Article: Your foreign language instructor will most likely hand out a syllabus at the beginning of the term. This contract between you and the instructor lays out what the instructor will do over the term and what the instructor expects of you. The syllabus will include important information, including: The instructor's office location and hours Requirements (like exams, papers, oral exams, homework) and the grading scale A schedule of classes Learning outcomes (several things you should be able to do by the end of the term) Attendance policy Disability accommodation This is one of the simplest but most important requirements for passing a language class. Regular attendance lets you practice the content in small but frequent amounts. You should also interact and participate in the lessons. This will help you improve your pronunciation and social skills. Good attendance also signals to the instructor that you're serious about doing well in the course. Don't expect much help at the last minute if you haven't shown up for class in a few months. Homework may make up a large portion of your final grade or it may only account for a small part of it, depending on the instructor. Regardless of how much it's worth, you should complete all of your homework. Homework can help you recall and expand on the language skills you've learned. Again, doing your homework shows your instructor that you're taking the course seriously. Your instructor will probably test your ability to write the language by assigning a written essay. You may be given a simple theme to write about, but this is your chance to demonstrate your grasp of the language. Try to be as detailed as possible, using correct grammar and spelling. Avoid using the same vocabulary words over and over in your essay. Show your understanding of the language by using a variety of words in your paper. To see how well you can speak the language, your instructor may expect you to give an in-class speech or give a brief presentation about a specific topic. Usually, you're given these prompts ahead of time, so make sure to prepare before hand. Make sure your speech follows all the requirements set by the instructor (uses certain vocabulary, is the right length, demonstrates understanding of the lesson, etc). Ask to see if you can use an outline when giving the speech or presentation. While most instructors don't want you to completely write out your dialogue many are alright with using a brief road map of what you'll say. Practice your interpersonal communication by including dialogue work. Your instructor may use class time to get you and fellow classmates to interact or respond to small conversations. Or, you can get together with another student and try to have a discussion. Practice speaking with a variety of people so you learn different things. For example, speaking with a native speaker or your instructor can help you with pronunciation. Or, speaking with a peer can help you both work on structuring responses at a slower pace. Most instructors include several exams that are worth large portions of your overall class grade. It's important to be prepared for these exams, so you pass them easily. Find out what material the exam will cover and become familiar with it in the weeks before the exam, not at the last minute. Your instructor may test you by asking you to perform an oral examination. You may be asked to participate in a short conversation speaking the foreign language. Understanding dialogue and being able to speak is critical to foreign language learning. While your instructor will probably have you work on conversations in class, you should expose yourself to the language as much as possible. Listen to radio programs in the language to gauge how much you understand. It's also a good way to see if you have a hard time following along to faster dialogue. Watch a movie in the foreign language and put English subtitles on. This way, you can see if your translation of the film's dialogue is accurate.
Summary: Read the syllabus. Attend class. Do your homework. Complete essays. Give an in-class speech or presentation. Speak the language. Pass your exams. Practice your interpretive communication.

Problem: Article: Counteragent and Mixture are created by Morgenstein, but in order to have this quest unlocked, you need to meet Merchant Louitz with these three solutions in your inventory: Alcohol, Detrimindexta, and Karvodailnirol. Merchant Louitz can be found in the northern part of Alberta (alberta_in 130, 54). First, talk to Louitz and then choose "More about Solutions." He will then tell you about Aure Dupon in Geffen. To get in Alberta, you can ask a Priest or Acolyte to warp you there. Usually, they will ask zeny for their service or request for a gemstone. If you're in Prontera, just head south to leave the city then head east. You will find the small town of Izlude. At the top-right corner of the map, you will find a dock that will warp you to Alberta for 250z. You can also travel on foot to Alberta, but there will be monsters that might attack you. From Prontera, head south from the city and then southeast. The path will lead you to Payon City. Once you get in Payon City, head south to leave the city and then head farther southeast. You will then find Alberta City. Once you reach Geffen, head to the eastern part of the city. Aure Dupon will be standing near the portal, right under a street light, or simply warp to Geffen 181, 114 if @wrap command is available in the server. Talk to him and choose "More about Morgenstein." He will then tell you Morgenstein's location. From Alberta, it will be a long way to reach Geffen on foot since the City of Mage is found farther west of Prontera. It's best to use the ship again by the docks to get to Izlude, from Izlude go to Prontera, and then start traveling to west. You can also ask players with warp skill to teleport you to Geffen for a small fee. Morgenstein can be found on the 2nd floor of Geffen's old blacksmith guild. The building is right at the 5 o'clock position of the city. Talk to him about his research. Talk to him again if you're ready to make a Counteragent and Mixture.
Summary: Visit Merchant Louitz. Visit Aure Dupon. Visit Morgenstein.

Problem: Article: Choose one that matches the setting you chose on your voltmeter's knob. If there is no exact match, read from a scale that's an easy multiple of the setting. For example, if your voltmeter is set to DC 10V, look for a DC scale with a max reading of 10. If this isn't available, find one with a max of 50. This is a linear scale just like a ruler. For instance, a needle pointing halfway between 30 and 40 indicates a reading of 35V. Skip this step if you are reading from a scale that exactly matches your voltmeter's setting. Otherwise, correct for the difference by dividing the printed scale's max value by your knob setting. Divide the number the needle points to by your answer to get the actual voltage. For example, if your voltmeter is set to 10V but you are reading off a 50V scale, calculate 50 10 = 5. If the needle is pointing at 35V, your actual result is 35 5 = 7V.
Summary:
Find a voltage scale on the needle's dial. Estimate the needle's position based on nearby numbers. Divide your answer if using a different scale.