Problem: Article: A latte is made by blending one or more shots of espresso with steamed (not boiled) milk. The boldness of the espresso and the creaminess of the milk complement each other, making a delicious drink with enough liquid to sip for a while. You may also be able to order a flat white, which is a variation of a latte developed in Australia and New Zealand. It uses less milk in a smaller cup. While mochas are sometimes marketed as separate drinks, they're really just a latte with chocolate syrup added. The combination of espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate can be irresistible. A cappuccino is espresso blended with a small amount of steamed milk and topped with milk foam. It contains less liquid than a latte, but since the espresso is not as diluted, it can be more flavorful. Cappuccinos can be served "wet," with more steamed milk (almost like a latte), or "dry," with almost none. Traditionally, a macchiato is made by topping an espresso with a small amount of milk foam to cut its intensity. Some coffee shops still serve it this way. At Starbucks and similar cafes, however, a macchiato refers to a sweet drink that is basically a latte with added flavor (like caramel syrup). An au lait is made by blending brewed coffee and steamed milk, in roughly equal proportions. Because it is made with brewed coffee, it has a different flavor than a latte.
Summary: Order a latte if you want a drink to sip. Turn your latte into a mocha. Get a cappuccino to preserve more espresso flavor. Ask your barista how they prepare a macchiato. Try an au lait for a classic treat.

Problem: Article: Refer to the list above to learn the days of the week in French, along with how they are pronounced. Note that the days of the week are not capitalized in French. Monday: lundi (luh(n)-dee) Tuesday: mardi (mahr-dee) Wednesday: mercredi (mehr-kruh-dee) Thursday: jeudi (zhuh-dee) Friday: vendredi (vah(n)-druh-dee) Saturday: samedi (sahm-dee) Sunday: dimanche (dee-mah(n)sh) This is identical to writing the date, with the day of the week added to the front of the phrase. Here's an example: English: Wednesday, the 5th of June French (written): mercredi, le 5 juin 2001 (formal) French (written): mercredi 5 juin 2001 (normal) French (spoken): mercredi cinq juin deux mille un French (spoken): le mercredi cinq juin deux mille un (eventually if you want to describe a precise day) Every day of the week is a masculine noun, so the article le is used. For example, "Le samedi est le sixieme jour." means "Saturday is the sixth day." However, when you are talking about an event that occurred on a specific day, know the difference between le samedi and samedi: Samedi, je dine au restaurant. = On Saturday, I dine at a restaurant. (A single event.) Le samedi, je dine au restaurant. = Every Saturday, I dine at a restaurant. (A repeated event.)
Summary: Learn the days of the week. Write and pronounce the date, including the day of the week. Know when to use articles.

Problem: Article: Arrange them by date so that the one you are having first comes at the top, then your next exam, then the next etc. Read the syllabus that comes with your classes. By the time finals roll around, your time is precious -- every minute counts. Which is why scheduling is essential during the weeks (er, days) prior to exams. So as not to go totally bonkers during this stressful time, make a realistic study schedule for yourself, too. Leave yourself time for breaks -- you'll be taking them anyway -- and be sure to prioritize according to which class you'll need to study for the most. The syllabus is one of the most important papers your professor will give you. Hold onto it! Use it when you're studying for your finals as a sort of outline. It may also make it clear what topics your instructor finds interesting and important -- certain topics may pop up more than others and those are definitely the ones to crack down on. Do you have to study just words? If yes, type them out in a word processor and print them. The words you already know should not be on the list. Make absolutely sure that you know them before you take them off the list! Repeat every word 10 times and you will remember. Go through your notes and highlight major vocabulary words and concepts (in different colors!). Manipulate the material to your liking. Create charts and index cards to help yourself study. Make cards in different categories -- some for terms and/or concepts, some for formulas, and some for specific quotes from reading assignments. And if they're in your class, all the better (for them and you). However, make sure it's someone who's serious about studying -- goofing off together won't be very productive. A friend is beneficial if you can stay focused. Take turns explaining terms and concepts to each other. Odds are if you can explain it to someone else (and they can follow), you have a good grasp on the material and that'll show up on the exam. Study in a quiet place that has a nice chair you won't hesitate to spend large chunks of time in. If you find the perfect chair in a not-so-perfect area, move it. It's not glued to the floor for a reason. Or, rather, scope out nice areas (yep, that's plural) to study. Believe it or not, several (again with the plural) studies have found that if you switch up your environment while learning, retention is increased. Somehow, magically, keeping your brain surrounded by new stimuli makes the information more interesting and therefore easier to remember. So if you get antsy, listen to your gut and find a new armchair to sink into. When you leave your dorm room or home, make sure you have everything you need and then some. Grab all your papers, folders, writing utensils and books you need, but make sure to not forget the almost more important stuff: a water bottle, some money (just in case), your headphones, and snacks to munch on. Magically, chocolate is starting to be deemed the new "super fruit." It's high in antioxidants and healthy plant compounds, even more so than most fruit juices. So don't feel guilty about grabbing your dark chocolate bar when you hit the study room. You may actually be doing yourself a favor.
Summary: Make a schedule for all of your exams. Start highlighting and creating. Coax a friend to come with you. Scope out a nice area to study. Gather all your materials (and some goodies, too).

Problem: Article: You can use just a brass lacquer polishing cloth. If desired, add a small amount of spray furniture wax. Avoid wash clothes, paper towels and any cleaning product not specifically made for brass instrument care. You can safely tighten loose rod screws, but be careful not to over-torque them. Specialty swabs, pad savers and bell brushes can be washed lightly by hand with a small amount of soap. Each should last years if cleaned regularly. It should look, feel, and play beautifully! When in doubt, consult a professional.
Summary:
Polish the body. Tighten loose screws. Clean your cleaners. Reassemble your saxophone.