Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make an appointment with your guidance counselor. Develop a plan to improve your performance. Examine your entire schedule. Stay on top of your studies. Study smarter, not harder.

Answer: If you're concerned about how the grade(s) will impact your college future, consult with your guidance counselor to create a plan. Perhaps you took courses that were too difficult, or maybe you should explore other majors. With the assistance of your counselor (and perhaps your parents, guardians, or other mentors), create a plan that will get you back on track. Formulate a specific, step-by-step plan that will help you do better next time. Feeling as if you have power over the situation will help you find peace and give you goals to work toward for next time. This plan should include how many hours a week you will study, what grades you want in each of your classes, how you will manage any medical conditions, and how many hours a week you will socialize, work, etc. If you packed last semester's schedule with high-level, difficult courses you may have the answer to why your grades tanked. Even the most highly intelligent individual should give him or herself a break. Try mixing difficult courses with some of your easier or lighter courses for a balanced schedule. The key to staying zen is to now keep up with your studies at a pace that matches what you need to be learning. Staying organized, committed, and persistent will help you to stay zen in your college studies. However, if the studies are not improving after you've made changes, then it's probable that you need to seriously consider changes to the career path you've mapped out for yourself. Spending energy on something that isn't working out for you will only worsen your situation. You do not want to spend sixteen hours a day studying if you are not learning anything. You will only burn yourself out. Find study methods that work for you in the future. There are a few tactics you can do to help improve memory and comprehension: Rewrite your notes every night after class. This will help you recall details. It will also help keep your notes legible. Do ten flash cards a day. Memorize these ten before adding another ten the next day. Memorizing in small batches will help you remember. Take notes as you read. After you're done reading a passage, write down a summary of what you just read. This will help you understand what you read better. When taking notes by hand, use block letters rather than cursive writing. The results are more likely to be legible and it becomes a habit fast. Half of the benefit of note taking is that writing it down tells your brain to put it in long term memory. Test yourself after each passage. Do math exercises that test the principles you just learned. Quiz yourself on historical dates. These recall exercises will prepare you for the real test.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Learn when a letter of interest can benefit you. Form a connection. Tell the buyer why you love the home. Write emotionally but authentically. Paint a positive picture of yourself. Save the best for last. Keep the letter short.

Answer: You can use a letter of interest to set yourself apart as a potential buyer for a particular property. In essence, the letter gives you the chance to describe yourself, your family, your situation, and any other aspects you'd like to make a lasting impression on the home's seller. You can maximize the effectiveness of a letter of interest in particular situations. For example, in a "seller's market" situation, you can face competition from a crowded market of buyers all seeking the same house. A letter of interest is a tool you can use to make you stick out from the crowd. Letters of interest are less common when both parties involved are using a REALTOR. If the seller uses a REALTOR, he or she may want to minimize any part in the selling process, and the seller's REALTOR is more likely concerned with which potential buyer can close on the house quickly and for the largest percentage of the asking price. If you wish to submit a letter of interest, the best time to do it is when you make an offer on the house. A well-crafted letter of interest can make your offer more attractive to the seller. Learn what you can about the current owners of the house and highlight similarities with your own life in your letter. For example, if both you and the seller work as teachers, you can write something like, "What would be better than to have a teacher taking care of your old house?" If you (or your partner, spouse, or children) attended the same school, work in the same sector, volunteer for the same charity, or share any other significant connections to the owners, be sure to make note of this in your letter. Don't sound too formal: "I am a 30 year old alumnus of University Xyz with a degree in chemistry." Do sound approachable: "The U Xyz banner at open house brought back memories I didn't expect to meet another alumnus out here!" Clearly express why you love this specific home and neighborhood. Write something along the lines of, "My family and I love the beautiful backyard and look forward to many afternoons relaxing beside the pool." Focus on specific features of the home and neighborhood that you love, such as the sunroom, yard, surrounding walking trails, etc. People are often still attached to the houses they're selling. Use this section to show the seller that you have the proper appreciation for the house. Show the seller that selling to you would leave the house in good hands. An emotional connection between buyer and seller can be crucial to purchasing a home, so don't be afraid to use emotional language. However, honesty and authenticity always go a long way, so avoid coming across as saccharine or desperate. Don't mention sad stories: "...turned down from several houses . . . looking to escape an awful neighborhood..." Do tug on heartstrings in an upbeat way: "...kids loved running down the beach . . . couldn't stop smiling when I looked at the view..." This also means you shouldn't exaggerate what you love about the house. The current owner will know the house better than anyone, including the work it needs. Overselling how perfect the house is can easily come across as inauthentic. Don't be afraid to mention that you'd repaint, finish the basement, etc. This also tells the seller that you're willing to invest in the upkeep of the house. Focus on your strengths, financial stability, and other positive characteristics that would make you the perfect homeowner. Highlight why you would make a great owner. Don't brag (e.g., "I have an outstanding work ethic" or "I am a pillar of the community"), but do mention positive traits in a straightforward and honest way. Support your statements with examples and evidence. For example, "I am community-minded and volunteer at my local school." Reiterate your excitement to purchase the house, as well as your most salient qualities. The closing paragraph of a letter of interest can be the most crucial, and thus it is important to close on a positive note. A closing paragraph might also imagine the future you and your family will enjoy in the home. You might write, "I would be so excited to raise my family here, and would enjoy many years creating memories in this home." Express your sincere appreciation for the owner's time. Include a warm thank you at the end of the letter, such as, "Your consideration is greatly appreciated," or similar wording. Outline a few important reasons why you would love to (and should) live in the house. Definitely keep it under 1 page, however. Try to avoid including too much detail about your own life story, and avoid complaining about the difficulties you might be experiencing in finding a home.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take advantage of online resources. Download an application. Watch a Japanese TV show or movie in your free time. Listen to Japanese music while you're cleaning. Label household objects with their Japanese names.

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A way to start speaking Japanese is by learning some basic phrases like "how are you?", which in Japanese is "Ogenki desu ka?" There are a lot of websites that list basic phrases and give audio exercises for practicing them. On your break at work or down time at home, spend a few minutes exploring these Japanese language websites. Then try using a newly learned phrase when you see a friend. The Japanese Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), for example, offers basic Japanese lessons on their website at https://www.nhk.or.jp/lesson/english/. If you have a smart phone, search for "learn Japanese" in your application store and you'll find a list of free applications you can use to learn Japanese. Applications are a fun tool to learn new words and phrases on the go, or even when you're relaxing in bed! If you're waiting for a ride to pick you up, take out your phone and use one of these applications to learn how to say "you're late!" in Japanese. Applications like Duolingo and Memrise also allow you to practice on the computer. Sometimes when you have free time you might be in the mood to watch a movie or TV show. When that happens, try watching a Japanese movie or show with English subtitles. Watching movies and shows is a fun way to get more familiar with how sentences and specific words sound in Japanese. Netflix and Amazon Video have Japanese TV shows and movies. To find them, search for "Japanese." Japanese shows and movies on English streaming video sites will come with English subtitles so you can understand what they are saying. Just like with movies, listening to Japanese music will give you exposure to how to speak the language naturally. When you're tidying up your house or doing chores, put some Japanese music on in the background so you can get used to hearing the language. If you like pop, try listening to the hit boy band Arashi. If you're into rock, try L'Arc-en-Ciel. Music and movies are also good introductions to Japanese culture. A way of learning the Japanese words for things you use every day is to label objects you have in your house with their Japanese name. Take your fridge, for example. Write the Japanese word for it, reizoko, on a piece of paper and tape it to your fridge door. That way, every time you open it for a snack, you'll see the word and eventually remember it without looking.