If you live somewhere with a large Indian population, you may be able to find someone that teaches Marathi. The list of foreign language courses offered at your local university or community college is a good place to start. Formal instruction is arguably the best way to learn, as it allows you to stick to an organized curriculum and interact directly with other speakers. Use the power of the internet to discover Marathi classes nearby by searching for "Marathi language" and the name of your city. Keep an eye out for newspaper ads, flyers, and social media groups advertising personal tutoring, as well. Sites like italki and VerbalPlanet help connect students with private instructors over the internet. Classes are typically carried out via Skype, which gives you an opportunity to apply what you know in direct exchanges with your tutor. A live chat format can also be beneficial, as it introduces essential reading and writing elements. You can find classes set up for a single learner or a group, depending on the website or service you're using. Massive Open Online Courses (or MOOCs) are another possible option. The open access and unlimited class size afforded by these web-based platforms makes it possible for anyone interested to sit in on a lesson at their own convenience. Teaching yourself from a book is your next best option if you're unable to find a class to attend. The foreign language section of most bookstores is full of textbooks on dialects from around the world, and there's a chance that Marathi may be among them. With a textbook, you can study at your own pace and acquire the fundamentals of the language in digestible units. One benefit of language textbooks is that the content is typically laid out in a logical order, which makes them easy to follow without the aid of an instructor. Make an effort to study at least 1 or 2 chapters or lessons per week, or whenever your schedule allows. The internet has helped make many extensive language databases available for little or no cost, including free resources such as FluentU and Livemocha. Compare several sites until you find one that offers Marathi. The lesson plans on these sites are put together by fluent speakers and tailored to make them accessible for learners of all levels. Sites like these are especially handy when you need to refer to the meaning of a particular word or find out how to say something quickly.

Summary: Sign up for a Marathi class in your area. Find an online tutor. Buy a Marathi language textbook. Look up words and phrases on the internet.

Harsh soaps that contain alcohol, fragrances, deodorant and other chemical scan remove moisture from your skin so you should avoid them. Instead, choose a plant-oil based soap. Look for a soap that contains glycerin, jojoba oil, coconut oil or almond oil. These will clean your skin while adding much-needed moisture. You can also bathe without soap or choose a soap-free cleanser. Since too much water on your body can actually dry your skin, take fewer baths or shower every other day. Always use warm water instead of steaming hot water since hot water can strip your skin of natural oils. Warm water is less drying than hot water. When you do bathe, keep the bath or shower around five to 10 minutes long. Avoid adding bath oils to your water. This can make your bathtub slippery and increase the risk of falling. You should use just your hands to wash your skin. But if you want to use washcloths, scrub brushes or poufs, be gentle since rough washing can damage delicate aging skin. When you're ready to dry off, consider air drying for a few minutes before applying a moisturizer. If you want to dry off with a towel, pat yourself dry instead of rubbing. This is gentler on your skin. Research natural products (like jojoba oil, olive oil, or shea butter) that don't contain fragrance since these can cause allergic reactions. Look up products on the Environmental Working Group's online database to determine if a moisturizer contains toxic ingredients or has been linked to allergic reactions or cancer. You should also look for products with ingredients that help your skin hold in water while smoothing out wrinkles. These ingredients include: Ceramides Glycerin Hyaluronic acid Lanolin Linoleic, linolenic, and lauric acids (these are emollients) Don't wait to apply a moisturizer. Since creams and ointments work by locking in moisture, your skin will stay better hydrated if you apply moisturizer while it's still damp from a shower or bath. Try to do this within three minutes of bathing. Remember to reapply moisturizer throughout the day as your skin begins to feel dry. Aim to moisturize your skin at least twice a day.

Summary: Choose a natural cleanser. Bathe in warm water. Gently wash and dry your skin. Choose a natural moisturizer. Apply moisturizer after bathing.

If your school has a uniform, make sure you wear it to school every day and it's clean and wrinkle free. If your school doesn't have a uniform, you still want to dress in a clean and respectable manner. Read your school's official dress code so you can avoid accidentally violating it. Avoid unexcused absences and try to limit the days you miss school for being sick. Not only does missing school look bad on your part, it also prevents you from fulfilling your prefect duties. Other students will notice if you're frequently coming to class late, so set a good example and arrive to class on time. If you have a genuine reason for being late, make sure you get a note and hand it to your teacher when you arrive to class. Don't hang out in the hallway or leave school grounds when you're supposed to be doing something else. As a prefect you should be available and easy to find if students or faculty need you. If you're attending boarding school, make sure you're in your dormitory when you're supposed to be so that students can come to you if they need anything.

Summary: Abide by your school's dress code. Have a good attendance record. Go to class on time. Be where you're supposed to be.

This will help get rid of any toothpaste residue and rinse out any bacteria. It's not necessary to use cleaner on your toothbrush each time you use it. Simply turn the tap water on and run your brush under the water for a few seconds. Make sure to get any old toothpaste residue out of your brush before brushing your teeth again. You can use warm or cold tap water to rinse your toothbrush. Warm water may soften your toothbrush bristles and make them feel smoother when you brush. It is okay to occasionally clean gunk off the toothbrush's handle, but regular use of disinfectants can be damaging and you may develop allergies on your skin or mucosa if the substance is too concentrated It is not necessary to store a toothbrush in a disinfectant solution. For regular cleaning, tap water is sufficient to safely clean a toothbrush. If you want to use disinfectant solution for any reason, make sure to choose a disinfectant approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). An FDA approved solution should be generally safe for use. When using a disinfectant on the brush itself, opt for an FDA approved solution over something made at home. For the most part, however, it's unnecessary to disinfect toothbrush bristles. If your brush becomes contaminated, it's safer to buy a new toothbrush than it is to try to disinfect an old one.
Summary: Rinse your toothbrush with tap water before and after brushing your teeth. Limit use of disinfectants. Select toothbrush cleaners approved by the Food and Drug Administration.