Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Just a word...

I'm still working on this blog, so its not complete. Please stay tuned...

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Hola to everyone out there!!

So, I made a blog.


I'm just gonna talk about anything that I deem interesting (at the very least).  Let's see...

A few hours ago, I was surfing the net to learn some maths. Well, I stumbled upon this site, TutorVista, and little did I know that you had to pay for their services. And it was quite interesting though, how the site works. You get an online tutor anytime you want and you can chat with them. Instantly. Whether its help for your homework or exam, you can ask your tutor. And there's this cool whiteboard too. It works just as how a whiteboard should. Overall the service is amazing but...you have to pay. I had this conversation with an academic counselor there, and I think its kind of funny. So I'm gonna post it here for all you guys to see:


Welcome to TUTORVISTA !


Type your question in chat window below.

[ 01:33:47 AM ] Guest : learn grade 9 math

[ 01:34:02 AM ] Acad Coordinator : Hello,I am [His Name]

[ 01:34:03 AM ] : Your Academic Councelor for the day

[ 01:34:06 AM ] : Let me know your grade and subject to help you better.

[ 01:34:16 AM ] : Not to worry, you are at the right place

[ 01:34:19 AM ] : We will surely help you.

[ 01:34:21 AM ] : Are you working on your homework?

[ 01:34:35 AM ] : Or

[ 01:34:39 AM ] : Are you preparing for an upcoming test or assignment?

[ 01:34:56 AM ] Guest : are you a real tutor?

[ 01:35:15 AM ] Acad Coordinator : I'm your Academic Counselor

[ 01:35:29 AM ] Guest : which means...

[ 01:35:31 AM ] : ?

[ 01:36:02 AM ] : i dont understand what an academic counselor is

[ 01:36:26 AM ] : hello?

[ 01:36:29 AM ] : anyone there?

[ 01:36:30 AM ] Acad Coordinator : You can make consult of tutoring

[ 01:36:52 AM ] Guest : i wan to tlearn grade 9 maths, please

[ 01:37:19 AM ] Acad Coordinator : We will surely help you.

[ 01:37:28 AM ] Guest : ok

[ 01:37:28 AM ] Acad Coordinator : Let me share a sample session on the board

[ 01:37:35 AM ] Guest : sure

[ 01:38:02 AM ] Acad Coordinator : Do you see the document I have shared with you on the whiteboard?

[ 01:38:06 AM ] Guest : yes

[ 01:38:28 AM ] Acad Coordinator : This is just a snap shot of our regular sessions.

[ 01:38:34 AM ] : Along with this the tutor will spend time in explaining each of the step till the time you understand the problem clearly..

[ 01:38:51 AM ] : Our tutors will help you prepare for any test or exam by giving you a better understanding of the concepts

[ 01:38:59 AM ] : Are you aware how our service works?

[ 01:39:15 AM ] Guest : yeah, i got it. thanks

[ 01:39:41 AM ] Acad Coordinator : Today we are running a special promotion offer on subscription

[ 01:39:49 AM ] : You can try unlimited tutoring for the first week at just $14.99

[ 01:40:02 AM ] Guest : oh

[ 01:40:10 AM ] : thanks for telling me that

[ 01:40:19 AM ] : i'll think about it

[ 01:40:48 AM ] Acad Coordinator : Is there any concern?

[ 01:41:05 AM ] Guest : no. i didnt know u had to pay

[ 01:41:25 AM ] : guess i should have

[ 01:41:43 AM ] Acad Coordinator : Is it price concern?

[ 01:41:51 AM ] Guest : yes, i guess

[ 01:42:31 AM ] Acad Coordinator : Wait a minute

[ 01:42:36 AM ] Guest : sure

[ 01:43:00 AM ] Acad Coordinator : I can give further dicount

[ 01:43:18 AM ] : You can go for $9.99 a week

[ 01:43:29 AM ] : Is it intersting?

[ 01:44:41 AM ] Guest : thanks, but for one,im not living in the US. and im pretty low on the money. i was just googling to learn maths. free. but thanks anyways. its been a pleasure speaking to you.

 
 
 
 
You can see how desperate he was to get a customer!! LOL. I know, there's nothing to laugh about at that but I have to admit, it was kinda funny the way he kept on promoting and giving all these discounts. But everyone needs money. And I don't blame him.
 
P.S. I took out his name because I don't really want to backbite him. Or embarrass him. It's the least I can do.