Grammar is the way in which words are ordered to make sentences. Using grammar correctly allows us to be clearly understood by others. Grammar is also about how the meanings of words can change when they are used in different contexts: Did you feel afraid when you were watching the Blair Witch Project? No, I’m […]
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GCSE writing for a purpose: informal letter
In our last blog post we talked about writing a formal letter. Today we help you to write an informal letter by looking at the differences between formal and informal letters and showing you an example of an informal letter. Formal letters are addressed to people you don’t know – they are appropriate for job […]
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In our second English Language blog post we talk about writing a formal letter to express a point of view. Here is an example of the sort of question you might see in your exam: Many people prefer to spend their holidays in Great Britain rather than travel abroad. Write a letter to a magazine […]
Read full articleWhat are learning gaps and how can a tutor help?
Learning gaps are the difference between what a student is expected to have learnt by a specific point in their education and what they have actually learnt. For example, by the end of Year 2 most children are expected to have reached Gold band reading level. However, if a child is placed on Gold band […]
Read full article10 of the best (free!) maths games websites for primary children
Most children love interactive games so they’re a brilliant way to practise maths at home. Children can choose games that appeal to their interests and take control of their own learning by selecting the level of challenge that’s right for them. All the games here are suitable for playing on a PC, and most work […]
Read full articleGCSE writing for a purpose: articles
This is the first in a series of blogs to help you to ‘write for a purpose’ in preparation for English Language Paper 2. In this post we talk about how to write an article which requires you to argue a point. This is a sample question from an AQA English Language paper, June 2017: […]
Read full articlePop, Bang! 6 super-simple science experiments
It’s World Science Day on 10th November. Part of the purpose is to highlight the relevance and importance of science in our daily lives. Here we’ve compiled six of our favourite experiments. They’re really easy to follow and you will find all of the ingredients in your kitchen cupboard or local supermarket. Go ahead and […]
Read full article10 stress-busting tips for students
The 6th November is International Stress Awareness Day which focuses our minds on caring for our emotional wellbeing. Most students at one time or another suffer from stress. This can be due to workload and deadlines, exams, family expectations, social problems, relationship issues, money worries – so many reasons. A little bit of stress is […]
Read full articleWhy use a tutoring agency to find a tutor?
It can be cheaper to hire a private tutor directly, so why should you use a tutoring agency? The biggest reason is that tutoring in the UK is unregulated. Anybody can set themselves up as a tutor. They don’t need to have formal qualifications, experience or be particularly skilled in the area they teach. Tutors […]
Read full articlePoetry’s not boring! Fun ways to ignite your child’s interest
National Poetry Day on Friday 4th October is a yearly celebration that inspires people to discover a love of poetry. Poetry celebrates being human. It draws out a whole spectrum of emotions – amusement, delight, joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust and everything else. Poetry can be silly or serious. It can brighten up your day […]
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