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A Guide For Learners in London Learning a new language is an exciting journey, but even the most hard-working learners can face challenges along the way. There are advantages and disadvantages of trying to learn a language in a big city like London. Here are some common mistakes learners make when taking language classes in London and how you can correct them: Speaking: Missing the Details of Pronunciation Confusing Similar Sounds: London's st...

If you want to become a piano tutor aiming to provide the best possible lessons for your students, you should know these tips before creating your piano tutor profile. Whether you’re offering “piano lessons near me” or “online tutoring in the UK”, there are key strategies you can implement to improve your teaching and ensure your students succeed. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you become the perfect piano tutor. Try

If you want to learn how to play the piano, there are several things you should consider before starting your lessons. It can be overwhelming to decide on the location, budget and availability, the type of piano to buy, and to find a piano tutor by yourself. If you don't know where to start, we've listed the most important questions about piano lessons to ask before searching for "piano lessons near me". What should I look for when I try to...

  Learning English as a foreign language can mean that you are missing out on phrases that native people use in their daily conversations that are not covered by the basic English that is taught in schools. If you’re tired of using the same things repeatedly, and you want your English to sound more natural, you should start learning conversational phrases. To learn these phrases, you need to actually integrate these phrases into your dail...

With exam season quickly creeping up on secondary school students across the UK, both students and parents are already wondering when the all-important results day will be this year. Whether you've been studying for your GCSEs, A Levels, or are in Scotland awaiting your results from the SQA, it's essential to mark these significant dates in your calendar. Let's delve into the results day dates for 2024 and explore some tips on preparation and co...

How to revise for your GCSEs 1. Create your timetable Before you start creating your timetable, you should choose whether you work better with a paper timetable or a digital one. A written timetable, whether physical or digital, provides benefits such as manual tracking and easy modifications for those who prefer traditional methods. Conversely, digital timetables, like Google Calendar, offer versatility and convenience. Make sure you start your...

The world of private tutoring is a great unknown for someone who is just starting out or for those who have only been on the student side. It is common to think that most private teachers are in it just to earn a bonus. The common concept of a student who goes to class in the mornings and teaches in the afternoons is widespread, but it is a thing of the past. Nowadays, the majority of private tutors are full-time teachers and in many cases make ...

Many young people work and study at the same time, often out of necessity. Fortunately, for some years now, there have been many jobs for students that you can do without even having to leave the house. For example: tutor, designer, translator, virtual assistant, community manager... Many companies are looking to hire students as interns but it can still be difficult to find a student job that fits around a university timetable. In this case, th...

The tutoring industry has seen a significant upswing in recent years, particularly due to the pandemic and the subsequent shift towards online learning. Tutoring services are no longer confined to traditional subjects like maths and science. From dance and rock climbing to learning Mandarin or mastering physics, there's a tutor for every need. In this age of digitalisation, tutoring has transcended geographical boundaries, and students can acces...

Starting something new, especially a profession where you have to speak in front of students, is a scary moment for many tutors. When you become a tutor, teaching your first class can be nerve racking. Here are some tips on how to start teaching Spanish classes! Why become a Spanish tutor? Choosing to become a Spanish tutor can be a highly rewarding experience. If you have decided to teach your own language, you'll discover the joy of transmitt...

Languages are like muscles, they get stronger the more you practice them, to put it very simply, and language learners today count on a very ample scope of possibilities with the language they are learning, to move from more and more familiar with it to proficient in it, getting successful in an international exam, or inside an international organization. Despite this clear notice, learners claim to feel they lack the resources to practice the ...

Learning maths has a bad reputation for being uninteresting, although this view is mostly the result of poor instructional strategies and a lack of application to real-world situations. When maths tutoring is accompanied by creative methods, it can be inventive, interesting, and yes, even enjoyable!  A lot of things play a part in the idea that maths is boring and uninteresting. Students may become disinterested if they are forced to ...

Learning French as a student Growing up as a bilingual child in France, I always found that the best students in English class were the kids who had a particular interest in learning. It could be to better understand the lyrics of their favourite band – my friend loved the Beatles and would often ask me what specific songs meant, not that I could explain to him much about Lucy in The Sky with Diamonds at the time. Others wanted to be able to com...

Here are some key tips for mathematics tutors to help your students prepare for important exams. Step-by-step preparation is key. Do a bit of revision every day; do not leave everything until the last minute. Set up a specific time during the day for revision. Ignore your phone, the door buzzer, your neighbours, and your family. Try to do past exam papers and read the answers. Reviewing past exam papers is important. Work through exercises fro...