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Bonjour! Hello! Private tuition in French can increase your speed of learning by at least 300 % because it focuses on your individual learning style and personal objectives. Through private French lessons, you can practise and learn to your heart's content as the lesson is focused only on you, not on 25 other students. You can lead the content and speed of the lessons you undertake. During classes, your private tutor will demonstrate pronunciat...

When teaching Newton´s laws of motion during private physics classes it's inportant to have some nice concrete examples to help students visualise the concept of the laws.  Newton´s First Law For Newton´s First Law, the first part is quite easy. You can use a ball sitting on the floor at rest and demonstrate that it will stay that way unless a (resultant) force acts on it. For the second part, I often ask the student to imagine some a...

The mid-term and winter holidays are fast approaching, and with them the end of the first school term. Time flies! As they say. Many students of all ages feel that maths classes are difficult, that they don't like them, or simply that they don't have the ability to learn maths. No doubt this is a misconception as we all have the ability to learn maths, but there are some people who could benefit from a maths tutor. Study methods with private tu...

Introduction to Pythagoras' Theorem Among the various principles in the world of maths, one in particular stands out: Pythagoras' theorem. Named after the ancient Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, this theorem is a fundamental principle in geometry. It states that in any right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. This can be writt...

As an experienced Spanish tutor, and having learned English myself, I have gathered many tips for accelerating language learning and making the process more enjoyable. Read on to find out what these are. Listen to music in Spanish Did you know that listening to music in Spanish when you are learning the language increases your chances of learning and remembering vocabulary? Well yes! The rhythm and melody of the songs makes vocabulary more memo...

Have you ever heard of neuroplasticity? It is one of the most important tools when it comes to acquiring any cognitive ability. The brain can be moulded to adapt to new knowledge it acquires through learning. And, like the body, the more the brain is trained, the more it is ready to learn. This is something that happens throughout a person's life, which is why you can always learn in any subject. So, maybe it's time for you to fulfil your dream ...

Buying a piano is a big expense and if you have already started to look at prices in music shops or on the online market, you will have noticed that many of them cost a lot. However, don't panic just yet. Since you are thinking about starting to play the piano there are many cheaper options. Let's see what types of pianos there are, how they differ and which one you should choose to start your piano lessons. Choose the piano according to your l...

Hey there, grammar enthusiast or maybe even grammar-phobe! Have you ever felt intimidated by the seemingly complex rules of English grammar? Do you cringe at the thought of parsing sentences or identifying verb tenses? Well, fear not! In this blog post, we're going to explore why grammar is not as scary as it may seem. Let's break it down in a way that's easy to understand and, dare I say it, even fun! Grammar is Everywhere First things first, g...

If you or your children are having problems understanding the chemistry syllabus, you are in the right place. Do you see grades decreasing or do you find it difficult to learn certain concepts? Don't worry, it's nothing that can't be solved by working with private tuition. Private classes with a specialised chemistry tutor may be the right choice for you. It's important to find a tutor who cares about your growth and carefully breaks down the su...

The GCSE exam results are out and now it is time for a fresh batch of Year 11s to get ready to write the exam next year. Year 11 is the most crucial year in your entire GCSE journey. You have spent 5 years in secondary school preparing for this exam and you want to come out tops and for all that effort to count. It´s a natural time for many students to be nervous as dealing with multiple subjects and multiple papers in each subject, and preparin...

Immersing yourself into a new language and culture can be gruelling. From my own personal experience abroad, it was sometimes so tempting just to stick to what I knew, including staying put with the English-speaking expat herd. We often take for granted that wherever we go, our language and culture can be universally understood. WRONG! Many expats abroad live with: Missed business opportunities because they don’t understand the foreign culture ...

Dyslexia, a neurodevelopment disorder affecting reading and language processing, can complicate the process of acquiring a new language.  In this blog, we will explore the unique challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia when learning English as a second language, and explore the strategies I use to overcome them. 1) Phonological Awareness One of the core difficulties experienced by individuals with dyslexia is phonological awareness, w...

Pollutants may be primary (active on emission) or secondary (arising from primary pollutants undergoing physical or chemical change). Primary pollutants include: •        Nitrogen oxides (NOx): released by industrial processes and vehicles •        Sulfur dioxide (SO2): mainly emitted from burning coal •        Particulate matter: dust & ...

Being an engaging online facilitator is not an easy task, but there are some tips and strategies that can help you improve your skills and make your sessions more effective. Here are some of them: Before you start your online session, make sure you have a clear objective, a well-designed agenda, and a suitable platform and tools. Prepare your materials, activities, and questions in advance, and test your technology and internet connection. Also...