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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...

Problems have been around for as long as humans have been able to think (that's a very long amount of time isn't it?). As problems arose, people tried to solve them. Let's try and use a very simple problem to get us started: I want to cook an egg. Now how can I go about cooking an egg? The first step would be to break it into a smaller set of sub-problems to scope out the problem. Let's list some questions we would need to answer before we can ...

It happens to all of us, racing heart, sweaty palms, shaking hands. It is a natural fight or flight response. It is your body's way of protecting you from danger or a stressful situation. You cannot prevent it from happening, but there are many things you can do to help control it, both before and during the exams. Here are my top 6 tips for you to try to reduce exam stress: 1. Make sure you are fully prepared for the exam. Revise before. I kno...

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 language I am typing on: English - is renowned as the universal language of communication.  Native speakers will ask, "Why should we then learn a foreign language?" In this case, French as a foreign language. The futuristic industry that will remain at par with Artificial Integration (AI) is the world of multilingualism.  -  Join us at any level as we review guidelines for mastering la langue francaise. For beginners, there i...

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 ...

The historical backdrop of the English language is a complicated and intriguing excursion that traverses more than a thousand years. It has gone through tremendous changes in regard to jargon, sentence structure, and elocution. Here is an improved on outline of the vital periods throughout the entire existence of English: English keeps on advancing with the impact of innovation, media, and social trade. New words are continually added to the la...

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...

Are you looking to land a dream job now or in the future? Then read on… Great jobs are always popular. Often, online advertisements receive 100’s of keen applicants per role. As someone with 13+ years of recruitment experience, I have reviewed 1000s of CV'S and have noticed some common traits. Whether you are preparing to enter the world of work in the future or are currently looking to switch jobs, having a great looking CV is crucial to securi...

Polish is a Slavic language spoken by over 50 million people worldwide. It is the official language of Poland but is also spoken in parts of Belarus, Ukraine, and Lithuania. For foreigners, the Polish language looks hard and scary, but learning Polish shouldn't be that way! If you’re interested in learning Polish, but you aren't sure how or where to start, I'm here to jumpstart your learning journey! Here are the top 10 Polish words and phra...

Complex numbers are amazing. Understatement. Allow me to go on. Who knew creating an abstraction for the square root of -1 would open up a whole field of mathematics? Let's dive into it. Quick Introduction Just to get an idea of what a complex number actually is: z = a + ib where a, b are real numbers. The i here is core to the complex part of a complex number. i = √-1 For a more formal description, they can be viewed as a 2-dimensional number,...

Key Steps to Prepare for Your Oxbridge Interview Prepare for an interview before you receive an invitation. Know your personal statement inside out. Read around your subject. Research your interviewers and their interests. Learn techniques for staying calm and confident. Practise with an expert. Frequently Asked Questions for Oxbridge Interviews Have a look at our tried and tested checklist and, hopefully, it will help you to feel confident a...

Hey there! Today, let's dive into a whirlwind—no, not literally, but into the fascinating world of acceleration. It's this cosmic dance that shapes motion, fuels technology, and whispers secrets about the science of the universe. First things first, what's acceleration? Picture this—you're in a car, foot on the pedal, and boom! You're pushed back into your seat as the car rockets forward. That sensation—the rush, the kick—is acceleration at pla...