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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...

Introduction: Helping your teenager manage the complexity of mathematics lessons may be a joyful and transformational experience. As adolescents face more difficult mathematical concepts, parents play a significant role in establishing a good attitude towards the subject and providing the essential support for academic achievement. This essay covers successful techniques for parents to aid their teenagers in understanding mathematics, emphasizin...

Revising for your GCSE English exams can be daunting, especially if you don't feel confident in your writing skills and feel you lack knowledge in the texts you study. Unlike other science based subjects such as Maths and Science where a good grade can be achieved by practising exam questions and leaning the technique of problem-solving, English on the other hand can be a little harder to revise for such strong comprehension, analysis and writin...

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...

Cricket balls, Cannonballs, Curves... As a kid, I used to spend countless hours playing cricket in the grassy fields of Nepal. Though I made sure to hurl the cricket balls as fast as possible to my opponents, they always hit the ball dead centre! How effortlessly they swung the bat hitting the ball over my neighbour's fence! One cannot stop and appreciate such a perfect shot where the balls glide elegantly through the air tracing a beautiful arc...

If you can notice patterns, you can enjoy maths lessons. If you can count your fingers, you can enjoy maths. Maths is without a doubt a major part of our daily lives, from the moment you wake up to when it's bed time again. How to tackle maths anxiety Here are some tips and tricks on how you can diminish maths anxiety: Understand that everyday life activities are intertwined with maths skills. Knowledge of maths will also come into play if you...

Music is an art that allows those who play it to express themselves freely. If you live for music, you might have considered using this talent and giving music lessons to others. To do this, you must first have a solid knowledge of musical language, solfège and other aspects that will help you in your future career as a music teacher. If you want to know more about how to become a private music teacher, read on! Requirements to become a music t...

Here is the best way to learn geometry topic in maths lessons: Lecture 1: Introduction - Points, Segments, and Length Geometry is a science of space. The name "Euclid" (the Father of Modern Geometry) is synonymous with all geometric disciplines, such that his thirteen books on Elements are considered to be one of the most important and influential works in the history of mathematics. Lecture 1:  Point - An infinitesimally small single. Lo...

If you´re interested in learning Turkish, a good place to start is understanding the history of the language. Turkey has been a shared living land for different societies for centuries. A land established its own culture by the contribution of multiple societies. This led to Turkey becoming a bridge between East and West today. You can feel this harmony of different societies not only in culture, food, and way of dressing but also in language. T...

London is one of Europe's most culturally-rich and diverse cities with a booming music scene. So it's a great idea to learn how to play a musical instrument in London. You'll have plenty of places to listen to inspiring live music and, who knows, play it too. In London there are lots of open mic nights where you can get an idea of what it's like to play in front of people. This is very useful for those who are just starting out and want to mast...

Alright, let's delve deeper into the realm of solid-state physics to explore the fascinating differences between iron and steel and their impact on our everyday experiences.In the intricate realm of solid-state physics, the narrative between iron and steel extends beyond atomic structures and into the very essence of material behavior. Picture a group of atoms, each orchestrating the unique properties of the material they collectively form. Iron...

Are you a student taking private maths lessons, are you a private maths tutor? Whichever applies to you, this blog should be of great help to you.  Mathematics requires a lot of practical exercises and problem solving to help students assimilate and internalise the concepts studied in class. Below we've shared a list of complementary materials for maths classes for students of all ages and levels. More and more online tutors are offering m...

Easy songs to learn on the guitar as a beginner If you´re a beginner at the guitar, perhaps you´re already taking guitar lessons with a private tutor but want to venture out and learn some easy songs that you can use to practise. Before learning these songs, there are some steps you should have already practised. We´ve compiled a list of the skills you should have learned as a beginner, as well as some of the easiest songs you can learn on ...

As a tutor for English as a foreign language, I know that learning a new language can be a daunting task. To make it fun and inviting, I like to turn the process into a melodious adventure. For English language learners, incorporating song lyrics into the language learning toolkit has proven to be a fun and effective way to enhance confidence and understanding. In this blog post, I'll explain the benefits of using song lyrics as a learning tool...