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Learning how to play the guitar can be a challenging journey, however with the right guide, you can make everything simple. First, you need to decide on your level, if you’re an absolute beginner, or you’re looking to improve your skills. Then you should start exploring your resources to teach you how to play the guitar. Although there are many online resources to practise guitar, finding a guitar tutor to teach you at your own pace with pe...

Revising for your GCSE English Exam can be done using multiple methods: Go over your assigned book and highlight the quotes while considering what words are important for an essay. Create mind maps using Canva or any other mind map websites to help memorise the different connotations of the keywords in the quotes. Create flashcards for key quotes. Create memo cards to symbolise a quote. This could be a key word from the quote. For examp...

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...

People are always surprised when I tell them that I took 2 languages classes (Spanish and French) for GCSE and A-level because they assume that this is something excessively difficult or time-consuming or perhaps that requires an innate linguistic ability or extraordinary memory. Scrolling through pages of words may certainly make vocabulary learning seem incredibly alien and unwelcoming. But in truth, learning languages with their accompanying...

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 ...