Teachers' articles, thoughts and opinions

The fact that your child has expressed a desire to learn music is very good news: music is a creative art that allows them to express themselves freely. In addition, they can acquire some skills that will help them grow, such as having a better memory, better concentration or knowing how to work in a group. So, don't hesitate to sign them up for some good music lessons! But how do you make sure you are choosing the right music tutor for your chi...

When embarking on a journey to learn a foreign language, the choices of language lessons can be overwhelming.  Aspiring learners often find themselves torn between regular conversation-based classes and traditional grammar-focused ones and I was one of them while approaching English. In this blog post, we will delve into the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches, aiming to determine the most effective route to master a foreign lan...

Modern language learning techniques used in private language lessons and in schools have created a divide between conversation classes and grammar classes. Assuming that traditional grammar classes lack the tools to teach conversation, language methods these days have often catapulted to the opposite extreme: conversational skills without conscious teaching of grammar.  Can you learn a language exclusively through regular conversation...

I get this question asked a lot… to me, this is like being asked: what is more useful to have, bones or muscles? A heart, or a brain? This approach triggers my fallacy alerts. If you don’t recognise the concept, or it sounds a bit like a dirty word to you, allow me to clarify: Fallacies are quick, simplified conclusions our brains have learnt to reach, in order to survive.  For example “Lion: dangerous”.   They make sense and are ...

Ciao a tutti! Are you ready to conquer the Italian language and unravel the secrets of its grammar? In this blog post, we'll embark on a thrilling adventure through Italian grammar, making it fun, approachable, and easy to understand. So, grab your favourite gelato and let's dive in! "Ciao, Verbs! Mastering Italian Conjugations": Verbs are the heart and soul of any language, and Italian is no exception. In this section, we'll delve into the...

The world of medicine is evolving faster than ever before, as a prospective medical student, you might be wondering what this means for your education and eventual career. This guide will help you navigate the roadmap to your future in medicine, providing insights into the latest trends, application processes, and the unique challenges and rewards that await you in this noble profession. Applying to study medicine Getting into medical school in ...

The exam season can be a stressful time for students, with the pressure to perform well on their revisions mounting. While a certain amount of stress can be motivating, excessive stress can hinder productivity and overall well-being. In this blog post, we will explore three practical and modern methods that can help students address stress during revision and improve their study experience.   Mindfulness and Meditation Mindfulness and medit...

Imagine you are standing at the base of a towering mountain, peering up at the peak shrouded in mist. That mountain is your A Levels, a formidable challenge that will test your academic prowess to the limit. But you don't have to scale these heights alone. Imagine you had a guide, a seasoned veteran who knows the terrain like the back of their hand. That guide is a tutor, a critical resource in your A Level journey.    Now, you might b...

Summer season is characterized with hot temperature. It is a period of the year the environment becomes hotter than it used to be. This is because during this season, the intensity of sun’s ray reaching the earth is usually very high and more focused as a result of the rotating nature of the earth which makes it tilt while rotating.   Excessive solar radiations increase atmospheric surface temperature and the heat content of the earth’s sur...

Velocity means how fast an object is moving per time in a specified direction. The object changes position as it moves from one point to the other within a time interval in a particular direction. This change in position is called displacement. Therefore, we can describe velocity as how fast an object changes position within an interval of time in a particular direction. Velocity is a vector quantity since it is being described in magnitude...

Sometimes we confuse the fact that our child gets low marks with poor performance. We don't know everything that may be influencing his or her environment. First of all, communicate with them, ask them. Communication is one of the most important parts of solving low marks, although it is also often helpful to use a private tutor.     How to spot if your child needs tutoring this summer? A person is very variable, indeed constant...

Embrace the Power of Phase Change: Who said physics couldn't be cool? When it comes to beating the heat, harnessing the physics of phase change can work wonders. Let's dive into a couple of intriguing methods:   Freeze your socks off: Yes, you read that right! Dampen a pair of socks and place them in the freezer for a short while. As the water in the socks freezes, it undergoes a phase change from a liquid to a solid, absorbing a significan...

Some people don't realise how much a tutor can bring. Many tutors start giving private tuition to earn extra money in the evenings and realise that it is a very rewarding profession.    The experience that private tuition can bring is very valuable, especially for those who want to go into teaching, but also for other jobs. There are people who don't mention that they have been tutors on their CV or in an interview, and this is a big m...

We all know someone who has given or is giving private tuition. Why does everyone talk about how good it is to give private tuition? What is in it for me if I become a tutor?     There are many advantages to becoming a tutor. It can give you everything from a first experience of the world of work to extra money that can cover your needs. Thinking of becoming a tutor? Here's what you'll get in return:   1. It's a job tha...