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There are many reasons to learn French. For a start, it is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and before English, it was the most international language. Not so long ago it was very common to have French as a second language. This is why many students still take French classes. There are many ways to study French and if you put your mind to it, you can become bilingual. Travelling to learn a language is the most fun and enrich...

It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a job that meets your expectations. Despite the features offered by recruitment websites, they often fail to highlight the unique personality and talents of applicants. Simultaneously, recruiters complain that the quality of individuals showing up for interviews has declined or, worse, some applicants express interest in a job but do not even attend the selection interview. In such conditions, apart ...

Newton's Laws provide the framework that explains how objects move, why they stay still, and the intricate forces that govern our physical world. Join me, a maths and physics tutor, as we unravel the mysteries of the universe and gain a deeper understanding of the science that shapes our daily lives. Now it is important to understand Newton has had many discoveries, laws and theorems in his lifetime. But for the sake of this article we are going...

Bonjour, In my 25-year career as a tutor for French lessons, I have always put myself in the shoes of my students and I have always strived to find strategies to simplify their French learning, adding one or two fun ingredients along the way. Effortlessly learning long long lists of vocabulary is no longer a myth! What style of learner are you? One of the first steps you should take when learning French vocabulary is to identify what style of l...

Acing GCSE Physics: Effective revision tips GCSE Physics can be a challenging subject, requiring a solid understanding of complex scientific concepts. However, with the right revision strategies, you can boost your confidence and achieve better results in your exams. In this blog, we'll explore some effective revision tips to help you master GCSE Physics. 1. Organise your study materials Start by gathering all your study materials, including te...

As a maths tutor, I can understand that maths isn't everyone's favourite subject, but bear with me here. Today I'd like to discuss how practising math exercises might help you become smarter and improve your memory. Maths problems can offer your brain good exercise and improve your mental abilities. When working through practice activities, you must utilise critical thinking to solve the problem. It's like doing mental exercises! The more proble...

Learning Italian is very common nowadays, especially if you need to use the language professionally, want to learn it for personal reasons, or simply to have for when you travel to Italy to experience la dolce vita. It is important that those learning the language try to practise on a daily basis. This is where private Italian tutors can often help. Tips for learning Italian In order to learn Italian in a more efficien...

Ever wondered why your coffee doesn't fly out of your hand, or why you lurch forward in a bus when it suddenly stops? It's all thanks to Sir Isaac Newton and his fascinating laws of motion - a key topic taught in maths and physics lessons. These laws may seem a little confusing at first when you start to learn them in GCSE physics, but if you learn the formulas and follow these with real-life examples, memorising and internalising these laws can...

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 ...