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There are thousands of different types of extracurricular activities for children that you can sign your child up to, although some are better than others. Music is perhaps amongst the most effective at helping children develop and grow in the best possible way. Music classes are often associated with taking your child to music school, but this is just one of the options. There are plenty of options available, especially if you don't have that m...

French is one of the most spoken languages in the world and one of the advantages of starting French classes is that it is spoken in many countries- not just France. Learning a new language can open up many doors at both a personal and professional level. You will experience new cultures, travel to new places without a problem and meet new people. Additionally, more and more companies are requiring candidates to speak a second language suc...

Is your child struggling to learn maths? Or do they need a chemistry tutor to help them with their GCSE? A tutor can help your child with their physics lessons, chemistry lessons and maths lessons by going over concepts learnt in class and explaining them in detail.  Worrying about your child’s progress and finding tutors that teach private maths or science lessons is normal. These subjects can often be intimidating at a first glance and h...

Maths can be hard and sometimes it can feel impossible - but I believe that it is possible for maths to be accessible for everyone. As a mathematician and a maths teacher, here are my top tips that helped me to improve my maths skills:     Practice, Practice, Practice! My favourite thing to say is "the best way to get better at maths is by doing more maths!". It all good thinking that you understand a concept, but you don't truly kno...

  Photography—The visual voice   Photography, more than ever before, is at our fingertips; it gives us a personal and a universal voice. Spread between the staged, formal, image to the conversational mobile ‘phone snapshot, the photograph often speaks more quickly than words. An image is definitely swifter than a written description. Now that cameras are built with still-image, moving-image, sound and connectivity capabilities and mobi...

Whether it’s at a primary school level or university level, many students struggle in maths classes. However, its importance in academia and professional development has meant that the supply and demand for a maths tutor and private maths classes has increased in recent years. Here is everything you need to know for finding tutors that teach maths classes in Birmingham. Find a maths tutor suited to your needs Learning maths is a proce...

Going through many moments. I have felt lost, having no clue what the next step should be. In wonder to what the future holds for me. As an adult, I think I have put away most childish things. But, childish ways of experiencing myself and life lingers in my unconscious mind.   It happens that the vision you thrive for becomes unclear. Things you dream about fade with time. The road map you drew for yourself tears up. It happens th...

Online private tuition has become an effective alternative to teaching lessons in person. However, given that it is a relatively new development, there are still many questions surrounding teaching lessons online. In this article we are going to answer one of the most frequently asked questions: How much should you charge for private classes online?   If you are wondering whether to become a tutor or if you have just started teaching o...

The educational world has undergone a massive transformation in a short space of time, causing tutors to reinvent themselves and start teaching private classes online. Given the circumstances in which this digital transformation occurred, many tutors entered the world of teaching online classes without knowing the best online teaching tools.  As a result, many tutors have started teaching online using platforms that are not designed for edu...

  If you struggle with English and need help, you have come to the right place! English is not only essential for school and the workplace, but also for communicating with people in your personal life.       Learning English while living in the UK is a great way to pick up the language faster. You will have access to native speakers and contact with the language in every aspect of your life. Keep reading for studying ti...

Congratulations! If you are reading this, it means that you have decided to become a private tutor. Or perhaps you are already a private tutor, but you still have some unanswered questions that need resolving. Either way, teaching private classes is no easy feat. As a tutor, you will have a huge impact on your students’ education- a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. A tutor’s role goes far beyond that of the classroom; a good...

In order to improve spoken English, the first and foremost aspect is the willingness to learn. The attitude of learning and empowering yourself would matter the most. Once that is done away with, the next come resources. As they say, where there is will, there is a way. Likewise, once you are willing to learn, the sources are automatically available. Here the role of native English tutors who help us guide through the entire learning proces...

Follow these effortless and efficient tricks to improve your Spanish from the comfort of your home! 1) Watch movies in Spanish with Spanish subtitles - hearing the words as you read them will  undoubtedly improve your pronounciation. To start with, I reccomend watching children's movies or movies you have already seen to avoid getting overwhelmed or confused.  2) Change the language of your phone to Spanish - because we spend so m...

Recently, I had one of those conversations with a cab driver about yoga. He found out I'm a teacher and amidst a lot of hand waving, he basically wanted me to sell it to him, whilst also admitting he was utterly unconvinced of its benefits. Now, it’s very difficult to explain something to someone who is committed to misunderstanding but nevertheless, I tried.   As someone who has studied yoga practically and theoretically for years n...