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Our view of the world is diverse and much of our understanding is subject to how we understand it. Children are fascinated by chemistry since birth and they are always trying out experiments with their environment. From within early childhood development, the basic knowledge of chemistry is vital for a child's future. Chemistry also plays a major role in our daily lives starting from the air we breathe to the complex reactions occuring in our bo...

  I was sat in a Year 9 History class and we were looking at the British Empire. We were in the middle of a paired discussion, when my partner said ‘History is boring.’ I never bought what she was trying to sell. Robert Langdon, played by Tom Hanks in The Da Vinci Code said, ‘People don’t hate History, they hate their own histories.’ History has something that can please everyone. When introducing A-Level History students to the course, I l...

 You want the best for your child as a parent, and preparing them for the SATs is one way you can assist them in achieving their academic objectives. The Scholastic Assessment Test, also known as the SAT, is a standardised test that evaluates a student's college preparation. It's a difficult test, but your youngster can do well with the correct preparation. In my blog today, i will go over some basic tips to help your children with a better...

Concrete concepts are those experienced by sensations or perceptions, e.g. finding the difference in various textures of the fabrics, while abstract concepts are without any physical or direct representation. They are not present in the physical world but are linked with metaphors, emotions and abstract actions like thinking and imagination.Our science subject-based learning is understanding the concept which a teacher or tutor delivers. The nex...

Functional weight lifting is a type of exercise that is becoming increasingly popular due to its numerous health benefits. Unlike traditional weightlifting, which focuses on isolated muscle groups, functional weightlifting emphasizes the use of multiple muscle groups to improve overall fitness and functional movement patterns. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of functional weightlifting and examine the scientific evidence behind its e...

When we start learning to draw, we immediately want to draw our favorite character, with all possible and imaginable details, to make that work of art. But all learning is a process that begins with warm-up exercises and loosening the line, exercises that I consider essential and that, when properly mastered and practiced every day, greatly improve the result of the final drawing throughout the evolution of the designer.      &nbs...

Persuasive writing is an essential skill in today's world, whether you're convincing a potential client to purchase your product or persuading your audience to support a particular cause. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by using rhetoric, the art of persuasion through language. Rhetoric can be broken down into three different types: ethos, logos, and pathos, each with its own set of literary devices.   a. Ethos, or credibi...

St. Patrick's Day festivities typically include parades, music and dance performances, traditional Irish food and drink, and lots of green clothing and decorations. Here are some of the ways you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the UK: Attend a St. Patrick's Day paradeMany cities across the UK host St. Patrick's Day parades, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow. These parades often feature traditional Irish music and dance p...

Greetings Historians, Do you want to fast-track your way to exciting and unexpected History? These sources of articles, podcasts and websites should be in the toolkit of any historian or person interested in History. There’s nothing better than a stemming cup of coffee or Whittard’s Hot Chocolate and listening to a History podcast. The Rest is History is a brilliant podcast hosted by renowned historians, Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland (brothe...

Are you the parent of a child who is preparing for the 11 plus exam? If so, you may be wondering how you can support your child through this challenging process. As a private tutor who has helped many students successfully prepare for the 11 plus, I have some tips and advice that can help your child excel in this important exam.  First and foremost, it's essential to understand what the 11 plus exam entails. The exam is a selective test tha...

Hey there, maths whizzes! Are you gearing up for your GCSE exams and looking for some online resources to help you ace your maths exams? Well, you're in luck! As a private tutor, I've scoured the internet to find the best online platforms and websites that can help you revise for your GCSE maths exams in a fun and engaging way. In addition to these websites, you can also try getting a GCSE maths tutor to help you with any difficulties you m...

Hey there, my dear students and fellow math enthusiasts! Today, I want to talk about one of the most important topics in math - the times tables. Yes, I know, some of you may be thinking "Oh no, not this again!" but I promise you, by the end of this post, you'll have some easy and fun ways to learn the times tables that will make you wonder why you ever dreaded them in the first place!   Let's start with the basics. What are times tables? S...

The piano is royalty in the world of musical instruments. Those who have studied music say that those who have mastered the piano find it much easier to learn to play any other instrument. What’s more, learning to play the piano can be a wonderful hobby for you to enjoy alone, or even in the company of others. Many experts argue that learning the piano has many intellectual benefits. In fact, for a long time it was a symbol of cultured people ...

Phrasal verbs are a combination of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that create a unique meaning. These verbs are ubiquitous in English, and their usage can vary depending on the context, making them challenging for non-native speakers to understand and use. For example, the phrasal verb "to give up" means to quit or stop doing something, as in "I gave up smoking last year." However, "give up" can also mean to surrender...