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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...

The subjects that fail the most at school are still science, in fact thousands of students every year look for an online physics or chemistry tutor. Fortunately, there are many who end up passing thanks to them. There is something, difficult to detect, that makes these subjects a difficult wall to overcome. It is perfectly normal for a student to have these difficulties, and the best thing to do is to invest in passing science. Physics and che...

Maths and physics classes can be the number one enemy for many students. It would be great if there were a magic formula to be able to pass them, and above all, to understand them, but the only secret is hard work and effort. Online physics tutor, Jithin Thazhe Puthiyotti believes that maths classes can help to complement performance in physics classes. Watch below to see our full interview with him. There is undoubtedly a problem when it come...

As an ESL teacher, I have taught many students whose native language is Chinese. While Chinese speakers are often highly motivated to learn English, they face several challenges that can make the learning process more difficult. In this blog post, I will discuss some of the most common problems faced by native speakers of Chinese when learning English.   Pronunciation: One of the biggest challenges for Chinese speakers learning English is ...

Here are five things you should know when you start taking guitar classes. 1. Any guitar will do.  While I would recommend buying a suitable guitar if you know you're serious about playing, there's nothing wrong with having a go with whatever you have access to. Before I could play, there was an old spanish guitar lying around my house, which I'd occasionally pick up and try to play a tune on. The only thing that mattered was if I got the n...

Learning how to program is becoming increasingly important in today's world for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most significant benefits of taking programming classes: Career Opportunities: The demand for skilled programmers is growing rapidly in many industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and more. Learning how to program can open up a variety of career opportunities. Problem-Solving Skills: Programming requires ...

Computer science is a rapidly evolving field that has transformed our lives in countless ways. From the way we communicate and work to the way we learn and play, computers and technology have become an integral part of our daily lives. In this blog, we will explore what computer science is, its history, and its impact on our society. What is Computer Science? Computer science is the study of computing technology, programming, and compu...