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Science tutoring is one of the most popular types of tuition. Many students struggle with science classes, especially in high school during GCSEs and A Levels where getting a good grade or not can determine entry into university. If you are struggling with science and are looking for a science tutor or are interested in pursuing science as a career, read our tips below on how to find the best classes for you. Types of science lesson...

Learning to speak a language and passing an exam are not always the same thing. Just being able to speak English well does not guarantee that you will pass an exam. Many people who have learnt English from TV programmes or films fail official English exams. Each exam, whether it’s IELTS, ESOL or something else, has a mark scheme that tests applicants on specific vocabulary, grammar and other skills that are hard to pick up without studying for ...

I was doing a talk the other day and made an off-hand reference to 'coding' which prompted a suprising question from someone in the group I was addressing. "Just what is 'coding'?" he asked. It struck me at the time that I have been doing this stuff for so long that sometimes I forget that those who do not have a job involving computers can still be lost by what seem to be simple terms. I gave an answer which was enough to deal with the question...

  Why Study French      You know the Rubik’s cube?  I am sure you have tried it    And tried and failed and tried.  Until you looked on YouTube, read articles, then you mastered it.  Rubik’s cube is on everyone of the five continents.  There are even competitions and timing of how fast you can do it. This is very much the same when studying French.  It is spoken on every conti...

December is here and that means that the exams are quickly approaching. By the time you get yourselves together, May will already be knocking on your door. The best time to start preparing is now. Aside from gathering all your books and notes, you should also find past papers to cover.  Here's a list of things you need:  1. Books for the subjects you are taking Let's start with books, gather them all and take a look at the content. Ma...

Maths is not just about calculations. Maths is used in our daily life. For example, while playing basket ball we use the concept of parabola, while defining the speed of the car, we measure the distance. Most basic example is counting and distributing chocolates amongst your friends, it involves the concept of division. Therefore, maths is everywhere, one just needs an insight on how to utilise it. One major step to improve in any subject, espe...

The maritime industry plays a crucial role in global trade, with ships transporting goods and materials across the world's oceans. However, this industry also has potential to cause significant impact on the environment, and it is important for ships to comply with a range of rules and regulations designed to protect the ocean and the creatures that live within it. One of the main concerns in the maritime industry is the pollution caused by ship...

Learning the irregular verbs can be a difficult task. All of us remember the horrible irregular list that we are given in primary school or high school and we have to learn that list in order to pass the English subject.  In most of the English lessons related to irregular verbs you study, you are given a huge list of verbs ordered by alphabetical order and you are supposed to learn them by heart. This could be a tedious work. What could we...

I usually hesitate to use words like 'easy' or 'hard'. Yoga is a personal practice, and therefore the meaning of those words completely subjective. But if I had to select 5 beginners' level poses that show up in most vinyasa classes, I would choose: Mountain pose - essentially, standing. I like to teach tadasana with feet about hip width distance apart, feet bare, toes grounded, and an optimal postural position to begin moving from. Low lunge ...

With Christmas and finals around the corner, there is much joy and nerves piling up! Here are a few personal tips to get through the exam season around the holidays: 1. Make a schedule. Setting a schedule is crucial so you can set apart time for friends and family but also for your studies! The best schedules are ones that include 20 min breaks every two hours. The earlier you start the better! 2. Make sure you eat and sleep well. Eating and sle...

When preparing for SATs we tend to focus on the obvious test taking skills. I think that as well as this we have to remember two other points:- Firstly, learning is a social activity. Therefore, give your child oppoortunities to discuss what they know. Perhaps they can have time to share their learning with peers who are doing the same tests. They can support one another. Otherwise, it's a good idea to give the child an opportunity to teach youn...

What a better way to learn a language than to watch series with subtitles? I swear by this technique as I know that I have considerably improved my English by watching TV shows, series, movies and animes with english subtitles on. No matter what language the show was in, I would put the English subtitles to watch it. Gradually I picked up vocabulary and idioms used in certain contexts and automatically learnt them.  By watching series rela...

Studying History provides an insight to students about the fascinating events of the past, how culture and behaviour differs and has adapted over time, as well as an understanding of international cultures. Personally, I believe history is an extremely important subject to learn, as history ultimately provides a lesson to past crisis' and war.  For example, learning how Medicine has adapted from the Middle Ages to Modern time, provides a l...

Introducing yourself in English can be a daunting task, especially if you're a beginner. It's important to get it right, as it's the first impression you will make on the person you are talking to.From pronouncing your name correctly to being clear and concise with your introduction, there are many things to consider when introducing yourself in English. Learn the basics and you'll be able to make a strong first impression and build relatio...