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The tutoring industry has seen a significant upswing in recent years, particularly due to the pandemic and the subsequent shift towards online learning. Tutoring services are no longer confined to traditional subjects like maths and science. From dance and rock climbing to learning Mandarin or mastering physics, there's a tutor for every need. In this age of digitalisation, tutoring has transcended geographical boundaries, and students can acces...

Starting something new, especially a profession where you have to speak in front of students, is a scary moment for many tutors. When you become a tutor, teaching your first class can be nerve racking. Here are some tips on how to start teaching Spanish classes! Why become a Spanish tutor? Choosing to become a Spanish tutor can be a highly rewarding experience. If you have decided to teach your own language, you'll discover the joy of transmitt...

Polish is a Slavic language spoken by over 50 million people worldwide. It is the official language of Poland but is also spoken in parts of Belarus, Ukraine, and Lithuania. For foreigners, the Polish language looks hard and scary, but learning Polish shouldn't be that way! If you’re interested in learning Polish, but you aren't sure how or where to start, I'm here to jumpstart your learning journey! Here are the top 10 Polish words and phra...

Complex numbers are amazing. Understatement. Allow me to go on. Who knew creating an abstraction for the square root of -1 would open up a whole field of mathematics? Let's dive into it. Quick Introduction Just to get an idea of what a complex number actually is: z = a + ib where a, b are real numbers. The i here is core to the complex part of a complex number. i = √-1 For a more formal description, they can be viewed as a 2-dimensional number,...

Key Steps to Prepare for Your Oxbridge Interview Prepare for an interview before you receive an invitation. Know your personal statement inside out. Read around your subject. Research your interviewers and their interests. Learn techniques for staying calm and confident. Practise with an expert. Frequently Asked Questions for Oxbridge Interviews Have a look at our tried and tested checklist and, hopefully, it will help you to feel confident a...

Learning maths has a bad reputation for being uninteresting, although this view is mostly the result of poor instructional strategies and a lack of application to real-world situations. When maths tutoring is accompanied by creative methods, it can be inventive, interesting, and yes, even enjoyable!  A lot of things play a part in the idea that maths is boring and uninteresting. Students may become disinterested if they are forced to ...

If you can notice patterns, you can enjoy maths lessons. If you can count your fingers, you can enjoy maths. Maths is without a doubt a major part of our daily lives, from the moment you wake up to when it's bed time again. How to tackle maths anxiety Here are some tips and tricks on how you can diminish maths anxiety: Understand that everyday life activities are intertwined with maths skills. Knowledge of maths will also come into play if you...

Music is an art that allows those who play it to express themselves freely. If you live for music, you might have considered using this talent and giving music lessons to others. To do this, you must first have a solid knowledge of musical language, solfège and other aspects that will help you in your future career as a music teacher. If you want to know more about how to become a private music teacher, read on! Requirements to become a music t...

London is one of Europe's most culturally-rich and diverse cities with a booming music scene. So it's a great idea to learn how to play a musical instrument in London. You'll have plenty of places to listen to inspiring live music and, who knows, play it too. In London there are lots of open mic nights where you can get an idea of what it's like to play in front of people. This is very useful for those who are just starting out and want to mast...

Are you a student taking private maths lessons, are you a private maths tutor? Whichever applies to you, this blog should be of great help to you.  Mathematics requires a lot of practical exercises and problem solving to help students assimilate and internalise the concepts studied in class. Below we've shared a list of complementary materials for maths classes for students of all ages and levels. More and more online tutors are offering m...

Easy songs to learn on the guitar as a beginner If you´re a beginner at the guitar, perhaps you´re already taking guitar lessons with a private tutor but want to venture out and learn some easy songs that you can use to practise. Before learning these songs, there are some steps you should have already practised. We´ve compiled a list of the skills you should have learned as a beginner, as well as some of the easiest songs you can learn on ...

A music tutor can work in many different places and in many different ways. That is why more and more people are becoming interested in working as music tutors. The variety of opportunities for music teachers is immense - they can teach music in public schools, in private schools, in conservatories, or with private tuition. You can also teach various instruments or choose to specialise in one instrument. But before you can teach music, you will...

It goes without saying that music education in UK schools leaves much to be desired. The majority of young people only receive mandatory music lessons up until KS3 in secondary school, and abandon it altogether if they don't choose to pursue GCSE or A-Level music. School music classes often include the study of classical music and the basics of musical instruments such as the recorder or keyboard, which hardly arouses the interest of young peopl...

Becoming a maths tutor starts with a passion for numbers and a desire to help students reach their academic goals. A core subject of the UK curriculum, mathematics can be a polarising topic among students, with many struggling to pass their exams. As such, tutors offering maths lessons are in high demand, as parents seek to help their child build confidence and obtain top grades. Many people find that tutoring maths can be a real vocation. Some ...