Ever wondered what actually happens when your teen’s English paper is marked? As a GCSE English examiner, I wanted to share a few insights that
One of the most common things I hear from GCSE and iGCSE English students is: “I feel really confident writing about one text, but I
This week, I’ve been reminded that the work I do, and the effort my tutees put into their English work, really does make a difference.
As Abhijit Naskar aptly said, ‘The real battle is within yourself.’ When it comes to facing GCSE English exams, the greatest challenge often lies in
Are courses personalised enough for my child? Parents often express concerns that small group courses are not flexible or personalised enough. Surely, they argue, if
When students think about analysis, nine times out of ten, they will think about language. This is because, from year 7, they have been drilled
If your child’s GCSE English exams are coming up in the summer, they’re probably feeling especially daunted by the closed book literature questions. By ‘closed
