English tutors come from a wide variety of backgrounds. John Donne once remarked 'No man is an island' and the same can definitely be said of English studies; the subject draws upon many other areas and lends itself well to complementary talents, including those of drama, writing and history.
Many ...
Read more ›There are two uses for an apostrophe: one, to denote a contraction; the other to denote possession.
Over the years, several words have contracted to make them easier to pronounce. "It's" is a contraction of "it is", just as "can't" is a contraction of "cannot". Apostrophes are inserted to mark the ...
Read more ›If you are thinking of tutoring Maths - or you're already a Maths tutor - then you may find the following sites useful:
1) BBC Skillswise.The BBC's Skillswise website has an excellent Maths section that provides numeracy advice and activities in line with the UK's Adult Learning Curriculum. It even...
Read more ›If your child is set to resit their A-Levels in January, there are a number of tried and tested techniques they can incorporate into their studies to make life that little bit easier for them.
First of all, the key to successful revision is organisation: make sure your child's revision notes are ar...
Read more ›A whole plethora of skills add up to make a good Maths tutor. The subject is a mixture of analysis, logic, mental agility and basic arithmetic skill, all of which are abilities which can easily be honed in very different professions.
Much has been said in recent months about an expected rise in tea...
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