One of the problems with studying on your own is getting feedback. You can respond to a question but unless you have access to the answers, how do you know if you're on the right track? This uncertainty can be demotivating and deter you from working. A way around this is to use your class … Continue reading Study skills: Write your own questions
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English: Writing short descriptions
It can be difficult to know how to prepare for the creative writing element of an English exam; after all, you don't know what you're going to be asked to write about. A useful preparation activity is to write a series of short descriptions that you might be able to use in a piece of … Continue reading English: Writing short descriptions
Lifelines: Getting through
We all go through difficult times. Whatever stresses we are facing, whatever situations we are struggling with, it is worth remembering that this is just a chapter in our lives and, at some point, this chapter will end and a new one will begin. For further information on my tuition and life coaching services, … Continue reading Lifelines: Getting through
Study skills: Past papers for revision
Using past papers for revision is not only an effective way to cover subject knowledge but it also helps you to become familiar with the way the exam is structured and the types of questions presented. Here is a three-step process to maximise this method: Print off a past exam paper and work your way … Continue reading Study skills: Past papers for revision
Improving English: Timelines
When studying a novel or play, it can be very useful to create a timeline. Draw a line on a sheet of paper and divide it into chapters or acts. As you read through, make a brief note of main events and characters. Not only will this help you to understand how the text is structured, … Continue reading Improving English: Timelines
