Because your brain believes that you’ve already aced the exam, it will start to change the way you think and, over time, how you behave.

As soon as William took power, French became the new English. It was now the language spoken by anybody who held power.

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Black History Month: A Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement in Britain There’s no denying it: in school history lessons, we tend to focus on the civil rights movement in 20th century America only, rather than any here in the UK – even at GCSE level. Because so much of our attention is on America, […]

A survey from 1940 shows that only 5% of Londoners took refuge in a public shelter, and 27% in a domestic shelter.

Any form of literature counts as reading: from a blog post or short story, to a comic or poem.

Don’t forget that this was also the era of the Industrial Revolution. Life had changed significantly for ordinary people in the last half century or so – and rarely for the better.

When you learn about the causes of World War One, you’ll likely be taught the long-term reasons first. But have you heard of “The Scrap of Paper?”

Metacognition improves learning and boosts academic performance. It acts like an “inner voice”, helping you plot a more successful learning journey.

This short guide will teach you everything you need to know when it comes to analysing a primary source, including some tips and strategies…