Whatever level you are at, reading non-fiction texts is likely to be an important part of your course. At Key Stage Three, you will be assessed on different types of it for your assignments, and at Key Stage Four, non-fiction texts are at the core of your Paper 1...
Choosing your A level options can seem a daunting task. There are so many subjects to choose from and the subjects you feel you may enjoy the most might conflict with what teachers, parents or universities deem to be “best”. But are certain subjects really better than...
Reading is a lifelong habit that can do wonders for the brain. Many young people nowadays enjoy reading non-fiction texts about science, politics and art. However, did you know that reading classical literature novels can offer different insights into the world? From...
Words can be incredible tools – with the power to heal, transform, and even make history. The following three inspiring speeches demonstrate their capacity to change the world. 1. Martin Luther King Jr., ‘I Have A Dream’, 1963 ‘I still have a dream, a dream deeply...
The world of literature is populated by weird and wonderful characters, from Lewis Carroll’s Mad Hatter (Alice In Wonderland) to Antony Burgess’ Alex (A Clockwork Orange). You might recognise the five characters below from some of the world’s most famous works of...
When we embark on our journey as students, most often it involves having to read a range of different books and text for purposes other than pleasure. Even if the subject we are studying or the skills we are looking to acquire are practical in nature, it is often...
