Becoming a More Conscious Reader and Writer Students of English are regularly presented with examples of ‘good’ if not ‘great’ writing and asked to show their understanding of it by analysing the language and structural techniques used. They are also asked to write...
Planning An Essay Efficiently Teachers stress the importance of planning. Examiners stress the importance of planning. Everyone stresses the importance of planning. But how many of us actually have a plan about how to plan? We might jot down a few ideas, shove in a...
The old saying is quite true; there really is nothing like a good book! However, onscreen adaptations of these texts can sometimes come close. This is especially true when they’re well-made, with every frame a heartfelt homage to the source material from which it...
The idea of curling up with a good book might not sound so appealing to teenagers, but research from the National Literary Trust shows a strong link between reading and good mental health – and there’s plenty more research where that came from. In fact, by spending...
Throughout most of our species’ history, we have relied on the oral tradition to convey information from person to person and between generations, particularly in the form of storytelling. We have evolved to love stories, and to use them to understand the...
When the sun shines, it’s time to hit the outdoors and bury yourself within a good book. Many of us circle back to our own personal favourites, tabling fresh material for another time. But what if you’re looking to expand your reading? A lot of us are looking for a...
