The Real Jekyll and Hyde

The Real Jekyll and Hyde

Set against the backdrop of repressed Victorian England, many suspect Deacon Brodie to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous novella, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, that explores the duality of human nature. The tale is that of a...
How a 360 Degree View can help with Creative Writing

How a 360 Degree View can help with Creative Writing

The English Language exam often involves a piece of creative writing. As part of this, the AQA exam board specifically provides a picture for students to write about. Thinking of ideas to write on, knowing where to start and finding ways to incorporate different...
Last minute GCSE Revision Tips

Last minute GCSE Revision Tips

Hopefully you have not left all of your revision to the last minute!  But even if you have, these tips should help you. First things first – relax.  You cannot study well or absorb information if you are stressed. It may be last minute, but you are not out of...
Why Shakespeare Is Still Relevant Today

Why Shakespeare Is Still Relevant Today

Have you have ever used sayings such as “tongue-tied”, “in a pickle” and “cruel to be kind”? If so, you have quoted Shakespeare. In fact, it’s likely we each cite him every day without even realising it. Shakespeare also crafted unique words like “hoodwinked”...
Why Online Learning Works

Why Online Learning Works

There are many ways to learn online. You can participate in online one-to-one lessons, remote classroom sessions, e-learning or a combination of all three. Since online lessons do not lend themselves to a traditional way of teaching and learning, some people are...
Top 5 Tips to Organise your Learning Time

Top 5 Tips to Organise your Learning Time

Whether you are an adult learner or a teenager who is juggling multiple subjects, working efficiently and effectively can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to be. The solution lies in being organised – specifically with your time. Tip 1:  Use a diary system...