For a lot of students, the Shakespeare text question can be tricky and difficult to prepare for, but it doesn’t have to be that way. This article aims to help students tackle Shakespeare based questions with confidence. Georgina is an experienced English teacher and sets out her top 7 tips below.

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In this article, experienced Italian teacher Elena presents her top tips to achieving a 9 in GCSE Italian.

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In this article, experienced teacher and tutor, Chris, shares his top tips to supporting GCSE students at home.

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In this blog, Geography teacher Tim, takes a look urban sprawl and explains what it is, why it's important to know and the key vocabulary you will need to know for your GCSE examinations.

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With mock exams playing an especially important role this year, Simon (a qualified Maths teacher and Owl Tutor) offers some useful guidelines for students gearing up for mock exams in the next few months.

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Simon continues his series on mock exam revision with this post on the role of past papers, and how they can help to bring focus and unity of purpose to revision in what has otherwise, for most students, been a very disjointed academic year.

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In this article, Samuel, an experienced teacher, explores the differences and unique features of the IB Middle Years Programme and GCSEs. Many students around the world have the opportunity to study either, so if you require more information about the relative merits of each course, read on!

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In this article, one of our top Spanish tutors, Laura, offers her 9 tips to make a 9 more achievable in GCSE Spanish. As well as great general tips for all students, you will also find useful content for your specific exam-board. Be sure to check out our other GCSE subject guides too!

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In this article, Ali, an experienced teacher and tutor, explains the difference good goal setting can make to a student. Her series of practical tips should be helpful to learners of all ages!

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In this article, Ana gives some tips on how to improve your Spanish listening and reading skills during lockdown through five different free online resources. If you can’t go to Spain, let Spain come to you!

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In this blog, Tim, an experienced Geography teacher and examiner, outlines a familiar, Geographical strategy to help with GCSE Geography Revision. We hope you find it useful and if you have any additional tips, please feel free to add them in the comments below!

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If you are studying towards a qualification in Maths (be it GCSE or A-Level), it will pay off to get into the mind of your examiner. This blog offers insider intel into how examiners mark papers. You will also find a few hints from Raj on certain words you're likely to come across in Maths exams, and what they mean.

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A-Level, GCSE and IB exams set to take place in Spring/Summer 2020 have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. In this blog, Jen sets out why all is not lost for affected students, who are understandably disappointed.

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This is a guest post written by Maud from "Adapt", a free revision timetable app which helps you create and keep on top of your A-level & GCSE revision plan. With many students around the world currently experiencing homeschooling, the app can be a handy tool to help structure your day!

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In this blog, Geography tutor Tim offers some great advice and free resources to any Geography students who will be continuing their GCSE or A-Level studies at home. Sticking to a routine and following the syllabus will keep you on track!

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