Homeschooling help: Free English resources for Primary and Secondary students

Hollie suggests some festive fables which 11 Plus Candidates should be able to tackle in Year 5 ahead of their exams. Our take on "The 12 Days of Christmas"... "The 12 books of Christmas!"

AuthorHollie-LouiseRead2 minutes

In this blog, Caroline sets out the importance of children having a broad vocabulary and how this can strengthen their 11 plus English and Verbal Reasoning preparation. Using her 8 Top Tips, over time, your child's language and communication skills will be supported and enriched.

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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 blog, Hollie suggests six spooky stories that 11 Plus candidates should be able to tackle in Year 5 ahead of their exams.

AuthorHollie-LouiseRead2 minutes

Recent changes to the National Tutoring Programme mean that many schools are now empowered to choose their own tuition provider to help their students. Owl Tutors provides qualified teachers for one-to-one support and have worked successfully with a number of schools. This article sets out why your school may benefit from choosing an Owl Tutor.

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In this article, John, an experienced teacher, explores the pros and cons of using Wikipedia. Whether you are a student at school, college or university, you will find a range of practical points you will need to consider, as well as ethical considerations. So, can Wikipedia be considered a reliable source? Read on to find out!

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In this article, iGCSE teacher Matt, takes us through his ten top tips to making an A* more achievable.

AuthorOwl TutorsRead4 minutes