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by Kat B Kat (BSc in Computer Science, PGCE) has been teaching since 2011 and is working on her MSc at Oxford University. She speaks 7 languages (English, Danish, German, French, Polish,

By Heather A Heather is a fully qualified teacher (PGCE) with an MChem Chemistry (1st class honours), who has devoted her career to being a full time tutor, specialising in A level,

by Kate W Kate is a British teacher and author. She attended an all-girls grammar school & graduated with a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Kent.

A succint commentary by tutor Frank M, introducing Orwell’s relatable rules to avoid incomprehensible overwriting. Frank attained a Double First in English from Cambridge University and has offered private tuition since 20 since 2014

As written by Rhys, BA Spanish + Linguistics (First) St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford. Rhys has tutored in schools and privately one to one since 2012. To request Spanish, Linguistics tuition

This article was written by Jeff C, a tutor of Bespoke Tuition since 2012. Jeff studied Theology & Religious Studies at Cambridge University and writes music for radio and independent films. Jeff can

This article was written by Tom M, a tutor of Bespoke Tuition, Qualified Teacher and ex Physics Teacher at Tiffin School who has delivered bespoke private tuition since 2010. To request a tutorial

As written by Charlotte D who attended Westminster School before attaining a First Class Honours in BA History of Art and a Merit in her Masters from the Courtauld Institute of Art. Charlotte has

As written by Ella MA English Literature, Oxford University In the wake of the global pandemic, I continue to have respect for the resilience and stamina shown by the children and teachers

Scarlett Parr-Reid shares the change-making power of a growth mindset and how you can adopt it. Growth mindset. A buzzphrase nowadays in schools, offices and workplaces. But what does it really mean?

As written by Sheila (BA French & German, MA Linguistics) a languages tutor and NLP Practitioner (Neuro Linguistic Programming) offering tailored tuition in English Language, English Literature, French, German and ESOL since 2009. To

As written by Maxine E, a fully qualified UK teacher, and private tutor offering academic support and mentorship in English, Art and Study Skills. Maxine has taught in both Primary and Secondary schools in

Over the years, the IB has given rise to many myths and misconceptions. If you have ever wondered how to guide your child to avoid the most common pitfalls, then please continue reading! This

As written by Sarah K (BA, MA Harvard), a USA College Counsellor As a US college advisor for Bespoke Tuition now based in London, Sarah enjoys learning about students’  interests and

(and keep brains stimulated over the holidays or lockdown!) A love of learning, sense of resourcefulness and pursuit of creativity are some of the greatest gifts we can pass  on

Striking the balance between motivating your child to have ambition, take responsibility for their learning and their futures against putting too much pressure on so as to fuel their anxiety and negatively impact

Key Revision Strategies, Tips & Tools to give yourself the edge in assessments or exams… Regardless of lockdowns and exam shake-ups, at regular points in a student’s life, revision skills will play a fundamental

As written by Charlotte J, PGCE, MA (First) I enrolled in a PGCE (post-graduate certificate in education) at The Institute of Education to teach English in secondary schools in 2013,

Particularly after the long summer holidays, that ‘back to school’ feeling can be felt very heavily by many students and can negatively impact their whole attitude and approach to their studies in the first

5 Tips for both Parents and Tutors The first moments for any new tutoring assignment can be a nervy affair, for both parent and tutor, and more importantly the tutee!

In an education system that focuses on the basics of reading and writing and rote learning, a dyslexic student’s strengths and abilities can often be suppressed and self-esteem lowered. But if that student can