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Group tutoring or one‐to‐one lessons? Which is best?

It’s a hot topic amongst tutors and opinion is divided. So here’s my personal experience of both one‐to‐one and small group tutoring that...

What are the benefits of tutors focusing more on pronunciation in the English classroom?

This week we are delighted to welcome guest blogger Jennie Reed from Excellence in English Education. Jennie is a coach who specializes...

Ready-to-teach lessons so you can tutor with ease

Private tutoring and setting up your own tutoring business is much easier if you have the lessons ready to go.

Is handwriting falling off a cliff with the use of laptops and tablets?

I remember being asked by one parent why we bother to teach handwriting. His point being: won't we all be using laptops and computers at...

5 ways for tutors to spot reading and spelling challenges in young learners: part 1

As a parent, teacher or private tutor, how can you spot literacy difficulties in those children who have started school and are having...

6 ways to support reading and spelling at home, at school or as a private tutor

6 ways to support reading and spelling at home and at school for learners who have literacy challenges