Writing an academic essay is complex. A good essay should provide a solid, debatable argument that is well structured and supported by relevant evidence. It's why focusing on your essay writing technique is key to gaining optimum marks. Here are seven ways to improve your writing skills.
Read more ...Read more ›GCSE English is a core subject that you need to pass, as it's a must-have for higher education qualifications, universities, apprenticeships and a wide range of careers.
By Year 10, you will already have covered a broad spectrum of grammar and vocabulary, and the GCSE English course will take this ...
Read more ›Taking exams can be stressful, but students can increase their chances of success by avoiding common mistakes. The problem is, of course, that the stress and pressure of the exam situation can hinder your performance. This is where good exam technique comes in. Here's how to avoid common exam traps....
Read more ›According to a new survey commissioned by National Numeracy*, though the majority of us feel we are good at maths, we are typically overestimating our skills. Though nearly half (45%) of those surveyed rated their numeracy as good, they scored less than three out of five on the numeracy test, coming...
Read more ›GCSE English Language is all about showing that you understand English and how it's constructed. This means it's less about content and more about writing skills, analysis of different texts, good vocabulary and grammar, all of which means you need to practice, read and revise. Here's what will help...
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