GCSE and A Level English Tutor in Harrow, London

With the end of GCSE and A Level exams and the rigours of academic testing and assessments, it is time to leisurely take to recharging the creative mind.  Renewal is linked with play and creativity is the natural correlate.  I will be reading for pleasure and writing films in the off season.  This is essential in the same way as sleeping and dreaming or contemplating, or taking a walk to clear the mind and touch the stillness.  From West London English Tutor, English and Media Tutor in Harrow, London.  www.westlondon-englishtutor.com

English and Media A Level and GCSE - in Harrow, London

English and at GCSE or A Level is one subject that has very flimsy boarders and spills over to any writing and language rich subject such as Geography, Media, RE, Philosophy...  Even science needs a competent grasp of English, or more correctly, communications and the ability to write, read, comprehend, analyse, speak, argue, think effectively, listen and also understanding visual literacy.  It is a big subject and perhaps it should be broken down into more simple components.  From West London English and Media teacher, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London www.westlondon-englishtutor.com

GCSE and A Level English and Media Tutor in Harrow, London - mastering reading

Reading was promoted when I was at school called DEAR, an initialisation for 'drop everything and read'.  I always thought that it was pointless and I never read during this time.  When I became interested in philosophy, I talked very much, then watched documentaries, then when I exhausted those avenues, I began to read up to thirty books a year.  For me, it was after the teachers got out of my way and life and I had the freedom to grow and consequently learn that sparked my quest of discovery and reading...   From West London English and Media Teacher, Media and English Tutor in Harrow, London www.westlondon-englishtutor.com

Being a better English student means writing, reading, talking, listening.

English lessons are designed to be interesting but the real way we all get better at English is to write, read, listen, speak and to aim to get better at writing, reading, listening and speaking.  There are many students who feel there is some mysterious way to becoming a better higher achieving student through unrealistic means.  There is no short cut and English students have to be disciplined around practicing English with a sense of pleasure.  From West London English and Media Teacher, English and Media teacher in Harrow, London  www.westlondon-englishtutor.com

English Lessons for GCSE and A Level students in Harrow, London

How does a GCSE or A Level student write an essay that is worthy of an A or B?  Most students need to be interested in the topic they are writing about and to build from there.  I teach a student needs to gather information, learn it, and start with the essay question.  Then build an introduction which is your essay plan.  From there students gather quotes and develop there argument.  This link is very useful and helpful.  From West London English and Media Tutor, English and Media Tutor in Harrow, London
http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/downloads/analysis.pdf

OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is an examination board that sets examinations and awards qualifications (including GCSE and A Level).  Many schools use this exam board and I have found it to be quite a friendly and clear in its approach and it is wonderfully transparent.  From West London English and Media Teacher.  English and Media Teacher in Harrow, London http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/by-subject/english/

WEJC Examination board awards GCSE and A Level in English literature and Language.  I understand the board has a more progressive and liberal approach and this has definite benefits for teachers and students.  There are a vast range of supporting materials on their website and study materials available through various booksellers online and on the high street.  From West London English Tutor, English and Media Teacher in Harrow, London http://www.wjec.co.uk/index.php?subject=51&level=7

Essay writing templates are essential or at least vitally helpful in the quest to teach a subject so slippery and difficult to grasp.  I have seen university students struggle to write an effective essay with proper technique, structure and substance.  Students at GCSE and A Level also struggle and it is because they have not completed a 5 week course to learn how to write effective essays.  Learn essay writing with West London English and Media Tutor, English and Media Teacher Harrow, London  www.westlondon-englishtutor.com

GCSE English is the cornerstone of academic maturity for students in the UK.  BBC Bitesize is a useful tool and resource and is easily reached, and the content is highly relevant and specific.  It is aligned with the national curriculum whilst being entertaining.  From West London English Tutor, English and Media Tutor, Harrow, London http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/

During the GCSE exams AQA English Language, I devised a table that essentially organised the question where the end result was a table that included planning and answering of the question.  With Question 4, 'Compare the ways in which language is used for effect in the the two texts.  Give some examples and analyse the effects',  My students drew a table and filled in each section - LANGUAGE, EFFECT in text 1 and 2.  Then COMPARE - EFFECT.  From West London English Teacher, English and Media Teacher in Harrow, London.  www.westlondon-englishtutor.com

The technique I used for analysing poetry, whether it was the unseen poem, or comparative analysis section in AQA GCSE English Literature Course is called SLETTS.  S - subject or synopsis, L - language and literary techniques, E - emotion, T - theme of the poem, S - Structure, S - Summary or your unique and intelligent analysis of the poem.  This proved to be thorough and elevated the marks of my students.  From West London English and Media Teacher, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London.  www.westlondon-englishtutor.com

My students recently sat for their AQA English Language and English literature exam.  They learnt techniques and tools to structure, analyse and formulate their exam approach and they made great strides in a short time in gaining higher grades. Their confidence was based on learning sure steps to handle the exam.  From West London English Tutor, English and Media Teacher in Harrow, London.  www.westlondon-englishtutor.com