Though we're not all poets, most of us have been asked to write creatively in an educational setting. English classes from primary school onward encourage students to write in a descriptive manner using techniques involving imagery. If you struggle with writing in this fashion, read on for five tips...
Read more ›Not everyone goes to university and whether you haven't got the grades or aren't sure what to do now you've finished school there are plenty of options. To help you reach a decision we have compiled a list of some alternatives.
ApprenticeshipsIf you already know what job you want to do and there ...
Read more ›Hooray! School has finished and summer holidays begin. No doubt your children are looking forward to all the fun activities they can do with their family and friends during the 6 weeks holidays most schools enjoy in the UK. Some parents may feel overwhelmed with organising and brainstorming ideas to...
Read more ›We, at First Tutors, have all experienced and seen the impact a good teacher can have on a child's life and we're sure you have too. We all remember something a teacher once told us that still resonates strongly in our lives today, the comforting words they shared with us that reminded us we could a...
Read more ›Summer is coming! And how many of us are looking forward to lounging on the beach with the sun beaming down on us and our favourite book in our hands? Our kids on the other hand are looking forward to six weeks of no lessons, fun days out and as little school-work as possible.
We all know tha...
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