by Jenn Linning | Dec 5, 2017 | Education, Teachers, Tutors, Users
What does EAL stand for? What are the differences between EAL, EFL and ESL? What support do EAL students need and what support do they actually get? All your questions answered here! What on Earth do all the acronyms mean? If you have ever engaged in a discussion...
by Joanne Oguntimehin | Dec 4, 2017 | Education, English, Students
Did you know Emma Watson (aka Harry Potter’s very own Hermione Granger) studied English Literature at university? Just in case this is not enough, the Get My Grades team have listed 5 of the best responses to give a student who asks ‘What’s the point of...
by Jenn Linning | Nov 29, 2017 | English, Key Stage 4, Users
A blank page staring back at you can be daunting at the best of times, but writing creatively is one of the most enjoyable parts of English and a skill which everybody can access. There are three main questions that you should ask yourself before you tackle a creative...
by Joanne Oguntimehin | Nov 22, 2017 | Education, Users
They are their own species and they have their own language. If you are not a part of the teacher race, it can be increasingly difficult to understand the jargon that is used on a regular basis. However, in this interconnected web of supporting the student’s...
by Bryden Commons | Nov 11, 2017 | Education, Fun Facts, Users
Each year, as we head into November stalls selling paper poppies set up around the UK. Whilst many of us know that the Royal British Legion use the funds raised to support veteran troops, much of the history of Armistice day and the meaning of the poppy has been lost....
by Jenn Linning | Nov 9, 2017 | English, Exams, Students
Comprehension, analysis, and evaluation. These are just a few of the key skills that are developed and refined in English. Now, let’s turn our attention to the skill of comparison. You are presented with two texts and you are asked to compare their similarities and...
