by Joanne Oguntimehin | Dec 18, 2017 | Education, English, Families
When TV and English collide – magic happens. Shonda Rhimes has proven this time and time again. American television producer, screenwriter, and author – she is the genius behind Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and the infamous How to Get Away with Murder. Need we say more?...
by Jenn Linning | Dec 12, 2017 | Education, Teachers, Tutors, Users
It’s happened to every teacher: you have an extremely bright, engaged and ambitious EAL student who loves to read aloud, answer your questions and complete extra work at home. You have the highest of hopes for this student… but as the exams draw nearer, they seem to...
by John Nichols | Dec 6, 2017 | Revision, Students, Teachers, Tutors
In the next blog of this series, the Get My Grades Team is going to take a look at what we mean by the ‘Computer Brain’ and how it affects us. The Computer Very often we find that some things always tend to happen together. When this happens we tend to associate them...
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...
