Science. It’s truly extraordinary… A subject that evolves as the world does. You can’t beat that, can you? Pioneering breakthroughs which change the way we live, and help us understand the world and ourselves better, happen all the time. That’s why today we want to celebrate some of the latest discoveries pushing the frontiers of […]
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Archive for 2022
Did You Know That Science is THIS Sensational?
Wednesday, December 28th, 2022Do You Really Need to Learn a New Language?
Monday, December 5th, 2022I don’t need to learn a new language, do I? Everyone speaks English, right? Wrong! Although it’s the most widely spoken (and universally understood) language on the planet – followed by Chinese (Mandarin) – we can’t assume that everyone uses it. They don’t. You’ll know if you’ve ever holidayed in France and Spain, that many […]
Amazing Maths Facts We Bet You Don’t Know
Thursday, November 24th, 2022Maths facts guaranteed to bowl you over include this one about cake! And who doesn’t love cake?? Did you know that you can cut a cake three times to get eight slices? Conduct your own experiment at home! We insist… Here’s another one that always amazes our students. Add the two numbers on opposite sides […]
How to Handle a Dip in Grades
Friday, November 4th, 2022It happens to the best of us. Dipped grades – then BOOM, your confidence plummets too. So disappointing, of course. But remember: it’s just temporary. Let’s instead think about the long game – not get flustered by occasional hiccups. So before we start, give yourself a massive thumbs up for trying your best. Let’s now […]
Chase All Those Exam Worries Away
Saturday, October 29th, 2022It’s true. Everyone worries about exams. Everyone worries whether they’ve revised enough, or what might happen if they fail a paper. Sometimes, though, exam nerves can get the better of you. And when anxiety floors you so much that you dread going to school, that’s when you must do something constructive to fight back. Exam […]
Was lockdown learning a disaster for your child?
Tuesday, September 27th, 2022It came out of the blue… All of a sudden learning transferred to home. However best we all coped in that unprecedented pandemic, students took the biggest hit. As we explored in our lockdown post at the time, remote learning on such a huge scale didn’t work for everyone. Work was set remotely, and although […]
How to Make Home Education a Success Story
Friday, September 2nd, 2022Home education is more popular than ever for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes children are homeschooled if: Waiting for a school place Undergoing medical care Experiencing problems in the school environment Parents opt for a different lifestyle choice SEND issues have affected your child’s ability to access education We could go on… Whatever the reason, […]
Crack Those Exam Questions Without Time Wasting
Monday, August 29th, 2022Exam questions… What exactly are they asking you to do? The trick is to know the range of command words… Students we tutor at 121 Home Tutors in Manchester are ALWAYS saying that they get themselves into a right old pickle as they are not sure HOW to answer exam questions. Obviously there are a […]
Blockbuster Benefits to Reading
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022Distractions are at an all-time high with smartphone apps and play consoles competing for children’s attention. The humble book often doesn’t get a look in… Whilst Tik Tok and Playstation gaming might offer kids instant fun and excitement, regular reading offers incredible long-term benefits that you might not realise. Let’s explore what they are… Five […]