How to Improve Series

Problem-solving skills are indispensable (and will be very useful) in life. From tackling academic challenges to addressing real-world problems, the ability to think critically and devise solutions is a fundamental skill set. As educators, nurturing this skill in...

Writing is not just a skill; it's a journey. While this will be a slight detour from our other blog posts, writing is an important part of learning. And, like any skill, the only way to learn it, is to do it. Sometimes the hardest part is simply getting started....

Basically, a comparative essay involves comparing and contrasting two or more subjects (that generally involves both similarities and differences). The key to writing a good comparative essay lies not just in pointing out these aspects but in presenting a thoughtful...

Homonyms (similar sounding words with different meanings) are often mistaken for each other. This is an issue that we encounter on a daily basis with Tudor Tutoring. When speaking, it does not matter whether you say “weather” but mean “whether”. When writing, it makes...

In short, the best way to improve your summarizing is to practise as much as you can, with a variety of texts and topics. The more you practise, the easier it will become and, like every skill you master, it will be difficult to picture how you could not do it. Until...

It’s happened! You’ve written an assignment that you are very proud of and think it is going to get you that 95% only to realize you’re over the wordcount. As frustrating as that is, there are certain skills you can use as well as a few tricks to lower your wordcount....